Libri di Sharma

Presentazione dell’edizione italianaLa tomografia a coerenza ottica (Optical Coherence Tomography, OCT) ha rivoluzionato, in pochi anni, la diagnostica oftalmologica, diventando uno strumento imprescindibile sia nella pratica che nella ricerca clinica. Fin dalla sua introduzione, l’OCT è stato caratterizzato da una rapida diffusione in tutto il mondo, grazie alla sua capacità di fornire immagini ad alta risoluzione e in tempo reale del segmento posteriore e anteriore dell’occhio, offrendo opportunità di medicina di precisione in vivo che, un tempo, erano appannaggio esclusivo delle sezioni istologiche.Oggi l’OCT rappresenta una parte essenziale dell’attività del Medico Oftalmologo, nell’ambito del lavoro svolto in strutture pubbliche o private, e costituisce un supporto fondamentale non solo per la diagnosi, ma anche per il monitoraggio dell’evoluzione clinica e della risposta terapeutica. Da queste considerazioni è nato il nostro interesse ed il nostro impegno nel rendere disponibile in lingua italiana questo atlante, un’opera di grande valore descrittivo, didattico e consultivo che potrà rappresentare un punto di riferimento per la comprensione e l’interpretazione delle scansioni OCT grazie a chiarezza, completezza e rigore scientifico.L’atlante del Dr. Satinder Pal Singh Grewal e del suo gruppo di collaboratori, si distingue per una struttura semplice ed esplicativa, partendo da valutazioni ottenute in occhi normali e accompagnando poi il lettore attraverso una vasta serie di esami riguardanti le molteplici patologie di diverse strutture oculari quali, in particolare, cornea, retina e papilla ottica. Le immagini, di notevole qualità, sono accompagnate da descrizioni puntuali che indirizzano alla comprensione dei reperti morfologici e delle loro implicazioni cliniche. In numerosi casi, le scansioni OCT, come anche quelle angio-OCT, sono affiancate da retinografie o fluorangiografie che permettono una visione diagnostica multimodale. Tale completezza rende l’opera uno strumento prezioso non solo per l’Oftalmologo, ma anche per il Medico in formazione specialistica e l’Ortottista Assistente in Oftalmologia.Curare la traduzione di questo atlante per noi ha significato valorizzare un eccellente lavoro scientifico ed editoriale, allo scopo di contribuire attivamente alla crescita culturale dei professionisti dell’oftalmologia in Italia con un libro di facile consultazione, aggiornato e riccamente illustrato.I nostri più sentiti ringraziamenti sono rivolti alla Dr.ssa Chiara Vivarelli, alla Dr.ssa Ginevra Giovanna Adamo e al Dr. Marco Pellegrini per la loro imprescindibile collaborazione nel lavoro di traduzione e gestione scientifica del testo, volto a mantenere l’accuratezza metodologica e l’impostazione espositiva dell’opera originale. Francesco ParmeggianiMarco Mura

Textbook of Critical Care is an extensive two volume guide to all aspects of critical care. The first volume covers systems of the human body in individual sections; the second volume continues to cover other vital topics for those working in an intensive care unit. The two volumes are subdivided into fourteen sections, with 112 chapters in total. The book begins with general principles, before covering cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as neurology and endocrinology. The post-surgical critical care section includes a range of surgeries, and organ transplants. Further topics include obstetric critical care, haematology, rheumatology, oncology and trauma, with detailed advice on the design of, and research in the ICU. With over 100 international contributors ensuring authoritative content throughout, and full colour illustrations across 1500 pages, Textbook of Critical Care is a valuable resource for residents, intensivists, and emergency medicine doctors. Key Points * Extensive two volume guide to all aspects of critical care * Covers different systems of the human body in detail in separate sections * Full colour illustrations across 1500 pages * Over 100 international contributors

Internationally successful in its first edition, Nutrition at a Glance second edition is now thoroughly revised and updated, and continues to provide succinct information in a user-friendly, illustrated format. Now in full colour throughout, Nutrition at a Glance introduces key nutrition facts, such as the role of key nutrients in maintaining health, and addresses the concepts of nutritional intake and what makes an adequate diet. It also discusses food safety, allergy and intolerance, GM foods, disease states and nutriogenomics.

