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The 5-minute Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Consult
David C. Mason , Millicent King Channell
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 320
This pocket-sized book is the first osteopathic clinical manual to be organized by diagnoses in a two-page, quick-reference format. In the tradition of "The 5-Minute Consult Series", each diagnosis is presented on a two-page spread. The first page has a definition of the disease, a list of associated autonomic and motor innervations, and a list of common somatic dysfunctions. The second page lists the techniques that might be used for those somatic dysfunctions. The second page is further subdivided into three levels of treatment: 2-minute, 5-minute, and extended. Next to each technique is the corresponding ICD-9 code for billing. Photos and schematic drawings are included. The fully searchable online text is included with purchase of this book.
Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease
Barbara Janson Cohen
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 617
This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal anatomy and physiology, as well as an introduction to the human disease process. The well-organized text is presented in a manner that is easily digested and retained, with a writing style that is easy to understand and will engage students. Information covers normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, basic microbiology, and chemistry.
NMS Pediatrics
Paul H. Dworkin , Paula Algranati
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 480
NMS Pediatrics, Fifth Edition is the ideal reference and review for medical students in the pediatrics clerkship. The concise, outline-format coverage of essentials and end-of-chapter USMLE-style questions offer excellent preparation for the shelf/end-of-rotation exam and USMLE. This thoroughly updated edition focuses on areas emphasized in the most current Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) curriculum. The revised questions better reflect the level of difficulty of shelf/end-of-rotation exams. The book has a new two-color design and wider margins for notes.
Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Dominique Delbeke
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Joao V. Vitola
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 512
Thoroughly revised by a well-known nuclear medicine team, this teaching file reference presents 234 cases and over 600 images encompassing the gamut of procedures in contemporary clinical nuclear medicine. This Second Edition features many new cases highlighting the latest clinical and technological developments, including state-of-the-art PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging in oncology and dramatic advances in nuclear cardiology. Chapters present a variety of cases, from simple to complex, covering each organ system and oncologic imaging. Extensive correlative images using all relevant modalities demonstrate the use of multimodality image analysis in solving clinical problems. The final chapter focuses on common artifacts. A companion Website will offer an online image bank.
Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications
Freida Atherton Pickett , Geza T. Terezhalmy
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 328
"Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications" presents up-to-date pharmacological principles and identifies applications of these principles in day-to-day dental hygiene practice. The text coordinates principles of pharmacology with pathophysiology and identifies applications to the oral health treatment plan and treatment record information. Coverage includes subjects not found in other pharmacology textbooks for dental hygiene students: adverse drug effects, drugs used by the dental hygienist, sources to help patients or personnel seek treatment for substance abuse problems, and herbal supplements. Each chapter includes case studies, self-study questions, end-of-chapter dental hygiene application summaries, and clinical application exercises.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
A Sports Specific Approach
Nathan D. Prahlow
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Ralph Buschbacher
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 336
Geared to physiatrists and sports medicine physicians, this book is a practical guide to the rehabilitation of sport injuries. It focuses on specific sports and describes a variety of popular sports in sufficient depth so that physicians can confidently diagnose and treat patients injured during each sport. The authors focus on conservative management of injuries, so that physicians can maximize nonsurgical options before resorting to surgery. The book explains the mechanism of each injury and offers strategies for evaluating patients and preparing them to return to play. Numerous illustrations complement the text.
The AHA Mentoring Handbook
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 192
Prepared by the American Heart Association, this popular handbook is a practical guide to the mentoring relationship between senior and early career clinicians and investigators. Chapters discuss general aspects of the mentor's and mentee's role, specific concerns in basic science, clinical science, and population health sciences, and issues in mentoring women and underrepresented minorities. Both mentors and mentees in a wide range of basic science and clinical disciplines will find valuable tips on fostering a successful mentored relationship and handling common pitfalls. The book includes up-to-date lists of mentoring resources and funding opportunities for young investigators and relevant Websites.This Second Edition was edited by Drs. Joseph Alpert and Michael Bettmann. It includes several new chapters, including one on foreign medical school graduates by Yoel Korenfeld-Kaplan, MD, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, Fatima H. Sert-Kuniyoshi, MSc and Virend K. Somers, MD, PhD; one on registered nurses and allied health professionals by Debra K. Moser, DNSc, RN, FAHA, FAAN; and one on dysfunctional relationships in mentoring by Joanne S. Ingwall, PhD, FAHA. Dr.
Manuel Reyes, from the AHA Minority Mentoring Program, added valuable insight through his review of this edition.
