General practice / Family medicine Books

Book SynopsisThe overall incidence of meningiomas, particularly in the developed countries, is rising due to a growing size of the aging population, with people living longer and enjoying healthier lives than ever before. Additionally, an increased utilization of imaging studies such as computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) for routine evaluation of closed head injuries, paranasal sinus problems and various non-specific neurological symptoms, ranging from headaches to dizziness, has contributed to enhanced detection of incidental meningiomas. The book contains the most up-to-date information in all matters related to meningiomas, and is written by multiple contributors - internationally recognized experts in their respective fields from Asia, USA and Europe. This is an essential reference guide to neurosurgeons and neurologists (in training and in practice), as well as medical libraries, throughout the world. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "The purpose of this book is to teach young neurosurgeons how to recognize, investigate, and operate upon meningiomas in diverse locations. Neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-interventionalists, and radiologists are the main audience for this book. … This is an excellent book for neurosurgeons, ENT surgeons, oncologists, neuro-oncologists, radiologists, and neurologists." (Celso Agner, Doody’s Review Services, January, 2009)Table of ContentsI GENERAL INFORMATION: Historical Perspective.- Epidemiology.- Meninges: Embryology.- Pathology.- Natural history, growth rates, recurrence.- II DIAGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS: Diagnostic radiology I: CT, MRI, Angio.- Diagnostic radiology II: Nuclear med, MRS, PET.- Lesions mimicking meningiomas.- Interventional radiology: Angio, embolization.- Neuro-ophthalmological evaluations.- III BASIC SCIENCE: Meningioma tumorigenesis: Review of basic science.- Meningothelial meningiomas.- Meningiomas of the central neuraxis.- Future treatment modalities I: Targeting the NF-2 & Ras Pathways.- Future treatment modalities II: Gene Therapy in meningiomas.- IV MANAGEMENT: Management options and principles.- Surgery: General principles.- Surgical adjuncts I: Endoscopy in meningioma surgery.- Surgical adjuncts: Image guided/CAS.- Seizures associated with meningiomas.- V ADJUNCT TREATMENT MODALITIES: Recent advances in therapeutic radiation.- Conventional RT for meningiomas.- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.- Linear Accelerator Radiosurgery.- Brachytheraphy.- Medical therapy.- VI SURGICAL OUTCOME IN MENINGIOMA SURGERY: The factors influencing outcome in meningioma surgery.- The influence of co-morbidity and age in meningioma surgery outcome.- The influence of the tumor location, size and preoperative neurological symptoms in meningioma surgery outcome.- VII PATIENT SELECTION FOR SURGERY: THE ‘CLASS’ ALGORITHM: ‘CLASS’ algorithmic scale for surgical decision making: Rationale and design.- Validity of the ‘CLASS’ algorithmic scale: A retrospective study.- Utility of the ‘CLASS’ algorithmic scale: A prospective study.- VIII MENINGIOMAS BY LOCATION: PRESENTATION, SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS, SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, OUTCOME: Convexity.- Parasagittal.- Falcine.- Olfactory groove/Planum spenoidale.- Tuberculum sella.- Clinoidal.- OpticSheath: Aggressive.- Optic Sheath: Conservative.- Lateral and middle sphenoid wing.- Orbitosphenoid.- Cavernous sinus: Aggressive.- Cavernous sinus: Conservative.- Temporal bone.- Petroclival: Aggressive.- Petroclival: Conservative.- Petrous.- Clival/Foramen Magnum.- Cerebellar convexity.- Tentorial.- Torcular/transverse & sigmoid sinus.- Pineal.- Ventricular.- Jugular foramen.- Paranasal sinuses.- Pediatric.- NF2/multiple.- Spinal.- IX MISCELLANEOUS: Meningioma surgery: Personal philosophy.- Functional improvement in meningioma surgery.- The rationale for surgery in young patients with small meningiomas.- Dural reconstruction.- Cranial reconstruction.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the underlying importance of post-stroke complications during recovery, allowing healthcare professionals managing stroke patients to understand their frequency and identify which patients are at risk of developing such complications. Complications are categorised into neurological and non-neurological, and the time-frame for these complications both in the short-term and long-term are discussed. The common practices in managing post-stroke complications and the skills required in their prevention are described, as is the evidence base from clinical trials around their management. The book concludes with a discussion of new developments and research priorities for the future.Management of Post-Stroke Complications is aimed at members of the multidisciplinary stroke team, stroke physicians, neurologists, general practitioners, stroke specialists in training, and medical students.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Early Neurological Deterioration.- Post-Stroke Cardiac Complications.- Post-Stroke Seizures.- Infections After Stroke.- Venous Thromboembolism.- Swallowing and Nutritional Complications.- Urinary and Bowel Complications.- Positioning and Pressure Care.- Management of Spasticity.- Falls and Osteoporosis Post-Stroke.- Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment.- Post-Stroke Pain.- Post-Stroke Fatigue: Common But Poorly Understood.- Mental Consequences Of Stroke.- Future Developments.

