Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd

This single-author book covers basic aspects of neuroscience, including concepts of molecular biology, neurochemistry, and electrophysiology, and makes direct clinical correlations in a concise and coherent manner. This book includes hot topics such as: recent advances in system neurobiology; integration of pain and autonomic control systems; cholinergic and monoaminergic systems controlling behavior; and neuronal microenvironment and mechanisms of injury.

This popular and successful book, having been translated into major languages, has now been fully revised, updated and expanded into a third edition. The text: provides a step by step guide to all the commonly performed procedures and techniques; includes the very latest information on new techniques and materials, such as those for cosmetic surgery; contains new chapters covering techniques and management of corneal exposure; extensively illustrated with clear line diagrams to illustrate all the procedures described there; contains an expanded chapter on lacrimal surgery by Mr Richard Welham; and, still retains its original aim to provide a systematic approach and an invaluable practical guide for all those who operate on eyelids. From the reviews of previous editions: "Collin has managed to include those extremely pertinent points which are important to the operating surgeon...the book is full of a wealth of information on eyelid surgical procedures." (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) "... really excellent book packed with detail...I would recommend that a copy of this book be kept in all eye theatres..." (Journal of the Irish College of Physicians and Surgeons)

The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to the principles of drug treatment for solid tumours in cancer medicine. Developments in the understanding of tumour biology, molecular biology and genetics - together with the greater understanding of the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of drugs - have combined to open up the field of medical oncology to rapid advances in the treatment of cancers. The range of drugs that are available is wide and one of the primary aims in drug development is to increase the therapeutic window so that drug toxicity is minimised and tolerable. Drug development of oral formulations of anticancer drugs and the use of drugs that could be given in the day patient setting means that healthcare professionals such as general practitioners - who historically might not have been involved in the drug treatment of the cancer patient - are now going to need to have a greater understanding of the principles of use of anticancer drugs. This book is primarily aimed at this market.

The diagnostic use of clinical neurophysiology is key to almost all practices of neurology, and all neurology departments (hospitals, clinics, academic depts., group practices) conduct these studies. In fact, there is growth within departments and in the number of neurologists performing and interpreting these studies. Another trend being seen is that neurologists who have focused, for example, on doing EMGs are now learning to do EEGs to add to their expertise and to departmental revenue. Very often, the clinical neurophysiology divisions within a department are the only profitable entity. This DVD disk covers basic classifications and definitions of seizures and epilepsy, EEG technology and clinical EEG before proceeding to the key content of EEG traces and video samples. The companion text provides many black and white images of records and line drawings. It also contains introductory information on the performance and interpretation of routine EEG and video monitoring, including basic normal and abnormal patterns and clinical correlations.

This innovative text and CD-ROM by Pfund and Zahnd is the first of its kind. The authors have produced a resource that successfully integrates principles of manual therapy examination and management with superb video images of procedures. The format of text combined with video provides unparalleled opportunity to learn both the underlying clinical reasoning and the technical execution of the selected manual therapy procedures. As evident throughout this book, contemporary manual therapy is multidimensional in its focus, inclusive of concepts and procedures from historically different approaches, and guided by clinical reasoning that is critical, reflective, open-minded and collaborative. In recognition of the biopsychological continuum with which patient presentations present, the authors set the scene by discussing the key concepts related to pain mechanisms. The procedures and associated reasoning within the book is then put forward as being appropriate for a pain state that is judged to be predominantly nociceptive. This is a critical clarification typically not addressed in manual therapy texts. It enables and even encourages therapists to appreciate the significant impact psychosocial circumstances can have on patients' presentations and places the procedures covered in the book in to a specific context of relevance. The procedures featured through the book are not put forward as the answer to all upper quarter pain states, rather they are recommended for use when the patient's disability and associated impairments are hypothesised to be emanating from the somatic or neurogenic tissues capable of eliciting such symptoms. The multidimensional focus of this book is also evident through its inclusion of joint, neural and muscle/soft tissue system examination and management procedures. The authors share a wealth of academic and clinical experience that is grounded in the biomedical sciences and practiced through an integrated, reasoning-based approach born out of their initial Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Kaltenborn and Evieath training and further developed through inclusion of theory and procedures from other manual therapy approaches. A unique product of the authors' strong science and clinical base is their integration of this knowledge in guiding the clinical reasoning associated with their recommendations for selection and progression of procedures. Readers are encouraged to consider the underlying physiology reflected in the patient's presentation with particular regard to the stage of tissue healing. This biomedical judgement is then balanced with attention to the specific characteristics of the physical impairments identified to form a hypothesis on which treatment selection and progression can be based. Guidelines and not recipes are suggested. A particular strength of this book is its capacity to assist readers' continued development of their own clinical reasoning. Clinical reasoning, or the thinking and decision making associated with clinical practice, requires an organization of knowledge that is contemporary with clear links to its clinical significance. The biomedical theory covered at the start of this book reflects the current state of knowledge in these topics with detailed discussion of the associated clinical implications. Readers' organization of clinical knowledge is then further promoted through the presentation of differentiating physical examination procedures available to narrow down the incriminating physical impairment of a given disability. In addition to its ability to promote clinical reasoning and not simply examination and management procedures, a feature of this book that the authors must be congratulated for including is its attention to self-management. Patient self-management is essential for long-term success with manual therapy. As implied through this book, manual therapy examination and initial treatments are critical to advance the hypotheses formed through the subjective examination. Skilled assessment of physical dysfunction enables therapists to determine the principle impairments and hypothesise to some extent about the source of the symptoms and factors contributing to the development and maintenance of the patient's disabilities and impairments. Once the pain mechanisms have been established to be predominately nociceptive and the disabilities and associated impairments analysed, trial treatments directed toward improving or correcting those impairments then serve as a further test of the evolving hypotheses regarding the source and cause of the patient's physical problems. Here the authors take their book to another level by including specific self-management procedures directed to the specific impairments identified through the differential examination. The visual and auditory presentation of these self-management procedures through videotape then provides the reader with a unique learning opportunity whereby they can immediately switch between examination and management, including self-management, procedures to reinforce their understanding and application. While not specifically referred to as such, this represents a collaborative approach to clinical reasoning. That is, the authors promote a view that patients should not be passive recipients of health care. Instead, through a process of collaboration, therapist and patient reach a shared understanding of the problem that includes a shared responsibility for the management. While the patient may rely on the therapist to establish the nature of the problem and the management recommended, the therapist then relies on the patient to participate through self-management. Self-management includes preparedness to consider and learn new health beliefs and behaviours and to continue with self-management physical exercises as demonstrated throughout the book. The interactive and flexible presentation of this book/CD-ROM along with the philosophy of promoting therapists' clinical reasoning and patient self-management provide an effective application of adult learning that should foster readers' deeper understanding of the theory discussed and procedures demonstrated. Readers are certain to learn much from this book and like me will look forward to the release of its companion volume on the lower quarter.

