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'Addictive and illuminating' Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed From a
world-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two
decades of experience comes Dark Matter - the definitive book on
the science of the microbiome and how unlocking its potential can
protect our health, our immunity and our planet. Why are we living
longer, but not happier? The microbiome - our inner ecosystem of
viruses, bacteria and other microbes - is critically important to
our health and wellbeing. It is given to us by our mothers at
birth, adapts with us as we age, influences our moods, determines
how fast we run and even who we choose as a partner. Yet it is only
now, as we are beginning to discover the microbiome's enormous
potential, that we are realising it is in grave danger, being
irrevocably destroyed through the globalisation of our diets, the
war on bugs and the industrialised world. But we can look to
reverse this damage. Drawing on cutting-edge research and years of
clinical experience, Kinross shows how to unpack the microbiome's
secrets, explaining that if we work with, not against, our
microbes, we can live better, healthier lives.
An urgent investigation into the brave new world of the microbiome
and how it shapes our lives and health. The microbiome is the
missing link in modern medicine: a vast genetic universe of
bacteria, yeasts, viruses and parasites that live inside us,
influencing every aspect of our health, even the way we think and
feel. In this mindblowing book, scientist and surgeon James Kinross
explains how the organisms that live within us have helped us
evolve, shaped our biology and defined the success of our species.
But just as we have discovered this delicate and complex ecosystem
within us, it is being irrevocably destroyed through the
globalisation of our diets and lifestyles, our addiction to
antibiotics, and the destruction of our environment. With dazzling
science and fascinating stories spanning from the dawn of humankind
to the current race to develop personalised healthcare, and
practical advice on how to nurture your microbiome through your
diet and lifestyle, this pioneering book will change the way you
think about human health forever.
Clinical Surgery provides a complete overview of all surgical
specialties, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates through to
surgical trainees preparing for the FRCS. This comprehensive
textbook is designed around the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum
Programme (ISCP) framework, and provides information needed for
passing MCQs, OSCEs and Vivas in the one book. Information is
divided into three clear sections: basic science and surgical
strategy; common surgical conditions and trauma; and leadership,
evidence-based practice and global surgery. This fourth edition has
been fully updated and restructured by a new editorial team. Older
concepts have been replaced by a new focus on systems biology,
omics sciences and multidisciplinary sciences, and the book
presents a modern, inclusive view of the surgeon as part of a
multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care. Comprehensive
and accessible - all you need in the one book Information presented
logically and clearly in three clear sections Aligns with the ISCP
- designed for surgical trainees Highly illustrated to support
understanding Detailed practice information and summaries of
complex themes to aid with preparation for exams Practical steps
designed to facilitate procedural based learning and OSCEs Entirely
revised to follow the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum (ISC) New
focus on prevention of surgical disease Introduction of sections on
surgical safety and quality improvement New sections on the elderly
surgical patients, the dying patient and surgical technology
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