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Pediatric Orthopedics, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 61-6
November 13, 2014
P. Christopher Cook
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Dr. Cook has compiled a list of articles that will be highly relevant to practicing pediatricians because he organized the issue on issues that are most commonly seen, those that may have confusing assessment and management recommendations, and those that may have some change or advancement in treatment. The issue is focused on 4 major sections: the hip, sports, office pediatric orthopedics, and advances in pediatric orthopedics. Readers will leave with a thorough update on the most common orthopedic clinical challenges that face them in their practice.

MRI of the Knee, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 22-4
November 13, 2014
Kirkland W. Davis
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue, edited by Dr. Kirkland Davis, will comprehensively review imaging of the knee. Articles will include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Meniscus; MRI of Cruciate Ligaments; Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Extensor Mechanism; Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Articular Cartilage of the Knee Joint; Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Pediatric Knee; MRI of Extra-Synovial Inflammation and Impingement about the Knee; A Biomechanical Approach to Interpreting MRI of Knee Injuries; MRI Assessment of Arthritis of the Knee; MRI of the Post-Operative Meniscus; MR Imaging of Cartilage Repair Procedures; Imaging the Knee in the Setting of Metal Hardware, and more!

GI/Liver Secrets Plus

5th Edition
November 13, 2014
Peter R. McNally
English
Paperback
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eBook
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eBook
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Stay up to date on today's most common GI and liver disorders and their management with GI/Liver Secrets Plus. This enhanced medical reference book is an excellent resource for understanding the physiology and therapy in hepatic and digestive disease. Whether preparing for an exam or quickly checking a clinical question, the user-friendly Secrets Series® style makes this book a valuable addition to your library!

Advances in Veterinary Neurology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

1st Edition
Volume 44-6
November 12, 2014
Natasha J. Olby
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue highlights the advances in neurological treatments for dogs and cats. Articles include: New Treatment Modalities for Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats, Altered Mental Status in Dogs and Cats: Stupor and Coma, Steroid Use in Veterinary Neurology, Hereditary Ataxia and Paroxysmal Movement Disorders in Dogs and Cats, Paroxysmal Movement Disorders in Dogs and Cats, Cluster Seizures and Status Epilepticus, Aging in the canine and feline brain, Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Tetraparesis and Paraparesis, Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Etiology, and more!

Nephrology, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

1st Edition
Volume 41-4
November 12, 2014
Samuel Snyder
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, devoted to Nephrology, is edited by Dr. Samuel Snyder. Articles in this issue include: Secondary hypertension; Update on ACE/ARB/DRI; Workup of proteinuria; Diagnosis and evaluation of renal cysts; NSAIDs, COX2’s and the kidney; The PCP/nephrologist partnership in advancing CKD; Nosocomial AKI; Geriatric patient with CKD; Hematuria workup; The kidney in obesity; and Renal transplant in the primary care setting.

Update in Ultrasound, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 52-6
November 12, 2014
Leslie M. Scoutt
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Radiologic Clinics, edited by Leslie Scoutt, concentrates on the latest updates in ultrasound. Articles include: 3D Sonography in Gynecologic Imaging; Elastography; Evaluation of Pelvic Masses; Evaluation of the First Trimester; Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Liver and Kidney; Interpreting Lower Extremity Non Invasive Physiological Studies; Sonography in Thyroid Cancer; Evaluation of Pelvic Pain; Evaluation of the Renal Transplant; Extracranial Carotid Ultrasound Imaging; Sonographic Evaluation of Palpable Superficial Masses; Fetal CNS; Evaluation of Diffuse Liver Disease; Evaluation of Scrotal Masses; Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Examination; and more!

The Human Microbiome, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 34-4
November 12, 2014
Matthew R. Pincus
English
Hardback
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eBook
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The Human Biome is a complex and essential biological system within the human body. The adult human harbors some 100 trillion bacteria in his gut alone. Balance of this system is essential to good health. This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine focuses on treatments to realign this balance as well as advances in understanding the system in general. Topics include: Changes in microbiome in GERD; The relationship of microbiome, inflammation, and colon cancer; Gut microbiome and host genetics in Crohn's disease; Association of oral microbiome with head and neck cancer; The vaginal microbiome-disease, genetics and the environment;, The human virome in children and its relationship to febrile illness; Gut microbiome in irritable bowel syndrome; The neonatal microbiome and necrotizing enterocolitis; Fecal microbiota transplantation for clostridium difficile Infection.

Sports Medicine, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 25-4
November 12, 2014
Brian Krabak
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary state-of-the-art review focusing on the athlete as a whole. The articles explore the impact of excessive activity, new therapies and performance enhancement interventions on the musculoskeletal, neurological and psychological aspects of the athlete.