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This easy-to-read, user-friendly text explores the full range of basic topics typically covered in research courses in exercise science, kinesiology, and physical education. The book provides the information and skills needed to write effective research proposals and theses; read, assess, interpret, and apply published research; and understand how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation.

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Schell & Schell’s Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy, 2nd Edition offers up-to-date, easy-to-understand coverage of the theories and insights gained from years of studying how occupational therapy practitioners reason in practice. Written by an expanded team of international educators, researchers and practitioners, the book is the only work that goes beyond simply directing how therapists should think to exploring whyand how they actually think the way they do when working with clients. The 2nd Edition offers a wide array of new chapters and a new, more focused four-part organization that helps Occupational Therapy students develop the skills they need to identify and solve challenges throughout their careers. Reorganized text to focuses on theories and examples of professional reasoning in practice. New chapters in Unit I include a detailed description of Schell’s Ecological Model of Professional Reasoning and a new chapter on Embodiment. Unit II includes a new chapter on Aspects of Reasoning and an expanded chapter on Interactive Reasoning. A brand new Unit III on Professional Reasoning in Context shares actual cases and outlines the nuances of reasoning in different practice settings ranging from the NICU to community mental health. Unit IV includes new and updated chapters on teaching in higher education and fieldwork, a new chapter on professional reasoning in management, and a revised chapter on considerations in research and scholarship in professional reasoning. Thinking About Thinkingboxes are threaded throughout Learning activities in each chapter that ask readers to use different kinds of reasoning to manage various occupational therapy scenarios. Case Examples demonstrate how effective reasoning is applied in handling a range of clinical and professional issues.

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Developed in conjunction with a health practitioner and professor of anatomy, Joints of the Lower Extremities Anatomical Chart is designed to provide anatomical layered views that allow practitioners to explain health conditions and injuries to their patients and clients. Chiropractors, massage therapists, orthopedists, and general practitioners will find the images valuable in the communication process.Images show key bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and arteries: Posterior Hip Anterior Hip and Thigh Posterior Knee Anterior Knee Medial Knee Lateral Knee Medial Ankle and Foot Lateral Ankle and Foot made in USAAvailable in the following versions 20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9780781786638 20" x 26" heavy paper ISBN 9780781786607

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Modern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, has been updated to include the 2012 American Cancer Society/ASCCP/American Society for Clinical Pathology (ACS/ASCCP/ASCP) primary cervical screening guidelines and the new 2012/2013 ASCCP updated guidelines for the management of abnormal cervical cytology and cervical precancer.The first two editions of this book were published by the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP). This product is considered the standard of colposcopy and has the reputation of being the bestselling educational teaching module for the physician, resident, or advanced practice clinician who wishes to bridge the gap between the obvious need for increased early detection of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar disease and the intensive education required for colposcopy. Modern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, provides an education about the lower genital tract through the use of colposcopy. This includes the disciplines of pathology, cytology, cytogenetics, preventive medicine, basic research, gynecologic oncology, and endocrinology which are relevant to the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease processes of the lower genital tract.Features Include: Updated Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Women with Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors are now available in this edition 1,815 color images Complete coverage of HPV related diseases, colposcopy and related topics Chapters added on adolescents and the expanding field of anal screening, diagnosis of anal HPV related precancer and cancer through high resolution anoscopy and treatment of anal and perianal neoplastic disease Companion website that includes fully searchable text, including the new ACS/ASCCP/ASCP updated guidelines

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Master histology with idealized and actual photomicrography!This thirteenth edition of Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations (formerly diFiore’s ) provides a rich understanding of the basic histology concepts that medical and allied health students need to know. Realistic, full-color illustrations as well as actual photomicrographs of histologic structures are complemented by concise discussions of their most important functional correlations. Illustrated histology images show the idealized view, while photomicrographs provide the actual view to help students hone their skills in identifying structures. New and improved layout helps students connect the morphology of a structure with its function. Updated and expanded Functional Correlations boxes integrated throughout chapters reflect new scientific information and interpretations. NEW photomicrographs and electron micrographs provide views of microanatomy as experienced in practice. Bulleted Chapter Summaries distill the most essential knowledge for rapid review. NEW Additional Histologic Images sections round out each chapter with supplemental photomicrographs and electron micrographs. NEW Chapter Review Questions allow students to assess their comprehension of each chapter with 375 questions and answers in the book and 250 more online in an Interactive Question Bank.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Fourth in a new four-volume series, Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery: Gynecologic Oncology provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers the most common operations in gynecology and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice. Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure. Forty two videos of 56 operations performed by 14 international experts show in detail how to perform the procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge. This is supplemented by illustrations and intraoperative photos that demonstrate the anatomy and key points in the videos. These videos can be viewed instantly on any device. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. Operations shown include the classical operations of radical hysterectomy, pelvic exenteration and ovarian debulking combined with newer minimally invasive operations such as sentinel node dissection, nerve sparing radical hysterectomy and reconstructive techniques. Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Volume editors and contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise. Look for other volumes in the Operative Techniques in Gynecology series: Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Urogynecology Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook, Second Edition, is designed to accompany Essentials of Radiologic Science, Second Edition and provides students with additional practice applying difficult theories. This Workbook also serves as preparation for The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and includes Registry-style review questions, as well as other exercises to appeal to different learning styles.Features of the Workbook: Registry-style multiple choice review questions assess knowledge and provide preparation for the registry examination Image labeling exercises enhance learning with visual reinforcement of material Crossword puzzles offer an enjoyable way for students to review relevant terms and concepts Laboratory Experiments provide students with opportunities to directly apply their learning with hands-on activities

