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Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry by Frederick A. Bettelheim; William H. Brown; Mary K. Campbell; Shawn O. Farrell; Omar Torres Gain a comprehensive understanding of chemistry and see how it relates to health science, features dynamic art, interesting examples, coverage of the latest issues, and a wide variety of medical and biological applications. As you explore topics such as botulin toxin as a cosmetic agent, implications for the use of antibiotics, and ultraviolet sunscreen, you will see how useful the study of chemistry is to your life.
Publication Date: 2020
Medical Sciences, Third Edition by Naish, Jeannette This book was envisaged as a comprehensive introduction to medical studies, focussed on explaining the scientific foundation of core facts that are important to clinical medicine. It is unique in providing a text that integrates information across the diverse branches of medical science, focussing on body systems in health and linking to clinical phenomena. Accompanying the system chapters are more broadly ranging chapters that introduce the reader to concepts important to all students of medicine: homeostasis; biochemistry and cell biology; energy and metabolism; diet and nutrition; pharmacology; genetics; epidemiology and statistics.
Publication Date: 2019
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life by Karen C. Timberlake General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life engages students by helping them see the connections between chemistry, the world around them, and future health-related careers. Known for its friendly writing style, student focus, robust problem-solving pedagogy, and engaging health-related applications, the text prepares students for their careers. With the newly revised 6th Edition, Timberlake and new contributing author MaryKay Orgill connect chemistry to real-world and career applications.
Publication Date: 2020
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences by Stephen Polgar‎ and Shane A Thomas‎ Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.
Publication Date: 2020
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry by H. Stephen Stoker Contains clear explanations, engaging visual support, and has easy usability. Ideal for allied health majors, this Seventh Edition emphasizes the applications of chemistry. Early chapters focus on fundamental chemical principles while later chapters build on the foundation of these principles, developing the concepts and applications central to organic and biological chemistry.
Publication Date: 2015
Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine by Stuart H. Ralston (Editor); Ian D. Penman (Editor); Mark W. J. Strachan (Editor); Richard Hobson (Editor) Now in its 23rd Edition, this textbook describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult medicine and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage them. Taking its origins from Sir Stanley Davidson's much-admired lecture notes, Davidson's has endured because it keeps pace with how modern medicine is taught and provides a wealth of information in an easy-to-read, concise and beautifully illustrated format. This book will serve readers everywhere as a core text that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable format. The opening section describes the fundamentals of genetics, immunology, infectious diseases and population health, and discusses the core principles of clinical decision-making and good prescribing. A new second section on emergency and critical care medicine encompasses poisoning, envenomation and environmental medicine, and introduces a new chapter on acute medicine and critical illness. The third section covers the major medical specialties, each thoroughly revised and brought fully up to date. Two new chapters on maternal and adolescent/transition medicine complement the one on ageing and disease. A new chapter on medical ophthalmology has been included. Clinical Examination overviews summarise the main elements for each system and now feature in the biochemistry, nutrition and dermatology chapters. Presenting Problems sections provide a clear pathway for the assessment of and approach to the most common complaints in each specialty. Practice Point summaries detail the practical skills that medical students and junior doctors must acquire. Emergency boxes emphasise the core knowledge needed to manage acutely ill patients. In Old Age, In Pregnancy and In Adolescence boxes highlight differences in the practice of medicine in these patient groups, and illustrate the interfaces between medical, obstetric and paediatric services. The text is extensively illustrated, with over 1000 diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiology and pathology images. The global perspective is enhanced by an International Advisory Board of experts from 17 countries, and by authors from around the world. The new second section on emergency and critical care medicine introduces a significantly expanded and comprehensive account of the approaches to dealing with acute medical and critical illness. Two new chapters on maternal and adolescent/transition medicine complement the one on ageing and disease by addressing problems encountered at key stages of patients' lives. A new chapter on medical ophthalmology has been included as a direct response to readers' requests. The opening chapter has been completely rewritten with a new focus on the important principles of clinical decision-making or clinical reasoning. A new internal text design for this 23rd Edition provides a simpler and clearer presentation of the various categories of text boxes.
