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The Medicine portfolio strives to advance medicine by delivering superior evidence-based education, reference information and decision support tools to clinicians, trainees, and students. Specialties covered include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology & Imaging, Pathology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hematology & Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and many more. The Medicine portfolio includes world-renowned titles such as Gray's Anatomy and Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Braunwald's Heart Disease, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Osborn's Brain, Dermatology (Bolognia), Diagnostic Ultrasound (Rumack), The Harriet Lane Handbook, Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Conn's Current Therapy, and more.

  • Cerebral Palsy, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-3
    • Linda J. Michaud
    • English
    Articles include: “Epidemiology/Classi... “Overall Management,” “‘Rethinking’ the Physical Therapy Approach,” “Management of Lower Extremity Dysfunction in Cerebral Palsy,” “Adult Medical Issues and Transition of Medical Care,” “Assistive Technology for Environmental Access,” “Access to Employment/Economic Independence,” “Clinical Outcome Assessment,” “Towards Improved Clinical Trials – Include Issues of Outcome Measurement/MCID,” “International Perspective,” “Parent Perspective on Future Directions – Board Members of Reaching for the Stars,” “Bone Density in Cerebral Palsy”

  • Réanimation et coma

    Soin psychique et vécu du patient
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michèle Grosclaude
    • French
    L'ouvrage s'inscrit dans une double perspective : éclairer le vécu du patient en réanimation et dans le coma ainsi que les implications pour les différents partenaires (équipes soignantes et proches), proposer un soin psychique, considéré comme indispensable au sein de la démarche thérapeutique hospitalière, qui prenne en compte l'état psychique et somatique du Sujet réanimé. Après un rappel de notions sur la réanimation, le coma, l'éveil et leurs enjeux humains, l'auteur aborde la spécificité de la clinique psychique de réanimation – vécu subjectif d'une expérience hors du commun d'un « autre monde » aux effets bouleversants, « trou-réa », « rêves de réa » - aidant à comprendre le patient et à concevoir un soin pertinent dans des situations réanimatoires complexes (ventilation artificielle, éveil, états d'agitation, absence de communication). Puis, il fournit des outils indispensables pour cette prise en soin psychique : outils théoriques (utilisant les acquis de la psychanalyse notamment), techniques comme la grille Peyrefite, et cliniques se fondant sur la relation de la parole : il ne faut pas seulement parler au malade mais parler avec lui, en tant que Sujet, ce qui impose une réflexion sur le fond et la forme de ce « parler avec ». Cette nouvelle édition largement augmentée par l'auteur apporte plusieurs nouvelles situations pratiques pour les soignants qui illustrent ainsi concrètement la relation spéciale qui s'instaure avec le patient en réanimation et reflètent également la difficulté du soignant lui-même à prendre soin en réanimation et à accueillir les familles. Cet ouvrage s'adresse à tous ceux qui font l'expérience de la réanimation, pendant et également après : infirmiers, médecins, psychologues, kinésithérapeutes… et aussi les familles et les réanimés eux-mêmes. Il intéressera également les décideurs de santé.

  • Sports Injuries of the Elbow and Hand, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • William B. Geissler
    • English
    Athletic injuries of the upper extremity are on a rise for numerous reasons. The incidents of “weekend warrior” injuries continue to grow due to the baby boomers generation ideology of staying fit. In addition, young athletes participate in sports activities year round with some athletes participating in a single sport for the entire year, frequently overloading their upper extremity without time to recuperate. Athletic injuries are not confined just to the hand and wrist, but involve the entire upper extremity. This edition of Hand Clinics concentrates on athletic injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Recognized leaders from across the country were asked to contribute their expertise in the management of athletic injuries to the upper extremity. Both open and arthroscopic management of these sometimes complex injuries are described in detail in this exciting upcoming edition.

  • Fibromyalgia, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Philip Mease
    • English
    This issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America brings the rheumatologist up to date on the latest breakthroughs in the assessment and treatment of fibromyalgia. Topics covered include fibromyalgia and central sensitization disorders; neurobiology/pathoph... of fibromyalgia; genetics and socioenvironmental influences; neuroimaging; dysautonomia; sleep; cognition; fibromyalgia in children and adolescents; key symptom domains to be assessed in fibromyalgia; patient-reported outcome measures; nonpharmacologic therapy, including exercise, cognitive behavioral, biofeedback, acupuncture, CAM, and nutrition; pharmacotherapy; and pathophysiology and practical treatment paradigms.

  • Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal: Important Issues, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Jay I. Sandlow + 1 more
    • English
    In spite of the fact that vasectomy is currently the most commonly utilized form of male contraception and it has been in use for more than 50 years, very little has been written regarding standards of practice, procedure, and follow up. This issue addresses these issues in such a way to allow the reader to evaluate what works best for their individual practice utilizing evidence-based medicine when it exists. It is not surprising in a society with a divorce rate of aproximately 50 % and an excess of 500,000 vasectomies per annum, that there is demand for vasectomy reversal. Approximately 6% of vasectomies are reversed. Although the most common indication for vasectomy reversal is remarriage, there are other indications. This issue addresses issues that are of concern when reversal is discussed with the patient seeking to restore his fertility.

  • La vaccination

    Manuel pratique de tous les vaccins
    • 1st Edition
    • Nizar Ajjan
    • French
    Véritable bible des vaccinations, conçu pour faciliter la consultation et la recherche d'informations pratiques, cet ouvrage annonce aussi les progrès à venir en matière de prévention des maladies transmissibles. Exhaustif et actuel, ce livre intègre les dernières connaissances et découvertes en microbiologie, pharmacologie et immunologie ayant un impact en matière de vaccination, et permet d'être au courant de leurs applications pratiques et de leurs justifications. Le présent travail apporte ainsi les réponses aux questions les plus fréquemment posées par les médecins dans leur pratique quotidienne. Après un rappel historique court mais précis, le chapitre sur les bases immunologiques des vaccinations pourra instruire beaucoup de médecins sur la réponse immunitaire. Les chapitres suivants exposent toutes les précisions en matière de vaccination en situations particulières : grossesse, personnes âgées, maladies chroniques, milieu militaire, international, etc. L'ouvrage s'achève sur l'efficacité et l'avenir de la vaccination. Sont également fournies toutes les informations utiles sur la conservation et le mode d'administration des vaccins, sur les indications et contre-indications, les effets indésirables et la réglementation en vigueur. En annexe, le lecteur trouve les réponses aux questions les plus récurrentes, un tableau synoptique par vaccins, une liste des centres de vaccination et les nouvelles recommandations du dernier calendrier vaccinal 2009.

  • Pediatric PET Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-4
    • Hongming Zhuang + 1 more
    • English
    Now that the applications of positron emission tomography (PET) are becoming more clearly understood, PET is now being used in pediatric population. Important considerations in its use on children are patient preparation and radiation exposure. This issue reviews the use of PET to image children with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, brain tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease, among other conditions. Also included is the use of PET to assess response to therapy.

  • Ultrasound-Guided Procedures, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-1
    • Hisham Tchelepi
    • English
    This issue of Ultrasound Clinics provides a general overview of women’s imaging with ultrasound. Included in the issue are articles on imaging breast masses, performing breast biopsies using ultrasound, and postsurgical follow up. The remainder of the issue reviews obstetric topics such as ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy-related genitourinary diseases, and first trimester bleeding, and gynecologic topics such as postmenopausal bleeding, endometriosis, and ovarian torsion among others.

  • Imaging of Osteoarthritis, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-4
    • Ali Guermazi
    • English
    This issue takes a multimodality approach to imaging of osteoarthritis. Clinical issues including an overview of the disease and imaging as an aid to evaluate patient functionality are also reviewed. Not only are current standards for imaging covered but also newer techniques under development.

  • Obstetrics Illustrated

    • 7th Edition
    • Kevin P. Hanretty
    • English
    This popular guide uses illustrations and concise, integrated text to describe the essentials of obstetric practice today. From the physiology of reproduction through antenatal care and disorders in pregnancy to labour and the puerperium period, readers will find an easy-to-grasp presentation of the field's most important issues.

  • Novel Therapies in Hepatitis C Virus, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13-3
    • Paul J. Pockros
    • English
    The Guest Editor presents state-of-the-art articles devoted to therapies for treatment of HCV. The novel therapies addressed in this issue include interferons, viral kinetics and anti-viral resistence, anti-fibrotics, immunotherapeutics, hepatoprotectants and caspace inhibitors, and cyclosporine analogues, to name a few.

