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Minor Surgery at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Mohan H and Winter DC
Pages: 120p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (13 Jan. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1118561447

Minor Surgery at a Glance is an essential companion for those who wish to learn or familiarise themselves with minor surgery, including trainees and practising surgeons, dermatologists, GPs, and emergency medicine physicians. Covering the basic principles of minor surgery, as well as offering an overview of techniques and common procedures accompanied by step-by-step illustrations, this book also provides concise summaries of vital information and the clinical practicalities.

Providing an accessible and practical introduction to a rapidly expanding area of practice, Minor Surgery at a Glance is ideal for medical students, foundation programme doctors, and trainees in a wide variety of disciplines who perform minor operations.

Handbook of Obstetric Medicine, 6th ed.

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Author: Nelson-Piercy C
Pages: 362
Format: Epub
Publisher: CRC Press,
eISBN-13: 978-0367346126

Medical professionals are often involved in the management of the pregnant patient without necessarily being experts on all the complications surrounding pregnancy. The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine addresses the most common and serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy, including heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal disease, neurological problems, hormonal diseases, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, and more. For each condition, the handbook includes a description of incidence, clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, the effect of pregnancy, and management of the condition. The book also includes a detailed section focusing on the differential diagnosis of common symptoms including hypertension, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, and more.

The symptoms and differential diagnoses are presented in an easy-to-read tabular format and include a description of important clinical features and potential areas of investigation. For those clinicians understandably reluctant to prescribe drugs during pregnancy, a useful appendix includes a section on prescribing in pregnancy and a list of contra-indicated drugs. In addition, to assist in the interpretation of laboratory tests, a second appendix lists normal laboratory values in pregnancy, broken down by trimester. Pre –pregnancy counselling and postnatal follow up are vital in the holistic management of women with medical problems and this includes appropriate contraceptive advice. A third appendix has therefore been added as a ready reference for clinicians not familiar with effective contraception.

The new edition remains a pragmatic and easy-to-use design by including tables, bullets, and “Points to remember” boxes for ease of reference. It is an essential on-the-spot guide for obstetricians, physicians, general practitioners, and midwives in both practice and training.

Dermatology at a Glance, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Chowdhury MMU, Katugampola RP and Finlay AY
Pages: 192p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 11 Oct. 2019
eISBN-13: 978-1119392613

The field of Dermatology is expanding at a rapid pace — new research findings and advanced treatment technologies have amplified the need for concise and up-to-date information on this dynamic area of medicine. Dermatology at a Glance provides medical students and trainees with a clear introduction to dermatological practice. This valuable resource covers essential components of dermatology, from patient consultation and basic procedures to advanced treatments of skin disorders. Illustrated with over 300 high-quality slides and full-colour photographs, this book is an ideal reference for those seeking to interview and examine patients, identify and diagnose skin diseases, and develop treatment plans.

Now in its second edition, Dermatology at a Glance offers revised coverage of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and presentations of various skin disorders, and examines central aspects of the British Association of Dermatologists core curriculum. New chapters on topics such as dermoscopy, diagnostic methods for lesions and rashes, cosmetic dermatology, and drug reactions reflect current research and practices.

  • Perfect for revision and quick consultation with its highly visual approach
  • Eight brand new chapters, including hidradenitis suppurativa, itch, and systemic and topical drugs

 

Text Atlas of Wound Management, 2nd ed.

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Author: [edited By] Vincent Falanga ; With Christina Lindholm … [et Al.]. Pages: 228 Size: 206.96 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 20 March, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781841848785

The second edition of this critically acclaimed Text Atlas of Wound Management presents new features for dermatologists and nurses who deal with the practical and clinical aspects of wound care. Expert contributors provide a hands-on approach to diagnosis and wound management, as well as a broad exposure to cutaneous wounds-both acute and chronic-to ensure complete exposure to the problems encountered and solutions offered. This colorful guide enables readers to feel as though they are analyzing wounds alongside the experts. With high-quality color illustrations throughout, new highlights include a chapter on histopathology and a section on sourcing products.

