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  • Field Guide to Global Health & Disaster Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • James A. Chambers
    • Inglés
    While serving as a physician overseas in resource-poor countries, Dr. James Chambers recognized the need for a practical, portable reference for non-specialist healthcare providers to orient them to common issues when serving in new situations, whether due to geography, austere environments, or complex humanitarian disasters. Field Guide to Global Health and Disaster Medicine draws on the experience, training, and perspectives of committed healthcare providers from diverse nations and backgrounds to provide the most essential information for maximum utility in the field—whether in a refugee camp, operating room, disaster response scene, or other demanding environment.

  • Complications of Cirrhosis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 25-2
    • Andres Cardenas + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Guest Editors Drs. Andres Cardenas and Thomas Reiberger have created an up-to-date monograph on the complications of cirrhosis. They have secured top experts to contribute clinical review articles on the following topics: Non-invasive Detection of CSPH in cACLD; Prevention of First Decompensation in ACLD; Treatment of Acute Variceal Bleeding in 2020: When to Use TIPS; Prevention of Variceal Bleeding and Rebleeding by NSBB: A Tailored Approach; The Role of Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG); Measurement in the Management of Cirrhosis; Bacterial Infections in Cirrhosis as a Cause or Consequence of Decompensation; Nutrition in Chronic Liver Disease; Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy; Discriminating Acute Decompensation from Acute-on-Chronic Liver; Management of Severe and Refractory Ascites; Monitoring Renal Function and Therapy of HRS patients with Cirrhosis; Coagulopathy in Cirrhosis; and Current Concepts of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy. Hepatologists will come away with the information they need to manage these patients.

  • Arrhythmias in Children

    A Case-Based Approach
    • 1 Edición
    • Vincent C. Thomas + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Pediatric arrhythmias present numerous challenges to pediatric cardiologists and other practitioners who see pediatric patients, including pediatricians, family physicians, emergency physicians, residents, fellows, and other clinicians. Arrhythmias in Children: A Case-Based Approach features practical methods for diagnosing and treating arrhythmias in these patients across all settings. Nearly three dozen real-world scenarios are presented, followed by a discussion of the diagnosis, clinical thinking process involved, treatment options, expected outcomes, and how to manage anticipated and unanticipated outcomes. These practical, realistic cases provide a unique and engaging way of approaching these challenging patient scenarios.

  • The Changing Landscape of Urologic Practice, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 48-2
    • Deepak A. Kapoor
    • Inglés
    With guidance from Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Dr. Deepak Kapoor has created a state-of-the-art issue devoted to the future of the urologist’s clinical practice. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Workforce Issues in Urology; Development of Physician Leaders; Physician Burnout; Telemedicine; Understanding the Millenial Physician; The role of APPs in Urology; The impact of private equity transaction on urology; The growth of integrated care models in urology; Current and Future Status of Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems; Advocacy and Health Policy; How to Subspecialize in Large Group Practices; Drug Prices: Strategies to Help Your Patients Manage the High Cost of Drugs; Operationalizing Clinical Research. Urologists will come away with the information they need to improve their expertise in their urologic practices and to improve patient outcomes.

  • Telerehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 32-2
    • David X. Cifu + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Eapen Blessen and David Cifu, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics covered in the issue will cover the following, in relation to Telerehabiliation: spinal cord injury, amputee rehabiliation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, pain management, MS/ALS, pediatric care, geriatric care, wound management, persons with disabilities, postoperative orthopedic care, telewellness, logistics of telerehab and innovative approaches to delivering therapy.

  • Survey Methods for Medical and Health Professions Education

    A Six-Step Approach
    • 1 Edición
    • Andrew W. Phillips + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Offering a practical, six-step approach to effective survey design, delivery, and analysis, Survey Methods for Medical and Health Professions Education provides a real-world framework for successful research and evaluation using surveys. Focused on medical and other health professional education research, this unique text features quick-reference checklists, high-yield explanations, and case examples throughout, making it both a foundational reference and a go-to resource for all health professions educators and researchers who use surveys.

