Medical & Nursing

25001 books

Sold Out

$16.95

by Vikram Paralkar (Author)A surgeon must bring a dead family back to life in this fabulist debut novel set in rural India, called "otherworldly" and "a haunting contemplation of life, death, the liminal space in between, and the dogged search for resurrection" (Kirkus Reviews, starred). Fleeing scandal in the city, a surgeon accepts a job at a village clinic. He buys antibiotics out of pocket, squashes roaches, and chafes at the interventions of the corrupt officer who oversees his work. But...

Sold Out

Breath from Salt: A Deadly Genetic Disease, a New Era in Science, and the Patients and Families Who Changed Medicine Forever - Hardcover

$28.95

by Bijal P. Trivedi (Author)Recommended by Bill Gates and included in GatesNotes "Elaborating on the science as well as the business behind the fight against cystic fibrosis, Trivedi captures the emotions of the families, doctors, and scientists involved in the clinical trials and their 'weeping with joy' as new drugs are approved, and shows how cystic fibrosis, once a 'death sentence, ' became, for many, a manageable condition. This is a rewarding and challenging work." --Publishers Weekly C...

Sold Out

The Neurogeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionizing the Way We Think, Work, and Heal - Hardcover

$27.95

by Tan Le (Author)Brain science is at the dawn of a new era--and the technologies emerging as a result could forever alter what it means to be human. Welcome to what tech pioneer and inventor Tan Le calls "the NeuroGeneration." It will blow your mind. The human brain is perhaps the most powerful and mysterious arrangement of matter in the known universe. New discoveries that unravel this mystery and let us tap into this power offer almost limitless potential--the ability to reshape ourselves...

Sold Out

All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes - Hardcover

$38.00

by Sue Black (Author)Book of the Year, 2018 Saltire Literary Awards A CrimeReads Best True Crime Book of the Month For fans of Caitlin Doughty, Mary Roach, Kathy Reichs, and CSI shows, a renowned forensic scientist on death and mortality. Dame Sue Black is an internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist. She has lived her life eye to eye with the Grim Reaper, and she writes vividly about it in this book, which is part primer on the basics of identifying human remains, ...

Sold Out

Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests - Paperback

$188.98

by L. Michael Snyder (Author)An excellent resource for appropriate test ordering and interpretation, Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 11th Edition, helps you save time, avoid errors, and arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Organized into two easy-to-reference sections, this fully revised manual provides comprehensive, practical information on common and uncommon disease states and their diagnosis by laboratory test. The eleventh edition has been revised and reorganized based on read...

The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk: Understanding Neuroplasticity in the Child's Brain - Hardcover

$25.00

by Karen Pape (Author)In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Karen Pape tells the story of how some children with early brain damage astounded everyone around them. The brain injury they suffered at or near birth had led to motor problems such as the awkward gait we associate with cerebral palsy. Yet they were able to run, kick a soccer ball, tap dance, and play tennis. This was not supposed to happen. It ran counter to the prevailing belief that the brain is hardwired and fixed. When Dr. Pape firs...

Sold Out

My Brain Still Needs Glasses: ADHD in Adolescents and Adults - Paperback

$14.95

by Annick Vincent (Author)A practical guide on how to live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for adolescents and adults. ADHD first manifests in childhood with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The strategies to attenuate the symptoms act like "glasses for the brain", helping with concentration and controlling fidgetiness. Did you know that over half of children affected by ADHD still show symptoms when they reach adulthood? That means they still need glasses...

Efficient Myofascia Release: Professional Course Manual - Paperback

$81.00

by Norio Tomita (Author), Christine Lavoie-Gagnon (Editor), Christine Lavoie-Gagnon (Designed by)- The Tomita Method -The Tomita Method is based on modern osteopathy and uses new hand techniques that were developed in Japan during recent years.Each case is analyzed individually. Treatment techniques are chosen carefully according to the state of the patient and to the origin of the tension or pain. Treatment does not focus on the painful body part but rather works to re-establish balance and ...

Sold Out

This Is Depression: A Comprehensive, Compassionate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Understand Depression - Paperback

$17.95

by Diane McIntosh (Author)Depression sucks. It's a debilitating illness that affects the mind and the body--and chances are that you or someone you love will battle depression at some point in your lifetime. This Is Depression is your guide through the darkness. A widely respected authority on the diagnosis and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh provides all the information you need to understand and combat this serious and isolating disorder. Written in ...

Sold Out

The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research - Hardcover

$161.98

by Helvi Kyngäs (Editor), Kristina Mikkonen (Editor), Maria Kääriäinen (Editor)This book provides principles on content analysis and its application into development of nursing theory. It offers clear guidance to students, lecturers and researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the method of content analysis, its implementation into their own research and criteria of trustworthiness evaluation. The book is written in user-friendly language with provided research examples and cases, and th...

Sold Out

Image Reconstruction: Applications in Medical Sciences - Paperback

$78.28

by Gengsheng Lawrence Zeng (Author)This book introduces the classical and modern image reconstruction technologies. It covers topics in two-dimensional (2D) parallel-beam and fan-beam imaging, three-dimensional (3D) parallel ray, parallel plane, and cone-beam imaging. Both analytical and iterative methods are presented. The applications in X-ray CT, SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography), PET (positron emission tomography), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are discussed. Conte...