Publication Date: 2018
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy by Judith Garrard Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, Sixth Edition is the ultimate 'how to' guide for learning the practical and useful methods for reviewing scientific literature in the health sciences. This text is an outstanding resource for students who need a practical, step-by-step set of instructions for how to organize, conduct, and write a synthesis of literature on a topic of their choice. The hallmark of this text is the inclusion of the Matrix Method developed by the author which outlines one of the many ways to approach a literature review.
Publication Date: 2020
Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences by Christopher J. L. Cunningham; Bart L. Weathington; David J. Pittenger The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information-gathering, decision formation, and results presentation. Examining the application of behavioral and social science research methodologies within the health sciences, the book focuses on implementing and developing relevant research questions, collecting and managing data, and communicating various research perspectives.
Publication Date: 2013
Basic Epidemiology by R. Beaglehole; R. Bonita; T. Kjellström The second edition of this textbook provides an introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology. Providing updated examples of how and why the basics of epidemiology are essential to anyone who is required to understand and apply the principles of disease causation and prevention. The book has a particular emphasis on modifiable environmental factors and encourages the application of epidemiology to the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, including environmental and occupational health.
Publication Date: 2006
Research Methodology in the Health Sciences: a Quick Reference Guide by Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharya Whether you're a student, scholar, faculty member, or practicing healthcare professional Research Methodology in the Health Sciences helps you improve your research skills and critically appraise original research and apply it in evidence-based patient care. This peerless guide describes the principles of biostatistics and provides detailed examples to build your comprehension of the utility and applicability of bio-statistical tests, without going into the mathematical details of such tests. You'll find accessible coverage of the principles of biomedical ethics in research and publication, review of the medical literature, how to write a dissertation, how to prepare and submit a research manuscript for publication in a journal, how to apply for a research grant to funding agencies, and much more. To enhance the learning process, all examples drawn exclusively from real healthcare scenarios.
Publication Date: 2021
International Pharmacopoeia The International Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Int.) is published by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the aim to achieve a wide global harmonization of quality specifications for selected pharmaceutical products, excipients and dosage forms. In this Fourth edition all the monograph texts are brought together in one section and the method texts in another. Each of these major sections are divided into appropriate sub-sections and the method texts are numbered for ease of cross-reference.
Publication Date: 2006
Essentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry by Denise Guinn An innovative text from a highly experienced lecturer, this book offers a truly integrated approach to the course. Featuring numerous health applications, examples from clinical practice, and problem-solving support, students have everything they need to learn the fundamentals of chemistry in the context of their future profession.
Publication Date: 2019
Recent Researches in Health Sciences by Nelya Lukpanovna Shapekova, Levent Ozdemir, and Bilal AK This book brings together 47 chapters related to various aspects of health science. The main topics explored here are obesity and inflammation, pain management, adolescent pregnancies, palliative care needs, nursing care, preclinical applications, elderly health, reflexology, healthy lifestyles, healthy life and nutrition, early diagnosis, improving adolescent health, and palliative care nursing, among others.
Publication Date: 2018
Writing Research Proposals in the Health Sciences by Zevia Schneider; Jeffrey Fuller This is your step-by-step guide on how to write successful research proposals in the health sciences, whether it is for a thesis or dissertation review committee, an ethical review committee or a grant funding committee. Using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research approaches, follow the journey of Liang and Natasha, two fictional researchers who will help you complete your proposal alongside reading the chapters. This practical guide includes top tips from the authors, read-reflect-respond activities and examples of project plans to equip you with all the tools you need to succeed with your research proposal.
Publication Date: 2018
Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Enhanced Edition with Navigate 2 Premier Access by Janet Duben-Engelkirk; Robert C. Fader; Paul Engelkirk Emphasizing the relevance of microbiology to a career in the health professions, Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences provides the vital microbiology information you need to protect yourself and your patients from infectious diseases.
Publication Date: 2020