Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how Tai Chi actually works.
Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 11E
This title is unique among textbooks in its appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nursing students, students in the allied health professions and complementary / alternative medicine, paramedics and ambulance technicians. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by over 400 extensive clear, colour illustrations.
Resident Readiness: General Surgery prepares you for success during your surgical internship. Inside is a full range of scenarios you may experience during your residency, supported by comprehension questions with detailed answer explanations and tips to help you remember. You will also learn the clinical problem-solving process so you can think quickly on your feet, especially when time is critical. With the book's step-by-step guidance, you will gain the confidence you need to perform at your best on Day One of your residency.
This is the seventh edition of a highly regarded, major textbook of paediatrics.
Key features
* Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view.. * Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health * Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach * Contextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors. * Clinical example boxes throughout * Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout * Clearly sign-posted text
Podrid's Real-World ECGs: A Master's Approach to the Art and Practice of Clinical ECG Interpretation Volume 2, Myocardial Abnormalities, breaks down the essential skills necessary for diagnosing acute myocardial ischemia as well as acute and chronic myocardial infarction--arguably the most important component of the ECG armamentar
