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    • Infections in Older Adults, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37-1
      • Puja Van Epps + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Puja Van Epps and David H. Canaday bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Infections in Older Adults. Of the top ten leading causes of death in older adults, two (influenza and pneumonia, and septicemia) are directly related to infection, and infections likely play an important role in several of the other leading causes of death, as well. In this issue, top experts provide important updates on treating and managing infections, including COVID-19, in older adults.

    • Ophthalmology in Small Animal Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 53-2
      • Bruce H. Grahn
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce Grahn brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Ophthalmology in Small Animal Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as corneal pigmentation in small animals; eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in cats; canine episcleritis and granulomatous scleritis; canine blepharitis and eyelid neoplasia; and more.

    • Weedon's Skin Pathology Essentials

      • 3rd Edition
      • Ronald Johnston
      • English
      **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Dermatology**Compreh... concise, and superbly illustrated, Weedon’s Skin Pathology Essentials, 3rd Edition, provides expert, easy-to-read guidance on key diagnoses in dermatopathology for pathologists and dermatologists in practice and training. This clearly written, well-structured text/atlas is ideal for quickly looking up practical problems in the recognition and diagnosis of skin lesions both clinically and histologically. Cross-referenced to the encyclopedic and authoritative Weedon’s Skin Pathology, 5th Edition, it enables you to avoid pitfalls and make the most accurate diagnoses with confidence.

    • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 2, 17th ed., English/Latin

      Internal Organs
      • 17th Edition
      • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
      • English
      MORE THAN AN ATLAS Studying anatomy is fun! Recognising the structures on the dissection, understanding their relationships and gainingan overview of how they work together assures confident study and transition into clinical practice. The Sobotta Atlas shows authentic illustrations of the highest quality, drawn from genuine specimens, guaranteeingthe best preparation for the gross anatomy class and attestation. Sobotta focuses on the basics, making it totally comprehensive. Every tiny structure has been addressed according tocurrent scientific knowledge and can be found in this atlas. Themes relevant to exams and sample questions from oralanatomy exams help to focus the study process. The Sobotta Atlas is the optimal learning atlas for studying, from the first semester till the clinical semester. Case studiespresent examples and teach clinical understanding. Clinical themes and digressions into functional anatomy are motivatingand impart valuable information for prospective medical practice. With over 100 years of experience in 17 editions and thousands of unique anatomical illustrations, Sobotta achievesongoing success. The volume Inner Organs contains the chapters: Organs of the thoracic cavityTopography - Heart - Lung - Oesophagus - Cross-sectional images Organs of the abdominal cavityDevelopment - Topography - Stomach - Intestines - Liver and gallbladder Pancreas - Neurovascular pathways - Cross-sectional images Retroperitoneal space and pelvic cavityTopography - Kidney and adrenal gland - Efferent urinary tracts - Rectum and anal canal - Male genitalia - Female genitalia - Cross-sectional images

    • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol.1, 17th ed., English/Latin

      General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System
      • 17th Edition
      • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
      • English
      MORE THAN AN ATLAS Studying anatomy is fun! Recognising the structures on the dissection, understanding their relationships and gainingan overview of how they work together assures confident study and transition into clinical practice. The Sobotta Atlas shows authentic illustrations of the highest quality, drawn from genuine specimens, guaranteeingthe best preparation for the gross anatomy class and attestation. Sobotta focuses on the basics, making it totally comprehensive. Every tiny structure has been addressed according tocurrent scientific knowledge and can be found in this atlas. Themes relevant to exams and sample questions from oralanatomy exams help to focus the study process. The Sobotta Atlas is the optimal learning atlas for studying, from the first semester till the clinical semester. Case studiespresent examples and teach clinical understanding. Clinical themes and digressions into functional anatomy are motivatingand impart valuable information for prospective medical practice. With over 100 years of experience in 17 editions and thousands of unique anatomical illustrations, Sobotta achievesongoing success. The volume General Anatomy and Muscoloskeletal System contains the chapters: General AnatomyAnatomical planes and positions - Surface anatomy - Development - Musculoskeletal system - Neurovascular pathways - Imaging methods - Skin and its derivatives TrunkSurface - Development - Skeleton - Imaging methods - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography, dorsal trunk wall - Female breast - Topography, ventral trunk wall Upper LimbSurface - Development - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images Lower LimbSurface - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images

