A Manual Of Acupuncture - Peter Deadman

Once in a great while an extraordinary book is published that sets an entirely new standard in its field. A Manual of Acupuncture, published by Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications, is just such a book. Painstakingly researched over many years by Peter Deadman, editor-in-chief of The Journal of Chinese Medicine, and colleagues Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker, this book has become the primary reference in the West for the study of acupuncture points and channels. With the subtle use of color to illustrate the acupuncture points and anatomical features, the new second edition of A Manual of Acupuncture is even more attractive and user-friendly than the first. Introductory chapters describe and illustrate the channels and collaterals, the various categories of points, and methods of selection, location, and needling. Ensuing chapters present each of the points of the 14 channels as well as the extra (miscellaneous) points, identified by their English and pinyin names, and Chinese characters. Each point is located in accordance with the most exacting anatomical standards to be found in any Western textbook. For each point there is a dedicated drawing, followed by regional body drawings. The quality of the 500 drawings is far superior to those in any other TCM text. There are also practical pointers for finding and needling the points, and cautionary information about what to avoid. In addition to point indexes by their English and pinyin names, there is an index identifying every part of the body reached by each of the channels, and separate indexes of point indications listed according to both TCM and biomedical symptoms.

Basic Trauma Life Support for Advanced Providers (5th Edition) by John R. Campbell

The basic content (original translation):
This book provides the main basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. So that learners can in a short period of time for basic inspection, first aid, and provide stability to the injured victims to the most appropriate local rescue. Each chapter contains a real situation to answer questions, also provided photographs of the injured, and tips on how to deal with. It also includes some Zhenrenzhenshi example.

Principles and Practice of Neuropathology

From reviews of the First Edition: "Being a concise introduction to the principles of neruopathology is a goal this book accomplishes admirably." Annals of Neurology; "unquestionably valuable as a reference text" Arch Path Lab Med; "a fine treatise which truly reflects the current knowledge of the discipline with a strong emphasis on morphologic aspects" Brain Pathology; "an excellent current reference work on neuropathology for practitioners in the various clinical and basic neurosciences" Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology.

Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology

The Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology provides an up-to-date clinical guide presenting best (and, where possible, evidence-based) practice in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric endocrine disorders.
It is a companion title to Brook's Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology, which is well established as the leading international work of reference in the field of pediatric endocrinology, covering endocrine disorders, their diagnosis and treatment.

Hair Growth and Disorders

Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients present with increasing demands and expectations.

Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections: Basic aspects of hair growth, Hair and scalp disorders, and Fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. As an add-on it contains unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.

The Medical Basis of Psychiatry, 3rd edition (US$185)

Psychiatry has emerged as a burgeoning scientific field with major advances in etiology and treatment of several disorders. Just as there was excitement in the anatomic advances that took place a hundred years ago when Emil Kraepelin and his collaborators took on the enormous task of classification of psychiatric disorders based on rational scientific thinking, new advances in genetics, biochemistry, neuroanatomy and pharmacotherapy of mental disorders have brought us even closer to a better understanding of complex disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and even autism. The major goal of the previous edition of this classic book was to update the busy clinician, psychiatric resident and medical student with the most up-to-date information on etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This goal remains the focus of the third edition of this book. In this updated and expanded edition, the reader is provided with the most contemporary information and literature supported by a close survey of the field. Several new chapters dealing with new concepts in biology and treatment of mental disorders have been added. This new edition of this classic title, with its focus on biologic and medical aspects of psychiatry, will continue to be of significant help to all interested in the scientific practice of psychiatry.

Surfaces and Interfaces for Biomaterials (US$569)

Biomaterials research has under gone a variety of evolutionary, one might say revolutionary, developments in recent years. The full entry of biomaterials as a credible modality in modern medicine was essentially triggered by the work of John Charnley on hip replacement. Then, as now, bulk materials properties and biomechanics took centre stage in view of the stringent mechanical and tribological demands of the implants. However, such issues cannot be the sole determinants of clinical outcome . Interest in bulk properties has inevitably shifted to the important consideration of the surface with the plethora of allied interfacial phenomena , conditioning clinical outcome. A consideration of the interface goes beyond the realms of an intellectual research exercise given that, even today, implants are better characterise d by a bioincompatibility, rather than the hoped for ‘inertness’ of biocompatibility.

The Crucial Principles in Care of the Knee (US$199)

Written by internationally eminent authorities in sports medicine and knee surgery, this book thoroughly describes and illustrates the key principles in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of knee disorders. The information on surgical procedures, outcomes, and complications is evidence-based and documented from a database of over 15,000 cases. Coverage includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of three new surgical procedures--microfracture for chondral injuries, stimulation of the healing response in ligamentous injuries, and arthroscopic treatment of the degenerative knee. Specific postoperative rehabilitation protocols are included for many surgical procedures. Other topics covered include injury prevention, imaging, functional evaluation, and biomechanics. More than 300 outstanding illustrations complement the text.

Handbook of Drug Monitoring Methods: Therapeutics and Drugs of Abuse

In Handbook of Drug Monitoring Methods: Therapeutics and Drug Abuse, authors discuss the different analytical techniques used in today’s practice of therapeutic drug monitoring and drugs of abuse as well as alcohol testing with relevant theory, mechanism, and in-depth scientific discussion on each topic. This volume is the perfect handbook and quick reference for any clinical laboratory, allowing clinicians to find the potential source of a false-positive or a false-negative result in the daily operation of a toxicology laboratory. At the same time, this book can also be used as a reference for medical technologists, supervisors, laboratory directors, clinical chemists, toxicologists, and pathologists to find in-depth cause of a potential interference and what tests can be ordered to circumvent such problem. The volume’s first half focuses on various issues of therapeutic drug monitoring. Additional chapters cover analysis of heavy metals, alcohol testing, and issues of drugs of abuse testing. These chapters are written by experts in their relative sub-specialties and also by the editor. Comprehensive and timely, Handbook of Drug Monitoring Methods: Therapeutics and Drug Abuse is the ideal text for clinicians and researchers monitoring alcohol and drug testing and other important tasks of toxicological laboratory services.