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  • Updates in Tropical Medicine, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • Michael Libman + 1 more
    • English
    With consultation of Dr. Helen Boucher, Drs. Libman and Younsouni have put together an issue that provides current updates on a wide range of topics in tropical medicine. They have enlisted top experts from around the world to offer their expertise on state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment, and management. The clinical reviews in this issue are devoted to: Tropical Diseases: Definition, Geographic Distribution, Transmission, and Classification; Venomous Bites, Stings, and Poisoning; What’s New in Management in the Management of Malaria; Human African Trypanosomiasis; American Trypanosomiasis; Leishmaniasis – Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Management; Enteric Infections: New Paradigms for Causality and Key Pathogens; Enteric Infections: New Paradigms for Morbidity; Strongyloides, the Neglected NTD: Current Concepts for Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment; Cysticercosis: State-of the Art Management; Arboviruses and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers; Laboratory Diagnosis of Tropical Infections; Diagnostics During Public Health Emergencies: Lessons from Ebola and Zika; Antimicrobial Resistance; Migration Medicine in 2018; and Richettsiosis: Practical Update. Readers will come away with the information they need to make clinical decisions with confidence.

  • Cardiac Resynchronization - A Reappraisal, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11-1
    • Jagmeet P. Singh + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Jagmeet P. Singh and Dr. Gopi Dandamudi, focuses on Cardiac Resynchronization. Topics include--but are not limited to--The many faces of heart failure, Economic impact of chronic HF management in today’s cost-conscious environment, Contemporary treatment of HF, Why dyssynchrony matters in HF, Utility of echocardiography in assessing dyssynchrony, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a tool to assess dyssynchrony, Current clinical evidence favoring CRT & When to implant CRT in HF patients, How to implant CRT devices in a busy clinical practice, Tips and tricks for challenging implants, Explanting chronic CS leads, Optimizing CRT devices in follow-up to improve response rates and outcomes, Increasing role of remote monitoring of CRT devices in improving outcomes, CRT in preserved to mildly reduced systolic function, Role of AVJ ablation and CRT in patients with chronic AF, Gender based differences in CRT response, Benefits of multisite/multipoint pacing to improve CRT response, LV endocardial pacing/leadless pacing, and Evolving role of permanent His bundle pacing in conquering dyssynchrony.

  • Thyroid Cancer, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-1
    • Michael Mingzhao Xing
    • English
    This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Michael Mingzhao Xing, is dedicated to Thyroid Cancer. Topics include, but are not limited to, Current Histological Classification of Thyroid Cancer, Molecular Pathogenesis and Mechanisms of Thyroid Cancer, Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules, Molecular Diagnostic Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules, Clinical Risk Stratification of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Molecular Risk Stratification of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Conventional Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Primary Thyroid Cancer, Neck Dissection in the Surgical Treatment of Thyroid Cancer, Conventional Robotic Endoscopic Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer, Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer, Conventional Radioiodine Therapy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Re-differentiation of Radioiodine-refracto... Thyroid Cancer for Radioiodine Treatment, Management of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma, Conservative Surveillance Management of Low-risk Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Suppression Therapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Diagnostic Imaging Testing in the Surveillance of Thyroid Cancer Recurrence, Novel Drug Treatments of Progressive Radioiodine-refracto... Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Management of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Management of Medullary Thyroid cancer.

  • Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination

    • 5th Edition
    • Linda Anne Silvestri + 1 more
    • English
    The best way to prepare for the NCLEX-PN Exam is practice, practice, practice! And with over 5,000 NCLEX-style review questions reflecting the most current clinical updates and test plan, Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition delivers all the practice you need to pass this all-important exam and so much more! Review questions in the physical book or go online and utilize the quiz mode or exam mode for an even more realistic review experience. There are ample alternate item question types in both the physical book and online. All questions are cross-categorized by level of cognitive ability, client needs area, integrated process, and 21 different clinical content areas — giving you the ability to really focus your study efforts where you need it most. All questions also include rationales for correct and incorrect options; as well as helpful test-taking strategies. This proven study resource has already helped thousands of students pass the NCLEX-PN Exam the first time. Don’t miss your chance!

  • Bien débuter - Orthopédie-traumatologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Nadia Bengas + 1 more
    • French
    Comment s’y prendre dans une situation donnée ?Quelles compétences pour prendre en charge le patient ?Cet ouvrage est destiné aux étudiants et aux professionnels infirmiers amenés à prendre en charge le patient dans un service d'Orthopédie-Traumat... En trois grandes parties :1 – Les prérequis fournissent les notions indispensables de physiologie des plaies et de classification des pansements pour aborder sereinement les situations cliniques prévalentes.2 – Les situations cliniques prévalentes permettent de se familiariser avec la prise en charge globale des patients et la pratique terrain. En partant d’un cas clinique, les liens entre la symptomatologie du patient et sa prise en charge sont expliqués. La conduite infirmière et/ou conseils aux patients, ainsi que le rôle propre et le rôle prescrit infirmiers, sont clairement identifiés.3 – La boîte à outils détaille la conduite infirmière adaptée aux différentes immobilisations et au matériel d’ostéosynthèse, aux traitements et aux pansements spécifiques à l’orthopédie, ainsi qu’au suivi des patients dans le cadre de leurs investigations radiologiques. La compréhension est facilitée par une présentation sous forme de fiches en couleurs, et par de nombreux tableaux, photographies et illustrations.Enfin une collection centrée sur le rôle infirmier !

