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  • Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity

    • 1st Edition
    • Gary Horndeski + 1 more
    • English
    Addressing the problem of how weight is regulated, how obesity is acquired, and how it is cured, Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity provides the mathematical basis of control system theory as applied to weight regulation. Unlike the majority of weight control literature which focuses on biochemistry, this innovative title discusses the biomechanical aspects of a dual closed loop system which mechanically senses meal volume and accumulated intraabdominal fat, where accurate sensation depends on the mechanical strength of the anterior abdominal wall.

  • Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research

    Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
    • 9th Edition
    • Jennifer R. Gray + 1 more
    • English
    Winner of the 1st-place American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award in nursing research/evidence-ba... practice for 2021!**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Research**Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 9th Edition is the trusted resource for those wanting to master the research methods that are foundational to evidence-based practice. This highly respected textbook covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence, as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. This new 9th edition has been extensively updated to reflect today’s focus on online research in the digital era and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches —　including supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature. There’s also new content on translational research, coverage of the most current research tools and techniques, and an increased use of illustrations, tables, and other visuals to help engage visually oriented readers of all levels.

  • Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

    • 6th Edition
    • Lisa Martini-Johnson
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition shows you how to determine drug dosages, administer prescribed drugs to animals, and instruct clients about side effects and precautions. Coverage of drugs includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse effects. An Evolve companion website offers practice with dosage calculations, and more. Written by veterinary technology educator Lisa Martini-Johnson, this resource provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed as a vet tech!

  • Mémo-Fiches DEEJE - Diplôme d'État d'éducateur de jeunes enfants

    L'essentiel pour réviser DF1 à 4. Conforme à la réforme
    • 2nd Edition
    • Céline Rose + 2 more
    • French
    L’éducateur de jeunes enfants (EJE) a pour rôle essentiel de favoriser le développement et l’épanouissement des enfants de moins de 7 ans. Il exerce principalement dans les structures d’accueil de la petite enfance, mais également dans des hôpitaux et des établissements spécialisés.Le Mémo-fiches DEEJE (diplôme d’État d’éducateur de jeunes enfants) propose aux étudiants un outil de révision efficace pour acquérir les connaissances nécessaires à la validation du diplôme. Conforme au référentiel officiel de formation, cette nouvelle édition couvre l’ensemble du programme actualisé et s’enrichit d’un chapitre sur l’initiation à la méthodologie de recherche et d’un lexique français-anglais. Chaque partie correspond à un domaine de formation :- DF 1 : Accueil et accompagnement du jeune enfant et de sa famille - DF 2 : Action éducative en direction du jeune enfant - DF 3 : Travail en équipe pluriprofessionnelle et communication professionnelle – socle commun - DF 4 : Dynamiques interinstitutionnell... partenariats et réseaux – socle commun - Focus sur l’initiation à la méthodologie de recherche Conçu sous forme de fiches faciles à consulter, l’ouvrage propose une synthèse des connaissances fondamentales : • Un cours synthétique avec l’essentiel des notions et techniques à maîtriser.• « Le rôle de l’EJE » avec les missions du professionnel.• Des encadrés « Situation » qui témoignent d’un vécu professionnel et en proposent l’analyse.Indispensa... ce Mémo-fiches DEEJE s’adresse en priorité aux étudiants soucieux de réussir les épreuves de certifications mais aussi à leurs formateurs et à tous les professionnels de la petite enfance qui souhaitent approfondir ou actualiser efficacement leurs compétences.

  • Equine Genetic Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Carrie Finno
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest edited by Dr. Carrie Finno, focuses on Equine Genetic Diseases. Topics include: Genetics, Genomics, and Emergent Precision Medicine 12 years post Equine Reference Genome; Equine SNP Genotyping Arrays; Next-generation Sequencing; Genetic Testing in the Horse; Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease; Genetics of Respiratory Disease; Genetics of Neurological Disease; Genetics of Immune Disease; Genetics of Orthopedic Disease; Genetics of Ocular Disease; Genetics of Skin Disease; Genetics of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease; Genetics of Muscle Disease; Genetics of Laminitis; Genetics of Reproductive Diseases; and Genetics of Behavioral Traits.

