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    • Specialty Imaging: Pitfalls and Classic Signs of the Abdomen and Pelvis

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2014
      • Khaled M. Elsayes + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Specialty Imaging: Pitfalls and Classic Signs of the Abdomen and Pelvis, written by leading experts, Dr. Khaled M. Elsayes, Dr. Akram A. Shaaban, and their team, provides practicing radiologists and radiology residents with the level of knowledge necessary to avoid misinterpretation and help make precise diagnoses in the presence of certain classic pathognomonic features. Uniquely written from a practical point of view, each case leads you through a radiology expert’s thought process in analyzing imaging pitfalls and classic signs of the abdomen and pelvis. The cases highlight clinical presentation, relevant pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pertinent imaging features of common disease processes. As with all Amirsys references, information is distilled into succinct, bulleted with detailed illustrations and thousands of images. Coupled with a companion eBook, this volume is an irreplaceable reference for anyone confronted with the challenges of imaging in the abdominal and pelvic areas.
    • Sonography Scanning

      • 4th Edition
      • November 14, 2014
      • Betty Bates Tempkin
      • English
      • eBook
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      Commonly referred to as the "sonography bible" by many of its past and current users, Betty Tempkin’s Sonography Scanning, 4th Edition is the go-to guide for producing diagnostic sonograms for physicians. Featuring an updated two-color design, this new edition covers the latest ultrasound scanning principles along with step-by-step instructions for scanning and documenting images. The text also incorporates clinical skills, professionalism, image labeling, image techniques, case presentations, handling of ultrasound equipment, and the universal method for scanning and documenting pathologies. The scanning protocols follow AIUM guidelines and provide information on patient prep, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. Also included are the location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations."Overall, this book is an excellent resource for novice sonography students, but also provides a useful reference book for the more experienced sonographer." Reviewed by: Dr Vivien Gibbs on behalf of RAD Magazine Date: July 2015
    • Dermatologie

      • 6th Edition
      • November 14, 2014
      • CEDEF
      • French
      • eBook
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      En parfaite conformité avec le nouveau programme de DFASM, cet ouvrage aborde les connaissances fondamentales en dermatologie. Il comprend deux parties : - une partie Connaissances qui aborde tous les items pour lesquels la dermatologie est concernée : chaque chapitre comporte le numéro de l'item et de l'UE concernés et commence systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques puis développe la thématique, étayée de points clés, de notions à retenir, de tableaux, de figures et de photographies en couleur ; - une partie Entraînement qui propose des cas cliniques commentés (correspondant aux modalités des ECN jusqu'en 2015) et des cas cliniques QRM (sur le modèle des dossiers progressifs) avec grilles de correction, offrant un véritable outil d'auto-évaluation. Cette 6e édition est une remise à jour complète de l'ensemble des données au regard des avancées médicales, en conformité avec le nouveau programme et les nouvelles épreuves. Elle propose par ailleurs des compléments accessibles sur un site internet et par flashcodes. Fidèle à l'esprit des précédentes éditions, l'ouvrage s'inscrit dans la collection Les référentiels des Collèges, dont le format et la maquette en quadrichromie offrent une clarté de lecture et facilitent la compréhension et la mémorisation.
    • Nathan and Oski's Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood, 2-Volume Set

      • 8th Edition
      • November 14, 2014
      • Stuart H. Orkin + 5 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Written by the leading names in pediatric oncology and hematology, Nathan and Oski’s Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood offers you the essential tools you need to overcome the unique challenges and complexities of childhood cancers and hematologic disorders. Meticulously updated, this exciting full-color, two-volume set brings together the pathophysiology of disease with detailed clinical guidance to provide you with the most comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date information for diagnosing and treating children.
    • Canine and Feline Endocrinology

      • 4th Edition
      • November 14, 2014
      • Edward C. Feldman + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      No other title offers such dedication to the depth, experience, and focus of endocrinology as Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Edition. Comprehensive coverage includes virtually every common and uncommon condition in endocrinology, plus the most updated information on nutrition, geriatric care, pathophysiology, testing procedures, and cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. With its logical, step-by-step guidance for decision making, diagnosis, and prescribing, you will be well-equipped to care for the wide spectrum of endocrine and metabolic disorders in dogs and cats.
    • Clinical Applications of Functional MRI, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 24-4
      • November 13, 2014
      • Jay J. Pillai
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Editor Jay J. Pillai and authors review important areas in Clinical Applications of Functional MRI. Articles will include: Blood Oxygen Level Dependent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Presurgical Planning; Visual Mapping Using Blood Oxygen Level Dependent Functional MRI; Applications of BOLD fMRI and DTI in Epilepsy; Pretherapeutic fMRI in Children; BOLD fMRI for Presurgical Planning; Brain Tensor Imaging for Brain Malformations: Does it Help?; Technical Considerations for fMRI Analysis; Special Considerations/Techn... Limitations of BOLD fMRI; The Economics of Functional MRI: Clinical and Research; Memory Assessment in the Clinical Context Using fMRI: A Critical Look at the State of the Field; Resting State BOLD fMRI for Pre-surgical Planning, and more!
    • Pain Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Clinics Collections)

