The latest edition of this hugely popular volume continues to provide readers in the West with a clear explanation of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Richly illustrated and fully updated throughout, Foundations of Chinese Medicine 3e retains its careful structure to present the subject in a systemized manner which ranges from first principles to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disease states. NOW WITH AN ACCOMPANYING WEBSITE containing an extensive bank of review ...

The gold-standard text on the science of poisons - updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisons is the most trusted all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology. Presented in full color, it delivers a skill-building review of the basic components of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, and chemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field, Casarett & ...

Written by seven leading authors, the text covers the growing subject of cognitive neuroscience and makes clear the many challenges that remain to be solved. Now, in this second edition, the text has been streamlined to 15 chapters for ease of reference. The condensation makes the topics covered easier to assimilate, and better suited to presentation in a single-semester course.

Each chapter has been updated to address the latest developments in the field, including expanded coverage of genet...

The Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) covers all domesticated species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide. This completely revised and redesigned new edition of the veterinary classic uses a two-column format and color throughout for easy-to-read text and tables. Hundreds of color images enhance and illustrate the text.

In addition to extensive revisions and updates, this edition includes a new section on public health and zoonoses, expanded coverage of fish and aquaculture, new chapter...

A Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the first of James Herriot's brilliantly funny memoirs about life as a Yorkshire vet.

Quintessential Atlas of Anatomy expands on widely acclaimed prior editions!Atlas of Anatomy, Latin Nomenclature, Fourth Edition builds on its longstanding reputation of being the highest-quality anatomy atlas published to date using Latin nomenclature. With more than 2,000 exquisitely detailed illustrations, including over 120 new to this edition, the Atlas helps students and seasoned clinicians master the details of human anatomy. Key Features:NEW! Expanded Radiology sections include over 40...

Adopted for courses in many of the top universities for forensic science and used by respected medical examiner's offices and crime laboratories worldwide, Principles of Forensic Toxicology prepares the next generation of forensic toxicologists and continues to be an important reference in professional practice.

Sugden and Wade, leading authors in this area, comprehensively cover motor development and motor impairment, drawing on sources in medicine and health-related studies, motor learning and developmental psychology. A theme that runs through the book is that movement outcomes are a complex transaction of child resources, the context in which movement takes place, and the manner in which tasks are presented. The core themes of the book involve descriptions of motor development from conception thr...

PROMETHEUS deel 2 bevat de ontwikkeling en bouw van de inwendige organen. Anatomie is een vak dat vanaf het eerste moment op de ‘snijzaal’ spannend is. Het is een vak dat zich kenmerkt door een grote hoeveelheid feitenkennis. Deze enorme berg aan feiten vormt de basis van de geneeskunde en wordt via PROMETHEUS op een aantrekkelijke en aanschouwelijke manier overgebracht.PROMETHEUS is opgebouwd uit leereenheden waarbinnen de kennis is verdeeld in duidelijke porties. Bovendien wordt er...

Afbouwen van medicatie bij diabetes

Bij kwetsbare ouderen en in de palliatieve en terminale fase

De NHG-standaard diabetes mellitus geeft heel duidelijk aan hoe we de behandeling

van diabetes patiënten kunnen vormgeven na het stellen van de diagnose. Anders

is het als mensen ouder en meer kwetsbaar worden en er een moment aanbreekt,

waarop de vraag opkomt of de behandeling nog wel passend is voor de situatie van

de patiënt op dat moment. Dit geldt nog veel meer bij patiënten in de eindfase...