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  • Pulmonary Hypertension, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-3
    • Srinivas Murali + 1 more
    • English
    Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. The changes resulting from PH make it difficult for the heart to push blood through the pulmonary arteries, causing the heart to become weak and possibly to develop failure. Understanding the causes and treatment of PH can help heart failure specialists prevent heart failure due to PH.
  • Medical Imaging: Techniques, Reflection & Evaluation

    • 2nd Edition
    • Elizabeth Carver + 1 more
    • English
    Medical Imaging has been revised and updated to reflect the current role and responsibilities of the radiographer, a role that continues to extend as the 21st century progresses. This comprehensive book covers the full range of medical imaging methods/techniques which all students and professionals must understand, and discusses them related to imaging principles, radiation dose, patient condition, body area and pathologies. There is comprehensive, up-to-date, referencing for all chapters, with full image evaluation criteria and a systematic approach to fault recognition for all radiographic projections. Highly respected editors, Elizabeth and Barry Carver, have brought together an impressive team of contributing authors, comprising academic, radiographer and radiologist clinical experts. NEW TO THIS EDITION Full colour, including approximately 200 new colour photographs.All techniques have been updated to reflect the use of digital image receptors. All chapters have been updated to reflect current practice, eg CT colonoscopy is now included as part of GI imaging; the nuclear medicine chapter now introduces hybrid imaging; the genitourinary chapter now reflects the use of ultrasound and CT.'The authors have been comprehensive, thorough and innovative. This well-presented book should be adopted by Schools of Diagnostic Imaging in Europe and elsewhere and be a constant companion to the reflective radiographic practitioner.' From the foreword to the first edition by Patrick Brennan.
  • Whittle's Gait Analysis

    • 5th Edition
    • Jim Richards + 2 more
    • English
    Whittle’s Gait Analysis – formerly known as Gait Analysis: an introduction – is now in its fifth edition with a new team of authors led by David Levine and Jim Richards. Working closely with Michael Whittle, the team maintains a clear and accessible approach to basic gait analysis. It will assist both students and clinicians in the diagnosis of and treatment plans for patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.
  • Face Reading in Chinese Medicine

    • 2nd Edition
    • Lillian Bridges
    • English
    An exciting new, full-colour edition of Face Reading in Chinese Medicine featuring over 200 colour photographs and practical instructions on how to conduct a face reading! Face reading has been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries, and Professor Lillian Bridges is a popular academic and international lecturer on the subject who gained her fascinating knowledge through her family line of Master Face Readers in China. Based on an understanding of the shapes, markings and features of a face, practitioners can learn about the health and life of a patient relating to the principles of Chinese medicine. In addition to understanding how the body's internal functions - physical, psychological and emotional - can be seen on a face, practitioners can also learn how to evaluate Shen to understand non-verbal expressions.Technica... and detailed information is presented in an upbeat, insightful and highly readable manner. This was the first book to focus on the deeper aspects of face reading and diagnosis, this edition includes ancient Taoist knowledge regarding the Original Face and Facial Jing and Qi markers which have previously only been taught through the oral tradition.
  • Mosby's PDQ for Respiratory Care - Revised Reprint

