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  • Core Techniques in Operative Neurosurgery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rahul Jandial
    • English
    Get step-by-step, expert guidance on fundamental procedures in neurosurgery – both in print and on video. Core Techniques in Operative Neurosurgery, 2nd Edition, provides the tools needed to hone existing surgical skills and learn new techniques, helping you minimize risk and achieve optimal outcomes for every procedure. Led by Dr. Rahul Jandial, this concise reference offers quick access to the expertise and experience of the world’s leading authorities in the field of neurosurgery.
  • Hematopathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12-3
    • Mina L Xu
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest edited by Mina L. Xu, will focus on Hematopathology. Topics include, but are not limited to, EBV associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Castleman lymphadenopathy; Early events in lymphoid neoplasms; Changes in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma diagnostic and prognostic considerations; Bone Pathology for Hematopathologists; Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Lineage; Optimal minimal residual disease testing for AML; Defining boundaries between MDS, MPN and MDS/MPN; Updates in pediatric lymphomas; New entities in gastrointestinal lymphoproliferative disorders; Prognostication in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomas; Histiocytic Neoplasms commonly encountered by hematopathologists; and Challenges in the diagnosis of grey zone lymphomas.
  • Precision Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-3
    • Susheel Patil
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Susheel Patil in collaboration with Consulting Editor, Teogilo Lee-Chiong, is devoted to Precision Sleep Medicine. Topics covered in this issue include: The Promise of Precision Medicine in Sleep Medicine; Precision Medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Precision Medicine for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Precision Medicine for Hypersomnia; Precision Medicine for Insomnia; iCBTi: Tailoring CBTi for Chronic Insomnia Patients; Sleep Loss; Precision Medicine for REM Behavior Disorder; NREM Parasomnia: The Promise of Precision Medicine; Sleep Pharmacogenetics: The Promise of Precision Medicine; and Sleep and Memory: The Promise of Precision Medicine.
  • Updates in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lesions of the Achilles Tendon, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-3
    • Phinit Phisitkul
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, will cover essential topics related to Updates in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lesions of the Achilles Tendon. Under the guidance of long-time series Consulting Editor Dr. Mark Myerson, Dr. Phistikul and his contributing authors will explore topics of interest for practitioners in the field. Articles include, but are not limited to: Anatomical and functional considerations in Achilles tendon lesions; Minimally invasive treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures; Open Reconstructive strategies for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures; Maximizing the return to sports after Achilles tendon rupture in athletes; Nonsurgical treatment modalities for Insertional Achilles tendinopathy; Surgical strategies for the treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy; Minimally invasive and endoscopic treatment of Haglund syndrome; Management of complications related to Achilles tendon surgery; Biologics in the treatment of Achilles tendon pathologies; and Endoscopic reconstruction for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures, among others.
  • Professional Development for Psychiatrists, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Howard Y. Liu + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Howard Liu and Donald Hilty, will take a unique approach to examining Professional Development for those practicing in the field of Psychiatry. Under the guidance of series consulting editor Dr. Harsh Trivedi, Drs. Liu and Hilty will explore development issues that might emerge for practicing psychiatrists over the course of their careers. Topics covered in this volume will include: Defining Professional Development in Medicine, Psychiatry & Allied Fields; Developmental Approaches to Professional Development; Developing Clinical Skills; Professional Development in Academia; Model Programs in Lifelong Learning for Professional Development; The Role of Mentoring and Coaching; Career Transitions; Advanced Leadership Training; Contributing to Culture and Diversity of Leadership; Wellness, Work/Life Integration, Burnout & Resilience; and the Role of Technology in Professional Development.
  • Basic Geriatric Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • English
    Prepare for a successful career in caring for geriatric populations! Williams’ Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition is an easy-to-read text which presents the theories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interventions. This comprehensive book helps you understand the unique physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Threaded throughout this new edition are practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features, which highlight safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specific to elderly patients. In addition, an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes help you to study for exams and apply concepts to practice.
  • Médecine et Santé de l'Adolescent

    Pour une approche globale et interdisciplinaire
    • 1st Edition
    • Priscille Gerardin + 2 more
    • French
    Médecine et Santé de l’Adolescent est un ouvrage de référence qui aborde les problématiques médicales, somatiques, psychologiques et psychiatriques, sociales et culturelles de l’adolescent.Il s'adresse à tous les professionnels des équipes médicales et soignantes, mais aussi à ceux accompagnant les adolescents dans différents contextes (Aide Sociale à l’Enfance, Protection Judiciaire de la Jeunesse), milieux sociaux et médico-sociaux, Éducation nationale, Justice, associations. Il leur fournit des repères en vue de construire une culture commune et promou-voir un accompagnement interdisciplinaire.I... dresse un panorama complet de la médecine et santé de l'adolescent. Après avoir posé le contexte spécifique de l’adolescence, il traite :des troubles psychologiques et psychiatriques ;des maladies chroniques ;de la prise en charge de pathologies émergentes telles les dépendances aux écrans et aux réseaux sociaux ;de l’éducation thérapeutique, de la période de transition vers l’âge adulte ;de l’abord nouveau des conduites à risque, des addictions ou encore des traumatismes.Les nouveaux défis – l’influence des choix politiques sur les consommations (dépénalisation du cannabis), la radicalisation, l’interculturalité, la place de la prévention – sont aussi abordés.Plus d’une centaine de professionnels spécialistes de l'adolescence répondent, dans ce livre, aux enjeux et défis d’aujourd’hui, pour d’autant mieux se comprendre et travailler ensemble.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • Bryan Boling
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, Dr. Brian Boling has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Critical Care Nursing Clinics devoted to Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Fast Track Cardiac Surgery; Options for Minimally Invasive Valvular Surgery; Surgical Interventions for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure; Lung Transplantation; Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer; Post-Operative Management of Tetralogy of Fallot; Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Vasoactive Infusions in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Common Post Cardiothoracic Surgery Arrhythmias; Pain Control in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient; Renal Complications of Cardiothoracic Surgery; The Role of ECMO in Post Cardiotomy Shock; Resuscitation of Patients Who Arrest After Cardiac Surgery; and End of Life Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve improves of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
  • Imaging of the Upper Limb, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-5
    • Giuseppe Guglielmi + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Upper Limb and is edited by Drs. Giuseppe Guglielmi and Alberto Bazzocchi. Articles will include: Functional and surgical anatomy of the upper limb: what the radiologist needs to know; Overuse injuries of the shoulder; The acutely injured shoulder; Overuse injuries of the elbow; The acutely injured elbow; Overuse injuries of the wrist; The acutely injured wrist; Imaging of rheumatic diseases affecting the upper limb; Imaging of upper limb tumours and tumour-like pathology; Imaging the post-surgical upper limb, the radiologist perspective; MR imaging of the upper limb: pitfalls, tricks & tips; Ultrasound imaging dynamic evaluation of the upper limb; Upper limb intervention; Imaging of peripheral nerves; and more!
  • Clinical Companion to Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 11th Edition
    • Debra Hagler + 4 more
    • English
    Designed for portability, this clinical companion provides at-a-glance access to the information you need for more than 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. Completely updated content mirrors the revisions in the new 11th edition of Lewis’s main text: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. This clinical companion is organized alphabetically for quick reference and includes a variety of full-color illustrations, summary tables, and a handy reference appendix full of laboratory values, Spanish translations of key phrases, and other information commonly used in nursing practice.