A Very Proper Treatise: Specialist Knowledge for a Non-Specialist Public

Autoimmune liver disease for the non-specialist.

Introduction to Cave Microbiology : a Review for the Non - Specialist

The study of cave microbiology deals with the microscopic life that resides in caves. Microscopic life has historically been grouped into the Monera, one of the five kingdoms of life, and a pretty broad group that includes any microscopic organism that lacks a nucleus; also historically known as the prokaryotes (Whittaker, 1969). The protozoa, which are also microscopic and include such organis...

Comprehensive geriatric assessment – a guide for the non-specialist

Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is the most comprehensively researched model for healthcare delivery to frail older patients. It has been shown, through a series of high-quality research studies and subsequent meta-analyses, to deliver measurable health improvements for frail older people. Although it is well understood by specialists in care of older people, it remains unrecognised by...

Drug discovery chemistry: a primer for the non-specialist.

Like all scientific disciplines, drug discovery chemistry is rife with terminology and methodology that can seem intractable to those outside the sphere of synthetic chemistry. Derived from a successful in-house workshop, this Foundation Review aims to demystify some of this inherent terminology, providing the non-specialist with a general insight into the nomenclature, terminology and workflow...

Ulcer surgery for non-specialist surgeons.

In the majority of cases, plantar ulcers in need of surgical intervention can be treated by very simple procedures. Patients benefit from treatment facilities near to their homes. In the process of integration surgery could be made available to leprosy patients in peripheral health units near their homes by training non-specialist surgeons in peripheral health units in basic surgical procedures...