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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.

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Subfertility

  • 1st Edition
  • October 23, 2020
  • Rehana Rehman + 1 more
  • English
With the increased prevalence of subfertility (any form of reduced fertility with prolonged time of unwanted non-conception) and the number of subfertile patients turning to assisted reproductive clinics for help, Subfertility: Recent Advances for Management and Prevention is a much-needed resource for today’s health care providers. Written by doctors with extensive expertise in the areas of reproductive physiology and endocrinology, it provides a description of the methods for achieving conception, an overview of the causes of subfertility and how to detect them, a review of the psychological impact of subfertility, guidelines for the treatment of subfertility, and a look at assisted reproductive technologies.

Clinical Cases in Tropical Medicine

  • 2nd Edition
  • October 22, 2020
  • Camilla Rothe
  • English
Using an easily accessible, highly templated format, Clinical Cases in Tropical Medicine, 2nd Edition, provides more than 100 realistic scenarios for tropical infectious diseases. Full-color photographs and maps, a convenient question-and-answer presentation, and succinct summary boxes help you identify and understand the tropical diseases you’re likely to encounter. This up-to-date 2nd Edition is an excellent resource and study tool for infectious diseases fellows, doctors preparing for exams in tropical medicine, primary care doctors with patients who are global travelers, and global health nurses and practitioners alike.

Gray's Anatomy

  • 42nd Edition
  • October 21, 2020
  • Susan Standring
  • English
Susan Standring, MBE, PhD, DSc, FKC, Hon FAS, Hon FRCS Trust Gray’s. Building on over 160 years of anatomical excellence In 1858, Drs Henry Gray and Henry Vandyke Carter created a book for their surgical colleagues that established an enduring standard among anatomical texts. After more than 160 years of continuous publication, Gray’s Anatomy remains the definitive, comprehensive reference on the subject, offering ready access to the information you need to ensure safe, effective practice.　 This 42nd edition has been meticulously revised and updated throughout, reflecting the very latest understanding of clinical anatomy from the world’s leading clinicians and biomedical scientists. The book’s acclaimed, lavish art programme and clear text has been further enhanced, while major advances in imaging techniques and the new insights they bring are fully captured in state of the art X-ray, CT, MR and ultrasonic images. The accompanying eBook version is richly enhanced with additional content and media, covering all the body regions, cell biology, development and embryogenesis – and now includes two new systems-orientated chapters. This combines to unlock a whole new level of related information and interactivity, in keeping with the spirit of innovation that has characterised Gray’s Anatomy since its inception. 　 Each chapter has been edited by international leaders in their field, ensuring access to the very latest evidence-based information on topics Over 150 new radiology images, offering the very latest X-ray, multiplanar CT and MR perspectives, including state-of-the-art cinematic rendering　 The downloadable Expert Consult eBook version included with your (print) purchase allows you to easily search all of the text, figures, references and videos from the book on a variety of devices　 Electronic enhancements include additional text, tables, illustrations, labelled imaging and videos, as well as 21 specially commissioned ‘Commentaries’ on new and emerging topics related to anatomy　 Now featuring two extensive electronic chapters providing full coverage of the peripheral nervous system and the vascular and lymphatic systems.　 The result is a more complete, practical and engaging resource than ever before, which will prove invaluable to all clinicians who require an accurate, in-depth knowledge of anatomy.

Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • 6th Edition
  • September 25, 2020
  • David X. Cifu
  • English
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advances and technologies, Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6th Edition, remains the market leader in the field of PM&R. For more than 20 years, this bestselling reference has been the go-to resource for the entire rehabilitation team, providing in-depth coverage of essential core principles along with the latest research, technologies, and procedures that enhance patient care and facilitate optimal return to function. In this edition, lead editor Dr. David X. Cifu and his team of expert associate editors and contributing authors employ a more succinct format that emphasizes need-to-know material, incorporating new key summary features, including high-yield information and study sheets for problem-based learning.

