Clinical and internal medicine Books

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsWhat is Global Health? A History of Global Health Key Concepts in Global Health The Global Burden of Disease Determinants of Health Evaluation of Healthcare Healthcare Provision Health Systems Health Sectors Universal Health Coverage Access to Medicines The Health Workforce Global Health Actors The UN and the WHO International Organisations National Governments Non-Governmental Organisations and Social Movements Building Equitable Partnerships Politics, Economics and Education Poverty, Social Inequality and Health Trade and Health Health and Industry The Pharmaceutical Industry Health Policy and Research Education and Health Law, Ethics and Human Rights Human Rights and Health Law and Health Access to Health for Vulnerable Groups Ethics and Health Social Theories and Health Culture, Religion, Ethnicity and Health Specific Global Health Challenges Communicable Diseases Neglected Tropical Diseases Non-Communicable Diseases Ageing & Dying Mental Health Maternal Health Child Health Global Dental Health Violence & Injury The Environment Climate Change and Energy Natural Disasters Conflict and Health Food and Agriculture Urbanisation and Transport Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsHow to examine and present cardiology cases How to examine and present respiratory cases How to examine and present renal cases How to examine and present abdominal cases How to examine and present neurology cases How to pass the history-taking station

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1. Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Systems Section 2. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Section 3. Nervous System Section 4. Rheumatology and Immune System Section 5. Endocrine System Section 6. Haematology Ststem Section 7. Renal System Index of cases 1. Peptic ulcer 2. Malabsorption, coeliac disease 3. Colon cancer 4. Cirrhosis and portal hypertension 5. Inflammatory bowel disease 6. Hepatitis 7. Acute pancreatitis 8. Acute diarrhoea 9. Irritable bowl syndrome 10. Bronchial asthma 11. Pulmonary tuberculosis 12. Pneumonia 13. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 14. Pulmonary embolism 15. Myocardial infarction and atherosclerosis 16. Congestive heart failure and mitral stenosis 17. Aortic stenosis and syncope 18. Heart block and syncope 19. Lung cancer 20. Parkinson's disease 21. Stroke 22. Disc prolapse 23. Meningitis 24. Myasthenia gravis 25. Heat stroke 26. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo 27. Diabetic polyneuropathy 28. Rheumatoid arthritis 29. Osteoarthritis 30. Osteoporosis 31. Systemic lupus erythematosus 32. Reactive arthritis 33. Gout 34. Anaphylaxis 35. Acromegaly 36. Hyperthyroidism 37. Adrenal tumour 38. Metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus type 2 39. Diabetes mellitus, type 1 40. Addison's disease 41. Iron deficiency anaemia 42. Multiple myeloma 43. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura 44. Chronic myeloid leukaemia. 45. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency-Haemolysis 46. Fever- Malaria 47. Acute renal failure 48. Nephrotic syndrome 49. Chronic renal failure 50. Urinary tract infection

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Book SynopsisA guide to various aspects of patient examination. It helps you review the questions you should include as part of your history taking, the examination techniques you should use for different body systems and the presenting signs of common disorders.Table of Contents. Medical Record, Medical History and Interviewing Technique . General Examination . Skin, nails and hair . Ear, Nose and Throat . Respiratory System . The Heart and Cardiovascular System . The Abdomen . Female Breasts and Genitalia . The Male Genitalia . Bone, Joints and Muscle . The Nervous System . Infants and Children

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Book SynopsisExploring the role of Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) in human disease, this reference summarizes current research on the mechanisms and utilization of anti-IgE therapeutics in the treatment of IgE-mediated allergic disease, inflammation, and asthma-discussing the structural composition of high- and low-affinity IgE receptors, the airway cells that express these receptors, and the functional activity of IgE-FceRI and IgE-FceRII interactions for improved control and management of allergic disorders.Compiles previously unpublished data from the first extensive scientific investigations of Xolair!IgE and Anti-IgE Therapy in Asthma and Allergic Diseasereviews studies on the distribution of serum IgE levels of normal and asthmatic populations in developed regions of the world such as the United States, Canada, Scandinavia, New Zealand, and Europe offers novel methods for the design and formulation of monoclonal antibodies discusses the use of allergeTable of ContentsIntroduction James D. Reimann, Sharon Safrin, and Robert B. Fick, Jr.Understanding the Binding of IgE to Its High-Affinity Receptor and to an Anti-IgE AntibodyLeonard G. Presta and Robert L. ShieldsMediator Release from Basophils and Mast Cells and Its Relationship to FceRI Expression and IgE-Suppressing TherapiesDonald W. MacGlashan, Jr., John T. Schroeder, Lawrence M. Lichtenstein, Sarbjit S. Saini, and Bruce S. BochnerExpression of IgE Receptors on Eosinophils David Dombrowicz, André Capron, and Monique CapronEosinophil IgE Receptors: Controversy and Consensus Hirohito Kita and Cheryl R. AdolphsonMurine Models of Asthma: Caveats and Conclusions on the Contribution of IgE and Mast Cells to Allergic Inflammation, Airway Hyperresponsiveness, and Airflow ObstructionJeffrey S. Tepper and Daniel B. TumasRole of IgE in Asthma: Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic StrategiesJames Laurence Lordan, Stephen T. Holgate, and Ian SayersIgE-Mediated Response to Allergen in the Bronchoprovocation LaboratoryLouis-Philippe Boulet and Donald W. CockcroftPathophysiology of the Airway Response to Inhaled Allergen in Asthmatic Subjects: Role of IgEJohn V. FahyEfficacy and Safety of Xolair Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibody in Adult AsthmaticsRobert B. Fick, Jr., and W. James MetzgerThe Role of IgE in Pediatric Asthma Henry Milgrom and Charles JohnsonAnti-inflammatory Activities of Omalizumab (Xolair), a Recombinant Humanized Monoclonal Antibody Binding IgERobert B. Fick, Jr.Pulmonary Delivery of Anti-IgE: Rationale for Topical Delivery to the AirwayTheresa D. Sweeney, Melinda Marian, Jane Ruppel, and Jeanine L. BussiereTreatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Thomas B. Casale and Patricia W. RohaneAnti-IgE and Allergic Skin Diseases Michaël F. Hofer and Donald Y. M. LeungRole of IgE and Food Allergens Ricki M. Helm and A. Wesley BurksRole of IgE in Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Priscilla S. A. Sarinas and Rajinder K. ChitkaraIgE and Its Role in Parasitic Helminth Infection: Implications for Anti-IgE-Based TherapiesPhilip J. Cooper and Thomas B. NutmanThe Rise of Antibodies as Therapeutics Maureen P. Quan and Paul CarterAuthor Index