    • 2nd Edition
    • Helen Schaar Corning
    • English
    Find critical respiratory care information fast! Comprehensive and precise, this portable guide provides rapid access to vital respiratory procedures, facts, and formulas with an emphasis on critical care. It fits easily into your pocket, and the spiral binding allows it to lie flat on any given page. Whether you use it as a clinical resource, a study tool, or a quick refresher, this full-color resource offers quick access to just the right amount of practical, must-know information – essential for boosting your confidence at the point of care.
  • Clinical Utility of 18NaF PET/CT in Benign and Malignant Disorders, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-3
    • Mohsen Beheshti
    • English
    The use of F-18 NaF PET/CT versus conventional bone scanning in the assessment of benign and malignant disorders has many advantages, which are discussed at length in this issue. Imaging of a variety of benign and malignant bone diseases is discussed, including the assessment of disease and the monitoring of patient response to therapy. Imaging in pediatric patients is also discussed.
  • Chronic Total Occlusion, An issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1-3
    • William L. Lombardi
    • English
    Chronic total occlusion is the complete blockage of a coronary artery. Opening up such blocked passageways is one of the most difficult challenges for coronary interventionists. The procedures take longer than most interventional procedures and frequently have complications. Articles in this issue review the state of the art in percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusion.
  • Geriatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-4
    • William D. Fortney
    • English
    A comprehensive update on geriatrics for the small animal practitioner! Articles will include: clinical pathology interpretation in geriatric patients, geriatric pharmacology, sedation and anesthesia protocols for older patients, management strategies for chronic renal disease in older dogs and cats, alimentary neoplasia, thyroid disorders in the geriatric patient, nutrition for aging cats and dogs, canine and feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome, implementing a successful senior/geriatric health care program, complimentary/altern... medicine in age-related diseases, pain management in older patients, the diagnosis and management of age-related cardiac disease, dentistry in geriatric veterinary patients, and more!
  • Wound Healing for Plastic Surgeons, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-3
    • Mark S. Granick
    • English
    Plastic Surgery’s pre-eminence in the field of surgical wound management is enhanced with clinical information in this publication. A surgeon involved with an international team training surgeons throughout the world in wound technology leads this issue, presenting advances in wound technology. Wound technology has enabled plastic surgeons to treat a wide variety of wounds successfully and has transformed wound surgery to a thriving, cutting edge specialty. Topics include: Debridement; Microbial Barrier Protection; Harnessing Growth Factors to Influence Wound Healing; Regenerative Materials that Facilitate Wound Healing; Compression and Venous surgery to treat VLUs; Early Experience with Stem Cells in treating Chronic Wounds; Hyperbaric Oxygen, Topical Oxygen and Nasal Oxygen in Wound Management; Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Algorithm; Sophisticated Surgical Solutions for Complex Wound Problems; An Algorithm for Limb Salvage for Chronic Ulcers; Outcome Assessment for Chronic Wound Management with Serial Debridement, and Topical Surface Manipulation.
  • Year Book of Sports Medicine 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • Roy J Shephard
    • English
    The Year Book of Sports Medicine brings you abstracts of articles carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. Editor-in-Chief Roy Shephard states: ". . . Not only does a team of top international experts select the very best articles from a bewildering plethora of recent information, but their expert critique of the individual papers allows readers to weigh their limitations and understand findings that can enhance their current medical practice." There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Topics include Epidemiology, Prevention of Injuries, Lesions of Head and Neck; Musculoskeletal Injuries; Biomechanics, Muscle Strength, and Training; Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Physiology, and Immune Function; Nutrition and Doping; and Special Considerations: Children, Women, the Elderly, and Special Populations.
  • Nonmalignant Hematology, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-3
    • Robert I. Parker
    • English
    Topics include: A Critical re-appraisal of Factor VIIa; Thrombocytopenia: Hit vs non-HIT causes; Transfusion Reactions: Newer concepts on the pathophysiology, incidence, treatment and prevention of TRALI; The utility of diagnostic scoring systems for DIC; Newer anticoagulants; Anemia in the ICU; The role of plasmapheresis in critical illness; The use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in the ICU; and Coagulopathy in the ICU: DIC vs Liver disease. Is this distinction important?
  • Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Gail Wiscarz Stuart
    • English
    Using the latest clinical research and diagnoses, Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing, 10th Edition provides a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to psychiatric nursing care. It follows the popular Stuart stress-adaptation framework and includes comprehensive coverage to simplify important nursing and medical concepts, promote quality and safety in care, and address psychobiology and psychopharmacology topics integral to today’s psychiatry. New to this edition is a chapter on psychiatric care of military personnel, plus the latest on health care reform, prescription abuse, and obesity issues. Written by psychiatric nursing expert Gail W. Stuart, this market-leading text makes it easy to apply classroom theory to clinical practice.
  • Critical Care Ultrasound Manual

    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony McLean + 1 more
    • English
    Critical Care Ultrasound Manual is a concise step-by-step guide on the assessment of ultrasounds. It trains critical care physicians in applying Rapid Assessment by Cardiac Echo (RACE) and Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) to sonography principles. Animated video clips of procedures assist the reader in comprehending the content covered in the manual.
  • Critical Care Ultrasound Manual

