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  • Welfare of Ruminant Animals, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-3
    • Lily Edwards-Callaway + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Lily Edwards-Callaway and Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswei... bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Welfare of Ruminant Animals. Top experts discuss the latest advancements and challenges in ruminant welfare with in-depth articles on innovative practices, transport, euthanasia, housing, and the evolution of animal welfare.
  • Precision Medicine in Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-4
    • Rian M. Hasson + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Rian M. Hasson and Fatima G Wilder bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Precision Medicine in Thoracic Surgery. Top experts discuss addressing equity in precision surgery; molecular therapy and targeted treatment for cancer; understanding the influence of social determinants of health in precision surgery; the use of AI and machine learning in thoracic surgery; and more.
  • Surgery in Austere Environments, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 105-6
    • Mary Ann Hopkins
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Mary Ann Hopkins brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Surgery in Austere Environments. Top experts discuss surgery in war zones; the role of NGOs and faith-based organizations in health care delivery; wilderness medicine and surgery; surgery and natural disasters; and much more.
  • Clostridioides Difficile Infection, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-4
    • Vincent B. Young
    • English
    In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Vincent B. Young brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Clostridioides difficile Infection. In the last decade there have been major changes in the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of this important nosocomial infection. New treatments including new antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies have been developed to treat both initial episodes and recurrent CDI, and diagnostic and treatment guidelines have been created to reflect these developments. This issue addresses these changes to the clinical prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CDI and also touches on advances in basic science that are more directly relevant to clinicians who encounter CDI in their daily professional practice.
  • Myositis, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-4
    • Julie J. Paik + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Drs. Julie J. Paik and Tahseen Mozaffar bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Myositis. Top experts explore key topics, including autoantibodies in myositis: can they predict disease course?; classification criteria in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: is it time for an update?; diagnostic evaluation for myositis and their pitfalls; updated diagnostic criteria in IBM; and more.
  • Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease

    • 4th Edition
    • Michael A. Gatzoulis + 3 more
    • English
    Written and edited by the world’s leading ACHD experts, Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Fourth Edition, provides up-to-date, must-know information in this increasingly important field. It offers essential guidance on anatomical issues, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management options available to clinicians and allied professionals who work with adults with congenital heart disease. Comprehensive and practical, this outstanding resource is invaluable for all involved with the care challenges and opportunities of the ever-growing number of patients born with CHD, the most common inborn defect worldwide.
  • Talley and O'Connor's Examination Medicine

    A Guide to Physician Training
    • 10th Edition
    • Nicholas J. Talley + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive guide to core principles and clinical skillsTalley and O’Connor’s Clinical Examination is a complete resource for students and educators covering the core principles, skills and competencies needed for effective patient examination and diagnosis.For each body system, the book details how to take a systematic and comprehensive health history, how to examine a patient, how to correlate physical signs with disease, and how to use rigorous clinical thinking skills to form a diagnosis.This tenth edition of the book has been fully updated and forms part of a complete package that includes an eBook, skills videos, ECG and imaging cases, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and is complemented by two companion texts, Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical OSCEs and Clinical Examination Essentials.
  • Psychedelika in Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

    Von den Grundlagen zur klinischen Anwendung
    • 1st Edition
    • Gerhard Gründer
    • German
    Psychedelika: eine neue Option zur Behandlung psychischer StörungenVerschaffen Sie sich einen Überblick über die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei der Anwendung von Psychedelika in der Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. Wo steht die Forschung, was sind die Grundlagen, welche Anwendungsmöglichkei... sind absehbar? Dieses Werk fasst den aktuellen Wissensstand von den Grundlagen bis zur klinischen Anwendung zusammen und soll allen, die in Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie ärztlich oder psychotherapeutisch tätig oder mit der Einführung dieser Substanzen im Gesundheitssystem befasst sind, einen Ausblick geben auf die zukünftigen Entwicklungen und die zu erwartenden Herausforderungen.Au... dem Inhalt:Grundlagen: Geschichte, Chemie, Neurobiologie der PsychedelikaDie Rolle der Psychotherapie im Rahmen der Therapie mit PsychedelikaIndikati... Kontraindikationen, Risiken, NebenwirkungenAnwend... bei Depressionen, Angst- und Zwangsstörungen und anderen psychischen Störungen sowie in der Palliativ- und SchmerzmedizinReguli... von Psychedelika in Deutschland und der WeltPsychedelika in der Kultur: zwischen Droge und HeilmittelEthische und philosophische Aspekte der Therapie mit PsychedelikaDer Weg zum Medikament: Arzneimittelprüfung, Zulassung, Nutzenbewertung
  • Wellness for Otolaryngologists, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-6
    • Kathleen L. Yaremchuk + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Kathleen L. Yaremchuk and Al Merati bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Wellness for Otolaryngologists. Top experts focus on the healthy lifespan of the otolaryngologist and what goes into a fruitful, healthful career. Topics include posture muscle strength (men and women); meditation; physical activity; social beneficence; rejuvenation; time management; faith; and more.
  • Special Hematology Laboratory Testing: Emerging Concepts and Novel Approaches, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-4
    • Fabienne Lucas + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editors Drs. Fabienne Lucas and Daniel Sabath bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Special Hematology Laboratory Testing: Emerging Concepts and Novel Approaches. Top experts cover emerging concepts such as DIC and advances in D-dimer testing, novel therapies and gene therapy for hemophilia, and how AI can support diagnosis and management of clotting disorders.