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  • Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions

    • 1st Edition
    • Charanjit S Rihal + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in structural heart disease (SHD) is occurring at a rapid rate, and the Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of developing procedural techniques in this fast-changing field. Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions provides practical, focused coverage of SHD, bringing you up to date with today’s evidence-based techniques and approaches for common and uncommon SHD procedures. Ideal for both SHD trainees and established practitioners, attendings, and fellows in interventional cardiology, this easy-to-use handbook is a unique educational and clinical resource in a quickly expanding field.

  • Introduction to Physical Therapy

    • 6th Edition
    • Michael A. Pagliarulo
    • English
    Start your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th Edition. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends surrounding the industry. The first section walks through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy —including the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, the APTA, laws, policies, and regulations. The second section then goes on to cover the practice of physical therapy — detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. This sixth edition also features a new chapter on prevention, health promotion, and wellness in physical therapy practice; as well as updated content, references, and coverage of new trends in health care. Paired with an abundance of learning aides like learning objectives, chapter outlines, review questions, and more; this highly visual text offers the complete foundation needed to successfully grow professional knowledge and skills.

  • A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Edward Alan Glasper + 2 more
    • English
    This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people’s nursing in the UK and further afield.Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people.A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care.

  • Larsen's Human Embryology

    • 6th Edition
    • Gary C. Schoenwolf + 3 more
    • English
    Offering a well-organized, straightforward approach to a highly complex subject, Larsen’s Human Embryology, 6th Edition, provides easy-to-read, comprehensive coverage of human embryonic development for today’s students. It integrates anatomy and histology with cellular and molecular mechanisms, focusing on both normal development and congenital anomalies. Highly illustrated with superb drawings and photographs, it features a strong clinical focus based on the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding.

  • Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics: From the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 6th edition

    2-Volume Set
    • 6th Edition
    • John A. Herring
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Orthopedics**With complete coverage appropriate for residents through experienced pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics, 6th Edition, continues a 50-year tradition of excellence as the most comprehensive, authoritative guide to diagnosing and treating pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Editor John Herring, MD, and experts from the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children offer step-by-step instruction and detailed visual guidance on both surgical and non-surgical approaches. It’s everything the orthopaedic surgeon needs to know to accurately treat the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic conditions and injuries.

  • Nutrition and Biochemistry for Nurses, 3e

    • 3rd Edition
    • Venkatraman Sreemathy + 1 more
    • English
    Nutrition and Biochemistry for Nurses has been designed to meet the requirements of B.Sc. Nursing students. The information and concepts presented within the book will help students keep abreast of the recent changes and current updates in the field of nutrition and biochemistry.

  • Modern Rhinoplasty and the Management of its Complications, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • Shahrokh C. Bagheri + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Modern Rhinoplasty and the Management of its Complications, and is edited by Drs. Shahrokh Bagheri, Husain Ali Khan, and Behnam Bohluli. Articles will include: New Horizons in Imaging and Diagnosis in Rhinoplasty; Preservation Rhinoplasty for the Dorsum and Tip; Piezoelectric Technology In Rhinoplasty; New Concepts in Dorsal Hump Reduction; Modern Techniques in Dorsal Augmentation; Grafting in Modern Rhinoplasty; New Concepts in Nasal Tip Contouring; Rhinoplasty with Fillers and Fat Grafting; Nasal Tip Deformities after Primary Rhinoplasty; Correction of Septal Perforation/Nasal Airway Repair; Correction of the Overly Shortened Nose; Management of the Cephalic Positioning of the Lower Lateral Cartilage in Modern Rhinoplasty (An Algorithmic Approach); Rhinoplasty for the cleft patient; and more!

  • Common Symptoms in Outpatient Practice, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 105-1
    • Lia S. Logio
    • English
    This issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Lia Logio, is devoted to Common Symptoms in Outpatient Practice. Articles in this issue include: Evaluating and managing the patient with back pain, Update on Indigestion, Approach to the patient with a cough, Diagnosis and Management of Headaches, Current Approach to Constipation, Managing the Forgetful Patient: Best Practice for Cognitive Impairment, Evidence-based Approach to Palpitations, Solving the Problem of Insomnia: Current Practice, Approach to Knee Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment, Approach to Fatigue: Best Practice, Best Practices in the Management of Overweight and Obesity, Best Practice in Approaching Patients with Weight Loss, Common Complaints of the Hands and Feet, A Symptom-Directed Paradigm for the Evaluation and Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, and more.