Heart Failure
Pathophysiology, Molecular Biology, and Clinical Management
Arnold M. Katz , Marvin A. Konstam
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 384
This Second Edition of Dr. Katz's highly acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest advances in the study and treatment of heart failure. The book explains the pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and therapy of heart failure in an integrated, reader-friendly manner that is accessible to both clinicians and basic scientists. More than 100 illustrations, most created for this book by the authors, complement the text. This edition has been completely reorganized. Chapters describe the hemodynamic basis for the clinical manifestations of heart failure; the neurohumoral responses in heart failure and key signaling pathways that mediate functional responses; the proliferative responses in failing hearts; the cellular and molecular abnormalities in the failing heart; the rationale for various therapeutic approaches; and the management of specific groups of patients. The chapters on therapy have been written by a noted clinician, Marvin A. Konstam.
MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls
Laura W. Bancroft , Mellena D. Bridges
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 850
MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls presents over 1,800 images of normal anatomic variants, artifacts, and other features that mimic pathology on MRI scans. The book will reduce the rate of diagnostic errors by helping radiologists distinguish pathology from MRI appearances that may simulate disease. Organized by anatomic region, the book covers the gamut of neuroradiology, breast imaging, vascular, cross-sectional, and musculoskeletal radiology. Each chapter shows examples of normal anatomy, variations, common incidental or benign conditions, and imaging features that may mimic other disease processes. Concise figure legends facilitate rapid identification of imaging characteristics. Examples of common MRI artifacts are included, with brief explanations from physicists in language understandable to radiologists.
A Practical Approach to Obstetric Anesthesia
Brenda Bucklin
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David R. Gambling
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 552
This new addition to our highly successful "A Practical Approach to Anesthesia series is a comprehensive, accessible guide to obstetric anesthesia, with the substance and depth of a textbook and the convenient, user-friendly features of a handbook. It focuses sharply on clinical issues and is written in outline format for quick reference, with numerous tables, figures, and photographs. Major sections cover pharmacology and physiology, antepartum considerations, labor and delivery, postpartum issues, and disease states in obstetric patients, including a chapter on obesity and pregnancy. The concluding chapter reviews current guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
A Color Atlas
Jacques E. Chelly
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 496
Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, this best-selling full-color atlas is a step-by-step guide to performing more than 60 peripheral nerve blocks, including those used in children. For each nerve block, the book provides detailed information about indications, patient positioning, needle size, drug selection, volume for infusion rate, anatomic landmarks, approach, and technique and offers tips for maximizing effectiveness and minimizing complications. Full-color clinical photographs and line art demonstrate anatomic landmarks, patient positioning, and techniques. This edition offers new material on ultrasound guidance and continuous catheter techniques. A companion Website will offer instant access to an online image bank.
Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders
Considering the Alternatives
David Mischoulon , Jerrold F. Rosenbaum
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 336
Updated for its Second Edition, this book is the only reference to focus exclusively on natural medications in psychiatry. Eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions examine current scientific and clinical data on the applications, effectiveness, and safety of natural psychotropics and acupuncture. Quick-reference tabular appendices list indications, contraindications, dosages, combinations, and drug-drug interactions for each remedy. This edition includes brand-new chapters on acupuncture, homeopathy, and therapies for substance dependence and weight management. The chapter on polypharmacy and side effect management addresses the growing issue of drug-drug interactions. New introductory chapters discuss complementary and alternative medicine in society and examine research limitations and quality assurance issues.
Clinical Autonomic Disorders
Eduardo E. Benarroch , Phillip A. Low
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 768
Thoroughly updated for its third edition, this text will be the definitive reference on autonomic nervous system disorders, for practicing and academic neurologists and clinicians in such areas as cardiology and gastroenterology where autonomic disorders are prevalent. The book focuses on patient care and provides the sophisticated laboratory testing information necessary for clinical diagnosis and management. This edition has a new co-editor, Eduardo E. Benarroch, MD, who provides more detailed information on the role of the central nervous system in autonomic disorders. The book incorporates the latest advances in noninvasive laboratory testing to evaluate abnormalities in the control of blood pressure, heart rate, urination, digestion, sexual function, and sweating.
