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  • Practical Soft Tissue Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach

    A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series
    • 2nd Edition
    • November 14, 2017
    • Jason L. Hornick
    • English
    Part of the in-depth and practical Pattern Recognition series, Practical Surgical Soft Tissue Pathology, 2nd Edition, helps you arrive at an accurate diagnosis by using a proven pattern-based approach. Leading diagnosticians guide you through the most common patterns seen in soft tissue pathology, applying appropriate immunohistochemistry and molecular testing, avoiding pitfalls, and making the best diagnosis. High-quality illustrations capture key morphologic patterns for a full range of common and rare tumor types, and a "visual index" at the beginning of the book directs you to the exact location of in-depth diagnostic guidance.

  • La sclérose en plaques - Clinique et thérapeutique

    • 1st Edition
    • November 14, 2017
    • Bruno Brochet + 3 more
    • French
    La sclérose en plaques est une affection neurologique handicapante qui peut atteindre les individus de tous âges. Elle se caractérise par des atteintes multifocales et diffuses du système nerveux entraînant de nombreuses affections. Cette maladie, complexe en termes d’étiologie, de diagnostic clinique et de sémiologie, est difficile à prendre en charge d’un point de vue thérapeutique. Cet ouvrage, consacré aux aspects cliniques et thérapeutiques de la sclérose en plaques , rend compte des récentes avancées en termes de diagnostic et de prise en charge des patients et permet au praticien de mieux appréhender cette maladie. Le chapitre 1 décrit tous les signes et symptômes de la SEP, ce qui permet soit de poser le diagnostic positif -chapitre 2-, soit de poser un diagnostic différentiel, -chapitre 3-. Le chapitre 4 aborde la prise en charge thérapeutique lors des poussées, grâce aux corticoïdes, immunosuppresseurs ou molécules de dernières générations, ainsi que le soulagement de nombreux symptômes. Ce chapitre est également consacré à la prise en charge médico-sociale des patients comprenant : l’éducation à la maladie et l’éducation thérapeutique, les rôles des réseaux et des centres de rééducation. Ce livre s’adresse aux praticiens travaillant dans un service de neurologie : les neurologues ainsi que les internes préparant le diplôme d’études spécialisées de neurologie. Il intéressera également les médecins généralistes ainsi que les rééducateurs.

  • Gastrointestinal Pathology: Common Questions and Diagnostic Dilemmas, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 10-4
    • November 13, 2017
    • Rhonda K. Yantiss
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, edited by Rhonda K. Yantiss, will focus on Gastrointestinal Pathology: Common Questions and Diagnostic Dilemmas. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Other forms of esophagitis; Diagnosis and management of Barrett-related neoplasia in the modern era; Patterns of gastric injury; Practical approach to the flat duodenal biopsy specimen; Chronic colitis in biopsy samples; Mucosal biopsy following bone marrow transplantation; The many faces of medication-related injury in the GI tract; The differential diagnosis of acute colitis: Clues to a specific diagnosis; Problematic colorectal polyps; Persistent problems in colorectal cancer reporting; Emerging concepts in gastric neoplasia; Immunohistochemistry pitfalls; Molecular testing in the modern era, and Lymphoproliferative diseases of the gut.

  • Dental Public Health, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62-2
    • November 13, 2017
    • Michelle M. Henshaw + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Dental Public Health, and is edited by Drs. Michelle Henshaw and Astha Singhal. Articles will include: Practice and Infrastructure of Dental Public Health; Oral Health Disparities; Dental Workforce: Including Mid-level Providers and Non-dental Providers; Fluorides and Other Preventive Strategies; First Dental Visit: Guidelines & Evidence; Dental Care for the Geriatric and Special Needs Populations; Dentists’ Role in Systemic Disease Screening; Dentists’ Role in Prescribing Opioids and Antibiotics; Trends in Dental Care Utilization (including ER usage); Innovative Models of Dental Care Delivery and Coverage; and more!

