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  • Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology Essentials

    • 3rd Edition
    • September 10, 2024
    • Lee A. Grant + 1 more
    • English
    In a single, convenient volume, Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology Essentials, 3rd Edition, provides a one-stop quick reference for fundamental information in the field, preparing you for exams and answering the practical questions you encounter in day-to-day clinical practice. An ideal review and resource for radiologists in training and in practice, this handy resource is derived from, and cross-referenced to, the renowned authoritative reference work Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology, 7th Edition. It presents images directly linked to relevant text on the facing page—eliminating the need to flip back and forth between pages in order to review the key radiological features of disease entities.
  • Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio)-Membranes

    Recent Achievements in Chemical Processes in Membrane Reactors
    • 1st Edition
    • September 10, 2024
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio)-Membranes: Recent Achievements in Chemical Processes in Membrane Reactors introduces and analyzes chemical processes done in membrane reactors. The book highlights their performance and provides an overview of recent achievements in structural development of membrane reactor systems during chemical processes. Starting from chemical processes aspects and fundamentals of membrane reactor systems, via modeling and experimental and design concepts, to practitioners’ perspective and good application examples, the book sheds light and gives a broad but very detailed description through the point of view typical of an industrial engineer.This book is a key reference for R&D managers in industry interested in the development of chemical processes by membrane reactor technologies as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the wider area of the strategic chemical, separation, and purification processes.
  • Advanced Imaging of the Foot and Ankle, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-4
    • September 9, 2024
    • Jan Fritz
    • English
    In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jan Fritz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advanced Imaging in Foot and Ankle. Diagnostic imaging and image-guided injections can contribute valuable information for diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. In this issue, top experts cover a wide variety of recent, substantial technical developments and innovations that have remarkably expanded the information that can be captured with advanced imaging of the foot and ankle.
  • Sociological Approaches to Health, Healthcare and Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • September 9, 2024
    • Hannah Cooke
    • English
    An understanding of the sociology of health and illness is central to effective health and social care practice. Sociological Approaches to Health, Healthcare and Nursing is a new book for pre- and post-registration nurses and allied health professionals that brings into focus the social context of their work and its social and cultural foundations.The book introduces key social theories and concepts in an accessible way. It covers a range of contemporary post-COVID issues in health and healthcare. A central focus is the social determinants of health: the book discusses these in relation to inequality and discrimination related to social class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability. It examines contemporary cultural understandings of health, illness and the body while linking these to social changes and the growth of digital technologies and social media.Aligned with the requirements of the updated NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurses, this book will support the reader in considering modern healthcare systems and institutions, and their role in either reproducing or challenging inequalities of health. It encourages the reader to critically reflect on their own role within them and how they themselves can help to effect positive change.
  • Updates in Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-4
    • September 9, 2024
    • Sarah Rohde + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sarah L. Rohde and Eben L. Rosenthal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Head and Neck Cancer. Top experts in the field discuss immunotherapy for head and neck cancer, disparities in care, preservation strategies, ethics and palliation in head and neck surgery, and much more.
  • Global Neurosurgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-4
    • September 9, 2024
    • Michael M. Haglund + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert J. Dempsey and Michael M. Haglund bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Global Neurosurgery. Top experts in the field cover the delivery of neurosurgical care in a variety of settings, discussing topics such as worldwide need and disparities; medical curriculum development for a worldwide curriculum for neurosurgery; continuing medical education for graduates; key partners in global health; bioengineering in global health; and much more.
  • Management of Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 104-5
    • September 9, 2024
    • Sameer Patel
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Sameer Patel brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts discuss pancreas cyst diagnosis and advances in pancreatic cyst fluid analysis; high risk screening; surgical palliation for advanced pancreas cancer; and much more.
  • Unveiling the History of Transplantation

    An Illustrated Review of the Boundaries, Fantasies and Realities
    • 1st Edition
    • September 9, 2024
    • Shi Chen
    • English
    Unveiling the History of Transplantation: An Illustrated Review of the Boundaries, Fantasies and Realities covers the key international figures involved in organ transplantation and related fields. It includes a discussion of the contributions of many Nobel Prize winners in Physiology and Medicine. The book introduces the whole process of transplantation and the latest research progress of cell, tissue, and organ transplantation: from initial exploration to maturity and on to widespread application. A key feature of this resource is that it includes a large number of unique historical photos and material related to organ transplantation as collected by the author from libraries worldwide.
  • Internet of Drone Things

    Architectures, Approaches, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 9, 2024
    • Amartya Mukherjee + 2 more
    • English
    As UAV technology is rapidly evolving, a pervasive need for a thorough investigation of its full capabilities has come to the forefront. Internet of Drone Things: Architectures, Approaches, and Applications fulfils this need enabling its readers to easily find the answers they are seeking by providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.This book, in fact, includes fundamental information related to IoDT architecture design and features; reviews the state of the art in hardware and software platforms to deploy, connect, and control drones or swarms of drones; and covers the latest developments in innovative drone-facilitated applications and services that can significantly improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of various operations in modern society and a growing number of its industries. Finally, experimental modeling and simulations are accompanied by prototyping examples, which are set to become the benchmark of next-level automation in the field.Internet of Drone Things: Architectures, Approaches, and Applications is, therefore, an invaluable resource for engineering students, researchers, and professionals, as well as sector experts who work to develop new drone standards or to identify new drone technology use and commercialization areas at an international level.
  • Shoulder Instability, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-4
    • September 6, 2024
    • Jonathan F. Dickens + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Drs. Jonathan F. Dickens and Brian C. Lau bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Shoulder Instability. Shoulder instability is a common injury in sports and orthopedic surgeons must stay up to date with on-field assessment, current imaging, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies to help athletes get back in the game. In this issue, top experts discuss anterior and posterior shoulder instability in athletes, including shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, imaging, operative and nonoperative treatments, and more.