The effect of the COVIDâ19 problem is highlighted in the 2020 edition of Health at a Glance: Europe. The first chapter gives an early evaluation of European health systems' resistance to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their capacity to control and react to the greatest epidemic in a century. Chapter 2 examines the enormous health and welfare cost of air pollution as another important public health concern in European nations, emphasizing the necessity for ongoing efforts to minimize air pollution in order to ameliorate its effect on health and mortality. The next five chapters offer an overview of major health indices and health-care systems in the 27 EU member nations, 5 EU candidate countries, 3 European Free Trade Association countries, and the United Kingdom. Health at a Glance: Europe is the first phase in the EU cycle's State of Health.
o1223 "Medical Genetics in a Nutshell"
Medical Genetics at a Glance addresses the fundamental scientific concepts required for a thorough grasp of medical genetics and its therapeutic applications, as well as the societal consequences of genetic abnormalities. This third version has been completely revised to reflect the most recent advancements in the field, covering the most prevalent genetic aberrations, their diagnosis, and care in clear, succinct, and revision-friendly sections to supplement any health science course. Medical Genetics at a Glance has been totally restructured in order to make its material more accessible. Other highlights include: â Three new chapters on Gene Identification, The Biology of Cancer, and Genomic Approaches to Cancer â A much expanded treatment of Biochemical Genetics â A completely revised chapter on The Cell Cycle, explaining biochemical and genetic principles that are fundamental to understanding cancer causation â Two new chapters on Cardiac Developmental Pathology â An expanded Case Studies section Medical Genetics at a Glance, a former recipient of a BMA Award, provides a wide overview of one of the most quickly growing disciplines in medicine. It is ideal for students of medicine, molecular biology, genetics, and genetic counselling.
The posters are available in two languages: English and Spanish. A huge poster (17ââ x 22ââ), a small poster (8.5ââ x 11ââ), 50-page pads, and a free digital download are available. An Asthma Action Plan for home and school is included on the reverse of the 8.5ââ x 11ââ version of the poster. It is ideal for use in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, doctor's offices, and school health clinics.
