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  • Cases in Interventional Cardiology

    Expert Consult – Online and Print
    • 1 Edición
    • Michael Ragosta
    • Inglés
    Cases in Interventional Cardiology, by Dr. Michael Ragosta, offers practical, clinical guidance on coronary and peripheral interventional cardiology through 100 well-presented case histories. Brief clinical presentations, representative illustrations, and dynamic online videos of angiograms, aortograms, and intravascular echos optimize your understanding of these procedures and help you better recognize and manage a wide array of conditions. You'll find valuable advice on patient selection, complications, complex lesion subsets, management dilemma controversies, and much more. Through expertconsult.com you’ll have convenient access to the full text, illustrations, and videos online.

  • Liver Failure, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 22-3
    • Sarah Saxer + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest edited by Sarah Saxer, PharmD, Dinesh Yogaratnam, PharmD, BCPS, and Tenita Foston, NP, on the topic of Liver Failure, will include the following article subjects: Drug-Induced Liver Failure: A Focus on Acetaminophen Overdose; Current and Emerging Strategies for Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy; Drug Dosing Considerations for the Critically Ill Patient with Liver Disease; Critical Care Therapies for Bleeding Esophogeal Varices; Treating Coagulopathies in Fulminant Hepatic Failure; Treating HCV; Management HBV; Hepatorenal Syndrome; Hepatopulmonary Syndrome; Live Transplant Considerations for Evaluation; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Cholestatic Live Disease; Nutrition in ESLD; Infectious Issues in Patients with Liver Disease; and Management Ascites, TIPS/Shunts.

  • Penile and Urethral Cancer, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Jack H. Mydlo
    • Inglés
    Dr. Mydlo’s issue provides a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of penile and urethral cancer. Top experts in the field have supplied state-of-the-art clinical reviews devoted to core issues, such as Premalignant and early carcinomas of the penis and scrotum; Histopathology of malignant lesions of the penis and urethra; Penile cancer: clinical presentation, diagnosis and staging; Reconstruction of the penis after surgery; Micrographic surgery for penile tumors; Management of regional lymphatic drainage; Radiation therapy of cancer of the penis; and Cancer of male/female urethra.

  • Emerging Respiratory Infections in the 21st Century, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 24-3
    • Alimuddin Zumla + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Respiratory infections are among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These infections present a special challenge to physicians for several reasons, including of the recent disasters caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and bird and swine influenza, the increase in viral and bacterial resistance to currently available anti-microbial drugs, the increased frequency of new viral lung infections in clinical practice, and the worldwide emergence of deadly drug-resistant forms of TB. For these reasons, it is important for infectious disease specialists to have an overview of emerging respiratory infections.

  • ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 36-3
    • Barrie J. Fessler + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America provides the rheumatologist with the latest information on diagnosis and treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. Topics covered inlucde epidemiology; history; pathogenesis; autoantibodies in ANCA-associated vasculitis (including drug-induced ANCAs); pauci-immune renal disease; ocular manifestations; diagnostic approach (including mimickers); Wegener’s Granulomatosis; Churg-Strauss Syndrome; microscopic polyangiitis; outcome measures; and the future of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis.

  • Prevention and Management of Complications from Gynecologic Surgery, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Howard Sharp
    • Inglés
    Prevention and Management of Complications from Gynecologic Surgery is reviewed in this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. Guest Editor Dr. Howard Sharp has assembled a panel of experts to pen articles on topics including Preventing energy-related injuries; Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical site infections; Major vessel injury; Hysteroscopic complications; Surgical hemostasis; Understanding cognitive errors in laparoscopic surgery; Preventing neurologic injury during surgery; and Gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract injuries.

  • Infection, Ischemia, and Amputation, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 15-3
    • Michael Pinzur + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Articles in this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics include “Bone and Wound Healing in the Diabetic Patient”, “Surgery for Diabetic Foot Infection”, “Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection”, “Decision-Making in the Dysvascular Lower Extremity”, “Hindfoot and Midfoot Amputation in the Diabetic with Infection”, “Transmetatarsal, Ray and Toe Amputation in the Diabetic Patient”, “Gait Abnormality Following Partial Foot Amputation in Diabetes”, “Syme’s Amputation”, “What’s New in Transtibial Amputation”, “Angiosomes and Wound Care in the Diabetic Foot”, “Shoes, Orthoses and Prosthoses for Partial Foot Amputation and Diabetic Foot Infection”, “Avoiding Amputation in the Diabetic with Longitudinal Management.”

