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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan Part II, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 29-3
    • Robert w Wisner Carlson + 3 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Robert Wisner-Carlson, Thomas Flis, Scott Pekrul and Robert Schloesser, will cover key topics of importance surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan. This issue is Part II of II and one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Todd Peters. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: Evaluation of Psychiatric and Behavioral Problems, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis and Catatonia, ETC in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and many other topics.
  • Pediatric Prevention, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 67-3
    • Henry S. Roane
    • Inglés
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Bonita Stanton, Dr. Henry Roane has put together a comprehensive issue that addresses Pediatric Prevention. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Pediatric Prevention: Foster Care; Pediatric Prevention: Feeding Dysfunction; Pediatric Prevention: Academic Behavior; Pediatric Prevention: Child Abuse; Pediatric Prevention: Severe Behavior Disorders; Pediatric Prevention: Dental Hygiene; Pediatric Prevention: Autism; Pediatric Prevention: Obesity; Pediatric Prevention: Tic Disorders; Pediatric Prevention: Sleep Dysfunction; Pediatric Prevention: Gun Safety; Pediatric Prevention: General Prevention; and Pediatric Prevention: Addiction. Readers will come away with the clinical information they need to provide preventive care to pediatric patients.
  • Precision Medicine in Practice: Molecular Diagnosis Enabling Precision Therapies, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-2
    • Ryan J. Schmidt
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine will cover Precision Medicine in Practice: Molecular Diagnosis Enabling Precision Therapies. Curated by Dr. Ryan J. Schmidt, this issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Milenko Tanasijevic. The volume will include articles on: Features of a Comprehensive Precision Medicine Program for Constitutional Genetic Disorders, Establishing a Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Rare Disease, High-throughput DNA Sequencing for Rare Disease Diagnosis, Enhancing Diagnosis through RNA Sequencing, Interpretation of Rare Genetic Variants, Clinical Bioinformatics, Precision Therapies for Retinal Dystrophy, Precision Therapies for Muscular Dystrophy, Therapeutic Gene Editing, High Throughput Functional Studies of Genetic Variants, and Patient-specific Disease Models.
  • Advances in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 12-2
    • Luigi Di Biase + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with the Consulting Editors, Ranjan K. Thakur and Andrea Natale, Drs. Luigi Di Biase, Frank Marchlinski, and Andrea Natale have assembled an issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics on Advances in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. Topics include, but are not limited to, Recurrent atrial fibrillation with isolated PVs, Beyond PVI in non paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, Recurrent atrial fibrillation after cryo, Recurrent atrial fibrillation after RF, high-density mapping, Expectation and Results of surrogate target beyond PVI, Lessons from epicardial mapping and ablation in refractory atrial fibrillation, Evolution of radiofrequency ablation parameters, Balloon based technologies, Energy sources, Current status of esophageal protection, Fluoroless atrial fibrillation ablation, Role of MRI imaging before and after ablation, When to stop OAC after atrial fibrillation ablation, Atrial fibrillation ablation trials, Risk Factor modification before and after atrial fibrillation ablation.
  • Infections Related to Biologics, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 34-2
    • Aruna Subramanian + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor Dr. Helen Boucher, Drs. Aruna Subramanian and Dora Yuk-Wai Ho have created an extremely timely and relevant issue for infectious disease physcians, as the field of biologics is exploding. These new agents are being used in rheumatologic diseases, hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and other conditions; there is a lack of guidance in the literature on how to address their infectious risks.  The first 9 articles explain the mechanisms of action of the biologic agents and the infectious disease risks associated with their immune system targets.  The last few articles go into more depth on the viral, fungal, and mycobacterial infections that are potentiated by biologics, and discuss recommended prophylaxis and preventative strategies, including vaccinations. Specif... articles are devoted to the following: TNF inhibitors; Agents targeting B cells; Agents targeting T cell activation; Direct T cell inhibition and agents targeting T cell migration and chemotaxis; IL-1 and IL-6 and other interleukin and IgE inhibition; Check-point inhibitors; Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for heme malignancies; EGFR inhibitors and other Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for solid tumors; Targeting JAK-STAT signaling and complement pathway for inflammatory diseases; Viral infections Potentiated by Biologics (and Prophylaxis); Endemic Fungal Infections Potentiated by Biologics (and prophylaxis); Mycobacterial Infections Potentiated by Biologics; and Vaccinations for patients on biologics. Readers will come away with the clinical overviews of these topics to improve prevention and management of patients treated with biologics.
  • Nunn and Lumb's Applied Respiratory Physiology

