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Study Guide for Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing

7th Edition
February 14, 2018
Sharon Smith Murray + 1 more
English
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Learn to master maternal-newborn and women’s health nursing. Designed to accompany Murray's Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing, 7th Edition, this workbook study guide gives you an in-depth understanding of the material from each chapter in the text. Learning activities and case studies encourage critical thought, and simulated patient situations give you practice applying what you’ve learned to the NCLEX® exam and clinical practice.

Praxis der interkulturellen Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

2nd Edition
February 13, 2018
Wielant Machleidt + 3 more
German
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Ladenpreis gesenkt! Zu einer gesicherten Diagnose kommen - trotz Sprachproblemen - interkulturelle Behandlungsstrategie... für Krankheitsbilder wie z.B. Schizophrenie, Depression, Angststörungen, Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung für Menschen mit Migrationshintergrun... entwickeln – Praxis der interkulturellen Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie bietet Ihnen einen fundierten Einblick in die ganze Bandbreite der Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie bei Migranten, Geflüchteten und Asylsuchenden. Sie erfahren das Wichtigste über kulturelle und religiöse Hintergründe und die Bedeutung psychischer Symptome in den Herkunftsländern. Sie erhalten Empfehlungen zur Auswahl optimaler Therapieformen, lernen einzuschätzen, wann eine ambulante oder stationäre Therapie sinnvoll ist und welche Netzwerke und Anlaufstellen Sie den Patienten empfehlen können. Der neue Schwerpunkt in der 2. Auflage: Geflüchtete und Asylsuchende Psychiatrische Notfallbehandlung, Begutachtung und Narrative Expositionstherapie Behandlung von unbegleiteten minderjährigen Flüchtlingen und traumatisierten jesidischen Frauen Die Migrations- und Flüchtlingspolitik

Reproductive Genetics, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 45-1
February 11, 2018
Lorraine Dugoff
English
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This issue provides a timely update for for the ob/gyn on genetics in reproductive medicine. Dr. Dugoff has created an issue with the goals of providing the most currently clinical information on genetic screening and prenatal genetics. Top authors have written reviews on the following topics: Genetic counseling overview for the ob/gyn; Cell-free DNA screening for aneuploidy; Cell-free DNA screening for single gene disorders; The use of microarray in prenatal diagnosis; Whole exome sequencing: Applications in prenatal diagnosis; Screening for aneuploidy in multiple gestations: The challenges and available options; Expanded carrier screening; Ethnicity-based carrier screening overview; Prenatal genetic diagnosis and prenatal genetic screening; Ethical issues in prenatal genetics; Ultrasound findings and associated genetic syndromes; Hereditary cancers in gynecology: and What physicians should know about genetic testing, screening and risk reduction. Readers will come away with the knowledge they need to diagnose, treat, and manage patients based on the most current evidence and data.

Contemporary Issues in Patients with Implantable Devices, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 10-1
February 11, 2018
Amin Al-Ahmad + 2 more
English
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This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics--edited by Drs. Amin Al-Ahmad, Raymond Yee, and Mark Link--will focus on Contemporary Issues in Patients with Implantable Devices. Topics include, but are not limited to: Management of Device infections; Device longevity; Inappropriate ICD therapies; ILR for cryptogenic stroke; ICD implantation without DFT testing; S-ICD; Lead extraction; Use of the WCD as a bridge to ICD; Important parameters for ICD selection; Leadless pacemakers; Management of perioperative anticoagulation for device implantation; HIS bundle pacing; Single coil ICD leads; Venous system interventions for device implantation; and Remote monitoring.

Endocrinology, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

1st Edition
Volume 45-1
February 10, 2018
Andrew Muir + 1 more
English
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Dr. Muir and Dr. Rose are key opinion leaders in the area of endocrinology, and they have created a state-of-the-art issue for neonatologists. The clinical reviews will prepare perinatologists and neonatologists for the challenges in clinical endocrinology that arise in fetuses and newborns. More specifically, authors will provide updates on the biological basis of disorders in order to illustrate the rationale for diagnostic approaches and current therapies and to provide readers with a basis to consider and evaluate new clinical offerings. Articles on the following topics are included in the issue: Congenital hypothyroidism; Thyroid function in the NICU; Neonatal thyrotoxicosis; Neonatal diabetes; Hypersinsulinism; Hypopituitarism; Glucocorticoid use in the NICU/ neonatal adrenal function; Adrenal insufficiency, CAH, Prenatal treatment of CAH; Neonatal Cushing Disease/Congenital endocrine tumors; Early ID of Turner Syndrome/Preserving fertility; and Bone mineral/ Calcium disorders in the neonate.

