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  • Pathology Informatics, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-1
    • Anil V. Parwani
    • English
    This issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Dr. Anil Parwani, is a special issue is devoted to topics in Pathology Informatics. Topics include but are not limited to: Basics of Information Systems (Hardware, Software); Networks, Interfaces and Communications; Databases; Data Representation, Coding and Communication Standards; Laboratory Information Systems; Enhancing and Customizing Laboratory Information Systems; Laboratory Management and Operations; Specialized Laboratory Information Systems; Middleware and Laboratory Automation; Bar Coding and Tracking; Molecular Pathology Informatics; Pathology Informatics and Project Management; Digital Imaging; Telepathology; Healthcare Information Systems; Data Security and Reliability; Role of Informatics in Patient Safety and Quality Assurance; Role of Pathology Informatics in IT Leadership; Selection and Implementation of New Information Systems; Biomedical Informatics and Research Informatics; Training in Pathology Informatics; and more.

  • Techniques in Orthognathic Surgery, An Issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-1
    • Steven M. Sullivan
    • English
    This issue of the Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics focuses on Orthognathic Surgery. Articles will feature The Sagittal Split Osteotomy, Genioplasty, Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy, Lefort 1 Osteotomy, Lefort 2 and 3 Osteotomy, Implications of Two Jaw Sequencing, Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion, Simultaneous Total Joint Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery: Planning and Sequencing and Surgical Approaches, and more!

  • Cystic Fibrosis, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-1
    • Jon Koff
    • English
    Dr. Jon Koff has assembled and expert team of authors of the topic of Cystic Fibrosis. Articles include: Epidemiology and Pathobiology, Genetics and genetic medicine in Cystic Fibrosis, Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Cystic Fibrosis, Microbiome in Cystic Fibrosis, Diagnostic Testing in Cystic Fibrosis, Treating Pseudomonas in Cystic Fibrosis, Diagnosis of Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Transition from Pediatrics to Adult Care, Lung Transplant in Cystic Fibrosis, and more!

  • Australia's Rural, Remote and Indigenous Health

    • 3rd Edition
    • Janie Dade Smith
    • English
    Shortlist Tertiary (Wholly Australian) Student Resource from Educational Publishing Awards Australia 2016! Australia’s Rural, Remote and Indigenous Health 3e is a practical guide to the delivery of health care in rural and remote Australia. Drawing on personal experiences of rural and remote practitioners, historical accounts, literature analysis and epidemiology, this frank and engaging text examines the economic, social and political forces that shape healthcare in rural and remote Australia. With limited current resources to support studies in rural and remote healthcare, this title bridges the gap by offering valuable insights into Indigenous life and social determinants of health through the use of storytelling. It is the perfect guide for anyone working in or planning to work in rural, remote or Indigenous Australia; and for those undertaking cultural studies, or social policy.

  • Ethics in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Stephen R. Thompson
    • English
    The world of sports medicine faces unique medical ethics issues. In this issue articles will include: Fundamental Ethical Principles in Sports Medicine, Confidentiality in Sports Medicine, Informed Consent in Sports Medicine, Conflicts of Interest in Sports Medicine, Performance enhancing drugs in sports medicine, Gene doping in sports medicine, Ethical considerations for analgesic use in sports medicine, and many more!

  • Joint Mobilization/Manipulation

    Extremity and Spinal Techniques
    • 3rd Edition
    • Susan L. Edmond
    • English
    Clear, step-by-step guidelines show how to perform Physical Therapy procedures! Joint Mobilization/Manipul... Extremity and Spinal Techniques, 3rd Edition is your go-to resource for evidence-based Interventions treating conditions of the spine and extremities. New full-color photos and illustrations show detail with added realism, and 192 online videos demonstrate the major techniques described in the book. Written by rehabilitation and movement sciences educator Susan Edmond, this text provides current, complete information ranging from the principles of examination and evaluation to making effective manual therapy interventions.