  • Images from the Wards: Diagnosis and Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • James S. Studdiford + 3 more
    • English
    Images from the Wards: Diagnosis and Treatment is an exciting visual resource for in-training and practicing physicians. James Studdiford, Marc Altshuler, Brooke Salzman, and Amber Tully present this comprehensive, focused image-based reference and review for diagnosis and treatment with compelling images—selected from a large bank of medical pictures in a teaching database at Jefferson Medical College—that underscore important teaching points. These 517 high-yield images represent what you might see during clinical rotations and encounter on a certification exam. The book provides self-assessment and Board-style multiple choice questions and clinical correlations to prepare you for USMLE Steps 2 and 3. This is the most effective clinical resource and review tool for licensure or re-certification.

  • Salivary Gland Infections, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-3
    • Michael D. Turner + 1 more
    • English
    A complete review of salivary gland infections for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Topics in this issue include epidemiology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging, diagnosis and management of chronic and acute salivary gland infections, salivary gland infections and HIV, viral salivary gland infections, pediatrics, sialoendoscopy, extirpation, and an algorithm for diagnosis and management of salivary gland infections.

  • Cancer: What the Primary Care Practitioner Needs to Know, Part I, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Richard Wender + 1 more
    • English
    Cancer is a chronic life-threatening disease that requires a comprehensive approach, including health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation. Because primary care physicians are critically important to the implementation of cancer control strategies, we have devoted two issues of Primary Care to keeping primary care physicians informed about the most recent developments in cancer treatment and prevention. Part I focuses on identifying cancer risk factors and on screening and prevention for specific cancers such as breast, cervical, colon, and prostate cancer.

  • Instant Work-ups: A Clinical Guide to Pediatrics

    • 1st Edition
    • Theodore X. O'Connell + 3 more
    • English
    Instant Workups: Clinical Guide to Pediatrics, by Theodore X. O'Connell, MD, is a portable pocket resource and quick refresher that helps you develop and refine your diagnostic skills. Practical and easy to use, it provides clear workup plans for the most common pediatric conditions, providing you with quick, focused guidance with the flexibility to adapt to each unique patient. Topics are organized alphabetically and cover the signs, symptoms, and abnormal lab readings for each condition. Replace information taken from memory or multiple references with one concise, indispensable book so you can make accurate diagnoses in less time!

  • Intraoperative MRI in Functional Neurosurgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-2
    • Daniel A. Lim + 1 more
    • English
    For this issue, Drs. Daniel Lim and Paul Larson at the University of California San Francisco present a collection of papers dedicated to Functional Neurosurgery. They explore topics such as functional neurosurgery orginis of Intraoperative MRI, iMRI safety, anethesia in the iMRI environment, gene therapy, the use of iMRI for cell-based therapy of Parkinson's desease, and more.

  • Care of the Cirrhotic Patient, An Issue of Medical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 93-4
    • David A. Sass
    • English
    This issue of the Medical Clinics of North America brings the practicing clinician up to date on best practices of caring for the cirrhotic patient. Topics covered include diagnosis and epidemiology of cirrhosis; ascites: diagnosis and management; encephalopathy: pathophysiology and emerging therapies; portal hypertensive bleeding; renal failure: differential diagnosis and management; pulmonary complications; hepatocellular carcinoma: current state of treatment; preventative health issues; pre-operative risk assessment; and liver transplantation: from Child’s to MELD.

  • Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Pharmacology, Protocolization, and Clinical Consequences, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • Pratik Pandharipande + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue, Guest Editors Pratik Panharipande and Wesley Ely look at modern Sedation techniques in the critically ill. Topics include: "Pharmacology of commonly used sedatives and analgesics in the ICU," "Pharmacology of newer agents for sedation and analgesia in the critically ill," "Current sedation practices: lessons learned from recent international surveys," "Sedation and Immunomodulation," "Sedation and sleep disturbances in the ICU," and more!

  • Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-3
    • Raymond J. Kim + 1 more
    • English
    Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has evolved into a first-line imaging tool for several cardiac pathologies over the past decade. It is continuing to evolve as new applications are found and old ones are refined. This issue has a dual focus. One aspect of focus is on the areas in which CMI is the best modality, such as assessment of cardiac morphology and cardiac function, evaluation of pericardial disease and intracardiac masses, and detection of coronary artery disease. The other focus is on areas in which the role of CMI is expanding, such as in the assessment of left and right ventricular diastolic function.

