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    • Phototherapy, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 38-1
      • November 26, 2019
      • Elizabeth A. Buzney
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Elizabeth A. Buzney, MD, is devoted to Phototherapy. Articles in this important issue include: Nuts and Bolts: Optimizing Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Regimens for Psoriasis; The (Lost) Art of Managing PUVA Phototherapy; Distinguishing Myth from Fact: Photocarcinogenesis and Phototherapy; How Does It Work: The Immunology underlying Phototherapy; Phototherapy for Vitiligo; Phototherapy in Skin of Color; Phototesting Protocols and Interpretation and Managing Photodermatoses with Phototherapy; Utilizing UVA-1 Phototherapy; Using Phototherapy in the Pediatric Population; Home Phototherapy; Phototherapy for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma; Creating and Managing a Phototherapy Center; Phototherapy for Itch; Beyond the Booth: Excimer Laser for Cutaneous Conditions; and Feeling the Burn: Phototoxicity and Photoallergy.

    • Humanización del hospital pediátrico

      • 1st Edition
      • September 13, 2019
      • Ana María Ullán de la Fuente + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      Manual que revisa exhaustivamente los aspectos psicológicos y sociales vinculados a la enfermedad pediátrica y su tratamiento hospitalario. Los autores aglutinan en un único volumen toda la evidencia disponible en relación a los beneficios de la humanización de los hospitales pediátricos en el bienestar y la salud de los niños enfermos institucionalizados. Se aglutinan en este manual las principales líneas de investigación psicosocial, sus planteamientos y resultados, con el objetivo de que los profesionales sanitarios profundicen en el diseño de programas de humanización dirigidos a niños hospitalizados, basándose siempre en la evidencia científica. El abordaje psicológico del dolor pediátrico, el juego como recurso de bienestar del niño hospitalizado, la comunicación con el niño y su familia en el hospital y el arte como aliado de la humanización hospitalaria son algunos de los temas que se tratan en profundidad. Contenido de interés para todos los profesionales sanitarios que participan, de alguna manera, en el cuidado del paciente pediátrico: pediatras, enfermeras, psicólogos, terapeutas ocupacionales, gestores sanitarios, etc.

    • Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism, Second Edition

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 16, 2019
      • Ruth Townsend + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios. An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.

    • Anatomie et cytologie pathologiques

      • 3rd Edition
      • August 27, 2019
      • (CoPath) Collège Français des Pathologistes + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      En parfaite cohérence avec le programme de DFASM et les ECNi, cet ouvrage rassemble les connaissances fondamentales en Anatomie et cytologie pathologiques. Il aborde tous les items relevant de cette spécialité avec des objectifs pédagogiques clairement défi nis et comporte deux parties : - une partie Connaissances composée de 42 chapitres consacrés chacun à un item. Chaque chapitre commence systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques puis développe la thématique. Le contenu, clair et didactique, est étayé par de nombreux tableaux, figures et résumés des notions à retenir ; - une partie Pratique proposant, 13 dossiers progressifs corrigés et 150 questions isolées corrigées pour s’entraîner efficacement pour les ECNi. Accédez à la banque d’images de cet ouvrage : l’ensemble des illustrations y sont regroupées et accessibles facilement via un moteur de recherche. Et retrouvez d’autres fonctionnalités.

    • Gynecologic Cancer Care: Innovative Progress

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-1
      • February 27, 2019
      • Carolyn Y. Muller
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In consultation with Dr. William Rayburn, Dr. Muller has put together an issue designed to educate the reader on the rapid progress in Gynecologic Cancer Care. More than any other field in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology has seen an explosion in integrated drug development and technology, includin... personalized medicine, germline and somatic testing, targeted therapeutics, biologic and immunotherapies, improved robotic technology, and a paradigm shift towards “less is more.” Evolving data in quality measures including enhanced surgical recovery, integrative palliative care, and survivorship management has strengthened the need for a seemless team approach to the care of our patients. Despite the complexity and rapid discoveries leading to significant change in practice, the dedication to patients is the driver to stay up to date and participate in the research and clinical trials that lead to the cancer care advances that are substantial in this update. Expert authors have contributed articles on the following topics: Trends in Gynecologic Cancer Care in North America: Safety, Value and Quality; Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer; Germline and Somatic Tumor Testing in Gynecologic Cancer Care; Less is More: Minimally Invasive and Quality Surgical Management of Gynecologic Cancer; Ovarian Cancer: Clinical Trial Breakthroughs and Impact on Management; Endometrial Cancer: Obesity, Genetics and Targeted Trials; Cervical Cancer: A Global and Access to Care Crisis; Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer; Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia; Chemotherapy, Biologic and Immunotherapy Breakthroughs in Cancer Care; Palliative Care in Gynecologic Oncology; Personalized Medicine in Gynecologic Cancer: Fact or Fiction; and Survivorship Care in Gynecologic Cancer.

