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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.

  • Movement Disorders, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • Joseph Jankovic
    • English
    This issue of Neurologic Clinics addresses movement disorders and contains the following articles: Etiogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease; Medical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease; Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders; Tremor: Clinical Features, Pathophysiology and Treatment; Dystonia: Genetics and Treatment; Huntington’s Disease and Other Choreas; Tourette’s Syndrome: Clinical Features and Treatment; Myoclonus: Pathophysiology and Treatment; Restless Legs Syndrome; Psychogenic Movement Disorders; and Peripherally-Induced Movement Disorders.

  • Fetal Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Hanmin Lee
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest edited by Dr. Hanmin Lee, examines the topic of Fetal Surgery. The issue begins with an overview, including the history of fetal surgery, ethical implications, and maternal management and outcome. Imaging (including Ultrasound, MRI, and Echocardiology) and Specific Diseases (including Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Fetal Lung Lesions, Obstructive Uropathy, TTTS, MMC, TRAP and other discordant twins, and Congenital Cardiac Anomalies) are also examines. The issue concludes with a look at research and future directions, including Stem Cell Transplant/Gene Therapy, Consortiums/Registri... and Fetal Tissue Engineering.

  • Drug Hypersensitivity, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • Werner J. Pichler
    • English
    Dr Werner Pichler has developed an issue of top specialists discussing Drug Hypersensitvity. Topics include: "Approach to the patient with drug allergy," "Perioperative anaphylaxis," "Basophil activation test in drug allergy," "In vitro tests," "Desensitizations," and more!

  • Fordney's Medical Insurance Dictionary for Billers and Coders

    • 1st Edition
    • Marilyn Fordney
    • English
    Over 7,500 terms, definitions, and acronyms for medical insurance, billing and coding (MIBC) make this the perfect pocket dictionary for both students and practitioners in the MIBC professions! With its small size and concise definitions, this dictionary is ideal for use in class and in the medical office.

  • Hypertension, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-2
    • Mahboob Rahman
    • English
    Hypertension, an important and common concern in the elderly population, is examined in this new issue Guest Edited by Mahboob Rahman. Authors from around the country tackle such subjects as arterial compliance in the elderly, polypharmacy in the elderly, and hypertension and cognitive function in the elderly. This is a must-have resource for all clinicians dealing with the geriatric population.

  • PET/CT and PET/MRI for Assessment of Structural and Functional Relationships in Disease Conditions, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-3
    • Drew A. Torigian + 1 more
    • English
    With the advent of combined modality imaging, it has become essential for the radiologists how structure and function relate to each other. Previously radiologists had to rely upon CT or MRI in order to tell the location of a problem but could not assess functionally what was going on within the patient. PET image has allowed radiologists to make a functional assessment to aid in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients. This issue reviews the use of PET/CT and PET/MRI to evaluate patients with neurologic disorders, malignant and nonmalignant thoracic disorders, the cardiovascular system, breast diseases, musculoskeletal system, abdominal and pelvic disorders, and endocrine disorders.

  • Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-3
    • Sandra L. Wootton-Gorges
    • English
    Topics include: MR Imaging of the Pediatric Bone Marrow; The growing skeleton: MR appearances of developing cartilage; Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders; MRI of Pediatric Trauma; MRI of Pediatric Arthritis; MR Imaging of Primary Bone Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions in Children; MR Imaging of soft tissue masses in children; The hip: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; The knee: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; The foot and ankle: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; MRI in Congenital and Acquired Disorders of the Pediatric Upper Extremity.

  • Quand les soignants témoignent...

    Du droit individuel à "l'oubli" au devoir collectif de mémoire
    • 1st Edition
    • Philippe Gaurier
    • French
    L'auteur propose des « histoires de soins », recueillies auprès de professionnels (infirmiers, sages-femmes, ergothérapeutes, secrétaires médicales…) qui, comme lui, ont vécu des moments forts et ont souhaité confier, souvent pour la première fois, certains de leurs souvenirs les plus marquants. Moments d'indicible peine ou de joie extrême, toujours chargés de beaucoup d'émotion. Témoigner, donc, mais pour qui, pour quoi ? D'abord pour soi-même, pour se libérer du poids d'émotions trop longtemps retenues, prendre de la distance par rapport à son propre vécu, et pouvoir enfin «oublier», peut-être. Mais aussi, témoigner pour les autres, pour la construction d'une «mémoire collective soignante», puisque, ailleurs, autrement…, c'est un peu la même réalité à laquelle chaque soignant, séparément, est confronté. Enfin, témoigner de façon plus générale vers la société, pour que les soignants soient mieux connus et de fait, mieux reconnus. C'est ainsi que les soignants – ceux qui témoignent mais aussi tous les autres – pourront passer progressivement du «droit individuel à l'oubli» au «devoir collectif de mémoire».

