This book provides a unique and comprehensive synopsis of the prevention and early diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. It features articles by key opinion leaders in diabetes from North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region who describe the gravity of the problem and the important issue of screening, including contributions on the perspectives of the International Diabetes Federation and the World…
В надежде на избавление от болей люди с заболеваниями опорно-двигательного аппарата тратят деньги на дорогостоящие лекарства или решаются на сложные операции. Но таблетки и мази не помогают, уколы дают только временное облегчение, а после операции боли быстро возвращаются с новой силой. Почему лечение, назначенное врачом, не дает результата? Соглашаться ли на операцию, если врачи не предлагают нич…
Though exercise has been the mainstay of musculoskeletal physiotherapy for decades, its value in other systems of the body, such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological has emerged in recent years. This trend is being increasingly reflected in degree curricula. This novel textbook is designed predominantly for physiotherapists and offers a dynamic insight into the applications of exercise …
Musculoskeletal Examination is a user-friendly textbook designed for students, physical therapists and physicians. It is uniquely multidisciplinary in its approach, being written by a physiatrist, physical therapist and orthopedist. With tables and boxed features to emphasize and summarize key concepts, and 'sample examination' boxes to highlight and test difficult areas, it is ideal for teaching …
Myocardial Torsion is a book different from others, simply because this book is unique, unusual, and I dare say with admiration, it is a curious book, partly magical, full of personality, for initiatory readers, revealing, provocative, challenging. The book has the infrequent peculiarity of being based, to a great extent, on original personal and multidisciplinary investigations, granting it an im…
Haematology Nursing is a comprehensive handbook, with a nursing focus, on the care and management of patients with haematological disorders. Divided into four sections, the first provides an introduction to haematology, looking at haemopoiesis, immunology and genetics. Section Two covers non-malignant haematology, including anaemia, haemoglobinopathies and haemochromatosis. Section Three explores …
Монография посвящена исследованию проблем и выявлению возможных перспектив управления системой информационной грамотности населения о ранней диагностике сахарного диабета 2 типа на региональном уровне. Поскольку сахарный диабет носит как прогрессирующее в контексте развития общества заболевание, носящее в определенном смысле характер эпидемии, актуальность построения грамотной системы информирован…
Lecture Notes: Dermatology provides all the necessary information, within one short volume, to achieve a thorough understanding of skin structure and function, and the practical aspects of disease management. Presented in a user-friendly format, combining readability with high quality illustrations, this tenth edition has been revised to reflect recent advances in knowledge of skin diseases and de…
The importance of early prevention and treatment of sepsis has never been greater. In the UK alone sepsis contributes to more deaths than lung cancer, from bowel cancer and breast cancer combined, and approximately one third of patients who suffer from severe sepsis die. The ABC of Sepsis provides a much needed introduction and an invaluable aid in the increasing efforts to reduce hospital infecti…
Surgical and therapeutic use of lasers began in human medicine in the early 1960s. Technology and equipment advanced rapidly. Over the last ten years veterinarians have been exploring the many potential advantages that various lasers provide their patients. Because laser light energy can be applied directly to target tissue or administered to distant lesions at a remote site through fiberoptic com…
A quick, systematic and logical approach to diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD), this latest book in the Dental Update series is an essential clinical companion for dental students and practising dentists. Starting with an overview of the basic principles of TMD, such as the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and its physiology and pathology in relation to clinical treatm…
Рассмотрены теоретические и практические аспекты проведения базовой и расширенной сердечно-легочной и церебральной реанимации, которыми в совершенстве должен владеть каждый врач, специализирующийся в любой области медицинской практики. Освещено современное состояние проблемы внезапной остановки кровообращения, сердечно-легочной и церебральной реанимации, интенсивной терапии постреанимационной боле…
Lung cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. However, since the first edition of Lung Cancer was published 14 years ago, rapid progress in the biology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease has been made.
Курс "Основы медицинской генетики и молекулярно-генетической экспертизы" позволит изучить общие принципы и положения необходимые для усвоения знаний по проведению клинико-генетической и молекулярно-генетической экспертизы. Изложены основные положения классической и молекулярной генетики: наследственные заболевания, генетические особенности человека, методы проведения молекулярно-генетической экспе…
Research is a fundamental part of midwifery practice. However, not everyone finds it easy to understand the basic principles, and particularly the language of research. This accessible handbook enables midwives and student midwives to firstly understand how to search and make sense of research evidence, how to write a research proposal and finally how to undertake a research study. The Handbook of…