Published December, 2009
By Craig A. Almeida, Sheila A. Barry and CA Almeida
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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While intended primarily for non-majors, this forward looking cancer biology book will appeal to a wide ranging audience. Introductory chapters on molecular, cellular, and genetic information bring unprepared students up to speed for the rest of the book and serve as a useful refresher for those with previous biology background.

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Published December, 2009
By Staffan Lindeberg and S Lindeberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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The book commences with a look at evolutionary medicine and then covers what we know about the food available to humans in palaeolithic times, and its nutritional components. The major section of the book which follows, covers the main 'modern' diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, overweight, dementia and hypertension.

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Published December, 2009
By Andrew Clarke, Alwyn Jones, Michael O'Malley and Robert McLaren
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
Series: ABC Series
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Spinal problems are one of the most common presentations confronting general practitioners. Written by a multidisciplinary team of authors, including doctors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, the ABC of Spinal Disorders is uniquely placed to address the causes and management of the different spinal conditions presenting in general practice.

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Published December, 2009
By Linda Shields, Ann Tanner and L Shields
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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Essential reading for children's and perioperative nurses, and others who work in the perioperative area Evidence-based, with clear links to nursing practice. Focuses on key skills and knowledge. Emphasises patient-centred care. Edited by an internationally-regarded children's nurse. .

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Published December, 2009
By Stephen Thomas, Stephanie A. Amiel and Simon L. Howell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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* * Completely and thoroughly revised throughout. * * Includes features such as flow diagrams, key learning points and treatment algorithims. * * New co-author introduced.

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Published December, 2009
By Tim Nutbeam, Ron Daniels and R Daniels
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
Series: ABC Series
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The importance of early prevention and treatment of sepsis has never been greater. In the UK alone sepsis contributes to more deaths than lung cancer, from bowel cancer and breast cancer combined, and approximately one third of patients who suffer from severe sepsis die.

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Published December, 2009
By William C. Cockerham and W Cockerham
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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An authoritative, topical, and comprehensive reference to the key concepts and most important traditional and contemporary issues in medical sociology. Contains 35 thematically arranged chapters by an international team of recognized experts in the field, both established and rising young scholars.

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Published November, 2009
By Ron Waksman, Andrew Ajani and R Waksman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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Cardiologists today prescribe medications with complex mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications and drug-frug interactions; many of which were not available when today's practitioners were in training. This book was written to meet the growing demand for complete, detailed and accurate cardiac pharmacology information.

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Published November, 2009
By Claes Reit, Gunnar Bergenholtz, Preben Horsted-Bindslev and Preben Hørsted–Bindslev
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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Completely revised and updated new edition Comprises several new chapters Punctuated with pedagogical features for ease of use Includes clinical case studies Illustrated in full color throughout with clinical images and detailed diagrams .

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Published November, 2009
By Sara L. McLafferty, Tim Brown, Graham Moon, T. Brown and Sara McLafferty
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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This Companion provides a comprehensive account of health and medical geography and approaches the major themes and key topics from a variety of angles. Thematically organized sections offer detailed accounts of specific issues and combine general overviews of the current literature with case study material.

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