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  • Immunology for Medical Students

    • 4th Edition
    • Matthew Buckland
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Immunology**Immunolo... for Medical Students, Fourth Edition provides concise yet comprehensive information for medical students about the basic science of the human immune system, and how to apply this to clinical practice.The book provides a detailed overview of how the immune system works, covers physiology, innate and adaptive immunity and the immune system in health and disease. Readers will learn how to assess a patient with an immune problem and understand from first principles the diagnosis and management of immune disorders.This popular book is an ideal companion for medical school courses and has been fully updated to include the latest science on immunotherapies.

  • Imagerie de la prostate et des organes génitaux de l’homme

    • 1st Edition
    • Laurence Rocher + 1 more
    • French
    L’imagerie du pelvis masculin a longtemps été réservée à des radiologues spécialistes. L’augmentation des situations pathologiques, tout comme l’évolution des indications et des recommandations ont considérablement accru le recours à l’imagerie, des praticiens moins spécialisés y étant dorénavant confrontés. Cet ouvrage répond ainsi à un important besoin de formation.Les motifs de consultation et les types d’atteintes sont nombreux. Ce nouveau volume de la collection des « Syllabus de la SFR » (Société française de radiologie) etde la SIGU (Société d’imagerie génito-urinaire) décrit de façon exhaustive ces affections, qu’elles concernent le scrotum, la verge ou la prostate. C’est ainsi un état de l’art de l’imagerie de l’appareil génital et reproducteur masculin qui est proposé. Des connaissances anatomiques et physiopathologiques détaillées sont apportées afin d’affiner toujours plus l’interprétation des examens et d’envisager les options thérapeutiques. La traumatologie, les atteintes cancéreuses, les pathologies courantes et plus rares font l’objet de chapitres spécifiques, de même que le bilan de l’infertilité. Les différentes techniques d’acquisitionen échographie, en écho-Doppler et en IRM sont aussi abordées, sans oublier la radiologie interventionnelle.Ri... illustré et complet, présenté de façon didactique et rédigé par les meilleurs experts en imagerie du pelvis masculin, cet ouvrage constitue la référence actuelle sur le sujet. Il est incontournable pour tous les radiologues en formation ou plus expérimentés devant mener à bien des examens d’imagerie chez l’homme, mais également pour les urologues désireux de mieux comprendre l’imagerie de cette région.LES AUTEURESLaurence Rocher est professeure des universités-praticie... hospitalier, cheffe du service de radiologie, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Clamart ; Université Paris Saclay.Raphaële Renard Penna est professeure des universités-praticie... hospitalier, service d’imageries spécialisées et des urgences (SISU), Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, Paris ; Sorbonne Université.

  • Mosby’s Radiation Therapy Study Guide and Exam Review

    • 2nd Edition
    • Leia Levy
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of radiation therapy and prepare for the Registry exam! Mosby's Radiation Therapy Study Guide and Exam Review, Second Edition, is both a study companion for Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy and a superior review for the ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification Exam. This completely updated edition reflects the latest exam specifications and features an easy-to-read format that presents information in concise bullets and tables. More than 2,000 total multiple-choice questions in Registry format provide a realistic testing experience to prepare you for the real exam.

  • Pulmonary Function Testing, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-3
    • Teal S. Hallstrand + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. David A. Kaminsky and Teal S. Hallstrand bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Function Testing. Leading experts provide in-depth discussions on key topics in respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, lung volume measurement, diffusion capacity (DLCO), methacholine and mannitol challenge testing, exercise and field-based testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and more.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Prescribing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ali B.A.K. Al-Hadithi + 2 more
    • English
    Part of the unique and award-winning The Unofficial Guides series, a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.The Unofficial Guide to Prescribing provides detailed steps on patient assessment, investigation, and management, with an emphasis on prescription procedures. Through clinical scenarios, this work provides the necessary skills to excel in handling emergencies and complex prescribing.Prescrib... errors have significant health implications for patients and financial implications for healthcare systems, costing millions annually. As such, early prescribing training has become a crucial necessity in medical education and is now an integral part of teaching and assessment.Each scenario is presented as you would see it in the hospital setting and covers:Initial step-by-step assessment of the patient: how to assess, assessment findings, and immediate managementInitial investigationsInitia... managementReassessme... over the patient

  • Present and Future of Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-3
    • Carl Di Lorenzo + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Carlo DiLorenzo and Peter L. Lu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Present and Future of Pediatric Neurogastroenterolog... and Motility. Disorders of gut-brain interaction and diseases of gastrointestinal motility are highly prevalent in children and have a considerable impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. In this issue, top experts review several disorders where our understanding of pathophysiology and management has been recently expanding, and also discuss the future of the field of pediatric neurogastroenterolog...

  • Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-3
    • Ali Dabbagh + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ali Dabbagh and A. Sassan Sabouri bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology. Top experts discuss topics such as the role of AI in preoperative assessment, surgical risk stratification, and predictive analytics in anesthesiology and critical care; AI and anesthesia clinical decision support; AI in pediatric anesthesia; AI in regional anesthesia and pain management; and more.

  • Inpatient Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 109-5
    • Moises Auron + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Moises Auron, Michelle Brooks, and Suchita Shah Sata bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Inpatient Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Top experts address fundamental and current topics in quality of healthcare and patient safety in hospitalized patients, including discussions of the quality improvement process, high reliability organization, diagnostic errors, medication safety, and handoffs and care transitions, as well as clinical topics such as prevention of healthcare-acquired infections, pneumonia, heart failure, and more.

  • Sedation

    A Guide to Patient Management
    • 7th Edition
    • Stanley F. Malamed
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Dentistry**Master the latest techniques in dental sedation and anxiety management! Written by sedation expert Stanley Malamed, DDS, Sedation: A Guide to Patient Management, Seventh Edition, features the most current recommendations from the ADA, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, providing comprehensive coverage of sedation techniques and protocols for diverse patient populations, including pediatric and medically compromised individuals. With extensive updates on sedation advancements, a new chapter on regulation, and enhanced illustrations of the latest practices, this edition equips you with the essential knowledge to ensure safe and effective patient care in sedation dentistry.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-3
    • Michael Levin + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Michael Levin and Sam Spencer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Over the last 25 years, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy, has become widely used and is accepted as an effective technique for treating a variety of physical and mental conditions. In this issue, top experts discuss ACT for anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, PTSD, hoarding disorder, psychiatric conditions in youth, and more.

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