Published July, 2008
By Graham Thornicroft, Sonia Johnson, Justin Needle and Jonathan P. Bindman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This practical and pioneering book describes the evidence for the effectiveness of crisis resolution and home treatment teams, the principles underpinning them, how to set up and organise them, how patients should be assessed and what types of care the teams should offer. Pragmatic case studies illustrate the key points.

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Published July, 2008
By Rachel Sidwell and Mike Thomson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: QBase
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Qbase Paediatrics 2 provides 300 MCQs on all aspects of pediatrics for candidates revising for the DCH (Part A) of the RCPCH examinations, together with referenced explanatory notes. The QBase CD-ROM allows the candidate to mark, re-sit, shuffle, and customize exams and check their answers against model answers.

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Published July, 2008
By Lesley J. Rogers and Richard Andrew
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This book takes a comparative approach to brain lateralization. It examines lower vertebrates, birds, non-primate mammals, and primates, including humans, highlighting model systems that elucidate the function, causes, development and evolution of lateralization. Topics include the evolution, development and cognitive dimensions of lateralization, and its role in memory.

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Published July, 2008
By Harold Ellis, Reuben D. Johnson, Arun Sahai, Jonothan Epstein, Anant Krishnan, Alexis Schizas, Paul Patterson and Reuben David Johnson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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An invaluable guide to surgical anatomy, fully illustrated throughout with clear line diagrams drawn exclusively for this book. Provides surgical trainee with questions accompanied by full model answers to help acquire and consolidate their anatomical knowledge. Suitable for both medical and dental students, and surgical trainees taking postgraduate surgical examinations.

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Published July, 2008
By Fiona E. Gallahue, Laura D. Melville and Laura Melville
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Any general practitioner, pediatrician, or emergency physician will appreciate this easy-to-read information on a wide range of possible emergency situations presented. It is not intended to be an exhaustive study of each topic, but a quick reference and practical guide for those in the clinical arena who see such patients.

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Published July, 2008
By Martin J. Tovee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Tovee approaches vision as arising directly from the structure and organisation of the eye and brain, rather than a behaviour one step removed from it. This perspective, combined with the clarity of text, 50 new images and key point summaries, guides the student to a thorough understanding of visual perception.

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Published June, 2008
By Paul J. Ford and Denise M. Dudzinski
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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With 28 detailed individual cases, this book succinctly explores the ethical reasoning, professional issues, and the emotional aspects of these impossibly difficult cases. The cases are grouped together by theme to aid teaching, discussion and professional growth.

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Published June, 2008
By Jenni Harvey and Dominic J. Withers
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Obesity is becoming a growing health issue worldwide. Recently, major advances have been made in understanding not only the processes that control food intake and body weight, but also the role of the brain in such processes. This book provides a concise overview of recent developments in this field.

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Published June, 2008
By Denis Mollison
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Epidemiology is one of the most vibrant branches of applied ecology. Leading researchers with a wide range of mathematical expertise and close involvement in applied fields across the social, medical and biological sciences came together for a NATO Advanced Research Workshop at the Newton Institute in 1993. This volume is a result of that collaboration.

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Published June, 2008
By N.G. Norgan and Nicholas G. Norgan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Physical activity and exercise affect many dimensions of health. This book presents a wide-ranging account of the key issues of the biology of physical activity and health. This topical volume will be of interest to human biologists, biological anthropologists, human physiologists, sports scientists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals.

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