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  • Palliative Therapy in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-1
    • Kenneth Grundfast + 1 more
    • English
    Palliative care and otolaryngology – not just for the dying patient; Tinnitus; Chronic sinus disease; Skull base tumor; Pediatric recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; Dizziness, vertigo, imbalance; Progressive hearing loss; Swallowing disorder; Palliative Treatment of Dysphonia and Voice Disorders; Anosmia; Indications for Tracheostomy near the end of life; Pain management in head and neck cancer

  • Sports Neurology, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-1
    • Cory Toth
    • English
    This collection of concise yet comprehensive reviews is a great resource for all health care givers: sports medicine specialists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, occupational medicine specialists, orthopedic surgeons, emergency medicine specialists, neuropsychologists, general practitioners, kinesiologists, physical therapists, sports trainers, and occupational therapists. Find articles on sport-specific problems: concussion in hockey and football, spinal cord problems within winter sports, excessive pediatric injury associated with trampoline usage, weightlifting and running injuries. Specialized chapters on sleep deprivation, utilization of drugs of abuse, fatigue for the athlete’s well being and physiological functioning. Injury specific chapters include: biomechanics of head injury, pathophysiology of spinal cord injuries, and peripheral nerve injuries due to any activities of sports and recreation.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12-1
    • J. Jill Heatley
    • English
    This issue will explore the latest research and clinical information concerning cardiology of exotic pet species. The majority of the issue will cover the cardiovascular physiology and disease of pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and invertebrates. Another article will cover the cardiology of ferrets.

  • Revisional Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-1
    • Jerome K. Steck
    • English
    Guest editor Jerome Steck takes a comprehensive look at Revisional Foot and Ankle Surgery with topics such as: "The First Ray", "Flatfoot", "Hindfoot arthrodesis hindfoot", "Charcot", "Ankle Fractures" and more!

  • Atrial Fibrillation, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-1
    • Ranjan K. Thakur + 1 more
    • English
    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the US. One of the most serious side effects of AF is embolic stroke. Technology developed in the last 10 years has made AF treatable and potentially curable. This issue discusses many of the clinical issues in the management of AF, including cardioversion, anticoagulation, and ablation. Also included are current guidelines for treatment and a view of the future.

  • Socioeconomics of Health Care and the Practice of Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-1
    • Kevin Loughlin
    • English
    In this unique issue, the content is devoted to the socioeconomics of healthcare. Healthcare economics provide the underpinning of urologic practice for today and tomorrow. All of our clinical endeavors are dependent on the economic realties of the twenty-first century. This issue elucidates some of the challenges that are facing patients, physicians, and society. There are two major sections, The Healthcare Landscape: The Big Picture and Urologic Practice: Current Issues and Future Prospects. In the first section, articles address the history and demographics of healthcare and following this, several authors provide different proposals for healthcare reform. These proposals are followed by more parochial urologic issues which include residency training, certification and recertification, urologic research, practice management, and the impact of medical malpractice.

  • Osteoarthritis, An Issue of Medical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 93-1
    • David Hunter
    • English
    Almost 21 million people in the United States are afflicted by osteoarthritis and it accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to primary care physicians. Moreover, close to 50% of those 65 and older will develop symptoms of this disorder This issue of Medical Clinics examines the clinically important aspects of osteoarthritis and features articles on the following topics: epidemiology; etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis; genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of management; obesity and management of body weight; the role of muscle in disease genesis; use of orthotic devices; the role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management; potential pharmacologic treatments; and surgical interventions.

  • Breast Augmentation, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-1
    • Scott L. Spear
    • English
    Breast augmentation has become one of the most frequently performed operations in plastic surgery. It is estimated that more than 1% of the adult female population in the United States (between 1 and 2 million) has undergone breast augmentation. Surgeons have several different implants to choose from and a variety of implant techniques. The aim of this issue is to discuss the various implant methods and materials available and to provide surgeons with a framework for making the best evidence-based decision for each patient.

  • Multiple Sclerosis, Part II: Nonconventional MRI Techniques, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-1
    • Massimo Filippi
    • English
    The second part of a comprehensive two-volume exploration on Multiple Sclerosis, Guest Edited by Mauricio Filippi. Employing an international group of well-known authors, this issue explores such current topics as High-field MRI, relaxation times, and what the future holds.

  • Foot and Ankle Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-6
    • Hilary Umans
    • English
    Because of their constant use and intricate architecture, the foot and ankle can be the source of many problems. As a result, imaging is crucial for diagnostic purposes and so that treatment decisions can be made. This issue reviews imaging of soft-tissue lesions, osteochondral lesions, and metatarsalgia. Sonography of the hind and mid foot, Imaging of Lis Franc injury, and imaging of the diabetic pedal osteomyelitis are also covered among other topics.

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