  • Global Dermatology and Telemedicine, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Victoria Williams + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Victoria Williams and Carrie Kovarik, will cover a number of important topics in Global Dermatology and Telemedicine. This issue is one of four each year selected by long-time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Patterns of Skin Disease in the Context of a High Prevalence HIV Population in Botswana; Telemedicine and Community Health Projects in Asia; Utilizing Technology for Dermatology Care in Tajikistan: A Health Systems Perspective; Community Outreach Projects to Increase Dermatology Education and Access to Care in Argentina; Challenges and Successes of Dermatology Training Programs in Africa; Developing an Electronic Platform for Global Dermatology Mentorship and Collaboration; Novel Diagnostics for Kaposi Sarcoma and Other Skin Diseases in Resource Poor Settings; Implementing a Locally Made Low-Cost Intervention for Wound and Lymphedema Care in Western Kenya; Challenges of Managing Skin Disease in Migrants and Refugees; Factors Affecting Quality of Life for People Living with Albinism in Botswana; and Integration of Management Strategies for Neglected Tropical Diseases Affecting the Skin

  • Climate Change and Allergy, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-1
    • Jae Won Oh
    • English
    This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Jae Won Oh, is devoted to Climate Change and Allergy. Articles in this issue include: Climate change and air pollution: Effects on respiratory allergy, Climate change and its direct and indirect effects on the allergy epidemic, Climate change, aeroallergens and allergic disease: the view from the southern hemisphere, Allergenic pollen season variations in the past two decades under changing climate in the United States, Climate Change and Pollen Allergy in India and the other South Asian Countries, Climate change: extreme weather events in Australia and their impact on allergic diseases, Climate change, air pollution and biodiversity in Asia Pacific and impact on allergic diseases, The Role of Extreme Weather and Climate Events on Asthma Outcomes, Insect migration and changes in venom allergy due to climate change, The impact of climate change on pollen allergy and sensitization rate to pollen, Effect of Climate Change on Allergenic Airborne Pollen in Japan for people with pollen allergy, Forecast for pollen allergy, and more.

  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-1
    • Manuela Fina + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Manuela Fina, Justin S. Golub, and Daniel Lee, is devoted to Endoscopic Ear Surgery. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Sujana S. Chandrasekhar. Articles in this important issue include: History of Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Endoscopes and Exoscopes for Otology and Neurotology; Redefining middle ear anatomy and physiology; Getting started with Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Otoendoscopy in the Office and Operating Room; Teaching Tools for Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Endoscopic Myringoplasty and Tympanoplasty; Novel Radiologic Approaches for Cholesteatoma Detection; Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Congenital Cholesteatoma; Endoscopic Management of Pediatric Chronic Ear Disease; Endoscopic Management of Acquired Cholesteatoma; Endoscopic Stapes Surgery; Endoscopic-assisted Lateral Skull Base Surgery; New Navigation Approaches for Endoscopic Lateral Skull Base Surgery; Endoscopic-assisted Drug Delivery for Inner Ear Regeneration; Pearls and pitfall in Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Future of Endoscopic Ear Surgery; and The Role for Microsurgery of the Ear.

  • Sports Vision

    Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance
    • 2nd Edition
    • Graham B. Erickson
    • English
    From basic eye care services to visual performance training, this evidence-based resource explores a range of sports vision services, including assessment and treatment procedures, outcome expectations, and applications to a variety of sports. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and sports medicine practitioners will find a thorough review and discussion of the role of vision care in an athlete's performance, as well as practical recommendations for applying current research findings to clinical practice.

  • Pregnancy and Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Melinda Davis + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, curated by Dr. Melinda Davis and Dr. Kathryn Lindley, will explore topics related to Pregnancy and Heart Disease. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series editorial board: Jamil A. Aboulhosn, David M. Shavelle, Terrence D. Welch, and Audrey H. Wu. Topics in this volume include, but are not limited to, Cardiovascular Contribution to Maternal Mortality, Risk stratification and The Pregnancy Heart Team, Cardiovascular Testing in Pregnant Women, Obstetric Considerations and Delivery Planning, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Aortopathies and Vascular Disease, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Ischemic Heart Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy¸ Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Valvular Heart Disease, Medication Safety during Pregnancy, and Delivering Coordinated Care from Preconception through Postpartum.

  • Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-1
    • Subha V. Raman
    • English
    This issue of Heart Failure Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Subha V. Raman, will cover key topics in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. This issue is one of four issues selected each year by our series consulting editor, Dr. Eduardo Bossone. Topics discussed in this issue will include: When to use CMR for patients with heart failure; Quantifying cardiac dysfunction with CMR; CMR in heritable cardiomyopathies; CMR in ischemic cardiomyopathy; CMR in right heart and pulmonary circulation disorders; CMR of myocardial fibrosis, edema, and infiltrates in heart failure; Magnetic resonance-based characterization of myocardial architecture; CMR in valvular heart disease-related heart failure; Pericardial disease with CMR; CMR’s central role in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity; Intracardiac and vascular hemodynamics with CMR in heart failure; Myocardial energetics with CMR; CMR in congenital heart disease: focus on heart failure; and Machine learning in CMR applied to heart failure.

  • Chronic Total Occlusion, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 10-1
    • Kathleen E. Kearney + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, guest edited by Drs. William L. Lombardi and Kathleen E. Kearney, will focus on Chronic Total Occlusion. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Indications for percutaneous coronary intervention of CTO; Pre-procedure planning for CTO PCI; Toolbox for CTO PCI; Antegrade Wire Escalation Case Selection and Strategies; Step by Step Antegrade Dissection and Reentry and Case Selection; Retrograde Dissection and Reentry Strategies; STAR and SPM; The role of imaging in Chronic Total Occlusions; Hybrid 2.0; Perforation mechanisms, risk stratification and management in the non-post CABG patient; Perforation mechanisms, risk stratification and management in the post-CABG patient; Access selection and complications; Patient selection for hemodynamic support in High Risk PCI; Other Complications in CTO PCI; and Managing the CTO Operator.

