Now in its second edition, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology continues to provide a highly visual presentation of essential cell and molecular biology, focusing on topics related to human health and disease.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosing and treating illness and injury in the emergency setting.
A work on the principles of human anatomy and physiology that offers clinical information, terminology and classroom-tested features such as 'Focus on Forensics' readings and in-text 'Content Check-Up' questions.
The Mainstreaming of Complementary and Alternative Medicine allows a complex and informative picture to emerge of the different social forces at play in the integration of CAM with orthodox medicine.
Demonstrates how to manage peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using the principles and practice of the Maitland Concept. This book focuses on assessment, clinical reasoning and re-assessment to determine physical dysfunction and efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, and also advocating continuous communication and interaction.
Demonstrates how to manage vertebral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using principles and practice of Maitland Concept. This title focuses on an assessment, clinical reasoning and re-assessment to determine the physical dysfunction and efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, while also advocating continuous communication and interaction.
Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of care for practitioners working in pre-hospital settings. The Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures is written specifically to support the practice of paramedics, ambulance technicians, first responders and volunteer ambulance personnel.
Covers a range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies, grouped according to specimen and function/test type such as: blood, urine, stool, and cerebrospinal fluid. Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure and tips for accurate interpretation.
Manual of Perioperative Care is a comprehensive manual of principles of care designed to support the clinical practice of perioperative practitioners, whether they are nurses or operating department practitioners.
Approached from the point of view of what you will need to know in order to understand the clinical work you will eventually be doing, this title includes a wide range of self-assessment material, suitable for testing your understanding, and helping you to prepare for your exams.
Designed specifically for the therapist or health care professional, this guide demonstrates techniques which may be used to teach those with physical limitations or the elderly how to understand and perform tasks successfully in the kitchen. It addresses such issues as nutrition and safety.
Presents a comprehensive review of scientific information relating to complementary and alternative therapies and rehabilitation. This book outlines the state of knowledge in the area of CAM as it relates to rehabilitation. It deals with some of the widely encountered clinical conditions in rehabilitation, including cardiac and dementia.
In a vivid, candid memoir of his own addiction, a renowned neuroscientist articulates exactly how drugs speak to the brain, illuminating both the science of craving and the human condition