    • 9 Edición
    • Andrew B. Lumb + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine**Nunn’s Applied Respiratory Physiology, Ninth Edition, is your concise, one-stop guide to all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and in the many physiologically challenging situations and environments into which humans take themselves – coverage is from basic science to clinical applications.Trusted for over 50 years, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or preparing for examinations in anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery – as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field. Now fully revised and updated, this ninth edition includes a larger page format for improved clarity, as well as full access to the complete, downloadable eBook version. This incorporates BONUS chapters, handy topic summaries, interactive self-assessment material and a NEW series of expert lectures on key topics. The result is a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before. Enhancements to this edition include:A new dedicated chapter on obesity – covering the effects of this global challenge on the physiology of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and childrenExpanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - including the physiology of the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapyA revised section on air pollution – reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelinesDetailed coverage of artificial ventilation during general anaesthesia – covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of current best-practice for optimizing ventilationPrint comes with enhanced eBook - includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS:bonus chaptershandy chapter summariesinteractive self-assessment materiala NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential topics in respiratory physiology
  • Revisional Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Sean T. Grambart
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Dr. Sean Grambart, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will cover several key areas of interest related to Revisional Surgery. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: Revision of Failed First MTPJ Implant; Failed Hammertoe Revision; Revision for Failed Brostrum; Revision Surgery for Failed TAR; Revision of Malalinged Nonunion Lapidus; Revision of Recurrent Neuroma; Revision Surgery Failed OLT; Revision Surgery for the Achilles Tendon; Revision Surgery for Peroneal Tendon Tears; Revision of the Malreduced Syndesmosis; and Biologics for Tendon Surgery, among others.
  • Park's Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners

    • 7 Edición
    • Myung K. Park + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Providing authoritative, everyday guidance in the diagnosis and management of children with congenital and acquired heart disease, Park’s Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners is the go-to reference of choice for pediatricians, family practitioners, NPs, and PAs—as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. The 7th Edition of this core text comprehensively covers every aspect of pediatric cardiology in an easy-to-read, practical manner for the non-specialist, bringing you completely up to date with all that’s new in this fast-changing field.
  • Orthopedic Physical Assessment

    • 7 Edición
    • David J. Magee + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Sports Medicine**Build your skills in the assessment of musculoskeletal pathology! Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 7th Edition covers the principles of assessment for all of the body’s structures and joints, including topics such as gait, posture, the head and face, amputees, primary care, and sports emergencies. The 7th edition offers additional functional assessment forms (e-tools), updated evidence-based reliability and validity tables, and hundreds of video clips (included with print purchase) demonstrating special tests on how to perform musculoskeletal assessment. Written by noted PT educators David J. Magee and Robert C. Manske, this reference uses a systematic, evidence-based approach to prepare you for success in clinicals, board exams, and in rehabilitation practice.
  • Bovine Respiratory Disease, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 36-2
    • Amelia R. Woolums + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Amelia Woolums and Douglas Step, focuses on Bovine Respiratory Disease. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Robert A. Smith. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: BRD from the 20th century to now: has anything changed?; Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida: how are they changing in response to our efforts to control them?; Mycoplasma bovis: what characteristics of this agent explain the disease that it causes?; Histophilus somni: antigenic changes relevant to BRD; The microbiome and BRD; Viruses in Bovine Respiratory Disease in North America: Knowledge Advances Using Genomic Testing; The Immunology of Bovine Respiratory Disease: Recent Advancements; Host tolerance to infection with the bacteria that cause bovine respiratory disease; How does nutrition influence BRD?; How does housing influence BRD?; Diagnostic tests for BRD; Details to attend to when managing high risk cattle; BRD Vaccination: MLV vs Killed? IN vs Parenteral? What is the evidence?; Timing of BRD Vaccination; Causes, significance, and impact of BRD treatment failure; The effect of market forces on BRD; and The future of BRD management in the era of precision agriculture, rapid DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics.
  • Elbow Injuries and Treatment, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-3
    • Jeffrey R Dugas
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will discuss Elbow Injuries and Treatment. Guest edited by Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas, this issue will discuss a number of related topics that are important to practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Miller. The volume will include articles on: Lateral Epicondylitis/Extens... tendons, UCL Evaluation and Diagnostics, UCL Sprain and Partial Thickness Tear, UCL Reconstruction, UCL Repair with Internal Brace, Distal Biceps Injuries, Distal Triceps Injuries, OCD Capitellum, Olecranon Stress Fracture, Common Fractures, Lacertus Syndrone, Biologics in Elbow Injuries, Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries, and Elbow Dislocation, among others.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Pathology

