Medical : Clinical Medicine

This multimedia resource offers a complete introduction to neuroanatomy with superb, clear and thoroughly labeled images and illustrations within an elegant navigation structure. It emphasizes the practical aspects of how to identify neuroanatomical structures, with quizzes and chapter self-assessments. more...

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In this study of the concept of disease and the philosophy of diagnosis, the author proposes 'value-dependent realism' as a way to show how value judgements can be foundational for the practice of diagnosis without losing the sense that diseases are real entities. more...

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The only book focusing on specific therapy for stroke prevention, this comprehensive text focuses in numerous issues in this field, with incisive contributions from a world renowned collection of experts on the subject. more...

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Written by an experienced clinician and researcher in the field, this reference provides practical information on the clinical recording techniques, physiologic origins, and applications of electroretinogram (ERG), electro-oculogram (EOG), and visual evoked potential (VEP) tests. more...

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Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications. The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized into five parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDS, malaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses the evolution of pathogens and the relationship between human genetic diversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two parts highlight the most promising uses of molecular identification, vector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, and high-throughput technologies. The final part explores specialized topics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market and infectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health. Each article is written by one or more leading experts in the field of infectious diseases. These experts place all the latest findings from various disciplines in context, helping readers understand what is currently known, what the next generation of breakthroughs is likely to be, and where more research is needed. Several features facilitate research and deepen readers' understanding of infectious diseases:.: Illustrations help readers understand the pathogenesis and diagnosis of infectious diseases;. Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, government agencies, and other sources of information from around the world;. Information boxes highlight basic principles and specialized terminology;. International contributions offer perspectives on how infectious diseases are viewed by different cultures;. A special chapter discusses the representation of infectious diseases in art. With its multidisciplinary approach, this encyclopedia helps point researchers in new promising directions and helps h more...

Price: $175.00