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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, An issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 43-4
October 31, 2014
Ian M. Gralnek
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America is all about acute upper GI bleeding and is divided into two distinct sections: section I is devoted to nonvariceal upper GI bleeding and section II is devoted to variceal upper GI bleeding. Acute nonvariceal upper GI bleeding may originate from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, essentially anywhere proximal to the Ligament of Treitz. In Section I, Dr Gianluca Rotondano, Hospital Maresca, Torre del Greco, Italy, begins with a review of the epidemiology and diagnosis of acute nonvariceal upper GI bleeding. We then turn to patient presentation, risk stratification, and how to initially medically manage these bleeding patients. I am pleased to have one of our emergency medicine colleagues, Dr Andrew Meltzer, Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University, contribute this important article and provide a unique viewpoint from the emergency department where most of these patients initially present. As we all know, endoscopic hemostasis is the accepted standard of care for patients with acute nonvariceal upper GI bleeding. Moreover, peptic ulcer bleeding is the most common nonvariceal cause of acute upper GI bleeding; thus, Drs Yidan Lu, Yen-I Chen, and Alan Barkun from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, provide an in-depth review of the endoscopic management of peptic ulcer bleeding. Drs Eric Tjwa, I. Lisanne Holster, and Ernst Kuipers from the Erasmus Medical Center University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, review the endoscopic management of all other causes of acute nonvariceal upper GI bleeding, and in addition, Drs Louis Wong Kee Song and Michael Levy from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota discuss emerging endoscopic hemostasis treatments, such as topical sprays and over-the-scope clipping devices. Although endoscopic hemostasis is very highly effective, there are unfortunately cases where bleeding is unable to be controlled or when significant rebleeding occurs that is not amenable to endoscopic therapy. Therefore, I have included two articles that provide insight into the question…what if endoscopic hemostasis fails? The first article, written by Drs Philip Wai Yan Chiu and James Yun Wong Lau, from Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, focuses on tried and true surgical treatment options. The second article, by Dr Sujal Nanavati, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, addresses the alternative treatment strategy of angiographic embolization, which has now emerged as the often preferred salvage treatment strategy. One of the most feared complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension is variceal hemorrhage. In Section II of this issue, the focus is on variceal causes of acute upper GI bleeding. Usually due to esophageal variceal rupture, this complication occurs in an entirely different epidemiologic and clinical setting than nonvariceal upper GI bleeding. Thus, this topic requires an understanding of many critical issues, including diagnosis and management. We begin Section II with a review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and early patient management strategies in bleeding esophagogastric varices by Drs Sumit Kumar, Sumeet Asrani, and Patrick Kamath from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Drs Jawad Ilyas and Fasiha Kanwal from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas go on to present the latest evidence on primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding, both medical and endoscopic. However, for those patients who present with acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding, endoscopic management is the cornerstone of patient management. Drs Andrés Cárdenas, Anna Baiges, Virginia Hernandez-Gea, and Juan Carlos Garcia-Pagan from the GI/Endoscopy Unit and Barcelona Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, Liver Unit, Barcelona, Spain, provide an evidence-based review of endoscopic hemostasis techniques in acute esophageal variceal bleeding, and Drs Frank Weilert and Kenneth Binmoeller from Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand and the California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, respectively, discuss the recommended endoscopic management of bleeding gastric varices, including emerging techniques such as EUS-guided intravascular therapies. Next, Drs Sanjaya Satapathy and Arun Sanyal contribute a comprehensive review of nonendoscopic management strategies for esophagogastric variceal bleeding, and last but not least, Drs Kamran Qureshi and Abdullah Al-Osaimi, from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discuss how to manage the patient with portal hypertensive gastropathy and gastric antral vascular ectasia (also known as watermelon stomach).

Oral Medicine: A Handbook for Physicians, An Issue of Medical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 98-6
October 31, 2014
Eric Stoopler
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of the Medical Clinics of North America, devoted to Oral Medicine, is edited by Drs. Eric T. Stoopler and Thomas P. Sollecito. Articles in this issue include: Anatomical and examination considerations of the oral cavity; Common dental and periodontal diseases; Common dental and orofacial trauma; Normal variations of oral anatomy and common oral soft tissue lesions; Oral cancer; Oral mucosal disorders; Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs); Orofacial pain syndromes; and Salivary gland disorders.

