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  • Basic Geriatric Nursing

    • 7 Edición
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • Inglés
    Prepare for a successful career in caring for geriatric populations! Williams’ Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition is an easy-to-read text which presents the theories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interventions. This comprehensive book helps you understand the unique physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Threaded throughout this new edition are practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features, which highlight safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specific to elderly patients. In addition, an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes help you to study for exams and apply concepts to practice.

  • Hematopathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 12-3
    • Mina L Xu
    • Inglés
    This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest edited by Mina L. Xu, will focus on Hematopathology. Topics include, but are not limited to, EBV associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Castleman lymphadenopathy; Early events in lymphoid neoplasms; Changes in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma diagnostic and prognostic considerations; Bone Pathology for Hematopathologists; Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Lineage; Optimal minimal residual disease testing for AML; Defining boundaries between MDS, MPN and MDS/MPN; Updates in pediatric lymphomas; New entities in gastrointestinal lymphoproliferative disorders; Prognostication in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomas; Histiocytic Neoplasms commonly encountered by hematopathologists; and Challenges in the diagnosis of grey zone lymphomas.

  • Updates in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lesions of the Achilles Tendon, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 24-3
    • Phinit Phisitkul
    • Inglés
    This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, will cover essential topics related to Updates in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lesions of the Achilles Tendon. Under the guidance of long-time series Consulting Editor Dr. Mark Myerson, Dr. Phistikul and his contributing authors will explore topics of interest for practitioners in the field. Articles include, but are not limited to: Anatomical and functional considerations in Achilles tendon lesions; Minimally invasive treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures; Open Reconstructive strategies for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures; Maximizing the return to sports after Achilles tendon rupture in athletes; Nonsurgical treatment modalities for Insertional Achilles tendinopathy; Surgical strategies for the treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy; Minimally invasive and endoscopic treatment of Haglund syndrome; Management of complications related to Achilles tendon surgery; Biologics in the treatment of Achilles tendon pathologies; and Endoscopic reconstruction for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures, among others.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 31-3
    • Bryan Boling
    • Inglés
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, Dr. Brian Boling has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Critical Care Nursing Clinics devoted to Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Fast Track Cardiac Surgery; Options for Minimally Invasive Valvular Surgery; Surgical Interventions for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure; Lung Transplantation; Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer; Post-Operative Management of Tetralogy of Fallot; Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Vasoactive Infusions in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Common Post Cardiothoracic Surgery Arrhythmias; Pain Control in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient; Renal Complications of Cardiothoracic Surgery; The Role of ECMO in Post Cardiotomy Shock; Resuscitation of Patients Who Arrest After Cardiac Surgery; and End of Life Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve improves of cardiothoracic surgical patients.

  • Imaging of the Upper Limb, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 57-5
    • Giuseppe Guglielmi + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Upper Limb and is edited by Drs. Giuseppe Guglielmi and Alberto Bazzocchi. Articles will include: Functional and surgical anatomy of the upper limb: what the radiologist needs to know; Overuse injuries of the shoulder; The acutely injured shoulder; Overuse injuries of the elbow; The acutely injured elbow; Overuse injuries of the wrist; The acutely injured wrist; Imaging of rheumatic diseases affecting the upper limb; Imaging of upper limb tumours and tumour-like pathology; Imaging the post-surgical upper limb, the radiologist perspective; MR imaging of the upper limb: pitfalls, tricks & tips; Ultrasound imaging dynamic evaluation of the upper limb; Upper limb intervention; Imaging of peripheral nerves; and more!

  • Phlebotomy

    Worktext and Procedures Manual
    • 5 Edición
    • Robin S. Warekois + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.

  • Pass CNOR®!

    • 1 Edición
    • Nancymarie Phillips + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Master the CNOR® certification exam with this robust resource! Modeled after Elsevier’s popular Pass! series of certification review books, PASS CNOR®!, 1st Edition delivers the best practice results with innovative learning strategies, targeted, comprehensive coverage, and meticulous accuracy. This invaluable resource presents content in a logical outline format accompanied by helpful illustrations and tables. Fun, engaging learning activities are featured throughout the book, and a companion website features a 325-question practice exam offering you a variety of opportunities to gain valuable test-taking practice!CNOR® is a registered certification mark of the Competency & Credentialing Institute ("CCI"), and CNOR® certification is offered exclusively by CCI. This publication is prepared by Elsevier, Inc., and neither this publication nor Elsevier Inc. is in any way affiliated with or endorsed by CCI.

