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    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 54-6
      • October 17, 2024
      • Christina V. Tran
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.
    • Nanostructured Lithium-ion Battery Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2024
      • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanostructured Lithium-ion Battery Materials: Synthesis and Applications provides a detailed overview of nanostructured materials for application in Li-ion batteries, supporting improvements in materials selection and battery performance. The book begins by presenting the fundamentals of Lithium-ion batteries, including electrochemistry and reaction mechanism, advantages and disadvantages of Li-ion batteries, and characterization methods. Subsequent sections provide in-depth coverage of a range of nanostructured materials as applied to cathodes, electrolytes, separators, and anodes. Finally, other key aspects are discussed, including industrial scale-up, safety, life cycle analysis, recycling, and future research trends.This is a valuable resource for researchers, faculty, and advanced students across nanotechnology, materials science, battery technology, energy storage, chemistry, applied physics, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering. In an industrial setting, this book will be of interest to scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals working with advanced materials for Li-ion batteries and other energy storage applications.
    • Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2024
      • Simon Grima + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future examines the green economy by balancing social needs, the environment, and the economy. It argues that different economic models must be developed to address the environment caused by economic expansion. The book not only looks at the opportunities of having a green economy, but also goes into areas such as greenwashing, social washing, sustainability, economics, and more. In addition, it addresses how one can improve well-being through a symbiotic relationship between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
    • Digital Twins for Smart Cities and Villages

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2024
      • Sailesh Iyer + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Twins for Smart Cities and Villages provides a holistic view of digital twin technology and how it can be deployed to develop smart cities and smart villages. Smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, smart education, smart agriculture, smart rural solutions, and related methodologies using digital twins are discussed, including challenges in deployment, their solutions and future roadmaps. This knowledge, enriched by a variety of case studies presented in the book, may empower readers with new capabilities for new research as well as new tasks and strategies for practical implementation and real-world problem solving.The book is thoughtfully structured, starting from the background of digital twin concepts and basic know-how to serve the needs of those new to the subject. It continues with implementation to facilitate and improve management in several urban contexts, infrastructures, and more. Global case study assessments further provide a deep characterization of the state-of-the-art in digital twin in urban and rural contexts.
    • Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 16, 2024
      • Laura D. Rosenthal + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Advanced Practice**Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants, Third Edition builds on the same foundation of clearly explained, up-to-date, and clinically current content as Lehne’s trusted undergraduate text, while focusing on the information that advanced practice nurses and Physician Assistants specifically need for safe and effective prescribing. Introductory chapters provide foundational content in the areas of prescriptive authority, rational drug selection, prescription writing, and promoting positive outcomes of drug therapy. Core drug chapters focus on the drugs that you will most commonly see in clinical practice. Pharmacotherapeutic decision-making is emphasized, with Black Box Warnings and new Drug Decision Guide boxes. This edition features completely updated content with new chapters on drugs for sexual dysfunction and drugs for transgender health. It’s everything you need to be a safe and effective prescriber!
    • The Business of Hand Surgery, An Issue of Hand Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 40-4
      • October 15, 2024
      • James M. Saucedo + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. James Saucedo and Noah M. Raizman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Business of Hand Surgery. This issue brings together the knowledge and experience of hand surgeons and business school professors to provide a full and comprehensive view of this timely topic. These practical, up-to-date articles will help hand surgeons not only manage their practices more efficiently and effectively, but also help resourcefully improve patient health.
    • Current Controversies in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 62-6
      • October 15, 2024
      • Douglas S. Katz + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Douglas S. Katz and John J. Hines bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Current Evidence for Selected Topics in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. Current evidence in radiology asks the question: what is the most appropriate imaging test on the basis of the best available evidence, the physician's experience, and the patient's expectations? In this issue, top experts review current controversies in radiology and the evidence used to support or contradict the clinical question asked.
    • Diagnósticos enfermeros. Definiciones y clasificación. 2024-2026

      • 13th Edition
      • October 15, 2024
      • NANDA NANDA International
      • T. Heather Herdman + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      La guía por excelencia de los diagnósticos de enfermería de NANDA-I en una nueva edición actualizada. Totalmente actualizada y revisada por las editoras T. Heather Herdman, Shigemi Kamitsuru y Camila Takáo Lopes, Diagnósticos enfermeros. Definiciones y clasificación, 2024-2026, 13ª edición, es la guía definitiva de diagnósticos de enfermería, revisada y aprobada por el Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC) de NANDA International (NANDA-I). En la nueva edición de esta obra fundamental, las editoras han profundizado en el diagnóstico y su relación con la valoración de enfermería, utilizando el modelo tripartito de la práctica enfermera de Kamitsuru para diferenciar entre las intervenciones interdependientes basadas en los estándares de atención médica y organizativa y las intervenciones autónomas de enfermería basadas en los estándares de atención en enfermería. Los patrones funcionales de salud se utilizan como marco de valoración para guiar a las enfermeras en la recogida de datos relevantes a fin de alcanzar la máxima precisión en el diagnóstico de enfermería. Se describen la ontología, la clasificación y la taxonomía, y se explica detalladamente la estructura axial de los diagnósticos, que ha sido objeto de considerable revisión. Se ofrece una visión general de todos los cambios y revisiones de la clasificación, junto con las prioridades de investigación actualizadas y los futuros focos de interés para el DDC y NANDA-I. Rigurosamente actualizada y revisada, esta nueva edición es un recurso imprescindible para todos los estudiantes de enfermería, enfermeros/as profesionales, profesores/as de enfermería, personal informático especializado en enfermería, investigadores en enfermería y cargos administrativos de atención de la enfermería.
    • Nogué. Toxicología clínica

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 15, 2024
      • Santiago Nogué Xarau + 2 more
      • Spanish
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Nogué. Toxicología clínica es una obra concebida para desarrollar el conocimiento actual sobre los diversos aspectos relacionados con la atención al paciente intoxicado. Tras el éxito de la primera, esta nueva edición vuelve a poner a disposición del lector un exhaustivo y actualizado contenido que permite iniciarse o profundizar en aspectos generales sobre la exposición humana a los agentes tóxicos, consultar directrices terapéuticas para signos y síntomas concretos, y disponer de una información actualizada y completa sobre un gran número de tóxicos. La obra se estructura en ocho secciones que abordan la epidemiología, la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico, las bases terapéuticas, las intoxicaciones en poblaciones especiales, la derivación del paciente intoxicado, otros aspectos relacionados con las intoxicaciones y una completa selección de casi 400 tóxicos (incluyendo medicamentos, drogas de abuso, productos de uso doméstico, agrícola o industrial, setas y plantas tóxicas, y animales ponzoñosos, entre otros) que se presentan en un formato que facilita la consulta rápida para la toma inmediata de decisiones en la práctica asistencial.
    • Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research

      • 1st Edition
      • October 15, 2024
      • Janet Deane
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Are you thinking about embarking on postgraduate qualifications? Are you unsure how to juggle the challenges of a doctorate alongside your clinical workload and personal responsibilities? Then this new book from academic and health professional Dr Janet Deane is for you.Written from personal experience, Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research will help you navigate the entire process of your PhD journey, from choosing your research topic to undertaking the course and assessment, obtaining funding, managing your time, and optimising your health and wellbeing. The book is packed full of tips and advice from other health professionals who have successfully completed their doctorates.This book will be especially useful for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are considering doctoral research with a view to becoming future research leaders in their field.