Welcome all,
This blog isn’t really a blog. It actually a place where you can put up interesting case reports of patients that you might have seen on a ward, clinic etc. So why use a blog? Its a lot more convenient to use one to do something of this sort.

So how does this work?
Well anyone can submit a case reports to this site.
Case reports should be kept as anonymous as possible and ideally should have the following:

1. A concise history
2. Findings on clinical examination
3. Observations
4. Investigations (Abnormal blood test results, radiological investigations, ECGs etc)

Any pictures or photographs do not have to be of the patient being discussed but could be any online image that looks similar (Google Image it, but mind the copyright). These submited case reports will be uploaded on to this blog site as soon as possible. To make it fun the diagnosis would be posted a week after the case report was uploaded. This would allow readers to attempt to diagnose the patient by posting on the site (with hopefully an explaination of how they reached that diagnosis).

We are looking to give away prizes for the best case report so hurry up and mail all those patient histories that have been lying in a book gathering dust.

Medical Case Reports by Klodian

Case for Emergency Care Docs and Nurses:
A 28-year-old man presented to Emergency Care with a short history of diarrhoea and vomiting associated with high fevers, sore throat and flushing of his skin. There had been no recent foreign travel, exposure to toxins or drugs…. read the rest

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
* Number Of Pages: 544
* Publication Date: 2008-09-21
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071456120
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071456128
* Binding: Paperback

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A complete single-source guide to drug therapeutics for primary care.
Pharmacotherapy in Primary Care gives you a uniquely balanced, all-inclusive look at drug therapies for all the conditions commonly seen in primary care and clinical pharmacy — from cardiovascular to nutritional disorders..
The book’s diverse authorship — comprising both physicians and pharmacists — ensures that content is delivered in the most complete, relevant, and impartial way possible. Ideal for use at the point of care, this handy resource is conveniently organized by disorder and utilizes a standard template for therapeutic decision-making.

* Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
* Number Of Pages: 120
* Publication Date: 2008-03-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 079108552X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780791085523
* Binding: Library Binding

Product Description:
Drugs are everywhere–on our streets, in our homes, and in our schools–but the straight facts about drugs are not.

* Publisher: Wiley-VCH
* Number Of Pages: 346
* Publication Date: 2008-10-20
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3527323821
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783527323821
* Binding: Hardcover

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Discussing all aspects of chronic pain management, this is the second volume of the new book series on health care and disease management, published with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Edmonton, Canada.
The authors provide an introduction into the history, pathophysiology, ethics and epidemiology of chronic pain before covering the different aspects of treating chronic pain in more detail. Strategies for improving pain management as well as policy implications are highlighted.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 260
* Publication Date: 2008-12-19
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387858156
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387858159
* Binding: Hardcover

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Specifically it will cover molecular basis for hematopoietic stem cell commitment and terminal differentiation. Recent discoveries in role of transcription factors and the influence of cytokines will be discussed in the context of human and mouse hematopoietic lineages. In addition signal transduction pathways regulating proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis will be presented in the volume. Finally, the volume will cover recent advances in targeting signal transduction pathways in treatment of hematopoietic disease, including utilization of hematopoietic cells in the clinical setting.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 1505
* Publication Date: 2008-09-25
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540389164
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540389163
* Binding: Hardcover

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An essential text, this is a fully updated second edition of a classic, now in two volumes. It provides rapid access to information on molecular pharmacology for research scientists, clinicians and advanced students. With the A-Z format of over 2,000 entries, around 350 authors provide a complete reference to the area of molecular pharmacology. The book combines the knowledge of classic pharmacology with the more recent approach of the precise analysis of the molecular mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects. Short keyword entries define common acronyms.

* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 376
* Publication Date: 2008-03-14
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405157275
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405157278
* Binding: Hardcover

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This fifth edition of Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists continues to provide a comprehensive scientific basis and a readable account of the principles of pharmacology, as well as practical guidance in the use of drugs that is relevant to clinical anaesthesia.

* Publisher: Not Avail
* Number Of Pages: 285
* Publication Date: 2007-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1904392881
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781904392880
* Binding: Hardcover

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Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all male cancers, and the incidence is rising as detection rates continue to improve, and life expectancy increases. Timely intervention affords a wider range of management options and in this new volume the editors review the choices available. In the first section lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition and screening, and evaluation of risk factors are discussed; then follows an update on management strategies for localised and locally advanced cancer in various risk groups, drawing on the results of the latest clinical trials.

