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  • Innovations in the Cavus Foot Deformity, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-4
    • Anish R. Kadakia
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will focus on all aspects of surgical treatment of Cavus foot deformities, from an orthopedic standpoint. It will cover related surgical techniques to revise problems in the forefoot, arch, and ankle (all are affected by the disease). It will also address specific instances, such as pediatric patients, and cases where total ankle arthroplasty are required.

  • Bowel Imaging, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-1
    • Jordi Rimola
    • English
    Editor Jordi Rimola, MD has assembled an important issue on Imaging of the Bowel. Articles will include MR Imaging Techniques of the Bowel, MR Imaging of the Small Bowel in Crohn Disease, MR Colonography in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Emerging Techniques for Evaluating the Bowel, Non Inflammatory Conditions of the Small BowelNon Inflammatory Conditions of the Small Bowel, MR Colonography for Screening and Diagnosis of Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Perianal Disease, and more!

  • Late Life Depression, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-4
    • Vaughn McCall
    • English
    Apart from Alzheimer's dementia, depressive disorders are emerging to account for the next greatest share of disability among older adults. Depressive illnesses complicate the recovery of many important medical illnesses and are associated with suicide death in the elderly at rates exceeding those seen in young adults. This issue of Psychiatric Clinics provides information for general adult psychiatrists, internal medicine geriatricians, and primary care physicians and care extenders to enable them to meet the most basic needs of depressed older adults. Topics in this issue address the questions: What is late life depression? What are the unique cognitive deficits seen in late life depression? What is the nature of the two-way relationship between medical illness and depression in late life depression? What complications arise from late life depression? What is the relationship between late life depression and dementing illnesses? What assessments should be done of the person with suspected late life depression? What are the psychological treatments for late life depression? What is the role of medications in late life depression? What is the role of alternative treatments in late life depression? Is there a role for ECT/TMS/VNS in late life depression? Vaughn McCall of Georgia Health Sciences University provides his expertise to lead this issue.

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 8-4
    • Jim Barker + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics will be Guest Edited by Jim Barker, MD CPE, FACP, FCCP, FAASM Shirley Fong Jones, MD, FCCP of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and will focus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Article topics include Weight loss, Pharmacologic therapy of obstructive sleep apnea, Alternative Therapies, Masks and Interfaces, Outcomes of treatment of hypersomnia for OSA, Effects of therapy on CV outcomes, Complex Sleep Apnea, Oral appliances, Cost of therapy, Medicolegal aspects of treatment, Residual sleepiness, Therapy and Metabolic Outcomes, and Therapies for Children with OSA.

  • Pediatric Hematology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-6
    • Catherine S. Manno
    • English
    This issue will assist the practicing pediatrician with providing evidence-based care to children with common, rare, inherited and acquired hematological disorders whom they regularly see in general pediatric practice. The information in this edition will support a general pediatrician’s understanding of recently developed diagnostic and therapeutic tools--for instance, techniques for the assessment of transfusional iron overload in chronically transfused patients – resulting in better surveillance of medication side effects and improved support for patients who are prescribed with complex chelation regimens. New, improved therapeutic approaches to treatment of children with venous thromboembolic disease have recently been introduced; affected patients often require close monitoring in their communities through the general pediatrician whose practice will be enhanced by information that has been prepared by pediatric specialists with pediatric patients in mind.

  • Clinical and Electrophysiologic Management of Syncope, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-4
    • Antonio Raviele + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics devoted to syncope a disorder that is associated with increased mortality. Internationally recognized experts discuss the many causes of syncope, helping the clinician to distinguish life-threatening etiologies from benign ones.

  • EUS-Guided Tissue Acquisition, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-1
    • Shyam Varadarajulu + 1 more
    • English
    This issue should serve as a primer to endoscopists who are seeking state-of-the-art clinical guidance on endoscopic ultrasound tissue acquisition. Authors address the changing paradigm in EUS-guided tissue acquisition and when does the oncologist require core tissue? Articles offer a comprehensive look at the core topics, including definitions in tissue acquisition, selection of FNA needles, and techniques for EUS-guides FNA and FNB. Expert authors also give their recommendations for overcoming technical challenges in EUS-guided tissue acquisition and what the pitfalls are. Readers will have a full understanding of EUS-guided tissue acquisition as well as the future directions.

