Sleep Medicine (Oxford Case Histories)

Sleep Medicine (Oxford Case Histories)
Author: Himender Makker
Publisher: Oxford Case Histories
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2015
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199683956

This title provides a case-based approach to the understanding of common and important sleep disorders as well as primary neurological sleep disorders. The case histories are written by experts from University College London Hospitals with long-standing experience of providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of sleep disorders.

Sleep Medicine (Oxford Case Histories)

Sleep Medicine (Oxford Case Histories)
Author: Himender Makker
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2015-03-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191506850

This book provides a case-based illustrative approach to the understanding and management of common and important sleep disorders, including snoring and sleep disordered breathing, insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, as well as primary neurological sleep disorders. Case histories are written by well-established experts from University College London Hospitals who have long-standing experience of providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of sleep disorders. Cases focus on the recognition of presenting features of sleep disorders and their clinical importance, using real life patients from sleep clinic. Each case report provides a detailed clinical description followed by a clear explanation of the salient points. The text is supported by photographs, diagrams and line drawing and concludes with a list of key learning points. Each case history reads as stand-alone, although a common theme of presenting features, clinical features, investigation and treatment is adhered to. Cases are written in an easy-flowing prose style in an attempt to simulate the experience of seeing and discussing a real life patient case in clinical practice. The book is of interest to all clinicians who are likely to come across patients with sleep disorders in their clinical practice and wish to improve their understanding and knowledge of sleep disorders.

Oxford Case Histories in Respiratory Medicine

Oxford Case Histories in Respiratory Medicine
Author: John Stradling
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2010-07-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199556377

Based around the curriculum for specialist trainees in respiratory medicine, this book contains 44 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases gathered from the Oxford Hospitals, comprehensively covering the various disorders of the respiratory system.

Oxford Case Histories in Sleep Medicine

Oxford Case Histories in Sleep Medicine
Author: Himender Makker
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2015-03-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191506842

This book provides a case-based illustrative approach to the understanding and management of common and important sleep disorders, including snoring and sleep disordered breathing, insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, as well as primary neurological sleep disorders. Case histories are written by well-established experts from University College London Hospitals who have long-standing experience of providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of sleep disorders. Cases focus on the recognition of presenting features of sleep disorders and their clinical importance, using real life patients from sleep clinic. Each case report provides a detailed clinical description followed by a clear explanation of the salient points. The text is supported by photographs, diagrams and line drawing and concludes with a list of key learning points. Each case history reads as stand-alone, although a common theme of presenting features, clinical features, investigation and treatment is adhered to. Cases are written in an easy-flowing prose style in an attempt to simulate the experience of seeing and discussing a real life patient case in clinical practice. The book is of interest to all clinicians who are likely to come across patients with sleep disorders in their clinical practice and wish to improve their understanding and knowledge of sleep disorders.

Oxford Case Histories in Rheumatology

Oxford Case Histories in Rheumatology
Author: Joel David
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199587507

Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees, Oxford Case Histories in Rheumatology contains over 40 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases from the Oxford Hospitals, giving detailed coverage of the specialty, including diagnostic and management dilemmas. Each case comprises a brief clinical history and the relevant examination findings; details of investigations undertaken followed by questions on differential diagnosis and management; and detailed answers and discussion. The text is complimented by over 50 radiographic illustrations and an 8-page colour plate section. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance the reader's diagnostic ability and clinical understanding. As part of the Oxford Case Histories series, this book is aimed at post-membership trainees and consultants and will be a useful resource for those preparing for exit examinations or revalidation. It will also be of interest to those who wish to improve their skills in diagnosis and management of a broad range of rheumatological disorders.

Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders

Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders
Author: Sudhansu Chokroverty
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2017
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199682003

There has been a rapid global increase in the number of individuals making sleep medicine their career, resulting in an explosive growth in the number of sleep centres and programmes, as well as an increasing number of sleep societies and journals. Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, the Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders covers the rapid advances in scientific, technical, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of sleep medicine which have captivated sleep scientists and clinicians. This text aims to introduce sleep disorders within the context of classical neurological diseases, giving an in-depth coverage of the topic in a logical and orderly way, while emphasizing the practical aspects in a succinct and lucid manner. Divided into 12 sections, this book begins by discussing the basic science (Section 1), before moving onto the laboratory evaluation (Section 2) and the clinical science (Section 3). The remainder of the book focuses on specific sleep disorders (Sections 4-12), from insomnias and parasomnias to sleep neurology and sleep and psychiatric disorders. Chapters are supplemented by tables, case reports, and illustrations intended to succinctly provide relevant information in a practical manner for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, while always emphasizing clinical-behavioural-laboratory correlations.

Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine

Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine
Author: Sanja Thompson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2016
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199699267

This new addition to the Oxford Case Histories series is a specialty-based collection of geratology cases. Based around the specialist training curriculum for geriatrics, Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine covers the presentation, management, and treatment of illness in older people and relevant social and ethical issues.

Oxford Case Histories in Oncology

Oxford Case Histories in Oncology
Author: Thankamma Ajithkumar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199664536

Oxford Case Histories in Oncology contains 30 well-structured cases from clinical practice, giving a comprehensive coverage of the diagnostic and management dilemmas in oncology. The cases cover a wide spectrum of oncology including rare presentations and clinical problems of common cancers. Each case comprises a brief clinical history with relevant clinical examination findings. Questions are based on clinical investigations and aspects of management. Detailed answers are based on the best available evidence from the latest research, systematic reviews, meta-analysis and guidelines from national and international academic bodies. The text is complimented by over 50 illustrations, including radiographic images and radiotherapy treatment plans. The format of this book is thought provoking, and it helps to improve critical thinking and interpretative skills. It is a perfect self-assessment tool for oncology and palliative medicine trainees and consultants, and will be useful for those preparing for exit examinations in oncology. It will also be of interest to non-specialist readers who wish to improve their skills in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of cancers.

Oxford Case Histories in General Surgery

Oxford Case Histories in General Surgery
Author: Judith E. Ritchie
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2018-02-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191066788

Aligned to the topics within the Intercollegiate Surgical Programme (ISCP) curriculum, this case-based volume covers the common clinical presentations encountered across general surgery. With its clear 'elective' and 'emergency' structure and its question-and-answer format, it offers both a comprehensive overview of general surgical training and evidence-based discussions of specific subspecialties. Oxford Case Histories in General Surgery covers upper gastrointestinal/HPB, colorectal, breast, endocrine and emergency surgery. Each section includes clinically relevant images and detailed descriptions of the radiological and pathological features. The individual case histories outline the key essentials for investigation, diagnosis and management in a wide variety of clinical scenarios. As a part of the Oxford Case Histories series, this book is an important educational tool for those embarking on surgical rotations at final year undergraduate and postgraduate foundation level. It is also an essential reference for the surgical care practitioner and early years core surgical trainee.

Oxford Case Histories in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Oxford Case Histories in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Author: Hilary Humphreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2020
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198846487

Part of the Oxford Case Histories series, this volume contains over 45 well-structured cases from clinical practice, giving a comprehensive coverage of the diagnostic and management dilemmas faced in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.