This book is aimed at trainees in internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine. It teaches doctors how to deal logically with patients in physiological decline, focusing on generic altered physiology rather than a traditional 'recipe' format. It includes mini-tutorials, case histories, and problem-solving exercises covering topics such as oxygen, acid-base balance, circulatory failure, and sepsis.
A quick-reference booklet for pediatric residents and physicians, covering emergency protocols and guidelines for managing various critical conditions in pediatrics, including cardiac arrest, status epilepticus, respiratory distress, neonatal emergencies, DKA, infectious diseases, and trauma.
A personal narrative and analysis of hereditary cancer risk (BRCA genes) and the difficult decision to undergo preventative mastectomy. The book explores the medical, emotional, and social dimensions faced by women and men confronting high genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
This material provides a comprehensive introduction to renal physiology, detailing the kidney's major homeostatic and endocrine functions, including acid-base regulation, water, and electrolyte balance. It also covers the gross and microscopic anatomy, structure of the nephron (Glomerulus, PCT, DCT, Loop of Henle), and the function of the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA) and different types of nephrons (cortical vs. juxtamedullary).
This article outlines the diagnostic approach to short stature in children and adolescents, defining criteria for short stature and distinguishing between normal variants of growth (familial, constitutional delay) and pathologic causes (e.g., systemic disease, hormonal abnormality). It details the evaluation steps, including growth chart interpretation, calculation of height velocity (HV), and the roles of primary care physicians and pediatric endocrinologists in screening and detailed assessment, noting significant sex differences in referral patterns.
This volume covers advancements in drug delivery systems research. Key areas explored include ocular drug delivery, core-shell polymer nanoparticle formulations for the oral administration of peptides and proteins, the role of excipients as modulators of drug absorption in the intestine, and techniques for taste masking of unpleasant oral drugs.
A practical guide focusing on the diagnosis and management of acute medical emergencies, providing accurate and authoritative information for medical professionals. This edition was published by Wiley-Blackwell.
A comprehensive review guide section covering common and critical disorders of the eye, ear, nose, throat, and neck, including topics such as strabismus, retinoblastoma, otitis media, chronic sinusitis, pharyngitis, abscesses, congenital anomalies, and traumatic injuries. Designed for medical board preparation and clinical reference.
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A pocket guide utilizing Netter's illustrations designed to help practitioners and students master fundamental clinical skills, procedures, and evaluation methods.
A comprehensive textbook providing an evidence-based overview of the diagnosis, workup, and anatomical treatment of complex knee pathologies. Coverage includes detailed clinical examination, advanced imaging techniques, mechanical malalignment correction, management of all major ligament injuries (cruciates and collaterals), meniscal tears, meniscal deficiency, and cartilage repair principles.
A comprehensive practical guide covering the diagnosis of various conditions related to the eye, cranial nerves, and optic nerves, providing clinical standards and up-to-date medical knowledge in the field of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