  • Advances in Coronary Angiography, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • S. James Chen + 1 more
    • English
    Catheter-based or invasive x-ray coronary angiography is undergoing a profound change in large part because of the transition to a digital image format that now allows computer processing, 3-D reconstructions, advanced graphics and analysis, and multimodality fusion. 3D reconstruction of blood vessels is done in real time, providing an accurate picture of the vessels and their relationship to each other. This gives the physician much more detailed information for performing coronary interventional procedures, such as noninvasive valve repair with a stricture band.

  • Neoplastic Hematopathology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23-4
    • Randy D. Gascoyne
    • English
    This issue focuses on neoplastic hematopathology. Thirteen articles written by leading experts in the field cover a number of specific disease entities including the acute leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative diseases, multiple myeloma and the chronic lymphoid leukemias. The spectrum of lymphoid cancers and related disorders is also covered, including articles on reactive and atypical lymphoproliferative disorders, Hodgkin lymphoma, small B cell malignancies, the aggressive B cell lymphomas, as well as Burkitt lymphoma and the entire spectrum of peripheral T cell lymphomas. Finally, two more generic articles cover current issues in bone marrow pathology for lymphoma diagnosis and staging and finally a cutting-edge chapter on molecular diagnostics in hematopathology.

  • Contact Dermatitis, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • Susan Nedorost
    • English
    This issue of Dermatologic Clinics examines Contact Dermatitis. Guest Editor Susan Nedorost has assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics, including Patient education to enhance contact dermatitis evaluation and testing, Recognizing and testing new allergens, Determining relevance of patch tests and avoidance strategies, Hand/face/neck localized pattern: sticky problems—resins, Hand dermatitis: a focus on allergic contact dermatitis to biocides, Run-off pattern or perioral facial dermatitis due to hair and lip products, Clinical patterns of hand and foot dermatitis: emphasis on rubber and chromate allergens, Unusual patterns: medicaments, Clinical patterns of phytodermatitis, Factors associated with textile pattern dermatitis due to contact allergy to dyes, finishes, foams and preservatives, Acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis, Systemic contact dermatitis, Management of occupational dermatitis, and Public health challenges in contact dermatitis.

  • The Anterior Approach for Hip Reconstruction, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-3
    • Paul E. Beaule
    • English
    In the last decade, the treatment of hip disease has made huge advancements in terms of patients returning to high levels of function and also in the durability of hip prostheses. Although the anterior approach to the hip has had a long history in orthopedics, it is only in recent years that surgeons are rediscovering this approach to treat both new pathology i.e. femoroacetabular impingement, as well as to facilitate patient’s recovery after hip replacement surgery. This issue of OCNA brings together leading experts in the field of hip reconstruction which have been to explore the full potential of the anterior approach in restoring hip function.

  • Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology 5th Edition Single Best Answer MCQs

    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew S McQueen + 5 more
    • English
    This is an ideal tool for trainee radiologists preparing for their professional certification exams to assess their current knowledge, comprehension and retention of information prior to sitting their exams. The book is targeted at the new style FRCR 2A exam. It reflects the recent changes in exam structure and all of the 520 questions are provided in the new “best of five” format. The book contains explanations and key learning points that are cross-referenced to Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology and to other leading radiology reference works and journals.

  • Emergency Medicine

    The principles of practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Sascha Fulde
    • English
    Emergency Medicine: The principles of practice, 5th edition is a practical guide to assist doctors and other health professionals with patients presenting with acute problems. With contributions from over 60 eminent emergency physicians, doctors and other health professionals, the book provides the most up-to-date coverage of treatment and management in acute medical care including resuscitation, diagnosis, investigations, treatment and further care. Emergency Medicine, 5th edition contains essential information and provides a quick reference tool for emergency physicians, hospital residents, paramedics, ambulance officers, nurses and general practitioners, as well as students of these disciplines.

  • Sheehy's Emergency Nursing - E-Book

    Principles and Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • English

  • Fetal Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Hanmin Lee
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest edited by Dr. Hanmin Lee, examines the topic of Fetal Surgery. The issue begins with an overview, including the history of fetal surgery, ethical implications, and maternal management and outcome. Imaging (including Ultrasound, MRI, and Echocardiology) and Specific Diseases (including Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Fetal Lung Lesions, Obstructive Uropathy, TTTS, MMC, TRAP and other discordant twins, and Congenital Cardiac Anomalies) are also examines. The issue concludes with a look at research and future directions, including Stem Cell Transplant/Gene Therapy, Consortiums/Registri... and Fetal Tissue Engineering.