  • Textbook of Interventional Cardiology

    • 8 Edición
    • Eric J. Topol + 1 más
    • Inglés
    From new research and equipment to new procedures, applications, and approaches, the field of interventional cardiology is one of the fastest-changing areas in medicine. Increasing data and recent technological advances have resulted in exciting changes – and an even greater need for cutting-edge, authoritative guidance on current practice. Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 8th Edition, covers the theories, trends, and applications of diagnostic and interventional cardiology that cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, referring physicians, and advanced practitioners need to know.

  • Cancer in Companion Animals, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 49-5
    • Philip J Bergman + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, edited by Dr. Philip Bergman and Dr. Craig Clifford, focuses on Cancer in Companion Animals. Topics include: Novel Non-Invasive Diagnostics; MCT: Cytologic and Histologic Grading Update; Sentinel LN & Sx Oncology Update; RT Oncology Update; Novel Prescriptions for LSA; Targeted Prescriptions Update; Electrochemo... Tumor Ablation; Anorexia and the Cancer Patient; Histiocytic Sarcome and HSA; Cancer Immunotherapies; and Personalized Cancer Medicine.

  • Oxygen Therapy, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 46-3
    • Wally Carlo + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Lucky Jain, Drs. Maximo Vento and Waldemar Carlo have put together a state-of the-art issue of the Clinics in Perinatology devoted to Perinatal Pharmacology. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Monitoring and assessment of oxygenation in infants; Oxygen toxicity in neonates; New methods for non-invasive oxygen administration; Targeting oxygen in preterm and term infants starting at birth; Newborn resuscitation in settings without access to supplemental oxygen; Noninvasive versus invasive ventilatory support; Nasal SIMV versus Nasal CPAP before and after invasive ventilatory support; Is high-flow cannula inferior to CPAP for neonates?; Intermittent hypoxia: Importance; Closed-loop control of inspired oxygen in neonates: Compliance with targets; Meta-analysis oxygenation saturation targeting trials: Do infant subgroups matter?; Targets of oxygen saturation to optimize eye outcomes; Achieved oxygenation saturations and outcome in extremely preterm infants; Pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants; and Current recommendations and practice of oxygen therapy in preterm infants. Readers will come away with the latest information on oxygen therapy as they seek to utilize evidence-based recommendations to improve patient outcomes.

  • Trauma Surgery, An Issue of Atlas of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 27-2
    • Robert A Strauss + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of the Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Trauma Surgery, and is edited by Drs. Robert Strauss and Alaaaldin Radwan. Articles will include: Management of panfacial, NOE and frontal sinus fractures; Management of ballistic injuries in the maxillofacial trauma patient; Management of nasal fractures; Temporomandibular joint trauma; Rigid fixation techniques; Complicated maxillofacial fractures: Pediatric and geriatric; Diagnostic imaging of the maxillofacial trauma patient; Post-traumatic injuries of the trigeminal and facial nerve; Avulsive soft tissue injuries; Virtual surgical planning in maxillofacial trauma; Management of orbital fractures; Traumatic ear injuries; Delaying Soft Tissue Repair; and more!

  • Advances in Clinical Radiology, 2019

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 1-1
    • Frank H. Miller
    • Inglés
    Publishing its first volume in 2019, Advances in Clinical Radiology was established to review the year’s most important questions in clinical radiology. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. Frank Miller, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy, and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in radiology bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everday impact on patient care.

  • Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology

    • 6 Edición
    • David M. Vail + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine**Considered the definitive reference on canine and feline oncology, Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition focuses on the most effective, cutting-edge techniques. This comprehensive textbook gives you a complete understanding of cancer in dogs and cats — what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat many of the most common cancers encountered in clinical practice today. The thoroughly updated sixth edition includes information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities — preparing general practitioners to diagnose and treat pets rather than referring them to a specialist. With important updates on recently approved and in-development drugs, and new co-authors adding their own unique perspectives, this user-friendly text is a must-have resource for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology.

  • Geriatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Elizabeth Whitlock + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, edited by Dr. Elizabeth Whitlock and Dr. Robert Whittington, in collaboration with Consulting Editor Lee Fleisher, focuses on Geriatric Anesthesia. Topics in this issue include: The Growing Challenge of the Elderly Population; The Perioperative Period; Preoperative Assessment of the Geriatric Patient; Prehabilitation: Optimizing Elders Undergoing Elective Surgery; The Ethics of Surgery at the End of the Life; Perioperative Geriatric Physiology and the Frailty Syndrome; Geriatric Pharmacology; Emergency Surgery in the Elderly; Management of Acute Pain in the Elderly; Special Considerations for the Elderly Brain: Delirium and Perioperative Cognitive Change; Special Challenges of the Geriatric Critical Care Patient; Chronic Pain Management in the Elderly; Providing Patient- Focused Care: Treatment Burdens, Difficult Conversations, and Symptom Management; and Future Directions for Geriatric Anesthesiology.

