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Libros en Medicina

  • Diseases of the Mediastinum, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 19-1
    • Federico Venuta
    • Inglés
    Utility of PET in the mediastinum; Diagnostic strategies for mediastinal tumors and masses; Infections of the mediastinum; Genetic markers of mediastinal diseases; Mediastinal tumors and cysts in the pediatric population; Multimodality treatment of germ cell tumors of the mediastinum; Surgical approaches to the thymus in patients with MG; Multimodality treatment of thymoma; Vascular lesions of the mediastinum; Combined cervico – thoracic approaches for complex mediastinal masses; Intraoperative strategy in patients with extended involvement of mediastinal structures; The role of surgical resection for locally recurring mediastinal tumors; Modern Radiotherapy for Mediastinal Disease; Surgery of the mediastinum -historical notes.

  • An Osteopathic Approach to Children

    • 2 Edición
    • Jane Elizabeth Carreiro
    • Inglés
    An Osteopathic Approach to Children presents a comprehensive general overview of pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part discusses the normal development, physiology and anatomy of the body systems from birth to adulthood. The second part explores the conditions and diseases of childhood and outlines the rationale for osteopathic treatment for each disorder. Also, it presents clinical problems from the perspective of the interrelatedness of structure and function. This unique approach will make it an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in using an osteopathic approach to the treatment of children in their care.

  • Palliative Therapy in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-1
    • Kenneth Grundfast + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Palliative care and otolaryngology – not just for the dying patient; Tinnitus; Chronic sinus disease; Skull base tumor; Pediatric recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; Dizziness, vertigo, imbalance; Progressive hearing loss; Swallowing disorder; Palliative Treatment of Dysphonia and Voice Disorders; Anosmia; Indications for Tracheostomy near the end of life; Pain management in head and neck cancer

  • Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 29-1
    • Glen Furuta + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Drs. Glen Furuta and Dan Atkins have assembled an in-depth look at Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases as related to allergy with topics such as "Basic pathogenetic mechanisms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis", "Nutritional management of patients with food allergies and EGIDs", "Chemotactic factors role in EGIDs", "Biomarkers associated with allergic diseases", "Association of other allergic diseases with EGIDs" and much more!

  • Common Respiratory Symptoms and Illnesses: A Graded Evidence-Based Approach, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 56-1
    • Anne B. Chang
    • Inglés
    This issue of Pediatric Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Anne Chang, reviews the topic of Common Respiratory Disorders of Childhood. The articles in this issue approach the topic from an evidence-based management perspective. The first half of the issue offers symptom-based articles addressing respiratory noises, cough, exercise intolerance/dyspnoea... chest pain and chest wall deformity, and recurrent upper and lower respiratory infections. The second half of the issue offers disease-based articles on topics including upper respiratory tract infections and ear infections, asthma, bronchiolitis and croup, congenital airway lesions and lung disease, bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis, aspiration lung disease, pneumonia and other respiratory infections, sleep disorders, neuromuscular disease and other chronic respiratory failure, and children on ambulatory oxygen.

  • Staphylococcal Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 23-1
    • Rachel Gorwitz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Staphylococcus aureus is an important bacterial pathogen that causes a variety of human infections, some of which are life threatening. It is the leading cause of surgical site infections in the U.S. and is increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotics. Articles in this issue discuss the pathogenesis and epidemiology of S. aureus, antimicrobial resistance, specific types of staph infections, and treatment and prevention strategies.

  • Coagulation and Hemostasis in Liver Disease: Controversies and Advances, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 13-1
    • Arun J. Sanyal + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue, the Guest Editors have focused on recent advances in liver disease related to disturbances in hemostasis and coagulation. The work emphasizes the multifaceted aspects of coagulation disorders in liver disease from hypo-coagulable to hyper-coagulable states and the limitations of conventional tests such as the INR to shed light on relative bleeding risk or on underlying pathophysiology in a given patient. Articles are written by leaders in the field from multiple disciplines and from around the world. In each article, the state of the art is discussed along with its limitations. The issue sheds light on recent advances, explores areas of controversy, and thus, addresses the need of combined clinical and laboratory investigation.

  • Sports Neurology, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 20-1
    • Cory Toth
    • Inglés
    This collection of concise yet comprehensive reviews is a great resource for all health care givers: sports medicine specialists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, occupational medicine specialists, orthopedic surgeons, emergency medicine specialists, neuropsychologists, general practitioners, kinesiologists, physical therapists, sports trainers, and occupational therapists. Find articles on sport-specific problems: concussion in hockey and football, spinal cord problems within winter sports, excessive pediatric injury associated with trampoline usage, weightlifting and running injuries. Specialized chapters on sleep deprivation, utilization of drugs of abuse, fatigue for the athlete’s well being and physiological functioning. Injury specific chapters include: biomechanics of head injury, pathophysiology of spinal cord injuries, and peripheral nerve injuries due to any activities of sports and recreation.

  • Problem-Based Physiology

    • 1 Edición
    • Robert G. Carroll
    • Inglés
    A fully problem-based, integrated physiology text, this new resource uses clinical case studies to promote interactive learning and to build a foundation of knowledge for clinical practice. Each case presents an unknown clinical disorder and examines differential diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes as well as relevant physiologic principles for a well-rounded review. Approximately 150 illustrations (most in full color) reinforce learning of the written material, while a practice test of exam-style questions — with explanations — aids in revision.

  • Urodynamics Made Easy

    • 3 Edición
    • Anand Patel + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This volume in the Made Easy series provides a concise, user-friendly guide to the principles and practice of urodynamics as applied to the routine management of patients. It offers clear explanations presented in a visually appealing and accessible format.

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