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  • Investigación en metodología y lenguajes enfermeros

    • 2nd Edition
    • Paloma Echevarría Pérez
    • Spanish
    Segunda edición que se consolida como manual de referencia en legua española sobre este ámbito en creciente desarrollo e implantación en los centros de investigación y las universidades de todo el mundo. Esta obra, que fue pionera en el campo de la investigación en metodología y lenguajes enfermeros, sigue teniendo como objetivos describir los aspectos conceptuales y metódicos específicos de la investigación en metodología y lenguajes enfermeros estandarizados, destacar las diferentes áreas y líneas de investigación y revisar los recursos e instrumentos que pueden servir de ayuda a los investigadores para generar conocimientos sobre lenguajes enfermeros. Se ha revisdo todo el contenido, se han actualizado la bibliografía y se han incorporado dos nuevas colaboraciones de la Universidad de Iowa. Aportan su valiosa experiencia en este campo numerosos expertos del ámbito internacional, ásí como miembros actuales y antiguos de la Asociación Española de Nomenclatura, Taxonomía y Diagnósticos de Enfermería (AENTDE). En total, más de 40 docentes, investigadores, gestores, asistentes y sociedades científicas. El respaldo y la participación de la AENTDE y del Centro para las Clasificaciones de Enfermería y la Efectividad Clínica de la Universidad de Iowa (Estados Unidos) constituyen una garantía para profesores y alumnos de escuelas y facultades de Enfermería (especialmente para posgrados y doctorado), docentes de formación continuada de los distintos servicios de salud y centros sanitarios, personal de enfermería,investiga... y gestores sanitarios.

  • Enfermería geriátrica

    • 7th Edition
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • Spanish

  • Obesity

    Global Impact and Epidemiology
    • 1st Edition
    • Raman Mehrzad
    • English
    Obesity continues to accelerate resulting in an unprecedented epidemic that shows no significant signs of slowing down any time soon. The World Health Organization reports that in 2016, nearly 2 billion adults were overweight and that worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Obesity: Global Impact and Epidemiology is an important tool in proving a link to new knowledge, serving researchers and clinicians. The field of obesity is evolving very quickly and there is an abundance of scientific data that has emerged and is emerging constantly. Researchers and physicians need new updated information about the epidemiology and global impact of obesity that come from authors that have a wide perspective in the field. For health professionals and researchers, there is a need to understand how obesity begins. While a simple question, the answer is very complex.

  • ICU Quick Drug Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Jennifer Pai Lee
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Critical Care**Offering essential, evidence-based practice guidelines specifically for the critical care setting, ICU Quick Drug Guide contains up-to-date information in a quick-access format. This portable handbook provides fast, accurate drug therapy information needed at the point of care, including expert advice throughout to help clinicians determine optimal pharmacological therapy.

  • Nanotechnology and Photocatalysis for Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Bilal Tahir + 2 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology and Photocatalysis for Environmental Applications focuses on nanostructured control, synthesis methods, activity enhancement strategies, environmental applications, and perspectives of semiconductor-based nanostructures. The book offers future guidelines for designing new semiconductor-based photocatalysts, with low cost and high efficiency, for a range of products aimed at environmental protection. The book covers the fundamentals of nanotechnology, the synthesis of nanotechnology, and the use of metal oxide, metal sulfide, and carbon-based nanomaterials in photocatalysis. The book also discusses the major challenges of using photocatalytic nanomaterials on a broad scale. The book then explores how photocatalytic nanomaterials and nanocomposites are being used for sustainable development applications, including environmental protection, pharmaceuticals, and air purification. The final chapter considers the recent advances in the field and outlines future perspectives on the technology. This is an important reference for materials scientists, chemical engineers, energy scientists, and anyone looking to understand more about the photocatalytic potential of nanomaterials, and their possible environmental applications.

