Pediatric & Neonatal

Pediatrics has undergone major changes since the release of last edition of this book. At last, the art and science of caring for children is now recognized as a separate subject in the undergraduate medical curriculum all over India. Besides, the discipline of Pediatrics has become broader, now en... More

Disease Management provides a holistic approach to patient care by considering the diverse clinical issues surrounding medicines management. This textbook includes a comprehensive introduction to disease states and to prescribing considerations commonly, but not exclusively, encountered in primary c... More

This volume, The Low Birth Weight Baby, is a timely update of progress in a field that has tended to be neglected in recent years. Although we are yet to discover a method to precisely predict the occurrence of preterm labour, there have been spectacular improvements in the prospects for survival of... More

"From Birth to Five Years" has long been accepted as the guide to children's developmental progress. Based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, it has become a classic text for students in many fields and is also widely recognized by professionals as an excellent source of reference. The book cl... More

There are approximately 69,000 children and young people in local authority care in Britain. While much has been written in recent years about poor outcomes for young people who have been looked after by local authorities, very little has been said about those for whom care has been a positive exper... More

At once a novel and a guidebook, this unique book takes the reader on a fictional journey through the life of Daniel, a child with cystic fibrosis. Based on the successful" Snakes and Ladders" drama programme developed at Great Ormond Street Hospital, The NHS Experience uses the story of Daniel and ... More

India's rapid growth since 1980 is transforming it into a modern economic power. Measured in nominal US dollars, India's economy has risen from a low rank of 50 in 1979 to 12th position in 2003. In income-to-purchasing power parity, India ranked fourth in the world in 2003, behind only the United St... More

The number of children taking prescription drugs for every type of ailment has reached epidemic proportions. "Child Health Guide" offers sensible alternatives to this disturbing trend, providing the information parents need to make informed decisions about natural healing for their children and the ... More

Intended as a quick reference for nurses and nursing students, this text offers guidance in identifying essential content for maternity nursing practice. Quick Look Nursing: Maternal-Newborn Nursing identifies the most important facts and summarizes the most current information involved in maternal ... More

This full-color LPN/LVN-level textbook presents maternity nursing using a nursing process framework. Throughout the text are features that help students develop critical thinking skills and apply content to practice--such as nursing procedures, nursing care plans, clinical pearls, patients' and care... More

This brand-new, full-color textbook presents both maternity and pediatric nursing at an appropriate level for LPN/LVN students. The text uses a nursing process framework and emphasizes the LPN's specific role. Throughout the text are features that help students develop critical thinking skills and a... More

An outline-format, inexpensive, paperback review book for undergraduate nursing students that can be used for course or subject review or NCLEX preparation. Contains NCLEX-style review questions in each chapter, a comprehensive exam, and additional questions on a back-of-book CD-ROM. This edition in... More

Pathology of the Human Placenta remains the authoritative text in the field and is respected and used by pathologists and obstetrician-gynecologists alike. Advances in genetics and molecular biology continue to make the study of the placenta one of vast diagnostic and legal importance. New to this e... More

Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! is a handy reference book in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style--perfect for those entering or needing a refresher in pediatric nursing, a core subject for nurses. This book organizes those developmental concerns and childhood disorders in an intuitive w... More

This practical resource provides the scientific basis and the how-to techniques to help mothers establish a milk supply and to confirm that newborns are breastfeeding successfully. Promoting breastfeeding at the personal, interpersonal, and system levels, the second edition delivers evidence-based c... More

Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in neonatology, the 4th Edition of this definitive reference presents state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis for diseases in the newborn, and describes the routine care of the well baby.Thoroughly... More

Covers monthly checkups and milestones Your complete guide to your baby's first twelve months Give your baby the best start! This sensible month-by-month guide is packed with encouraging advice on every aspect of your child's physical, emotional, and social development in the first year. You'll find... More

Although rare, there are more than 1700 new cases of cancer each year in children and young people aged between 0-24 years. As a specific group in need of cancer care, children, young people and their families require quality care underpinned by knowledge and increasing expertise. This book presents... More

This Clinic in Developmental Medicine describes a meticulous survey of germinal matrix/intraventricular haemorrhage in preterm infants. The babies weighed 501-2000g at their birth in three New Jersey counties between 1984 and 1987. They were studied prospectively with cranial ultrasound; the finding... More