  • Glioblastoma, Part II: Molecular Targets and Clinical Trials, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 32-2
    • Linda Liau
    • Inglés
    This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Linda M. Liau, is dedicated to Glioblastoma: Molecular and Clinical Trials. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series consulting editors, Drs. Russell R. Lonser and Daniel K. Resnick. Topics will include—but are not limited to—Pathology & Molecular Markers, Cellular States & Genetic Diversity in Glioblastoma, Mismatch Repair in Glioblastoma Resistance, Genetic Susceptibility in Brain Cancer, Pediatric Gliomas: Molecular Landscape & Emerging Targets, Molecularly Targeted Clinical Trials, Novel Radiation Sensitizers, Immunotherapy Checkpoint Inhibitors, Brain Tumor Vaccines, CAR T Cells, Oncolytic Virotherapy, Targeting Cancer Stem Cells, Therapeutic Delivery to CNS, Theranostics: Dual Modality PET Tracers, and Neuroimaging & Novel Response Assessments.

  • Advanced Intraoral Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 33-2
    • Orrett E. Ogle
    • Inglés
    This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics is devoted to Advanced Intraoral Surgery and is edited by Dr. Orrett Ogle. Articles will include: Removal of the Sublingual Gland; Uvulopalatopharyngop... Transoral Parotidectomy; Oroantral Fistula; Mouth Gags: Advantages and Disadvantages; Intraoral Lip Augmentation; Periodontal Plastic Surgery; Correction of the Gummy Smile; Management of Intraoral Cysts; Bone Grafting for Implant Surgery; Use of Lasers and Piezoelectric in Intraoral Surgery; Buccal Fat Pad Flaps; Bone Grafting of Alveolar Clefts; Lingual Nerve Repair; and more!

  • Equine Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-1
    • Patricia Harris + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Drs Megan Shepherd and Patricia Harris, this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice will cover several key areas of interest related to Equine Nutrition. This issue is one of three selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Divers. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: What all Veterinarians need to know about equine nutrition, How to avoid getting on the wrong side of the regulatory authorities, How to approach a nutritional investigation/assess... Forage based nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, How can nutrition help with GIT based issues, Nutritional considerations when dealing with an underweight adult or senior horse, Nutritional considerations when dealing with an obese adult or senior horse, Nutrition and muscle, Nutrition and the broodmare, How safe and efficacious are certain neutraceuticals really, and more.

  • Pain in Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-2
    • Maripat Corr
    • Inglés
    This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Maripat Corr, will discuss Pain in Rheumatic Diseases. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Pain mechanisms in patients with rheumatic diseases, The back-pain assessment and treatment in clinical practice, Basic mechanisms of pain in osteoarthritis – experimental observations, NGF promise for management of pain in OA – clinical and experimental aspects, Pivotal role of pain in the lupus patient – cause or effect of poor outcomes, Cannabinoids-hope or hype for pain, Sex differences in Models of pain, Neuropathic pain in AS, and Relationship between inflammation and pain – RA as a model.

  • Hot Topics in Orthopedics, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 52-2
    • Frederick M. Azar
    • Inglés
    This volume of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on Common Complications in Orthopedic Surgery. Edited by members of a distinguished board from the Campbell Clinic, including Dr. Frederick Azar as editor-in-chief, each issue features several articles from the key subspecialty areas of knee and hip, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, pediatrics, and trauma.

  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

    How, Why and When
    • 1 Edición
    • Lorelei Waring + 2 más
    • Inglés
    As ultrasound is used more widely by a range of healthcare professionals as a successful imaging tool for musculoskeletal conditions, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound demystifies the technique for students and practitioners who do not necessarily have specialised knowledge in this area. The text is written at a level suitable for both students and more experienced practitioners, and has been edited by experienced sonographers working in consultant practice and education. It covers basic ultrasound anatomy and normal variants, common pathology, how to report, and differential diagnoses processes. With contributions from leading musculoskeletal sonographers and a physiotherapist, and with input from radiology and rheumatology, this book provides a rounded, evidence-based resource for anyone wishing to incorporate musculoskeletal ultrasound into their practice.

  • Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging

    • 6 Edición
    • Theris A. Touhy + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Geriatrics**Gain the nursing skills you need to provide wellness-based care for older adults! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 6th Edition uses a holistic approach to describe compassionate care along a continuum of wellness. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient’s situation or disorder, this text provides best-practice guidelines in covering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive health. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies, updates on measuring clinical judgment, expanded coverage of core competencies, and more. Written by gerontological nursing experts Theris Touhy and Kathleen Jett, this concise text provides a solid foundation in every aspect of healthy aging.

  • Fundamentals of Mammography

    • 3 Edición
    • Sue Williams + 2 más
    • Inglés
    The third edition of Fundamentals of Mammography assists clinicians to deliver a consistently high-quality service while acquiring the skills needed to provide care at what can be an emotionally difficult time for many patients. Fully updated to reflect current mammography technology, standards and radiologic environments, the book covers the principles of mammography techniques as well as equipment, quality control checks, psychological issues and communication. This book is ideal for assistant practitioners and radiographers, both in training or newly qualified, as well as all other health professionals who use mammography in breast care settings.

  • Covid-19: A Critical Care Textbook

    • 1 Edición
    • Chris Carter + 1 más
    • Inglés
    With the major redeployment of staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, this authoritative textbook provides a practical resource for healthcare professionals who may be new to acute and critical care settings. Written by nurses for nurses, the book will help readers master patient assessment, non-invasive ventilation, the use of high flow nasal oxygenation and renal care. You will learn about the challenges of resuscitation, leadership and responding to a public health emergency, and effective personal protection and hygiene practices. Covid-19: Critical Care textbook has been written by experts with frontline experience of working in hospitals during the pandemic and will remain relevant for those responding to future infectious disease outbreaks or waves of Covid-19.

  • Occupational Analysis and Group Process

    • 2 Edición
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Learn how to analyze client needs and use group therapy for effective interventions! Occupational Analysis and Group Process, 2nd Edition provides practical information on two key components of occupational therapy practice, helping you understand how to intervene with a variety of clients. Using case scenarios and clinical examples, this book provides strategies and guidelines for analyzing functional tasks for clients from children to adolescents to adults. It guides you through every step of the group process, including group leadership, communication within the group, and group interventions. Written by noted OT educators Jane Clifford O’Brien and Jean W. Solomon, this book provides a solid foundation for intervention planning.

  • Trends and Techniques in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Lina Triana
    • Inglés
    Bring your practice fully up to date with the most effective and innovative techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery. Trends and Techniques: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery covers today’s sought-after procedures— from male-specific aesthetic techniques to liposuction technologies and vaginal rejuvenation—all innovative new procedures that will greatly benefit your patients’ quality of life. In this outstanding resource, you’ll learn not only from Dr. Lina Triana, but also from other internationally recognized aesthetic surgeons in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dermatology.

  • Small Animal Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 51-3
    • Dottie P. Laflamme
    • Inglés
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, is dedicated to Small Animal Nutrition. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to, Discussing nutrition with clients; Pros and cons of commercial pet foods; Pros and cons of home-prepared and raw pet foods; Sustainability and pet food; Nutrition for pocket pets; The microbiome and how diet can influence it; Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D; Senior pet nutrition and management; Update on obesity management; Nutritional management for patients with GI diseases; Nutritional management for patients with renal disease; Nutritional management for patients with cognitive and brain disorders; Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, and Frailty; and Nutritional management for intensive care, rehabilitation, and recovery.