Medical disorders in pregnancy: a manual for midwives

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Author: Edited By S. Elizabeth Robson And Jason Waugh. Pages: 391 Size: 10.43 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 26 November, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118411049

Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives, 2nd edition clearly outlines existing and pre-existing conditions which women can experience during pregnancy. This comprehensive and practical handbook identifies issues for pre-conception care, defines the condition, explores possible complications, outlines recommended treatment and emphasizes specific midwifery care. This fully revised and updated edition of Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives builds on the success of the first edition by covering more subjects. It includes physiology, more illustrations and algorithms and its accessible reference-style text enables information to be quickly and easily found. Special Features A practical guide on medical disorders written specifically for midwives Jointly written by medical and midwifery experts in the field Accessible reference style format makes information easy and quick to find Emphasis on inter-professional working

Instant Wisdom for GPs: Pearls from All the Specialities

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Author: Hopcroft, Keith Pages: 203 Size: 1.7 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 28 November, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781315116808

This essential guide for GPs distils years of knowledge, experience, and key evidence into 25 easy-to-read chapters, each one covering a different speciality.

Every consultant has pearls of wisdom they wish they could share with GPs: knowledge they have acquired from years of experience and evidence-based study, which could lead to better patient care and more efficient use of resources. Instant Wisdom for GPs gathers these pearls together, presenting ten bullet-point gems from each speciality, together with advice on overlooked or obscure diagnoses, guidance on how to distinguish tricky differentials, and tips on prescribing.

Each of these 25 chapters is written by an expert with lengthy experience in his or her field:

  • Cardiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Gynaecology
  • ENT
  • Renal
  • General Practice
  • Orthopaedic
  • Haematology
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Diabetes
  • Urology
  • Functional Symptoms
  • Respiratory
  • General Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Paediatrics
  • Sexual Health
  • Rheumatology
  • Care of the Elderly
  • Dermatology
  • Palliative Care
  • Allergy
  • Gastroenterology

Lecture Notes: Dermatology

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Author: Robin Graham-Brown, Karen Harman, Graham Johnston ; With Contribution From Matthew Graham-Brown. Pages: 223 Size: 5.95 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 18 May, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118887745

A very well written introductory dermatology text with excellent clinical photographs and diagrams. We would highly recommend this for those wishing to grasp the basic concepts in dermatology. British Journal of Dermatology Dermatology Lecture Notes presents an accessible overview of skin structure and function, along with the practical aspects of disease management. Now in its 11th edition, it has been thoroughly updated to focus on recent advances in the knowledge of skin diseases and their treatment. It combines readability with high quality illustrations, and is the ideal guide for new comers to the specialty as well as those more advanced in their studies. Key features include: An overview of the basics of skin structure and function, as well as practical aspects of disease management Excellent clinical photographs, diagrams and histological images Newly expanded and updated sections on benign skin tumours, viruses, emergency dermatology (skin failure in particular) and vascular disorders.

Best of Five MCQs for the Acute Medicine SCE

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Author: Edited By Nigel Lane, Louise Powter, Samir Patel. Pages: 455 Size: 7.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 17 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9780191669682

Best of Five MCQs for the Acute Medicine SCE is a new revision resource designed specifically for this high-stakes exam. Containing over 350 Best of Five multiple choice questions, this dedicated guide will help candidates to prepare successfully. The content mirrors the SCE in Acute Medicine Blueprint to ensure candidates are fully prepared for all the topics that may appear in the exam. Topics range from how to manage acute problems in cardiology or neurology to managing acute conditions such as poisoning. All answers have full explanations and further reading to ensure high quality self-assessment and quick recognition of areas that require further study.

Pediatric Nail Disorders

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Author: Edited By Robert Baran, Smail Hadj-Rabia, Robert Silverman. Pages: 336 Size: 64.26 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc – M.U.A.
Published: 26 October, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781315382746

This is a highly illustrated guide to the diagnosis and management of nail conditions in children. With new material on genetics and on developments such as dermoscopy, it will be invaluable as a reliable clinical reference for both dermatologists and pediatricians, as well as those in family practice

Dermatoscopy in Clinical Practice: Beyond Pigmented Lesions, 2nd ed.