  • Pregnancy and Endocrine Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 48-1
    • Mark E. Molitch
    • Inglés
    This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Mark E. Molitch, will focus on Pregnancy and Endocrine Disorders. Topics include, but are not limited to, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroiditis, Pituitary Tumors, Pheochromocytoma, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Adrenal Insufficiency, and Calcium/Vitamin D Disorders.

  • Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment

    A Practical Approach
    • 7 Edición
    • Rosalinda Alfaro-Lefevre
    • Inglés
    Develop the critical thinking and reasoning skills you need to make sound clinical judgments! Alfaro-LeFevre's Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment: A Practical Approach, 7th Edition brings these concepts to life through engaging text, diverse learning activities, and real-life examples. Easy-to-understand language and a "how-to" approach equip you to become a sensible, resilient critical thinker with the clinical reasoning skills you need to think think through complex issues and make sound clinical decisions. This edition emphasizes readiness for clinical practice and the Next Generation NCLEX exam, with a focus on systems thinking, interprofessional practice, nursing skills for the 21st century, and Quality and Safety for Nursing Education (QSEN) competencies.

  • Transitions of Care for Patients with Neurological Diagnoses

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 54-3
    • Sonja Stutzman
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Steve Krau, Dr. Sonja Stutzman has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Nursing Clinics of North America devoted to Transitions of Care for Patients with Neurological Diagnoses. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following topics: Transition from EMS to ED; Transition from ED to Hospital; Transition from OR to ICU; Transition from ICU to Floor; Transition from Hospital to Rehab (Nurse Navigator); Transition from Rehab to Home; Transition from Hospital to Home; Transition Trajectory: Stroke; Transition Trajectory: TBI; Transition Trajectory: Seizure Disorder; Transaction Trajectory: Neurodegenerative Disease; and International Perspectives of Transition. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve outcomes in patients with a neurologic diagnosis as they transition through various facilities as part of their care.

  • Advances in Surgery, 2019

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 53-1
    • John L. Cameron
    • Inglés
    Each year, Advances in Surgery reviews the most current practices in general surgery. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. John Cameron, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in general surgery bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care.

  • Controversies in Rheumatology,An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 45-3
    • Jonathan Kay + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Drs. Jonathan Kay and Sergio Schwartzman, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics will cover Controversies in Rheumatology. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman of Cedars-Sinai. Articles explore several questions, including, but not limited to: Is triple therapy or methotrexate plus a biologic the initial treatment of choice for RA patients; Is hypo or hyper-uricemia a risk requiring treatment for cardiac morbidity and mortality; Are there benefits and risks to biosimilars from a patient perspective; Should platelet-rich plasma be used to treat osteoarthritis; Is there a role for stem cell therapy to treat cartilage defects in osteoarthritis; Should any rheumatology patient, today, be treated with bone marrow ablation and stem cell transplantation; Is there effective prevention, prophylaxis, or treatment for CPPD arthritis; Is fibromyalgia a psychiatric disease or a pain syndrome; Should cyclophosphamide still be used to treat ANCA-associated vasculitis; Does methotrexate have a place in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis; Should hydroxychloroquine dosing be limited because of potential ocular toxicity; and Should generalized immunosuppression or targeted organ treatment be the best principle for overall management of SLE.

  • Cirugía en pequeños animales

    • 5 Edición
    • Theresa Welch Fossum
    • Español
    Obra que llega a su 5ª edición siendo una referencia internacional en el ámbito de la cirugía veterinaria. Introduce cambios significativos en cuanto a la actualización de contenidos, pero manteniendo los aspectos mejor valorados de la obra en ediciones previas. A lo largo de 44 capítulos se incluye información sobre principios generales de cirugía, neurocirugía, cirugía de tejidos blandos, cirugía ortopédica y cirugía mínimamente invasiva. Numerosos cuadros y tablas, identificados con iconos y clasificados por códigos de colores, resumen la información más relevante. A la actualización generalizada de todos los capítulos, hay que añadir la que se realiza en la parte de los protocolos de anestesiología, incluyendo tablas con dosis recomendadas para patologías o pacientes concretos. A través de ExpertConsult.com se proporciona acceso a numerosas herramientas interactivas de gran ayuda como numerosos vídeos para ayudar a entender los entornos quirúrgicos y mostrar las principales técnicas quirúrgicas, acceso al contenido del libro completo en inglés, protocolos de trabajo y actualizaciones permanentes, también en inglés.