  • Whitcup and Nussenblatt's Uveitis

    Fundamentals and Clinical Practice
    • 5 Edición
    • Scott M. Whitcup + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Comprehensive and readable, Whitcup and Nussenblatt's Uveitis, 5th Edition, covers every aspect of this complex subspecialty in a single convenient volume. This clinically relevant guide covers the medical, pharmacological, and surgical treatment of uveitis in a visually rich, full-color format, offering a complete overview for today’s clinicians. New and updated case studies, key points boxes, and more than 400 images and graphics highlight major clinical points and provide insight into real situations that you can apply in practice.

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review

    • 1 Edición
    • Jill R. Beavers-Kirby
    • Inglés
    Prepare for success on the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP certification exams! Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review provides more than 1,300 review questions matching the subjects in the ANCC and AACN examination blueprints. All questions mirror the exams’ item formats, including multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, and are accompanied by answers with detailed rationales. Written by acute care NP educator Jill Beavers-Kirby and a team of expert contributors, this book provides the comprehensive review and practice you need to pass your exam!

  • Pathology for the Health Professions

    • 6 Edición
    • Ivan Damjanov + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that you need to know to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.

  • Nail Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-2
    • Shari Lipner
    • Inglés
    This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Shari Lipner will cover a number of important topics related to Nail Disorders. This issue is one of four each year selected by longtime series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Nails and Systemic Disease, Pediatric Nail Disorders, Bacterial and Viral Infections of the Nail Unit, Nail Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, Diagnosis of Melanonychia, Management of Nail Unit Melanoma, Nail Tumors, Dermoscopy of the Nail Unit, Nail Surgery, Pathology of the Nail Unit, Nail Imaging, Nail Cosmetics, and Nail psoriasis in the elderly, among others.

  • Workbook to Accompany Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker

    • 5 Edición
    • Mary J. Wilk + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition! Designed to accompany Sorrentino’s bestselling textbook, this workbook helps you review and master all of the text’s important concepts, skills, and procedures. Worksheets for the topics in each chapter include multiple-choice questions, true and false questions, matching and labelling exercises, and other activities. Matching the textbook chapter for chapter, this helpful study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your career as a support worker.

  • Emergency Ultrasound Made Easy

    • 3 Edición
    • Justin Bowra + 3 más
    • Inglés
    This simple, jargon-free text fits in your pocket, providing an ‘on-the-spot’ guide to clinician-performed ultrasound in the emergency department, intensive care unit or in the field. Written by an international team of experts and comprehensively updated in its third edition, Emergency Ultrasound Made Easy brings together in one volume the latest indications for focused ultrasound, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The text is highly accessible and easy to use in an emergency. It is aimed at the rapidly expanding cohort of non-radiologist clinical sonographers who use focused ultrasound. However, its broad scope (for example using ultrasound in the rapid diagnosis of DVT) makes it an invaluable addition to the library of any doctor with an interest in the technique, whether in primary care or the hospital setting.

  • Pleural Diseases

    Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions
    • 1 Edición
    • Claudio Sorino + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Using a unique, case-based approach, Pleural Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions brings you up to date with the latest advances in this fast-moving subspecialty. A wide variety of real-world challenges are presented along with multiple perspectives from expert pulmonologists who discuss and analyze each case collaboratively, replicating actual patient experiences and outcomes. This first-of-its-kind resource is ideal for practicing pulmonologists and fellows, interventional pulmonologists, critical care physicians, and others who are interested in an interactive approach to everyday clinical problems related to pleural disease.

  • Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 11 Edición
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Updated to correspond to the bestselling textbook, the Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition features Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and questions, key terms, and critical thinking exercises to help you learn difficult concepts. With practical activities and answers for review questions at the back of the guide, it enhances your comprehension — and helps you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

  • Mechanical Circulatory Support, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 10-2
    • Brian O’Neill
    • Inglés
    This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Brian O’Neill, will focus on Mechanical Circulatory Support. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. Marvin H. Eng. Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays an important role in the management of a variety of patients with a range of conditions in interventional cardiology. As many times the question of MCS arises in the most critical of patients, an understanding of each of the devices along with which patients may potentially benefit is vital. This issue aims to provide a review of the various options of MCS, as well as a variety of scenarios in which MCS may play a beneficial role in the management of patients.

