Women, Doctors and Cosmetic Surgery: Negotiating the 'Normal' Body

 

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• Hardcover: 230 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1 edition (April 13, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780230574007
• ISBN-13: 978-0230574007
• ASIN: 0230574009

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This book explores an innovative study of women who undergo cosmetic study and the doctors who carry it out. It situates cosmetic surgery as a personal choice made by women against the social and cultural reality of the way womens bodies are scrutinised in Western countries.

About the Author

RHIAN PARKER is Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Melbourne and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Canberra, Australia.

 

 

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Essential Forensic Biology

 

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• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470758031
• ISBN-13: 978-0470758038

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This book is an introduction to the application of biology in legal investigations. Fully revised and updated throughout, the second edition of this highly successful textbook offers an accessible overview to the essentials of the subject providing a balanced coverage of the range of organisms used as evidence in forensic investigations; invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and microbes.The book provides an overview of the decay process and discusses the role of forensic indicators – human fluids and tissues, including blood cells, bloodstain pattern analysis, hair, teeth, bones, and wounds. It also examines the study of forensic biology in cases of suspicious death.
The coverage of molecular techniques has been expanded throughout with additional material on bioterrorism and wildlife forensics now included. The use of DNA and RNA for the identification of individuals and their personal characteristics is now covered along with a discussion of the ethical issues associated with the maintenance of DNA databases.
• Fully revised and updated new edition of this highly successful textbook.
• Includes self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter and case studies.
• Now in full colour throughout.

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Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology

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• State-of-the-art coverage of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions for the full range of ophthalmic disorders
• Selected color illustrations
Major revision of the chapters on the retina and glaucoma
• Chapters dedicated to ophthalmic therapeutics, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular disorders associated with systemic diseases, immunologic diseases of the eye, pediatrics, genetics, preventive ophthalmology, and lasers
• The latest clinical perspectives on such topics as:
  --Treatments for age-related macular degeneration, including anti-VEGF therapies
  --Intraocular steroid injections for retinal diseases
  --Immunomodulatory drugs
  --Treatment of corneal infections
  --Medical and surgical treatments for glaucoma
  
• Detailed appendices on visual standards, practical factors in illumination, rehabilitation of the visually handicapped, and special services available to the blind

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... An excellent selection for ... medical students, nurses, allied health personnel, physicians in other medical fields, optometrists, ophthalmology residents, and ophthalmologists in practice.
--Doody Reviews (three stars)* A comprehensive book in ophthalmology ... excellent as a reference.
--Online reader review *
* Of the Fifteenth Edition.
Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology is the world's most popular ophthalmology text--and has been for decades. This completely updated Sixteenth Edition reflects the latest in diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases and disorders of the eye in adults and children. Written and edited by international experts, Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology provides authoritative guidance in an accessible and affordable format that is perfect for general and family care physicians, ophthalmologists and optometrists, students and residents, and anyone needing a comprehensive, clinically focused, and easy-to-use reference on medical care of the eye.
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*The latest on lasers in ophthalmology
*Completely rewritten chapter on the vitreous, featuring striking new illustrations
*New illustrations of ocular trauma
*Up-to-date chapter on ophthalmic therapeutics, including details of preparation, dosage, onset and duration of action, and toxicity of 70 commonly used drugs
*Separate chapter on ocular disorders associated with systemic disease
*Concise reviews of anatomy and embryology, and the ophthalmologic examination
*Appendices on "Visual Standards," "Practical Factors in Illumination," and "Resources for Special Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired"
*Glossary of terms relating to the eye
*Superbly illustrated with over 350 drawings and clinical photographs
*Updated references and Websites --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Color Atlas of ENT Diagnosis

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"...based on clinical acumen, experience and common sense...well-revised and up-to-date account of diagnostic techniques in ENT practice." -- British Journal of Hospital Medicine (from an earlier edition)