  • Telehealth for Pediatricians, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67-4
    • C.Jason Wang + 2 more
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor Dr. Bonita Stanton, the Guest Editors of this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America have comprehensively review the current and future opportunities for implementing telehealth into pediatric practice. Expert authors have written review articles that provide information based on current knowledge of implementation of technologies but also ask questions about how to implement and what potential challenges there will be. Articles are specifically devoted to: Overview of Telehealth for Pediatricians; Role of Doctor—Patient Relationship in Telehealth; Design Purpose and Design Thinking for Telehealth; How to Implement Telehealth in Pediatrics; Issues Related to Adoption of Health Apps and Telemedicine Programs; Workforce Trends and Business Model for Telehealth; Moral, Political and Economic and Social Dilemmas of Telehealth; Automated Digital Health with Big Data, Predictive Analytics and AI; Tele-rounds and Cased-Based Training; Role of Text-messaging and Messaging apps in telehealth; High-Quality Telehealth Training Programs; Technical and Regulatory Issues of Telehealth Medicine; and Global Health Perspective on Telehealth. Pediatricians will come away with the information they need to employ telemedicine in their clinical practice

  • Immunology and Allergy Clinics, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-3
    • Mark Ballow + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Mark Ballow and Dr. Elena Perez, will provide up-to-date clinical concepts regarding Immunodeficiencies. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Precision Medicine for Patients with Primary Immune Dysregulation, Immune Disorders Associated with Abnormalities in Treg Cells, Defining Common Variable Immunodeficiency, The Importance of Primary Immune Deficiency Registries, Chronic Lung Disease in Primary Antibody Deficiency: Diagnosis and Management, Immune Deficiencies Associated with Th17 Immunity, Truths and Myths of Vaccines in Patients with Primary Immune Deficiency, The Nuts and Bolts of Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy, Newly Discovered Primary Immune Deficiencies, and Specific Antibody Deficiency.

  • Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary

    • 5th Edition
    • Virginia P. Studdert + 2 more
    • English
    Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 5th Edition includes the veterinary technical and scientific words and phrases you might encounter in practice. With well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals, and exotics, presented in a user-friendly format, the fifth edition continues its legacy as the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the veterinary field. Completely revised and updated for today's veterinary team, it now includes an all-new companion Evolve site, which hosts an audio glossary of 1,200 common veterinary terms and an image collection featuring high-quality images from the book. The online site also includes printable appendices with essential reference information including conversion charts and blood groups of domestic animals.

  • Endobiogénie et plante médicinale

    Du sens en physiologie à la pratique en phytothérapie
    • 1st Edition
    • Francis Alliot + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage explore, au moyen de la physiologie qui permet de comprendre le vivant dans son ensemble, les fondements de la structure et de la fonctionnalité du « vivant » dans sa diversité, allant de l’homme au végétal jusqu’au bactérien et au viral. Le vivant est composé d’éléments aux structures et fonctions multiples et imbriquées. Dans le cas de l’organisme humain, l’apport de l’endobiogénie permet de discerner les relations entre les éléments du tryptique structure-fonction-i... Cette pratique s’appuie sur la théorie neuro-endocrine initiée par le Dr Christian Duraffourd, elle est fondée sur le respect durable de l’organisme humain dans sa dynamique propre et offre des outils thérapeutiques essentiellement d’origine végétale. À travers les 13 chapitres qui le composent, l’ouvrage donne ainsi un éclairage sur les interactions entre la physiologie humaine, ses symptômes pathologiques et les possibilités thérapeutiques offertes par la plante médicinale dont l’étude fait l’objet du dernier chapitre.

  • Brain Injury Medicine

    Board Review
    • 1st Edition
    • Blessen C. Eapen + 1 more
    • English
    The only review book currently available in this complex field, Brain Injury Medicine: Board Review focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with varying severity levels of brain injury. Focused, high-yield content prepares you for success on exams and in practice, with up-to-date coverage of traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, CNS neoplasms, anoxic brain injury, and other brain disorders. This unique review tool is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners studying or working in the field and preparing to take the brain injury medicine exam.

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