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    • Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 10-1
      • December 3, 2013
      • Andrew R Opotowsky + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Heart Failure Clinics focuses on Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. As more children with congenital heart disease survive into adulthood, their care is becoming an increasingly important aspect of practice for Cardiologists. In this issue, expert authors review the most current information available about the work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of adult congenital heart disease, including medical therapy and percutaneous and surgical options. Keep up-to-the-minute with the latest developments in the management of heart failure in adult congenital heart disease.

    • Heart Failure, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-1
      • December 3, 2013
      • Howard J Eisen
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Over 5.7 million people in America carry a diagnosis of heart failure, the incidence of which approaches 1 in 100 people over the age of 65. The cost to society is estimated at $29 billion annually and over 1.1 million hospital admissions. For hospitalized heart failure patients, the 30-day readmission rate approaches 25%. As our population ages these numbers are expected to grow. This issue of Cardiology Clinics helps practitioners to manage patients at all ACC/AHA stages of heart failure and addresses key issues that include sudden cardiac death, arrhythmias, acute decompensated heart failure, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

    • Genomics, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 48-4
      • December 3, 2013
      • Stephen D. Krau
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America is Guest Edited by Stephen D. Krau, PhD, RN, CNE, from Vanderbilt University and will focus on genomics. Article topics will include Genetic and Genomic Testing, Integrating Genomics into Research, Genomic Assessments and Interventions in Psychiatric Nursing Practice, Genomics in Critical Care, Cardiomyopathy and Genetics, Genetics and Chronic Diseases, Genomics and Patients with Rare Chronic Diseases, Epigenetics and the implications for disease processes, Impact of Genetics on Oncology Nursing, and Pharmacogenetics.

    • Disorders of the Anorectum and Pelvic Floor, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 42-4
      • December 2, 2013
      • David J. Maron + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue provides important updates on the management of disorders of the anorectum and pelvic floor. Expert authors provide information on hemorrhoidal issues, anorectal anatomy and imaging techniques, fissure and anal stenosis, rectal prolapse, and anal abscess and fistula. Other articles are devoted to sexually transmitted and infectious diseases, treatment of radiation proctitis, and pruiritis ani. Readers will come away with a full understanding of the current strategies for diagnosis and management of these disorders.

    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: The Modern Frontier, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 33-1
      • December 2, 2013
      • Kevin D. Plancher
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will cover the latest technology and techniques in partial knee arthroplasty, including the use of robotics, different types of custom implants, and advice on return-to-activity. It will also offer information on different possible outcomes and complications that could occur after surgery. This topic has not been covered in Sports Medicine in at least the past ten years, and, as it grows as a popular treatment, it should become a useful issue of CSM.

    • Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-1
      • December 2, 2013
      • Volker Diehl
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is focused on Hodgkin's Lymphoma and covers such topics as First HRS-cell line L428 and the detection of the CD-30 Antigen , “Normal“ CD30-B-lymphocytes, CD-30-Antigen, Combination-Chemo-Ra... Early intensification (escBEACOPP), Customized/Targeted Therapy, and more.

    • Gastroenterology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 30-1
      • December 2, 2013
      • Seymour Katz
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Seymour Katz, MD, is devoted to Gastroenterology. Articles in this outstanding issue include Constipation: Understanding Mechanisms and Management; Vaccination status/Prophylaxis with GI Diseases; Reflux and Acid Peptic Diseases in Elderly; Anorectal Physiology/Pathophys... in Elderly; Endoscopic Challenges; Colorectal Cancer of Elderly; Pancreatic Disease; GI Drug Interactions; Microscopic/Collagen... Colitis; Hepatitis B and C; IBD of the Elderly; Imaging Techniques in GI Diseases of Elderly; Dysphagia/Swallowing disorders of Elderly; and Clostridium difficile infection in the elderly.

    • Asthma: Screening, Diagnosis, Management, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-1
      • December 2, 2013
      • Karen Calhoun
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Asthma as seen by Otolaryngologists as part of the patient workup, diagnosis, and treatment of the spectrum of disorders of asthma is presented. Otolaryngologists are frequently the de facto allergy specialist for patients presenting with asthma. ENT physicians will find current information for Data gathering and Interpretation (screening and testing), Diagnosis, combined surgical and non-surgical Treatment, and Basic Science related to Asthma in this publication.

    • Endocrinology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • December 2, 2013
      • Anthony A. Pilny
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue will explore the latest research and clinical information concerning endocrinology of exotic pet species. The articles will cover thyroid disease in rodent species, deslorelin implants in birds, pathology of the avian panceas, non-surgical management of ferret adrenal endocrinopathy, medical management of reproductive disorders in birds, neuroendocrine regulation of calcium metabolism in reptiles, clinical aspects of the avian hypothalamic/pituita... axis, and more!

    • Acute Care Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 94-1
      • December 2, 2013
      • George Velmahos
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Editor George Velmahos and authors highlight every important area in Acute Care Surgery for all general surgeons. Topics include obstruction, perforation, bleeding, acute inflammation, hernia emergencies, the open abdomen, necrotizing soft tissue infections, vascular emergencies, thoracic emergencies, and much more!

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