  • Acute Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-1
    • Matthew Siegel + 1 more
    • English
    The “spectrum” in this disorder is Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. This issue specifically addresses acute management of the extreme behaviors that accompany this disorder spectrum: extreme behaviors, complete lack of communication, inability to learn or express language, etc, and covers in-hospital or residential therapies as well as in-home family involvement. Medical treatment for this disorder is the main focus of discussion in topics such as: Emotional Regulation: Concepts and Practice in ASD; Specialized Inpatient Treatment of ASD; Residential Treatment of Severe Behavioral Disturbance in ASD; Treatment of ASD in General Child Psychiatry Units; Behavioral Approaches to Acute Problems; Communication Strategies for Behavioral Challenges in ASD, along with topics covering Psychiatric Assessment of Acute Presentations in ASD; Sensory Regulation and its Relationship to Acute Problems in ASD; Family Dysfunction, Assessment and Treatment in the context of Severe Behavioral Disturbance in ASD; and Self Injurious Behavior in ASD.

  • L'actualité rhumatologique 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Marcel-Francis Kahn + 6 more
    • French
    Depuis 1964, l'équipe du centre V. Petersen s'attache à présenter, non seulement au praticien mais aussi à l'étudiant et au spécialiste, les faits les plus marquants de l'actualité rhumatologique de l'année. L'actualité rhumatologique constitue, tant pour chaque volume pris séparément que pour l'ensemble de la collection, une réalisation sans équivalent dans le domaine rhumatologique en France et à l'étranger. L'ouvrage propose toute l'actualité présentée chaque année en mars lors des Journées annuelles de rhumatologie du centre Vigo Petersen et du service de rhumatologie de l'hôpital Bichat. En fin d'ouvrage, une nouvelle partie rend compte des tout-derniers points d'actualité évoqués lors du congrès en matière d'affections inflammatoires et des os.

  • Les situations difficiles au travail

    Gestion des risques psychosociaux
    • 1st Edition
    • Matthieu Poirot
    • French
    Une situation difficile au travail correspond à l'accumulation de facteurs dépassant les capacités collectives de régulation d'une entreprise et les ressources psychosociales des personnes. Il en résulte un déséquilibre pouvant mettre en jeu la santé des salariés et l'efficacité du travail. Il peut s'agir de facteurs : - organisationnels : équipes marginalisées, choc de générations, perte chronique d'activité, bouleversement stratégique, etc. ; - individuels : situation de fragilisation, personnalité difficile, épuisement professionnel (burnout), etc. ; - relationnels : hyperconflit, harcèlement, persécution, management toxique, etc. Illustré de situations concrètes, cet ouvrage permet d'analyser les situations difficiles selon ces trois approches et d'en évaluer les risques. Il propose des outils d'accompagnement et de résolution des conflits. Enfin, il présente les bonnes pratiques à mettre en place pour prévenir ce type de situations. Cet ouvrage s'adresse aux praticiens de l'accompagnement professionnel (coachs-consultants en entreprise), aux professionnels de la santé au travail (médecins, psychothérapeutes, psychologues), mais également aux managers et aux managés.

  • Cancers gynécologiques pelviens

    • 1st Edition
    • Xavier Carcopino + 2 more
    • French
    Les cancers gynécologiques pelviens regroupent différentes entités à l'épidémiologie et à la prise en charge très différentes. Cet ouvrage d'une grande actualité, rédigé par les meilleurs spécialistes de la discipline, apporte un éclairage exhaustif, théorique et technique, sur les principes thérapeutiques de la cancérologie pelvienne en traitements médicaux, en radiothérapie et en chirurgie. Dans un premier temps, les auteurs abordent l'anatomie pathologique « utile au chirurgien », l'épidémiologie descriptive et analytique et les aspects pré et per-thérapeutiques : biologie, imagerie, génétique et stadification qui en découle. Dans un deuxième temps, les aspects thérapeutiques généraux et spécifiques sont explicités (radiothérapie, traitements médicaux, chirurgie). Enfin, les cas particuliers tels que les tumeurs rares et à malignité limitée ou les tumeurs lors de la grossesse ainsi que les complications et les éventuels problèmes post-opératoires tels que douleur, sexualité ou surveillance post-thérapeutique sont développés pour offrir au praticien toutes les réponses nécessaires à une prise en charge optimale. Cet ouvrage pluridisciplinaire associant différents spécialistes (gynécologue, oncologue, chirurgien, anatomopathologiste et spécialiste de l'imagerie médicale), s'adresse à la fois aux praticiens en cours de spécialisation (internes et assistants), aux praticiens non chirurgicaux et aux chirurgiens confirmés amenés à prendre en charge des femmes atteintes de cancers gynécologiques pelviens.