MR Imaging of the Prostate, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 56-2
February 10, 2018
Aytekin Oto
English
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This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Prostate Imaging, and is edited by Dr. Aytekin Oto. Articles will include: Prostate cancer diagnosis and management: A urologist’s perspective; MRI of prostate zonal anatomy; Technique of Multi-parametric MRI of the prostate; Multi-parametric MRI- interpretation including PIRADS v2; Prostate MRI for screening and active surveillance; Prostate MRI for staging; Prostate MRI for post-treatment evaluation and recurrence; Pitfalls in prostate MRI; MRI-targeted prostate biopsies; MRI-guided focal treatment for prostate cancer; Role of Prostate MRI in radiation oncology; Challenges and future directions of prostate MRI; and more!

Geriatric Psychiatry, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 41-1
February 10, 2018
Dan G. Blazer + 1 more
English
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This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, edited by Drs. Dan Blazer and Susan Schultz, will cover a number of important aspects of Geriatric Psychiatry. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Delirium in the elderly; Depression and cardiac disease in later life; Schizophrenia in later life; Anxiety Disorders in later life; Neurological changes and depression; Behavioral Changes with Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia; Palliative Care in Dementia and Chronic Mental Illness; Collaborative Care for the elderly with psychiatric disorders; and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in the elderly.

Global Health and Pathology, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 38-1
February 10, 2018
Dan Milner
English
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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Dr. Dan Milner, will focus on Global Health and Pathology. Topics include, but are not limited to: Clinical Laboratory Volunteerism, Pathologists Overseas; Anatomic Pathology Volunteerism; Funding Strategies in Research and Global Pathology; Diagnostics for Cancer and Health Systems building through pathology laboratories; Training the next pathologists in global health; Maximizing internet resources for improving pathology/lab medicine in LMICs; Pathology-based research in Africa; HIV and Cancer: Role of Pathology in success; Lymphoma and Pathology in Africa: Current approaches and future diagnostics; Laboratory Capacity as a tool for building health systems; Building Cross Country Networks for Laboratory Capacity and improvement; Lab accreditation; Practical success in Telepathology experiences in Africa; Pathology and WHO vision of the future of LMICs; Breast Cancer in LMICs: Why we need pathology and clinical trial capability to solve this challenge; Cytopathology in LMICs: why and how to integrate to capacitate healthcare; and Biorepositories and Data Cores for Research in Global Health.

Immunology and Vaccination, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

1st Edition
Volume 48-2
February 10, 2018
Amy Stone + 1 more
English
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This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice focuses on Immunology and Vaccination, with topics including: Recent Advances In Vaccine Technologies; Immune System's Response to Vaccination; Current Vaccine Strategies for Dogs and Cats; Update on Therapeutic Vaccines; Common and Newly Recognized Autoimmune Diseases; Adverse Response to Vaccination; Vaccines in Shelters and Group Settings; Evidence vs Belief in Vaccine Recommendations; Effects of Aging on the Immune Response; and Use of Antibody Titer to Determine the Need for Vaccination.

Quality Improvement and Implementation Science, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 36-1
February 10, 2018
Meghan B. Lane-Fall + 1 more
English
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This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics focuses on Quality Improvement and Implementation Science, with topics including: Applying implementation science principles to perioperative care; Emergency checklists in perioperative care; Human factors applied to perioperative process improvement; Handoffs in perioperative care; Use of simulation in performance improvement; Developing capacity to do improvement science work; Developing multicenter registries to advance quality science; Rethinking clinical workflow; data-driven quality improvement; and Scaling quality improvement at the health system level.

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