  • Acute Kidney Injury, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-2
    • John Kellum + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John Kellum and Dana Fuhrman, focuses on Acute Kidney Injury. 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: Acute Kidney Injury and Disease, AKI in Cardiac Surgery, AKI in Sepsis, Hepatorenal Disease, Cardiorenal Syndrome, Onconephrology, Renal Functional Reserve and more.　

  • Vascular Ultrasound

    How, Why and When
    • 4 Edición
    • Abigail Thrush + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Now in its fourth edition, Vascular Ultrasound offers a compact yet comprehensive practical guide for anyone working in the field of vascular sonography.The book is written by expert practitioners as an easily accessible reference, providing key information suited to sonographers in their day-to-day practice. It covers essential vascular investigations undertaken by ultrasound departments and vascular laboratories in more detail than general ultrasound textbooks, but without overwhelming sonographers with highly complex information that may not be relevant to them.Here you will find essential information including the principle of ultrasound physics to enable accurate assessment of the peripheral circulation and blood flow, the use of the main scanner functions and controls, the main disorders of the arterial and venous circulation system with appropriate treatment and management, and techniques for the diagnosis and grading of disease.

  • Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist

    • 3 Edición
    • Demetra D. Logothetis
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd Edition provides a complete guide to pharmacology and anesthetic techniques, helping you learn procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings show dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve website includes procedure videos and prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will allay any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics.

  • Atlas of Spinal Imaging

    Phenotypes, Measurements and Classification Systems
    • 1 Edición
    • Philip K. Louie + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Spine-related pain is the world’s leading disabling condition, affecting every population and a frequent reason for seeking medical consultation and obtaining imaging studies. Numerous spinal phenotypes (observations/traits... and their respective measurements performed on various spine imaging have been shown to directly correlate and predict clinical outcomes.　Atlas of Spinal Imaging:　Phenotypes, Measurements and Classification Systems is a comprehensive visual resource that highlights various spinal phenotypes on imaging, describes their clinical and pathophysiological relevance, and discusses and illustrates their respective measurement techniques and classifications.　Com... the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Dino　Samartzis, the　preeminent　globa... authority on spinal phenotypes who has discovered and proposed new phenotypes and classification　schem... Howard S. An, a leading expert in patient management and at the forefront of 3D imaging of various spinal phenotypes; and Dr. Philip Louie, a young surgeon who is involved in one of the largest machine learning initiatives of spinal phenotyping. *Includes a Foreword by renowed spine surgeons Alexander Vaccaro and Max Aebi*

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    • 1 Edición
    • Weiye Li
    • Inglés
    Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) offers a consolidated view of a complex disorder by summarizing the latest evidence-based studies and translating their findings into practical, actionable knowledge. This concise resource covers the fundamentals of AMD diagnosis and treatment. It operates under a modern definition of AMD which acknowledges the range of presentations that ophthalmologists see in practice. Offering practical, clinical guidance in addition to capturing new therapeutic approaches in the pipeline, this book is an essential reference for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers.

  • Emerging Bariatric Surgical Procedures, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 101-2
    • Shanu Kothari
    • Inglés
    This issue of Surgical Clinics focuses on Emerging Bariatric Surgical Procedures and is edited by Dr. Shanu N. Kothari. Articles will include: Emerging Procedures in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery; Emerging Endoscopic Interventions in Bariatric Surgery; Endoscopic Balloon Therapy; Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy (SADI); Established and Emerging Metabolic and Bariatric Procedures: Obesity, Cancer, and Risk Reduction with Bariatric Surgery; Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes; Diabetes Risk Reduction and Metabolic Surgery; Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Following Bariatric Surgery; Addiction Transfer and Other Behavioral Changes Following Bariatric Surgery; Physiologic Mechanisms of Weight Loss Following Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery; Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Still the Gold Standard?; Revisional Bariatric Surgery; Ventral Hernia Management in Obese Patients; Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy; and more!

