A new pathologic atlas of the extremities! Excellent, high-quality illustrations present diseases of the shoulder and arm, elbow and forearm, wrist and hand, hip and thigh, knee and leg, and ankle and foot. Includes history, MR images and accompanying legends, diagnosis and discussions, and references for each disease covered.
This quick and complete reference to practical problems in infectious diseases is based on Gorbach, Bartlett & Blackow's comprehensive text INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Includes material on respiratory tract infections, surgical infections, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS related infections, gram positive cocci, spirochetes, viruses, and more. An extensive spectrum of information condensed into a pocket format makes this an ideal reference guide to be used alone, or in conjunction with the text.
This new text addresses endocrinologic conditions commonly encountered in a primary care setting, including diabetes, lipids, thyroid disease, and women's health issues. The book is formatted to highlight important diagnostic and treatment concerns, provide numerous management algorithms, and offer explicit advice as to when to refer patients to a subspecialist. Although the text is concise, it is a comprehensive reference resource.
This useful companion to Cutler and Marcus' PSYCHIATRY can also serve as a general review for the USMLE Step 2 exam. Provides an abbreviated outline of material covered in the core textbook, board-style questions, and answers with accompanying rationales and page references to the textbook.
This comprehensive new resource examines the clinical and business aspects of respiratory home care. From guidance on practical skills and equipment to discussions of financial, legal, regulatory, managed-care, readers will find the information they need to be successful. This book will make the education of patients in care much easier.
A practical manual of prosthodontic procedures. Outlines a myriad of procedures in a step-by-step format, and presents helpful suggestions for situations commonly encountered in private practice. Topics covered include anesthesia, crowns, impressions, casting, fitting, removable partials, full dentures, and final preparations. The text also features comprehensive coverage of the increasingly popular areas of implant prosthodontics and overdentures.
The physical principles and clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging are covered in this one-of-a-kind text. Everything the reader needs in order to understand magnetic resonance imaging is included in the text, from basic principles to the complex approaches. Coverage includes quantum mechanics, MR hardware, spatial localization, muscoloskelatal and body imaging techniques, including positioning and quality control.