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Clinicians' Guide to Sleep Medicine
N Douglas
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 264
Adequate sleep is essential for our work and safety, yet the importance of disorders of sleep in causing symptoms and impairment of quality of life has only recently been appreciated. Awareness of these conditions among general physicians is limited, a situation perpetuated by the lack of teaching on the topic that both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in training receive. "Clinicians' Guide to Sleep Medicine" puts the subject into context for the GP and general hospital physician, presenting the current knowledge of sleep related problems and their treatments in an accessible manner. Topics covered include sleep apnoea / hypnoea syndrome, narcolepsy, snoring, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, night terrors, and sleep walking. Investigation of patients with sleep disorders, and rational selection of therapy are also considered. With a balanced, readable style and clear explanatory illustrations, this book will enable practicing physicians to draw on the experience of an acknowledged international expert in the field and deal with the common sleep disorders with understanding and confidence.
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Practical Notes on Interpretation and Treatment
David H. Bennett
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 352
Through its previous editions, "Cardiac Arrythmias" has become established as a highly respected practical guide to the interpretation and treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances. For this sixth edition, the content has been updated throughout, with increased emphasis on physical interventions and more information on sudden cardiac death and its prevention. The latest information on current pharmacological treatments and new therapies in development are also included. The book will continue to provide invaluable advice to junior doctors, coronary care nurses, higher level medical students and general physicians requiring a ready reference to this important subject.
Handbook of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Alvaro Pascual-Leone
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Eric Wasserman
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editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 416
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a method for stimulating the cerebral cortex through the intact skull by use of a coil delivering a rapidly changing magnetic field. It has applications in neuropsychiatric diagnosis, and in psychiatric therapy, using around one million times less energy than is required for traditional electroconvulsive therapy. Bringing together the basic science, fundamental principles, and essential practicalities of TMS, this book should prove useful to all users whether they are using the technique clinically or in research. The final two sections then bring together current up to date knowledge of applications of the technique. This handbook offers a companion to users of TMS in all departments of neurology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and psychiatry.
The PAP Smear
Controversies in Practice
Barbara S. Ducatman , Helen Wang
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 272
A comprehensive review of the issues of cervical neoplasia screening. The book looks at the role of human papillomaviruses in cervical neoplasia, the morphologic diagnosis of normal and abnormal Pap smears, the management of the abnormal Pap smear, quality assurance, legal issues, and the use of new technologies. Each chapter begins with a history and overview, covers the relevant literature and speculates on the future.
Non-invasive Respiratory Support
A Practical Guide
Anita K. Simonds
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 320
The second edition of this highly practical and informative handbook describes the indications for non-invasive ventilation in acute and chronic ventilatory failure, and the outcome of this intervention in a wide range of respiratory disorders. Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is now widely used in the Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit, General Respiratory Ward and Emergency Department. "Non-Invasive Respiratory Support, 2ed" gives clear and user-friendly advice on the practicalities of this technique, how to select patients, choose equipment and initiate therapy. From a highly respected international author team, the book provides invaluable guidance to Respiratory Physicians, Intensivists, Anaesthetists, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Medical Technicians working in this area.
Practical Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Christopher O'Callaghan
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M. Silverman
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editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 304
Knowledge of the practical procedures that are commonly used in diagnosis, evaluation and management is vital to the health professional. Despite this, however, the time allocated to gaining and practising important clinical skills during training in shrinking. This book aims to complement, and supplement, the traditional apprenticeship system. It will provide trainee paediatricians and respiratory physicians, and children's nurses in training, with invaluable advice and support when tackling the clinical problems that they are presented with in everyday practice. With a highly structured approach, numerous illustrative diagrams and clinical photographs, case studies and information boxes, the book will be referred to frequently as a practical tool in the clinical setting and will provide useful guidance and pointers during exam revision.
Handbook of Venous Disorders
Guidelines of the American Venous Forum
James S. T. Yao , Peter Gloviczki
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 576
Since the publication of the first edition five years ago, substantial new information has emerged in many areas of acute and chronic venous disease, on venous malformations and lymphatic disorders. This revised, updated and expanded edition takes account of these developments and provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging, medical, endovascular and surgical management. New chapters on reporting standards and outcome analysis and a new report of the American Venous Forum Research Committee on basic and clinical research in venous and lymphatic disease are also included. A key feature of this book is the integration of surgical, endovascular and medical therapies helping to make it an essential reference source on the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic diseases. The book is authored by founding members of the American Venous Forum; a society dedicated to research, education and the clinical practice of venous and lymphatic diseases. This edition includes several international authors, all expert in venous disease, most being regular or honorary members of the American Venous Forum.
