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Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
Catherine Anne Trombly , Mary Vining Radomski
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 960
The definitive work on occupational therapy for physical dysfunction is back in a Fifth Edition, with reputable co-editors and outstanding clinical, academic, and consumer contributors. Through the "Occupational Functioning Model", this edition continues to emphasize the conceptual foundation of practice. The text provides a current and well-rounded view of the field - from theoretical rationale to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Features new to this edition: cutting-edge therapies and up-to-date research findings, "International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health" (ICIDH-2) language and concepts, assessment and intervention directed toward context, a two-color design, and abundant learning aids including case examples and procedures for practice.
Endovascular Therapy
Renan Uflacker
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 416
This volume of our popular Teaching File Series is written by a leader in the rapidly growing field of interventional radiology. The book presents cases of varying degrees of difficulty to challenge your understanding of interventional radiologic procedures. Coverage includes embolization, angioplasty, mechanical thrombectomy, mechanical atherectomy, vascular stents, stent grafts, fibrinolytic therapy, intravascular foreign body retrieval, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), interventional uroradiology, interventional procedures in the biliary tract, and percutaneous management of fluid collections. A consistent format allows for quick, effective study and review--whether you're preparing for an exam or a patient visit
Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus
Bevra Hannahs Hahn , Daniel J. Wallace
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1376
Thoroughly revised and updated for its Sixth Edition, Dubois' "Lupus Erythematosus" remains the definitive reference on this disease. More than sixty distinguished authorities provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus -including definition, classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, autoantibodies, clinical and laboratory features, management, prognosis, and patient education. This edition's clinically oriented chapters include timely information on the new classification for lupus, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, biologic therapies, cox-2 interventions, clinical trial methodologies, and outcomes research. Completely rewritten basic science sections reflect recent findings on genetics, inflammatory mediator biology, cytokine physiology, cell signaling, and newly described animal models and autoantibodies. This is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
Prostate Cancer
Principles and Practice
Anthony V. D'amico
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Howard Scher
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 704
This volume is the first interdisciplinary medical text on prostate cancer. More than 50 chapters cover all aspects of diagnosis and screening and all forms of accepted treatments of the prostate, with emphasis on the retention of sexual and physiological function. Highlights of the book include the most exhaustive coverage currently available of advanced androgen-sensitive and androgen-refractory disease. An introductory chapter discusses the impact of advances in genetic understanding of prostate cancer on clinical practice. It is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
CT Angiography of the Chest
Jacques Remy
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John R. Mayo
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 288
Written by experts who are internationally known for their pioneering work in spiral CT, this volume is a state-of-the-art guide to the techniques and clinical applications of CT angiography of the chest. The authors demonstrate the capabilities and uses of CT angiography in assessing the pulmonary vasculature and aorta and detecting pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, vascular diseases of the lung, thoracic outlet syndromes, and SVC syndromes. More than 200 detail-revealing CT angiography images provide a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the pulmonary vasculature, the normal variants that must be distinguished from pathology, and the appearances of different pathologic entities.
Nyhus and Condon's Hernia
A. Gerson Greenburg , Robert J. Fitzgibbons
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 672
Thoroughly revised by distinguished new authors, the Fifth Edition of Dr. Nyhus and Condon's classic text remains the definitive reference on hernia. This edition has been extensively reorganized to include laparoscopic procedures in each chapter and to offer comparisons of the various types of hernia repair. The largest part of the book is devoted to inguinal hernia, but esophageal, abdominal, and diaphragmatic hernia are also covered. A chapter on hernia in pediatric patients is included. More than 600 illustrations complement the text. It is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
Ecografia addominale in epato-gastroenterologia. Testo atlante
a cura di S. Rossi
editore: Poletto Editore
pagine: 420
L'obbiettivo prioritario è offrire ai giovani medici che vogliono avvicinarsi alla tecnica ecografica un testo semplice da leg
Physical Signs in Dermatology
Clifford M. Lawrence , Neil H. Cox
editore: Mosby
pagine: 432
This unique signs-based reference continues to bring you the quickest and simplest route to accurate diagnosis. Cross-references alert you to other diagnoses that share similar symptoms. Over 700 outstanding photographs and detailed descriptions of physical signs cover both common and rare skin disorders. Invaluable for the trainee and non-dermatologist, the detailed descriptions of physical signs make this an essential desk-reference for the dermatologist as well.
Hypertension
Donald Hricik
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Jackson Wright
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editore: Hanley & Belfus Inc.
pagine: 153
All the very latest clinical information on hypertension is covered in this practical addition to the popular "Secrets" series. Coverage of this book includes: Patient Assessment; Essential Hypertension; Secondary Hypertension; and Special Cases of Hypertension. It focuses extensively on all current drugs and therapies.
Handbook of Paediatric Intensive Care
Gale A. Pearson
editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 336
"Handbook of Pediatric Intensive Care" is a highly practical guide to the care of very sick children, giving clear and concise advice on diagnosis and management. The book is divided into two parts the first on general topics that orientate the reader to the environment of paediatric intensive care, the second takes an organ-system approach, with consideration of specific diagnoses and interventions.
Methods of Tissue Engineering
Anthony Atala , Bob Lanza
editore: Academic Press Inc
pagine: 1285
This book will be a resource for the experienced tissue engineer, a starting point for the student, and a guidebook for the next generation of tissue engineers. Contained in one volume is a comprehensive reference that combines the tools, experimental protocols, detailed descriptions, and "know-how" for the successful engineering of tissues and organs. The practical information contained in the numerous protocols covers every area of tissue engineering and will prove essential to scientists working in this field. Contributions by leaders in the latest areas of research will also be of interest to biotechnological and pharmaceutical researchers. The key features are: provides comprehensive protocols covering every area of tissue engineering, including polymer synthesis, cell culture, encapsulation, bioreactors, therapeutics, and the creation of tissues and organs; and, includes contributions by leaders in the latest areas of research, such as stem cells and fetal tissue engineering.
