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Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry, 2023

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 8-1
  • June 27, 2023
  • Myron Yanoff
  • English
Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide ophthalmologists and optometrists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Myron Yanoff, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in ophthalmology and optometry inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.

Guía práctica de la consulta en geriatría

  • 4th Edition
  • June 27, 2023
  • Laurence Hugonot-Diener
  • Spanish
Analiza los aspectos clínicos diferenciales del paciente geriátrico de forma práctica: consejos prácticos; mensajes para recordar... Expone las principales herramientas y escalas que se utilizan en la valoración del paciente geriátrico. Se centra en la evaluación neuropsiquiátrica, trastornos neurodegenerativos, trastornos depresivos, del comportamiento, de la marcha, nutricionales, sarcopenia, evaluación del dolor, que son los esenciales en este grupo de edad. Formalmente, tiene una estructura homogénea, unas tablas claras, los consejos prácticos y una bibliografía básica y para los que quieran profundizar. Destinado a estudiantes de últimos cursos, residentes de todas las especialidades de primer año y por supuesto para médicos de familia, internistas y residentes de geriatría.

Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

  • 9th Edition
  • June 26, 2023
  • Ronald Cohn + 2 more
  • English
First published in 1966, Thompson and Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine has become an essential textbook for medical students, genetic counseling students, students in laboratory medicine, and more advanced trainees. With its focus on fundamental principles in human genetics and genomics and their application to medicine, the book has served many as a well-thumbed resource they return to over and over. Such students can continue to depend on this valuable text, joining those in newer fields of genome data analysis for all they need to know about genetics and genomics throughout their basic science training, clinical placements and beyond. Coverage includes new discoveries—such as the functional roles of non-coding RNAs, chromatin regulation and epigenetics—latest technologies, and new diagnoses they are enabling. Under an expanded title, this ninth edition has been completely revised by a new editorial team overseeing a large cadre of contributing authors. Support groups have also assisted to update illustrations featuring beautiful images of those living with genetic conditions.

Gender Facial Affirmation Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 31-3
  • June 25, 2023
  • Anthony Bared
  • English
In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Anthony Bared brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Facial Affirmation Surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as forehead contouring; navigating the insurance gauntlet; hair restoration; lower jaw contouring; cheek augmentation; and more. 

Klinikleitfaden Orthopädie Unfallchirurgie

  • 10th Edition
  • June 24, 2023
  • Steffen Breusch + 3 more
  • German
Der Klinikleitfaden bietet Ihnen genau das Wissen, das Sie brauchen – anschaulich und praxisgerecht auf den Punkt gebracht. Operative und konservative Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie, Rheumatologie, orthopädische Onkologie und Pädiatrie Eigene Kapitel für Neurologie und Neuroorthopädie, Psychosomatik, Schmerztherapie, Sportmedizin, Physikalische Therapie Inklusive Atlas der AO-Klassifikation Mit angrenzenden Themen wie Begutachtung, Orthopädietechnik, Arzneimitteltherapie Neu in der 10. Auflage: Weightbearing CT (wbCT; digitale Volumentherapie) Tetanus: lokal/generalisiert PHS-Diagnosen Galeazzi-Fraktur beim Kind Ventral Body Tethering (VBT) Lapidus-Arthrodese osteoporotische Frakturen: OP-Indikationen und -Verfahren  Online-Beitrag: Einführung in die Rheumatologie (Leitsymptome, DD klassische orthopädische Erkrankungen, internistischeTherapie   rheumatologisch-immunologischer Erkrankungen) neue Biologicals zur Behandlung rheumatischer Erkrankungen Antibiotikatherapie periprothetischer Infektionen Physiotherapie: Besonderheiten geriatrischer Patienten  Das Buch eignet sich für: Weiterbildungsassistent*innen und Fachärzt*innen Orthopädie Unfallchirurgie, Chirurgie, Allgemeinmedizin