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Confidently prepare for the Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP®) exam and excel on the job with help from the Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner . Presented in an easy-to-read bulleted format, this all-inclusive guide covers all exam topics, from system-based pediatric disorders to family and psychological issues. Offering professional advice, test-taking strategies, and practice exams, this is the essential text no pediatric or acute care nurse should be without.You will ace the CPNP exam and grasp the fundamentals of acute care pediatric nursing with …More than 750 multiple-choice questions in exam format – 350+ end-of-chapter questions and two 200-question practice exams, with answers/explanations· Expert guidance on pediatric patient management - Current data and practice tools for diagnosing and managing complex acute, chronic, and critical pediatric conditions in inpatient and outpatient, emergency, and home care settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration· Full coverage of topics including:· System-based problems - Scientific background and practice guidelines for managing pediatric disorders, with each chapter addressing a different body system· Age-related information - Guidance on meeting the specific physiological and psychological needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults· Pediatric patient and family issues - Vital information on development, nutrition, and sleep; guidelines for family-centered care, transitional care, home care, and more· Professional issues - Current data on quality improvement, safety, diversity, and health policy; official guidance on certification, licensure, credentialing, documentation, billing, and more

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The newly updated 8th edition of this bestseller continues a 20-year tradition, with expert scientific research and clinical recommendations on the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney disease. This comprehensive reference offers you solid, practical guidance on common renal problems—causes, symptoms, treatments and complications. Explore the free sample chapter now!Features: Topics covered include: electrolyte and acid-base disorders, UTI’s, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis and vasculitis, acute or chronic renal failure, hypertension, and renal disease in pregnancy and diabetes NEW content on kidney disease in diabetes. Time-saving outline format for easy quick-reference Practical guidelines on drug dosing in patients with impaired kidney function, with specific recommendations on more than 500 drugs Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future

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Trusted as the leading text in the field, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, 6th Edition , brings you fully up to date with new developments in this rapidly-changing subspecialty. International experts provide thorough coverage of basic science and clear guidance for your day-to-day clinical challenges – from innovative medical and surgical treatments to new drug delivery systems and recent discoveries in genetics, plus much more. In addition, an extensive online video atlas demonstrates movement and posture abnormalities, as well as unique and unusual phenomenology. Get comprehensive, current information on every aspect (including behavioral and psychologic concomitants) of all common and uncommon movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative diseases, tremors, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, Huntington's disease, and ataxias. Focus on the new discoveries you need to know about: the role of ubiquitin-proteosome and autophagy systems in neurodegeneration; genetics of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders; innovative medical and surgical treatment of Parkinson’s disease and hyperkinetic movement disorders; and more. Stay up to date with new information on autoimmune disorders, novel deliveries of drugs, and new formulations of botulinum toxin. Benefit from access to an outstanding online video library (with dozens of new videos) that demonstrate what you’re likely to see in practice and key elements to look for. Instantly view videos online with your tablet or smartphone, thanks to new QR codes inserted throughout the text. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Dozensof videos that demonstrate the movement and posture abnormalities and other disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and other neurologic disorders. Complete content with enhanced navigation . Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web. Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation. Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text. Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues. Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use.

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Hemostasis and Thrombosis , Sixth EditionSince publication of the First Edition in 1982, Hemostasis and Thrombosis has established itself as the pre-eminent book in the field of coagulation disorders. No other book is as inclusive in scope, with coverage of the field from the standpoint of both basic scientists and clinicians. This comprehensive resource details the essentials of bleeding and thrombotic disorders and the management of patients with these and related problems, and delivers the most up-to-date information on normal biochemistry and function of platelets or endothelial cells, as well as in-depth discussions of the pharmacology of anticoagulant, fibrinolytic, and hemostatic drugs. NEW to the Sixth Edition…• A new team of editors , each a leader in his field, assures you of fresh, authoritative perspectives.• Full color throughout• A companion website that offers full text online and an image bank.• A new introductory section of chapters on basic sciences as related to the field• Entirely new section on Hemostatic and Thrombotic Disorders Associated with Systemic Conditions includes material on pediatric patients, women's health issues, cancer, sickle cell disease, and other groups.• Overview chapters preceding each section address broad topics of general importance.

