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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.

  • Innovations in the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-3
    • September 14, 2018
    • Ashley B. Grossman
    • English
    This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, edited by Dr. Ashley Grossman, will focus on Innovations in the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors. Topics include, but are not limited to, Molecular targeted therapy of NETs – State of the art; Surgical approaches to the management of liver metastases; Liquid biopsies for NETs – circulating tumour cells and DNA; Novel functional imaging of NETs; The problem of appendiceal carcinoids; Peptide radioreceptor therapy comes of age; Current chemotherapy use in NETs; The problem of grade 3 NETs; Molecular genetic studies of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours reveal new therapeutic approaches; The new WHO classification; Gastrinomas – medical or surgical treatment; When and how to use somatostatin analogues; The NETest as the way forward; Lung and thymic carcinoids; Carcinoid heart disease; Gastric carcinoids; New treatments for the carcinoid syndrome; and The genesis of the NETs concept – From Oberdorfer to 2018.
  • Perinatal Mental Health, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-3
    • September 14, 2018
    • Constance Guille + 1 more
    • English
    With collaboration of Dr. William Rayburn, Consulting Editor, Drs. Guille and Newman have created a state-of-the art issue that examines the mental health of pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant. Expert authors have contributed current clinical reviews on the following topics: Identification and treatment of peripartum anxiety disorders; Non-pharmacological treatments for peripartum depression; Management of opioid addiction in pregnancy (pro/cons of maintaining meds vs opioid withdrawal); Perinatal sleep problems: causes, complications and management; Impact of pregnancy loss on psychological functioning and grief outcomes; Eating disorders and body image disturbances among childbearing women; Postpartum psychosis: Identification, management and treatment; Working with childhood sexual abuse survivors in reproductive health care; Psychosocial aspects of fertility and assisted reproductive technology; Treatment of peripartum bipolar disorder; Treatment of peripartum depression; Perinatal domestic violence; and Management of ADHD during pregnancy. Readers will come away with the information they need to have better mental health outcomes in their obstetrical and gynecologic patients.
  • Oral Health in Children, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 65-5
    • September 14, 2018
    • Max J. Coppes + 1 more
    • English
    With collaboration of Dr. Bonita Stanton, Drs. Coppes and Fisher-Owens have created a current issue that looks at oral health in children, with a much needed update in the literature for pediatricians. Top experts have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: Oral Health and Development; Infant Oral Health and the Influence of Habits; Prevention of tooth decay; Fluoride; Caries; Disparities in Children’s Oral Health (including Oral Health of Native Children); Children with Special Health Care Needs; Orthodontics; Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease (specific to pediatrics and life course); Soft Tissue; Trauma; The Role of Primary Care Physicians (pediatricians and others) in Prevention Oral Disease; and Oral Health Care/Policies. Pediatricians will come away with the current clinical recommendations they need to improve oral health in children.
  • Current Utilization of Biologicals, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-4
    • September 14, 2018
    • Gregory S. Keller
    • English
    This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Greg Keller, MD, is devoted to Current Utilization of Biologicals. Articles in this issue include: Biologicals: Where are we today?Where are we headed?; Skin Biology: Healing Inflammation and Repair; Hair Biology: Growth and Pigmentation; Platelet Rich Plasma: Growth factors and Office Instrumentation; Mesothelial Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction: Biology and Office Instrumentation; Skin Rejuvenation Cosmecueticals: Current Products; Platelet Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation and Tissue Fill; Microneedling with RF and Lasers: Biologicals for Skin Rejuvenation and Repair; Microneedling and PRP for Moh’s and Acne Scars; Platelet Rich Plasma for Hair Loss: Review of Methods and Results; Mesothelial Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Wound Healing and Fat Transplantation: My Results in China; Lasers, Microneedling and PRP for Skin Rejuvenation and Repair; Mesothelial Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Hair Loss; and Mesothelial Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Skin Rejuvenation.
  • Breast Cancer: Uses and Opportunities for Molecular Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-3
    • September 13, 2018
    • Elizabeth McDonald + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Breast Cancer: Uses and Opportunities for Molecular Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Elizabeth McDonald and Gary A. Ulaner. Articles will include: Overview of Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis; Nuclear Imaging for Osseous Staging; Therapeutic Role of FDG in Breast Cancer: Treatment Response; Clinical Potential of HER2 Receptor Imaging; Novel Targets for Imaging Breast Cancer: Amino Acid Imaging with Fluciclovine; Overview of Breast Cancer Therapy; Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer; Clinical Potential of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Imaging; Diagnostic Role of FDG in Breast Cancer: Discovery to Current; Imaging Breast Cancer Proliferation; Dedicated Breast Gamma Camera Imaging and Breast Positron Emission Tomography: Current Status and Future Directions; and more!
  • MEX Das Mündliche Examen Orthopädie u. Unfallchirurgie

