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  • Complications in Orthopaedics: Foot and Ankle

    • 1st Edition
    • Amiethab Aiyer + 2 more
    • English
    The difference between an average surgeon and a master surgeon is often an ability to navigate and resolve surgical complications. Complications in Orthopaedics: Foot and Ankle Surgery provides expert guidance and offers real solutions to improve patient outcomes, for both the trainee and the experienced surgeon. This brand-new volume in the Complications in Orthopaedics series from series editor Dr. Stephen R. Thompson, along with expert surgeons Drs. Amiethab Aiyer, Ettore Vulcano, and Jonathan Kaplan, focuses on how to recognize and avoid errors during foot and ankle surgery, with thorough coverage of preoperative errors, intraoperative issues, and postoperative complications.
  • Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment

    Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Souravi Bardhan + 1 more
    • English
    Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes comprehensively elucidates insights into the principles and applications of piezocatalysis. The book explains, in detail, the mechanism of the process and explores various approaches and the latest breakthroughs in material synthesis and designing for piezocatalysis. It explains how piezocatalysis offers a unique advantage by simultaneously degrading pollutants and controlling microbial populations, and that this dual action streamlines the wastewater treatment process and enhances overall efficiency. Along with providing practical insights into how piezocatalysis is being employed to tackle wastewater issues, this book focuses on the recent developments, outlining their challenges and future opportunities. The book provides versatile solutions that are capable of degrading a wide range of pollutants, including recalcitrant organic compounds and microbial contaminants, and as such, enabling the degradation of various water pollutants and removal of pathogenic microbes. Researchers in academia and industry will find this to be a very important resource for learning about the implementation of piezocatalysis for wastewater remediation.
  • Sleep Disparities, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-1
    • Lourdes M. DelRosso
    • English
    In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Lourdes Del Rosso brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep Disparities. The disparities in sleep, encompassing variations in sleep patterns, disorders, and access to sleep medicine services, are significant factors that impact overall health and well-being. In this issue, top experts assist in recognizing and mitigating sleep disparities, leading to improved diagnostic and treatment approaches and ultimately enhancing the quality of sleep and overall health outcomes for individuals.
  • Geriatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-2
    • Mary Gardner
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Mary Gardner brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatrics. As the pet population ages—with research showing that 43% of patients are now considered senior—it is alarming that nearly 50% never see their vet before the end. In this issue, top experts cover key issues such as managing chronic pain, mobility challenges, sensory decline, and co-morbidities while also addressing the importance of client education and support for stressed caregivers. Drawing on insights from our experiences and research, this issue offers real-world strategies to ensure that every geriatric case is met with effective, compassionate care for both the pet and their families.
  • Collaborative Scheduling for Electromagnetic Detection Satellites

    Model and Reinforcement Learning-Based Evolutionary Algorithms
    • 1st Edition
    • Yanjie Song + 4 more
    • English
    Collaborative Scheduling for Electromagnetic Detection Satellites: Model and Reinforcement Learning-based Evolutionary Algorithms focuses on the models and algorithms related to electromagnetic detection satellite scheduling problems. Sections provide an overview, including background and current state of development and then move on to the basic model of cooperative scheduling and the framework of learning evolutionary algorithms. Next, the book examines cooperative scheduling of homogeneous electromagnetic detection satellites for stationary target detection and reviews research on cooperative planning of heterogeneous electromagnetic detection satellites for low-speed moving target detection. Final sections examine cooperative scheduling of heterogeneous electromagnetic detection satellites for high-speed moving target detection. Readers will find this to be an in-depth introduction to electromagnetic detection satellite problems.
  • Current Management of Serious Bacterial Infections Associated with Multi-Drug Resistance, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • David L. Paterson
    • English
    In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. David L. Paterson brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Management of Serious Bacterial Infections Associated with Multi-Drug Resistance. Top experts provide current reviews that highlight innovative solutions to the treatment difficulties faced by clinicians when they encounter multi-resistant bacteria. Articles cover management of VRE infections; AMR in transplant recipients; rapid diagnostic strategies for antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing bloodstream infection; current management strategies for hypervirulent Klebsiella; current management of melioidosis; and more.
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

    • 6th Edition
    • Sharon E. Straus + 4 more
    • English
    A unique and valuable resource for busy clinicians at any stage of their career, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 6th Edition, is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). This classic introduction to EBM has been thoroughly updated from cover to cover, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings. Written by internationally renowned practising clinicians, methodologists, and teachers, this bestselling text offers easy-to-read, accessible coverage of all the basics of EBM for time-constrained undergraduate and postgraduate medical learners, instructors, and practitioners in all clinical areas of health care.
  • Growth-Enhancing Technologies in Cattle Production: Science, Application, and Industry Impact, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-1
    • Jessica Sperber + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Jessica Sperber and Galen Erickson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Growth-Enhancing Technologies in Cattle Production: Science, Application, and Industry Impact. Top experts explore the historical development of growth-enhancing technologies (GETs), their physiological mechanisms, and practical applications across different phases of cattle production. By examining hormonal implants, beta-agonists, and alternative strategies, this comprehensive review provides insight into the benefits, challenges, and future implications of GETs in cattle production.
  • Hot Topics in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-1
    • Lauren Schaefer + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Lauren Schaefer and Brianne Richson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hot Topics in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Top experts highlight current, key topics in the clinical practice of eating disorder management, with goal of helping clinicians to better understand how to engage patients from all backgrounds and with varying presentations in eating disorder treatment; appropriately assess and manage common co-occurring conditions within the context of eating disorder treatment; and consider the potential promise (and pitfalls) of emerging therapeutic approaches to eating disorder treatment.
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography

    A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Ron Blankstein
    • English
    Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Cardiac Computed Tomography: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides today’s clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of this rapidly evolving area of heart imaging. Covering coronary CT angiography (CCTA), coronary artery calcium (CAC), and various other uses of cardiac CT ranging from valvular to structural heart disease, editor Dr. Ron Blankstein and a team of expert contributing authors discuss principles of image acquisition, patient indications, imaging approaches, diagnostic criteria, evaluation approaches, and the latest advances in the technology. From cover to cover, this new volume offers reliable and current point-of-care coverage of cardiac CT, making it an ideal resource for practitioners at all levels of experience.