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

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 62-1
    • Nicola Schieda + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Nicola Schieda and Andrei Purysko bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Prostate Imaging. Worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in males, and MRI scans can give doctors a very clear picture of the prostate and nearby areas. In this issue, top experts discuss key topics such as a contemporary approach to prostate imaging and data reporting system score 3 lesions; the expanding role of MRI and use of PRECISE criteria in the active surveillance of prostate cancer; MRI-guided prostate cancer therapies; and more.
  • The Giants of Rheumatology, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 50-1
    • Michael H. Weisman
    • Inglés
    In this special issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael H. Weisman oversees a unique and celebratory collection of articles honoring The Giants of Rheumatology. Hand-chosen authors in the field celebrate the most influential rheumatologists throughout the years, in commemoration of the 50th volume of Rheumatic Disease Clinics.
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 57-1
    • Amy Y. Chen + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Amy Y. Chen and Michael C. Singer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as avoiding complications of thyroidectomy: preservation of parathyroid glands; RLN monitoring; RFA for benign nodules and for cancer, too; surgery for secondary hyperparathyroidism; autofluorescence of parathyroid glands; and more.
  • Everyday Ethics in the Clinical Practice of Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 71-1
    • Margaret R Moon
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Margaret R. Moon brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Everyday Ethics in the Clinical Practice of Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine. Conflicting moral obligations abound in pediatric medicine; competence in identifying and managing ethical concerns is integral to competence in pediatrics. Because most of pediatric care occurs in the outpatient setting, ethical issues arise often in routine clinical practice. This first-ever issue is devoted to medical ethics for the pediatrician, keeping in mind the rights and obligations of the physician, patient, and parent, as well as an understanding of widely accepted principles of medical ethics.
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-1
    • Steven Hollenberg + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Steven Hollenberg and José L. Diaz-Gomez bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Intensive Care. Top experts cover key topics such as hemodynamic monitoring in the cardiac ICU; the role of ultrasound in the cardiac ICU; cardiogenic shock; management of patients after cardiac arrest; temporary mechanical circulatory support; and more.
  • El proceso de donación y trasplante de órganos

    Desde la sociedad hasta la clínica
    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio Ríos Zambudio + 1 más
    • Español
    El proceso de donación y trasplante de órganos. Desde la sociedad hasta la clínica presenta los aspectos fundamentales del proceso de donación de órganos, tejidos y células para trasplante, desde la solicitud de donación, pasando por la extracción de los órganos, los tejidos y las células, hasta los diferentes tipos de trasplante. Se analizan los cuidados básicos que requieren los trasplantados tras la cirugía y las complicaciones que pueden presentar en su evolución. Además, se abordan las profundas implicaciones psicosociales que conllevan la donación y el trasplante, así como las principales líneas de investigación en este campo de la medicina. Este manual constituye una herramienta fundamental para todos aquellos profesionales de la salud, en formación o en ejercicio, que quieran conocer y profundizar de manera integral en todo el proceso de donación y trasplante de órganos, y entender sus implicaciones psicosociales.
  • Liver Transplantation and Transplantation Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 104-1
    • Shimul Shah
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Shimul Shah brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Liver Transplantation and Transplantation Oncology. Top experts in the field review the current status of liver transplantation in North America, outcomes involving living versus deceased donors, transplants for different liver diseases, machine perfusion, and immunotherapy.
  • Novel Non-pharmacological Approaches to Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 20-1
    • Vijay Rao + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Heart Failure Clinics, guest editors Drs. Vijay Rao and Geetha Bhatt bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Novel Non-pharmacological Approaches to Heart Failure. Recent years have seen a multitude of new devices and non-pharmacologic approaches to heart failure (HF), which, in the properly selected patient, can have significant impacts on morbidity and mortality. This issue provides a contemporary summary of these innovative approaches from leaders in the field.
  • The Professional Lifespan: From Residency to Retirement, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 34-1
    • Stephen C. Yang + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Stephen Yang and Jinny Ha bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Professional Lifespan: From Residency to Retirement.Professio... transitions in thoracic surgery are difficult at any point in one’s career, from fellowships and first jobs through mid-career moves and retirement. Every thoracic surgeon goes through these transitions, but needs guidance to do so effectively. This issue covers the entire career lifespan of a thoracic surgeon, plus important related topics such as finances, wellness, lifelong learning, and diversity.
  • Adolescent Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 108-1
    • Heather Toth + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Heather Toth, Robert Kliegman, and Brett Bordini brings their considerable expertise to the topic of Adolescent Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases. Top experts address diagnostic dilemmas, disease mimics, unusual manifestations of common diseases, and rare disorders presenting as more common diseases in adolescents.