In 1862 the Salpetriere Hospital in Paris became the epicenter of the study of hysteria the mysterious illness then thought to affect half of all women. There prominent neurologist Jean-Martin Charcots contentious methods caused furore within the church & divided the medical community. Treatments included hypnosis piercing & the evocation of demons & despite the controversy they caused the experiments became a fascinating & fashionable public spectacle. Medical Muses tells the stories of the women institutionalised in the Salpetriere. Theirs is a tale of science & ideology medicine & the occult of hypnotism sadism love & theatre. Combining hospital records municipal archives memoirs & letters Medical Muses sheds new light on a crucial moment in psychiatric history. ...

This book covers all the pharmacology you need from basic science pharmacology & pathophysiology through to clinical pharmacology to therapeutics in line with the integrated approach of new medical curricula. The first section covers the basic principles & the rest is organised by body systems. The book ends with sections on toxicity & prescribing practice. ...

Widely recognised as the best starting point for pharmacology study the internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is an ideal companion for all students of the health sciences. Key principles are supported by coloured schematic diagrams
- invaluable as both an introduction to medical pharmacology & revision in the run-up to pharmacology exams. Revised & thoroughly updated throughout & reflecting changes to the content & assessment methods used by medical schools Medical Pharmacology at a Glance: Introduces the basic principles of drug action interaction absorption & excretion Bases chapters on diseases & syndromes for clinically-focused learning

Includes:: references to the pathophysiology of disease to aid understanding of drug choice & action Indicates the therapeutics of choice for specific disorders & conditions Features cross references between discussion of drug classes & diseases

Includes:: self-assessment cases studies with full answers for revision & review Features a new chapter on immunosuppressants & antirheumatoid drugs Now

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This title is highly commended at 2012 BMA awards in Basic & Clinical Sciences Category. Medical Physiology" in its updated 2nd edition firmly relates molecular & cellular biology to the study of human physiology & disease. Drs. Walter Boron & Emile Boulpaep & a team of leading physiologists present you with practical accurate coverage continually emphasizing the clinical implications of the material. Each chapter explains the principles & organization of each body system while more than 1400 high-quality full-color line drawings & prominently featured clinical examples clarify every concept. This exceptionally detailed & comprehensive guide to physiology is ideal for a rich straightforward state-of-the-art understanding of this essential subject." ...

This best-selling classic has now been fully revised expanded & updated. It has established itself over ten years & with three previous editions as the essential handbook for study & daily reference. Medical Receptionists & Secretaries Handbook Fourth Edition" contains vital information for all staff enabling them to work efficiently & effectively both within the NHS & private medical sectors. It encourages an understanding of the importance of administrative staff in providing high standards of patient care & promotes teamwork throughout the whole healthcare environment. No medical receptionist secretary or healthcare administrator should be without it!" ...

Confused by medical terms? Dont know a carcinoma from a hematoma? Medical Terminology For Dummies gets you up to speed quickly on medical terminology fundamentals & helps you master medical definitions pronunciations & applications across all health care fields. Once you understand medical prefixes suffixes & root words youll approach even unfamiliar medical terms with complete confidence. This plain-English guide to language that can be just plain confusing clears up the meanings of the Greek & Latin sources of medical terms. Youll get a handle on how these mouthfuls are constructed & discover how to decipher any medical term no matter how complex or unusual. Youll also get plenty of help in pronouncing & remembering medical words & youll find out how & why the terminology changes from hospital to laboratory to pharmacy. Youll discover how to: Understand word foundations & origins Grasp the essential meanings of unfamiliar terms Define common prefixes & suffixes Identify & pronounce medical terms Deconstruct words to grasp definitions Use plurals & multiples with ease Describe medical conditions accurately Bone up on terms that describe the anatomy Use mnemonic devices to remember medical terms Know when words refer to diseases injuries treatments & more Use medical terminology in the real world Complete with a list of essential references on medical terminology as well as helpful word-building activities Medical Terminology For Dummies puts you in the know in no time. ...

In his first major cookbook TV's Medicinal Chef & nutrition expert Dale Pinnock presents his unique & inspiring approach to healthy cooking. With 80 simple tasty recipes Dale shows how easy it can be to use food to benefit your health & complement conventional treatment. Alongside the recipes there is a glossary of key ingredients & the nutritional benefits they can bring as well as advice on how food can make a real difference to more than thirty ailments & nine key bodily systems. Dale's delicious dishes such as his Date & Walnut Energy Bombs & Pineapple-zing Smoothie really can help give a boost to all of your body's systems & improve energy levels. Try the filling Tuna Steak with Sweet Potato Wedges & Sauteed Mixed Greens packed full of Omega 3 which reduces inflammation caused by arthritis & even helps alleviate depression. From the The Famous Flu-Fighter Soup to Greek Pitta Pizza & even decadent desserts such as Cheating Chocolate Orange Mousse every recipe is easy to shop for & quick to prepare. With simple symbols to indicate which conditions each recipe can help eating your way to good health has never been easier or more delicious. ...

Dale Pinnock explains how the healing power of foods stretches even beyond the realms of vitamins & minerals & involves a far more complex & beautifully wondrous group of biological compounds
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Medicine Patients & the Law" is a leading book in its field aimed at practitioners & students of both law & medicine as well as the general reader. It examines the regulation of medical practice the rights & duties of patients & their medical advisers the provision of compensation for medical mishaps & the framework of rules governing those delicate issues of life & death where medicine morals & the law overlap. The fifth edition of this highly acclaimed book is fully updated to cover recent changes in law & medical practice. Clear explanations of legal issues make this book accessible & absorbing." ...

Help your students learn more effectively with SHPs active learning approach to GCSE History. SHP Smarter History is a comprehensive series of books covering all the Schools History Project GCSE specifications. They combine:
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