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Medical Sociology and Old Age
Towards a sociology of health in later life
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2009
The nature of health in later life has conventionally been studied from two perspectives. Medical sociologists have focused on the failing body, chronic illness, infirmity and mortality, while social gerontologists on the other hand have focused on the epidemiology of old age and health and social...
Bioengineering for Surgery
The Critical Engineer Surgeon Interface
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2015
Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to address challenges in the fields of biology and medicine encompassing the principles of engineering design to the full spectrum of living systems. In surgery, recent advances in minimal invasive surgery and robotics are the culmination...
by Conrad Fischer
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2015
Concise and readable review of essential ethics topics for the Boards
Ethics questions are included in Steps 1 and 3 of the USMLE, as well as on the American Board of Internal Medicine Examination and other specialty board certification exams.Practical and approachable, Medical Ethics for the...
Infections and Tropical Medicine E-Book
Key Articles from the Medicine journal
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2016
Infections and Tropical Medicine is a new e-book in a collection of subject-themed e-books containing relevant key articles from Medicine. The e-books provide a perfect source of revision for post-graduate exams in clinical medicine and portfolio material for life-long learning.
As well as...
The American Health Care System
A Practical Guide for Foreign Medical Graduates Who Want to Enter the System
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
This book collates the expertise and experience of leading medical professionals to give foreign medical graduates an understanding of the American health care system. All the fundamental stages in the preparation of a foreign medical graduate for medical training in the US are covered.
The...
by Gennady Ermak
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2015
The book provides an overview of new technologies in medicine. It defines each technology and gives an account of its history, and the principles, technical problems, and applications as well as controversies involved. The goal of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the emerging medical...
by Zoraida Aguilar
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2012
This title covers recent advances in a variety of biomedical applications of nanostructured materials, as the field evolves from prototype device to real-world application. It presents the main types of nanomaterial used in medical application today: semiconductor nanomaterials, Magnetic nanomaterials,...
by Deborah E. Holmes, RN, BSN
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2010
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest CAAHEP and ABHES standards, Saunders Medical Assisting Exam Review, 3rd Edition helps you to prepare for and pass the CMA or RMA certification exam. Review core concepts and competencies at a glance and assess your understanding with a variety of realistic...
Personalized Medicine
A New Medical and Social Challenge
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2016
This book offers comprehensive coverage of the various aspects of personalized medicine as an original approach to classifying, understanding, treating and preventing disease based on individual biological differences. In the introductory section, it defines personalized medicine as a way toward new...
Medical Madness
Meet the Golden Rule
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
A PATIENTS PERSPECTIVE: There have been an increasing number of articles and books by medical professionals warning us of the hospital dangers, but very few by patients based on their personal experience. This I will guarantee; your awareness of my experience will drastically change your perception...
by Iqbal Khan, Zafar Iqbal
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2018
Taking a patient's medical history is a vital skill often overlooked by junior doctors and medical students, leading to a worryingly high failure rate in the PACES and OSCE exams. Don't be caught out! This book has been specifically designed to give you invaluable guidance and practice for taking...
by Gerald Litwack
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2017
Human Biochemistry includes clinical case studies and applications that are useful to medical, dentistry and pharmacy students. It enables users to practice for future careers as both clinicians and researchers.
Offering immediate application of biochemical principles into clinical terms in...
Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
A Manual for Midwives
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2013
The need for joint medical and midwifery care is stressed in the latest CEMACH report, with a recommendation that contemporary midwifery education prepares midwives for problems in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcome. Pre-conception care for women with medical disorders has also been stressed.
Medical...
Handbook of Medical Play Therapy and Child Life
Interventions in Clinical and Medical Settings
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
The Handbook of Medical Play Therapy and Child Life brings together the voices and clinical experiences of dedicated clinical practitioners in the fields of play therapy and child life. This volume offers fresh insights and up to date research in the use of play with children, adolescents, and families...