  • Bioquímica básica

    Base molecular de los procesos fisiológicos
    • 1st Edition
    • Emilio Herrera Castillón + 3 more
    • Spanish
    Obra, totalmente adaptada a las directrices de Bolonia y cuyo objetivo es cubrir el plan de estudios de la asignatura de "Bioquímica Básica" que se imparte en 1er curso del Grado de Medicina y de otros grados de Ciencias de la Salud. La obra coordinada por los Dres. Emilio Herrera, Marta Viana y Mª Pilar Ramos (CEU San Pablo), cuenta con la colaboración de más de 17 autores de distintas universidades del territorio español (UAM, UB, UniOvi, Valencia, Salamanca...) que le confiere a la obra un carácter global. Texto de fácil lectura, con un abordaje básico y con una gran riqueza en elementos didácticos: palabras clave, objetivos de aprendizaje, cuadros de texto y pequeño resumen al final de capítulo. La obra cuenta con contenidos adicionales online en español en la plataforma www.studentconsult.e... que incluyen: casos clínicos, preguntas cortas de respuesta múltiple y esquemas adicionales.

  • Saunders Q&A Review for the Physical Therapist Assistant Board Examination

    • 1st Edition
    • Brad Fortinberry
    • English
    With more than 1,000 study and review questions, Saunders Q&A Review for the Physical Therapist Assistant Board Examination provides the practice you need to succeed on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants. Questions simulate the format of the NPTE, in terms of content and the proportional breakdown of topics, and include rationales along with page references to physical therapy textbooks. Written by physical therapy specialist Brad Fortinberry, this book also includes a companion website offering unlimited test-taking practice plus instant feedback.

  • Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-4
    • Richard L. Goode + 1 more
    • English
    Complications in cosmetic surgery – no surgeon wants to admit to them, all surgeons dread them, and all have experienced them. This issue is devoted solely to complications in facial plastic surgery – the most common and the most feared - and discussion on best approaches to avoid them. Each article focuses on a specific procedure. Each article discusses: Surgical Complications, Pharmacologic or Interaction Complications, Nonpharmacologic Complications, Complication Avoidance, Procedural Approach (with video), Complication Management Perioperative, Complications Management Postoperative. Written by facial plastic surgeon experts, this information is essential for facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and to cosmetic adjunct professionals who perform injections and resurfacing. This publication is directed by two expert practitioners and academicians who are at the apex of their field, Dr Richard Goode and Dr Sam Most. Their substantive teaching and training experiences position them to provide comprehensive understanding and skills in performing cosmetic surgery.

  • Farreras-Rozman. Medicina Interna. Metabolismo y nutrición. Endocrinología

    • 17th Edition
    • Ciril Rozman Borstnar + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Nueva edición de esta obra dirigida a estudiantes de Grado de Medicina, y que aborda los conceptos específicos que atañen a las secciones Metabolismo, Nutrición y Endocrinología. La presentación de cada patología se lleva a cabo de la siguiente forma: concepto, etiología, fisiopatología, anatomía patológica cuadro clínico, exploraciones complementarias, diagnóstico, pronóstico, tratamiento y profilaxis. Este modelo, ya clásico de la obra, facilita enormemente la comprensión y el aprendizaje de las enfermedades que constituyen el cuerpo de doctrina de la patología médica. Los aspectos más novedosos hacen referencia a la n utrición y la obesidad, así como una exhaustiva descripción de la diabetes mellitus por su gran prevalencia entre la poblacional general. También se incluye un detallado análisis de las alteraciones del sistema endocrino.