    • 1 Edición
    • Stanley Cohen
    • Inglés
    Recent advances in computational algorithms, along with the advent of whole slide imaging as a platform for embedding artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming pattern recognition and image interpretation for diagnosis and prognosis. Yet most pathologists have just a passing knowledge of data mining, machine learning, and AI, and little exposure to the vast potential of these powerful new tools for medicine in general and pathology in particular. In Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Pathology, with a team of experts, Dr. Stanley Cohen covers the nuts and bolts of all aspects of machine learning, up to and including AI, bringing familiarity and understanding to pathologists at all levels of experience.
  • Telemedicine and Connected Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-2
    • Curtis L. Lowery
    • Inglés
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. William Rayburn, Dr. Curtis Lowery has put together a unique issue that discusses the telemedicine in obstetrics and gynecology. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics What is telehealth and what do I need to know about it; Licensing, reimbursement and regulatory issues in the delivery of telemedicine and connected health; Telemedicine for low-risk obstetrics; Telemedicine In high-risk obstetrics; Telemedicine for gynecology; Telemedicine and Connected Health for GYN oncology; Telemedicine and connected health for contraception; Maternal Health and monitoring devices for obstetrics and gynecology; Telepsychiatry and drug treatment in obstetrics; Telemedicine as a method to reduce perinatal mortality; and Telemedicine and distance learning for OB/GYN provider education. Readers will come away with the information they need to incorporate telemedicine into their care of gynecologic or obstetric patients.
  • Pulmonary Embolism in the ICU, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 36-3
    • Geno J. Merli + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Geno Merli, Bharat Awsare, and Michael Baram, focuses on Pulmonary Embolism in the ICU. This is one of four issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. John Kellum. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Making the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Stable Versus Unstable; Risk Stratification; Overview of Management of Sub-massive and Massive Pulmonary Embolism; Standard Therapy: Systemic Thrombolytics; IR Therapy: IVC Filter and Catheter-based Therapies; Surgical Therapy: Embolectomy; Supportive Therapy: Management of Acute RV Failure; Supportive Therapy: ECMO/RVAD; Special Considerations; Therapy in Sub-populations; and Post-ICU Follow-up.
  • Controlled Substance Risk Mitigation in the Dental Setting, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 64-3
    • Ronald J. Kulich + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Controlled Substance Risk Mitigation in the Dental Setting and is edited by Drs. Michael Schatman, Ronald Kulich, and David Keith. Articles will include: Historical Overview of Dentistry’s Role in Assessing and Managing the Complex Patient at Risk for Substance Misuse; Interviewing the Patient: Strategies to Identify Substance Use Disorders, Including Opioid Misuse and Abuse; Special Screening Resources: Strategies to Identify Substance Use Disorders, Including Opioid Misuse and Abuse; Managing Acute Dental Pain: Principles for Rational Prescribing and Alternatives to Opioid Therapy; Medical and Psychiatric Conditions Associated with Increased Controlled Substance Risk; Assessment and Management of the High-Risk Dental Patient with Active Substance Use Disorder; Brief Motivational Interventions (MI): Strategies for Successful Management of the Complex, Non-Adherent Dental Patient; Interprofessional Collaboration and referral with Physicians and Mental Health/Addiction Medicine Specialists; Special High-Risk Populations in Dentistry: The Adolescent Patient, the Elderly Patient, and the Woman of Childbearing Age; Management Liability Risks in the Patient with Controlled Substance Misuse, while Pursing Responsible Opioid Prescribing, and more!
  • Neonatal Gastroenterology: Challenges, Controversies and Recent Advances, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-2
    • Sudarshan R. Jadcherla
    • Inglés
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Lucky Jain, Dr. Sudarshan R. Jadcherla has put together a comprehensive issue devoted to neonatal gastroenterology. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Neonatal Aerodigestive Disorders: Epidemiology and Economic Burden; Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties in Neonates: Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the NICU Neonate: Controversies, Current Understanding and Future Directions; Feeding Difficulties and Tube-feeding Controversies in Complex Neonates: Evidence-Based Practices; Physiology and Pathological basis of Aerodigestive Difficulties in Chronic Lung Disease; Congenital Diarrheas in Infants: Pathophysiology, Consequences, and Potential Treatment Strategies; Short Gut syndrome: Recent Advances in Pathophysiology and Intestinal Support Practices; Neonatal Cholestasis in the Premature Infant: Approaches to Diagnosis and Management; Strategies for Prevention of TPN-related Liver Injury; Supplements and Additives to Human Milk: Principles and Practices, Current Controversies; Microbiome and Gut Injury in Neonates; Recent Advances in NEC Research: Strategies for Implementation in Clinical Practice; Transfusion-Related Gut Injury and NEC; Neonatal Endoscopy, Diagnosis and Intervention Procedures Crib-side; and Surgical Gastrointestinal Emergencies in Neonates: An overview. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in the neonate.
  • Abdominoplasty, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-3
    • Alan Matarasso + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest edited by Drs. Alan Matarasso and James E. Zins, is devoted to Abdominoplasty. Topics in this issue include: Lipoabdominoplasty, Progressive Tension Sutures, Abdominoplasty with Combined Surgery, Non-invasive Abdominal Surgery, Abdominoplasty in the Massive Weight Loss Patient, Lower Body Lift, Abdominal Etching, Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Prophylaxis, High Definition Liposuction, and Body Q.
  • Neuropsychiatry, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 43-2
    • Vassilis E Koliatsos
    • Inglés
    This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Vassilis E. Koliatsos will cover Neuropsychiatry. This issue is one of four each year selected by our series consulting editor, Dr. Harsh Trivedi of Sheppard Pratt Health System. Topics in this issue include: The clinical neurobiology of autism spectrum disorders; New developments in impulse control disorders; Schizophrenia as a neurodevelopmental phenotype; Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy; New developments in addiction; The clinical neuroscience of acquired brain injury; New developments in frontotemporal dementia; Lewy body degenerations as neuropsychiatric disorders; Neuropsychiatric challenges in Alzheimer’s disease; and New pharmacological approaches in Neuropsychiatry, among others.
  • Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology

