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  • La cornée

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean-Louis Bourges
    • French
    Le point en images sur les bases anatomophysiologique... de la cornée, ses pathologies, sa traumatologie, ses techniques chirurgicales et les perspectives du domaine. Cet ouvrage, conçu comme un atlas résolument pratique, met l’accent sur l’apprentissage par l’image : les textes, courts et didactiques, viennent compléter une iconographie très riche et soigneusement sélectionnée. Afin d’optimiser la visualisation de ces exemples d’imagerie, chacune d’entre elles est également accessible en ligne sur un mini-site dont les instructions sont données à l’intérieur. Après avoir illustré l’anatomie et la physiologie de la cornée, l’ouvrage étudie d’abord les anomalies congénitales, les dystrophies héréditaires (avec un accent sur l’apport de la génétique), les syndromes de surcharge. Il aborde ensuite les kératites, les pathologies épithéliales, stromales, endothéliales et cancéreuses, puis traite les traumatismes les plus fréquents. Un chapitre est enfin dédié spécifiquement aux techniques chirurgicales.

  • Lung Cancer, Part II, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-2
    • M. Patricia Rivera + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest-edited by Dr. M. Patricia Rivera, is the second of two issues focused on Lung Cancer. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: Lung Cancer TNM Staging: The 8th Edition; New Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of NSCLC; Alternatives to Surgery for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Stereotactic Radiotherapy; Alternatives to Surgery for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Thermal Ablation; Advances in the Treatment of Stage III NSCLC; Advances in Treatment of NSCLC: Targeted Therapy; Advances in the Treatment of NSCLC: Immunotherapy; Treatment of Oligometastatic Disease in NSCLC; Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions; Advances in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer; Palliative Care and the Role of the Primary Care Physician in Lung Cancer Care; Pulmonary Complications of Immunotherapy; and Pulmonary Complications of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.

  • Le bilan musculaire de Daniels et Worthingham

    Évaluation manuelle de la force et de la performance musculaire
    • 10th Edition
    • Dale Avers + 3 more
    • French
    Maîtriser le bilan musculaire !Ce grand classique de la kinésithérapie vous aide à comprendre et à maitriser les protocoles d’évaluation manuelle de la force des muscles. Il vous permet aussi d’aborder les techniques d’évaluation de la performance fonctionnelle des muscles.L’ouvrage est didactique, les illustrations fournissent un guide clair et instructif sur les positions du patient, celles du thérapeute, la direction des mouvements et des forces de résistance. Il décrit aussi les tests alternatifs permettant de mesurer la puissance musculaire chez les adultes de tous les âges ainsi que les épreuves permettant d’évaluer les capacités fonctionnelles de patients pouvant être handicapés dans la vie quotidienne.• Ce livre présente l’évaluation de la force musculaire au moyen d’un dynamomètre à main. Des données fiables sont présentées pour guider le thérapeute.• Plus de 100 vidéos sont aussi présentées de façon à illustrer les dernières évolutions dans les techniques d’évaluation manuelle de la force musculaire.• Des exercices recommandés sont présentés permettant au thérapeute de faire travailler et de renforcer les muscles évalués. Ces exercices permettent un travail d’au moins 40 % du recrutement maximal des muscles présentés.• 600 illustrations sur l’anatomie des muscles, avec le trajet des nerfs.

  • Infections of the Liver and Biliary System, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-2
    • Rajender Reddy
    • English
    Infections of the liver and biliary system are not uncommon, while most of the infections are viral in nature. Globally, viral hepatitis is a major public health problem and parallels infections such as HIV and tuberculosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Rapid advances have been made with HCV therapy at a time when the community focus has shifted to global elimination. This issue highlights some of the areas of considerable advances and challenges in viral hepatitis B and C. In addition, Hepatitis E is resurfacing as an infection of significance, particularly in the Western World where there is a prevalence of chronic infections. Gastroenterologists and hepatologists often think of viral hepatitis as the sole cause of hepatic infections, but there are other infections caused to bacteria, fungi and parasites; this issue highlights these infections as well. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Global epidemiology of viral hepatitis; Update on diagnostics in viral hapatitis; Heptatitis B: Immunization and impact on natural history and cancer incidence; Heptatitis B: Current status of therapy and future therapies; Hepatitis Delta: Prevalence, natural history, and treatment options; Hepatitis C: How good is real-life data and do generics work: Hepatitis C: Does successful treatment alter the natural history and quality of life; Hepatitis E: Epidemiology,clinica... course, prevention, and treatment; CMV and EBV infections of the liver; Extrahepatic manifestations of viral hepatitis; Pyogenic and amebic infections of the liver; and Fungal and parasitic infections of the liver.