* Publisher: Not Avail
* Number Of Pages: 252
* Publication Date: 2008-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1904392849
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781904392842
* Binding: Paperback

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This new volume brings together the current thinking in both investigation and management of the cancer patient. It presents a comprehensive caseload as seen by the oncologist. These are common yet challenging real-life patient scenarios, which the authors resolve by drawing on the latest published literature. Each case begins with a few practical questions to stimulate the reader. This is followed by clinical presentation and the reader is led through the logical work-up of a case to reach a diagnosis.

* Publisher: Clinical Publishing
* Number Of Pages: 248
* Publication Date: 2007-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1904392792
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781904392798
* Binding: Paperback

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Books in the Problem Solving series present short cases that represent common yet challenging real-life patient scenarios. The problem-based learning approach is of great value for trainees and the continuing medical education needs of experienced doctors. Current literature and guidelines have been reviewed to provide the latest best practice.
This volume covers the major areas of endocrinology: thyroid, adrenal gland, pituitary, reproduction, growth and development, calcium and bone, endocrine hypertension, water, electroytes and glucose.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 248
* Publication Date: 2008-12-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 140208899X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781402088995
* Binding: Hardcover

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This third volume in the series Methods of Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy and Prognosis discusses diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis of Gastrointestinal Cancers. Both standard and emerging therapies for these cancers, written by expert oncologists/pathologists in this field, are included.

* Publisher: People’s Medical Society
* Number Of Pages: 256
* Publication Date: 1998-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1882606272
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781882606276
* Binding: Paperback

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 109
* Publication Date: 2008-08-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1846286832
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781846286834
* Binding: Hardcover

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As a learning tool, Pediatric Heart Sounds offers a unique interactive overview of cardiac auscultation. The CD-ROM is the only one to integrate high-fidelity, digitally recorded pediatric heart sounds with a graphic patient chest interface, while the book provides a review of the mechanisms behind the individual heart sounds. Using the CD-ROM, readers can ‘place’ the stethoscope at the four chest locations most commonly auscultated and to hear the corresponding sounds, thus simulating an actual examination.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 138
* Publication Date: 2008-11-14
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1846284376
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* Binding: Paperback

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The first goal of the book is to provide the patient with accurate information. The second goal is to show how a combination of “orthodox medicine” and complementary therapies, ranging from acupuncture to homeopathy, hypnotherapy, reiki, etc., allow people the best way through their diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 144
* Publication Date: 2008-12-09
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1848003137
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Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids is one of the most important coloproctological procedures. The second edition of Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids covers this important and common disorder, offering a comprehensive critical analysis of advantages and disadvantages of recognized treatment options, covering both recent advances and traditional treatments in the field. The topics covered include essential elements of diagnosis, surgical technique and after-care for the main operations used in hemorrhoid surgery.

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
* Number Of Pages: 384
* Publication Date: 2008-10-27
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071493972
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071493970
* Binding: Paperback

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Part of the new Nurse to Nurse series, this title features coverage of the principles behind acute as well as chronic wounds. The authors include assessment and evaluation principles, how to stage or classify any wound, and practical hints on wound measurement and wound care. You will also find documentation and reimbursement tips for many healthcare settings.

* Publisher: Humana Press
* Number Of Pages: 231
* Publication Date: 2008-12-02
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588298833
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588298836
* Binding: Hardcover

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Due to its efficacy in animal models, cellular therapy using human hepatocytes is being evaluated worldwide as an alternative to organ transplantation in patients with liver-based metabolic disease and acute liver failure. In Hepatocyte Transplantation: Methods and Protocols, an international panel of experts provide up-to-date laboratory and clinical techniques covering the many key areas necessary for successful transplantation, such as cryopreservation, quality assurance, detection of cell engraftment, and the future of the field with the development of foetal hepatoblasts and stem cell derived hepatocytes.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 266
* Publication Date: 2008-10-06
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387779752
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387779751
* Binding: Hardcover