  • Celiac Disease, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-1
    • Peter H. R. Green + 1 more
    • English
    Dr. Alan Buchman, Consulting Editor, selected world renown experts on celiac disease, Dr. Green and Dr. Lebwohl, to update the topic for gastroenterology readers. They have secured expert authors from top institutions to contribute articles with high clinical utility on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of celiac disease. These clinical reviews are devoted to the following topics: Clinical features and diagnosis of celiac disease; The gluten-free diet; Histopathology of celiac disease; Epidemiology and risk factors for celiac disease; Enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy in celiac disease; Measuring symptoms and other outcomes in celiac disease; Celiac disease in Asia; The microbiome and celiac disease; Follow-up of celiac disease; Refractory celiac disease; Non-dietary therapies for celiac disease; and Non-Celiac gluten or wheat sensitivity. Readers will come away with the most current clinical information they need to inform clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes.

  • Interpersonal Relationships

    Professional Communication Skills for Nurses
    • 8th Edition
    • Elizabeth C. Arnold + 1 more
    • English
    Now more than ever, effective communication skills are key for successful patient care and positive outcomes. Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 8th Edition helps you to develop skills in communicating effectively with clients, families, and colleagues in order to achieve treatment goals in health care. Using clear, practical guidelines, it shows how to enhance the nurse-client relationship through proven communication strategies as well as principles drawn from nursing, psychology, and related theoretical frameworks. The 8th edition includes engaging new content relating to current issues, while also emphasizing interdisciplinary communication and QSEN competencies. You will learn how to apply theory to real-life practice through case studies, interactive exercises, and evidence-based practice studies.

  • Mastering Concept-Based Teaching

    A Guide for Nurse Educators
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jean Foret Giddens + 2 more
    • English
    Get all the strategies and guidance you need successfully implement conceptual learning with Mastering Concept-Based Teaching, 2nd Edition. Written specifically for nursing faculty, renowned educators Dr. Jean Foret Giddens, Dr. Linda Caputi, and Dr. Beth Rodgers walk you through the background and benefits of using a concept-based learning approach; how to plan, develop, and deliver an effective concept-based course; and how to improve and evaluate student learning with concepts. This new second edition also features two new chapters — one on how to conduct concept-based clinical experiences and another chapter on the future of concept-based interprofessional learning. You’ll also find updated content, more of the highly helpful Misconceptions and Clarifications boxes, and a more streamlined design with added color and larger type. So whether you’re teaching in an LPN, ADN, BSN, or MSN program, this insightful book is here to ensure a smooth execution concept-based teaching.

  • La lecture labiale en groupe

    Pratique auprès des adultes implantés cochléaires et/ou appareillés - 30 séances d'exercices
    • 1st Edition
    • Justine Wathour + 2 more
    • French

  • Learning Radiology

    Recognizing the Basics
    • 4th Edition
    • William Herring
    • English
    The leading introductory radiology text for medical students and others who are required to read and interpret common radiologic images, Learning Radiology, 4th Edition, stresses an easy-to-follow pattern recognition approach that teaches how to differentiate normal and abnormal images. Dr. William Herring’s clear, conversational writing style employs a touch of humor to explain what you need to know to effectively interpret medical images of all modalities. From the basics of patient safety, dose reduction, and radiation protection to the latest information on ultrasound, MRI, and CT, this concise, user-friendly text provides a complete, up-to-date introduction to radiology needed by today’s students.

  • Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion

    • 8th Edition
    • Jeffrey P. Okeson
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dentistry**Covering both emerging and proven techniques in this dynamic area of oral health, Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion, 8th Edition is the only textbook that guides you from basic anatomy and function to providing solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. Clear descriptions and a new full-color design promote a complete understanding of normal, abnormal, and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function and dysfunction. A recognized industry-standard, this book's conservative, cost-effective approach, helps you learn how to achieve treatment goals while keeping the best interests of your patients in mind.

  • Topics in Spine Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-2
    • Lubdha M. Shah
    • English
    This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on The Spine, and is edited by Dr. Lubdha M. Shah. Articles will include: Pearls and Pitfalls in Spine Imaging; Traumatic Spinal Cord; Vascular Disorders of the Spine; Approach to (acute, subacute, chronic) Myelopathy; Acute Low Back Pain; Spinal Manifestations of Systemic Disease; Intraspinal Tumors; Spinal Osseous Tumors and Oncology; Spinal Marrow Imaging: Clues to Disease; Postoperative Spine: What the Surgeons Wants to Know; Beyond the Spinal Canal; CSF Leak in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: Diagnosis and Intervention; and more!

