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    • Photodermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-3
      • June 12, 2014
      • Henry Lim
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Dr Henry Lim, renown for expertise and research in photodermatology leads this issue of Dermatologic Clinics. Photodermatology in this issue addresses dermatoses brought on or accelerated by light as well as light forms for dermatology therapies. Photodermatology is used to diagnosis and treat many common conditions that bring patients to the dermatologist. Topics include: Introduction to photobiology; Evaluation of patients with photodermatologic conditions; Photoimmunology; Photoaging; Photocarcinogenesis; Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE); Actinic Prurigo; Hydroa vacciniforme and solar urticaria; Chronic actinic dermatitis; drug-induced photosensitivity; Cutaneous porphyrias; Photoaggravated dermatoses; Ultraviolet (UV) based therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Photoprotection. Dr Lim works with one his residents, So Yeon Paek, as his co-Editor on this issue. "On the whole, the book is very informative and nice to read. It is highly recommended to both clinicians and researchers who are interested in the field of photodermatology."Re... by: Department of Dermatology, Uppsala University Hospital on behalf of the Acta Dermato-Venereologic... journal, Nov 2014

    • Behavioral Aspects of Sleep Problems in Childhood and Adolescence, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 9-2
      • June 11, 2014
      • Judith Owens
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue by Dr. Judith Owens focuses on sleep behavioral problems with articles covering topics such as Addressing Sleep Problems in Children with Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT) in the Pediatric Population, Treatment of Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) in Adolescents, Tricks of the Trade: Practical Techniques for Managing Behavioral Sleep Problems in Young Children ,Quality of Life in Children with Narcolepsy, Myofunctional Therapy in the Treatment of Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing, Improving Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Adherence in Children, Creating the “Child-Friendly” Sleep Lab, Controversies in Treatment of Pediatric Insomnia.

    • Adult Body MR, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 52-4
      • June 11, 2014
      • Frank H. Miller
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Consulting Editor of Radiologic Clinics, Frank Miller, presents a comprehensive review of Adult Body MR. Articles will include: body MRI: fast, efficient, and comprehensive; dealing with vascular conundrums with MRI; HCC and other hepatic malignancies: MR imaging; understanding the canvas: diagnosis and problem-solving in diffuse liver disease; gallbladder and biliary (MRCP); MR of kidney and adrenal glands; prostate MR; MR of focal liver masses; MR of pancreas; MR enterography; gadolinium contrast agent selection and optimal use for body MRI; MR angiography and venography of abdomen and pelvis; functional MR imaging; and much more!

    • Ambulatory Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-2
      • June 11, 2014
      • Jeffrey Apfelbaum
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Ambulatory anesthesia is used for surgical procedures where the patient does not need to stay overnight in the hospital. The same anesthetics that are used in the operating room setting are used in the ambulatory setting, including general, regional and local anesthetics. Sedation anesthetics are also given in the ambulatory setting. This issue will cover best practices and procedures for perioperative care, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, administering office anesthesia, and more. "I found far more of interest and relevance than I expected from a publication so tailored to the US market and I would not hesitate to recommend it as a valuable review of contemporary best day case anaesthesia practice." Reviewed by: Oxford University Press Journals, British Journal of Anaesthesia, vol 114, no 4, April 2015 "Overall, we recommend this book for the full range of junior and senior anesthesiologists practicing in the field of ambulatory anesthesia" Reviewed by Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d’anesthésie, Feb 2015 "...valuable review of contemporary best day case anaesthesia practice." Reviewed by British Journal of Anaesthesia, Apr 2015

    • Melanoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-3
      • June 11, 2014
      • F. Stephen Hodi
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. F. Stephen Hodi, is devoted to Melanoma. Articles in this issue include: The current state of Melanoma; Understanding the Biology of Melanoma Development and Therapeutic Implications; Surgical Management of Melanoma; Targeted Therapies for Cutaneous Melanoma; Treatments for Non-cutaneous Melanoma; Resistant Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications; The Role of the Immune System in Melanoma Development and Treatment; Vaccines and Melanoma; IL-2, Interferon, and Cytokines; Immune Checkpoint Blockade; Adjuvant Treatments, Chance for Cure in Melanoma; and Combinatorial Approach to Treatment of Melanoma.

