This book has a much wider focus than traditional books written about drug and alcohol addictions. This unique book is written by medical specialists who diagnose, treat and research addictive disorders in their specialities. Thus, it meets the needs of the typical medical practitioner who wants to learn about and treat patients with addictive disorders in their practices. Because alcohol and drug problems are so prevalent and affect medical conditions profoundly, the medical specialist will improve their knowledge and skill to diagnose and treat addictive disorders in their specialties.Drug and alcohol addictions occur commonly in medical populations; 25–50% of patients seen by primary care physicians have alcohol and drug disorders, with even higher prevalence in certain medical... Less

This book is both a study text and clinical manual on the Chinese medical treatment of obstetric conditions, or diseases women may experience during pregnancy, childbirth, and shortly thereafter. However, in addition to everything one would expect to find in such a book, this text also includes: ~abstracts of recent Chinese research for most chapters ~case history examples of common clinical presentations throughout the book ~clinical tips at the end of each chapter from the author's personal experience ~special medicinals or important acupuncture points for specific conditions ~cautions or danger signs that every practitioner of Chinese medical obstetrics needs to know ~an easy-to-follow two color design ~protocol for five dozen Chinese gestational, birthing and postpartum... Less

This book is both a study text and clinical manual on the Chinese medical treatment of obstetric conditions, or diseases women may experience during pregnancy, childbirth, and shortly thereafter. However, in addition to everything one would expect to find in such a book, this text also includes: ~abstracts of recent Chinese research for most chapters ~case history examples of common clinical presentations throughout the book ~clinical tips at the end of each chapter from the author's personal experience ~special medicinals or important acupuncture points for specific conditions ~cautions or danger signs that every practitioner of Chinese medical obstetrics needs to know ~an easy-to-follow two color design ~protocol for five dozen Chinese gestational, birthing and postpartum... Less

Medical Geology is a rapidly growing field concerned with the relationship between natural geological factors and human and animal health, as well as with improving our understanding of the influence of environmental factors on the geographical distribution of health problems. This book brings together the work of geoscientists and medical/public health researchers, which addresses health problems caused, or exacerbated by geological materials (rocks, minerals, atmospheric dust and water) and processes (including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Among the environmental health problems discussed in this book are: exposure to toxic levels of trace essential and non-essential elements such as arsenic and mercury; trace element deficiencies; exposure to natural dusts and to radioactivity;... Less

This new volume in the popular Illustrated Colour Text series explains everything a non-radiologist needs to know about diagnostic imaging. It provides valuable guidance on which radiological tests to order under various circumstances... how to get the best results from the radiology department...how to read and interpret the resultant reports...and what role interventional radiology can play in diagnosis and treatment. Richly illustrated, user-friendly page layouts make this information easy to understand and apply.Uses a two-page spread to present all of the information on each topic at a glance.Offers abundant diagrams to clarify important principles. Presents summary boxes to expedite review.

Medical coding will become second nature with Mastering Medical Coding, 4th Edition! Created with students in mind, this text is approachable and packed with real-life practice exercises, and teaches students how to use physician documentation as the basis for complete, accurate coding. You'll strengthen your coding skills with exercises from Godfrey Medical-a simulated medical practice- Stop and Practice exercises, and additional exercises found in the student workbook and Evolve companion website. Visual and tear-out "tools” provide real applications for coding. Teachers benefit with a text that emphasizes actual patient record and documentation and is fully updated to reflect new codes and coding guidelines. In addition to fully updated content, the new edition has new content on... Less

This text is geared toward librarians, information specialists, and library school students with less than five years of bibliographic database searching experience. It can be used as a text for a course or for self-study. Material is organized to follow the database search process from start to finish, with examples and descriptions of databases from health and biological sciences. The book guides readers through basics of search construction, offers practical guidelines for deciding what resources to start with, and reviews the usefulness of some of the most popular health science databases, such as MEDLINE, PubMed, PsychoInfo, CAB Abstracts, ABI/Inform, and ERIC. Learning features include checklists, exercises, and a glossary. Jankowski is a librarian at the University of Washington... Less

The leading text in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to geographic approaches to studying disease and promoting health. It presents cutting-edge techniques of spatial and social analysis and explores their relevance for understanding cultural and political ecology, disease systems, and public health issues across the globe. Essential topics include how new diseases emerge and epidemics develop in particular places; the intersecting influences on health of biological processes, culture, environment, and behavior; and the changing landscape of health care planning and service delivery. The text is richly illustrated with tables, figures, and maps, including 16 color plates. New to This Edition*Thoroughl y updated in response to the challenges of globalization,... Less

