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  • Osteotomies Around the Knee, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-3
    • Annunziato "Ned" Amendola + 1 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Dr. Steven Moran, this issue of Hand Clinics will cover Current Concepts and Controversies in Scaphoid Fracture Management. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kevin Chung of the University of Michigan. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Imaging for acute and chronic fractures, The vascularity of the scaphoid, Arthroscopic management of non-union, Vascularized grafts, Long-term outcomes of vascularized trochlear grafts for proximal pole reconstruction, The management of the healed scaphoid malunion, My technique for volar plating of scaphoid non-union, My technique for the management of scaphoid non-union, Volar vascularized grafts, Managing the athlete with a scaphoid fracture, among others.

  • Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-3
    • Melissa A Pynnonen + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Melissa A. Pynnonen and Cecelia E. Schmalbach, is devoted to Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology. Articles in this important issue include: Introduction to Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology; Office-based Cosmetic Procedures in Otolaryngology; Mohs Reconstruction and Scar Revision; Office-based Sinus Procedures; In-office Functional Nasal Surgery; Office-based Otology Procedures; In-office Eustachian Tuboplasty; In-office Laryngology Injectables; Office-based Management of Laryngeal Neoplasms; Ultrasound of the Thyroid and Neck; In-office Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia; Patient Safety and Regulatory Considerations; Instrument Sterilization in Otolaryngology; and Facility Accreditation and Coding for Otolaryngology Office Procedures.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • Simon Lichtiger
    • English
    Dr. Charles Lightdale selected top expert Dr. Charles Lichtiger to serve as Guest Editor for this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics devoted to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The issue uniquely addresses the questions that arise when trying to treat and diagnose IBD. Further, it provides information on what the future might look like for endoscopists. Articles are devoted to the following topics: The Era of Anti-TNF’s is Over: What do we know, don’t know, and yearn to know; Prognostigating the Course of IBD- Is it an art or Science; Treat to Target: What is Target and How do we Treat; The Microbiota and the Immune Response: What is the Chicken and What is the Egg; The Role of the Radiologist in Determining Disease Severity; Capsule Endoscopy and Small Bowel Enteroscopy: Have they Rendered the Radiologist Obsolete; Dysplasia Surveillance; Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: Are We Transitioning to it; Strictures in Crohn’s Diagnosis and UC: Is there a role for the gastroenterologist, endoscopist, or is it always the surgeon; Endoscopy in the Postoperative Patient with CD or UC: Does it Translate to better Outcomes; The Role of Histology in Determining Disease Activity, Treatment, and Prognosis: Are we there yet; Perianal Disease: The role of Endoscopy, EUS, EUA, Laser Therapy, Sealing Agents, and Stem Cells; Imaging of Mucosal Inflammation: Current Developments and Future Perspectives for IBD; Surgery in IBD: Is there any need for Open Procedures. Readers will come away with a state-of-the-art understanding about the current and future clinical picture for endoscopy in IBD.

  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 8-3
    • Matthew Price
    • English
    This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics will explore Transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement. Curated by the series Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Matthew J. Price, this issue will cover topics and advances in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by Dr. Price. The volume will include articles on: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Direct Annuloplasty With the Millipede Device, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement with Intrepid, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement with Tendyne, Treatment of functional mitral regurgitation with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation, Predicting Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Following Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement, Prevention and Treatment of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction after Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement, and Transatrial implantation of transcatheter heart valve for mitral disease, among others.

  • Berufs-, Gesetzes- und Staatsbürgerkunde

    Kurzlehrbuch für Pflegeberufe
    • 13th Edition
    • Manfred Mürbe + 1 more
    • German
    Das sehr gut eingeführte Lehrbuch beweist auch in der 13. Auflage: Berufs-, Gesetzes- und Staatsbürgerkunde muss nicht grau und langweilig sein. Dieser Band der Bunten Reihe eignet sich als Begleitbuch während der Ausbildung und zur Vorbereitung auf das Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegeexamen, aber auch als Nachschlagewerk für alle anderen Gesundheitsfachberuf... Praxisnah und unterhaltsam werden die Leser anhand von Fallbeispielen und in leicht verständlicher Sprache in die Rechtsgebiete eingeführt. Wiederholungsfragen helfen beim Vertiefen und bereiten auf Prüfungen vor. Neu in der 13. Auflage: Aktualisiert gemäß dem Pflegeberufegesetz und der Pflegestärkungsgeset...

  • Je réussis mon Semestre 2 ! IFSI

    • 1st Edition
    • Pascal Hallouët + 1 more
    • French
    POUR RÉUSSIR VOTRE SEMESTRE 2TOUTES LES UE DU PROGRAMMEPlus de 35 fiches de révision, organisées selon la chronologie des études, proposent :- les notions et concepts spécifiques à retenir ;- le rôle de l'IDE et des conseils pratiques ;- des cas cliniques favorisant l'intégration des savoirs ;- des schémas et illustrations en couleurs, des encadrés, tableaux, exemples pour faciliter la mémorisation.ET EN PLUS !- des informations et conseils pour les stages ;- des auto-évaluations avec des calculs de doses, des schémas muets et leurs corrigés.Conforme au programme, cet ouvrage est rédigé par des enseignants en IFSI et des professionnels de santé expérimentés.

  • Adolescent Health Screening: An Update in the Age of Big Data

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincent Morelli
    • English
    In this comprehensive look at adolescent screening and holistic health in the technology age, Dr. Vincent Morelli reviews the history of the adolescent health screen, what is being used now, and what needs to be considered in the future. An ideal resource for primary care physicians, pediatricians, and others in health care who work with adolescents, it consolidates today’s available information on this timely topic into a single convenient resource.

  • Conceptual Foundations

    The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice
    • 7th Edition
    • Elizabeth E. Friberg
    • English
    Get an in-depth look at the nursing profession! Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 7th Edition gives you the foundation you need to prepare for becoming a professional nurse. Expert educator Elizabeth E. Friberg assembles the best minds of nursing for a unique in-depth look at the profession's major theories, practices, and principles. Complete with two new chapters, this seventh edition has been fully revised throughout with content that challenges you to think critically and conceptually. In addition, new Evolve resources means you can do more online than ever before!

