Oncology At A Glance

Author : Graham G. Dark
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118369715

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Oncology at a Glance by Graham G. Dark Pdf

Oncology at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering the whole medical curriculum, these introductory texts are ideal for teaching, learning and exam preparation, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. Everything you need to know about Oncology...at a Glance! This brand new title in the market-leading at a Glance series brings together fundamental information on cancer biology and treatment to provide a holistic understanding of oncology. It explores both relevant scientific content and key human issues, including communication and palliative care. Oncology at a Glance: Provides an accessible overview of the scientific foundation of cancer medicine Covers the common cancers as well as key information on presentation and approaches to investigation and management Includes young adult oncology, the multidisciplinary team, clinical trials in oncology, approach to treatment and response assessment, management of nausea, and end-of-life care Was developed with students for students, to ensure it contains exactly what students need to know Oncology at a Glance is an ideal guide for medical students and foundation-year doctors as well as any other healthcare professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge of oncology. All content reviewed by students for students Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewmedicalbooks.com to find out more.

Author : Sarah Ross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118257319

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Prescribing at a Glance by Sarah Ross Pdf

The principles of drug therapies are fundamental to medical practitioners in all branches; but are often difficult to get to grips with. Prescribing at a Glance addresses the most common uses of prescription drugs, and follows progress from dose calculation, administration to monitoring the effects in the treatments of major presenting problems. With a focus on prescribing, this user-friendly guide helps practitioners to develop crucial knowledge and skills, including establishing accurate drug histories, planning appropriate therapies, writing safe and legal prescriptions, critically appraising the prescribing of others, patient support, accessing reliable information about medicines, and detecting adverse drug reactions. Prescribing at a Glance:: Features detailed and high-quality colour illustrations throughout Includes examples of common prescribing errors, practice prescriptions and calculations Follows the structure of the WHO Good Prescribing Guide, and corresponds to the core curriculum of the British Pharmacological Society Is the perfect guide to help you prepare for the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA) Includes a companion website featuring interactive MCQs and cases, available at www.ataglanceseries.com/prescribing From the series that brought you Medical Pharmacology at a Glance, and designed to help those in the later stages of their medical training become adept at the skills required for a vital yet often confusing subject – Prescribing at a Glance will help you fill in any knowledge gaps with simple step-by-step instructions, and clear, easy-to-remember guidelines.

Author : Richard M. Leach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118302767

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Critical Care Medicine at a Glance by Richard M. Leach Pdf

Critical Care Medicine at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for junior clinicians. Fully revised and updated to reflect changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools and postgraduate training programmes, this at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of critical care medicine to encapsulate all that the student needs to know. This new edition of Critical Care Medicine at a Glance: • Is fully revised and updated to increase coverage of a rapidly expanding area of medicine • Provides a simple and straightforward, yet rapid, introduction to the care of the acutely ill • Features new 'Pearls of Wisdom', to aid learning and understanding • Includes an appendix of top nutrition tips from the Royal College of Physicians • Provides increased coverage of neurological emergencies, acute and abdominal emergencies, arrhythmias, imaging and fluid management Critical Care Medicine at a Glance is ideal for medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals expected to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to care for acutely ill patients.

Author : Morgan McMonagle,Matthew Stephenson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118496039

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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance by Morgan McMonagle,Matthew Stephenson Pdf

Following the popular and accessible at a Glance format, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance demystifies the important concepts of vascular disease and vascular surgery. Featuring in-depth details of common vascular topics, to rarer presentations, this is an ideal guide for those interested in a variety of subjects relating to this rapidly expanding area. This is a must-read for any specialist at all levels who has an on-going commitment to vascular disease management and medical education. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance: • Comprehensively covers the key concepts and core practical procedures with superb illustrations • Is a brilliant companion to the emerging curriculum for specialist vascular training • Is an excellent source of information and management guidelines for interdisciplinary specialties • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/vascular featuring a wide range of interactive multiple choice questions This title forms a succinct overview of vascular disease management, giving salient points relevant to general surgery examinations, for those requiring an in-depth yet manageable introduction to vascular diseases, and for those entering this prevalent field as a stand-alone specialty.