  • New Pipeline of Immunoregulatory Molecules and Biomarkers in Transplantation, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Indira Guleria
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Indira Guleria, will focus on New Pipeline of Immunoregulatory Molecules and Biomarkers in Transplantation. Topics include, but are not limited to, T Regulatory cells in Stem cells and Solid organ transplantation, Genetic Polymorphism in Cytokines and Costimulatory Molecules in Stem Cell and Solid Organ Transplantation, microRNAs and Transplantation, Role of B Regulatory Cells in Transplant Tolerance, Complement Activation, Biomarkers in Stem Cell Transplantation, Biomarkers of Transplant Tolerance at the Fetomaternal Interface, Signaling molecules in Transplantation and Post-Transplantation Cancer, Donor specific HLA antibodies as Biomarkers of Transplant Rejection, Novel Targets of Immunosuppression in Transplantation, Nanotechnology and Immune therapies in Transplantation, Role of Costimulatory Pathways in Transplant Tolerance, and Microbiota and Immune system and Implications.

  • Prevention and Screening, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-1
    • Joanna L Drowos
    • English
    This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Guest Edited by Dr. Joanna L. Drowos, is devoted to Prevention and Screening. Articles in this issue include: Lifestyle Changes for Disease Prevention; Aspirin and the Drugs of Life Saving Benefit; Cardiovascular Disease: Hypertension Prevention; Diabetes Care and Prevention; Immunizations; Pediatric Screening: Anemia, Development, Lead; Geriatric Screening; Screening for Breast Cancer; Screening for Cervical Cancer; Screening for Colon Cancer; Screening for Prostate Cancer; Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections; and Screening for Osteoporosis.

  • Prevention, Screening and Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Beyond PAP, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-1
    • Song Tar Toh
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, edited by Song Tar Toh in collaboration with Consulting Editor, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, is devoted to the Preventing, Screening, and Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, beyond Positive Airway Pressure (PAP). Topics covered in this issue include: Prevention and Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); Anatomical and Physiologic Considerations in Surgical Treatment for OSA; Medical and Surgical Options for Weight Management in OSA; Positional Therapy for OSA; Oral Appliances in Adults and Pediatrics; Myofunctional Therapy for OSA; Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy in Treatment Options Selection; Establishing a Patent Nasal Passage in OSA; Palatal Surgery: From Ablation to Reconstruction; Volumetric Tongue Reduction Surgery in Clinical Practice; Transoral Robotic Surgery for OSA; Genioglossus Advancement and Hyoid Surgery; Maxillomandibular Rotational Advancement: Airway, Aesthetics, and Angle Considerations;

  • Neurology for the Non-Neurologist, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 103-2
    • Tracey A Milligan
    • English
    This issue of Medical Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Tracey A. Milligan, is devoted to Neurology. Articles in this issue include: Diagnosis of Neurologic Disorders; Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment; Cerebrovascular Disease: Primary and Secondary Prevention; Seizures and Epilepsy; Migraine; Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology: Autoimmune Disease of the Brain and Spinal Cord; Concussion Evaluation and Management; Parkinsonism and Tremor; Compression and Entrapment Neuropathies; Peripheral Neuropathies; Falls and Gait Disorders; Nonmigraine Headache and Facial Pain; and Examination of the Dizzy Patient.

  • Gériatrie

    Dossiers progressifs et questions isolées corrigés
    • 1st Edition
    • Clémence Boully + 5 more
    • French
    La collectionEn parfaite conformité avec le programme de DFASM, cette collection ECN intensif permet, pour chaque spécialité, de se préparer efficacement aux épreuves des ECNi en privilégiant des batteries d’entraînements de plusieurs types : dossiers progressifs et questions isolées.L’ouvrageL’o... de gériatrie, comme tous les autres titres de la collection, est constitué de 2 parties :• la 1re partie est composée des <b>énoncés des entraînements</b&... classés par typologie ;• la 2e partie propose les<b>corrigés avec grilles d’évaluation</b&g... ainsi que des fiches de synthèse qui rappellent les points clés, privilégiant les algorithmes et l’explication de la démarche du raisonnement clinique.Richement illustrés, les contenus permettent à l’étudiant :• de se tester de façon efficace et intensive, avec des degrés de difficultés et de complexité différents ;• d’acquérir les réflexes nécessaires pour les ECNi comme pour la pratique quotidienne médicale ;• d’acquérir un raisonnement global pertinent, fondamental en médecine.

  • Atlas of Gynecologic Surgical Pathology

    • 4th Edition
    • Philip B. Clement + 2 more
    • English
    Comprehensive in scope and easy to use, Atlas of Gynecologic Surgical Pathology, 4th Edition, provides the current, authoritative information you need to effectively sign out cases in female genital pathology. In this 4th Edition, internationally renowned authors Drs. Philip B. Clement and Robert H. Young are joined by new co-author Dr. Jennifer Stall to continue this bestselling atlas’s tradition of excellence. Hundreds of superb pathologic images, diagnostic pearls, and fully updated content make this practical, bench-side resource ideal for minimizing risks in reporting both routine and difficult cases.