Critical Care Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 32-4
October 31, 2014
Evie Marcolini
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Drs. Evie Marcolini and Haney Mallemat have assembled an expert panel of authors focusing on: Sepsis, Shock, Assessment and Treatment of the Trauma Patient in Shock, Coagulopathy and Hemorrhage, Vasopressors and Inotropes, Assessing Volume Status, Neurotrauma, Mechanical Circulatory Support, End of life, and more!

Medical Implications of Elder Abuse and Neglect, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 30-4
October 31, 2014
Lisa Gibbs
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, devoted to Medical Implications of Elder Abuse and Neglect, is edited by Drs. Lisa Gibbs and Laura Mosqueda. Articles in this issue include: Aging: Physiology, Disease, and Abuse; Understanding the Medical Markers of Elder Abuse and Neglect: Physical Examination Findings; Medical and Laboratory Indicators of Elder Abuse and Neglect; Common Presentations of Elder Abuse in Health Care Settings; Prevention and Early Identification of Elder Abuse; Elder Physical Abuse; Elder Neglect; Case Series of Sexual Assault in Older Persons; Medical Implications of Elder Abuse: Self-Neglect; Evaluating Abuse in the Patient with Dementia; Mental Health/Psychiatric Issues in Elder Abuse and Neglect; The Role of Capacity Assessments in Elder Abuse Investigations and Guardianships; Care of the Victim; and Health Professionals’ Roles and Relationships with Other Agencies.

Neuropsychologie et troubles des apprentissages chez l'enfant

2nd Edition
October 28, 2014
Michèle Mazeau + 1 more
French
eBook
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Cet ouvrage résolument théorico-clinique rassemble, en un seul volume richement illustré, l'ensemble de la ymptomatologie des troubles spécifiques du développement cognitif chez l'enfant. Un premier chapitre précise la terminologie de ces troubles, définit clairement ce que sont et ne sont pas les dys-, décrit la démarche générale conduisant à leur diagnostic et rappelle les spécificités du bilan neuropsychologique. Les troubles suivants sont ensuite successivement développés : • Langage oral et dysphasies. • Gestes, fonctions visuospatiales, trouble de l'acquisition de la coordination et dyspraxies. • Mémoires et dysmnésies. • Attention, fonctions exécutives et syndromes dysexécutifs. • Langage écrit et dyslexies-dysorthogr... • Nombre, calcul et dyscalculies. Les auteurs adoptent une stratégie propre à la neuropsychologie : c'est à partir de la description du fonctionnement normal du domaine considéré et des notions développementales qui s'y rattachent que sont abordés les mécanismes pathologiques sous-jacents aux symptômes. Ces processus sous-tendent la description des symptômes et les préconisations thérapeutiques, comprenant les rééducations pertinentes ainsi que les aménagements scolaires à mettre en place. De nombreux exemples de cas cliniques, accompagnés de reproductions d'exercices écrits, de retranscriptions d'entretiens, de tests d'évaluation, ainsi qu'une quinzaine de films accessibles en ligne sur notre site illustrent tous ces mécanismes et confèrent à l'ouvrage un côté pratique et très vivant.

Techniques en arthroscopie du membre inférieur

1st Edition
October 28, 2014
Christophe Hulet + 3 more
French
eBook
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Cette monographie fait le point sur les derniers développements en matière d'arthroscopie du membre inférieur. Elle permet aux chirurgiens orthopédistes de mettre à jour leurs connaissances sur les dernières avancées techniques liées à la discipline. Cet ouvrage décrit avec précision et exhaustivité les techniques en arthroscopie de la hanche, du genou et de la cheville. Il aborde en détail l'ensemble des temps opératoires, depuis l'installation, le type de matériel utilisé, sa mise en place, les voies d'abord, jusqu'aux suites opératoires à donner. Le lecteur pourra ainsi mettre concrètement en œuvre les techniques chirurgicales parmi les plus innovantes de sa spécialité au service d'une indication chirurgicale mûrement posée. Coordonné par deux spécialistes de la chirurgie ostéo-articulaire, l'ouvrage est le fruit de la grande expérience d'une cinquantaine de collaborateurs, tous spécialistes largement reconnus au plan national ou international. Il s'adresse aux chirurgiens orthopédistes – en formation, confirmés ou experts –, mais aussi aux médecins et aux rééducateurs soucieux de découvrir les aspects techniques pouvant les aider dans la prise en charge, le suivi ou la rééducation des diverses pathologies évoquées. Jean-François Potel est chirurgien orthopédiste, praticien libéral à la clinique Médipôle Garonne, Toulouse. Christophe Hulet est chirurgien orthopédiste, professeur des universités - praticien hospitalier, chef du service de chirurgie orthopédique et de traumatologie du CHU de Caen.

