Skip to main content
Elsevier

Elsevier

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

    Fundamentals, Design, Performance, Applications, and AI-Driven Commercialization
    • 1st Edition
    • Morteza Nazari-Heris + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design, Performance, Applications, and AI-Driven Commercialization provides an authoritative resource on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEVs), covering fundamentals, methods, and applications, and addressing the latest advances and changes in related technologies, and in the market. This book aims to serve as a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource for understanding HFCEVs and their role in achieving net-zero electrification. It investigates HFCEVs from multiple dimensions, beginning with the fundamentals of HFCEV operation, their environmental benefits, and their principles. In addition, it presents a detailed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis, examining the intricacies of hydrogen production and infrastructure development. It further assesses the techno-economic feasibility of green hydrogen-powered HFCEVs through levelized cost analyses, providing insights into their economic viability. In addition, the book covers the design, performance, and applications of HFCEVs, alongside the role of hydrogen fueling stations, their technologies, and prognostic management. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in optimizing energy management is explored, highlighting innovative approaches to enhancing efficiency. The book also addresses industrial and commercial gaps, identifying opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs in this field. In addition, it reviews international standards governing HFCEVs and aligns their advancements with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), emphasizing their broader techno-socio-economi... impact. Finally, the challenges and future work are considered, including technological, infrastructural, and economic obstacles, and their possible solutions.This is a valuable book for all those with an interest in hydrogen fuel cells, clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, sustainable transportation, and energy storage, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, Research & Development professionals, scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers.

  • Engineering Materials for 3D Printing

    Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rupinder Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Engineering Materials for 3D Printing: Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications delves into the transformative world of additive manufacturing, covering the development and characterization of polymer-based materials crafted through processes such as extrusion, sol-gel, and pulverization. Over the past three decades, 3D printing has revolutionized the creation of functional prototypes, utilizing an array of materials like thermoplastics, resins, metals, and alloys. This book explores the advantages of 3D printing over conventional manufacturing, emphasizing its potential for structural and non-structural engineering applications. It stands out for its focus on meta-structure properties, offering insights into the fabrication of engineering prototypes.While existing literature extensively covers manufacturing processes, this work bridges the gap by exploring 3D printable materials for diverse engineering uses.

  • Suture and Surgical Hemostasis

    A Pocket Guide
    • 2nd Edition
    • Rebecca Hall
    • English
    Gain a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis for surgical procedures! Compact and spiral-bound, Suture and Surgical Hemostasis: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition, is packed with full-color photos and step-by-step images that provide comprehensive guidance on sutures and hemostasis. Ideal for students, professionals, and clinical settings, this updated edition features new suture types, wound closures, and thermal hemostasis materials, along with a new art program showcasing the latest suture materials and wounds for effective learning and exam preparation.

  • Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Subash C.B. Gopinath + 4 more
    • English
    Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications explores various strategies and techniques for successful surface modification of nanomaterials, focusing on the potential benefits of such modifications in a wide range of applications, including energy and environmental sectors, as well as biomedical applications. This book initially presents an overview of surface modification methods and characterization techniques of various nanomaterials, including two-dimensional materials, carbon nanomaterials, metals, and more. Other sections dive into the applications of surface modified nanomaterials in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental science. Future research directions and risk assessment are covered in the final section. This is an essential reference for academic and industrial researchers working to improve the properties of nanomaterials for several applications.

  • Sonography

    Introduction to Normal Structure and Function
    • 6th Edition
    • Reva Curry + 1 more
    • English
    Without a deep understanding of what normal anatomy looks like in ultrasound images, you may have a tough time recognizing abnormalities. Thankfully, Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 6th Edition, provides the firm grounding in normal anatomy and physiology that you need from an ultrasound perspective. This highly visual text uses a wealth of ultrasound images accompanied by labeled drawings with detailed legends to increase your comfort with normal anatomy as it appears during scanning. A consistent chapter format also makes the content easy to navigate and reinforces standard protocols for scanning each area of the body.

  • Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book

    • 4th Edition
    • John T. Hansen
    • English
    Learning anatomy is a challenge—make it easier and more enjoyable for your students with this active and engaging review tool! Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book, 4th Edition, improves students’ knowledge of structures, pathways, and relationships, and is based on the bestselling Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy, 9th Edition, so you know they’re benefiting from reliable, up-to-date anatomical information. Coloring and tracing arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations reinforces students’ understanding of blood supply and innervation. Coloring in the direction of muscle striations between attachments builds knowledge they can apply to muscle action. This bestselling Netter coloring book also contains muscle data tables and clinical notes, making it an excellent, high-yield anatomy resource for foundational learning as well as review.Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book is a perfect companion to Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy as well as Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards and Netter's Clinical Anatomy textbook.

Browse by Publisher