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During the past decades, with the introduction of the recombinant DNA, hybridoma and transgenic technologies there has been an exponential evolution in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of a large number of human diseases. The technologies are evident with the development of cytokines and monoclonal antibodies as therapeutic agents and the techniques used in gene therapy. Immunopharmacology is that area of biomedical sciences where immunology, pharmacology and pathology overlap.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 752
* Publication Date: 2008-12-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1848002823
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Hematology is difficult to teach at the medical school level. The curriculum is necessarily fragmented across different years of study, and often separated considerably in time. Understanding hematology requires insight into several distinct aspects: applied physiology (generally taught early), an understanding of the essential pathological processes involving the blood are taught somewhat later (if at all), and the (necessarily) strong laboratory aspect is generally taught more or less concurrently with other clinical pathology topics, such as clinical chemistry and immunology.

* Publisher: Academic Press
* Number Of Pages: 686
* Publication Date: 2008-08-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123740282
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123740281
* Binding: Hardcover

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Parkinsons disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the irreversible loss of dopamine neurons. Despite its high prevalence in society and many decades of research, the origin of the pathogenesis and the molecular determinants involved in the disorder has remained elusive. Confounding this issue is the lack of experimental models that completely recapitulate the disease state. The identification of a number of genes thought to play a role in the cell death, and development of both toxin and genetic models to explore the function of the genes both in unaffected and diseased cells.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 186
* Publication Date: 2008-12-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 354077999X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540779995
* Binding: Paperback

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This book is a complete introduction to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and is addressed to a wide audience. It is composed of two complementary parts, dealing with the physics and the clinical aspects of MRI.The theoretical background of MRI is presented in a clear, direct and succinct manner. Material not vital to routine clinical work is omitted or skimmed over.The second part is a novel approach to clinical MRI that stimulates the reader’s thinking. The emphasis is on the mental steps that lead clinicians to a complete and meaningful diagnosis.

* Publisher: Humana Press
* Number Of Pages: 367
* Publication Date: 2008-12-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588297977
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588297976
* Binding: Hardcover

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As regenerative medicine involves replacing diseased cells, tissues or organs, or repairing tissues in vivo, the manipulation of stem cells underlie its goals. In Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: Methods and Protocols, leading experts in the field provide an updated representation of the landscape of stem cell-based therapies in a wide spectrum of tissue systems and ontogenic stages, from the isolation and culture of stem cells to their actual use in vivo. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, these chapters include brief introductions to the topic, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, readily reproducible, step-by-step laboratory protocols, and tips for troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

* Publisher: Mosby
* Number Of Pages: 2384
* Publication Date: 2006-05-25
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 032302842X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780323028424
* Binding: Hardcover

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Tap into the definitive source that continues to serve pediatric surgeons throughout the world. With more than 200 expert contributors and under the new editorial leadership of Dr. Jay Grosfeld, this 6th Edition features comprehensive, up-to-date information on all aspects of childhood surgery, emphasizing congenital malformations, tumors, trauma, and urologic problems.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 100
* Publication Date: 2008-11-21
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1848003579
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781848003576
* Binding: Paperback

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 114
* Publication Date: 2008-11-28
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1848002521
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781848002524
* Binding: Paperback

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The etiology of coronary heart disease and stroke has been known for decades to be multifactorial – an increasing risk of both CHD and stroke has been shown to have a graded continuous relationship with rising BP and total cholesterol across the whole BP and cholesterol ranges. The coexistance of other risk factors, such as smoking, obesity and age, has been shown to result in a dramatically increased risk.

* Publisher: CRC
* Number Of Pages: 776
* Publication Date: 2008-12-09
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 084937880X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849378805
* Binding: Hardcover

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Written for practitioners in the field, this critically acclaimed bestseller provides authoritative information focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths and practical approaches to the detection of drug abuse. Organized to provide forensic investigators and pathologists with ready access to the authoritative and comprehensive information they need, Karch’s Pathology of Drug Abuse, Fourth Edition includes—
• 171 new color photos and microphotographs
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• 2,000 new references to the literature

* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 1136
* Publication Date: 2006-01-17
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405126957
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405126953
* Binding: Hardcover

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The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine is the first ever cardiovascular textbook to be published in partnership with an international society and is set to become the new benchmark for cardiologists in Europe and beyond.
* Follows the ESC Core Syllabus
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* Accompanying online version with CME accreditation
* Strong clinical focus and consistent format
* Full colour illustrations throughout