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 4C
      • November 13, 2014
      • Joel J. Heidelbaugh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Clinics Collections: Pain Management draws from Elsevier’s robust Clinics Review Articles database to provide multidisciplinary teams, including general practitioners, orthopedists, obstetricians , neurologists, gastroenterologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, with practical clinical advice and insights on this highly prevalent disease and its comorbidities. Clinics Collections: Pain Management guides readers on how to apply current primary research findings on pain management to everyday practice to help overcome challenges and complications, keep up with new and improved treatment methods, and improve patient outcomes. Areas of focus include physiology and general management, musculoskeletal pain of the head,neck,upper body and lower body,as well as neurologic disorders, psychologic disorders, and special considerations. Each article begins with keywords and key points for immediate access to the most critical information. Articles are presented in an easy-to-digest and concisely worded format. Elsevier Clinics Collections provide concise reviews of today’s most prevalent conditions and significant medical developments. Other Clinics Collections titles available include Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma, and Obesity.
    • Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 22-4
      • November 13, 2014
      • Sherard Austin Tatum
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics addresses the major surgical procedures in pediatric facial reconstruction that deal with congenital disorders and defects as well as trauma and tumors. Audience for this issue are Otolaryngologists who perform pediatric facial plastic surgery, facial plastic surgeons and those subspecialized in pediatric reconstruction, plastic reconstructive surgeons, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who specialize in reconstruction of the oral area. Topics include Facial nerve rehabilitation; Septorhinoplasty; Vascular lesions; Craniofacial anomalies; Free tissue transfer; Craniomaxillofacial trauma; Cleft lip and palate; Surgical speech disorders; Otoplasty; Microtia; Soft tissu trauma and scar revision; Distraction osteogenesis.
    • Surgical Infections, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 94-6
      • November 13, 2014
      • Robert G. Sawyer
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Editors Robert Sawyer and Tracy Hedrick and authors review the latest in Surgical Infections. Articles will include Bloodstream Infections and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections; Surgical Intervention for Thoracic Infections; Intra-abdominal Infections; Clostridium difficile infection; Urinary Tract Infections; Surgical Site Infections; Prosthetic Joint Infections; Resistant Pathogens, Fungi, and Viruses; Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit; Pneumonia; Differences Between Murine and Human sepsis; of the intestinal Microbiome and the emerging pathobiome; Advancing Technologies for the Diagnosis and Management of Infections; Upcoming Rules and Benchmarks Affecting the Monitoring and Payment for Surgical Infections; and more!
    • Leitfaden Osteopathie

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 13, 2014
      • Tobias K. Dobler + 1 more
      • German
      • eBook
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      Der Leitfaden ist das ideale Nachschlagewerk für den Osteopathen und ein wertvoller Begleiter für Ausbildung und Praxis. • Grundlagenkapitel schaffen das Verständnis für die Funktionsweise der Parietalen Osteopathie, die Behandlungstechniken beschäftigen sich mit dem philosophischen Hintergrund und erläutern die Herangehensweise an den Patienten. • Im Praxisteil –den Gelenkkapiteln – werden Diagnostik und Behandlung des jeweiligen Gelenks ausführlich dargestellt. Sämtliche Techniken (ausgehend von den Gelenkstrukturen) werden mit anschaulichen Fotos verdeutlicht • Inklusive Allgemeiner Osteopathischer Behandlung, Sutherland-, Blagrave- und Specific Adjustment Techniken (SAT) Der Käufer des Buches hat zeitlich begrenzten kostenfreien Zugang* zur Online-Version des Titels auf „Elsevier-Medizinwel... Die Vorteile auf einen Blick: - Optimal für unterwegs oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - Mit Suchfunktion zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Textstellen - Mit zahlreichen zeitsparenden Features und Zusatzinhalten *Angebot freibleibend