  • Enfermedades infectocontagiosas en rumiantes

    Manuales clinicos de Veterinaria
    • 1 Edición
    • Ignacio García Bocanegra + 1 más
    • Español
    Manuales clinicos de Veterinaria es una novedosa coleccion de guias practicas que ofrecen a clinicos y estudiantes informacion concisa y clara acerca de las diferentes especialidades veterinarias, con especial enfasis en la toma de decisiones en el dia a dia de la practica clinica. Reune informacion esencial sobre las principales enfermedades infecciosas y parasitarias que afectan al bovino, ovino y caprino en Europa y Latinoamerica. Herramienta de consulta practica, cuyo objetivo es ayudar a alcanzar un diagnostico rapido y a implementar las medidas de lucha mas eficaces frente a este tipo de procesos. Los 50 capitulos, cada uno dedicado a una enfermedad, esta organizados en 7 secciones que abordan procesos de interes. Los iconos al principio de cada capitulo ofrecen una rapida guia visual de los principales aspectos de cada enfermedad. La informacion esta organizada de forma clara y concisa y de facil y rapida consulta con numerosas imagenes en color. Obra destinada no solo a los veterinarios de campo en el ejercicio de su profesion sino tambien a aquellos estudiantes de Veterinaria y recien graduados interesados en desarrollar su ejercicio profesional en el campo de las enfermedades infectocontagiosas en rumiantes.

  • Investigacion en enfermeria

    Desarrollo de la practica enfermera basada en la evidencia
    • 7 Edición
    • Susan K. Grove + 1 más
    • Español
    Texto consolidado tras siete ediciones que ofrece una vision unica, util y critica de la investigacion publicada para la practica basada en la evidencia. Escrita por las expertas en el area de la investigacion en enfermeria Susan y Jennifer R. Gray, esta obra ofrece las claves para comprender y evaluar la investigacion publicada, y aplicarla a la practica asistencial. Presenta un equilibrio entre las metodologias de investigacion cualitativa y cuantitativa e incluye una introduccion a la investigacion de metodos mixtos y de resultados. Su redaccion es clara y concisa a lo largo de los capitulos para facilitar el aprendizaje a los estudiantes e incorpora referencias bibliograficas electronicas y sitios web que dirigen a una extensa informacion sobre lectura, valoracion critica y uso de conocimientos de investigacion en la practica.

  • Diagnóstico y monitorización inmunológica de las enfermedades autoinflamatorias

    • 1 Edición
    • Juan Ignacio Aróstegui Gorospe + 1 más
    • Español
    Nueva monografía avalada por la Sociedad Española de Inmunología (SEI) que aborda de manera exhaustiva las patologías inmunológicas de origen autoinflamatoria con la información clínica más actualizada disponible. Los autores revisan todos los conceptos vinculados al proceso de autoinflamación y sus mecanismos etiopatogénicos, poniendo especial énfasis en el papel del inflamasoma y sus alteraciones, así como en los mecanismos moleculares y epigenéticos que participan en el desarrollo de estas patologías. Al igual que en el resto de los títulos de la serie el objetivo es ofrecer al lector un contenido práctico, muy estructurado y enfocado a la resolución de los problemas clínicos actuales. Monografía de gran interés para especialistas y también estudiantes del ámbito biomédico, inmunólogos básicos y clínicos, y para todos aquellos facultativos que puedan participar en el diagnóstico, la monitorización y el tratamiento de los pacientes afectados por estas enfermedades.

  • Lo esencial en Metabolismo y nutrición

    Curso Crash
    • 5 Edición
    • Olivia Vanbergen + 1 más
    • Español
    Los cursos Crash son el compañero de estudio ideal y el antídoto perfecto contra el estrés de los exámenes. Ahorra tiempo y asegura tener en un mismo lugar toda la información necesaria para sobresalir en el curso y superar con éxito los exámenes. La serie está escrita por estudiantes de últimos cursos y recién licenciados que acaban de superar sus exámenes, y toda la información ha sido cuidadosamente revisada por profesores universitarios. Los cuadros destacados a lo largo del texto ofrecen los apuntes, las sugerencias y los puntos clave esenciales. Se incluye una sección de autoevaluación revisada y que se corresponde con los últimos formatos de exámenes para comprobar los conocimientos del alumno y ayudar en la preparación de exámenes. La serie se ha mejorado para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes de Medicina actuales y las de los estudiantes y profesionales de otras disciplinas sanitarias que requieran un acceso rápido a los aspectos esenciales del metabolismo y la nutrición.