    • Management of Infectious Diseases in Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 33-2
      • May 13, 2019
      • Jo-Anne Young
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Helen Boucher, Dr. Jo-Ann Young has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Infectious Disease Clinics of North America devoted to Management of Infectious Diseases in Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following topics, addressing both the stem cell transplant recipient and the hematologic malignancy patient: Chemotherapy Regimens for Hematologic Malignancies and Issues That Affect Infection; Stem Cell Transplantation Technical Issues That Affect Infection in The Recipient; Complications of Stem Cell Transplantation That Cause Infections; Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Preemptive Agents and Regimens for the Prevention of Infection; Workup for Fever During Neutropenia; Herpesvirus Infections; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Respiratory Virus Infections; Other DNA Virus Infections; Bacterial Infections; Fungal Infections; Parasitic Infections; Vaccination; and Immunoglobulin Replacement. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to manage infections and improve outcomes in these patients.

    • Orthodontics for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-1
      • November 26, 2019
      • Michael R. Markiewicz + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Orthodontics for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient and is edited by Drs. Michael R. Markiewicz, Sath Allareddy and Michael Miloro. Articles will include: Digital workflow for combined orthodontics and orthognathic surgery; Surgical tooth exposure and bonding: What does the orthodontist want?; Temporary skeletal anchorage techniques; Interceptive dentofacial orthopedics (growth modification); Correction of transverse maxillary deficiency; Comprehensive pre-orthognathic surgery orthodontics; Distraction osteogenesis for the non-craniofacial patient; Surgery-first approach in the orthognathic patient; Idiopathic condylar resorption: What should we do?; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Update on management; Comprehensive post-orthognathic surgery orthodontics: complications, misconceptions, and management; Aesthetic facial surgery and orthodontics: Common goals; and more!

    • Evolving Role of PET in Assessing the Efficacy of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Malignant Disorders, An Issue of PET Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 15-1
      • November 26, 2019
      • Abass Alavi + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Evolving Role of PET in Assessing the Efficacy of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Malignant Disorders, and is edited by Drs. Charles B. Simone II, Nicolas Aide, and Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics). Articles will include: The Value of PET Imaging to Guide Target Delineation for Radiation Oncology; PET Imaging to Determine Radiation Dose, Adapt Radiation Plans, and Predict Patterns of Failure and Overall Survival for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer; The Utility of PET/CT for Radiation Oncology Planning, Surveillance, and Prognosis Prediction for Gastrointestinal Tumors; Evolving Role of PET Based Novel Quantitative Techniques to Detect Radiation-induced Complications; Current and Future PET Based Quantitative techniques to Assess Response to Radiation Therapy; Diagnosis, Staging, Radiation Treatment Response Assessment, and Prognostication; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy and Detecting Immune-related Side Effects: A Checklist for the PET Reader; PET Imaging with Therapeutic Antibody-based PD-1/PD-L1 Checkpoint Tracers; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy in Lymphomas; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy in Solid Tumours: Melanoma and Beyond; and more!

    • Fiches Parasitoses et mycoses

      • 1st Edition
      • August 5, 2019
      • ANOFEL + 2 more
      • French
      • Spiral-bound
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      En parfaite cohérence avec le programme de DFASM et les ECNi, les ouvrages de cette collection rassemblent l’essentiel des connaissances pour chacune des spécialités, sous forme de fiches synthétiques qui suivent le déroulé des Référentiels des Collèges.Présentés dans un format spiralé et une maquette agréable en bichromie, ces ouvrages permettent :de se préparer à la spécialité et d’aborder les données essentielles lors d’un premier tour,de réviser et retenir les connaissances acquises lors d’un dernier tour.Chaque item fait l’objet d’une fiche courte qui présente :le rappel des objectifs nationaux, voire des objectifs du Collège ;des rappels anatomo-physiopathol... si nécessaire ;des contenus synthétiques sous forme d’énumérations, d’arbres diagnostiques, d’algorithmes, de tableaux comparatifs et récapitulatifs ;les recommandations existantes et les données incontournables ;les liens transversaux avec d’autres items.Chaque fiche se termine sur une série de questions isolées corrigées pour revenir sur les aspects incontournables de l’item, et peut être complétée et personnalisée grâce à l’espace prévu à cet effet.

    • Quality Outcomes and Costs, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-2
      • May 8, 2019
      • Deborah Garbee + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, Drs. Garbee and Danna have put together a state-of the-art issue of the Critical Care Nursing Clinics devoted to Quality Outcomes and Costs. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Information Technology, Electronic Medical Records, and Practice Alerts; Telehealth Use to Promote Quality Outcomes and Reduce Costs; Impact of a Mobility Team on ICU Patient Outcomes; MACRA and MIPS Impact on Quality and Cost Outcomes; Leadership's Impact on Quality, Outcomes, and Costs; Big Data Sets Use for Quality, Outcomes, and Cost; Pediatric Quality Metrics Related to Quality Outcomes and Cost; Geriatric Outcomes Related to Quality and Cost; Mental Health/Behavioral Health Metrics; Obstetric Quality Outcomes and Cost; Emergency Department Throughput; and Veteran Outcomes. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve quality and improve out comes in critically ill patients.

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