    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony McLean + 1 more
    • English
    Critical Care Ultrasound Manual is a concise step-by-step guide on the assessment of ultrasounds. It trains critical care physicians in applying Rapid Assessment by Cardiac Echo (RACE) and Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) to sonography principles. Animated video clips of procedures assist the reader in comprehending the content covered in the manual.
  • Shafer's Textbook of Oral Pathology

    • 7th Edition
    • Arya Rajendran + 1 more
    • English
    The periodic and timely revisions of Shafer's Textbook of Oral Pathology have brought out a treatise, well conceived and written with the aim of updating students all necessary nuances of the specialty. The scope of the present edition is an extension of this goal aimed at understanding the disease processes at more fundamental level, the impetus being those in the maxillofacial region. The book highlights the etiopathogenesis and clinical presentation of oral diseases and focuses on a variety of diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice.
  • Textbook of Clinical Embryology

    • 1st Edition
    • Vishram Singh
    • English
    Textbook of Clinical Embryology faithfully follows the syllabus of Embryology recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail all the developmental events in prenatal period. Following recent trends in medical education, this book in addition to basic information also provides knowledge on embryological and genetic basis of clinical conditions through its features of Clinical Correlation and Clinical Problems. With the wealth of relevant knowledge, this book is ideal for undergraduate medical and dental students and it is highly recommended for students preparing for various entrance examinations like PG entrance, USMLE, PLAB, etc.
  • Future of Advanced Registered Nursing Practice, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-2
    • Robin Donohoe Dennison
    • English
    This issue of Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Robin Dennison, DNP, MSN, CCNS, RN, will focus on Future of Advanced Nursing Practice with topics including: regulatory procedures for APNs; future of the NP role; future of CNS role; future of nurse midwife role; future of the nurse anesthetist role; impact of LACE in public health; merging roles of the psychiatric mental health CNS and NP; impact of DNP on AP roles; future of reimbursement for APNs; role of APN in EBP; genetics and APNs; APNs in medical home; and executive role of the APN.
  • Chronic Disease Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-2
    • Brooke Salzman + 2 more
    • English
    This issue covers topics central to the management of the patient with a chronic disease by taking a comprehenisve look at: Successful/Innovativ... Models in Chronic Disease Management, The Patient-Centered Medical Home, Self-Management Education and Support, Major Pharmacologic Issues in Chronic Disease Management, Health Information Technology, Community-Based Partnerships for Improving Chronic Disease Management, and Effective Strategies for Behavioral Change, Diabetes Management, CHF Management, Asthma Management, and Depression Management.
  • Pediatric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 92-3
    • Kenneth Azarow + 1 more
    • English
    A comprehensive review of pediatric surgery for the general surgeon! Topics include pediatric pain management, hernias, hydroceles, and undescended testes, appendectomy, merckel's and intussusceptions, pyloric stenosis, childhood obesity, neonatal bowel obstruction, short gut syndrome and vascular access, abdominal wall reconstruction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pediatric chest, CDH and protective ventilation strategies, chest wall deformities, congenital and pediatric neck lesions, vascular and lymphatic malformations, pediatric malignancies, teratoma and ovarian lesions, and more!
  • Neurosurgical Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-2
    • Jeffrey R. Kirsch + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics provides essential updates in neurosurgical anesthesia. Topics include anesthesia for endovascular neurosurgery; interventional neuroradiology; neuroimaging; anesthetic management of patients with acute stroke; perioperative management of pediatric patients; anesthetic neurotoxicity; airway management in neuroanesthesiology; anesthetic considerations for awake craniotomy for epilepsy; perioperative uses of trans cranial perfusion monitoring; monitoring and introaoperative management of elevated ICP and decompressive craniectomy; electrophysiologic monitoring in neurosurgery; traumatic brain injury; perioperative pain management in the neurosurgical patient; controversies in neurosciences critical care; sleep and mechanisms of anesthesia; and impacts on outcome after neuroanesthesia.
  • Laboratory Medicine in India, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-2
    • T. F. Ashavaid
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine on the topic of Laboratory Medicine in India will be Guest Edited by Tester F. Ashavaid, PhD, FACB, CSCi, and include the following article topics: Tuberculosis; Malaria; STIs and Dengue; Visceral Leishmaniasis; Neglected Tropical Diseases; Hepatitis; HIV; Diabetes; Cardiovascular diseases; Stroke; HPV / Cervical screening; Multiple congenital anomalies; Down Syndrome/Thalessemia... Muscle dystrophy; Spinal muscular atrophy; Wilson Disease; Hemophilia; National and International Accreditation; Blood Banking regulations; Distant Testing; Clinical Trials; Medical Tourism; International Reference labs; and Diagnostics in diet.
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology Challenges in Multi-System Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-3
    • Austin Rose
    • English
    Special "hazards" for otolaryngologists to be cognizant of in working with pediatric patients with concomitant disease are noted in this resource. Topics include: Hemangiomas in pediatric otolaryngology; Otolaryngologic manifestations of craniofacial syndromes; Pediatric otolaryngology manifestations of skeletal dysplasia; The otolaryngologist's approach to the down syndrome patient; Management of allergic fungal sinusitis in children; Multi-System disease and pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction; Evaulation and management of velopalatal insufficiency; Recurrent Respiratory Papilomatosis; Pierre Robin Sequence – evaluation, management, timing of surgery and pitfalls; and Endoscopic skull base techniques for juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
  • Tratamiento del dolor con fitoterapia china y acupuntura