  • Musculoskeletal PET Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 5-3
    • Roland Hustinx
    • Inglés
    This issue reviews the uses of positron emission tomography (PET) for imaging the musculoskeletal system. Because PET imaging has been particularly effective with regard to imaging of tumors, this issue includes several issues on detecting primary as well as metastatic bone tumors. PET’s use in imaging soft tissue malignancies and musculoskeletal malignancies are also reviewed. This issue also explores the uses of PET for osteoporosis and inflammatory and infectious diseases. The development and applications for alternative radionuclide tracers is also included.

  • Rapid Review Pharmacology

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 3 Edición
    • Thomas L. Pazdernik + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Thomas Pazdernik and Laszlo Kerecsen. This new edition in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables, and figures that address all the pharmacology information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed online test that includes more than 450 USMLE-style practice questions.

  • Rapid Review Biochemistry

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 3 Edición
    • John W. Pelley + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Biochemistry, 3rd Edition, by Drs. John W. Pelley, and Edward F. Goljan. This new reference in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables, and figures that address all the biochemistry information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed or a practice online test that includes 350 USMLE-style questions.

  • Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 3 Edición
    • Ken S. Rosenthal + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Ken S. Rosenthal and Michael J. Tan. This new reference in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables and figures that address all the microbiology and immunology information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed or a practice test online that includes 400 USMLE-style questions.

  • Periocular Rejuvenation, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 18-3
    • Edward Farrior
    • Inglés
    Aging of the periorbital region as it pertains to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery is the focus of this publication; topics include: Mid-face Restoration in the Management of the Lower Lid; The Brow and Forehead in Periocular rejuvenation; Autologous Fat and Fillers in Periocular Rejuvenation; SOOF, Fat Repositioning and Rejuvenation of the Lower Lid; Periocular Anatomy and Aging; Management of the Asian Upper Lid; Rejuvenation of the Upper Eyelid; Periocular Trauma and Reconstruction; Complications in Periocular Rejuvenation.

  • Year Book of Surgery 2010

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 2010
    • Edward M. Copeland
    • Inglés

  • Atopic Dermatitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 30-3
    • Mark Boguniewicz
    • Inglés
    This issue, Guest Edited by Dr. Mark Boguniewicz, will feature topics such as: Role of Fungi in Atopic Dermatitis; The Infectious Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Contact Allergy in Atopic Dermatitis; Role of the Nurse Educator in Atopic Dermatitis; Investigational and Unproven Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis; Addressing Psychosocial Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis; Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis.

  • Hypercoagulable States and New Anticoagulants, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 24-4
    • Mark Crowther + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue addresses hypercoagulable states, such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, cancer-associated thrombosis, and coagulopathy associated with sepsis. New anticoagulants discussed include oral Xa inhibitors, oral IIa inhibitors, agents for the treatment of HIT, and use of low molecular weight heparin to improve survival in cancer patients.

  • Non-Polypoid (Flat and Depressed) Colorectal Neoplasms, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 20-3
    • Roy Soetikno + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Dr. Soetikno has organized a comprehensive issue devoted to the detection and diagnosis of non-polypoid colorectal neoplasms with special emphasis on sessile or flat colon adenoma. Top experts in the field have supplied the latest clinical information in the following areas: Non-Polypoid Colorectal Neoplasms in Ulcerative Colitis; Detection and Diagnosis of Non-Polypoid Colorectal Neoplasms; Image-Enhanced Endoscopy to Detect and Diagnose Non-Polypoid Colorectal Neoplasms; CT Colonography and Non-Polypoid Colorectal Neoplasms, as well as Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Non-Polypoid Colorectal Neoplasms. This issue is an important one as there are not many references on the topics that are as comprehensive.

  • Imaging of the Spine

    Expert Radiology Series, Expert Consult-Online and Print
    • 1 Edición
    • Thomas P. Naidich + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Imaging of the Spine—an exhaustive, full-color reference—combines the ease of use of an atlas with the comprehensive coverage of a definitive reference work, in print and online. Renowned experts Drs. Thomas P. Naidich, Mauricio Castillo, Charles Raybaud, James G. Smirniotopoulos, Soonmee Cha, and Spyros Kollias cover every aspect of spine imaging, including the latest diagnostic modalities, interventional techniques, and image-guided procedures through over 1300 digital quality illustrations.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 33-3
    • Bunmi Olatunji
    • Inglés
    As evidence mounts on the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), renowed expert Dr. Bunmi Olatunji offers this timely and comprehensive issue on performing CBT for a wide variety of psychiatric conditions. Article discuss how to effectively use CBT for anxiety disorders, personality disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, tic-related disorders, somatoform disorders, sleep disorders, substance use/dependence, sexual dysfunction, mood disorders and ADHD. Articles also discuss augmenting CBT with medication, and the empirical status of the "New Wave" of CBT.