  • Bio-Medical Ethics

    • 1st Edition
    • Olinda Timms
    • English

  • Septoplastie et rhinoplastie par désarticulation

    Histoire, anatomie, chirurgie et architecture naturelles du nez
    • 1st Edition
    • Roger Jankowski
    • French
    Quelle intervention envisager pour rétablir un édifice nasal difforme ? Est-il possible de restaurer l'harmonie d'un nez que la croissance conflictuelle de ses composants a déformé ? Doit-on chercher à ce que le nez soit beau, ou simplement en harmonie avec le visage ? Les questions que le chirurgien est amené à se poser dans sa pratique sont nombreuses et délicates, aussi est-il nécessaire qu'il soit préparé et doté des bonnes armes pour y répondre. Cet ouvrage permet de comprendre en profondeur les spécificités de la technique chirurgicale novatrice de correction des déviations de la cloison nasale puis de reconstruction de la pyramide nasale qu'est la septorhinoplastie par désarticulation. Suivant une démarche pratique et didactique, l'ouvrage est subdivisé en trois parties principales : - la première partie s'intéresse aux origines des déformations du septum nasal surla base du concept évo-dévo de la formation du nez et décrit en détail la techniquechirurgical... de leur correction : la septoplastie ; - la deuxième partie expose les origines des déformations de la pyramide nasale et analyse la technique chirurgicale de septorhinoplastie par désarticulation ; - enfin, une troisième partie pratique propose un focus sur de nombreux cas cliniques concrets, décrivant le cas à traiter, la technique chirurgicale employée, et l'analyse critique du résultat morphologique. Riche d'une iconographie regroupant plus de 350 planches et illustrations, de textes rédigés dans une perspective didactique et pratique, cet ouvrage est le fruit des nombreuses années d'expérience de l'auteur. Il constitue une source d'informations complète, inédite et originale sur une technique en progression. Il s'adresse aux chirurgiens ORL et maxillo-faciaux ainsi qu'aux chirurgiens esthétiques et plasticiens. Roger Jankowski est chirurgien des hôpitaux, chef du service d'ORL et de Chirurgie cervico-faciale du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Nancy, et professeur à l'Université de Lorraine.

  • The Electronic Health Record for SimChart for the Medical Office

    • 1st Edition
    • Education Affiliates
    • English

  • Medical Language Instant Translator

    • 6th Edition
    • Davi-Ellen Chabner
    • English
    Find quick, practical explanations of specialized medical terminology! Davi-Ellen Chabner’s Medical Language Instant Translator, 6th Edition provides a handy reference that’s ideal for everyday use in the classroom and in the health care environment. Access key information on diagnostic tests and procedures, commonly misunderstood medical terms, and interpreting medical reports. Find coverage of the top 100 prescription drugs, medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms, and more. Based on Chabner’s The Language of Medicine, this compact resource makes it easier to understand complicated medical terms and communicate more effectively.

  • Psychiatric Drugs Explained

    • 6th Edition
    • David Healy
    • English
    Now in its sixth edition, and written by an author internationally recognised in his field, Psychiatric Drugs Explained offers a wealth of information in a handy easy-to-use format. Organised by disorder, and providing a comprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effects, this fully updated new edition covers the latest drugs on the market, and explores changes in prescribing practice. The author’s approach is distinctive and reader-friendly, to help guide mental health professionals through the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs. Additional topics include management of disorders including stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders.

  • Self-Assessment in Otolaryngology

    • 1st Edition
    • James Paul O'Neill + 1 more
    • English
    Self-Assessment in Otolaryngology, by Drs. James Paul O'Neill and Jatin P. Shah, covers the entire field of otolaryngology, offering 24 comprehensive chapters filled with questions and answers, bulleted information, case histories, and much more. Written by specialists from around the world, this one-of-a-kind self-assessment tool showcases today’s international, expert knowledge and judgment in the practice of otolaryngology.

  • Dermatology, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 99-6
    • Roy M. Colven
    • English
    This issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest edited by Roy Colven, MD, is devoted to Dermatology. Articles in this issue include: Topical Therapy Primer for the Non-dermatologist; The Role of Biologic Therapies in Dermatology; Commonly Used Non-biologic Systemic Therapies in Dermatology; Diseases of Skin Appendages: Acne, Alopecia, and Hyperhidrosis; Common Procedures in Dermatology; Skin Cancer Epidemiology, Detection, and Management; Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease; Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions; Consultative Inpatient Dermatology; Approach to the Patient with Diffuse Blisters; Teledermatology; Nail Disease for the Primary Care Provider; Rheumatologic Skin Disease; and Common Pediatric Skin Diseases.

  • Prüfungstraining Notfallmedizin für Heilpraktiker

    • 1st Edition
    • Barbara Anna Schüller + 1 more
    • German
    Einen Notfall nicht zu erkennen oder die Symptomatik falsch einzuschätzen, kann dramatische Folgen haben und bedeutet in der mündlichen Prüfung ''nicht bestanden''. Mit dem Prüfungstraining Notfallmedizin erhalten Sie alle Infos zu Sofortmaßnahmen sowie konkretes Prüfungswissen zu rund 120 Notfällen. Der Aufbau folgt einheitlich dem Akronym R-E-S-C-U-E (Notfall). Richtiges Einschätzen der Situation Emergency Call (Notruf) Stabile Vitalfunktionen sichern Corpus (lat. Körper) lagern, Notfall-Lagerung Unter Beobachtung (fortlaufende Überwachung der Vitalfunktionen) Erstversorgung (Venöser Zugang, Infusion, Beruhigung etc.) Das Schema ist leicht zu merken und hilft Notfälle sicher zu erkennen, die richtigen Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und die Prüfung zu bestehen.