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Now with more than 1,100 detailed and accurate medical illustrations, this second edition of Atlas of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery offers detailed step-by-step instructions for 100 of the most common procedures—including 12 new ones—performed by eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgeons. In addition to technical steps, the book offers background material on pre-op prep and basic anatomy. You’ll also find critical tips to help you prepare effectively for all your operations and to minimize post-operative complications. Each surgical step is matched side-by-side with an accurate and detailed illustration that depicts a surgeon’s actual position during the surgery. Now with 12 new, highly-illustrated procedures to keep up with the types of injuries and disorders surgeons are encountering in patients. Updated with modifications and improvements to various procedures that have streamlined surgical techniques or otherwise improved patient outcomes. All illustrations have been designed by a medical illustrator with over 30 years of experience in the field. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience: Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Comprehensive and clinically relevant, this monograph provides an authoritative summary of how catecholamines regulate bodily functions in health and in disease, and how this knowledge has spawned an extensive pharmacopeia of widely used drugs. Renowned researcher and educator Dr. Lewis Landsberg offers solid information and guidance on these complex hormones, brought together in a single-source reference that helps both students and clinicians fully understand catecholamines and the sympathoadrenal system.Key Features Covers fundamental aspects of catecholamine biology, as well as physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and tumors of the sympathoadrenal system. Provides easily understood, concise coverage of difficult concepts, all in one convenient volume. Ideal for medical and graduate students and educators, as well as clinicians in internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, critical care, anesthesiology, and pharmacology. Your book purchase includes a complimentary eBook download for iOS, Android, PC & Mac, with these enhanced features: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time, for a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Now completely revised and in brilliant full color, Practical Clinical Electrophysiology, 2nd Edition , provides a clinically focused, highly readable approach to the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias. Co-authored by Dr. Peter Zimetbaum, Dr. Alfred Buxton and Dr. Mark Josephson, all affiliated with Harvard University, this practical reference offers concise coverage of the major arrhythmia disorders encountered in the clinic as well as the electrophysiology lab, including pharmacologic treatments. It’s an ideal resource for internists, cardiologists, cardiology fellows, and physician extenders who need a complete understanding of electrophysiology but who do not specialize in this area.Key Features: Offers a detailed explanation of basic electrophysiology and various diagnostic techniques – all completely updated to cover the most recent developments in the field. Features two new chapters: Lead Extraction: Indications and Techniques; Arrhythmias in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Presents information in full color, including updated images and figures throughout. Includes chapters on indications for pacemaker and ICD implantation and the clinical management of patients who have such devices. Encompasses evidence-based medicine for the diagnosis and management of arrhythmia disorders. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Pediatric Thoracic Imaging is the first comprehensive text to focus on all aspects of pediatric congenital and acquired thoracic disorders. This text is an essential reference for pediatric radiologists, those in training and of special interest to general radiologists as well as clinicians in different pediatric medical specialties. Skillfully written by Dr. Edward Y. Lee, current President of the ISPTI (International Society of Pediatric Thoracic Imaging) of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School with the added international perspective of five associate editors, it is an authoritative encyclopedia of diseases/disorders with more than 2,000 high-quality images of radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and more. Sections organized by lung, large airways, mediastinum, heart, chest wall, and diaphragm presenting the imaging modalities and options for pediatric congenital and acquired thoracic disorders Discussions include anatomy/embryology, both normal and variant, clinical and imaging manifestations, and current management strategies Organized by disease/disorder for quick reference Special sections on pediatric interstitial (diffuse) lung disorders and cardiovascular procedures Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Trusted by generations of medical students, residents, and non-specialist practitioners, Sauer’s Manual of Skin Diseases continues the tradition of excellence in the fully updated 11th Edition. This bestselling dermatology manual provides full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow algorithms for diagnosis and treatment of all common skin conditions. The practical, user-friendly format consists of two distinct parts: the first part covers the diagnosis and management of the most commonly seen skin diseases. The second part is a comprehensive Dictionary-Index to the entire field of dermatology, including rare diseases and unusual dermatologic terms.Key Features: Features new chapters on Contact Dermatitis, Cutaneous Drug Reactions, Ulcer Management, Vasculitis, Skin Diseases in the Military, and Skin Disease in the Abused Patient. Includes more than 700 full-color photographs, as well as diagnostic algorithms based on site, type of lesion, and age of patient. Covers ethnic skin, the skin and internal disease, pediatric dermatology, skin aging, obesity and dermatology, skin disease in transplant patients, sports medicine in dermatology, cutaneous signs of bioterrorism, dermatoses of pregnancy, and many more specialized areas. Continues Dr. Sauer’s commitment to simple, basic, and concise dermatology guidance for primary care practitioners, students, and others who need to effectively diagnose and treat common skin disorders. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Part of the best-selling Operative Techniques series, Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications and what outcomes to expect. This stand-alone book offers focused, easy-to-follow coverage of injuries and diseases afflicting the craniofacial region, all taken directly from the larger text. It covers nearly all plastic surgery operations for this area that are in current use, and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice. Comprehensively covers craniosynostosis, orbital dystopias, maxillary surgery, mandibular surgery, skull defects, frontal sinus surgery, trauma surgery, and much more. Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure. Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and illustrations, as well as numerous high-quality videos, capture procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: definition, anatomy, patient history and physical findings, imaging, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management where applicable, surgical management including preoperative planning and approach, step-by-step surgical techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, complications and references. Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Editors and contributors are globally renowned authorities in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities! Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech

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Selected as a 2023 Doody’s Core Title! Emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach, Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition , is an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated guide to the latest surgical techniques in diabetic lower extremity reconstruction. Dr. Thomas Zgonis and an expert team of national and international authors share their extensive knowledge and experience in the surgical treatment of diabetic patients, including challenging clinical scenarios of severe infections, lower extremity deformities, peripheral arterial disease, and soft tissue compromise. Features: Covers everything from preoperative management of the diabetic patient, to surgical reconstruction by various surgical teams, to postoperative management with long-term successful outcomes. Addresses elective, reconstructive, traumatic, and revisional diabetic foot and ankle surgery. While other references discuss medical management for the diabetic foot, Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle is the definitive reference on surgical intervention for the diabetic foot. Offers superb coverage of the surgical reconstruction of osseous and soft tissue defects by providing a step-by-step approach for the treatment of diabetic foot infections, osteomyelitis, non-healing wounds, and Charcot neuroarthropathy. Features more than 1,200 high-quality illustrations, including over 800 in full color. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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In this second edition of Nuclear Cardiology Review: A Self-Assessment Tool , physicians at the renowned Cleveland Clinical offer a Q & A style approach to preparing for the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology’s Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) exam. Featuring three new contributors, the book includes questions that cover the technical, interpretative, and clinical application of nuclear cardiology, so that test takers are adequately prepared for their exam.Features Every chapter incorporates a concise question-and-answer format, which includes rationales and detailed explanations and interpretations. Extensive list of common Abbreviations. All contributions provided by physicians and faculty at the Cleveland Clinic. Sample test questions are annotated with discussions on image interpretation and technical aspects that may lead to image artifacts. Hundreds of questions covering instrumentation basics, diagnostic testing, radiation safety, imaging procedures and protocols, instrumentation basics, PET, and more. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! For outstanding visual clarity in ocular diagnosis … nothing else comes close. In this updated and revised third edition, world-renowned authorities at the Wills Eye Hospital provide outstanding guidance on recognition, evaluation, and treatment of ocular tumors, highlighted by more than 2,500 stunning photographs and surgical drawings. This unsurpassed ocular oncology resource is a comprehensive guide to the clinical features, diagnosis, management, and pathology of intraocular tumors and pseudotumors, depicting clinical variations, treatment, and histopathologic characteristics of the many varied benign and malignant lesions that affect the uveal tract, retina, and other intraocular structures. Now brought thoroughly up to date with recent clinical and scientific innovations, this unique volume has been greatly expanded with over 25% new material, and offers more high-quality images than any other text/atlas in the field. Presents each entity in an easy-to-follow format: a concise description with references on the left-hand page and six illustrations on the right-hand page. Depicts in precise photographic detail the gross and microscopic features that distinguish each condition, while professional drawings and intraoperative photographs demonstrate key surgical principles and procedures. Features numerous new references regarding diagnosis and treatment, as well as new scientific tables containing key information for your clinical practice. Features 25% new images, including panoramic images, surgical images, diagnostic testing images from multiple modalities, and updated OCT images with numerous enhanced depth imaging OCT (EDI-OCT). Covers new information on evolving conditions such as the management of choroidal nevus and melanoma with guidance for early detection using risk factors; information on the newest treatment for retinoblastoma with intra-arterial and intravenous chemotherapy; management of intraocular tumors with photodynamic therapy. Important new information on genetics of uveal melanoma, the implications of genetics, and treatment outcomes is described Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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ACCESS OVER FOUR AND A HALF HOURS OF NEVER BEFORE RELEASED ‘STOLLER LECTURE VIDEOS’ AND ' STOLLER NOTES' ALONGSIDE THE PRINT BOOK WITH ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE; THE SHOULDER PACKAGEStoller’s Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: The Shoulder Package, includes: Print Book Over four and a half hours of never-before-released videos of Dr. Stoller’s lecture slides with accompanying narration The full text in ebook format with enhanced navigation ‘Stoller Notes’ that will provide a deeper dive into the material A powerful search tool that pulls results from the book, reader’s notes, and the web Cross-linked PubMed pages, references, and more Note taking, highlighting, sharing and tabbing tools for easy reference to key content Bundled together and offered at adiscounted list price of $479.99(full packageworth over $650!)Stoller’s Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: The Shoulder Package, (Print Edition Packaged with Stoller Lecture Videos and Stoller Notes) has complied over 25 years of trailblazing shoulder research and clinical experience into one comprehensive must-have package. Access this essential knowledge along with the most extensive cadaver MR correlation in the country to hone your skills as an imaging expert. In order to organize this inclusive collection of imaging information from the foremost authority in the subject, a new format consisting of a bulleted text and image-rich layout provides for rapid understanding and easy access. New Features include : One of the most comprehensive collections of color illustrations of orthopaedic pathoanatomy The proven Stoller Checklist approach to MR joint interpretation for accurate and reproducible image interpretation Key concepts to emphasize and reinforce critical information throughout a chapter Detailed and comprehensive figure legends that not only describe an image, but provide information and novel concepts about a disorder. 3T and high resolution MR images An introductory Practical Guide to Shoulder Imaging which outlines the key factors to advanced imaging diagnostics Arthroscopy and surgical correlation