  • Liver Surgery: From Basics to Robotics, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 90-4
    • David A. Geller
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Surgical Clinics of North America, a spectrum of liver surgery topics is summarized, bringing the reader up-to-date with the era of modern hepatic resection surgery. The basics of liver anatomy and history are reviewed, along with articles on hepatic cysts and liver abscess, imaging and work-up of incidental liver mass, management of benign liver lesions, hepatic resection nomenclature and techniques, laparoscopic liver resection, robotic liver surgery, emergency hepatic resection for liver trauma, repair of laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury, current approach to HCC, intra-hepatic cholangiocarcinoma, resection of metastatic colorectal cancer, neuroendocrine cancer metastases, hepatic ablation procedures, fulminant hepatic failure and when to transplant, and the current role of shunts versus TIPS for portal HTN.

  • PharmacoNutrition and Nutrition Therapy in Critical Illness, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 26-3
    • Paul Wischmeyer
    • Inglés
    This issue of Critical Care Clinics, Guest Edited by Paul Wischmeyer, MD features topics such as: Nutrition Guidelines In Critical Care: Consistency or Confusion?; Evolutionary Role of Nutrition and Metabolic Support in Critical Illness; Pre-operative Surgical Nutrition Programs; Fish Oil in Critical Illness: Mechanisms and Clinical Application; Glutamine in Critical Illness: The Time Has Come, The Time Is Now?; Immunosupression and Infection After Major Surgery: A Nutritional Deficiency?; Enteral Nutrition in Critical Care: Why Do We Starve Our Patients?

  • Nunn's Applied Respiratory Physiology

    • 7 Edición
    • Andrew B. Lumb
    • Inglés
    Nunn's Applied Respiratory Physiology, Seventh Edition covers all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and altered conditions and environments, from basic science to clinical applications. Includes functional anatomy, mechanics, control of breathing, ventilation, circulation, ventilation-perfusio... matching, diffusion, carbon dioxide and oxygen, and non-respiratory functions of the lung. Discusses the effects of pregnancy, exercise, sleep, altitude, pressure, drowning, smoking, anaesthesia, hypocapnia, hypercarbia, hypoxia, hyperoxia, and anaemia on respiratory physiology. Explores specific clinical disorders such as ventilatory failure, airways disease, pulmonary vascular disease, parenchymal lung disease, and acute lung injury, as well as the physiological basis of current therapies, including artificial ventilation, extrapulmonary gas exchange, and lung transplantation. Chapter on Parenchymal Lung Disease has been specifically expanded to include the physiology and pathology of the pleural space and lung cancer. Contains a new chapter on Pulmonary Surgery, covering a wide range of surgical interventions from bronchoscopy to lung resection. Includes almost 500 new references to the literature. The result is an invaluable source for those preparing for examinations in anaesthesia and intensive care, as well as an essential purchase for practitioners who want quick reference to current knowledge.

  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 30-3
    • Anthony O. Odibo + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, Guest Edited by Anthony Odibo and David Krantz, will feature article topics such as: Screening for Chromosomal abnormalities; Cystic fibrosis screening; The role of second-trimester screening, in the post-first trimester screening era; Modifying risk for Aneuploidy with second-trimester ultrasound after a positive serum screen; Cost-effectiveness of Down syndrome screening paradigms; Biochemical and biophysical screening for the risk of Preterm delivery; Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; Prenatal testing for infectious disease, Thrombophilias, Preeclampsia, Neural Tube Defects; Management of Multiple Pregnancy; Genetic Counseling Issues in Down syndrome Screening; First Trimester Ultrasound Markers; Quality Control of Nuchal Translucency; Clinical Implications of First Trimester Screening; Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes after Positive Screening; First Trimester Combined Screening: Instant Risks Approach.