* Publisher: Springer-Verlag
* Number Of Pages: 584
* Publication Date: 2009-04
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1402095228
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781402095221
* Binding: Hardcover

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In 1948 the first randomized controlled trial was published by the English Medical Research Council in the British Medical Journal. Until then, observations had been uncontrolled. Initially, trials frequently did not confirm the hypotheses to be tested. This phenomenon was attributed to low sensitivity due to small samples, as well as inappropriate hypotheses based on biased prior trials. Additional flaws were recognized and, subsequently, were better accounted for: carryover effects due to insufficient washout from previous treatments.

* Publisher: Academic Press
* Number Of Pages: 1900
* Publication Date: 2008-08-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123738849
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123738844
* Binding: Hardcover

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Provides the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on the study of bone biology and related diseases. It is the essential resource for anyone involved in the study of bone biology. It is the most comprehensive, complete, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of bones and bone biology in one convenient source. It takes the reader from the basic elements of fundamental research to the most sophisticated concepts in therapeutics. Bone research in recent years has generated enormous attention, mainly because of the broad public health implications of osteoporosis and related bone disorders.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 372
* Publication Date: 2008-11-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387689869
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387689869
* Binding: Hardcover

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OCT is a relatively new imaging technique that is becoming increasingly popular among ophthalmologists in both private and academic settings. Imaging has been a slow moving area in ophthalmology for some time, but now OCT is providing another, more detailed source of demonstrable change in the eye, in diagnostic, therapeutic or post-surgical setting. (OCT and ultrasound both measure advancing disease states and post surgical healing. The difference is that OCT shows more subtle changes, particularly post-surgically.)

* Publisher: Informa Healthcare
* Number Of Pages: 112
* Publication Date: 2007-07-23
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420068970
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781420068979
* Binding: Hardcover

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 606
* Publication Date: 2008-10-06
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387779086
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387779089
* Binding: Hardcover

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The immune system reacts vigorously to foreign invaders such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasites, and yet shows unresponsiveness to our own proteins. Immune tolerance to self-proteins is paramount to prevent the development of autoimmune disease. In the past decade, several types of T lymphocytes in the immune system have been discovered to function as regulatory cells to suppress unwanted immune responses to self-proteins, leading to the protection of autoimmunity. Furthermore, regulatory T cells also protect us from the development of asthma allergy, and prevent organ transplantation rejection.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 84
* Publication Date: 2008-08-11
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387781862
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387781860
* Binding: Paperback

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Twenty-four hour ECG recordings continue to be the backbone of electrocardiographic diagnosis. The devices are worn by patients on an outpatient basis for days or weeks and can also be implanted subcutaneously. ECG Holter recordings not only detect rhythmic and subjective events but can also be programmed individually for activation and specific tracing analysis. The purpose of this volume is to provide an overview of the techniques, interpretation, advantages and disadvantages of ECG Holter monitoring.

* Publisher: People’s Medical Society
* Number Of Pages: 192
* Publication Date: 1998-09
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1882606426
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781882606429
* Binding: Paperback

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Powerful Information You Need To Prevent Or Live With Asthma–A Reversible And Controllable Disease
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* Publisher: People’s Medical Society
* Number Of Pages: 192
* Publication Date: 1996-04
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1882606574
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781882606573
* Binding: Paperback

Summary: Excellent resource handbook.
This book was very helpful in my search for answers when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. My grandmother also had this disease — I was the only caregiver for both women. This book explained the disease thoroughly and it’s effects on others. Like most mental illnesses, when a person has this, other people tend to avoid the patient, and also the caregiver. You feel isolated and lonely, frustrated and sad. Since the disease gets progressively worse, one of the feelings you experience is grief. You grieve for the person you are losing, even though many times the person is still vital and active physically. This book was a great help in explaining the many facets of Alzheimer’s disease. I highly recommend this book to anyone facing this disease.

* Publisher: Academic Press
* Number Of Pages: 1120
* Publication Date: 2008-09-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123746256
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123746252
* Binding: Hardcover

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This book presents the most current scientific understanding behind most common pain disorders. Clinical scientists involved in pain science will gain a basic understanding of the causes of many types of pain and will be able to discuss various therapies with patients. Researchers new to pain science will gain an overall understanding of pain pathophysiology and targets for pain treatments. Covering every major aspect of pain science, from molecular and cellular pathways of pain to pain disorders and their treatments.