Sold Out

Prosthetic Surgery in Urology - Hardcover

$178.18

by Asif Muneer (Editor), Ian Pearce (Editor), David Ralph (Editor)Urologists interested in prosthesis surgery currently offer a range of procedures eg slings for incontinence in both men and women, and is also within the remit of those undertaking AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) implantation, and likewise andrological surgeons undertaking penile prosthesis also offer AUS. There are a number of procedures which are common to all urologists with a general urology practice eg ureteric stents ...

All the Brains in the Business: The Engendered Brain in the 21st Century Organisation - Hardcover

$48.58

by Kate Lanz (Author), Paul Brown (Author)The power of gender difference, not gender equality, is a secret source for success. Some smart businesses are starting to wake up to this fact. This book explores why and how. Properly valuing brain gender diversity in the workplace is one of the biggest and largely untapped sources of competitive advantage for modern businesses. Recent advances in neuroscience provide the key to unlocking it. Modern research shows that there are gender-based diffe...

Sold Out

Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Diagnosis and Management - Hardcover

$178.18

by Timothy M. Pawlik (Editor), Jordan M. Cloyd (Editor), Mary Dillhoff (Editor)This book provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). It brings together an impressive group of international experts in cholangiocarcinoma research and clinical care. The book was organized and written to aid the clinician's understanding of emerging research in cholangiocarcinoma and its application to the clinical ...

Sold Out

Tissue Engineering in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Hardcover

$178.18

by Riitta Seppanen-Kaijansinkko (Editor)Back JacketThis book provides a thorough, up-to-date description of the scientific basis and concepts of tissue engineering in the oral and maxillofacial region. The opening chapters present an introduction to tissue engineering, describe the roles of biomaterials and stem cells, discuss the use of growth factors, and examine potential adverse reactions. The challenges of soft and hard tissue engineering for oral and maxillofacial reconstruction are the...

Sold Out

What Every Medical Writer Needs to Know: Questions and Answers for the Serious Medical Author - Paperback

$137.68

by Robert B. Taylor (Author)This book presents must-know facts generally not covered in "How To" books about medical writing. Every medical writer, whether a beginner or veteran, needs answers to questions many might not even know to ask. How does your personality type influence your writing behavior, and what can you do to make writing easier for you? What should you ask before agreeing to co-author an article for publication or write a book chapter? What are some of the current issues regar...

Sold Out

$161.98

by Carlos Pavesio (Editor)This book offers a concise but comprehensive overview of scleritis, with up-to-date information on all aspects, including diagnosis and treatment. Fundamental features of the pathogenesis of scleral inflammation are first discussed as a basis for understanding the therapeutic strategies. Detailed descriptions are then provided of clinical manifestations, the complications that can arise during the course of the disease process, and the best way to manage them. An ind...

Sold Out

Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas, Based on the Works of Nogier/Bahr - Paperback

$107.10

by Beate Strittmatter (Author)The definitive pocket guide to ear acupuncture - now in a Second Edition Written by one of the world's leading experts on Western auriculotherapy, Ear Acupuncture -- now in a fully updated Second Edition -- provides readers with succinct descriptions of acupuncture points and practical advice on how to incorporate ear acupuncture treatment strategies and techniques into daily practice.Based on the work of auriculotherapy masters Nogier and Bahr, each practical tw...

Sold Out

$178.18

by Michael B. Chancellor (Editor), Ananias C. Diokno (Editor)This book provides up-to-date guidance on optimal care of the patient with an underactive bladder. It covers all aspects of management, including clinical evaluation, urodynamic diagnosis, standard care, drug therapy, and emerging treatment options. Nursing issues are extensively discussed, and advice offered on the use of catheters and avoidance of catheter-related complications. Further chapters address epidemiology, pathophysiolo...

Sold Out

Radtool Nuclear Medicine Flash Facts - Paperback

$161.98

by Bital Savir-Baruch (Author), Bruce J. Barron (Author), Eric Jablonowski (Illustrator)Back JacketThis book is a learning aid and reference tool that provides all the important information pertaining to radioactive tracers within a single, easy-to-read volume. It introduces a new learning methodology that will help the reader to recall key facts on each tracer, including production, physical and chemical characteristics, study protocols, mechanism of action, distribution, and clearance. In a...

Sold Out

Hypertension and Organ Damage: A Case-Based Guide to Management - Paperback

$89.08

by Giuliano Tocci (Author)Back JacketThis book is designed to assist physicians in choosing among diagnostic procedures and therapeutic options when caring for patients with hypertension and markers of organ damage. The comprehensive description of practical clinical cases sets this book apart from other publications and will help the reader to transfer general guideline recommendations to the clinical setting. With this purpose, the cases have been selected to reflect situations frequently e...