  • Chronic Hepatitis B: An Update, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 14-3
    • Naoky C.S. Tsai
    • Inglés
    A recent Institute of Medicine report has concluded that "there is a lack of knowledge and awareness about chronic viral hepatitis on the part of health-care and social-service providers, as well as among at-risk populations, members of the public, and policy-makers. Due to the insufficient understanding about the extent and seriousness of this public-health problem, inadequate public resources are being allocated to prevention, control, and surveillance programs". It is with these concerns in mind that Dr. Tsai assembled a group of experts in this field to present their expertise in such a level, where the practicing clinicians who deal with this disease in their daily practice can understand thereby implement this knowledge into their own practice. Dr. Brian McMahon discusses the natural history of chronic hepatitis B with his vast knowledge and experience working with the high endemic population of Inuit in Alaska; Drs. Marc Ghany and Ed provide a very easy-to-understand description of HBV virology; Dr. Kyon-Mi Chang contributes an article on HBV immunology, which is the least understood area of this disease but has the most potential to improve our knowledge in the management of chronic hepatitis B; Dr. Anna Lok provides an authoritative review on the current issues and controversies of treatment of chronic hepatitis B; Dr. Stephen Locarnini, who has extensive experience in anti-viral resistance and its management, presents important issues in the usage of currently available anti-viral oral agents; Dr. Myron Tong discusses the current understanding of HBV carcinogenesis and updates HCC surveillance and treatment-- the most dreadful outcome of this disease; Dr. Paul Martin discusses management of end- stage chronic hepatitis B -anti-viral therapy, montherapy vs combo.therapy, choice of agent, when to start therapy and post-transplant patients including duration of HBIG therapy, HBcAb(+)only recipient) and Occult HBV infection; Dr. Tram Tran discuss the treatment in reproductive women, during pregnancy, and prevention of vertical transmission in third trimester with antiviral agents-- an area with significant lack of good clinical evidence; Dr. Steve Han discuss management of patients with acute hepatitis B, co-infection with HDV/HCV/HIV, pre-immuno-suppressi... therapy, and management of renal and heart transplant patients with HBV infection; Dr. Mei Huei Chang discusses Taiwanese success in implementing universal vaccination leading to a remarkable reduction in both prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma; and finally Drs. Michelle Lai and Yun Fan Liaw provide a rundown of what we have accomplished and the hope for the future in our fight to control this disease.

  • Abdominoplasty, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-3
    • Al Aly
    • Inglés
    An abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The operation, which is used to make the abdomen more firm, is considered major surgery. This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery provides the most extensive coverage of the various different techniques and tips for successful outcomes available in the literature as a single volume.

  • Neuro-ophthalmology, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 28-3
    • Andrew G. Lee + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Neuro-ophthalmology has been an established subspecialty in neurology for over 30 yesrs. This issue of Neurologic Clinics contains the following articles: Ocular Motor Cranial Neuropathy (Volpe); Papilledema (Wall); Transient Monocular Visual Loss (Ahmed/Foroozan); Multiple Sclerosis (Galetta); Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (Bonelli/Arnold); Optic Neuritis (Eggenberger); Pupil Disorders (Kawasaki);Giant Cell Arteritis (Falardeau); Functional Visual Loss (Newman); Orbital Disease (McCulley); Thyroid Eye Disease (Cockerham); Vascular Neuro-ophthalmology (Biousse); Neuroimaging (Costello); and Optic Atrophy (Golnik).

  • Diabetes, the Kidney, and Cardiovascular Risk, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 28-3
    • George L. Bakris
    • Inglés
    People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance, which leads to diabetes in 1 in 4 people who have it, affects 60 million Americans and is also a cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is important for cardiologists to understand the reasons why diabetes and insulin resistance cause increased cardiovascular risk so they can help their patients control these risk factors.

  • Current Concepts in Pulmonary Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 3-1
    • Sanja Dacic
    • Inglés
    Pathology of lung cancers is presented, along with targeted therapies current in 2010. Additionally, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and malignant lymphomas are presented with reference to their features, differential diagnoses, and prognosis. Topics include: Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma and minimally invasive adenocarcinoma; Neuroendocrine tumors; Lung carcinoma staging problems; Targeted therapies in lung cancer; Benign and malignant mesothelial proliferations; Asbestos related lung disease; Primary Lymphoproliferative diseases of the lung; Vasculitis; and Small airway disease.