  • Les génériques en un coup d'oeil pour les infirmiers 2021-2022

    Correspondances DCI - Princeps
    • 3rd Edition
    • Stéphane CORNEC
    • French
    La connaissance des principaux traitements médicamenteux et de leurs effets indésirables fait partie des savoirs indispensables de l’infirmier(e). Dans de nombreuses situations, que ce soit un changement de service ou l’arrivée d’une nouvelle molécule, le soignant – confirmé ou en devenir – doit pouvoir distinguer les symptômes pathologiques des effets indésirables afin de donner rapidement et pertinemment l’alerte aux médecins.Cette nouvelle édition, basée sur le répertoire des médicaments génériques de l’ANSM actualisé en mars 2020, présente une synthèse des indications, contre-indications et effets indésirables des médicaments et précise la classe pharmaceutique pour chaque DCI.L’ouvrage est divisé en deux parties :• Un tableau récapitulatif répertoriant par ordre alphabétique les dénominations communes internationales (DCI). Pour chaque molécule, sont indiqués le médicament princeps correspondant, les indications, les contre-indications et les principaux effets indésirables.• Un index alphabétique des médicaments princeps avec leur renvoi à la DCI correspondante.Un glossaire des termes médicaux vient compléter l’ouvrage.Ce livre, de consultation rapide, simple et efficace, apporte de façon immédiate les réponses pharmacologiques aux professionnels et aux étudiants dans leur pratique quotidienne.

  • Glioblastoma, Part I: Surgical Management and Adjuncts, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Michael A Vogelbaum
    • English
    This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Michael A. Vogelbaum, is devoted to Glioblastoma, Part I: Surgical Management and Adjuncts. This is one of four issues selected each year by the series Consulting Editors, Russell R. Lonser and Daniel K. Resnick. Articles in this issue include: Perioperative Management of Patients with Glioblastoma, Role of Resection in Glioblastoma Management, Advancing Imaging to Enhance Surgery, Intraoperative Imaging for High-Grade Glioma Surgery, Use of Intraoperative Fluorophores, Extent of Resection of Glioblastoma, Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: Preoperative Mapping Tools, Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: Intraoperative Mapping Tools, Surgical Adjuncts for Glioblastoma, Window of Opportunity Clinical Trials to Evaluate Novel Therapies for Brain Tumors, Stereotactic Laser Ablation of Glioblastoma, Radiosurgery for Glioblastoma, Challenges Associated with Reoperation in Patients with Glioma, and Surgery for Glioblastoma in Elderly Patients.

  • Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-1
    • Argelinda Baroni + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Argelinda Baroni and Jessica Lunsford-Avery, will cover key topics of importance surrounding Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Todd Peters. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: Screening and Evaluation of Sleep Disturbances and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents; Normal Sleep in Children and Adolescents; Classification and Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders; Neurocognitive Effects of Sleep Disruption in Children and Adolescents; Pediatric Insomnia; Just Let Me Sleep In: Identifying and Treating Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder in Adolescents; Sleep Disorders and Depression Among Youth; Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances in School-Aged Children and Adolescents; Parasomnias and Movement Disorders; Sleep and Technology in Early Childhood; Technology and Sleep in school age children; Medication for Insomnia; Sleep and Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sleep; Sleep-related problems and pediatric anxiety disorders; Interaction Between Trauma and Sleep in Children and Adolescents, among others.

  • Les pathologies en un coup d'oeil pour les infirmiers

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stéphane CORNEC
    • French
    Cet ouvrage présente 90 pathologies incontournables, classées par ordre alphabétique, et constitue une aide précieuse pour connaître l’essentiel sur les pathologies. Cette deuxième édition se voit enrichie de 18 nouvelles pathologies comme l’alcoolodépendance, le trouble de la croissance, la cystite aiguë simple, la cystite aiguë à risque de complications, le déficit immunitaire combiné sévère, l’infection nosocomiale… Chaque pathologie est présentée sous forme de tableau en vis-à-vis, avec la mise en évidence de mots en caractères gras pour faciliter les révisions des étudiants. En fonction de la pathologie, les thèmes suivants sont développés : la définition, l’étiologie, les facteurs de risques, les complications, les examens complémentaires, le(s) traitement(s), le rôle IDE. L’ouvrage est complété par un glossaire. Présenté dans un format poche spiralé, il permet une consultation simple, rapide et efficace, et apporte de façon immédiate des réponses aux professionnels et aux étudiants dans leur pratique quotidienne.

  • Problem-Based Psychiatry

    • 1st Edition
    • David Meagher + 4 more
    • English
    Problem-Based Psychiatry is a comprehensive resource covering the key principles of evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment of the full range of psychiatric disorders. The text is highly engaging and interactive. It offers a unique patient-centred, multidisciplinary perspective, taking students through a series of narratives designed to prompt deeper understanding and learning. Ideal for medical students and educators alike, this text will also be a valuable resource for doctors engaged in postgraduate training in psychiatry and other medical disciplines, as well as for the range of allied mental health professionals.

