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• The Endocrine Emporium: Clinical Atlas in Endocrinology and Diabetes, Second Edition, is a comprehensive color atlas that covers every branch of “Endocrinology: Thyroid, Diabetes, Bone, Pituitary, Adrenal, and other Miscellaneous areas”. • This “Compendium” has problem-based clinical cases, which are serially interrogative and provide comprehensive diagnoses and therapeutic solutions with appropriate cross-references for further reading. Beyond the domain of clinical problems: The radiology, histopathology, and genetic profiles of patients are provided. • The depth of information is of an encyclopedical quantum. Yet the simplicity may cater to endocrinologists, physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, and students alike! • Further enticement is provided in the form of multiple-choice questions for every section, selected from the best of question banks to tease the mind and also to prepare for a career pathway involving objective evaluative processes.

Extended Matching Items (EMIs) are becoming increasingly important part of the MRCPsych written examinationThis book prepares candidates by describing the format of EMIs, followed by numerous examples of typical examination questions. It covers the four main subject areas of the examination: psychology and human development; psychopharmacology; descriptive and psychodynamic psychopathology; and clinical theory and skills. Questions are ordered in increasing difficulty so that candidates not familiar with the format of EMIs can progressively test their examination preparation. Full answers, explanations and references are provided.

The premier drug guide for nurses and midwives since 1983. Now in its first digital version, Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs, 10th edition mobile-optimised site brings over 30 years of knowledge to your fingertips, allowing you to search by body system, therapeutic class or drug name. The same trusted, safe and up-to-date drug information is now accessible online via your mobile or tablet, providing the perfect support to your study or clinical practice. It continues to deliver administration information regarding form, action, use, dose, adverse effects and interactions in compliance with current pharmaceutical guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration and MIMS. Nursing points and cautions highlight best practice in drug administration and expanded focus on Patient teaching and advice ensures quality patient care. - All drugs listed by therapeutic class and by body system - Both trade names and generic drug names are provided - Icons indicate cautions for drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and drug specific restrictions in sport - Common abbreviations, units and concentrations - Appendix 3 features the latest MIMS updates, including dual labelling of drug ingredients to demonstrate international alignment - Fully revised section on antineoplastic agents - New drugs added to immunomodifiers, pulmonary arterial hypertension agents and eye, ear and nose - Companion mobile optimised site (http://www.elsevierhealthonline.com.au/guidetodrugs/) available with print book or as a separate purchase:- Provides easy online access to the trusted drug guide - Search by body system, therapeutic class or both- Perfect support for students and practitioners during study or clinical practice

This ninth edition of Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs e-book continues to provide reliable, accurate drug information for nursing and midwifery students and practitioners. All content in this must have nursing drug handbook, is tailored for nurses and midwives in Australia and New Zealand. User-friendly and fully up-to-date, this indispensible nursing e-book delivers safe drug administration information regarding form, action, use, dose, adverse effects and interactions in compliance with current pharmaceutical guidelines by the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA). Each therapeutic drug class features a detailed description, followed by an A-Z of drugs within that class. Important Nursing points and cautions throughout this edition highlight best practice in drug administration. Patient teaching and advice has been included to emphasise an essential part of care within a multidisciplinary team. This e-book edition also features icons that indicate drug cautions during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and another that indicates drug-specific restrictions in sport. A bestselling Elsevier textbook, Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs has been the premier drug guide for nurses and midwives since 1983. Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs 9th edition will also be available for separate purchase as an app (iOS and android) and provides an easy reference, searchable version of the text in mobile format for students and practitioners to carry with them during clinical practice. Also, available for separate purchase to be used alongside the Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs app will be the Tiziani Drug Calculations app. When both apps are purchased the user will be able to share function, content and data between the two applications. This link will provide cross reference from the text to case studies and drug calculation MCQ's, placing the pharmacology in a clinical context. Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs 9e app and the Tiziani Drug Calculations app will be available for purchase in December 2013. - Drugs listed by therapeutic class and by body system - Both trade names and generic drug names provided - Each drug entry listed by available forms, action, use, dosage, adverse effects, interactions with other drugs - Nursing points and cautions and Patient teaching and advice ensure quality patient care - New focus on Patient teaching and advice - All existing drugs reviewed and updated - All new entries checked to ensure form, action, dose, usage, adverse effects, contraindication and precautions comply with current pharmaceutical guidelines. - Cautions for drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding are highlighted with an icon - Cautions for Sports related drugs are also highlighted with an icon

