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  • Nutrition

    Enseignement intégré - UE Nutrition
    • 1st Edition
    • Collège des Enseignants de Nutrition
    • French
    Cet ouvrage, conforme au nouveau programme de la Formation générale en sciences médicales (FGSM2 – FGSM3), présente l'intégralité du programme de l'enseignement intégré de nutrition. Rédigé par les membres du Collège des Enseignants de Nutrition des facultés de médecine (CEN), il s'articule en 17 chapitres regroupés en deux parties : - 1 - Fondamentaux en nutrition humaine - 2 - Pathologie nutritionnelle Tout en couleurs, il développe de façon claire et didactique les différents items de la discipline, avec une hiérarchie des données, illustrées de nombreux tableaux et de schémas originaux. Chaque chapitre est introduit par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques et se termine par une rubrique sur l'essentiel à retenir. A la fin de chaque chapitre, une dizaine de QCM corrigés permet au lecteur de tester ses connaissances et de s'autoévaluer. Cet ouvrage de référence s'inscrit dans une nouvelle collection dédiée aux UE du programme de L2-L3 : Les cours de L2-L3 médecine, dont le format et la maquette en couleurs offrent une clarté de lecture et facilitent la compréhension et la mémorisation.

  • Tendon Transfers and Treatment Strategies in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-1
    • Bruce Cohen
    • English
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will cover all of the most common procedures carried out by foot and ankle surgeons. A general overview at the beginning of the issue will lead into treatment of: flatfoot, cavus foot, hallux claw tow and varus, foot drop, rear instability, Achilles dysfunction, and spastic foot. There will be also be an article discussing percutaneous techniques.

  • Bases fondamentales en pharmacologie

    Sciences du médicament
    • 1st Edition
    • Nicolas Clère + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage fait le point sur les connaissances fondamentales à acquérir en pharmacologie. Une première partie aborde le devenir du médicament dans l'organisme à travers des approches pharmacocinétiques et développe l'ensemble des réactions que l'organisme fait subir au médicament après son administration à travers ses différentes phases et selon les modèles expérimentaux reconnus. Une deuxième partie s'intéresse à l'étude des effets du médicament dans l'organisme à travers ses approches pharmacodynamiques : y sont décrits les types d'interactions, les modèles expérimentaux, les cibles pharmacologiques et la classification des médicaments en fonction de leurs mécanismes d'action. Enfin, une troisième partie présente l'étude des effets du médicament chez l'homme avec les rappels historiques indispensables, la réglementation actuelle, les effets indésirables et les moyens mis en œuvre afin de les repérer et les prévenir. Chaque chapitre est rédigé suivant une structure systématique, claire et didactique comprenant la mention des prérequis indispensables et des objectifs à intégrer, des encadrés permettant de repérer rapidement les points essentiels à retenir, des schémas et tableaux pour synthétiser et fixer les connaissances et des exercicessous forme de QCM et QROC avec corrigés au sein de l'ouvrage pour s'autoévaluer. Des exercices en ligne sont proposés pour un entraînement complémentaire.

  • Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract

    • 3rd Edition
    • George L. Mutter + 1 more
    • English
    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
    • Praveen Ballabh
    • English
    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
    • Peter J Barnes
    • English
    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
    • David E. Anderson
    • English
    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
    • Kent Balanis Lewandrowski
    • English
    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
    • Ricardo Jorge
    • English
    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
    • Felix Behan
    • English
    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.

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