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Author: Edited By Giuseppe Micali, Francesco Lacarrubba. Pages: 203 Size: 68.05 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 23 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781482225990

Dermatoscopy has been heavily promoted to dermatologists as the front line in detecting skin cancer early and easily. However, this technology also has other uses in everyday dermatologic practice. Dermatoscopy in Clinical Practice shows those already using the equipment how they can extend its use beyond pigmented lesions and exploit its full potential. Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy can be used for differential diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and monitoring response to treatment of various disorders including inflammatory diseases, parasitoses, viral and fungal infections, nonpigmented skin lesions, hair abnormalities, and a large variety of other dermatologic conditions as well as cosmetology. The book focuses on those conditions in which the techniques are most useful, describing the clinical and histopathological correlations associated with the procedure. The book includes color clinical images throughout, making it a handy guide for the dermatologist’s daily practice.

Practical Pediatric Dermatology: controversies in diagnosis and treatment

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Author: Arnold P. Oranje, Tor Shwayder Pages: 263 Size: 3.18 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9783319321592

This book presents a selection of controversial issues of practical importance in pediatric dermatology with the aim of enabling the reader to adopt a well-balanced and evidence-based approach to the management of dermatological disorders encountered during childhood. It is not, therefore, structured according to a basic disease classification; rather it addresses a series of dilemmas in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including inflammatory disorders, tumors, immune and autoimmune disorders. In addition to areas of debate in the management of individual conditions, controversies in the use of particular types of treatment, for example retinoids, cyclosporin, acyclovir, and laser therapy, are considered and relevant psychological aspects are discussed. Practical Pediatric Dermatology will assist pediatricians and dermatologists in decision making during daily clinical practice.

ABC of Dermatology

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Author: Edited By Rachael Morris-Jones Frcp, Phd, Pcme. Pages: 242 Size: 19.6 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 21 March, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118520147

With over 450 full colour images, ABC of Dermatology is a practical guide to identification, recognition, treatment and management of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care, walk-in centres, and the emergency room and within patients admitted to hospital with medical/surgical conditions. Fully updated with new developments and treatments, this sixth edition provides expanded coverage of psoriasis, eczema, inflammatory dermatoses and drug photo sensitivity. It also includes improved coverage of the management of onychomycosis, scabies and lice, and hair and scalp, and new content on biological treatments, lymphoedema, community acquired MRSA, pityriasis rosea, immune reconstitution syndrome and antifungal drugs. ABC of Dermatology is the ideal learning partner and resource for GPs, family physicians, junior doctors, medical students and primary care health professionals.

OSH Paediatric Dermatology

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Author: Sue Lewis-Jones
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199208388
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199208388.001.1

An indispensible and highly-accessible guide for all healthcare professionals faced with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with skin diseases.

Oxford Textbook of Medicine

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Author: David A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, and John D. Firth
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199204854
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199204854.001.1

The Oxford Textbook of Medicine is the foremost international textbook of medicine. Unrivalled in its coverage of the scientific aspects and clinical practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties, it is a fixture in the offices and wards of physicians around the world.

Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology (2 ed.)

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Author: Susan Burge, Rubeta Matin, and Dinny Wallis
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Print ISBN-13: 9780198747925
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199545629.001.1

This dermatology handbook is written for core medical trainees, dermatology trainees, and dermatology consultants, but it includes much that will be of value to those working in the community and to medical students who want to know more about the skin. The focus is on medical management, rather than surgical dermatology, i.e. no surgical techniques/procedures. We provide a framework for analysing clinical signs, so that you can develop your diagnostic expertise, and a practical approach to management with answers to questions such as ‘What should I ask?’, ‘What should I look for?’, or ‘What should I do?’. The content has been thoroughly revised and updated with a new chapter on genodermatoses, as well as expanded chapters devoted to cutaneous tumours, cutaneous adverse drug reactions (including new chemotherapeutic agents), paediatrics (including paediatric vascular malformations), and rheumatology (new classification criteria for cutaneous lupus erythematosus). We discuss common or important conditions (and some fascinating rarities), including skin infections and infestations, inflammatory dermatoses (e.g. psoriasis, eczema, acne, urticaria), blistering diseases, oral and genital ulcers, skin tumours, vasculitis, lymphoedema, and leg ulcers. The section on emergency dermatology will help you to recognize and manage life-threatening problems such as angio-oedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and purpura fulminans. The chapters on skin problems in medical specialties should be of particular interest to trainees working in a variety of areas—we discuss the approach to skin conditions that you may encounter in paediatrics, rheumatology, haematology, nephrology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, obstetrics, geriatrics, neurology, and psychiatry.

