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  • Update on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Zobair M. Younossi
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • Advances in Nanotechnology for Marine Antifouling

    • 1st Edition
    • Ram K. Gupta + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Nanotechnology for Marine Antifouling surveys the latest research in the application of nanotechnology for biofouling inhibition. The book gathers in-depth information on the various micro and nano-techniques, nanocoatings, polymeric composites paints, methods of application and prevention mechanisms. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across anti-biofouling, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, coatings, maritime technology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials science and engineering. This is also essential reading for industrial scientists, engineers, R&D, and other professionals with an interest in the use of nanotechnology for antifouling, particularly in the maritime sector. Nanotechnologies have been recognized as a powerful tool in antifouling strategies with nanocoatings with efficient properties enabling increased durability and performance in the prevention of biofouling and corrosion while replacing potentially more harmful chemicals.
  • Macleod's Clinical Examination

    • 15th Edition
    • Anna R. Dover + 2 more
    • English
    Fifty years since it was first published and now fully revised, Macleod’s remains the textbook of choice for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners who understand that excellence in clinical examination is integral to good practice.The fifteenth edition will teach you how to take a history and carry out proficient clinical examination, in order to elicit the key clinical symptoms and signs of disease. It covers general principles, relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems – and how to effectively apply these skills to specific clinical situations and prepare for assessment.Macleod’s Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice.
  • ExpertDDx: Brain and Spine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Karen L. Salzman + 2 more
    • English
    Designed with the busy practitioner in mind, ExpertDDx: Brain and Spine, third edition, quickly guides you to the most likely differential diagnoses based on key imaging findings and clinical information. This superbly illustrated resource covers more than 275 of the top differential diagnoses across a broad spectrum of central nervous system diseases, presenting parallel groups of anatomically based differentials, generic imaging patterns, modality-specific findings, and clinically based differentials for each area. Now fully revised and up-to-date, this practical reference clearly guides you through useful, actionable differential diagnoses that lead to definitive findings in every area of the brain and spine.
  • Wheater's Functional Histology

    • 7th Edition
    • Geraldine O'Dowd + 2 more
    • English
    Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems.You will learn to recognise the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and understand how this relates to function. The book shows you how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter.This must-have book is written clearly and concisely, designed for those studying histology for the first time. Packed with a wealth of illustrations and learning aids, it is a must-have for every medical and health science student.
  • Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-3
    • Thomas K. Graves + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Thomas K. Graves and Chen Gilor bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as hypoglycemia and autonomic failure in dogs; anesthetic considerations in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; hypersomatotropism and other causes of insulin resistance in cats; and more.
  • Advances in Family Practice Nursing, 2023

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-1
    • Linda Keilman
    • English
    Advances in Family Practice Nursing is a yearly publication aimed at family practice nurse practitioners and brings you the best current clinical information from the expert editors and authors in pediatrics, adult/gerontology, women's health, and primary care in general. Whether you're looking to update your knowledge of a particular area or to read about the newest clinical advances to incorporate into your clinical care, this publication aims to appeal to all nurse practitioners providing primary care to patients. This current edition touches on issues like mental health issues in children and adolescents during the COVID 19 pandemic, COVID in older adults, coexisting depression and anxiety in pediatric primary care, and uterine and bladder prolapse assessment, to name a few. 
  • Scleroderma: Best Approaches to Patient Care, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-2
    • Tracy M. Frech
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques

    • 5th Edition
    • Sasha Chaitow + 1 more
    • English
    The fifth edition of this well-loved manual for understanding and using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) presents clear guidelines for their applications, resting on the newest scientific research and embedded in the framework of whole-person health care. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based how-to guide for applying MET in the treatment of some forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction, to alleviate pain, and support functional movement.Packed with colour illustrations and complemented by more than 50 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating the techniques described, Muscle Energy Techniques 5e guides the reader through both theory and practice, with an emphasis on evidence-informed clinical reasoning and application. This fifth edition reconvenes the international team of expert contributors originally selected by Leon Chaitow to present the role of METs in a range of clinical settings and scenarios. These include the use of METs for treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, prevention and management of trauma and injuries in athletes, and their successful incorporation into physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage therapy, and rehabilitation environments.
  • Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites

    Processing, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
    • English
    Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications brings together the latest research, highlighting cutting-edge applications in this exciting field. Sections introduce biodegradable and biocompatible polymers and the fundamentals regarding synthesis, structure, properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability, provide in-depth coverage of methods and techniques for processing, spectroscopic and microscopic analysis, dielectric, thermal, and electrical conductivity, and incorporation of functionalized nanoparticles, and green synthesized nanoparticles. The second part of the book guides the reader through the properties and preparation of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for a range of specific, targeted, state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine, electronic, energy storage, environment and packaging. Finally, sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies are discussed in detail.