McGraw-Hill Education: Medicina

The most comprehensive and current full-color cardiac surgery resource - updated by leading surgeons In Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Fifth Edition, the world's foremost cardiovascular surgeons deliver thorough, up-to-date coverage of operative strategy, decision making, technique, and pre- and post-operative management for treating the adult cardiac patient. Unmatched in both scope and clinical rigor, this classic text contains 63 chapters that highlight every important topic in cardiovascular surgery. Presented in full color, Cardiac Surgery in the Adult takes readers through the optimal treatment of congenital, acquired, infectious, and traumatic diseases of the heart and great vessels. The book opens with a history of cardiac surgery and basic cardiac science, then moves into all types of cardiac surgery, providing both practicing surgeons and residents with insight into the very latest surgical protocols. Cardiac Surgery in the Adult is logically divided into ten sections: * Basics (includes history, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, computed tomography, risk assessment, simulation, and the fully integrated cardiovascular center) * Perioperative/Intraoperative Care * Ischemic Heart Disease * Aortic Valve Disease * Mitral Valve Disease * Surgery of the Great Vessels * Rhythm Surgery * Other Cardiac Operations (including congenital heart disease, pericardial disease, and cardiac neoplasms) * Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support The Fifth Edition has been updated throughout, and includes the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery and simulation.

A quick reference to more than 450 of the most commonly used diagnostic tests - including genetic and microbiology tests included for the first time!Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition is a concise guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 laboratory and microbiology tests, and also includes coverage of diagnostic imaging and electrocardiology. This on-the-spot reference contains information on the basic principles of diagnostic testing, performance of common bedside procedures, diagnostic algorithms, the use of tests in differential diagnosis, and basic electrocardiography. Readers will find coverage of tests used in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology and obstetrics and gynecology.FEATURES:* Full literature citations with PubMed (PMID) numbers included for each reference * Includes the latest evidence-based information * Completely updated content with many new genetic and microbiology tests included for the first time

A practical, protocol-based guide to the emerging field of neurocritical care - updated with the very latest research and developments The goal of neurological critical care is to rapidly deliver acute medical therapies and appropriate interventions through effective monitoring of both neurological and end organ function. The NeuroICU Book puts that goal within the reach of every neurologist and critical care specialist. Thoroughly updated to keep pace with all the advances in this emerging field, the Second Edition combines the latest clinical perspectives in critical care medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery. This comprehensive, evidence-based text standardizes neurocritical care and takes readers through the rationale for those standards. Filled with detailed case studies and featuring a question-and-answer format, the book not only builds competency in recognizing acute changes in neurological function, but also addresses all organ insufficiencies and failures, reflecting the real-life challenges in the modern neuro-ICU. * Robust, wide-ranging scope goes beyond classic neurology to encompass other organ failures at the time of presentation or during the ICU stay Evidence-based approach leverages the scientific and controlled research that supports the key treatment methods outlined in the book Practical tools including algorithms, tables, illustration, photographs, detailed references, and critical take-home points

The cornerstone text on the theory and practice of regional anesthesia and pain management Presented in full color, this classic covers the theory and practice of regional anesthesia in its entirety, providing practitioners and students with both the physiologic principles and specific, state-of-the-art patient-management protocols and techniques. Recognized leaders in the specialty have filled this richly illustrated volume with authoritative, completely practical help. Readers will find algorithms for managing or avoiding a wide range of common clinical dilemmas or complications. The book includes time-saving tools such as intravenous-to-oral opioid conversion tables and PCA setup guides as well as a selection of nerve block techniques and advice on their strengths and pitfalls. This handy reference helps readers make wise choices about anesthetics, dosing intervals, equipment, and perioperative management of patients receiving single-injection or continuous nerve blocks or spinal or epidural anesthesia. It tells them how to successfully manage patients with suspected epidural hematoma or neurologic injuries -- and much more. * NEW INFORMATION on the emerging use of ultrasound in nerve blocks - including patient outcomes, how it affects resident physician training, and the very latest recommendations * Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations * Covers the entire field of regional anesthesia * Details how to achieve reliable anesthesia and analgesia for surgical interventions on the face and upper and lower extremities * Provides information on the advantages and disadvantages of using regional anesthesia in patients with coexisting diseases * Features up-to-date information on the etiology, prevention, and management of a wide range of complications

Vent'anni sono trascorsi dalla prima edizione del Manuale di psichiatria e psicologia clinica che aveva tra i suoi scopi quello di fornire un testo per lo studio della materia, agile e completo, indirizzato non solo agli studenti del corso di laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia e delle lauree triennali, ma anche agli specializzandi in psichiatria e a tratti gli operatori impegnati nella cura di pazienti con disturbi mentali. La quinta edizione è stata significativamente aggiornata seguendo le linee dell'American Psychiatric Association incluse nel Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorder DSM-5, 5th, un aggiornamento imprescindibile per le attuali conoscenze sull'evoluzione della psichiatria. Il nostro intento è stato quello di fornire uno strumento completo e fruibile per tutti coloro che si trovano ad affrontare lo studio delle scienze psichiatriche in una visione integrata che va dalle neuroscienze alla clinica, alla psicodinamica, agli interventi integrati farmacologici e psicoterapici senza escludere nessuna teoria, ma allo stesso tempo non enfatizzandone alcuna.

