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  • Modern Approaches for Evaluation and Treatment of GI Motility Disorders, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-3
    • Henry Parkman
    • English
    Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Alan Buchman, Dr. Parkman has created as state-of-the-art issue devoted to the modern technology and approaches for evaluation and treatment of GI motility. He has provided coverage for the esophagus, colon, small intestine, and gut. Leaders in the field have contributed the detailed clinical review articles on the following topics: Enhancing High Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Use of Impedance, multiple rapid swallows, Position change, Solid food boluses, and other techniques; EndoFLIP in the esophagus: Assessing sphincter function, wall stiffness, motility to guide treatments; Evaluation and Treatment of patients with persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI treatment; Esophageal Evaluation for Patients undergoing Lung Transplant Evaluation: What should we do for evaluation and management; Tailoring Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for GERD; Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for Achalasia: Who to treat and how; Enhancing Scintigraphy for evaluation of gastric, small bowel, colonic motility; Targeting treatment for gastroparesis: Use of clinical tests to guide treatments; Endoscopic and Surgical Treatments for Gastroparesis: What to do and Whom to treat; Gastric Biopsies in Gastroparesis: Insights to Gastric Neuromuscular Disorders to Help with treatment; SIBO: How to diagnose and treat (and then treat again); Assessing anorectal function in constipation and fecal incontinence; Treating chronic abdominal pain in patients with Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain and IBS; and Refractory Chronic Constipation: How to evaluate and treat. Gastroenterologists will come away with the technical information they need to improve outcomes in their patients.

  • Repérage précoce des signes d'appel de dys

    Un outil pour l'école maternelle : principes, analyse et préconisations
    • 1st Edition
    • Alain Moret
    • French
    Ce livre se propose de répondre aux problèmes rencontrés par les différents professionnels (de l’éducation, de la santé, de la rééducation), face aux enfants dys (ou TSLA). Il vise à associer les médecins scolaires et les professionnels de la rééducation, en lien avec les enseignants, à la conception et/ou à la diffusion d’outils du type de celui proposé dans l’ouvrage pour, non pas poser un diagnostic, mais repérer le plus tôt possible ce qui pourrait annoncer un dys et qui mériterait donc d’être surveillé, le repérage précoce d’un éventuel trouble dys étant essentiel pour une prise en charge précoce du trouble et pour une intégration réussie de l’enfant. L’ouvrage Cet ouvrage propose des éléments concrets d’observation et d’analyse pour repérer les signes d’appel des troubles dys chez les jeunes enfants. Il initie notamment à l’utilisation d’un questionnaire de repérage des troubles conçu par l’auteur et validé auprès d’enseignants spécialisés. Commenté, enrichi d’exemples et téléchargeable en ligne, il deviendra rapidement un outil indispensable qui accompagnera les professionnels de l’enfance dans leur pratique pour repérer les troubles dys, mais également pour contribuer au bon développement de chaque enfant.

  • Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • Anthony Perera
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Anthony Perera, will discuss Advances in Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery. This issue is one of four selected each year by long time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Myerson. Topics in this issue will include: Percutaneous lateral release and MIS HV; Biomechanical issues with MICA fixation and the development of intrameduallry fixation; Complications of MIS HV and how to deal with them; Bunionette; The windswept foot and dealing with metatarsus adductus and toe valgus; MIS osteotomies for diabetic foot disease; MIS flatfoot correction; MIS lesser toes; Endoscopic surgery for tarsal coalition; and Minimally invasive Lapidus, among others.

  • Guided Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Atlas of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-2
    • Kevin Arce
    • English
    This issue of the Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Computer Aided Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is edited by Dr. Kevin Arce. Articles will include: Computer Aided Planning and Placement in Implant Surgery; Patient-specific CAD-CAM Osteosynthesis in Orthognathic Surgery; 3-D Soft Tissue Simulation in Orthognathic Surgery; Computer Assisted Design and Manufacturing in Combined Orthognathic and Temporomandibular Joint Surgery; Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing in the Management of Craniofacial Congenital Deformities; Computer Assisted Planning and Intraoperative Navigation in the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Ankyloses; 3-D Computer-assisted Surgical Planning, Manufacturing, Intraoperative Navigation and CT in Maxillofacial Trauma; 3-D Computer Assisted Surgical Planning, Manufacturing and Intraoperative Navigation in Oncologic Surgery; 3-D Computer Assisted Surgical Planning and Manufacturing in Complex Mandibular Reconstruction; 3-D Computer Assisted Surgical Planning and Manufacturing in Complex Maxillary Reconstruction; Developing an In-House Computer Assisted and Manufacturing Program for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery; Integration of Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery and 3D Virtual Planning in Orthognathic Surgery; and more!

  • Pathology Case Reports

    Beyond the Pearls
    • 1st Edition
    • Monisha Bhanote + 1 more
    • English
    Pathology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material essential for USMLE and exam preparation. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios.

  • Fitzgerald's Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience

    • 8th Edition
    • Estomih Mtui + 2 more
    • English
    Ideal for both medical students and those in non-medical courses, Fitzgerald's Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience, 8th Edition, uses clear, understandable text and outstanding artwork to make a complex subject easily accessible. This award-winning title is known for superb illustrations and high readability, expertly integrating clinical neuroanatomy with the clinical application of neuroscience.

  • Foundations of Mental Health Care

    • 7th Edition
    • Michelle Morrison-Valfre
    • English
    Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides in-depth coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors.

  • Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coding

    • 4th Edition
    • Betsy J. Shiland
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dictionaries/Termino... Terminology & Anatomy for Coding, 4th Edition　is unlike any other medical terminology textbook on the market! With interspersed ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and notes, electronic medical records, and integrated exercises, it combines anatomy and physiology coverage with the latest medical terminology needed by coders and coding students. The ICD-10-CM classification system serves as the structure for organizing diseases and disorders, with carefully drawn, well-labelled illustrations to help you visualize the associated anatomy. A new Infectious Disease Process Basics　appendix provides the terminology and physiology of infectious diseases. Updated CPT coding information indicates where physician coding differs from ICD-10 coding.

  • ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jeff S. Coombes + 1 more
    • English
    ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport assessment is an essential text for students and exercise clinicians wishing to accredit with ESSA as exercise scientists. Written by former ESSA President Jeff Coombes and clinical exercise physiologist Tina Skinner, this book provides everything students need to achieve competency in ESSA Standard 7, Health Exercise and Sport Assessment. It contains in-depth and well-articulated methodology for all tests, data recording tables and normative values, and case study analyses. Each of the 21 chapters addresses key health and fitness assessments used to evaluate health, fitness and performance. With easy-to-follow practicals throughout, this book has been updated to reflect current best practice and recent advances such as wearable devices and smartphone apps.

  • Stories in Ageing

    Reflection, Inquiry, Action
    • 2nd Edition
    • Margaret Webb + 2 more
    • English
    Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing. Available as a print or eBook, this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness around ageing, with a strong focus on a person-centred and lived approach. A unique multilayered structure also promotes engagement with learners across diverse educational levels, ranging from certificate qualifications through to the undergraduate and postgraduate student. Most importantly, Stories in Ageing provides a much-needed consumer voice for the older person, their families and their carers.

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