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Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms , An Issue of Urologic Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 50-2
  • March 24, 2023
  • Michael L. Blute + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Michael L. Blute and Steven L. Chang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms. Recent significant advances in the management of renal cancer have expanded beyond simply eliminating disease to preserving and optimizing quality of life. In this issue, top experts highlight historical perspectives as well as current status and future treatments of renal cancer. 

Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs

  • 1st Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Jill R. Beavers-Kirby + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Geriatrics**Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults.

Coughlin and Mann’s Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 2-Volume Set

  • 10th Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Andrew Haskell + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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The 10th edition of Coughlin and Mann’s Surgery of the Foot and Ankle delivers state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage of the full range of foot and ankle disorders in an easy-to-manage, two-volume format. Authoritative guidance on every major aspect of the treatment and management of foot and ankle disorders and diseases helps you achieve consistent, optimal outcomes for your patients. With content covering biomechanics, examination, diagnosis, non-operative and operative treatment, and post-operative management, you have all the guidance you need to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. 

The ECMO Book

  • 1st Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Jeffrey DellaVolpe
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is a crucial form of support for patients with respiratory failure, severe ARDS, COVID-19, and cardiogenic shock whose use has been increasing exponentially around the world. The ECMO Book offers a comprehensive yet approachable framework for understanding the principles of extracorporeal support as well as the subtleties related to the care of patients needing ECMO. Dr. Jeffrey DellaVolpe provides authoritative, consistent guidance on all aspects of ECMO, making complex information understandable and accessible and helping you increase your knowledge of and proficiency with this multifaceted therapy. 

Handbook for Registered Nurses

  • 1st Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Major Chris Carter + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence. The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures. Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice.

Protocoles cliniques de Port-Royal pour la prise en charge de l'infertilité

  • 1st Edition
  • March 23, 2023
  • Charles Chapron + 1 more
  • French
  • eBook
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Prendre en charge les problèmes de fertilité constitue toujours un véritable défi pour le praticien. Cet ouvrage a pour objectif de proposer toutes les connaissances nécessaires pour comprendre, diagnostiquer et traiter les infertilités sous la forme de protocoles cliniques référents. Rédigé sous forme de conduites à tenir pratiques, basées sur les données scientifiques mais aussi sur l’expertise de l’équipe clinico-biologique de Port-Royal qui applique ces protocoles quotidiennement, ce titre est composé de 5 parties :La première partie rappelle les généralités sur la fertilité et l'infertilité (épidémiologie, fertilité du couple, psychologie, etc.) ;la deuxième partie regroupe tous les éléments indispensables au diagnostic (bilan clinique et paraclinique, pour la femme et pour l'homme) ;la troisième partie aborde en détail les traitements (médicaments, stimulation, IIU, FIV, ICSI, etc.) ;la quatrième partie traite des principales étiologies et leur prise en charge (dysfonctions ovulatoires, pathologies utérines, etc.) ;la cinquième partie présente des cas particuliers et des innovations.Ces protocoles directement applicables en pratique clinique, sont destinés aux gynécologues-obstétriciens, internes en gynécologie-obstétrique, endocrinologues et sage-femmes qui souhaitent parfaire leurs connaissances sur la prise en charge de l’infertilité.

Atlas de cirugía dermatológica

  • 1st Edition
  • March 22, 2023
  • Manuel Ángel Rodríguez Prieto
  • Spanish
  • eBook
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Atlas que presenta de manera práctica y basándose en imágenes, cómo realizar diferentes procedimientos de cirugía dermatológica en las distintas regiones anatómicas. Su objetivo es dar a conocer las múltiples y variables opciones reconstructivas disponibles en el área de la cirugía dermatológica. Este Atlas pretende además convertirse en una herramienta para reforzar el conocimiento teórico en cirugía dermatológica, pero mostrando paso a paso la ejecución de las distintas técnicas quirúrgicas para que los especialistas puedan llevarlas a cabo en la práctica real. La orientación eminentemente práctica se convierte en uno de los pilares de esta obra que basa su contenido principalmente en imágenes de gran calidad que proceden en su mayor parte de intervenciones realizadas por los autores que participan en ella. El formato atlas elegido por el autor hace que todos los capítulos estén formados por un breve texto que describe la intervención, dibujos explicativos en los casos necesarios para mejorar la comprensión de la técnica y numerosas fotografías a color paso a paso de cada una de las intervenciones.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Dermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 41-2
  • March 21, 2023
  • Susan C. Taylor
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Susan C. Taylor brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Dermatology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as social identity; unconscious bias; race, racism and structural racism in medicine; understanding and addressing microaggressions in medicine; gender equity in medicine and dermatology; equity for sexual and gender minority persons in medicine and dermatology; and more. 

Farr's Physics for Medical Imaging

  • 3rd Edition
  • March 21, 2023
  • Alim Yucel-Finn + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Written by topic experts, this new edition of Farr’s Physics for Medical Imaging is designed specifically for trainee radiologists preparing for the physics component of their FRCR exams. The book effectively explains the principles and techniques behind the most common forms of medical imaging, including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, and fluoroscopy. Trainee radiologists and radiographers will find this an easy to understand and useful adjunct to their exam preparation – even those who haven’t studied physics since school.

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