  • Manuel pratique de chirurgie orthopédique

    • 1st Edition
    • Brigitte Jolles-Haeberli
    • French
    Le Manuel pratique de chirurgie orthopédique, à la fois clair et exhaustif, s'appuie sur les innovations les plus récentes dans les domaines de la biomécanique, de la biologie et de l'imagerie médicale pour guider le traitement chirurgical des pathologies dégénératives, traumatologiques, tumorales, ligamentaires et sportives. Articulé en 4 grandes parties (Aspects fondamentaux – Radiologie orthopédique – Orthopédie pratique – Spécialités locorégionales) et rythmé par une riche iconographie (475 illustrations), des encadrés recensant les points essentiels à retenir et précisant les particularités pédiatriques dans les différentes prises en charge, ce manuel offre une vision pratique et pédagogique de la chirurgie orthopédique. Destiné aux chirurgiens orthopédistes en formation, cet ouvrage pratique répond également aux besoins de l'ensemble des cliniciens travaillant dans le domaine de l'appareil locomoteur. Les médecins y trouveront les connaissances exigées pour la préparation aux examens de spécialité.

  • 18 mises au point en chirurgie du genou

    • 1st Edition
    • Denis Huten + 2 more
    • French
    Après les 13 Mises au point en chirurgie de la hanche, ce volume thématique, exclusivement consacré à la chirurgie du genou, réunit des extraits des Conférences d'enseignement et des monographies de la collection Les cahiers d'enseignement de la Sofcot. Les 18 conférences et chapitres issus de cahiers à thème, choisis parmi les plus récents, font le point sur des sujets d'actualité qui intéresseront tous les chirurgiens du genou. Après une première partie sur les examens complémentaires devant un genou douloureux, ces mises au point abordent : – les lésions ménisco-ligamentaire... ; – les lésions cartilagineuses fémoro-tibiales ; – les pathologies fémoro-patellaires. Ce volume s'adresse aux chirurgiens orthopédistes confirmés ou en formation, soucieux d'approfondir leurs connaissances en chirurgie du genou et répond à l'hyperspécialisatio... constatée dans la discipline.

  • Pediatric Rheumatology, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-4
    • Andreas Reiff
    • English
    This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics teaches you the latest developments and best practices in pediatric rheumatology. Guest edited by Andreas Reiff, topics include juvenile arthritis, juvenile spondyloarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, vasculitis, scleroderma, eye conditions, and more

  • Advances in Anesthesia, 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2013
    • Thomas M. McLoughlin
    • English
    Each year, Advances in Anesthesia brings you up-to-date with the latest knowledge from the preeminent practitioners in your field. A distinguished editorial board identifies current areas of major progress and controversy and invites specialists from around the world to contribute original articles on these topics.

  • Female Pelvic Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-6
    • Theodore Dubinsky
    • English
    Guest edited by Theodore Dubinsky and Neeraj Lalwani, this issue of Radiologic Clinics will examine the latest developments and best practices for female pelvic imaging. Topics include MR Imaging of Urethra and Peri-urethral Disorders, Placenta Evaluation on MR, Imaging of Female Infertility, Obstetric Complications, Imaging of Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Updates in 3D Pelvic Sonography, Role of Interventional Procedures in Ob/Gyn, Ovarian Cystic Lesions, Gynecological Malignancies, PET Imaging for Malignancies, and MR Imaging of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

  • Prostate Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-6
    • Christopher Sweeney
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is focused on Prostate Cancer and highlights topics such as: Prevention, Early Detection, Biomarkers, Risk stratification, Imaging in Prostate Cancer, Adjuvant hormonal therapy, Management of patient with biochemical relapse, Management of patient with newly metastatic disease, and Bone Health Management.

  • Current Topics in Transplantation, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 93-6
    • A. Osama Gaber
    • English
    An important review on transplantation for the general surgeon! Topics include: kidney transplant, left lobe liver transplants, advances in lung transplantation, stem cell and cellular transplants, pancreatectomy, management of organ failure, transplant immune suppression, antibody mediated rejection, cardiac assist devices, organ perfusion and preservation, weight reduction therapy, organ allocation and distribution, and more!

