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  • Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-1
    • Richard McCallum
    • English
    This issue aims to bring the busy gastroenterologist/e... up to date with advances and future directions in gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders. Articles include coverage of the esophagus and small bowel and attention is given to Smartpill technology. Gastric emptying and constipation are also covered in detail, with attention to role of surgery and particularly sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence. The Guest Editor believes that the state-of-the-art information in this issue will allow clinicians to be on the cutting edge for the foreseeable future.

  • The Past, Present, and Future of Home Health Care, An issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-1
    • Peter A. Boling
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine focuses on the past, present, and future of home health care, a rapidly growing subspecialty of Geriatric Medicine. Guest Edited by Peter Boling, the issue describes the population in need (age range, numbers, projected growth), range of service needs, social vs. medical models of care, international and state-to-state comparisons to show the wide range of strategies that have been tried. It also includes a brief snapshot of the history of home care research, absence of integration of medical model home care and continuity of care for home-bound and function-limited persons in the US.

  • The Hallux, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-1
    • John T. Campbell
    • English
    This issue will explore a variety of topics concerning the hallux and first ray exclusive of hallux valgus. A large portion will focus on hallux rigidus, including etiology, pathomechanics, nonoperative management, and various surgical techniques. Other chapters will address iatrogenic problems, including osteonecrosis, malunion and shortening of the first metatarsal, and nerve disorders of the hallux. Additional topics include hallux varus, sesamoid disorders, and arthroscopy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The invited authors are international experts who will review the relevant pathophysiology, treatment options, and clinical outcomes in order to guide the surgeon to appropriately manage patients with these challenging problems.

  • Neurologic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-1
    • Romergryko G. Geocadin + 1 more
    • English
    Topics include: "Practical guide to hypothermia for neuroprotection", "Safety of stroke thrombolysis in community practice", "Glycemic control and the injured brain", "Vertigo and dizziness in the ED", "Critical care transport of patients with neuroemergencies", "Primary headaches in the ER", "Meningitis and encephalitis", and "Management of TIAs in the 21st Century".

  • Women's Health, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-1
    • Joel J. Heidelbaugh + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Primary Care covers the full gamut of women’s health problems seen in a primary care practice, from amenorrhea and family planning through menopause and osteoporosis. Also included are articles on common breast problems, urinary problems, cervical cancer screening, depression, and domestic violence.

  • Lipids, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • Donald A. Smith
    • English
    This issue of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, devoted to the topic of lipids, provides the most essential updates and new treatments in the field. The following subject matter is addressed: assessment of the effectiveness of advanced lipoprotein testing; rosk scores for prediction of cardiovascular outcomes; lifestyle and dietary approaches to lowering LDC-cholesterol and triglycerides, and raising HDL-cholesterol; comparative efficacy and safety of statins, ezetimibe, bile acide binders, and combinations for lowering LDL-C; alternative therapies for reducing LDL-C, including intestinal bypass, and new medications such as squalene synthase inhibitors, ApoB antisense oligonucleotides, small interfering RNA’s of Apo B and proprotein convertase subtilism kexin 9 (PCSK9); myopathic problems of statins; pharmacologic management of hypertriglyceridemia... including fibric acids, niacin, and fish oils; new treatments for raising LDL cholesterol, lipid management in special patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and patients with HIV; lipid management in renal failure, hemodialysis, and transplantation.

  • Evidence-based Dentistry, An Issue of Dental Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-1
    • Mark V. Thomas
    • English
    Guest editor Mark Thomas offers readers the latest in evidence-based dentistry. Topics will include incorporating evidence-based dentistry into the classroom and the private practice clinical setting, risk assessment of periodontal disease, and quantifying efficacy and risk. Specific evidence-based decision making articles will feature amalgam versus composite, single tooth replacement, the asymptomatic third molar, effectiveness of sealants, caries risk assessment and treatment, and much more!

  • Complications in Cosmetic Facial Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-1
    • Joe Niamtu
    • English
    Guest Editor Joseph Niamtu III presents a comprehensive look at cosmetic facial surgery complications for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The issue will cover complications in facelifts, skin resurfacing, botox and fillers, facial implants, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, fat injections, hair transplantation, and otoplasty. Other articles cover nerve injuries and treatment, and legal issues.

  • Advances in MDCT, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-1
    • Vahid Yaghmai + 1 more
    • English
    Despite technical advances using MR and the emergence of PET imaging, CT continues to be a frequently used imaging modality that has not stood still while others have thrived. Advances in CT have continued apace with other modalities which have taken CT into new areas of imaging that just a few short years ago it could not approach. With the advent of 64-slice CT, a greater number of images can be taken in a much quicker period of time. The use of CT perfusion in the brain and abdomen are reviewed in this issue. Cutting edge techniques such as 4D CT and dual energy CT will be discussed, as well as CT applications for imaging of the coronary arteries and cardiac valves.

  • Nonpulmonary Critical Care, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-1
    • Mark D. Siegel + 1 more
    • English
    This issue provides an update on some of the most common conditions that a pulmonologist sees in the ICU. Topics covered include intraabdominal hypertension, liver failure, intracranial catastrophes, critical issues in Nephrology, Heart failure, adrenal insufficiency and septic shock, obstetrical emergencies in critical care, hematologic issues in the ICU, ICU cognitive outcomes, end-of-life issues, sepsis, sedation and analgesia, measurement of quality and assurance of safety, and critical care of the hematopoetic transplant recipient.

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