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Diagnose hip imaging like never before with this outstanding multimedia reference from a world-renowned expert in orthopaedic radiology! Stoller's Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: The Hip combines more than 25 years of trailblazing research and clinical experience into one comprehensive, must-have resource. Concise, bulleted text , accompanied by h u ndreds of clear line drawings, full-color illustrations, and high-resolution 3T images , allows for rapid understanding and easy access to unprecedented insights supporting the effective diagnosis of a full range of hip disorders.Key Features Master the latest concepts and approaches in hip imaging , including routine use of anterior and posterior oblique images to evaluate acetabular arthroscopic zones of articular cartilage, and to visualize the anterior superior and posterior inferior labrum and posterior superior and anterior inferior labrum at the same time; MR/arthroscopic correlation for hip anatomy and pathology; radial hip imaging; imaging around metal implants. Emphasize and reinforce critical information with Key Concept section introductions Visualize hip anatomy and pathology with extraordinary clarity thanks to an impressive collection of color illustrations, arthroscopic photos, and 3T and high-resolution MR images. Ensure thorough, evidence-based diagnosis with the aid of detailed image interpretation checklists. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Over two and a half hours of Stoller Lecture and Hip Arthroscopy and Dissection Videos that take a deep dive into orthopaedic hip imaging Exclusive Stoller Notes Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Comprehensive, current, and lavishly illustrated, Atlas of Interventional Cardiology thoroughly covers all of today’s cardiac catheterization and coronary interventional procedures, including catheterization and stenting techniques, angiography, atherectomy, thrombectomy, and more. Full-color illustrations and procedural videos guide you step by step through every interventional procedure you’re likely to perform. A one-of-a-kind, practical atlas, ideal for interventional cardiologists, trainees, and general cardiologists. Each chapter includes an introduction, several case studies, conclusion, and pertinent references. Complete coverage includes chapters on Catheterization in Childhood and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pitfalls in the Evaluation of Hemodynamic Data, Coronary Artery Anomalies, Pulmonary Angiography, Intravascular Imaging, Interventions for Structural Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Endovascular Grafting, and many more. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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For a practical and insightful how-to on creating shared health care management, dive into Dyad Clinical Leadership . Offering expert guidance from a successful clinical dyad, this unique, forward-looking reference maps the way to enacting clinical co-leadership, while avoiding the pitfalls of power imbalances, communication gaps, and lack of management training.Use the authors’ proven methods and everyday examples to create collaborative co-management among clinicians from a range of disciplines—while reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.Topics include:o History of healthcare management, leadership models and payment systemso Integrating and maximizing the skills of clinical and nonclinical professionalso Forming dyad-led teams and multiple partnerships: Choosing or being assigned a partner, challenges of shared leadership; essential skills; sharing power; learning dyad skillso Handling internal team problems, dynamics and power shiftso The next era of health care management – leadership in hospitals, units, and clinicso “Dyads in Action” – Real-life stories in each chapter detailing examples of team-building and how different teams have dealt with dyad challenges • Numerous dyad examples, such as CMIO and CNIO, CMO and CNO, Chief Quality Officer and CNO • Detailed, real-world direction on creating integrated management teams - Individual roles, providing management training, choosing leaders with complementary skills, making data-driven decisions• Discusses organizational change management models and how to enact change management, develop high-functioning, multidisciplinary teams led by dyad leaders, and use design development tools• Theoretical management models presented within real-life co-leadership scenarios • Excellent guide for clinical and nonclinical leaders alike, including nurses, physicians, and all those interested in the new healthcare leadership model

