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  • Melanoma, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • Genevieve Boland
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Genevieve Boland brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Melanoma. Top experts provide a timely update on management of melanoma, with articles on nodal management, stage 4 surgery, margins, systemic therapy, and neoadjuvant therapy, as well as vaccines in melanoma and ocular and mucosal melanoma.
  • Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items

    • 2nd Edition
    • Linda Anne Silvestri + 2 more
    • English
    Master NGN test-taking skills and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® exam! Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items, Second Edition, includes stand-alone and unfolding case studies and the new item types that appear on the NGN, helping you develop the clinical judgment skills emphasized on the exam. To enhance your learning, each practice test item includes a detailed test-taking strategy and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Case studies let you strengthen key cognitive skills, and additional questions are provided on the Evolve companion website. Written by NCLEX experts Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela E. Silvestri, and Donna D. Ignatavicius, this NCLEX preparation resource ensures that you are NGN exam-ready!
  • Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities

    Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • Simon Elias Bibri + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities: Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience explores the advanced convergence of smart city technologies, digital twin applications, smart urban metabolism, and circular economy principles. This comprehensive resource offers insights into sustainable urban practices and innovative approaches to address the multifaceted challenges posed by rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and climate change. In a rapidly changing world, this book provides a detailed understanding of how digital twin technologies and smart urban metabolism frameworks can be applied to foster sustainable urban development. This holistic perspective bridges urban planning, environmental sustainability, and the transformative potential of digital twins.The book equips readers with practical insights and solutions to navigate contemporary urban development complexities. It is an invaluable resource for urban planners, environmental scientists, policymakers, and technology experts interested in sustainable practices. Through real-world applications, foundational theory, and forward-thinking strategies, it empowers readers with the knowledge to address pressing environmental and infrastructural challenges associated with the future of smart cities.
  • Revolutionizing Heat Transfer

    Nanofluids, Turbulators, and Machine Learning for Sustainable Energy Efficiency
    • 1st Edition
    • Zafar Said
    • English
    Revolutionizing Heat Transfer: Nanofluids, Turbulators, and Machine Learning for Sustainable Energy Efficiency bridges the knowledge gap between traditional heat transfer enhancement techniques and innovative approaches employing nanofluids and turbulators. Users will find this to be an all-inclusive resource on the latest advancements in nanofluids, turbulators, and machine learning techniques for heat transfer enhancement that also includes detailed guidance on the synthesis, characterization, design, and optimization of these technologies. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners working on heat transfer in energy applications and students studying related areas.There is a growing need for this resource as it addresses both the limitations of current heat transfer techniques while also providing sustainable solutions for a wide range of engineering applications.
  • Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-2
    • Sushmitha Durgam
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Dr. Sushmitha Durgam brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries. Top experts provide comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on tendon/ligament structure/extracellu... matrix composition and the role in tendon/ligament function. This issue covers injury mechanisms and biological process that warrant considerations for incorporating and developing therapeutics, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and modalities, and current medical and surgical therapies and rehabilitation strategies for managing tendon and ligament injuries.
  • Nanotechnology for Next-Generation Energy Storage

    Trends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Tariq Altalhi + 2 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology for Next-Gen Energy Storage: Trends and Applications introduces the different methods for fabrication of nano-composites based on the desired properties for renewable energy technologies. The book provides a proper understanding of the latest developments instituted by analysts for unified nano-composites production of multifarious devices employed in the growing vistas related to transportation, health sectors, water treatment, aerospace, constructions, environmental protections, industrial applications, biomedical utilities, automobiles, and agriculture, hence emerging for overall sustainable evolution besides energy concerns. It highlights nano-composites that are exploited for sustainable energy devices like solar/piezoelectric devices, batteries, etc. The book includes investigations that prove the relation between newly developed nano-composites and energy conversion efficiencies of solar along with piezoelectric materials performance.
  • Pearls and Pitfalls in Thoracic Disease Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 63-4
    • Mylene T. Truong + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mylene T. Truong and Girish S. Shroff bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pearls and Pitfalls in Thoracic Disease Imaging. Top experts provide insights on interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, subsolid lung nodules, mediastinal masses, and the aorta. Additional articles cover LungRADS, CAD-RADS, PET/CT pitfalls, and imaging of post-surgical complications of lung cancer.
  • Pediatric Pathology: Emerging Entities, Current Trends, and Comprehensive Updates, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-2
    • Alyaa Al-Ibraheemi
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alyaa Al-Ibraheemi brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Pathology: Emerging Entities, Current Trends, and Comprehensive Updates. Top experts help readers understand the latest developments and emerging entities in the field of pediatric pathology and gain comprehensive knowledge of the diagnostic and clinical aspects of pediatric diseases. This issue also discusses how to differentiate and classify newly identified pediatric tumors and integrate the histologic, molecular, and cytogenetic findings in an integrated pathology report.
  • Esophagology in the Endoscopy Suite, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-3
    • John Pandolfino + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. John Pandolfino and Peter J. Kahrilas bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Esophagology in the Endoscopy Suite. Top experts cover recent, significant strides in esophagology, many of which are based in the endoscopy suite. This issue examines new developments in motility evaluation, reflux testing, and visual inspection done during, or in conjunction with, endoscopy to detect and stratify clinical esophageal disorders. Articles also discuss endoscopy-based therapeutics for Barrett’s esophagus, reflux disease, and motility disorders.
  • Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist

    • 3rd Edition
    • Kathleen A. Sluka
    • English
    Deepen your knowledge of the mechanisms of pain and redefine your approach to pain management with this essential resource! Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, is the only textbook that addresses the growing significance of rehabilitation and non-pharmaceutical treatments in pain care. Dr. Kathleen Sluka leads a team of more than 20 international contributors in providing a practical, evidence-based framework for understanding pain mechanisms and management using a multidisciplinary approach. Completely updated content covers the basics of pain neurobiology and reviews evidence on the mechanisms of action of physical therapy treatments, as well as their clinical effectiveness in specific pain syndromes. This edition features new chapters on chronic pain predictors, psychological interventions, and managing pain in special populations, ensuring you are equipped with the latest advancements in the field.