    • 7 Edición
    • Andy Adam + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Master the information you need to know for practice and prepare for certification or recertification with a succinct, comprehensive account of the entire spectrum of imaging modalities and their clinical applications. Throughout six outstanding editions, Grainger and Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology has stood alone as the single comprehensive reference on general diagnostic radiology. Now in two succinct volumes, the 7th Edition of this landmark text continues to provide complete coverage of all currently available imaging techniques and their clinical applications – the essential information you need to succeed in examinations and understand current best practices in radiological diagnosis.
  • Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit

    • 1 Edición
    • Raj Sindwani
    • Inglés
    Endoscopic orbital procedures are at the forefront of today’s multidisciplinary patient care and team approach to problem-solving. Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit offers state-of-the-art, expert guidance on minimally invasive orbit techniques that promise a more streamlined approach to comprehensive patient care, improved patient satisfaction, and superior outcomes. This unique resource reflects the contemporary, unparalleled partnership between otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology that often also includes a cohesive team of clinicians from many other specialties.
  • Spine Secrets

    • 3 Edición
    • Vincent J. Devlin
    • Inglés
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Spine Secrets Plus, 3rd Edition, by Dr. Vincent J. Devlin, features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.
  • Lung Cancer, Part II, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-2
    • M. Patricia Rivera + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest-edited by Dr. M. Patricia Rivera, is the second of two issues focused on Lung Cancer. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: Lung Cancer TNM Staging: The 8th Edition; New Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of NSCLC; Alternatives to Surgery for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Stereotactic Radiotherapy; Alternatives to Surgery for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Thermal Ablation; Advances in the Treatment of Stage III NSCLC; Advances in Treatment of NSCLC: Targeted Therapy; Advances in the Treatment of NSCLC: Immunotherapy; Treatment of Oligometastatic Disease in NSCLC; Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions; Advances in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer; Palliative Care and the Role of the Primary Care Physician in Lung Cancer Care; Pulmonary Complications of Immunotherapy; and Pulmonary Complications of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.
  • Current Trends in Neuropathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 13-2
    • David M. Meredith
    • Inglés
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics will cover Current Trends in Neuropathology. Curated by Dr. David M. Meredith, this issue will explore topics in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Jason L. Hornick. The volume will include articles on: Diversity in IDH-wildtype adult gliomas, pediatric gliomas, glioneuronal tumors, embryonal tumors, Molecular advances in tumors of the meninges, pituitary tumors, molecular diagnostics of CNS hematologic malignancies, Infectious diseases of the CNS, Iatrogenic neuropathology of systemic therapies, the future of neuropathology, the potential of digital image analysis and deep learning for CNS tumor diagnosis, and comparative evaluation of molecular and cytogenetic assays.
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 30-3
    • Douglas K. Rex
    • Inglés
    Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. Doug Rex has put together an issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics that provides state-of-the-art clinical coverage of colorectal screening. Expert authors from all over the world have contributed clinical reviews that will be a staple for all practicing endoscopists. The articles are devoted to the following topics: What is organized screening and what is its value; Screening decisions in the opportunistic setting;  The National Colorectal Cancer Round Table: Past performance and current and future goals; Proven strategies for increasing screening adherence; Colorectal cancer in persons under age 50: Seeking causes and solutions; Risk stratification strategies: From logistic regression to artificial intelligence;  Cost-effectiveness of current screening tests; Quality in colorectal cancer screening; Screening for the serrated pathway; FIT: The world’s colorectal cancer screening test; Fecal DNA testing: What has it accomplished and where is it headed; Is bowel preparation without complete colon clearing a viable concept: Update on flexible sigmoidoscopy, CTC, and capsule colonoscopy; Evidenced based screening strategies for a positive family history; Aspirational ADR and ideal colonoscopy performance: How long can we go between colonoscopies; and How Artificial Intelligence will impact colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening. Readers will come away with the clinical knowledge they need to improve outcomes in colon cancer screening and prevention.
  • Infections of the Liver and Biliary System, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 49-2
    • Rajender Reddy
    • Inglés