  • Neuropsicología

    • 7 Edición
    • Roger Gil
    • Español
    Este título permite adquirir los conocimientos de base, tanto anatómicos como fisiológicos, sobre el cerebro. Los autores ofrecen la posibilidad de revisar los principales trastornos cognitivos, emocionales y de la conducta. Se ha incluido un capítulo dedicado a la neuropsicología del envejecimiento y a los abordajes no farmacológicos de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Obra dirigida a estudiantes de psicología, médicos residentes, estudiantes de logopedia y terapia ocupacional, neurólogos, logopedas, psiquiatras, geriatras, psicólogos y otros profesionales que participan en el tratamiento de pacientes con lesiones cerebrales.

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Children's Nursing - Updated Edition

    • 1 Edición
    • Sharon L. Edwards + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Are you working as a children’s nurse or doing a placement on a children’s ward? Are you studying to become a great professional involved in nursing children and young people? This user friendly, easy to carry textbook is a practical and evidence-based guide which provides those in the early stages of their careers with clinical information and insights.This book will help you to:Gather all the information you need to work with patients, in a concise and structure way;Obtain the knowledge required and clinical skills needed on a wide range of conditions;Have an excellent starting point and great revision aid to refer to when in doubt;What will you find in this UPDATED edition:Answers to some of your questions about embarking on your career into children’s nursing;How to satisfy children’s requirements and needs in the ward according to their age and stage of their development;Examples on legal, health and safety issues;Completely updated and revised content written by authors with extensive nursing experience in the field.Part of the A Nurse’s Survival Guide series

  • Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology

    • 8 Edición
    • Paul R Symonds + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy is a key textbook for therapeutic radiography students as well as trainee clinical and medical oncologists, clinical physicists and technologists. The book is divided into 2 sections. The first section covers physics and provides a comprehensive review of radiotherapy physics. This section is designed to be non-physicist friendly, to simply and clearly explain the physical principles upon which radiotherapy and its technology are based. The second section is a systematic review by tumour site giving an up to date summary of radiotherapy practice. The title also covers the place of chemotherapy, surgery and non-radiotherapy treatments as well as the principles of cancer patient treatment including supportive care and palliative treatments. It is a comprehensive must-have resource for anyone studying therapeutic radiotherapy.

  • Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

    • 3 Edición
    • Valerie Thompson
    • Inglés
    Prepare for a career in Canadian health care with the only text of its kind! Written in a manageable, student-friendly style, Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada, 3rd Edition makes it easy to understand the nation’s approach to health, wellness, and illness. Set entirely within a Canadian context, this text includes coverage of individual and population health, the role of federal agencies and provincial governments, health care funding, and current issues and future trends in health care. This new edition includes updated coverage on mental health care, Indigenous Peoples, palliative and end-of-life care (including MAID), the legalization of marihuana, and the COVID-19 pandemic (on Evolve). With enhanced online resources and updated review questions, it’s ideal for all Canadian students considering a career in health care!

  • Infections and Asthma, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-3
    • Mitchell Grayson
    • Inglés
    This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Mitchell Grayson, is devoted to Infections and Asthma. Articles in this issue include: Epidemiology of Infections and Development of Asthma; Mechanisms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Induced Asthma; Importance of Viral Characteristics in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Induced Disease; Human Rhinovirus and Asthma Exacerbation; Rhinovirus Attributes That Contribute to Asthma; Infant Immune Response to Respiratory Viral Infections; The Role of Bacteria in Asthma Pathogenesis; Beyond RSV and RV in the Pathogenesis and Exacerbation of Asthma; Biologics for Asthma and Risk of Infection: Should We Be Concerned?; Sinus Infections and Asthma; Helminths and Asthma: Friend or Foe?; and Primary Infection Prevention Strategies for Asthma.

  • Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry, 2019

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 4-1
    • Myron Yanoff
    • Inglés
    Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the most current practices in both ophthalmology and optometry. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. Myron Yanoff, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites expert ophthalmologists and optometrists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. Broken into sections, the the third Volume in the series covers topics within each of the following categories: Optometry, Cataracts, Pediatrics, Ophthalmic Pathology & Ocular Oncology, Vitreoretinal Disease, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, and Uveitis.

  • Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease

    • 2 Edición
    • James K. Kirklin + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Cardiac Surgery**Offering comprehensive, authoritative coverage of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), this fully revised companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides the clinically relevant information you need to effectively use this therapy to treat and manage end-stage heart failure. New editors and authors – experts in both cardiology and cardiovascular surgery – bring you fully up to date with the newest technology and devices, as well as basic science, clinical applications, adverse event monitoring and management, socioeconomic implications, future directions, and more.

  • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation

    • 4 Edición
    • Kevin K. Chui + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Orthopedics**Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it’s a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike.