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Book SynopsisRecognizing the increasing importance of ultrasonography in the evaluation and management of patients across a range of medical disciplines, this guide provides illustrative instruction on the performance and interpretation of ultrasound examinations in emergency, critical care, hospital, and outpatient settings.Table of ContentsABC's of Ultrasound Imaging. Ultrasound Guidance for Central Venous Catheterization. Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis. Ultrasound-Guided Percuatenous Drainage. Ultrasound-Guided Transthoracic Needle Biopsy. The Use of Ultrasound in Trauma. Emergent Pelvic Ultrasound. Basic Cardiac Echo. Documentation. Ultrasound Future Directions. Ultrasound Competency

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Book SynopsisThis handy, accessible single volume presents useful clinical information to expose the pathophysiology underlying major pulmonary diseases, and traces the steps of treatment, from establishing diagnosis to managing therapy.Contains more than 400 summary tables, radiographs, pathology specimens, and other illustrations that encapsulate information and highlight key points!A suggested reading list accompanies each chapter to facilitate further study!Written by over 55 internationally recognized experts who provide personal experiences, observations, and review statements, and recommend action based on their expertise dealing with patients, Medical Management of Pulmonary Diseases assesses new, efficient, cost-effective technologies for asthma and for the delivery of oxygen therapy evaluates new directions in the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, occupational lung diseases, and diffuse interstitial lung disease describes the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract and includes examples of abnormalities drawn from common respiratory diseases discusses standard therapies for most pulmonary disease patients as well as targeted management for specific cases addresses common diagnostic and treatment dilemmas and suggests helpful algorithms for care spotlights asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep-disordered breathing, tuberculosis, and other conditions that warrant careful management follows the progression of lung cancer from initial diagnosis through staging, and explores individualized therapy options considers special environments that may contribute to respiratory symptoms details the effect pregnancy and surgery have on pulmonary disease and more!Medical Management of Pulmonary Diseases serves as an excellent user-friendly guide ideal for primary care, internal medicine, and family practice physicians; pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists; clinical allergists; immunologists; respiratory therapists; thoracic surgeons; physiologists; and medical school students in these disciplines.Trade Review"…a useful first resource for quickly acquiring a foundation in pulmonary medicine. "-Annals of Internal MedicineTable of ContentsThe Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory TractAnatomy of the Respiratory SystemTheodore W. Marcy and Gerald S. DavisMuscles, Nerves, and Central Control of RespirationJ. C. LeiterPrinciples of Air Movement Into and Out of the LungDavid A. KaminskyPrinciples of Blood Flow, Gas Exchange, and Oxygen DeliveryJason KelleyHost Defense Mechanisms of the LungHerbert Y. ReynoldsSymptoms and Signs of Respiratory DiseaseThe Respiratory System: HistoryGerald S. Davis and Theodore W. MarcyPhysical Examination of the Respiratory System and ThoraxGerald S. Davis and Theodore W. MarcyLung Sounds in Health and DiseaseRaymond L. H. Murphy, Jr., and Robert G. LoudonCommon Diagnostic Studies: Principles and InterpretationPulmonary Function TestingDavid A. KaminskyPrinciples and Interpretation of the Chest RadiographPeter A. Dietrich and Todd PeeblesComputed TomographyKevin K. Matsuba and Jeffrey S. KleinBronchoscopy in Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary DiseasesMichael UngerDiagnostic Sampling of Lung Tissue and CellsKevin O. Leslie, Louis A. Lanza, Richard A. Helmers, and Thomas V. ColbyCommon Diagnostic and Treatment DilemmasDyspneaDonald A. Mahler and Roberto MejiaManagement of CoughRichard S. Irwin and J. Mark MadisonChronic Rhinitis and SinusitisSidney S. BramanPleural Effusion and PneumothoraxPatrick A. Dowling and Veena B. AntonyAcute Lower Respiratory Tract InfectionShawn J. SkerrettAcute Respiratory FailureJohn J. MariniEvaluation and Management of the Solitary Pulmonary NoduleT. Glen Bouder and Jay H. RyuHemoptysisDavid H. IngbarCommon TherapiesOxygen TherapyWalter J. O'Donohue, Jr.Smoking Prevention and Smoking CessationRoger H. Secker-WalkerLung TransplantationJames H. DauberPrinciples of Mechanical VentilationTheodore W. MarcyImportant Specific DiseasesAsthmaWilliam J. CalhounChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and EmphysemaJohn W. Kreit and Robert M. RogersSarcoidosisGunnar Gudmundsson and Gary W. HunninghakeChronic Diffuse Parenchymal Lung DiseasesTalmadge E. King, Jr., and Marvin I. SchwarzVenous ThromboembolismRoger H. Secker-WalkerSleep-Disordered BreathingDavid E. GannonLung CancerM. Patricia Rivera and Diane E. StoverHeart Disease Caused by Lung DiseaseWilliam E. HopkinsCystic FibrosisWilliam P. Sexauer and Stanley B. FielTuberculosisJeffrey D. Edelman and Milton D. RossmanInfections Due to Nontuberculous MycobacteriaMichael D. IsemanChronic Fungal Pulmonary InfectionsScott F. DaviesRespiratory Disease in Special SettingsOccupational and Environmental Airway DiseaseJoel N. Kline and David A. SchwartzOccupational and Environmental Lung Diseases Caused by Inhaled Particles and FibersGerald S. DavisHypersensitivity PneumonitisGerald S. DavisEvaluation of Respiratory Impairment and DisabilityAkshay Sood and Carrie A. RedlichAttitude and IllnessWilliam G. B. GrahamObesity

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Book SynopsisAudiencePostgraduates and researchers in the study of allergies, clinical immunology, chest diseases, pharmacology, physiology, and biochemistry.Table of ContentsThe Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Lipid Mediators (C. Robinson). Molecular Mechanisms of Control of Arachidonic Acid Release and Metabolism in Macrophages and Mast Cells (S. Nicosia and O. Letari). Lipoxins: Biosynthesis and Evidence for Their Involvement in Respiratory Diseases (C.N. Serhan). Asthma: Current Mechanistic Concepts (D. Cypcar, N.N. Jarjour, W.W. Busse). Lipid Mediators and Allergic Rhinitis (P.H. Howarth). Eicosanoids in Asthma (J.P. Arm and T.H. Lee). PAF in Respiratory Disease (P.J. Barnes). Quantification of Eicosanoids in the Respiratory Tract (G.W. Taylor). Cytokine Regulation of Eicosanoid Synthesis (W.F. Owen, Jr.). Lipoxygenase Inhibitors and Leukotriene Antagonists as Therapies for Asthma (B.S. Friedman and D.J. Margolskee). A Critique of Single Mediator-Based Interventions: Alternative Approaches to Future Therapy (R. Beasley, H.K. Makker, S.T. Holgate). Future Directions in the Development of Asthma Therapy: Some Reflections on the Lessons Learned with Lipid Mediators (C. Robinson, G. Rosato, and J.F. Parnell). A Strategy for the Discovery of Novel Anti-Asthma Drugs (J. Morley).