    Infections of the liver and biliary system are not uncommon, while most of the infections are viral in nature. Globally, viral hepatitis is a major public health problem and parallels infections such as HIV and tuberculosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Rapid advances have been made with HCV therapy at a time when the community focus has shifted to global elimination. This issue highlights some of the areas of considerable advances and challenges in viral hepatitis B and C. In addition, Hepatitis E is resurfacing as an infection of significance, particularly in the Western World where there is a prevalence of chronic infections. Gastroenterologists and hepatologists often think of viral hepatitis as the sole cause of hepatic infections, but there are other infections caused to bacteria, fungi and parasites; this issue highlights these infections as well. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Global epidemiology of viral hepatitis; Update on diagnostics in viral hapatitis; Heptatitis B: Immunization and impact on natural history and cancer incidence; Heptatitis B: Current status of therapy and future therapies; Hepatitis Delta: Prevalence, natural history, and treatment options; Hepatitis C: How good is real-life data and do generics work: Hepatitis C: Does successful treatment alter the natural history and quality of life; Hepatitis E: Epidemiology,clinica... course, prevention, and treatment; CMV and EBV infections of the liver; Extrahepatic manifestations of viral hepatitis; Pyogenic and amebic infections of the liver; and Fungal and parasitic infections of the liver.
  • Orthopedic Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 55-2
    • Tandy Gabbert
    • Inglés
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Stephen Krau, Tandy Gabbert has put together a comprehensive issue that discusses important clinical topics for orthopedic nurses. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Proactive wellness care for the patient with osteoarthritis; Innovations in care of the elderly hip fracture patient; A Day in the Life of Advanced Practice Nurses providing care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions; Emerging spine care trends and innovations; Fighting the epidemic: Bone health and osteoporosis; An update on total joint arthroplasty: Current models of care, strategies and innovations providing the best patient outcomes, and the big changes in the patient experience; Legal implications in the care of orthopedic patients: Serious complications and how to prevent them; New on the scene: Orthopedic Nurse Navigator; Pain management for the orthopedic patient, closing the gap; Advances in sports medicine and care of the adolescent athlete; The ever changing world of limb salvage surgery for malignant bone tumors; and Excellence in patient education: Evidence-based education that improves patient outcomes. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in orthopedic patients.
  • Adolescent Medicine, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-2
    • Benjamin Silverberg
    • Inglés
    This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Benjamin Silverberg, is devoted to Adolescent Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Disorders of Puberty; Adolescent Vaccines; School-based Health Care; Musculoskeletal Issues in Adolescents; Gender Non-conforming Health Care in Adolescents; Refugee and Immigrant Health Care in Adolescents; Human Trafficking in Adolescents; Crisis Counseling for Adolescents; Sexual Assault in Adolescents; HIV (PrEP, PEP, chronic care) in Adolescents; Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents; Substance Misuse and Addiction in Adolescents; and Headaches in Adolescents.
  • Essentials of Sleep Medicine for the Primary Care Provider, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 15-2
    • Teofilo Lee-Chiong
    • Inglés
    This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics has been compiled by esteemed Consulting Editor, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, and brings together recent sleep medicine articles that will be useful for Primary Care Providers. Topics include: Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Tailoring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for Patients with Chronic Insomnia; Prescription Drugs Used in Insomnia; Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia; Evaluation of the Sleepy Patient Differential Diagnosis; Subjective and Objective Assessment of Hypersomnolence; Pharmacologic Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness; Nonpharmacologic Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Choosing the Best Positive Airway Pressure Device; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Choosing the Best Interface; Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Achieving Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Treatment and Dealing with Complications; Oral Appliances in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Avoiding and Managing Oral Appliance Therapy Side Effects; Positional Therapy for Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome; Drugs Used in Parasomnia; Drugs Used in Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disturbances; Sleep in the Aging Population; and Sleep, Health, and Society.
  • Surgical Oncology for the General Surgeon, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 100-3
    • Randy Zuckerman + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Surgical Oncology for the General Surgeon and is edited by Drs. Neal Wilkinson and Randall Zuckerman. Articles will include: Cancer Incidence and Trends; Cancer Genetics; Imaging and Interventional Radiology for Cancer Management; Esophagus and GE Junction Tumors; Gastric Cancer; Primary Liver Cancers; Metastatic Cancer to Liver; Pancreas Solid Tumors; Pancreas Cystic Lesions; Peritoneal Cancers and HIPEC; Rectal Cancer; Anal Cancer; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Soft Tissue Tumors of the Abdomen; Soft Tissue Tumors of the Extremities; and more!
  • Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy

    • 6 Edición
    • Edward A.S. Duncan
    • Inglés
    Now in its sixth edition, the internationally acclaimed Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy continues to provide a practical reference tool which is both an indispensable guide to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. Underlining the importance and clinical relevance of theory to practice, the text provides an excellent introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy. Contributions are given by both academics and expert clinicians.All chapters have been revised and updated, new ones have been written and some pre-existing chapters have new authors. A refined structure uses highlight boxes to indicate the key themes and issues of each chapter and useful reflective questions to help the reader review the issues raised in the chapter.
  • Sleep Apnea, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 53-3
    • Maria Suurna + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Drs. Ofer Jacobowitz and Maria V. Suurna, is devoted to Sleep Apnea. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Sujana S. Chandrasekhar. Articles in this important issue include: The Goals of Sleep Apnea Treatment, Phenotypes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea in Women, Living (or not) with Snoring, Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy, Sleep Studies Interpretation and Application, First in Line: The Nose, Oral Appliances, Positional Therapy for Sleep Apnea, Weight Loss - Surgical and Non-Surgical , Palatopharyngoplasty and Multilevel Surgery in the 21st Century, Getting to the Bottom of the Tongue, Implantable Neurostimulation, and Skeletal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
  • Patient and Family Experience in the ICU, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 32-2
    • Judy E Davidson
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Cynthia Bautista, Dr. Judy Davidson has put together a comprehensive issue on family and patient experience in the ICU. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Humanizing Intensive Care: From Theory to Practice; FiCare; Patient's Own Pets in the ICU; Sleep in the ICU; Implementation of a Patient and Family-Centered ICU Peer Support Program at a Veterans Affairs Hospital; Understanding the Experiences of Patients and Families in the ICU: More than Engagement; Implementing a Patient and Family Communication Bundle in the ICU; Integrating Primary Palliative Care into the ICU: The Critical Care Nurse Communicator Program; Bereavement Care in the Adult ICU: Directions for Practice; A review on the Use of Diaries; Supporting Families of Patients with Rare or Unusual Critical Illnesses; and Meeting the Special Needs of Families of CTICU patients. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve family and patients experiences in the ICU.
  • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging: The Requisites

    • 5 Edición
    • Janis P. O'Malley + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now in its 5th Edition, this outstanding volume in the popular Requisites series thoroughly covers the fast-changing field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Ideal for residency, clinical rotations, and board review, this compact and authoritative volume by Drs. Janis O'Malley and Harvey Ziessman covers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need to know for success on exams and in clinical practice.
  • Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease

    • 10 Edición
    • Vinay Kumar + 2 más
    • Vinay Kumar + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Readable and highly illustrated, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition presents an in-depth, state-of-the-art overview of human diseases and their cellular and molecular basis. This best-selling text delivers the latest, most essential pathology knowledge in a readable, interesting manner, ensuring optimal understanding of the latest basic science and clinical content. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and full-color illustrations highlight new information in molecular biology, disease classifications, new drugs and drug therapies, and much more. This superb learning package also includes an enhanced eBook with a full complement of ancillary content on Student Consult.
  • Cunningham. Fisiologia veterinaria

    • 6 Edición
    • Bradley G. Klein
    • Español
    Obra de referencia en fisiologia veterinaria cuya finalidad es introducir al estudiante en los principios y los conceptos de la especialidad, dar a conocer la fisiopatologia y las tecnicas de resolucion de problemas y ayudarle a comprender el modo en el que los conceptos clave de la fisiologia se relacionan con la practica clinica. Cuenta con numerosos recuros didactico como los cuadros de casos clinicos que ayudan a aplicar los principios y los conceptos fisiologicos al diagnostico y el tratamiento de los pacientes veterinarios, y las preguntas de autoevaluacion al final de cada capitulo, que evaluan la comprension del texto. En esta nueva edicion participan nuevos colaboraodres que aportan sus perspectivas y experiencias no solo en el campo de la fisiologia sino en otros como la neurociencia, la biologia celular, la biologia molecular, la inmunologia y varias especialidades clinicas. La pagina web Evolve suministra recursos en lengua inglesa que acompa?an ese texto, entre lo que resaltan las animaciones actualizadas que facilitan el aprendizaje con la presentacion visual de funciones y enfermedades.
  • Medicina y cirugía del aparato digestivo

    • 1 Edición
    • Pedro Antonio Cascales Campos
    • Español
    Obra que nace con el objetivo de convertirse en un texto de referencia guiado por lema de Medicalum: "La experiencia de aprender de la experiencia". La obra cuenta con la colaboración de más de 100 autores de España y Latinoamérica, todos ellos con una reconocida trayectoria profesional, gran experiencia clínica e indiscutible motivación docente. Este manual consta de 71 capítulos en los que se abordan los principios esenciales de la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico y las estrategias terapéuticas de las enfermedades clínicas y quirúrgicas del aparato digestivo. Incluye también preguntas de autoevaluación, que garantizan un aprendizaje eficaz. La obra va dirigida a los estudiantes que cursan el grado en Medicina. Así mismo, es una valiosa fuente de consulta para médicos en formación y especialistas de las áreas relacionadas.
  • Guía práctica de ecocardiografía

