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  • Geriatric Psychiatry: Advances and Directions, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-2
    • George S. Alexopoulos + 1 more
    • English
    This issue covers a broad selection of topics critical to psychiatrist and any physician who treats older patients. Topics include: Epidemiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment of dementing disorders, late-life psychosis; suicide in late life; depression in primary care; structural neuroimaging of geriatric depression; gene-environment interactions in geriatric depression; treatment of geriatric depression; etiological Theories of Late-Life depression; geriatric bipolar disorder; psychotherapies in geriatric depression; home-based care of the elderly with mental disorders; functional neuroimaging in geriatric depression; models of treatment engagement of geriatric persons with mental disorders; and mental health service delivery to the elderly.

  • Emergency Ultrasound, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6-2
    • Jill Langer
    • English
    Because of its portability, speed, and ease of use, ultrasound (US) is the most commonly used imaging modality in the ER. This issue reviews the uses of US for obstetric and gynecologic presentations. Gastrointestinal, abdominal, and genitourinary applications of US in the ER are quite common. The use of US as guidance for ER procedures is also covered in this issue.

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6-2
    • Debbie Hickman Mathis
    • English
    This issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Debbie H. Mathis RN, MS, CNOR, RNFA, will focus on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with topics including: The role of interruptions in the OR; Surgical site infections; Special considerations for history and physical for plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive patients; History and assessment requirement for ambulatory plastic and reconstructive surgery; and Skin assessment.

  • Allergen Immunotherapy, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-2
    • Linda S. Cox
    • English
    One hundred years have elapsed since specific allergen immunotherapy (SIT) was first employed and found to be effective in the treatment of allergic respiratory diseases. This cutting-edge issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics offers a comprehensive review of this disease modifying treatment, exploring its history, status, and potential future. Topics covered include the mechanisms of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy; the mechanisms of sublingual immunotherapy; optimizing efficacy of subcutaneous immunotherapy; preparation of allergen immunotherapy extraxcts; risk factors and subcutaneous immunotherapy safety; accelerated schedules and reducing risk with premedication (antihistamines, omalizumab, leucotriene antagonist); safety and efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy for allergic respiratory disease and other indications; monitoring clinical outcomes of specific immunotherapy; monitoring immunotherapy response with immunological parameters; socioeconomics and comparative effectiveness of immunotherapy; oral desensitization for food hypersensitivity; peptide and recombinant immunotherapy; intralymphatic and epicutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy; peptide and recombinant immunotherapy; adjuvants and vector systems for allergy faccines; and future forms of immunotherapy.

  • MRI of Cartilage, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • Richard Kijowski
    • English
    This issue reviews the latest advances in imaging of cartilage using MRI. A basis for understanding cartilage is provided in articles on normal anatomic appearance, morphology, and physiology. MR imaging of cartilage in specific joints such as knees and ankles, hip, and upper extremity are reviewed in separate articles, and assessment of rheumatoid conditions and cartilage repair are also covered.

  • Disorders of Consciousness, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-4
    • G. Bryan Young
    • English
    This issue of Neurologic Clinics addresses the cognitive impact of various forms of brain injury.

  • Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-3
    • Tami Shearer
    • English
    Introducing one of the first primers on palliative and hospice care for the small animal veterinarian! Guest edited by Dr. Tami Shearer, this volume will include topics such as: the history of pet hospice, delivery systems of veterinary hospice and palliative care, 5-step pet hospice plan, a veterinarian’s role in helping pet owners with decision making, quality of life assessment techniques, assessment and treatment of pain in life-limiting disease, the role of rehabilitation techniques for hospice and palliative care patients, the role of nutrition and alternative care methods in hospice and palliative care patients, emotional support tips, ethical considerations in life-limiting conditions, case studies, and much more!

  • Aging Facial Skin: Lasers and Related Spectrum Technologies, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • David Ellis
    • English
    Topics include: Skin histology, physiology, and pathology, aging; Laser wavelength interface with the skin; Photography for skin’s surface ; CO2 ablative lasers; YSGG ablative lasers; Erbium ablative lasers; Photodynamic therapy; Treatment of Acne Scarring; Treatment of Skin Texture and Fine Line Etching; Cutaneous facial vascular lesions; Treatment of hyperpigmentation; Treatment of facial hair and body hair; RadioFreqency: Ellman; RadioFrequency: Thermage; Infrared (Titan); SmartLifting; Lasers in Latino skin; Lasers in Black skin; Lasers in Asian skin; Complications in the use of laser skin technologies.

  • Erectile Dysfunction, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-2
    • Culley Carson
    • English
    Dr. Culley Carson provides a state-of-the-art review of clinical issues surrounding erectile dysfunction. Top experts in the field, like Dr. Laurence Levine and Dr. Alan Seftel, contribute reviews on peyronie's disease and epidemiology and risk factors, respectively. A practical approach is given, with articles on doppler blood flow analysis, comparison of established agents with newer phosphodiesterase medications, penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer, and treatment of erectile dysfunction and depression.

  • Update in the Medical Management of the Long Term Care Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Miguel A. Paniagua
    • English
    This issue brings the geriatrician up to date on topics in Longer-Term-Care such as: Doing Dementia Better: Anthropological Insights, Update on teaching in the Long-Term Care Setting, Pneumonia in the Long-Term Resident, Palliative Care for Patients with Dementia in Long Term Care, Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care Residents, and Nausea and Other Non-Pain Symptoms in Long-term Care.

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