  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-2
    • Kenneth P. Wright Jr.
    • English
    Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are caused by a mismatch between the sleep - wake pattern and circadian phase. Sleep at the circadian high is impaired, while alertness is reduced during wakefulness. This issue discusses biological timekeeping, consequences of circadian disruption in animal models, influence of circadian system on disease severity, effect of light on circadian physiology, melatonin, non-24-hour disorder, irregular sleep-wake disorder, advanced sleep phase, delayed sleep phase, jet lag, shift work, circadian disruption and psychiatric disorders, and winter depression.

  • Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Stefan O.P. Hofer
    • English
    This issue discusses aesthetic reconstruction principles and techniques for the face that has been damaged by disease or trauma. It includes articles on reconstruction of scalp, forehead, eyelid, cheek, nose, and lip defects; endoscopic surgery for the lacrimal duct; prelamination and prefabrication applications; lipofilling; facial transplantation; surgical treatment and radiation therapy for facial skin cancer; and improving outcomes in aesthetic facial reconstruction.

  • Barrett's Esophagus and Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-3
    • Prateek Sharma
    • English
    Cellular mechanisms of BE development; Role of obesity and familial factors in BE and cancer; Histology of metaplasia and dysplasia; Molecular markers and genetics in cancer development; Improving screening practices for BE; Risk factors for BE cancer development; New technologies for BE imaging; Medical treatment and cancer prevention; Endoscopic therapy in BE; Surgical therapy for high grade dysplasia and early cancer; Role of neoadjuvant therapy for BE cancer; Surgical palliation for BE cancer

  • Update on Surgical and Endoscopic Management of Emphysema, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • Cliff K.C. Choong
    • English
    The Epidemiology, Clinical features and Natural History of Emphysema; The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT); 'Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery' Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Non-Heterogenous Emphysema; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Alpha-1-Antripsin Emphysema; Concomitant Lung Cancer Resection and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Concomitant Cardiac Surgery and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Decision Making in the Management of Secondary Pneumothorax in Patients with Severe Emphysema; Intraoperative and Postoperative Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Air Leaks in Thoracic Surgery; Airway Bypass Treatment of Severe Homogenous Emphysema; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Spiration IBV Intrabronchial Valves; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Emphasys Zephyr EBV Endobronchial Valves; Update on Donor Assessment, Resuscitation and Acceptance Criteria; Update on Lung Transplantation for End Stage Emphysema

  • Du symptôme à la prescription en médecine générale

    Symptômes - Diagnostic - Thérapeutique
    • 1st Edition
    • Olivier Blétry
    • French
    Le praticien dispose aujourd'hui d'un grand nombre de techniques d'imagerie et de tests de laboratoire qui lui permettent d'effectuer des examens poussés pour ses patients. Cependant, il faut resituer cet arsenal technique au sein d'une médecine globale, car tous ces moyens modernes et pointus n'ont pas diminué la proportion des erreurs médicales. Aujourd'hui encore, recueillir de façon exhaustive les antécédents et les symptômes du patient et procéder à un examen physique approfondi, sont les étapes préalables à une bonne prise en charge thérapeutique. « Partir du symptôme pour éviter l'erreur médicale », tel est le principe de cet ouvrage qui recense tous les symptômes que peut rencontrer le médecin dans sa pratique quotidienne. Ce guide pratique et complet permet de poser le bon diagnostic, prescrire le traitement adapté en réduisant le risque d'erreur, et/ou orienter le patient vers un spécialiste pour une prise en charge plus complète. Les auteurs, internistes et praticiens hospitaliers, se sont appuyés sur l'expérience d'un généraliste de terrain. Ils partent des symptômes classés par régions anatomiques du corps, détaillent les étapes de l'examen clinique et les examens complémentaires à demander, la conduite à tenir face à une anomalie de l'examen physique ou du bilan biologique de routine, et les dépistages actuellement recommandés. L'utilisation de cet ouvrage est facilitée par un index des symptômes, des maladies et des traitements. Les situations d'urgence sont également bien individualisées, ainsi que la thérapeutique.