    • 2nd Edition
    • Peilin Sun
    • Spanish
    Presenta importantes novedades, entre las que cabe mencionar las siguientes: la inclusión de un nuevo capítulo sobre el tratamiento del dolor en niños; diversos capítulos dedicados a la revisión de las condiciones ginecológicas; la presencia de la denominación occidental de las enfermedades; los tratamientos sugeridos ahora incluyen, tanto tratamientos de acupuntura como herbales. La obra está dirigida a profesionales y estudiantes de Acupuntura, Medicina Tradicional China, Farmacopea Tradicional China (Asignaturas: Acupuntura, Tratamiento de acupuntura, Farmacopea de la MTC, Medicina Interna de ka MTC, Especialidades de la MTC).
  • Manual de tecnología farmacéutica

    • 1st Edition
    • M.ª Carmen Lozano Estevan + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Manual teórico-práctico cuyo objetivo es guiar a los estudiantes a desempeñar una labor propia del farmacéutico. Trata de iniciar al alumno en las diferentes técnicas empleadas así como introducirle en los conocimientos necesarios para encontrar la forma farmacéutica que mejor se adapta al tratamiento de una determinada enfermedad. Esta obra ha sido realizada por un selecto grupo de profesores de Tecnología Farmacéutica de universidades españolas y portuguesas con base en su experiencia adquirida al enfrentarse a la docencia de esta materia. Pensada para los nuevos planes de estudio del Grado en Farmacia, la obra incluye material online en español en la plataforma www.studentconsult.e... con: 200 preguntas de autoevaluación, 12 problemas con soluciones razonadas, bibliografía general de la obra y galería con las figuras del libro en color.
  • Procedimientos generales de fisioterapia

    Práctica basada en la evidencia
    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Albornoz Cabello + 1 more
    • Spanish
    "Procedimientos Generales de Fisioterapia: práctica basada en la evidencia" responde a los cambios que se han producido en los sistemas de enseñanza de fisioterapia y, por lo tanto, cubre perfectamente, y en la actualidad, la asignatura del mismo nombre, dentro del Grado de Fisioterapia. Además de la participación de profesores de diversas escuelas de Fisioterapia españolas, este proyecto cuenta con la participación de algunos autores latinoamericanos en temáticas determinadas. Incluye material complementario online: preguntas de autoevaluación, casos prácticos, galería de imágenes a todo color y prácticos vídeos de procedimientos en fisioterapia.
  • Ultraschalldiagnostik in der Gynäkologie