  • Asthma, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • Serpil Erzurum + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, edited by Dr. Serpil Erzurum and Dr. Sumita Khatri, is devoted to several key areas of interest related to understanding Asthma and its treatments. Topics covered in this issue include: Epidemiolog... of the Asthma Epidemic in the 21st Century; Classification of Asthma; Genetics and Epigenetics of Asthma; Pro-Inflammatory Pathways in the Pathogenesis of Asthma; Dysfunction of Bronchomotor Tone Pathways in Asthmatic Airway Smooth Muscle; Systematic Approach to Asthma of Varying Severity; Comorbidit... and Non-allergic Triggers in Asthma Exacerbations and Severity; Microbiome in Mechanisms of Asthma; Diet and Metabolism in the Evolution of Asthma and Obesity; The Exposome of Asthma; Life Cycle of Childhood Asthma; Asthma over the Adult Lifecourse, considering Gender and Hormonal Influences; Asthma and Corticosteroid Responses in Childhood and Adult Asthma; Immunomodulators and Biologics; Bronchial Thermoplasty; Population Health Models for Asthma; and The Future of Asthma Care: Personalized Asthma Treatment.

  • Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

    • 7th Edition
    • Margi Sirois
    • English
    Reinforce the essential information you need with the Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition. Corresponding to each unit in Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition, this new text includes various exercises and test questions that help you focus on learning key concepts and skills for the veterinary clinical setting. Fill-in-the-blank exercises, lab exercises, crossword puzzles, word searches, photo quizzes, lab forms, specimen pictures, and review questions all help to clarify more challenging concepts. Plus, this new edition includes key term exercises that help you work on your immunology skills.

  • Fundamentals of Body CT

    • 5th Edition
    • W. Richard Webb + 2 more
    • English
    From recent advances in helical CT techniques to new developments in lung cancer screening to optimized CT techniques in musculoskeletal diagnosis, Fundamentals of Body CT, 5th Edition, covers the essential information you need to know to effectively perform and interpret CT scans. Step-by-step instructions for all current CT techniques help you quickly understand each procedure and review key steps. Comprehensive and easy to digest, this introduction to body CT is an essential resource for radiology residents, practicing radiologists, and medical students.

  • Netter's Moving AnatoME

    An Interactive Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy
    • 1st Edition
    • Stephanie Marango + 1 more
    • English
    Students and practitioners in the health sciences face a universal paradox: while preparing to be a caregiver to others, it’s easy to lose sight of one’s own health and well-being. Netter's Moving AnatoME: An Interactive Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy helps you meet and overcome this challenge in a highly personal, uniquely effective way. This movement-based, interactive resource encourages you to approach anatomy by moving while you learn, with expert guidance from online videos designed exclusively for students of anatomy. Both fun and functional, this experiential learning approach jump starts your personal commitment to self-care, wellness, and work-life balance by integrating academic material with real-life application.

  • Nursing Key Topics Review: Fluids & Electrolytes

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Looking for a way to master fluids and electrolytes in the most time-efficient way possible? Instead of relying on overwhelming textbooks, turn to the focused review option that was designed for the specific study needs of today’s nursing students. Nursing Key Topics Review: Fluids & Electrolytes covers only the most important and relevant information on fluids and electrolytes and organizes it into bulleted summary lists, illustrations, and tables to make the information easier to digest and remember. NCLEX-style review questions are also interspersed throughout the material to further focus your attention on the most important concepts and test your mastery. It’s everything about fluids and electrolytes you need to know. And nothing you don’t!

  • Pratiques homéopathiques en gynécologie-obstétrique

    40 prescriptions en situation clinique courante
    • 1st Edition
    • Christelle Besnard-Charvet + 1 more
    • French
    Gynécologues, obstétriciens, sages-femmes et, bien sûr, médecins généralistes ont fréquemment recours à l’homéopathie pour répondre à des questions quotidiennement posées par leur pratique : ● Que proposer aux femmes enceintes pour les accompagner sans risque tout au long de leur grossesse et pendant l’allaitement ? ● Quelles réponses apporter aux patientes pour lesquelles les traitements hormonaux sont formellement contre-indiqués ou simplement non souhaités ? ● Comment aborder et traiter des pathologies désespérément récidivantes comme les cystites, l’herpès ou les mycoses dans lesquelles le terrain individuel est manifestement impliqué ? ● Quelle place pour l’homéopathie dans la prise en charge des symptômes au moment de la ménopause (bouffées de chaleur, troubles de l’humeur) ? ● Comment prendre en compte l’influence évidente de l’anxiété, du psychique sur l’équilibre général sans avoir recours à des médicaments psychotropes non dénués d’effets indésirables ? ● Comment aborder les soins de support homéopathiques dans des situations courantes de traitement du cancer ? Ce livre apporte des réponses concrètes et pratiques à toutes ces questions. Il se propose, à l’aide de stratégies thérapeutiques simples, d’accompagner tous ceux qui souhaitent intégrer l’homéopathie dans leur pratique de la gynécologie-obstétri... et de guider leurs premières ordonnances.

  • Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Community/Public Health Nursing

    Promoting the Health of Populations
    • 7th Edition
    • Mary A. Nies + 1 more
    • English
    Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th Edition, Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) is the fun and engaging way to focus your study time and effectively prepare for class, course exams, and summative exams. EAQ is comprised of a bank of high-quality practice questions that allows you to advance at your own pace — based on your performance — through multiple mastery levels for each chapter. A comprehensive dashboard allows you to view your progress and stay motivated

  • Avascular necrosis of the foot and ankle, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-1
    • Kenneth J Hunt
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Kenneth Hunt, will cover concepts surrounding Avascular Necrosis of the Foot and Ankle. Under the guidance of long-time series Consulting Editor Dr. Mark Myerson, Dr. Hunt and his contributing authors will explore topics of interest for practitioners in the field. Articles include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic Imaging for Avascular Necrosis of the Foot and Ankle; Natural History of AVN in the talus; Prevention of AVN in the talus; Avascular Necrosis of the Sesamoids; Kohlers disease and Avascular Necrosis of the Tarsal Navicular in the child; Management of Muller Weiss disease; Bone Grafting and Core Decompression for AVN of the Talus; AVN of the tibial plafond following rotational ankle fracture; Vascularized pedicle graft for talar AVN; Ankle arthrodesis for Talar AVN and arthrodesis non-union; Tibiotalar-Calcaneal Arthrodesis for Severe Talar AVN; and Total Talar Replacement Prosthesis.

  • Principios de neurociencia

    Aplicaciones básicas y clínicas
    • 5th Edition
    • Duane E. Haines + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Texto de referencia en neurociencia, en el que se aborda toda la información referente al sistema nervioso, con un enfoque integrado enfatizando la correlación clínica. El 50% del total de las imágenes (dibujos, TC y RM) son nuevas o revisadas, se han cambiado leyendas, se han modificado las representaciones esquemáticas y muchas de ellas aparecen a todo color. Toda la información clínica aparece sombreada con un fondo azul claro; de esa manera se permite que las correlaciones clínicas se mantengan en un contexto adecuado. Incluye acceso a contenido online en inglés en StudentConsult.com en el que pueden encontrarse las imágenes señaladas en el texto con una flecha, asó como un banco de preguntas de autoevaluación.

  • Diabétologie

    • 3rd Edition
    • Louis Monnier + 1 more
    • French
    Cinq ans se sont écoulés depuis la dernière édition de cet ouvrage consacré au diabète sucré, maladie dont la fréquence ne cesse d’augmenter et dont la prise en charge progresse et se personnalise continuellement. Pour tenir compte de ces évolutions, cette troisième édition a été entièrement actualisée et enrichie de nouveaux chapitres. Nous avons notamment insisté sur les aspects pratiques de la prise en charge et les nouvelles méthodes d’exploration, de suivi et de traitement. Les nouvelles stratégies diagnostiques et thérapeutiques ont été particulièrement développées en tenant compte des avancées scientifiques les plus récentes. Cinq nouveaux chapitres ont été créés : les effets des traitements anti-hyperglycémiant... sur les complications cardiovasculaires et rénales du patient diabétique de type 2 ; les enregistrements glycémiques continus dans les diabètes de type 1 et 2 ; la dysbiose intestinale et les maladies métaboliques ; les complications hépatiques ; le ramadan. Les nouvelles recommandations diagnostiques et thérapeutiques ont été approfondies dans le continuum de la longue histoire du diabète sucré. Deux chapitres entièrement actualisés, « arbres thérapeutiques et décisionnels dans le diabète de type 2 » et « insulinothérapie dans les diabètes de type 1 et 2 », leur sont consacrés. Didactique et pratique, cet ouvrage s’adresse à l’ensemble des professionnels de santé concernés par la prise en charge des patients diabétiques.

  • La simulation en santé - Le débriefing clés en mains
    • 1st Edition
    • Denis Oriot + 1 more
    • French
    La simulation est devenue une méthode pédagogique incontournable en santé. Toutes les simulations sont suivies d’un débriefing, phase dirigée par un formateur et pendant laquelle s’opère, au sein du groupe d’apprenants, une discussion réflexive en lien avec leurs actions et les objectifs pédagogiques. Le but est de promouvoir les échanges au sein de l’équipe et l’efficience individuelle et collective afin d’approfondir les connaissances acquises et d’améliorer la sécurité des patients. Le débriefing est avant tout un mode de communication, d’interrogation, qui requiert du formateur une compréhension des situations cliniques et de leur gestion ainsi que des compétences particulières pour les diriger efficacement. Présenté dans un format spiralé, cet ouvrage est un guide concis et pratique des techniques de débriefing en simulation dans un contexte éducatif clinique. Structuré en 4 chapitres, il apporte des informations indispensables à la compréhension du débriefing. Un espace réservé à la prise de notes ainsi que des fiches d’aides cognitives permettront de personnaliser les séances de débriefing. Ces fiches et une vidéo d’un cas pluriprofessionnel sont disponibles en ligne. Cet ouvrage intéressera tous les acteurs de l’Education médicale intervenant en tant que formateurs : enseignants et professionnels de santé, qu’ils soient novices ou expérimentés. Ces derniers y trouveront toutes les clés pour un débriefing réussi.

  • Quick & Easy Medical Terminology

    • 9th Edition
    • Peggy C. Leonard
    • English
    Read, write, and speak medical terms in no time with Leonard’s Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition. Ideal for one-semester courses and self-study, this clear, concise text covers disorders, diagnosis, and treatment with a strong focus on anatomy for an integrated discussion of each body system. Small bits of information are presented then immediately tested for comprehension using a combination of programmed and traditional review questions. With new case studies, terms, and photos, plus help from the companion Evolve site, Quick & Easy Medical Terminology provides you with simple tools for good communication in the health care environment.