"...high-quality photographs,...useful introduction to ENT surgery for medical students, medical practitioners and casualty officers..." -- Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (from an earlier edition)

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The renowned Color Atlas of ENT Diagnosis has provided an exquisitely illustrated overview of ear, nose, and throat disorders since its first publication in 1974. Now in its fourth edition, the successful format has been enhanced and thoroughly updated to cover the latest developments in areas such as nasal endoscopy and digital hearing aids. The concise text is divided into five main sections - examination; ear; nose and face; pharynx and larynx; and head and neck. More than 560 high-quality color photographs vividly illustrate the examination and diagnosis of both common cases and the most unusual disorders.
This title is part of Thiemes acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages.
The Color Atlas of ENT Diagnosis is a key introduction for medical students and residents, and an invaluable ready reference for qualified specialists and ENT surgeons.

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Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology

Jurgen Floege, Richard J. Johnson MD, John Feehally MA DM FRCP, "Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology"
Mo sby | 2010 | ISBN: 0323058760 | 1312 pages | CHM | 7 MB

"Whilst primarily aimed at clinicians, the superb readability of the text, combined with excellent illustrations, broadens its appeal to the wider renal care community.This is an excellent clinical and educational resource that I can thoroughly recommend to all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the day-to-day care and management of renal patients."-Pugh-Clarke K, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN; Journal of Renal Care 2008:110.
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Essential Haematology

Essential Haematology (Essentials)
Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (October 31, 2006) | ISBN: 1405136499 | 392 pages | PDF | 156 MB
Essential Haematology is established as the most authoritative introduction to the subject for bioscience and medical students, junior doctors, laboratory scientists and nurses. Beautifully presented, it introduces the formation and function of blood cells and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests and clinical features and management are all easily explained.

The 5th edition has been reorganized to increase the focus on discrete disorders to show the increased understanding of the causation of blood disorders and improved diagnostic techniques and clinical management. A new standardized approach to describing disease and management has also been introduced. The authors' engaging style and inviting presentation continue to make Essential Haematology the perfect learning and reference text.

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Evidenced-Based Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Evidenced-Based Gastroenterology and Hepatology
BMJ Books; 2 edition | January 3, 2005 | ISBN-10: 072791751X | 640 pages | PDF | 3.6 Mb

Traditional textbooks in this field have emphasized the basic sciences of pathology, biochemistry and physiology. Evidence-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology covers all the major diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, utilizing clinical epidemiology to present the strongest and most current evidence for interventions.

This second edition is edited and written by leading gastroenterologists from around the world, each chapter summarizes the evidence so that better informed decisions will be made about which treatments to offer to patients.

It provides practising Gastroenterologists and Surgeons with clear information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases, giving clear evidence and experience-based material that is immediately relevant to clinical practice.

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Manual of Intensive Care Medicine

Manual of Intensive Care Medicine: With Annotated Key References (Spiral Manual Series) by Richard S. Irwin (Repost)
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth edition (October 7, 2005) | ISBN: 0781754976 | Pages: 943 | CHM | 7.28 MB

Completely rewritten and updated for the Fourth Edition, this Spiral® Manual remains the leading quick-reference guide to both medical and surgical intensive care. The essential principles, protocols, and techniques from Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, Fifth Edition have been distilled into a portable, practical manual that is ideal for rapid bedside consultation. The user-friendly format features numerous tables, illustrations, and annotated references. This edition has completely revamped sections on cardiovascular problems and coronary care, surgical problems, shock and trauma, endocrine problems, and hematology, plus expanded coverage of gastroesophageal balloon tamponade, aspiration of joints, hepatic dysfunction, and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

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Endocrinology and Metabolism

Endocrinology and Metabolism
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical | ISBN: 0071124489 | edition 2001 | CHM | 2016 pages | 61,6 mb

"Endocrinology and Metabolism" is a popular resource covering basic principles and clinical management of all-important endocrine and metabolic diseases. The focus of this edition has been on the identification and elucidation of the latest clinical findings in respect to the diagnosis and management of endocrine disease. The basic science aspects (e.g. mineral metabolism) have been shortened throughout the book in order to make more room for clinical medicine and keep the book to its present length.

