Medical

A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Live Long, Live Healthy

by Dennis Kravetz

Most people do not realize that 75-90% of how long they live and how healthy they will be is under their control. But what is a healthy lifestyle? What factors actually correlate with living long and being healthy?...

NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Exam Cram, 4/e

by Wilda Rinehart, Diann Sloan & Clara Hurd

This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook edition does not provide access to the test engine that accompanies the print book.

“You were so right when you said that we should be prepared to answer...

Geometrical and Visual Optics, Second Edition

by Steven Schwartz

Complete coverage of optics information for clinicians

Geometrical and Visual Optics: A Clinical Introduction, 2e is a comprehensive introduction to the optical principles upon which clinical practice is based....

Sampling of Populations: Methods and Applications

by Paul S. Levy & Stanley Lemeshow

A trusted classic on the key methods in population sampling—now in a modernized and expanded new edition

Sampling of Populations, Fourth Edition continues to serve as an all-inclusive resource on the basic...

Clinical Trial Design: Bayesian and Frequentist Adaptive Methods

by Guosheng Yin

A balanced treatment of the theories, methodologies, and design issues involved in clinical trials using statistical methods

There has been enormous interest and development in Bayesian adaptive designs, especially...

Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences

by Christopher J. L. Cunningham, Bart L. Weathington & David J. Pittenger

Designed to develop and facilitate readers’ ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of systematic information-gathering and decision-making in the fields of medicine and the health sciences,...

Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery

by Dean A. Hendrickson & A. N. Baird

Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fourth Edition is an updated version of the classic resource for step-by-step instruction on basic surgical techniques in cattle, horses, swine,...

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

by William M. Bolstad

Praise for the First Edition

"I cannot think of a better book for teachers of introductory statistics who want a readable and pedagogically sound text to introduce Bayesian statistics."

—Statistics in Medical...

What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine

by Danielle Ofri

A look at the emotional side of medicine—the shame, fear, anger, anxiety, empathy, and even love that affect patient care

Physicians are assumed to be objective, rational beings, easily able to detach as...

Clinical Anatomy: A Case Study Approach

by Mark Hankin & Dennis Morse

A UNIQUE TEXT THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN BASIC AND CLINICAL ANATOMY

Filled with 50 cases that consider 130 possible diagnoses, and more than 250 illustrations, this concise, highly accessible book is a must...

Behavior of Exotic Pets

by Valarie V. Tynes

Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject to be written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practical experience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the book explains the normal behavior...

Diseases of Swine

by Barbara E. Straw, Jeffrey J. Zimmerman & Sylvie D'Allaire

The ninth and latest edition of this comprehensive guide to swine diseases and production information features extensively revised and updated chapters on physical examination and diagnosis, various viral and...

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Procedures and Protocols

by Steven R. Lindsay

The Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training series provides a coherent and integrated approach to understanding and controlling dog behavior. In Volume 3, various themes introduced in Volumes 1 and 2 are...

Color Atlas of Small Animal Anatomy: The Essentials

by Thomas O. McCracken, Robert A. Kainer & David Carlson

This new resource provides a basic foundation in small animal anatomy for students of veterinary medicine, animal science, and veterinary technology.  Extraordinary accuracy and beautiful original artwork make...

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

by Paula Pattengale

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is a step-by-step guide providing veterinary assistants with essential information on performing basic procedures accurately and efficiently. Detailing the preparation, procedure,...

Lumb & Jones' Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

by William J. Tranquilli, John C. Thurmon & Kurt A. Grimm

Lumb & Jones' is the definitive reference in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, covering all large and small animal species and a full array of clinical conditions and diseases. This new edition is greatly...

Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

by Steven L. Stockham & Michael A. Scott

This is an electronic learning tool hosted by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. This should only be purchased by those who are taking a course that intends to use this application.

Veterinary Parasitology Reference Manual

by William J. Foreyt

Veterinary Parasitology Reference Manual, Fifth Edition is a practical, thorough, bench top reference for basic diagnostic veterinary parasitology. The manual provides pertinent information on parasite life...

Dental Materials at a Glance

by J. Anthony von Fraunhofer

Dental Materials at a Glance, 2^nd edition, is the latest title in the highly popular At a Glance series, providing a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use...

Veterinary Microbiology

by D. Scott McVey, Melissa Kennedy & M. M. Chengappa

Veterinary Microbiology, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference on the bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogenic agents that cause animal disease. Now in full color with improved images throughout, the new...