The Lettsomian Lectures on Diseases and Disorders of the Heart and Arteries in Middle and Advanced Life, delivered in 1900-1901 by Sir W. H. Broadbent, is a seminal medical text that explores the complexities of cardiovascular health in adults and the elderly. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and observation, Broadbent provides a comprehensive examination of the physiological changes that occur in the heart and arteries as individuals age, and the ways in which these changes predi...

This ebook is a collection of multiple choice questions on topics frequently covered on NCLEX-RN examinations. Question answers are provided in a separate section after each bank of questions.

Unlock the secrets of the human urinary system with "Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)". This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the urinary system. Presented in a clear and concise question-and-answer format, this book makes complex concepts accessible and easy to review.Key Features:In-Depth Q&A Format: Ove...

Nearly 90% of American adults suffer from back pain, and the number continues to climb. Why does this condition affect so many people in the industrialized world, while in some countries only 5% of adults report back pain?For the first time, author Jane Simmons has written an extraordinary step-by-step guide designed to help those suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, osteogenic sarcoma, osteomyeliti, osteoporosis back pain, sacroiliac pain, shoes and back pain.

Urinary Stones are small, solid stones which occur when salts or minerals in the urine become solid crystals inside the kidney.Urinary Stones are formed usually because of the accumulation of salts and minerals especially calcium in the urine.Usually the stones may be so small that they pass out through the urine without the knowledge of the patient.Some however become bigger due to accumulation of the salts and minerals and the concentration of the urine.Th...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions on the lymphatic system, immunity, respiratory system and digestive system. Topics covered include terminology, structure and function, innate immunity, adaptive immunity, cell mediated immunity, antibody mediated immunity, stress, respiratory system anatomy, pulmonary ventilation, lung volume and capacities, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, control of respiration, exercise, overview of the digestive ...

Based on the groundbreaking results of a twenty-year nutritional study by Dr. Brandy Rice, a preeminent researcher and clinician, this book examines staggering information about heart disease that you must know. In this prize-winning guide you'll learn about heart disease treatment and prevention, heart diseases psychological aspects, what causes heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart disease prevention and much more.

This work is offered to the profession without apology for its brevity or its form. It has been prepared because of an immediate and pressing need for such a guide in our colleges, and is offered abroad under the impression that many practicing Chiropractors feel the same need. It is intended for handy reference and clinical use and is arranged as systematically as possible, style being everywhere sacrificed to utility. The author lays no claim to the origination of any of the subject matt...

The first edition of William A. Guy's Principles of Forensic Medicine was published at the start of Victoria's reign; the final edition, from which these selections derive, was published towards the end, just a few years after the Whitechapel horrors had pushed the emerging science to the forefront of the public's consciousness. With this guide in hand, a detective could tell whether the victim had suffocated, drowned, been shot, stabbed, or struck by lightning, s...

Learn about the science that revolutionized 20th century medicine from the founder himself!Andrew Taylor Still liberated his practice from traditional, then futile, medicine. Having prescribed drugs for years and found them of more harm than benefit, he resorted to engineering principles and treated the human body as one magnificent machine, founding the science of osteopathy and the first school of osteopathic medicine in the world."Osteopathy is the natural way by which a...

In 'Elements of Surgery', Robert Liston presents a pioneering exploration of surgical techniques and principles during the early 19th century. His meticulous prose marries detailed anatomical illustrations with practical guidance, advocating for a scientific approach to surgery that prioritizes precision and effectiveness. Liston's work, characterized by its clarity and directness, emerged in a period when surgical practices were rapidly evolving, reflecting the shift from traditional meth...

Learn the basics of how to respond during a medical emergency.Content includes:•Priority Action Approach for conscious and unconscious patients•First aid for airway, breathing and circulation emergencies,•First aid for minor wounds,•Patient handling techniques with spinal precautions to initially move an injured worker,•Mechanisms of injury capable of producing spinal injuryThis book teaches you how to recognize and treat emergencies such a...