Webster Samuel, Morris Geraint, Kevelighan Euan (eds.) Essential Human Development

Wiley-Blackwell, 2018. — 495 p.As our understanding of the human body broadens, so does the need for a comprehensive text that encompasses all aspects of human development. Essential Human Development is a great course companion that focuses on the human life cycle, ideal for the undergraduate student new to these fields, or for qualified practitioners looking for a reference guide.Featuring key information points and self-test assessments in each chapter, the book is organised in an accessible manner, beginning with fertilisation and embryology, then moving on to obstetric medicine, neonatal care and child health, with the final section exploring gynaecological medicine.Ensuring that information is placed in context to aid understanding, Essential Human Development is the perfect support for the modern medical school curriculum, as well as a vital reminder of the core information needed whilst on a women or child health clinical placement.Fertilisation.
Principles of development.
The female reproductive system.
The male reproductive system.
Fertilisation.
Embryology: zygote to blastocyst.
Embryonic stem cells.
Pregnancy.
Embryology.
Physiology of pregnancy.
Antenatal care.
Antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis.
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Diseases in pregnancy I.
Diseases in pregnancy II.
Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications.
Problems in late pregnancy.
Fetal growth and tests of fetal wellbeing.
The eye in pregnancy and the newborn.
Birth.
Normal labour.
Abnormal labour.
The puerperium.
Obstetric emergencies.
Neonatology.
Newborn resuscitation and newborn examination.
Newborn feeding, jaundice and maternal diabetes.
The preterm infant.
Congenital and perinatal infection.
Childhood and adolescence.
History and examination in childhood.
Normal growth and developmental milestones.
Developmental delay.
Genetics.
Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Puberty.
Non-accidental injury and neglect.
Neurological problems.
Infections and immunodeficiency.
Haematology and oncology.
Congential and acquired heart disease.
Metabolic and endocrine disorders.
Respiratory problems.
Gastroenterology, nutrition and faltering growth.
Renal and urinary problems.
Dermatology.
Rheumatology and orthopaedics.
Paediatric surgery.
Paediatric pharmacology.
Gynaecology.
Problems in early pregnancy.
Subfertility.
Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and endometriosis.
Termination of pregnancy.
Contraception.
Obstetric and gynaecological operations.
The menopause.