  • Les psychothérapies : approche plurielle

    • 1st Edition
    • Alain Deneux + 3 more
    • French
    Les pratiques psychothérapiques se sont multipliées au cours des dernières décennies. On dénombre actuellement dans le monde près de 400 types de psychothérapies. Cette diversité peut entretenir un flou croissant autour de ces approches avec un risque d'amalgame ou de repli sur telle ou telle référence exclusive. Afin d'éviter ce risque et d'orienter les étudiants et les thérapeutes, ce livre propose de présenter les principaux courants psychothérapiques : psychanalytique, cognitivo-comporteme... systémique et stratégique. Le lecteur sera sensibilisé pour chacun des courants à leur histoire, aux enjeux théoriques et psychopathologiques, à la spécificité de la clinique, à la question des indications. Des portraits de personnalités marquantes scandent la présentation de chaque courant, apportant un éclairage biographique. L'ambition est de saisir la pluralité des champs mais également leurs complémentarités car au-delà des spécificités théoriques et techniques, on identifie un certain nombre d'invariants et de facteurs communs au processus psychothérapique. Cet ouvrage espère ainsi contribuer à un mouvement de décloisonnement et de partage des richesses et ressorts des grands courants, dans un esprit d'exigence et de respect mutuel. Des thérapeutes d'horizons et de références différents seront ainsi sensibilisés à la diversité de ces courants et pourront mieux poser les indications d'autres approches que la leur.

  • Obesity and Diabetes in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-3
    • Susan E. Kirk + 1 more
    • English
    This issue explores the serious issue of childhood diabetes and obesity, as applied to sports medicine. Guest Editors Danny Mistry and Susan Kirk, both from the University of Virginia Health System, have selected a team of experts to cover the wide spectrum of this epidemic, including a close look at the socioeconomic factors in the development of childhood diabetes and obesity, the role of exercise as prevention of diabetes and obesity, and common injuries in young athletes who are diabetic or at risk of becoming so. It is a crucial issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, as Drs. Mistry and Kirk explain in their preface: "Being able to recognize and treat both the collegiate athlete with Type 1 diabetes as well as the sedentary, obese adolescent at risk for Type 2 diabetes are skills that many will need in the immediate future."

  • Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-3
    • Mary Margaret Gleason + 1 more
    • English
    First, Infant Development is discussed. Then there are two articles on assessment in early childhood psychiatry: Psychiatric assessment, and Assessment of the caregiver-child relationship in early childhood psychiatry. Early Childhood Mental Health Problems are discussed next, such as Internalizing, Trauma and PTSD, Preschool Disruptive Behavior and ADHD (as viewed through a developmental lens), Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Parental Psychopathology. In the next section, Early Childhood Specific Treatment Modalities are reviewed: Interventions for Behavioral Problems, Interventions for trauma--exposed dyads: Infant – Parent Psychotherapy and Child – Parent Psychotherapy, Video feedback in parent-infant treatment, Psychosocial interventions with biological effects: Bucharest Early Intervention Project, and Psychopharmacologica... interventions in preschoolers. Finally, Models of Care are proposed.

  • Women and Obesity, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Raul Artal
    • English
    This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics examines Women and Obesity. Guest Editor Dr. Raul Artal has assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics including: The Epidemiology of Obesity and Health Economics, Early Life Origins of Obesity, Regulation of Fat Metabolism in Obesity: Gender Differences, Physiological Aspects of Obesity, Pregnancy and Obesity, Exercise Prescription for Overweight and Obese Women: Pregnancy and Post-partum, Post-partum Weight Retention and Rise for Obesity, Obesity and its Relationship to Infertility in Men and Women, Obesity and Sexual Aspects in Women, Maternal and Child Obesity: the Peuetic Link, Minorities and Obesity, and Experimental Research Direction in Obesity.

  • Advances in Neonatology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-3
    • Lucky Jain + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Pediatric Clinics offers an update on Advances in Neonatology. Guest Editors Drs. Lucky Jain and David Carlton have assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics including Trends in birthing, gestational age, birth weight and mortality in newborns; Late Prematurity; Advances in newborn resuscitation; Approaches to infants with congenital anomalies; Advances in neonatal surgery; Respiratory failure in the term and near term infant; Mechanical ventilation of the newborn; Pulmonary hypertension in the newborn; Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Necrotising enterocolitis; Hyperbilirubinemia; Retinopathy of Prematurity; Surgical approaches to an infant with congenital heart disease; Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; Neonatal sepsis; and Quality improvement in neonatology.

  • Obesity Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Vanessa Diaz + 1 more
    • English
    The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.

