Michael J. Neal Bücher

The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Clear and accessible chapters organised around common diseases and conditions facilitate efficient clinical learning, and include references to drug classes and side effects, disease pathophysiology, prescribing guidelines, and more. Now in its ninth edition, this leading guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect current guidelines and drug information. This edition features new and revised illustrations, additional pedagogical tools, and enhanced online content. Widely recognised as both the best introduction to medical pharmacology and the perfect revision tool for USMLE and pharmacology exams, this invaluable guide: Covers a wide range of drugs used to treat conditions such as hypertension, anaemias, cancer, and affective disorders Explains drug mechanisms and the principles of drug action Discusses practical topics including drug misuse, drug indications, and side effects Includes a companion website featuring online cases, flashcards, and a list of core drugs

This concise guide to neuroscience is tailored for medical and allied health students, offering a quick review of a traditionally complex subject. The authors effectively combine anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology to elucidate the structure and function of the nervous system. The second edition enhances its clinical relevance with four new chapters focusing on the Examination of the Nervous System, Investigation of the Nervous System, and Clinical Disorders of both Sensory and Motor Pathways. These additions enrich the content while maintaining accessible and up-to-date explanations. Overall, this edition serves as an invaluable resource for students navigating this intricate field. Readers appreciate the student-friendly format, which delivers essential information without overwhelming complexity. Additionally, a free online companion at www.medicalneuroscience.com offers glossaries and further reading resources, enhancing the learning experience. Many students have expressed that their understanding of the brain and spinal cord would have been significantly improved had they had access to this guide earlier.