  • Movement Disorders, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • Joseph Jankovic
    • English
    This issue of Neurologic Clinics addresses movement disorders and contains the following articles: Etiogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease; Medical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease; Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders; Tremor: Clinical Features, Pathophysiology and Treatment; Dystonia: Genetics and Treatment; Huntington’s Disease and Other Choreas; Tourette’s Syndrome: Clinical Features and Treatment; Myoclonus: Pathophysiology and Treatment; Restless Legs Syndrome; Psychogenic Movement Disorders; and Peripherally-Induced Movement Disorders.

  • Drug Hypersensitivity, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • Werner J. Pichler
    • English
    Dr Werner Pichler has developed an issue of top specialists discussing Drug Hypersensitvity. Topics include: "Approach to the patient with drug allergy," "Perioperative anaphylaxis," "Basophil activation test in drug allergy," "In vitro tests," "Desensitizations," and more!

  • Fordney's Medical Insurance Dictionary for Billers and Coders

    • 1st Edition
    • Marilyn Fordney
    • English
    Over 7,500 terms, definitions, and acronyms for medical insurance, billing and coding (MIBC) make this the perfect pocket dictionary for both students and practitioners in the MIBC professions! With its small size and concise definitions, this dictionary is ideal for use in class and in the medical office.

  • Hypertension, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-2
    • Mahboob Rahman
    • English
    Hypertension, an important and common concern in the elderly population, is examined in this new issue Guest Edited by Mahboob Rahman. Authors from around the country tackle such subjects as arterial compliance in the elderly, polypharmacy in the elderly, and hypertension and cognitive function in the elderly. This is a must-have resource for all clinicians dealing with the geriatric population.

  • PET/CT and PET/MRI for Assessment of Structural and Functional Relationships in Disease Conditions, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-3
    • Drew A. Torigian + 1 more
    • English
    With the advent of combined modality imaging, it has become essential for the radiologists how structure and function relate to each other. Previously radiologists had to rely upon CT or MRI in order to tell the location of a problem but could not assess functionally what was going on within the patient. PET image has allowed radiologists to make a functional assessment to aid in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients. This issue reviews the use of PET/CT and PET/MRI to evaluate patients with neurologic disorders, malignant and nonmalignant thoracic disorders, the cardiovascular system, breast diseases, musculoskeletal system, abdominal and pelvic disorders, and endocrine disorders.

  • Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-3
    • Sandra L. Wootton-Gorges
    • English
    Topics include: MR Imaging of the Pediatric Bone Marrow; The growing skeleton: MR appearances of developing cartilage; Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders; MRI of Pediatric Trauma; MRI of Pediatric Arthritis; MR Imaging of Primary Bone Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions in Children; MR Imaging of soft tissue masses in children; The hip: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; The knee: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; The foot and ankle: MR imaging of uniquely pediatric disorders; MRI in Congenital and Acquired Disorders of the Pediatric Upper Extremity.

  • Quand les soignants témoignent...

    Du droit individuel à "l'oubli" au devoir collectif de mémoire
    • 1st Edition
    • Philippe Gaurier
    • French
    L'auteur propose des « histoires de soins », recueillies auprès de professionnels (infirmiers, sages-femmes, ergothérapeutes, secrétaires médicales…) qui, comme lui, ont vécu des moments forts et ont souhaité confier, souvent pour la première fois, certains de leurs souvenirs les plus marquants. Moments d'indicible peine ou de joie extrême, toujours chargés de beaucoup d'émotion. Témoigner, donc, mais pour qui, pour quoi ? D'abord pour soi-même, pour se libérer du poids d'émotions trop longtemps retenues, prendre de la distance par rapport à son propre vécu, et pouvoir enfin «oublier», peut-être. Mais aussi, témoigner pour les autres, pour la construction d'une «mémoire collective soignante», puisque, ailleurs, autrement…, c'est un peu la même réalité à laquelle chaque soignant, séparément, est confronté. Enfin, témoigner de façon plus générale vers la société, pour que les soignants soient mieux connus et de fait, mieux reconnus. C'est ainsi que les soignants – ceux qui témoignent mais aussi tous les autres – pourront passer progressivement du «droit individuel à l'oubli» au «devoir collectif de mémoire».

  • Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Stefan O.P. Hofer
    • English
    This issue discusses aesthetic reconstruction principles and techniques for the face that has been damaged by disease or trauma. It includes articles on reconstruction of scalp, forehead, eyelid, cheek, nose, and lip defects; endoscopic surgery for the lacrimal duct; prelamination and prefabrication applications; lipofilling; facial transplantation; surgical treatment and radiation therapy for facial skin cancer; and improving outcomes in aesthetic facial reconstruction.

  • Barrett's Esophagus and Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-3
    • Prateek Sharma
    • English
    Cellular mechanisms of BE development; Role of obesity and familial factors in BE and cancer; Histology of metaplasia and dysplasia; Molecular markers and genetics in cancer development; Improving screening practices for BE; Risk factors for BE cancer development; New technologies for BE imaging; Medical treatment and cancer prevention; Endoscopic therapy in BE; Surgical therapy for high grade dysplasia and early cancer; Role of neoadjuvant therapy for BE cancer; Surgical palliation for BE cancer

  • Update on Surgical and Endoscopic Management of Emphysema, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-2
    • Cliff K.C. Choong
    • English
    The Epidemiology, Clinical features and Natural History of Emphysema; The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT); 'Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery' Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Non-Heterogenous Emphysema; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Alpha-1-Antripsin Emphysema; Concomitant Lung Cancer Resection and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Concomitant Cardiac Surgery and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Decision Making in the Management of Secondary Pneumothorax in Patients with Severe Emphysema; Intraoperative and Postoperative Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Air Leaks in Thoracic Surgery; Airway Bypass Treatment of Severe Homogenous Emphysema; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Spiration IBV Intrabronchial Valves; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Emphasys Zephyr EBV Endobronchial Valves; Update on Donor Assessment, Resuscitation and Acceptance Criteria; Update on Lung Transplantation for End Stage Emphysema

  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-2
    • Kenneth P. Wright Jr.
    • English
    Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are caused by a mismatch between the sleep - wake pattern and circadian phase. Sleep at the circadian high is impaired, while alertness is reduced during wakefulness. This issue discusses biological timekeeping, consequences of circadian disruption in animal models, influence of circadian system on disease severity, effect of light on circadian physiology, melatonin, non-24-hour disorder, irregular sleep-wake disorder, advanced sleep phase, delayed sleep phase, jet lag, shift work, circadian disruption and psychiatric disorders, and winter depression.

  • Du symptôme à la prescription en médecine générale

    Symptômes - Diagnostic - Thérapeutique
    • 1st Edition
    • Olivier Blétry
    • French
    Le praticien dispose aujourd'hui d'un grand nombre de techniques d'imagerie et de tests de laboratoire qui lui permettent d'effectuer des examens poussés pour ses patients. Cependant, il faut resituer cet arsenal technique au sein d'une médecine globale, car tous ces moyens modernes et pointus n'ont pas diminué la proportion des erreurs médicales. Aujourd'hui encore, recueillir de façon exhaustive les antécédents et les symptômes du patient et procéder à un examen physique approfondi, sont les étapes préalables à une bonne prise en charge thérapeutique. « Partir du symptôme pour éviter l'erreur médicale », tel est le principe de cet ouvrage qui recense tous les symptômes que peut rencontrer le médecin dans sa pratique quotidienne. Ce guide pratique et complet permet de poser le bon diagnostic, prescrire le traitement adapté en réduisant le risque d'erreur, et/ou orienter le patient vers un spécialiste pour une prise en charge plus complète. Les auteurs, internistes et praticiens hospitaliers, se sont appuyés sur l'expérience d'un généraliste de terrain. Ils partent des symptômes classés par régions anatomiques du corps, détaillent les étapes de l'examen clinique et les examens complémentaires à demander, la conduite à tenir face à une anomalie de l'examen physique ou du bilan biologique de routine, et les dépistages actuellement recommandés. L'utilisation de cet ouvrage est facilitée par un index des symptômes, des maladies et des traitements. Les situations d'urgence sont également bien individualisées, ainsi que la thérapeutique.