  • Orthopedics, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-4
    • George G.A. Pujalte
    • English
    This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice features expert clinical reviews on Orthopedics which includes current information on . The Preparticipation Physical Examination, Exercise Prescription, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy, Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Modality in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Evaluation and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pathology, Evaluation and Treatment of Sternoclavicular, Clavicular, and Acromioclavicular Injuries, Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapment Syndromes, Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Evaluation and Treatment of Biking and Running Injuries, Common Injections in Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Considerations in Footwear and Orthotics.

  • Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2013
    • Avroy A. Fanaroff
    • English
    The Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in neonatal and perinatal medicine, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Chapters in this annual cover the most current information on all aspects of neonatal and perinatal medicine from genetics to labor and delivery to issues related to many key bodily systems (heart, respiratory, nervous system, etc.) of newborns. Other topics for 2004 include neurology, gastroenterology and nutrition, medical disorders of pregnancy, fetal evaluation, and neonatal behavior.

  • Evolving Therapies in Esophageal Carcinoma, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-4
    • Wayne Hofstetter
    • English
    This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics devoted to Therapy for Esophageal Cancer will be Guest Edited by Dr. Wayne Hofstetter. Articles in this issue include: Radiographic and Endoscopic staging of esophageal cancer; Endoscopic management of HGD/Early stage esophageal cancer; Induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer; Personalizing therapy for esophageal cancer patients; Surgery for esophageal cancer: Goals of resection and optimizing outcomes (Lymph node dissection in esophageal cancer/R0 Resection); Standardizing Esophagectomy Complications; Adjuvant therapy (post-op) for esophageal cancer; Definitive CXRT for esophageal cancer; Salvage Esophagectomy in the management of recurrent or persistent esophageal cancer; and Quality of life after curative resection for esophageal cancer.

  • Trauma and Reconstruction, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-4
    • David S Precious
    • English
    An important review on trauma and reconstruction for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon! Topics include systematic assessment, imaging for diagnosis and management, helping anesthesiologists understand patients with facial fractures, management of fractures of the condyle, condylar neck and coronoid process, mandibular angle, body and symphysis, zygomatico-maxillary complex, naso-frontal complex, pan-facial complex, late reconstruction of condyle and condylar neck fractures, orbital and naso-orbital deformities, residual soft tissue deformities, and more!

  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-4
    • Umesh K. Gidwani + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics is devoted to cardiac intensive care, which involves the treatment and care of patients with critical cardiac illness. Expert authors review mechanical complications of acute MI, cardiogenic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, management of arrhythmias, use of newer antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, and more. Keep up to date with the latest information on managing these life-threatening conditions.

  • Office-Based Procedures, An issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-4
    • J. Stephen Jones
    • English
    This issue of the Urologic Clinics covers office-based procedures in urology. There are a wealth of urologic procedures that can be done in the office setting, offering reduced risks to the patient, less stress, and better recovery time, as well as a more favourable reimbursement for the physician. Articles include more common issues such as stone management, ultrasound/prostate biopsy, and vasectomy, as well as infusion therapy, biofeedback, and office anesthesia.

  • MIQ 09: Gastrointestinale Infektionen

    Qualitätsstandards in der mikrobiologisch-infektiologischen Diagnostik
    • 2nd Edition
    • Manfred Kist
    • Harald Mauch + 3 more
    • German
    Die Diagnostik infektiöser Darmerkrankungen zählt zu den häufigsten Anforderungen an das medizinisch-mikrobio... Labor. In den vergangenen 30 Jahren haben die Kenntnisse über die Pathogenese, Epidemiologie und Diagnostik dieser Erkrankungen in erheblichem Maße zugenommen und ebenso die Liste möglicher Erreger. In diesem Heft erfahren Sie die aktuellsten Erkenntnisse zur Diagnostik und Therapie von Infektionen mit Helicobacter pylori, E. coli, Norovirus und Campylobacter.

