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  • Traumatic Foot and Ankle Injuries Related to Recent International Conflicts, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15-1
    • Eric M. Bluman + 1 more
    • English
    Articles in this issue include: Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Global War on Terror; Biomechanics of Projectile and Blast Injuries; Debridement and Cleansing of Traumatic Foot and Ankle Wounds Sustained in Theater; The Use of Tourniquets in the Modern Combat Environment; Unique Issues Related to Fasciotomies in the Combat Environment; The Mangled Foot and Leg: Salvage vs. Amputation; Strategies for Managing Massive Defects of the Foot and Ankle in High Energy; Combat Injuries of the Lower Extremity; Strategies for Managing Soft Tissue Defects of the Combat Injured Foot and Ankle; Revascularization of the Ischemic Foot and Ankle War Injury; The Center for the Intrepid: Model for Rehabilitation Centers of Excellence in the 21st Century; Rehabilitation of the War Injured Foot and Ankle; Recent Advances in Lower Extremity Amputations and Prosthetics; Unique Issues and Complications of Foot and Ankle Injuries Secondary to Warfare.

  • The Atypical Pneumonias, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-1
    • Burke A. Cunha
    • English
    Atypical pneumonia is pneumonia that is not caused by one of the traditional microorganisms, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Once atypical pneumonia is diagnosed, it is important to identify the causative organism so treatment can be tailored to the pathogen. This issue covers specific tests for atypical pathogens as well as taking an in depth look at specific microorganisms and diseases, including mycoplasma, legionella, and SARS.

  • Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions of the Lung and Pleura

    Expert Consult: Online and Print
    • 1st Edition
    • Cesar A. Moran + 1 more
    • English
    Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions of the Lung and Pleura is a superb visual resource that brings the state-of-the-art in thoracic diagnosis straight to the lab bench. Cesar A. Moran and Saul Suster are internationally recognized experts in pulmonary pathology who present a coherent and consistent approach to interpretation and diagnosis. Through more than 900 stunning photographs and a consistent, user-friendly format, this resource provides quality guidance on the diagnostic problems you face in everyday practice. You’ll get a host of innovative, practice-oriented features unavailable in any other text that streamline and facilitate diagnostic decision-making. Written by practitioners for practitioners, this visual resource is designed for quick and easy use. You can’t afford to be without it.

  • Movement Disorders in Childhood

    Expert Consult - Online and Print
    • 1st Edition
    • Harvey S. Singer + 3 more
    • English
    Experts in the field, Drs. Singer, Mink, Gilbert, and Jankovic, fill the gap in the market by offering the only comprehensive text devoted solely to the diagnoses and treatment of all pediatric movement disorders. Discussions of common and rare disorders such as movements that occur in sleep and psychogenic movement disorders and the latest advances and developments in medications keep you apprised of today’s best practices. Each chapter is accessible, illustrated, stylistically uniform, and carefully referenced, making it easy to access the information you need. This brand-new reference is the ideal resource for the seasoned specialist as well as the non-expert clinician. Best of all, Expert Consult functionality gives you convenient access to the full text online – fully searchable, a downloadable image library, and enhanced visual guidance with narrated, diagnostic videos at expertconsult.com.

  • Geriatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-1
    • Sharman M. Hoppes + 1 more
    • English
    Articles include: Geriatric Medicine in Psittacines; The Aging Raptor; The Ancient Rat; Geriatric Medicine of the Guinea Pig and Chinchilla; Geriatric Medicine of the Rabbit; Geriatric Medicine of the Reptile; Geriatric Medicine of Fresh Water Fish; Pathology of the Geriatric Bird; Rehabilitation of the Exotic Patient; and The Geriatric Ferret.

  • Cough: An Interdisciplinary Problem, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-1
    • Kenneth W. Altman + 1 more
    • English
    Both acute and chronic cough are responsible for a significant number of ambulatory medical visits annually. The recent comprehensive understanding that “cough” is a reflection of underlying disease pays tribute to the multifactorial causes, as well recognition of the respiratory and upper digestive tract as a “physiologic unit.” This publication highlights the advances made in managing cough and brings these to otolaryngology practitioners in a concise forum, as well as presenting issues of special interest to laryngologists such as paradoxical vocal fold motion, disordered breathing, irritable larynx, evolution of the vagus as a protective circuit, the importance of cough in deglutition, and surgical interventions. Some of the topics include: The cough reflex, sensory receptors, and neurogenic mediators; Mucus and mucins; Cough and Swallowing dysfunction; Cough due to asthma, cough-variant asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis; Occupational, environmental, and irritant induced cough; Pharmacologic management; Unexplained cough; Cough in the pediatric population; and Rhinogenic laryngitis, cough and the unified airway; among others.

  • Healthy Brain Aging: Evidence Based Methods to Preserve Brain Function and Prevent Dementia, An issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-1
    • Abhilash K. Desai
    • English
    This issue examines what is a healthy aging brain and covers preventive measures for succesful cognitive aging. Topics covered include: A road map to healthy aging brain; Cardiovascular risk factors, cerebrovascular disease burden and healthy aging brain; Healthy aging brain: Impact of head injury, alcohol and environmental toxins; Healthy aging brain: What has sleep go to do with it?; Endocrine aspects of healthy aging brain; Healthy aging brain: Role of exercise and physically active lifestyle; Healthy aging brain: Role of nutrition and nutritional supplements; Healthy aging brain: Role of cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation and cognitive exercises; Healthy aging brain: Impact of positive and negative emotions; Dementia risk predictor. Are we there yet?; Potential future neuroprotective therapies for neurodegenerative disorders and stroke; Healthy aging brain: Importance of promoting resilience and creativity.

  • Leadership, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-1
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Karren Kowalski, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, EdD, RN, CNAA-BC, FAAN, on the topic of Leadership includes the following article subjects: Contemporary Nurse Executive Practice: One Framework, One Dozen Cautions; Transformational Leadership: Application of Magnet's New Empirical Outcomes; Creating Ownership with Evidence-Based Staffing; HRSA Frontline Leadership Project; Innovation in Leadership; A Review of the Literature for the CNO Turnover; and Executive Coaching for Frontline Leaders.

  • Saunders' Q & A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination

    • 1st Edition
    • Brad Fortinberry + 1 more
    • English
    With over 1,200 multiple choice review questions written to parallel the content and format of the National Physical Therapy Board Examination (NPTE), Saunders’ Q&A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination provides more NPTE practice than any other review resource available. Strengthen your understanding of core principles across the full spectrum of physical therapy practice with comprehensive exam practice from specialty experts. Plus, an accompanying CD with all 1,200 questions enables you to generate an unlimited number of randomized practice tests to simulate the actual board examination and strengthen your test-taking confidence.

  • Psychiatric Genetics, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • James B. Potash
    • English
    This issue on psychiatric genetics gives a clinically-minded approach to the newest thinking in genetics and pharmacogenomics, including articles on genetic epidemiology; molecular approaches; epigenetics; and genetic considerations in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alzheimer’s disease, autism, ADHD, and addictions. The issue concludes with articles on diagnostic testing, and pharmacogenomics.

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