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Principles and Practice of Clinical Parasitology

Principles and Practice of Clinical Parasitology
Publisher: Wiley | ISBN: 0471977292 | edition 2001 | PDF | 675 pages | 14,9 mb

A comprehensive account of protozoan and metozoan diseases in modern clinical practice, with orientation towards clinical management of parasitic infections. In the past, parasitology was considered as an obscure subject of little relevance to the majority of clinicians and microbiologists. Over the last decade, however, much has happened to change this, not least the explosion in foreign travel
This textbook is the forth in the Principles and Practice series, providing an expansive and detailed coverage of clinical microbiology. It has a similar appeal to that of Zuckerman's, Principles & Practice of Clinical Virology, with an international authorship and emphasis placed on integrating new knowledge in a clinically relevant manner.
. An essential, up-to-date sourcebook on the fundamentals of human parasitology
. Provides a global approach with renowned and international authorship
. Completes the quartet of Principles and Practice series in Microbiology

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Vander's Renal Physiology, 7th Edition

Douglas Eaton and John Pooler, "Vander's Renal Physiology, 7th Edition"
McG raw-Hil l Me dical | 2009 | ISBN: 007161303X | 240 pages | PDF | 1,9 MB

The structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney -- simplified and explained

4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This seventh edition of a concise, well written book on renal physiology continues the legacy of the book as a major contributor in the field....This well written book is an excellent review of renal function and is one of the best concise reviews of the topic."--Doody's Review Service

Written in a concise, conversational style, this trusted text reviews the fundamental principles of renal physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine.
Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander's Renal Physiology explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. Filled with the learning tools you need to truly learn key concepts rather than merely memorize facts, Vander's will prove valuable to you at every stage of your studies or practice.


Features:
New Global case studies
New An online physiology learning center that offers additional exam questions, artwork, and graphs
Offers the best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE Step 1
Begins with the basics and works up to advanced principles
Distills the essence of renal processes and their regulation in a concise, integrated manner that focuses on the logic of renal processes
Features learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations
Explains the relationship between blood pressure and renal function
Presents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states
Includes the most current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology

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Biochemistry, Sixth Edition

Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer, "Biochemistry, Sixth Edition"
W. H. Fr.eman | 2006 | ISBN: 0716787245 | 1026 pages | PDF | 321 MB

In the new edition of Biochemistry, instructors will see the all the hallmark features that made this a consistent bestseller for the undergraduate biochemistry course: exceptional clarity and concision, a more biological focus, cutting-edge content, and an elegant, uncluttered design. Accomplished in both the classroom and the laboratory, coauthors Jeremy Berg and John Tymoczko draw on the field's dynamic research to illustrate its fundamental ideas.

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Orthospinology Procedures: An Evidence-Based Approach to Spinal Care

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This text presents the current and updated teaching of the Orthospinology procedure. Written by the author of the landmark text Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex, this book is a step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated guide to the Orthospinology procedure for correcting subluxations. Whereas Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex explains the "why" of upper cervical chiropractic care, Orthospinology Procedures teaches the "how" and reviews the evidence supporting this procedure.
The book details the X-ray analysis methods used to quantify the subluxation and determine an effective correction vector. Subsequent chapters present steps for ensuring the precision of the X-ray analysis, performing specific adjustments, assessing the effectiveness of the adjustment, and fine-tuning the correction to the individual patient. More than 300 photographs and drawings clarify complex points.