  • Guide to the Dissection of the Dog

    • 8th Edition
    • Howard E. Evans + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Get an up-close look at canine anatomy with the only complete guide to the dissection of the dog. Utilizing detailed descriptions and more than 300 high-quality color anatomic drawings, Guide to the Dissection of the Dog, 8th Edition walks you through how to perform precise canine dissections while developing your understanding of basic mammalian structure and specific canine features. Each chapter offers self-contained guidance on the dissection of a specific body part, allowing you to perform dissections in whatever sequence your choose. Other helpful features include: an emphasis on the anatomical knowledge and terminology from the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria; a comprehensive list of all figures and tables; and an extensive list of references for further research. In all, this one-of-a-kind canine dissection manual is the resource you need to better understand and review what you are learning in your first-year dissection course.

  • Genitourinary Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 8-4
    • Michelle S. Hirsch
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics focuses on diseases of the genitourinary tract: Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testes, and Adrenals. As with all information in this series, presentations relate to the daily practice of surgical pathologists. A practical and innovative feature in this issue is the inclusion of several articles from the “clinician’s perspective” in which an oncologist discusses the diagnosis of the disease and relates this to the information they require from the pathologist. Topics include: Morphologic updates in prostate pathology; Molecular updates in prostate pathology; Diagnosis of prostate carcinoma: A clinician’s perspective; Commonly encountered renal neoplasms; Emerging entities in renal neoplasia; Diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma: A clinician’s perspective; Morphologic and molecular characteristics of bladder cancer; Diagnosis of bladder carcinoma: A clinician’s perspective; Overview of testicular neoplasia; Diagnosis of testicular cancer: A clinician’s perspective; Overview of adrenal neoplasia; Diagnosis of adrenal carcinoma: A clinician’s perspective; Benign lesions of the GU tract . Michelle Hirsch leads this issue with a group of expert genitourinary pathologists and oncologists.

  • Hystérectomies

    • 1st Edition
    • Pierre Collinet + 2 more
    • French
    L'hystérectomie est un acte chirurgical qui consiste à enlever tout ou une partie de l'utérus ; c'est, en France, avec près de 80 000 femmes opérées chaque année, une des interventions gynécologiques les plus pratiquées. Le choix de la voie d'abord, abdominale, vaginale ou laparoscopie, est un point clé dans ce type d'intervention, c'est l'évaluation préopératoire qui permet de déterminer la technique la plus adaptée. Cet ouvrage présente, dans une partie introductive, l'environnement anatomique et chirurgical (matériel, voie d'abord…), puis passe en revue l'ensemble des hystérectomies simples et élargies. Chaque intervention est traitée selon les trois voies d'abord et présente les difficultés techniques – comme l'utérus volumineux –, et les complications fréquentes – comme les hémorragies ou les plaies vésicales. Le propos de l'ouvrage est étayé par de nombreuses illustrations en couleur, près de 400 photos et dessins chirurgicaux, qui rendent compte avec précision des actes opératoires décrits. Rédigé dans un style synthétique et efficace et fidèle aux principes qui ont fait le succès de la collection Techniques chirurgicales, cet ouvrage s'adresse à tous les chirurgiens gynécologues-obstétr...

  • Psychopathologie du travail

    • 2nd Edition
    • Christophe Dejours + 1 more
    • French
    Synthétisant tous les aspects théoriques de la psychopathologie au travail, cet ouvrage de référence vous permet de comprendre les rapports entre santé mentale et travail. Cependant, la compréhension des décompensations psychopathologiques liées au travail nécessite de disposer de données précises concernant : - la situation et l'organisation du travail, proposées par les sciences du travail ; - le fonctionnement psychique et les expressions symptomatiques, proposées par la psychologie clinique, la psychanalyse et la psychosomatique. Renouvelée et mise à jour, cette 2e édition rend ainsi compte des dernières avancées : stratégies collectives de défenses et nouvelles formes d'organisation du travail ; adolescence et travail ; sublimation et travail ; travail, défenses et genre/domination ; et législation du travail. Ce livre de référence vous présente les fondements historiques et conceptuels du rapport subjectif au travail, les principales entités psychopathologiques associées, complétées d'une approche clinique des incidences psychopathologiques liées aux nouvelles formes d'organisation. Enfin, sont présentés les modalités d'intervention et les dispositifs institutionnels de prise en charge des troubles associés.