  • Quality Outcomes and Costs, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-2
    • Deborah Garbee + 1 more
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, Drs. Garbee and Danna have put together a state-of the-art issue of the Critical Care Nursing Clinics devoted to Quality Outcomes and Costs. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Information Technology, Electronic Medical Records, and Practice Alerts; Telehealth Use to Promote Quality Outcomes and Reduce Costs; Impact of a Mobility Team on ICU Patient Outcomes; MACRA and MIPS Impact on Quality and Cost Outcomes; Leadership's Impact on Quality, Outcomes, and Costs; Big Data Sets Use for Quality, Outcomes, and Cost; Pediatric Quality Metrics Related to Quality Outcomes and Cost; Geriatric Outcomes Related to Quality and Cost; Mental Health/Behavioral Health Metrics; Obstetric Quality Outcomes and Cost; Emergency Department Throughput; and Veteran Outcomes. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve quality and improve out comes in critically ill patients.

  • Surgical Challenges of the Foregut An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 99-3
    • Sushanth Reddy
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Surgical Challenges of Foregut Malignancies and is edited by Dr. Sushanth Reddy. Articles will include: Molecular basis of gastric and esophageal tumors; Multidisciplinary therapy of gastric cancers; Management of early stage gastric and esophageal disease; What is the best operation for proximal gastric cancer and distal esophageal cancer?; The difficult esophageal conduit; Managing the Western patient in contrast to the Eastern patient; Complications after esophagectomy; Next generation sequencing in the management of gastric and esophageal cancers; Managing squamous cell esophageal cancer; Esophageal and gastric GISTs; Surgical Challenges of Foregut Malignancies; and more!

  • Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-2
    • Paul Gluck
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. William Rayburn, Dr. Paul Gluck has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America devoted to Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following topics: The Patient Experience and Safety; The Certification Process Driving Patient Safety; Just Culture and Patient Safety; Patient’s Role in Patient Safety; Implementing Patient Safety Initiatives; Eliminating Disparities In Perinatal Care; Transparency and Disclosure; Leadership and Teams; Emerging Role of Drills and Simulations in Patient Safety; California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative: The Power of Collaboration; Role of the Patient Safety Organization in Advancing Patient Safety; Office of Patient Safety; Applying Patient Safety to Reduce Maternal Mortality; Benefits and Pitfalls of Ultrasound in Ob/Gyns; Obstetrical Anesthesia; Patient Safety in Outpatient Procedures; and Safety in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve outcomes and safety in obstetric and gynecologic patients.

  • Eating Disorders: Part II, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-2
    • Harry A Brandt + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Harry Brandt and Steven Crawford, is the second of two issues dedicated to a comprehensive review of the latest in Eating Disorder diagnosis and treatment. Under the guidance of series consulting editor Dr. Harsh Trivedi, Drs. Brandt and Crawford will cover a number of essential topics, included, but not limited to: Levels of Care and Treatment Guidelines, CBT and CBT-E, Interpersonal Therapy, Family Based Treatment, Self-help Treatment of eating disorders, Pharmacologic Treatment of Eating Disorders, Technology and Treatment of Eating Disorders, Guide to Medical Complications in Eating Disorders and their management. Guide to Medical Complications in Eating Disorders and their management, Eating Disorder Prevention, Eating Disorders Advocacy, and Eating problems and Eating Disorders Associated with Bariatric Surgery, among others.

  • International Migration: Caring for Children and Families, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 66-3
    • Stephen Ludwig MD + 2 more
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Bonita Stanton, Drs. Stephen Ludwig, Andrew Steenhoff, and Julie M. Linton have assembled expert authors to bring current information to pediatricians on the timely topic of International Migration: Caring for Children and Families. The guest editors have addressed the societal issues, community response, and have provided clinical tools. Specific articles are devoted to the following topics: Concern for International Migration- Why Now?; Defining Size and Scope of the Problem; State of Health Services for Refugees and Immigrants; Intersection of Global and Urban; Developing a Community Response; Clinical Tools for Working Abroad with Migrants; Clinical Tools for Working at Home with Migrants; Advocacy Views from City Hall to Capitol Hill; Social, Educational and Psychological Development; Building on Resiliencies of Refugee Families; Overcoming Communication Barriers in Refuge Healthcare; and Building a Global Health Workforce. Readers will come away with the most current information on this important topic.

  • Laboratory Monitoring of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disease, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-2
    • Stanley J Naides
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Alan Buchman, Dr. Stanley J. Naides has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Gastroenterology Clinics of North America devoted to Laboratory Monitoring of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disease. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following: Inborn Errors of Metabolism and the GI track; Primary Immunodeficiency and the gut; Liver fibrosis determination; IBD; Autoimmune liver disease diagnosis and classification; Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral hepatitis; IgG4-RD with Emphasis on its GI Manifestation; Bowel Microbiome in Health and Disease; AAV System; and Celiac Disease. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to diagnose and monitor patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disease.

  • Ambulatory Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Michael T. Walsh
    • English
    This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, edited by Dr. Michael T. Walsh in collaboration with Consulting Editor Lee Fleisher, is focused on Ambulatory Anesthesia. Topics in this issue include: Preoperative evaluation for ambulatory anesthesia; Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea in the ambulatory patient; Pediatric ambulatory anesthesia challenges; Safety in dental anesthesia for office-based practitioners; Office-based anesthesia; Regional anesthesia for the ambulatory anesthesiologist; Anesthesia for same-day total joint; Enhanced recovery in outpatient surgery; Outcomes in ambulatory anesthesia: Measuring what matters; ASC Medical director issues; NORA: Anesthesia in the GI suite; MACRA/MIPS/APM, etc:  Payment issues in ambulatory anesthesia; Emergency response in the ASC; and Quality Improvement in ambulatory anesthesia.

  • Small Animal Infectious Disease, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-4
    • Annette L. Litster
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, edited by Dr. Annette Litster, is devoted to Small Animal Infectious Disease. Topics in this issue include: The dynamic nature of infectious disease risk in the 21st century: How dog transport impacts prevalence patterns; Dog transport and infectious disease risk: an international perspective; Effect of dog transport on high-risk infectious diseases (e.g. TVT, rabies etc.); H3N8 and H3N2; Feline panleukopenia: a re-emergent disease; Canine Lyme disease immunology; Canine leptospirosis diagnostics; Canine ehrlichiosis in the USA; Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV; Alabama Rot); Vector borne disease panel diagnostics; Feline vector-borne diseases; Canine brucellosis; and Current preventative strategies for rabies.

