Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University


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Provides information about the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University in Morgantown. The center offers a full range of medical and dental services. Users can find more information about the schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy. Information also is available on various divisions of the center.













Drug Information and Literature Evaluation


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A concise guide to medical literature evaluation and the provision of medication and health information.




Understanding Global Health, 2E


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The first edition of Understanding Global Health set a new information standard for this rapidly emerging subject. Written by a remarkable group of authors and contributors, this comprehensive, engagingly written text offers unmatched coverage of every important topic--from infectious disease to economics to war. Created with the non-specialist in mind, Understanding Global Health explores the current burden of disease in the world, how health is determined, and the problems faced by populations and health care workers around the world. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include the most current information and timely topics. New chapters cover such topics as human trafficking, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, surgical issues in global health, and mental health. Every chapter includes Learning Objectives, Summary, Study Questions, and References and, in many instances, practical case examples. -- Provided by publisher.




The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law


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The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law - Volume I discusses situations where there may be legal issues involved in the course of evaluating and treating patients. The authors describe the type of information needed to be collected, how to deal with it, how to preserve it and how to communicate it. The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law - Volume II focuses on the health care system in the U.S. from a physician's perspective. The authors examine and discuss physician licensure, hospital peer review, medical record keeping, and the treatment of Medicare, Medicaid and other types of health insurance. Available in two formats, The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law - Volumes I & II make a valuable addition to any physician's library. And now, buy both volumes and save! (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)




Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine


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The first edition of this text, edited by two of the world’s most respected pediatric cardiologists, set the standard for a single-volume, clinically focused textbook on this subject. This new edition, revised and updated by contributors representing today’s global thought leaders, offers increased coverage of the most important current topics, such as pediatric electrophysiology, congenital heart disease, cardiovascular genetics/genomics, and the identification and management of risk factors in children, while maintaining the clinical focus. Published with a companion website that features additional images for download, self-assessment questions designed to aid readers who are preparing for examinations, and other features, Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine, Second Edition, is the perfect reference for residents, fellows, pediatricians, as well as specialists in pediatric cardiology.




Primary Care Geriatrics


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Accompanying CD-ROM contains video learning modules on gait and balance and dizziness, a dermatology quiz, and downloadable cognitive assessment tools, to hone clinical skills. File formats include QuickTime movies, PDFs, and HTML documents.





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