Oxford Handbook of General Practice (4 ed.)

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Author: Chantal Simon, Hazel Everitt, Francoise van Dorp, and Matt Burkes
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199671038
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199671038.001.0001

Fully revised to reflect the new changes to the GP contract and the GP curriculum, this fourth edition of the best-selling Oxford Handbook of General Practice is a practical guide to all aspects of general practice, including everything from vital clinical information to valuable practical guidance from experienced GPs. Comprehensively covering everything a doctor needs to work in, or manage a GP practice, this resource ensures readers are always up-to-date with the latest guidelines, the most recent protocols, and cutting-edge clinical information. It is fully illustrated, features many useful figures, diagrams, management boxes, and tables, and new full colour photographs have been added to the dermatology and ophthalmology chapters.

Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence (2 ed.)

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Author: Kunal Kulkarni, James Harrison, Mohamed Baguneid, and Bernard Prendergast
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780198729426
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198729426.001.0001

Key trials have been selected for their relevance to clinical practice, allowing the reader to quickly access some of the most fundamental issues that influence their day-to-day activities. The Handbook covers all major medical and surgical specialties, with a new section on paediatrics added for the second edition. Introductory chapters have been included on the development of evidence-based medicine, giving uninitiated readers the tools required to critically analyse and understand medical studies. Complex trials have been distilled to key relevant facts, for quick reference and understanding. This is a comprehensive one-stop shop for medical students, trainees, and clinicians of all levels that presents key information for a selection of seminal evidence that has informed medical and surgical practice. Readers are introduced to the statistical methods and tools needed to critically analyse trial data, providing a key for the terms and statistical methods encountered in the book and within clinical research as a whole. Leading figures in the major specialties have selected and summarized some of the most important trials, while analysis of the key message and impact of the trial firmly places the evidence into a practical setting for the reader. Key study features and results are examined, while the difficulties or problems associated with the trials are outlined

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties (10 ed.)

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Author: Andrew Baldwin, Nina Hjelde, Charlotte Goumalatsou, and Gil Myers
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Print ISBN-13: 9780198719021
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198719021.001.0001

This title provides a unique resource for medical students and junior doctors as a definitive guide to the medical specialties. It is divided into 14 chapters, each covering a specialty area, including obstetrics, paediatrics, gynaecology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, primary care, ENT, dermatology, anaesthesia, eponymous syndromes, orthopaedics, trauma, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. Each chapter aims to cover the core content of the specialty in a concise and logical way, focussing on presentation, diagnosis and management of specific conditions and giving clear advice on clinical management. A unique feature of both books is the use of humour, anecdotes and philosophical asides, helping ensure a rounded, patient-centred approach to the practise of medicine.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pathology (2 ed.)

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Author: James Carton
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780198759584
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199651344.001.0001

This book provides a concise, accessible, modern guide to pathology. All major specialties are covered, most written by a specialist expert in the field. Each topic is approached through a series of headings and bullet points, giving quick access to the facts. Macroscopic and microscopic features are covered, as well as current immunohistochemical and molecular pathology. Staging information for major malignancies is provided in boxes. A number of line diagrams and colour photos are also provided to aid understanding of the pathology.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis (3 ed.)

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Author: Huw Llewelyn, Hock Aun Ang, Keir Lewis, and Anees Al-Abdullah
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199679867
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199679867.001.0001

This new edition of this online resource is set out systematically with symptoms and signs through each specialty, and includes a detailed description of the basis of logical evidence-based differential diagnosis. It has been updated with more straightforward diagrams as well as brand new images to help aid understanding. Including rarer diagnoses alongside common conditions, and vital information about longer-term management alongside the initial treatments, it will ensure excellence and confidence no matter what signs and symptoms a patient presents with, and it will provide practical help when dealing with problems outside an area of expertise or in unforeseen situations.