  • Praxishandbuch Psychosomatische Medizin in der Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • Markus Bassler + 1 more
    • German
    Aktuelles State-of-the-Art-Wis... in knapper, präziser Darstellung über alle Fragen zur psychosomatischen Medizin in der Rehabilitation. Dargestellt werden evidenzbasierte Reha-Therapiestandar... (ambulant und stationär; psychodynamisch und verhaltenstherapeuti... sowie alle Formen der Prävention. Kästen, Tabellen und Übersichten zeigen das Wichtigste auf einen Blick und helfen, sich die Inhalte dauerhaft zu merken. Von den Grundlagen über multimodale Konzepte der Rehabilitation, sozialmedizinische Beurteilung, somatische Fachgebiete bis zu Schnittstellen und Versorgungsstrukture... Reha-Nachsorge bleiben keine Fragen offen. Das Buch beantwortet kurz und prägnant Fragen zu den Themen: das Bio-Psycho-soziale Konzept der Rehabilitation / Grundlagen / Diagnostik und Indikation in der Rehabilitation / multimodales Konzept der Rehabilitation / Prozess der psychosomatischen Rehabilitation / sozialmedizinische Beurteilung / Reha-Qualitätssicher... / Störungsbilder in der Psychosomatischen Rehabilitation - ICD-Perspektive / Problemfelder in der Psychosomatischen Rehabilitation – ICF-Perspektive / somatische Fachgebiete / Schnittstellen und Versorgungsstrukture... / Reha-Nachsorge / Reha-Forschung sowie den Ausblick auf Reha 2030.

  • Education and Professional Development in Orthopedics, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-1
    • Frederick M. Azar
    • English
    This volume of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on Education and Professional Development in Orthopedics. Edited by members of a distinguished board from the Campbell Clinic, including Dr. Frederick Azar as editor-in-chief, each issue features several articles from the key subspecialty areas of knee and hip, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, pediatrics, and trauma. Topics discussed in the issue will include but are not limited to: Surgical skills training using simulation for basic and complex hip and knee arthroplasty, Augmented Reality in Orthopedic Practice and Education, Development and implementation of an international curriculum for hip and knee arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Surgeon Wellness, Lifelong learning: the attending and educator in Orthopaedic trauma, Importance of Advocacy from the Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Role of Mentoring in the Professional Identity Formation of Medical Students, and Current State of the Residency Match.

  • Health Disparities in Rheumatic Diseases: Part II, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-1
    • Candace H. Feldman
    • English
    This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Candace Feldman, is Part II of a two-part issue covering Health Disparities in Rheumatic Diseases. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Disparities in Lupus Care and Outcomes among U.S. Medicaid Beneficiaries, Understanding Risk Factors for Poor Outcomes in a Multiethnic Longitudinal Cohort, Impact of Psychosocial Factors on RA and Lupus Health Disparities, Racial/ethnic and geographic disparities in knee and hip osteoarthritis, Racial/ethnic Disparities in Osteoarthritis Management, Challenges and Strategies to Achieve Equitable Rheumatologic Care Across the World, Strategies to Reduce Disparities, Understanding and Addressing the Provider Biases and the Lack of Diversity in Lupus Clinical Trials, Community-engaged Research: Lupus Conversations, Leveraging Telemedicine as an Approach to Address Rheumatic Disease Health Disparities, and Understanding the Role and Challenges of Patient Preferences in Disparities in Rheumatic Disease Care.

  • Addiction Medicine: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    Clinics Collections
    • 1st Edition
    • Joel J. Heidelbaugh
    • English
    The Clinics Collections titles take a multidisciplinary approach to today’s practice of medicine, selecting the most recent and relevant articles from the Clinics series and combining them into a single source of information on a focused topic. Articles are chosen from multiple Clinics to highlight the range of specialties covering major medical issues, delivering the information needed for successful interdisciplinary teamwork and effective patient care. Written from a variety of medical perspectives, these articles offer deeper insight into how each specialty cares for its patients and provide a unique entry into sharing best concepts for the entire medical team. Clinics Collections: Addiction Medicine draws from Elsevier’s Clinics Review Articles database to provide today’s medical teams with practical clinical advice and insights on this complex condition and its comorbidities. It guides readers on how to apply current primary research findings to everyday practice, keep up with new and improved treatment methods, and improve patient outcomes.

  • Breast Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-1
    • Phoebe Freer
    • English
    This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Breast Imaging and is edited by Dr. Phoebe E. Freer. Articles will include: Management of High-risk Lesions in Breast Cancer; Contrast Mammography and Tomosynthesis; Breast Radiology Advocacy: Responding to the Call-to-Action; Artificial Intelligence and Breast Imaging; Is It the Era for Personalized Breast Cancer Screening?; Understanding the Mammography Audit; MRI Screening of Breast Cancer; Abbreviated MRI for Breast Cancer; Overdiagnosis and Risks of Breast Cancer Screening; MRI Audit of Screening and Diagnostic Breast Imaging; Supplemental Screening for Breast Cancer in Patients at Intermediate and High Risk; and more!