Author : Sing Yu Moorcraft,Daniel Lee,David D. Cunningham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118673812

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Clinical Problems in Oncology by Sing Yu Moorcraft,Daniel Lee,David D. Cunningham Pdf

Clinical Problems in Oncology: A Practical Guide to Management is an easy-to-use, compact reference with essential, practical information on managing oncological emergencies, as well as the side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment. Because patient responses can vary widely, depending on the type of treatment prescribed, this resource offers medical professionals the specific information they need to improve the evaluation and treatment of cancer patients at the point of care. The compact format includes a wide range of clinical information, from the dose of drugs that would typically be used, through guidance on the practical procedures that are frequently used to treat oncology patients. Some of the book’s highlights include: • Toxicity grading and management, including at-a-glance summaries of the most common toxicities associated with chemotherapy • Prescribing guidelines, including how to write up electrolyte replacement properly • Information on specialised oncology procedures (such as SIR spheres), and how to manage complications • Types of vascular access lines and how to check their position, access them and troubleshoot problems With an expert team of writers who have contributed materials in their areas of expertise, Clinical Problems in Oncology is an ideal reference for oncologists in training, oncologists in non-training positions, oncology registrars and general practitioners.

Author : Paul Imbach,Thomas Kühne,Robert J. Arceci
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783540299769

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Pediatric Oncology by Paul Imbach,Thomas Kühne,Robert J. Arceci Pdf

Pediatric Oncology Compendium – guidelines for clinical practice! Compact presentation of commonly encountered pediatric oncological diseases and their care. Pediatric oncology at a glance! Optimal orientation ensured by clear and consistent layout and concise, lucid style. Pediatric oncology is teamwork! Fundamental facts for all those involved in treatment – hospital physicians, specialist nurses, psychooncologists and physiotherapists, family doctors and pediatricians.

Author : Karen Glanz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Health behavior
ISBN : MINN:31951D01539989F

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Theory at a Glance by Karen Glanz Pdf

Author : Patrick Davey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781444335118

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Medicine at a Glance: Core Cases by Patrick Davey Pdf

Designed to support the best-selling third edition of Medicine at a Glance (9781405186162), Medicine at a Glance: Core Cases contains over 200 cases with self-assessment exercises and answers to aid understanding and test student knowledge. Following the structure of the main textbook, each chapter presents a number of clinical cases based on the textbook chapter’s content. This clinical knowledge is tested by a number of multiple choice self-assessment exercises which can then be applied to practical situations on the ward. Ideal for medical students and junior doctors, Medicine at a Glance: Core Cases: Features over 200 case studies and self-assessment exercises based on the best-selling Medicine at a Glance (9781405186162) Follows the structure of the main textbook - each chapter presents a number of clinical cases based on the textbook chapter’s content Includes free access to the online, interactive version featuring feedback and scoring at www.ataglanceseries.com/medicine This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. For more information on the complete range of at a Glance titles, please visit: www.ataglanceseries.com

Author : Parvin Mehdipour
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1170 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319645506

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Cancer Genetics and Psychotherapy by Parvin Mehdipour Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide the readers with the most comprehensive and latest accounts of research and development in this field by emphasizing on the manner of relation between doctors and cancer patients in direction of improving the patients’ style of life. This book, partly, will deal with psychotherapy by considering cancer patients, benefits, hazards and also social impacts including life style. The social supports as the key and influential paradigms will be challenged as a comparative insight by considering the global unity in order to provide a reasonable model to improve the interaction between cancer and psychological nest. In this book, the real stories of cancer patient will be also provided. The initial insight of sections includes: 1) Brief classifications and key points of clinical and histopatological aspects of each organ. 2) Brief view of genetic alterations in each organ. 3) Therapeutic aspects. 4) Brief classifications and key points of Psychology in cancer. 5) The interactions of clinical aspects with psychological field.

Author : Atul B. Mehta,Victor Hoffbrand
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119969228

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Haematology at a Glance by Atul B. Mehta,Victor Hoffbrand Pdf

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment. This new edition of Haematology at a Glance: • Features expanded sections on the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic techniques and management of the malignant haematological diseases. Also incorporates recent advances in knowledge of thrombosis and the newer oral anticoagulants • Contains the very latest clinical treatments • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding • Features extensive online self-assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com/haematology This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology.