  • MIQ 04: Parasitosen

    Qualitätsstandards in der mikrobiologisch-infektiologischen Diagnostik
    • 2nd Edition
    • Andreas Podbielski + 6 more
    • German
    Eine verstärkte Reisetätigkeit der einheimischen Bevölkerung und von Bürgern mit Migrationshintergrun... in subtropische und tropische Regionen und Länder mit geringerem Hygienestandard sowie die Immigration verschiedener Völkergruppen erhöht das Risiko einer importierten Parasiteninfektion. Die Diagnostik erfordert hier neben grundlegendem Wissen über die Verbreitung und den Lebenszyklus der einzelnen Parasiten auch Kenntnisse über die sichersten Nachweisverfahren in den unterschiedlichen Stadien einer Infektion. In diesen Leitlinien wird deshalb das Gesamtgebiet der Laboratoriumsdiagnos... von Parasiten-Infektione... beschrieben. Im Allgemeinen Teil werden Besonderheiten dargestellt, die für die Auswahl der Patienten und der Untersuchungsmateria... sowie den Versand zu beachten sind. Weiterhin werden Untersuchungsmethode... gezeigt, die in jedem parasitologischen Labor Anwendung finden. Im Speziellen Teil folgen, thematisch geordnet, alle relevanten Parasitosen mit Angabe des Erregers, seiner Verbreitung und ein Hinweis zum Infektionszyklus. Der Untersuchungsgang wird so dargestellt, dass der Leser erkennen kann, an welcher Stelle des Untersuchungsganges ggf. die Unterstützung durch ein Fachlabor erforderlich ist (Stufendiagnostik). Im Anhang findet sich ein tabellarischer Überblick über die erforderlichen Probenmaterialien und den darin zu erwartenden Erregern und auch Hinweise auf die von Parasiten ausgelösten klinischen Symptome. Eine tabellarische, alphabetisch geordnete Auflistung aller behandelten Parasitosen ermöglicht zum Abschluss eine schnelle Orientierung über eine sinnvolle Anordnung der Untersuchungsgänge.

  • Year Book of Oncology 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2013
    • Robert J. Arceci
    • English
    The Year Book of Oncology brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in oncology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Topics include Supportive Care, Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Genitourinary Cancers, Hematologic Malignancies, Thoracic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer and Cancer Biology. The Year Book of Oncology is available annually in November.

  • Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians

    • 10th Edition
    • Dwight D. Bowman
    • English
    Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians, 10th Edition provides current information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Its primary focus is on parasites that infect major domestic species, such as dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and ruminants, but it also includes coverage of organisms that infect poultry, laboratory animals, and exotic species. This edition features chapters that cover arthropods, protozoans, and helminths, including their taxonomy and life cycles, as well as the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of each parasite’s infection or infestation. Other chapters include vector-borne diseases, antiparasitic drugs, diagnostic parasitology, histopathologic diagnosis, and a new chapter on vaccinations. No other book on this topic is so well-respected and so thorough. It’s the only parasitology reference that provides all the information you’ll need!

  • Guía práctica de lesiones

    Valoración clínica y sus implicaciones legales
    • 1st Edition
    • Esteban Fernández Arribas + 1 more
    • Spanish

  • ORL - Stomatologie

    • 2nd Edition
    • Benoît Théoleyre
    • French
    En conformité avec le nouveau programme de DFASM (Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales, BO du 16 mai 2013), cet ouvrage de cours synthétique traite l'ensemble des items d'ORL et de stomatologie du programme de DCEM2-DCEM4/DFASM. Cette deuxième édition reste fidèle à l'esprit de la première édition qui lui a valu son succès : chaque chapitre, consacré à un item, est rédigé suivant un plan identique, original, clair et très didactique qui facilite l'apprentissage. Chaque item comprend les éléments systématiques suivants, mis à jour et enrichis : - les conférences de consensus, d'experts et textes de recommandations existantes ; - des schémas, des algorithmes et de l'iconographie ; - des encadrés sur les notions importantes ; - des repères permettant d'identifier les sujets déjà tombés au concours de l'internat et aux ECN (depuis 15 ans), clairement indiqués en regard du thème tombé avec leur date et un court résumé des annales ; - des renvois transversaux vers les autres items du programme ; - les « zéros » aux questions ; - une « fiche Dernier tour » qui propose un résumé de l'item. Très illustrée, cette 2e édition est entièrement mise à jour sur le plan de l'évolution des données médicales et enrichie de deux chapitres supplémentaires, portant sur l'évaluation de la gravité et la recherche des complications précoces chez un traumatisé crânio-facial (item 330 du nouveau programme de DFASM, item 201 de l'ancien programme), et sur la dysphagie (item 270, item 308). De plus, le traitement du cholestéatome est approfondi dans le chapitre sur les otites chroniques. Enfin, le chapitre sur les tumeurs des voies aérodigestives (item 145) est entièrement revu. En début d'ouvrage, un tableau de correspondance inédit entre l'ancien et le nouveau programme offre un repérage rapide des changements intervenus dans la discipline : numéros d'items + objectifs pédagogiques.

