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  • Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Edward C. Klatt
    • English
    Designed to complement Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th Edition and Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Edition, the full-color Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology offers more than 1,500 outstanding illustrations that vividly depict the most common diseases covered in pathology courses and USMLE exams. It's a quick visual reference or review for students and professionals alike.

  • Pathology

    Implications for the Physical Therapist
    • 4th Edition
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg + 1 more
    • English
    Understand how a patient’s conditions might affect physical therapy and outcomes so that you can design safe and effective interventions. The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapists, Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, offers guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for interventions with patients who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems as well as other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or pancreatitis. Learn about the cause of these conditions, the pathogenesis, medical diagnosis and treatment, and most importantly, the special implications for the therapist. In addition to addressing specific diseases and conditions, this text emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention strategies and covers issues with implications for physical therapy management, such as injury, inflammation, and healing; the lymphatic system; and biopsychosocial–spir... impacts on health care. With this practical and evidence-based text, now enhanced with full-color illustrations and the latest research, you’ll know what to factor into your clinical decisions to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.

  • Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

    Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kari Bø + 3 more
    • English
    Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years. Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation. "..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015

  • Urgences de la main et du poignet

    Chez l'adulte et l'enfant
    • 1st Edition
    • Grégoire Chick + 1 more
    • French
    La chirurgie de la main et des nerfs périphériques est un domaine spécialisé de la chirurgie reconstructrice de l'appareil locomoteur sans pour autant n'être qu'une affaire de spécialistes : tout médecin peut y être confronté que ce soit durant ou après sa formation. Cet ouvrage se veut un outil de consultation et de communication entre les uns et les autres. Ce volume, consacré aux urgences, a pour objectif d'orienter l'interne ou le praticien non spécialiste face aux situations courantes rencontrées en urgence, qu'elles soient absolues, relatives ou différées. De la classification des lésions à leur traitement, les chapitres structurés et allant à l'essentiel sont illustrés d'exemples cliniques et de schémas pour une prise en charge rapide et efficace. Un autre volume, complément indispensable, est consacré au diagnostic et à la chirurgie des séquelles post-traumatiques, des maladies et des malformations de la main et du poignet. L'idée directrice est d'orienter au mieux le médecin de premier recours sur les possibilités thérapeutiques des pathologies fréquentes et celles moins courantes qu'il peut être initialement amené à prendre en charge.

  • Pathologies maternelles et grossesse

    • 1st Edition
    • Alexandra Benachi + 3 more
    • French
    Les importantes avancées médicales de ces dernières années ont permis à de nombreuses patientes atteintes de pathologies chroniques d'accéder à la grossesse. Ces mutations du monde médical ont notamment influencé le mode de travail des gynécologues-obstétr... qui ont été amenés à prendre en charge ces patientes de manière plus régulière. Au cours de leur grossesse, ces femmes seront suivies à la fois par le médecin spécialiste de la pathologie et par un médecin obstétricien. Il faut donc que le gynécologue habituellement en charge de la patiente puisse avoir un accès rapide et clair aux informations concernant la pathologie dont souffre cette dernière. Cet ouvrage doit pouvoir répondre à toutes les questions que peuvent se poser les personnes en contact avec la patiente malade : la grossesse est-elle envisageable ? Quels éléments vont devoir faire l'objet d'une surveillance chez la patiente et le fœtus ? Cette grossesse va-t-elle impliquer une modification du traitement habituel ? Des complications inhérentes à la grossesse vont-elles voir le jour ? L'ouvrage liste ainsi la grande majorité des maladies chroniques et proposent à chaque fois des rappels et une marche à suivre simple afin de gérer au mieux des situations souvent difficiles. Cet ouvrage est destiné aux gynécologues obstétriciens, aux internes, aux généralistes, aux sages-femmes, et à tous les acteurs de la prise en charge des grossesses à risque. Alexandra Benachi est professeur des universités, praticien hospitalier, chef du service de gynécologie-obstétri... et médecine de la reproduction de l'hôpital Antoine Béclère à Clamart. Dominique Luton est professeur des universités et praticien hospitalier, service de gynécologie-obstétri... chef de service à l'hôpital Beaujon à Clichy. Laurent Mandelbrot est professeur des universités, praticien hospitalier et chef de service de gynécologie obstétrique, à l'hôpital Louis Mourier à Colombes. Olivier Picone est praticien hospitalier, service de gynécologie-obstétri... à l'hôpital Foch à Suresnes.

  • Lehrbuch Faszien

    Grundlagen, Forschung, Behandlung
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Schleip
    • German
    Faszien – alles über die wichtigen Gewebeschichten Informieren Sie sich über einen ganz neuen Forschungs- und Therapiebereich: Die Faszie bildet ein zusammenhängendes Spannungsnetzwerk, das den gesamten menschlichen Körper durchzieht und durch das jedes einzelne Organ, jeder Muskel, selbst jeder Nerv und jede Muskelfaser eingehüllt und eingebunden wird. Das bisher unterschätzte „Binde-Gewebe" – die Faszie – ist inzwischen Gegenstand eines rasch wachsenden Forschungsgebiets geworden, weil man erkannt hat, welch wichtige Rolle sie in Gesundheit und Krankheit spielt. Ob Praktiker, die die Manipulation dieses körperweiten Gewebes therapeutisch einsetzen möchten oder Wissenschaftler – das Buch liefert Ihnen alle relevanten Informationen systematisch zusammengefasst. Das knapp 80-köpfige Autorenteam setzt sich zusammen aus Praktikern der manuellen Therapien und Wissenschaftlern unterschiedlichster Disziplinen. Sie alle vermitteln Ihnen das notwendige Grundlagenwissen über die Faszie sowie konkrete Behandlungsmöglichke... Aus dem Inhalt: Anatomie und Physiologie der Faszie Die Faszie als Kommunikationsorgan Fasziale Kraftübertragung Erkrankungen und Therapieformen Die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungsmethode...

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-4
    • Lisa Gibbs
    • English
    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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-4
    • Evie Marcolini
    • English
    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!

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

    • 2nd Edition
    • David H. McFarland
    • English
    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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-4
    • Ian M. Gralnek
    • English
    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).

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