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Book SynopsisHospital Pharmacy outlines the changes in pharmacy practice within the hospital setting and discusses the vast range of services that are provided. Each chapter is devoted to an area of pharmacy practice and discusses its history, current practice and future developments.Trade Review"a book that details the features of pharmacy services within and from hospital-based pharmacies in the United Kingdom...This book certainly provides readers with a solid understanding of the practice of hospital-based pharmacy in the U.K." Patrick McDonnell, Pharm.D. (Temple University School of Pharmacy) -- Patrick J. McDonnellTable of Contents1. Hospital Pharmacy within the NHS 2. Pharmacy in the acute independent sector 3. Purchasing medicines 4. Medicines supply and automation 5. Controlled drugs in hospital pharmacy 6. Technical services 7. Quality assurance 8. Medicines iInformation 9. Clinical pharmacy 10. Pharmacist prescribing 11. Strategic medicines management 12. Risks with medicines 13. Mental health pharmacy 14. Community health services 15. Information technology 16. Research and development 17. Workplace development 18. Consultant pharmacists 19. Managing services

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Book SynopsisMollison''s Blood Transfusion in Clinical Medicine is an icon in the field of transfusion and the first edition was published in 1951. The book arose from the concept of the transfusionist, as both scientist and expert consultant. For many years, this text has provided the primary, and often the sole, reference for detailed information and practical experience in blood transfusion. The book iscompletely revised and updated throughout to include the latest advances and developments in the field.Table of ContentsPreface to twelfth edition v Preface to eleventh edition vii Preface to first edition ix In memoriam: Professor Mollison xi 1 Blood donors and the withdrawal of blood 1 2 Transfusion of blood, blood components and plasma alternatives in oligaemia 22 3 Immunology of red cells 53 4 ABO, H, LE, P1PK, GLOB, I and FORS blood group systems 118 5 The Rh blood group system (including LW and RHAG) 167 6 Other red cell antigens 214 7 Red cell antibodies against self-antigens, bound antigens and induced antigens 259 8 Blood grouping techniques 303 9 The transfusion of red cells 356 10 Red cell incompatibility in vivo 411 11 Haemolytic transfusion reactions 458 12 Haemolytic disease of the fetus and the newborn 499 13 Immunology of leucocytes, platelets and plasma components 549 14 The transfusion of platelets, leucocytes, haematopoietic progenitor cells and plasma components 611 15 Some unfavourable effects of transfusion 660 16 Infectious agents transmitted by transfusion 696 17 Exchange transfusion and haemapheresis 764 18 Alternatives to allogeneic transfusion 800 19 Plasma fractionation and fractionation products 846 Appendices 873 Index 892 Colour plate section facing p. 148

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to diagnostic imaging. It helps you interpreting normal and abnormal X-ray, CT, and MR images. It also helps you learn to recognize anatomical relationships in images and apply them to a variety of examples of pathology throughout the body, including the imaging of masses, air, or blood in organs and spaces; and more.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Imaging Modalities Back and Spinal Cord Thorax Abdomen Pelvis and Perineum Upper Limb Lower Limb Head and Neck

