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  • Body Contouring, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-1
    • November 8, 2023
    • Dennis J Hurwitz + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Dennis J. Hurwitz, Armando A. Davila, and Dani Kruchevsky bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Body Contouring. Top experts cover key topics such as preparing patients for body contouring surgery and surveillance for DVT; UAL liposuction and lipografting; refining lipoabdominoplasty with high-definition liposuction; management of the musculoaperonosis in abdominoplasty; interplay of oblique flankplasty with vertical medial thighplasty; and more.

  • Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • November 8, 2023
    • Natasha Phillips + 2 more
    • English
    As new technologies and data become essential for the delivery of optimal care, nurses will play an increasingly vital role in developing and implementing digital health strategies. This timely book is designed to help you develop proficiency and confidence to lead this digital transformation.Harne... Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the historical, theoretical and practical dimensions of the digital transformation in nursing. It considers a wide range of topics, from person-centred practice and user-centred design to nursing workforce development, evolving nursing practices, and the role of data in improving patient care and research. Expert insights are supported by learning activities and real-life case studies, with application of theory to practice throughout.Aimed at nurses in all settings and working at all professional levels, this book will leave the reader with an appreciation of how an array of digital technologies and data can positively impact nurses’ wellbeing, support and improve your daily practice, and ultimately ensure patient-centred, safe and effective care.

  • Applied Nutrition including Dietetics and Applied Biochemistry for Nurses_4e

    • 4th Edition
    • November 7, 2023
    • Venkatraman Sreemathy + 1 more
    • English

  • Gordis Epidemiology

    • 7th Edition
    • November 7, 2023
    • David D. Celentano + 2 more
    • English
    Continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, Gordis Epidemiology, 7th Edition, provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. Written by Drs. David D Celentano, Moyses Szklo, and Youssef Farag of Johns Hopkins University, this bestselling text is known for its reader-friendly, accessible writing style and practical approach to a complex and challenging subject, making it a favorite text of students as well as an ideal resource for health care providers, health policy makers, and epidemiologists at all levels of training and practice.

  • La rééducation de l'écriture de l'enfant et de l'adolescent

    Pratique de la graphothérapie - Bilan et rééducation
    • 5th Edition
    • November 6, 2023
    • Florence de Montesquieu + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage, fruit de plusieurs années de réflexion et de pratique de la graphothérapie, présente en détail l’approche actualisée de la prise en charge des difficultés de l’écriture manuscrite.Cette 5e édition intègre les progrès des neurosciences dans la connaissance du cerveau et des troubles du neurodéveloppement. Elle propose deux nouveaux chapitres : l’un sur les compétences transversales intervenant dans l’écriture (linguistiques, exécutives, visuelles, etc.) et l’autre sur les techniques de copie. Les données scientifiques sont actualisées : nouveaux tests permettant d'enrichir les méthodes de détection et d’évaluation des difficultés d'écriture y compris à l’aide de tablettes graphiques, renouvellement des techniques de rééducation avec de nouveaux exercices, mise à jour des données relatives à la posture. La place du graphothérapeute-réé... de l’écriture dans le parcours de soin est précisée. La bibliographie est elle aussi étoffée du fait de l’augmentation de la littérature sur le sujet. Ainsi, cette nouvelle édition, largement enrichie et augmentée, apporte un éclairage sur les pratiques actuelles de la graphothérapie.Ce manuel didactique ouvre de nouvelles pistes de réflexion, au service de tous ceux qui, de près ou de loin, sont concernés par l’écriture des enfants et des adolescents : graphothérapeutes, bien sûr, mais aussi enseignants, pédagogues, orthophonistes, psychomotriciens, ergothérapeutes, psychologues, etc.Florence de Montesquieu est graphothérapeute, rééducatrice de l’écriture. Elle exerce depuis 20 ans en cabinet libéral à Paris. Elle est chargée d’enseignements au Centre de Formation Universitaire en Orthophonie de Poitiers et dans le cadre de la formation professionnelle au métier de graphothérapeute-réé... de l’écriture dispensée par l’association Graphidys.Chantal Thoulon-Page est graphothérapeute. Ancien membre actif du groupement des graphothérapeutes rééducateurs de l’écriture et actuellement présidente d’honneur de l’association Graphidys, elle s’est consacrée pendant de nombreuses années à la rééducation de l’écriture de l’enfant et à la formation des graphothérapeutes en région Rhône-Alpes.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial

    • 3rd Edition
    • November 6, 2023
    • Lisa J. Koenig + 3 more
    • English
    Bridging the gap between dentistry and medical radiology, the third edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial, is an invaluable resource for anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference in this complex area of imaging, from new and seasoned radiologists to dental specialists and general practitioners currently using CT and/or cone beam CT (CBCT). Drs. Lisa J. Koenig, Dania Tamimi, Susanne E. Perschbacher, and Husniye Demirturk, building upon contributions from a diverse legacy authoring team of oral and maxillofacial and medical radiologists, provide up-to-date information on the oral and maxillofacial complex from a dentist’s perspective to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool for readers at all levels of experience as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

  • Management of Obesity, Part 2: Treatment Strategies, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-4
    • November 4, 2023
    • Lee M. Kaplan + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Lee M. Kaplan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Obesity, Part 2: Treatment Strategies. Thirteen percent of the world’s population are obese, and most of the world’s population live in countries where being overweight and obese kills more people than being underweight. In this second issue (of two), key experts address treatment and prevention strategies for obesity, including bariatric surgery, medical management, and lifestyle modifications.

  • Parsons' Diseases of the Eye

    • 24th Edition
    • November 4, 2023
    • Ramanjit Sihota + 1 more
    • English
    Parsons’ Diseases of the Eye has served as a trusted textbook of Ophthalmology for undergraduate students for well over 100 years. It also meets the needs of postgraduate students and practising clinicians as a useful guide to basic concepts and a comprehensive compendium of knowledge for ophthalmic care.First published in 1907, the book soon became a fundamental text for students on account of its clear descriptive style and thorough coverage of the practical aspects of ocular disorders. Over the years, the book has maintained its clinical relevance through periodic revisions with suitable updates and hence retained its prime position at the top of its field.The 19th edition of the book was a landmark adaptation to the context of the Indian subcontinent with a specially curated region specific content upgradation. Subsequent editions including 24th current edition have served to build on this platform: continuously evolving to match the changes in the academic curriculum, remaining contemporary with global best practices and aligning with modern teaching - learning philosophies.

  • Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • November 2, 2023
    • Sumantra Ray + 1 more
    • English
    Good nutrition is essential for health and the treatment of disease. This new handbook aims to provide students, doctors and healthcare professionals with essential information to apply medical nutrition theory in their everyday practice.Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare: A Practical Guide takes a systems-based approach to medical nutrition. It includes the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease as well as the clinical application of nutrition theory in disease management and the role of nutrition in public health. It covers the basics of physiology and biochemistry, including relevant drug-nutrient interactions.This will be an invaluable asset for all those not already trained in clinical and public health nutrition who wish to understand more about nutrition and its role in the management and prevention of disease.

  • Pediatric Physical Examination

    An Illustrated Handbook
    • 4th Edition
    • November 2, 2023
    • Karen G. Duderstadt + 1 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Child Health, 2024**Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health.

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