Epilepsy; a comprehensive textbook, 2d ed.; 3v.9780781757775 Epilepsy; a comprehensive textbook, 2d ed.; 3v. Ed. by Jerome Engel Jr. and Timothy A. Pedley. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2008 3045 pages $429.00 Hardcover RC372 This is the new edition, after 10 years, of a well-regarded monograph. Doody's (Jan. 2008) waxes lyrical about the new set, which has been thoroughly revised and is virtually a new book. The decade has seen discoveries and enhancements in theory, practice and techniques. Knowledge of basic mechanisms of epilepsy and seizures is largely due to the application of cellular and molecular biology molecular biology, scientific study of the molecular basis of life processes, including cellular respiration, excretion, and reproduction. The term molecular biology was coined in 1938 by Warren Weaver, then director of the natural sciences program at the Rockefeller to the condition/s, while much has been learned of patients' conditions through genetic studies and improved brain imaging. Of the 444 contributors 225 worked on the first edition (to which 351 experts contributed). From their diverse perspectives they discuss basic pathophysiology pathophysiology /patho·phys·i·ol·o·gy/ (-fiz?e-ol´ah-je) the physiology of disordered function. path·o·phys·i·ol·o·gy n. 1. , diagnostic evaluation diagnostic evaluation Workup Medtalk An evaluation used to diagnose disease Components Medical Hx, CXR or other images, collection of specimens from blood for lab analysis , treatments, comorbidities, psychosocial rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. , and care delivery. Extending the reach of the set and providing continuous refreshing is a web site provided gratis GRATIS. Without reward or consideration. 2. When a bailee undertakes to perform some act or work gratis, he is answerable for his gross negligence, if any loss should be sustained in consequence of it; but a distinction exists between non-feasance and to buyers of the monograph. This three-volume set is crucial for comprehensive medical libraries and specialized collections. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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