  • Complex Injuries of the Foot and Ankle in Sport, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-2
    • David A. Porter
    • English
    The field of sports medicine continues to grow and be popular. The specialty area of sports foot and ankle is particularly exciting. Foot and ankle injury rates continue to be reported at an increasing rate in sports especially in the NFL. Great toe injuries and Lis franc midfoot ruptures can be career ending injuries. Achilles tendon overuse injuries as well as ruptures and peroneal tendon dislocations and tears continue to plague the clinicians and athletes alike. Plantar fasciitis is almost epidemic in the NBA and ankle fractures in the athlete are common but poorly described in the literature. Equally enigmatic are the navicular stress fracture and the Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal. We hope this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will help readers and clinicians diagnose, treat and rehab the athlete with foot and ankle injuries. We have asked our distinguished foot and ankle trained specialists to discuss these areas in the more complicated cases. For instance, a great article has been written about ankle sprains in the athletes but how do we treat effectively the athlete with chronic lateral instability who is large framed (>250#) or has come inherent ligamentous laxity or who has a varus hindfoot or has failed a prior lateral ligamentous reconstruction? Also, what is the best treatment for the difficult problem of syndesmosis injury in the athlete, both acute and chronic. All this and more will be right at your fingertips in this highlight of the complicated foot and ankle problems in the athlete. Enjoy and be up to date!

  • Surgical Management of Nasal Obstruction: Facial Plastic Surgery Perspective, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Daniel G. Becker
    • English
    Otorhinolaryngologis... and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who have focused their energies on functional and cosmetic septorhinoplasty do offer a unique perspective and experience of the surgical management of nasal obstruction, and this perspective is highlighted in this edition. Many of the chapters focus on complex problems related to the septum: treating the caudal septum, a discussion of complications of septal surgery including their avoidance and their management, and when to consider the open rhinoplasty approach to septal surgery. Surgical pearls for septoplasty are also considered. Functional rhinoplasty also naturally receives significant attention in this edition, with consideration of the surgical treatment of the saddle nose, treatment of nasal obstruction in the traumatized nose, treatment of the dorsal deviation, and surgical and non-surgical treatment of the nasal valve. Piriform aperture stenosis, a less common form of nasal obstruction, is also considered. A number of facial plastic surgical case studies round out this edition.

  • Psychology for Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Barkway
    • English
    This book provides an introduction to psychology for allied health students and it encourages an understanding of the complex and interactive nature of the factors which influence an individual’s health behaviours and health outcomes. Through the use of real life examples, contemporary research and case studies students will be able to apply the material in the text to the health behaviours of the people they care for, their colleagues and themselves. Unlike many health psychology textbooks this new book examines individual personality and psychological theory within the social context of people’s lives. This approach is taken because of the increasing awareness that a person’s behaviour is not only influenced by internal biological and psychological factors, but also by external factors within the person’s social and physical environment. The first half of the book outlines psychological and other relevant theory whilst in the second half those theories are applied to health issues and healthcare practice. Chapters 1—5 presents psychological, lifespan and social theory; chapter 6 addresses the role and contribution of research to healthcare practice; and chapters 7—13 covers the psychological aspects of specific health encounters, issues and interventions. "The material covered [in the various chapters] is undoubtedly relevant, up to date, and has some nice features". Reviewed by: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Date: Nov 2014

  • Infections and Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • Luis R Espinoza
    • English
    This issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America brings the rheumatologist up to date on the latest breakthroughs in the assessment and treatment of infections in rheumatic diseases. Lumiary ACR Master, Luis Espinoza Guest Edited this issue, which covers topics including molecular biology of infectious agents ion chronic arthritis; gonococcal and non-gonococcal arthritis; soft tissues (bursitis, tendonitis) infections; clinical and medical management of reactive arthritis; septic complications in pediatric and adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus; Lyme arthritis; the role of parvovirus B19 in chronic arthritis; hepatitis C-associated rheumatic disorders; hepatitis B-related autoimmune manifestations; HIV-associated rheumatic disorders; assessment of latent tuberculosis in rheumatic disorders; and infectious complications of biologic agents.

  • Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mark Rosenfield + 1 more
    • English
    An introduction to the theory and practice of optometry in one succinct volume. From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of contemporary optometric practice. Now in full colour and featuring over 400 new illustrations, this popular text which will appeal to both students and practitioners wishing to keep up to date has been revised significantly. The new edition incorporates recent advances in technology and a complete overview of clinical procedures to improve and update everyday patient care. Contributions from well-known international experts deliver a broad perspective and understanding of current optometric practice. A useful aid for students and the newly qualified practitioner, while providing a rapid reference guide for the more experienced clinician.

  • Ethics in Psychiatry: A Review, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-2
    • Laura Weiss Roberts + 1 more
    • English
    Ethics plays an especially important and unique role in psychiatry, and this issue is a must-read for psychiatrists as they navigate these sometime tricky waters. With an eye on the most current developments in the psychiatric field, authors discuss topics such as ethics in research, ethics in clinical treatment, ethics in education, genetics, and the military. The section on clinical concerns contains separate articles on children, adults, and older patients, with special attention paid to women's mental health, forensics, addiction psychiatry, consultation/liaison psychiatry, and community psychiatry.

  • Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Hip

    Expert Consult - Online, Print and DVD
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas E. Brown + 3 more
    • English
    The Hip—a volume in the new Arthritis and Arthroplasty series—offers expert guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. Clear, evidence-based coverage details which technology and methodology used for total Hip arthroplasty (THA), reconstruction or revision is best for each patient. Access discussions of debates on minimally invasive surgery; component material and bearing options; cemented vs. uncemented fixation of the components; and more. Explore alternatives to THA in younger arthritic patients and view expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates, online at expertconsult.com.

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-2
    • Francis K.L. Chan
    • English
    An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine. Peptic ulcers are eventually caused by acid and pepsin, a digestive stomach enzyme. These ulcers can occur in the stomach, where they are called gastric ulcers, or they can occur in the first portion of the intestine. These are called duodenal ulcers. Peptic ulcer is a term used to describe either or both of these two types of ulcers. H. pylori and certain drugs are the two major factors that cause ulcers. This issue provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of peptic ulcers, including conditions like Zollinger -Ellison syndrome. Articles are devoted to NSAID ulcers and how to prevent them, stress ulcers, and antiplatelet therapy.

  • Skin Surgery and Minor Procedures, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 89-3
    • Frederick Radke
    • English
    Melanoma; Pressure Ulcers; Wound Healing and Biology of the Skin; Local anesthetics-uses and toxicities; Approach to excision and closure of the skin; Unusual Skin Tumors; Dermatologic considerations for the General Surgeon; Suture choice and other skin closure methods; Benign and subcutaneous lesions; Common skin cancers and their precursors; Pilonidal cyst and benign perianal skin conditions

  • Advances in Melanoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-3
    • David E. Fisher
    • English
    The field of melanoma biology has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, owing to progress which has ranged from the most basic laboratory/preclinic... discoveries to clinical developments that have begun to transform the management and prognosis for at least certain melanoma patients. Among the key areas that have contributed to this progress are studies relating to signaling and transcriptional pathways that regulate control over differentiation and survival of the melanocyte lineage. The identification of recurring activating mutations in specific signaling factors (B-RAF, N-Ras, c-KIT), amplification of other melanoma oncogenes (MITF, NEDD9), and the crucial recognition that certain of these genomic events occur within melanomas arising with specific clinical features (eg mucosal or acral origin) have led to clear recognition that melanoma is indeed “many different diseases.” While the various subclasses of melanoma may share common features, such as profound invasive and metastatic propensity, it is also likely that sharply focused therapeutic strategies may exploit the functionally critical molecular engines, which distinguish these subclasses. Certain strategies focus upon the immunogenicity and striking clinical opportunities afforded by immune modulation, while others focus more directly on tumor-specific targeting. This issue brings together some of the leaders who have contributed significant insights from basic melanoma biology to progress in the clinic.

  • Cancer Emergencies, Part 1, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Mohamud Daya + 1 more
    • English
    First of a two-part issue dealing with Cancer Emergencies by Drs. Mohamud Daya and Charles Thomas. Topics with include: "Spinal Cord Compression," "Cerebral Edema," "Acute Renal Failure," "Electrolyte Disorders," and more!

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-2
    • Paul Martin
    • English
    Often the hepatologist sees patients in consultation, and this issue focuses on how to deal with diagnosing, treating, and managing patients in the hospital on a consultation basis. The Guest Editor has assembled top experts to present articles on the asymptomatic outpatient with abnormal LFTs, surgery in the patient with liver disease, issues in long-term care of liver transplant recipients, management of autoimmune cholestatic liver disease, and current status of hepatitis vaccination and prophylaxis, to name a few.

  • Le sommeil de l'enfant

    • 1st Edition
    • Marie-Josèphe Challamel
    • French
    Les difficultés de sommeil chez l'enfant sont fréquentes : 20 à 30 % des jeunes enfants, environ 10 % des enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans et 15 à 20 % des adolescents souffrent de difficultés d'endormissement et d'éveils nocturnes. Alors qu'elles peuvent avoir des conséquences graves sur le sommeil et la qualité de vie des parents, ces difficultés sont, chez le jeune enfant, souvent bénignes. Les troubles du sommeil de l'enfant sont étroitement liés à la maturation du sommeil et à l'installation du rythme veille/sommeil, ils sont aussi le reflet de l'évolution psychoaffective de l'enfant et de ses relations avec ses parents. Le livre aborde la physiologie et l'exploration des états de vigilance, puis les insomnies et les troubles du rythme circadien. Il présente ensuite les comportements anormaux pendant le sommeil, les parasomnies et les troubles moteurs liés au sommeil. Les pathologies du sommeil (apnées obstructives, mort subite du nourrisson, syndrome d'Ondine, somnolences diurnes et hypersomnies, pathologies cérébrales) font l'objet d'une partie. Enfin, la question de la prise en charge psychologique est détaillée en fin d'ouvrage. Ce livre tente de répondre aux questions que se posent les médecins, les personnels de santé et les parents. Comprendre le sommeil de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, ses difficultés éventuelles, savoir intervenir en adoptant une attitude éducative ferme mais non rigide, permet de résoudre beaucoup de problèmes. Cette intervention sera d'autant plus efficace qu'elle sera précoce et soutenue par un médecin traitant.

