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  • Immunotherapy in Clinical Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 96-3
    • Nancy M. Khardori + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Medical Clinics covers the latest updates in immunotherapeutics by the world-leading experts on the topic. Immunotherapuetic treatments are discussed in infectious diseases, rheumatologic and neurologic disorders, renal diseases, diabetes and more. Emerging immunotherapies are also covered in depth.
  • Medizinische Fachwörter von A-Z

    Kleines Lexikon für Pflege- und Gesundheitsfachberufe
    • 1st Edition
    • Urban & Fischer Elsevier GmbH
    • German
    Die medizinische Terminologie und andere wichtige Fachbegriffe aus Anatomie, Biologie, Physiologie, der Pflege und der Krankheitslehre übersichtlich von A-Z. Umfassend und anschaulich: Rund 6.800 Einträge und mehr als 400 Abbildungen mit Übersichten Venen/Arterien, Nerven, Organen und ErkrankungenLeicht verständlich und übersichtlich: Kurze prägnante Definitionen, Vor- und Nachsilbenübersicht, sowie ein Abkürzungsverzeichni... sorgen für maximales Verständnis und bieten auch interssierten Laien gute verständliche InformationenImmer dabei und griffbereit, wenn Sie es brauchen: handliches TaschenformatDieses Buch hat mehr Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie zeitlich begrenzten kostenlosen Online-Zugriff auf den Buchinhalt und die Abbildungen.
  • Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care

    • 3rd Edition
    • M. Robert deJong
    • English
    Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 3rd Edition prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. It describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, and includes proven study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. Addressing the clinical environment, this book covers topics such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Career discussions include the sonographer's role in various clinical settings, ethics and professionalism, and job search and interview techniques. Written by expert sonographer Marveen Craig, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care points you toward a sound future in sonography.
  • Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion

    • 7th Edition
    • Jeffrey P. Okeson
    • English
    Covering both new and proven techniques in this rapidly changing field, this classic text helps you provide solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. Clear descriptions and a new full-color design promote a complete understanding of normal, abnormal, and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function and dysfunction. With its conservative, cost-effective approach, this book shows you how to achieve treatment goals while keeping your patients' best interests in mind.
  • Year Book of Critical Care Medicine 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • David J. Dries + 1 more
    • English
    The Year Book of Critical Care Medicine brings you abstracts of articles carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. Topics such as Acute Lung Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Hemodynamics and Monitoring, Burns, Postoperative Management, Renal, Trauma and Overdose, and Pharmacology/Sedatio... are represented highlighting the most current and relevant articles in the field.
  • Neuroradiology Applications of High-Field MR Imaging, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-2
    • Winfried A. Willinek
    • English
    Information for neuroimaging specialists includes a "Diagnostic Checklist” or “Clinical Recommendations” along with tables presenting recommended MR sequences and protocols. The primary focus of the issue is 3.0T; one article specifically deals with 7T and higher fields are mentioned sporadically throughout. Topics include: Tumor High-Field MR; Stroke High-Field MR; High-Field MR of Inflammation; Vascular Disorders: MR Angiography of Brain Vessels, MR Angiography of Neck Vessels, and Perfusion Imaging; Plaque Imaging; Neurodegenerative Disease; Epilepsy Imaging; Head and Neck Oncology Applications; Pediatric High-Field Imaging; Spine High-Field Imaging; Ultra High-Field Imaging; Future Perspectives on High-Field MR
  • Faces of Right Ventricular Failure, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-2
    • James A. Goldstein + 1 more
    • English
    Although heart failure typically begins with the left side of the heart, it is also important for cardiologists to understand right-sided heart failure, which is the inability of the right side of the heart to adequately pump venous blood into the pulmonary circulation. Right heart failure causes a back-up of fluid in the body, resulting in swelling and edema. This issue covers the normal right ventricle (RV), imaging of the RV, RV failure in a variety of settings, and tratmen tof RV failure, including interventions.
  • The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy - Volume 1

    Assessment
    • 1st Edition
    • Tim Ainslie
    • English
    This exciting new resource is designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently assessing patients in a range of physiotherapy specialties outside of the ‘core’ areas of practice. Areas covered include paediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and rheumatology. Valuable content is easily accessible in a small portable format which will be an invaluable reference during placements or practice. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the philosophy and the specific assessment processes for each of the 17 practice specialties. A wealth of online learning resources are also available with the Guide, these include access to case studies, multiple-choice questions and a reference list for each chapter. In addition there is a bank of downloadable photographs and line drawings relating to each of the 17 chapters. Used along with The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 2 Treatment, Volume 1 Assessment will be an indispensable tool for any physiotherapist. A blend of resources providing an insight into the ‘non core’ areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about approaching the assessment of patients in practice areas not previously encountered.
  • Physiotherapie Schulter

    Konservative und postoperative Rehabilitation - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 1st Edition
    • Jens Schönbeck
    • German
    Physiotherapie Schulter liefert die relevanten Informationen zu den anatomischen Gegebenheiten der Schulterregion, den dort auftretenden Pathologien sowie der damit verbundenen ärztlichen Versorgung. Das Buch führt den Leser, beginnend mit einer strukturierten Befunderhebung, durch den gesamten Rehabilitationsproze... Guter Überblick über das gesamte Spektrum - so sind Sie umfassend informiert: Aktive und passive Behandlungstechniken Für Sicherheit und leichte Einsetzbarkeit in Ihrer Behandlung: Musterbehandlungen und Therapiestrategien zu den häufigsten Pathologien des Schultergürtels So können Sie Behandlungstechniker... noch besser umsetzen: Zahlreiche Bilder sorgen für Nachvollziehbarkeit und machen Erklärungen und Techniken anschaulich Für bessere Therapieergebnisse - beziehen Sie den Patienten mit ein: Empfehlungen für Patienten-Übungsprog... Dem Autor gelingt dabei der Brückenschlag zwischen hochspezifischen physiotherapeutische... Fertigkeiten und einer ganzheitlichen Sichtweise, die dem biopsychosozialen Ansatz verpflichtet ist. „Physiotherapie Schulter“ ist das integrative Arbeitsbuch, das eine erfolgreiche physiotherapeutische Arbeit mit Schulterpatienten ermöglicht – für Schüler, Studierende und Examinierte. Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie kostenlosen Online-Zugriff auf die Abbildungen.
  • The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy - Volume 2

    Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Tim Ainslie
    • English
    This exciting new resource is designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently treating patients in a range of physiotherapy areas outside the ‘core’ areas of practice. Areas covered include paediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and rheumatology. Valuable content is easily accessible in a small portable format which will be an invaluable reference during placement or practice. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the philosophy and the specific treatment processes for each of the 17 practice specialties. A wealth of online learning resources are also available with the Guide, these include access to case studies, multiple-choice questions and a reference list for each chapter. In addition there is a bank of downloadable photographs and line drawings relating to each of the 17 chapters. Used along with The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 1 Assessment, Volume 2 Treatment will be an indispensable tool for any physiotherapist. A blend of resources providing an insight into the ‘non core’ areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about approaching the treatment of patients in practice areas not previously encountered.