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  • Depression and Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-1
    • Philip Binkley + 1 more
    • English
    The presence of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease has been strongly associated with detrimental effects in terms of morbidity and mortality. This issue thoroughly examines the link between depression and heart disease, helping cardiologists to recognize depression in their patients so they can try to avert its serious consequences. The topics reviewed include screening for depression, the impact of depression on heart failure, beta blockers and depression, and ICDs and depression.

  • Special Topics in Tropical Dermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Scott A. Norton + 1 more
    • English
    Tropical Dermatology is reviewed in this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Scott Norton and Aisha Sethi. Drs. Norton and Sethi have gathered a panel of experts to pen articles on topics including Buruli ulcer, Outbreaks of atypical mycobacterial disease, Streptococcal pyoderma and acute rheumatic fever, Treating MRSA in the tropics, Mosquito-borne hemorrhagic fevers, Dermatologic cases at the National Zoo, Arsenical keratoses, Chagas disease, The AAD's Botswana elective, Gentian violet and similar products used to treat pyodermas, Dermatology in Mali: Leishmaniasis, Albinism in Africa, Female genital mutilation, Use of toxic skin lightening compounds, AIDS and leprosy, and Innate immunity and anti-parasitic vaccine strategies.

  • Cosmetic Procedures in Gynecology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-4
    • Douglas Laube
    • English

  • Seizures, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Andy Jagoda + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics on Seizures will focus on topics such as: Seizure in the Emergency Department: Epidemiology and Cost to Society;Seizure and Status Epilepticus: Pathophysiology and Definitions ;The Diagnosis and Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus in the Pre-hospital Setting ;The Emergency Department Evaluation of the Patients Who Present with a First Time Seizure;Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus: Treatment Guidelines and Protocols;Nonconvuls... Status Epilepticus;Antiepil... Drugs: The Old and the New;Seizures in Pregnancy / Eclampsia and Psychogenic Seizures

  • Urologic issues for the Internist, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 95-1
    • Michael J. Droller
    • English
    This issue of the Medical Clinics of North America is a comprehensive monograph on urology for the internist. Topics covered include bladder pain syndrome; prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome; prostatism and lower urinary tract obstruction; neurologic/obstructi... voiding dysfunction; neurologic/obstructi... voiding dysfunction; irritative voiding symptoms; HIV/AIDS and STDs of the urinary tract; hematuria; renal mass; decreasing renal function; urologic stone disease; PSA in prostate cancer; erectile dysfunction; male factor assessment in infertility; testicular mass; urologic trauma; and urinary frequency and incontinence. Unique urologic issues for women, men, and children are discussed.

  • Stress and Immune-Based Diseases, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-1
    • Gailen D. Marshall
    • English
    This edition of Immunology and Allergy Clinics focuses on Stress and Immune-Based Diseases. Articles include: The Adverse Effects of Psychological Stress on Immunoregulatory Balance: Application to Human Inflammatory Diseases; Impact of Psychological Stress on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients;Stress and Asthma ;Stress and Allergic Diseases; Stress and Autoimmune Diseases;Psychosocia... influences of Stress in Cancer Patients;Stress and Wound Healing and Neuroendocrine Effects of Stress on Immunity in the Elderly:mpact on Risk for Inflammatory Diseases.

  • Gastroenteropancreatic System and Its Tumors: Part I, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-4
    • 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.

  • Human responses to Disaster: Health Promotion and Healing Following Catastrophic Events, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-4
    • Dana Bjarnason
    • English
    This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics will focus on Responses to Catastrophic Disasters. Article topics include cultural and spiritual competencies of the healthcare provider in a disaster, Psychological responses, disaster planning and aftermath, considerations for elderly and vulnerable populations, and forensic nursing.

  • Telepsychiatry and Telemental Health, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-1
    • Brian Grady + 1 more
    • English
    This issue offers a practical, clinical, and evidence-based approach to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in children and adolescents. In addition to providing an historical perspective and overviews, the issue discusses CBT and its therapeutic use in Depression/Suicidali... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Externalizing Disorders, Repetitive Behavior Disorders, and other treatment areas. Also discussed are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

  • Orthopedic Physical Assessment Atlas and Video

    Selected Special Tests and Movements
    • 1st Edition
    • David J. Magee + 1 more
    • English
    Building on the authoritative content in David J. Magee's Orthopedic Physical Assessment textbook, Orthopedic Physical Assessment Atlas and Video provides step-by-step guidance for evaluating movements and performing the most common special tests in musculoskeletal assessment. Detailed video demonstrations of tests and procedures common in musculoskeletal assessment are supplemented by hundreds of high-quality full-color clinical photographs and illustrations of each test and assessment.

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