  • Faust's Anesthesiology Review

    • 5th Edition
    • English
    Authored by current and former physicians at the Mayo Clinic, Faust's Anesthesiology Review, 5th Edition, combines comprehensive coverage of essential anesthesiology knowledge with an easy-to-use format, reflecting the latest advances in the field. This outstanding review tool offers concise content on everything needed for certification, recertification, or as a refresher for anesthesiology practice, covering a broad range of important and timely topics. Save valuable time with this trusted resource as you master the latest advances, procedures, guidelines, and protocols in anesthesiology.

  • Gynecologic Cancer Care: Innovative Progress

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-1
    • Carolyn Y. Muller
    • English
    In consultation with Dr. William Rayburn, Dr. Muller has put together an issue designed to educate the reader on the rapid progress in Gynecologic Cancer Care. More than any other field in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology has seen an explosion in integrated drug development and technology, includin... personalized medicine, germline and somatic testing, targeted therapeutics, biologic and immunotherapies, improved robotic technology, and a paradigm shift towards “less is more.” Evolving data in quality measures including enhanced surgical recovery, integrative palliative care, and survivorship management has strengthened the need for a seemless team approach to the care of our patients. Despite the complexity and rapid discoveries leading to significant change in practice, the dedication to patients is the driver to stay up to date and participate in the research and clinical trials that lead to the cancer care advances that are substantial in this update. Expert authors have contributed articles on the following topics: Trends in Gynecologic Cancer Care in North America: Safety, Value and Quality; Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer; Germline and Somatic Tumor Testing in Gynecologic Cancer Care; Less is More: Minimally Invasive and Quality Surgical Management of Gynecologic Cancer; Ovarian Cancer: Clinical Trial Breakthroughs and Impact on Management; Endometrial Cancer: Obesity, Genetics and Targeted Trials; Cervical Cancer: A Global and Access to Care Crisis; Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer; Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia; Chemotherapy, Biologic and Immunotherapy Breakthroughs in Cancer Care; Palliative Care in Gynecologic Oncology; Personalized Medicine in Gynecologic Cancer: Fact or Fiction; and Survivorship Care in Gynecologic Cancer.

  • Perinatal Genetics

    • 1st Edition
    • Mary E. Norton + 2 more
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of the fast-changing field of perinatal genetics with this concise, practical resource. Drs. Mary Norton, Jeffrey A. Kuller, and Lorraine Dugoff fully cover the clinically relevant topics that are key to providers who care for pregnant women and couples contemplating pregnancy. It’s an ideal resource for Ob/Gyn physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and clinical geneticists, as well as midwives, nurse practitioners, and other obstetric providers.

  • Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

    • 8th Edition
    • Carolyn Jarvis
    • English
    Both a comprehensive lab manual and a practical workbook, the Study Guide and Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment 8th Edition, gives you the tools you need to master physical examination and health assessment skills. Corresponding to the best-selling Jarvis textbook, this guide features reading assignments, terminology reviews, application activities, review questions, clinical learning objectives, regional write-up sheets, and narrative summary forms, with answers at the back to facilitate both learning and review. The 8th Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout with a fresh focus on interprofessional collaboration to prepare you for the skills laboratory and interprofessional collaborative practice.

  • Netter's Gastroenterology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Martin H. Floch
    • C.S. Pitchumoni + 4 more
    • English
    Perfect for residents, generalists, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of gastroenterology, Netter's Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition, provides a concise overview highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a physician who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. Up-to-date coverage of the full range of digestive diseases—including gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition— keeps you current with the latest information in the field.

  • Réadaptation des déficiences visuelles

    27 fiches pour votre pratique
    • 1st Edition
    • Pierre-Yves ROBERT + 1 more
    • French
    La réadaptation des déficiences visuelles est une spécialité médicale récente. Elle fait l’objet d’un développement et d’un intérêt croissants de tous les professionnels impliqués. Cet ouvrage, organisé en 27 fiches, couvre l’ensemble des situations cliniques, de l’enfant d’âge pré-scolaire à la déficience visuelle aiguë en contexte de crise humanitaire, en passant par la rétinopathie diabétique. Organisées avec un plan récurrent, ces fiches sont pratiques et synthétiques. Elles constituent un outil indispensable pour une prise en charge pluridisciplinaire des déficiences visuelles. L’objectif est de permettre à tous les professionnels de santé de trouver rapidement des réponses aux questions qui se posent lors de la prise en charge d’un patient déficient visuel.

  • Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections

    • 1st Edition
    • Guy D. Eslick
    • English
    Many bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi play key roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases, and this practical reference brings you up to speed with this increasingly important area. Covering a broad range of GI diseases and cancers, this resource provides an expert overview of the field, ideal for all gastroenterologists and infectious disease physicians.