  • Orthoplastic Techniques for Lower Extremity Reconstruction – Part II, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo + 1 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Drs. Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo and Suhail Masadeh, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is Part II of the Editors’ two-part issue on Orthoplastic techniques for lower extremity reconstruction. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: The Role of Bone Marrow Aspirate in Osseous and Soft Tissue Pathology; Reconstructive Pedal Amputation; A Surgical Approach to Location Specific Neuropathic Foot Ulceration; A Novel Technique of External Fixation For Immediate Post-Operative Ambulation And Protection Of Soft Tissue Reconstructions; Classification and Management of stump neuroma; Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity: A Systematic Approach; Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for the Management of Drop Foot; Membrane induced technique for the management of combine soft tissue and osseous defects; Management of Osseous Defects in the Tibia; and Vascularized fibula free and fibular medialization for the management of bone defects.

  • Breast Augmentation, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-1
    • Bradley P. Bengtson
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest edited by Bradley P. Bengtson, is devoted to Breast Augmentation. This issue will include topics such as Explanation and what to do with the capsule; Pexy/Auto augmentation/fat transfer; Update on BIA-ALCL; Mastopexy markings and outcomes; High Resolution Ultrasound Basics for Plastic Surgeons; Lymphoproliferative source of BIA-ALCL and genetics; New Shells, surface, fillers in Breast Implants; Capsular contracture and implant surfaces; Capsular Contracture and Biofilm; Consensus on Complication Terminology in Breast Surgery; Local Anesthetic Blocks in Breast Surgery; Hot topics in Breast surgery; Anatomical implants; and Clinical applications, Case Studies and Outcomes with High Resolution Ultrasound.

  • Neurologic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Michael K. Abraham + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Michael K. Abraham and Evie Marcolini, focuses on Neurologic Emergencies. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Topics include: Traumatic injuries of the nervous system; Modern Neuroimaging Techniques in Diagnosing TIA and Acute Ischemic Stroke; Neurologic Emergencies at the Extremes of Age; Headache in the Emergency Department Avoiding Misdiagnosis of Dangerous Secondary Causes and Infections of the Central Nervous System.

  • 7T MRI, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Meng Law
    • English
    This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on 7T MRI and is edited by Dr. Meng Law. Articles will include: 3T vs 7T MRI: Is It Really Worth It?; High Resolution Structural MRI & Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping; High Resolution Neurovascular Imaging at 7T: Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion, 4-dimensional MR Angiography and Black blood MRI; 7T and Beyond Functional MRI; Sodium and Other UHF MRI; MR-EYE: Ultra High Field MRI of the Human Eye and Orbit at 7T; 7T MRI of Perivascular Spaces; 7T MRI in “Non Lesional" Epilepsy/ Perivascular Spaces; 7T Multiple Sclerosis; 7T Brain Tumors and Radiation Therapy; 7T Musculoskeletal MRI; Body Applications for 7T; MRI Safety at 7T/Implants; 7T Simultaneous MRI PET with PET Insert; GluCest 7T MRI; and more!

  • Total Body PET Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16-1
    • Ramsey Badawi + 3 more
    • English
    This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Total Body PET Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Lorenzo Nardo, Ramsey Badawi, Joel S. Karp and Austin Pantel. Articles will include: UC Davis update on the uEXPLORER; Zhongshan update on the uEXPLORER; UPenn update on the PennPET Explorer; Total body imaging instrumentation design considerations; 3D/4D reconstruction and quantitative total body imaging; Analysis of 4D data for total body imaging; Total body imaging and cancer; Total body imaging and metabolic disease; Total body imaging and infection; Total body imaging and musculoskeletal disease; Total body imaging and cardiovascular disease; Total body imaging and cardiac applications; Total body imaging and neuroimaging; and more!

  • Preservation Rhinoplasty, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Sam P. Most
    • English
    This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Sam P. Most, is devoted to Preservation Rhinoplasty. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. J. Regan Thomas. Articles in this issue include: Introduction and History of Preservation Rhinoplasty; Concepts, Indications, and Contraindications of Preservation Rhinoplasty; Anatomy of the Dorsal Hump; The Let Down Method of Endonasal Dorsal Reduction; Endonasal Approach to the Pushdown Method; External Approach to the Pushdown and Letdown Methods; Incorporating Dorsal Preservation into Clinical Practice; Subperichondrial and Periosteal Dissection of the Nose; Tip Ligament Suspension; Piezo-electric Osteotomies in Dorsal Reduction; Advanced Septal Reconstruction and Dorsal Preservation; Modified Skoog Method for Hump Reduction; and Component Hump Reduction.