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Book SynopsisThere are many textbooks which give detailed descriptions of the causes, clinical features and treatment of disease. There are a number of books devoted to clinical methodo­ logy which tell the student the questions which he must ask and describe the physical signs that he should seek. The authors of these books rarely devote more than a page or two to a job description and advice on how to acquire clinical skills. Although a sound knowledge of the facts is essential, a good doctor differs from a bad doctor more by his attitude and craftsmanship than by his knowledge. These important matters receive scant attention in the textbooks because the authors regard them as part of the spoken tradition which is taught at the bedside or in the clinics and is absorbed by watching clinicians while they are dealing with patients. The image of the doctor who greets patients with his pen poised over a prescription pad, and the calls for holistic medicine, imply that a number of students do not pick up the relevant attitudes and skills on the way. That this feeling is shared by the profession itself is suggested by the forma­ tion of a society to promote the treatment of the whole patient, and another for the promotion of humanism in cardiology. Good doctors have been treating the whole patient humanely since the profession was founded, and I find it shocking that it is thought that such societies are necessary.Table of Contents1 The Job Description.- The Importance of Common-sense.- Polishing your Performance.- Craftsmanship.- Patient Handling, or Why Medicine Is Not Mechanics.- The Doctor—Patient Relationship from the Doctor’s End.- Doctors and the Media.- Too Clever by Half.- The Need for Role-Playing in Medicine.- Rehearsing your Role.- Type-cast by Nature.- Playing your Role.- Looking the Part.- Confidentiality.- 2 Taking the History.- Before Calling the Patient In.- The Patient’s Stance.- The Doctor’s Stance.- Meeting the Patient.- Taking the History: Why and How.- The Patient’s Story.- How To Ask Questions.- Getting the Answers.- How Am I Doing?.- Diagnosis.- ‘Difficult’ Patients.- Children.- Third Parties.- Confidentiality.- Writing Up the History.- Past History, Family History and Social History.- 3 Examination of the Patient.- Preparing for the Examination: Putting the Patient at Ease.- The Doctor’s Stance During the Examination.- Getting the Hang of Physical Signs.- The Actual Examination.- Evaluating the Physical Signs.- 4 In the Ward.- The Effect of Ward Life on the PatientTalking to Patients.- Decision-Making at the Bedside.- The Megaround.- Dodging the Column.- Changing the Medication.- Discharge from Hospital.- Ward Notes.- 5 Investigation.- Factors Influencing the Ordering of Tests.- Is the Test Worth While?.- Telling the Patient About Tests.- The Actual Investigation.- When Things Go Wrong.- The Patient Who Refuses To Have a Test Done.- The Interpretation of Tests.- Telling the Patient About the Results of the Tests.- Filing of Results.- 6 On the Art of Diagnosis.- The Logical Basis of Diagnosis.- Pattern Recognition.- The Physiological Approach; Goodness of Fit: The Basis of Pattern Recognition.- The Importance of ‘Mechanisms’.- Attitude to Information; Incommensurable Values.- Making the Diagnosis.- 7 Advice and Explanation.- Deciding What Advice To Give.- The Consultation.- Building Up the Doctor—Patient Relationship.- How Much To Tell the Patient; Explanation.- Reassurance; Helping the Patient to Adjust to the Facts.- If the Patient Rejects your Advice.- Drugs.- Fatal Diseases and Death.- 8 Attitude to Colleagues.- Hearsay Second Opinions.- Colleagues as Patients.- Relations with Non medical Colleagues.- Envoi.- The Response to Change.- Unchanging Aspects.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Klassifikations- und Nomenklaturwandel in der Epileptologie.- Literatur.- II. Grundsätzliche Fragen bei Verdacht auf epileptische Anfälle.- Literatur.- III. Epileptische Anfälle bei Neugeborenen und Säuglingen im 1.Trimenon.- Literatur.- IV. Anfallsformen bei Säuglingen ab 2. Trimenon und bei Kleinkindern.- 1 Blitz-Nick-Salaam (BNS)-Krämpfe (West-Syndrom)..- 2 Myoklonisch-astatische und tonische Anfälle im Rahmen des Lennox-Gastaut-Syndroms.- 2.1 Symptomatische („sekundäre“) Form des Lennox-Gastaut-Syndroms.- 2.2 Idiopathische („primare“) Form des Lennox-Gastaut-Syndroms.- 2.3 Die sog. primäxr generalisierten frühkindlichen Epilepsieformen.- 3 Fokale (partielle) Anfallsformen.- 4 Gelegenheitsanfälle.- 4.1 Fieberkrämpfe.- 4.2 Epileptische Anfälle bei Hypoglykämie.- 5 Durch Emotionen ausgelöste synkopale Anfälle sive „respiratorische Affektkrampfe“.- Literatur.- V. Anfallsformen bei Schulkindern, Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen.- 1 Leerer Blick, Unansprechbarkeit von 5–30 Sekunden Dauer.- 1.1 Absencen im Rahmen einer idiopathischen generalisierten Epilepsie („typische“ Absencen).- 1.2 Absencen im Rahmen einer symptomatischen generalisierten Epilepsie („atypische“ Absencen).- 1.3 Absencen im Rahmen einer schwer klassifizierbaren generalisierten Epilepsie.- 1.4 Absencenartige Anfälle bei fokalen Epilepsien.- 1.5 Absencenartige, nichtepileptische Phänomene bei zerebraler Ischämie.- 2 Verwirrtheits-, Unruhe- und/oder traumähnliche Zustände ½-2 Minuten Dauer (psychomotorische Anfälle).- 3 Verwirrtheit und Antriebsstörungen während Stunden bis Tagen („Därnmerzustand“).- 3.1 Dämmerzustand als direkter Ausdruck eines prolongierten epileptischen Anfallsgeschehens (Petit mal-Status, Status psychomotoricus).- 3.2 Postparoxysmale Dämmerzustände.- 3.3 Organisches Psychosyndrom.- 3.4 Exogene Dämmerzustände bei Epilepsiekranken.- 3.5 Psychische Ausnahmezustände nichtepileptischer Genese.- 4 Anfallsartige seitliche Wendebewegungen der Augen, des Kopfes und des Körpers.- 4.1 Einfache epileptische Adversivkrämpfe.- 4.2 Adversivkrämpfe mit „Fechterstellung“.- 4.3 Adversive Jackson-Anfälle.- 4.4 Wendebewegungen im Rahmen anderer epileptischer Anfallsformen.- 4.5 Wendebewegungen bei nichtepileptischen neurologischen Erkrankungen.- 5 Anfallsartige lokale oder lokal beginnende Muskelzuckungen (Myoklonien).- 5.1 Jacksonsche epileptische Anfälle und ihre Varianten..- 5.2 Fokale Anfälle im Rahmen einer benignen Epilepsie des Kindesalters mit zentrotemporalen EEG-Spitzenpotentialen.- 5.3 Hemifazialer Spasmus.- 5.4 Spinale Myoklonien.- 5.5 Myoklonien im Rahmen verschiedener zerebraler Affektionen bzw. Allgemeinerkrankungen mit zerebralem Befall.- 5.6 Psychogene Muskelzuckungen.- 6 Anfallsartige bilaterale Muskelzuckungen (Myoklonien).- 6.1 Myoklonien im Rahmen einer Impulsiv-Petit mal-Epilepsie.- 6.2 Myoklonien im Rahmen progredienter epileptischer Syndrome.- 6.3 Myoklonien im Rahmen anderer zerebraler Erkrankungen.- 6.4 Myoklonien im Rahmen metabolischer oder toxischer Allgemeinerkrankungen.- 6.5 Abnorm gesteigerte Schreckreaktion (Hyperekplexie, Syncinésie sursaut, Startle disease).- 6.6 Physiologische Einschlafmyoklonien.- 7 Anfallsartige einseitige oder einseitig betonte tonische Verkrampfungen.- 7.1 Tonische „Hirnstammanfälle“.- 7.2 Schreckinduzierte fokale kortikale Anfälle (Epilepsie-sursaut, Startle epilepsy).- 7.3 Tetanische Anfälle.- 7.4 Hysterische Anfälle.- 8 Anfallsartige Stürze ohne erkennbare Bewußtseinsstörung („Sturzanfälle“).- 8.1 Epilepsie mit (spät)myoklonisch-astatischen Petit mal-Anfällen.- 8.2 Epilepsie mit Impulsiv-Petit mal-Anfällen.- 8.3 Sturzanfälle im Rahmen einer Temporallappen-Epilepsie.- 8.4 SturzAnfälle bei Meningeomen.- 8.5 Nichtepileptische „drop attacks“.- 8.6 Abnorm gesteigerte Schreckreaktion (Hyperekplexie, Syncinésie sursaut, Startle disease).- 8.7 Kataplexie.- 9 Bewußtlosigkeit, generalisierter Krampfanfall.- 9.1 Grand mal-Anfall ohne fokalen Einschlag.- 9.2 Grand mal-Anfall mit fokalem Einschlag.- 9.3 „Konvulsive“ Synkope.- 9.4 Großer hysterischer Anfall.- 10 Schwarzwerden vor den Augen, Blasse, Ohnmacht (synkopale Anfälle).- 11 Anfallsartige lokale oder lokal beginnende sensible Sensationen (Parästhesien).- 11.1 Sensible Jacksonsche epileptische Anfälle.- 11.2 Migraine accompagnée-Attacken.- 11.3 Transitorische ischämische Attacken nichtmigränöser Genese.- 11.4 Peripher-neurologische oder spinale Affektionen.- Literatur.- VI. Besondere Manifestationsformen epileptischer Anfälle.- 1 Abdominalschmerzen.- 2 Angst.- 3 Aphasie bzw. Sprechhemmung.- 4 Erbrechen.- 5 Halbseitenschmerz bei Jackson-Anfällen.- 6 Halluzinationen.- 7 Kopfschmerz.- 8 Lachen.- 9 Nystagmus.- 10 Paroxysmale Choreoathetose.- 11 Vegetative (autonome) Störungen.- 12 Wut und/oder Gewalttätigkeit.- 13 Zwangs- bzw. unbewußtes (Fort-)Laufen.- Literatur.- VII. Auslösungsfaktoren epileptischer Anfälle.- 1 Unspezifische Auslösungsfaktoren.- 1.1 Alkohol.- 1.2 Halluzinogene Drogen.- 1.3 Hyperventilation.- 1.4 Impfungen.- 1.5 Medikamente.- 1.6 Schlaf und Schlafentzug.- 1.7 Streßund Witterung.- 2 Spezifische Auslösungsfaktoren („Reflexepilepsien“)..- 3 Schüdel-Hirn-Traumen.- 3.1 Epileptische FrühAnfälle.- 3.2 Chronische Epilepsie nach Schädel-Hirn-Traumen.- 3.3 Antiepileptische Therapie nach Schadel-Hirn-Traumen.- Literatur.- VIII. Antiepileptische Therapie.- 1 Allgemeine Richtlinien.- 2 Einleitung der Therapie, Medikamentenwahl.- 2.1 Carbamazepin.- 2.2 Phenobarbital.- 2.3 Phenytoin.- 2.4 Valproat.- 2.5 Ethosuximid.- 2.6 Primidon.- 3 Therapeutische Probleme bei Frauen im gebärfähigen Alter.- 3.1 Kontrazeption bei antiepileptisch behandelten Frauen.- 3.2 Mißbildungsrisiko bei Kindern antiepileptisch behandelter Frauen.- 3.3 Einfluß der Schwangerschaft auf Epilepsieverlauf und auf Plasmakonzentration der Antiepileptika.- 3.4 Unerwünschte Wirkungen der Antiepileptika auf neugeborene Kinder epilepsiekranker Frauen.- 4 Antiepileptika bei Niereninsuffizienz und bei Leberleiden, inkl. akuter Porphyrien.- 4.1 Antiepileptika bei chronischer Niereninsuffizienz.- 4.2 Antiepileptika bei Leberinsuffizienz.- 4.3 Antiepileptika bei akuten hepatischen Porphyrien.- 5 Behandlung eines Status epilepticus.- 5.1 Zur Frage der Terminologie und der Auslösungsfaktoren.- 5.2 Behandlung eines Grand mal-Status.- 5.3 Behandlung eines Status anderer epileptischer Anfallsformen.- 6 Orale Antiepileptika-Einnahme (in anderen Fällen als ein Status epilepticus) nicht möglich - Was tun?.- 7 Wann soll die Plasmakonzentration der Antiepileptika bestimmt werden?.- 8 Indikationen zu einer chirurgischen Epilepsie-Therapie 179 Literatur.- IX. Andere Probleme.- 1 Epileptische Anfälle und Fahigkeit zur Lenkung von Motorfahrzeugen.- 2 Genetische Beratung.- Literatur.

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Book SynopsisDas Buch beschreibt umfassend die physiologischen und psychologischen Veränderungen im menschlichen Organismus, die sich beim autogenen Training (AT) und bei der gestuften Aktivhypnose (GAH) als Langzeiteffekt einstellen. Die für die Praxis relevanten Befunde werden in allgemeinverständlicher Form dargestellt, sie sind thematisch geordnet und ihre Bedeutung für Klinik und Praxis, auch in der Zahnheilkunde, wird hervorgehoben. Neuere Ergebnisse zeigen, daß das autogene Training ein zuverlässiges Therapeutikum in der Psychotherapie und in der psychosomatischen Medizin ist.Table of ContentsInhaltverzeichnis.- Thermometrische un thermoregulatorische Basisstudien.- Veränderungen der Körpertemperatur durch zirkadiane Schwankungen und Thermalbäder.- Beeinflussung der peripheren Wärmetransportzahl durch Thermalbäder.- Beeinflussung der zerebralen Durchblutung durch Thermälbader.- Physiologisehe Aspekte des autogenen Trainings.- Beeinflussung der peripheren Wärmetransportzahl durch autogenes Training.- Einfluß von Biofeedback und autogenem Training auf die muskuläre Entspannung.- Zirkadiane Schwankungen der Hauttemperatur und deren Veränderung während des autogenen Trainings.- Einfluß von autogenem Training durch Bhastrik?-Pr?n?y?ma auf die Flimmerverschmelzungsfrequenz.- Beeinflussung der Atmung und des Herz-Kreislauf-Systems durch autogenes Training.- Vergleich zwischen autosuggestiver und heterosuggestiver Vermittlung des autogenen Trainings bei Kindern.- Physiologische Aspekte der gestuften Aktivhypnose.- Geisteswissenschaftliche Hintergründe der „zweigleisigen Psychotherapie“.- Methodik der gestuften Aktivhypnose.- Vergleich der Wärmetransportzahl während autogenem Training und gestufter Aktivhypnose.- Verhalten der Wärmetransportzahl während autogenem Training bzw. Heterohypnose bei niedriger Umgebungstemperatur.- Verhalten der Wärmetransportzahl während des Versenkungszustands im autogenen Training bzw. bei gestufter Aktivhypnose.- Veränderungen mehrerer physiologischer Parameter während der gestuften Aktivhypnose.- Psychologische und psychopathometrisehe Gesichtspunkte des autogenen Trainings und der Hypnose.- Suggestibilität und Eignung zum autogenen Training.- Suggestibilität und Hypnotisierbarkeit.- Konstitutionelle Faktoren und die Erlernbarkeit des autogenen Trainings.- Bedeutung von Übertragungsphänomenen beim erlernen des autogenen Trainings.- Bestimmende Faktoren für den Trainingserfolg in AT-Kursen an Volkshochschulen.- Persönlichkeitsspezifische Faktoren beim Erfolg im autogenen Training.- Prädiktoren und Indikatoren für das autogene Training.- Schmerz- und Hypnosuggestivtherapie in der zahnärztlichen Praxis.- „Psychosomatische Prämedikation“ in der zahnärztlichen Praxis.- Anwendung der Hypnosuggestivtherapie in der zahnärztlichen Praxis.- Effectivität der Hypnosuggestivtherapie in der zahnärztlichen Praxis.- In memoriam Prof. Dr. med Dietrich Langen (†20. März 1980).- Literatur.

