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The Medicine portfolio strives to advance medicine by delivering superior evidence-based education, reference information and decision support tools to clinicians, trainees, and students. Specialties covered include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology & Imaging, Pathology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hematology & Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and many more. The Medicine portfolio includes world-renowned titles such as Gray's Anatomy and Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Braunwald's Heart Disease, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Osborn's Brain, Dermatology (Bolognia), Diagnostic Ultrasound (Rumack), The Harriet Lane Handbook, Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Conn's Current Therapy, and more.

  • Blickdiagnosen Dermatologie

    Die 135 wichtigsten dermatologischen Krankheitsbilder
    • 2nd Edition
    • Maurice Moelleken + 1 more
    • German
    Das praktische Ringbuch enthält – strukturiert nach Krankheiten - nur das Wissen, das Sie wirklich brauchen und ist somit das ideale Lern- und Nachschlagewerk. Es bietet Ihnen einen kompakten, übersichtlichen und mit über 700 Fotos anschaulichen Überblick der wichtigsten dermatologischen Krankheitsbilder – von Infektionen, Allergien, Angiopathien bis zu Tumoren sowie das ABC des Dermatologen. Zur schnellen Orientierung bzw. systematischen Zuordnung steht über jeder Textseite die Eingruppierung der Erkrankung. Durch das praktische Doppelseitenprinzip – links die aussagekräftigen Fotos, rechts der zughörige Text – sieht man jedes Krankheitsbild sofort auf einen Blick. Neu in der 2. Auflage: Zwei neue Krankheitsbilder: Affenpocken und Miliaria Über 100 zusätzliche Abbildungen Komplett durchgesehen und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht Das Buch eignet sich für: Medizinstudierende im klin. Studienabschnitt Weiterbildungsassist... Dermatologie, Allgemeinmedizin, Innere Medizin Fachärzt*innen Innere Medizin, Allgemeinmedizin
  • Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • Tamas A Gonda
    • English
    In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Tamas Gonda brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms. Some estimates predict that over 2% of all patients 65 and older may have a pancreatic cyst and over 5% of those who undergo cross-sectional imaging will be found to have a cystic lesion. This issue provides an overview of current diagnostic approaches and emerging data on some of the novel imaging and biomarker strategies that improve accuracy. Top experts cover current guidelines for diagnosis and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions, high-risk individuals, the decision-making process, and much more.
  • Pain/Palliative Care, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-2
    • Ronald G. Pearl + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ronald G. Pearl and Sean Mackey bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pain/Palliative Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as psychological approaches for migraine management; ketamine in chronic pain management; spinal cord stimulation for treatment of chronic pain: history and transition to novel waveforms; blinded pain cocktails; transitional pain services; and more.
  • Diagnosing Skin Disease in Skin of Color, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-3
    • Susan C. Taylor
    • English
    In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Susan C. Taylor brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diagnosing Skin Disease in Skin of Color. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as hidradenitis suppurativa; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; diagnosing disorders of facial erythema; disorders of facial hyperpigmentation; disorders of hypopigmentation and depigmentation; and more.
  • History of Critical Care Medicine (2023 = 70th anniversary), An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-3
    • Hannah Wunsch
    • English
    In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hannah Wunsch brings her considerable expertise to the topic of History of Critical Care Medicine. The term “Critical Care Medicine” was first introduced in the 1950s at the University of Southern California—making 2023 the 70th anniversary of this subspecialty. This issue provides a fascinating look at important aspects of the history of the field, which originated with the concept that immediately life-endangered patients, the critically ill and injured, may have substantially better chances of survival if provided with professionally advanced minute-to-minute objective measurements.
  • Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-3
    • Jyothy Puthumana + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine

    • 6th Edition
    • Eirini Kasfiki + 1 more
    • English
    This unique book presents a wealth of information on common presentations and illnesses, presented as medical case studies. It is useful for exam preparation, as a quick reference guide for working doctors, and as an interesting read for all those interested in medicine.250 Clinical Cases covers a wide variety of conditions, providing in-depth insights into the most relevant topics, classified by system. Cases are accompanied by common viva voce examination questions as well as more advanced level questions that will help the reader develop a deeper understanding.Now in its sixth edition, the book has been fully updated to reflect current evidence and relevance for working doctors. It will help everyone, from medical students to consultants, to find the hidden clinical gems and historical background they need to achieve true clinical excellence.
  • Ciblage thérapeutique en oncologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Jacques Robert
    • French
    En intervenant sur les mécanismes de la transformation maligne (oncogenèse et progression des cancers), les thérapies ciblées ont profondément renouvelé l’approche thérapeutique des cancers, constituant un traitement étiologique, par rapport aux traitements symptomatiques proposés jusqu’alors (c’est-à-dire la destruction des cellules cancéreuses pour empêcher leur multiplication).Aprè... avoir rappelé les bases biologiques nécessaires pour comprendre l’action et les indications des thérapies ciblées, en détaillant les altérations moléculaires à l’origine des cancers (voies de signalisation, étapes du cycle cellulaire, réparations de l’ADN, interactions entre les cellules de l’immunité et les cellules cancéreuses, etc.), l’ouvrage expose les principes généraux de la prescription des thérapies ciblées puis explique, pour les principales localisations des cancers, quand et comment les prescrire : le choix des médicaments ; le moment de leur prescription (en première intention, en phase de maintien, ou pour lutter contre le développement de métastases) ; sa place dans l’arsenal thérapeutique disponible (avant ou après une intervention chirurgicale, avec ou à la place d’une chimiothérapie ou d’une radiothérapie).Grâce à une rédaction claire et accessible, et en s’appuyant sur de nombreux schémas didactiques, l’ouvrage apporte à tous les praticiens impliqués dans le traitement des cancers les éléments théoriques et pratiques nécessaires à la compréhension du mode d’action des thérapies ciblées et à leur prescription en pratique clinique, pour offrir les meilleures opportunités thérapeutiques aux patients.POINTS CLÉS¿ Toutes les bases biologiques nécessaires pour comprendre le mode d’action des thérapies ciblées.¿ La place des thérapies ciblées par rapport aux autres traitements disponibles.¿ Quand et comment prescrire une thérapie cible en pratique clinique.
  • Meningioma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • Randy L. Jensen + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Randy L. Jensen and Gabriel Zada bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Meningioma. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as genomic and epigenomic landscape of meningioma; current pathology of meningiomas; medical management of meningiomas; endoscope endonasal and keyhole surgery for skull base meningiomas; open craniotomy for meningiomas; and more.
  • Review of Dermatology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ali Alikhan + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive in scope, easy to use, and aligned to the texts you trust, Review of Dermatology 2nd edition, edited by Drs. Ali Alikhan and Thomas L.H. Hocker, is a highly effective study tool for your upcoming board or maintenance exam. Using a concise, bullet-point format and mnemonic devices throughout, this unique guide ensures rapid and efficient recall of the information you need to know for exam success!