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Diseases caused by infective agents provide challenging and often unfamiliar problems of recognition and management. This concise text provides a practical, systematic approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the main infectious diseases. It is liberally illustrated in color, and contains numerous tabular summaries, algorithms, and epidemiological data. This new edition has been extensively revised to cover changing patterns of infection, and advances in treatment and prevention. It has expanded the use of drugs and laboratories. Emphasis is given to the World Health Organization's recommendations for essential drug therapies. Although written primarily for medical students, Diseases of Infection will provide valuable information for physicians, nurses, and public health professionals.

Textbook of Oral Diagnosis is a concise book that is primarily targeted to the undergraduate students of dentistry. With contributions from a team of international medical and dental teachers, this book provides a systematic and sequential approach to the study of diagnosis and the diagnostic process. Divided into two sections, the first section of the book deals with the various aspects of clinical methods, documentation, and fundamental concepts of treatment planning; the main focus is on traditional methods of diagnosis. The latter section of the book is primarily focused towards the different approaches that are available to a diagnostician. The topics discussed meet with the curricular requirements of most universities in the world. This textbook would also prove to be useful for clinicians, teachers of dentistry, dental nurses, and those preparing for postgraduate and National Board examinations.

The current edition of Textbook Of Medical Laboratory Technology Vol 1 & 2 is the second revision, which has earned an excellent reputation. The book has been kept convenient and thorough for all students, technical staff, undergraduates, postgraduates, and practitioners. A small number of hematological and biochemical procedures have been altered and upgraded. Both manual and automatic approaches have been implemented. Histiocytic Chemistry-specific approaches have also been included.  Textbook Of Medical Laboratory Technology By Godkar MLT book (Collection of Two Volumes) is a two-volume set for medical students at the undergraduate level. Clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, molecular biology and cytogenetic, histopathology, and cytogenetic procedures are covered in the book's chapters. In addition, the book includes various images and diagrams to help readers grasp the principles. Textbook Of Medical Laboratory Technology by Godkar 2nd edition is required reading for Biotechnology and Molecular Biology students. Introduction to Quality Control Chapters Automation in textbook of medical laboratory technology by godkar 2nd edition is in line with the revolutionary shift in trends and technologists associated with modern medical laboratory diagnostics, particularly newer technologies such as PCR and flow cytometry. A chapter on AIDS has been included, including references to preventative measures for working technical employees. Special indexes have been included for ease of use by all technical employees and medical officials. Salient features of Textbook Of Medical Laboratory Technology Vol 1 & 2 are:- For improved learning and understanding of the subject matter, there are 756 colored images and 163 tables. Extensive integration of biochemistry domains such as molecular biology, biophysics, basic concepts of clinical pathology, preventative medicine, and environmental biochemistry. There are 71 case studies in total, including laboratory results. Students will be able to comprehend the pathophysiology of certain clinical diseases in light of diverse laboratory findings. Extensive summaries at the end of each chapter will aid students in their last-minute preparation for the theoretical exam.

This book on pulmonary medicine has been the standard textbook in this area, and the new edition has been updated to reflect changes and advances in the specialty. New information on advances in molecular biology and pulmonary physiology is included. The diagnostic procedures section has been expanded to include new information on fibre bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopy, fine needle aspiration, mediastinoscopy, and lung biopsy. The section on infectious diseases has been completely rewritten and reorganised and all chapters have been updated with current references.

This international and authoritative treatise covers all aspects of pleural disease. Beginning with a comprehensive introductory section to provide guidance to, and aid understanding of, the basic mechanisms that underlie pleural diseases, the book follows with a series of clinical chapters, discussing all the common and less common pleural diseases. These chapters in this section will be written to a uniform structure covering definition, incidence and epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, treatments, possible complications and directions for future development. Guidelines for management are included where appropriate and each chapter concludes with a summary highlighting practical patient management 'tips'. The book will be an invaluable reference for, and consulted frequently by, specialist pulmonologists with an interest in pleural diseases, and will also be a useful library reference for trainee and other pulmonary physicians.

This established text has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated to accommodate the vast changes that have occurred in human genetics during the last decade. Using numerous examples from human biology and medicine, the author reviews the basic laws of genetics, the common genetic diseases, and their causes in humans. He presents the latest data and techniques, including the molecular regulation of gene expression in humans and the use of restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) to map human genes and identify genetic diseases. New chapters have been added on human immunogenetics, oncogenes, and cancer. The author explains complex concepts with clarity and uses an extensive array of diagrams and illustrations, including electron micrographs and clinical photographs of all common genetic diseases.

Written by 72 international specialists, these volumes bring together a variety of disciplines to provide a survey of the state-of-the-art of knowledge in pulmonary disease. This sixth edition has been updated and expanded, with new chapters, approaches and authors added, to provide coverage of developments in the field. Many chapters have new, first-author perspectives to provide information to help the reader understand, diagnose, manage and treat even the most complex pulmonary diseases. It deals with the diagnosis of lung disease in the presence of multi-system disorders, and eleven updated chapters cover pulmonary manifestations in a variety of systemic disorders, including rheumatologic, renal, obstetric, dermatologic, skeletal, and more.

