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    • Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 22, 2014
      • George L. Mutter + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Covering a comprehensive range of common, rare, benign and malignant lesions, Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract, 3rd Edition, authored by an international panel of subspecialty experts, brings you the latest scientific and diagnostic information for diseases of the female reproductive tract. From basic concepts of pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria to clinical correlation, this updated medical reference book delivers an integrated and practical approach to diagnosis and management of women with reproductive tract disorders.

    • Advances in Neonatal Neurology, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-1
      • February 21, 2014
      • Praveen Ballabh
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The 16 articles in this issue draw on the expertise of internationally recognized experts who have collectively provided cross-cutting reviews with a broad perspective on the current state of the field. The authors have provided succinct, up-to-date clinical perspectives and highlight current controversies and future challenges. As a result, this issue is a cutting-edge compendium of this complex and fast-moving field. Throughout the issue, the reader is encouraged to acquire a more comprehensive perspective by drawing connections between earlier and later articles that are thematically grouped around issues dealing with pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy. This issue underscores the vital importance of continued support to encourage and nurture collaboration among clinicians and scientists.

    • COPD, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 35-1
      • February 21, 2014
      • Peter J Barnes
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine is Guest Edited by Peter J. Barnes FRS, FMedSci from Imperial College London and will fosus on COPD. Article topics include epidemiology, pathophysiology, cellular and molecular mechanisms and comorbidities of COPD, diagnosis and phenotype of COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD, biomarkers, bronchodilators, non invasive ventialtion, and new drug therapies.

    • Bovine Orthopedics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 30-1
      • February 21, 2014
      • David E. Anderson
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue focuses on the latest treatment options concerning bovine orthopedic conditions. Topics covered include: external fixation devices, orthotics and prosthetics, coxofemoral disease, septic arthritis, splints and casts, stifle disorders, internal fixation, diseases of the tendon, imaging techniques, and more! "Overall this is a specialist text, it will make a useful addition to the practice reference library, for both basic fracture treatments and when dealing with more complex cases." Reviewed by: Roger Blowey. Date: 25/07/2014 "Although it is inspiring to read about the possibilities and techniques for bovines currently in development (many require more research or practice, as often indicated by the poor success rates or small amount of data available), they have little place in current farm animal veterinary practice." Reviewed by: Jordan Sinclair, JAVS Editor, University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine, Date: Aug 14

    • Cardiac Markers, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34-1
      • February 21, 2014
      • Kent Balanis Lewandrowski
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Topics in this clinically focused publication devoted to Cardiac Markers include: Overview of cardiac markers in heart disease; Methodologies for measurement of cardiac markers; Natriuretic peptides in HF and ACS; Tropoinins and high sensitivity troponins; Point-of-care testing for cardiac markers; ST-2 and galectin 3 in patients with heart failure; Cardiac markers following heart surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention; Cholesterol, lipoproteins, high sensitivity CRP and other risk factors for atherosclerosis; Myocarditis and cardiac transplant and rejection; New molecular genetic tests in the diagnosis of heart disease; Biomarkers for cholesterol balance.

    • Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain Injury, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • February 21, 2014
      • Ricardo Jorge
      • English
      • Hardback
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      It is widely recognized that neuropsychiatric disturbances contribute substantially to disability among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This issue of Psychiatric Clinics addresses the most common and the most clinically challenging neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI. The overarching aim of this publication is to provide clinicians with information about the clinical characteristics, diagnostic assessment, neurobiology and treatment of these conditions that will be useful in their work with individuals and families affected by TBI. Topics include: Posttraumatic Encephalopathy; Cognitive Disorders after TBI; Emotional and Behavioral Dyscontrol after TBI; Mood Disorders following TBI; Apathy following TBI; Psychotic Disorders following TBI; Sleep and Fatigue following TBI; TBI and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Neuropsychiatry of Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms; Psychiatric Disorders following Pediatric TBI.

