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Hepatitis C Virus: The Next Epidemic, An issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 44-4
December 7, 2015
K. Rajender Reddy
English
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eBook
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There are over 180 million people with chronic HCV infection worldwide with between 2.7 and 3.9 million in the United States. Hepatitis C most significantly affects Asia and Africa, with rates up to 15% in countries such as Egypt and up to 30% in certain regions such as Punjab, Pakistan. Hepatitis C places a significant burden on the public health infrastructure, as it remains the leading cause of chronic liver disease, accounting for 50-75% of primary liver cancers and is responsible for 30% of all liver transplantations. It is estimated to have cost the United States $5.5 billion in 1997, comparable to the national cost of asthma, $5.8 billion in 1994.This number is only expected to grow as the current HCV population ages, increasing overall rates of compensated cirrhosis/end-stage liver disease. The evolution of directly acting anti-virals has ushered in a new era for chronic hepatitis C. Ongoing drug development strategy has involved targeting several replication steps of the virus and the hope is to see all oral therapies by late 2014 or early 2015. Thus we are at an exciting cross roads with regard to new information and challenges with HCV: rising disease burden with associated high costs, the challenges globally and in multiple patient populations, and the impending availability of effective and well tolerated treatments. Therefore there is a need to commission an exclusive issue of GCNA for HCV.

CT Angiography, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 54-1
December 7, 2015
Peter S. Liu + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on CT Angiography. Articles will include: CT Angiography – A Review and Technical Update; CT Angiography of Thoracic Aorta; CT Angiography of Abdominal Aorta; CT Angiography of the Liver, Spleen, and Pancreas; CT Angiography of the Bowel and Mesentery; CT Angiography of the Renal Circulation; CT Angiography of the Lower Extremities; CT Angiography of the Upper Extremities; Pediatric Considerations in CT Angiography; CT Angiography of the Neurovascular Circulation; Role of MRA in the Era of Modern CT Angiography; CT Angiography for Preoperative Thoracoabdominal Flap Planning; and more!

Gastroparesis, An issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 44-1
February 17, 2015
Henry P. Parkman
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue will be an informative treatise on gastroparesis, a symptomatic chronic disorder of the stomach characterized by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Gastroparesis is an increasingly recognized and diagnosed disorder. Treatment can be challenging due to several mechanisms which play a role in causing the symptoms. Symptoms of gastroparesis are variable and include early satiety, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and upper abdominal discomfort. These symptoms can range from mild to severe leading to such complications as malnutrition, functional disability, and multiple hospitalizations. The three most common etiologies are diabetes, post-surgical, and idiopathic (unknown). Treatment consists of dietary manipulation, medical, and surgical therapy. The articles will provide a comprehensive review and in-depth information on gastroparesis. Each chapter will be written by an expert in the area. This issue will give the reader a better appreciation for the breadth of gastroparesis.

Surgical Approaches to Esophageal Disease, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 95-3
June 4, 2015
Dmitry Oleynikov
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Surgical Management of Esophageal Disease is reviewed extensively in this important Surgical Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: Approach to Patients with Esophageal Dysphagia; Esophageal Motility Disorders; Achalasia; Esophageal Stricture and Diverticula; Benign Esophageal Masses; Gastroesophageal Disease; Barrett’s Esophagus; Preoperative Evaluation of GERD; Surgical Treatment of GERD; Endoscopic Treatment of GERD; Paraesophageal Hernia; Short Esophagus; Reoperative Antireflux Surgery; GERD after Bariatric Procedure; Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Benign Eosphageal Disease; and more!

Primary Care for School-Aged Children, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

1st Edition
Volume 42-1
January 28, 2015
Elizabeth K. McClain
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, edited by Dr. Elizabeth K. McClain, is devoted to Primary Care for School-Aged Children. Articles in this issue include: Concussion and Trauma in Young Athletes; Addressing Obesity with Pediatric Patients and their Families in a Primary Care Office; HPV Vaccine Update; Parental Health Literacy and its Impact on Patient Care; Autism/ Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Challenges in Treating ADHD in Adolescents; Pediatric Oncology; Sudden Cardiac Death in Adolescents; Childhood Asthma; Update on Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections; Hypertension in Children; and Food and Environmental Allergies.