  • Medical Ethics and Law

    A curriculum for the 21st Century
    • 3 Edición
    • Dominic Wilkinson + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This short textbook of ethics and law is aimed at doctors in training and in practice. Medical ethics and law are now firmly embedded in the curricula of medical schools. The ability to make clinical decisions on the basis of critical reasoning is a skill that is rightly presumed as necessary in today's doctors. Medical decisions involve not only scientific understanding but also ethical values and legal analysis. The belief that it is ethically right to act in one way rather than another should be based on good reasons: it is not enough to follow what doctors have always done, nor what experienced doctors now do.The third edition has been revised and updated to reflect changes in the core curriculum for students, developments in the law as well as advances in medicine and technology. It includes a new ‘extensions’ section, providing an outline of important developing areas in medical ethics.

  • Cardiac MR Imaging, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 27-3
    • Roberto C Cury + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on Cardiac MR Imaging and is edited by Drs. Roberto C. Cury and Clerio Azevedo. Articles will include: The prognostic value of late gadolinium enhancement in non-ischemic heart disease; The role of contrast-enhanced CMR in the assessment of patients with malignant ventricular arrhythmias; Assessment of cardiac sarcoidosis by CMR: comparison with other imaging modalities; The value of T1 mapping techniques in the assessment of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies; Assessment of cardiotoxicity of cancer chemotherapy: The value of cardiac MRI; State-of-the-art quantitative assessment of myocardial ischemia by stress perfusion CMR; T2* mapping techniques: Iron overload assessment and other potential clinical applications; Automated Quantitative Stress Perfusion in a Clinical Routine; Comprehensive assessment of cardiac involvement in muscular dystrophies by cardiac CMR; Assessment of aortic stenosis by CMR: quantification of flow, characterization of myocardial injury, TAVR planning and more; Cardiac MRI at 7.0 Tesla: Reality?; The role of cardiac MRI in the assessment of patients with cardiac amyloidosis; Applications of Cardiac MRI in Electrophysiology: Current Status and Future Needs; and more!

  • New Trends and Technologies in Facial Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 27-3
    • Jason D Bloom
    • Inglés
    This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Jason D. Bloom, is devoted to New Trends and Technologies in Facial Plastic Surgery. Articles in this important issue include: Cold Helium Plasma Technology in Lower Face and Neck Rejuvenation; State of the Art Technology and Techniques with RF Microneedling; Percutaneous RF Technologies for Lower Face and Neck Rejuvenation; Microfat vs. Nanofat: When and where these treatments work; The Benefits of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF); Silhouette InstaLift: Benefits to a Facial Plastic Surgery Practice; Advanced Techniques in Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty; Lateral Nasal Wall Stent (Latera) for Dynamic Nasal Valve Collapse; Social Media Marketing in Facial Plastic Surgery: What Has Worked?; What’s New in Facial Hair Transplantation (Brows, Beard, Moustache); Upper Lip Lifts: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Results; Nutraceuticals and Adjuncts to Improve Healing and Outcomes; PRP and Stem Cells: Fact or Fiction?; New Skincare Regimens or Products for the Facial Plastic Surgeon; and Autologous Fat Harvest and Preparation for Optimal Predictable Outcomes.

  • Diabetes/Kidney/Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Silvi Shah + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Silvi Shah and Charuhas V. Thakar, will focus on Diabetes/Kidney/Hear... Disease. Topics include, but are not limited to, Cardiorenal syndrome-Pathophysio... Cardiorenal syndrome- treatment; Hypertensive Emergencies; Contrast induced acute kidney injury; Acute Kidney Injury, Heart failure, and health outcomes; Hypertension management in CKD/ESRD/DM; Arrhythmias/ICD/LVAD... Afib, and dialysis; Apol1 and blood pressure changes/hypertension... Novel ant-diabetic therapies and CV reduction; and Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

  • Anemia in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 35-3
    • William B Ershler
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by William B. Ershler, MD of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Aging and Geriatric Medicine, is devoted to Anemia in the Older Adult. Articles in this important issue include: Aging and Hematopoiesis; Prevalence of Anemia in Older Populations; Functional Consequences of Anemia in Older Patients; Mechanisms of Anemia in Older Populations; Unexplained Anemia in Older Populations; Significance of Elevated RDW in Older Populations; Iron Deficiency; Vitamin B12; Myelodysplasia; Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia in Older Populations; Inflammation, Aging and Anemia; Emergence of Sickle Cell Disease in Older Populations; Heyde’s Syndrome; and Special Considerations for Anemia in the Nursing Home.

