Responding to the clear need for an immunology text written with the pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist in mind, this volume highlights issues of particular relevance to pharmacy practice, including hypersensitivity reactions to natural allergens and pharmaceutical agents. Core immunological issues, such as congenital immunodeficiency disorders and those caused by pathogens such as in AIDS, are thoroughly discussed.
Fasting: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to fasting. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to fasting. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information.
Sociological and psychiatric studies on suicide based on Western ideas about human nature see suicide as social or individual disorder. Suicide in China, however, should be understood differently.
Advanced nursing practice involves increased accountability and role development in research, education and clinical practice. This second edition of Advanced Nursing Practice focuses on key issues in advanced practice including supervision, leadership, benchmarking and evaluation of competencies, assessment and health promotion, law and ethics, practice development, research and education. * Examines the nature of advanced nursing practice * Explores key issues in advanced practice * Reviews criteria for evaluating advanced practice * Considers the development of advanced practice within the UK and proposes a vision for the future
The Mellonis' series of medical dictionaries are famous for their concise definitions and uniquely clear illustrations. This new pocket dictionary is an abbreviated version of the award-winning and highly acclaimed dictionary. It is a convenient, highly portable, rapid reference and yet it still features a surprisingly wide range of beautifully drawn and carefully labeled illustrations to accompany the large number of expert, but concise, medical definitions.
