ESSENTIAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

• Part 1: Fertilisation
1 Principles of development
2 The female reproductive system
3 The male reproductive system
4 Fertilisation
5 Embryology: zygote to blastocyst
6 Embryonic stem cells
• Part 2: Pregnancy
7 Embryology
8 Physiology of pregnancy
9 Antenatal care
10 Antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis
11 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
12 Diseases in pregnancy I
13 Diseases in pregnancy II
14 Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications
15 Problems in late pregnancy
16 Fetal growth and tests of fetal wellbeing
17 The eye in pregnancy and the newborn
• Part 3: Birth
18 Normal labour
19 Abnormal labour
20 The Puerperium
21 Obstetric emergencies
• Part 4: Neonatology
22 Newborn resuscitation and newborn examination
23 Normal infants, growth, jaundice and maternal diabetes
24 The preterm infant
25 Congenital and and perinatal infection
• Part 5: Childhood and adolescence
26 History and examination in childhood
27 Normal growth and development milestones
28 Developmental delay
29 Genetics
30 Neurodevelopmental disorders
31 Puberty
32 Non-accidental injury and neglect
33 Neurological problems
34 Infections and immunodeficiency
35 Haematology and oncology
36 Congential and acquired heart disease
37 Metabolic and endocrine disorders
38 Respiratory problems
39 Gastroenterology, nutrition and faltering growth
40 Renal and urinary problems
41 Dermatology
42 Rheumatology and orthopaedics
43 Paediatric Surgery
44 Paediatric Pharmacology
• Part 6: Gynaecology
45 Problems in early pregnancy
46 Subfertility
47 Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and endometriosis
48 Termination of pregnancy
49 Contraception
50 Obstetric and gynaecological operations
51 The menopause
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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.