  • Controversies in Equine Medicine and Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 35-2
    • Robert J. MacKay
    • Inglés
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest edited by Dr. Robert MacKay in collaboration with Consulting Editor Dr. Thomas Divers, is devoted to Controversies in Equine Medicine and Surgery. Topics in this issue include: Hepatitis viruses in horses; Surgical treatment of wobblers; Electrical nerve stimulation in the management of equine headshaking; Lidocaine in postoperative management of colics; Neonatal encephalopathy; Shared mechanisms in the pathophysiology of different clinical forms of laminitis and implications for prevention and treatment; Toward functional cartilage restoration over chondral and subchondral defects in equine joints: prospects for regenerative medicine; Diagnostic testing for equine endocrine diseases; Treatments for sarcoid; EIPH importance and prevention; Treatment options for equine melanoma; and Removing a placenta.

  • Advancements in Clinical Laryngology, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 52-4
    • Jonathan M Bock + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Jonathan M. Bock, Chandra Ivey, and Karen B. Zur, is devoted to Advancements in Clinical Laryngology. Articles in this important issue include: Components of Voice Evaluation; Evidence-based Evaluation and Management of Hoarseness: Summary of AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline; Identification and Management of Chronic Laryngitis; Presbyphonia and Minimal Glottic Insufficiency; Renke’s Edema; Transgender Voice; Vocal Fold Paresis; Voice Therapy for Primary Treatment of Vocal Fold Pathology; Diagnosis and Treatment for Benign Pediatric Lesions; Update of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis; Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility in Children; Medications and their Effect on Voice; Vocal Fold Hyperkeratosis and Dysplasia (the white lesion); Gastroesophageal Reflux and its Effect on Voice; Sulcus Vocalis; Updated Medical and Surgical Treatment for Common Benign Laryngeal Lesions; Movement Disorders and Voice; and Medical Considerations for the Voice Professional.

  • Hepatitis B Virus, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 23-2
    • Tarek I. Hassanein
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Tarek Hassanein has assembled top experts in hepatology to bring current information on the topic of Hepatitis B Virus. The issue provides the most current information on the prevention and care of infected patients. Specific articles are devoted to the following topics: Global perspective on HBV infections in the era of effective vaccines; Understanding the natural history of HBV infection and the new definitions of cure and the endpoints of clinical trials; HBV/HCV coinfection in the era of HCV-DAAs; Antiretroviral effects on HBV/HIV coinfection and the natural history of liver disease; Impact of HBV infection on HCC and liver transplantation; HBV in pregnant women and their infants; WHO guidelines for prevention, care and treatment of individuals infected with HBV: A US perspective; Reconciling the difference between the major HBV treatment guidelines: AASLD, EASL, APASL; HBV/HDV coinfection: A challenge for therapeutics; and The effects of hepatic steatosis on the natural history of HBV infection. Readers will come away with the current information they need to manage patient outcomes.

  • Modern Management of Testicular Cancer

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 46-3
    • Siamak Daneshmand
    • Inglés
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Samir Taneja, Dr. Sia Daneshmand has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Urologic Clinics devoted to Modern Management of Testicular Cancer. The issue focuses on surgical techniques and diagnostic modalities for testicular cancer. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following:  Imaging For Testicular Cancer; Management of Stage I Germ Cell Tumors; Management of Stage II Germ Cell Tumors;  Current Management Of Disseminated GCT; Post-Chemotherapy Resection of Residual Mass in NSGCT;  Indications For Surgery in Disseminated Seminoma;  Growing Teratoma Syndrome;  Management of The Primary Testicular Tumor;  High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation; mRna As Biomarkers For Germ Cell Tumors; Minimally Invasive RPLND: Is There a Role?; Complications of RPLND;  Preservation of Fertility in Testis Cancer Management. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to optimize surgical and management outcomes in the patient with testicular cancer.

  • Surgery Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls

    • 1 Edición
    • Austin D. Williams + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Surgery Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material included on the USMLE Step 2 and Step 3, as well as the surgery clerkship. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette in the style of a morning report conference, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios.

  • Critical Care in the Emergency Department, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • John C. Greenwood + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John Greenwood and Tsuyoshi Mitarai in collaboration with Consulting Editor Dr. Amal Mattu, is dedicated to Critical Care in the Emergency Department. Topics include: Cutting edge acute ischemic CVA management; The current status of TTM post-cardiac arrest and early post-cardiac arrest optimization; Beyond MAP and lactate: Perfusion endpoints for managing the shocked patient; Resuscitative Ultrasound & TEE; Mechanical ventilation for hypoxemic respiratory failure; Mechanical ventilation strategies for the patient with severe obstructive lung disease; Acute Renal Failure and electrolyte management in the critically ill; Advances in emergent airway management in paediatrics; Non-ischemic causes of cardiogenic shock; Critically ill patients with End-Stage Liver Disease; Intracranial Hemorrhage and intracranial hypertension; Sedation & Analgesia in the Critically Ill; Extubating in the ED; and Geriatric Critical Care.