The book is primarily intended for medical students, house officers, residents and fellows in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular and internal medicine, cardiology, phlebology and dermatology. It will also be of great interest to physicians, surgeons, vascular laboratory technologists and vascular nurses who are involved in the investigation, evaluation or management of venous and lymphatic diseases or malformations. The manual is for medical students, house officers, fellows in vascular surgery, radiology or vascular medicine, and all physicians and surgeons who participate in the evaluation and treatment of venous or lymphatic disease. This revised second edition is expanded and fully up-to-date, reflecting modern advances in vascular diagnosis and therapy.
Human Papillomaviruses
Clinical and Scientific Advances
Jane C. Sterling , Steven K. Tyring
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 160
"Human Papillomaviruses" combines a discussion of up-to-date research findings with clinical features, the treatments presently available and future directions for therapy. Written for clinicians, who need to keep up-to-date with the basic science but also want practical information to apply to clinical cases, it will also be of interest to scientists who need a clinical background to their research. In order to achieve this balance, the respected editors have recruited a number of scientists eminent in their particular areas of HPV research, as well as clinicians with wide experience in dealing with the medical challenges of treating warts.
Clinical Management of the Transplant Patient
Lynt B. Johnson
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Paul Kuo
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editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 272
Solid organ transplantation is a well-recognized and common therapy for many end-stage diseases. The medical care of patients undergoing transplant is developing into a discrete speciality involving input from critical care physicians, anaesthesiologists and a variety of clinicians from both medical and surgical specialities. This manual addresses the clinical management of the transplant patient from pre-surgical evaluation, through the peri-operative period, and into the recovery and follow-up phases of care. Each major transplant organ is covered with a common chapter structure covering recipient evaluation, donor evaluation, surgical procedure, post-operative management, complications, outcome and costs. There are also chapters on the important themes of immunosuppression and organ procurement. The book forms a guide to good practice for all members of the surgical and support teams working in the transplant centres.
Quantitative Methods for the Evaluation of Cancer Screening
C. Hill
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Jacques Esteve
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editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 176
Cancer screening programmes have become routine practice throughout the developed world -- aiming to detect the presence of the disease prior to the manifestation of symptoms, and to increase the likelihood of successful treatment. Naturally, these programmes require regular monitoring to ensure that screening quality is maintained, and to advance the early-warning system as much as possible. Quantitative Methods for the Evaluation of Cancer Screening is a professional title designed to provide the researchers of these screening programmes with up-to-date methods and tools for improving evaluation. The book presents an introduction to cancer screening and to the methods that are employed for its monitoring, followed by an in-depth account of the more complicated modelling approaches. Each chapter is written by an international expert in the field, and imparts practical specialist information that the reader can apply to the evaluation of their own programmes. Case studies illustrate the methods in practice and provide further illumination of the fields of breast, cervix, large bowel, and neuroblastoma screening.
Biopsy Pathology of the Breast
J. P. Sloane , P. A. Trott
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 320
The 2nd edition of this well received volume in the "Biopsy Pathology" series builds on the strength of the first, providing practical guidance on the interpretation of biopsy specimens, particularly in relation to current screening programmes. Revised and updated throughout, key areas have been completely revised and expanded.
Clinical Case Reporting in Evidence-based Medicine
Milos Jenicek
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 256
As the evidence-based medicine movement gathers momentum, it is becoming apparent that valuable information can be derived from individual case studies, provided that the information is structured correctly from the outset. Good clinical reports and case studies must link together several elements of clinical epidemiology, clinimetrics, qualitative research principles and methods for gathering information on individual clinical situations. This book provides coverage on routine case reports in medicine, surgery and psychiatry, case reporting in occupational medicine and in tort litigation at courts of law. It is a practical book which is aimed at medical professionals contributing to research through individual case reports.