* Publisher: Academic Press
* Number Of Pages: 360
* Publication Date: 1999-10
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0120066785
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780120066780
* Binding: Hardcover

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Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. Here once again, outstanding and original reviews are presented.

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* Tumor Invasion: Role of Growth Factor-Induced Cell Motility
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* Molecular Pathogenesis of AIDS-Associated Kaposi’s Sarcoma: Growth and Apoptosis
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* Publisher: Humana Press
* Number Of Pages: 348
* Publication Date: 2008-12-02
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588296407
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588296405
* Binding: Hardcover

* Publisher: Springer
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* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 466
* Publication Date: 2008-12-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 047019510X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470195109
* Binding: Hardcover

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* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 316
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Interventional cardiac electrophysiology has undergone a rapid development in technique and application in recent years. New 3-dimensional techniques have been proposed for catheter navigation in the heart but, an up-to-date X-ray guide is still indispensable for the correct positioning of catheters in the different cardiac chambers. An Atlas of Radioscopic Catheter Placement presents fundamental knowledge about radiographic anatomy of the heart and some advices to correctly move and rotate the catheters, in a concise and clear manner.

* Publisher: Birkhäuser Boston
* Number Of Pages: 473
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* Publisher: CMPMedica
* Number Of Pages: 137
* Publication Date: 2008
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9781891483615
* Binding: Paperback

Despite significant clinical and laboratory progress, breast cancer remains
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* Publisher: WingSpan Classics
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* Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 336
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* Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 216
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* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420083031
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* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 440
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* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521867819
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* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 336
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* Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 312
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* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420068954
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* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 560
* Publication Date: 2008-01-21
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521865980
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Most up to date book dedicated specifically to this most common respiratory infection
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* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 442
* Publication Date: 2008-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 4431728015
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9784431728016
* Binding: Hardcover

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The prevalence of allergic diseases and asthma are on the rise in industrialized as well as industrializing countries with a marked impact on the quality of life of patients and a socioeconomic impact to the countries,. This book summarizes the most current knowledge on allergic diseases from epidemiology to mechanisms, environmental and genetic factors that influence the development of allergy and asthma clinical aspects, recent therapeutic and preventive strategies as well as future perspectives.

Publisher: Informa HealthCare
ISBN: 0849343585

Book Description
Covering the latest clinical trials and guidelines, this source provides a comprehensive review of reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). With an international team of contributors, this source addresses key developments that will reduce logistical barriers, improve times-to-treatment, and ensure that appropriate medications are administered in patient care.

* Publisher: Humana Press
* Number Of Pages: 288
* Publication Date: 1999-07-27
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0896036774
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780896036772
* Binding: Hardcover

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Leading researchers and experienced clinicians join forces not only to illuminate today’s understanding of the endocrinology of menopause, but also to provide a sound basis for its successful management. These seasoned experts review in detail the cardiovascular, bone, brain, and genitourinary changes that accompany menopause and spell out the risks, benefits, and alternatives of conventional hormone replacement therapy.

* Publisher: Wiley-Liss
* Number Of Pages: 440
* Publication Date: 1998-01-02
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471146552
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471146551
* Binding: Hardcover

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With a Foreword by Richard D. Klausner, M.D., Director, National Cancer Institute and an Introduction by Henry T. Lynch, M.D., President, Hereditary Cancer Institute and Director, Creighton Cancer Center, Creighton University.
When ordering a genetic test to determine whether a patient is susceptible to genetically transmitted cancers, physicians must be prepared to cope with profound medical, psychological, and ethical consequences. They, along with genetic counselors, nurses, psychologists, and other health professionals, must ensure that interpretations of test results are accurate, risk assessments are appropriate, and the communication of risk information is clear, helpful, and productive.

* Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
* Number Of Pages: 1186
* Publication Date: 1997-01-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471154512
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471154518
* Binding: Hardcover

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This book offers a comprehensive and current view of mammalian biochemistry. It includes unique “Clinical Correlations” — examples of clinical manifestations of biochemical defects and extensive illustrations to provide a complete picture of all aspects of biochemistry.

