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  • Pharmacology for Dentistry

    • 4th Edition
    • Tara V. Shanbhag + 2 more
    • English
    The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated. Following recent developments and advances in pharmacology, the book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject. It is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing undergraduate courses in dentistry and for practicing dentists.New to This Edition• Full 4-colour format with significant revision of figures and flowcharts.• Many drugs like anti-cancer, anthelmintic, anti-malarial, anti-viral have been updated along with treatmentguidelines for HIV and tuberculosis.• Key points for dentists added wherever relevant, stimulates enthusiasm for subject.• Inclusion of prescription writing section to help students accurately write prescriptions.Salien... Features• Updated content, figures, flowcharts with addition of specific description of drugs presented as headingsand subheadings with different font. This style of presentation would not only make it easier for students tounderstand the subject in a better manner but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subjectbefore examination.• Text is presented in a simple, precise and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables, student-friendly mnemonics, line diagrams and flowcharts, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students.• Mechanism of action of drugs are illustrated with diagrams and 11 animations for better understanding.• Separate chapter on dental pharmacology discuss about the drugs used in dentistry.Online ResourcesComplimenta... access to full e-book along with animations at www.medenact.com

  • Zika and Other Neglected and Emerging Flaviviruses

    The Continuing Threat to Human Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Lisa A. Beltz
    • English
    Offering up-to-date coverage of familiar flaviviruses that are spreading into new regions or are causing increasingly severe disease, as well as viruses that are almost unknown in most developed nations, Zika and Other Neglected and Emerging Flaviviruses brings together information that allows for easy comparison of similarities and differences of this viral group in a single, convenient volume. Each chapter includes a brief Introduction, history, the diseases, the virus, the immune response, prevention or treatment, an extensive list of references, and a summary overview. The book concludes with a chapter tying together information about flaviviruses and other potential new microbial threats.

  • Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities

    • 1st Edition
    • Vamsidhar Velcheti + 1 more
    • English
    Early recognition and management of adverse effects of cancer treatments are essential for optimal care of patients with cancer, and drastically different approaches are required for different physiologic reactions. Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities is a focused, one-stop resource that enables clinicians to quickly find up-to-date, reliable information needed at the point of care. The high-yield approach prioritizes the most common toxicities associated with cancer treatment, and concise, templated chapters offer fast access to information needed in day-to-day practice.

  • Depression: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    Clinics Collections
    • 1st Edition
    • Joel J. Heidelbaugh
    • English
    Clinics Collections: Depression draws from Elsevier’s robust Clinics Review Articles database to provide multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, and pediatricians, with practical clinical advice and insights on how treatment of depression can be implemented in individual specialties. Clinics Collections: Depression guides readers on how to apply current best practices in the treatment of depression to everyday practice to help overcome patient challenges and complications, keep up with new and advanced treatment methods, and improve patient outcomes.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan Part II, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-1
    • Robert w Wisner Carlson + 3 more
    • English
    This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest-edited by Drs. Robert Wisner-Carlson, Thomas Flis, Scott Pekrul, and Robert Schloesser will discuss a number of important topics addressing Autism Disorders Across the lifespan. This issue is one of four each year selected by our series consulting editor, Dr. Harsh Trivedi of Sheppard Pratt Health System. Part I of this issue published previously. Articles in this issue include: Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis in Autism; Catatonia in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder and Substance Use Disorder: A Dual Diagnosis Hiding in Plain Sight; Seizures and Epilepsy in Autism Spectrum Disorder; Gastrointestinal Issues and Autism Spectrum Disorder; The Impact of Applied Behavior Analysis to Address Mealtime Behaviors of Concern Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Assessment and Treatment of Emotion Regulation Impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Life Span: Current State of the Science and Future Directions; Sexuality and Gender Issues in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder; and Facial Expression Production and Recognition in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Shifting Landscape.

  • Pediatric Imaging for the Emergency Provider

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Vezzetti + 2 more
    • English
    Children and infants comprise up to 20% of emergency department visits, and emergency physicians must be knowledgeable in choosing the most appropriate imaging modality to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and provide optimal patient care. Written specifically for the non-specialist and those with limited pediatric training, Pediatric Imaging for the Emergency Provider provides expert guidance in this challenging area. Abundant high-quality imaging examples cover the full range of pediatric disorders you’re likely to see, including trauma, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, ENT, cardiac, genitourinary, gastroenterology, neurological, and neonatal patients.

  • Critical Care Nursing

    Diagnosis and Management
    • 9th Edition
    • Linda D. Urden + 2 more
    • English
    Winner of the 2nd-place American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award in emergency/critical care nursing for 2021!**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care**Prepare for success in today’s high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings! Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 9th Edition helps you understand and apply critical care nursing principles and concepts to clinical assessment, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic management. Known for its comprehensive coverage, this leading textbook uses a logical, body systems organization to address the care of patients with physiological alterations. New to this edition are illustrated Patient-Centered Critical Care features aimed at "humanizing the ICU" as well as Next Generation NCLEX® Exam–style case studies to help you further develop your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the latest nursing licensure exam. Also ideal for CCRN® and PCCN® exam preparation, this book is a one-stop resource on the concepts and skills required for critical care nursing!

  • ASE’s Comprehensive Echocardiography

    • 3rd Edition
    • American Society of Echocardiography
    • English
    Edited by a team of leading echocardiography experts and endorsed by the American Society of Echocardiography, ASE’S Comprehensive Echocardiography, 3rd Edition, covers the full spectrum of sonography of the heart in one succinct, authoritative resource. This highly regarded text provides must-know information on everything from basic foundations and principles to clinical application, written and edited by ASE members with expertise in each specific area. Case studies, numerous tables, high-quality images and videos highlight the latest uses of echocardiography, including the most recent 2D and 3D advances.

  • Rheumatology, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 105-2
    • Brian F. Mandell
    • English
    Guest edited by Dr. Brian Mandell, this issue of Medical Clinics of North America will cover several key areas of interest related to Rheumatology. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Jack Ende. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic Disease: Consider Disease and Therapy, Rheumatic Complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, Managing the Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Rheumatic Disease, Statin associated myalgias and muscle injury – recognizing and managing both while still lowering the low-density lipoprotein, Perioperative Management of Rheumatic Disease and Therapies, Fibromyalgia: Recognition and Management in the Primary Care Office, Management and Cure of Gouty Arthritis, Update on the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Suspecting and Diagnosing the Patient with Spondyloarthritis and What to Expect from Therapy, Pregnancy and Management in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Obstetrical Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis and Treatment, Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: What Internists Need to Know, Antinuclear antibody (ANA) testing for the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and more.

  • Differenzialdiagnostik und Differenzialtherapie in der Inneren Medizin

    Klug entscheiden - gut behandeln
    • 3rd Edition
    • Reinhard R. Brunkhorst + 1 more
    • German
    Wie vorgehen, wie entscheiden, wie therapieren? Das Buch macht die Entscheidung leicht. Mit allen wichtigen Leitsymptomen und Krankheitsbildern der Inneren Medizin. Rund 250 Algorithmen und ca. 130 Tabellen zur Differenzialdiagnose zeigen Ihnen alles Wichtige auf einen Blick. Dafür sorgt auch das praktische Doppelseitenprinzip: Linke Seite kurzer Text zu den Grundlagen, rechte Seite Flussdiagramm zur Entscheidungsfindung... Teil 1: Vom Leitsymptom zur richtigen Diagnose Teil 2: Vom Krankheitsbild zur richtigen Therapie Die neue 3. Auflage ist komplett aktualisiert entsprechend der aktuellen Leitlinien.

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