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Book SynopsisExercise and diet are key factors in the etiology and prevention of chronic disease. While most books on chronic disease have a decided clinical approach, Diet, Exercise, and Chronic Disease: The Biological Basis of Prevention brings together the latest cellular- and molecular-based research on the etiology of chronic diseases and the impact of various aspects of diet and exercise on the causal mechanisms. By focusing on cellular biology, details of the integrative nature of the many different underlying factors are revealeddetails that are not evident with the prevailing clinical approach to chronic disease.This book highlights chronic diseases that are major causes of mortality, and which have sufficient molecular evidence for dietary and activity-related components to their etiology. Individual chapters examine the role of diet and exercise in diabetes, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. They cover aspects such as disease etiologyTable of ContentsIntroduction. Inflammation. Diabetes. Atherosclerosis. Osteoporosis. Cancer. Neurodegenerative Disease. Hunger and Satiety Signaling. Summary and Recommendations. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Medicine on the Move series provides fully-flexible access to subjects across the curriculum, in this case emergency and acute medicine, in a unique combination of print and mobile formats. The books are ideal for the busy medical student and junior doctor, irrespective of individual learning style and whether they are studying a subject for the first time or revisiting it during exam preparation, providing the right information whenever and wherever it is needed. Readers can choose from the book and the eBook to suit different situations, enabling them to benefit from learning medicine on the move.Table of ContentsEMERGENCY AND ACUTE MEDICINE. Emergency Algorithms. Clinical Presentations. Cardiology. Respiratory. Gastroenterology. Neurology. Endocrinology and Electrolyte Abnormalities. Renal Emergencies. Haematology. Poisoning and Environmental Accidents. Surgical Emergencies. Trauma. Orthopaedics. Paediatrics.Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Ear, Nose and Throat. Ophthalmology. Infectious Diseases. Psychiatry. SELF-ASSESSMENT (EMQ AND SBA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS). Cardiology. Respiratory. Gastroenterology. Neurology. Endocrinology and Electrolyte Abnormalities. Renal. Haematology. General Surgery. Trauma and Orthopaedics. Paediatrics. Obstetrics and Gynaecology. ENT and Ophthalmology. Infectious Diseases. Psychiatry.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFundamentals of Sleep Medicine 1: Sleep Stages and Electroencephalographic Patterns 1. A 30-year-old man taking a hypnotic nightly 2. A 30-year-old man with insomnia Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 2: Electroencephalographic Lead Placement 3. A 50-year-old man with insomnia Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 3: Eye Movement Monitoring Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 4: Eye Movement Patterns 4. A 20-year-old man with excessive daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 5: Chin (Submental) Electromyography 5. A 40-year-old man experiencing difficulty falling asleep 6. A 30-year-old woman having trouble falling asleep 7. A 30-year-old man having difficulty staying awake during the day 8. A 35-year-old woman with insomnia 9. A 25-year-old man with a history of sleep-walking 10. A 20-year-old man with daytime sleepiness 11. A 40-year-old man with a history of snoring and daytime sleepiness 12. A 34-year-old man with sleep disturbance 13. A 22-year-old woman with frequent awakenings during sleep secondary to chronic pain 14. A 40-year-old man being treated for depression Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 6: Additional Sleep Staging Rules 15. A 30-year-old man with severe snoring and occasional breathing lapses 16. A 35-year-old woman experiencing uncontrollable episodes of sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 7: Sleep Architecture Definitions 17. A 23-year-old man with difficulty sleeping 18. A 25-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and fatigue Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 8: Polysomnography 19. A 30-year-old man having difficulty staying awake during the day 20. A 25-year-old man complaining of excessive daytime sleepiness 21. A 30-year-old man with loud snoring 22. A 40-year-old man with complaints of snoring 23. Two patients with recording artifacts 24. A 29-year-old man struggling with daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 9: Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test 25. A 25-year-old man with daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 10: Monitoring Respiration During Sleep 26. A 45-year-old man with possible sleep apnea 27. A 50-year-old man with possible central apnea 28. A 30-year-old man with heavy snoring 29. A 33-year-old man complaining of daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 11: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 30. A 45-year-old man with a snoring problem 31. A 40-year-old woman with "mild” sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 12: Respiratory Arousals 32. A 30-year-old woman with severe fatigue 33. A 30-year-old man with heavy snoring and daytime sleepiness 34. A 45-year-old man with a distinct pattern of desaturation Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 13: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 35. A 30-year-old man with weight loss and sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 14: Positive Airway Pressure Titration 36. A 55-year-old man with heavy nighttime snoring and daytime sleepiness 37. A 50-year-old man with problems during a CPAP titration 38. A patient refusing to accept treatment for obstructive sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 15: Positive Pressure Airway Treatment: Improving Acceptance & Adherence 40. A 55-year-old man with obstructive sleep apnea still sleepy on nasal CPAP 41. A 50-year-old man unable to sleep on CPAP due to mask leak and claustrophobia 42. A 55-year-old man having difficulty with CPAP because of nasal congestion 43. A 30-year-old man unable to tolerate nasal CPAP because of "too much pressure” 44. A 55-year-old man unable to use nasal CPAP due to intractable nasal congestion 45. A 45-year-old man with intolerance to nasal CPAP because of difficulty exhaling 46. A 60-year-old man with a suboptimal CPAP titration 47. A 55-year-old obese man with desaturation during a nasal CPAP trial 48. A 30-year-old woman with fatigue and mild daytime sleepiness 49. A 50-year-old man with a return of snoring 6 months after uvulopalatopharyngo-plasty 50. A 55-year-old man with severe daytime sleepiness and limited treatment options 51. A 40-year-old man with sleep apnea unable to tolerate nasal CPAP 52. A 45-year-old man still experiencing daytime sleepiness after uvulopalatopharyngo-plasty 53. A 50-year-old man needing objective confirmation of his ability to stay awake 54. A 45-year-old man falling asleep at the wheel while driving 55. A 30-year-old man with severe snoring 56. A 30-year-old choir singer with heavy snoring 57. A 50-year-old man with severe hypertension 58. A 55-year-old man with premature ventricular contractions during sleep 59. A 30-year-old pregnant woman with onset of snoring 60. A 45-year-old man with snoring and hypercapnia 61. A 55-year-old man with hypercapnic respiratory failure 62. A 57-year-old man with severe obstructive sleep apnea treated with oxygen 63. A 5-year-old child with behavior problems 64. A 6-year-old boy with large tonsils 65. A 20-year-old woman with daytime sleepiness since childhood 66. A 55-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and nocturnal desaturation 67. A 60-year-old man with leg swelling 68. A 55-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe pedal edema 69. A 60-year-old "pink puffer” with insomnia 70. A 52-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pedal edema 71. A 35-year-old woman with asthma and poor sleep at night Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 16: Central Sleep Apnea 72. A 58-year-old man with daytime sleepiness 73. A 55-year-old man with central sleep apnea 74. A 70-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and pedal edema 75. A 60-year-old man with severe congestive heart failure and daytime sleepiness 76. A 60-year-old man with obstructive sleep apnea and numerous central apneas on CPAP 77. A 12-year-old boy with daytime CO2 retention 78. A 75-year-old man with a history of polio Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 17: The Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep 79. A 50-year-old man with snoring and leg kicks 80. A 56-year-old man with crawling sensations in his legs at bedtime 81. A 40-year-old man who kicks in his sleep 82. A 50-year-old man who kicks during sleep 83. A 72-year-old man with worsening symptoms during treatment for restless legs 84. A 58-year-old man with sleep apnea and leg jerks during sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 18: Narcolepsy 85. A 30-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and episodes of weakness 86. A 23-year-old man with daytime sleepiness, but no symptoms of cataplexy 87. A 25-year-old man with narcolepsy who is still sleepy on medication 88. A 25-year-old man with frequent episodes of cataplexy 89. A 24-year-old man with narcolepsy who was irritable and lost weight on methylphenidate 90. A 35-year-old man with sleep apnea and a short REM latency 91. A 40-year-old man with sleep apnea and persistent daytime sleepiness 92. A 35-year-old man requesting stimulant medication 93. A 64-year-old man with daytime sleepiness since age 21 Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 19: Parasomnias 94. A 20-year-old man with severe "nightmares” 95. A 25-year-old woman walking in her sleep 96. A 55-year-old man with violent dreams 97. A 50-year-old man with an interesting chin EMG Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 20: Monitoring for Nocturnal Seizures 98. A 55-year-old man with unusual movements during sleep 99. A 60-year-old man with a rhythmic EEG pattern during a CPAP titration 100. A 30-year-old man who got out of bed during sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 21: Evaluation of Insomnia 101. A 30-year-old woman having difficulty falling asleep 102. A 30-year-old woman with insomnia 103. A 40-year-old man with difficulty falling asleep after the death of his brother Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 22: Circadian Sleep Disorders 104. A 40-year-old woman complaining of difficulty falling asleep 105. A 70-year-old man with early morning awakening 106. A 44-year-old man with jet lag 107. A 40-year-old woman with fibromyalgia 108. A 40-year-old woman with fatigue and disturbed sleep 109. A 45-year-old man with persistent insomnia while on treatment for depression 110. A 45-year-old man with hyperphagia and hypersomnia 111. A 50-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War with upsetting dreams 112. A 40-year-old woman with terrifying awakenings

