Contains basic information for the layperson about mental health disorders, providing medical explanations of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and other afflictions, and offers advice on treatment options.
Breathing is an activity many people take for granted. An average person takes almost 25,000 breaths a day and processes more than 10,000 liters of air. When the respiratory system functions properly, this work is done automatically. When things go awry, however, a wide range of conditions can develop that lead to outcomes varying in severity from transient to chronic and from mild to fatal. Furthermore, respiratory disorders are widespread, affecting people at all stages of life. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics estimates that in the United States more than 3.6 million children and 22 million adults suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.
The Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care allows easy access to evidence-based materials on commonly encountered critical care problems for quick consultation to ensure the optimum management of a particular condition. A concise reference book, it collates key recommendations and presents them in an easily accessible and uniform way.
"Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, recovery from, and prevention and treatment of various eating disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Examining the strengths and limitations of various standards of accuracy in clinical laboratory analyses, this detailed reference presents an in-depth study of important theoretical and empirical issues concerning the description, collection, and application of reference values in laboratory medicine.
"Clinical nephrology is an evolving specialty in which the amount of available information is growing daily, and is spread across a myriad of books, journals, and websites. The Oxford Desk Reference: Nephrology is an essential resource which brings this information together in an easy-to-use format enabling the reader to access it when they need it most." "This book combines up-to-date, relevant, and evidence-based information on the management of renal disease. It is designed so that each subject forms a self-contained topic, laid out with the key aim of providing rapid and easy access to information. It should be consulted in the clinic or ward setting for guidance on the optimum management of a particular condition." "With chapters written by an international group of leading figures within the field, this book is an essential resource for all nephrologists and allied professionals."--BOOK JACKET.
It provides information to help patients and their families understand the differences between reversible and irreversible causes of dementia, comprehend the results of current research initiatives, and know what to expect as Alzheimer's disease progresses. A glossary and resource listings provide additional sources of help and information."--BOOK JACKET.
Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology provides easy access to evidence-based materials for quick consultation but also provides an in-depth expert reference for clinical practice. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, and management, as well as information for patients. Internationally-renowned experts have brought together evidence, guidelines and their clinical expertise to put trustworthy support at your fingertips. The vast spectrum of endocrine disorders are clearly laid out in self-contained topics for easy reference. Chapters build bridges between pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and investigation to aid understanding. Careful consideration is given to establishing a diagnosis including the recognition, investigation and management of the rarer diagnoses. The practical treatment of everyday endocrine disorders and the management of life-long conditions are outlined in clear protocols. Chapters are organised by endocrine glands, disorders and syndromes and there are sections on the involvement of hormones in other specialities including endocrine oncology. The continuity from childhood to adolescent and adult endocrinology as well as the needs of older patients is explored in specific sections. Dedicated chapters cover the important roles endocrine specialist nurses play in patient management, and dietetic advice. The editors have included a wealth of practical resources including: · A speedy reference section, which provides summaries and quick direction · A patient advice and reference section, which supports face-to-face discussion with patients · A medicolegal chapter, which outlines risk and DVLA regulations Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology is the ideal companion for consultants, registrars associate specialists and clinical assistants as well as those from other disciplines who share endocrine clinics including endocrine surgeons, oncologists, gynaecologists and paediatricians.