    • 1st Edition
    • German
    Die neuesten Technologien und ihr Einsatz im klinischen Alltag eindrucksvoll dargestellt in Wort und Bild - mit über 750 Abbildungen, die dem neuesten technischen Standard entsprechen. Das Werk deckt alle Bereiche des gynäkologischen Ultraschalls ab.
  • Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Subhash Chandra Parija
    • English
    The second edition of the Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology provides a fully updated text on various aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases, which makes it the most authoritative and informative text in medical microbiology. It is a must have book for preparing MBBS examination as well as for preparing PG entrance test.
  • Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy

    an osteopathic and manual therapy approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Guido F. Meert
    • English
    The role played by the venolymphatic system, in osteopathy and elsewhere, is a central one. Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy: an Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach offers accessible and clinically relevant coverage of the subject – encompassing the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs – which includes principles of examination and the effective treatment of underlying disorders. Prepared in an easy-to-follow, practical format, the first part of the volume explores the anatomy, physiology, embryology and biomechanics of the venolymphatic system. The volume then presents a variety of effective treatment options which range from the treatment of functional disorders of the diaphragm, the intraosseous fluid system, the spleen, liver and gallbladder, kidneys and ureters, to the management of problems connected with the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs. Richly illustrated with an abundance of artworks and photographs throughout, this volume will be ideal for osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists and massage therapists worldwide.
  • Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

    • 5th Edition
    • Bradley G. Klein
    • English
    Understanding the normal functions of the body is essential for successful veterinary practice and for understanding the mechanisms of disease. The 5th edition of Textbook of Veterinary Physiology approaches this vast subject in a practical, user-friendly way that helps you understand how key concepts relate to clinical practice. From cell physiology to body system function to homeostasis and immune function, this comprehensive text gives you the solid foundation you need to provide effective veterinary care.
  • Spine Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-4
    • Timothy P. Maus
    • English
    Imaging of the spine is given a thorough update in this issue, beginning with an article on spine segmentation, enumeration and normal variants. Imaging of degenerative disease of the spine is then reviewed, giving consideration to appropriate utilization of imaging, specificity and sensitivity shortcomings in evaluation of degenerative disease, risks and benefits of imaging of degenerative disease, and the prevalence of radicular and xial pain and underlying pain generators. Next, the validity and socioeconomic impact of spine imaging in evaluating “degenerative” pain syndromes is reviewed. Pathophysiology and biomechanics of disc and posterior element of degenerative disease is reviewed, along with imaging of radiculopathy / radiculitis, imaging of central canal stenosis, and imaging of discogenic pain (using MRI and discography). Imaging of joint related axial pain, spine neoplasm, spine infection, and non-acute trauma is also covered.
  • Communication

    Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals
    • 2nd Edition
    • Gjyn O'Toole
    • English
    This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.
  • Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology

    Updated Edition
    • 1st Edition
    • Larry R. Cochard
    • English
  • Survival Guide to Midwifery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Diane M. Fraser + 1 more
    • English
    Perfect for practice placement, this handy Survival Guide gives you the clinical information you need at your fingertips.
  • Segmental Anatomy

    The Key to Mastering Acupuncture, Neural Therapy and Manual Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Ingrid Wancura-Kampik
    • English
    Formidably illustrated and written, the correlations between spinal nerves and segments in skin, musclar system and bones as well as the projection areas of internal organs on the body surface area are deduced from the anatomy of the nervous system. These correlations between spinal nerves and the periphery of the body explain how acupuncture, neural, and manual therapies take effect . Great accessibility through: Full colour images Drawings that depict the correlations in detail Cearly structured layout facilitating the reading of this complex subject
  • Current Concepts in Cardiovascular Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-2
    • Gayle L. Winters
    • English
    Clinically accessible information for pathologists on histology, differential diagnosis, and clinical overview is presented. Topics in this subject on Cardiovascular Pathology include: Examination of the Explanted/Autopsy Heart; Native Valves; Prosthetic Valves; Cardiac Transplant Biopsies; Diagnostic (Native Heart) Biopsies; Aorta; Temporal Arteritis/Vasculitis... Lesions; Cardiac Tumors; and Cardiac Devices. Each article presents Key Considerations; Pitfalls of working with the particular entity; Differential Diagnosis summaries; Gross and histologic features with clinicopathologic correlates; Complications; Technical considerations; Post transplant biopsy findings where relevant; and Communicating results.
  • Manual de oftalmología