  • Skills for Midwifery Practice

    • 4th Edition
    • Ruth Bowen + 1 more
    • English
    Now with a new design, the ever popular Skills for Midwifery Practice continues to provide the ideal level of instruction and guidance for a wide range of clinical skills, each one of which is presented in a unique, template format to help make learning easy. Step-by-step guidance is given on a range of topics including abdominal examination, taking of maternal and neonatal vital signs, infection control, mother and baby hygiene, elimination and drug administration. Childbearing and intrapartum skills are also extensively covered as are neonatal assessment and nutrition, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, moving and handling, wound management and CPR. Skills for Midwifery Practice is invaluable to midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.

  • Common Complications in Orthopedics, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-2
    • James H. Calandruccio + 5 more
    • English
    This issue of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on the most common complications that arise in orthopedic surgery. Articles to be included will cover pediatrics, trauma, upper extremity, adult reconstruction, and foot and ankle.

  • 20 Basis-OPs in der Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie

    Die häufigsten Eingriffe sicher meistern
    • 1st Edition
    • Guido Schumacher + 1 more
    • German
    Als Assistenzarzt im Notdienst oder sogar schon im PJ: schneller als gedacht, wird man mit einer eigenständig durchzuführenden Operation konfrontiert. Dafür ist es gut, sich schnell einzuarbeiten und sich auf den entsprechenden Eingriff vorzubereiten. Das Buch beschreibt die 20 häufigsten Eingriffe. Eindrucksvoll in Wort und Bild werden die OPs Schritt für Schritt erklärt. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie eine praxisnahe Anleitung zur Anatomie, Bildgebung, OP-Planung, Nachbehandlung und zu Komplikationen. Das alles gibt Sicherheit und hilft Ihnen, OP-Herausforderungen souverän zu meistern.

  • Psychothérapies des hallucinations

    • 1st Edition
    • Renaud Jardri + 2 more
    • French
    Premier ouvrage collectif en français portant spécifiquement sur les psychothérapies des hallucinations, ce livre reflète une avancée thérapeutique significative et attendue. Les hallucinations y sont abordées comme une expérience pouvant s'avérer invalidante et à traiter en tant que telle. Qu'elles surviennent chez l'enfant, l'adulte ou le sujet âgé, les programmes psychothérapeutiques dédiés sont ici détaillés. Les Principes généraux et le cadre de travail psychothérapeutique sont posés en première partie. L'hallucination y est décrite à partir des neurosciences cognitives, de la psychométrie et de l'épidémiologie, tout en intégrant les influences de l'âge ou de la culture. Les cadres thérapeutiques possibles clôturent cette première section. En deuxième partie, les programmes disponibles dans la prise en charge sont détaillés, avec, pour chaque approche : - le niveau de preuve fourni par la littérature scientifique ; - des séances et vignettes cliniques illustrant des échanges patient-thérapeute. Cet ouvrage est le fruit du travail collectif d'experts reconnus internationalement, qui ont rassemblé un corps de connaissances et d'expériences indispensable pour de nombreux professionnels de la santé.

  • Endoscopy, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-1
    • MaryAnn G. Radlinsky
    • English
    Dr. MaryAnn Radlinsky has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Small Animal Endoscopy. Articles include: Advances in equipment and instrumentation for endoscopic surgery, Anesthesia for endoscopy, Advances in laparoscopy, Assisted laparoscopic procedures, Advances in flexible endoscopy, Advances in otoscopy, Advances in urinary tract endoscopy, and more!

  • Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

    • 3rd Edition
    • Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
    • English
    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal issues in dental practice and learn professional, practical ways to handle them with Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 3rd Edition. Written by expert author, speaker, and educator Phyllis Beemsterboer, the new edition of this trusted reference uses real-world situations liberally to clarify key concepts and incorporates timely content on alternative workforce models, the Affordable Care Act, professionalism, and more. Additional case studies and "testlets" provide you with with opportunities for application and critical thinking and help prepare you for success on the NBDHE.

