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    • Understanding Pathophysiology

      • 8th Edition
      • November 1, 2024
      • Sue E. Huether + 2 more
      • English
      • LooseLeaf
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      Gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! Understanding Pathophysiology, 8th Edition provides a concise, comprehensive introduction to the way diseases work and how changes occur in the body as a result. With a clinically focused approach, the book begins by explaining cell structure and function. It then examines alterations by body systems and provides a practical guide to clinical manifestations, summaries of treatment, and health promotion strategies. This edition adds new algorithms, case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam, and updated content on COVID-19, obesity, and cancer epidemiology. Written by a team of nursing educators led by Sue Huether, this text helps you develop clinical judgment and apply concepts to practice.

    • New Frontiers in Thoracic Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 17-2
      • May 3, 2024
      • Alain Charles Borczuk
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alain Borczuk brings his considerable expertise to the topic of New Frontiers in Thoracic Pathology. Top experts provide new insights into emerging technology that will affect thoracic pathology in both neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease. This issue covers updates in the utilization of molecular testing in surgical pathology of lung cancer and mesothelioma, highlights uncommon tumors in the differential of common tumors, and shares new approaches to non-neoplastic disease, including new clinicopathologic entities.

    • Amputation Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 35-4
      • October 9, 2024
      • Alex Donaghy + 1 more
      • English
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      In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Alex Donaghy and Alberto Miranda bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Amputee Rehabilitation. Focusing on advancements and innovations in the field, this issue presents evidence-based reviews and clinical insights from physicians, therapists, and prosthetist/orthotis... practicing in a variety of clinical settings. Through these expert perspectives, readers will gain insight into promoting better rehabilitation outcomes and fostering a more inclusive and supportive society for those with limb deficiency.

    • Perinatal HIV, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 51-4
      • November 4, 2024
      • Ann Chahroudi + 1 more
      • English
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      In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editors Drs. Ann Chahroudi and Avy Violari bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Perinatal HIV. The goal of perinatal HIV transmission elimination requires assuring prenatal care, HIV screening, and treatment during pregnancy. This important issue addresses critical clinical topics such as clinical care, prevention, and research to provide a state-of-the-art review of this topic.

    • Psoriasis: Contemporary and Future Therapies, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 42-3
      • May 28, 2024
      • Jeffrey M. Cohen
      • English
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      In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Psoriasis: Contemporary and Future Therapies. Top experts in the field discuss oral therapies for psoriasis; phototherapy for psoriasis in the era of biologics; the psoriasis treatment pipeline; psoriasis comorbidities and their impact on treatment; underdiagnosis and undertreatment of traditional cardiovascular risk factors in psoriasis; and much more.

    • Ethical Approaches to the Practice of Anesthesiology - Part 1: Overview of Ethics in Clinical Care: History and Evolution, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 42-3
      • July 24, 2024
      • Elsevier Clinics
      • Neal H. Cohen + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Neal H. Cohen and Gail van Norman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Ethical Approaches to the Practice of Anesthesiology - Part 1: Overview of Ethics in Clinical Care: History and Evolution. In this first of a two-part series, top experts discuss topics such as the role of advance directives and living wills on anesthesia practice; preoperative care of the patient with DNR orders; end-of-life care: withdrawing/withhold... support; brain death: medical, ethical, cultural, legal aspects; ethics consult in anesthesia practice; and more.

    • BASICS Notfall- und Rettungsmedizin

      • 5th Edition
      • August 1, 2024
      • Tobias Helfen
      • German
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      Gut – besser – BASICS! Mit der BASICS-Reihe gewinnst du den Überblick!Das BASICS Notfall- und Rettungsmedizin bietet dir den kompletten Überblick über das Thema.Gut: Umfassender Einblick – das Buch vermittelt die klausur- und prüfungsrelevanten Grundlagen des Fachs, ohne sich zu tief in detailliertem Wissen zu verlieren. Alle Therapien sind auf dem neuesten Stand, die aktuellen Leitlinien sind eingearbeitet. Zusätzlich wurde sichergestellt, dass alle relevanten IMPP-Inhalte abgedeckt sind.Besser: Fallbeispiele bringen den direkten Bezug zur Praxis.BASICS: Ein Thema auf zwei Seiten: Das BASICS-Doppelseitenp... hilft dir beim Lernen und schnellen Nachschlagen!Der Autor, ein erfahrener Kliniker, garantiert bestes Wissen auf Augenhöhe.Neu in der 5. Auflage:alle Inhalte aktualisiert und auf den neuesten Stand gebrachtDas Buch eignet sich für:Medizinstudieren... im klinischen Studienabschnitt