  • Congenital Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-1
    • November 13, 2017
    • Teresa O + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Teresa M. O and Milton Waner, is devoted to Congenital Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck. Articles in this issue include: Classification and Pathology of Congenital Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck; Etiology and Genetics of Congenital Vascular Lesions; Radiological Evaluation of Congenital Vascular Anomalies; Congenital Vascular Tumors; The Role of Surgery in the Management of Infantile Hemangiomas; The Management of Airway Infantile Hemangiomas; Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Lymphatic Malformations of the Head and Neck; New Frontiers in Our Understanding of Lymphatic Malformations of the Head and Neck; Venous Malformations of the Head and Neck; Capillary Malformations of the Head and Neck; Arteriovenous Malformations of the Head and Neck; The Management of Vascular Malformations of the Airway; Role of Neurophysiological Monitoring in the Surgical Management of Congenital Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck; Acquired Vascular Tumors of the Head and Neck; Orthognathic and Dental Considerations; Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia; and Psychosocial Impact of Living with a Facial Vascular Lesion.

  • Challenging Neuropathic Pain Syndromes

    Evaluation and Evidence-Based Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • November 12, 2017
    • Mitchell Freedman + 3 more
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of neuropathic pain syndromes with this concise, practical resource by Drs. Mitchell Freedman, Jeff Gehret, George Young, and Leonard Kamen. This easy-to-read reference presents a summary of today’s best evaluation methods and evidence-based treatment options for complex regional pain syndrome as well as other challenging syndromes.

  • Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes

    Prevention, Treatment and Return to Sport
    • 1st Edition
    • November 10, 2017
    • Robert A. Arciero + 2 more
    • English
    Thorough and concise, this practical reference provides a unique, on-field management approach to all athletic injuries to the shoulder and elbow, as well as nonoperative and operative treatment options, including arthroscopy and open surgery. Focusing on high-performance athletes, leading authorities in the field demonstrate how to provide pain relief, restore function, and return the athlete to sport and to prior level of performance in a safe and timely fashion.

  • Advances in Anesthesia, 2017

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2017
    • November 9, 2017
    • Thomas M. McLoughlin + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Anesthesia highlights the year's signifucant medical advances, providing one source to review the essential information updates for the Anesthesiologist in that year. Topics often covered include: advances in trauma anesthesia, cardiac arrest management, regional anesthesia, analgesia and perioperative outcomes, perioperative management of implantable devices, evidence based management of anesthesia and analgesia.

  • Cosmetic Dermatology for Men, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-1
    • November 9, 2017
    • Neil S. Sadick
    • English
    This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Neil S. Sadick, is devoted to Cosmetic Dermatology for Men. Articles in this outstanding and timely issue include: The Pathophysiology of the Male Aging Face and Body; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Men; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Ethnic Men; Cosmeceuticals for Male Skin Rejuvenation; Energy-based Devices in Male Skin Rejuvenation; The Use of Neurotoxins in the Male Face; Volumetric Structural Rejuvenation for the Male Face; Body Contouring in Men: Upper and Lower Body; Recent Advances in Hair Transplantation; New Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men; Combination Therapies for Male Body Rejuvenation; and Liposuction Considerations in Men.

  • Advanced PAP Therapies and Non-invasive Ventilation, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12-4
    • November 9, 2017
    • Lee K. Brown + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics is edited by Drs. Brown and Shahrokh Javaheri and focuses on Advanced PAP Therapies and Non-invasive Ventilation. Article topics include: Current Positive Airway Pressure Device Technology: What’s in the “black box?”; Testing the Performance of Positive Airway Pressure Generators: From Bench to Bedside; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Choosing the Best PAP Device; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Choosing the Best Interface; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Achieving Adherence and Dealing with Complications; Treatment of Hyperventilatory Central Sleep Apnea: Idiopathic, CHF, Cerebrovascular Disease, and High Altitude; Disordered Breathing Due to Chronic Opioid Use: Diverse Manifestations and Their Management; Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Choosing the Appropriate Treatment for a Heterogeneous Disorder; Positive Airway Pressure Treatment in the Patient with Ventilatory Failure due to Neuromuscular Disease; Non-invasive Ventilation in Acute Ventilatory Failure; Domiciliary Non-invasive Ventilation for Chronic Ventilatory Failure; The Future of Positive Airway Pressure Technology.

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