http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 13:16:17 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 13:16:17 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87873 An excellent brain atlas site, complete with scans associated with disorders. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79569 The goal of this learning resource is to provide a information and a demonstration, through streaming video segments, how each step of the neurologic exam is performed. In addition, the author briefly discusses which neuroanatomic systems are tested by each part of the neurologic exam. The learning resource is best classified as an open interactive textbook. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=475097 This free, online textbook is part of a collection of anatomy atlases. The learning objectives for these atlases are: 1)The learner will acquire knowledge of the anatomic discipline; 2) The learner will improve his/her analytical thinking skills; 3) The learner will analyze his/her own learning needs for needed improvement; 4) The learner will use evidence from scientific studies to answer the questions posed; and 5) Some learners will use this information to facilitate the learning of others including patients, families, and health care providers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=343162 Medicines By Design aims to explain how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. Pharmacology is a broad discipline encompassing every aspect of the study of drugs, including their discovery and development and the testing of their action in the body. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=514056 This is a free, online book offered by the National Institute on Aging. This book "summarizes current scientific directions and highlights key findings from NIH-funded Alzheimer’s research related to: •discovery of new genes and biological mechanisms that cause Alzheimer’s disease •earlier disease detection using neuroimaging and biomarkers •links between Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases •rapid translation of lab findings to potential treatments •lifestyle factors that may protect against the disease •successful cognitive aging •clinical trials underway now to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline •research-tested strategies to support caregivers.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=345428 Acid-Base Physiology was designed by Dr. Kerry Brandis, a clinical professor of anesthesiology at Gold Coast Hospital in Queensland, Australia. The learning resources is an open textbook for medical students studying anesthesia. It would be useful to any learner who needs a comprehensive understanding of acid-base balance, for example, pulmonary medicine and nurse anesthetist students. The textbook includes eleven chapters: 1- Introduction 2 - Control of Acid-Base Balance 3 - Acid-Base Disorders 4 - Respiratory Acidosis 5 - Metabolic Acidosis 6 - Respiratory Alkalosis7 - Metabolic Alkalosis 8 - Major Types of Megabolic Acidosis 9 - Assessment of Acid-Base Disorders 10 - Quantitative Acid-Base Analysis 11 - Special Aspects of Acid-Base Physiology. It includes 30 different case studies, as well as references for each chapter. The learning resource was recognized in 2006 by the "American Thoracic Best of Web" series. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=353363 Veterinary nurses need to have a firm grasp of the normal structure of an animals body and how it functions before they can understand the effect diseases and injuries have and the best ways to treat them. This book describes the structure of the animal body and the way in which it works. Animals encountered in normal veterinary practice are used as examples where possible. The material is divided into 16 chapters: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=364566 "This online text is a revision of the text "Basic Human Anatomy" which was published in 1983 by W.B. Saunders. Copyrights have reverted to Professor O'Rahilly who has been involved in the project to keep this resource available. The site is hosted at Dartmouth with his permission and with the support of the technical resources of Dartmouth Medical School and Dartmouth College." The chapters are divided into topics such as: General Anatomy, The Upper Limb, The Lower Limb, The Thorax, The Abdomen, The Pelvis, The Back, and The Head & Neck. There are quick links to figures, a glossary, and other related material. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=358332 This is an online book that is "ideal for the hospital doctor, generalist, senior medical student, and anyone who may need a cardiology opinion." The book "explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward and diagrammatic manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=343116 This science education booklet aims to offer a sampling of how basic chemistry and biochemistry research can spur a better understanding of human health. We also want you to witness the fascination of research alive in today's chemistry labs.