Psychosomatic Medicine
A Practical Guide
Maria Tiamson-Kassab , Michael Blumenfield
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 288
This handbook is a first-line source of essential information and practical guidelines for mental health professionals working with patients in the medical-surgical setting. Using the conversational style and case vignettes found in all "Practical Guides in Psychiatry" volumes, the authors discuss the psychiatric aspects of a variety of medical-surgical disorders, such as heart and kidney disease, oncology, the burn and trauma patient, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine and autoimmune disorders, neurological disorders, and HIV/AIDS.Coverage includes chapters on somatoform disorders, pain management, capacity determination, psychodynamic issues and psychotherapy in the consultation-liaison setting, substance abuse issues in the medical setting, and death, dying, and bereavement. This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters on psychiatric aspects of surgery and transplantation, women's health issues, and disaster psychiatry. "The Practical Guides in Psychiatry" series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care.
Written in an easy-to-read style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.
Child and Adolescent Neurology for Psychiatrists
Audrey M. Walker
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Cynthia R. Pfeffer
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 480
Completely revised for its Second Edition, this text is geared to residents and fellows training in child and adolescent psychiatry and those preparing for board examinations in both general and child psychiatry. This book covers common neurologic disorders seen in the pediatric population, their presentation, including psychiatric symptoms, and their workup, diagnosis, and treatment. Coverage includes psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric neurologic disorders and psychiatric side effects of medications used to treat pediatric neurologic disorders. Case presentations demonstrate the diagnostic approach to patients in pediatric neurology and on the interface of pediatric neurology and psychiatry. Practice questions offer excellent review for board certification and recertification examinations. A glossary is also included.
Transbronchial and Endobronchial Biopsies
Philip T. Cagle
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 256
Featuring over 250 full-color images, this text is a detailed and thoroughly illustrated guide to interpretation of transbronchial and endobronchial biopsies. This book presents a consistent, well-organized approach to each biopsy diagnosis: differential diagnosis includes low-power figure overview, high-power figure from the same diagnosis, followed by artifacts, pitfalls, and special clues to the correct diagnosis. A companion website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.
A Practical Approach to Pediatric Anesthesia
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 720
This new addition to our highly successful "A Practical Approach to Anesthesia" series is a comprehensive, accessible guide to pediatric anesthesia, with the substance and depth of a textbook and the convenient, user-friendly features of a handbook. It focuses on clinical issues, contains enough academic material for board review, and is written in bulleted and outline format, with numerous illustrations and tables. Major sections focus on approach to the pediatric patient, clinical and operational aspects of pediatric anesthesia, anesthetic management of normalities and abnormalities of each organ system, and special situations such as fetal surgery, anesthesia outside the operating room, and trauma. Emphasis is on the developmental aspects - anatomic, physiologic, and pharmacologic - that require special attention in anesthesia planning.
Practical Cardiology
Evaluation and Treatment of Common Cardiovascular Disorders
David S. Bach
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Eric R. Bates
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 720
Thoroughly updated to reflect current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, this concise yet comprehensive handbook presents practical information on the common cardiovascular problems that clinicians encounter daily. The book provides a user-friendly, authoritative guide to evaluation of common cardiovascular symptoms and evaluation and management of common cardiovascular conditions. Coverage also includes clinical challenges such as management of chronic anticoagulation, assessing and minimizing cardiac risk in noncardiac surgery, and management of the cardiac surgery patient. Numerous tables and algorithms help readers find information quickly and aid in clinical decision-making.
Clinical Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy!
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 448
Written in the award-winning "Incredibly Easy!" style, this book provides complete and clear explanations of how drugs act and interact in the treatment of disease. Focusing on mechanisms of drug action, the book details specific drugs by pharmacologic class for all body systems as well as drugs for pain, psychiatric disorders, infection, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and cancer. Potentially dangerous drug and drug-herb interactions are highlighted. This thoroughly updated edition covers the newest drugs in each pharmacologic class and includes information on obesity drugs, a new chapter on genitourinary system drugs, a new medication safety feature, and a new appendix on common herbal preparations and their drug interactions.
Practical Pharmacology for the Pharmacy Technician
Joy Bellis Sakai
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 688
In today's pharmacy, technicians are increasingly taking on the dispensing functions previously performed by pharmacists. Part of the "LWW Pharmacy Technician Education Series", this easy-to-read book prepares technicians for these responsibilities by helping them understand how drugs affect human function. Focusing on classes of drugs, rather than individual drugs, the book highlights the general principles that apply to all drugs in each class-drug actions, indications, side effects, administration, plus practical information for the pharmacy workplace. It features: Tips for the Technician, case scenarios, and end-of-chapter review questions. There is are bound-in CD-ROM and companion Website that include chapter quizzes, worksheets, hands-on activities, animations, audio pronunciations, and a searchable online version of the text.