* Publisher: Wiley-Liss
* Number Of Pages: 468
* Publication Date: 1996-01-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471116807
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471116806
* Binding: Hardcover

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A comprehensive and extremely accessible textbook written by a professor with over 20 years of experience teaching immunology courses. Elgert carefully melds together biology, clinical science, genetics and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a coherent and complete account of our knowledge of immunology. A variety of pedagogical aids, including chapter outlines, objectives and summaries as well as a self-evaluation section, assist students in the learning process.

* Publisher: Wiley-Liss
* Number Of Pages: 210
* Publication Date: 1999-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471330620
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471330622
* Binding: Paperback

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Siemens Training and Development Center, Cary, NC. Provides a bridge between the theory of magnetic resonance imaging and implementation in commercial scanners. Includes the basic physics of MRI, including resonance absorption, relaxation and pulse sequences. Halftone illustrations. For clinicians. Previous edition: c1995. Softcover. DNLM: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

* Publisher: WileyBlackwell
* Number Of Pages: 348
* Publication Date: 2008-12-19
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470412895
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470412893
* Binding: Hardcover

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 474
* Publication Date: 2009-01-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 354041102X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540411024
* Binding: Hardcover

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This Vascular Surgery Atlas is a ‘How to’ book that allows the reader to focus on the technical aspects of the most commonly performed vascular procedures. The book is edited by two seasoned vascular surgeons with a well established experience in surgical education. The authors have been selected from both sides of the Atlantic to provide the expertise necessary to cover the various procedures.The atlas is focused on open surgical procedures and also covers essential endovascular procedures such as ‘Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Carotid stenting.’ It also includes a section on exposures of the infrainguinal vessels.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 198
* Publication Date: 2009-01-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540883665
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540883661
* Binding: Hardcover

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Skin lesions are often the first sign for an endocrine disease. Their description is thus of relevance for early diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disease for specialists in endocrinology as well as in dermatology.
Lavishly illustrated, this book describes the clinical and histological features of skin lesions observed in endocrine diseases. All features are reader-friendly structured and written in the language of dermatologists in order to enable a simple association between the features observed and the endocrine etiology.

* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 128
* Publication Date: 2004-11-19
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405126426
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405126427
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Concise, practical guide for everyone involved in the control of hospital infection
Features:
Key information at your fingertips: Concise information is easy to find - now includes references and index
Completely revised, expanded and updated to reflect changes in new chemical disinfectants
Reviews the range of new disinfectants used for endoscope reprocessing

* Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
* Number Of Pages: 198
* Publication Date: 2002-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 158562070X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585620708
* Binding: Paperback

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The field of emergency mental health care is evolving rapidly. With the spread of AIDS and the rising popularity of recreational substances of abuse, the scope and complexity of the field have increased as well. Emergency Psychiatry provides a snapshot of the current state of the art of this fast-paced discipline.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 464
* Publication Date: 2008-12-16
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1846285143
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781846285141
* Binding: Hardcover

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This book features significant changes witnessed in imaging in oncological conditions related to the bladder, prostate and kidneys and their impact. With prostate cancer being malignancy No. 1 in men and bladder cancer and renal cancer becoming more prominent, an increasing number of innovative treatments have become available that require better imaging including information on the location and extent of the tumors.

* Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
* Number Of Pages: 216
* Publication Date: 2002-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585620106
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585620104
* Binding: Paperback

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Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Offers a comprehensive examination of issues involved in the treatment of trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Summarizes the proceedings of a conference sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine and held in New York City on September 14, 1999. Softcover. DNLM: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic.

* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 492
* Publication Date: 2009-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540691448
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540691440
* Binding: Hardcover

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Congenital glaucoma is a complex problem, which has been a frequent cause of blindness in the past. Over the past decades, the prognosis of congenital glaucoma has completely changed. Surgical results are very good and enable these children to integrate entirely as adults in society.
Based on the authors’ accumulated experience of more than 50 years and 860 cases operated for congenital glaucoma, this well-structured and lavishly illustrated textbook-atlas covers all aspects of congenital and infantile glaucoma, such as the original method for examining new-borns under general anaesthesia in the slit-lamp, the signs and symptoms of the disease and the differential diagnosis.