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  • Aortic Diseases, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-3
    • Fernando Fleischman
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, edited by Dr. Fernando Fleischman, will cover a broad range of topics related to Aortic Diseases. Subjects discussed include, but are not limited to: Diseases of the Aortic Root; Genetic Disorders and Indications for Intervention, Type A Dissections; Endovascular Treatment Options for the Aortic Arch; Treatment of Complex Thoracoabdominal Aortic Disease; Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Pathology; and Neuroprotection Strategies in Aortic Surgery, among others.

  • Angioedema, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-3
    • Marc Riedl
    • English
    This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest edited by Mariana Castells, is devoted to Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitizations. Articles in this issue include: Principles and Practice of Drug Desensitization; Incidence and Prevalence of Drug Hypersensitivity; Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis; Penicillin and Beta Lactam Hypersensitivity; Platins Chemotherapy Hypersensitivity: Prevalence and Management; Monoclonal Antibodies Hypersensitivity: Prevalence and Management; Injectable Drugs and MoAbs Reactions and Management with Desensitization; Delayed Cutaneous Reactions to Antibiotics, Management with Desensitization; Management of Children with Hypersensitivity to Antibiotics and MoAbs; Taxenes Hypersensitivity and Management; Progesterone Autoimmune Dermatitis; Severe Delayed Drug Reaction: Role of Genetics and Viral Infections; andAspirin and NSAIDS Hypersensitivity and Management.

  • Advances in Pediatrics, 2017

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2017
    • Carol D. Berkowitz + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Pediatrics reviews the most current practices in pediatrics. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Carol Berkowitz, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites expert pediatricians to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care. Topics such as fetal diagnosis and surgical intervention, updates in pharmacology, and fatty liver disease are represented, highlighting the most current and relevant information in the field.

  • Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

    • 5th Edition
    • Barry K.B Berkovitz + 2 more
    • English
    Now entering its 40th anniversary, the fifth edition of Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology has been thoroughly overhauled, updated and augmented to meet the needs of dental students worldwide. Now available with new pedagogic features and an enhanced illustration program, Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology 5th edition also comes with a free online program containing a wide selection of MCQs and additional learning exercises to allow readers to test and reinforce their knowledge.

  • Rapid Geriatric Assessment, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • John E. Morley
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. John Morley, is devoted to Rapid Geriatric Assessment. Articles in this issue will address Frailty; Sarcopenia; Anorexia of Aging; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Frailty; Falls; Hip Fracture; Depression; Delirium; and Advanced Directives and Palliative Care.

  • Hepatitis C Infection as a Systemic Disease:Extra-HepaticManifestation of Hepatitis C, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-3
    • Zobair M. Younossi
    • English
    Dr. Younossi is a highly-esteemed expert in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and for the first time in Clinics in Liver Disease, he has compiled articles that specifically address the extrahepatic manifestation of HCV. Articles are specifically devoted to the following topics: Hepatitis C: A Systemic Disease; Rheumatologic Manifestations of HCV; Cardiovascular Manifestations on HCV; Metabolic Manifestations of HCV (DM, Dyslipidemia); Renal Manifestations of HCV; Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated with HCV; Depression and HCV; Neurologic Manifestations of HCV; Non-HCC Malignancies in HCV; Dermatologic Manifestations of HCV; Fatigue and Patient-reported Outcomes in HCV; Economic Burden of HCV; and Endocrine Manifestations of HCV (non-dabetes). The thorough coverage of systemic issues will give clinicians the information they need to effectively manage the HCV patient with other health issues.

  • Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injections

    • 1st Edition
    • Gina M Allen + 1 more
    • English
    An ideal "how-to" guide for those who perform musculoskeletal injections, this unique multimedia resource by Drs. Gina M. Allen and David John Wilson demonstrates how to make the most out of the clear visualization provided by ultrasound-guided techniques. High-quality line drawings, clinical photographs, and ultrasound images clearly depict patient presentation, relevant anatomy, and sonoanatomy, and each technique is accompanied by a video showing exactly how to perform the procedure.

  • Patient & Person

    Interpersonal Skills in Nursing
    • 6th Edition
    • Jane Stein-Parbury
    • English
    Effective communication is vital for nurses to provide quality care for patients and their families.Patient & Person provides students with an essential framework to establish and build effective interpersonal skills in nursing practice.Incorporati... a person-centred approach, Patient & Person focuses on the importance of relating and interacting with patients as people - a concept central in providing quality nursing care and developing a therapeutic relationship in practice.

  • Le développement de l'enfant

    Du normal aux principaux troubles du développement
    • 6th Edition
    • Alain de Broca
    • French
    Cet ouvrage aborde dans toute sa complexité le développement de l’enfant. Son approche est à la fois didactique et globale. Son objectif est d’offrir au praticien un outil d’évaluation clinique qui lui permette de disposer de clés pour détecter les troubles qui surviennent dans le développement de l’enfant. Il s ‘agit d’un véritable outil pratique car il aborde toutes les dimensions du développement de l’enfant dans le cadre de l’environnement proche de ce dernier. Cette 6e édition offre une mise à jour de l’ensemble des chapitres, qui sont complétés et corrigés. Elle introduit les nouveautés dans la prise en charge des sensorialités et quelques modifications sur les pathologies TED, THADA et la prise en charge des « dys ». Elle propose également des compléments en ligne sous forme de fiches pratiques, facilement consultables.

  • Concours IADE - Infirmier anesthésiste diplômé d'Etat

    Tout pour réussir : cours et entraînement
    • 5th Edition
    • Jean-Pierre Anthony + 4 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage, entièrement revu et riche de nombreuses illustrations en couleurs (schémas didactiques), couvre l'ensemble des thèmes essentiels à la préparation au concours. Il est découpé en 4 parties : - un guide pratique pour préparer le concours via une présentation du métier, des épreuves et des études ainsi que de nombreux conseils méthodologiques pour les épreuves écrite et orale ; - une partie consacrée à l'épreuve écrite, rappelant les savoirs essentiels requis avec pour chaque chapitre les objectifs, une bibliographie et des exercices corrigés pour s'auto-évaluer ; - des annales avec des exercices de concours blanc pour se mettre en situation ; - en annexe l'ensemble des décrets et arrêtés mis à jour concernant les IADE. En fin de chapitre le lecteur trouvera un encadré « implications anesthésiques » lui permettant de relier les notions essentielles de physiologie et/ou pharmacologie et l'anesthésie afin de comprendre les liens entre ses connaissances, ses révisions actuelles et les attendus de la formation conduisant au diplôme d'État infirmier anesthésiste. Ce guide constitue ainsi un outil de préparation idéal pour les futurs infirmiers anesthésistes et demeure un ouvrage de référence pour les professionnels.

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