Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach from: Springer 11 used from $35.91 27 Thirdparty New from $49.94 Edition: 1 Media: Hardcover EAN: 9780387242910 ISBN: 0387242910 Number Of Pages: 2022 Publication Date: 2005-11-15 Publisher: Springer
Product Description: Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach is a textbook designed to reflect the principles and current practice of oncology with contributors from the fields of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. The textbook will incorporate an evidence-based approach, enabling the reader to make decisions on the basis of concrete data. Sections on solid tumors, hematologic malignancies and the practice of oncology address the natural history and therapy for the full spectrum of neoplastic diseases in the adult. Further sections present fundamentals of supportive care of the cancer patient, the management of oncologic emergencies and acute toxicities of therapy, as well as care of metastatic disease and the terminally-ill patient. Breaking new ground, the textbook features thoughtful, in-depth sections on cancer prevention and control, cancer surviorship, the economics of cancer care, and cancer informatics. Cancer imaging is covered with an organ system-based approach, with an additional chapter on the especially intriguing potential of PET. Furthermore, a comprehensive section on translational basic science reviews the fundamentals of molecular biology, the cell cycle and signal transduction, carcinogenesis, cancer genetics, the biology of invations and metastasis, and tumor immunology.
This drug handbook provides concise, easy-to-access drug information for dental professionals and students. The book includes monographs for over 550 drugs. General monographs describe drugs that dental professionals do not prescribe, but that patients might be taking, and that might affect the patient's oral health. Detailed monographs cover drugs that dental professionals prescribe. Examples of prescription writing are included. A bonus CD-ROM contains all the drug monographs in searchable format, plus printable drug monographs for inclusion in patient charts; full-color photographs of adverse drug effects and selected oral conditions; and information on medical management of pain and odontogenic infections.
Book Description: A practical, straightforward introduction to dialysis, REVIEW OF HEMODIALYSIS FOR NURSES AND DIALYSIS PERSONNEL provides a basic understanding of dialysis principles, patient care, nursing interventions and current technological advances. This sixth edition emphasizes an interdisciplinary overview of dialysis technology and the relationship of dialysis to nursing, nutrition, and medicine. Practicing nurses, dialysis technicians, undergraduate and graduate nursing and medical students will find the hallmark question and answer format an asset to the learning process. The clear, concise writing style combined with succinct explanations of key terminology provides the patient, novice, or technician with a comprehensive dialysis reference that is easy to understand.
Product Description: The third edition of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction features new chapters enhancing itâs usefulness to those in forensics. These include chapters that: detail a true taxonomic classification system, with a supporting decision map to aid analysts in the field; a specific methodology based on scientific method; conducting experiments in support of bloodstain pattern analysis; anatomical issues associated to bloodstain pattern analysis; issues surrounding the examination of clothing in bloodstain pattern analysis; as well as a chapter detailing the various presumptive testing and enhancement techniques for bloodstains. This edition provides full color photos, more than twice the amount included in the previous edition.
A Guide to Hematology in Dogs and Cats from: Teton New Media 4 used from $49.00 3 Thirdparty New from $60.00 Edition: 1st Media: Spiral-bound EAN: 9781893441484 ISBN: 1893441482 Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: 2001-12-10 Publisher: Teton New Media
Product Description: 200 full-color photomicrographs... indications for hematology blood collection... optimizing in-clinic results interpretation guidelines... qualitative vs quantitative analysis... abnormal and normal cell morphology hematologic abnormalities case studies... self-test questions.
Product Description: Dr Gene L. Gulati, world-renowned educator and frequent contributor to Laboratory Medicine and other prestigious scientific journals, along with his colleague Dr. Jaime Caro, have brought together a comprehensive and completely practical color atlas of the characteristics and clinical relevance of individual normal and abnormal cells, and the morphologic findings associated with various clinical conditions. Hundreds of microphotographs and concise, clear definitions are included to aid in the differentiation of blood smears so critical in clarifying or establishing diagnoses in the clinical laboratory. You're sure to benefit from the unique perspectives and combined expertise of a clinical laboratory hematologist and a clinical hematologist. Succinct descriptions are provided for nearly all blood smear findings that a hematology practitioner may encounter in daily practice. In fact, the comprehensive collection of high- quality microphotographs reproduced in this outstanding atlas are actually those encountered by the authors in their lifeime of daily practice in hematology. With 1170 images and 19 tables.
This essential primer is a print companion to Anderson's Electronic Atlas of Hematology and Anderson's Electronic Atlas of Hematologic Disorders. With four-color illustrations, this manual describes and identifies the maturation sequence of developing blood cells, as well as categorizing cell abnormalities. Coverage includes both normal and abnormal cells, and the format allows for benchtop reference. Written by a well-known educator in the field, this text follows the CLS Body of Knowledge curriculum for MTs and MLTs.
Product Description: Effectively and efficiently diagnose and manage today's full range of clotting and bleeding disorders using clinical case studies that demonstrate real-world problems and solutions! For each condition examined, you'll review concise descriptions of its associated symptoms, along with laboratory findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment - all the clinical guidance you need - at your fingertips. It's the ideal real-life reference tool for busy physicians!
A reader-friendly design, coupled with nearly 385 illustrations and at-a-glance tables - many new to this edition - equip you to quickly locate the guidance you need.
Abundant laboratory protocols enable you to select and interpret lab tests more easily.
A complete section on women's health issues helps you stay current in this evolving area.
A new chapter on the impact of herbal medicines examines their effect on hemostasis and their interaction with other drugs.
New coverage of hemostatic issues in traumatology, sepsis, interventional radiology, pulmonology, and cardiology allows you to master the latest advances.
Product Description: Designed for intensive one- or two-day courses, Blood Collection in He althcare concentrates on the theory and technical skills of blood spec imen collection. This text provides a cost-effective, compact learning tool for the cross-training and continuing education of healthcare pe rsonnel.
This is the first comprehensive, accurate introductory text on hematology for medical students. The many topics of hematology are covered and each chapter begins with an overview and then proceeds to an outline of key concepts for each specialty area. The text includes simple line drawings, algorithms and color plates, and features bulleted points and bolded key words. With its depth, and concise format, this book serves as a thorough text, general reference, and a review for the USMLE Step 1 exam, and is a valuable tool for the internal medicine clerkship rotation and exam.