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Book SynopsisDas Buch stellt die Grundlagen der Anwendung, Prüfung und Bewertung diagnostischer Maßnahmen in der Medizin zusammen. Dabei liegt der Schwerpunkt auf der systematischen Darstellung der vier Phasen des Evaluierungsprozesses. Das Buch wendet sich an Mediziner, die sich mit der Erforschung und Evaluierung diagnostischer Maßnahmen befassen. Der Begriff der Evaluierung bezieht sich dabei ausschließlich auf die Verbesserung der Patientenversorgung und orientiert sich nicht primär an einer finanziellen Kosten-Nutzen-Abschätzung. Die Autoren schließen mit diesem nützlichen Buch eine Lücke im deutschen Sprachraum.Table of Contents1 Einleitung.- 1.1 Krankheit.- 1.2 Diagnose.- 1.3 Diagnostik.- 1.4 Test.- 1.5 Diagnostik als iterativer Prozeß.- 1.6 Diagnose als „temporäre Handlungsanweisung“.- 2 Grundlagen der Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie.- 2.1 Wahrscheinlichkeiten in der Medizin.- 2.2 Wahrscheinlichkeiten als Anteile in Gruppen.- 2.3 Andere Wahrscheinlichkeitsbegriffe.- 2.4 Wahrscheinlichkeit für gleichwahrscheinliche Ereignisse.- 2.5 Wahrscheinlichkeiten, Anteile, relative Häufigkeiten, Raten.- 2.6 Das Summationsprinzip für Wahrscheinlichkeiten.- 2.7 Gemeinsame Wahrscheinlichkeiten.- 2.8 Bedingte Wahrscheinlichkeiten.- 2.9 Unabhängige Ereignisse.- 2.10 Die Summationsregel für gemeinsame Wahrscheinlichkeiten.- 2.11 Wahrscheinlichkeitsbäume.- 3 Grundlegende Definitionen.- 3.1 Der Begriff „diagnostischer Test“.- 3.2 Sensitivität, Spezifität.- 3.3 A-priori- und A-posteriori-Wahrscheinlichkeiten.- 3.4 Der quantitative Test (ROC-Analyse).- 3.5 Weitere Maße zur Beschreibung der Validität diagnostischer Tests.- 4 Entstehung von Hypothesen für diagnostische Tests.- 4.1 Hypothesenbildung aufgrund persönlicher Erfahrung —.- 4.2 Assoziationen aus Krankenakten.- 4.3 Zufallsbefunde bei Studien mit anderer Zielsetzung.- 4.4 Pathophysiologische Überlegungen.- 4.5 Entwicklung neuer Methoden.- 4.6 Tradition.- 5 Allgemeine Aspekte zur Prüfung diagnostischer Tests.- 5.1 Einteilung in Phasen.- 5.2 Prüfplan.- 6 Vorklinische Evaluierung (Phase 1).- 6.1 Einleitung.- 6.2 Statistische Maßzahlen zur Beschreibung einer Meßreihe.- 6.3 Genauigkeit, Richtigkeit und Präzision.- 6.4 Bedingungen für Präzisionsangaben.- 6.5 Statistische Methoden.- 6.6 Evaluation von Geräten.- 7 Anwendung des diagnostischen Tests an ausgewählten Probanden (Phase 2).- 7.1 Prüfplan.- 7.2 Patientenauswahl.- 7.3 Ziel und Interpretation.- 8 Die kontrollierte diagnostische Studie (Phase 3).- 8.1 Grundsätzliche Probleme.- 8.2 Begründung der Prüfung.- 8.3 Beschreibung des zu prüfenden Tests..- 8.4 Prüfdesign.- 8.5 Einschluß der Patienten und Methodik der Auswahl —.- 8.6 Patientenzahl.- 8.7 Einverständnis.- 8.8 Randomisierungsverfahren.- 8.10 Ermittlung und Dokumentation von Komplikationen —.- 8.11 Beschreibung des Prüfungsablaufs.- 8.12 Abbruchkriterien.- 8.13 Verschiedenes.- 8.14 Darstellung und Publikation.- 9 Wirksamkeitsprüfung diagnostischer Tests (Phase 4).- 9.1 Therapeutischer Nutzen eines Tests.- 9.2 Zielsetzung von Wirksamkeitsprüfungen.- 9.3 Grundforderungen für Vergleichbarkeit.- 9.4 Versuchseinheit.- 9.5 Benötigter Stichprobenumfang.- 10 Verzerrungsmöglichkeiten (Bias) bei der Evaluierung diagnostischer Tests.- 10.1 Übertragungsbias.- 10.2 Verifikations-(Work-up-)Bias.- 10.3 Informationsbias.- 10.4 Einbeziehungsbias.- 11 Anwendung diagnostischer Tests.- 11.1 Abschätzung der A-priori-Wahrscheinlichkeit.- 11.2 Grundsätzliche Überlegungen zur Testanforderung.- 11.3 Die Wahl geeigneter Testverfahren.- 11.4 Simultane oder sequentielle Anwendung mehrerer Testverfahren.- 11.5 Zum Problem der Unabhängigkeit von Testverfahren.- 12 Kritische Beurteilung publizierter diagnostischer Tests.- Literatur.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of a well-received book that has been revised and updated to reflect the state of the art in laser and light source technology. After an initial chapter describing the latest understanding of laser physics and safety, subsequent chapters consider laser treatment of vascular lesions, laser treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos, laser removal of unwanted hair, ablative and non-ablative fractional resurfacing, and use of laser treatment for medical purposes. The book is extremely practical and reader friendly. All chapters are very well illustrated, include quick and clear bullet points, and feature a homogeneous structure covering core concepts, currently available technologies, indications and contraindications, an example of a consent form, and the author’s personal treatment approaches. The authors are without exception world experts in the field from North America or Europe.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition:“The purpose is to provide an updated overview of currently available lasers to treat various skin conditions … . The audience is dermatologists. … Dermatologists contemplating the purchase of a laser would find this book useful. … I recommend this as a good clinical introduction to understanding how lasers work and the considerations that must be taken into account when choosing a particular laser modality for a particular condition.” (Patricia Wong, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2013)Table of ContentsLaser Physics and Safety.- Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions.- Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Laser Hair.- Ablative and Non-ablative Fractional Resurfacing.- Laser Treatment of Medical.

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Book SynopsisProblemen mit dem Stuhlgang wird, gemessen an ihrer H{ufig- keit, in der Medizin relativ wenig Aufmerksamkeit gewidmet. Demgegen}ber besteht ein erheblicher Bedarf an praktisch nutzbarer Information. Das vorliegende Buch - Ergebnis einer gr}ndlichen Diskussion namhafter Autoren - fa~t den derzeitigen Kenntnisstand zusammen. Es behandelt zun{chst die Grundlagen der Motilit{t und beschreibt alle wichtigen Untersuchungsmethoden. Im klinischen Teil werden Ursachen, Diagnostik und Therapiem glichkeiten der chronischen Obstipation und der Stuhlinkontinenz dargestellt. Internisten, Gastroenterologen und Allgemein{rzte erhalten damit fundierte Informationen }ber in der Praxis h{ufig geklagte Beschwerden.Table of Contents1 Chronische Obstipation: Ein Problem in der Praxis.- 2 Problemstellung.- 3 Definitionen.- Physiologie, Pharmakologie und funktionelle Untersuchungsmethoden des Kolons und Anorektums.- 4 Kolonmotilität und Defälcation.- 5 Pharmakologie des Kolons und des Analkanals.- 6 Ernährung und Kolonfunktion.- 7 Basisdiagnostik: Anamnese, digitale Untersuchung und funktioneile Proktoskopie.- 8 Radiologische Methoden (Defäkographie, Transitmessung).- 9 Anorektale Manometrie.- 10 Elektromyographie des Beckenbodens.- 11 Defäkations-und Kontinenztests.- Chronische Obstipation und Stuhlinkontinenz.- 12 Epidemiologie der Obstipation.- 13 Epidemiologie der analen Inkontinenz.- 14 Psychosoziale Faktoren.- 15 Motilitätsstörungen des Kolons.- 16 Funktionelle Obstruktion.- 17 Obstipation als Begleitsymptom und als unerwünschte Arzneimittelwirkung.- 18 Ätiologie und Pathogenese der Inkontinenz.- 19 Notwendige Diagnostik.- 20 Allgemeine Maßnahmen und Ernährungsempfehlungen.- 21 Medikamentöse Therapie der Obstipation.- 22 Biofeedback bei Obstipation.- 23 Konservative Therapie der Inkontinenz.- 24 Chirurgische Therapie der chronischen Obstipation.- 25 Chirurgische Therapie der Inkontinenz.- 26 Inkontinenz Bei Ileonaler Anastomose.- 27 Konsequenzen.

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Book Synopsis1. Angeborene Stoffwechselstörungen.- 2. Hereditäre Bindegewebserkrankungen.- 3. Erworbene Erkrankungen der Gelenke und des Bindegewebes.- 4. Infektionen, Infestationen und Granulomatosen.- 5. Hauterkrankungen.- 6. Endokrine Erkrankungen.- 7. Herz-Kreislauf- und Lungenerkrankungen.- 8. Nierenerkrankungen.- 9. Erkrankungen des hämatopoetischen und lymphoretikulären Systems.- 10. Erkrankungen des Magen-Darm-Traktes der Leber- und Gallenwege.- 11. Erkrankungen der Nerven und Muskeln.Table of Contents1. Angeborene Stoffwechselstörungen.- 2. Hereditäre Bindegewebserkrankungen.- 3. Erworbene Erkrankungen der Gelenke und des Bindegewebes.- 4. Infektionen, Infestationen und Granulomatosen.- 5. Hauterkrankungen.- 6. Endokrine Erkrankungen.- 7. Herz-Kreislauf- und Lungenerkrankungen.- 8. Nierenerkrankungen.- 9. Erkrankungen des hämatopoetischen und lymphoretikulären Systems.- 10. Erkrankungen des Magen-Darm-Traktes der Leber- und Gallenwege.- 11. Erkrankungen der Nerven und Muskeln.