  • The Cavus Foot, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-2
    • Alexej Barg
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Alexej Barg, will cover essential topics related to The Cavus Foot. Under the guidance of long-time series Consulting Editor Dr. Mark Myerson, Dr. Barg and his contributing authors will explore topics of interest for practitioners in the field. Articles include, but are not limited to: Anatomy and Biomechanics of Cavovarus Deformity, Clinical Examination and Radiographic Assessment of the Cavus Foot, Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity, Pediatric Cavovarus Deformity, Ligamental Instability in Patients with Varus Deformity, Inframalleolar Varus Deformity, Arthrodesis of Varus Ankle, Total Replacement of Varus Ankle, both 2-Component and 3-Component Prosthesis Design, Avoiding Posttraumatic Varus Deformities, and Failure of Surgical Treatment in Patients with Cavovarus Deformity, among others.

  • Je réussis mon Semestre 1 ! IFSI

    • 1st Edition
    • Pascal Hallouët + 1 more
    • French
    POUR RÉUSSIR VOTRE SEMESTRE 1TOUTES LES UE DU PROGRAMMEPlus de 60 fiches de révision, organisées selon la chronologie des études, proposent :- les notions et concepts spécifiques à retenir ;- le rôle de l'IDE et des conseils pratiques ;- des cas cliniques favorisant l'intégration des savoirs ;- des schémas et illustrations en couleurs, des encadrés, tableaux, exemples pour faciliter la mémorisation.ET EN PLUS !- des informations et conseils pour les stages ;- des auto-évaluations avec des QCM et leurs corrigés.Conforme au programme, cet ouvrage est rédigé par des enseignants en IFSI et des professionnels de santé expérimentés.

  • Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-2
    • Randolph F.R. Rasch
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Steve Krau, Dr. Randolph F. R. Rasch has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Nursing Clinics of North America devoted to Infectious Diseases. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following topics: Ebola; HIV/AIDS; Lymphatic Filariasis; Tuberculosis; STDs; Influenza (seasonal); Malaria; Lyme Disease; Hepatitis (Hep. C & Hep. B); Zika virus, particularly related to pregnancy; Oral Infections; Rat Lung Disease; and Emerging infections. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve outcomes in patients with infectious diseases.

  • Pediatric Hematology , An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • Rachael Grace + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Rachael Grace and Russell E. Ware, will focus on Pediatric Hematology. This issue is one of six selected for the year by the series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn. Topics include, but are not limited to, Rare Congenital Hemolytic Anemias, Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, N... and rare leukocyte disorders in children, Primary and Secondary Immune cytopenias, Disorder... of Iron overload, Disorders of Iron metabolism, Approach to Hemophilia in a Changing Treatment Landscape, Von Willebrand disease, Inherited platelet disorders, Thrombosi... evaluation and medical approach to complications and treatment of vascular anomalies, New approaches and trials in Transfusion Medicine, and Updates in Neonatal Hematology.

  • Transgender Medicine, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-2
    • Vin Tangpricha
    • English
    This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Vin Tangpricha, will focus on Transgender Medicine. This issue is one of four issues selected per year by the series Consulting Editor, Adriana Ioachimescu. Topics include, but are not limited to, Epidemiology of Transgender, Etiology of Gender Expression and Identity, Hormone therapy in children and adolescents, Transfeminine Hormone Therapy, Transmasculine Hormone Therapy, Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender persons, Gender Affirming Surgery, Fertility Considerations in Transgender persons, Transgender Medicine in the Military, Transgender Medicine in the Elderly, Mental Health in Transgender Persons, Primary Care in Transgender Persons, Cancer Risk in Transgender Persons, Osteoporosis, HIV in Transgender Persons, and Education Needs of Providers of Transgender Populations.

  • Red Flags and Blue Lights

    Managing Serious Spinal Pathology
    • 2nd Edition
    • Sue Greenhalgh + 1 more
    • English

  • Handbook of Pediatric Retinal OCT and the Eye-Brain Connection

    • 1st Edition
    • Cynthia A. Toth
    • English
    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) plays a vital role in pediatric retina diagnosis, often revealing unrecognized retinal disorders and connections to brain injury, disease, and delayed neurodevelopment. Handbook of Pediatric Retinal OCT and the Eye-Brain Connection provides authoritative, up-to-date guidance in this promising area, showing how to optimize imaging in young children and infants, how to accurately interpret these images, and how to identify links between these images and brain and developmental disorders.

  • Homéopathie en pédiatrie

    • 1st Edition
    • Lamothe Jacques
    • French
    En pédiatrie, la pratique homéopathique doit se distinguer de celle de l’adulte en raison des spécificités de l’enfance et de l’adolescence. Cette pratique a évolué et s’est enrichie au cours des 20 dernières années parallèlement à la croissance de l’utilisation de l’homéopathie comme alternative ou soin de support.Fruit de quarante années de pratique de l’auteur, d’expériences, de réflexions et de maturation homéopathique, cet ouvrage offre une vision documentée et novatrice de la pratique avec des données sur la matière médicale et les techniques homéopathiques en pédiatrie. Des tableaux et cas cliniques illustrent le propos et questionnent le lecteur.Organisé en trois parties, l’ouvrage aborde : les éléments de technique, décrivant notamment les réflexes de base en néonatologie, les urgences pédiatriques et la symptomatologie de la gestuelle des enfants et des nouveau-nés ;l’étude de cinq grandes familles de remèdes : les Laits, les Champignons, les Insectes, les Oiseaux et les Plastiques ;puis une analyse vivante et fiable de la matière médicale : 36 grands remèdes sont détaillés avec des indications symptomatologiques et des cas cliniques analytiques dans lesquels l’auteur replace l’importance de la relation médecin-patient-pare... L’écoute ainsi que l’observation clinique et psychologique sont au coeur du processus thérapeutique.Cet ouvrage est un outil indispensable pour les praticiens, base de connaissances analysant les principaux remèdes et guide pratique proposant une méthode de synthèse en vue de mieux comprendre les autres remèdes.