    • 1st Edition
    • Julián García Feijóo + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Manual de referencia integral adaptado a las nuevas necesidades docentes, incluyendo las provenientes de la implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior. Realiza un abordaje de todos aquellos contenidos relativos a la oftalmología, desde la anatomía del ojo hasta la patología del ojo, pasando por la oftalmología pediátrica, entre otros conceptos. La obra se acompaña de una página web en la que se presentan: casos clínicos, preguntas de autoevaluación, vídeos, imágenes, diapositivas, enlaces a webs y lecturas recomendadas.
  • Enfermería y envejecimiento

    • 1st Edition
    • Misericordia García Hernández + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Este libro, de carácter práctico, responde a la importante demanda de conocimientos por parte del colectivo de enfermería geriátrica. Incluye temas de gran interés, como los diferentes síndromes geriátricos, procesos oncológicos, alteraciones cognitivas, cirugía, situaciones de urgencia, procesos crónicos o principios éticos aplicados en el cuidado a los ancianos, entre otros. La obra va dirigida a alumnos de másteres de enfermería geriátrica y a profesionales de esta especialidad.
  • Tropical Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-2
    • Alimuddin Zumla + 1 more
    • English
    Tropical diseases pose an increasing problem for US and international travellers who travel to tropical regions. Physicians need to be aware of the wide spectrum of tropical, infectious, and parasitic diseases that patients may be exposed to. This issue of Infectious Disease Clinics includes articles written by global experts and includes topics such as range/classification of tropical diseases, venomous bites and stings, malaria, and bacterial gastrointestinal infections.
  • Spinal Injuries in the Athlete, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • Pierre A. d'Hemecourt + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, Guest Edited by Drs. Lyle Micheli and Pierre d'Hemecourt, focuses on Spinal Injuries in the Athlete. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Sport Specific Biomechanics of Spinal Injuries in the Athlete (Throwing Athletes, Rotational Sports and Contact-collision); Sport Specific Biomechanics of Spinal Injuries in the Athlete (Dance, Figure Skating and Gymnastics); Back Pain in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete; Spinal Deformity and Congenital Abnormalities; The Young Adult Spine; The Aging Spine; Thoraco-lumbar Spine: Trauma and spinal deformity: Indications for Surgical Fusion and Return to Play Criteria; Overview of spinal interventions; Congenital and Acute Cervical Spine injuries with Return to Play Criteria; Degenerative Cervical Spine Disease; Spinal cord abnormalities; Infectious, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Diseases of the Spine; and Spinal tumors.
  • Bronchiectasis, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-2
    • Mark L. Metersky
    • English
    The first issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine to be published with this focus, this issue reviews bronchiectasis from numerous angles to provide comprehensive coverage on this important subject. Epidemiology, airway defense mechanisms, pathogenesis, imaging and genetic causes of bronchiectasis are discussed. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is addressed, as well as non-tuberculous mycobacteria as a cause of bronchiectasis. Authors examine how to evaluate the success of therapy for bronchiectasis (what endpoints to use) and then discuss a variety of therapy options: inhaled and systemic antibiotic treatment, chest physiotherapy, pharmacologic agents for mucous clearance, antipinflammatory therapy and macrolides. Pulmonary resection and lung transplantation for bronchiectasis are reviewed. Recent advances in Cystic Fibrosis are also discussed.
  • Hypersomnia, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-2
    • Alon Y. Avidan
    • English
    Excessive Sleepiness, or hypersomnia, is one of the most common sleep complaints. In this issue, Dr. Alon Avidan of UCLA brings together a set of articles that offer a completely updated overview of hypersomnia, from neurophysiology of sleepiness and wakefulness to quality of life issues and public health. The main focus of the issue is the diagnosis and treatment of hypersomnia, including objective and subjective measurement of sleepness, biomarkers of sleepiness, narcolepsy, and hypersomnia in medical, neurological and psyhchiatric comorbidities. Excessive sleepiness among specific patient populations (children, elderly) and periodic hypersomnia are discussed. Pharmacotherapy of hypersomnia is given special attention, as are behavioural treatments.
  • Mastitis in Dairy Cows, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-2
    • Pamela L. Ruegg
    • English
    Current, important information on mastitis for all food animal practitioners! Topics will include new perspectives in mastitis control, treatment of clinical mastitis, antimicrobial resistance in mastitis pathogens, the role of diagnostic microbiology in mastitis control programs, update on control of Staph aureus and Strep ag, epidemiology and control of mycoplasma mastitis, managing environmental mastitis, mastitis vaccine strategies, using mastitis records and somatic cell count data, the role of the milking machine in mastitis control, stray voltage and milk quality, communicating and implementing udder health programs, and more!
  • Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous & Intraoperative Procedures, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-3
    • Wael E. Saad
    • English
    The role of ultrasound in interventional procedures continues to expand in tandem with refinements of sonographic technology. This issue of Ultrasound Clinics includes the following articles: Ultrasound-Guided Breast Interventions, Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Obstetrics; Ultrasound-Guided Transvaginal Procedures; Ultrasound-Guided Visceral Biopsies: Renal and Hepatic; Ultrasound-Guided Abscess Drainages; Ultrasound-Guided Intraoperative and Percutaneous Tumor Ablation; Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access; Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Interventions: Percutaneous Biliary Drains and Cholecystostomies; Percutaneous Nephrostomy; Ultrasound-Guided Management of Vascular Access Pseudoaneurysms.
  • Children, Adolescents, and the Media, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-3
    • Victor C. Strasburger
    • English
    Dr. Strasburger addresses a popular topic in mainstream media: What are the effects of the multitude of media that are available to our children and adolescents? His well-published authors try to answser this question with articles devoted to thefollowng topics: Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents; What Every Pediatrician Needs to Know About Social Networking Sites; Should Babies Be Watching TV and Videos?; Internet Bullying; Creative and Prosocial Uses of Media; Videogames: Good or Bad?; The New Threat of Digital Advertising; Does Media Use Cause Obesity?; Media in the Classroom; Eating Disorders and the Media; and Setting Up an Adolescent Health Website.
  • Update in Gynecologic Oncology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-2
    • Carolyn Y. Muller
    • English
    This issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics provides an update in Gynecologic Oncology. Vulvar/Vaginal, cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancer are all covered, along with early detection and screening, and genetics and hereditary risk. There is also an article on trends in cancer care in North America, which discusses cancer care and cost and sustainability as well as practice evloution.
  • Nursing Informatics, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-2
    • Joy Don Baker
    • English
    This issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CNOR, NEA-BC, will focus on Informatics with topics including: Distance education; computer science and cognitive science; role of the perioperative nurse as informaticist; cyber diving: literature search; website evaluation; bibliographic software; relational database programs; virtual learning environments; digital divide; and social networking legality.
  • Management of Complex Wounds, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-2
    • Janet Foster
    • English
    This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Janet Foster, PhD, RN, CNS, will focus on Wound Care, with article topics including: Wound management; wound debridement; acute wounds; nutrition and wound healing; biology of acute wound failure; psychological stress and wound healing; chronic wound management in the elderly; and adjuncts to preparing wounds for closure: growth factors, skin substitutes, negative pressure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen.
  • Addiction, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Itai Danovitch + 1 more
    • English
    This completely new and updated issue takes a focused look at addiction psychiatry in three sections: Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and New Directions. Dr. Danovitch, from Cedars-Sinai and Dr. Mariani from Columbia hone in on the most rapidly advancing and relevant areas of addiction for practitioners today, from defining addiction (implications of DSM-V), to genetics and neurobiology, to specific treatment options for a variety of patient populations: for pregnant women, adolescents, and patients suffering from chronic pain, for example. A variety of addiction types are discussed (ie, opioid, stimulant, and cannabis). The issue closes with discussions of emerging trends, systems of care, investigational therapeutics and the role of the criminal justice system.
  • Difficult Decisions in Clinical Electrophysiology - A Case Based Approach, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-2
    • Mark C. Haigney + 1 more
    • English
    This issue consists of 17 case studies, each involving a difficult decision that has to be made in the catheterization laboratory. Reading about the cases and seeing the ECGs will help cardiac electrophysiologists sharpen their clinical skills. The cases are also useful reading for those studying for board certification.
  • Year Book of Diagnostic Radiology 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • Anne G. Osborn
    • English
    The Year Book of Diagnostic Radiology brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in diagnostic radiology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! This annual covers all aspects of thoracic imaging, breast imaging, the musculoskeletal system, pediatric radiology, vascular and interventional radiology, and neuroradiology.