Masso-kinésithérapie et thérapie manuelle pratiques - Tome 2

  • 3rd Edition
  • September 24, 2020
  • Michel Dufour + 2 more
  • French
Conçue dans une nouvelle maquette modernisée, cette nouvelle édition répond aux besoins du nouveau programme de technologie en masso-kinésithérapie en écoles de kinésithérapie. Elle aborde ainsi l'ensemble des connaissances techniques nécessaires à la pratique professionnelle. Ce second tome donne le cadre d'exercice, les bases cliniques et définit les techniques pour les membres inférieurs et supérieurs, région par région, dans une démarche progressive et conforme à la pratique des soins. La tête et le tronc sont quant à eux abordés dans le premier tome. Il regroupe ainsi tous les gestes et techniques à connaître : les examens cliniques (articulaires, musculaires et fonctionnels) ;les techniques de massage et de mobilisations passives et actives ;les techniques particulières telles que postures et stretching, levées de tensions, rééducation proprioceptive, chaînes musculaires.L’ensemble est richement illustré avec une présentation sous forme de tableaux didactiques et de textes courts y compris pour les sections définissant et décrivant les protocoles de rééducation. Près de 40 vidéos sur les principales techniques complètent les contenus. Les nombreux atouts de cet ouvrage alliés à l’expérience clinique et pédagogique des auteurs en feront un outil indispensable pour tout étudiant en IMFK et une référence essentielle pour le praticien.

Medicina intensiva. Práctica basada en la evidencia

  • 3rd Edition
  • September 24, 2020
  • Clifford S. Deutschman + 1 more
  • Spanish
Abarca los distintos problemas de la medicina intensiva, desde la asistencia rutinaria hasta las situaciones complicadas y especiales. Ayuda a abordar cada cuestión de un modo lógico y eficaz, utilizando un enfoque práctico y homogéneo de las opciones terapéuticas, y las guías disponibles. Presenta información actualizada basada en investigaciones actuales, e incluye casos totalmente nuevos sobre temas clave y controversias, como el uso/sobreuso de antibióticos, la resistencia a fármacos en la UCI, la ventilación mecánica no invasiva, la frecuencia de las transfusiones y la duración de las terapias sustitutivas de la función renal. Proporciona numerosas tablas de referencia rápida que resumen la literatura disponible y los enfoques clínicos recomendados. Incluye acceso al ebook en inglés en Expert Consult. Este contenido electrónico le permitirá realizar búsquedas en todo el texto, las figuras y las referencias del libro desde diversos dispositivos.

The Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Pediatrics

  • 12th Edition
  • September 3, 2020
  • The Hospital for Sick Children + 4 more
  • English
Practical and pocket sized, The Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Pediatrics has been a trusted clinical reference for more than 50 years. The fully revised 12th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with succinct, easily accessible, and evidence-based answers for the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients. Get the reliable information you need from staff pediatricians, specialists, residents, and fellows at one of the top pediatric hospitals in the world.

Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy

  • 4th Edition
  • September 1, 2020
  • Vishram Singh
  • English
The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of neuroanatomy as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. This profusely illustrated book has been designed in simple and easy to understand language provides essential knowledge of neuroanatomy without extraneous details. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information also provides the knowledge through its feature – Clinical correlations.

Handbuch Schlafmedizin

  • 1st Edition
  • August 18, 2020
  • 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 Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. 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. Patienteninformationen) 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.

Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity

  • 1st Edition
  • July 22, 2020
  • Gary Horndeski + 1 more
  • English
Addressing the problem of how weight is regulated, how obesity is acquired, and how it is cured, Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity provides the mathematical basis of control system theory as applied to weight regulation. Unlike the majority of weight control literature which focuses on biochemistry, this innovative title discusses the biomechanical aspects of a dual closed loop system which mechanically senses meal volume and accumulated intraabdominal fat, where accurate sensation depends on the mechanical strength of the anterior abdominal wall.

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