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  • Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-1
    • Abtin Tabaee + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Abtin Tabaee and Edward D. McCoul, is devoted to Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Articles in this issue include: Classification of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Working Towards Personalized Diagnosis; Bacterial Pathogens and the Microbiome; Biofilm and Osteitis; Refractory Chronic Sinusitis with Polyposis; Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease; Systemic and Odontogenic Etiologies in Chronic Rhinosinusitis; Genetic and Immune Dysregulation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis; Office Procedures in Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis; Topical Therapies and Stents; Revision Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery; Extended Endoscopic and Open Sinus Surgery for Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis; and An Algorithm for Comprehensive Evaluation and Management of Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

  • Sprachtherapie mit hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen

    Die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe
    • 1st Edition
    • Claudia Häußinger
    • German
    Alles, was der Therapeut über die Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern wissen muss "Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen" informiert den Leser über Grundlagen des physiologischen Spracherwerbs und über Spracherwerb hörgeschädigter Kinder. Es gibt dem Sprachtherapeuten eine Bandbreite an diagnostischen Möglichkeiten an die Hand, mit deren Hilfe er den Grad des Störungsbildes feststellen kann. Darauf aufbauend erklärt die Autorin ihr therapeutisches Konzept – die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe. Wie kann damit der Lautspracherwerb verbessert werden? Wie kann man den Patienten zum Mitlernen motivieren? 20 Arbeitsblätter verdeutlichen das Konzept und helfen dem Therapeuten diese Ansätze in seinen Praxisalltag zu integrieren.

  • Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 2nd Edition
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg + 1 more
    • English
    Understand the why behind diseases and disorders and how it affects what you do in everyday practice with Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition. This reader-friendly book serves as both a great learning guide and reference tool as it covers all the pathology-related information that is most relevant to what you, the future or practicing physical therapy assistant, need to know. Each chapter takes a well-organized approach as it defines each pathology disorder; describes the appropriate physical therapy assessments, interventions, guidelines, precautions, and contraindications; and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. This new edition also features new critical thinking questions and clinical scenarios on Evolve which bring the material to life and help you see how the information in the book can be applied to the day-to-day work of a physical therapist assistant.

  • MR Imaging of the Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-1
    • Mary G. Hochman
    • English
    This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Foot and Ankle, and is edited by Dr. Mary Hochman. Articles will include: Technical Considerations: Best Practices for MR Imaging of the Foot and Ankle; Normal Variants and Potential Pitfalls in MRI of the Ankle and Foot; Medial Sided Ankle Pain: MRI of the Deltoid Ligament and Beyond; MRI of Impingement and Entrapment Syndromes of the Foot and Ankle; MRI of the Diabetic Foot; MRI of the Midfoot; MRI of the Plantar Plate: Normal Anatomy, Turf Toe, and other Injuries; MRI of Common Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors in the Foot and Ankle; MRI of the Post-operative Ankle and Foot; New Techniques in MR Imaging of the Ankle and Foot; MRI of the Pediatric Foot and Ankle: What Does Normal Look Like?; and more!

  • Regenerative Medicine, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-4
    • Santos F. Martinez
    • English
    This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America will cover regenerative medicine. Rapid advances in stem cell science are opening new avenues for drug discovery and may lead to new uses of stem cells for other musculoskeletal disorders. Artcles to be included are: Evidence-Based Regenerative Prolotherapy and Perineural Injection Approaches; Platelet Rich Plasma; Autologous Conditioned Serum; Stem Cell Considerations for the Clinician; Adipose Derived Stromal Vascular Faction and Stem Cell Use, as well as many others.

  • Facial Scar Management, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-1
    • David B. Hom
    • English
    This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. David Hom of the University of Cincinnati, is devoted to Facial Scar Management. Articles in this outstanding issue will focus on scar treatment of the forehead, periorbital region, cheek, nose, perioral and chin region, auricle region, scalp, neck, and oral mucosa. The issue will also address soft tissue management to minimize scarring, new scar treatments using lasers, and skin color and pigmentation in ethnic skin.

  • Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team

    • 6th Edition
    • Chris H. Miller
    • English
    Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 6th Edition, is a go-to text for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis, this comprehensive, highly practical text features the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, as well as new chapters on patient safety preparation and infection control breaches. Step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease, and new case scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application.

  • Adult and Pediatric Spine Trauma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-1
    • Douglas L. Brockmeyer + 1 more
    • English
    This issue will focus on both adult and pediatric spine trauma. Featured articles are as follows: Pharmacologic Treatment of SCI; Classification of Adult Subaxial Cervical Trauma; Classification and Management of Pediatric Craniocervical Injuries; Classification and Management of Pediatric Subaxial Injuries; Classification of Adult Thoracolumbar Injuries; Management of Pediatric Thoracolumber Injuries; Treatment of Odontoid Fractures in the Aging Population; Treatment of Facet Fractures in the Cervical Spine; and many more!

  • Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy In PCI, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6-1
    • Dominick J. Angiolillo + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, edited by Drs. Dominick Angiolillo and Matthew Price, will focus on Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy in PCI. The topics covered in this volume will span across pretreatment with antiplatelet agents; optimal duration of antiplatelet therapy after PCI; Cangrelor and its role in percutaneous coronary intervention; Ticagrelor and its effects beyond the P2Y12 receptor; dyspnea and Reversibly-binding P2Y12 antagonists; PAR receptor inhibition post-PCI; switching P2Y12 receptor inhibiting therapies; antiplatelet and antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary stenting; antithrombotic therapy to reduce ischemic events in ACS patients undergoing PCI; and the current role of platelet function testing in PCI and CABG, among other topics.

  • Global Cardiovascular Health, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • Gerald S. Bloomfield + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, edited by Drs. Gerald Bloomfield and Melissa Burroughs-Pena, will cover a broad range of issues in the field of Global Cardiovascular Health. Topics covered in this issue include, but are not limited to Diagnosis and management of endomyocardial fibrosis; Chagas disease; Tuberculosis and the heart; Cardiovascular manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infection; Improving global access to essential cardiovascular medicines; Innovative approaches to hypertension control in the community; Causes and treatment of infective endocarditis in developing countries; and Strategies for Patient Centered Blood Pressure Control in Low- and Middle income Countries, among others.

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