  • Manuel d'échocardiographie Doppler pour le patient en état critique
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michel Slama + 4 more
    • French
    L'échocardiographie est devenue depuis quelques années l'outil indispensable d'évaluation hémodynamique des patients en état critique. Elle permet non seulement de comprendre le mécanisme d'un état de choc ou d'une détresse respiratoire, mais aussi d'en diagnostiquer la cause. Les réanimateurs et les anesthésistes doivent désormais s'approprier cette technique non invasive et se former au mieux afin de l'utiliser de façon optimale. Ce Manuel d'échocardiographie Doppler pour le patient en état critique, à transporter dans la poche de sa blouse, ne se veut en rien exhaustif, mais il a été conçu pour aider le réanimateur et l'anesthésiste lors de la réalisation de cet examen au lit du patient, en rappelant les différentes coupes, les indices à utiliser et les profils hémodynamiques rencontrés au quotidien. Accessible et très pratique, enrichi d'une iconographie tout en couleur, il constitue le complément indispensable de l'ouvrage Échocardiographie Doppler chez le patient en état critique et guidera incontestablement le spécialiste, qu'il soit débutant ou expert.

  • Interventional Head and Neck Imaging, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • Dheeraj Gandhi
    • English
    Interventional Neuroradiology is a minimally invasive approach in the treatment of vascular diseases of the central nervous system. This exciting new issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, Guest Edited by Dheeraj Gandhi, includes such topics as: CT guided percutanous biopsies of the head and neck Dangerous collaterals in the head and neck Treatment of carotid-cavernous fistulae This issue is a must-have clinical resource.

  • Hypertensive Disease: Current Challenges, New Concepts, and Management, An Issue of Medical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 93-3
    • Edward D. Frohlich
    • English
    This issue of the Medical Clinics of North America brings the practicing clinician up to date on the current challenges, new concepts, and management of hypertensive disease. Topics covered include risks in hypertension; new biological concepts of target organ involvement in hypertension; hypertension and the metabolic syndrome; aging versus hypertension; hypertension, systolic blood pressure, and large arteries; oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and hypertension; current thinking about hypertensive heart disease; diastolic dysfunction as a link between hypertension and heart failure; hypertension and cardiac failure in its various forms; hypertension and atherogenesis; the kidney, hypertension, and remaining challenges; current thinking about renovascular hypertension; obesity and hypertension; and barriers to adherence in hypertension management.

  • Embryology

    An Illustrated Colour Text
    • 2nd Edition
    • Barry Mitchell + 1 more
    • English
    EMBRYOLOGY provides a concise and highly illustrated text, which confines its descriptions to those that are relevant for modern undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, and similar courses in other related disciplines. An appreciation of embryology is essential to understand topological relationships in gross anatomy and to explain many congenital anomalies. Each chapter is supplemented by clinical point ‘boxes’ and by key revision points.

  • Enhanced Endoscopic Imaging, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • Grace Elta + 1 more
    • English
    Endoscopic imaging has become an important clinical tool for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and is poised to advance in a revolutionary fashion in the next few years. The articles in this issue are a result of an ASGE Imaging workshop held in early 2008. The goal of the workshop, and this issue, is to bring together clinical investigators and biophotonics engineers to help develop and clinically apply enhanced imaging technologies for the eventual benefit of patients. Articles in this issue are devoted to chromoendoscopy, autofluorescence endoscopy, reflectance spectroscopy, optical coherence tomography, laser confocal microscopy, and targeted endoscopic imaging to name a few.