  • Current Management of Hepatitis C Virus, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-4
    • Fred Poordad
    • English
    Clinical information about Hepatitis C is quickly outdated, so Dr. Poordad has assembled expert authors to provide state-of-the-art clinjcal reviews for hepatologists. This issue is uniquely organized to present articles based on therapeutic regimens for certain types of patients: Regimens for the Treatment-Naïve Patient; Regimens for Treatment of the Interferon-Failure Patient; Regimens for DAA Failure Patients; Regimens for the Cirrhotic Patient; Regimens for the Peri-Transplant Patient; Regimens for the HIV-Co-Infected Patient; and Next-generation Regimens: The Future of HCV Therapy. This presentation will be very clinically relevant for the practicing hepatologist.

  • Maxillofacial Surgery

    2-Volume Set
    • 3rd Edition
    • Peter A. Brennan + 3 more
    • English
    Now in full color, Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Edition covers the entire specialty of maxillofacial surgery, including craniofacial deformity, oral surgery, trauma, and oncology. Unlike other OMFS texts where the contributors are singly boarded in oral surgery, this richly illustrated text boasts OMFS contributors who are all dual boarded in both oral surgery and medicine. Thoroughly updated with evidence-based content, it addresses the advances in technology and procedures providing oral and maxillofacial surgeons with new and exciting treatment options. And with print and digital formats, it is easy to use in any setting.

  • Génétique médicale

    Enseignement thématique
    • 1st Edition
    • Arnold Munnich + 1 more
    • French
    Conforme au programme du Diplôme de formation générale en sciences médicales (DFGSM 2-3), cet ouvrage apporte les connaissances fondamentales en génétique médicale. Après une introduction détaillée sur l'architecture et la fonction du génome humain, l'ouvrage s'articule autour de 4 grands axes : - génétique formelle ; - génétique chromosomique ; - génétique moléculaire ; - génétique et pratique médicale. La dernière partie est consacrée aux maladies génétiques qui sont au programme des ECN. Les 30 chapitres proposent un panorama complet de la discipline à travers des contenus homogènes pour les étudiants. Le propos est clair et didactique, étayé de plus de 120 schémas, illustrations et tableaux. Le cours est complété par une dizaine de QCM à la fin de chaque chapitre, corrigés en fin d'ouvrage, permettant de tester ses connaissances. Des compléments numériques donnent accès à de nombreux schémas et illustrations supplémentaires, ainsi qu'à deux textes sur le conseil génétique.

  • Prescription des activités physiques

    en prévention et en thérapeutique
    • 2nd Edition
    • Frédéric Depiesse + 1 more
    • French
    L'activité physique, au-delà du sport de loisir ou de compétition, fait l'objet de véritables recommandations à des fins thérapeutiques. La prescription de ces activités physiques sur ordonnance est un acte médical de prévention, de soin et d'éducation pour la santé des porteurs de pathologies chroniques et celle des sédentaires. Cette pratique est au cœur de l'actualité. Cette nouvelle édition, entièrement revue et rédigée par des spécialistes de la discipline, apporte toutes les connaissances et conseils nécessaires pour la prescription au quotidien des activités physiques par les médecins et par les autres professionnels de santé. Très pratique, l'ouvrage s'articule autour de trois grandes parties qui abordent successivement : - le développement et la mise en place des activités physiques pour la santé ; - les prescriptions indiquées selon la pathologie de la personne (cancer, maladie neurologique, cardiovasculaire, asthme, etc.) ; - les particularités à prendre en compte en cas de grossesse et les spécificités liées à l'âge. En annexe, le lecteur trouvera des outils d'accompagnement, des questionnaires de quantification de l'activité physique, de santé, de risque cardiovasculaire, etc. Fidèle à loi de santé adoptée fin 2015 et aux prescriptions de l'HAS concernant les thérapeutiques non médicamenteuses, cet ouvrage s'adresse aux médecins du sport, aux médecins de médecine physique et de réadaptation, aux médecins généralistes, aux étudiants des UFR STAPS, aux kinésithérapeutes et aux éducateurs sportifs.

  • Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry

    • 3rd Edition
    • Stephen J. Stefanac + 1 more
    • English
    Develop your skills in evaluation and dental treatment planning for all types of patients! Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry, 3rd Edition provides a full-color guide to creating treatment plans based on a comprehensive patient assessment. Using evidence-based research, this book shows how risk assessment, prognosis, and expected treatment outcomes factor into the planning process. New chapters cover patient diagnosis and team-based treatment planning, and a new Evolve website includes videos and decision-making algorithms. Written by experienced dentistry educators Stephen Stefanac and Samuel Nesbit, this book is the only dental resource that combines patient examination and oral diagnosis with treatment planning.

