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Pharmacology, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 35-2
May 24, 2017
Alan D. Kaye
English
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This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics focuses on Pharmacology. Editor Alan Kaye has assembled an expert team of authors on topics such as: Ketorolac, Oxymorphone and Tapentadol; Anticoagulation and Neuraxial/Peripheral Anesthesia; Pharmacologic Update on Antiemetics: Total parenteral nutrition/enteral nutrition in the ICU, Evolving Concepts; Reversal of Anticoagulants and Anesthesia Considerations; Non-opioids Intravenous or Oral Analgesics for Perioperative Pain Management, Update; Uterotonic Medications and Anesthesia Considerations: oxytocin, misoprostol, methylergonovine, carboprost; Pulmonary Vascular Mediating Drugs, Evolving Concepts; Alpha 2 Modulators and Anesthesia Considerations; Pharmacologic Considerations of Anesthetic Agents in the Obese Patient; Pharmacologic Considerations of Anesthetic Agents in the Geriatric Patient; Pharmacologic Considerations of Anesthetic Agents in the Pediatric Patient; Anesthesia CV Drug Update; Pharmacogenomics: Anesthesia; Pharmacogenomics: Pain; Novel anticoagulants; Novel anesthetic agents; Novel opioids; Pharmacology of Newer Local anesthetics; Pharmacology of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory and Steroid Medications. Implications for Anesthesia or Unique Associated Risks; Pharmacology of Octreotide. Implications for Anesthesia and Associated Risks.

Sleep and the Heart, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 12-2
May 24, 2017
Rami N. Khayat
English
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This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics is edited by Dr. Rami Khayat and focuses on Sleep and the Heart. Article topics include: Mechanisms of SDB and respiratory control instability in heart failure; Rehabilitation of cardiovascular disorders and sleep apnea; Device therapy for SDB in patients with CVD and heart failure; Non-mask based therapies for CSA in patients with heart failure; Movement disorders and non- respiratory sleep disorders in patients with CVD; A practical approach to the identification and management of SDB in heart failure patients.

Ortopedia, traumatología y reumatología

2nd Edition
May 24, 2017
Andrew D. Duckworth + 2 more
Spanish
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Guía práctica de las tres disciplinas relacionadas, en un formato de bolsillo fácil de usar e ideal para estudiantes de Medicina y médicos en formación. En esta segunda edición, los autores han actualizado el contenido para reflejar los cambios en la práctica quirúrgica y los avances terapéuticos, además del enfoque molecular de los trastornos genéticos e inflamatorios. Contiene capítulos sobre anatomía, pediatría y valoración de traumatismos, que incluyen la asistencia preoperatoria y postoperatoria, y las complicaciones, así como un capítulo exhaustivo sobre los fármacos utilizados con más frecuencia en las tres especialidades. Esta obra es perfecta para las aportaciones clínicas en cirugía ortopédica, medicina de urgencias, reumatología y medicina general, así como para los estudios sobre anatomía del aparato locomotor.

Pharmacologie à l'officine

2nd Edition
May 24, 2017
Patrick Poucheret + 1 more
French
eBook
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Vademecum indispensable à la délivrance des médicaments et à l'exercice de la profession officinale, cette nouvelle édition, actualisée et enrichie, offre au pharmacien, au praticien hospitalier, à l’étudiant et l’interne en pharmacie, une synthèse des connaissances et des compétences pharmacothérapeutiqu... avec : - une orientation inédite, centrée sur le médicament et les interrelations entre physiopathologie, pharmacologie et toxicologie ; - des tableaux didactiques, facilitant l’accès à l'information nécessaire à la délivrance du médicament ; - une lecture critique de l'ordonnance, des éléments de pharmacocinétique pratique, 46 fiches pharmacothérapeutiqu... et 10 ordonnances analysées et commentées.

