Books in the Lecture Notes series

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of tropical medicine, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include new content and more illustrations and clinical photographs to aid understanding. Now fully supported by a companion website containing hundreds of interactive multiple-choice questions, and available in a range of digital formats, Tropical Medicine Lecture Notes is the perfect resource for study and revision, and is the ideal companion for those practising medicine in tropical and sub-tropical regions.* New edition of the best-selling tropical medicine textbook* Brand new chapters covering Ophthalmology and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)* Increased coverage of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS* More colour illustrations and photographs for greater clarity and understanding* Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/tropicalmed containing figures and summaries from the book in PowerPoint format, and hundreds of interactive MCQs (written by Dom Colbert)* Now available in a range of digital formats - perfect for on-the-go study and clinical practice

Urology Lecture Notes contains all the essential knowledge for medical students, junior doctors and early-stage trainees involved in urology placements or urological surgery.

Paediatrics Lecture Notes beschäftigt sich mit den wesentlichen Aspekten der Betreuung und Behandlung von Kindern in der klinischen Praxis und enthält ausführliche Informationen zu Untersuchungen, Notfällen, Ernährung, gesundheitlichen Aspekten vom Säugling bis zum Jugendlichen u.v.m.Dieses kompakte Lehrbuch führt den Leser durch die wichtigsten Themenkomplexe, von der normalen kindlichen Entwicklung und Entwicklungsstörungen über kardiologische und gastroenterologische Störungen bis hin zu Stoffwechselerkrankungen. Wichtige Punkte, praxisorientierte Fragen, Behandlungsleitlinien, Lernprotokolle und Test zur Selbstüberprüfung des Lernstoffes bereiten auf den Einsatz auf Kinderstationen und klinische Prüfungen vor.Die 10. Auflage wurde aktualisiert und um neue Inhalte ergänzt, um Veränderungen in der klinischen Praxis und die jüngsten Fortschritte bei der Behandlung von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Dieses unverzichtbare, klar strukturierte Buch- präsentiert einen Überblick über die Pädiatrie und umfasst noch mehr Inhalte zu Genetik, Differenzialdiagnostik, häufigen Krankheitsbildern, Behandlung und Management unterschiedlichster Erkrankungen.- bietet Ratschläge aus der Praxis und zeigt Wege auf, um Erfahrung in der Kinderheilkunde zu sammeln und die eigene Karriere zu befördern.- enthält OSCE-Stationen, Zuordnungsfragen, weitere Online-Lernressourcne und gibt Tipps zur Prüfungsvorbereitung. - umfasst einen Symptom-Checker, um schnell erkennen zu können, welche Krankheitssymptome bei der Differenzialdiagnostik zu berücksichtigen sind.Die 10. Auflage von Paediatrics Lecture Notes ist ein unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für Studenten der Medizin, Assistenzärzte in der Pädiatrie, die sich auf klinische Prüfungen vorbereiten.

Haematology Lecture Notes is an accessible and concise best-selling study guide, outlining the physiology, pathology and treatment of the most common blood disorders.

Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notes presents the fundamental science behind common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Taking a system-based approach, it explores the underlying physiological rationale for tests, with each test explained within the context of disruption by disease.

A must-have companion for medical students and junior doctors for almost four decades, Lecture Notes: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics provides concise yet thorough coverage of the principles of clinical pharmacology, the major characteristics of therapeutics, and the practical aspects of prescribing drugs to alleviate symptoms and to treat disease.Whether you are preparing for examinations or prescribing to patients, the tenth edition offers readers current and authoritative insight into the essential practical and clinical knowledge. Logically organised chapters allow for rapid location of key information, while examples of commonly encountered scenarios illustrate how and when to use drugs in clinical situations. Throughout the text, practice questions, prescribing guidelines, and self-assessment tests clarify and reinforce the principles that inform appropriate clinical decision-making.* Presents an up-to-date review of drug use across all major clinical disciplines* Offers a timely overview of clinical drug trials and development* Provides new clinical scenarios to relate chapter content to real-life application* Contains colour-coded "Key Points" and "Prescribing Points" to highlight important information* Includes chapter introductions and summaries, and numerous figures, tables, and colour illustrationsLecture Notes: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Tenth Edition, is an essential resource for medical students, junior doctors, and other prescribers looking for an up-to-date reference on pharmacological principles, prescribing, and therapeutics.

Lecture Notes: Dermatology provides an accessible overview of skin structure and function, and the practical aspects of disease management. Now in its 11th edition, it has been thoroughly updated to focus on recent advances in the knowledge of skin diseases and their treatment.

Presents an introduction to infectious diseases. This book integrates basic science with clinical practice with disease-orientated descriptions and clinical presentations on a system-by-system basis.

Part of "Lecture Notes" series, this book shows how education, social class, family, economics and occupational circumstances, cultural and ethnic backgrounds all shape individuals and how understanding aids effective clinical practice.

Lecture Notes Obstetrics and Gynaecology Now in its 3rd edition, Lecture Notes: Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been extensively revised and updated to provide a concise and practical introduction to obstetrics and gynaecology for medical students and junior doctors.

This collection focuses on work that is based on the unifying concept of information.

The new edition of Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat Lecture Notes provides an updated and comprehensive overview of one of the fastest growing specialties in medicine.

A study of the two related phenomena using dynamic semantics, but which also considers the usefulness of partial logic in the treatment of presupposition and anaphora.

An introduction to the core principles of epidemiology and public health, presented in the well-known Lecture Notes format, this new edition is thoroughly updated throughout with new studies and cases from around the globe.

Explores how aspects of semantics and pragmatics such as compositionality shape the effectiveness of communication, the roles of the speaker and hearer, and the acquisition of meaning. It surveys research in the fields of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

Offers a unique perspective on linguistics by discussing the development of computer programs that will assign particular sounds to meanings and, conversely, meanings to particular sounds.

Contains essays that explore explicit and implicit communication through linguistic research. Taking as a framework Paul Grice's theories on "what is said," this volume explores a number of areas, including the boundary between semantics and pragmatics; the concept of implicit communication; and the notion of conventional meaning.

Including papers that were inspired by the linguistics career of Ivan A Sag (1949-2013), this title is written to commemorate his many contributions to the field. It tackles a range of grammar-related issues and shares the perspective that the best theories of grammar attempt to account for the full diversity and complexity of language data.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of luminal gastroenterology and hepatology. Covering the epidemiology, causes, clinical features, investigation, treatment and prognosis of all the main gut and liver conditions, it is ideal for both exam preparation and fact finding.