    • Surgical Tips and Skills

      • 1st Edition
      • February 21, 2014
      • Felix Behan
      • English
      • eBook
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      Surgical Tips & Skills, written by leading plastic and reconstructive surgeon Felix Behan, offers medical students and professional surgeons a comprehensive go-to guide for a range of surgical procedures and techniques. Perfect for: • - Medical Students • - Surgical Trainees • - Professional Surgeons Benefits: • - Clearly structured based on competency: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. • - More than 100 tutorials based on real-life cases. • - Each tutorial is chronologically structured from Introduction, Problem, Solution to Outcome. • - Highly visual with step-by-step instructions. Benefit from highly graphic procedural photographs and make the most of the notes section, which provides space for your own comments alongside Behan’s instructions inside this medical textbook. Enhance your hands-on learning with Surgical Tips & Skills, which explores preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative and non-operative surgical procedures in a logical step-by-step layout. Grounded in the principles of evidence based medicine, in conjunction with the extensive experience of Behan, Surgical Tips & Skills assists you in delivering a high standard of medical surgical treatment for optimal patient outcomes.

    • The Molecular Basis of Cancer

      • 4th Edition
      • February 19, 2014
      • John Mendelsohn + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Oncology Category!The Molecular Basis of Cancer arms you with the latest knowledge and cutting-edge advances in the battle against cancer. This thoroughly revised, comprehensive oncology reference explores the scientific basis for our current understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of this disease. A team of leading experts thoroughly explains the molecular biologic principles that underlie the diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Detailed descriptions of topics from molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy equip you to understand and apply the complexities of ongoing research in everyday clinical application.

    • Sozialpädiatrie in der Praxis

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 17, 2014
      • Harald Bode + 2 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Kurzbeschreibung Entwicklungs- und Sozialpädiatrie auf dem neuesten Stand Alles, was Sie in Theorie und Praxis über sozialpädiatrische Themen wissen müssen: Hier finden Sie alle Facetten der Sozialpädiatrie - von den Grundlagen bis zur konkreten praktischen Umsetzung. - Prävention und Früherkennung von Erkrankungen, Verhaltens- und Entwicklungsstörunge... Vernachlässigung und Misshandlung - Vorsorgeuntersuchung... - Betreuung von entwicklungsauffälli... chronisch kranken und behinderten Kindern - Frühbetreuung von Risikokindern - jetzt aktuell in der 2. Auflage Langbeschreibung Die ganze Bandbreite der Sozialpädiatrie Für die 2. Auflage der Sozialpädiatrie in der Praxis wurde eine aktuelle Standortbestimmung vorgenommen. Als Ergebnis veranschaulicht das Werk die vielfältigen Aspekte der Entwicklungs- und Sozialpädiatrie als eigenständiger Bereich in der heutigen Kinder- und Jugendmedizin: - Grundlagen: soziale Lage und Gesundheit von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Familien, Versorgungssysteme, Rechtsgrundlagen, internationale Klassifikationen - Individualmedizinisc... Sozialpädiatrie: Entwicklung, Familien und Institutionen, Diagnostik, normale Entwicklung, spezielle Störungen des Verhaltens und der Gesundheit, Therapien und Betreuungskonzepte, Eltern-Selbsthilfe - Sozialpädiatrische Aufgaben im ÖGD: spezifische Arbeitsweisen, gemeinwesenorientier... Aufgaben des KJGD - Rehabilitation: gesetzliche Grundlagen, Indikation und Kontraindikation von stationärer und ambulanter Rehabilitation, Voraussetzungen, Diagnostik, Therapie-/Rehabilita... Therapieplanung, Vernetzung - Grundsatzfragen der Sozialpädiatrie: Begutachtung, ethische Fragen, Dokumentation, Qualitätssicherung Unentbehrlicher Ratgeber und Nachschlagewerk für alle Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in Praxen für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin und Allgemeinmedizin, in Sozialpädiatrischen und Kinderneurologischen Zentren, Frühförderstellen, ÖGD und Politik.

    • Manual de atención integral de personas con enfermedades crónicas avanzadas: aspectos generales

      • 1st Edition
      • February 15, 2014
      • Xavier Gómez Batiste-Alentorn + 4 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      Obra que recoge un concepto moderno de la atención paliativa centrado, fundamentalmente, en las medidas dirigidas a la atención de personas con patologías crónicas avanzadas. La obra abarca desde la epidemiología, las necesidades multidimensionales de pacientes hasta los modelos de atención individualizada, los modelos de organización de recursos y la planificación de programas. Presenta la información más completa de una forma clara, con la idea de que la obra sirva de guía para los profesionales implicados en la atención de pacientes con enfermedades crónicas. Igualmente, los autores aportan propuestas prácticas que permiten conocer los principales elementos implicados en la atención de pacientes crónicos

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