Each of the seven modules includes prerequisites, content outline, objectives, follow-up activities, references, and self-study examinations Teaches proper laboratory practice and presents the biology and physiology of fungi, describing the epidemiology of fungal infections, defining fungal disease states, and emphasizing laboratory identification of fungi based on body sites Test protocols and reagent recipes are highlighted in each module Information about AIDS and immunocompromised patients has been added to the pertinent disease descriptions, following the discussion of causative organisms Module 2 includes common techniques for fungal culture preservation, DNA testing for rapid identification, and antifungal therapeutics

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Building a Profitable Practice: Being a Text-Book on Medical Economics by Thomas Francis Reilly Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Details ISBN 1103042564 ISBN-13 9781103042562 Title Building a Profitable Practice: Being a Text-Book on Medical Economics Author Thomas Francis Reilly Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 344 Publisher BiblioLife Dimensions 9.2 in. x 0.8 in. x 6.1 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the i

This single-author text introduces the student to the fundamentals of the nervous system as it relates to the practice of medicine and human health. The workings of the nervous system are communicated in easy to understand language. The text emphasizes the contribution of the nervous system to diverse and common medical disorders, some of which are primarily neurological in nature (stroke, Parkinson's disease, hearing loss) and many of which are the domain of non-neurological specialties such as ophthalmology, ear-nose-throat, cardiology, medicine and the like (myopia, hearing loss, hypertension, sleep apnea, and asthma). The writing style is simple, clear and literary. Chapters can be read in a single sitting. Important concepts are presented both clearly and thoroughly, rendering... Less

The Text-Book of Astrology, written by noted English astrologer Alfred John Pearce, was first published as a combined edition in London in 1911. It includes the author's individual books on: Genethliacal Astrology Mundane Astrology Astro- Meteorology Medical Astrology Elections This classic work is filled with numerous examples and its original publication was praised in the the Spiritualist: "Even for those who desire only to obtain a general knowledge of the subject, or at most be able to cast and read an astrological figure, Mr. Pearce's book may be recommended as easily intellligible, and containing much interesting matter, besides the process that will be chiefly useful to the student whose aims are more ambitious. To the latter it is invaluable. It is enriched with many interesting... Less

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This text was designed by Becker (Becker & Associates Consulting Inc.) and Whyte (Discovery Health Channel) as a resource for clinical professionals and regulatory specialists working in the field of new medical device development and marketing. The new edition has been updated to reflect technological and regulatory change and includes chapters on regulatory requirements for clinical studies of medical devices and diagnostics, requirements for Medicare coverage and reimbursement for medical devices, post-market requirements for significant risk devices, intellectual property protection for medical devices, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 in clinical research, developing drug-device combination products with unapproved component's, and Wall... Less

This medical terminology text uses a Programmed Learning approach that is ideal for classroom use, self-paced study, or distance learning. It is broken down into concise self-instruction frames followed by review frames for immediate feedback and reinforcement. Actual medical records and medical record analysis activities are used extensively throughout the book. Highlights of this edition include a more engaging design, additional illustrations, more detailed coverage of term components, chapter objectives checklists, and acronyms and abbreviations charts. A free bound-in CD-ROM contains Stedman's audio pronunciations and interactive exercises. LiveAdvise: Medical Terminology--an online student tutoring and faculty support service--is free with the book. A fully customizable online... Less

A concise full-color review of the mechanisms of blood diseases and disorders – based on a Harvard Medical School hematology course 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is a superb book. Deceptively small, yet packs a wallop. The emphasis on principles instead of practice is welcome....The text is clear, concise, and surprisingly approachable for what could have been a very dense and dry discussion. I could not put this book down and read it entirely in one sitting. When was the last time anyone found a hematology textbook so riveting?"--Doody' s Review Service Hematological Pathophysiology is a well- illustrated, easy-to-absorb introduction to the physiological principles underlying the regulation and function of blood cells and hemostasis, as well as the pathophysiologic... Less

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference addresses all aspects of abusive head trauma cases in one complete reference for clinicians, investigators, prosecutors, and social workers. The text details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of abusive cases, as well as issues of long-term outcomes, developmental and educational needs, and strategies for community-based education and prevention. More than 600 clinical photographs illustrate abusive head injuries with case studies and multidisciplinary analysis, including discussions of shaken baby syndrome, shaken impact syndrome, differential diagnoses, mimics of abusive head trauma, forensic analysis, autopsies, prosecutorial issues, long-term care of survivors,... Less