  • Contemporary Antibiotic Management for Urologic Procedures and Infections, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-4
    • Sarah C. Flury
    • English
    The Guest Editors created a unique focus to the general topic of infectious diseases. They have focused on contemporary management of antibiotics used for procedures and infections. Articles are devoted to: Update on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for GU Procedures in Patients with Arificial Joint Replacement and Artifical Heart Valves; Asymptomatic Bacteriuria; Urinary Tract Infection and Bacteruria in Pregnancy; Resistance Patterns in Contemporary Antibiotics: ESBL and Beyond ; UTI and Neurogenic Bladder; Modern Guidelines for Skin and Bowel Prep for Open and Laparascopic GU Surgery; Work up of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infection; Pre Prostate Biopsy Rectal Culture and Post Biopsy Sepsis; Infection with Foreign Bodies: Mesh and Prostheses; Treatment of the Infected Stone; Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updated Guidelines and Treatment; Bacteruria/UTI in the Elderly; Treatement of Fungal Urinary Tract Infection; and STDs.

  • Pediatric Infectious Disease: Part II, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-4
    • Mary Anne Jackson
    • English
    This issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Mary Anne Jackson, MD and Angela Myers, MD, is Part II of a 2-part issue devoted to Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Drs. Jackson and Myers have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Measles 50 Years After Initiation of MMR Vaccine; Pertussis in the Era of New Strains; Promoting Vaccine Confidence; The Changing Epidemiology of Meningococcal Infection; Prevention of Influenza in Children; Rabies - Rare Human Infection, Common Questions; The Expanded Impact of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; The Challenge of Global Poliomyelitis Eradication; The Eradication of Pediatric Rotavirus Infection; Approach to Immunization for the Traveling Child; and Status of Pneumococcal Infection in the US in the conjugate vaccine era.

  • Psoriatic Arthritis, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-4
    • Christopher T. Ritchlin
    • English
    Some people with psoriasis can also develop psoriatic arthritis, when the immune system attacks the joints as well, causing inflammation. Like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis symptoms flare and subside, vary from person to person, and even change locations in the same person over time. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint in the body, and it may affect just one joint, several joints or multiple joints. For example, it may affect one or both knees. This issue will include articles on Genetic and Epigenetic aspects of psoriatic arthritis, Clinical features and diagnostic considerations in psoriatic arthritis, Natural history, prognosis and socioeconomic aspects of psoriatic arthritis, Etiology and pathogenesis of psoriasis and many more!

  • Managing Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformity, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-4
    • Alice Chu
    • English
    Clubfoot is a deformity in which an infant's foot is turned inward so that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or even upward. Approximately one infant in every 1,000 live births will have clubfoot, making it one of the more common congenital (present at birth) foot deformities. If a child's clubfoot is not treated, the foot will remain deformed, and he or she will not be able to walk normally.

  • Imaging of Paranasal Sinuses, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-4
    • Varsha M. Joshi
    • English
    Imaging of Paranasal Sinuses is explored in this important Neuroimaging Clinics issue. Articles include: Current trends in sinonasal imaging; Normal anatomy and anatomic variants of the paranasal sinuses on CT; Pre-treatment imaging in inflammatory sinonasal disease; The role of CT and MRI in imaging of fungal sinusitis; Imaging approach to sinonasal tumors; The role of CT and MRI in imaging of sino-nasal tumors; The role of CT and MRI in the skull base in evaluation of sino-nasal disease; Post-treatment imaging of the paranasal sinuses following endoscopic sinus surgery; Post-treatment imaging of the paranasal sinuses following treatment for sinonasal neoplasia; and more!

  • Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 2015

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2015
    • Avroy A. Fanaroff
    • English
    The Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in perinatology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to the clinical management of your patients. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Chapters include The Fetus; Genetatics and Teratology; Respiratory Disorders; Infectious Diseases and Immunology; Cardiovascular System; Gastrointestinal Health and Nutrition; and Hematology, to name a few.

  • Volume 5, Issue 1, An Issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, E-Book

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-1
    • Jeffrey Glasheen + 1 more
    • English
    This online Clinics series provides evidence-based answers to clinical questions the practicing hospitalist faces daily. Now entering the fifth volume year of our growing online database, this issue edited by Jeff Glasheen and Mary Anderson, covers essential updates in the following topics: Vascular Access for Hospitalized Patients ,Mechanical and Noninvasive Ventilation,Isolatio... Precautions,Nephroli... Microbiota Transplant, Regional Anesthesia (Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Epidurals),Chemother... and Biologic/Targeted Therapies, Procedural Skills for the Hospitalist, Palliative Sedation, and Patient Experience.

