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    • Gray’s Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound

      • 1st Edition
      • August 25, 2017
      • Claire Smith + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 7 0 1 8 1
      A concise, superbly illustrated (print + electronic) textbook that brings together a reliable, clear and up to date guide to surface anatomy and its underlying gross anatomy, combined with a practical application of ultrasound and other imaging modalities. A thorough understanding of surface anatomy remains a critical part of clinical practice, but with improved imaging technology, portable ultrasound is also fast becoming integral to routine clinical examination and effective diagnosis. This unique new text combines these two essential approaches to effectively understanding clinical anatomy and reflects latest approaches within modern medical curricula. It is tailored specifically to the needs of medical students and doctors in training and will also prove invaluable to the wide range of allied health students and professionals who need a clear understanding of visible and palpable anatomy combined with anatomy as seen on ultrasound. Concise text and high quality illustrations, photographs, CT, MRI and ultrasound scans provide a clear, integrated understanding of the anatomical basis for modern clinical practice Highly accessible and at a level appropriate for medical students and a wide range of allied health students and professionals Reflects current curriculum trend of heavily utilizing living anatomy and ultrasound to learn anatomy Supplementary video content showing live ultrasound scans and guided areas of surface anatomy to bring content to life and reflect current teaching and clinical settings An international advisory panel appointed to add expertise and ensure relevance to the variety of medical and allied health markets Inclusion of latest ultrasound image modalities Designed to complement and enhance the highly successful Gray’s family of texts/atlases although also effective as a stand-alone or alongside other established anatomy resources

    • Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

      • 4th Edition
      • August 24, 2017
      • Susan G. Salvo
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 4 1 9 2 6
      Complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 4th Edition provides direct information along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of over 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on Hospital-based massage which covers protocols　needed for therapists working with　clients who are medically fragile. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

    • Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • August 24, 2017
      • R. Bryan Bell + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 6 5 6 8 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 6 5 6 9 0
      Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery is the first multidisciplinary text to provide readers with a system for managing adult head and neck cancers based upon stage. Using an evidence-based approach to the management and treatment of a wide variety of clinical conditions, the extensive experience of the author and contributors in head and neck surgery and oncology are highlighted throughout the text. This includes computer aided surgical simulation, intraoperative navigation, robotic surgery, endoscopic surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery, molecular science, and tumor immunology. In addition, high quality photos and illustrations are included, which are easily accessible on mobile devices.

    • Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment

      • 10th Edition
      • August 24, 2017
      • J. M. Cairo
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 2 8 9 9 3
      The most clinically relevant respiratory care equipment textbook on the market, Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment, 10th Edition employs a "how-to" approach that moves beyond technical descriptions of machinery. Learn to identify equipment, understand how it works, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice with this comprehensive overview of the equipment and techniques used by respiratory therapists to treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The 10th edition includes updated information on the latest devices and equipment, which are divided into clearly defined sections including: ventilators, transport, home-care, neonatal and pediatric ventilators, and alternative ventilators. In addition, there’s a focus on specific ventilator characteristics such as mode, monitors and displays, alarms and indicators, graphics, special features, and troubleshooting for lesser-used ventilators.

    • Normal Electrophysiology, Substrates, and the Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Part I, An Issue of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 9-3
      • August 24, 2017
      • Luigi Padeletti + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 4 4 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 4 5 7
      This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, edited by Drs. Luigi Padeletti and Giuseppe Bagliani, will cover the latest in Normal Electrophysiology, Substrates, and the Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Topics covered in this issue include History of Arrhythmias; P wave and arrhythmias originating in the atria; PQ interval and Junctional zone; QRS complex; Ventricular repolarization during arrhythmias; Classification and specific electrocardiographic pattern of Cardiac Arrhythmias; and Electrocardiographic practice of cardiac arrhythmias.

    • Crohn's Disease, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-3
      • August 24, 2017
      • Edward V. Loftus Jr
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 5 4 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 5 5 6
      Dr. Loftus is a widely recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease. He has created an issue devoted the current state-of-the-art on Crohn's disease; authors have written comprehensive reviews on the latest research to inform clinical diagnosis and treatment. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Genetics; Epidemiology, natural history, and risk stratification of Crohn’s disease; The microbiome in Crohn’s disease: Role in pathogenesis and role of microbiome replacement therapies; Endoscopic and radiographic assessment of Crohn’s disease; Intestinal and non-intestinal cancer risk in Crohn’s disease; Sexuality, fertility, and pregnancy in Crohn’s disease; Interdisciplinary management of perianal Crohn’s disease; Targeting specific immunologic pathways in human inflammatory bowel disease; Evolution of treatment paradigms in Crohn’s disease; Preventing and managing postoperative recurrence of Crohn’s disease; Where and how to use anti-TNF agents and anti-integrins in Crohn’s disease; Ustekinumab and anti-interleukin-23 agents in Crohn’s disease; Update on therapeutic drug monitoring in Crohn’s disease; and Janus kinase antagonists and other novel small molecules for the treatment of Crohn’s disease. Readers will come away from this issue armed with the information they need to improve management of this disease as well as patient outcomes.

    • Mosby's Medical Terminology Flash Cards

      • 4th Edition
      • August 23, 2017
      • Mosby
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 6 0 9 3 0 2
      Boost your med term confidence, grades, and test scores with Mosby’s Medical Terminology Flash Cards, 4th Edition. Updated with the latest medical terms and illustrations, this collection of 650 full-color flash cards helps you memorize the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms used to build medical terms. The comprehensive deck includes word-building examples and Spanish translations to help you master the terms in a multitude of ways. And with their functional and durable design, these cards make the perfect review tool for on-the-go study.

    • Pediatric Cancer Genetics

      • 1st Edition
      • August 22, 2017
      • Nathaniel H. Robin + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 8 5 5 5 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 9 5 9 6 7
      Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of pediatric cancer genetics with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Nathaniel H. Robin and Meagan Farmer, MS, CGC, MBA. Ideal for pediatric oncologists and all providers who care for children, this easy-to-read reference addresses the remarkable potential of genetic testing as well as the complexities of choosing the correct test, understanding the results, and counseling the family.

    • Quality Improvement, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 44-3
      • August 21, 2017
      • Munish Gupta + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 6 4 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 6 5 5
      The Guest Editors have collaborated on a state-of-the-art presentation of current clinical reviews on Quality in Neonatal Care. Top experts have prepared articles in the following areas: Standardizing Practices: How and why to standardize, using checklists, measuring variation; Health Informatics and Patient Safety; Using Statistical Process Control to Drive Improvement in Neonatal Care; Improving Value in Neonatal Intensive Care; Culture and Context in Quality of Care: Improving Teamwork and Resilience; Has Quality Improvement Improved Neonatal Outcomes; National Quality Measures in Perinatal Care; Perinatal and Obstetric Quality Initiatives; Family Involvement in Quality Improvement; Perinatal Quality Improvement: A Global Perspective; Delivery Room Care / Golden Hour; Respiratory Care and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Reducing Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis; Alarm Safety and Alarm Fatigue; and Patient Safety: Reducing Unplanned Extubations. Readers will come away with the clinical information they need improve quality in the NICU.

    • Complementary and Integrative Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 101-5
      • August 21, 2017
      • Robert B. Saper
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 5 8 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 4 5 5 9 4
      This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Robert Saper, is devoted to Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Articles in this outstanding issue address integrative medicine in the areas of mental health disorders; sleep disorders; neurological conditions; cardiovascular disease; respiratory disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; gynecological conditions; oncology; rheumatologic conditions; pain management; geriatric and palliative care; and physician health and wellbeing.

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