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Recognize when lower extremity disorders signal a larger problem. Systemic Disease Manifestations in the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Extremity is the first clinical reference focused on helping you recognize when lower extremity symptoms indicate the presence of cardiovascular, neurologic, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, endocrinologic, infectious, or other systemic disorders. An impressive roster of multidisciplinary experts guides you through what to look for and how to confirm your diagnostic suspicions. The result is an indispensible resource that can facilitate early detection and timely treatment.Key Features Visually identify telltale indicators of systemic disease thanks to an abundance of color photographs, as well as concise descriptions of diagnostically significant features. Consider all the options through in-depth chapters that span the gamut of systemic disorders which can manifest in the lower extremity. Glean information quickly with the aid of at-a-glance tables and a concise format. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Take your surgical skills to the next level with Vascular Surgery: Arterial Procedures , a volume in the Master Techniques in Surgery Series! This clinical reference provides the richly illustrated guidance you need to perfect a full range of arterial techniques in vascular surgery, avoid and manage complications, and achieve optimal outcomes.Key Features See exactly how to perform every essential arterial procedure , whether endovascular, open, or combined, thanks to a wealth of exquisite, step-by-step illustrations. Gain insights from international authorities , gleaning each expert’s preferred techniques in rich detail. Efficiently review background, indications and contraindications, preoperative planning, surgical techniques, postoperative management, and results and complications for each procedure, as well as selected references for further reading. Don’t miss Vascular Surgery: Hybrid, Venous, Dialysis Access, Thoracic Outlet, and Lower Extremity Procedures , the companion volume by Drs. Darling & Ozaki. Expand your repertoire with other volumes in the Master Techniques in Surgery Series! Overseen by Josef E. Fischer, MD , editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery , these titles cover a wide range of common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialties of general surgery, including breast surgery, colon and rectal surgery, esophageal surgery, gastric surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, hernia, and thoracic surgery. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Practitioners and students: see and hear breath and heart sounds with remarkable clarity while perfecting your auscultation technique.Auscultation Skills: Breath & Heart Sounds, Fifth Edition, pinpoints exactly how, where, and why breath and heart sounds occur and helps you to differentiate normal from abnormal sounds quickly and accurately. Loaded with clear explanations, colorful illustrations, and linked to online audio cues, this sensational reference spans the simple to the complex and serves as an excellent tool for beginning practitioners and seasoned clinicians who are looking to hone their diagnostic skills and improve their auscultation technique. This compact, practical book will improve your ability to auscultate for heart and breath sounds, and enhance your understanding of their physiology. Throughout, the book references corresponding tracks on the accompanying website, enabling users to listen to the sounds immediately after reading about the anatomical and physiologic changes associated with the sounds. With full coverage of heart and breath sounds from the simple to the complex this comprehensive text explains heart and breath sound fundamentals including basic anatomy and physiology, best auscultation locations, tips on how to identify each sound, and what to document during a physical examination.Auscultation Skills: Breath & Heart Sounds, Fifth Editionoffers practicing nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants a solid basis for recognizing and differentiating among abnormal breath and heart sounds to help them accurately interpret what they hear and then apply that knowledge toward a proper diagnosis and treatment regimen.

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Stay up to date with the latest substance abuse treatments and modes of intervention with The Substance Abuse Handbook, 2e. The editors are both nationally recognized clinicians, and provide authoritative, clinically oriented information on the subject of substance use, abuse, and dependence, with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.You’ll find focused, expert information on every aspect of the field, including etiological factors; substances of abuse; compulsive and addictive behaviors; evaluation and diagnostic classification; treatment modalities, management of associated medical conditions; substance abuse in youth and the elderly; women's issue; special groups and settings; models of prevention; training and education; and policy issues. Succinctly presenting the most clinically relevant information from Lowinson and Ruiz's Substance Abuse, 5e, this concise, portable handbook is a must-have reference for anyone involved directly or indirectly in the addiction field.New to This Edition•Find the practical information you need fast with this edition’s focused coverage of basic science and greater emphasis on clinical concerns.•Stay current with the latest information in the field, including changes reflecting the release of DSM-5.•Access updated information in key topic areas, including "Special Populations," "Special Settings," and "Models of Prevention."