    • 4 Edición
    • Catherine M. Otto + 3 más
    • Español
    Obra que proporciona una revisión de los principios básicos de la ecocardiografía y de la interpretación de datos, ofreciendo también instrucciones detalladas para un examen ecocardiográfico orientado al diagnóstico. Guía práctica que complementa la sexta edición en inglés de Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography y que contiene instrucciones paso a paso sobre todos los aspectos relacionados con la utilización e interpretación de la ecocardiografía, identificando posibles escollos y proporcionando métodos para evitar errores. El contenido se organiza en viñetas, con una breve lista de principios básicos importantes y puntos clave que contribuyen a mejorar el aprendizaje. Igualmente se incluyen preguntas de opción múltiple que invitan al lector a participar de manera activa en el proceso de aprendizaje. Guía práctica de gran interés para cardiólogos y técnicos de ecocardiografía, así como para anestesiólogos, médicos de urgencias y de cuidados intensivos y profesionales de Atención Primaria.
  • Lo esencial en pediatría

    Cursos Crash
    • 5 Edición
    • Anna Rodgers + 1 más
    • Español
    Los Cursos Crash, escritos por médicos noveles y revisados por un equipo de asesores universitarios, contiene la información imprescindible para el repaso de cada asignatura en un formato manejable. La nueva edición de Lo esencial en PEdiatría se ha reestructurado respecto a las ediciones previas para combinar los capítulos que antes se ocupaban de sistemas corporales individuales con sus aspectos clínicos relevantes, incluidos la anamnesis, la exploración y el proceso patológico. Esta edición sigue presentando un enfoque práctico de la pediatría mediante el uso de cuadros de apuntes y sugerencias. Se han añadido nuevos cuadros, como lo de alerta, comunicación y aspectos éticos, con la esperanza de que sean de utilidad para la práctica clínica como para los exámenes. La sección de autoevaluación se ha actualizado y ahora incluye preguntas que comtemplan la evaluación clínica objetiva estructurada (ECOE).
  • Wound Care Nursing

    A person-centred approach
    • 3 Edición
    • Sebastian Probst
    • Inglés
    A must have for any nurse wanting to expand their knowledge in this area of wound care. Wound Care Nursing 3rd edition introduces a person-centred approach to wound care practice across the lifespan. The books is fully illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout, and including extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in this area.
  • Histología y biología celular

    Introducción a la anatomía patológica
    • 5 Edición
    • Abraham L. Kierszenbaum + 1 más
    • Español
    Se trata del texto más innovador y aclamado en el contexto de la Histología, explicada desde el enfoque de la Biología Celular y la Anatomía Patológica. La obra presenta un abordaje básicamente visual de la disciplina, a todo color, el que página a página ofrece al estudiante un método de enseñanza integrada que conlleva una perfecta comprensión de los diferentes trastornos patológicos que se presentan en el cuerpo humano. La iconografía la convierte en una obra única en su campo, contabilizando más de 1.000 ilustraciones.Presen... nuevo contenido sobre la inmunoterapia antineoplásica, las células satélite y la reparación muscular, la vasculogénesis y la angiogénesis en relación con el tratamiento del cáncer, así como las terapias de reemplazo mitocondrial. A destacar que en esta edición el propio autor, el Dr. Kierszenbaum ha sido el revisor científico de la traducción al español. A través de E-book+(contenido en inglés), puede accederse aun conjunto de "mapas conceptuales animados" para cada uno de los capítulos, explicados paso a paso por el propio autor.
  • Myles Textbook for Midwives

    • 17 Edición
    • Jayne E. Marshall + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development.
  • Clinical Chemistry

    • 9 Edición
    • William J. Marshall + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Clinical Chemistry, 9th Edition considers what happens to the body’s chemistry when affected by disease. It provides introductory coverage of the scientific basis for biochemistry tests routinely used in medicine - including tests for the assessment of organ function, diagnosis and monitoring disease activity and therapy efficacy. Each topic area begins with a concise description of the underlying physiological and biochemical principles and then applies them to patient investigation and management. The regular use of case histories helps further emphasise clinical relevance and chapter key points, as well as provide a useful starting point for examination revision.The clear and engaging writing style appreciated by generations of readers has been retained in this ninth edition, while the content has been thoroughly updated throughout. The approach and scope of this trusted text makes it ideal for integrated medical curricula, for medical training and for students and practitioners of clinical and biomedical science. The complementary eBook version, including additional cases and self-assessment material, completes this superb learning package.
  • Surgical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus and its Branches

    • 1 Edición
    • R. Shane Tubbs + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The first work of its kind devoted to the pelvis and lower limb, Surgical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus and Its Branches clearly explains and illustrates this important subset of peripheral nervous system anatomy. Ideal for physicians and residents from a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, this unique title details new methods of imaging the sacral plexus, as well as its pathology and appropriate surgical approaches.
  • Gabbe's Obstetrics Study Guide