This excellent text brings together information that students and professionals working in the wide variety of disciplines concerned with international health will find in no other single source. It synthesizes historical, cultural, environmental, economic, and political considerations to provide a comprehensive, global overview of the many factors that determine the health of individuals and populations. The major determinants of health status in all regions of the world are discussed, and interventions undertaken at community, national and international levels are described. Worldwide campaigns against major diseases such as smallpox, malaria and AIDS are examined for elements determining success and failure. International campaigns for primary health care, child survival, safe motherhood, diarrheal disease control, and childhood immunization are described and analyzed. Attention is also given to the interpretation of numerical data, to the impact of science and technology, to ethical and policy considerations, and to the organization and functions of national health services and multinational agencies. While the book began as a revision of Basch's widely read International Health (Oxford University Press, 1978), its scope expanded beyond the earlier volume to provide a much fuller picture of the field of international health.

This best-selling reference has been meticulously revised and updated to offer current, comprehensive guidance on the full range of medical problems, conditions, and diseases primary care physicians encounter every day in practice.

A 2-volume set covering aspects of surgical treatment for diseases of the spine, including deformities, degenerative, trauma, tumours and infection. Also addressed are surgical pre-operative considerations in work-up, surgical techniques, complications of surgery and postoperative rehabilitation.

This text provides approaches to common gastrointestinal diseases and indicates the applications and future directions of gastroenterology. Topics covered include the basic mechanisms of normal and abnormal gastrointestinal function and approaches to patients with gastrointestinal problems. This edition includes chapters on non-ulcer dyspepsia, gastritis and radiation injury.

Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The book's logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system. Expanded information on diabetes mellitus includes the culmination of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and dietary management of Type 2 diabetes in cats. Clinical Correlations boxes - increased by 25% in this edition - show how principles and concepts of physiology may be applied to the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary patients. Summaries of essential points open each chapter, introducing new concepts and helping you prepare for examinations. Practice questions on the Evolve website make it easy to review for examinations or practice by taking sample exams. Cancer and Cell Cycle Control chapter describes the malfunction of the cell involved in neoplasia, essential background to diagnosing and treating cancer in pets. Immune Function section covers the normal function of the immune system and how it may be affected by autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders, leading to several types of diseases.

In two freestanding but linked volumes, Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation provides comprehensive coverage of the science and practice of neurological rehabilitation. Volume 1, Neural Repair and Plasticity, covers the basic sciences relevant to recovery of function following injury to the nervous system, reviewing plasticity in the normal CNS, mechanisms of neuronal death, axonal regeneration, stem cell biology and current research strategies. Volume 2, Medical Neurorehabilitation, provides authoritative guidelines on the management of disabling symptoms and describes comprehensive rehabilitation approaches for the major categories of disabling neurological disorders. Edited and written by leading international authorities from the neurosciences and clinical neurorehabilitation, the two-volume set is an essential resource for rehabilitation professionals and a comprehensive reference for all scientists and clinicians in the field.

This practically-oriented comprehensive textbook is essential for both psychiatrists and neurologists, covering much of the difficult overlap between the two specialties. Split into 3 sections it presents a clinically-oriented text that enables the reader to evaluate, diagnose and treat neuropsychiatric patients. Part 1 covers methodology and techniques of diagnostic assessment; part 2 covers symptoms, signs and syndromes; and part 3 provides encyclopaedic coverage of specific disorders including pathology, aetiology, clinical findings, course and differential diagnosis, and treatment.

Oxford University Press is proud to present the: Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine All the authority of the Oxford Textbook of Medicine - at a low cost and in one convenient volume. Ideal for everyday reference, revision, and general reading - and for preparation for postgraduate examinations. Offers accessible, readable information on every disorder that the physician is likely to encounter. Differntial diagnosis and evidence-based management are detailed throughout. Includes an outstanding section on infectious diseases Provides a bridge between the best-selling Oxford Handbooks series and the exhaustive detail of the Oxford Textbooks The Oxford Textbooks, led by the renowned Oxford Textbook of Medicine, have found their way onto the shelves of clinics, libraries, and hospital departments the world over. They have earned praise for their careful integration of basic science andt he best clinical practice, their international focus, an not least their exhaustive coverage. Spring 2000 sees an exciting new development - the publication of our new, eagerly-awaited one-volume textbook of medicine based on the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. The Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine retains all the authority of its parent text, whilst providing more concise and accessible information on how to manage every condition that a physician is likely to have to diagnose and treat. Starting with the content of the Oxford Textbook of Medicine, two of the original editors have selected the most essential and practical content, and reorganized and restructured it for ease of use. The authors of the original Oxford Textbook of Medicine articles have been updated and rewritten their worl to make it more practically focused, and many new chapters have been commissioned, whilst up-to-date references and many new illustrations have been added throughout. Every chapter of the Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine has then been painstakingly edited by Professors Ledingham and Warrell to eliminate repetition and achieve complete consistency and clarity. No other one-volume textbook of medicine is as international, readable, or accessible, and none has the balance and perspective of the Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine Humane - for example, there are outstanding new sections on pain and palliative medicine International - this textbook has been designed for use in all parts of the world and includes an outstanding section on infectious diseases Accessible - the style is eminently readable, and the new page design makes navigation easy and aids rapid text searches Comprehensive - and amazingly broad in scope for a one-volume textbook Every practicising physician and trainee and many medical students will want to have a personal copy of this definitive textbook.