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  • Endocrine Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-1
    • Ramiro E. Toribio
    • English
    The equine practitioner will find this comprehensive issue packed with useful, practical information on endocrine diseases. Topics include disorders of calcium and phosphate metabolism, endocrinology of the neonate energy metabolism, endocrine dysregulation in critically ill foals and horses, magnesium disorders, equine metabolic syndrome, pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing's disease), disorders of the hypothalamus-pituita... gland axis, evaluation of the hypothalamus-pituita... gland axis, disorders of the thyroid gland, endocrine response during exercise, hyperlipemia, anhidrosis, diabetes insipidus, ergopeptine alkaloids (fescue toxicosis) and equine pregnancy, and much more!

  • Imaging of Incidentalomas, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-2
    • Alec J. Megibow
    • English
    Incidentalomas, or tumors discovered unintentionally by radiologists, are a problem that all radiologists face in their practice. This issue provides not only an overview of neoplasms of the CNS, liver, chest, kidneys, pancreas, and adrenal glands commonly discovered during radiologic examinations but also provides a framework for understanding the legal implications and cost considerations involved for radiologists.

  • Prevention in Mental Health: Lifespan Perspective, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-1
    • Dilip V. Jeste + 1 more
    • English
    Prevention is an area of growing importance in the field psychiatry, although very few books have been written on the subject. Topics covered in this important issue include: Prevention of depression in older; Prevention of dementia; Use of genetics as a tool for prevention of mental illnesses; Successful cognitive and emotional aging; Internet Depression Prevention; Prevention of First Episode of Psychosis; Prevention of Adolescent Depression; Prevention of Post-Partum Depression; Prevention of PTSD; Prevention of metabolic syndrome in people on antipsychotics, and others.

  • Ablative Procedures in Surgical Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-2
    • Steven A. Curley
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Steven Curley, presents various articles on the subject of Ablative Procedures. Articles include: The History of Ablation; Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC); RFA of Colorectal Cancer; RFA of Neuroendocrine Metastases; Basic Science Research; Ablation Kidney Lesions; High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU); Microwave Coagulation; Ablation of Bone Metastases; Ablation Breast; Ablation Lung Lesions; and Planning and Follow-up After Ablation.

  • Current Concepts in Gynecologic Pathology: Epithelial Tumors of the Gynecologic Tract, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-1
    • Robert Soslow
    • English
    This new series for surgical pathologists presents "current concepts" in pathology diagnosis, key features, differential diagnosis, overview, pitfalls, and molecular approaches for every disease entity and body region. This publication on gynecologic epithelial tumors includes topics on Clinical approach to diagnosis and management of tumors of the cervis and vulva; Biomarkers in cervical cancer diagnosis; Pathology of vulvar neoplasms; Clinical approach to diagnosis and management of the corpus; Molecular overview of cancer of the corpus; Complex atypical hyperplasia and differentiated endometrioid adenocarcinoma; High-grade endometrial carcinoma; Familial tumors of the corpus; Clinical approach to diagnosis and management of the ovary, fallopian tube, and peritoneum; Molecular overview of cancers of the ovary, fallopian tube, and peritoneum; Metastatic carcinomas to ovary; Low-grade serous tumors; High-grade serous carcinoma; Non-serous ovarian epithelial tumors; and Familial tumors of the corpus.

  • Gastroenteropancreatic System and Its Tumors: Part II, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • Aaron I. Vinik
    • English
    This two-part issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America provides the endocrinologist with comprehensive essential updates about tumors of the gastroenteropancreat... system. Topics covered include the history and development of the gastroenteropancreat... endocrine axis; the changing face and epidemiology of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs); chromogranins current state of the art, pathology of gastroenteropancreat... (GEP) disorders; new and emerging syndromes related to gastrointestinal (GI) hormones; an update on incretins; prospects for ghrelin in the clinic, obesity/appetite and hedonism; GI motility disorders; gastric bypass and GI hormones; pancreatic exocrine function and GI hormones; harnessing the pancreatic stem cell; how to diagnose NETs before there are METs; NETs in kids: combining the SEER data for children and adults with site differences; novel biomarkers for NETs; standard imaging techniques for NETs; novel peptide imaging: glucagon receptor; signaling mechanism in NETs as targets for therapy; update on clinical trials; nutrition and the GEP; peptide radiotherapy; in vitro analysis of NETs: the role of angiogenesis; modern lab evaluation of peptide and amines: a continuing role for radioimmunoassay?; surgery/surgical management of NETs; and evaluation and quality of life in NETs patients.

  • Fetal Assessment, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • George A. Macones + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest edited by Drs. George Macones and Anthony Odibo, addresses Fetal Monitoring and Assessment. Drs. Macones and Odibo have assembled a panel of experts to pen reviews on topics including indications for fetal growth monitoring and controversies with diagnosis of fetal growth restriction, the role of serum markers and uterine artery Doppler in identifying at-risk pregnancies, the role of amniotic fluid assessment in evaluating fetal well-being, the uses and limitations of the biophysical profile, the umbilical artery Doppler in assessment of fetal growth restriction, the MCA Doppler and its role in evaluation of fetal anemia and fetal growth restriction, Venous Doppler evaluation of the growth restricted fetus, aortic isthmus and cardiac monitoring of the growth restricted fetus, intrapartum fetal monitoring, computerized assessment of fetal heart rate monitoring, STAN as an adjunct to EFM, and signal ambiguity and intrapartum fetal monitoring.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • William D. Chey
    • English
    This comprehensive update on irritable bowel syndrome addresses both the state of art diagnosis and treatment as well as emerging therapies and future directions. Worldwide authority, Dr. Eammon Quigley, contributes an article on Therapies Aimed at the Gut Microflora and Inflammation. Other highlights include articles devoted to genetics, biomarkers, and symptom-based diagnostic criteria.

  • Neuromuscular Ultrasound

    Expert Consult - Online and Print
    • 1st Edition
    • Francis Walker + 1 more
    • English
    Neuromuscular Ultrasound demonstrates the use of ultrasound as an alternative to electrodiagnosis in the evaluation of neuromuscular disorders through detailed descriptions and clear illustrations. Drs. Francis Walker and Michael S. Cartwright discuss techniques for visualizing muscles and nerves without painful testing for better patient compliance and more efficient diagnosis. Color illustrations, pearls for the clinician, and ultrasound videos online at www.expertconsult.co... ensure that you’ll be able to apply this technology effectively in your practice.

  • Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician

    Expert Consult - Online and Print
    • 1st Edition
    • Joshua S. Broder
    • English
    Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician, written and edited by a practicing emergency physician for emergency physicians, takes a step-by-step approach to the selection and interpretation of commonly ordered diagnostic imaging tests. Dr. Joshua Broder presents validated clinical decision rules, describes time-efficient approaches for the emergency physician to identify critical radiographic findings that impact clinical management and discusses hot topics such as radiation risks, oral and IV contrast in abdominal CT, MRI versus CT for occult hip injury, and more. Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician was awarded a 2011 PROSE Award for Excellence for the best new publication in Clinical Medicine.

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