  • Advances in Barrett’s Esophagus, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-1
    • Sachin Wani
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles J. Lightdale, Guest Editor Dr. Sachin Wani has put together a state-of-the art issue that presents the latest advances in Barrett’s Esophagus. He has secured expert authors who have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: The epidemiology of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma – implications for screening and surveillance; Endoscopic screening for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma: rationale, candidates and challenges; Progress in screening for Barrett’s esophagus: beyond standard upper endoscopy; Best practices in surveillance for Barrett’s esophagus; Pathologic assessment of Barrett’s esophagus and Barrett’s related neoplasia: Do we need quality indicators; Cost effectiveness of screening, surveillance and endoscopic eradication therapies in Barrett’s esophagus and early esophageal cancer; Advanced imaging and sampling in Barrett’s esophagus: Artificial intelligence to the rescue; Advances in biomarkers for risk stratification in Barrett’s esophagus; Current status of chemoprevention in Barrett’s esophagus; Optimizing outcomes with radiofrequency frequency ablation of Barrett’s esophagus: candidates, efficacy and durability; Updates in cryotherapy for Barrett’s esophagus; Role of endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection in the management of Barrett’s related neoplasia; Practical approach to refractory and recurrent Barrett’s esophagus; Surgical management of Barrett’s related neoplasia; and Measuring Quality in Barrett’s esophagus: Time to embrace quality indicators. Endoscopists will come away with the information they need to screen, diagnose, and treat patients with Barrett’s Esophagus.

  • Patient Safety, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 101-1
    • Feibi Zheng
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Surgical Patient Safety and is edited by Dr. Feibi Zheng. Articles will include: Human factors approach to surgical patient safety; Teamwork and surgical team based training; Effective handoffs and transfers in surgical patient safety; Effective implementation and utilization of checklists in surgical patient safety; Standardized care pathways as a means to improve patient safety; Evolution of risk calculators and the dawn of artificial intelligence in predicting patient complications; Remote monitoring technology/use of telemedicine to detect and address surgical complications; Rescue after surgical complications; The economics of surgical patient safety; The trainee’s role in patient safety/training residents and medical students in surgical patient safety; The second victim: building surgeon resiliency after complications; Processes to create a culture of surgical patient safety; Provision of defect free care: implementation science in surgical patient safety; Administrative and registry databases for patient safety tracking and quality improvement; and more!

  • Gastroenterology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-1
    • Amir E. Soumekh + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Amir Soumekh and Dr. Philip O. Katz, is devoted to Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include: Esophageal and Gastric Motility Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus, Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Anticoagulation and Upper GI Bleeding, Managing Gallstone Disease in the Elderly, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Functional Bowel Disease, Nutrition, Malnutrition and Obesity, Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colon Cancer Screening, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more.

  • Advances in Gastroenterology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-1
    • Frederic Gaschen
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Frédéric P. Gaschen, focuses on Advances in Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Esophagitis, Gastroprotective therapy¸ Gastric motility disorders in dogs and cats, Aerodigestive diseases in dogs, Digestive diseases in brachycephalic dogs, Acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome in dogs, From bench top to clinics: How to use new tests to diagnose and treat dogs with chronic enteropathies, Differentiating IBD from alimentary lymphoma in cats, Canine protein-losing enteropathies and systemic complications, Impact of GI microbiome changes in canine and feline digestive diseases, Dietary and nutritional approaches for the management of chronic enteropathy in dogs and cats, Value of probiotics in canine and feline gastroenterology, and Fecal microbiota transplantation in the dog.

  • Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Edward T. Earley + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest edited by Drs. Edward Earley, Robert Baratt, and Stephen S. Galloway, is focused on Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Thomas Divers. Article topics include: History of Equine Dentistry; Oral Endoscopy; Dental Floating; Standing Sedation and Analgesia; Radiology Interpretation; Imaging: Computed Tomography Interpretation; Oral Extraction Techniques; Alternative Extraction Techniques; Standing Surgical Extraction Techniques; Sinus Surgery; Extraction Complications; and Nasal Endoscopy: Treating Bullae Disease and Sinus Disease.

  • Dance Medicine, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Kathleen L. Davenport
    • English
    This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Kathleen L. Davenport, will discuss a number of important topics in Dance Medicine. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Rehabilitation of the Dancer, Access to Healthcare Among Dancers, Dry Needling and Acupuncture, Nutrition Periodization in Dancers, Choreography Specific Cross Training for Dancers, Mental and Physical Resilience in Dancers, Pointe Readiness Screening, Dancers with Disabilities, Special Considerations for the Growing Dancer, Supplemental Training in Dance: Systematic Review, Concussions in Dancers and Other Performing Artists, and Nutritional Concerns for the Artistic Athlete.

  • Implant Surgery, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 65-1
    • Harry Dym
    • English
    This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Implant Surgery, and is edited by Dr. Harry Dym. Articles will include: The Medically Complex Dental Implant Patient: Controversies with Respect to Systemic Disease and Dental Implant Success and Survival; Placement of Short Implants: A Viable Alternative?; Surgical Approaches to Implant Placement in the Vertically & Horizontally Challenged Ridge; Update on Maxillary Sinus Augmentation; Implant Surgery Update for the General Practitioner; How to Avoid Life Threatening Complications Associated with Implant Surgery; All-on-4 Implant Concept Update; An Update on the Treatment of Peri-implantitis; Soft Tissue Injury in Preparation for Implants; Update on Zygomatic Implants; Prosthodontic Principles in Dental Implantology: Adjustments in a COVID-19 Pandemic-battered Economy; Guided Implant Surgery: A Technique Whose Time Has Come; Implant Material Sciences; Immediate Implants and Immediate Loading: Current Concepts; An Update on Hard Tissue Grafting Materials; and more!