  • 250 examens de laboratoire

    en pratique médicale courante
    • 13th Edition
    • René Caquet
    • French
    Les examens de laboratoire, parfois qualifiés d’examens «complémentaires» alors qu’ils sont indispensables, recherchent bactéries et virus, reconnaissent les cellules anormales, détectent les anticorps, évaluent le fonctionnement des organes, scrutent le milieu intérieur, examinent les gènes.Comment s’en passer ?Ce livre, élaboré par un clinicien, offre aux professionnels de santé un instrument de pratique quotidienne. Ouvrage de référence, il expose tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour prescrire des analyses médicales et interpréter les résultats.Les examens de laboratoire sont présentés sous forme de fiches, classées par ordre alphabétique, qui suivent un plan récurrent : mode et précautions de prélèvement, valeurs normales et cliniques (valeurs pathologiques), objectifs de l’examen et interprétation.Cet ouvrage décrit le raisonnement qui permet de déduire d’un résultat biologique les meilleures conclusions diagnostiques ou thérapeutiques possibles, en interprétant les résultats à la lumière de la clinique, de la littérature scientifique et des données de santé publique.Cette 13e édition est entièrement actualisée, notamment en fonction des publications récentes, des recommandations des sociétés savantes (VIH, allergies, auto-immunité...) et en accord avec la nomenclature de la Sécurité sociale.De nouveaux examens liés à l’actualité médicale (caryotype onco-hématologique, hématocrite, hépatite E…) sont ajoutés.L’ouvrage s’accorde volontairement à la pratique des généralistes, spécialistes et biologistes. Les examens plus rares (biologie moléculaire…) sont traités en accord avec la demande.

  • Technology and Big Data in Rheumatology , An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-2
    • Jeffrey Curtis + 2 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Drs. Jeffrey Curtis, Kevin Winthrop and Kaleb Michaud, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics will cover several key areas of interest related to Technology and Big Data in Rheumatology. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman of Cedars-Sinai. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Adherence & Adverse Event Ascertainment through mHealth; Digital Patient Education and Decision Aids; Imaging in the mobile domain; Quality Measures made easier with mHealth data; Patient self-management and tracking; Motivational Counseling and SMS Reminders; Digital Interventions to build community support; Telehealth to solve cases in under-resourced areas; Trials, eConsents, Data Linkage & the Future; Clinical experience with devices; and PROMIS vs legacy data instruments.

  • Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Joelle Borhart + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Joelle Borhart and Dr. Rebecca Bavolek, is dedicated to Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies. Topics include: Nonpregnant vaginal bleeding; Sexually transmitted infections; Genital complaints at extremes of age; Acute pelvic pain; Complications in early pregnancy; Complications of assisted reproductive technology; Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy; Precipitous delivery; Postpartum emergencies; Hyperte... disorders of pregnancy; Trauma in pregnancy; Cardiovascular emergencies in pregnancy; and Resuscitation in pregnancy.

  • Liver in Systemic Diseases, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-2
    • Jorge Herrera
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Jorge Herrera has put together a timely look at health and function of the liver in systemic diseases. The issue has all of the top experts in their field contributing conscis... reviews of the following topics: The Liver in Celiac Disease; The Liver in Sickle Cell Disease; Hepatic Complications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; The Liver in Circulatory Disturbances; Hepatobiliary Complications in Critically Ill Patients; Endocrine Diseases and the Liver; Rheumatologic Diseases and the Liver; Hepatic Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis; Hepatic Complications of Total Parenteral Nutrition; Hepatic Manifestations of Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Liver Disease in HIV Infection; Sarcoidosis and the Liver; Liver Disease in Pregnancy; and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Liver.Readers will come away with the latest updates they need to improve outcomes in hepatology patients.

  • Clinical Decision Support: Tools, Strategies, and Emerging Technologies, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-2
    • Anand S Dighe
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, Guest Edited by Dr. Anand S. Dighe, will focus on Clinical Decision Support, including tools, strategies, and emerging technologies. This issue is one of four issues selected per year by the series Consulting Editor, Milenko Jovan Tanasijevic. Topics include, but are not limited to, The Laboratory’s Role in Clinical Decision Support, Integrating Decision Support into a Utilization Management Program, Decision Support Tools within the Electronic Health Record, Decision Support to Enhance Automated Testing and Laboratory Workflow, Laboratory-based CDS programs, Decision Support in Blood Banking, Decision Support in Molecular Pathology, A Computational Perspective on Decision Support, Emerging Decision Support Techniques, Decision Support and Patient Safety, Decision Support from a Reference laboratory perspective, and Training Aspects of Laboratory Based Decision Support.

  • Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Benjamin Steinberg + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Benjamin A. Steinberg and Jonathan P. Piccini, will focus on Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure. Topics include, but are not limited to Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure, Pathophysiology, Unmet clinical needs and future trials, Randomized clinical trials of catheter ablation for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation/Heart Failure, AF ablation, role for digitalis, His-bundle pacing, Role of ivabradine for rate control, Novel Ablation Approaches for Challenging AF Cases, Imaging for risk stratification in AF/HF, Management of advanced left atrial myopathy, LV systolic function, patient-reported outcomes, Stroke prevention in AF and HF, Prediction and management of recurrences after catheter ablation in AF/HF, and Mechanisms of improved mortality following ablation.

  • Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-3
    • Katherine J. Goldberg
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, edited by Dr. Katherine J. Goldberg, focuses on Advances in Palliative Medicine. Article topics indlue: Pet Hospice Program at Colorado State University; Hospice Care Service at Michigan State University; Pain and Palliative Care Service at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital; Current topics in serious illness and palliative medicine: a curricular initiative at Cornell University; Development and use of the Serious Veterinary Illness Conversation Guide; Ethics of palliative medicine in veterinary patients; Overcoming obstacles to palliative care: what can we learn from our MD colleagues?; Caregiv... burden and veterinary client mental health concerns; Capacities of animal patients: how cognitive ethology can (and should) inform palliative and end of life care; Palliative care challenges from the oncology service in a veterinary teaching hospital; Private practice oncology: viewpoint on end of life decision-making; Advances in pain management, palliative care applications; Advances in neurology, palliative care applications; Updates and advances in cognitive dysfunction; Perspectives on nutrition and feeding; Palliative care services at home: viewpoint from a multi-doctor practice; Objective exploration of euthanasia: what do (and don’t) we know about adverse effects?; Integratin... a social worker into the veterinary team for palliative care and hospice; and Conflict management.

