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Easy-to-use manual for detecting and classifying color vision deficienciesDesigned for use in routine medical screening, this concise manual provides a simple and effective tool for detecting color vision deficiencies in any population. It features 32 color plates that use the principles of pseudoisochromasia (distinguishing numbers and letters on a color background) and pseudoanisochromasia (detecting characters of differing brightness on a color background) to assess and classify a wide range of disorders. The authors also provide practical information on administering the test and interpreting results, making the book essential for diagnosing color vision deficiency.Special Features:Offers detailed instructions on using the plates to achieve the most accurate color vision assessment Supplies information on the physiology, pathology, epidemiology, and genetics of color blindness and associated disorders Includes plates for blue-yellow as well as for the more common red-green deficiencies Includes cut-out E shape for testing children and individuals who have difficulty reading or are unfamiliar with the Latin alphabetFor all ophthalmologists, optometrists, internists, technicians, and other specialists who need to evaluate an individual''s color vision for medical or occupational reasons, Plates for Color Vision Testing is an essential practice aid.

The pocket atlas is an excellent reference work that presents pathologic findings in all clinically relevant fields, using high-quality photographs and concise, well structured explanatory texts.

Covering the entire venous and body circulation as examined by vascular ultrasound, this unique text/atlas is invaluable for diagnosing arterial and venous disease. You will find in-depth sections on ultrasound procedures, descriptions of all arteries and veins, and numerous illuminating case studies.

This title includes recent research on diabetic neuropatghy and covers clinical, technical, and public health aspects of neuropathy, bringing together the top experts in the field.

This work seeks to aid physicians in solving diagnostic problems and preparing their own outline of treatment. The entire spectrum of both local diseases and oral manifestations of systemic diseases is presented.

This beautifully conceived book makes learning ENT almost simple, with its excellent drawings and photographs of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of its region. Throughout the book connections are made to internal medicine, pediatrics and surgery.

Enclosed within the deep and complex structures of the hip joint and the surroundings, acetabular fractures confront the orthopaedic surgeon with great challenges. A number of critical neurovascular structures in the vicinity are imperiled; the hip joint itself requires utmost care in surgery to preserve biomechanical stability over the long term and to postpone the development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis in the young to middle-aged patient collective.It is the goal of this work to provide the surgeon with strategic tools to diagnose and evaluate the types of acetabular fractures to arrive at the optimal individual indication, thus taking a fracture-anatomy-guided approach to reduction and fixation.Key Features:Eminently practical approach using more than 400 brilliant photographs, radiologic images, and drawingsAn emphasis on anatomical joint reconstruction to ensure the longest possible survival of the jointDiscussion on age-specific problems and complications, such as osteoporosis, thromboembolism, and moreAcetabular Fractures will be welcomed by orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, as well as by residents and fellows, in these fields.

The first systematic guide to the highly effective treatment technique of connective tissue massageDicke''s systematic, scientifically based treatment method of connective tissue massage (or "Bindegewebsmassage") is now in wide use throughout the world. In this book, practitioners will get the first detailed, "how-to" description of connective tissue massage (CTM) {in the English language} including the principles, knowledge, and skills to implement it.Special Features:Begins with the origin and practical benefits of CTM, including its neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basisExplores the relationship between the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems and the complex reflex mechanisms that are activated by CTM therapyDescribes and illustrates specific stroking techniques that trigger the appropriate neural reflexes in every body segmentShows how to make a diagnostic assessment based on skin, connective tissue, and muscle zones Covers the full range of orthopedic, neurological, internal medicine, and gynecologic disorders that can be effectively treated with CTMComplete with treatment plans, indications and contraindications, and modern medical guidelines, this book is essential for all physical and massage therapists and osteopaths who want to successfully integrate CTM into their practices. It is also a fascinating reference for physicians and other medical professionals who are interested in learning more about this important manual technique.

The sixth edition of this classic work makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting. It offers a vivid review of the human body and its structure, and it is an ideal study companion as well as an excellent basic reference text.These are some of the many user-friendly features of this bookNew color plates on embryology and histologyMore than 200 outstanding full-color illustrations and 130 clinical correlationsSide-by-side images with explanatory textAn overview of anatomical terms in each sectionEmphasizing clinical anatomy, this text integrates current information from a wide range of medical disciplines into discussions of the internal organs, including:Cross-sectional anatomy as a basis for working with modern imaging modalitiesDetailed explanations of organ topography and functionPhysiological and biochemical information included where appropriateAn entire chapter devoted to pregnancy and human developmentVolume 2: Internal Organs and its companions Volume 1: Locomotor System and Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs comprise a must-have resource for students of medicine, dentistry, and all allied health fields.