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  • Myositis, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-4
    • Julie J. Paik + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Drs. Julie J. Paik and Tahseen Mozaffar bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Myositis. Top experts explore key topics, including autoantibodies in myositis: can they predict disease course?; classification criteria in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: is it time for an update?; diagnostic evaluation for myositis and their pitfalls; updated diagnostic criteria in IBM; and more.

  • Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease

    • 4th Edition
    • Michael A. Gatzoulis + 3 more
    • English
    Written and edited by the world’s leading ACHD experts, Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Fourth Edition, provides up-to-date, must-know information in this increasingly important field. It offers essential guidance on anatomical issues, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management options available to clinicians and allied professionals who work with adults with congenital heart disease. Comprehensive and practical, this outstanding resource is invaluable for all involved with the care challenges and opportunities of the ever-growing number of patients born with CHD, the most common inborn defect worldwide.

  • Talley and O'Connor's Examination Medicine

    A Guide to Physician Training
    • 10th Edition
    • Nicholas J. Talley + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive guide to core principles and clinical skillsTalley and O’Connor’s Clinical Examination is a complete resource for students and educators covering the core principles, skills and competencies needed for effective patient examination and diagnosis.For each body system, the book details how to take a systematic and comprehensive health history, how to examine a patient, how to correlate physical signs with disease, and how to use rigorous clinical thinking skills to form a diagnosis.This tenth edition of the book has been fully updated and forms part of a complete package that includes an eBook, skills videos, ECG and imaging cases, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and is complemented by two companion texts, Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical OSCEs and Clinical Examination Essentials.

  • Psychedelika in Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

    Von den Grundlagen zur klinischen Anwendung
    • 1st Edition
    • Gerhard Gründer
    • German
    Psychedelika: eine neue Option zur Behandlung psychischer StörungenVerschaffen Sie sich einen Überblick über die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei der Anwendung von Psychedelika in der Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. Wo steht die Forschung, was sind die Grundlagen, welche Anwendungsmöglichkei... sind absehbar? Dieses Werk fasst den aktuellen Wissensstand von den Grundlagen bis zur klinischen Anwendung zusammen und soll allen, die in Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie ärztlich oder psychotherapeutisch tätig oder mit der Einführung dieser Substanzen im Gesundheitssystem befasst sind, einen Ausblick geben auf die zukünftigen Entwicklungen und die zu erwartenden Herausforderungen.Au... dem Inhalt:Grundlagen: Geschichte, Chemie, Neurobiologie der PsychedelikaDie Rolle der Psychotherapie im Rahmen der Therapie mit PsychedelikaIndikati... Kontraindikationen, Risiken, NebenwirkungenAnwend... bei Depressionen, Angst- und Zwangsstörungen und anderen psychischen Störungen sowie in der Palliativ- und SchmerzmedizinReguli... von Psychedelika in Deutschland und der WeltPsychedelika in der Kultur: zwischen Droge und HeilmittelEthische und philosophische Aspekte der Therapie mit PsychedelikaDer Weg zum Medikament: Arzneimittelprüfung, Zulassung, Nutzenbewertung

  • Praxishandbuch Gerontopsychiatrie und -psychotherapie

    Diagnostik und Therapie im höheren Lebensalter
    • 3rd Edition
    • Stefan Klöppel + 1 more
    • German
    Altersdepression, Demenz, Altersparanoia … – die Zahl altersbedingter Erkrankungen nimmt mit der demografischen Entwicklung rapide zu. Das Praxishandbuch Gerontopsychiatrie und -psychotherapie zeigt die Besonderheiten dieser Erkrankungen und informiert über Diagnose und Therapie. Sie erfahren, wie sich bereits bestehende psychische Erkrankungen wie z.B. ADHS, Schizophrenie oder Zwang im Alter verändern und wie die Therapie entsprechend angepasst werden muss.Neben konventioneller und digitaler Psychotherapie werden auch pharmakologische und interventionelle Optionen vor dem Hintergrund einer oft vorhandenen Multimorbidität berücksichtigt.Sie erhaltenqualitätsges... Wissen renommierter Autoren unter Bezug auf vorhandene Evidenz und Leitlinien-basiert,F... für den maximalen Praxisbezug,Abbildun... Tabellen und Info-Kästen zur Veranschaulichung und zum besseren Verständnis der Zusammenhänge.Topakt... Wissen von führenden Expertinnen und Experten: kompakt, übersichtlich und praxisorientiert!Neu in der umfassend überarbeiteten 3. Auflage:neue, zusätzliche Kapitel zur Prävention psychischer Störungen im Alter sowie zu digitalen Therapeutikafundiert... Behandlung zentraler Themen wie Demenzprävention durch Ernährung und Antikörper-Therapien bei Demenzaktuelle Hinweise auf Leitlinien und Änderungen durch die Einführung des neuen ICD-11Dieses Buch richtet sich an Weiterbildungsassist... und -assistenten; Fachärztinnen und -ärzte für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychologische Psychotherapeutinnen und Psychotherapeuten, Neurologinnen und Neurologen, sowie an Klinische Psychologinnen und Psychologen.

  • Special Hematology Laboratory Testing: Emerging Concepts and Novel Approaches, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-4
    • Fabienne Lucas + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editors Drs. Fabienne Lucas and Daniel Sabath bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Special Hematology Laboratory Testing: Emerging Concepts and Novel Approaches. Top experts cover emerging concepts such as DIC and advances in D-dimer testing, novel therapies and gene therapy for hemophilia, and how AI can support diagnosis and management of clotting disorders.

  • Wellness for Otolaryngologists, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-6
    • Kathleen L. Yaremchuk + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Kathleen L. Yaremchuk and Al Merati bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Wellness for Otolaryngologists. Top experts focus on the healthy lifespan of the otolaryngologist and what goes into a fruitful, healthful career. Topics include posture muscle strength (men and women); meditation; physical activity; social beneficence; rejuvenation; time management; faith; and more.

  • Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals

    Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy and Physiology
    • 3rd Edition
    • Brigitte Niedzwiecki
    • English
    Get the review and practice you need to master essential medical assisting skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, this study guide offers a wide range of exercises to reinforce your understanding of administrative and clinical competencies. Review questions test your proficiency with subjects such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, math basics, and key administrative and clinical concepts. Hands-on activities and competency checklists help you apply your knowledge to patient care. With this practical workbook, you’ll have all the review and practice you need to succeed in the classroom and begin preparing for a successful and rewarding career as a Medical Assistant.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching

    • 2nd Edition
    • Danielle Pollitt-Walmsley + 1 more
    • English
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.This unique book provides a succinct introduction to how to pursue research, teaching or audit opportunities. You’ll find guidance on how to do a literature search, key concepts in statistics, and tips for science communication, critical appraisal and clinical governance – all written in a concise way that’s perfect for undergraduates.Fully updated for its second edition, the Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching will be a day-to-day reference you use long after you’ve graduated.

  • Advances in Comprehensive Pain Management, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-4
    • Brett Morgan + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Brett Morgan and Jackie Rowles bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Comprehensive Pain Management. Top experts provide a comprehensive overview of adult and pediatric pain management, emphasizing the importance of pain epidemiology, treatment, and patient management. Bedside nurses will benefit from evidence-based strategies for pain assessment and management, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

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