Fisiología médica

3rd Edition
May 24, 2017
Walter F. Boron + 1 more
Spanish
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Nueva edición que constituye un valioso recurso de aprendizaje para comprender exhaustivamente la fisiología humana, desde las moléculas hasta los sistemas. Texto completamente actualizado donde los conceptos más complejos se presentan con un formato claro, conciso y organizado de forma lógica para facilitar aún más su comprensión y retención. Se destacan los avances más novedosos en los procesos moleculares y celulares, como el papel de la epigenética, la necroptosis y los canales iónicos en los procesos fisiológicos, para proporcionar una panorámica del desarrollo, el crecimiento y las enfermedades del ser humano. Incluye la versión electrónica del libro donde podrá acceder al texto completo con hiperenlaces, imágenes, 10 animaciones e infinidad de notas y colaboraciones.

Advances in Colorectal Neoplasia, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 97-3
May 23, 2017
Sean J. Langenfeld
English
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This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Advances in Colorectal Neoplasia, and is edited by Dr. Sean J. Langenfeld. Articles will include: Colorectal cancer screening; Imaging for colon and rectal cancer; The difficult colorectal polyp; Emergency presentations of colorectal cancer; Advances in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; Robotic colorectal surgery; Local excision of rectal cancer; New strategies in rectal cancer; Hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes; Dysplasia and cancer in inflammatory bowel disease; Atypical colorectal neoplasms; Resection of the primary tumor in stage IV colorectal cancer: when is it necessary?; Cytoreduction and HIPEC for colorectal cancer; Molecular markers for colorectal cancer, and more!

Bone and Joint Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 31-2
May 23, 2017
Steven K. Schmitt
English
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Dr. Schmitt has put together a comprehensive issue devoted to bone and joint infections. Top experts have created state-of-the-art clinical reviews devoted to the following topics: Native septic arthritis; Reactive arthritis; Prevention of infection in orthopedic prosthetic surgery; Infections of the spine; Radiologic approach to musculoskeletal infections; Infections associated with open fractures; Fungal musculoskeletal infections; Mycobacterial musculoskeletal infections; Diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections-cultures, biomarkers, and criteria; Management of Prosthetic Joint Infections; Osteomyelitis In adults; and Osteomyelitis in children. Readers will come away with clinical information that can be immediately applied to caring for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries.

Technological Advances in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 50-3
May 23, 2017
Raj Sindwani
English
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This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Raj Sindwani, is devoted to Technological Advances in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Evolution in Visualization for Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Organism (Microbiome) Analysis Techniques and Implications for CRS; Topical drug therapies for CRS; Absorbable Biomaterials and Nasal Packing; Stents and Drug-Eluting Stents in Rhinology; Evolving Functionality and Applications of Microdebrider Technology; Innovation in Balloon Catheter Technology; Emerging Roles of Coblation in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery; Application of Ultrasonic Aspirators in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery; Next Tier Surgical Navigation Systems in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Robotics in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Emerging Role of 3-D Printing in Rhinology; Advances in Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction: An Evolution of Materials and Methods; and Integrated Full Solution Imaging and Intelligent Informatics.

Obstetrics and Gynecology: Maintenance of Knowledge, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 44-2
May 23, 2017
Janice L. Bacon + 1 more
English
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The acquisition and implementation of new findings for clinical care in obstetrics and gynecology is at a more rapid pace than ever before. More understanding of the pathophysiology of disease coupled with improved screening technology and genetic information requires physicians to constantly update their knowledge-base and familiarize themselves with guidelines and advances in techniques as well as question old euphemisms. Medical specialties, including obstetrics and gynecology have moved from board certification as a solitary achievement to maintaining current knowledge- a continuous lifelong learning process. This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics is dedicated to clinical care for patients with evidence-based recommendations: “state of the art” advice and updates. Articles are specifically devoted to Contraception: menarche to menopause; Vaginitis: beyond symptoms; Abnormal uterine bleeding; Recognition and therapeutic options for malignancy of the cervix and uterus; Gestational diabetes: Diagnosis, classification and clinical care; Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy; Obstetric emergencies: Shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage; Prenatal diagnosis: tools and tests for screening; Clinical recognition and screening for common breast disorders and malignancy; and Recognizing and managing common urogynecologic disorders.

Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 31-3
May 23, 2017
Manish A. Shah
English
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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies; specifically, articles on the following: Epidemiology / Genetics, H. pylori and the gastric microbiome in gastric cancer carcinogenesis; Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer; Tumor Staging; Localized disease; Metastatic Disease; Immunotherapy Antiangiogenic therapy; and many more!

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