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Non-Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 35-4
September 16, 2017
Darrell S. Rigel + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Darrell S. Rigel and Aaron S. Farberg, is devoted to Non-Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Skin Cancer. Articles in this issue include: Current state and issues of clinical inspection; Tele-dermatology applications in skin cancer diagnosis; Enhancing skin cancer diagnosis with dermoscopy; Mole Mapping for management of pigmented skin lesions; Temporal image comparison (Serial Imaging) in assessing pigmented lesions; Multispectral digital skin lesion imaging and analysis; Using reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; Optical Coherence Tomography in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Electrical impedance spectroscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; The use of Raman Spectroscopy to detect and diagnose skin cancer; Applying high frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Proteomic mass spectrometery imaging for skin cancer diagnosis; Assessing skin cancer using epidermal genetic information retrieved by tape stripping; Smartphone-based applications for skin monitoring and melanoma detection; Detection of aberrations in cellular DNA in diagnosis and assessment of skin cancer; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma diagnosis; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma prognosis; and Integrating skin cancer related technologies into clinical practice.

English for Medicine & Health Sciences

1st Edition
September 15, 2017
Shehdeh Fareh
English
Paperback
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eBook
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This integrated coursebook aims at developing students’ competence and performance in medical English. It not only builds the students’ reservoir of medical terminology, but it also develops their proficiency in the English language skills such as reading, writing and speaking. The following distinctive features make this book unique among many other available coursebooks in the field since it: • Provides exhaustive lists of medical roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes with illustrative examples,• Offers an integrated course that combines medical knowledge with essential language skills• Focuses on developing students’ reading skills in medical contexts,• Develops students’ oral communications skills necessary for interaction in their fields.

Practical Cardiology

1st Edition
September 15, 2017
Majid Maleki + 2 more
English
Hardback
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From basic clinical facts to new advanced guidelines, Practical Cardiology, by Drs. Majid Maleki, Azin Alizadehasl, and Majid Haghjoo, is your new go-to resource for new developments in cardiology knowledge, imaging modalities, management techniques, and more. This step-by-step, practical reference is packed with tips and guidance ideal for residents, fellows, and clinicians in cardiology, as well as internal medicine, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and pediatric cardiology.

A-Z Midwifery

1st Edition
September 15, 2017
Diane M. Fraser + 1 more
English
eBook
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Well illustrated with over 170 entries, together with a helpful array of figures, tables and pull-out boxes, this helpful guide includes a wealth of information arranged in a useful A-Z format. Published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife, this publication will be ideal for all midwives – whether qualified or in training – and all other health care professionals working in the maternity environment.

Petit manuel de survie en médecine intensive-réanimation : 80 procédures en poche

1st Edition
September 15, 2017
Nicolas Lerolle + 3 more
French
eBook
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Ce Petit manuel de survie est le guide indispensable pour les réanimateurs, internes, chefs de clinique, médecins urgentistes, et tout praticien confronté à des prises en charge en réanimation et médecine intensive. Ce guide propose plus de 80 fiches reprenant les procédures de soins élaborées par le département de réanimation médicale et médecine hyperbare du CHU d’Angers. Divisé en grandes thématiques, il réunit les outils et connaissances de première nécessité en médecine intensive-réanimatio... : -Techniques de réanimation - Hémodynamique - Respiratoire - Rein et métabolisme - Pathologie infectieuse - Hématologie et médecine interne - Appareil digestif - Neurologie - Toxicologie Concis, pratique et synthétique, ce guide donne accès aux informations essentielles, rapidement et efficacement. À glisser absolument dans sa blouse lors d’une garde en réanimation, ce Petit manuel de survie vous permettra d’avoir les informations essentielles à portée de main dans toutes les situations.

Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 61-4
September 15, 2017
Jack Ferracane + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Dental Materials, and is edited by Drs. Jack Ferracane, Luiz E. Bertassoni, and Carmem S. Pfeifer. Articles will include: Tooth: Its structure and properties; Dental light curing; Bioactive dental materials having remineralizing or antimicrobial characteristics; Materials for regenerating dental pulp and soft tissues; Dental adhesives; Polymer-based direct filling materials; Dental impression materials and techniques; Dental ceramics for restoration and metal-veneering; Dental cements for luting and bonding restorations; Bone augmentation materials; Dental implants, and more!

Burn Care: Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

1st Edition
Volume 44-4
September 15, 2017
C. Scott Hultman + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest edited by Drs. Charles Scott Hultman and Michael W. Neumeister, is devoted to Burn Care: Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery. Articles in this issue include: Role of Physiatry in the Management of Chronic Pain; New Concepts in OT, PT, RT: Focus on Functional Cutaneous Units; Rehabilitation in the Acute vs Outpatient Setting; Role of Anesthesia in the Management of Chronic Pain; Pathophysiology and Treatment of Hypertophic Burn Scars; Laser Modulation of Hypertrophic Scars; Fat Grafting for Burn, Traumatic, and Surgical Scars; Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Compression Syndromes; New Frontiers in Skin Grafting: The Painless, Scarless Donor Site; Tissue Rearrangements: The Power of the Z-pasty; Prefabricated Flaps for Burn Reconstruction; Microsurgery: Timing and Indications in Burn Patients; Hand Reconstruction: Functional Results; Head and Neck Reconstruction; Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Hand and Face; Ethics in the Setting of the Burned Patient; Psychosocial-spiritu... Needs of Burn Patients; Aftercare, Survivorship, and Peer Support; Global Health Initiatives, Public Policy, and International Missions;Outcomes: Scar Scales, Physiologic Metrics, Measuring QOL; and Big Data: EBM and Best Practices.

Surgical Advances in Ankle Arthritis, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

1st Edition
Volume 34-4
September 15, 2017
Alan Ng
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, edited by Dr. Alan Ng, will cover Surgical Advances in Ankle Arthritis. Topics discussed in the article include, but are not limited to Conservative Treatments, Ankle Arthrodiastsis; Ankle Arthroscopy; Supramalleolar Osteotomies; Ankle OCD Repair; Innovative Techniques for Ankle OCD Repair; Open Ankle Arthrodesis; Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis; Total Ankle Arthroplasty; and Surgical Complications of Ankle Joint Arthrodesis and Arthroplasty Procedures.

Perioperative Pain Management, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 48-4
September 15, 2017
Frederick M. Azar + 6 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This volume of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on Perioperative Pain Management. Edited by members of a distinguished board from the Campbell Clinic, topics in the issue will include: Enhancing Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty; Perioperative Pain Management and Anesthesia; Perioperative Pain Management Strategies in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty; Patient Satisfaction after Total Knee Arthroplasty; The Effect of Opioids, Alcohol, and NSAIDS on Fracture Union; Indications and Contraindications to Peripheral Nerve Blockage; Multimodal Analgesia in Foot and Ankle Surgery; and Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Foot and Ankle Surgery, among others.

Heart Failure

1st Edition
September 14, 2017
Longjian Liu
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of heart failure research with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Longjian Liu. This easy-to-read reference focuses on the incidence, distribution, and possible control of this significant clinical and public health problem which is often associated with higher mortality and morbidity, as well as increased healthcare expenditures. This practical resource brings you up to date with what’s new in the field and how it can benefit your patients.

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