Learn the basics of the five core areas of community and public health Introduction to Community and Public Health covers the basics in each area of community and public health as identified by the Association of Schools of Public Health. In a student-friendly approach, authors Manoj Sharma, Paul W. Branscum, and Ashutosh Atri discuss epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and healthy policy and management. Written to serve both graduate and undergraduate public health students, as well as to help prepare for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and Master certified in Health Education Specialist (MCHES) exam, the book covers each of these five core disciplines, plus other important topics such as: Population dynamics and control Air, water, and noise pollution, and other environmental issues Program planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation Systems thinking and leadership in community and public health Students will gain insight into the descriptive, inferential, and analytical aspects of community and public health, as well as models, methods, and theories in health education and health promotion. Introduction to Community and Public Health provides the foundation necessary to build the skills of tomorrow's community and public health leaders.

The book represents a complete and comprehensive visual representation of interstitial lung disease. It is a true pictorial supplement to the numerous monographs and texts on the topic. The images enhance the practical description of the disease. Since there is no atlas on interstitial disease this title is unique and provides the first practical illustrative reference. It will be of value to physicians who work in internal medicine or chest radiology.

Esophageal Cancer and Barrett s Esophagus, 3E, focuses on these two common and key conditions that affect the esophagus, providing expert guidance to their pathogenesis, cause, prevention, diagnosis and clinical management. Top international names in the field examine each of the many issues involved, using the very latest evidence-based research, and clear, didactic advice allows the reader to understand the best methods of diagnosis and clinical management of each condition whether early or late stage. Well-illustrated and fully revised to include the latest in ACG/ASG/UEGW guidelines, it is the perfect consultation tool for gastroenterologists and oncologists managing patients with cancer of the esophagus. It is also ideal for teaching residents and fellows optimum patient management, and for identifying areas requiring future research.

"Davidson's 100 Clinical Cases" was awarded First Prize in Medicine in the 2009 British Medical Association Medical Book Awards. This book reflects the real world in which doctors practise medicine. The selection of clinical problems guides the reader, step by step, through the correct path in the maze between the presenting complaint of a patient and the final diagnosis. The text emphasises the value of interpreting available clinical and investigative information in a logical way before considering a definitive diagnosis.

The latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating corneal diseases This well-illustrated full-color reference provides the latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating corneal diseases. Features: Full-color presentation with numerous illustrations Provides complete updated information on all types of anterior segment diseases With in-depth focus, the authors concentrate on vital areas of the surface abnormalities, including pathology of tear film, disease of conjunctiva, eyelids, and tumors Presents updated guidelines to establish instant and correct clinical diagnosis for proper and timely treatment of corneal diseases

1200 illustrations and detailed text deliver thorough coverage of pediatric surgical techniques Includes 2 DVDs with surgical video clips Featuring contributions from 132 world-renowned experts, Pediatric Surgery covers the clinical, diagnostic, and management aspects of all major pediatric conditions requiring surgery. Readers will find coverage of all the latest topics such as nanotechnology, endoscopic and minimal invasive procedures, lasers, robotic surgery, molecular genetics, stem cell regeneration, and bariatric surgery. The book is enriched by 1200 illustrations and 2 DVDs with surgical video clips. Coverage includes: Overview of the Specialty, Ventilatory Support, Pediatric Anesthesia, Nuclear Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Postoperative Care, Management of Terminal Illnesses, Trauma, Thoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Disorders, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgical Specialties, Recent Advances

"Crash Course!" is a revision series for students on system based and integrated courses. An illustrated outline format in bite-sized chunks makes the content easy to absorb. Hints and Tips and Comprehension Check boxes are built-in features designed to make the series student-friendly. A practice exam at the end enables students to assess their level of understanding. The Clinical titles are written by a senior consultant and a junior doctor who has recent experience of being a student - making the books as relevant as possible for current medical students.

Recent research into the anatomy and pathophysiology of the blood-brain and blood-spinal cord barriers suggests that a breakdown in these barriers can result in several diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS). This book presents new findings in the area of blood-brain barrier research that suggest barriers play important roles in health and disease conditions. It also discusses the development of new drugs that can modulate the barrier function in the CNS and may provide new approaches to treating neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and other motor neuron diseases, as well as spinal cord trauma. This book presents the recent progress made in the research on the blood-brain and spinal cord barrier. It contains numerous illustrations of light and electron micrographs. It also includes Foreword written by two eminent researchers in the field, Milton Brightman and Jorge Cervos-Navarro.