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  • Emergency Neuro-Otology: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Dizziness and Vertigo, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • David E. Newman-Toker
    • English
    The focus of this publication on Neuro-Otology in Neurologic Clinics is on the patient presenting for urgent or emergent care with a chief complaint of new, previously-undiagnos... dizziness or vertigo. Intent is to emphasize throughout the issue five primary components of initial diagnosis and management: (1) Epidemiology, differential diagnosis, and disease definitions; (2) Bedside clinical features that differentiate dangerous from benign causes; (3) Appropriate use of advanced diagnostic tests (including imaging, vestibular tests) and consultations; (4) Application of early treatments (manipulative, pharmacologic, rehabilitative); and (5) Acute disposition strategies, including determining need for admission and urgency of follow-up. Articles have a consistent architecture to highlight key points: 1) Case Scenario (with a representative case example; videos are presented with many of these); 2) Prevalence & Pathomechanisms; 3) Definitions & Diagnostic Criteria; 4) Bedside & Laboratory Diagnostic Tests; 5) Acute Treatment Options (including manipulative, pharmacologic, rehabilitative); and 6) Triage & Disposition (including referrals and follow-up). The articles are presented with four major parts: Overall approach to acute dizziness and vertigo; Episodic vertigo and dizziness; Acute, continuous vertigo and dizziness; and Case unknowns. Among the topics covered are: Bedside evaluation; Transient ischemic attacks; Vestibularl neuritis and labyrinthitis; Stroke; Novel approach to diagnosing the acutely dizzy patient. David Newman-Toker leads this publication with associate editors renown in their fields - Kevin Kerber, William J. Meurer, Rodney Omron, and Jonathan Edlow.
  • Dermatology Secrets Plus

    • 5th Edition
    • James E. Fitzpatrick + 1 more
    • English
    For 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. Dermatology Secrets Plus, 5th Edition, by Drs. James E. Fitzpatrick and Joseph G. Morelli, features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, and an informal tone – making reference and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.
  • Eosinophil-Associated Disorders, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-3
    • Amy D. Klion
    • English
    This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Amy D. Klion, MD and Princess U. Ogbogu, MD, is devoted to Eosinophil-Associate... Disorders. Drs. Klion and Ogbogu have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis of Persistent Marked Eosinophilia; Spectrum of Eosinophilic End Organ Manifestations; Eosinophilia in GI disorders; Eosinophilia in Hematologic Disorders; Eosinophilia in Rheumatologic/Vascul... Disorders; Eosinophilia in Pulmonary Disorders; Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases; Eosinophilia associated with Immune Deficiency and Immune Dysregulation; Eosinophilia in Dermatologic disorders; Management of Hypereosinophilic Syndromes; and Novel Therapies for Eosinophilic Disorders.
  • Management of Intra-operative Crises, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • Shanda H. Blackmon
    • English
    Management of Intra-operative Crises is reviewed extensively in this important Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: Massive Airway Hemorrhage; Great Vessel Injury; Endotracheal Tube Management and Obstructed Airway; Perioperative or Operative Pulmonary Embolus; Acute Intraoperative Aspiration; Patent Mammary Disruption During Thoracic Surgery; Immediate Post-lobectomy Crisis Management; Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Rapid Pacing, and ECMO for Emergent Intraoperative Thoracic Situations; Unexplained Intraoperative Hypotension; Coagulopathy & Anticoagulation during Thoracic Surgery; Perioperative Pneumonectomy Management; Pulmonary Artery Bleeding during VATS; Tracheal Repair and Airway Management; and more!
