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    • Immune System

      • 1st Edition
      • October 30, 2012
      • Kerryn Phelps + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Immune System - General Practice: The Integrative Approach Series. The human immune system is extremely complex, with intricate multidirectional connections between our gastrointestinal, psychological, endocrinological and other systems, and communication via various neuro transmitters, cytokines and other immune system messengers. This chapter presents a simplified view of the principles of immunology, with specific focus on some of the most recently researched complementary therapies known to improve immune system health. A comprehensive listing of further resources and references is listed at the end of the chapter.

    • Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 30, 2012
      • Signe J. Plunkett
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Small animal veterinarians of all specialties and at all stages in their careers will find the new edition of Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian their invaluable one-stop shop for the information they need to provide optimal patient care in an emergency situation. Readers familiar with the previous edition will be pleased to see the text comprehensively updated, with much new content and many new features including an all-color design to make finding information easier than ever. Those coming to the book for the first time will appreciate its clarity of structure, its concise and practical approach and its step-by-step presentation of key information, all of which will prove their worth time and again in each new emergency, whatever the species. For those working as a solo doctor in an emergency practice, Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian third edition will fulfil the role of a substitute colleague when further information is needed quickly. No small animal clinician will want to be without a copy. New to this edition Contains two new chapters on supportive care (fluid therapy, oxygen supplementation, analgesia, nutritional support) and shock Presents the latest recommendations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation Includes the latest diagnostic testing regimens Offers current therapeutic recommendations including analgesia and nutritional support Dr Plunkett is joined by new co-authors for respiratory emergencies and emergencies of the urinary tract, and for a completely revised and augmented exotics chapter Contains major updates, revisions and expansions of the toxicologic emergencies chapter

    • Year Book of Pediatrics 2013

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 2013
      • October 29, 2012
      • James A. Stockman III
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Year Book of Pediatrics brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in pediatrics, carefully selected from more than 500 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! This annual covers all aspects of pediatric care from infectious diseases and immunology, adolescent medicine, therapeutics and toxicology, child development, dentistry and otolaryngology and neurology and psychiatry. The Year Book of Pediatrics publishes annually in December of the preceding year.

    • Cardiac Rhythm Disorders in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-4
      • October 29, 2012
      • Michael W. Rich + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine focuses on the pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and device therapies in the medical management of cardiac rhythm disorders in the elderly population. It also reviews the epidemiology of arrhythmias and conduction disorders in older adults, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: stroke prevention, bradyarrhythmias and conduction disorders, and comorbidities, quality of life, and end-of-life issues in older patients with heart rhythm disorders.

    • Conceptual Advances in Pathology, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-4
      • October 29, 2012
      • Zoltan Oltvai
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine titled, "Conceptual Advances in Pathology" addresses the key factors impacting pathology and details the technology surrounding the field. The Guest Editor, Zoltan Oltvai, MD., splits the issue into three sections; Technological Advances, Process Advances, Educational and Practice Needs, and the Business of Pathology.

    • Emergency Cardiac Care 2012: From the ED to the CCU, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 30-4
      • October 29, 2012
      • Amal Mattu + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Emergency physicians are usually the first to care for patients with emergency cardiac conditions. They must initiate therapy in a timely manner and must plan care in conjunction with cardiologists, who continue the patient's care. This issue has both emergency physicians and cardiologists as authors, reflecting the fact that both care for patients with cardiac emergencies. Physicians in both disciplines should benefit from the articles in this issue, resulting in better patient care.

    • Interventions in Infectious Disease Emergencies, An Issue of Medical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 96-6
      • October 29, 2012
      • Nancy M. Khardori
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This important issue of Medical Clinics provides essential updates in heart failure. The following topics are covered: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and general approach for heart failure; symptoms, signs, diagnostic studies, and prognostic significance of systolic versus diastolic heart failure; the appropriate use of biomarkers; oral versus intravenous diuretic therapy; guideline-based therapy including RAAS blockade, beta-blockade, and aldosterone antagonist, appropriate use of AICD and biventricular pacing; role of ventricular assist device; pathophysiological consideration and management approaches in acute decompensated heart failure; pathophysiology and current approaches to cardiorenal syndrome; heart failure with other comorbidities including diabetes, obesity, anemia, and cancer; heart failure and atrial fibrillation; and the role of disease management strategies in heart failure.

    • A Practical Approach to the Spectrum of Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 16-4
      • October 29, 2012
      • David Bernstein
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Guest Editor has organized this issue to focus on the clinical management of alcoholic liver disease. Authors have written state-of-the-art reviews on the following topics: Prevalence and Natural History of ALD; Alcohol Metabolism; Immunology in ALD; Histological Findings in ALD; Diagnosis and Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis; Management of Alcohol Abuse; Long Term Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease; Infections in ALD; Nutrition in ALD; Alcohol’s Effect on Other Chronic Liver Diseases; Liver Cancer and Alcohol; Evaluation and Selection of Candidates for Liver Transplantation; and ALD and Specific Transplant-Related Issues.

    • Le syndrome neurogène douloureux. Du diagnostic au traitement manuel - Tome 2

      • 1st Edition
      • October 29, 2012
      • Jan De Laere + 1 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      Cet ouvrage est consacré à la prise en charge manuelle des syndromes canalaires dus aux dysfonctions du système nerveux. Il propose un concept original, basé sur les derniers développements du management neurodynamique. Chacun des douze chapitres de l´ouvrage traite d'un conflit particulier au niveau du membre inférieur ou de la ceinture pelvienne et respecte un plan rigoureux et pédagogique : Généralités - étiologies ; - tableau et intérêt cliniques. Bilan du nerf en dysfonction - examens neurodynamique et palpatoire ; - examen neurologique ; - examen orthopédique des interfaces mécaniques. Traitement du nerf en dysfonction - normalisations des interfaces mécaniques ; - libération par la palpation ; - neuromobilisations ; - neurogymnastique. L´ensemble des techniques présentées est illustré par plus de 770 photographies et dessins, accompagnés d´un texte de légende détaillant : - le repérage anatomique palpatoire ; - les positions du praticien et du sujet ; - les prises de mains du praticien ; - les gestes techniques. L'ensemble constitue un guide didactique pour l'examen et le traitement des douleurs engendrées par une dysfonction du système nerveux périphérique. Les auteurs s'adressent aux professionnels soucieux de posséder un manuel de référence pour le management quotidien de la douleur neurogène, tels que les ostéopathes, les physiothérapeutes/ki... les chiropraticiens et les médecins.

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