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    • Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 38-4
      • October 9, 2022
      • Edward Schneider + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Edward Schneider and Brandon K. Koretz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of polypharmacy.

    • Blood Tests Made Easy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 22, 2022
      • Paul Hamilton
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements.Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making.This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors’ confidence on the wards.

    • Orthopedic Anesthesiology, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 40-3
      • September 2, 2022
      • Kamen Vlassakov + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Philipp Lirk and Kamen Vlassakov bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Orthopedic Anesthesiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as rebound pain, anesthesia for the general orthopedic patient, anesthesia and analgesia for the pediatric orthopedic patient, same-day major orthopedic surgery, hip fracture, and more.

    • Pancreatobiliary Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 15-3
      • September 2, 2022
      • Aatur D. Singhi
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Aatur D. Singhi brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatobiliary Neoplastic Pathology. Top experts in the field discuss precursor and malignant neoplasms (with mimics) such as molecular discoveries (e.g., IOPNs), neoadjuvant treatment histopathology (e.g., grading), immunohistochemical biomarkers (e.g., prognostic markers for neuroendocrine tumors), and more.

    • Procesos clínicos frecuentes

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2022
      • Fisterra
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      La atención primaria constituye la puerta de entrada del paciente al sistema sanitario, por lo que sus profesionales juegan un papel fundamental en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento que hace imprescindible su continua formación y actualización. Procesos clínicos frecuentes aborda, mediante un enfoque eminentemente práctico basado en la evidencia científica, los motivos de consulta más habituales en la atención primaria en España. De este modo, Fisterra proporciona a los profesionales de la atención primaria un acceso rápido a la información más rigurosa y actual para facilitar la toma informada de decisiones diagnósticas y terapéuticas apropiadas.

    • Fisiopatología de la COVID-19 en diferentes órganos y sistemas

      • 1st Edition
      • January 14, 2022
      • Esther Barreiro Portela
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Esta obra muestra en un solo volumen, de forma práctica y sencilla, cómo la infección por el SARS-CoV-2 afecta a numerosos órganos y sistemas, pudiendo dar lugar a una enfermedad grave, en muchos casos de naturaleza sistémica. La obra está estructurada en trece capítulos. Inicialmente se describen los mecanismos infectivos del virus y la respuesta inmune a la infección por el SARS-CoV-2. Aborda la fisiopatología del virus en los sistemas respiratorio, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, real, nervioso, cutáneo y muscular. Posteriormente se detallan los mecanismos fisiopatológicos mediante los cuales se desarrolla el daño en el órgano diana, también en el paciente crítico. Los últimos capítulos abordan el seguimiento y la rehabilitación de los pacientes que han superado la enfermedad. Especialmente dirigida a los distintos profesionales sanitarios (médicos, enfermeras y fisioterapeutas, entre otros), también será un recurso de enorme interés para estudiantes de grados y posgrados sanitarios y de Ciencias de la Salud, así como para científicos que trabajen en ámbitos relacionados.

    • Understanding Nursing Research

      • 8th Edition
      • May 27, 2022
      • Susan K. Grove + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • LooseLeaf
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      • eBook
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      Learn to understand, critically appraise, and apply research studies to evidence-based nursing practice! Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is a leading textbook of nursing research for evidence-based practice (EBP), identified as a competency in the 2021 AACN Essentials and a key emphasis the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN). This updated and enhanced 8th edition gives you even sharper insights into critical appraisal of published studies for evidence-based nursing practice. Known for its authoritative content, its time-tested systematic approach, and its unique Research Example format — the new 8th edition of this bestselling textbook features updated content throughout, including current examples of high-quality studies, along with new Research/Evidence-Ba... Practice Tips boxes and enhanced use of tables, boxes, and illustrations for improved learning.

    • The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching

      • 3rd Edition
      • June 9, 2022
      • Joseph E. Muscolino
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Build the clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills you need for effective muscle palpation! The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching, 3rd Edition provides an in-depth guide to the art and science of palpation, along with clear instructions for massage assessment and treatment techniques. It describes how to palpate, how to stretch, and how to utilize trigger points, preparing you for practice with coverage of ligaments, all major massage strokes and draping methods, and a thorough chapter on body mechanics. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text includes access to an Evolve website with more than four hours of video demonstrating muscle palpations.

    • Imaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors and Their Mimickers, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 60-2
      • March 3, 2022
      • Hillary W. Garner
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hillary W. Garner brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Imaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors and Mimickers. Top experts provide timely articles on the imaging findings and other relevant clinical information of frequently encountered benign and malignant tumors of bone and soft tissue, in addition to separate reviews on common and potentially confusing tumor mimics. In addition, orthopaedic oncologists have contributed valuable perspectives on how they incorporate imaging information into their patient care plans.

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