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    • Handbuch Schlafmedizin

      • 1st Edition
      • Thomas Pollmächer + 5 more
      • German
      Das Buch bietet komprimiertes, praxisrelevantes Wissen für alle Ärzte, die sich mit dem Thema „Schlafstörungen“ beschäftigen. Zahlreiche Tabellen und Abbildungen verdeutlichen die Inhalte, Merke-Kästen bieten zusätzliche Sicherheit. Kapitelhighlights zu Beginn jedes Kapitels sowie Zusammenfassungen geben die wichtigsten Inhalte kurz und prägnant wieder. Ob es um Insomnien, schlafbezogene Atmungsstörungen, Hypersomnien, Parasomnien, neurologische oder psychische Erkrankungen geht, der Leser wird über die ganze Bandbreite der Schlafstörungen informiert – von den möglichen Ursachen, über Diagnostik bis zu diversen Behandlungsmöglichke... Dabei geht das Buch auch auf die unterschiedlichen Patientengruppen, wie z.B. Kinder, ältere Menschen, ein. Zahlreiche ergänzende Videos, u.a. zur obstruktiven Schlafapnoe oder Restless legs sowie Formulare zum Download (u.a. Patienteninformation... unterstützen dabei, sich ins Thema einzuarbeiten und helfen, die Patienten optimal zu behandeln. Das Standardwerk für den deutschsprachigen Raum von renommierten Experten aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.

    • Modern Approaches for Evaluation and Treatment of GI Motility Disorders, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 49-3
      • Henry Parkman
      • English
      Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Alan Buchman, Dr. Parkman has created as state-of-the-art issue devoted to the modern technology and approaches for evaluation and treatment of GI motility. He has provided coverage for the esophagus, colon, small intestine, and gut. Leaders in the field have contributed the detailed clinical review articles on the following topics: Enhancing High Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Use of Impedance, multiple rapid swallows, Position change, Solid food boluses, and other techniques; EndoFLIP in the esophagus: Assessing sphincter function, wall stiffness, motility to guide treatments; Evaluation and Treatment of patients with persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI treatment; Esophageal Evaluation for Patients undergoing Lung Transplant Evaluation: What should we do for evaluation and management; Tailoring Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for GERD; Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for Achalasia: Who to treat and how; Enhancing Scintigraphy for evaluation of gastric, small bowel, colonic motility; Targeting treatment for gastroparesis: Use of clinical tests to guide treatments; Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for Gastroparesis: What to do and Whom to treat; Gastric Biopsies in Gastroparesis: Insights to Gastric Neuromuscular Disorders to Help with treatment; SIBO: How to diagnose and treat (and then treat again); Assessing anorectal function in constipation and fecal incontinence; Treating chronic abdominal pain in patients with Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain and IBS; and Refractory Chronic Constipation: How to evaluate and treat. Gastroenterologists will come away with the technical information they need to improve outcomes in their patients.

    • Immunizations, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-3
      • Margot Savoy
      • English
      This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Margot Savoy, is devoted to Immunizations. Articles in this issue include: Establishing and Maintaining a Vaccine Positive Practice Culture, Creating a Sustainable Vaccine Delivery Practice, Communicating About Immunization, Vaccine Safety, Opportunities and Challenges of Vaccinating in Pregnancy, Improving Immunization Coverage in Special Populations, Recognizing Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Managing Outbreaks, Addressing Immunization Health Disparities, Immunizing in a Global Society, What’s New in Vaccine Science, Impact of HPV Vaccination in Reducing Cancer, Vaccine Policy in the United States, and more.

    • Consultations in Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 24-3
      • Steven L. Flamm
      • English
      In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Steven Flamm has put together another great update for the hepatology consult. Articles are submitted by expert author and in the format of the clinical review article, provide timely data for diagnosis and treatment. Specific areas addressed include the following: Management of esophageal and gastric varices; Severe thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease and new management approaches; Pathology in chronic liver disease; Alpha 1 antitrypsin disease and chronic liver disease in adults; Evaluation of management of Budd-Chiari; HBV reactivation with immunosuppressive therapy; Homeopathic products and hepatotoxicity; New uses of TIPS; Dermatologic manifestations of chronic liver disease; Acute on chronic liver failure; Cholangiocarcinoma; Diagnosis and management of hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia; Emerging data about the microbiome in chronic liver disease; and Acute viral hepatitis aside from HAV, HBV, and HCV. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve patient outcomes.

