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    • Workbook for Pharmacology: Principles and Applications

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 26, 2011
      • Eugenia M. Fulcher + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Corresponding to the chapters in Pharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition, this workbook provides practice exercises that will build your skills with basic terminology, math, dosage calculation, medication administration and more. Developed by Pharmacology authors Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, and Cathy Dubeansky Soto, this workbook makes it easier than ever to learn and apply pharmacology principles.

    • Performance Psychology

      • 1st Edition
      • January 25, 2011
      • David John Collins + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Performance Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-based text covering the key aspects of performance culture: performer development, preparation, training and execution. Written by a team of international contributors, including national coaches, training specialists, applied sports psychologists, clinicians and researchers, and building on strong links between theory and practice, the book shows how applied psychological methods and principles can be used to enhance performance Contributing authors offer clear implications for applied practice and each section is summarized by contributions from a 'Performers Panel'of experts who provide real-life practical examples. Performance psychology is applied to a wide variety of physical performance domains which enables practitioners to see how they can combine ideas and tailor interventions, to people and contexts, to produce effective applications of psychology. Dave Collins is Professor of Performance and Coaching/Director for the Institute of Coaching and Performance at the University of Central Lancashire. As a practitioner, he has worked with over 50 World and Olympic medalists, and in professional performance domains spanning sport, business, motor sport, music, dance and adventure. He was formerly Performance Director of UK Athletics, a rugby player, martial artist and OE instructor. Dave currently works with the Chelsea FC Football Academy, amongst other consultancies. Angela Button is a researcher at the University of Otago and is widely acknowledged as a world expert on talent. Angela has led funded research projects in talent development in the UK and New Zealand. Her sporting interests include squash, running and triathlon. Hugh Richards lectures and is Director of post-graduate programmes in Performance Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. He has published in the areas of coping, talent, individual differences and professional development related to sport, the military and music. Hugh has applied psychology to professional performers from international level sport to business. He currently works with the UK Motor Sport Association, international performer development schemes and has been advisor to the BBC on learning and performance.

    • CTG Made Easy

      • 4th Edition
      • November 10, 2011
      • Susan Gauge
      • English
      • eBook
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      This title is now available under ISBN 9780702052149. CTG Made Easy 4th edition continues the successful format of previous editions, offering a practical guide to all health professionals involved in monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour, and specifically in the interpretation of CTG traces. The workbook approach remains, with many new and updated case histories and CTGs, all using current terminology and a recommended proforma for interpretation. The book will aid health professionals to acquire competence and confidence in all aspects of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, improving the care offered to women and babies.

    • Obesity, An Issue of Medical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 95-5
      • September 13, 2011
      • Eddy Karnieli + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic that is also driving the marked increase in Type 2 diabetes across the globe. While it is easily recognizable clinically, and readily measurable in the United States, a feature that is not well recognized is the central adiposity that may be the only or primary feature in South East Asian communities. Thus it is imperative for clinicians to be brought up do date in order for preventative or therapeutic modalities are introduced early in the disease process.This issue of Medical Clinics of North America covers numerous clinical aspects of obesity including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, the link with cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Several treatment modalities are covered including diet, exercise, cognitive and behavioral approaches, medications, and surgery.

    • Intraoperative Echocardiography

      • 1st Edition
      • December 6, 2011
      • Donald Oxorn
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Intraoperative Echocardiography - a volume in the exciting new Practical Echocardiography Series edited by Dr. Catherine M. Otto - provides practical, how-to guidance on intraoperative echocardiography in adult and pediatric patients. Definitive, expert instruction from Dr. Donald C. Oxorn is presented in a highly visual, case-based approach that facilitates understanding and equips you to master this difficult technique while overcoming the unique challenges and risks it presents. Access the full text online at www.expertconsult.co... along with cases, procedural videos and abundant, detailed figures and tables that show you how to proceed, step by step, and get the best results.

    • Advances in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 38-4
      • December 28, 2011
      • Michael P Traynor
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Dr. Michael Traynor guest edits this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics devoted to Advances in Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy. Review articles, written by experts in the field, cover topics such as laparoscopic hysterectomy, electrosurgical devices, laparoscopic suturing techniques, hysteroscopic procedures in the management of common gynecologic disorders, and managing and minimizing the risks of complications.

    • Pineal Region Tumors, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 22-3
      • August 29, 2011
      • Jeffrey N. Bruce + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Guest Editors Jeffrey Bruce and Andrew Parsa explore Pinneal Region Tumors in this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics. Topics concentrate on areas such as pathology, radiographic features, open surgical approaches, endoscopic surgical approaches, clinical outcomes after treatment of pineocytoma, clinical outcomes after treatment of pineoblastoma, clinical outcomes after treatment of germ cell tumors, pineal cysts: radiographic criteria and clinical management, opthamologic signs and symptoms associated with pineal region tumors, history of pineal region tumor surgery and management, and radiation treatment algorithms.

    • Magnet Environments: Supporting the Retention and Satisfaction of Nurses, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-1
      • February 22, 2011
      • Karen Hill
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America will focus on Magnet Hospitals. Article topics will include nursing workforce data on magnet versus non-magnet hospitals, magnet culture and satisfaction, best practices in ensuring engagement among nurses, nursing retention, partnerships between academics and practice, and nursing retention strategies.

    • Metabolism and Nutrition for the Surgical Patient, Part II, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 91-4
      • August 22, 2011
      • Stanley Dudrick
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This Surgical Clinics issue is Part 2 of a special two part issue on nutrition and metabolism of the surgical patient, co-guest edited by Dr. Stanley Dudrick, a pioneer in total parenteral nutrition. Part 2, guest edited by Dr. Dudrick and Dr. Juan Sanchez present topics on nutrition and metabolism for the chronically ill patient. Topics will include: nutrition management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, surgical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nutrition management of geriatric surgical patients, nutrients, routes of delivery and immunocompetence, immunologic functions and aspects of the alimentary tract related to feeding, overview of enteral and parenteral feeding access techniques, dietary, metabolic and surgical management of obese patients, historical highlights of the development of total parenteral nutrition, nutrition support of patients with cardiovascular disease, genomic and epigenomic aspects of nutrition and metabolism in surgical patients, nutrition support of patients with inflammatory bowel disorders of the small intestine, colon and rectum, nutrition support of patients with cancer, home parenteral nutrition for intestinal failure, and more.

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