Written by internationally acclaimed experts, this guide tackles the growing problem of obesity amongst men, women and children. The text addresses issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery.
"Wounds are common and their treatment is a costly aspect of clinical practice. Wounds have a diverse aetiology, aside from trauma and burns, and include underlying medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, ischaemic heart disease and connective tissue diseases"-- Provided by publisher.
Describing the clinical features and management of asthma, this text is for all health professionals who see asthmatics. The 4th edition has new sections on leukotriene antagonists and long beta antagonists, and incorporates BTS guidelines.
This rewritten, updated edition of a guide for doctors treating patients with benign and malignant breast disorders, includes all changes in practice during the 1990s. Each chapter is written by a doctor actively involved in the field.
This practical guide provides a clear acount of the key issues involved with the assessment and management of surgical wounds, tubes, drains, lines and stomas, from the operating theatre to hospital and to community care.
An understanding of current trauma imaging concepts is essential for all medical personnel involved in the care of trauma patients where the outcome may depend on a rapid assessment of the nature and severity of injuries, allowing appropriate medical management and surgical or non-surgical intervention.
"With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, the new edition of ABC of Sexually Transmitted Infections is a much-needed introduction and reference guide providing concise and practical information on a range of conditions. This sixth edition includes the latest guidance on the prevalence, prevention and treatment of STIs, screening programmes and new testing methods. It features new chapters...
This text gives clear guidance on normal development and how to diagnose and manage illness in newborn infants and babies. This edition has been updated to reflect the introduction of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines and the reduction in universal screening.
Pulling together up-to-date information in a practical manner, 'ABC of Palliative Care' covers common medical problems and pain relief, with clear guidance on normal and higher drug dosages.
This highly successful introduction to dermatology has been thoroughly revised to include key references for every chapter and helpful line diagrams, algorithms, and full colour photographs throughout.
This is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions for non-specialists. It provides a step-by-step guide to emergency diagnosis and covers the essentials on symptoms, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the most important conditions.
This seventh edition of the 'ABC of Diabetes' provides a complete overview of diabetes including the etiology, diagnosis and management of Types 1 and 2 diabetes, detection and prevention, and the organization of care and support.
A practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease for the non-specialist, focusing on the modern day management of patients.
This work teaches the core skills required of all doctors in training. It features each stage of each procedure in colour step-by-step photographs as it is being performed. The book also features a 'useful tips/handy hints' box for to aid key skills learning.
"Quality improvement (QI) is embedded in the fabric of successful healthcare organisations across the world, with healthcare professionals increasingly expected to develop and lead improvement as a core part of their clinical responsibilities. As a result, QI is rapidly becoming a feature of the education and training programmes of all healthcare professionals. Written and edited by some of the leading clinicians and managers in the field, ABC of...