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Book SynopsisNutrition and infection are often at a crossroads, interacting with each other and influencing human health. Infection is a major health problem and nutritional deficiency plays a significant role in increasing the risk of infection. NutritionInfection Interactions and Impacts on Human Health presents state-of-the-art evidence on nutritioninfection interactions and their impact on health and disease. The book explores a wide range of topics including the effects of infection on nutritiona common occurrence in the developing worldand nutrientinfection interactions for specific infections including HIV, TB, malaria, and parasitic infections. These are reviewed with a special emphasis on nutritional interventions. Also covered is the role of the gastrointestinal tract and its influence on nutrition, focusing on the human gastrointestinal microbiota, enteric syndromes, probiotics, and immunonutrients. The book discusses infectionnutrition interaTrade Review"This book provides a broad foundation of knowledge on nutrition-infection interactions and their impact on human health. It is unique and useful in an area of advancing scientific inquiry, and will be most appropriate for students and researchers in these fields. It also will serve to improve the knowledge base of clinicians and nutritionists managing patients in both developed and developing countries. Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - 3 Stars"—DOODY'S NOTESTable of ContentsRole of Nutrition in Human Health and Disease. Interaction of Nutrition and Immunity. Micronutrient Deficiency and Immunity. Infection–Nutrition Interaction: Perspectives from the Developing World in Transition. Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Nutrition– Infection Interactions and the Potential Therapeutic Strategy Using Antioxidants and Modulating Inflammation. Nutrient–Drug Interactions. HIV and Micronutrient Supplementation. Tuberculosis and Human Nutrition. Impact of Malaria and Parasitic Infections on Human Nutrition. Gut Microbiome in the Nutrition–Infection Interaction: A Focus on Malnourished Children. Enteric Syndromes Leading to Malnutrition and Infections. Relationship of Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics to Infections, Immunity, and Nutrition. Immunonutrients and Evidence for Their Use in Hospitalized Adults Receiving Artificial Nutrition. Impact of Infection–Nutrient Interactions in Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Aging and Effects of Nutrient–Infection Interactions. Future Strategies and Research Directions in Nutrition– Infection Interactions That Will Enhance Human Health. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Second Edition of this book was the Winner of the First Prize (Respiratory Category) at the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards. Textbook of Pleural Diseases is a comprehensive reference that covers both the basic and clinical science on pleural diseases. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it includes a detailed basic science section for enhanced understanding of both the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin diseases of the pleura. The clinical sections are written in a uniform style and include the definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, treatments, and possible complications for various pleural diseases. Other clinical chapters discuss both familiar and less common disease aspects. Five new chapters have been added covering new technologies in the clinical management of pleural diseases, procedural complications and safety measures, and tTrade Review"...a classic that has been updated with an excellent third edition... an important book for practitioners and scientists in the field and should be in every academic library." © Doody’s Review Service, 2016, 4* by Michael Bates, MD (Ochsner Medical Center)Table of ContentsPleural Diseases: Historic Perspective. BASIC SCIENCE. Pleural Embryology and Gross Structure, Circulation, Lymphatics, and Nerves. Mesothelial Cells and Pleural Immunology. Normal Physiological Fluid and Cellular Contents. Fluid and Solute Exchange in Normal and Disease States. Pleural Inflammation. Pleural Fibrosis. Genetics of Mesothelioma. Transcriptomics and Proteomics in Pleural Diseases. Pleural Pharmacokinetics. Experimental Models: Pleural Disease. CLINICAL SCIENCE. Approach to Patients with Pleural Diseases. Pleural Fluid Analysis. Pleural Manometry. Radiology: Diagnostic. Radiology: Interventional. Radiology: Pleural Ultrasound. Radiology: Nuclear Imaging. Pleural Histology. Pleural Fluid Cytology. Effusions from Cardiovascular Diseases. Effusion from Malignant Causes. Effusions from Infections: Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion and Empyema. Effusions from Infections: Tuberculosis. Effusions from Atypical Infections. Effusions Due to Lymphatic Disruption. Effusions in Immunocompromised Hosts. Effusions from Connective Tissue Diseases. Effusions Caused by Drugs. Effusions after Surgery. Effusions from Hepatic Hydrothorax. Effusions Caused by Gastrointestinal Disease. Effusions Associated with Gynecologic and Obstetric Conditions. Other Uncommon Pleural Effusions. Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura. Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions. Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases. Mesothelioma. Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Non-Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Pleural Effusions in Pediatric Patients. Pleural Procedural Complications and Safety Measures. Drainage Techniques. Pleurodesis. Tunneled Pleural Catheters. Medical Thoracoscopy. Surgery for Pleural Diseases. Gene Therapy in Pleural Diseases. Setting up a Pleural Practice. Future Directions in Pleural Disease.

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Book SynopsisLung Transplantation: Principles and Practice covers the current practice in donor and recipient management as well as current treatment strategies and outcomes. With 39 chapters from international experts in the field, the book is divided into four broad sections: General Topics, Donor Management, Recipient Management and Outcome, and the Future of Lung Transplantation. The book discusses significant advances achieved in the past decade in areas such as donor allocation, organ preservation and management, recipient selection, management and support, surgical and critical care techniques, immune suppression, and infection prophylaxis. Specific instances of pulmonary disease that commonly necessitate lung transplantation are also covered. Generously illustrated in full color, this valuable resource is relevant to both specialists and other providers who may refer or care for patients before and after transplantation. Trade Review"This thorough review of lung transplantation covers in detail all aspects, providing an excellent resource for all health professionals involved in this field. The accompanying ebook can be accessed using different platforms (PC, iPad, Kindle, etc.) and provides tools to easily find chapters, figures, and references… This is one of the most complete resources on lung transplantation and it provides a wealth of information that is easy to access via the online version." - Reinaldo Rampolla, MD(Ochsner Medical Center), Doody's Book Review ServiceTable of ContentsGENERAL TOPICS. History of Lung Transplantation. Immunology of Lung Transplantation. Ethical Considerations in Transplantation: A Focus on Lung Transplantation. Indications for Lung Transplantation and Patient Selection. Recipient Management before Transplantation. DONOR MANAGEMENT. Allocation of Donor Lungs. Donor Selection and Management. Non-Heart-Beating Donors. Donor Lung Preservation. Donor Procurement. Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion. RECIPIENT MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME. The Humoral Response to Lung Transplantation. Anesthesia for Lung Transplantation. Mechanical Ventilation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Bridges to Lung Transplantation. Single-Lung Transplantation: Technical Aspects. Bilateral Sequential Lung Transplantation: Technical Aspects. Heart-Lung Transplantation: Technical Aspects. Lobar Lung Transplantation from Living Donors: Technical Aspects. Technical Aspects of Redo Lung Transplantation and Lung Transplantation after Previous Thoracotomy. Lung Transplantation for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Lung Transplantation for Emphysema and α1-antitrypsin Deficiency. Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Hypertension. Lung Transplantation for Connective Tissue Disorders. Posttransplantation Critical Care Management. Primary Graft Dysfunction. Management of Surgical Complications. Immunosuppression Strategies in Lung Transplantation. Viral Infections in Lung Transplantation. Fungal Infections in Lung Transplantation. Bacterial Infections after Lung Transplantation. Diagnosis of Lung Rejection and Infection: A Pathologist’s Perspective. Obliterative Bronchiolitis/Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction Other Than Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome. Medical Complications of Lung Transplantation. Malignancy Following Lung Transplantation. Quality of Life Following Lung Transplantation. FUTURE OF LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. Future Therapies in Lung Transplantation. New Horizons in Lung Transplantation.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative text on occupational lung disorders builds upon the fundamentals, including clinical, epidemiological, and predictive approaches. It discusses interstitial and malignant diseases, airways diseases, and other respiratory issues, such as diving, working at high altitudes, and abnormal sleep conditions. It also covers related long-term conditions, such as asthma and COPD. This edition has been completely revised and brought up to date for all physicians dealing with pulmonary disorders caused by the environment or the workplace.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent reference book for chest and occupational Physicians… The current editors have done a superb job in bringing together appropriate experts in their fields to create a readable, high-quality book… There are lots of helpful coloured figures, photographs of images to include X-rays, HRCT and PET scans. The content is right up to date and topical.– Jon Poole, Consultant Occupational Physician at the Northern General Hospital, Occupational Medicine, 67.5 (July 2017)Table of ContentsOverviews. Historical (then). Global (now). Fundamentals. The clinical approach. Taking an occupational history. Application of lung function testing to occupation lung disease. Pathology. Imaging. Non-invasive investigations (induced sputum, exhaled breath condensate and related modalities), BAL and other biomarkers. The consequences of chronic respiratory disease on employment and employability. The epidemiological approach. Measuring frequency and trends. Epidemiological methods. Investigating an outbreak. Attribution and compensation. Principles of prevention and control. The predictive approach. Predicting toxicity. Genetics and gene-environment interactions. Screening and surveillance. Interstitial and malignant diseases. Asbestos, non-asbestos silicates, MMWF. Silica. Coal. Other inorganic dusts (iron, tin, etc.). Respiratory cancers. Mesothelioma. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Beryllium and related granulomatous responses. Unusual or otherwise "idiopathic" interstitial lung disease (including COP). Airways diseases. Work-related asthma: occupational asthma and work-exacerbated disease. Work-related upper airway diseases. Acute inhalation injuries (chlorine et al). (sub-) acute inhalation syndromes (MMF, humidifier fever etc.). Cotton dust. COPD (including chronic bronchitis). Obliterative bronchiolitis. Welding fume and other irritant gases. Other respiratory issues. Pulmonary infections including zoonoses. Diving. Work at high altitudes. Abnormal sleep conditions and work.

