Skip to main content
Elsevier

Elsevier

  • Multiparametric Ultrasound for the Assessment of Diffuse Liver Disease

    A Practical Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Richard G. Barr + 1 more
    • English
    For those who treat and diagnose liver disease, whether radiologists, emergency medical physicians, hepatologists, or sonographers, a clear understanding of the strict protocol needed to obtain accurate measurements is essential. Multiparametric Ultrasound for the Assessment of Diffuse Liver Disease offers a practical approach to liver shear wave elastography acquisition from globally recognized leaders in the field. It answers critical questions such as how to use each of the current techniques to best characterize your patients’ liver disease, how to deal with the limitations of each of these techniques, and what to ask—and not to ask—of your devices and software.

  • Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian

    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn Hendrix
    • English
    Gain the understanding you need to provide compassionate, end-of-life pet care. Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian provides an all-in-one guide to the skills and challenges related to this growing area of veterinary care. From setting up your business and performing your first in-home consultation to managing pain, performing in-home euthanasia, and providing grief support to the family, this book walks you through each step of care. Written by Dr. Lynn Hendrix, a leading expert and researcher in veterinary palliative medicine, this practical resource shows how to improve the quality of care for pets in the final stages of life.

  • Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes

    Recent Advances on Membrane Reactors
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Membrane Reactors explores recent developments and future perspectives in the area of membrane reactor (MR) systems. It includes fundamental principles, the different types of membrane materials (such as polymeric and inorganic), the different types of membrane reactors (such as Micro MRs, Enzymatic MRS, Photo-catalytic MRs, Pervaporation MRs, Electrochemical MRs, etc.), their industrial perspective and, finally, there also is an economic evaluation of the metallic MRs. The book provides an extensive review in the area of MRs for each kind of application present in the specialized literature and discusses their modelling and design approaches necessary for MR systems validation in achieving high conversions, energy savings, high yields and high hydrogen (or others) products of the reactions studied.

  • Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-5
    • Matthew B. Yurgelun + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Matthew B. Yurgelun and Douglas A. Rubinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma: trends in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes; decision making regarding perioperative therapy in individuals with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma; the evolving role of radiotherapy in the management of individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and more.

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Secrets

    • 2nd Edition
    • Michael A. Weiner + 4 more
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Secrets, 2nd Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • The Emergency Department Technician Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shesser + 2 more
    • English
    Emergency Department Technicians (EDTs) play a vital role in actively supporting the medical team in today’s hospitals, and the role continues to expand in light of staffing shortages and increased emergency department volumes. The Emergency Department Technician Handbook is a reliable, comprehensive resource in this increasingly important field, filling a timely need in EDT workforce development for both technicians and educators. Concise, readable text, along with high-quality clinical photos and a video library that depict procedures and patient positioning, make this new handbook a must-have resource in every emergency department.

  • Avascular Necrosis of the Carpal Bones: Etiologies and Treatments, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-4
    • Mitchell A. Pet
    • English
    In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mitchell A. Pet and Charles A. Daly bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Avascular Necrosis of the Carpal Bones: Etiologies and Treatments. Avascular necrosis of the carpal bones is a key cause of wrist pain and limitations to motion, as well as strength limitations. Oftentimes, these conditions devolve into arthritis. AVN (osteonecrosis) in the carpus is death of the surrounding bone marrow tissues; Kienböck disease in particular is osteonecrosis of the lunate. In this issue, top experts provide a state-of-the-art review of AVN of the carpal tissues, with a particular emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.

  • Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition Methods in Chemistry from Multivariate and Data Driven Modeling

    • 1st Edition
    • Jahan B. Ghasemi
    • English
    Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition Methods in Chemistry from Multivariate and Data Driven Modeling outlines key knowledge in this area, combining critical introductory approaches with the latest advanced techniques. Beginning with an introduction of univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, the book then explores multivariate calibration and validation methods. Soft modeling in chemical data analysis, hyperspectral data analysis, and autoencoder applications in analytical chemistry are then discussed, providing useful examples of the techniques in chemistry applications. Drawing on the knowledge of a global team of researchers, this book will be a helpful guide for chemists interested in developing their skills in multivariate data and error analysis.

  • Patient-Reported Outcomes in Endocrine Diseases, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-4
    • Eliza B. Geer
    • English
    In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editor Eliza B. Geer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Endocrine Diseases.

  • Neuroimaging Anatomy, Part 2: Head, Neck, and Spine, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-4
    • Tarik F. Massoud
    • English
    In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editor Dr. Tarik F. Massoud brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Neuroimaging Anatomy, Part 2: Head, Neck, and Spine. Anatomical knowledge is critical to reducing both overdiagnosis and misdiagnosis in neuroimaging. This issue is part two of a two-part series on neuroimaging anatomy that focuses on the head, neck, and spine. Each article addresses a specific area such as the orbits, sinonasal cavity, temporal bone, pharynx, larynx, and spinal cord.

Browse by Publisher