Emergencies in Clinical Medicine

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Author: Piers Page and Greg Skinner
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199202522
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199547197.001.0001

This reference aims to give the junior doctor the confidence to recognise these and manage emergencies. It is concise, didactic and an excellent complement to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine.

Medical Masterclass: infectious diseases and dermatology (module 5)

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Pages: 335 Size: 11 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164378

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Symptoms in the Pharmacy: a guide to the management of common illness

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Author: Alison Blenkinsopp, Paul Paxton, And John Blenkinsopp.
Pages: 387 Size: 2.06 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 20 December, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118661741

Symptoms in the Pharmacy is the indispensable guide to the management of common symptoms seen in the pharmacy. Designed for quick and easy reference with separate chapters for each ailment, each chapter incorporates a decision making framework in which the information necessary for treatment and suggestions on `when to refer` is distilled into helpful summary boxes. Decision making support is provided in cases involving ethical dilemmas. It also includes example case studies providing the view of pharmacists and doctors and, in their own words, patient perspectives of what it is like to live with and manage conditions such as migraine and eczema. These easy-to-follow chapters can be read cover to cover or turned to for quick reference. This seventh edition covers the availability of new medicines and includes new sections and case studies for `POM` to `P` switches. It continues to draw upon the latest evidence for treatment guidelines and includes expanded coverage of common infectious diseases and important safety advice on the use of medicines in children. It also features colour photographs of skin conditions enabling the differentiation and diagnosis of common skin complaints. With advice from a pharmacist and GP author team, Symptoms in the Pharmacy covers ailments which will be encountered in the pharmacy on a daily basis and should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Davidson’s Essentials of Medicine

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Author: Edited By J. Alastair Innes With A Contribution By Simon Maxwell.
Pages: 879 Size: 14.57 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 17 March, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780702055959

For over half a century Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine has informed and educated students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world, providing a comprehensive account of the practice of medicine. Davidson’s Essentials of Medicine provides the core content of the main textbook in a condensed format which will be invaluable whenever you are on the move – whether commuting, travelling between training sites, or on electives.

Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

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Paul L Haun; Julia Scarisbrick, Julia

Pages: 86 Size: 51.72 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 22 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797297

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is one of the great mimickers . To be certain of the diagnosis, there must be clear correlation between the pathological and clinical findings, making collaboration between clinicians and pathologists essential. Knowing the patient’s history, lesion description and diagnostic work-up will help the pathologist make a more informed decision with respect to the histopathology under the microscope. Likewise, understanding the terminology used in the pathology report will improve the clarity of the clinician s diagnosis.

Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma is designed to help primary care providers, dermatologists and pathologists speak the same language. With over 100 superb clinical and pathological images, this concise, practical handbook will ensure clear communication with respect to the clinical presentation, histopathology and immunophenotyping of:

  • early and advanced mycosis fungoides and its variants
  • Sézary syndrome
  • other non-mycosis fungoides CTCLs.

Smoking – what all healthcare professionals need to know

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Graham F. Cope.

Pages: 128 Size: 422 KB Format: EPUB Publisher: M&K Update Ltd.
Published: 28 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781907830594

Most people are aware of the risks of smoking in relation to lung cancer, heart disease and pregnancy but ignorant of its many other dangers. Smoking – what all healthcare professionals need to know is based on many years of detailed research. It presents substantial evidence that smoking actually affects every organ system in the body and is instrumental in many diseases. This book will enable a wide range of healthcare professionals (including general practitioners, nurses, surgeons, psychiatrists, dentists, physiotherapists, urologists, gastroenterologists, audiologists, ophthalmologists and dermatologists) to provide helpful, accurate advice and feedback to reduce smoking among their patients. Preventative medicine is an increasing priority today, and programmes to reduce smoking (whether at the national level or aimed at the individual) have been shown to be effective – both in terms of improving patient outcomes and reducing health service expenditure. This book should therefore be required reading for all healthcare professionals.