  • Challenges & Updates in Pediatric Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-4
    • Jessica L. Davis
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Jessica Davis, is devoted to Challenges & Updates in Pediatric Pathology. Articles in this issue include: Advances and Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprungs Disease, Updates in Pediatric Enteropathies: Differential Diagnosis, Testing, and Genetics, Pediatric Liver Tumors: Updates in Classification, New Prognostic Indicators in Pediatric Adrenal Tumors: Neuroblastoma & Adrenal Cortical Tumors, Pediatric Cystic Lung Lesions, Strategies for the Neonatal Lung Biopsy: Histology to Genetics, Wilm’s Tumor: Challenges and Newcomers in Prognosis, Pediatric Renal Tumors: Updates in the Molecular Era, Newcomers in Vascular Anomalies, Spindle Cell Rhabdomyosarcoma: Further Subcategorization, Pediatric & Infantile Fibroblastic/myofibr... Tumors in the Molecular Era, Round Cell Sarcomas: Newcomers and Diagnostic Approaches, CNS Embryonal Tumors: Testing Strategies for Integrated Diagnosis, Updates in Pediatric Gliomas, and more.

  • The Complex World of Ventricular Pre-Excitation: towards Precision Electrocardiology, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12-4
    • Giuseppe Bagliani + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Giuseppe Bagliani, Roberto De Ponti, and Fabio Leonelli is dedicated to The Complex World of Cardiac Pre-Excitation: towards Precision Electrocardiology. This is one of four issues selected each year by the series Consulting Editors, Ranjan K. Thakur and Andrea Natale. Topics include, but are not limited to, Anatomy of the AV junction, Pre-excitation, Algorithms to identify accessory pathways location on 12-lead ECG, Pathophysiology of accessory pathways-mediated arrhythmias, Arrhythmias with by-stander accessory pathways, Arrhythmias involving unusual accessory pathways, Sudden cardiac death in patients with ventricular pre-excitation, Clinical approach to symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with ventricular pre-excitation, Methodology of accessory pathway ablation, Ablation of accessory pathways with unusual anatomic location, Ablation of accessory pathways with uncommon electrophysiologic properties, and Ablation in pediatric patients and in association with congenital heart disease.

  • Robotic Urology: The Next Frontier, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-1
    • Jim C. Hu + 1 more
    • English
    Under the direction of New Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Guest Editors Drs. Jim C. Hu and Jonathan Shoag have put together a state-of-the-art monograph on robotics in urologic surgery. Not only do expert authors present current status and advances in this field, but they also look at what the future of robotic urologic surgery will mean for urologists and patients. Clinical review articles are devoted to the following topics: Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction; Robotic Prostatectomy: Technical Modifications that Improve Outcomes; Robotic Radical Cystectomy; Robotic Urology Training; Robotic Prostatectomy Quality Improvements; Robotic Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction; Incorporating AI into GU Endoscopy; Competing Robotic Systems: A Preview; Robotic Intracorporeal Diversion; Robotic Reconstruction in Pediatric Urology; Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Update on Techniques; Robotics in Male Infertility; Transperineal Biopsy; Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Upper-Tract TCC; and Retzius-Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy. Urologists will come away with the information they need to stay on top of advances in the area of robotic surgery.

  • Sport-Related Concussion (SRC), An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • Peter Kriz
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will discuss Sports-Related Concussion. Guest edited by Dr. Peter Kriz, this issue will discuss a number of related topics that are important to practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Miller. The volume will include articles on: Epidemiology of SRC, Biomechanics of SRC, Diagnosis, On-field Management of SRC, Outpatient Management of Sports-Related Concussion, Neuropsychological Assessment of SRC, Rehabilitation of SRC, Neuroimaging in SRC, Medical Therapies for Concussion, Female Athlete and SRC, Pediatric Athlete and SRC, Prevention of Sport-Related Concussion, Long-term neurocognitive, mental health consequences of collision sports, Future Directions in SRC Management, among other topics.

  • Melanoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • F. Stephen Hodi
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by F. Stephen Hodi, is devoted to Melanoma. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and Edward J. Benz. Topics discussed in this important issue include: State of Melanoma, Biology of Melanoma, Epidemiology of Melanoma, Surgical Management of Melanoma, Melanoma Adjuvant Therapy, Targeted Therapies for Melanoma, Non-cutaneous Melanomas, Immune Checkpoint Therapies for Melanoma, Resistance Mechanisms to Current Therapies, Cellular Therapy and Cytokine Treatments for Melanoma, Combinatorial Approaches to the Treatment of Melanoma, and Melanoma Future Directions.