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Book SynopsisWith a step-by-step method for accurate interpretation of the ECG, this third edition of Rapid ECG Interpretation describes a systematic approach consistent with the changes in cardiology practice over the past decade. All diagnostic ECG criteria are given with relevant and instructive ECGs, providing a quick review or refresher for proficiency tests and for physicians preparing for the ECG section of the Cardiovascular Diseases Board Examination. This edition contains over 320 ECGs and instructive illustrations, including 81 new ECG tracings. Clear and concise 11-step methods are set out in a user-friendly synopsis format.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition: "As the title indicates, the book describes a method of ECG interpretation meant to increase the reader’s accuracy and speed when reviewing ECGs. … It is aimed at anyone wanting to improve proficiency in ECG interpretation. It starts at a very basic level but provides information that would be useful to trainees in medicine and cardiology seeking to hone their skills. … This book provides a method for systematic interpretation of ECG suitable for beginning ECG readers." (James Schipper, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2008)Table of ContentsContents 1 Basic Concepts 1 2 Step-by-Step Method for Accurate ECG Interpretation 3 P Wave Abnormalities 4 Bundle Branch Block 5 ST Segment Abnormalities 6 Q Wave Abnormalities 7 Atrial and Ventricular Hypertrophy 8 T Wave Abnormalities 9 Electrical Axis and Fascicular Block 10 Miscellaneous Conditions 11 Arrhythmias 12. ECG Board Asessment Quiz

