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  • Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK

    • 1st Edition
    • Aidan Ward
    • English
    Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK is a key textbook designed to support paramedicine students in this country throughout their studies.The volume takes a practical approach, with case histories covering a broad range of clinical presentations and treatments, all incorporating a patient-centric perspective that acknowledges the longer patient journey.This must-have textbook will not only arm readers with technical knowledge and expertise, but also with the non-technical principles of the profession, developing future paramedics who are able to provide a safe and effective management plan in the out-of-hospital environment.
  • Advances in Oncology, 2023

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    Advances in Oncology, 2023 reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide practicing oncologists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in oncology inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.
  • Microfluidics for Cellular Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Gerardo Perozziello + 2 more
    • English
    Microfluidics for Cellular Applications describes microfluidic devices for cell screening from a physical, technological and applications point-of-view, presenting a comparison with the cell microenvironment and conventional instruments used in medicine. Microfluidic technologies, protocols, devices for cell screening and treatment have reached an advanced state but are mainly used in research. Sections break them down into practical applications and conventional medical procedures and offers insights and analysis on how higher resolutions and fast operations can be reached. This is an important resource for those from an engineering and technology background who want to understand more and gain additional insights on cell screening processes.
  • Phosphate Rock

    An Industry in Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Dilip Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Phosphate Rock: An Industry in Transition takes an interdisciplinary approach to dealing with the phosphate rock chain and its exploration, extraction, processing, fertilizer making, and storage and transportation. The book treats the subject from a global perspective, giving readers insights into what is happening in the emerging economies of the world and possible solutions to problems. It also provides all the parameters necessary to evaluate economic viability of undertaking a mining venture, taking into consideration demands of sustainable mining – social responsibly, environmental pollution control measures, community development, and precautions necessary for ensuring health and safety in the hazardous conditions of mining operations. In recent years, supply chain management has grown in importance as it forms tighter links in integration of key business processes from initial extraction of raw phosphate rock to end customers through different stages of process techniques. The book surveys the changes in technology, including many game-changing innovations that could transform mining.
  • Hematology

    A Pathophysiologic Approach (Mosby Physiology Series)
    • 2nd Edition
    • S. David Hudnall
    • English
    Gain a foundational understanding of complex hematology concepts with this thoroughly revised text. Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 2nd Edition, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this multi-faceted area in a clear and concise manner. It offers masterful explanations of hematopoiesis, immunology, hemostasis, hemoglobinopathy, metabolic disorders, genetics, and neoplasia from S. David Hudnall, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Prof. Hudnall, who has practiced laboratory hematology and hematopathology for more than 30 years, has taught the principles of hematology to thousands of pre-medical undergraduates and medical students. Rich, clinically oriented coverage from cover to cover makes this text an ideal, problem-based way to learn about this complex subject.
  • Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Mariann M. Harding + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Perioperative**Learn to make sound clinical nursing judgments with the concept-based, case study approach in Harding & Snyder’s Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing, 8th Edition. Awarded second place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical category, this time-tested case study resource is highly regarded for its clinically relevant and thought-provoking cases. Approximately150 true-to-life case studies cover all four clinical practice areas — medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric-mental health nursing — all organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning. Each case covers a common patient problem drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts and includes a strong focus on interprofessional collaboration competencies. Cases include integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laborator... tests to encourage you to think critically about all aspects of patient care. The 8th edition has been updated throughout to reflect the most current standards of clinical practice, including readiness for practice in the COVID-19 era. Also new to this edition, concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) are introduced in the Preface and integrated throughout to help you prepare for the new exam.
  • Integrated Silicon-Metal Systems at the Nanoscale

    Applications in Photonics, Quantum Computing, Networking, and Internet
    • 1st Edition
    • Munir H. Nayfeh + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Silicon-Metal Systems at the Nanoscale: Applications in Photonics, Quantum Computing, Networking, and Internet is a comprehensive guide to the interaction, materials and functional integration at the nanoscale of the silicon-metal binary system and a variety of emerging and next-generation advanced device applications, from energy and electronics, to sensing, quantum computing and quantum internet networks. The book guides the readers through advanced techniques and etching processes, combining underlying principles, materials science, design, and operation of metal-Si nanodevices. Each chapter focuses on a specific use of integrated metal-silicon nanostructures, including storage and resistive next-generation nano memory and transistors, photo and molecular sensing, harvest and storage device electrodes, phosphor light converters, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as future application areas, such as spin transistors, quantum computing, hybrid quantum devices, and quantum engineering, networking, and internet.
  • Larynx Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-2
    • Karen M. Kost + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Karen M. Kost and Gina D. Jefferson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Larynx Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as perioperative assessment/prehabili... dysplastic lesions of the larynx; radiation for early glottic cancer; surgical management of supraglottic cancer; salvage surgery; vocal rehabilitation and quality of life; swallowing function after treatment of laryngeal cancer; end-of-life care; and more.
  • Neurological Disorders in Women: From Epidemiology to Outcome, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-2
    • Rima M. Dafer
    • English
    In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Rima M. Dafer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Neurological Disorders in Women: From Epidemiology to Outcome. Top experts in the field discuss the most common neurological conditions affecting women, including stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and dementia, among others, with special consideration for the management of these conditions during reproductive years of age.
  • Modern Dental Assisting

    • 14th Edition
    • Debbie S. Robinson
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For more than 45 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 14th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and coverage of cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care — this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting.