Natural Products for Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Disorders presents a simple and straightforward exploration of the role medicinal plants play in treating a diverse range of skin-related disorders. With contributions from researchers worldwide, this book delves into the pathology of skin conditions such as eczema, superficial mycoses, acne, vitiligo, and skin ulcers, providing effective treatment protocols using natural remedies. It also addresses prevalent disorders like atopic dermatitis and skin infections in developing countries. Finally, the book sheds light on the rising concern of skin cancer and potential natural therapeutic approaches. Readers will be equipped with the knowledge to harness the power of natural medicines in their dermatology practice. This comprehensive resource serves as a handbook for medical residents, students and dermatologists, offering invaluable insights into the potential of medicinal plants for the treatment of skin and soft tissue disorders.

This comprehensive compendium unravels the intricacies of three common and daunting skeletal disorders: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. These ailments afflict people across all age groups, demanding a deeper understanding of their diagnostic, prognostic, preventive, and therapeutic dimensions. It presents seven key topics written by medical experts that explore research on these diseases: Chronic Lung Disease and Osteoporosis An exploration of the intricate link between chronic lung ailments and osteoporosis. AI Detection of Knee Osteoarthritis Recent use of artificial intelligence aiding knee osteoarthritis identification. Inflammatory Signalling in Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers the role of cytokines and chemokines in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D, Immune System, and Bone Health Unveils the vital implications of Vitamin D on the immune system and bone health. Bone Water and Hydration Effects A review of the impact of drugs on bone hydration status through the lens of bone water. Dietary Patterns and Rheumatoid Arthritis An analysis of the connection between dietary habits and rheumatoid arthritis. Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (Chapters 112-130): An examination of the self-perceived quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, comparing South Asian and British White populations. This knowledge-rich treatise is a valuable resource for patients and their families battling these skeletal ailments. It's equally beneficial for medical students, orthopedists, researchers, and anyone eager to grasp the complexities of these widespread skeletal pathologies.

Learn the skills of medical history taking and physical examination with this accessible and comprehensive textbook. Designed for medical students and clinicians, it simplifies complex concepts and procedures to empower you with essential skills for effective patient consultation. Key Features -Clear and Simple Language: This book uses plain and straightforward language, making the intricate world of medical history taking and physical examination easy to understand, even for beginners. -Real Illustrations: Learn from real pictures that vividly depict clinical scenarios, helping you bridge the gap between theory and practice. -Step-by-Step Guidelines: Follow systematic guidelines for history taking and physical examination. From patient introduction and consent to comprehensive body system examinations, each step is clearly outlined, ensuring you never miss a crucial detail. -Specialized Examination Section: Includes a specialized examination section, covering various body systems like cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, and the central nervous system. Understand the physical basis of clinical signs to enhance your diagnostic skills. Quick Guide in History Taking and Physical Examination helps you to master the art of clinical examination, develop the confidence to take accurate medical histories, and interpret symptoms and signs effectively. It serves as an essential companion for medical students and residents on their journey to become a proficient clinician.

Contemporary Endoscopic Spine Surgery brings the reader the most up-to-date information on the endoscopy of the spine. Key opinion leaders from around the world have come together to present the clinical evidence behind their competitive endoscopic spinal surgery protocols. Chapters in the series cover a range of aspects of spine surgery including spinal pain generators, preoperative workup with modern independent predictors of favorable clinical outcomes with endoscopy, anesthesia in an outpatient setting, management of complications, and a fresh look at technology advances in a historical context. The reader will have a first-row seat during the illustrative discussions of expanded surgical indications from herniated disc to more complex clinical problems, including stenosis, instability, and deformity in patients with advanced degenerative disease of the human spine. Contemporary Endoscopic Spine Surgery is divided into three volumes: Cervical Spine, Lumbar Spine, and Advanced Technologies to capture an accurate snapshot in time of this fast-moving field. It is intended as a comprehensive go-to reference text for surgeons in graduate residency and postgraduate fellowship training programs and for practicing spine surgeons interested in looking for the scientific foundation for expanding their clinical practice towards endoscopic surgery. This volume (Advanced Technologies) covers the following endoscopic spine surgery topics in 19 detailed chapters: endoscopic intradiscal therapy and foraminoplasty, evidence based medicine in spine surgery, artificial intelligence for spine surgery, postoperative management, transforaminal lumbar endoscopy and associated complications, laser applications in full endoscopy of the spine, high frequency surgery for the treatment of herniated discs, lumbar MRI, cost and maintenance management of endoscopic spine systems, regenerative medicine, interbody fusion, endoscopic intravertebral canal decompression after spinal fracture, treatment of lumbar tuberculosis, treatment of degenerative scoliosis, treatment of thoracic meningioma with spinal canal decompression, and cervical endoscopic unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (CE-ULBD).