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Book SynopsisUpon the request of the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM) the Swedish National Committee for Mechanics organized a colloquium on fatigue, which was held at the Royal Institute of Technology (Kung!. Tekniska Hogskolan) in Stock­ holm, May 25-27, 1955. 35 lectures were delivered, principally dealing with problems of statistical and basic nature. Among the topics were to be found statis­ tical theory of fatigue, cumulative damage, mechanism of fatigue, me­ tallurgical aspects on fatigue, velocity of fatigue cracks, fatigue at elevated temperature, and fatigue at combined stresses. Lectures were going on simultaneously in two sections. Each lecturer had 15 minutes for presentation of his communication, and afterwards 15 minutes were reserved for discussion. Abstracts of the lectures were distributed about a month before the colloquium. The colloquium was attended by 149 participants from the follow­ ing countries: Denmark (1), Finland (2), France (5), Germany (6), Italy (2), Netherlands (2), Norway (2), Poland (2), Saar (1), Spain (3), Sweden (100), Switzerland (1), United Kingdom (10), USA (8), USSR (3), and Yugoslavia (1). A complete list of the participants will be found below. The languages of the Colloquium were English, French, German and Italian. No lectures were delivered in Italian. Also, all contributions to the discussions have been translated to one of the first three languages. Statements and opinions advanced are always those of the individual authors or participants in the discussions.Table of ContentsSommaire Inhalt.- Étude critique de la notion de dommage appliquée à une classe étendue d?essais de fatigue.- Essais de fatigue statistiques suivant la méthode de charge progressive.- Contribution à I?étude de la fatigue des matériaux avec essais à charge progressive.- Theories relating to fatigue of materials under combinations of stress.- Effect of simultaneous cyclic variation of stress and tempe rature on a high temperature material.- Physical and statistical aspects of cumulative damage.- Ermüdungsfestigkeit bei statistisch veränderlichen Spannungsamplituden.- New statistical methods applied to the analysis of fatigue data..- Über Verformungserscheinungen in Stählen bei der Wechselbeanspruchung.- The effect of high loads on fatigue.- Modifications de texture cristalline produites par des efforts alternés.- Fatigue of steels at constant strain amplitude and elevated temperature;.- Une définition théorique de la limite de fatigue.- Effect of geometric size on notch fatigue.- Les travaux récents de l?Institut de Recherches Métallurgiques de Sarrebruck dans le domaine de la fatigue.- Einige Versuche über die Vorgänge in der Oberflächenschicht von Ermüdungsproben.- Essais de fatigue par flexion avec fréquences superposéas.- Ziele der Ermüdungsforsehung in der Schweiz, gezeigt am Beispiel von Dauerversuchen an Schraubenverbindungen.- Variability in fatigue testing: sources and effect on notch sensitivity.- Über den Meehanismus der Zerstörung bei der zyklischen Belastung von Metallen.- Torsion and tension relations for slip and fatigue.- Einige Besonderheiten der Kontaktermüdung.- Some observations on the propagation of fatigue cracks.- Some investigations on cumulative damage.- A guide to statistical methods for use in fatigue testing.- Die durch große Zug- und Druekermüdungsbelastungen hervorgebrachte mechanische Hysterese in Stählen.- Der Meehanismus des Dauerbruchs metallischer Werkstoffe.- A proposed mechanism of fatigue failure.- Recent researches on fatigue at the Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory, East Kilbride.- Experimental design and methods of analysis used in studying effects of metallurgical variation on fatigue.- A contribution to the theory of the fatigue of metals.- Basic aspects of fatigue.- Ausscheidungsvorgänge in Stählen bei ruhender und wechselnder Beanspruchung.- Bending fatigue of large welded test pieces with regard to velocity of crack propagation.- Cumulative damage in fatigue.- Table des matières.

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Book SynopsisThe idea of producing this book of case histories from general family prac­ tice was only a twinkle in the editors' eyes until October 1980, when in a room in the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, the editors met with John Fry, Joseph Levenstein and Bill Jackson to discuss new book projects. The idea was put to the group, which endorsed it enthusiastically. Encouraged by this and by John Fry's advice, the conception of The Nature of General Family Practice took place. It was agreed that to illustrate the universal nature of general family prac­ tice it would be useful to collect case histories from all around the world, that for preference they should be brief, and that they should be ac­ companied by major questions and sub-questions, but no answers. The name 'Vignettes' was applied to these cases and their questions. Subsequently, well over a hundred family physicians were asked by letter to provide ten vignettes. Sixty doctors from ten countries accepted the invitation and forwarded their contributions during the second half of 1981. Almost all of those who, for a variety of reasons were unable to contribute, said they liked the idea and looked forward to using the final product. Altogether, over 600 vignettes were received, and 583 selected for final inclusion.Table of Contents1 Why has the Patient Really Come? 1–34.- 2 Problems of Living 35–73.- 3 Family Problems 74–94.- 4 Patient Education and Preventive Care 95–113.- 5 Routine Examination 114–122.- 6 Emergencies 123–146.- 7 Attempted Suicide 147–153.- 8 Dying and Death 154–172.- 9 Contraception and Family Planning 173–187.- 10 Sexual Problems 188–198.- 11 Problems of Pregnancy 199–229.- 12 Headaches 230–246.- 13 Fits, Faints and Funny Turns 247–276.- 14 Eye Problems 277–288.- 15 Upper Respiratory Problems (Including ENT Problems) 289–324.- 16 Breathing Problems 325–357.- 17 Chest Pain 358–383.- 18 Abdominal Problems 384–424.- 19 Genitourinary Problems 425–461.- 20 Skin Problems 462–476.- 21 Lumps 477–483.- 22 Musculoskeletal Problems 484–516.- 23 Injuries 517–540.- 24 Tiredness 541–559.- 25 Weight Loss 560–567.- 26 Iatrogenic Illness 568–583.- Questions and Sub-questions 1–583.

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Book SynopsisDDDDDDDDDDDD Effective management logically follows accurate diagnosis. Such logic often is difficult to apply in practice. Absolute diagnostic accuracy may not be possible, particularly in the field of primary care, when management has to be on analysis of symptoms and on knowledge of the individual patient and family. This series follows that on Problems in Practice which was con­ cerned more with diagnosis in the widest sense and this series deals more definitively with general care and specific treatment of symp­ toms and diseases. Good management must include knowledge of the nature, course and outcome of the conditions, as well as prominent clinical features and assessment and investigations, but the em­ phasis is on what to do best for the patient. Family medical practitioners have particular difficu1ties and ad­ vantages in their work_ Because they often work in professional isolation in the community and deal with relatively small numbers of near-normal patients their experience with the more serious and more rare conditions is restricted. They find it difficult to remain up-to-date with medical advances and even more difficult to decide on the suitability and application of new and relatively untried methods compared with those that are 'old' and well proven. Their advantages are that because of long-term continuous care for their patients they have come to know them and their families FOREWORD well and are able to become familiar with the more common and less serious diseases of their communities.Trade Review`The information is clearly laid out and well presented. The need for patient education and information is implicit throughout the book.' Journal of the Institute of Health Education, Vol. 23 (3).Table of Contents1. Making a diagnosis in general practice.- 2. Immunization.- 3. Self-care.- 4. Respiratory tract infections.- 5. Urinary tract infection.- 6. Vaginal discharge and pelvic infection.- 7. Sexually transmitted diseases.- 8. Gastrointestinal infections.- 9. Hepatitis; AIDS.- 10. Central nervous system infections.- 11. The common infectious diseases.- 12. Skin infections.- 13. Imported infections.- 14. Good standards.

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Book SynopsisJohn P. Horder, President, 1980-82 The first 30 years of the College have been an exciting experience for those most closely involved. Some have already passed on, but this account has been written soon enough for many of the actors to be historians. Future members of the College will be grateful to them for what they have written, as well as for what they did as a remarkably determined and harmonious team. Students of twentieth century medicine in this country will also be grateful for a first-hand account of the development of an institution which has been closely associated with, and partly responsible for, important changes in medical care and education. Those who read these pages may wonder how the builders of this young College could have found time to do much general practice. They did. The three editors of this history, which covers 25 years, and the general practitioner members of the Steering Committee all ran large practices, in which they worked very hard throughout that time. Most of their work for the College was done during off-duty hours, weekends and holidays. The College could not have developed as it did, had they not been personally concerned with the practical problems and needs of clinical medicine. This is also true of many of the contributors. It is impossible to mention everyone who deserves credit. The editors hope that they may be forgiven for any serious omissions.Table of ContentsI Past Attempts to Found a ‘College of General Practitioners’ One and a Half Centuries Ago.- II Events Leading up to the Formation of the Steering Committee.- III The Work of the Steering Committee, and the Birth of the College.- IV The College’s First Year and the Work of the Foundation Council.- V Presidents and Chairmen of Council of the College During its First Twenty-Five Years.- VI Regional Faculties and Regional Councils in the United Kingdom and Eire.- Scottish Council.- Welsh Council.- Irish Council.- VII Undergraduate Education.- VIII Postgraduate Education and Vocational Training.- I: 1953–1965.- II: 1965–1977.- IX The Medical Recording Service and the Medical Audiovisual Library.- X Standards.- The Criteria Committee.- The Board of Censors.- The Examination Committee.- The Examination.- XI The College and Research.- The Research, Education and Scientific Foundations.- XII Practice Organisation, Equipment and Premises.- XIII College Publications.- The Annual Reports.- The College Journal.- Other College Publications.- Faculty Publications.- XIV The Library, Museum and Archives.- I: The Library.- II: The Museum.- III: The Archives.- XV Headquarters, Staff and Administration.- XVI College Finance and Appeal.- XVII Awards and Ethical Committees.- XVIII Incorporation, Royal Prefix and the Royal Charter.- XIX Insignia and the College Grace.- The Insignia.- The College Grace.- X Relations with Other Bodies.- I.- II.- XXI The College Overseas.- Overseas Regional Faculties.- Overseas Councils:.- The Australian Council.- The New Zealand Council.- The South African Council.- XXII The Future.- I.- II.- Appendices.- 1. Honorary Fellows.- 2. Honorary Chaplain.- 3. Honorary Secretaries of Council.- 4. Honorary Treasurers of the College.- 5. James Mackenzie Lecturers.- 6. William Pickles Lecturers.- 7. Foundation Council Awards.- 8. George Abercrombie Awards.- 9. Fraser Rose Gold Medallists.- 10. John Hunt Fellow.- 11. Honorary Registrar.- 12. Administrative Secretaries.- 13. College Solicitors.- 14. College Auditors.- 15. College Publications.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides tools for nurse educators, ethics educators, practicing nurses and allied health professionals for developing confidence and skill in ethical decision making in interdisciplinary settings such as acute and chronic care hospitals and clinics. It is useful for all healthcare personnel who face ethical issues in the course of their work and who work with nurses to resolve these issues. While the content is based on a US context, the concerns of nurses internationally are discussed and emphasized. Nurses working in acute and chronic care settings face many obstacles to providing good care and are often the first line of defense related to patient safety and meeting the needs of patients and their families. Some of the obstacles to optimal patient care are institutional, some sociocultural, and others the result of inadequate communication. Evidence points to the idea that while nurses do have the knowledge and skills to address practice problems of various sorts, they may not be confident in their skills of ethical decision making and advocacy actions. This is a resource to develop moral agency on behalf of individuals and to address broader barriers to good care raised at the local, community, or social levels. Trade Review“Well-grounded in the uniqueness of nursing, Clinical Ethics Handbook for Nurses is a must read for anyone who teaches clinical ethics or practices clini­cal ethics with nurses. Grace, Milliken, and the other authors have created an accurate, complete, readable, and rel­evant handbook that provides excellent strategies for educators and is accessible to point-of-care nurses. I only wish that organizations would see the value in changing working conditions so that point-of-care nurses would have time and energy to read it.” (Lucia Wocial, Hastings Center Report, September-October, 2022)Table of ContentsPart I: Foundations of Professional and Clinical Ethics.- Introduction; Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken.- Developing Ethical Awareness and Ethical Sensitivity; Aimee Milliken, Pamela Grace.- The History, Language and Tools of Ethics: Application in Healthcare Settings; Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken.- Part II: Essential Knowledge and Skills for Ethical Deliberations.- Effective Communication – Improving Communication Skills; Ben Benjamin, Aimee Milliken, Pamela Grace.- Models of Ethics Deliberation and Consultation; Aimee Milliken, Settimio Monteverde, Pamela Grace.- Cultural, Religious and Language Influences in Ethical Deliberations; Annette Mendola, Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken.- Part III: Ethical Issues Associated with Practice and Research.- Neonatal and Pediatric Acute and Palliative Care; Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken, Melissa Uveges.- Genetics: Nurses Roles and Responsibilities; Melissa Uveges, Andrew Dwyer.- Issues Associated with Mental Health and Illness; Julie Dunne, Emma K. Blackwell, Emily Ursinin, Aimee Milliken.- Research on Human Subjects: Nurses Roles and Responsibilities; Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken.- Organizational Influences on Ethical Action; Aimee Milliken, Pamela Grace.- Social Justice, Disparities and Nursing Responsibilities; Pamela Grace, Aimee Milliken, John Welch

