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Advances in Intestinal Transplantation, Part II, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 53-3
  • July 31, 2024
  • Alan L Buchman
  • English
In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alan L. Buchman brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Intestinal Transplantation, Part II. In this second of two issues devoted to the comprehensive coverage of this topic, top experts discuss the complexities of intestinal failure (IF) and provide a better understanding of medical and surgical management. Coverage also includes assessment of when patients should be referred to select centers of expertise where both medical and surgical (nontransplant and transplant) modalities are available.

Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular

  • 2nd Edition
  • July 31, 2024
  • Mark E. Lockhart
  • English
Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving vascular ultrasound practices with this practical, point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the second edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 1,750 images and full-color illustrations throughout, this edition showcases vascular ultrasound techniques across 4 different types of ultrasound, including details regarding imaging artifacts. Diagnostic pearls and pitfalls accompany the detailed sonographic descriptions of vascular disease and anomalies regularly encountered in the head and neck, chest and abdomen (including transplants), and extremities.

Mental Health in Nursing

  • 6th Edition
  • July 31, 2024
  • Kim Foster + 3 more
  • English
Holistic overview of mental health for nurses in a practice setting All nurses play an important role in supporting mental health as part of holistic care provision. This book is designed to help students and novice clinicians to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to care for people across a wide range of specialist and non-specialist practice settings.Written by a highly experienced team of mental health nursing experts, the book covers all the common mental health conditions nurses are likely to encounter in practice. It provides essential information on assessing for and identifying people experiencing mental illness as well as how to provide appropriate responses, support and referral, across the numerous contexts in which nurses work.Fully updated and expanded, the sixth edition includes a wealth of lived experience perspectives designed to provide a critical perspective and a way of thinking about the issues more deeply, building empathy and understanding.

International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook

  • 1st Edition
  • July 30, 2024
  • Annesha Archyangelio
  • English
The International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook is a compendium of advice, information and support for new international recruits embarking on careers in the UK – from those who have succeeded before. Written by Annesha Archyangelio, a Jamaican-born nurse who has worked for many years in the NHS, the book will help you navigate UK healthcare systems and processes with ease. It’s packed full of handy guidance, covering everything from terminology to cultural competency and how to adapt to new ways of working. This invaluable book will not only help you settle into your role in the UK but provides strategies for thriving in your career into the future.

Updates in Hallux Rigidus, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 29-3
  • July 30, 2024
  • James A. Nunley
  • English
In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. James A. Nunley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Hallux Rigidus. Top experts in the field provide updates on recent advancements in the field, including articles on basic anatomy and pathology, classification, and surgical procedures.

Endocrinology, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 51-3
  • July 30, 2024
  • Michael Malone + 1 more
  • English
In this issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest editors Drs. Michael Malone and Vasudha Jain bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Endocrinology. Top experts provide practical approaches to the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and complications of common endocrinology disorders encountered in the primary care setting, including neuroendocrine tumors, endocrinology during pregnancy, endocrine emergencies, metabolic bone disease, thyroid disorders, and more.

Imagerie musculosquelettique non traumatique

  • 1st Edition
  • July 30, 2024
  • Kirkland W. Davis + 2 more
  • French
Pour la première fois traduit en langue française par le Dr Michel Runge, spécialiste français de radiologie ostéo-articulaire, Imagerie musculosquelettique non traumatique constitue l’ouvrage de référence pratique du domaine. Grâce à 3750 clichés et schémas en couleur consacrés à la radiologie, à l’anatomopathologie et à la clinique, cet ouvrage détaille plus de 300 diagnostics présentant la complexité de l’ensemble des troubles musculo-squelettiques non traumatiques, abordant l’arthrite, les maladies vasculaires du collagène, les tumeurs osseuses, les tumeurs des tissus mous, les infections, les maladies systémiques, les anomalies développementales et congénitales, et les maladies métaboliques.Fidèle à la célèbre pédagogie des ouvrages anglo-saxons des « Références internationales », on retrouve :une présentation des diagnostics en double page avec une structure récurrente ;une information qui va à l’essentiel sous forme de listes à puces ;une richesse et une qualité exceptionnelle de l’iconographie, toujours présentée sous la même forme, ce qui rend les comparaisons aisées ;des points clés en encadrés pour un accès rapide à l’information ;enfin, une maquette conçue pour permettre de trouver rapidement l’information recherchée.L’ouvrage fournit des informations actualisées sur les avancées récentes en matière de technologie et de compréhension des maladies et des troubles musculo-squelettiques afin de prendre des décisions éclairées sur le lieu des soins.La version intégrale en ligne en accès gratuit pour les acquéreurs du livre !

Miller's Anesthesia Review

  • 4th Edition
  • July 29, 2024
  • Lorraine M. Sdrales + 1 more
  • English
Covering all anesthesia topics from basic to advanced, Miller's Anesthesia Review, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for self-assessment and deepening your understanding of this ever-expanding and challenging field. Edited by Drs. Lorraine M. Sdrales and Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., this authoritative guide provides high-yield study points in an easy-to-read, bulleted format, along with hundreds of questions, answers, and rationales to help you test your knowledge and identify knowledge gaps for further study. Conveniently cross-referenced to the latest edition of Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia, it covers everything from physiologic and pharmacologic principles through anesthetic machine systems, anesthetic delivery in a variety of settings, and anesthesia administration for a full range of disease states.

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