Medical care of the elderly today challenges the practitioner to break away from narrow diagnostic labelling and view the whole picture of disease in old age. In an excellent problem-oriented approach, Geriatric Medicine offers a complete overview for practitioners. The main portion of the text deals with the common diseases of old age; important aspects such as physiology, demography, and health care delivery are discussed in separate chapters. Social and legal aspects in the major English-speaking countries receive adequate attention. All of the contributors have at some time been connected with the University Department of Geriatric Medicine in Cardiff and attest to a positive and dynamic approach in geriatric medicine, an approach that has international validity and relevance.

“Written by two oncologists... this authoritative but readable reference stands out... as a uniquely comprehensive, thorough source of up-to-date information” (Library Journal). For more than thirty years, Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy has been the definitive resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. The revised and updated fifth edition draws on the latest research, information, and advice from more than 100 top oncology specialists. Equally informative and accessible, this comprehensive book helps cancer patients and their caregivers navigate through diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. Topics include: • Information on recently approved targeted therapies for various cancer types • The newest strategies in cancer diagnosis and prevention • Cancer biology: translating scientific discoveries into meaningful advances for patients • Supportive care and complementary approaches

The insider's guide to acing the internal medicine boards written by physicians who passed Apply the proven First Aid formula for exam success! New FULL-COLOR design! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW'I wish I had this book when I was studying for my boards. It is well worth the price for both study for the boards and for a quick reference.'-- Doody's Review Service (reviewing a previous edition) Perfect for last minute review as well as recertification, First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards delivers the high-yield information, mnemonics, and visual aids need for exam success. The third edition is distinguished by a new full-color presentation, new integrated mini-cases that put clinical information in context, more algorithms and tables comparing and contrasting diseases and disorders with similar presentations, and valuable clinical pearls. All content is based on the most recently adminstered in-service and board exams so you know you are studying the most relevant, up-to-date material possible. A complete one-stop review of the most frequently tested topics NEW full-color design NEW integrated mini-cases prepare you for what you will see on exam day Insider tips and study strategies for outstanding performance Hundreds of high-yield tables, diagrams, and illustrations Key Facts in the margin notes reinforce must-know information Mnemonics make learning and memorization fast, fun, and easy Great as a refresher for recertification

Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs 8e is an essential resource for all nursing students and practitioners. The information presented in this user-friendly guide can be accessed either by therapeutic class or by system. Each section is introduced by a clear description, followed by the A–Z of drugs within the given therapeutic class. It includes the action, use and dosage of each drug as well as important nursing points and nursing cautions. This comprehensive guide includes both trade and generic drug names for the reader's ease of use. As with previous editions of Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs each drug is independently reviewed with obsolete drugs being removed and new drugs added. Each existing drug is also independently examined so as to ensure that its use, doses, side effects, contraindication and precautions comply with that of the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA). slotted lift out card contains calculation formulae and selected abbreviations pocket-sized format for greater portability systematic update of all drugs throughout the book available forms will be added to each drug entry new Appendix for Normal Blood Values will be included with the eighth edition

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Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology is used the world over as the definitive reference for trainee ENT surgeons, audiologists and trainee head and neck surgeons, as well as specialists who need detailed, reliable and authoritative information on all aspects of ear, nose and throat disease and treatment. This new edition has been fully updated by an international team of editors and contributors and is highly illustrated in colour throughout. The majority of the chapters are evidence-based and each contains useful features including key points, best clinical practice guidelines, details of the search strategies used to prepare the material, and suggestions for future research. The print edition is accompanied by a fully searchable electronic edition, containing the same content as the print edition, with references linked to Medline. This will provide trainee surgeons (ENT and Head and Neck), audiologists and ENT physicians with quick access to relevant information about clinical conditions, and provide them with a starting point for further research.