  • Kinesiology

    Movement in the Context of Activity
    • 3rd Edition
    • David Paul Greene + 1 more
    • English
    Enhance your OT skills with the only book to focus on activity demands of occupation and the biomechanics of sensory organs! Greene and Roberts’ Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity, 3rd Edition uses a comprehensive, client-centered approach to occupational therapy, including sensory-motor performance skills and socio-cultural contexts related to solving a clinical problem. It covers kinesiologic and biomechanical principles, and shows techniques for producing positive outcomes when clients face challenging activity demands in all areas of occupation. Written by OTs for OTs, this reference helps you learn how to treat clinical diagnoses as personal experiences encountered in real-life situations.

  • Volume 4, Issue 4, An Issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, E-Book

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-4
    • Steven Deitelzweig
    • English
    This online Clinics series provides evidence-based answers to clinical questions that practicing hospitalists face daily. This issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics is Guest Editored by Dr. Steven Deitelzweig. Dr. Deitelzweig has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Bradyarrhythmias; Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Tick Associated Ailments; Magnesium Disorders; Inpatient Management of Post- hepatic Transplant; Allergic Reactions and Angioedema; Optimal Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients; Ethics of Physician Relationships with Industry; Management of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Intoxication; and LEAN / Sig Sigma with Applicability to Healthcare.

  • Oral Pathology

    Clinical Pathologic Correlations
    • 7th Edition
    • Joseph A. Regezi + 2 more
    • English
    Diagnose oral diseases quickly and accurately! Oral Pathology: Clinical Pathologic Correlations, 7th Edition presents diseases and conditions by appearance and presentation, so that you can easily identify and plan treatment for common oral and paraoral problems. An atlas-style overview of pathologic conditions opens the book, and then each chapter describes pathologies in detail — depicting each with full-color clinical photos and photomicrographs. In addition to covering the latest advances in oral pathology, this edition includes new radiographic images demonstrating advanced imaging techniques. Expert educators Joseph Regezi, James Sciubba, and Richard Jordan provide a quick reference that’s ideal for the lab, NBDE review, or chairside use!

  • Glaucoma, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-6
    • Stefano Pizzirani
    • English
    Dr. Stefano Pizzirani has assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of small animal Glaucoma. Articles include: Functional anatomy of the outflow facilities,Epidemiol... of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Pathophysio... and classification of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Genetics of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Clinical signs,Medical treatment of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Ocular pathology in canine glaucoma,Feline Glaucoma, and more!

  • 2016 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
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  • Mandell, Douglas y Bennett. Enfermedades infecciosas. Infecciones respiratorias y cardiovasculares

    • 8th Edition
    • John E. Bennett + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Obra de referencia para guiar de forma global y exhaustiva el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las enfermedades infecciosas más complejas. Recoge la información más actualizada sobre enfermedades infecciosas respiratorias y cardiovasculares además de ofrecer numerosa iconografía en color de alta calidad que ilustra los signos clínicos de pacientes reales. Se incluyen 22 capítulos procedentes de la obra de referencia Mandell, Douglas y Bennett. Enfermedades Infecciosas. Principios y práctica Obra dirigida a los especialistas involucrados en la atención de pacientes con infecciones de origen respiratorio y cardiovascular, fundamentalmente internistas, neumólogos y cardiólogos.

  • Atlas Schulterarthroskopie

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sven Lichtenberg + 2 more
    • German
    Dargestellt werden alle gängigen arthroskopischen Operationen. Hervorragende Zeichnungen von Harald Konopatzki unterstützen das Verständnis. Am Anfang stehen jeweils die arthroskopischen Normalbefunde und Variationen zur Abgrenzung vom Pathologischen. Technische Kniffe, Tipps und Tricks zeigen Ihnen, worauf Sie achten müssen und welche Fallstricke Sie evtl.erwarten.Zu jeder Operation erfahren Sie:Indikationen und KontraindikationenHi... zur LagerungPortale und OperationstechnikenM... Komplikationen und Grundzüge der NachbehandlungIdeal zum Vorbereiten auf eine OP oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen.Neu in der 2.Auflage:Techniken zur Versorgung chronischer AC-Gelenksinstabilit... / Arthroskopische Technik zur Versorgung knöcherner Defekte des Glenoids bei der chronischen Schulterinstabilität / Beschreibung einer verbesserten und sichereren Methode zur Bizepstenodese. Die Vorteile auf einen Blick: - Optimal für unterwegs oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - Mit Suchfunktion zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Textstellen - Mit zahlreichen zeitsparenden Features und Zusatzinhalten wie z.B. den wichtigsten Laborwerten, Zugriff auf das Roche Medizin-LexikonAtlas Schulterarthroskopie eignet sich für: Weiterbildungsassist... und Fachärzt*innen Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

  • Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Polish up your coding skills with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and report exercises (odd-numbered answers are provided in the appendix), including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true or false questions. It provides a complete review of all current coding sets, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and more than 90 original source documents to familiarize you with reports similar to those you will encounter on the job.