  • La conscience dans tous ses états

    Approches anthropologique et psychiatrique : cultures et thérapies
    • 1st Edition
    • Sébastien Baud + 2 more
    • French
    À la croisée des approches anthropologiques et psychiatriques sur les manifestations multiples de la conscience, plusieurs questions surgissent autour du normal et du pathologique, de la maladie et de la guérison, du réel et de l'imaginaire. Si les états modifiés de conscience entrent dans la nosographie occidentale des maladies mentales, ils sont aussi vecteurs de guérison quand ils sont manipulés par le chaman, le médium ou l'hypnothérapeute. Cette polysémie est étrange en ce que ces états sont à la fois l'apanage du fou et, paradoxalement, aussi du guérisseur. Les contributions réunies dans cet ouvrage traitent sous différentes approches scientifiques des dimensions conceptuelles, pathologiques, thérapeutiques et spirituelles de pratiques qui se focalisent sur la conscience dans ses différents états. Entre pathologie et élection divine, des éléments empiriques, cliniques et théoriques éclairent « l'écologie » de ces situations saturées de symbolisme, aux dimensions émotives de mieux en mieux repérées par les travaux contemporains. Ce livre est l'occasion de montrer comment le processus dynamique de la connaissance relève d'un incessant échange entre l'environnement et l'imagination, suggérant une « co-émergence » simultanée entre le monde et la conscience du monde. Il prend acte de la globalisation mondiale, qui permet que des cultures se dévoilent les unes aux autres, alors que de nouvelles approches scientifiques confrontent et évaluent les données des nouveaux terrains d'observation. L'ouvrage s'adresse aux psychiatres et neurologues, mais aussi tous ceux qui questionnent les phénomènes de conscience, dans leurs aspects biologiques, psychologiques, sociaux et spirituels. Il intéressera les anthropologues comme les professionnels des arts et des cultures par sa démarche à la fois pluridisciplinaire et novatrice.

  • L'examen neurologique facile

    • 1st Edition
    • Geraint Fuller + 2 more
    • French
    Réputée complexe et difficile, la neurologie est toujours perçue comme une "bête noire" par les étudiants en médecine. Ce livre, très pratique, explique de manière simple et concise comment conduire correctement l'examen neurologique. Chaque chapitre débute par le rappel succinct des données de base et s'articule ensuite en trois parties : ce qu'il faut faire, ce que l'on trouve, et ce que cela signifie. Conçu pour répondre à l'ensemble des situations cliniques courantes, l'ouvrage signale également les difficultés et met en garde contre les pièges à éviter. Enfin, de nombreux schémas anatomiques et des algorithmes facilitent la compréhension et, au fil du texte, les encadrés « à retenir » et « erreurs fréquentes » attirent l'attention du lecteur sur les aspects particuliers.

  • L'accès vasculaire pour hémodialyse

    Former pour mieux soigner
    • 2nd Edition
    • AFIDTN
    • French
    Cet ouvrage prend pour base la formation dispensée auprès des infirmier(e)s par l'AFIDTN sur l'abord vasculaire pour hémodialyse. Après avoir rappelé les grandes généralités, l'ouvrage développe : - la préparation pour la création de l'abord vasculaire pour hémodialyse ; - les différentes techniques de création de l'abord vasculaire ; - l'utilisation de l'abord vasculaire. Les complications de l'abord vasculaire, ainsi que les différents traitements, sont ensuite exposés. Puis, les grands principes de la stratégie et de la préservation du capital vasculaire sont définis. L'ouvrage, tout en couleurs, intègre de très nombreuses illustrations et s'achève sur des fiches-conseils. Ouvrage clinique, voulu pour l'usage au quotidien, il permet différents niveaux de lecture, selon les connaissances, l'expérience et les besoins de chacun. Cette seconde édition actualise entièrement les données techniques et cliniques sur le sujet : nouveaux abords, nouvelles techniques d'imagerie ou d'exploration invasive, spécificités pédiatriques, complications vasculaires ou cutanées. Des auteurs reconnus, chirurgiens, néphrologues, anesthésistes, radiologues, angiologue se sont associés aux infirmier(e)s, dans le cadre de l'AFIDTN (Association Française des Infirmier(e)s de Dialyse, Transplantation et Néphrologie), pour faire de ce livre un ouvrage de référence.

  • Psychiatrie, VIH et hépatite C

    Quels enjeux de santé publique ? Quels enjeux pour la psychiatrie ?
    • 1st Edition
    • Jean-Philippe Lang + 1 more
    • French
    L'hépatite C, maladie transmissible mais curable, est devenue une cause majeure de décès chez les patients VIH positif. Elle est également une cause croissante de décès parmi les patients souffrant de troubles psychiatriques et addictifs. L'ouvrage dresse un panorama exhaustif de la situation actuelle, des troubles neuropsychiatriques associés au VIH, des implications des conduites addictives sur les deux pathologies, des possibilités et préconisations de prise en charge thérapeutique et du rôle à jouer par la psychiatrie et par l'ensemble des structures médicosociales pour sensibiliser la communauté médicale française aux enjeux en présence. Reflet des conférences tenues lors du Congrès de psychiatrie et de neurologie de langue française d'Aix-en-Provence, en juin 2009, l'ouvrage s'adresse aux psychiatres, psychologues, médecins somaticiens et aux praticiens et soignants intervenant auprès de patients VIH positif, atteints d'hépatite C, ou souffrant de troubles addictifs ou psychiatriques.

