This full-color text and atlas, provides a complete overview of the structural alterations of important nervous system diseases, along with their clinical manifestations. Readers will understand the goals of the neuropathologic exam, the histologic reaction of neural tissue to diseases, and the pathologic conditions particular to the nervous system. All topics are highlighted by gross and histologic images of the brain and spinal cord, and all integrate the most recent scientific studies.
Patophysiology of Disease - An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2nd ED.
The book does an excellent job of integrating basic science concepts with clinical medicine. Each of the organ system chapters reviews the normal anatomy, physiology and histology, then follows with the pathophysiology, clinical findings, and pathology of the more commonly encountered disorders. Additionally there are chapters on genetic diseases, immune diseases and neoplasia which similarly link basic science principles with clinical disease entities. Each chapter contains periodic "checkpoint" questions which guide the reader to the most important concepts. Each chapter also ends with several case studies with questions and discussions, similar to those encountered on board examinations.
This book and his excellent auther focuse on what updated in the clinical research, the auther started his book by history of clinical research.
Next chapters are Study Designs, Clinical Trials, Alternative Interventional Study Designs, Postmarketing Research, The United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Clinical Research, The Placebo and Nocebo Effect and more
The Term CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY is derived from its two parent disciplines: clinical medicine and epidemiology. It's "clinical" because it seeks to answer clinical questions and to guide clinical decision making with the available evidince. It is "epidemilogic" because many of the methods used to answer these questions have been developed by epidemiologiitss and because the care of indivual patients is seen in the context of the large population of which the patient is a member. Fainly! you need it if you are health care provider!.
Clinical Manual for Treatment of Alcoholism and Addictions 2010
The Clinical Manual for Treatment of Alcoholism and Addictions provides a concise overview of addiction treatment issues relevant to clinicians who are involved in the care of patients with substance use disorders. This clinical manual consolidates a wealth of information into one easy-to-read guide. In addition to covering specific addictive substances in detail including epidemiology, presentation, and diagnosis, as well as polysubstance abuse and psychiatric comorbidity, the manual also addresses underlying issues related to specific patient populations, such as children and adolescents, seniors, and the mentally and physically handicapped.