Author : Michael W. O'Dell, MD,Michael D. Stubblefield, MD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781935281986

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Synopsis of Clinical Oncology by Michael W. O'Dell, MD,Michael D. Stubblefield, MD Pdf

Authored by some of the world's leading cancer experts from wide ranging disciplines including oncology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and radiology this compact volume provides authoritative state-of-the-art primer level overviews of the various cancer types, their evaluation, and treatment. Every aspect of oncology is covered with clear, up-to-date descriptions of the general principles and concepts fundamental to attaining a clinical appreciation of the foundations of cancer care. Each chapter is concise but highlights the basic tenets health care professionals working with cancer patients need to know to understand the diseases and current treatment options. To facilitate review, Key Points are boxed in each chapter to summarize important clinical information and concepts at a glance. This book represents a synthesis of information from some of the top physicians in oncology that is not as easily accessed anywhere else. Features of Synopsis of Clinical Oncology include: Multi-specialty expert authorship Focus on therapeutics management of cancer Key Points boxed in each chapter for quick review

Author : Aviva Petrie,Caroline Sabin
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0632050756

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Medical Statistics at a Glance by Aviva Petrie,Caroline Sabin Pdf

In line with the other books in the at a Glance series, Medical Statistics at a Glance leads the reader through a number of self-contained topics, each covering a different aspect of medical statistics. The majority of these use the standard 'At a Glance' format of two pages per topic. The authors have provided a basic introduction to the underlying concepts of medical statistics and a guide to the most commonly used statistical procedures. Topics describing a statistical technique are accompanied by a worked example, using real data, illustrating its use. Where possible, the same data set has been used in more than one topic to reflect the reality of data analysis. Detailed and complex hand calculations have been avoided with a concentration on the interpretation of computer data analysis. Medical Statistics at a Glance is versatile in its use as an explanation, a revision summary and a long-term source of reference. Worked examples to accompany each topic. Emphasis on computer analysis of data rather than hand calculations. Supported by a website at http://www.medstatsaag.com/ - this site contains useful self-assessment questions to aid student learning.

Author : J. H. L. Playfair,B. M. Chain
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470673034

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Immunology at a Glance by J. H. L. Playfair,B. M. Chain Pdf

Immunology at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the body’s defence mechanisms. Ideal from day one of a medical, biomedical or life science course, the text begins with a basic overview of both adaptive and innate immunity, before progressing to applied immunological concepts, which look at what happens when things go wrong, and how, in clinical medicine, each body system can be affected by immunity. Each double-page spread corresponds to a typical lecture and diagrammatically summarises core concepts in immunology, through accessible schematic diagrams on left-hand pages, with key points concisely summarised on the right-hand page. There are also self-assessment essay questions so you can test your knowledge. New for this 10th edition: Thoroughly updated and reorganised chapters offer greater clarity and easier understanding for those new to the subject New chapters on cytokine receptors and ‘Immunology in the Laboratory’ A completely re-written section on autoimmunity A brand new companion website featuring self-assessment questions and PowerPoint slides of images from the book, ideal for teaching and revision at www.ataglanceseries.com/immunology Immunology at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a new course in immunology and will appeal to medical and biomedical science students. Perfect for exam preparation, it provides the concepts and frameworks you need to succeed in your exam.

Author : Muzafar Ahmad Macha,Ajaz Ahmad Bhat,Nissar Ahmad Wani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811662263

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Immuno-Oncology Crosstalk and Metabolism by Muzafar Ahmad Macha,Ajaz Ahmad Bhat,Nissar Ahmad Wani Pdf

This book discusses the novel metabolic cross-talk between immune and tumor cells in the tumor microenvironment that promotes their growth and progression. It also describes deregulated metabolism in cancer cells that promotes suppressive and cancer cell-favourable microenvironment. Further, the book provides novel insights on the metabolic changes in immune cells that promote tumor cell growth and survival. In turn, it also reviews the involvement of immuno-onco metabolic cross-talk in the development of resistance to chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) in tumor cells. Lastly, it also explores the potential of immuno-oncology metabolism as a therapeutic approach against tumor cells.

Author : Axel S. Merseburger,Markus A. Kuczyk,Judd W. Moul
Publisher : Springer
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642548598

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Urology at a Glance by Axel S. Merseburger,Markus A. Kuczyk,Judd W. Moul Pdf

Urology at a Glance is a concise, practical guide to diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The book is divided into two parts. The first focuses on the pathway from symptom to diagnosis and covers the full range of symptoms commonly encountered by the urologist. Any particular symptom can be located within a matter of seconds and in each case differential diagnosis is explained with the aid of a flow chart. The second part of the book is devoted to the pathway from diagnosis to therapy, with each short chapter devoted to a specific diagnosis. Basic information is provided on the disease in question, along with an outline of state of the art treatment options and possible complications. Again, flow charts are used to help the reader to reach the correct therapeutic decision in different circumstances. Numerous high-definition photographs and illustrations are also included. This book will be a great asset for urologists and practitioners in related disciplines.