Anatomie de l'appareil locomoteur - Tome 3. Tête et tronc

  • 4th Edition
  • June 23, 2023
  • Michel Dufour
  • French
L’anatomie est le fondement de la connaissance pratique du corps humain : la pertinence de l’examen clinique, de la palpation et la compréhension fonctionnelle etpathologique en découlent. Son étude représente un long investissement, où les efforts de mémorisation sont intenses.Ce manuel original met d’emblée l’accent sur la compréhension et la finalité du savoir. Il est à l’heure actuelle une référence en matière de pédagogie anatomique.Sa conception facilite l’acquisition des connaissances :• L’auteur a conçu plus de 600 figures en couleurs, toujours placées en regard du texte selon une approche originale où fonctionnalité et intelligibilité de l’information priment.• La structure des chapitres – textes aux plans simples et systématiques, tableaux synthétiques – favorise la mémorisation logique.• Pour chaque structure anatomique, des indications palpatoires et patho-mécaniques permettent de consolider les connaissances en soulignant les intérêts pratiques.Cet ouvrage de référence offre une lecture complète de la tête et du tronc :• Ostéologie ;• Arthrologie ;• Myologie ;• Appareil fibreux ;• Neurologie ;• Angiologie ;• Morpho-topographie.Il offre également une auto-évaluation par QROC et chrono-QROC, des clichés de dissection originaux et des planches régionales issues du célèbre Atlas d’anatomie humaine de Frank H. Netter.La force de cet ouvrage réside dans la couverture exhaustive du programme d’anatomie des études de kinésithérapie, il s’adresse avant tout aux étudiants de cette discipline mais également à tous les étudiants concernés par l’anatomie de l’appareil locomoteur, ainsi qu’aux professionnels, kinésithérapeutes ou médecins, qui trouveront là un recueil facile à consulter.Cette 4e édition, entièrement actualisée, offre au lecteur une information toujours plus précise et pertinente et une adéquation optimale entre le texte et les figures. La partie auto-évaluation s’est enrichie d’un atlas des coupes et de résumés sous forme d’ébauches de posters auxquels s’ajoutent des vidéos en ligne sous la forme d’un tutoriel pour dessiner schématiquement les muscles les plus emblématiques.

Conceptos de salud pública y estrategias preventivas

  • 3rd Edition
  • June 23, 2023
  • Miguel Ángel Martínez González
  • Spanish
Esta obra facilitar a los estudiantes de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de las facultades de medicina un texto sintético, actualizado, científico y completo. También sirve como material de texto para otros grados que contengan la asignatura Salud Pública. Ayuda a profesionales sanitarios en aspectos cruciales de la prevención de la enfermedad y la promoción de la salud incluyendo los conocimientos más actualizados que se poseen para la indispensable labor de prevención En su tercera edición se ha incluido un nuevo capítulo sobre COVID-19 y otro sobre el suicidio y su prevención, se han ampliado los temas de gestión sanitaria y evaluación económica y se ha profundizado en nuevos aspectos de la metodología. Es de destacar el carácter multiautor de la obra, ya que, cuenta con la colaboración de un nutrido grupo de colaboradores de España y Latinoamérica.

Pass CCRN® (Adult)

  • 6th Edition
  • June 22, 2023
  • Robin Donohoe Dennison
  • English
Prepare for success on the CCRN® (Adult) examination with a focused review, interactive learning activities, and practice exams! Pass CCRN® (Adult), 6th Edition provides online learning activities, multiple-choice questions, and simulated examinations to help you master each of the content areas covered on the most current CCRN® (Adult) exam. Content updates reflect the latest research evidence, treatment protocols, and national and international guidelines for critical care nursing. From exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison, this edition makes studying easier with a more focused, quick-reference format, online learning activities, and more than 1,000 interactive questions in Study Mode and Practice Exam Mode on the Evolve website.

Trauma Surgery Essentials

  • 1st Edition
  • June 22, 2023
  • Anil K. Srivastava
  • English
Time is of the essence in the effective management of trauma patients, requiring quick evaluation, immediate lifesaving procedures, and a definitive treatment of a wide variety of injuries. Trauma Surgery Essentials: A Must-Know Guide to Emergency Management has been written and designed to provide need-to-know information in a visually appealing, easy-to-read format. Expert trauma surgeon Dr. Anil K. Srivastava has identified the essential trauma surgery facts and procedures you must know, based on authoritative textbooks, practice guidelines, and current peer-reviewed journals, and compiled all of this information into a handy guide, ideal for quick reference at the point of care.

The Unofficial Guide to Radiology: 100 Practice Chest X-rays

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 21, 2023
  • Ali B.A.K. Al-Hadithi + 1 more
  • English
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This case-based guide teaches systematic analysis of chest X rays for everyone from complete beginners to professionals. Readers practise X ray interpretation on 100 high quality images based on real-life scenarios. Over each page is a model report accompanied by a fully annotated version of the X ray to explain the reasoning. 100 Practice Chest X Rays is ideal for students preparing for examinations and will also provide a handy reference for postgraduates and practising doctors.

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