  • Repetitorium für die Facharztprüfung Kinder- und Jugendmedizin

    • 1st Edition
    • Ertan Mayatepek
    • German
    Facharztprüfung, Klinik- und Praxisalltag erfolgreich bestehen Mit diesem Repetitorium erhalten Sie alle Inhalte, die Sie für die Weiterbildungsprüfun... zum Facharzt für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin brauchen. Durch seine Kompaktheit eignen Sie sich in kurzer Zeit das komplette prüfungsrelevante Wissen an und haben zugleich einen verlässlichen Begleiter zum schnellen Nachschlagen im Klinik- und Praxisalltag. Hierbei helfen Ihnen: • die strukturierte Darstellung prüfungsrelevanter Krankheitsbilder • mit den aktuellen Leitlinien abgestimmte Lerninhalte• zahlreiche Algorithmen• zahlreiche Farbabbildungen zur Blickdiagnostik• die langjährige Erfahrung renommierter Autoren• verschiedenfarbige Kästen: rasche Orientierung beim Rekapitulieren des Prüfungsstoffes sowie beim Nachschlagen im Alltag

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient

    • 4th Edition
    • Shane O'Hanlon + 1 more
    • English
    This book will help all health professionals involved in the rehabilitation of older people to provide their patients with the highest possible quality of life and autonomy. Expanded and rewritten by a diverse team of authors, the text is suitable for doctors in all specialties that see older patients, as well as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, speech and language therapists/pathologi... physician associates/assistant... healthcare assistants, and many others including patients, family members and students. The book is written in an accessible, no-jargon style and provides a patient-centred perspective on recent advances in the field of rehabilitation – an increasingly important aspect of care for older people.

  • Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

    • 8th Edition
    • Linda Anne Silvestri + 1 more
    • English
    Practice makes perfect with Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition. This popular review offers more than 6,000 test questions, giving you all the Q&A practice you need to pass the NCLEX-RN examination! Each question enhances review by including a test-taking strategy and rationale for correct and incorrect answers. Questions are organized to match the Client Needs and Integrated Processes found in the most recent NCLEX-RN test plan. Q&A practice is also provided on the Evolve companion website, with many study and testing options — including an option to select practice questions by health problem/medical diagnosis. From the most trusted names in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

    • 4th Edition
    • Jeffrey S. Ross + 1 more
    • English
    Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, and trainees—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s spinal imaging. Drs. Jeffrey Ross, Kevin Moore, and their team of highly regarded experts provide updated information on disease identification and imaging techniques to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

  • Liver Transplantation, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-1
    • David Goldberg
    • English
    With collaboration from Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin Dr. Goldberg has assembled a state-of-the-art issue devoted to management of liver transplant patients. Expert authors have contributed current clinical reviews that covers the breadth of the pre- and post-surgical journey. Articles are specifically devoted to the following topics: Obesity management of liver transplant waitlist candidates and recipients; Expanding the limits of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: Is there a limit; Frailty and sarcopenia in patients pre- and post-liver transplant; Achieving tolerance in liver transplantation: Where are we now and what does the future hold; Expanding role of donation after cardiac death donors; Optimizing selection of patients for simultaneous liver-kidney transplant; Keeping the patient with end-stage liver disease alive while awaiting transplant: Management of complications of portal hypertension; Expanding donor selection and recipient indications for living donor liver transplantation; The changing liver transplant recipient: From hepatitis C to NASH and alcohol; Cardiovascular risk stratification in liver transplant candidates; The role of machine perfusion in liver transplantation: Warm, Cold, or does it not matter; Paradigm shift in utilization of livers from hepatitis C-viremic donors into HCV-negative patients; Transplantation of elderly patients: Is there an upper age cutoff; Transplantation for acute alcoholic hepatitis: Controversies and early successes. Hepatologists will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in liver transplant patients.

  • Critical Care of the Cancer Patient, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-1
    • Stephen M. Pastores + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Critical Care Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Stephen M. Pastores and Dr. Wendy R. Greene, focuses on Critical Care of the Cancer Patient (Pastores) and Geriatric Critical Care (Greene). Dr. Pastores' section of the issue is devoted to Critical Care of the Cancer Patient and includes the following topics: Triage and Prognostication of Cancer Patients Admitted to the ICU; ICU Organization and Interdisciplinary Care for Critically Ill Patients with Cancer; Critical Care of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient; Management of Drug Toxicities; Acute Kidney Injury in the Critically Ill Patient with Cancer; Infectious Disease Complications in Cancer Patients; and Palliative, Ethics, and End-of-Life Care Issues in the Cancer Patient. Dr. Green's section of the issue, devoted to Geriatric Critical Care, includes the following topics: The effect of aging physiology on critical care; The frailty syndrome: a critical issue in geriatric oncology; Detection of delirium in the intensive care unit: comparison of confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit with confusion assessment method ratings; Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice; The effect of dementia in the critically ill geriatric patient; Nutritional assessment: a primary component of multidimensional geriatric assessment in the ICU; Rehabilitation concerns in the geriatric critically ill and injured; and Geriatric palliative care.

  • Manual práctico de enfermería comunitaria

    • 2nd Edition
    • José Ramón Martínez Riera + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Manual práctico de enfermería comunitaria, 2.ª edición, es una obra de consulta rápida, útil y sintética, sobre los principales temas relacionados con la práctica de la enfermería comunitaria. Por su carácter pedagógico y genuino, permite sistematizar la construcción de cuidados comunitarios de enfermería. Dirigido tanto a enfermeras comunitarias en ejercicio, sean especialistas o no, como a enfermeras que se están preparando para el examen de la especialidad (EIR) o están realizándola, este texto permite obtener información directa y relevante en un ámbito de actuación en el cual las enfermeras desempeñan un papel fundamental.

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