Medical

Few medical problems are surrounded by as much ignorance and prejudice as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a diverse illness of uncertain origins and indeterminate duration. Often unfairly dismissed as the "yuppie flu", this devastating condition afflicts increasing numbers of people throughout the w... More

The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders is the most comprehensive resource available on skin and skin disorders, as well as on a wide range of related topics, such as diseases, treatments and helpful resources and organizations. More than 1,100 entries, many new updated, present the latest infor... More

More than 40 million people worldwide are blind, and more than 120 million people struggle with disabling low vision. Advances in research have produced many new treatments and technologies to aid the blind and vision impaired. The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment, Second Edition prov... More

Essential guide to the therapeutic technique of shiatsu Principles of Shiatsu is an excellent overall guide, ideal for the beginner or student of this increasingly popular therapy. Chris Jarmey covers all aspects of Shiatsu -- the spiritual as well as the practical, concentrating on how the body wor... More

"Using examples drawn from biomedicine and biomedical engineering, this reference text provides comprehensive coverage of all the major techniques currently available to build computer-assisted decision support systems. You will find practical solutions for biomedicine based on current theory and ap... More

Description: This new revision aid covers topics commonly featured in pharmacy undergraduate, registration and licensing multiple choice examinations. These include: general pharmacy practice interventions simple pharmaceutical calculations doses and strengths nomenclature and abbreviations dosage f... More

This comprehensive resource provides clinical guidance for pinpointing the cause and providing a remedy for allergic disorders. Each allergy description includes definition, allergen, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, special considerations, prevention tips, and patient teach... More

Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Practices is intended as a textbook aimed at providing undergraduate and postgraduate students with a strong base in this emerging and highly promising interdisciplinary science. It strikes a balance between two important aspects of the science – the theory ... More

This book alphabetically lists the tests most commonly used by physicians, hospitals and commercial labs. An extensive glossary of medical terms translates professional terminology into accessible language. It provides information on more than 1,000 commonly prescribed tests, such as the CAT scan, a... More

Overviews the technology behind gene therapy and provides examples of how the approach is being used in clinical medicine to treat a variety of genetic diseases, including cancer, AIDS, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis. For scientists and healthcare workers involved in gene therapy t... More

This book is intended for teaching senioror graduate level courses, and as a self-study text for practising biochemicalengineers, biotechnologists, applied and industrial microbiologist, cellbiologists, scientists involved in bioprocessing research and development and otherrelated fields. It continu... More

From alfalfa to ginseng to yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also contains related listings and essays that range from alternative medicine to food pr... More

With the aid of useful case histories and summary boxes,  this invaluable book breaks down the process of communication with patients into manageable stages. Chapters  by experienced specialists in each  field  explore  the particular difficulties and skills required in each situation, making Â... More