Providing the ocular anatomy and physiology content needed for a thorough comprehension of this complex field, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System, 4th Edition, offers a solid foundation for recognizing and understanding specific clinical situations and how they relate to anatomic structure. This concise, well-referenced resource covers the clinical anatomy of the eye, its adnexa and visual pathways, and histologic information-the information you need for success in coursewor...

The Immune System is a concise yet thorough human-oriented introduction to how the human immune system works. It provides an up-to-date presentation of the field, written in an accessible style, replete with relevant medical examples. Plentiful illustrations and micrographs complement and illuminate the explanations.

The Fifth Edition is supported by InQuizitive, Norton's award-winning, easy-to-use adaptive learning tool that provides student practice and promotes critical thinking.

Hoor je weleens dat je te snel, onduidelijk of slordig spreekt? Vind je het lastig je spreeksnelheid onder controle te houden en struikel je daardoor over je eigen woorden? Heb je dikwijls moeite je gedachten te formuleren? En kunnen anderen je niet altijd goed volgen of verstaan?

Wanneer iemand niet vloeiend of rommelig spreekt, wordt hier in de volksmond al gauw het label ‘stotteren’ op geplakt. Dat dit lang niet altijd terecht is, bewijst het verhaal van Rutger Wilhelm. Jarenlang dach...

Essential insight into drug development and the pharmaceutical industry With unprecedented interest in the power that the modern therapeutic armamentarium has to combat disease, the new edition of Drug Discovery and Development is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding how drugs and other therapeutic interventions are discovered and developed, through to clinical research, registration, and market access. The text has been thoroughly updated, with new information on biop...

This unique textbook provides an introductory, yet comprehensive overview of the pharmaceutical sciences. It is the first text of its kind to pursue an interdisciplinary approach. Readers are introduced to basic concepts related to the specific disciplines in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry.

In an easy-to-read writing style, the book provides readers with up-to-date information on pharmacogenomics and includes compr...

Radiology Lecture Notes is a succinct yet thorough introduction to the essential imaging techniques used in various clinical situations. This fully revised and updated new edition presents the fundamental core knowledge of film interpretation, specialised radiological investigations, and procedures for imaging specific problems. The book explores common diseases and disorders complemented by good quality radiology images and full-colour illustrations.

Concise chapters, organised by body syste...

Inspanningsfysiologie is dé basis voor het begeleiden van bewegen, bijvoorbeeld voor training, bewegingsonderwijs en oefentherapie. Dit boek is het wereldwijde standaardwerk voor de inspannings- en sportfysiologie. De auteurs van de Amerikaanse uitgave, Larry Kenney, Jack Wilmore en David Costill, zijn absolute topwetenschappers op dit vakgebied.

Deze vierde, geheel geactualiseerde, Nederlandse editie van Inspannings- en sportfysiologie biedt toegankelijke, goed leesbare, wetenschappelijk on...

The foremost text in this complex and fast-changing field, Medical Microbiology, 9th Edition, provides concise, up-to-date, and understandable explanations of key concepts in medical microbiology, immunology, and the microbes that cause human disease. Clear, engaging coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials of microbiology?effectively preparing you for your coursework, exams, and beyond. A...

This is a second edition of the highly popular volume used by clinicians and students in the assessment and intervention of aphasia. It provides both a theoretical and practical reference to cognitive neuropsychological approaches for speech-language pathologists and therapists working with people with aphasia. Having evolved from the activity of a group of clinicians working with aphasia, it interprets the theoretical literature as it relates to aphasia, identifying available assessments and...

Hoe komt het toch dat patiënten en artsen vaak ontevreden zijn over elkaar? Patiënten die klagen dat de arts hen niet serieus neemt, of niet genoeg uitleg geeft. Dokters die hun patiënten juist als veeleisend of claimend ervaren. Bijzonder, want artsen willen hun patiënten graag helpen en mensen gaan naar de dokter omdat ze deskundig advies over hun gezondheid willen. En toch gaan ze regelmatig op elkaars tenen staan.

In Dansen met de Dokter analyseert kinderarts Paul Brand dit probleem. ...