Medicina

Understanding the function of skeletal muscle requires knowledge of its structure from the level of gross anatomy down to that of molecular organization. This book is mainly concerned with skeletal muscle physiology sand biochemistry, and covers from embryonic development, muscle organization, energy metabolism, structure of the muscle fibre to mechanisms of fatigue. The text is fully illustrated, with appropriate photographs of fibres and drawings/graphs to illustrate biochemistry.

The classic text by the leading expert on patellofemoral joint disorders is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition, presenting comprehensive, current guidelines on the diagnosis and nonoperative and operative treatment of these common and controversial disorders. Highlights of this edition include revised chapters on imaging and arthroscopy of the patellofemoral joint and expanded coverage of nonarthritic anterior knee pain, patellar subluxation, patellar dislocation, articular cartilage lesions in patellofemoral pain patients, and surgical treatment of patellofemoral chondrosis and arthrosis. The concise and readable text is enhanced by more than 400 illustrations.

"Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy" is a unique, multi-authored compendium of information regarding the complexities of clinical and genetic diagnosis, natural history, and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) - the most common and important of the genetic cardiovascular diseases - as well as related issues impacting the health of trained athletes. Edited by Dr. Barry J. Maron, a world authority on HCM, and with major contributions from all of the international experts in this field, this book provides a single comprehensive source of information concerning HCM.Recent advances in the field are discussed, including the importance of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, the use of implantable defibrillators for the prevention of sudden death in young people, definition of the genetic basis for HCM and its role in clinical diagnosis and risk stratification, the development of more precise strategies for assessing the level of risk for sudden death among all patients with HCM, and the evolution of invasive interventions for heart failure symptoms, such as surgical management and its alternatives (alcohol septal ablation and dual-chamber pacing). It features contributions from all experts in the field, representing diverse viewpoints regarding this heterogeneous disease and related issues in athletes. It has information to dispel misunderstandings regarding issues associated with HCM and cardiovascular disease in athletes. This is the only comprehensive source of information available on the topic.

This book provides GPs with a case-based approach to women's health issues with practical examples and examines issues as they present in general practice. This book also provides GPs with information relevant to their practice that extends upon that provided in undergraduate texts. Evidence-based and practical, the book includes tips and examples of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining and managing women's health problems and looks at current controversies in women's health.

The new edition of Human Physiology - an Oxford Core Text continues to meet the needs of preclinical medical students and is also valuable to those following undergraduate courses in physiology and other health-related disciplines. It adopts a student-friendly style with an emphasis on clarity, explanation and understanding, complemented by full-colour illustrations. The book has a hierarchical organisation, beginning with aspects of cell and tissue function before proceeding to a consideration of the communication systems of the body including the endocrine and nervous systems. The heart of the text concerns the physiology of the main body systems. This new edition has been extensively revised. There are more than 50 new figures and many others have been redrawn in the interests of clarity. The text has been thoroughly updated and expanded. New material includes: meiosis; gluconeogenesis; fatty acid metabolism; discussion of the diseases of skeletal muscle; the mechanisms of itch; a more detailed treatment of the physiology of pain and vision; colour plates of common endocrine disorders; extensive revision of the section on the microcirculation; respiratory failure and associated conditions; the discussion of the countercurrent mechanism has been expanded and free water clearance is now discussed; malabsorption disorders; a chapter on Nutrition including a brief account of deficiency disorders and the assessment of nutritional status; the treatment of the physiology of bone has been expanded and now includes a brief account of bone healing after a fracture; the Clinical Physiology chapter now includes a brief account of the normal physiological changes that occur during life. Finally, the discussion of reproductive physiology has been extensively reorganized, revised and expanded to include more detail of maternal physiology.

The books, written in a popular Q and A format, will provide sufficient information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA affects about 1 per cent of adults, and a GP can expect to see at least one new case every year or so. It is more common among women (3x the incidence compared to men) and usually occurs when the patient is 35-45 years. "The YQA on RA" will provide authoritative and up-to-date information for family doctors, their patients and carers, in a field that is changing rapidly in light of the new drugs that have come onto the market. As for all YQAs, presentation and readability are important - this will follow the style in that respect.