The ADHD BOOK: Living Right Now! provides responsible, empathic, and extremely useful information for families and teachers. The book focuses on impulse control, over-reaction, foresight, and organization problems as key difficulties in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The text summarizes the best home, school and medical treatments. Chapters include: ADHD--More Problems than We Expected; Home Survival Techniques; School Strategies; Medication Treatments; Chapter for Kids to Read; Summary Chapter--Living as if There Were Only Four Seconds Left; and Further Reading with Internet Resources. The ADHD BOOK: Living Right Now! has been very well reviewed by professionals and parents: "In my estimation it is by far one of the very best, if not the best, site of information for parents... Less

This comprehensive text offers an authoritative account of general medicine as it applies to the practice of dentistry. Established as the standard reference on the relevance of medical conditions to dentistry, this book is essential for students learning for the first time or practitioners brushing up on their knowledge. In this 5th edition, the content has been completely updated and the appearance has been completely transformed, making it brighter and better than ever.Detailed coverage outlines the relevance of systemic diseases and their treatment for dentistry - essential knowledge for all dentists.Content provides the dentist with sufficient background knowledge about systemic diseases and their management, making their complex effects easier to understand. Unique material on... Less

The new edition of a text explaining the physical principles of diagnostic imaging practices, technologies, and equipment. Written for medical students with no background in physics, chapters cover the structure of matter, radioactive decay, interact ions of radiation, production of x-rays, radiation quantity and quality, accumulation and analysis of nuclear data, computer and image networking, probability and statistics, instrumentation for nuclear imaging, radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, influences on image quality, ultrasound transducers and instrumentation, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, radiobiology, protection from external and internal sources of radiation, and future developments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This general technology book is the first resource to satisfy the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity model curriculum requirement for technology and will give professionals an introduction to a wide range of applicable software and technology concepts. This text will function as the core textbook for training programs as well as a manual for professional transcriptionists in need of additional technology and electronic efficiency information. To maintain the book's currency and relevancy, the most stable aspects of technology are printed in the text and significant changes will be published on the companion Website. Likewise, Website addresses for recommended resources and third-party sites are published on the book's companion Website in order to maintain the accuracy... Less

All the key principles of medical decision-making-in one compact, case-based guide Rational Medical Decision Making: A Case-Based Approach is a hands-on text that clarifies the process of evidence-based medical decision making like no other source.Following the trusted LANGE format, this portable volume is ideal for learning the fundamentals of evidence-based medical practice and skills. Whether you are a student, resident, or a clinician, here is where you'll find all the right tools-including case studies, learning objectives, and self-assessment exercises-to take your decision making skills to the next level.Features Full-spectrum coverage, from basic statistics, medical literature interpretation, and statistics and data application, to different types of research methodologies... Less

This text uses a case-study approach to present the fundamentals of biochemistry and molecular biology in the context of human disease to students who will be involved in patient care. The 32 cases, carefully selected to cover common diseases and important principles, are supplemented by clinical descriptions of each disease and a comprehensive discussion of the underlying pathophysiologica l mechanisms and associated enzymatic and chemical alterations in tissues and body fluids. The Second Edition differs from its predecessor in several respects. It features seven new chapters on diseases not covered before. The Biochemical Perspectives section of each chapter has been expanded to include pertinent information on the molecular biology of each disease. More chapters are written by authors... Less

This book focuses on medical coding services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. This text picks up where Step-by-Step Medical Coding leaves off by reviewing more advanced coding concepts with the same step-by-step method. It simulates the professional coding experience, providing a more in-depth understanding of physician-based medical coding to enhance critical thinking and help readers pull the right information from documents, select the right codes, and determine the correct sequencing of those codes.Contains actual patient cases to provide real-world examples for learningDelivered in a "worktext" format for more efficient studyingProvides information on E/M audit forms to help determine E/M codesFrom the Trenches... Less

Modifiers-HCPCS Fast Finder(R) sheets are double-sided, laminated "cheat sheets" to speed coding for often-used supply codes. Each Fast Finder contains more than 300 HCPCS Level II codes with shortened descriptions based on actual frequencies for that specialty.  Featu res and benefitso Most targeted code sets. Save time by referencing this list, which includes most of the codes needed for your specialty. o Easy to use by coders and clinicians. More than 300 codes organized alphabetically so it's easy to find the right service or supply. o Accurat e. Fast Finders are created by clinical and record specialists, who make sure that the code sets are accurate, appropriate and comprehensive. o  Instant portability. Thes e two-sided sheets are sized to slip easily into your code book for... Less

The at a Glance series is popular among medical students and junior doctors for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. Everything you need to know about Medical Pharmacology... at a Glance!Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Reflecting changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools,... Less