  • Les psychothérapies : approche plurielle

    • 1st Edition
    • Alain Deneux + 3 more
    • French
    Les pratiques psychothérapiques se sont multipliées au cours des dernières décennies. On dénombre actuellement dans le monde près de 400 types de psychothérapies. Cette diversité peut entretenir un flou croissant autour de ces approches avec un risque d'amalgame ou de repli sur telle ou telle référence exclusive. Afin d'éviter ce risque et d'orienter les étudiants et les thérapeutes, ce livre propose de présenter les principaux courants psychothérapiques : psychanalytique, cognitivo-comporteme... systémique et stratégique. Le lecteur sera sensibilisé pour chacun des courants à leur histoire, aux enjeux théoriques et psychopathologiques, à la spécificité de la clinique, à la question des indications. Des portraits de personnalités marquantes scandent la présentation de chaque courant, apportant un éclairage biographique. L'ambition est de saisir la pluralité des champs mais également leurs complémentarités car au-delà des spécificités théoriques et techniques, on identifie un certain nombre d'invariants et de facteurs communs au processus psychothérapique. Cet ouvrage espère ainsi contribuer à un mouvement de décloisonnement et de partage des richesses et ressorts des grands courants, dans un esprit d'exigence et de respect mutuel. Des thérapeutes d'horizons et de références différents seront ainsi sensibilisés à la diversité de ces courants et pourront mieux poser les indications d'autres approches que la leur.

  • Complex Injuries of the Foot and Ankle in Sport, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-2
    • David A. Porter
    • English
    The field of sports medicine continues to grow and be popular. The specialty area of sports foot and ankle is particularly exciting. Foot and ankle injury rates continue to be reported at an increasing rate in sports especially in the NFL. Great toe injuries and Lis franc midfoot ruptures can be career ending injuries. Achilles tendon overuse injuries as well as ruptures and peroneal tendon dislocations and tears continue to plague the clinicians and athletes alike. Plantar fasciitis is almost epidemic in the NBA and ankle fractures in the athlete are common but poorly described in the literature. Equally enigmatic are the navicular stress fracture and the Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal. We hope this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will help readers and clinicians diagnose, treat and rehab the athlete with foot and ankle injuries. We have asked our distinguished foot and ankle trained specialists to discuss these areas in the more complicated cases. For instance, a great article has been written about ankle sprains in the athletes but how do we treat effectively the athlete with chronic lateral instability who is large framed (>250#) or has come inherent ligamentous laxity or who has a varus hindfoot or has failed a prior lateral ligamentous reconstruction? Also, what is the best treatment for the difficult problem of syndesmosis injury in the athlete, both acute and chronic. All this and more will be right at your fingertips in this highlight of the complicated foot and ankle problems in the athlete. Enjoy and be up to date!

  • Surgical Management of Nasal Obstruction: Facial Plastic Surgery Perspective, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Daniel G. Becker
    • English
    Otorhinolaryngologis... and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who have focused their energies on functional and cosmetic septorhinoplasty do offer a unique perspective and experience of the surgical management of nasal obstruction, and this perspective is highlighted in this edition. Many of the chapters focus on complex problems related to the septum: treating the caudal septum, a discussion of complications of septal surgery including their avoidance and their management, and when to consider the open rhinoplasty approach to septal surgery. Surgical pearls for septoplasty are also considered. Functional rhinoplasty also naturally receives significant attention in this edition, with consideration of the surgical treatment of the saddle nose, treatment of nasal obstruction in the traumatized nose, treatment of the dorsal deviation, and surgical and non-surgical treatment of the nasal valve. Piriform aperture stenosis, a less common form of nasal obstruction, is also considered. A number of facial plastic surgical case studies round out this edition.

  • Obesity and Diabetes in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-3
    • Susan E. Kirk + 1 more
    • English
    This issue explores the serious issue of childhood diabetes and obesity, as applied to sports medicine. Guest Editors Danny Mistry and Susan Kirk, both from the University of Virginia Health System, have selected a team of experts to cover the wide spectrum of this epidemic, including a close look at the socioeconomic factors in the development of childhood diabetes and obesity, the role of exercise as prevention of diabetes and obesity, and common injuries in young athletes who are diabetic or at risk of becoming so. It is a crucial issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, as Drs. Mistry and Kirk explain in their preface: "Being able to recognize and treat both the collegiate athlete with Type 1 diabetes as well as the sedentary, obese adolescent at risk for Type 2 diabetes are skills that many will need in the immediate future."

  • Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-3
    • Mary Margaret Gleason + 1 more
    • English
    First, Infant Development is discussed. Then there are two articles on assessment in early childhood psychiatry: Psychiatric assessment, and Assessment of the caregiver-child relationship in early childhood psychiatry. Early Childhood Mental Health Problems are discussed next, such as Internalizing, Trauma and PTSD, Preschool Disruptive Behavior and ADHD (as viewed through a developmental lens), Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Parental Psychopathology. In the next section, Early Childhood Specific Treatment Modalities are reviewed: Interventions for Behavioral Problems, Interventions for trauma--exposed dyads: Infant – Parent Psychotherapy and Child – Parent Psychotherapy, Video feedback in parent-infant treatment, Psychosocial interventions with biological effects: Bucharest Early Intervention Project, and Psychopharmacologica... interventions in preschoolers. Finally, Models of Care are proposed.

  • Advances in Neonatology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-3
    • Lucky Jain + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Pediatric Clinics offers an update on Advances in Neonatology. Guest Editors Drs. Lucky Jain and David Carlton have assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics including Trends in birthing, gestational age, birth weight and mortality in newborns; Late Prematurity; Advances in newborn resuscitation; Approaches to infants with congenital anomalies; Advances in neonatal surgery; Respiratory failure in the term and near term infant; Mechanical ventilation of the newborn; Pulmonary hypertension in the newborn; Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Necrotising enterocolitis; Hyperbilirubinemia; Retinopathy of Prematurity; Surgical approaches to an infant with congenital heart disease; Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; Neonatal sepsis; and Quality improvement in neonatology.

  • Obesity Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Vanessa Diaz + 1 more
    • English
    The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.

  • Women and Obesity, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Raul Artal
    • English
    This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics examines Women and Obesity. Guest Editor Dr. Raul Artal has assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics including: The Epidemiology of Obesity and Health Economics, Early Life Origins of Obesity, Regulation of Fat Metabolism in Obesity: Gender Differences, Physiological Aspects of Obesity, Pregnancy and Obesity, Exercise Prescription for Overweight and Obese Women: Pregnancy and Post-partum, Post-partum Weight Retention and Rise for Obesity, Obesity and its Relationship to Infertility in Men and Women, Obesity and Sexual Aspects in Women, Maternal and Child Obesity: the Peuetic Link, Minorities and Obesity, and Experimental Research Direction in Obesity.

  • Psychology for Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Barkway
    • English
    This book provides an introduction to psychology for allied health students and it encourages an understanding of the complex and interactive nature of the factors which influence an individual’s health behaviours and health outcomes. Through the use of real life examples, contemporary research and case studies students will be able to apply the material in the text to the health behaviours of the people they care for, their colleagues and themselves. Unlike many health psychology textbooks this new book examines individual personality and psychological theory within the social context of people’s lives. This approach is taken because of the increasing awareness that a person’s behaviour is not only influenced by internal biological and psychological factors, but also by external factors within the person’s social and physical environment. The first half of the book outlines psychological and other relevant theory whilst in the second half those theories are applied to health issues and healthcare practice. Chapters 1—5 presents psychological, lifespan and social theory; chapter 6 addresses the role and contribution of research to healthcare practice; and chapters 7—13 covers the psychological aspects of specific health encounters, issues and interventions. "The material covered [in the various chapters] is undoubtedly relevant, up to date, and has some nice features". Reviewed by: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Date: Nov 2014

  • Infections and Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • Luis R Espinoza
    • English
    This issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America brings the rheumatologist up to date on the latest breakthroughs in the assessment and treatment of infections in rheumatic diseases. Lumiary ACR Master, Luis Espinoza Guest Edited this issue, which covers topics including molecular biology of infectious agents ion chronic arthritis; gonococcal and non-gonococcal arthritis; soft tissues (bursitis, tendonitis) infections; clinical and medical management of reactive arthritis; septic complications in pediatric and adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus; Lyme arthritis; the role of parvovirus B19 in chronic arthritis; hepatitis C-associated rheumatic disorders; hepatitis B-related autoimmune manifestations; HIV-associated rheumatic disorders; assessment of latent tuberculosis in rheumatic disorders; and infectious complications of biologic agents.

  • Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mark Rosenfield + 1 more
    • English
    An introduction to the theory and practice of optometry in one succinct volume. From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of contemporary optometric practice. Now in full colour and featuring over 400 new illustrations, this popular text which will appeal to both students and practitioners wishing to keep up to date has been revised significantly. The new edition incorporates recent advances in technology and a complete overview of clinical procedures to improve and update everyday patient care. Contributions from well-known international experts deliver a broad perspective and understanding of current optometric practice. A useful aid for students and the newly qualified practitioner, while providing a rapid reference guide for the more experienced clinician.

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