  • Neuroanatomie descriptive

    Cours, atlas pratique et clés pour l'imagerie médicale
    • 1st Edition
    • Jean Marie Le Minor + 1 more
    • French
    Divisé en 13 chapitres, cet ouvrage présente les notions essentielles de l'anatomie du système nerveux central humain et permet l'acquisition de bases solides et rigoureuses nécessaires pour la neurophysiologie, la séméiologie et la pathologie neurologiques, et pour l'imagerie médicale. Chaque chapitre comprend : • une partie de texte consacrée aux fondamentaux du cours, présentée de manière synthétique, systématique et hiérarchisée et adoptant la terminologie anatomique internationale (Terminologia anatomica) francisée ; de plus, de nombreuses notes permettent d'approfondir la lecture avec des notions concernant l'embryologie et l'organogenèse, l'histologie, les variantes de la normale, la signification fonctionnelle et l'intérêt clinique des structures, ou encore l'étymologie des termes, • une série de planches originales, permettant à la fois de visualiser les éléments décrits dans le texte et de constituer un support pour les travaux pratiques en anatomie ou en imagerie. Enfin, un atlas d'anatomie sectionnelle, comportant 68 coupes selon les trois plans de référence principaux (frontal, transversal, sagittal), vient compléter l'ensemble. Au total, l'ouvrage comprend 163 planches originales, présentant une anatomie normale in vivo, réalisées grâce aux données d'examens en imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM 3 teslas). La mise en page d'ensemble, le grand format des illustrations et la disposition des légendes facilitent la compréhension et la mémorisation ainsi que l'utilisation directe des connaissances en imagerie médicale et en clinique. Le tout est accompagné de plus de 50 planches anatomiques à compléter en ligne, afin de s’entraîner et de vérifier l’acquisition des connaissances.

  • Gray's Anatomy for Students

    • 4th Edition
    • Richard L. Drake + 2 more
    • English
    Easy to read, superbly illustrated, and clinically relevant, Gray’s Anatomy for Students, Fourth Edition, is medical students’ go-to text for essential information in human anatomy. This fully revised volume focuses on the core information students need to know, in an easy-access format and with additional multimedia tools that facilitate effective study and mastery of the material. A team of expert authors and global advisors share their extensive teaching and clinical experience, highlighted by more than 1,000 innovative, original illustrations throughout the text.

  • Arzt und Recht bei Fehlern und Irrtümern - Für Praxis, Klinik und Begutachtung

    Für Praxis, Klinik und Begutachtung
    • 1st Edition
    • Justin Große Feldhaus + 1 more
    • German
    Arzt und Recht bei Fehlern und Irrtümern gibt Ihnen einen Überblick über die für Ärztinnen und Ärzte rechtlich relevanten Themen! Abgedeckt ist die ganze Bandbreite dessen, was in Klinik oder Praxis wichtig ist, wie z.B. Leitlinien und Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Diagnose- und Behandlungsfehler, Patientenaufklärung, Delegation etc.Darüber hinaus geht es in dem Buch auch um Dokumentationspflich... Abrechnung sowie die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen eines medinischen Gutachtens. Dabei spielen auch Fragen wie Bewertung von Erwerbsminderung, Berufskrankheiten, Arzthaftung oder Schuldfähigkeit eine Rolle.Arzt und Recht bei Fehlern und Irrtümern - Für Praxis, Klinik und Begutachtung eignet sich für: Niedergelassene Ärzte, Klinikärzte, Gutachter

  • Guía práctica de la medicina de la obesidad

    • 1st Edition
    • Jolanta Weaver
    • Spanish
    Este libro permite obtener una visión general y rápida de las múltiples facetas que intervienen en el control de la obesidad. La obra aborda una amplia gama de temas, incluyendo aspectos como cuál es la mejor forma de analizar las causas conductuales de la obesidad para facilitar el cambio, manejar la comunicación efectiva con los pacientes que sufren problemas de peso y futuras direcciones en la medicina de la obesidad. Presenta una gran cantidad de información sobre la obesidad, incluyendo hormonas y problemas de peso, comorbilidades en obesidad, genética y el inicio de la obesidad, aspectos conductuales y enfoques psicosociales para el manejo de la obesidad, energía y metabolismo. Los autores analizan todas las opciones de tratamiento, incluyendo las alternativas farmacológicas y los abordajes quirúrgicos.

  • Práctica clínica en otorrinolaringología

    • 1st Edition
    • Luke Rudmik
    • Spanish
    Esta obra proporciona un enfoque basado en la evidencia de los temas principales de la otorrinolaringología... El libro consta de 14 breves capítulos que cubren el tratamiento de la mayoría de los problemas clínicos comunes e importantes en otorrinolaringología... Se enfoca en los problemas clínicos que son más importantes debido a la morbilidad y las alternativas sobre el manejo y tratamiento de determinadas patologías basadas en la evidencia. Abarca temas como el tratamiento del vértigo, el tratamiento de la pérdida auditiva sensorineural, el reflujo en la sinusitis, la dilatación con catéter de balón en rinología, la epistaxis, la rinoplastia funcional, la inmunoterapia sublingual para la rinitis alérgica, la apnea obstructiva del sueño, la migdalectomía pediátrica, etc. Los autores han adoptado un enfoque basado en la evidencia para consolidar la información disponible sobre la especialidad.

  • Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing

    • 4th Edition
    • Victoria Aspinall
    • English
    The new fourth edition of Clinical Procedures retains the popular format that has been so successful in establishing previous editions. All the principal procedures a nurse is likely to be called on to perform are presented in the most practically useful way, linking the action with the underlying rationale and illustrating both with ultra-clear line artworks and photographs. This new edition brings the text into line with the Day One Skills and Competencies which now govern training of veterinary nurses, with revision and updating throughout.

  • Sherpath for Gerontologic Nursing (Meiner Version)

    • 6th Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    For today’s healthcare students, Sherpath is the learning tool that takes primary course content and gives you what you need to know now, in the time you have available, to achieve success tomorrow. It then adapts based on your personal interactions and responds by building on the topics and concepts where you need help.Sherpath brings content to life by integrating the core content to a digital environment and complementing it with videos, images, case studies, Sherpath AI, and more — all on a single platform. This version of Sherpath fully includes the ebook content.

  • Refractive Surgery

    • 3rd Edition
    • Dimitri T. Azar
    • English
    Comprehensive and clinically focused, Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition, brings you the knowledge and expertise of leading ophthalmology experts and refractive surgeons from around the world. Together they provide practical coverage of the latest advances in this fast-changing field, including improved optics and biomechanics, improved diagnostics, new surgical techniques, and more. Hundreds of high-quality photographs guide you from patient selection to mastery of surgical techniques.

  • Learning to Care

    The Nursing Associate
    • 1st Edition
    • Ian Peate
    • English
    Edited by a world-renowned authority, Learning to Care: The Nursing Associate has been prepared by a team of experienced nurse educationalists and practitioners to meet the learning needs of the new Nursing Associate. Richly illustrated throughout, this exciting resource is designed to fully equip trainee nursing associates for their future role as professional healthcare providers with chapters ranging from ‘how to learn’ and essay writing to communication skills, reflective practice, and the role of evidence-based clinical decision making.Complete with a full exploration of basic anatomy and physiology, together with the care and treatment of common disorders, Learning to Care: The Nursing Associate also comes with a wide range of helpful learning features such as ‘Hot Spots’ and the ‘Medicine Trolley’, all designed to aid learning and help foster safe clinical practice. The volume comes complete with a downloadable image bank to assist with assignments.Learning to Care: The Nursing Associate will be ideal for all Trainee Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants wishing to enhance their knowledge-base as well as those on Enrolled Nurse programs overseas.

  • Priorities in Critical Care Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Linda D. Urden + 2 more
    • English
    Stay on top of the most important issues in high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings with Priorities in Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. Perfect for both practicing nurses and critical care nurses reviewing for CCRN® certification alike, this evidence-based textbook uses the latest, most authoritative research to help you identify patient priorities in order to safely and expertly manage patient care. Succinct coverage of all core critical care nursing topics includes medications, patient safety, patient education, problem identification, and interprofessional collaborative management. You’ll learn how to integrate the technology of critical care with the physiological needs and psychosocial concerns of patients and families to provide the highest-quality care. Additionally, this new edition places a unique focus on interprofessional patient problems to help you learn to speak a consistent language of patient problems and work successfully as part of an interprofessional team.

  • Abeloff's Clinical Oncology

    • 6th Edition
    • John E. Niederhuber + 4 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Hematology/Oncology*... accessible and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, covers recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, cellular and molecular causes of cancer initiation and progression, new and emerging therapies, current trials, and much more. Masterfully authored by an international team of leading cancer experts, it offers clear, practical coverage of everything from basic science to multidisciplinary collaboration on diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow up.

  • Radiographie et radiologie dentaires

    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Whaites + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage, référence internationale bien connue, propose une synthèse des connaissances indispensables en radiologie et radiographie dentaires, de la prise de clichés dans les meilleures conditions jusqu’à leurs interprétations. L’objectif est de proposer une information claire et pratique. Il intègre les dernières nouveautés à connaitre, la tomographie volumique numérisée à faisceau conique (ou Cone Beam CT) notamment. Avec plus de 1100 clichés et une rédaction pratique et accessible, ce livre est l’outil indispensable à tous les étudiants et chirurgiens-dentiste... en activité. La traduction et l’adaptation aux spécificités françaises a été réalisée par le Dr Patrick Rouas, Docteur en chirurgie-dentaire, Maître de Conférences des Universités, Chercheur Permanent au laboratoire PACEA, UMR 5199 (Université de Bordeaux), et Praticien Hospitalier (CHU de Bordeaux).

  • Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills

    • 7th Edition
    • Anne G. Perry + 2 more
    • English
    Master nursing skills with this guide from the respected Perry, Potter & Ostendorf author team! The concise coverage in Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills, 7th Edition makes it easy to learn the skills most commonly used in everyday nursing practice. Clear, step-by-step instructions cover more than 160 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills — from measuring body temperature to insertion of a peripheral intravenous device — using evidence-based concepts to improve patient safety and outcomes. A streamlined, visual approach makes the book easy to read, and an Evolve companion website enhances learning with review questions and handy checklists for each clinical skill.

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