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Book SynopsisWritten for sleep technologists, Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography provides basic information regarding normal sleep, sleep disorders, and electrophysiology that is outside of the scope of the AASM manual (AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events). It aims to act as a guide through the fundamental aspects of, for example, types of overnight sleep study, establishing a sleep laboratory, preparing the patient for a sleep evaluation study, placement of electrodes and leads, and the scientific aspects of such placement, i.e., why they are placed at that particular position. This information will be very useful in those parts of the globe where formal training in sleep technology is not yet available. Many further chapters focus on depicting real-time illustrations of sleep data as captured in the sleep laboratory and the scoring of recording data. Information regarding common montages, artifacts, and troubleshooting in the sleep laboratory will facilitate the reader’s journey as a trainee sleep technologist. While scoring sleep recordings, the "When you score the data" histogram can provide a great deal of useful information, and this has been explained in detail in this book. Most importantly, it is prudent to be able to write reports that are both informative and easy to understand by physicians who do not have advanced knowledge of sleep medicine. A chapter has been dedicated to explaining this in detail. Lastly, the authors have provided ready-made forms, questionnaires, and documents that can either be used as they are or with some modifications.This up-to-date and comprehensive volume will be an invaluable guide for technicians and physicians who wish to practice sleep medicine and will be useful for sleep technology and physician training programs. The volume is intended to complement, not be a substitute for, the AASM scoring manual, as many areas that are covered in the manual are not covered here. Trade Review"Truly a comprehensive collection of invaluable information and graphical illustrations about everything that is needed to perform the polysomnographic assessment. From basic concepts about normal sleep and sleep disorders, technical information about calibration, artifacts, and various montages, to practical recommendations for managing a sleep laboratory, this atlas represents a superb reference guide. The atlas is filled with useful illustrations of actual records depicting standards for monitoring, artifacts recognition, and key findings associated with different sleep pathologies. A compendium of review questions at the end of each chapter is extremely handy for testing new learning. Although intended primarily for sleep technologists, this atlas will serve as a useful reference for any sleep clinician, researcher, or trainee wanting to learn more about the technical and clinical aspects of evaluating sleep and sleep disorders.The authors of this atlas, Drs. Ravi Gupta, S. R. Pandi-Perumal, and Ahmed BaHamman, are internationally known leading experts in sleep medicine and sleep research. They are to be commended for compiling this essential tool for a better understanding normal sleep and diagnosing many sleep disorders. This atlas is likely to remain a key reference in the field for years to come."—From the Foreword by Charles M. Morin, PhD, FRSC, DABSM, President, World Sleep Society“This text, written by a two sleep physicians and a sleep researcher, covers the basics, and logistics, of performing sleep studies. The content is aimed primarily at sleep technologists, and is written from an Indian perspective. . . . Aimed at individuals starting out in sleep medicine, this text provides concise, definitive information, as to how to perform most of the basic components of data acquisition and sleep scoring, and could act as reference material during the initial learning period of a sleep professional, who is performing and analyzing sleep studies.” —e-News of Australasian Sleep Association, Review by Kerri Melehan, RPSGT PhD“Truly a comprehensive collection of invaluable information and graphical illustrations about everything that is needed to perform the polysomnographic assessment. From basic concepts about normal sleep and sleep disorders, technical information about calibration, artifacts, and various montages, to practical recommendations for managing a sleep laboratory, this atlas represents a superb reference guide. The atlas is filled with useful illustrations of actual records depicting standards for monitoring, artifacts recognition, and key findings associated with different sleep pathologies. A compendium of review questions at the end of each chapter is extremely handy for testing new learning. Although intended primarily for sleep technologists, this atlas will serve as a useful reference for any sleep clinician, researcher, or trainee wanting to learn more about the technical and clinical aspects of evaluating sleep and sleep disorders.The authors of this atlas, Drs. Ravi Gupta, S. R. Pandi-Perumal, and Ahmed BaHamman, are internationally known leading experts in sleep medicine and sleep research. They are to be commended for compiling this essential tool for a better understanding normal sleep and diagnosing many sleep disorders. This atlas is likely to remain a key reference in the field for years to come.”—From the Foreword by Charles M. Morin, PhD, FRSC, DABSM, President, World Sleep Society “Easy to understand, comprehensive and one can begin a career in sleep medicine by simply reading it. . . . Sleep disorders are now recognized as a major public health issue. Investigating sleep is the most challenging medical investigation as it requires background knowledge of physiology, sleep medicine, and expertise in sleep technology. The Clinical Atlas on Polysomnography has everything you want to learn or teach on sleep technology. The physiological principles of respiration, gas exchange, and the genesis of electrical potentials with color illustrations make it easy to understand for technicians. . . . Recent developments in sleep data acquisition systems and analysis software, including automated computing techniques, make the life of sleep technicians ever-challenging. This book describes all the major PSG machines available in the market with their software features.”— From the Foreword by Hrudananda Mallick, MD, PhD, FAMS, Professor, Physiology, Dr. Baldev Singh Sleep Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; President, Indian Society for Sleep Research; President, Asian Sleep Research Society“The Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography, written by 3 of the most renowned sleep researchers worldwide, is one of most comprehensive books written in this context. The book is easy to understand and generously illustrated. In addition to the substantial coverage of polysomnography, this book also presents information on sleep in general and different sleep disorders and how to make diagnoses. This book is not only of great value for sleep technologists but is also most valuable for physicians interested in sleep disorders, which every physician should be aware of, as sleep is one of the crucial fundaments we have to consider to stay alive, and sleep disorders are one of most common issues we faces in health care.”—Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Sleep Specialist, SwedenTable of ContentsNormal Sleep. Common Sleep Disorders. Introduction to Polysomnography. Basic Concepts of Polysomnography Channels. Preparations for the Sleep Study. Placement of Leads for the Sleep Study. Starting and Closing the Study. Calibration and Bio-Calibration. Minimal Recording Parameters and Extended Montage. Montages. The Concept of Epochs. Artifacts. Scoring of Data in Adults. Use of Video Polysomnography. Use of Sleep Hypnogram. Polysomnography in Children: Scoring Rules. Test Protocols. Documentation. Trouble Shooting. Manual Titration with Positive Airway Pressure. Writing an Informative Report. Guidelines for Supplemental Oxygen. Infection Control . Sleep Lab Management. Financial Visibility for Sleep Lab.

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Book SynopsisDuring their education, medical students must learn and develop the fundamental history-taking and physical examination skills to prepare them for their medical careers. In an effort to standardize the clinical evaluations of these skills, North American medical schools use Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Medical students and residents perform clinical tasks with a simulated patient and the student is evaluated on the questions that are asked of the "patient” and how the physical examination is conducted. These are generally evaluated in a checklist manner, with appropriate actions receiving a checkmark. Most medical schools use this form of evaluation as early as the first year of medicine. The OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook was designed as a study aid for medical students preparing for these examinations. It summarizes important history and physical examination skills but also presents the information in a Q & A format, designed to facilitate both individual and group study. It is a practical review for medical students of all levels. The various disorders are described in such a way as to guide the less experienced while also including a more sophisticated multi-system perspective. The OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook will be a valuable comprehensive reference to which any level of student can return often. Emphasis on basic clinical skills facilitates learning by junior medical students. Question and answer format suitable to a variety of learning levels facilitates the learning of basic skills for junior medical students and helps senior medical students develop an approach to clinical symptomatology. Important points are presented in an easy-to-read bulleted list format. Sample OSCE Scenarios and Sample Checklists provide accurate and realistic simulations of the OSCE exam format for students. The OSCE Checklist Template enables students to construct their own sample checklists using cases from the book and helps them develop an approach to a variety of clinical scenarios. A sample in-depth OSCE case provides an opportunity for practice. The body systems approach and tabbing system provide fast and easy access to the content.Trade Review"This will serve as an excellent guide for medical and allied health students when preparing for the OSCE because it places the content and how to perform various procedures before the cases." -Doody's Book Review ServiceTable of ContentsIntroduction What is an OSCE? How is an OSCE Graded? How Should I Prepare for an OSCE? How To Use This Book Professionalism Communication Cross-Cultural Communication Breaking Bad News Medical History Documentation Summative Objectives Abbreviations Chapter 1: Cardiovascular System Chapter 2: Respiratory System Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal System Chapter 4: Genitourinary System Chapter 5: Nervous System Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal System Chapter 7: Dermatology Chapter 8: Hematology Chapter 9: Endocrinology Chapter 10: Psychiatry Chapter 11: Obstetrics and Gynecology Chapter 12: Pediatrics Chapter 13: Geriatrics Chapter 14: Ethics Appendix A: Sample In-Depth OSCE Case

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Book SynopsisWritten and edited by the most influential leaders in the field, Wyllie’s Treatment of Epilepsy: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, provides a comprehensive yet highly accessible overview of seizure disorders and treatment options in this challenging area. Drs. Elaine Wyllie, Barry E. Gidal, Howard P. Goodkin, Stephan Schuele, Ahsan Moosa Naduvil Valappil, Elaine Wirrell and a team of world-renowned clinical specialists, basic scientists, and researchers bring you detailed, practical coverage of epileptology in a single, convenient volume, filled with new and significantly revised content that reflects the most current evidence-based treatment options. Offers an in-depth review of all aspects of epileptology, including neuroimaging; epilepsy surgery; antiseizure medications; principles of electroencephalography; treatment of special patient populations; psychosocial impact, quality of life, and comorbidities; and more Reflects today’s best diagnostic and treatment options, highlighted by hundreds of full-color photographs and line drawings Provides more than 500 CME-eligible review questions online, highlighting key concepts for the ABPN subspecialty exam and clinical practice Features access to new videos narrated by the contributors that provide concise summaries of key chapters Assists neurologists, epilepsy specialists, epilepsy neurosurgeons, residents and fellows in neurology and neurosurgery, and neuropsychologists in assessing and treating patients with seizure disorders and in preparing for certification or recertification

