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  • 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.

  • Sleep, Memory and Learning, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6-1
    • Robert Stickgold
    • English
    This issue dives into the study of sleep function, particularly as it relates to memory and cognition. Any clinician who sees patients with sleep disorders, or in particular any sleep medicine specialist, will find this information enlightening and invaluable, as it discusses the current state of understanding of how sleep affects humans’ waking cognitive functions. These review articles describe the research that has taken place, and the lessons that can be taken away from them, so that clinicians can confidently advise their patients on the functional importance of adequate sleep, and recognize cognitive symptoms of inadequate sleep. Articles discuss such topics as animal and human research on sleep and memory, various imaging techniques to describe brain activity during sleep, and the role of dreams.

  • Surgical Approach to Incontinence, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • Roger R. Dmochowski
    • English
    This issue of the Urologic Clinics covers advancements in incontinence surgery. The authors represent a distinguished group of leaders in the field of incontinence surgery and they have summarized their approaches to a variety of interventions for incontinence in women (including prolapse and stress incontinence) and male incontinence. Because urinary incontinence is such a common problem in urologic practice, the procedures described herein will be helpful to practitioners so that patient care will be enhanced.

  • Current and New Techniques for Primary and Revision Arthrodesis, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16-1
    • Beat Hintermann
    • English
    Anterior Plating for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis – With and Without Bone Loss, Posterior Approach for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis, Tibioacalcaneal Arthrodesis, Tibiocalcaneal Arthrodesis for Severe Bone Loss and Deformity, Arthroscopic Arthrodesis of Subtalar Joint, Hindfoot Arthrodesis for Management of Bone Loss as Following Calcaneus Fractures and Non Unions, Triple Arthrodesis, Management of Break-Down of the Medial Arch, The Isolated Talo-Navicular Arthrodesis, Correction of Primary and Post Traumatic Midfoot Arthritis with and Without Deformity, Management of Severe Deformity Using a Combination of Intramedullary Fixation and External Fixation Techniques as Necessary, Tarsometarsal Arthrodesis for Management of Unstable First Ray and Failed Bunion Surgery, First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Hallux Rigidus, First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Severe Bone Loss

  • Substance abuse in office-based practice, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • Robert Mallin
    • English
    Substance use disorders occur in 10% to 20% of patients presenting to the primary care physician, and rates are increasing. Primary care physicians are therefore in an excellent position to screen, provide early intervention, or refer patients to specialty care. This issue covers several types of substance abuse—including alcohol, prescription drugs, and recreational drugs—and gives detailed information on screening for and treating these problems.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sepsis, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-1
    • R. Phillip Dellinger
    • English
    Respected leader in Critical Care Medicine, Phillip Dellinger has complied a top-notch range of articles on the subject of Sepsis. Topics include: "The History of Sepsis," "Molecular Biology of Sepsis," "Sepsis Induced Tissue Hypoperfusion," "Hemodynamic Monitoring in Sepsis," "Performance Improvement in Sepsis," and more!

  • Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-1
    • Keith S. Kaye
    • English
    Over the past several decades, “infection control” has become a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field of incredible importance with regard to the safety of patients and healthcare workers, regulation and accreditation of healthcare facilities, and finances. The focus of this field has increasingly turned to prevention rather than control of hospital-acquired infections. This issue will bring the infectious disease specialist up to date on important topics such as hand hygiene, sterilization, methicillin-resistan... Staphylococcus aureus, antibiotic stewardship, and specific infections of particular concern.

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