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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spine Oncology, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • Onder Ofluoglu + 1 more
    • English
    The Spine Oncology issue presents an updated review of various aspects of the management of tumors affecting the spine. The chapters outline diagnostic studies, patient selection, treatment strategies and all aspects of surgical management including biomechanical principles, complex resection and reconstruction techniques and minimally invasive methods. The chapters are authored by well respected and experienced physicians from around the world. This issue was designed for surgeons managing spine disease, but also will address the needs of the general orthopaedic surgeon, residents and other healthcare specialists who may have an interest in this challenging area.

  • Peripheral Nerves: Injuries, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-1
    • Robert J. Spinner + 1 more
    • English

  • Future Trends in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-1
    • Scott A. Rodeo
    • English
    Scott Rodeo, a clinician-scientist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, as well as a team physician for the 2004 and 2008 US Olympic teams, explores the future trends of sports medicine, with the help of more than two dozen other experts in the field. These experts weigh in on the leading topics of Tissue Engineering Approaches to Ligament Graft Fixation, Meniscus Replacement Using Synthetic Materials, New Techniques in Allograft Processing and Preservation, Platelet-Rich Plasma for Percutaneous Treatment of Tendon and Muscle Injury, Emerging Concepts in Diagnosis and Management of Concussion, New Techniques in Articular Cartilage Imaging, New Trends in Diagnosis and Management of Athletic Pubalgia and Sports Hernia, Advances in Rehab/Performance Training, Current Status and Potential for Primary ACL Repair, Surgical Navigation in Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Emerging Options for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete, Growth Factors for Rotator Cuff Repair, and Stem Cells for Treatment of Muscle Injury.

  • Management of Heart Failure in the Emergent Situation, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-1
    • W. Frank Peacock + 1 more
    • English
    Acute heart failure has relatively recently been recognized as a distinct entity within the continuum of heart failure. Patients with acute heart failure present to the emergency department when they are unable to breathe, and their pathophysiology differs from that of patients sitting in a doctor’s office. Medical literature is just beginning to catch up with this distinct and challenging problem. This issue of Heart Failure Clinics should make an important contribution to the literature with its coverage of transportation and EMT services, triage, and specific treatment for patients in acute heart failure, including advanced treatment methods.

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