    • Je réussis le DEAES - Diplôme d'État Accompagnant Éducatif et Social - 2021-2022

      DF 1 à DF 4 + Les 3 spécialités. Le tout-en-un
      • 3rd Edition
      • Guillaume Demont + 3 more
      • French
      L’Accompagnant Éducatif et Social a pour rôle essentiel d’accompagner la personne dépendante dans les actes de la vie quotidienne : accompagnement à la vie à domicile, accompagnement à la vie en structure collective, accompagnement à l’éducation inclusive et à la vie ordinaire.La formation du DEAES est organisée sur la base d’un socle de compétences communes :• DF 1 : Se positionner professionnellement dans le champ de l’action sociale ;• DF 2 : Accompagner la personne au quotidien et dans la proximité ;• DF 3 : Coopérer avec l’ensemble des professionnels concernés ;• DF 4 : Participer à l’animation de la vie sociale et citoyenne de la personne.Et de trois spécialités :• Accompagnement de la vie en structure collective ;• Accompagnement de la vie à domicile ;• Accompagnement à l’éducation inclusive et à la vie ordinaire.Ce manuel décrit pour chacun de ces domaines les connaissances à maîtriser pour pouvoir prétendre au diplôme. Ensuite, il présente les activités concrètes de la pratique d’accompagnant éducatif et social à travers des encadrés « Situation ». Il montre également les indicateurs des compétences à maîtriser dans des encadrés « Rôle de l’AES ». Enfin, il fournit de la méthodologie et des entraînements pour vous exercer aux épreuves de certification : dossiers à rendre, soutenances devant un jury et devoirs sur table à rédiger.Cet ouvrage, conforme au référentiel de formation, est l’outil indispensable pour accompagner dans leur formation les futurs AES et les aider à préparer efficacement les épreuves de certification de fin d’étude. Il s’adresse également aux professionnels qui souhaitent approfondir leurs compétences et leurs connaissances.

    • Praxishandbuch Kinderschlaf

      Grundlagen, Diagnostik, Therapie Mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
      • 1st Edition
      • Alfred Wiater + 2 more
      • German
      Alles, was Pädiater, Kinderpsychiater, Allgemeinmediziner, Schlafmediziner u.v.m. über den Schlaf und Schlafstörungen bei Säuglingen, Kleinkindern, Schulkindern und Jugendlichen wissen müssen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf organisch und psychisch bedingten Erkrankungen, wie Insomnien, schlafbezogenen Atmungsstörungen, Parasomnien und schlafbezogenen rhythmischen Bewegungsstörungen. Während manche Schlafstörungen, wie z.B. das Schlafwandeln, mit zunehmendem Alter abklingen, können andere zu schweren Folgeerkrankungen führen. Deshalb ist es für den behandelnden Arzt sehr wichtig, genau zu diagnostizieren und entsprechend zu therapieren. Das Buch informiert prägnant und praxisbezogen rund um das Thema Kinderschlaf und gibt dem Arzt konkrete Handlungsanweisungen wie im Einzelfall vorzugehen ist, welche weiterführenden Maßnahmen sich anbieten und wie die Verlaufsbeobachtung und Kontrollen aussehen sollten. Ergänzende Kapitel zur Elternberatung runden das Thema ab. Denn auch die Eltern müssen ins Boot geholt werden, da z.B. häufiges Fernsehen – auch wenn es sich nur um „harmlose“ Kinderfilme handelt –sich negativ auf das Schlafverhalten und die -qualität auswirken kann. Zum Buch gibt es ergänzende Videos zu Themen wie z.B. Schlafhygiene/Insomn... obstruktiven Schlafapnoe bei Säuglingen und bei Kindern, Kataplexien, schlafbezogene epileptische Anfällen, Nachtschreck, Schlafwandeln.