  • Onco-Nephrology

    • 1 Edición
    • Kevin W. Finkel + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Nephrology**Kidney disease and cancer are frequent comorbidities that require specialized knowledge and expertise from both the nephrologist and the oncologist. Written by three pioneers in this growing subspecialty, Onco-Nephrology provides authoritative, definitive coverage of the mechanism and management of these two life-threatening diseases. This unique, single-volume resource covers current protocols and recommends management therapies to arrest kidney failure and allow oncologic treatments to continue and succeed.

  • Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Exam Review

    • 4 Edición
    • James J. Mizner
    • Inglés
    Prepare for success on your certification exam! Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition provides a complete review of core knowledge, thousands of review questions, and nine practice exams – plus a custom online engine that allows for unlimited opportunities to practice specific topics or create unique simulated exams. A bulleted, outline format makes review easier, reinforcing understanding with full-color illustrations, photographs, and summary tables. All questions reflect the latest exam blueprints. This resource provides you comprehensive support every step of the way for entry-level or sterile compounding certification.

  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in the UK

    • 1 Edición
    • Katie Evans + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in the UK is an adaptation of Australia and New Zealand’s foremost mental health nursing text and is an essential resource for both mental health nursing students and qualified nurses. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current research and the UK guidelines as well as the changing attitudes about mental health, mental health services and mental health nursing in UK.Set within a recovery and patient framework, this text provides vital information for approaching the most familiar disorders mental health nurses and students will see in clinical practice, along with helpful suggestions about what the mental health nurse can say and do to interact effectively with patients and their families.

  • Fenichel's Clinical Pediatric Neurology

    A Signs and Symptoms Approach
    • 8 Edición
    • J. Eric Piña-Garza + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Taking a practical, easy-to-reference signs and symptoms approach, Fenichel’s Clinical Pediatric Neurology, 8th Edition, provides a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of primary neurologic disorders of childhood while bringing you fully up to date with recent developments in the field. It offers step-by-step, authoritative guidance that considers each presenting symptom in terms of differential diagnosis and treatment, reflecting real-life patient evaluation and management. Perfect for board exam preparation, office use, or residency reference, this well-organized, revised edition is an ideal introduction to this complex and fast-changing field.

  • Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 2-Volume Set

    Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 2 Vol Set
    • 6 Edición
    • Bruce D. Browner + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Trauma Surgery**Offering expert, comprehensive guidance on the basic science, diagnosis, and treatment of acute musculoskeletal injuries and post-traumatic reconstructive problems, Skeletal Trauma, 6th Edition, brings you fully up to date with current approaches in this challenging specialty. This revised edition is designed to meet the needs of orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, and traumatologists, as well as emergency physicians who treat patients with musculoskeletal trauma. International thought leaders incorporate the latest peer-reviewed literature, technological advances, and practical advice with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes for the full range of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.

  • The Electronic Health Record for the Physician’s Office

    For Simchart for the Medical Office
    • 3 Edición
    • Julie Pepper
    • Inglés
    Gain real-world practice with an EHR and realistic, hands-on experience performing EHR tasks! With everything needed to learn the foundations of the EHR process, The Electronic Health Record for the Physician’s Office, 3rd Edition, helps you master all the administrative, clinical, and billing/coding skills needed to gain certification — and succeed as a medical office professional. Fully integrated with SimChart for the Medical Office, Elsevier’s educational EHR, it walks you through the basics, including implementation, troubleshooting, HIPAA compliance, and claims submissions. This edition contains new and expanded content on patient portals, telehealth, insurance and reimbursement, and data management and analytics, as well as more EHR activities for even more practice.

  • Professional Nursing

    Concepts & Challenges
    • 9 Edición
    • Beth Black
    • Inglés
    Discover what it means to be a professional nurse — the history, values and standards, and commitment to life-long learning. Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 9th Edition equips you with current professional nursing practices to positively impact your career. This easy-to-read text helps you gain insight into the current state of the profession and benefit from a thorough examination of standards and scope of practice, with new information on the Affordable Care Act, real-life interview narratives, coverage of social justice in nursing, transition into professional practice, health care delivery systems, future challenges for the nursing profession. and more. Valuable learning aids throughout this text include: case studies, cultural challenges, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, interviews, professional profiles, historical notes, nursing research, and ideas for further exploration.

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