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Master the orthopaedic techniques preferred by today’s expert surgeons! The 3rd Edition of this highly regarded title remains your go-to resource for the most advanced and effective surgical techniques for treating traumatic, congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic, and degenerative conditions of the hand. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and drawings guide you step by step through each procedure, and personal pearls from master surgeons provide operative tips that foster optimal outcomes. 13 new chapters bring you completely up to date with what’s new in the field.Key Features New chapters cover topics such as techniques for treating intercalary nerve deficits Full-color, sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs combine with radiographs and detailed drawings by noted medical illustrators to provide a highly visual guide to hand surgery. The world’s foremost surgeons describe their preferred techniques in step-by-step detail, explain the indications and contraindications, identify pitfalls and potential complications, and offer pearls and tips for improving results. Comprehensive coverage includes all surgical exposures, techniques, and infections; fractures and dislocations; tendon pathologies and tendon surgery; surgery for nerve disorders and nerve deficits; surgery for arthritis; selected pathologies such as Dupuytren's disease, neoplasm, amputation, vascular; and pediatric hand surgery. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Over an hour of interactive videos showing procedures and post-operative results Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Sharing the distinguished reputation of its companion text, Clinical Anesthesia, Seventh Edition, this completely revised edition of Review of Clinical Anesthesia provides an effective and comprehensive review of anesthesiology in question and answer format. With the intense volume of information available today, trying to keep up with what’s new and relevant can overwhelm students and professionals alike. This text gives you the means to stop and review what you’ve learned with a sense of context and perspective. The multiple-choice questions in this text are an excellent means of self-assessment. Additionally, the book may be of even greater benefit if it is incorporated throughout one’s studies; a pre-assessment will help the novice as well as the expert focus his or her reading; a post-assessment will allow one to gauge self-mastery of the most relevant material.

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Written by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine faculty and surgical residents, the second edition of The Johns Hopkins ABSITE Review Manual delivers comprehensive coverage of the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination through two full-length practice tests. Both tests are based on actual key words from recent ABSITEs, and are accompanied by test review sections, which go over every practice test question and answer, providing rationales behind surgical decision-making. ABSITE-style question format familiarizes readers with the test’s presentation and content. This edition features twice the number of questions as in the previous edition, offering even more opportunities for self-paced review. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses help to identify the test-taker’s strengths and weaknesses. A convenient companion website offers a complete online test bank to facilitate studying on the go and simulate the actual examination. This book is ideal not only for those preparing for the ABSITE, but also for surgeons and residents studying for the general surgery qualifying exam and for all surgical residents seeking to review key topics during rotations.Key Features: Two full-length practice tests with 225 questions each, for total of 450 questions Based on actual key words from recent ABSITEs Companion website featuring an interactive question bank High-quality questions and discussions by leaders in their fields Key figures and tables, up-to-date cancer staging and treatment algorithms Explanations are referenced to popular textbooks, journal articles, and websites

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It’s time to grab a copy of Master Techniques in Surgery: Esophageal Surgery . Fully illustrated and comprising the clearest, most procedural approaches to esophageal surgery in any textbook available today, this surgical atlas distills vast stores of knowledge from the field’s most renowned surgeons into one definitive book. Covering the full spectrum of surgical techniques, and enhanced by illustrations and tables, each chapter presents a deconstructed, sequential breakdown of every procedure, mimicking real-life experience in the operating room. Don’t leave anything to chance; ensure the utmost in accuracy by sinking your teeth into this authoritative text.Key Features: Formatted chapters briefly assesses indications, contraindications, and preoperative planning before fully explaining and illustrating the procedure in step-by-step detail. Outcomes, complications, and follow-up are also discussed. Topics include gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernia, swallowing disorders, esophageal cancer, and endoscopic ablative therapies and resection Procedures are presented as both open and minimally invasive Color illustrations visually describe each surgical technique and highlight key anatomic structures End-of-chapter further reading facilitates comprehension and complete understanding Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Now in a fully revised and updated Sixth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text, Pleural Diseases , delivers even more focused content on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. The text’s straightforward, single-author perspective combines procedural expertise, insights on recent technical advances, and clear recommendations for both diagnosis and treatment.This edition includes current and timely information on management of both paraneoplastic and malignant pleural effusions, new cautions regarding the need for training in thoracentesis, diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions, and newer agents for producing effusions.Inside this powerful, fact-packed resource…• Three algorithms for diagnosis of pleural effusions help identify causes of pathologic findings.• Chapters on thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, chest tube insertion, and thoracoscopy provide indications and contraindications along with step-by-step procedural guidance.• Detailed coverage of parapneumonic and malignant pleural effusions addresses the most recent advances in treatment.NEW to the Sixth Edition…• Updated treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions broaden therapeutic options.• Consensus-building content presents a unified approach to the use of indwelling catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions.• New emphasis on training for thoracentesis helps minimize procedure-related morbidity and mortality.• New recommendations regarding chest tubes help ensure the proper tube is used for each procedure.• New tests refine the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions.PLUS… a FREE companion website provides on-demand access to the fully searchable text and images.