Management and Prevention of Thrombosis
Barbara Konkle
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Geno Merli
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editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 372
This text provides a comprehensive practical guide to the understanding and management of thromboembolytic disease. Management of thrombosis, formerly the domain of the cardiologist or haemotologist, has become an increasingly significant issue in primary care and general practice, particularly as the range of therapies available has increased. With a uniform structure taking the reader through a background pathophysiology chapter, management strategies and drug administration, this text aims to provide a valuable guide to the general physician who lacks formal training in this area plus the trainee or pracitising cardiologist, haematologist and cardiovascular surgeon. Each chapter includes an introduction, background or pathophysiology when appropriate, and comprehensive coverage of management options. It also incorporates most therapies with exact dosing and administration schedules.
Clinicians' Guide to Epilepsy
Philip E. M. Smith , Sheila J. Wallace
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 192
This concise volume will provide the reader with a practical overview of this rapidly changing field, with particular emphasis on clinical issues, management options and current areas of debate and controversy. The information is balanced to appeal to the general physician, trainee and specialist neurologist alike. The volume covers diagnosis, classification and management options, and considers the cognitive and psychological aspects of the condition. Special issues of key importance to the patient such as school and employment, driving and alcohol consumption are also given careful consideration. Drawing on the wealth of clinical experience of the authors in looking after adults and children with epilepsy respectively, this will be an invaluable addition to the library of any trainee or practising clinician involved in the management of epilepsy in either the primary or secondary care setting.
Psychosocial Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis
Denise Angst , Myra Bluebond-Langner
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 504
This work examines the psychosocial impact of the changes that have occurred in cystic fibrosis management. It includes sections on: the aetiology, pathology, course and treatment of cystic fibrosis; personal perspectives; developmental considerations; the illness network; therapeutic approaches; and major contemporary issues such as transplantation, genetic screening and new therapies.
Pathological Basis of Orthopaedic and Rheumatic Disease
Clinical, Radiological and Pathological Correlations
Nicholas Athanasou
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 400
Covers all aspects of osteoarticular pathology and bone tumours, relating histological evidence and radiographs to clinical practice.
Management of Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy
Bertis Little , Kimberley Yonkers
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 280
The pregnant woman can present a variety of mental disorders, from classic schizophrenia to depression. Using a systematic, step-by-step set of criteria, this book covers diagnosis and prescribed treatment, and analyzes risk and cost benefits particularly with regard to drug therapy. In all cases, psychotropic versus psychotherapeutic treatments are given full consideration. Major topics covered include schizophrenia, depression and mania, obsessive-complusive disorders, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, delirium, dementia and amnesia, alcohol abuse, and drug and substance abuse.
Handbook of Non-invasive Cardiac Testing
Andrew McGhie
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 224
This handbook focuses on all types of non-invasive cardiac testing to describe the techniques involved. For each test, a concise description of the underlying principles is followed by a discussion of the indications and contraindications for that procedure, with illustrations of case scenarios showing normal and abnormal test results as an aid to understanding. An important chapter on test selection in various clinical scenarios emphasizes the need for consideration in this increasingly cost-sensitive area.
Cancer and Pre-cancer of the Vulva
David M. Luesley
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 224
The only book that looks specifically at this topic. Although vulval cancer is uncommon, and therefore has had less attention than other gynaecological cancers, it has much to offer the understanding of malignant transformation and clinical management strategies.This comprehensive and up-to-date text covers all aspects of vulval cancer - epidemiology, aetiology and management - in a single volume. The evidence-based evaluation of available data and care is the central theme. The editor has assembled a respected team of expert contributors who have provided information which is both supportive for the clinician with considerable knowledge of vulval disease, and educational for the less informed or experienced.
Viral Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Christopher N. Hudson , D. J. Jeffries
editore: Hodder Arnold
pagine: 352
Infection is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The advent of antibiotics has considerably altered the pattern of bacterial infections over recent years, allowing the significance of viral infections to become increasingly apparent. The highly respected editors have brought together an expert team of contributors from a variety of disciplines to give a comprehensive overview of the implications of viral diseases in obstetrics and gynaecology in both `first world' and developing nations. With additional discussions on the immune response to viral infections, clinical implications of viral infections for the neonate and the role of animal models in clinical research, the book will appeal to obstetricians and gynecologists, virologists and genitourinary and HIV physicians.