Vascular and Interventional Imaging: Case Review Series

3rd Edition
November 4, 2015
Wael E. Saad + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Increase your knowledge and improve your image interpretation skills using the proven and popular Case Review approach! Drs. Wael E. Saad, Minhaj S. Khaja, and Suresh Vedantham have updated this new edition to include nearly 200 clinically relevant cases with associated images, multiple-choice questions, answers, and rationales – all organized by level of difficulty and designed to reinforce your understanding of the essential principles needed to interpret a wide range of vascular and interventional images.

Intravascular Imaging: OCT and IVUS, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 4-3
June 10, 2015
Matthew J. Price
English
Hardback
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This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, edited by Matthew J. Price, is devoted to Intravascular Imaging. Dr. Price assembled a group of expert contributors to review the following topics: IVUS for the assessment of coronary lesion severity and optimization of PCI; IVUS for the diagnosis and treatment of left main coronary artery disease; Fundamentals of OCT: image acquisition and interpretation; Technique and Best Practices for Intracoronary OCT; Assessment and quantitation of stent results by intracoronary OCT; PCI planning and optimization with intracoronary OCT; Advances in Automated Assessment of Intracoronary OCT and Their Clinical Application; Diagnosis and evaluation of stent thrombosis using OCT; Acute and long-term evaluation of bioresorbable scaffolds by OCT; Role of OCT in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection; and Neointimal Coverage after Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: Insights from Optical Coherence Tomography.

Radiología de urgencias y emergencias

3rd Edition
March 24, 2015
Nigel Raby + 3 more
Spanish
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Obra de referencia imprescindible para todos los profesionales de urgencias y emergencias gracias a su precisa interpretación de las imágenes de radiografía simple y su valor como ayuda para el diagnóstico. Una estructura clara y precisa donde cada uno de los capítulos presenta una estructura uniforme, mediante la que se analizan los siguientes factores: Anatomía normal, Listas de referencia para el análisis de las imágenes, Lesiones más frecuentes, Lesiones menos habituales pero importantes, Dificultades protenciales, Aclaración de diferencias terminológicas. La base del correcto diagnóstico es el perfecto conocimiento de la anatomía normal, aspecto reforzado en esta tercera edición con la inclusión de innovadores dibujos anatómicos.

Rhumatologie

5th Edition
September 19, 2015
COFER
French
eBook
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En parfaite conformité avec le programme de DFASM (Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales) et avec les Épreuves classantes nationales (ECNi), cet ouvrage rassemble les connaissances fondamentales en rhumatologie. Il comprend deux parties : - une partie «Connaissances» qui traite les items des UE relevant de la spécialité de rhumatologie. Chaque item fait l'objet d'un chapitre comprenant chacun un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques et nationaux, un plan systématique et un encadré «Points clés» résumant les points essentiels. Le texte est accompagné de tableaux et d'illustrations qui enrichissent le propos. - une partie «Entraînement», composée de cas cliniques QCM, qui offre un véritable outil d'auto-évaluation et d'entraînement. Cette 5e édition propose une remise à jour complète de la partie «Connaissances» et une mise en conformité avec les nouvelles épreuves de la partie «Entraînement».

Equine Neonatology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

1st Edition
Volume 31-3
December 7, 2015
Pamela A. Wilkins
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue on Equine Neonatology is guest edited by Pam Wilkins and covers topics such as: Imaging the Equine Neonatal Respiratory Tract: CT and Radiographs; Defining the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in the Equine Neonate;Ultrasonogra... Examination of the Equine Neonate: Thorax and Abdomen;The Equine Neonatal Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease;The Transition From Fetus to Neonate: The Renal System;Sepsis and Septic Shock in the Equine Neonate;The Equine Neonatal Acute Abdomen;Anesthesia of the Equine Neonate in Health and Disease;The Normal and Abnormal Equine Neonatal Musculoskeletal System, and more!

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