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  • Prostate Cancer, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-4
    • Harshad R. Kulkarni + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Harshad R. Kulkarni and Abass Alavi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Prostate Cancer. PET imaging for prostate cancer continues to evolve as new radiotracers and imaging modalities are combined. This issue offers an up-to-date review of the most popular radiotracers and how PET imaging is combined with MR, CT, and ultrasound to provide the most accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer.

  • Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing

    • 6th Edition
    • AWHONN + 2 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 2nd Place in Maternal Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2023**AWHONN's Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing, 6th Edition, the definitive resource for nurses taking certification examinations, provides the most up-to-date, accurate information available on today's maternal-newborn nursing practice.　Its concise outline format covers concepts of reproduction, fetal development, normal pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum periods, the normal newborn, complications in the mother and newborn, and ethical issues. With a fresh focus on patient safety and revised case studies, this clinical guide and certification prep tool features AWHONN-endorsed content for the practice of maternal-newborn nursing.

  • Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Nutrition in Otolaryngology, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-5
    • Michael D. Seidman + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Michael D. Seidman and Marilene B. Wang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Nutrition in Otolaryngology. Many patients use heath care approaches that are not part of conventional medical care or that may have origins outside of usual Western practice, while also using conventional health care. In this issue, top experts summarize the current knowledge of complementary and integrative medicine and nutrition as they relate to the care of patients in otolaryngology practices, providing a comprehensive resource that physicians and allied health providers can rely on for accurate patient counseling.

  • Medicine for the Outdoors

    The Essential Guide to First Aid and Medical Emergencies
    • 7th Edition
    • Tate Higgins + 2 more
    • English
    For nearly 40 years, Medicine for the Outdoors: The Essential Guide to First Aid and Medical Emergencies has been the take-along manual of choice for anyone venturing into the mountains, forest, desert, or on water. This essential guide provides highly illustrated, easy-to-follow guidance on immediate stabilization and treatment of persons with virtually any possible medical problem—designed for on-the-spot use when higher-level medical care is not accessible. Written by experts in outdoor medicine, this updated edition helps you manage any situation until medical personnel can take over.

  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-4
    • Scott L. Hummel + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Scott Hummel and Matthew Konerman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as risk factors for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF); cardiopulmonary stress testing in HFpEF; hemodynamic assessment in HFpEF; the role of multi-modality imaging in the evaluation of HFpEF; and more.

  • Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Gas Sensing

    • 1st Edition
    • Navinchandra Gopal Shimpi + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Gas Sensing discusses the state of the art, emerging challenges, properties, and opportunities of various carbon-based nanomaterials and nanocomposites, for their application in smart gas sensors. The book focuses on various carbon-based nanomaterials and their nanocomposites, sensing mechanism, device fabrication, and their application for the sensing of various hazardous gases. This is important for several industries, environmental monitoring, and human healthcare, due to increased industrialization. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Gas Sensing provides systematic and effective guidelines for researchers who want to gain a fundamental understanding of how this class of materials is being used for gas sensing. Since these sensors can be applied for the automation of numerous industrial processes, as well as for everyday monitoring of various activities, such as public safety, engine performance, medical therapeutics, and in many other situations, this book will catch the attention of readers and motivate them for advanced research in the development of smart and efficient gas sensors.

  • Pediatric and Adolescent Knee Injuries: Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-4
    • Matthew D. Milewski
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 66-4
    • Jack Ferracane + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jack L. Ferracane, Luiz E. Bertassoni, and Carmem S. Pfeifer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Dental Biomaterials. Dental biomaterials have received recent attention in terms of exhibiting excellent performance, as well as increased migration and proliferation of cells involved in the osseointegration of implants. This issue offers up-to-date, expert coverage of adhesives, cements, composites, ceramics, scaffold materials, and implants, as well as light curing and safety of dental materials.

  • Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows

    Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction
    • 1st Edition
    • Mostafa Barzegar Gerdroodbary
    • English
    Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows: Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction explores the pros and cons of different heat reduction techniques on other characteristics of hypersonic vehicles. The book begins with an introduction of flow feature around the forebody of space vehicles and explains the main parameters on drag force and heat production in this region. The text then discusses the impact of severe heat production on the nose of hypervelocity vehicles, different reduction techniques for aerodynamic heating, and current practical applications for forebody shock control devices. Delivers valuable insight for aerospace engineers, postgraduate students, and researchers.

  • Sodium Alginate-Based Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Awais Ahmad + 4 more
    • English
    Sodium Alginate-based Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment offers detailed coverage of fundamentals and recent advances in sodium alginate-based nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. The book provides a detailed overview of the development and application of nanomaterials-based sodium alginate so that new methods can be put in place for efficient wastewater treatment. This includes illustrating how nanomaterials have enabled the formation of nanocomposites or blends of sodium alginate with other compounds like chitosan for the effective removal of heavy metals from wastewater. This important reference source for materials scientists and environmental engineers comprehensively covers nanotechnology applications in efficient wastewater treatment solutions.

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