  • Dental Implants, Part I: Reconstruction, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-2
    • Ole Jensen
    • English
    This two part issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Dental Implants. Part I focuses on Reconstruction, and is edited by Dr. Ole Jensen. Articles will include: Surgical algorithm for bone augmentation in implant dentistry; Bone augmentation techniques for horizontal and vertical ridge deficiency; Biomimetic enhancement of bone graft reconstruction; Implant therapy in alveolar cleft sites; Complex surgical/prosthetic treatment planning for dental implants; Complex alveolar reconstruction; Single implant treatment; Complex reconstructive procedures; The use of zygomatic implants; Implant reconstruction: managing the anterior maxilla; Implant reconstruction: managing the posterior maxilla; The use of titanium mesh in alveolar reconstruction; Mandibular bone graft reconstruction; Guided bone regeneration; and more!

  • Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-2
    • Joshua R. Sonett
    • English
    This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Joshua Sonett, is devoted to Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis.  Dr. Sonett has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Role of Thymus in the Immune System; A Neurologist’s Perspective to Understanding Myasthenia Gravis: Clinical Perspectives of Etiology, Diagnosis and Preoperative Treatment; A Neurologist’s Perspective on Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: Current Perspective and Future Trials and Medications; Surgical Approaches to Myasthenia Gravis: Perspective of Anatomy and Radicality in Surgery; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: VATS; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: RATS; Surgical Decision Making: Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis; Immune Syndromes and the Thymus: Is There a Role of Thymectomy?; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: Transcervical; Surgical Technique for Myasthenia Gravis: Subxyphoid Approach; History of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis; and more!

  • Teaching in Nursing

    A Guide for Faculty
    • 6th Edition
    • Diane M. Billings + 1 more
    • English
    The perfect all-in-one guide for future nurse educators! The award-winning Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, 6th Edition prepares you for the day-to-day challenges of teaching future nurses for practice in today's rapidly evolving healthcare system. This comprehensive resource is the only one of its kind to cover all four components of nursing education: teaching and learning, curriculum, evaluation, and technology-empowered learning. You’ll benefit from the expert guidance on such key issues as curriculum and test development, diverse learning styles, the redesign of healthcare systems, and advances in technology and information. Plus, the 6th edition includes a unique new chapter on Global Health and Curricular Experiences along with updated information on technology-empowered learning, the flipped classroom, interprofessional education, interprofessional collaborative practice, and much more.

  • Mémo-Fiches AS - Modules 1 à 8 + AFGSU

    Aide-soignant. Je réussis mon DEAS
    • 5th Edition
    • Catherine Müller + 1 more
    • French
    Ce Mémo-Fiches AS offre aux élèves aides-soignants un outil de révision utile et efficace pour préparer leur formation de façon optimale.Conforme au référentiel de formation des aides-soignants, l’ouvrage suit la structure des 8 modules d’enseignement du programme officiel + l’attestation de formations aux gestes et soins d’urgences (AFGSU) :• Module 1 : Accompagnement d’une personne dans les actes de la vie quotidienne• Module 2 : État clinique d’une personne• Module 3 : Soins• Module 4 : Ergonomie• Module 5 : Relation-communicati... Module 6 : Hygiène hospitalière• Module 7 : Transmission des informations• Module 8 : Organisation du travail• AFGSU de niveau 2Construit sous forme de fiches faciles à consulter, l’ouvrage présente les connaissances fondamentales liées au métier d’aide-soignant de manière très pédagogique. Chaque fiche est construite de la même façon :• les définitions se rapportant au thème traité ;• les notions à connaître ;• l’essentiel du thème à retenir.Enfin, pour tous les modules un contrôle des connaissances est proposé sous forme de QCM, QROC, et un cas clinique avec corrigés permettant à l’étudiant de s’entraîner et de s’auto-évaluer.Clair et pratique, ce Mémo-Fiches AS s’adresse aux élèves aides-soignants et à leurs formateurs, mais aussi aux professionnels désireux d’actualiser leurs connaissances.

  • Je réussis le DEASS. Diplôme d'Etat d'assistant de service social

    Socle commun + option. Conforme à la réforme
    • 2nd Edition
    • Céline Rose + 3 more
    • French
    L’assistant de service social (ASS) intervient auprès de personnes et de groupes confrontés à des difficultés familiales, professionnelles, financières, scolaires et/ou médicales. Il leur apporte une aide et un soutien, aussi bien psychosocial que matériel, pour les inciter à trouver ou à retrouver une autonomie et faciliter leur insertion sociale et professionnelle. Dans le cadre de ses missions, il est tenu au secret professionnel.La formation DEASS (Diplôme d’État d’assistant de service social) permet au futur professionnel d’acquérir les connaissances nécessaires à l’accompagnement de la personne et de groupes en difficulté en abordant les dimensions relationnelle, psychologique, sociale et éducative de la fonction d’assistant de service social. Comme les autres formations du domaine social, elle a fait l’objet d’une réingénierie mise en place à la rentrée de septembre 2018.Cette réforme des études ne modifie pas de manière drastique le référentiel de formation, mais acte le socle commun entre les formations EJE, ASS, CESF, ETS et ES.Ce guide, entièrement mis à jour, couvre la totalité du programme du DEASS composé de 2 domaines de compétences spécifiques, 2 domaines de compétences du socle commun et de l’unité transversale d’initiation à la démarche et méthodologie de recherche :• DC1 : Intervention professionnelle en travail social• DC2 : Analyse des questions sociales de l’intervention professionnelle en travail social• DC3 : Communication professionnelle en travail social• DC4 : Dynamiques interinstitutionnell... partenariats et réseaux• UT : Initiation à la démarche et méthodologie de recherche en travail socialDans chaque domaine, le cours expose de façon claire et détaillée tous les savoirs, grâce à de nombreux tableaux et schémas légendés et à des études de situations. Des encadrés « Rôle de l’ASS » mettent en lumière les compétences que le professionnel doit mettre en œuvre dans telle ou telle situation et des encadrés « Mémo » explicitent certaines notions à maîtriser. Des témoignages de professionnels en fin d’ouvrage viennent compléter la partie théorique.Cet ouvrage s’adresse à tous les élèves préparant le DEASS, et à tous les intervenants sociaux qui souhaitent approfondir ou mettre à jour leurs connaissances et leurs compétences

