Bioelectromagnetism has been gradually developing and expanding into a variety of fields in engineering, biomedical engineering, life science, medicine and biology. Bioelectromagnetism: History, Foundations and Applications provides an overview of the field and its developments; from its inception and growth through the twenty-first century, to the latest advances in electro- and magnetobiology and hazard evaluations of electromagnetic […]
Adverse events in patients caused by medical management are a serious and grossly underreported public health problem. One patient in ten entering hospital will suffer an adverse event of impairment, disability or death. This book is a major comprehensive examination of the incidence and causes of adverse events. Using data obtained from hospitals within the […]
Smart drug delivery refers to a targeted drug delivery or precision drug delivery system that allows drugs to be administered to a specific location in the body or at a specific time with enhanced precision and control. This approach has several advantages, including maximizing the therapeutic effects of a drug while minimizing side effects. This […]
Both new and seasoned psychotherapists wrestle with the relationship between psychological distress and inequality across race, class, gender, and sexuality. How does one address this organically in psychotherapy? What role does it play in therapeutic action? Who brings it up, the therapist or the patient? Daniel José Gaztambide addresses these questions by offering a rigorous […]
A unique revision guide aimed at candidates preparing for the MRCS examinations. The Part A exam tests knowledge of both basic science and the principles of surgery in general, and this textbook contains all the essential facts in one easy-to-read volume. There is a focus on the most common questions asked pertaining to anatomy (representing […]
This book by leading international experts provides an evidence-based approach to electrical stimulation of the upper airway, beginning with patient selection, implant techniques, trouble shootings, patient pathways, titrations during daytime and sleep as also new innovative techniques such as stimulation of the ansa cervicalis and the phrenic nerve. Key Features: · Superbly illustrated schematic drawings […]
This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence. The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview […]
This book delves into the world of alternative medicine and related phenomena in several different ways, both from a scientific perspective and the perspective of supporters and practitioners of those phenomena. An attempt is made to explain not only what those perspectives are, but also why they are often so radically different. Why do lots […]
Sarita Bajaj MD(Med) DM(Endo) FRCP (Lond, Glasg, Edin) Consultant Endocrinologist, Former Director-Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Rajesh Rajput MD DM (Endo) FRCP(Edin) FACE(USA) FICP FIACM FIMSA FISH FRSSDI Head, Department of Endocrinology, Kainos Super-Speciality Hospital; Former Senior Professor & Head, Department of Endocrinology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
The aim of this book is to provide one central resource for nurses within the adult spectrum of life-long congenital heart disease care who are seeking expert guidance for their practice, regardless of clinical setting. Over the past 50 years, advances in surgical techniques and medical therapies have drastically improved the number of congenital heart […]
Kalyan B Bhattacharya MD DM MAMS FIAN FRCP (Edin) Adviser and Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, Medica Superspecialty Hospital and Formerly Professor and Head, Department of Neurology, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Gagandeep Singh MD DM (Neurology) FAMS FRCP (London) FIAN FICP Professor and Head, Department of Neurology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India; Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Department of […]
A multidisciplinary guide to managing incidental findings in neuroimaging from top experts Incidental Findings in Neuroimaging and Their Management: A Guide for Radiologists, Neurosurgeons, and Neurologists presents a streamlined, case-based approach to 50 commonly seen incidental findings in neuroimaging. Edited by Kaye Westmark, Dong Kim, and Roy Riascos, this unique book provides the necessary knowledge […]
Step by step descriptions of procedures to manage complications of cataract surgery Coverage of a wide range of potential complications Pearls and Pitfalls Numerous helpful drawings and color photos Numerous surgical videos How can one best master a rupture of the posterior capsule during cataract surgery? How should one operate on a dropped nucleus? What […]
A companion book to Adult Congenital Heart Disease that will concentrate on the practical management of children with heart conditions. This is aimed at general paediatricians and physicians who are responsible for ongoing management, rather than specialists concerned with acute or rare presentations. The book will be illustrated with relevant radiology scans, demonstrating which investigations […]