  • Spinal Cord Injury, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • John L. Lin
    • English
    This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John L. Lin, will discuss a number of important topics around Spinal Cord Injury. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Updates for the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, Approaching Prognosis for Recovery after SCI, Cognitive Dysfunction in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Pain: updated for the 21st century, Pulmonary management in patients with spinal cord injury, Therapeutic interventions to improve mobility with spinal cord injury related upper motor neuron syndromes, Neurogenic bowel management using trans-anal irrigation by persons with spinal cord injury, Heterotopic Ossification: beyond etidronate, Orthopedic Surgical Management of Upper Extremity Dysfunctions in Pediatric Populations with Spinal Cord injury, and Vocational Rehab and employment after spinal cord injury, among others.

  • Global Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-3
    • Shahid Aziz + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Global Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is edited by Drs. Shahid R. Aziz, Steven Roser and Jose M. Marchena. Articles will include: The Need for Global Maxillofacial Surgeons and Global Surgery; Maxillofacial Surgery in Low and Middle-income Countries; Global Burden of Head and Neck Cancer; Global Surgery, the International Surgeon, and Humanitarian Missions; Travel Medicine and Tropical Medicine: What the Global Maxillofacial Surgeon Should Know; Technology, Innovation, Ecosystem, and Skills Development in Global Surgery; Global Anesthesia in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Educating the Global Maxillofacial Surgeon; Formal Training of the Global Surgeon: Current Educational Paradigms and Critical Elements for Progression; Diversity and Cultural Competency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Rural and Low and Middle Income Countries Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; View from the Other Side: What a Low and Middle Income Country Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Wants from Us; Global Nursing in Low and Middle Resource Countries: Challenges and Opportunities in Perioperative Practice; Global Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Warzone; The History and Mission of Smile Train, a Global Cleft Charity; and more!

  • Advanced MR Techniques for Imaging the Abdomen and Pelvis, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-3
    • Sudhakar K. Venkatesh
    • English
    This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on Advanced MR Techniques for Imaging the Abdomen and Pelvis and is edited by Dr. Sudhakar Venkatesh. Articles will include: Advances in MR Elastography in Liver; Biliary Tract Imaging; Imaging of the Pancreas; PET/MRI Applications in Abdomen and Pelvis; Abbreviated MR Protocols for the Abdomen and Pelvis; Advances in MR Angiography of Abdomen and Pelvis; Advances in MRI of Prostate; Advances in MRI of the Female Pelvis; Advanced MR Techniques for Imaging the Abdomen and Pelvis; Texture Analysis and AI with MR in Abdomen and Pelvis; Advances in MRI of the Kidneys and Upper Urinary Tract, and more!

  • Consultations in Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-3
    • Steven L. Flamm
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Steven Flamm has put together another great update for the hepatology consult. Articles are submitted by expert author and in the format of the clinical review article, provide timely data for diagnosis and treatment. Specific areas addressed include the following: Management of esophageal and gastric varices; Severe thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease and new management approaches; Pathology in chronic liver disease; Alpha 1 antitrypsin disease and chronic liver disease in adults; Evaluation of management of Budd-Chiari; HBV reactivation with immunosuppressive therapy; Homeopathic products and hepatotoxicity; New uses of TIPS; Dermatologic manifestations of chronic liver disease; Acute on chronic liver failure; Cholangiocarcinoma; Diagnosis and management of hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia; Emerging data about the microbiome in chronic liver disease; and Acute viral hepatitis aside from HAV, HBV, and HCV. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve patient outcomes.

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-3
    • Curt J Daniels
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics will cover Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Curated by Dr. Curt J. Daniels, this issue will explore topics in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series editorial board: Jamil A. Aboulhosn, David M. Shavelle, Terrence D. Welch, and Audrey H. Wu. The volume will include articles on: ACHD Epidemiology and Work Force, Access and Delivery of ACHD Care, Atrial Septal Defect, Bicuspid Aortic Valve and ACHD Aortopathy, Coarctation of the Aorta, Ebstein Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Single Ventricle and Fontan Physiology, ACHD Transcatheter Therapy, ACHD Electrophysiology¸ ACHD Cardiothoracic Surgery, Psychosocial Aspects of ACHD, Congenital Heart Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension, ACHD Heart Failure, and Mechanical Support and Transplant.

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