Published October, 2008
By Uta Frith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: Very Short Introductions
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What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? This Very Short Introduction answers the key questions and offers a clear statement on what is currently known about autism and Asperger syndrome.

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Published October, 2008
By Sheila Payne and Peter Hudson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Family carers often play a major role in the care of their dying relative and are prone to negative physical, social, financial and psychological outcomes. It is essential that palliative care professionals can provide care to the relative as well as the patient, and this book offers a practical guide to family carer assessment and support.

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Published October, 2008
By John Henderson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Ernest Starling (1866-1927) was pre-eminent in the golden age of British Physiology. His name is usually associated with his 'Law of the Heart', but his discovery of secretin (the first hormone whose mode of action was explained) and his work on capillaries were more important contributions. This title presents life of Starling.

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Published October, 2008
By Lisa M. DeAngelis and Jerome B. Posner
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Contemporary Neurology Series
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Neurologic Complications of Cancer reviews the impact of cancer on the nervous system. It examines the diagnosis and management of neurological complications of specific types of cancer, as well as the side effects of oncological treatments. Updated with approximately 30% new material it includes new diagnostic techniques and treatments.

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Published October, 2008
By Kenneth M. Heilman
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Academic interest in the non-scientific parts of good medical practice continues to grow as evidenced by the increasing number of undergraduate and trainee-level courses on doctor-patient communication, ethics and professionalism. Lessons in Caring provides an introduction for students and trainees to fundamental but unquantifiable clinical skills.

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Published October, 2008
By Mervyn Singer, Andrew Webb, John Kellum, Scott R Gunn and Scott Gunn
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine
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Published October, 2008
By Jonathan P. Wyatt, Robin N. Illingworth, Jeremy Brown, Michael J. Clancy, Phillip T. Munro, Michael Clancy and Jonathan Wyatt
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine
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Published October, 2008
By Mary Robertson and Andrea Cavanna
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: The Facts
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Essential reading for Tourette's sufferers, their relatives and friends, this new edition explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms.

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Published October, 2008
By Yvonne Carter and Neil Jackson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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A comprehensive review of medical education and training, across both undergraduate and postgraduate years, incorporating recent dramatic changes in the ways doctors learn and practice.

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Published October, 2008
By Martin Davies and Lawrence Weiskrantz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The 'Frontiers of Consciousness' is a truly interdisciplinary volume on consciousness, one which tackles some of the biggest and most impenetrable problems in the field. Distinctive in its accessibility, authority, and its depth of coverage, the book is a groundbreaking and influential addition to the consciousness literature.

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