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Basics of Conversational Spanish 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Syntax and Grammar 1.3 Verb Conjugation 1.4 Addressing the Patient: Tú versus Usted CHAPTER 2 Setting the Stage for the Clinical Encounter 2.1 General Greetings 2.2 Addressing the Patient 2.3 Provider's Introduction 2.4 Extended Introduction: Getting to Know the Patient 2.5 Setting the Agenda CHAPTER 3 History of the Present Illness 3.1 Basic Anatomy 3.2 Chief Complaint 3.3 History of the Present Illness CHAPTER 4 Past Medical History and Review of Systems 4.1 Past Medical History of Chronic Diseases 4.2 Past Medical History of Acute Diseases 4.3 Past Surgical History 4.4 Review of Systems CHAPTER 5 Medications and Drug Effects 5.1 Medication History 5.2 Allergy History 5.3 Medication Instructions 5.4 Drug Side Effects 5.5 Diabetes Medication CHAPTER 6 Family History 6.1 Naming Family Members 6.2 Talking about Family Life and Health 6.3 Family History CHAPTER 7 Social and Sexual History 7.1 Assuring the Patient of Confidentiality 7.2 Social History 7.3 Travel History and Special Exposures 7.4 Substance Use History 7.5 Sexual History 7.6 Review of Reproductive Systems CHAPTER 8 Mental Health and Cognition 8.1 General Mental Health 8.2 Spirituality and Health 8.3 Cognitive Assessment 8.4 Psychiatric History and Review of Systems CHAPTER 9 Preventive Health and Nutrition 9.1 Access to Preventive Medical Care 9.2 Preventive Routine Screening Tests 9.3 Adult Immunization History 9.4 Exercise and Adult Health Safety Screening 9.5 Diet History 9.6 Body Mass Index, Special Diets, and Recommendations CHAPTER 10 Pediatrics 10.1 Addressing the Pediatric Patient 10.2 Pregnancy, Delivery, and Neonatal History 10.3 Developmental History 10.4 Pediatric Safety 10.5 Immunization History 10.6 Infant Diet 10.7 Common Pediatric Illnesses CHAPTER 11 Physical Examination 11.1 General Physical Examination 11.2 Specialized Physical Examination 11.3 Physical Findings CHAPTER 12 Procedures and Informed Consent 12.1 Informed Consent 12.2 Discussing Common Procedures 12.3 Discussing Emergent Procedures 12.4 Advanced Directives CHAPTER 13 Impression and Plan 13.1 Physician's Impression 13.2 Plan of Care: Additional Testing 13.3 Plan of Care: Treatment and Follow-up 13.4 Discussing Test Results 13.5 Delivering Bad News 13.6 System-Based Summary of Impression and Plan 13.7 Concluding the Visit CHAPTER 14 Knowing your Limitations: When and How to Use a Medical Interpreter 14.1 When to Use a Medical Interpreter 14.2 Types of Medical Interpretation 14.3 Working Effectively with a Medical Interpreter APPENDIX Abbreviated Spanish Medical Interview Guide Extended Spanish Medical Interview Guide ANSWER KEY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2020 Essential Purchase "This is high-quality book shines as a valuable resource for clinicians managing acute fractures, especially in primary care. The ability to use it as a quick reference for accurate information is helpful." -Charles C Rudy, MD (Oregon Health & Science University) Doody's Review ServiceTable of Contents1. Fracture Management in Primary Care and Emergency Medicine Settings 2. General Principles of Fracture Care 3. Finger Fractures 4. Metacarpal Fractures 5. Carpal Fractures 6. Radius and Ulna Fractures 7. Elbow Fractures 8. Humerus Fractures 9. Clavicle and Scapula Fractures 10. Spine Fractures 11. Femur and Pelvis Fractures 12. Patellar, Tibial, and Fibular Fractures 13. Ankle Fractures 14. Calcaneus and Other Tarsal Fractures 15. Metatarsal Fractures 16. Toe Fractures 17. Facial and Skull Fractures 18. Rib Fractures Appendix (Casting and Splinting)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: General Principles Chapter 3: Immunologic Disorderers Chapter 4: Disorders of Blood and Blood-Forming Organs Chapter 5: Mental Disorders in Family Medicine Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and Special Senses Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 8: Diseases of the Respiratory System Chapter 9: Nutritional and Digestive Disorders Chapter 10: Gynecologic Disorders Chapter 11: Renal, Urinary, and Male Reproductive System Chapter 12: Disorders of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium Chapter 13: Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues Chapter 14: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Chapter 15: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Chapter 16: Gunner Jim's Guide to Exam Day Success

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe 1st edition was the recipient of the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards: Highly Commended in Internal Medicine The 1st edition was the recipient of the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards: BMA President's Choice AwardTable of ContentsSoni: Point-of-Care Ultrasound, 2/E Section 1: Fundamentals Principles of Ultrasound 1. Evolution of point-of-care ultrasound 2. Ultrasound Physics and Modes 3. Transducers 4. Orientation 5. Basic operation of an ultrasound machine 6. Imaging Artifacts Section 2: Lungs & Pleura 7. Overview 8. Lung and Pleural Ultrasound Technique 9. Lung Ultrasound Interpretation 10. Pleura and Diaphragm 11. Lung and Pleural Procedures 12. Dyspnea & Pulmonary Embolism Section 3: Heart 13. Overview 14. Cardiac Ultrasound Technique 15. Left ventricular function 16. Right ventricular function 17. Inferior Vena Cava 18. Pericardial effusion 19. Valves 20. Transesophageal Echocardiography 21. Hemodynamics 22. Hypotension and Shock 23. Cardiac Arrest Section 4: Abdomen & Pelvis 24. Peritoneal Free Fluid 25. Kidneys 26. Bladder 27. Gallbladder 28. Abdominal Aorta 29. First Trimester Pregnancy 30. Second and Third Trimester Pregnancy 31. Testicular Ultrasound 32. Abdominal pain 33. Trauma Ultrasound Section 5: Vascular System 34. Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis 35. Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis 36. Central Venous Access 37. Peripheral Venous Access 38. Arterial Access Section 6: Head and Neck 39. Ocular ultrasound 40. Thyroid gland 41. Lymph Nodes Section 7: Nervous System 42. Peripheral Nerve Blocks 43. Lumbar Puncture 44. Transcranial Ultrasound Section 8: Soft Tissues & Joints 45. Soft Tissues and Joints 46. Joints Section 9: Pediatrics 47. Pediatrics 48. Neonatology Section 10: Ultrasound Program Management 49. Competence, Credentialing, and Certification 50. Equipment, Image Archiving, & Billing

