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  • Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing

    • 4th Edition
    • Nancy Berryman Reese + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy**Gain the skills you need to accurately measure joint range of motion and muscle length! Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive guide to the techniques and devices used in measuring range of motion for the joints of the spine and extremities. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to make reliable measurements with instruments such as the goniometer, inclinometer, tape measure, and even smartphone apps. Written by noted educators Nancy Berryman Reese and William D. Bandy for physical therapy and occupational therapy students, this manual includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase.

  • Drugs in Pregnancy, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-1
    • Catherine Stika
    • English
    In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Catherine Stika brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Drugs in Pregnancy. The use of medications during pregnancy can be difficult to manage because not only is research lagging in this area, but typically drugs are not studied for use in pregnant women. In this issue, key experts provide a state-of-the-art review on clinical pharmacology in pregnancy, with a look at commonly prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter medications.

  • Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat

    • 4th Edition
    • Gary Landsberg + 2 more
    • English
    Behavior Problems of the Dog & Cat, 4th Edition retains the highly practical approach that has proved so successful in previous editions, offering diagnostic guidelines, preventive advice, treatment guidelines and charts, case examples, client forms and handouts, and product and resource suggestions, along with details on the use of drugs and natural supplements to help optimize the behavior services offered in practice.

  • Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, and Pancreatic Manifestations of COVID-19 Infection, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-1
    • Mitchell S Cappell
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Breast Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-2
    • Neil Tanna
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editor Dr. Neil Tanna brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Breast Reconstruction. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as modern approaches to oncoplastic surgical treatment; modern approaches to implant-based breast reconstruction; pre-pectoral breast reconstruction; breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma; operative efficiency; and more.

  • Toutes les clés pour réussir en STAPS. Mention « Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé »

    • 1st Edition
    • Arnaud Delafontaine + 2 more
    • French
    La mention « Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé » (APA) permet aux étudiants de travailler auprès d'un public atteint de pathologies ou nécessitant une réadaptation à l'activité physique. Cette formation englobe le développement des connaissances sur les pathologies, la conception de projet ou encore, la conduite et l'évaluation de programmes spécifiques de réadaptation afin de devenir EAPA (enseignants en activité physique adaptée). A travers 4 grandes parties, cet ouvrage permet aux candidats à l’entrée dans le cursus et aux étudiants en cours de formation, de : 1. de visualiser l’ensemble des métiers liés à l’APA et d’en connaître les différentes spécificités ; 2. connaître les compétences transversales aux métiers associés à la mention : développement des qualités physiques et prophylaxie, les publics, leurs besoins et les modalités d’intervention, la ou les prévention(s) par l'exercice physique, la Loi Santé et ses champs d'application¿; 3. développer des connaissances professionnelles nécessaires au futur parcours professionnel (douleur, lombalgie, bases de la préparation physique...) ; 4. développer des compétences disciplinaires¿: nutrition, micronutrition, interventions non-médicamenteuses etc. Chaque chapitre est traversé de témoignages (étudiants, enseignants, formateurs universitaires), autant de regards croisés sur le parcours universitaire et les contenus de la formation, et se conclut par des quiz et des questions, qui permettent de tester ses connaissances. Grâce aux nombreux encarts « Le saviez-vous », « Astuce pratique » et « Focus », cet ouvrage offre toutes les clés pour réussir en STAPS.

  • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 3, 17th ed., English/Latin

    Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy
    • 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 Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy contains the chapters: HeadOverview - Skeleton and joints - Adipose tissue and scalp - Musculture ô€€… Topography - Neurovascular pathways - Nose - Mouth and oral cavity - Salivary glands EyeDevelopment - Skeleton - Eyelids - Lacrimal gland and lacrimal apparatus - Muscles of the eye - Topography - Eyeball - Visual pathway EarOverview - Outer ear - Middle ear - Auditory tube - Inner ear - Hearing and equilibrium NeckOverview - Musculature - Pharynx - Larynx - Thyroid gland - Topography Brain and spinal cordDevelopment - General principles - Brain ô€€… Meninges and blood supply - Cerebral areas - Cranial nerves - Spinal cord - Sections

  • 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.

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