  • Griffith's Instructions for Patients

    Expert Consult - Online and Print
    • 8 Edición
    • Stephen W. Moore
    • Inglés
    With over 430 patient instruction fact sheets and an additional 123 patient instruction sheets online, the new edition of Griffith's Instructions for Patients by Stephen W. Moore, MD, helps patients understand what their illness is, how it will affect their regular routine, what self care is required, and when to call a doctor. Consistently formatted and organized by topic for easy use, it provides descriptions of each illness, including frequent signs and symptoms, possible causes, risks, preventive measures, expected outcomes, possible complications, and treatments. Newly added topics include Chronic Pain Syndrome; Dry Eye Syndrome; Incontinence, Fecal; Influenza, H1N1; Methicillin-Resistan... Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA); Mold Allergy; Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Perimenopause; Sarcopenia; Spinal Stenosis; and Stroke, Silent. Printable instruction sheets in English and Spanish, 23 separate patient information guides to various types of diets (from "Adult Regular Healthy Diet" to "Weight-Reduction Diet") are downloadable at expertconsult.com.

  • Complications in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery: Prevention and Management, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 43-4
    • Samuel S. Becker + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Topics include: Pre and Intra-operative Maneuvers to Optimize Surgical Outcomes; Pre-operative CT evaluation to optimize surgical outcomes; Complications in the use of systemic steroids for sinusitis; Post-operative management for the prevention of complications after sinus surgery; Prevention and management of Lacrimal Duct Injury; Prevention and management of Orbital Hematoma; Prevention and management of Medial Rectus Injury; Prevention and management of skull base injury; Prevention and management of arterial injuries in sinus and skull base surgery; Prevention and management of complications in frontal sinus surgery; Prevention and management of complications in sphenoidotomy; Prevention and management of complications in ethmoidectomy; Prevention and management of complications in maxillary surgery; Prevention and management of complications in endoscopic skull base surgery; Prevention and management of complications following septoplasty; Medicolegal issues in endoscopic sinus surgery; Informed Consent Process and Patient Communication after Complications in Sinus Surgery; Malpractice claims in nasal and sinus surgery – a review of cases; 10 Pearls for Safe Endoscopic Sinus Surgery; 10 Pearls for Safe Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

  • Pediatric Clinical Skills

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 4 Edición
    • Richard B. Goldbloom
    • Inglés
    Pediatric Clinical Skills, 4th Edition, by renowned author Richard B. Goldbloom, is your ideal guide to mastering necessary, often complex and challenging pediatric clinical skills. Written in a clear, informal tone, this book explains the nuances of the child/family interview and history, pediatric physical exam, crucial interpersonal skills, and important issues such as cultural sensitivity, chronic conditions, and athletic participation. An indispensable learning tool for in-training physicians, this book is also a valuable resource for pediatric and family practice physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and all healthcare personnel who work with children.

  • Year Book of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery 2010

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 2010
    • James Q. Del Rosso
    • Inglés

  • Year Book of Sports Medicine 2010

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 2010
    • Catherine Jankowski
    • Inglés

  • Early-Stage Breast Cancer: New Developments and Controversies, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 19-3
    • Eleftherios P. Mamounas
    • Inglés
    This issue of the Surgical Oncology Clinics will focus on new advances in Breast Cancer Surgery, and will include articles on Chemoprevention, Breast MRI, Genomics, Sentinel Node Biopsy, Extra-axillary Sentinel Nodes, Skin-Sparing and Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Oncoplastic Techniques, Neoadjuvant Hormonal Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy, Adjuvant Chemotherapy, and Biologic Targeted Therapies.

  • Air Leak after Pulmonary Resection, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 20-3
    • Alessandro Brunelli
    • Inglés
    This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is devoted to the prevention and management of air leak after pulmonary surgery. Despite recent progresses in surgical technique and improved perioperative care, prolonged air leak remains a frequent complication after pulmonary resection. Articles will address topics such as the physics and dynamics of the pleural space, risk factors of prolonged air leak, surgical techniques and interoperative measures, the use of sealants or buttressing material; postoperative rescue strategies and postoperative management of the chest tube, including the use of new digitalized systems and portable devices.

  • Year Book of Ophthalmology 2010

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 2010
    • Christopher J. Rapuano
    • Inglés

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

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 48-3
    • Giuseppe Guglielmi
    • Inglés
    Osteoporosis is a disease that primarily affects the elderly and usually with crippling effects. Although osteoporosis is preventable and its effects somewhat reversible, early diagnosis is essential in order to make effective treatment decisions. Covered in this issue are imaging with plain film, ultrasound, and CT. Separate reviews of vertebral fractures and morphometry as well as well as percutaneous vertebroplasty are included. Articles on densitometry in children and quality assurance round out the issue.

  • Companion to Psychiatric Studies

    • 8 Edición
    • Eve C Johnstone + 4 más
    • Inglés
    * 2011 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended in Psychiatry * A new edition of a classic textbook now published for the first time with colour. Covering the entire subject area [both basic sciences and clinical practice] in an easily accessible manner, the book is ideal for psychiatry trainees, especially candidates for postgraduate psychiatry exams, and qualified psychiatrists.