  • Clinical Neurogenetics, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-4
    • Brent L. Fogel
    • English
    This issue of Neurologic Clinics features a review of clinical neurogenetics as it pertains to the following disorders: Huntington Disease; Autism/ASD; Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS); Lysosomal Storage Diseases; Psychiatric Disorders; Dominant Spinocerebellar Ataxias; Metabolic Disorders; Friedreich Ataxia; ALS; Dementia; Neuromuscular Disorders; Stroke; Epilepsy; and Dystonia.

  • Dangerous Fever in the Emergency Department, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-4
    • Emilie J.B. Calvello + 1 more
    • English
    This issue is centered on emergency situations and complications brought about by high fevers. Guest edited by Emilie Calvello and Christian Theodosis, this issue focuses on topics such as: Approach to Dangerous Fever in the Emergency Department, Fever in the Returning Traveler, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part I: Hyperthermia in Overdose, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part II: Hyperthermia caused by drug interactions, withdrawal syndromes, and idiopathic mechanisms, Fever and Signs of Shock, Fever and Neurologic Abnormalities, Fever and Endocrine Derangements, and Fever in the Post Procedure Patient.

  • Moderate Preterm, Late Preterm, and Early Term Births, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-4
    • Lucky Jain + 1 more
    • English
    This issue is expected to be in high demand, being extremely valuable to both neonatologists and maternal-fetal medicine physicians. The Guest Editors have put together a very comprehensive issue that looks at the premature infant. Topics include: Moderate Preterm. Late Preterm and Early Term Births: Epidemiology and Trends; Stillbirth Reduction Efforts and Impact on Early Births; Management of Indicated Early Term and Late Preterm Births; Physiological Underpinnings for Clinical Problems in Moderately Preterm, Late Preterm;Brain Maturation in the Second of Half of Pregnancy; Respiratory Disorders in Moderately Preterm, Late Preterm and Early Term Infants; Metabolic and Neurologic Issues in Moderately Preterm, Late Preterm and Early Term Infants; and Quality Initiatives Related to Moderately Preterm, Late Preterm and Early Term Births.

  • Angioedema, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-4
    • Bruce L. Zuraw
    • English
    Guest edited by Bruce Zuraw, this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics covers angioedema, including topics on hereditary angioedema, prophylactic and on-demand treatmetnts, and more.

  • Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-4
    • Shana L. Johnson + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics devoted to Multiple Sclerosis is Guest Edited by Drs. George Kraft and Shana Johnson. Articles in this issue include: Gait Impairment and Optimizing Mobility in MS; Spasticity management; Exercise; ADLs and Adaptive Equipment; Movement Disorders; Fatigue Management; Cognitive Impairment and Management; Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel; Visual Issues; Depression and Pain; Adaptive Technology and Vocational Issues; Aging; Evoked Potentials; and Research.

  • Beef Heifer Development, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • David J Patterson + 1 more
    • English
    The latest information on heifer development in beef cattle for the food animal practitioner! Topics include rebuilding the US cowherd, physiology and endocrinology of puberty, nutritional development and the target weight debate, long-term reproductive health, effect of prenatal programming on development, economics of development, synchronization of estrus and ovulation, post breeding heifer management, management strategies for adding value to heifers, and more!

  • Pre-Operative Management of the Patient with Chronic Disease, An Issue of Medical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 97-6
    • Jeffrey R. Kirsch + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Medical Clinics covers the current best practices surrounding the perioperative management of patients with chronic diseases. Guest edited by Jeffrey Kirsch and Ansgar Brambrink, the topics covered will include patients with pacemakers, patients with endocrine disease, immunocompromised patients, patients with heart disease, patients with renal disease, and more.

  • Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen and Pelvis, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-4
    • Jonathan R. Dillman + 1 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Jonathan Dillman and Ethan Smith, this issue of MRI Clinics covers pediatric MRI imaging of lower body structures, such as the liver, kidneys, urinary tract, bowel, pancreas and pelvis. Certain pathologies such as anorectal malformations, Crohn disease, inflammatory bowel disease and oncologic imaging are also discussed.

  • Inducción de la ovulación

    • 2nd Edition
    • Newton Eduardo Busso + 1 more
    • Spanish

  • Common Diseases of Companion Animals

    • 3rd Edition
    • Alleice Summers
    • English
    Gain quick access to the most common diseases that veterinary technicians encounter with Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 3rd Edition. This reference is 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 at hand.

  • Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    A Case-based Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • Shahrokh C. Bagheri
    • English
    Organized around real patient scenarios, Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Case-based Approach, 2nd Edition, covers all the material you need to know for the board, in-service, and certification exams, while also preparing you to handle common patient situations in professional practice. Over 100 teaching cases are brought to life with an overview of the most common clinical presentations, physical examination findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatments, and discussions of possible issues. This text covers the full scope of modern oral and maxillofacial surgery, while helping you focus on the conditions and disorders which are the most common, or have significant implications for modern clinical practice. "I found this book expressly informative...I would most definitely recommend this book" Reviewed by British Dental Journal, Dec 2014

  • Year Book of Urology 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2013
    • Gerald L. Andriole
    • English
    The Year Book of Urology brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in urology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! The Year Book of Urology is published annually in December.

  • Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Testing, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-6
    • Mary Jo Burkhard + 1 more
    • English
    A comprehensive volume on clinical pathology and diagnostic techniques for the small animal practitioner! Topics will include pancreatic testing, renal function testing, diagnosis of small intestinal disorders, hypocalcemia of critical illness, lactate in clinical practice, cardiac biomarkers, disorders of iron metabolism, lymphoma diagnostics, coagulation disorders, molecular approaches to the diagnosis of infectious diseases, hepatobiliary disease, and much more!

  • Cardiac Imaging: Case Review Series

    • 2nd Edition
    • Gautham P. Reddy + 2 more
    • English
    Cardiac Imaging: Case Review helps you effectively prepare for certification, recertification, and practice in cardiovascular imaging with case studies that test your knowledge of all essential topics. This updated medical reference book allows you to see how to make confident, final diagnoses through accurate pattern recognition, clinical correlation, and differential diagnosis."I would recommend it to any radiologist or cardiologist with more than a passing interest in cardiovascular imaging".Reviewed by: Dr Edward Nicol, Royal Brompton Hospital on behalf of RAD Magazine, October 2014

  • Handbook of Pain Medicine

    • 2nd Edition
    • G. P. Dureja
    • English
    This book provides an authoritative exposition of the management protocols of common benign and malignant pain states. It focuses on clinical practice protocols rather than experimental study data.

  • Surgical Management of Facial Trauma, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-5
    • Kofi Derek O. Boahene + 1 more
    • English
    Techniques on facial reconstruction are presented with videos demonstrating many of the procedures. Topics include: 3D imaging and modeling for treatment planning in facial trauma; Intraoperative Use of CT Imaging; Contemporary management of traumatic fractures of the frontal sinus; Surgical treatment of traumatic injuries of the cranial base; Surgical management of complex mid facial fractures; Current management of condylar and subcondylar fractures; Management of Pediatric mandible fractures; Management of dental injuries associated with maxillomandibular trauma; Injuries of the eye and periorbital structures; Managing the facial nerve after trauma; Reconstruction of the avulsed auricle after trauma; Secondary repair of acquired enophthalmos; Secondary management of telecanthus; Improving post traumatic facial scars; Potential application of Face transplantation in massive traumatic tissue loss; Potential application of autologous free tissue transfer in massive traumatic tissue loss. Guest Editors leading this publication are Kofi Boahene of Johns Hopkins, whose practice and teaching encompasses corrective surgery for congenital facial defects, cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial surgery, minimally invasive and endoscopic skull base surgery, microsurgery, reconstruction of cancer patients and extensive post-traumatic deformities, among others and Anthony Brissett of Baylor University, whose research and teaching include craniofacial surgery and wound healing, among other reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.

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