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsGeneral Principles The Shoulder The Elbow The Wrist and Hand The Spine The Pelvis/Hip The Knee and Lower Leg The Ankle and Foot Pediatric Orthopaedics Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFrequently Used Abbreviations Part I: Basic Tools in Evaluation of Cardiac Patients Chapter 1 History and Physical Examination Chapter 2 Electrocardiography Chapter 3 Chest Roentgenography Part II: Special Tools Used in Cardiac Evaluation Chapter 4 Noninvasive Imaging Tools Chapter 5 Other Noninvasive Tools Chapter 6 Invasive Procedures Part III: Congenital Heart Defects Chapter 7 Left-to-Right Shunt Lesions Chapter 8 Obstructive Lesions Chapter 9 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects Chapter 10 Miscellaneous Congenital Heart Diseases Part IV: Acquired Heart Diseases Chapter 11 Primary Myocardial Diseases (Cardiomyopathy) Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Infections and Related Conditions Chapter 13 Valvular Heart Disease Chapter 14 Cardiac Tumors Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Involvement in Systemic Diseases Part V: Arrhythmias and Atrioventricular Conduction Disturbances Chapter 16 Cardiac Arrhythmias Chapter 17 Atrioventricular Conduction Disturbances Chapter 18 Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Part VI: Special Problems Chapter 19 Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 20 Child with Chest Pain Chapter 21 Syncope Chapter 22 Palpitation Chapter 23 Systemic Hypertension Chapter 24 Pulmonary Hypertension Chapter 25 Athletes with Cardiac Problems Chapter 26 Dyslipidemias Chapter 27 Preventive Cardiology Part VII: Cardiac Surgical Patients Chapter 28 Pre- and Postoperative Management Chapter 29 Selected Postoperative Complications Appendices Appendix A. Miscellaneous Appendix B. Blood Pressure Standards Appendix C. Cardiovascular Risk Factors Appendix D. Normal Echocardiographic Values Appendix E. Dosages of Drugs Used in Pediatric Cardiology Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is well done and easy to use. It includes cases in each of the chapters, which many readers will find relatable and will add to their learning. In terms of content, this book truly is well done." © Doody's Review Service, 2021, Belinda Setters, MD, MS, FACP, AGSF (Robley Rex VA Medical Center) Doody's Score: 94-4 Stars!Table of ContentsUNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults 2. Interprofessional Team Care 3. Assessment 4. Wellness and Prevention 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients 6. Appropriate Prescribing 7. Ethics 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care 9. Billing and Coding 10. Hospital Care 11. Long-Term Care 12. Home Care 13. Rehabilitation 14. Palliative Care UNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS 15. Emergency Care 16. Delirium 17. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias 18. Depression 19. Balance, Gait and Mobility 20. Falls 21. Dizziness 22. Syncope 23. Urinary Incontinence 24. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence 25. Hearing Impairment 26. Visual Impairment and Eye Problems 27. Persistent Pain 28. Malnutrition and Feeding Problems 29. Frailty 30. Pressure Ulcers 31. Sleep Disorders 32. Sexual Health 33. Mistreatment and Neglect 34. Alcoholism 35. Driving UNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS 36. Hypertension 37. Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation 38. Congestive Heart Failure 39. Peripheral Vascular Disease 40. Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke 41. Diabetes Mellitus 42. Thyroid Disorders 43. Osteoporosis 44. Arthritis and Related Disorders 45. Foot Problems 46. Cancer 47. Anemia 48. Pulmonary Disease 49. Infectious Diseases 50. The Acute Abdomen 51. Benign Prostate Disease 52. Parkinson's Disease 53. Oral Disorders 54. Skin Problems

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This book is a practical, clinically relevant, well-organized text covering all aspects of assisted ventilation of newborns. The ebook covers the entire text and is easy to access and use for quick reference. This seventh edition has been updated from the perspective of an author who contributed a chapter to a previous version." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Joseph Russell Hageman, MD (Comer Children's Hospital) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I History, Pulmonary Physiology and General Considerations 1 Introduction and Historical Aspects 2 Physiologic Principles 3 Control of Ventilation 4 Ethical Issues in Assisted Ventilation 5 Evidence-Based Respiratory Care 6 Quality and Safety in Respiratory Care 7 Medical-legal aspects of respiratory care Section II Patient Evaluation and Monitoring 8 Physical examination 9 Imaging: Radiography, lung ultrasound, and other imaging modalities 10 Blood Gases and Acid-base Balance: Technical Aspects and Interpretation 11 Non-invasive monitoring of gas exchange 12 Pulmonary Function and Graphics 13 Airway evaluation: Bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, tracheal aspirates Section III Delivery room stabilization, oxygen therapy and respiratory support 14 Delivery room stabilization and respiratory support 15 Surfactant replacement therapy 16 Oxygen therapy 17 Respiratory gas conditioning 18 Non-invasive respiratory support 19 Overview of assisted ventilation 20 Modes of Synchronized Ventilation 21 Principles of lung-protective ventilation 22 Tidal Volume-targeted Ventilation 23 Special ventilation techniques 24 High-Frequency Ventilation 25 Mechanical Ventilation: Disease-specific strategies 26 Weaning and Extubation from Mechanical Ventilation 27 Description of available devices 28 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Section IV Bedside care, Nutritional and Pharmacologic Support 29 Respiratory Care of the Newborn 30 Nursing Care 31 Nutritional Support 32 Pharmacologic Therapies 33 Cardiovascular Assessment and Management Section V Treatment of Specific Conditions, Surgical Interventions and Other Considerations 34 Diagnosis and Management of PPHN 35 Care of the infant with CDH 36 Management of the infant with BPD 37 Medical and surgical interventions for respiratory distress and airway management 38 Intraoperative Management of the Neonate Section VI Complications of Respiratory Support, Special Considerations and Outcomes 39 Complications of respiratory support 40 Neonatal respiratory care in Resource-Limited Countries 41 Transport of the Ventilated Infant 42 Transition to Home Care and Home Ventilation 43 Neurologic Effects of Respiratory Support and Neurodevelopmental Outcome 44 Long-term Pulmonary Outcomes of Respiratory Support

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This book covers diagnosis and management of allergic diseases with emphasis on new therapies. Primary care providers and other specialists who care for allergic patients will find this collection a valuable reference book." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Massoud Mahmoudi, DO, PhD (University of California San Francisco)Table of ContentsTentative: 1 Introduction to Mechanisms of Allergic Disease 2 Origins of Allergic Disease 3 Epidemiology of Allergic Disease 4 Indoor and Outdoor Allergens and Pollutants 5 Principles of Allergy Diagnosis 6 Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy 7 Asthma 8 Allergic Rhinitis and Conjunctivitis 9 Drug Allergy 10 Urticaria and Angioedema Without Wheals 11 Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis 12 Food Allergy and Gastrointestinal Syndromes 13 Anaphalaxis 14 Occupational Allergy 15 Insect Allergy

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI The basics 1 History of the treatment of chronic wounds 2 Current defi nitions and spellings for the treatment of chronic wounds 3 Epidemiology 4 Evidence and guidelines 5 Ethical aspects 6 Hygiene 7 Physiology and pathology of wound-healing II Disease patterns 8 Systematic diagnosis of chronic wounds: the ABCDE rule 9 Disease patterns of peripheral artery disease (PAD) 10 Disease patterns in diabetes mellitus 11 Disease patterns in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) 12 Disease patterns in pressur ulcers13 Disease patterns in burns 14 Rare causes of chronic wounds 15 Pathological skin changes 16 Pathological scars 17 Cooling down and wound-healing III Factors which inhibit wound-healing 18 Nutrition for patients with chronic wounds 19 Disease patterns in oedema, lymphoedema, and lipoedema 20 Obesity-associated wound treatment 21 Wound care for patients with dementia 22 Systematics of wound treatment - the M.O.I.S.T. concept IV Factors which support wound-healing 23 Systematic wound treatment - the WundUhr® 24 Systematics of debridement 25 Systematics of infection control 26 Systematics of wound therapeutics 27 Systematics of surgical treatment 28 Systematics of physical wound treatment 29 Systematics of compression therapy 30 Systematics of pressure relief 31 Systematics of oxygen therapy in wound treatment 32 Systematics of physiotherapy 33 Skin substitutes 34 Systematics of drug therapy 35 Special aspects of palliative medicine 36 Wound therapy for split skingrafts V Prophylactic measures 37 Periwound skin 38 Skincare 39 Allergy 40 Podiatry in patients with foot diseases 41 Pain therapy 42 Placebo VI Living with a wound 43 Body perception 44 Health-related quality of life 45 Secondary illness gain VII Structures 46 Wound documentation 47 Requirements in wound management 48 Health economics and people-centred wound care Index

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Book SynopsisHow do clinicians select appropriate treatment strategies to match their clients' needs?Formulation and Treatment in Clinical Health Psychology brings together leading experts in the fields of clinical health psychology and behavioural medicine with the aim of illustrating the formulation and treatment design procedures which they employ in their specialist areas. Each chapter covers the key biopsychosocial parameters, assessment modalities, empirically based treatment strategies and formulation procedures for specific problems. Areas covered include: cognitive-behavioural case formulation in the treatment of alcohol problems psychological treatment of hypertension cognitive therapy for irritable bowel syndrome miscarriage: conceptualisation and treatment of the psychological sequelae. Case studies are employed throughout to demonstrate a link between case formulation, treatment planning and outcome.The practical guidance provided in this volume will prove invaluable for all practising clinicians working in the context of health-related problems.Table of ContentsNikcevic, Kuczmierczyk, Bruch, Preface. Bruch, Prioglio, The Case Formulation Procedure. Spada, Cognitive-Behavioural Case Formulation in the Treatment of Alcohol Problems. Williamson, Newton Jr., Walden, Obesity. Savard, Simard, Morin, Insomnia. Linden, Cognitive-Behavioural Case Formulation in the Treatment of Alcohol Problems. Brantley, Grothe, Dutton, Stress, Anger and Hostility in Coronary Heart Disease. Schneider, Delamater, Case Formulation in Type 1 Diabetes. Lackner, Blanchard, Cognitive Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Improving Clinical Decision Making and Treatment Efficiency Through Behavioural Case Formulation. Baxendale, Epilepsy: An Approach to Case Formulation. Hanson, Chronic Pain. Deary, Chalder, Case Conceptualisation in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Venable, Carrey, Behavioural Medicine Interventions in HIV/AIDS: Challenges and Opportunities for Promoting Health and Adaptation. Nezu, Lombardo, Nezu, Cancer. Nikcevic, Miscarriage: Conceptualisation and Treatment of the Psychological Sequelae.

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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 SynopsisThe book emphasises the collaborative relationship with the patient, explaining the nature of the problem and working out a treatment plan. At the end of each chapter there are useful lists of references and recommended further reading, including leaflets and other useful information for patients. There also many helpful appendices on subjects such as self-help for anxiety, coping with panic attacks, deep muscle relaxation, and Masters and Johnson therapy. Not only does this book describe a form of therapy, but it also enters the debate on the reorganisation of mental health services, advocating A model where a clinical psychologist practitioner is part of the primary health care team.'- International Journal Of Psychiatry In Clinical Practice'This is a good resource book, giving information about materials ranging from a CD-ROM on enuresis to contracts for British Airways fear-of-flying courses. On balance, I would say buy it for all your primary carers.'- Clinical Psychology Forum'This is a very readable and useful text... a wonderful introductory text for those new to the technique, and offers a basic framework for practice and source of reference for those specialising in other techniques. There are many gems within the book, which is written by a GP and a clinical psychologist... well structured, makes good use of cross-referencing, and contains additional material in the appendices. The book also includes a useful list of contact addresses, suggested further reading and a comprehensive index.'- Mental Health Care'A well organised and coherent presentation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy applied in primary care...the authors have managed to include anxiety, depression, habit and appetite, as well as sexual and relationship problems. Each problem is extensively explored with provision of examples of contracts and clear stages of progression through treatment. A chapter also covers problems of childhood and adolescence, which sensitively and clearly explains approaches to bed-wetting, nightmares and sleepwalking as well as tantrums and feeding difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is shown to provide clear and positive guidelines for both parents and health workers. This is a valuable book providing both extensive and consistent guidelines for the primary care worker and other professional groups.'- Psychotherapy and CounsellingDespite increased recognition of the importance of psychological factors in the treatment of physical illness there have been surprisingly few practical guides published on the subject of behavioural therapy in primary care. In 1986, in response to this need, Richard France and Meredith Robson created a practical manual for those with limited time at their disposal, who still wish to use behavioural methods with their patients or clients. Ten years on, 'Behaviour Therapy in Primary Care'(originally published by Chapman and Hall) has become a well established and highly thought of work within this field. In this new and updated guide the authors have incorporated recent research in the area of cognitive behaviour therapy, including:* advances in the general field of cognitive behaviour therapy* fundamental changes in certain established problem areas, such as sexual and marital therapy* additional work in 'core' areas, such as anxiety and depression* work in problem areas that have recently come to the fore, such as post traumatic stress disorder, HIV and stillbirth/abortion trauma.France and Robson explore a great diversity of issues within this practical guide, creating a reference work that will be indispensable to those needing a comprehensive introduction to this developing field.Table of ContentsPART 1 METHODS. Introduction 2. Services and Organisation 3. Assessment 4. Data Collection and Monitoring 5. The Basic Concepts of Intervention PART 2 PROBLEMS 6. Anxiety and Related Disorders 7. Relationship and Sexual Problems 8. Disorders of Habit and Appetite 9. The Management of Depression 10. Cognitions and Behaviour in Health Care 11. The Management of Specific Medical Problems 12. Problems of Childhood and Adolescence 13. Study and Employment 14. Problems of Later Life.