  • Je réussis le DEEJE. Diplôme d'État d'éducateur de jeunes enfants

    Socle commun + option. Conforme à la réforme
    • 3rd Edition
    • Céline Rose + 3 more
    • French
    L’éducateur de jeunes enfants a pour rôle essentiel de favoriser le développement et l’épanouissement des enfants de moins de 7 ans et, sans se substituer aux parents, il en assure la continuité éducative. Il intervient principalement dans toutes les structures d’accueil de la petite enfance (crèches, halte-garderies, jardins d’enfants, etc.) mais également dans le secteur médicosocial et celui de la protection de l’enfance.La formation DEEJE permet au futur professionnel d’acquérir les connaissances nécessaires à l’accueil et l’accompagnement de l’enfant et de sa famille en abordant les dimensions relationnelle, psychologique, sociale et éducative de la fonction. Comme les autres formations du domaine social, elle a fait l’objet d’une réingénierie mise en place à la rentrée de septembre 2018.Cette réforme des études ne modifie pas de manière drastique le référentiel de formation, mais acte le socle commun entre les formations EJE, ASS, CESF, ETS et ES.Ce guide, entièrement mis à jour, couvre la totalité du programme du DEEJE composé de 2 domaines de compétences spécifiques, 2 domaines de compétences du socle commun et de l’unité transversale d’initiation à la démarche et méthodologie de recherche :• DC1 : Accueil et accompagnement du jeune enfant et de sa famille• DC2 : Action éducative en direction du jeune enfant• DC3 : Travail en équipe pluriprofessionnelle et communication professionnelle• DC4 : Dynamiques interinstitutionnell... partenariats et réseaux• UT : Initiation à la démarche et méthodologie de recherche en travail socialDans chaque domaine, le cours expose de façon claire et détaillée tous les savoirs, grâce à de nombreux tableaux et schémas légendés et à des études de situations. Des encadrés « Rôle de l’EJE » mettent en lumière les compétences que le professionnel doit mettre en œuvre dans telle ou telle situation et des encadrés « Mémo psy » explicitent certaines notions de psychologie à maîtriser. Des témoignages de professionnels en fin d’ouvrage viennent compléter la partie théorique.Cet ouvrage, conforme au référentiel de formation, s’adresse à tous les élèves préparant le DEEJE, et à tous les professionnels de la petite enfance qui souhaitent approfondir ou mettre à jour leurs connaissances et leurs compétences.

  • Hépato-gastro-entérologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Gabriel Perlemuter + 1 more
    • French
    Alliant la théorie de l’enseignement à la pratique centrée sur la prise en charge globale des patients, les cahiers infirmiers sont pensés pour faciliter l’acquisition des connaissances indispensables à l’exercice du métier au quotidien.La collection est découpée en spécialités et chaque ouvrage est structuré selon un plan identique :- Partie I - Les bases en anatomie et physiologie,- Partie II - Les explorations, examens cliniques et principaux examens complémentaires,- Partie III - Les principaux syndromes,- Partie IV - Les pathologies.La compréhension et l’acquisition des connaissances sont facilitées par une présentation tout en couleurs, de nombreux tableaux, illustrations, photographies et une série d’encadrés :- Protocole de soin,- Protocole d’examen,- Démarche clinique infirmière,- Raisonnement clinique partagé,- Pour la pratique, on retiendra,- La pharmacologie avec les modalités d’administration des médicaments et de surveillance.Des exemples de cibles prévalentes en lien avec chaque pathologie sont proposés afi n d’initier le futur professionnel aux transmissions.

  • Gérontologie-Gérontopsychiatrie

    • 1st Edition
    • Christiane Verny
    • French
    Alliant la théorie de l’enseignement à la pratique centrée sur la prise en charge globale des patients, les cahiers infirmiers sont pensés pour faciliter l’acquisition des connaissances indispensables à l’exercice du métier au quotidien.La collection est découpée en spécialités et chaque ouvrage est structuré selon un plan identique :- Partie I - Les bases en anatomie et physiologie,- Partie II - Les explorations, examens cliniques et principaux examens complémentaires,- Partie III - Les principaux syndromes,- Partie IV - Les pathologies.La compréhension et l’acquisition des connaissances sont facilitées par une présentation tout en couleurs, de nombreux tableaux, illustrations, photographies et une série d’encadrés :- Protocole de soin,- Protocole d’examen,- Démarche clinique infirmière,- Raisonnement clinique partagé,- Pour la pratique, on retiendra,- La pharmacologie avec les modalités d’administration des médicaments et de surveillance.Des exemples de cibles prévalentes en lien avec chaque pathologie sont proposés afi n d’initier le futur professionnel aux transmissions.

  • Allgemeinmedizin

    Sicher durch Famulatur, Praktikum, PJ und Staatsexamen
    • 1st Edition
    • Andreas Fidrich + 3 more
    • German
    Lernen und Arbeiten im Fach Allgemeinmedizin - alle Infos, die Medizinstudenten sowie Assistenzärzte Allgemeinmedizin/Inn... Medizin brauchen: Wie unterscheiden sich Allgemeinmedizin und Innere Medizin? Was kann ich in der Hausarztpraxis lernen? Was ist anders im Alltag in der Paxis und in dem der Klinik? Dieses Buch beantwortet Ihnen alle Fragen und bietet so den Bezug zur täglichen Arbeit. Natürlich deckt es Behandlungsanlässe mit den wichtigsten Leitsysmptomen , aber auch Diagnostik, Verordnen von Medikamenten, Patientensicherheit, Prävention und Notfallmanagement sowie Hilfestellungen für eine gelungene Arzt-Patienten-Kommu... in der Hausarztpraxis ab. Tipps und Tricks rund ums Lernen, das PJ in der Allgemeinmedizin sowie das letzte Staatsexamen finden sich ebenfalls. Wie entstand dieses Werk? Eigene Erfahrungen und Fragen haben das Autorenteam motiviert, Lernen und Lehren in der allgemeinmedizinisch... Praxis endlich einmal aus erster Hand darzustellen. Herausgekommen ist eine Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Informationen rund um die Arbeit in der Praxis und in der Allgemeinmedizin. Auf oft gestellte Fragen findet man hier schlüssige Antworten!

