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    • Advances in Biliary Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-3
      • June 15, 2022
      • Mouen Khashab
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Mouen Khashab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Biliary Endoscopy. Several novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions can now be accomplished endoscopically both easily and safely in patients with liver disease, including cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogr... In this issue, top experts in the field have contributed state-of-the art reviews on these interventions, providing endoscopists and surgeons with the information they need to improve patient outcomes.

    • Ophthalmology Secrets

      • 5th Edition
      • January 21, 2022
      • Janice Gault
      • English
      • Paperback
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      For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Ophthalmology Secrets, 5th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

    • The Respiratory System

      • 3rd Edition
      • June 4, 2022
      • Caroline R. Thomas + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout.Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.The Respiratory System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases.Introductio... and function of the respiratory systemElastic properties of the respiratory systemAirflow and resistance in the respiratory systemPulmonary VentilationDiffusion of Gases between air and bloodThe Pulmonary CirculationCarriage of gases by the blood and acid/base balanceNervous control of breathingChemical control of breathingLung function testsSystems of the Body Series:The Renal SystemThe Musculoskeletal SystemThe Nervous SystemThe Digestive SystemThe Endocrine SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Cardiovascular System

    • Ratgeber Daueronline in Sozialen Netzwerken

      • 1st Edition
      • October 10, 2022
      • Daniel Illy
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Endlos mit Freundinnen chatten, Foren durchstöbern, keine Minute das Handy aus der Hand legen. Das ist vor allem ein Thema für Mädchen und junge Frauen. Der Ratgeber hilft den Betroffenen und ihren Eltern, zu erkennen, ob die Handynutzung noch „normal“ ist oder ob man vielleicht bereits süchtig ist oder in fragwürdigen Foren „abhängt“. Das Buch ist unterteilt in die Teile „Eltern“ und „Kinder und Jugendliche“. Es beschäftigt sich mit Fragen wie: Was ist Internetabhängigkeit... Wie stark ist mein Kind betroffen? Ab wann muss ich als Eltern eingreifen? Welche Therapiemöglichkeite... gibt es? Für die Betroffenen selbst wird besprochen, welche Alternativen es gibt und wie man mit seinen Eltern umgeht. Was ist mit Freunden, wenn ich nicht mehr so viel chatte? Wie kann ich mich auch ohne Dauerchatten nicht allein fühlen? Darüber hinaus erklärt das Buch auch die Gefahren wie Mobbing, Selbstverletzungsfor... Pro-Magersucht-Seite... u.v.m. Das Buch eignet sich für: Betroffene Menschen, vor allen Mädchen und junge Frauen deren Eltern und Angehörige

    • Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist

      • 8th Edition
      • January 25, 2022
      • Olga A. C. Ibsen + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist: With General Pathology Introductions, 8th Edition offers the most trusted general and oral pathology information that’s tailored to the specific role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist, while reflecting the content on the national board exam. Authors Ibsen and Peters incorporate the ideal mix of clinical photographs, radiographs, and focused discussions to help you learn how to successfully identify, understand, evaluate, and document disease formations at the skeletal and cellular levels.

    • Manual of Surgical Pathology

      • 4th Edition
      • August 22, 2022
      • Susan C. Lester
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Offering complete, practical guidance on the evaluation of the surgical pathology specimen, the Manual of Surgical Pathology concentrates decades of experience from the faculty and staff of one of the busiest and most respected pathology departments in the world. From a specimen’s arrival in the department to preparation of the final report, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on specimen processing, tissue handling, gross dissection technique, histological examination, application of special stains, development of a differential diagnosis, and more. The fully revised 4th Edition is an invaluable reference for practicing pathologists, residents, and pathology assistants as a practical, everyday resource for learning and applying optimal specimen evaluation as well as an excellent guide for board review.

    • Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

      • 4th Edition
      • February 22, 2022
      • Terry Lake + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Learn to easily master the types of veterinary nursing calculations you will face on the job with Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 4th Edition. From basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, this useful text covers all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing. Readers will benefit from the text’s common-sense approach to clinical situations and complete the book knowing how to use calculations to determine dosage rates, anesthetic flow rates, radiography exposure rates, parenteral nutrition, and more. User-friendly features include simple language, detailed explanations, ample examples, and special author guidance so that content is easy to follow and understand. Plus, the text’s abundance of learning features — such as self-assessment questions, clinical hints, and tips — help clarify important concepts and ensure that you have mastered everything you need to make calculations in the day-to-day clinical environment.

    • Toward Healthy Aging

      • 11th Edition
      • July 10, 2022
      • Theris A. Touhy + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • Paperback
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      • LooseLeaf
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      **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Gerontologic Nursing, 2023****Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Geriatrics**Provide holistic, compassionate nursing care for older adults! Based on evidence-based protocols, Toward Healthy Aging, 11th Edition helps you master gerontological nursing skills with an approach that focuses on health, wholeness, and the potential in aging. In promoting healthy aging, the text emphasizes caring and respect for the person. Special sections provide an honest look at the universal experience of aging. Written by gerontological nursing experts Theris A. Touhy and Kathleen F. Jett, this classic text helps you learn to apply scientific research, build critical thinking skills, and prepare for success on the NCLEX® exam and in clinical practice.

    • Diagnostic Pathology: Spleen

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 4, 2022
      • Aaron Auerbach + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of splenic pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the 2nd edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Spleen is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

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