  • Clinical Applications of MR Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-2
    • Scott B. Reeder + 1 more
    • English
    Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging, Perfusion MR Imaging, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging provide information that is present in no other imaging modality. With Guest Editor Scott Reeder focusing on the body and Guest Editor Pratik Mukerjee exploring the neurological aspects of these three imaging modalities, this is a must-have resource for any radiologist involved in MR Imaging. It explores such subjects as: Diffusion weighted MR imaging in musculoskeletal radiology, Arterial Spin Labeled Perfusion Imaging, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Neurodegenerative Diseases.

  • New Technology in Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Nemesha Desai
    • English
    New technologies in urology involves minimal invasion, less recovery time, and organ-sparing techniques. This issue addresses those cutting-edge technologies that are currently being researched and are just entering clinical practice. Therefore, a main goal of this issue is to bring the information about these technologies to all practicing urologists so that they are knowledgeable and equipped to master them. Focus is given to new imaging modalities, like virtual endoscopy, molecular imaging, and image fusion. The issue also presents articles on robotics, laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy, and nanotechnology.

  • Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery of the Face, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-2
    • Mark K. Wax
    • English
    Scalp and Forehead Reconstruction, Total Nasal Reconstruction, Lip Reconstruction, Mid Face and Maxilla, Orbital Exenteration, Maxillofacial Trauma, Lateral Temporal Bone Defects, Parotid Defects, Facial Transplantation, Massive Skin Cancers.

  • Proteomics in Laboratory Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Emanuel F. Petricoin
    • English
    Topics include: Development and Validation of Reverse Phase Protein Microarrays for Personalized Therapy, Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Predictive and Prognostic Medicine, Immunomic Based Profiling for Early Cancer Detection, Antibody Arrays for Clinical Applications, Autoantibody profiling for Cancer Detection, Development and validation of a protein based signature for ovarian cancer detection, Analytical considerations for Mass Spectrometry Profiling in Serum Biomarker Discovery, Salivary Biomarkers for Clinical Applications, Proteomics of Caveolea: Clinical Applications, Clinical opportunities for renal cell cancer management using proteomics, Cardiovascular Proteomics: implications for clinical applications, Clinical Proteomic Applications from FFPE, Development of high throughput mass spectrometry- based approaches for cancer biomarker discovery and implementation, Proteomics and Diabetic Retinopathy.

  • Fatigue, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-2
    • Adrian Cristian + 1 more
    • English
    Fatigue is a common complaint in people living with physical disabilities. This issue of the North America Clinics of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is devoted to this important topic. Subjects covered include the physiology, assessment, presentation and treatment of fatigue in adults with various disorders such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, rheumatological disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders and neuromuscular disease. Additional topics covered include neuroimaging of fatigue and fatigue in children.

  • Congenital Hand Differences, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-2
    • Kevin C. Chung
    • English
    In the issue of the Hand Clinics on “Congenital Hand Differences” the Guest Editor, Dr. Kevin C. Chung, invited world-renowned experts on congenital hand problems to share their insights regarding the treatments and outcomes of a variety of common and uncommon conditions. This volume will present a concise, yet practical guide in understanding and managing the diversity of presentations in these diseases. The illustrations are meticulously presented and the key points are highlighted by the “masters” of the field. This Hand Clinics volume will be an invaluable resource for those interested in advancing their knowledge regarding this intriguing field in hand surgery.

  • Psychoneuroimmunology, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-2
    • Gregory G. Freund
    • English
    Dr. Gregory Freund tackles the complex and evolving area of psychoneuroimmunolog... Topics include: "The Blood–Brain Barrier in Psychoneuroimmunolog... " Molecular Aspects of Fever and Hyperthermia," "Social Interactions, Stress, and Immunity," "Depression and Immunity: Inflammation and Depressive Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis," "Psychoneuroimmune Implications of Type 2 Diabetes," and more!

  • Fungal Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-2
    • George A. Sarosi + 1 more
    • English
    In this imporatant update, the guest editors have brought together experts in fungal disease to discuss some of the most important topics in this area: histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, PCP, cryptococcosis, fungal infections in the era of biologics, Candida in the ICU, Aspergillus pulmonary syndromes, fungal disease in BMT and SOT, fungal complications of lung transplantation, Moulds, serology and Ag testing, role of BAL in rapid diagnosis, molecular testing, and overview of antifungal agents.

  • Motor Unit Number Estimation and Quantitative EMG

    Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on MUNE and QEMG, Snowbird, Utah, USA, 18-20 August 2006
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • M. B. Bromberg
    • English

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