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• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780781784368
• ISBN-13: 978-0781784368

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Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi

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Based on 40 years of experience of the renowned Dr. Hermes C. Grillo, Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi is designed to be clinically useful. The book is divided into two comprehensive sections. The first section thoroughly describes the trachea, its diseases, diagnosis, and results of treatment. The second section is a detailed surgical manual featuring descriptions of special problems and their management. Topics covered included pre- and post-operative care, anesthesia, complications, urgent airways, and other special problems including ENT aspects, tubes, devices, stents, laser and radiotherapy, bronchopleural fistula, foreign bodies, transplantation, and irradiated airways. Tracheal replacement and the development of tracheal surgery are also critically reviewed. The text is well supported by the over 300 detailed and precise illustrations by Edith Tagrin making Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi an atlas within a textbook.

About the Author

Hermes C. Grillo, MD Professor Emeritus of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Senior Surgeon, Chief Emeritus of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA USA 

 

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• Hardcover: 700 pages
• Publisher: pmph usa; 1 edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9781550090581
• ISBN-13: 978-1550090581
• ASIN: 1550090585

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Comprehensive Textbook of Genitourinary Oncology

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9780781749848, Volume 7, Issue 355 -- "The original editors, a diverse group, established the book's objectives---to serve as a resource for clinicians from various disciplines, a scientific reference for basic scientists, and a teaching guide for trainees. This newest edition stays true to these objectives and the editors aim to position it, literally, on tables in multidisciplinary clinics around the world. For trainees in the field who are treating patients with complicated conditions, a textbook that is comprehensive and easy to consult is priceless. The academically renowned editors and contributing authors from a broad array of backgrounds have created a comprehensive work with attention given to evidence-based practice patterns. The chapter on the treatment of locally recurrent prostate cancer is well written. In addition, the chapter on prostate biopsy serves as a how-to for the urologist and provides sufficient detail for other specialists to understand the complexities and nuances of the procedure. One of the real strengths of this book is its multidisciplinary nature."

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Thoroughly revised for its Third Edition, this volume is the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary text on genitourinary cancers. This edition has two new editors—Frans M.J. Debruyne and W. Marston Linehan—and more than 50% new contributors. Seventeen new chapters cover familial prostate cancer, biology of bone metastases, molecular pathology and biologic determinants, PSA and related kallikreins, needle biopsy, laparoscopic surgical procedures, 3D conformal radiotherapy, hormones and radiotherapy, integration of chemotherapy and other modalities, quality of life after treatment of localized prostate cancer, management of rising PSA after local therapy, the role of surgery in advanced bladder cancer, post-chemotherapy node dissections and resection of metastatic disease, and stem cell transplantation.

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• Hardcover: 944 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780781749848
• ISBN-13: 978-0781749848

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Basic Concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Basic Concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | ISBN: 0781745179 | edition 2004 | CHM | 672 pages | 11,1 mb

Now with an exciting 4-color design, this core text continues to present succinct coverage of psychiatric-mental health nursing, emphasizing critical concepts in the continuum of care settings, client and family education and student self-awareness. This edition features two new chapters: “Student Issues and Concerns” and “Loss, Grief and End of Life Care.” The Sixth Edition also maintains popular features from previous editions including Self Awareness Prompts while adding research boxes and student worksheets at the end of each chapter.

 

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Robbins Review of Pathology

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"Each chapter is packed with information. As well as the bullet-point formatted text, the authors frequently use non-fussy, two-tone tables to provide more in-depth information on single topics...In conclusion, this book is a 'high-yield', 'rapid review' of pathology packed with information in a well-presented, concise format. I would recommend it to final year students or junior doctors as a revision tool."

 

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• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (August 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780323068628
• ISBN-13: 978-0323068628

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Pediatrics by PreTest Self-Assessment and Review

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• 500 USMLE-style questions and answers referenced to core textbooks and journal articles.
• Complete explanations discuss right and wrong answer options.
• All questions are reviewed by students who have recently passed the exams

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• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 11 edition (March 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071455523
• ISBN-13: 978-0071455527

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