    • Fetal Monitoring in Practice

      • 5th Edition
      • Donald Gibb + 1 more
      • English
      The latest edition of this popular book is essential reading for all midwives and doctors working in the labour ward.It has been fully updated but retains the essential features that have contributed to its popularity – an accessible writing style, easy-to-understand explanation of CTGs, and case studies and illustrations to make the content as accessible and practical as possible.Fetal monitoring is a challenging area that requires skill and experience to practise well. This volume explores the subject matter in a detailed but straightforward manner, thus becoming an invaluable resource for health practitioners as well as midwifery and medical students.

    • Manual práctico de inteligencia artificial en entornos sanitarios

      • 2nd Edition
      • Emilia Condés Moreno + 1 more
      • Juan José Beunza Nuin + 2 more
      • Spanish
      Segunda edición de esta obra que recoge los temas actuales que van surgiendo en el ámbito de la inteligencia artificial aplicada a la salud. Enfoque práctico que se combina perfectamente con la parte más teórica de la obra y que hace que sea de gran utilidad como para los profesionales que se inician en este áambito y también para aquellos que quieren actualizarse en la materia.

    • Psicología para Enfermería y Ciencias de la Salud

      • 1st Edition
      • Darío Díaz Méndez + 3 more
      • Spanish
      Texto riguroso, preciso, claro y didáctico, en el que se recogen los últimos avances en el conocimiento científico vinculados con el comportamiento humano y que son relevantes para el ejercicio de la Enfermería y otras Ciencias de la Salud. Dirigido a estudiantes de los grados de Enfermería, Odontología, Fisioterapia, Terapia Ocupacional y Logopedia, la obra se compone de dos grandes bloques: «Fundamentos básicos de psicología», que presenta los contenidos generales esenciales, y «Psicología de salud», de carácter aplicado. Reúne en un único texto los contenidos en Psicología que se imparten en diferentes asignaturas, y que son necesarios para la formación de estudiantes de distintos grados de Ciencias de la Salud. Está adaptado al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, y recoge los últimos avances científicos en el estudio del comportamiento humano. Tiene un marcado carácter multidisciplinar, y está elaborado por profesores e investigadores nacionales e internacionales de los ámbitos de la Psicología, la Enfermería y la Biología, todos ellos expertos en sus campos de conocimiento. Presta una especial atención al desarrollo avanzado de las habilidades de comunicación y a la relación entre el profesional sanitario y el paciente. Presenta, además, contenidos psicológicos basados en la evidencia científica y fundamentados en la humanización del paciente.

    • Kumar y Clark. Medicina clínica esencial

      • 7th Edition
      • Nicola Zammitt + 1 more
      • Spanish
      Nueva obra derivada del texto de refrencia "Kumar&Klark. Clinical medicine" que se presenta en formato guía de bolsillo ("essentials") y que es el recurso imprescindible para todo aquel estudiante que se encuentre en la fase prclínica de sus estudios de Medicina Ofrece un abordaje por órganos/sistemas y recoge en un capítulo aparte una serie de cuadros de Emergencias médicas en las que se ofrece información escueta y estructurada para poder ofrecer los conocimientos al estudiante para su actuación en su futura práctica médica. Un punto importante respecto a otros libros de nuestro catálogo es que en él se incluyen conceptos de fisiopatología, se estudian lo síntomas, se plantea un diagnóstico, así como un pronóstico y opciones de tratamiento. Incluye acceso a SC.com en inglés en el que se encuentra disponible el e-book

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