    • 1st Edition
    • September 12, 2018
    • Andreas Ficklscherer + 1 more
    • German
    Die mündlich-praktische Prüfung des 2. Staatsexamens naht, und man muss viel Wissen in kürzester Zeit abrufen, absolute Sicherheit in allen Themengebieten besitzen sowie sich souverän den Prüfern präsentieren.Mit den Büchern dieser Reihe sind Sie bestens gewappnet, um den Prüfern in der mündlich-praktischen Prüfung des 2. Staatsexamens Rede und Antwort zu stehen.MEX bietet: in Kapitel 1: zahlreiche Tipps und Fakten zu Vorbereitung und Ablauf der mündlich-praktischen Prüfung, präsentiert von Prüfer und Prüfling in Kapitel 2: klinische Untersuchung, diagnostische Methoden und Differenzialdiagnose in Kapitel 3: Flussdiagramme zur Differenzialdiagnost... in Kapitel 4: die optimale Fallpräsentation, mit vielen alltags- und prüfungsrelevanten Fällen aus dem jeweiligen Fachgebiet in Kapitel 5: das ideale Training nach dem Frage-Antwort-Prinzi... anhand der aktuellsten Prüfungsprotokollfra... Eine persönliche Sprache gibt tiefe Einblicke „live“ in die Prüfungssituation – verfasst von Prüfern, die wirklich wissen, wie geprüft wird.Die MEXe: DIE Garantie für einen professionellen Auftritt am 1. und 2. Prüfungstag!Mit MEX hat man die letzte Hürde schon geschafft: „Du liest es, du verstehst es, du weißt es!“ MEX Das Mündliche Examen Orthopädie u. Unfallchirurgie MEX Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie ist der ideale, umfassende Begleiter auch im PJ!Wenn Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie das zugeloste Fach ist: MEX ist bestens geeignet, auch wenn die Zeit knapp ist, denn lästiges Blättern in zahlreichen Büchern entfällt. Wir haben das ganze nötige Wissen komprimiert und der Prüfling kann sich auch in kürzester Zeit auf die mündlich-praktische Prüfung vorbereiten.
  • MIQ 23: Krankenhaushygienische Untersuchungen, Teil II

    Qualitätsstandards in der mikrobiologisch-infektiologischen Diagnostik
    • 2nd Edition
    • September 12, 2018
    • Lutz Jatzwauk
    • Deutsche Gesellschaft für DGHM + 1 more
    • German
    Die MiQ 23 enthält den zweiten Teil der Qualitätsstandards zur mikrobiologisch-hygi... Untersuchungsmethode... für den Krankenhausbereich. Bei der Auswertung wurden alle derzeit gültigen Verordnungen, DIN-Normen, EN-Normen und technische Regelwerke sowie die internationale Literatur berücksichtigt. Themen sind z.B. Mikrobiologische Raumluftuntersuchung... Mikrobiologische Qualitätskontrolle bei der Arzneimittelherstell... Untersuchung von Sterilisationsgeräte... Laboruntersuchungen bei Ausbrüchen und gehäuftem Auftreten nosokomialer Infektionen Qualitätsmanagement
  • Complications in Neurosurgery

    • 1st Edition
    • September 12, 2018
    • Anil Nanda
    • English
    Learn from key leaders in the field of neurosurgery with the practical guidance presented in this first-of-its-kind resource. Complications in Neurosurgery uses a case-based format to explore complications across the full range of commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. As you review dozens of up-to-date, real-life cases, you’ll become better equipped to identify pitfalls ahead of time and have the knowledge to handle difficult situations that arise during surgery.
  • Stroke Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • September 12, 2018
    • Richard Wilson + 1 more
    • English
    Practical and concise, Stroke Rehabilitation provides everyday clinical guidance on current methods, techniques, evidence, and controversies in this important area. This focused resource by Drs. Richard Wilson and Preeti Raghavan consolidates today’s available information in an easy-to-navigate format for today’s practicing and trainee physiatrists, as well as other members of the rehabilitation team.
  • MIQ 22: Krankenhaushygienische Untersuchungen, Teil I

    Qualitätsstandards in der mikrobiologisch-infektiologischen Diagnostik
    • 2nd Edition
    • September 12, 2018
    • Lutz Jatzwauk
    • Deutsche Gesellschaft für DGHM + 1 more
    • German
    Die MiQ 22 enthält den ersten Teil der Qualitätsstandards zur mikrobiologisch-hygi... Untersuchungsmethode... für den Krankenhausbereich. Bei der Auswertung wurden alle derzeit gültigen Verordnungen, DIN-Normen, EN-Normen und technische Regelwerke sowie die internationale Literatur berücksichtigt. Themen sind z.B. Überprüfung von Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsgeräten Wasseruntersuchungen Hygieneprüfung von flexiblen Endoskopen Krankenhaushygienisc... Umgebungsuntersuchun... Hygieneabnahmen von RLT-Anlagen