ГЭОТАР-Медиа Internal Diseases. Textbook in 2 Vols. Vol. 1

Presented by the team of leading Russian experts in various branches of internal medicine under Academician Anatoly Martynov, this edition of the textbook contains most current information on basic therapeutic diseases. The book provides updated information on etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of internal organs diseases. Traditional presentation of the material is based on actual recommendations of professional medical communities and most recent scientific findings • The edition corresponds to the academic program on such disciplines as Intermediate Level Therapy and Hospital Therapy and is intended for senior students of medical schools, students specialized in General Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical and Preventive Care, Medical Biophysics, Medical Biochemistry and for clinical residents specialized in Therapy

The textbook refl ects the current level of knowledge on the most common childhood diseases. The edition clearly and easy-to-follow sets out all sections of pediatrics: history of pediatrics, propedeutics of childhood diseases, neonatology and pathology of early childhood, allergology and pulmonology, cardiology and rheumatology, gastroenterology and hepatology, nephrology, hematology and immunology, endocrinology, children infectious diseases, as well as emergency pediatrics • The textbook is written in accordance with the program of the Pediatrics discipline, it is distinguished by systematization, clarity, the possibility of independent study of the material and further self-control • Intended for students studying in educational institutions of higher and secondary medical education, as well as students of additional professional education

All chapters of this textbook have been revised and enlarged in line with the development of medical science and practice. Chapters on multifactorial diseases, prevention, treatment of hereditary diseases, environmental genetics and pharmacogenetics have been updated substantially. The text is illustrated with diagrams and fi gures • The textbook presents new patterns of trends in genetics (epigenetics, small RNAs, uniparental disomies, genetic polymorphism, etc.), which were identifi ed in recent years • This edition is intended for students of institutions of higher medical education, trained on the specialties "Internal Medicine", "Pediatrics", "Preventive Medicine" in the discipline "Medical Genetics"

This textbook is composed in accordance with the requirements of the current Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Education for the spe ciality 31.05.01 “General Medicine” and with the training program for the subject “Outpatient Therapy”. The textbook is organized according to the module principle and contains summary of fundamental knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases as well as regular medical outpatients check-up • The theoretical material is systematized, corresponds to state-of-the art achievements of science and clinical practice in the fi eld of internal medicine, accompanied by self-control questions and references to current literature for independent study • The textbook is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate English speaking students studying this subject in Russian universities

The textbook addresses the issues of rehabilitation of patients with diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, central and peripheral nervous systems, digestive system, with di seases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, metabolic disturbances, infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, as well as the issues of application of rehabilitation technologies in obstetrics and gynecology. Regulatory environment, clinical medical substantiation of using the methods and facilities of medical rehabilitation are represented in this textbook, as well as basics of medical and social rehabilitation of the physically impaired. Specific features of medical supervision and nutritional support in medical rehabilitation are disclosed. Composition of rehabilitation programs is described in view of the administration of the motive regimen, remedial gymnastics, massage, physiotherapeutic procedures, reflexotherapy, psychotherapy, and sensible nutrition

The textbook contains the basic principles of radiation diagnosis of injuries and diseases of human organs and systems, the characteristics of all methods of radiation diagnosis with a description of the physical principles of imaging. The radiation anatomy of human organs and systems, as well as the features of research, are described from the modern point of view • The possibilities of radiation research methods in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries of various organs and systems are reviewed. The radiological semiotics of injuries and the most common diseases of the skeletal system, organs of the thoracic cavity, abdomen, pelvis, as well as the brain and spinal cord are described in detail. At the end of each section, the indications for the use of a particular method for examination of various organs and systems are represented accurately

This textbook is a contribution by a community of experienced lecturers from the Academician A.I. Strukov Department of Pathological Anatomy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), among contributors there are also leading experts from other medical universities. Coverage of the main issues of general and special pathological ana tomy is based on the principle of unity between structure and function. The authors tried to show not only the morphological basis of pathological processes and diseases, but also their connection with changes in body functions, resulting in certain symptoms of diseases, as well as the dynamics of their development. This approach provides a basis for further study of all clinical disciplines

The authors, a team of professors with 45 years of experience in teaching surgical diseasesat the medical university, systematize and summarize a vast amount of information on the main sections of clinical surgery. They rely on the latest advances in Russian and foreign surgery and focus on the use of cutting-edge clinical and instrumental research techniques and operative treatment methods. A large number of photographs and radiographs focus the reader’s attention on essential features of the diseases under discussion • This textbook is written in accordance with the current offi cial syllabus for the subject of Surgical Diseases for senior students of General Medicine departments

The textbook deals with general issues of surgery (aseptics and antiseptics, haemorrhage, and principle blood transfusion, fundamentals of resuscitation and pain treatment, specifi cs of work-up surgical patient, and surgical operation); the textbook elucidates the pathological processes underlying surgical diseases (traumas, pyoinfl ammatory diseases, tumors, parasitogenic surgical diseases, and maldevelopments requiring surgical treatment). Each chapter is complemented with control questions and tasks • The textbook is intended for students and teachers at medical higher educational institutions. It will be also useful for junior surgeons, medical residents, postgraduates and doctors

This textbook contains materials concerning the essentials of the modern organization of obstetric care in the Russian Federation. The volume I contains gene ral terms, principles and mother-and-child healthcare system, which are aimed at prevention of complications of pregnancy and labor, as well as postpartum period • The volume I of this textbook is devoted only to physiological obstetrics: regulation and functions of reproductive system, physiology of pregnancy according to trimesters, the current trend in clinical obstetrics, aspects of physiological labor and postpartum period, as well as early neonatal period • For students of the institutions of higher medical education, residents, postgraduate students, attendees of retraining courses, teachers, as well as general practitioners and obstetricians

The volume II of the basic university textbook is dedicated to the most important issues of pathological and operative obstetrics. The textbook information is organized in such way to combine classical concepts of main obstetric complications (etiology, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, specifics of diagnostics and differential diagnostics) with up to date clinical recommendations, protocols and standards accepted and approved by the Russian Federation Ministry of Health and the Russian Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, providing a practical direction of doctor’s education, including general practitioners • For students of the institutions of higher medical education, residents, postgraduate students, attendees of retraining courses, teachers, as well as general practitioners and obstetricians

The textbook outlines the main provisions of forensic medicine in accordance with the syllabus for the course of Forensic medicine at higher professional education establishments, and an innovative modular educational program. The textbook captures the current achievements of forensic medicine in areas of forensic traumatology, tanatology and person’s identification. All information is presented in the form of a system of interconnected modules, with consideration to the Bologna Declaration, latest updates in legislation and new regulations on determining the severity of harm to human health • The textbook can provide invaluable assistance to students in obtaining theoretical knowledge and mastering practical skills for further work in the field of forensic medicine