  • Head and Neck Cutaneous Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 54-2
    • Cecelia E Schmalbach + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Cecelia E. Schmalbach and Kelly M. Malloy, is dedicated to Head and Neck Cutaneous Cancer. This issue is one of six selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. Sujana S. Chandrasekhar. Cutaneous cancer rates are growing at epidemic proportions and consequently lead to a significant health care burden. This issue opens with an overview of the related biology, epidemiology, and preventative measures. A contemporary review of cutaneous cancer management will be provided to include the roles of sentinel node biopsy, surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapy. Cutaneous cancers impact the geriatric patient population, so ethical considerations and non-surgical management are emphasized.

  • Video Capsule Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 31-2
    • David R. Cave
    • Inglés
    Adoption of video capsule endoscopy has been slow, but there are now four FDA-approved devices and others available in China. It is now generally realized that there is an expanding role for these devices, not only in the small intestine but in the GI tract in general. In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles Lightdale, guest editor Dr. David Cave has assembled expert authors to provide clinical reviews that address where we are now, areas of controversy that still need resolution, and where the field is likely to develop over the next 5 to 10 years. Articles are specifically devoted to the following topics: Training, Reading and Reporting for Video Capsule Endoscopy; Indications and Contraindications: Complications of Capsule Endoscopy; Preparation, Prokinetics, and Surface Active Agents; Role of Capsule in Small Intestinal Bleeding; Role of Capsule Endoscopy in IBD; Role of Video Capsule Endoscopy in Liver Disease; Role of Video Capsule Endoscopy in Alternative Settings; Timing and Use of the Capsule Endoscopy in the Acute Care Setting; Role of Video Capsule Endoscopy as a Prelude to Deep Enteroscopy; Location of Capsule and Provocation Testing; Cost Effectiveness of Video Capsule Endoscopy; Artificial Intelligence in Capsule Endoscopy; and Novel Clinical Applications and Technical Developments in Video Capsule Endoscopy.

  • Emotion Dysregulation and Outbursts in Children and Adolescents: Part I, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 30-2
    • Gabrielle A. Carlson + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Gabrielle A. Carlson and Manpreet Kaur Singh, is Part I of a two-part issue covering Emotion Dysregulation in Children. This issue is 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: Aggression, irritability, and mood dysregulation; Measurement of Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents; The phenomenology of outbursts; Understanding, Assessing and Intervening with Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder; Dysregulation and Suicide in Children and Adolescents; Aggression and Dysregulation: A Trauma Informed Approach; Anger outbursts and aggressive symptoms in Tourette Disorder; ADHD and the Dysregulation of Emotion Generation and Emotional Expression; Dysregulation in major mental illness; and Dysregulation, Catastrophic Reactions and Anxiety Disorders, among others.

  • Posterior and Plantar Heel Pain, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 38-2
    • Eric A. Barp
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Dr. Eric Barp, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will cover several key areas of interest related to Posterior and plantar heel pain. 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: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Compartment syndrome, Differentiating Achilles Insertional Calcific Tendinosis and Haglund’s Deformity, Complications, Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis, Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Calcaneal bone tumors, Biologics in the Treatment of achilles tendonitis, Biologics in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, Neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, and Os Trigonum Syndrome.

  • Netter's Infectious Diseases

    • 2 Edición
    • Elaine C. Jong + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Infectious Disease**Widely used by students, residents, generalists, and specialists, Netter’s Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition delivers must-know information on infectious diseases in a highly illustrated, easily accessible format. Concise visual overviews of essential topics provide a convenient, trustworthy way to review the basics of a given infectious disease or issue or to share with patients or staff. Drs. Elaine Jong and Dennis Stevens cover the wide spectrum of illness and disease in this complex field using memorable illustrations by world-renowned artist Frank H. Netter and others, offering a time-saving, authoritative look at infectious disease risk factors, clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and more.

  • Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing

    • 6 Edición
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of basic nursing concepts and skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master essential LPN/LVN knowledge. Engaging exercises and questions help you learn to apply the nursing process, set priorities, practice critical thinking, make good decisions, and communicate effectively. With this practical review, you will get more out of your textbook and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® exam.

  • Cecil Essentials of Medicine

    • 10 Edición
    • Edward J. Wing + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Known for its concise, easy-to-read writing style and comprehensive coverage, Cecil Essentials of Medicine has been a favorite of students, residents, and instructors through nine outstanding editions. This revised 10th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with a focus on high-yield core knowledge of key importance to anyone entering or established in the field of internal medicine. Fully revised and updated by editors Edward J. Wing and Fred J. Schiffman, along with other leading teachers and experts in the field, Cecil Essentials remains clinically focused and solidly grounded in basic science.

  • Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards

    Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses
    • 6 Edición
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Memorize the pharmacology facts you need to know — in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, & Memory Aids for Nurses, 6th Edition uses illustrations and humor to make studying easier and more fun. This unique pharmacology review may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards, so it’s perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Garneau, these durable note cards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it!

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    • 6 Edición
    • Eric Whaites + 1 más
    • Español
    Nueva edición del texto de referencia y de primera adopción en el campo de la radiología dental para los estudiantes del grado de Odontología. La obra se presenta con un alto grado de estructuración y de fácil comprensión. Uno de sus valores añadidos es que cubre tanto la tecnología subyacente a la obtención de una imagen como la interpretación de la misma. Se posiciona como un "must have", ya que el estudiante en su futura práctica clínica deberá ser capaz de interpretar imágenes de radiodiagnóstico. Inclusión de "objetivo de aprendizaje" al inicio de capítulo. - Inclusión de apartados de "anatomía normal" al inicio de capítulo en aquellos casos en que se precise,- Inclusión de preguntas de autoevaluación al final de cada capítulo,- Actualización e inclusión de nuevas imágenes de radiodiagnóstico, haciendo especial énfasis en el uso de la tecnología digital vs la tradicional. A nivel de formato, la obra ha pasado a incoporar el color en toda sus páginas. Perfecto tanto para estudiantes de grado y posgrado como para especialistas en formación y odontólogos generales, Fundamentos de radiología dental se ha convertido en el libro imprescindible para todos aquellos que ejercen o se proponen ejercer la odontología clínica.

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    Atlas a color
    • 5 Edición
    • Leslie P. Gartner
    • Español
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    • 8 Edición
    • Hans Konrad Biesalski + 2 más
    • Español
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    • 4 Edición
    • Shan R. Baker
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  • Psiquiatría geriátrica

    • 3 Edición
    • Luis Agüera Ortiz + 2 más
    • Español
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    Guía terapéutica de bolsillo
    • 5 Edición
    • Luis Jiménez Murillo + 1 más
    • Español
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  • Holcomb y Ashcraft. Cirugía pediátrica

    • 7 Edición
    • George W. Holcomb + 2 más
    • Español
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  • Electromiografía y trastornos neuromusculares

    Correlaciones clínicas, eletrofisiológicas y ecográficas
    • 4 Edición
    • David C. Preston + 1 más
    • Español
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  • Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review

    • 6 Edición
    • Deborah E. Holmes
    • Inglés
    There’s no better way to get ready for Medical Assisting certification exams! With content review plus 3,000 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 6th Edition provides complete preparation for seven certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC, and NCMA. An illustrated, outline format makes it easy to review key medical assisting concepts and competencies, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and administrative and clinical tasks. Answers and rationales for each question help you strengthen any weak areas and prepare effectively for test-day success!

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