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Book SynopsisThe tried-and-tested, reliable compact medical dictionary for university studies, practice, and further training by Fritz-Jürgen Nöhring, MD, now published by De Gruyter.Trade Review"Seit dem Erscheinen der ersten Auflage des "Worterbuch der Medizin? Englisch-Deutsch und Deutsch-Englisch hat sich dieses handliche fachspezifische Worterbuch im Alltag bestens bewahrt und ist zu einem etablierten Arbeitsmittel bei der Ubersetzung englischer und deutscher medizinischer Fachbegriffe geworden."In: Bayerisches Arzteblatt 7-8/2011

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Book SynopsisDas Klinische Woerterbuch ist das fuehrende medizinische Nachschlagewerk fuer die klinische Erstinformation: praezise, qualitaetsgesichert, evidenzbasiert, auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage. Auch in der 269. Auflage dient der Pschyrembel als erste Anlaufstelle fuer medizinische Fachfragen. Fachaerzt/-innen, Medizinstudierende, Pflegekraefte, Hebammen und interessierte Laien vertrauen auf dieses Standardwerk. Die neue 269. Auflage des Klinischen Woerterbuchs bietet: aktuelles, gesichertes Fachwissen in ca. 30.000 Artikeln von ueber 200 Autorinnen und Autoren einen 3-monatigen kostenfreien Zugang zu Pschyrembel Online mit ca. 50.000 staendig aktualisierten Artikeln Vollstaendig aktualisierte Informationen zu Medikamenten inklusive aller Neuzulassungen Up-to-date-Informationen rund um die Corona-Pandemie - von der Hygiene ueber die klinische Akutversorgung bis zu den komplexen Folgestoerungen (Post-COVID- und Long-COVID) Neue Texte zu den Krankheitslasten infolge des Klimawandels und zur klimagerechten Gesundheitsversorgung 200 neue Abbildungen, insbesondere aus dem Bereich der Anatomie (Brustkorb, Darm, Blutgefaesse, Klitoris), Infektiologie (Affenpocken, Masern, Asiatische Tigermuecke) und Augenheilkunde. . Auch als Onlineversion erhaeltlich: Pschyrembel Online Auch als App erhaeltlich:

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Book SynopsisIllustrated with hundreds of outstanding endoscopic images and corresponding drawings, this successfully established step-by-step guide to endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery is ideal for all specialists who need to stay current in the field. In this expanded second edition, practitioners will not only find basic and advanced procedures in endoscopic sinus surgery (including key criteria for patient selection), but also four entirely new chapters on anterior skull base surgery that reflect important recent developments. Special features of the second edition: Superbly illustrated, presenting over 1400 endoscopic images, photographs, and drawings Covers the latest techniques for removal of skull base tumors and repair of skull base defects Includes new chapters on pathophysiology of rhinosinusitis, sense of smell, applied anatomy, the endoscopically assisted bimanual operating technique, transorbital surgery, interdisciplinary teamwork, and more Offers online access to 34 videos of endoscopic surgical procedures and patient interviews, for an excellent review and refresher Provides Information for Patients leaflets that can also be downloaded From diagnosis and preoperative counseling to evidence-based procedures, complication avoidance, and postoperative management, this book covers the gamut of topics clinicians face in everyday practice. All otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons will find it essential when making diagnostic and treatment decisions involving the paranasal sinuses and skull base.Table of Contents1 Principles of Practice 2 Pathophysiology of Rhinosinusitis 3 Who? Optimizing Diagnosis and Selection of Patients for Surgery 4 When? Medical Treatment and Timing of Surgery 5 Preserving and Improving the Sense of Smell 6 Why? The Goals of Surgery 7 Applied Anatomy for Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery 8 How? Operative Procedures: A Step-by-Step Safe and Logical Approach 9 An Endoscopic Tour: Endoscopic Examination, Anatomical Variation, and Specific Conditions 10 The Place of Radiology 11 Preoperative Checklist 12 Patient Consent and Information 13 Preoperative Aids 14 Hints 15 Preventing and Dealing with Complications 16 Postoperative Management 17 Extended Endoscopic Procedures 18 The Endoscopically Assisted Bimanual Operating Technique 19 Transnasal Endoscopic Approaches to the Skull Base 20 Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Transnasal Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery 21 Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery of Pituitary Tumors 22 Transorbital Surgery of the Skull Base 23 Evidence Base in Rhinosinusitis and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Appendix: Information for Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

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Book SynopsisA highly successful introduction to echocardiography, now in a new and enhanced edition In diagnostic cardiology, the effectiveness and reliability of state-of-the-art echocardiography is unsurpassed but-as with all ultrasound examinations-the results are highly operator dependent. The second edition of Boehmeke's Pocket Atlas of Echocardiography is concise and portable, including all the information necessary to perform and read echocardiograms, and to navigate the bewildering number of imaging planes that transect the heart, with ease and confidence. Key features: More than 400 illustrations, including sharp, clear echocardiograms, corresponding full-color schematic diagrams, and 3-D images. For this new edition, all images showing cardiac disease have been post-processed to make them clearer and in more accurate relation to the explanatory drawings Detailed descriptions of all the acoustic windows and imaging planes for every echocardiogram A practical overview of the typical patient examination, including imaging and patient positioning All cardiac diseases are shown: valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, prosthetic valves, carditis, septal defects, hypertensive heart diseases, intracardiac masses; depicted in B-mode, M-mode, Doppler and color Doppler New to the second edition: nearly 80 videos are now accessible on the Thieme MediaCenter showing normal views and many pathologies in video mode Table of ContentsExamination 1 Imaging and Patient Position 2 Parasternal Long-Axis View 3 Parasternal Short-Axis View 4 Apical Windows 5 Suprasternal Window 6 Subcostal Window M-Mode and Doppler Echocardiography 7 M-Mode Echocardiography 8 Doppler Echocardiography Cardiac Abnormalities 9 Valvular Heart Disease 10 Coronary Heart Disease 11 Cardiomyopathies 12 Prosthetic Valves 13 Carditis 14 Septal Defects 15 Hypertensive Heart Diseases 16 Intracardiac Masses

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