This book provides therapists with the background knowledge they require before they can safely and accurately treat patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the spine. Thoroughly referenced and extensively illustrated with over 200 specially prepared and original diagrams of the highest quality, "Functional Anatomy of the Spine" will be invaluable to the student and practitioner physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, and indeed to all those who regularly treat spinal dysfunction.

This succinct text offers complete coverage of the background and clinical information needed to diagnose and treat paediatric glaucomas.

"Eye Essentials" is a major new series which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye-care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each book is a rapid revision aid for students taking higher professional qualifications and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners in busy clinics. Highly designed with synoptic text, handy tables, key bullet points, summaries and stunning full-colour illustrations, the books have rapidly established themselves as the essential eye-clinic pocket books.This book includes: authoritative information from world opinion leaders; instant access to essential information; concise, colourful and clinical; the latest information, the best illustrations Clinical pearls, practice pitfalls and clear action icons. "Eye Essentials" offer all eye-care students and practitioners the key points at a moment's notice.

"Eye Essentials" is a major new series which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each book is a rapid revision aid for students taking higher professional qualifications and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners in busy clinics. Highly designed with synoptic text, handy tables, key bullet points, summaries, icons and stunning full colour illustrations, the books have rapidly established themselves as the essential eye clinic pocket books.

"Eye Essentials" is a major new series which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye-care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each book is a rapid revision aid for students taking higher professional qualifications and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners in busy clinics. Highly designed with synoptic text, handy tables, key bullet points, summaries and stunning full-colour illustrations, the books have rapidly established themselves as the essential eye-clinic pocket books. This title offers: authoritative information from world opinion leaders; instant access to essential information. It is concise, colourful and clinical. It provides the latest information, the best illustrations. It also features clinical pearls, practice pitfalls and clear action icons. "Eye Essentials" offer all eye-care students and practitioners the key points at a moment's notice.

"Eye Essentials" is a major new series which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye-care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each book is a rapid revision aid for students taking higher professional qualifications and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners in busy clinics. Highly designed with synoptic text, handy tables, key bullet points, summaries and stunning full-colour illustrations, the books have rapidly established themselves as the essential eye-clinic pocket books. This title offers: authoritative information from world opinion leaders; instant access to essential information. It is concise, colourful and clinical. It provides the latest information, the best illustrations. It also features clinical pearls, practice pitfalls and clear action icons. "Eye Essentials" offer all eye-care students and practitioners the key points at a moment's notice.

This is a practical guide to an often intimidating subject! Readers will appreciate the clear, sensible discussions of common neurologic conditions in this nicely updated New Edition. It details the initial examination, interpretation of results, diagnosis, treatment options, and more. Dr. Gelb's systematic approach to patient management, and his reader-friendly style, makes complex information easy to understand and apply.

This easy to follow and portable reference guide is the first International dictionary and glossary specific to physiotherapy. This is a highly illustrated collection of terms, concepts and definitions that student and qualified physiotherapists need to know and will encounter in their study programmes. It has contributions from many of the top names in the field of Physiotherapy. Expanding on simple definitions, "Dictionary of Physiotherapy" covers important themes and topics with accompanying diagrams, notes and web links.

Evidence-based practice has become a central part of modern physiotherapy, but the questions of what evidence-based practice means in the day-to-day clinical setting and what constitutes evidence are too often left open to interpretation. The authors of "Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy" interrogate the terminology and concepts of evidence-based practice drawing on their extensive experience and their international perspectives. They discuss government and professional requirements for evidence-based medicine and clinical reasoning, and offer their readers a guide to finding evidence, its critical appraisal and evaluation, and its implementation in clinical practice.This title is written specifically for physiotherapists. It is step-by-step guide to practice of evidence-based physiotherapy. It is written at different levels depending on reader's expertise. It features: highlighted critical points and text box summaries for readers new to these concepts; detailed explanations in text for intermediate readers; and, footnotes for advanced readers. It includes detailed presentation of strategies for searching for evidence, including using the www, search engines and physiotherapy specific databases. It offers extensive consideration of clinical practice guidelines. For those wanting to understand both the concepts and how to implement them, this book will be an invaluable and practical guide.