Sold Out

$89.08

by Luigi Manfrè (Editor)Back JacketThis easy-to-consult guide describes new minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of spinal canal stenosis that are accompanied by fewer complications and side-effects, reduce the risks of anesthesia, and lower costs. Clear accounts are provided of various CT and X-ray guided techniques for lumbar spinal canal and foraminal stenosis, including the use of spacers and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD). Helpful introductory information is al...

Sold Out

Uncemented Femoral Stems for Revision Surgery: The Press-Fit Concept - Planning - Surgical Technique - Evaluation - Hardcover

$178.18

by Pierre Le Béguec (Author), François Canovas (Author), Olivier Roche (Author)Choosing an uncemented femoral prosthesis means first choosing a concept and to be effective, an operator has to have access to all the information that will allow them to reach the desired goals. This is the first step to be made.The quality of a surgical procedure does not depend on the manual skills of the surgeon performing it, but on how he has prepared and performed the operation "virtually" before actually p...

Sold Out

Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (Pet/Ct) - Paperback

$89.08

by Jonas Francisco y. Santiago (Author)Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (PET/CT) is a nuclear medicine imaging modality using positron-emitting radiotracers and a combined PET and CT scanner in order to detect and localize high radiotracer signal abnormalities. Although PET has evolved into a diagnostic modality of prime importance in oncology (with the radiotracer (F18-FDG) it was originally envisioned to image and diagnose diseases of the brain and the heart. Lack or li...

Sold Out

Hypertension and Renal Organ Damage - Paperback

$89.08

by Roberto Pontremoli (Author)Presents the daily clinical practice setting of high-risk patients with hypertension-related kidney damage In-depth review of antihypertensive treatments in highly comorbid patients - with a particular focus on RAAS inhibitors and combination treatment Reviews and discusses current guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of patients with hypertension and renal dysfunctionBack JacketThis book guides readers through a wide spectrum of clinical presentations in ...

Sold Out

Crib Death - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids): Sudden Infant and Perinatal Unexplained Death: The Pathologist's Viewpoint - Hardcover

$178.18

by Giulia Ottaviani (Author)Crib death or sudden infant death syndrome is the most frequent death-causing syndrome during the first year of life, striking one infant in every 700-1,000. Despite a wide spectrum of theories and years of research, crib death remains a great enigma. This book describes systematic studies of the cardiovascular system and autonomic nervous system carried out in a large number of infants, newborns, and fetuses who have died suddenly and unexpectedly, as well as in a...

Sold Out

Pet/CT in Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Paperback

$129.58

by Irfan Kayani (Editor)Back JacketThis book is a pocket guide to the practice of PET/CT imaging of Hodgkin's lymphoma. The role of PET/CT in Hodgkin's lymphoma, the characteristic findings and patterns, and the advantages and limitations of this hybrid modality are all clearly described. In addition, information is provided on clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, pathology, management, and conventional radiological imaging. A useful pictorial atlas is included at the end of the book. P...

Sold Out

Handbook of Insulin Therapies - Paperback

$89.08

by Winston Crasto (Author), Janet Jarvis (Author), Melanie J. Davies (Author)A clinically-focused handbook that provides an overview of the different types of insulin, delivery methods, emerging treatments, and cutting-age devices. The aim of the handbook is to discuss insulin treatment strategies that can improve glucose control, enhance patient adherence, and minimize adverse effects and disease-related complications. Concise scope and size is ideal for busy healthcare professionals that re...

Sold Out

The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology: Definitions, Criteria, and Explanatory Notes - Paperback

$72.88

by Ritu Nayar (Editor), David C. Wilbur (Editor)Back JacketThis book offers clear, up-to-date guidance on how to report cytologic findings in cervical, vaginal and anal samples in accordance with the 2014 Bethesda System Update. The new edition has been expanded and revised to take into account the advances and experience of the past decade. A new chapter has been added, the terminology and text have been updated, and various terminological and morphologic questions have been clarified. In ad...

Association Rule Mining: Models and Algorithms - Paperback

$89.08

by Chengqi Zhang (Author), Shichao Zhang (Author)Due to the popularity of knowledge discovery and data mining, in practice as well as among academic and corporate R&D professionals, association rule mining is receiving increasing attention.The authors present the recent progress achieved in mining quantitative association rules, causal rules, exceptional rules, negative association rules, association rules in multi-databases, and association rules in small databases. This book is written ...

$91.76

by Carsten H. Baehr (Author)The choroid plexus (CP) epithelium forms the blood-cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) barrier and, along with the blood-brain barrier, maintains the fluid environment of the brain. The CP not only secretes CSF, but also transports potentially toxic xenobiotics and waste products of neural metabolism to the blood for eventual clearance in kidney and liver. However, studying CP is difficult, due to complex morphology, ana-tomical location and small size of the tissue and litt...

Sold Out

Joint Preservation in the Adult Knee - Hardcover

$89.08

by E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán (Editor), Alexander D. Liddle (Editor)This book offers a comprehensive overview of the basic science and clinical evidence for non-arthroplasty interventions in the adult knee. It aims to cover all aspects of joint-preserving knee surgery, from injectable therapies such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies to surgical interventions such as meniscal repair and replacement, ligament reconstructions, and osteotomies. Following discussion of clinical asse...