Principles and Practice of Esthetic Dentistry

1st Edition
October 27, 2014
Nairn Wilson
English
eBook
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Nairn Wilson CBE one of the worlds leading dental educationalists presents a unique volume designed to introduce practitioners to the world of esthetic dentistry with the goal of safely expanding his or her current scope of practice. Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, this beautiful yet practical volume introduces the subject of esthetic dentistry to the reader with topics ranging from patient psychology and dental ethics to the maintenance of dental attractiveness. Principles and Practice of Esthetic Dentistry will be suitable for all dental practitioners whether qualified or in training. "..simple, clinically relevant and with up-to-date text providing invaluable tips on many advanced restorative procedures." Reviewed by Zenab Mushtaq on behalf of BDJ Student, July 2015

Die Heilpraktiker-Akademie. Verdauungssystem

2nd Edition
October 27, 2014
Rudolf Schweitzer
German
eBook
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Begreifen - Vertiefen - Bestehen Alles über Anatomie, Physiologie und die wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder des Verdauungstrakts – von der Refluxösophagitis bis hin zum akuten Abdomen. Sie lernen prüfungsrelevante Untersuchungsmethode... wie Palpation, Auskultation und Perkussion kennen sowie spezielle apparative Methoden. Die Heilpraktiker-Akadem... in 14 Bänden bietet Ihnen das komplette medizinische Basiswissen und den gesamten Prüfungsstoff für die amtsärztliche Prüfung in überschaubaren, handlichen Einheiten. Begreifen: Aus Anatomie und der Funktionsweise des jeweiligen Organs wird die Pathologie hergeleitet – ideal, um Krankheitsbilder leichter zu verstehen statt mühsam auswendig zu lernen. Vertiefen: Zahlreiche Farbabbildungen, farbige Info-Kästen und Lernzusammenfassunge... garantieren den Lernerfolg für die Heilpraktiker-Prüfun... Bestehen: Das gesamte medizinische Wissen ist optimal auf die aktuelle Prüfungssituation für Heilpraktiker ausgerichtet. Ihr direkter Draht zum Autor: Buchkäufern steht Rudolf Schweitzer für Fragen zur Verfügung! Die Inhalte dieses Titeln sind auch im Online-Produkt „Elsevier-Heilprakti... FÜR HEILPRAKTIKER enthalten.

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

7th Edition
October 27, 2014
Stanley F. Malamed
English
eBook
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Be prepared to handle life-threatening dental emergencies! Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 7th Edition helps you learn the skills needed to manage medical emergencies in the dental office or clinic. It describes how to recognize and manage medical emergencies promptly and proactively, and details the resources that must be on hand to deal effectively with these situations. This edition includes new guidelines for drug-related emergencies, cardiac arrest, and more. Written by respected educator Dr. Stanley Malamed, this expert resource provides dental professionals with the tools for implementing a basic action plan for managing medical emergencies. "It successfully fulfils its aim of stimulating all members of the dental team to improve and maintain their skills in the effective prevention, recognition and management of medical emergencies." Reviewed by European Journal of Orthodontics, March 2015 "...very easy to read and provides a very comprehensive reference for a variety of medical emergencies." Reviewed by S.McKernon on behalf of British Dental Journal, July 2015

Pratique de la rééducation neurologique

2nd Edition
October 27, 2014
Anne de Morand + 2 more
French
eBook
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Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse complète et richement illustrée de la prise en charge rééducative des patients neuro-lésés. L'auteur a choisi d'articuler cette présentation autour de six grands syndromes neurologiques : - Le patient hémiplégique - Le patient atteint de sclérose en plaque - Le patient parkinsonien - Le patient blessé médullaire - Le patient traumatisé crânien - Le patient cérébelleux Chaque chapitre, rigoureusement documenté, aborde dans un style clair et concis les tableaux pathologiques ci-dessus, et déroule un plan systématique avec : - les données physiopathologiques et cliniques - les bilans et les outils d'évaluation spécifiques - les exercices de rééducation, illustrés par plus de 400 photographies pour établir un projet rééducatif concret, fonctionnel et personnalisé. Cet ouvrage s'adresse aux masseurs-kinésithéra... en formation et en exercice, libéraux ou hospitaliers, ainsi qu'aux autres professionnels de la rééducation exerçant auprès de patients atteints de pathologies neurologiques. Pour compléter les modalités de prise en charge des patients neuro-lésés, cette deuxième édition est enrichie d'arbres décisionnels détaillés et s'appuie sur les dernières avancées en recherche biomédicale.

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