La nuova edizione di "Core Curriculum Malattie del sistema nervoso" nasce sia dall'esigenza di tenere aggiornata una disciplina dinamica, che negli ultimi anni è andata incontro a una profonda evoluzione, legata ai progressi delle neuroscienze di base, delle metodiche di imaging e all'utilizzo di nuovi farmaci e di nuove procedure interventistiche e sia dall'apprezzamento che docenti e studenti hanno avuto per la prima edizione del testo. I capitoli sono stati revisionati alla luce delle recenti acquisizioni mediche: sono state descritte le nuove potenzialità diagnostiche della TAC perfusionale, della RMN, riportate le nuove classificazioni delle cefalee, delle sindromi epilettiche e della sclerosi multipla, con ampia descrizione dei farmaci disponibili, è stato dedicato un capitolo alle urgenze neurologiche e altro ancora, resta confermato il taglio pratico e didattico dell'opera che orienta gli studenti di Medicina e Chirurgia nello studio di questa materia. Il sito web di accompagnamento ateneonline.it/n/corecurriculum/malattiedelsistemanervoso2e include utili materiali per i docenti e dei test di autovalutazione per gli studenti.

La nuova edizione di "Core Curriculum

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn dermoscopy with this full-color, case-based self-assessment guideAwarded First Prize in the Internal Medicine category of the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards!With 436 clinical and dermoscopic images and 218 progressively more difficult cases commonly encountered in general dermatologic practice, Dermoscopy: An Illustrated Self-Assessment Guide offers a unique checklist methodology for learning how to use dermosocpy to diagnose benign and malignant pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions.Each high-quality, full-color clinical and dermoscopic image is presented with short history. Every case is followed by multiple-choice questions and three check boxes to test your knowledge of risk, diagnosis, and disposition. Turn the page, and the answers to the questions are provided in an easy-to-remember manner which includes the dermoscopic images being sown again. Circles, stars, boxes, and arrows appear in the image pointing out the important criteria of each case.FEATURES: Cases involving the scalp, face, nose, ears, trunk and extremities, palms, soles, nails, and genitalia - many new to this edition The concepts of clinic-dermoscopic correlation, dermoscopic-pathologic correlation, and dermoscopic differential diagnosis are employed throughout Each case includes a discussion of all of its salient features in a quick-read outline style and ends with a series of dermoscopic and/or clinical pearls based on the authors' years of experience Key dermoscopic principles are re-emphasized throughout the book to enhance your understanding and assimilation of the teaching points Two new chapters on trichoscopy and dermoscopy in general medicine Updated material on pediatric melanoma, desmoplastic melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, invasive squamous cell carcinoma, and nevi and melanoma associated with decorative tattoos

This book includes an evidence-based, point-of-care information on 1000 diseases and disorders most often treated by surgeons. It offers an expansive coverage of general surgery and all subspecialties you need to be versed in, including otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, urology, and pediatrics. It is intuitively organized to help you find answers quickly and easily. It provides more than 600 photographs and illustrations. It also includes detailed treatment algorithms. New! It provides chapter-ending multiple-choice questions. It is an outstanding review for the USMLE and shelf exams Updated throughout with the latest research and discoveries. Lange, "All medical libraries should acquire this book, which is an outstanding text for medical students." (4-star Doody's review of a previous edition). It is essential for students, residents, practitioners, and surgeons. This is the best introductory text to the field of surgery.

Gain a thorough understanding of the principles ofbiochemistry as they relate to the study of clinical medicineA Doody's Core Title for 2017!THE BEST REVIEW FOR THE USMLE!The Thirtieth Edition of Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry combines outstanding full-colorillustrations with authoritative integrated coverage of biochemical disease and clinical information. Using brevity and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper's presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school.All fifty-eight chapters emphasize the medical relevance of biochemistry Full-color presentation includes more than 600 illustrations Each chapter includes a section on BiomedicalImportance and a summary of the topics covered Review questions follow each of the eleven sections Case studies in every chapter emphasize the clinical relevance to biochemistry NEW coverage of toxic naturally-occurring amino acids; extraterrestrial biomolecules; computer-aided drug design; the role of complement cascade in bacterial and viral infection; secreted mediators of cell-cell signaling between leukocytes; the role of mast cells, basophils, andeosinophils; and the hazard of antioxidants that down-regulate radical signaling for apoptosis and increase risk of cancer Applauded by medical students for its current and engaging style, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is an essential for USMLE review and the single best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic.