  • Forensic Nursing Science

    • 2 Edición
    • Virginia A. Lynch + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Written and edited by the most respected authorities in forensic nursing and forensic sciences, this new edition provides the tools and concepts you need to collect evidence that is admissible in court, determine the significance of that evidence, and provide accurate, reliable testimony while administering high-quality patient care. Now in full color throughout, it remains the most comprehensive, highly illustrated text of its kind.

  • Anemia and Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 6-3
    • Anil K. Agarwal + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Anemia is common among patients with heart failure. The degree of anemia in patients with heart failure after acute myocardial infarction is associated with a poor prognosis, and anemia in patients with chronic heart failure from any cause has repeatedly been shown to predict a poor outcome. Heart failure specialists believe that correction of reduced hemoglobin should be studied further to see whether it can help in the management of this serious chronic disease. This issue brings together all of the most current information about the relationship of anemia to heart failure and the role of anemia treatment in management of heart failure.

  • Current Concepts in Cariology, An Issue of Dental Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 54-3
    • Douglas A. Young + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Get updated on the latest on caries management! Articles include defining dental caries, caries risk assessment and intervention, treatment protocols, detection and diagnosis of caries lesions, non-invasive demineralized tissue repair, clinical threshold for carious tissue removal, assessment and management of dental erosion, and much more!

  • CT Angiography, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 48-2
    • W. Dennis Foley
    • Inglés
    This issue reviews the wide range of uses of CT angiography. After overview of technology and injection and image acquisition techniques, the issue proceeds to review the use of CT angiography for imaging the carotid artery and cerebrovascular circulation, the thoracic aorta, and the abdominal aorta and pelvic arteries. Renal, hepatic and pancreatic, and mesenteric circulation are also covered as well as circulation in the upper and lower extremities. The uses of angiography in trauma patients and in pediatric patients are also reviewed.

  • The Runner, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 29-3
    • Robert P. Wilder
    • Inglés
    July's issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the Runner and guest edited by Dr. Robert Wilder, Associate Professor of PM&R and Medical Director of the Runner's Clinic at the University of Virginia. Dr. Wilder and a team of expert contributors discuss all aspects of running, including biomechanics and kinematics, flexibility, exertional compartment syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome, stress fractures, exercise-associated collapse, and more. Several chapters focus on special considerations for certain types of runners: children, women, injured runners, and those with osteoarthritis.

  • Toxina botulínica: Aplicaciones terapéuticas

    Aplicaciones terapéuticas en el siglo XXI
    • 2 Edición
    • J. López del Val + 1 más
    • Español
    La obra recopila todos los usos de esta toxina en las diferentes especialidades médicas. Los doctores Javier López del Val y Alfonso Castro han contado con la participación de un equipo multidisciplinar formado por especialistas que hacen uso de la toxina botulínica, y que la han utilizado en beneficio de varias especialidades médicas como la neurología, la cirugía digestiva, la cirugía plástica, la cirugía estética y la dermatología, entre otras. Esta nueva edición ha sido publicada a dos colores y con un diseño más actual.

  • The Contact Lens Manual

    A Practical Guide to Fitting
    • 4 Edición
    • Andrew Gasson + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses. The fourth edition of this best-selling classic, now in full colour throughout, provides the most up-to-date guidance in all aspects of today’s lenses in a practical and easy to use manual. Featuring new developments in lens types, care regimes, current practices, and electronic access to brand new video footage as well as a range of learning tools, this manual offers a complete package to help readers expand their lens knowledge, improve fitting and optimise patient care.

  • Fam's Musculoskeletal Examination and Joint Injection Techniques

    Expert Consult - Online + Print
    • 2 Edición
    • George V. Lawry + 3 más
    • George V. Lawry + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Fam’s Musculoskeletal Examination and Joint Injection Techniques provides cutting-edge content and clear, clinical advice on joint injection techniques and performing the musculoskeletal exam. George V. Lawry, Hans J. Kreder, Gillian Hawker, and Dana Jerome present full-color photographs and illustrations demonstrating musculoskeletal (MSK) exam and joint injection techniques for step-by-step guidance...in print and online.

  • AANA Advanced Arthroscopy: The Knee

    Expert Consult: Online, Print and DVD
    • 1 Edición
    • Robert E. Hunter + 1 más
    • Inglés
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