Melloni's Illustrated Medical Dictionary
B. John Melloni
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Gilbert M. Eisner
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editore: Informa Healthcare
pagine: 778
Now with over 3000 color coded illustrations, Melloni's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Fourth Edition remains the reference against which all others are measured. It clearly and authoritatively defines nearly 30,000 medical terms in understandable everyday language. Long recognized for its excellence and expertise, its unique integration of illustrations and definitions brings the world of medicine alive.
Primary Pediatric Radiology
Susan Williamson
editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 272
This text encompasses the most essential information in the field of pediatric radiology in a concise, easy-to-use source. Highly focused, succinct chapters, organized by symptom, help readers to select the most appropriate imaging approaches and arrive at correct diagnoses based on patients' presenting signs. Most significantly, the book separates coverage of neonates from material on older infants and children, since radiographic presentation differs so dramatically between these two groups.
Principles and Practice of Endodontics
Mahmoud Torabinejad , Richard E. Walton
editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 592
The new edition of this fundamental text covers basic, "need to know" topics in endodontics, written at a level that's ideal for both the undergraduate dental student as well as the practitioner. The book's unique approach includes detailed coverage of the basic sciences and separate chapters on practical topics such as, referral, patient education, procedural accidents, and radiography.
Respiratory Care
Principles and Practice
Alexander B. Adams
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Allan B. Saposnick
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editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 1310
"Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice" is the new standard in respiratory care textbooks! It is a comprehensive text that reflects current practice, both technically and professionally, giving students the strong background they need to succeed in the field of respiratory care. This book is not just another respiratory care textbook. It is a textbook with a fresh approach and state-of-the-art content that meets the professional needs of the respiratory care student in the 21st century. Section I provides strong coverage of the professional role of the respiratory therapist including issues related to ethics, communication, decision-making and patient education.Section II provides the most comprehensive review of the applied basic sciences as they relate to the practice of respiratory care. Section III covers all aspects of patient assessment and Section IV discusses therapeutics and covers all of the basic techniques and procedures. Finally Section V on disease management pulls all of the other sections together.
Otoacoustic Emissions
Clinical Applications
Martin S. Robinette , Theodore J. Glattke
editore: Thieme Publishing Group
pagine: 480
The method of otoacoustic emissions (OAE) was first developed in 1978 and is the first independent, non-invasive, completely objective measurement method of inner ear function. Written by a team of leading audiologists and filled with helpful illustrations, this fully-revised second edition of a best-selling book describes the scientific basis of otoacoustic emissions, the testing of normal and clinical populations, and OAE instrumentation. The authors place special emphasis on the proper interpretation of test results and on helping clinicians gain accuracy with OAE's in their everyday practice. First edition sold almost 4,000 copies.
Endovascular Therapy for Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis
Present and Future
Michael R. Jaff
editore: Blackwell Futura
pagine: 144
Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is now recognized as a common cause of accelerated hypertension and deterioration in renal function, and has become a widely discussed and debated topic in modern cardiovascular medicine. There are multiple reasons for this, including an aging population, improved imaging methods, novel safe and effective methods of revascularization, and improvement in antiplatelet therapy and access site complications after percutaneous procedures.This monograph presents state of the art contributions in the areas of diagnosis and surgical, medical, and endovascular intervention from leading experts leaders in the field of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. It discusses the incidence and prevalence, natural history, diagnosis, and optimal methods of revascularization, including renal intervention for pulmonary edema, and ultimately, whether or not revascularization has a positive impact on renal preservation. With contributions from internationally recognized authorities in this field, this book contains comprehensive analysis of current data and experience in this rapidly evolving field. Vascular and cardiovascular surgeons, interventionalists (cardiologists, radiologists), nephrologists, and internists will appreciate the succinct, yet comprehensive information contained within.
Clinical Anesthesia Practice
Emilio B. Lobato
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Joachim S. Gravenstein
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editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 1680
Here is a clinically focused and comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of anesthesia practice - including pre-anesthetic evaluation, postoperative recovery, and everything in between. It discusses what works and what doesn't for all common and uncommon clinical situations, as well as how to avoid and manage complications. This second edition has been meticulously updated to reflect all of the latest techniques and practice guidelines.
Mechanisms of Disease
A Textbook of Comparative General Pathology
B. J. Cooper , David O. Slauson
editore: Mosby
pagine: 430
Pathology is a fundamental part of the veterinary curriculum, and all students take at least one semester in general pathology and one in special, or systemic, pathology. Slauson-Cooper has been the book of choice in general veterinary pathology since 1982. It introduces students to disease concepts inherent in clinical medicine through the study of pathogenetic mechanisms and stresses the importance of critical thinking. Pathology is a changing science. Disease is still often caused by various microbes and toxins, but the continuing fascination is with how disease occurs. This classic text focuses on new advances in our understanding of the complex mechanisms by which mammals become sick.
Pediatric Anesthesia
George A. Gregory
editore: Churchill Livingstone
pagine: 1245
Here's the 4th edition of the reference the "New England Journal of Medicine" called "The gold standard". The completely revised and updated new edition of the field's definitive sourcebook offers today's most thorough, in-depth coverage of both the basic science and clinical practice of pediatric anesthesia in an easy-to-read format. An international team of specialists details all of the dramatic changes impacting our knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, and care. Dr. Gregory is one of the most eminent anesthesiologists in the world.