Il tema dell'intensità delle cure e della complessità assistenziale è piuttosto recente, sia nel dibattito scientifico che manageriale e professionale e come tale presenta diverse possibilità interpretativi e differenti "mondi di senso". In questo libro si tenta di dare voce a tutte queste possibilità, tenendo conto delle diverse "visioni". Il punto di partenza, come evidenzia il titolo, è quello organizzativo, degli ospedali che cambiano, da una logica "tradizionale", verticale, per specialità; a una innovativa, orizzontale, per bisogni diversificati. Si è voluto evidenziare come il cambiamento sia prima filosofico-culturale e poi come coinvolga organizzazioni e professionisti. Addentrandosi nei modi per leggere il fenomeno, si incontrano diverse terminologie, definizioni e significati. In ragione di questa complessità interpretativa, si è scelto di denominare il percorso di cambiamento come: innovazione per "intensità di cura e complessità assistenziale" per valorizzare e dare spazio ai differenti punti di vista. Questo libro nasce dall'idea e dalla volontà di mettere su carta situazioni concrete ed esperienze sulla transizione da modelli di organizzazione ospedaliera tradizionale a quelli per intensità di cura e complessità assistenziale, aggiungendo elementi teorici utili alla comprensione del fenomeno nella sua complessità.

UNDERSTAND WHAT INGREDIENTS WORK FOR VARIOUS SKIN TYPES AND WHY WITH THE HELP OF THIS UNIQUE TEXTCosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients helps skin-care professionals understand topical drug delivery through cosmeceuticals, the scientific basis of cosmetic ingredients, and the challenges of using either in a skin care regimen. The author addresses myths and misconseptions about specific ingredients and carefully details what each can and cannot do. It provides an unbiased brandneutralapproach along with detailed information and references to published evidence. Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients is logically divided into ten sections: Cleansing AgentsMoisturizing AgentsBarrier Repair IngredientsSkin Lightening AgentsAntioxidantsVitaminsOther Ingredients (Coenzyme Q10, Ginger, Honey, etc.)Anti-Inflammatory AgentsAnti-Acne IngredientsAnti-Aging Ingredients

"Core Curriculum

La nuova edizione di "Core Curriculum Endocrinologia e metabolismo" è stata ideata e realizzata pensando in particolare agli studenti del corso di laurea in medicina, che dal triennio propedeutico si affacciano al triennio clinico: mette pertanto l'accento sugli aspetti fisiopatologici rapportandoli ai correlati clinici, e fornisce concetti informativi generali sugli aspetti che saranno oggetto di approfondimento negli anni successivi. Sulla scia del significativo apprezzamento da parte di docenti e studenti che ha accompagnato la prima edizione, gli Autori hanno confermato il prezioso intento non solo di soddisfare le concrete esigenze di apprendimento e insegnamento con un testo calibrato sulle caratteristiche del corso, ma anche di continuare a stimolare nello studente la curiosità e il desiderio di saperne di più, con l'ausilio immediato, per esempio, di una sitografia ragionata. L'attenzione alla sintesi e alla chiarezza lo rendono fruibile in particolare anche dagli studenti di Scienze Motorie e professioni sanitarie. Sono stati naturalmente introdotti i necessari e opportuni aggiornamenti per una disciplina in rapida e costante evoluzione, trasversale alla medicina interna nella sua interezza e strettamente connessa a tutte le discipline di base.

La nuova edizione di Core Curriculum Ematologia scaturisce dall'apprezzamento da parte di docenti e studenti che ha accompagnato la prima pubblicazione e dall'esigenza di aggiornarla con le numerose importanti acquisizioni di ordine biologico, iagnostico e terapeutico che hanno radicalmente modificato in questi ultimi anni la trattazione delle singole malattie ematologiche. I capitoli sono stati profondamente revisionati e riformulati grazie al contributo di alcune prestigiose scuole di ematologia appresentate dai docenti in copertina, che arricchiscono l'opera con la preziosa esperienza didattica e di ricerca. Resta confermato il principio ispiratore, cioè di fornire una serie di concetti essenziali per garantire il nucleo irrinunciabile delle competenze el uturo professionista, integrati da finestre di approfondimento utili a interpretare i meccanismi patogenetici implicati nella trattazione dei singoli quadri patologici, spunti di ricerche e prospettive e alcuni nuovi algoritmi terapeutici, frutto della ricerca traslazionale che è stata in grado di trasferire in particolare al campo clinico ematologico, con rapidità ed efficienza, numerose osservazioni di laboratorio. L'attenzione alla sintesi e alla chiarezza rendono il testo fruibile anche dagli studenti di biotecnologie e professioni sanitarie.