Handbook of Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery Author : Selena Hudson Subject : Pediatrics ISBN :9781639872930 Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery that involves the surgery of infants, fetuses, children, young adults and adolescents. A few of its subspecialties are fetal surgery and neonatal surgery. Read More |
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Addiction: A Comprehensive Overview Author : London Stevens Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639870097 The disorder of the brain in which compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli is observed even when it has negative consequences is termed as addiction. A few examples of behavioral and drug addictions Read More |
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis and Therapies Author : Irene Wright Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639870653 Autism spectrum disorder consists of a group of developmental disabilities which present social and behavioral challenges. The different disorders which are a part of this group of disorders are Asperger’s Read More |
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Harison Bailey Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639870660 Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a broad term used for a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. Individuals that have ASD display restricted and repetitive patterns of interests or behavior, and Read More |
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice Author : Lauren Davies Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639871049 Childhood and adolescence are sensitive periods in a person’s life since it is during this time that they gain social-emotional and cognitive skills which have a profound impact on their mental health Read More |
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychosis Author : Olive Young Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639874422 The psychiatric condition wherein a person who has witnessed or experienced an event which has caused mental trauma, and which leads to disturbing thoughts and feelings related to that event, is termed Read More |
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Psychotic Disorders: Conceptualization and Treatment Author : Paul Walker Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639874668 Psychotic disorders refer to a group of severe ailments which impact the mind. They can affect a person’s ability to think clearly, communicate effectively, make sound judgments and comprehend reality. Read More |
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Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism Author : Robert Bennett Subject : Psychiatry ISBN :9781639875009 The natural and internal process which maintains the sleep-wake cycle is termed as a circadian rhythm. It repeats every 24 hours. It is endogenous in nature and responds to the environment. Circadian rhythms Read More |
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Evaluation and Management of Adiposity Author : Jamie Churchill Subject : Public Health ISBN :9781639872190 Adiposity refers to the state of being severely overweight. It is associated with a growing risk of diseases. Body mass index is generally used as a measure for adiposity. It is calculated by dividing Read More |
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Tuberculosis: A Clinical Guide Author : Ralphie Clark Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases ISBN :9781639875429 Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that generally affects the lungs and is caused by bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When the infection does not show any symptom, it is known as latent tuberculosis Read More |