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    • USMLE Step 3 Secrets

      • 1st Edition
      • December 4, 2014
      • Theodore X. O'Connell + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Clear that final USMLE hurdle with confidence! Bestselling review author Dr. Ted O’Connell prepares you for every aspect of the challenging USMLE Step 3 exam with questions and concise answers designed for today’s residents. Following the popular, time-tested Secrets Series® format, this enjoyable, easy-to-read book is extremely effective for ensuring success on one of the most important exams you’ll take in your medical career.

    • Cytopathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 7-1
      • March 10, 2014
      • Tarik El Sheikh
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Topics that are essential to the surgical pathologist in cytopathology are included in this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics. Topics include cytopathology of the Thyroid; Pancreas, Salivary glands; Lung; Urine; Gynecologic; Metastasis of unknown origin; and Preparation techniques and Cell transfer. Expert cytopathologist and prolific author and researcher and expert clinician Tarik Elsheikh leads this issue as Guest Editor. "The latest edition of this book is always in use by our trainees and cytology staff. A most helpful up to date reference book"Reviewed by: Dr David Poller, Consultant Pathologist & Reader in Pathology on behalf of PathLab.org, Aug 2014

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

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 26-1
      • December 10, 2014
      • Andrew Skalsky
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Children with disabilities represent a unique population within pediatrics. Pediatric rehabilitation focuses on maximizing the function and enhancing the lives of children with a wide range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, brain injury, genetic abnormalities and other developmental disabilities.

    • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 35-4
      • November 20, 2014
      • Lorraine B. Ware
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and covers topics such as: Epidemiology and Definitions of ARDS and Early Acute Lung Injury, Environmental Risk Factors for ARDS, Clinical and Biological Heterogeneity in ARDS: Direct vs. Indirect Lung Injury,Obesity and Nutrition, Important Immunomodulators in ARDS?, Beyond SNPs—Genetics, Genomics and Other Omic Approaches to ARDS, Clinical Approach to the Patient with ARDS, The Immunocompromised Patient with ARDS: Role of Invasive Diagnostic Strategies, Clinical Trial Design in Prevention and Treatment of ARDS, Beyond Low Tidal Volume—Ventilating the Patient with ARDS, Prone Positioning in ARDS, and more!

    • Common ENT Disorders in Children, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-5
      • September 11, 2014
      • Charles M. Bower
      • English
      • Hardback
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      National health statistics indicate that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason. From earaches to choking hazards, from nosebleeds to speech irregularities, children can present with a variety of problems that cause concern to parents and caregivers, who want prompt diagnosis and treatment. The presentation of topics in this issue is clinically ppropriate for Otolaryngologists, Pediatricians, Allergy specialists, and Family Physicians. Topics in this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics include: Hearing screening and hearing loss; Acute otitis media; Chronic adenotonsilitis; Pediatric dysphagia; Lymphadenopathy; Rhinosinusitis; Facial trauma; Sialadenitis; Behavior and otolaryngology; Stridor; Otolaryngologic management of severe neurodevelopmental delay; Pediatric craniofacial problems.

    • Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-4
      • October 20, 2014
      • Ashok K. Hemal
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Robotic-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery is a major evolution in the field and has now become a major subspecialty. This issue of Urologic Clinics of North America aims to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about the recent developments in the areas of Uro-Oncology, Reconstructive Urology, and Female Urology. Topics such as issue of training, evidence-based practice, the economics of robotic surgery, and the impact on public and global health are also covered.The contributors are truly pioneers and the best experts in the field.

    • Management of Hazardous Material Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 33-1
      • December 8, 2014
      • Stephen W. Borron
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, edited by Drs. Stephen Borron and Ziad Kazzi focuses on emergencies arising from contact with Hazardous Materials. Article topics include: Selected classes and examples of dangerous industrial chemicals, weapons of mass destruction, and their syndromic identification; Hospital preparedness for chemical and radiological disasters; Personnel protection and decontamination of adults and children; Resources for toxicological information and assistance; Asphyxiants; Corrosives and irritants; Organophosphates and carbamates; Intentional and unintentional food, drug, and water contamination, and more!

    • Multicultural Aesthetics in Facial Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 22-3
      • July 24, 2014
      • J. Regan Thomas
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The increasing multicultural population in the US and the world is reflected in the patient population that most Facial Plastic Surgeons are seeing in their practice environments. Facial plastic surgery procedures and aesthetic goals had been based predominantly on European Caucasian models of anatomy and cultural influences/ Currently, a wide variety of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are included in most facial plastic surgery practice experiences. A recognition and sensitivity to those differences and influences should be part of a modern facial plastic surgeon’s skill set. With an understanding of the tremendous clinical relevance of multicultural aesthetics, this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics addresses Anatomy, Aesthetic goals, Patient evaluation, and Surgical techniques according to various ethnic, racial, and cultural needs. Some of the topics presented are Considerations in non-Caucasian facelift procedures; Scar variations by skin type; Laser and face peel procedures in non-Caucasians; Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo nose; Rhinoplasty in the African-American nose; Rhinoplasty in the Asian nose; Facial aesthetic surgical goals in patients of different cultures; and Concepts of beauty in a multicultural world.

    • Netter's Atlas of Anatomy for Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 2, 2014
      • David H. McFarland
      • English
      • eBook
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      Filled with Dr. Frank Netter’s world-class illustrations and all the essential information on anatomy and physiology relevant to SLH, Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy for Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing, 2nd Edition uses a unique "read-it, see-it" approach to help you easily connect anatomy and physiology concepts to detailed illustrations. This full-color SLH-specific atlas contains a basic overview of anatomical organization systems, expanded content on swallowing, and updated discussions on the anatomical and functional bases of normal speech, swallowing, and hearing to give you a solid foundation in learning how to diagnose and treat SLH disorders.

    • 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2 Professional Edition

      • 1st Edition
      • August 28, 2014
      • Carol J. Buck
      • English
      • eBook
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      Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians: Volumes 1 & 2, Professional Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this full-color reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based and outpatient coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!

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