  • Clinical Chemistry

    Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Donna Larson
    • English
    Gain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! Clinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques prepares you for success as a medical lab technician by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control. A pathophysiologic approach covers diseases that are commonly diagnosed through chemical tests — broken down by body system and category — such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions. Written by clinical chemistry educator Donna Larson and a team of expert contributors, this full-color book is ideal for readers who may have minimal knowledge of chemistry and are learning laboratory science for the first time.

  • Sarcoidosis, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-4
    • Robert Phillip Baughman
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Sarciodosis. Drs. Baughman and Culver have put together an expert roster of authors for articles concerning: Etiology of sarcoidosis, Immunology of sarcoidosis, Genetics of Sarcoidosis, Diagnosis of sarcoidosis, Chest imaging, Biomarkers and genetic profiles, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Ocular Sarcoidosis, Quality of life assessments, and more!

  • Nuclear Cardiology, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-1
    • Sharmila Dorbala + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, edited by Sharmila Dorbala and Piotr Slomka, examines Nuclear Cardiology. Topics include Advances in SPECT Hardware and Software; Advances in PET Hardware and Software; Technical Advances and Clinical Applications of Cardiac PET/MR; Translational Coronary Atherosclerosis Imaging (NaF PET, FDG); Quantitative Nuclear Cardiology Using New Generation Equipment; Myocardial Perfusion Flow Tracers; Translational Molecular Nuclear Cardiology; Radionuclide Imaging in Congestive Heart Failure (Sarcoid, Amyloid, Viability); Clinical Applications of Imaging Myocardial Innervation; Gated Radionuclide Imaging Including Dyssynchrony Assessment; Clinical PET Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Including Flow Quantitation; and Novel Applications of Radionuclide Imaging in Peripheral Vascular Disease.

  • Geriatric Urology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-4
    • Tomas L. Griebling
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is devoted to Geriatric Urology. Guest Editor Tomas L. Griebling, MD, MPH has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Non-Surgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women; Outcomes of Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Older Women; Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Elderly Women; Underactive Bladder in Older Adults; Translational Research and Voiding Dysfunction in Older Adults; Functional Brain Imaging and Voiding Dysfunction in Older Adults; The Role of Urodynamics in Elderly Patients; Associations Between Voiding Symptoms and Sexual Health in Older Adults; Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults; Comorbidity and Surgical Risk in Older Urologic Patients; Small Renal Masses in Older Adults; Prostate Cancer in Elderly Men: Active Surveillance and Other Considerations; Late Onset Hypogonadism and Testosterone Replacement in Elderly Men; and Contemporary Chemotherapy for Urologic Malignancies in Geriatric Patients.

  • Primary Care Dermatology, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-4
    • George G.A. Pujalte
    • English
    This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Guest Edited by George G.A. Pujalte, MD, is devoted to Primary Care Dermatology. Dr. Pujalte has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Urticaria and allergy-mediated conditions; Dermatologic manifestations of systemic diseases; Viral skin infections; Fungal skin infections; Bacterial skin infections; Parasitic skin infections; Pressure and friction injuries to the skin; Sunburn, thermal, and chemical injuries to the skin; Acne; Alopecia; Nail deformities and injuries; and Skin cancer.

  • Development of a Surgeon: Medical School through Retirement, An Issue of Surgical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 96-1
    • Ronald F. Martin + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America, guest edited by Drs. Ronald Martin and Paul Schenarts, is devoted to Development of a Surgeon: Medical School through Retirement. They have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Residency Surgical Training at a University Academic Medical Center; Fellowship Training: Need and Contributions; Evolving Educational Techniques in Surgical Training; Transition to Practice: From Trainee to Staff Surgeon; The Value of the Surgeon Emeritus; Alternative Methods and Funding for Surgical Training; Medical School Training for the Surgeon; Residency Surgical Training at an Independent Academic Medical Center; Assessment of Competence: The ACGME/RRC Perspective; Assessment of Competence: The American Board of Surgery Perspective; The Impaired Surgeon; Continuing Medical Education: The American College of Surgeons Perspective; Workforce Needs and Demands in Surgery, and more!

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