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Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology has become the standardrevision aid for students preparing for examinations in obstetrics andgynaecology, particularly those candidates for the MRCOG Part I. A wealthof information is presented in a concise, didactic format, focusing onthose facts that are generally considered to be neither contentious norspeculative.The fifth edition has been substantially updated to reflect the currentunderstanding of the basic sciences underpinning the practice ofobstetrics and gynaecology. This book will also be of value toprofessionals wishing to refresh their basic scientific knowledge.Cell Biology, Embryology and the PlacentaAnatomyGeneral Physiology and biochemistryEndocrinologyPathologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyTim Chard is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St Bartholomew'sHospital in London. Richard Lilford is Professor of Health ServicesResearch at the University of Birmingham.
List of contents
1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta.- The Cell.- The Genetic Code.- Chromosome Abnormalities.- Genetics - Single and Multiple Gene Defects.- Fertilisation.- Cleavage of the Embryo: The Morula and the Blastocyst Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of.- the Placenta and Embryo.- Multiple Pregnancy.- Further Development of the Embryo.- The Placenta.- Placental Synthesis.- Placental Transfer.- The Membranes.- Amniotic Fluid (Liquor).- 2 Anatomy.- Vulva.- Vagina.- Uterus.- Fallopian Tubes.- Ovaries.- Female Urological System.- Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm).- Perineum.- Peritoneum and Ligaments of the Pelvis.- Blood Supply to the Female Pelvis.- Lymphatic Drainage of the Female Pelvis.- Nerve Supply to the Female Pelvis.- Pelvic Skeleton.- Fetal Skull.- Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract.- Embryology of the Genital System.- Anterior Abdominal Wall.- 3 General Physiology and Biochemistry.- Cardiovascular System.- Lung.- Acid-Base Balance.- Kidney.- Nervous System.- Gut and Nutrition.- Metabolism.- Immunology.- 4 Endocrinology.- Basic Concepts in Endocrinology.- Hypothalamus.- Anterior Pituitary.- Posterior Pituitary.- Breast and Lactation.- Sex Steroids.- Ovary.- Testis.- Thyroid Gland.- Adrenal Cortex.- Adrenal Medulla.- Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis.- Puberty.- Menopause.- Initiation of Labour.- Pineal Gland.- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP).- 5 Pathology.- Inflammation.- Wound Healing.- Metabolic Response to Injury.- Shock.- Abnormal Tissue Growth.- Tumours.- Thrombosis and Embolism.- Deposition of Salts and Pigments.- Effects of Radiation.- 6 Microbiology.- Bacteria.- Viruses.- Rickettsial Organisms.- Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma.- Fungal Infections.- Protozoal Infections.- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites.- 7 Pharmacology.- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents.- Antipsychotic Agents.- Antidepressive Agents.- Analgesics.- Antacids.- Laxatives.- Anti-emetics.- Antihistamines.- Diuretics.- Antihypertensive Agents.- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation.- Drugs Used for Treatment of Osteoporosis.- Chemotherapy of Infection.- Pharmacology of Sex Steroids.- Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus.- Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents).- General Anaesthetic Agents.- Local Anaesthetic Agents.- Drugs of Abuse.- General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy.- General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding.- Appendix A Statistics.- Appendix B Ultrasound.