  • Evidence-Based Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-3
    • Lisa Ishii
    • English
    Evidence base in 2015 remains a subject of controversy for surgeons related to its application in surgery that cannot be approached as it is in medical evidence. Academic surgeons acknowledge that evidence base is necessary and private practitioners know it is woven into the fabric of their practice. Dr. Lisa Ishii and Dr. Travis Tollefson, editors of this publication, are at the forefront of clinical use of and research into evidence based surgery. The Oxford Centre system of evidence is used for this issue. Currently, evidence is dominant in the reconstructive aspect, moreso than the cosmetic aspect; as such, this resource focuses on the nerve and microvascular procedures. Topics include Facial vascular anomalies, Cleft lip and palate; Trauma; Facial reanimation; System reviews and metanalyses; and Skin care, Laser treatments; and Rhinoplasty. Audience for this resource is facial plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, laser therapists, dermatologists, and skin researchers.
  • Scleroderma, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-3
    • Maureen D. Mayes
    • English
    Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. It’s estimated that about 300,000 Americans have scleroderma. About one third of those people have the systemic form of scleroderma. Since scleroderma presents with symptoms similar to other autoimmune diseases, diagnosis is difficult. This issue will cover: The Genetic Basis of SSc: Genetics, Epigenetics, Mechanisms of Pathogenesis – linking fibrosis, vasculopathy and immune dysregulation, The Role of Autoantibodies in Diagnosis and Prognosis/survival; Managing Raynaud’s phenomenon and ischemic ulcers, managing SSc Lung Disease, Monitoring for and Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, and many more!
  • MRI of the Elbow and Wrist, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-3
    • Kimberly K. Amrami
    • English
    MRI of the Elbow and Wrist is explored in this important issue in MRI Clinics of North America. Articles include: Approach to MRI of the Elbow and Wrist: Technical Aspects and Innovation; MRI of the Elbow; Extrinsic and Intrinsic Ligaments of the Wrist; MRI of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex; Carpal Fractures; MRI of Tumors of the Upper Extremity; MRI of the Nerves of the Upper Extremity: Elbow to Wrist; MR Arthrography of the Wrist and Elbow; MRI of the Wrist and Elbow: What the Hand Surgeon Needs to Know; Imaging the Proximal and Distal Radioulnar Joints; MR Angiography of the Upper Extremity, and more!
  • Lacquer Chemistry and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Rong Lu + 1 more
    • English
    Lacquer Chemistry and Applications explores the topic of lacquer, the only natural product polymerized by an enzyme that has been used for a coating material in Asian countries for thousands of years. Although the human-lacquer-cultur... including cultivation of the lacquer tree, harvesting, and the use of lacquer sap, has a long history of more than thousand years, there is very little information available on the modern scientific methods to study lacquer chemistry. This book, based on the results of the authors' 30 years of research on lacquer chemistry, offers lacquer researchers a unique reference on the science and applications of this extremely important material.
  • Orbit and Neuro-ophthalmic Imaging, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • Juan E. Gutierrez
    • English
    Orbit and Neuro-ophthalmic Imaging is explored in this important Neuroimaging Clinics issue. Articles include: Imaging indication, protocols, anatomy, and pitfalls; Orbital ultrasonography and optical coherence tomography – what radiologists need to know; Advanced imaging techniques for the retina and visual pathway; Imaging of optic neuropathy and chiasmatic disorder; Imaging of post-chiasmatic disorder and higher cortical visual dysfunction; Imaging of diseases of the ocular motor pathway; Imaging of orbital trauma and emergent non-traumatic conditions; Imaging of ocular prosthesis and orbital reconstruction flaps; Imaging of pediatric ophthalmologic conditions; and more!
  • Applied Drought Modeling, Prediction, and Mitigation

    • 1st Edition
    • Zekâi Åžen
    • English
    Applied Drought Modelling, Prediction, and Mitigation provides a practical guide to new and recent methodologies for drought characterizations, change modeling, down-scaling, and future predictions. The modeling procedures covered by the book include recent advancements in regional drought extent, coverage, intensity, and water deficit predictions, which are increasingly significant given current climate change impacts on water resources. Each modeling procedure is explained theoretically prior to the mathematical derivation, and includes book examples, exercises, and case studies that supplement the applied and practical material, thus making the approaches accessible and applicable to the reader.