  • Anderson’s Pediatric Cardiology

    • 4th Edition
    • Gil Wernovsky + 5 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Cardiology**As a leading reference on pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease, Anderson's Pediatric Cardiology provides exhaustive coverage of potential pediatric cardiovascular anomalies, potential sequelae related to these anomalies, comorbidities and neurodevelopmental problems, and current methods for management and treatment. The fully revised 4th Edition addresses significant and ongoing changes in practice, including recent developments in fetal, neonatal, and adult congenital heart conditions as well as expanded content on intensive care, nursing issues, and societal implications. The outstanding illustration program provides superb visual guidance and is now supplemented with a remarkable collection of more than 350 professionally curated imaging and intra-operative surgical videos.

  • Clinical Cardiology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • Colin Schwarzwald + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, Guest Edited by Dr. Colin Schwarzwald and Dr. Katharyn Mitchell, in collaboration with Consulting Editor Dr. Thomas Divers, focuses on Clinical Cardiology. Article topics include: An overview of the equine heart in health and disease; Examination of horses with cardiac disease; Echocardiography; Electrocardiography; Cardiac arrhythmias; Congenital cardiac disease; Acquired valvular disease; Pericardial disease, myocardial disease, and great vessel abnormalities; CV causes of exercise intolerance and poor performance; Assessment of the CV system during prepurchase and insurance examinations; Monito... of the CV system; Response to exercise and training; and Drugs used to treat cardiac disease.

  • Méga-guide pratique des urgences

    De l'Evidence based medicine à la pratique
    • 2nd Edition
    • Dominique Pateron + 2 more
    • French
    Ce guide, désormais incontournable de la pratique de la médecine aux urgences, aborde toutes les situations pathologiques sous un angle pratique et didactique.Cette nouvelle édition a été considérablement augmentée. Après une première partie consacrée à l’organisation des structures d’urgence et à la prise en charge de la douleur, le praticien retrouvera les 145 situations cliniques prévalentes auxquelles ont été ajoutées une dizaine de nouvelles situations, que les événements de ces dernières années ont rendu indispensables. Il s’agit en particulier des situations exceptionnelles. Pour chaque situation, le praticien retrouve sous forme de fiche la conduite à tenir fondée sur l’EBM et les recommandations actuelles, ainsi que les éléments de gravité et les éléments de surveillance.La troisième partie, consacrée à la traumatologie s’est, elle aussi, vue étoffée de connaissances indispensables pour la pratique quotidienne. Une analyse radiologique membre par membre, région par région détaillant les bonnes pratiques, critères de qualité et grille de lecture vient compléter les fiches déjà exhaustives des traumatismes.Et enfin, l’ouvrage est complété par une abondante documentation disponible en ligne. En effet, le lecteur dispose de plus de 500 documents, dont notamment tous les textes légaux et toutes les recommandations qui rythment sa pratique, ainsi qu’une imagerie (radios, TDM, photos, vidéos, etc.) qui viendra illustrer chacune des situations abordées.

  • Perinatal Pharmacology, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-2
    • Jonathan M Davis + 1 more
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Lucky Jain, Drs. Jonathan M. Davis and Errol R. Norwitz have put together a state-of the-art issue of the Clinics in Perinatology devoted to Perinatal Pharmacology. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following:  Drugs for the prevention and treatment of preterm labor; Drugs for the prevention and treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; Drugs to promote neuroprotection; Medications that cause fetal anomalies and possible prevention strategies; Safety and efficacy of psychotropic medications during pregnancy; Treatment of viral infections during pregnancy (HIV, herpes, CMV, hepatitis C); Drugs to control diabetes during pregnancy; Cardiotonic drugs; Drugs to treat coagulation disorders in the newborn; Drugs for the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia;  Drugs for the prevention and treatment of neonatal brain injury; Drugs for the prevention and treatment of sepsis in the newborn; Analgesia, opioids and other drug use during pregnancy and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome; Medications and breast feeding; Principles of pharmacokinetics in the pregnant woman and fetus; and Challenges in designing clinical trials to test new drugs in the pregnant woman and fetus. Readers will come away with the latest information on therapeutics as they seek to utilize evidence-based recommendations to improve patient outcomes.

  • Point of Care Ultrasound

    • 2nd Edition
    • Nilam J. Soni + 2 more
    • English
    Compact, hand-carried ultrasound devices are revolutionizing how healthcare providers practice medicine in nearly every specialty. The 2nd Edition of this BMA-award-winning text features all-new chapters, a greatly expanded video library, and new review questions to keep you fully up to date with the latest technology and its applications.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Insomnia, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-2
    • Jason C. Ong
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Jason C. Ong in collaboration with Consulting Editor, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, is devoted to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Insomnia. Topics covered in this issue include: CBT-I in Children and Adolescents; Delivering CBT-I in Patients with Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidities; CBT-I and Women’s Health: Sex as a Biological Variable; Delivering CBT-I in Military Personnel; Using Mindfulness Meditation in the Treatment of Insomnia; Brief Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (BBTI); Intensive Sleep Retraining; CBT-I and Hypnotic Medications: Considerations and Controversies; CBT-I and Acute Insomnia: Considerations and Controversies; Measuring Outcomes for CBT-I in the Real World; Delivering CBT-I in a Health Care System; Determining an Appropriate Candidate for CBT-I; and Online Delivery of CBT-I: Considerations and Controversies.