    • Infections of the Liver and Biliary System, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 49-2
      • Rajender Reddy
      • English
      Infections of the liver and biliary system are not uncommon, while most of the infections are viral in nature. Globally, viral hepatitis is a major public health problem and parallels infections such as HIV and tuberculosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Rapid advances have been made with HCV therapy at a time when the community focus has shifted to global elimination. This issue highlights some of the areas of considerable advances and challenges in viral hepatitis B and C. In addition, Hepatitis E is resurfacing as an infection of significance, particularly in the Western World where there is a prevalence of chronic infections. Gastroenterologists and hepatologists often think of viral hepatitis as the sole cause of hepatic infections, but there are other infections caused to bacteria, fungi and parasites; this issue highlights these infections as well. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Global epidemiology of viral hepatitis; Update on diagnostics in viral hapatitis; Heptatitis B: Immunization and impact on natural history and cancer incidence; Heptatitis B: Current status of therapy and future therapies; Hepatitis Delta: Prevalence, natural history, and treatment options; Hepatitis C: How good is real-life data and do generics work: Hepatitis C: Does successful treatment alter the natural history and quality of life; Hepatitis E: Epidemiology,clinica... course, prevention, and treatment; CMV and EBV infections of the liver; Extrahepatic manifestations of viral hepatitis; Pyogenic and amebic infections of the liver; and Fungal and parasitic infections of the liver.

    • Adolescent Medicine, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-2
      • Benjamin Silverberg
      • English
      This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Benjamin Silverberg, is devoted to Adolescent Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Disorders of Puberty; Adolescent Vaccines; School-based Health Care; Musculoskeletal Issues in Adolescents; Gender Non-conforming Health Care in Adolescents; Refugee and Immigrant Health Care in Adolescents; Human Trafficking in Adolescents; Crisis Counseling for Adolescents; Sexual Assault in Adolescents; HIV (PrEP, PEP, chronic care) in Adolescents; Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents; Substance Misuse and Addiction in Adolescents; and Headaches in Adolescents.

    • Colorectal Cancer Screening, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 30-3
      • Douglas K. Rex
      • English
      Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. Doug Rex has put together an issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics that provides state-of-the-art clinical coverage of colorectal screening. Expert authors from all over the world have contributed clinical reviews that will be a staple for all practicing endoscopists. The articles are devoted to the following topics: What is organized screening and what is its value; Screening decisions in the opportunistic setting;  The National Colorectal Cancer Round Table: Past performance and current and future goals; Proven strategies for increasing screening adherence; Colorectal cancer in persons under age 50: Seeking causes and solutions; Risk stratification strategies: From logistic regression to artificial intelligence;  Cost-effectiveness of current screening tests; Quality in colorectal cancer screening; Screening for the serrated pathway; FIT: The world’s colorectal cancer screening test; Fecal DNA testing: What has it accomplished and where is it headed; Is bowel preparation without complete colon clearing a viable concept: Update on flexible sigmoidoscopy, CTC, and capsule colonoscopy; Evidenced based screening strategies for a positive family history; Aspirational ADR and ideal colonoscopy performance: How long can we go between colonoscopies; and How Artificial Intelligence will impact colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening. Readers will come away with the clinical knowledge they need to improve outcomes in colon cancer screening and prevention.

    • Fiches de soins infirmiers

      Avec 38 séquences filmées ou animées de gestes techniques
      • 6th Edition
      • Pascal Hallouët + 2 more
      • French
      Ce livre-outil permet aux infirmiers et aux étudiants de réagir à toute situation de soin, grâce à un ensemble de fiches traitant des soins les plus simples aux soins les plus complexes. Une partie générale rappelle les principes de base pour un exercice infirmier de qualité (règlementation, valeurs, concepts, continuité des soins). Les 124 fiches constituant le corps de l’ouvrage sont réparties en deux catégories : les soins transversaux (fiches violettes), relevant de toutes les spécialités, comme les soins d’hygiène, les prélèvements, l’installation du patient, les pansements, etc. ;les soins spécifiques (fiches bleues) propres à chaque spécialité : réanimation, urgences, pédiatrie, psychiatrie, etc.Cette 6e édition a entièrement été mise à jour et s’est enrichie de nouvelles fiches sur les thèmes notamment des surveillances, de la ventilation non invasive et des ECG. Les recommandations EOHH, SFAR, SRLF, HAS sont scrupuleusement suivies, et chaque fiche comporte une rubrique sur les responsabilités de l’infirmier en fonction du soin exercé, avec renvoi au Code de la Santé Publique Article R4311. Des illustrations en couleurs éclairent la réalisation d’un soin ou la présentation d’un matériel particulier. Afin de compléter efficacement les fiches, un site Internet propose 38 séquences filmées ou animées de gestes techniques. Complet et pratique, cet ouvrage est un outil indispensable à tous les étudiants en IFSI et aux professionnels infirmiers, hospitaliers et libéraux.

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