    • Gray. Anatomía para estudiantes

      • 5th Edition
      • April 15, 2024
      • Richard L. Drake + 2 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      Nueva edición del texto de referencia y bestseller en anatomía que presenta la información “core” en la disciplina de una forma clara y visual, enfatizando la correlación clínica y con un abordaje integrado. Su estructura y organización, así como su gran valor didáctico lo convierten en un texto único en anatomía humana. Sigue la misma estructura y organización que en la ed. anterior (se incluye también el Cap de neuroanatomía en formato print). La nueva edición cuenta con un prólogo a cargo del Dr. Fco Raúl Barroso Villafuerte MD, MSc, SCN, PhD, Presidente de la Sociedad Mexicana de Anatomía y de un Comité de Revisión Científica coordinado por el Dr. Diego Pineda (Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, México). Inclusión de nuevo material relativo a inclusión, diversidad y transgénero. Contiene una mayor representación de diversos grupos de población, incorporando una gama más amplia de tonos de piel e importantes consideraciones clínicas relacionadas con las personas transexuales e intersexuales. Aumento del número de cuadros “in the Clinic” (12) e inclusión de nuevos casos clínicos (33) para reforzar la correlación clínica. Renovación de parte de la iconografía, llegando a incluir aprox. 1000 imágenes (dibujos, imágenes de diagnóstico). La nueva edición incluye versión digital con contenido adicional en inglés a través de la plataforma e-book+

    • Les anticancéreux injectables en un coup d'oeil

      • 1st Edition
      • February 6, 2024
      • Valérie De Chabalier
      • French
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      La cancérologie est une discipline transversale en constante évolution qui implique la connaissance par l’infirmier des pathologies et des stratégies de prises en charge qui s’y rattachent.La mise en œuvre du raisonnement clinique, l’éducation thérapeutique du patient, les actes d’évaluation, de surveillance, de prévention et de soins sont au cœur desmissions de l’infirmier de cancérologie.Dans ce contexte diversifié, l’administration des anticancéreux injectables, qui repose en grande partie sur les infirmiers, nécessite une méthode de travail fiable et rigoureuse pour garantir la sécurité du patient et le respect des bonnes pratiques dans l’administration de ces prescriptions médicales complexes.Nous avons conçu ce guide pour fournir aux infirmiers qui exercent en oncologie les connaissances indispensables et une méthode de travail et d’analysereproductib... quels que soient le protocole et les molécules à administrer.Après un rappel des notions de base (définitions, repères, effets secondaires et gradation, évaluation, procédures, entretien patient, rôle infirmier), les différentesmolécules injectables sont présentées par ordre alphabétique sous forme de tableaux synthétiques et pédagogiques. L’information est ainsi facile d’accès, et permet une mise en pratique immédiate.Pour chaque anticancéreux injectable sont déclinés :• le mode d’action• l’indication• La prémédication• les modalités de passage et les surveillances• les précautions particulières• les effets secondairesUn glossaire vient compléter l’ouvrage.PUBLICCet ouvrage s’adresse à tous les infirmiers, professionnels ou étudiants, amenés à travailler dans un service d’oncologie.L’AUTEUR... de Chabalier est cadre de santé en oncologie, CRLCC, à l’Institut Bergonié de Bordeaux, et impliquée dans l’encadrement pédagogique des nouveaux infirmiers.

    • Crisis Services, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-3
      • August 12, 2024
      • Margie Balfour + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Margie Balfour and Matthew Goldman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Crisis Services. Crisis services are specially designed for people who need immediate, same-day access to psychiatric care. In this issue, top experts keep psychiatrists well-informed on mental health crisis intervention, including recent developments and major expansions to come.

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