  • Advances in Cosmetic Surgery , 2019

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2-1
    • Gregory H. Branham + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Cosmetic Surgery includes the latest advances and breakthroughs in the field of cosmetic surgery from a multi-specialty perspective. Members of our distinguished editorial board, Gregory H. Branham, MD, Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC, Heather J. Furnas, MD, Marissa MJ Tenenbaum, MD, and Allan E. Wulc, MD, FACS, have brought together the leading experts in the field to bring you this influential new publication. Articles in this volume include: The Latest in Cosmetic Medicine: Supplements, Hormones, and Evidence; Non-surgical Vaginal Treatments; Hand Rejuvenation; Non-Surgical Periorbital Rejuvenation; New Synergistic Tricks: Fillers + Neuromodulators + Technology = More Than the Sum; Tricks to Patient Retention for Maintenance Care; Submental Contouring: A Comparison of CoolSculpting, Kybella, and Liposuction; Treatments for the Aging Lip; Hair Loss in Men and Women: Medical and Surgical Therapies; Pain Control in the Age of an Opioid Epidemic; Facial Rejuvenation: Fat Transfer vs. Fillers; Subcutaneous Neck Plasma Skin Tightening; Update on the Treatment of the Skeletonized Upper Eyelid; Sculptural Aesthetic Surface Anatomy of the Face; Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) in Cosmetic Surgery; Microneedling (non-RF related); Defining the Brow Fat Pad: The Brassiere Suture; Plasma Resurfacing; Subcutaneous Body Skin Tightening; Update on the Treatment of Post-blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid Retraction; and PRP for Hair Growth. Be sure to order your copy of Volume 2 or subscribe today, so you don’t miss out on these important and timely updates in the field of cosmetic surgery!

  • Common Diseases of Companion Animals

    • 4th Edition
    • Alleice Summers
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Solidify your understanding of the most common diseases you’ll encounter as a veterinary technician! Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use reference that’s divided into sections by species, with chapters in each section organized by body system. Each disease is presented in monograph form, with clinical signs, diagnostic laboratory work-up, treatment options, and client information to ensure the information you need is always available. New to this edition is coverage of backyard chickens and potbellied pigs This succinct text provides invaluable coverage for veterinary technology students and also serves as a handy reference for working practitioners.

  • PFLEGEN - 1000 Fragen, 1000 Antworten

    Für Ausbildung und Prüfung
    • 1st Edition
    • Katharina Everts + 1 more
    • German
    Antworten auf Fragen, die die Schüler wirklich beschäftigen und die man sonst nirgends findet! „PFLEGEN 1000 Fragen, 1000 Antworten" beantwortet drängende Fragen von Auszubildenden in den Pflegeberufen aus den Bereichen Anatomie und Physiologie Rechtswissenschaft Pflege Krankheitslehre und ganz speziell: zu wichtigen Rahmenbedingungen der Ausbildung, z.B. zur Ausbildungsstruktur, zur Probezeit und zu den Regeln der Prüfungen praxisnah und verständlich in kurzen präzisen Texten. Auch als Lernhilfe und Wegweiser für die Ausbildung kann dieses Buch eingesetzt werden. Dabei nimmt „PFLEGEN 1000 Fragen, 1000 Antworten" die Struktur der generalistischen Ausbildung auf und lehnt sich im Aufbau an die Buchreihe PFLEGEN des Elsevier Verlags an. Somit ist eine gute Übersicht gewährleistet und Sie können Themen buchübergreifend bearbeiten und wiederholen.

  • Osborn's Brain

    Bildgebung, Pathologie und Anatomie
    • 2nd Edition
    • Anne G. Osborn + 2 more
    • German
    Der renommierte Bestseller der weltbekannten Neuroradiologin Anne G. Osborn jetzt auch auf Deutsch. Die fast vollständig überarbeitete zweite Auflage, wurde vom 12-köpfigen Expertenteam der Neuroradiologie der Charité übersetzt und mit der im deutschsprachigen Raum üblichen lateinischen Nomenklatur versehen. Anne G. Osborn gibt Einblick in ihre sehr erfahrene Arbeitsweise und bietet Ihnen einen vollständigen Überblick über die gesamte Bandbreite neuroradiologischer Krankheitsbilder. Dabei wird die Bildgebung der jeweiligen Entität – eingebettet in den Kontext von Ätiologie, Pathologie, Klinik und Therapie – vermittelt, abgerundet durch praxisrelevante differenzialdiagnost... Überlegungen. Zum Wiederholen, Nachschlagen oder dem Bildvergleich bei herausfordernden Befunden sind die vielen Abbildungen von typischen und varianten pathologischen Befunden sowie zusammenfassende Informationskästchen extrem nützlich. In über 3.300 Bildern verbindet die „Grande Dame" der Neuroradiologie Anatomie und Pathologie mit der Bildgebung und zeigt, wie Krankheiten im Gehirn aussehen und warum sie genau so aussehen, wie sie aussehen. Von harmlosen Normvarianten über häufig auftretende Pathologien bis zu seltenen Kolibris – Osborn's Brain lässt keine Frage offen. Abgedeckt sind z.B. Trauma, spontane Blutungen, Schlaganfälle und vaskuläre Läsionen, Infektionen, demyelinisierende und entzündliche Erkrankungen, Neoplasien, metabolisch-toxische und degenerative Erkrankungen sowie angeborene zerebrale Fehlbildungen. Brain enthält zahlreiche Neuerungen, wie die neue WHO-Klassifikation der ZNS-Tumoren, die aktualisierten Mc Donald Kriterien der MS, etliche neue Entitäten, einschließlich der IgG4-assoziierten Erkrankungen und des CLIPPERS, neue und aufkommende Infektionskrankheite... sowie aktualisierte Erkenntnisse über Schädel-Hirn-Traumat... und neurodegenerative Erkrankungen. Die Pluspunkte auf einen Blick: Osborns einzigartiges didaktisches Konzept, das Bildgebung, anatomische Illustration und Text optimal verbindet Lateinische Strukturbezeichnunge... statt englischer Nomina –erleichtert das Lernen und Verstehen der sehr komplexen Neuroradiologie Vollständiges, tiefgehendes internationales Referenzwerk bei gleichzeitig guter praktischer Nutzbarkeit zur schnellen Information, Rekapitulation oder Bildvergleich durch ausführliches Inhaltsverzeichnis, zahlreiche hochqualitative Abbildungen und grafisch hervorgehobene zusammenfassende Informationskästchen

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