    A Companion to the 8th Edition
    • 1 Edición
    • Anthony Sciscione
    • Vanita D. Jain + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Based on the current edition of the bestselling Gabbe’s Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies, this new study guide is a useful resource for self-assessment and increasing your understanding of major concepts in the field, as well as a practical review tool for exam preparation. Gabbe’s Obstetrics Study Guide contains nearly 650 questions and answers that cover the information you need to know, in a format that mimics the board exam and prepares you for the next steps in your education and your career.
  • Spondyloarthritis: The Changing Landscape Today, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 46-2
    • Xenofon Baraliakos + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Xenofon Baraliakos and Michael H. Weisman, Spondyloarthritis: The Changing Landscape Today, takes a very comprehensive look at all of the essential topics surrounding spondyloarthritis. This issue is one of four selected each year by Dr. Weisman, who is also our series consulting editor. This very comprehensive issue will include the following topics (among others): Molecular biology approaches to understanding SpA; Microbiome and its role in SpA; Classification criteria in axSpA; Administrative data and coding for axSpA; Approach to the patient with IBD and AxSpA; Axial PsA vs. Axial SpA with Psoriasis; Emerging imaging techniques in SpA; The future of imaging in axSpA; Treatment Recommendations vs. Treat to Target in axSpA; The future of axSpA treatmentAxSpA in the era of Precision Medicine; Quality of Life as an outcome in studies of axSpA; Gender differences in SpA; The patient’s perspective on the burden of disease in axSpA; and Juvenile SpA.
  • Correction of Severe Foot and Ankle Deformities, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 25-2
    • Andy Molloy
    • Inglés
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Andy Molloy, will discuss Correction of Severe Foot and Ankle Deformities. This issue is one of four selected each year by long time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Myerson. Topics in this issue will include: Correction of severe hallux valgus with metatarsus adductus; Treatment of stage IV flatfoot; Reconstruction of severe ankle and pilon fracture malunions; Multiplanar deformity correction using patient specific guides; Managing severe malunited calcaneus fractures; Correction of the neglected clubfoot in the adolescent and adult patient; Surgical strategies in Hereditary Sensory Motor neuropathy; An approach to managing midfoot Charcot deformities; My algorithm for treating hindfoot and ankle Charcot deformity; Strategies for salvage arthrodesis following failed total ankle replacement; among others.
  • Proton Therapy

    Indications, Techniques and Outcomes
    • 1 Edición
    • Steven J. Frank + 1 más
    • Inglés
    As proton therapy treatment centers become smaller and more cost-effective, education and training for today’s multi-disciplinary oncology teams are more important than ever before. This state-of-the-art reference brings you fully up to date with all aspects of proton therapy, with guidance you can trust from MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest and most experienced proton therapy center in the world. Led by Drs. Steven J. Frank and X. Ronald Zhu, Proton Therapy provides a unique opportunity to benefit from the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of an esteemed team of leaders in the field.
  • Health Systems Science

    • 2 Edición
    • Susan E. Skochelak
    • Inglés
    The first textbook devoted to this emerging area, Health Systems Science now brings you fully up to date with today’s key issues and solutions. This increasingly important branch of health care explores how health care is delivered, how health care professionals work together to deliver that care, and how the health system can improve patient care and health care delivery. Along with basic and clinical sciences, health systems science is rapidly becoming a crucial 'third pillar' of medical science, with an emphasis on understanding the role of human factors, systems engineering, leadership, and patient improvement strategies that will help transform the future of health care and ensure greater patient safety. In this 2nd Edition, new chapters, new exercises, and new information help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need for success in today’s challenging healthcare system.
  • Gender, Racial, and Socioeconomic Issues in Perioperative Medicine, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 38-2
    • Katherine Forkin + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Katherine Forkin, Lauren Dunn, and Edward Nemergut, is focused on Gender, Racial, and Socioeconomic Issues in Perioperative Medicine. Topics include: Addressing Racial and Gender Disparities amongst Physicians and the Impact on the Community they Serve; Addressing Racial and Gender Disparities in Critical Care; Care and Outcomes of Religious Minority Patients in the ICU; Genetics and Gender in Acute Pain and Perioperative Analgesia; Women and Underrepresented Minorities in Academic Anesthesiology; Special Considerations Related to Race, Sex, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status in the Preoperative Evaluation; Racial Differences in Cesarean Section and Labor Analgesia; Gender Differences in Postoperative Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery; Perioperative Considerations Regarding Sex in Solid Organ Transplantation; Considerations for Transgender Patients Perioperatively; Health Disparities in Pediatric Anesthesia; Role of Gender and Race in Patient Reported Outcomes and Satisfaction; and Effects of Gender and Race/Ethnicity in Perioperative Team Performance.
  • Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 34-3
    • Andrew A. Lane
    • Inglés
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Andrew A. Lane, will cover Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series consulting editors, Dr. George P. Canellos and Dr. Edward J. Benz. Topics discussed in this issue include: Clinical Presentation and Pathology, Molecular Features of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm: DNA mutations and epigenetics, Cytogenetics of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Chemotherapy, CD123 and Leukemia Stem Cells, Tagraxofusp for Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Immune Therapies Targeting CD123 in Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Novel Therapies for Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm in Children, European Perspective, Stem Cell Transplantation for Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, and Social Media in Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm and Other Rare Diseases.