    • PflegeWissen Formulierungshilfen

      • 1st Edition
      • June 10, 2014
      • Bernd Hein
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Formulieren Sie gezielt und treffsicher! Immer die richtige Formulierung zu finden ist gar nicht so leicht. Dabei ist es für Pflegende sehr wichtig, sich treffsicher und aussagekräftig ausdrücken zu können, um z. B. auch in emotional anspruchsvollen Situationen Missverständnisse zu vermeiden. In Krankenbeobachtung, Pflegeplanung und Pflegedokumentation sollen alle Beobachtungen, Ziele und Maßnahmen nachvollziehbar für Kollegen festgehalten werden. Dabei ist das Thema bei vielen Pflegenden noch immer mit großer Angst belegt. Denn im Fall eines Rechtsstreits werden alle Formulierungen genauestens geprüft. Sie müssen also auch juristischen Anforderungen genügen. PflegeWissen Formulierungshilfen leitet Pflegende an, schnell und zielsicher zu formulieren. Es unterstützt Anfänger, z.B. durch leicht anwendbare Textbausteine, als auch Fortgeschrittene durch Tipps für Formulierungsprofis.

    • Leitfaden Qigong

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 10, 2014
      • Ute Engelhardt + 2 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      Der Leitfaden gibt Ihnen einen kompletten Überblick über die vielfältigen therapeutischen Einsatzmöglichkeiten des Qigong in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen (z.B. Schwangerschaft, Kinderheilkunde, Arbeitswelt, Medizin, Psychotherapie, Geriatrie usw.) und bei zahlreichen Krankheitsbildern (Atemwegserkrankunge... Herz-Kreislauf-Erkra... Verdauungsbeschwerde... etc.). Die neue, 2. Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet und enthält zusätzliche die Themen:• Qigong bei Augenerkrankungen• Qigong bei Tinnitus• Qigong für Musiker und Sänger• Aktualisiertes Kapitel Qigong in der psychosozialen Betreuung von Krebspatienten• Neueste Studien zur Wirkung von Qigong

    • Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015

      • 1st Edition
      • June 9, 2014
      • Robert Kizior + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Written by expert nursing and pharmacy clinicians and organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015 provides essential information for over 1,000 generic name and 4,000 trade name drugs in one quick, convenient source. With comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration as well as guidance through clinical priorities in the practice setting, this resource offers the precautionary information you need to provide safer patient care.

    • Sleep Medicine Pearls

      • 3rd Edition
      • June 6, 2014
      • Richard B. Berry + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sleep Medicine is a rapidly growing and changing field. Experienced sleep medicine clinicians and educators Richard B. Berry, MD and Mary H. Wagner, MD present the completely revised, third edition of Sleep Medicine Pearls featuring 150 cases that review key elements in the evaluation and management of a wide variety of sleep disorders. The cases are preceded by short fundamentals chapters that present enough basic information so that a physician new to sleep medicine can start reading page 1 and quickly learn the essential information needed to care for patients with sleep disorders. A concise, practical format makes this an ideal resource for sleep medicine physicians in active practice, sleep fellows learning sleep medicine, and physicians studying for the sleep boards.

    • Diabetes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2014
      • Darren K. McGuire + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Diabetes in Cardiovascular Disease is a current, expert resource focusing on the complex challenges of providing cardiovascular care to patients with diabetes. Designed as a companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, this interdisciplinary medical reference book bridges the gap between the cardiology and endocrinology communities of scientists and care providers, and highlights the emerging scientific and clinical topics that are relevant for cardiologists, diabetologists/endoc... and the extended diabetes care team.

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