Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, this classic drug reference for nurses features updated information on the top 200 drugs and expanded scope of patient safety coverage. Provides authoritative content on nursing implications, IV administration and preventing medication errors. Expanded focus on special populations in monographs, appendices and new full-color charts. Thorough review of psychotropic drugs.
Language Competence Across Populations: Toward a Definition of Specific Language Impairment
The Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, Israel. Text presents an attempt to define Specific Language Impairment, relating it to children of normal and disordered language capabilities. Examines language development, methodological concerns, dialects, signed languages, and linguistic approaches. Includes charts, graphs, and halftone illustrations.
Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife.
The Modern World, Volume 5: Civilizations of Asia and the Pacific
While it is possible to speak of an Asia-Pacific region geographically, it is more difficult to trace a shared character or even a shared history in this vast area, whose peoples belong to more than 1,000 cultural groups and speak thousands of languages. Just as they vary greatly in size, the countries of modern Asia and the Pacific host a huge array of populations, natural resources, and cultures.
Diabetes is a disease with a fascinating history and one that has been growing dramatically with urbanization. According to the World Health Authority, it now affects 4.6% of adults over 20, reaching 30% in the over 35s in some populations. It is one of the most serious and widespread diseases today. But the general perception of diabetes is quite different.