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide for patient preparation, image acquisition, and image interpretation for PET/CT and PET/MR, specifically relevant to melanoma and sarcoma. Imaging specialists and referring physicians are often not as intimately aware of the particulars of PET imaging in management of patients with melanoma and sarcoma and how it could affect their treatment. This book fills that gap by presenting comprehensive information on melanoma, sarcoma, and the role of PET imaging in their diagnosis and management. The book begins by covering the basics of imaging for practicing physicians and trainees. Expert authors then further cover the biological concepts of melanoma and sarcoma and how they relate to imaging, particularly PET, the oncologist’s perspective, and the surgeon’s perspective on imaging for both the imaging specialist and the referring physician. Chapters review topics such as: PET/CT and PET/MR images in melanoma and sarcoma from a systemic approach, false-positives, false-negatives, pitfalls, and molecular imaging beyond PET. Images are used extensively throughout to enhance understanding for the reader. This is an ideal guide for radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, oncologists, surgeons, trainees and technologists. Table of ContentsPrefaceDedication Chapter 1: What is Positron Emission Tomography? Chapter 2: Patient Preparation for FDG PET with an Emphasis on Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Melanoma: What Matters (and What Doesn’t) Chapter 3: PET/CT and PET/MR in Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Melanoma Patients: What to Image and How to Image It Chapter 4: Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Melanoma and Sarcoma with PET Chapter 5: Review of PET/CT Images in Melanoma and Sarcoma: False-Positives, False-Negatives and Pitfalls Chapter 6: PET beyond pictures Chapter 7: The Role of PET/CT in Melanoma Patients: A Surgeon’s Perspective Chapter 8: PET in Sarcoma – Surgeons Point of View Chapter 9: FDG PET in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric and Adolescent Sarcomas Chapter 10: Beyond FDG: Novel Radiotracers for PET Imaging of Melanoma and Sarcoma Chapter 11: Future Directions of PET and Molecular Imaging and Therapy with an Emphasis on Melanoma and Sarcoma

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Book SynopsisThis book provides family doctors with a wealth of evidence-based indications and tips regarding geriatric medicine and approaches for the management of older patients, to be applied in daily practice. After discussing old and new features of healthy ageing and the approaches required in Family Medicine Consultation, the text introduces key elements of geriatric medicine such as frailty, sarcopenia, and the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), before describing a range of characteristics unique to older patients in different contexts, with a dedicated section on Palliative Care. The role of polypharmacy and the importance of quaternary prevention and deprescribing are also addressed. Finally, the book emphasizes both the importance of a humanistic approach in caring and the approach of research and meta-research in geriatrics. Though many texts explore the role of primary care professionals in geriatric medicine, the role of family doctors in older people care has not yet been clearly addressed, despite the growing burden of ageing, which has been dubbed the “silver tsunami.” Family physicians care for individuals in the context of their family, community, and culture, respecting the autonomy of their patients. In negotiating management plans with their patients, family doctors integrate physical, psychological, social, cultural and existential factors, utilizing the knowledge and trust engendered by repeated visits. They do so by promoting health, preventing disease, providing cures, care, or palliation and promoting patient empowerment and self-management.This will likely become all the more important, since we are witnessing a global demographic shift and family doctors will be responsible for and involved in caring for a growing population of older patients. This book is intended for family medicine trainees and professionals, but can also be a useful tool for geriatricians, helping them to better understand some features of primary care and to more fruitfully interact with family doctors.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Family Doctors and the Silver Tsunami: how to face the storm.- Scales and Scores for comprehensive geriatric assessment in primary care.- Nutritional issues of older people in primary care.- Frailty and sarcopenia in primary care: current issues.- The older patient with cognitive impairment in primary care.- The older patient with psychiatric illness.- The older patient at home.- Managing incontinence.- Intermediate care in older population: the role of the Family Doctor.- The older patient in nursing home.- The role of caregivers in older people.- Red Flags in elderly care.- Vaccinations in older people.- The Geriatric Team: clinical and social aspects.- Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence.- Polipharmacy and overtreatment.- Quaternary Prevention and Deprescribing.- Quality or quantity of life? Supportive and palliative approach to the elderly.- Dying at home.- Dying in 4D (or more).- Integrating spiritual care in the frame.- Dignity Therapy.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisEmergency!.- Welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.- Who’s Who in the NICU.- Before Entering the NICU.- When Parents Talk and We Listen.- When Babies Talk and We Listen.- When the NICU Family Talks . . . and Listens.- “Did You Ever Lose a Baby?”.- Changing Conversations with Parents.- Changing Conversations with Trainees.- Unsung Heroes of the Past, Present and Future.- Life After the NICU.- Final Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisRethinking Illness As Experienced by a Psychiatrist.- Epigraph.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- About the Author.- Context.- Meaning and Experience of Being a Patient.- Vulnerability Pain Grief Aloneness Disconnection and Uncertainty.- Restoring and Reclaiming the Injured Self.- Spirit Lovingkindness Strengths Humility Gratitude and Hope.- Faith Health and Healing.- Personal life and Professional Transformations.- Systems of Care Practitioners Patients and Families.- My Renewed Self concept.- References and Recommended Readings.- Index.

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Book SynopsisI FUNDAMENTALS.- Acid base interpretation.- Pulmonary gas exchange or edema or ARDS.- Na.- K.- Minerals.- Fluid.- Nutrition.- Glycemic control.- EKG or PACING.- FUO.- SEPSIS.- Acute mental status change.- AKI.- Diuretics.- Anemia.- Thrombocytopenia.- Substance abuse.- II SURGICAL TOPICS.- Perioperative medicine.- Urinary retention or incontinence or diversion.- Vascular medicine.- Transplant patient.- III ESSENTIAL TOPICS.- SSTI.- INPATIENT DERMATOLOGY.- HTN.- ACS.- HFrEF.- HFpEF.- ADHF.- PLUM HTN.- AF.- VTE.- PNEUMONIA.- ASTHMA or COPD.- ACUTE PANCREATITIS.- GI BLEEDING.- DIARRHEA.- LC.- DIZZINESS.- SYNCOPE.- TIA or CVA.- SEIZURE or EPILEPSY.- IV ESSENTIAL FORMULA.- ESSENTIAL FORMULA 2024.

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Book SynopsisEdited by the same team that developed the successful Pediatric Dialysis and its second edition, this text features clinical management principles that are integral to the care of children receiving chronic dialysis. Each chapter is introduced by a case presentation that serves as the basis for key learning points that are clinically applicable and presented in a succinct manner. The topics included in Pediatric Dialysis Case Studies cover virtually all aspects of pediatric dialysis care and represent the efforts of an international group of experts with firsthand clinical expertise from all disciplines represented in the pediatric dialysis team. This resource is certain to help the clinician achieve improved outcomes for these often complex patients.Trade Review“This book presents case-based synopses of dialysis-related pediatric nephrology topics. … This is certainly an excellent guide for pediatric nephrology postgraduate trainees and also for pediatric dialysis professionals who wish to expand their knowledge base and their understanding the concepts behind standard-of-care pediatric dialysis techniques and protocols. … This excellent case-based, patient care guide provides current standards of care and educational concepts behind pediatric dialysis practice. … This is a very readable, current, and practical guide.” (Aftab S. Chishti, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2018)Table of ContentsPreface 1 Peritoneal Access 2 Peritoneal Equilibration Testing and Application 3 Peritoneal Dialysis Prescription 4 Dialysis During Infancy 5 Hypotension in Infants on Peritoneal Dialysis 6 Ethical Dialysis Decisions in Infants with End Stage Kidney Disease 7 Catheter Exit-site and Tunnel Infections 8 Peritonitis 9 Relapsing and Recurreny Peritonitis 10 Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Hydrothorax and Hernia 11 Ultrafiltration Failure 12 Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis 13 Difficult Vascular Access 14 Hemodialysis Prescription 15 Intensified Hemodialysis 16 Home Hemodialysis 17 Myocardial Stunning 18 Cather Related Blood Stream Infection 19 Intradialytic Hypotension: Potential Causes and Mediating Factors 20 Dialyzer Reaction 21 Nutritional Management of Infants on Dialysis 22 Nutritional Management of Children and Adolescents 23 Anemia 24 Chronic Kidney Disease: Mineral Bone Disorder 25 Growth Delay 26 Hypertension 27 Cardiovascular Disease 28 Sleep Disorders 29 Highly Sensitized Dialysis Patient 30 Health-Related Quality of Life in Youth on Dialysis 31 Non-adherence 32 Transition to Adult Care 33 Pregnancy in a Woman Approaching End Stage Kidney Disease 34 Withholding and Withdrawal of Dialysis 35 Does Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Have a Role in the Management of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)? 36 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and AKI 37 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for a Neonate 38 Anticoagulation and CRRT 39 Extracorporeal Liver Dialysis in Children 40 Therapeutic Apheresis 41 Neonatal Hyperammonemia 42 Primary Hyperoxaluria 43 Intoxications 44 Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

