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  • Updates in Geriatric Nephrology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • Edgar V. Lerma + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine features expert clinical reviews on Renal Disease in Older Adults which includes current information on topics such as Anatomic/ Physiological Changes with Aging, Acute Kidney Injury in Older Adults, Electrolyte Problems in Older Adults, Glomerular Disease in Older Adults, Hypertension in Older Adults, Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults, End-stage Renal Disease in Older Adults, Decision Making in the Older Adult Patient with Advanced Kidney Disease, Obstructive Uropathy in Older Adults, Drug Dosing, Transplantation in Older Adults, and Slowing the Aging Process.
  • Pediatría en atención primaria

    • 3rd Edition
    • Josep Bras Marquillas + 3 more
    • Spanish
    Nueva edición de "Pediatría en Atención Primaria", obra de referencia que cubre los aspectos, tanto médicos como psicosociales, de la atención primaria pediátrica. Cuenta con la colaboración de más de 60 reputados profesionales que abordan el tema desde una perspectiva multidisciplinar: pediatras, fisioterapeutas, cirujanos, psiquiatras, entre otros. Cada capítulo sigue un modelo esquemático común, conteniendo un brevísimo recuerdo anatómico-funcional con las especificaciones infantiles-juveniles que correspondan: la definición, la epidemiología, etiopatogenia, clínica, diagnóstico, diagnóstico diferencial, terapia y prevención. También, incluye prácticos algoritmos de decisión y terapéuticos. En esta nueva edición, la obra incluye una página web vinculada con materiales complementarios: casos clínicos, vídeos de procedimientos, preguntas/respuestas... anexos, guías de procedimiento y aspectos legales.
  • Odontología preventiva y comunitaria

    Principios, métodos y aplicaciones
    • 4th Edition
    • Emili Cuenca Sala + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Esta nueva edición reúne todos los contenidos que corresponden a la Odontología preventiva y comunitaria y que deben conocer los estudiantes del grado de Odontología. Además de los concimientos y técnicas, incluye principios, métodos y aplicaciones. Se trata de una obra básica, de redacción y estructura muy clara y organizada en la presentación de los contenidos. La nueva edición se estructura en secciones, con el objetivo de conseguir una visión más integradora de la parte correspondiente a la preventiva y la correspondiente a la comunitaria. La obra contiene el recurso online en español StudentConsult que incluye enlaces web para acceder a documentos y a instituciones de reconocido prestigio.
  • Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 2013

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2013
    • Stephen S. Raab
    • English
    The Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in pathology and laboratory medicine, carefully selected from more than 300 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Chapters in this annual cover the most current information on all aspects of pathology and laboratory medicine including: molecular diagnostics, dermatopathology, anatomic pathology techniques, outcomes analysis, cytopathology, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, neuropathology and hematology.
  • Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity E-Book

    • 6th Edition
    • Gordon C Weir + 2 more
    • English
    Meet the growing challenges of diabetes and obesity management with Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric: Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity - a new diabetes and obesity eBook from the same expert endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume Endocrinology clinical reference. With all of the latest advances loaded on your favorite eReader, you’ll be able to put today’s best practices to work for your patients.
  • Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: The Adrenal Gland E-Book

    • 6th Edition
    • Ashley B. Grossman + 2 more
    • English
    Brought to you by the same expert endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume Endocrinology clinical reference, Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric: The Adrenal Gland is a new eBook that puts all of the latest advances in management of adrenal disorders at your fingertips. Instantly accessible on your favorite eReader, this adrenal endocrinology eBook makes it easy to give your patients the benefit of today's best expertise.
  • Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: The Parathyroid Gland and Bone Metabolism E-Book

    • 6th Edition
    • John T. Potts + 1 more
    • English
    Effectively manage parathyroid and bone metabolism disorders with The Parathyroid Gland and Bone Metabolism! Brought to you by the same leading endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume textbook, Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric, this eBook presents a compilation of chapters covering all endocrinology material related to parathyroid and bone metabolism. Never before available as a stand-alone offering, this content will enable you to give your patients the benefit of today’s best know-how on parathyroid and bone metabolism from the leading resource in endocrinology.
  • Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, with 2014 Update

    • 10th Edition
    • Linda Skidmore-Roth
    • English
    No nursing student should leave home without this book! Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 10th Edition offers the most reliable information, now presented in full color. With an A to Z organization, you have quick access to information on 50 drug classifications and more than 4,000 individual generic and trade name drugs. The newest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses help you write care plans, and data on interactions and therapeutic outcomes help you prevent errors. Detailed illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular level, and a photo atlas depicts physical landmarks and techniques for safe and effective drug administration. Known for its focus on drug safety, this handbook is compiled by Linda Skidmore-Roth, a well-known expert in nursing pharmacology, which means you will ALWAYS find the latest and most trustworthy drug information. An Evolve companion website includes profiles of several drugs commonly encountered in clinicals, vibrant animations of drug actions, comprehensive list of combination products, patient-teaching guides, clinical calculators, and more! 2014 Update includes 23 recently approved drugs.
  • Autoinflammatory Disorders, an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • William Abramovits + 1 more
    • English
    Autoinflammatory diseases are caused by primary dysfunction of the innate immune system, with overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis difficult. This issue of the Dermatologic Clinics offers and introduction to Autoinflammatory Diseases, along with articles on the role of genetics, diagnosing these diseases, managing them from a dermatologic, pediatric, and rheumatologic standpoint and the various treatment options available.
  • Soins de confort et de bien-être - Soins relationnels - Soins palliatifs et de fin de vie

    Unités d'enseignement 4.1, 4.2 et 4.7
    • 1st Edition
    • Constance Hazen
    • French
    Cet ouvrage est consacré aux unités d'enseignement 4.1, Soins de confort et de bien-être (semestre 1), 4.2, Soins relationnels (semestres 2, 3 et 5) et 4.7, Soins palliatifs et de fin de vie (semestre 5). Il aborde les grands thèmes du programme : - les principes de base et valeurs infirmières ; - les besoins fondamentaux et attentes des patients ; - les soins quotidiens de confort et bien-être (hygiène, habillage, alimentation, mobilisation, etc.) ; - l'ergonomie dans les soins ; - les concepts de la communication et ses différentes formes ; - les entretiens infirmiers ; - l'alliance thérapeutique ; - la distanceprofessionne... et la gestion dustress au travail ; - les étapes de la fin de vie et du deuil ; - la douleur et son évaluation ; - lessoins et traitements palliatifs; - l'accompagnement des familles et des soignants.