  • Current Trends in Neuropathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-2
    • David M. Meredith
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics will cover Current Trends in Neuropathology. Curated by Dr. David M. Meredith, this issue will explore topics in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Jason L. Hornick. The volume will include articles on: Diversity in IDH-wildtype adult gliomas, pediatric gliomas, glioneuronal tumors, embryonal tumors, Molecular advances in tumors of the meninges, pituitary tumors, molecular diagnostics of CNS hematologic malignancies, Infectious diseases of the CNS, Iatrogenic neuropathology of systemic therapies, the future of neuropathology, the potential of digital image analysis and deep learning for CNS tumor diagnosis, and comparative evaluation of molecular and cytogenetic assays.

  • Adolescent Medicine, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-2
    • Benjamin Silverberg
    • English
    This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Benjamin Silverberg, is devoted to Adolescent Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Disorders of Puberty; Adolescent Vaccines; School-based Health Care; Musculoskeletal Issues in Adolescents; Gender Non-conforming Health Care in Adolescents; Refugee and Immigrant Health Care in Adolescents; Human Trafficking in Adolescents; Crisis Counseling for Adolescents; Sexual Assault in Adolescents; HIV (PrEP, PEP, chronic care) in Adolescents; Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents; Substance Misuse and Addiction in Adolescents; and Headaches in Adolescents.

  • Essentials of Sleep Medicine for the Primary Care Provider, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15-2
    • Teofilo Lee-Chiong
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics has been compiled by esteemed Consulting Editor, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, and brings together recent sleep medicine articles that will be useful for Primary Care Providers. Topics include: Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Tailoring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for Patients with Chronic Insomnia; Prescription Drugs Used in Insomnia; Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia; Evaluation of the Sleepy Patient Differential Diagnosis; Subjective and Objective Assessment of Hypersomnolence; Pharmacologic Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness; Nonpharmacologic Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Choosing the Best Positive Airway Pressure Device; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Choosing the Best Interface; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Achieving Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Treatment and Dealing with Complications; Oral Appliances in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Avoiding and Managing Oral Appliance Therapy Side Effects; Positional Therapy for Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome; Drugs Used in Parasomnia; Drugs Used in Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disturbances; Sleep in the Aging Population; and Sleep, Health, and Society.

  • Orthopedic Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-2
    • Tandy Gabbert
    • English
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Stephen Krau, Tandy Gabbert has put together a comprehensive issue that discusses important clinical topics for orthopedic nurses. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Proactive wellness care for the patient with osteoarthritis; Innovations in care of the elderly hip fracture patient; A Day in the Life of Advanced Practice Nurses providing care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions; Emerging spine care trends and innovations; Fighting the epidemic: Bone health and osteoporosis; An update on total joint arthroplasty: Current models of care, strategies and innovations providing the best patient outcomes, and the big changes in the patient experience; Legal implications in the care of orthopedic patients: Serious complications and how to prevent them; New on the scene: Orthopedic Nurse Navigator; Pain management for the orthopedic patient, closing the gap; Advances in sports medicine and care of the adolescent athlete; The ever changing world of limb salvage surgery for malignant bone tumors; and Excellence in patient education: Evidence-based education that improves patient outcomes. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in orthopedic patients.

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-3
    • Douglas K. Rex
    • English
    Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. Doug Rex has put together an issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics that provides state-of-the-art clinical coverage of colorectal screening. Expert authors from all over the world have contributed clinical reviews that will be a staple for all practicing endoscopists. The articles are devoted to the following topics: What is organized screening and what is its value; Screening decisions in the opportunistic setting;  The National Colorectal Cancer Round Table: Past performance and current and future goals; Proven strategies for increasing screening adherence; Colorectal cancer in persons under age 50: Seeking causes and solutions; Risk stratification strategies: From logistic regression to artificial intelligence;  Cost-effectiveness of current screening tests; Quality in colorectal cancer screening; Screening for the serrated pathway; FIT: The world’s colorectal cancer screening test; Fecal DNA testing: What has it accomplished and where is it headed; Is bowel preparation without complete colon clearing a viable concept: Update on flexible sigmoidoscopy, CTC, and capsule colonoscopy; Evidenced based screening strategies for a positive family history; Aspirational ADR and ideal colonoscopy performance: How long can we go between colonoscopies; and How Artificial Intelligence will impact colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening. Readers will come away with the clinical knowledge they need to improve outcomes in colon cancer screening and prevention.

  • Surgical Oncology for the General Surgeon, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 100-3
    • Randy Zuckerman + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Surgical Oncology for the General Surgeon and is edited by Drs. Neal Wilkinson and Randall Zuckerman. Articles will include: Cancer Incidence and Trends; Cancer Genetics; Imaging and Interventional Radiology for Cancer Management; Esophagus and GE Junction Tumors; Gastric Cancer; Primary Liver Cancers; Metastatic Cancer to Liver; Pancreas Solid Tumors; Pancreas Cystic Lesions; Peritoneal Cancers and HIPEC; Rectal Cancer; Anal Cancer; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Soft Tissue Tumors of the Abdomen; Soft Tissue Tumors of the Extremities; and more!

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