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Book SynopsisDie Aufklärung von Patienten erfolgt mittlerweile selbstverständlich unter Nutzung des Internets. Auch Behandlungen und Beratungen sind zunehmend online möglich. Dieses Buch zeigt die Möglichkeiten digitaler Gesundheitsinterventionen bei psychischen Störungen wie z.B. Angst- und Suchtstörungen, Demenz sowie bei körperlichen Erkrankungen wie Diabetes mellitus, Tumor- und Schmerzerkrankungen. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt liegt im Einsatz bei Gesundheits- und Risikoverhaltensweisen, wie Stressmanagement, Raucherentwöhnung oder Ernährung. Es zeigt wie Notebook, Smartphone und Wearable genutzt werden können, wie sie wirken und wo sie eingesetzt werden können, z.B. in der Prävention, der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung, der Akutversorgung oder der Rehabilitation. Das Werk wendet sich an alle Ärzte, Psychotherapeuten und Psychologen, die moderne Medien zur Behandlung ihrer Patienten einsetzen und die Prinzipien verstehen möchten.Table of ContentsTeil 1.- Technische Umsetzung, inhaltliche Gestaltung und Implementierungsmöglichkeiten.- Rechtliche Aspekte.- Teil II.- Affektive Störungen.- Angststörungen.- Suchtstörungen.- Traumafolgestörungen.- Psychotische Störungen.- Schlafstörungen.- Somatische Belastungsstörungen, funktionelles somatisches Syndrom und anhaltende Körperbeschwerden.- Sexuelle Funktionsstörungen.- Demenz und kognitive Einschränkungen.- Teil III.- Körperliche Aktivität.- Stressmanagement.- Nikotinabhängigkeit.- Ernährung.- Teil IV.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Chronischer Schmerz.- Krebserkrankungen.- Teil V.- Kindes- und Jugendalter.- Prävention.- Suizidprävention.- Rehabilitation.- Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung.- Teil VI.- Differentielle Wirksamkeit.- Wirkfaktoren und Veränderungsmechanismen.- Persuasive Design.- Digitale Phänotypisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz.

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Book SynopsisThe development of immunization has been one of the most striking features in the control of infectious disease in the twentieth century. This book takes into account the need for a simple, concise account of immunization procedures not only in the UK and USA but also in other countries, and to this end a special chapter on immunization in developing countries has been included. Following two introductory chapters, there are nine chapters on various diseases and the vaccines that have been developed to combat them. In each of these chapters, a short discussion of the epidemiology of the disease and the history of immunization against it is followed by a description of the vaccine, its efficacy, contraindications to its use and future developments. These are followed by four general chapters on vaccines for travel, vaccines for selective use, passive immunization and immunization in tropical environments and the book concludes with a chapter on the smallpox vaccination and one on new vaccines. The demand for this book follows the popularity of a series of articles on immunization which appeared in Update. These have been expanded and largely rewritten. I have drawn on many expert sources and have made an effort to provide a balanced and non-controversial opinion with a discussion of alternative procedures where indicated.Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Vaccines and Schedules.- 3 Diphtheria.- 4 Tetanus.- 5 Whooping Cough.- 6 Poliomyelitis.- 7 Measles (Rubeola).- 8 Rubella.- 9 Tuberculosis.- 10 Vaccines for Selective Use.- Influenza.- Viral Hepatitis.- Mumps.- Meningococcal Meningitis.- Pneumococcal Infections.- Anthrax.- 11 Vaccination for Travel.- Cholera.- Yellow Fever.- Typhoid Fever.- Others.- 12 Immunization in Developing Countries.- 13 Passive Immunization.- 14 Smallpox (Variola).- 15 New Vaccines.

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Book SynopsisThe business side of running a medical practice may be unappealing but it's crucial *How to Manage Your GP Practice is written for GPs and other health professionals running their own practices. * It tells you in simple, engaging style what the pitfalls are and how to avoid them.Trade Review"Overall How to manage your GP practice is most useful to the established principal, but it may help to educate potential partners about some of the pitfalls of joining a partnership such as cash flow problems." (GP - General Practitioner, 25 January 2012)Table of ContentsPreface vii Chapter 1: The business as an organism 1 Chapter 2: The challenge that is staff 17 Chapter 3: Basic practice accounting 37 Chapter 4: Budgeting 73 Chapter 5: Choosing the right operational model for the practice 81 Chapter 6: Business growth 87 Chapter 7: Planning for the exit 99 Chapter 8: Ten questions answered 113 Chapter 9: Thou shalt . . . thou shalt not! 125 Appendix 1: Useful contacts 127 Appendix 2: Full set of practice accounts 129 Index 143

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Book SynopsisPapers presented at the second conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. Topics addressed include resource allocation, medical malpractice, changes in clinical practice, the effects of social change and the place of values in health care.Table of ContentsChanging Values: Autonomy and Paternalism in Medicine andHealthcare. Commodities, Needs and Healthcare: A Communal Perspective. Changing Concepts of Medical Ethics. The Place of Values in Healthcare: Recurring Themes in thePhilosophy of Medicine. Building Networks: A Constructivist Perspective on Changes inMedicine and Healthcare. Medical Decision Analysis and the Coming Moral Crisis inHealthcare. Social Change and the Perception of Risks in MedicalPractice. Healthcare Needs, Values and Change. How Changed Values Influence Evaluative Concept. Changing Clinical Practice: A Case Study in Breast Cancer. Retrenchment and Values in a Health Organization. Hungarian Healthcare: A Challenge to Medical Values?. Medical Malpractice Phenomena: Signals for Changing Medical andHealthcare Values. Resource Allocation in Healthcare: The Role of the Courts. Changing Values and Changing Practice.

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Book SynopsisAs a result of recent changes in health care, nurses, GPs and health visitors find that they are required to take a major role in nutrition education and dietary advice. Health promotion is now an important aspect of general practice and community care.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1 Diet and Health:; Nutrients; Dietary targets; Healthy eating; Sensible drinking; Assessing nutritional requirements; Assessing nutritional adequacy; Achieving dietary change; Nutritional support and supplementation; Food composition; Food additives and sweeteners; Food safety; Part 2 Diet and People:; Pregnancy; Infants; Toddlers and pre-school children; School-aged children; Adolescents and young adults; Elderly people; People with physical or learning disabilities; People on low incomes; Minority ethnic groups; Vegetarianism and veganism; Part 3 Diet and Disease:; Coronary heart disease; Stroke; Hypertension; Obesity; Eating disorders; Diabetes; Dental caries; Dysphagia; Gastrointestinal disorders; Pancreatitis; Cystic fibrosis; Gallstones; Hyperuricaemia and gout; Renal stones; Osteoporosis; Rickets and osteomalacia; Arthritis and rheumatism; Multiple sclerosis; Food allergy and intolerance; Cancer; HIV infection and AIDS; Appendices: Appendix 1 - sources of further information; Appendix 2 - Conversion factors; Appendix 3 - abbreviations; Appendix 4 - height, weight and BMI chart

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Book SynopsisThis book is designed to help develop a GPs skill in disease recognition and treatment. It approaches the subject from a symptoms specific rather that a disease specific angle.Trade ReviewPre-publication review quotes "I particularly like the idea of a symptom orientated approach. This is exactly how patients present" J Buchan "...a book written for GPs by a GP is more likely to be relevant and interesting to its proposed readers than a similar book written by a consultant with no experience of the realities of general practice." P Bradbury "Dermatology is a look and feel speciality. Whilst the feel element cannot be mimicked, good quality photographs should be included as a pre-requisite." P LittleTable of ContentsIntroduction. . 1 How to use the book. . 2 Rashes on the face. . 3 Scalp problems. . 4 Rashes on the trunk and limbs. . 5 Hands and feet. . 6 Nails. . 7 Flexural rashes. . 8 Lumps and bumps. . 9 Treatment of common skin diseases. . 10 Therapies for common skin problems. . 11 The team approach

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Book SynopsisThis book is a must for all MRCP candidates. Together with the two companion volumes, the book provides a comprehensive guide to the written paper MRCP syllabus. Volume 3 covers the data interpretation component of the exam. The 100 data questions contained in this book encompass the full range of general medical problems encountered in hospital practice. The final chapter of this volume is devoted to Extended Matching Questions, which are increasingly used in the MRCP Written Paper. Familiarity with the contents of this book, will ensure that all candidates stand the best chance of passing the exam first time!Table of ContentsPreface. Normal values. Questions. EMQs. Listing by specialty. Index

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Book Synopsis"The authors should be congratulated for providing such a tool to assist professionals in improving the health of their local populations" - Health Services Journal.Trade Review"The authors should be congratulated for providing such a tool to assist professionals in improving the health of their local populations" - Health Services JournalTable of ContentsEpidemiological issues. The development of practical approaches. Needs assessment in primary care. Whose priorities?. Listening to patients and professionals. Health needs assessment in developing countries. Clinical and cost effectiveness issues

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Book SynopsisAn experienced and compassionate physician questions the prevailing medical model of patient care—that every illness has a physical cause that can be identified and treated medically—and argues for the necessity of taking the psychological and social situation of the patient into account in the process of diagnosis and treatment.Trade Review"The late Allen Barbour, a master clinician-educator . . . has distilled 40 years of experience into a book that is both practical and scholarly. . . . A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"Extremely thoughtful and well researched, this book offers practical approaches to typically difficult patient problems. . . . I highly recommend this book to anyone teaching or practicing primary care—physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral scientists." -- Family Medicine"A legacy of Barbour's 40-year career in teaching, scholarship, and patient care, Caring for Patients is an excellent read. The writing is crisp and lucid. . . . A gem of a book." -- New England Journal of Medicine"A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"The author is to be congratulated for assembling a most readable, concise, yet scholarly review of the importance of using a biopsychosocial approach in conceptualizing and treating mental illness." -- American Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. The Need for a Person-Centred Perspective: 1. The limitations of the medical model 2. 'What this patient needs is a doctor' 3. The concept of disease 4. Personal illness: the functional disorders 5. Personal illness: the concept of care determines the outcome 6. Diagnostic strategies for unrecognised personal illness 7. Health practices, psychosocial distress, and organic disease 8. Psychiatric disorders: the medical model in perspective 9. Psychiatric disorders: is feeling depressed a disease? 10. Barriers to person-centered care Part II. Emotions and Emotional Symptoms: 11. Cognitive/emotional dissociation: a common cause of illness 12. Emotionally induced physical symptoms 13. Functional syndromes: differential diagnosis Part III. Person-Centred Care: 14. Collaboration begins: the medical history 15. Misunderstandings and hidden issues 16. Collaboration continues: first talks about personal illness 17. The core of the collaboration: the personal interview 18. Engaging the patient.

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