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    • Surgical Approach to Incontinence, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 38-1
      • March 21, 2011
      • Roger R. Dmochowski
      • English
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      This issue of the Urologic Clinics covers advancements in incontinence surgery. The authors represent a distinguished group of leaders in the field of incontinence surgery and they have summarized their approaches to a variety of interventions for incontinence in women (including prolapse and stress incontinence) and male incontinence. Because urinary incontinence is such a common problem in urologic practice, the procedures described herein will be helpful to practitioners so that patient care will be enhanced.

    • Lung Cancer, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-4
      • November 29, 2011
      • Lynn T. Tanoue + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Carcinoma of the lung is one of the most prevalent and aggressive types of cancer, and rates of lung cancer are on the rise. This issue gives a comprehensive review of the most recent advances in Lung Cancer. Epidemiology, etiology, and prevention of lung cancer is first discussed, followed by articles on pre-invasive evaluation and management, screening, pathology and molecular biology. There is an article on the approach to the ground glass nodule. Of great importance is the revised staging classification of Lung Cancer, which is discussed here in detail. Articles on PET imaging, interventional pulmonary, and functional evaluation before Lung Resection are also included. The issue then focuses on advances in treatment for early stage lung cancer, high risk patients with early stage lung cancer, advances in the treatment of Advanced Stage Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, and gene therapy for lung neoplasms.

    • Sarcopenia, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 27-3
      • August 29, 2011
      • Yves Rolland
      • English
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      In the last decade much attention has been paid to understanding and diagnosing Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that results from the process of aging. This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by Yves Rolland, MD, PhD, covers the History of Sarcopenia and works to define Sarcopenia based on recent workshops and meetings on the topic. This issue also covers the Epidemiology, Physiology, and Consequences of Sarcopenia. Also included are studies on Sarcopenia and Obesity, Sarcopenia and Frailty, Nutrition and Sarcopenia, Physical Activity and Sarcopenia, as well as a look at Clinical Trials on Sarcopenia.

    • Venous Thromboembolism in Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 27-4
      • December 15, 2011
      • Kenneth E Wood
      • English
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      Historical Perspective of Venous Thromboembolism;Coag... for the Intensivist;VTE Prophylaxis in the Critically Ill;Risk Stratification of Pulmonary Embolism; Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: AntiCoagulation; Thrombolytic Therapy and Complications; Major Pulmonary Embolism;Catheter and Surgical Thromboembolectomy;V... Caval Interruption;New Anti-Coagulants;Hepa... Induced Thrombocytopenia

    • Update on Palliative Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 91-2
      • April 11, 2011
      • Geoff Dunn
      • English
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      Guest Editor Geoff Dunn presents a comprehensive look at surgical palliative care. Topics will include In-Patient Palliative Care Consultation and Surgery, Palliative Care in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care and Bereavement, Palliative Surgical Oncology, The Palliative Surgery Discussion, Palliative Interventional Radiology, Palliative Care and Pediatric Surgery, Palliative Urology, Spiritual Dimensions of Surgical Palliative Care, Surgeons and Introspection, and much more!

    • Radiculopathy, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 22-1
      • March 1, 2011
      • David Kennedy
      • English
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      Natural History of Radiculopathy, Imaging of Radiculopathy, Pharmaceutical Therapy for Radiculopathy, Therapy Manipulation in the Treatment of Radicular Pain, Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections, Electrodiagostic Evaluation of Radiculopathy, Surgical Treatment and Outcomes for Cervical and Thoracic Radiculopathy, Surgical Treatment and Outcomes for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Mechanical Therapy for Radiculopathy, Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections for Radiculopathy, Physical Examination of Radiculopathy

    • Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs), An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 23-1
      • December 15, 2011
      • Rafael J. Tamargo + 1 more
      • English
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      Guest Editors Rafael J. Tamargo and Judy Huang have focused on “Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs) in this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. Articles in this issue include: Arteriovenous Malformations: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Historical Perspective of Treatments of Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Imaging of Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Classification Schemes for Arteriovenous Malformations; Classification Schemes for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Acute Management of Ruptured Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Selection of Treatment Modalities or Observation of Arteriovenous Malformations; Selection of Treatment Modalities or Observation of Dural Arteriovenous Malformations; Surgical Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Anesthesia Considerations and Intraoperative Monitoring During Surgery for Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Endovascular Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Malformations; Occlusive Hyperemia Versus Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough after Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations; Vein of Galen Malformations: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management; Carotid Cavernous Fistulas: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management.

    • Palliative Care, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 38-2
      • June 21, 2011
      • Serife Eti Karakas
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Palliative care focuses on reducing the severity of disease symptoms in order to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve the quality of life for people facing serious, complex illness. Primary care providers are often the coordinators of palliative care and need to be well versed in all aspects of providing palliative care. This issue covers important topics in palliative care, such as prognosis, management of several end-stage diseases, and management of severe symptoms. The issue could be helpful to a physician studying for subspecialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine.

    • Dental Implants, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 23-2
      • May 6, 2011
      • Ole Jensen
      • English
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      Cutting edge information for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons on tissue engineering in maxillofacial reconstruction! Topics include innovations in implant design and treatment, esthetic considerations for implant therapy, bone graft augmentation-mandibl... bone graft augmentation-maxilla... guided surgery for implant therapy, a practical approach to the use of zygomatic implants, all on four maxilla, orthognathics orthodontics and osseointegration, dental implants in cancer reconstruction, dental implants and the use of BMP-2, craniofacial implants, and much more!

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