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The new Fourth Edition of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Review Manual for Ophthalmology provides a comprehensive self-assessment review and serves as a valuable study aid for any ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist-in-training. The text contains over 1,800 multiple-choice questions covering the entire field of ophthalmology, including all of its major subspecialties. Answers with explanations are provided for each question, and references are included at the end of each chapter. This edition includes more than 250 new full-color photographs and drawings depicting ocular pathology and ophthalmic conditions.All chapters have been updated with new questions to reflect the latest teaching in the field. A companion website features an interactive test bank including all the questions in the book plus 300 unique questions for additional self-assessment practice.

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This 2nd edition of Orbital Surgery is actually three books in one. It’s an overview on orbital diseases, an anatomical atlas, and a surgical atlas. Using a conceptual model, along with more than 800 photographic and hand-drawn illustrations this book provides the reader with a clear description of the factors to consider when deciding on the proper approach to lesions anywhere in and surrounding the orbit.There’s also an online site with full text and image bank.Illustrations by Bruce Stewart.FEATURES:• Offers a philosophy of approach to the surgical management of diseases of the orbit• Over 800 illustrations, 600 of which are in full-color• On-line component includes full text and image bank.• Takes a decision-making approach to approaching orbital lesions

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Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, this guide will help health care professionals in all clinical settings communicate easily with Spanish-speaking patients. It presents Spanish words, phrases, questions, and instructions that cover signs and symptoms, history-taking, assessment of all body systems, mental health, diagnostic tests, disorders, medications, procedures, surgery, nutrition and diet therapy, medical equipment, and alternative and complementary therapies. Features include a picture dictionary, clear body-system illustrations with labels in both languages, rules of Spanish pronunciation and grammar, and indexes in English and Spanish.A companion Website offers audio files with correct pronunciations for hundreds of medical terms in English and Spanish, downloadable to a computer or MP3 player.

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This volume is a complete and definitive guide to performing and interpreting breast ultrasound examinations. The book explains every aspect of the examination in detail—from equipment selection and examining techniques, to correlations between sonographic and mammographic findings, to precise characterization of sonographic abnormalities. Complementing the text are more than 1,500 illustrations, including ultrasound scans, corresponding mammographic images, and diagrams of key aspects of the examination.Dr. Stavros thoroughly explains the physics of breast ultrasound and the special probes and other equipment needed to produce high-resolution images of breast tissue. Chapters on breast ultrasound anatomy demonstrate the anatomic detail that can be seen on current equipment and correlate sonographic and mammographic anatomic features. Subsequent chapters describe examination procedures for evaluating specific abnormalities and detail the distinguishing features of different cystic and solid breast lesions. Also included is a chapter on Doppler characterization of breast lesions.

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Vías de abordaje en cirugía de pie y tobillo. Un enfoque anatómico proporciona una visión clara de la anatomía ortopédica desde una perspectiva exclusivamente quirúrgica, con descripciones fáciles de seguir y más de 300 magníficas ilustraciones a todo color. Con la coautoría de los Dres. Buckley y de Boer, esta edición continúa el legado del Dr. Stanley Hoppenfeld, y entrega una cobertura única y probada del enfoque ortopédico de la articulación del tobillo y del retropié, mediopié y antepié. La descripción del abordaje quirúrgico más actualizado, las descripciones y las ilustraciones de alta calidad hacen de esta obra un recurso ideal para cirujanos ortopédicos, así como para especialistas y subespecialistas del pie. Esta 2.ª edición refleja los grandes avances registrados en este campo en la última década. La mejora de las técnicas de imagen, la disponibilidad de nuevos implantes especializados y un mejor conocimiento de la biomecánica de pie y tobillo han dado lugar a un aumento sustancial del número de intervenciones de pie y tobillo realizadas con indicaciones mejoradas y ampliadas, con resultados más satisfactorios para los pacientes. Esta obra se deriva en parte de Vías de abordaje en cirugía ortopédica. Un enfoque anatómico, publicada por primera vez en 1984 y que, desde entonces, ha sido la referencia obligada en la materia.

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Manual de fisioterapia pediátrica proporciona una perspectiva contemporánea de la fisioterapia pediátrica en un formato de esquema ideal para la consulta diaria. Esta referencia actualizada ayuda tanto a estudiantes como a profesionales de la terapia física y la rehabilitación a localizar con rapidez la información esencial para evaluar, diagnosticar y planificar de manera eficaz las intervenciones. La 3.ª edición refleja los últimos avances en el campo. Cada apartado incluye etiología de la afección, consideraciones importantes durante la evaluación, tratamiento y toda la información relacionada con la atención contemporánea de la fisioterapia pediátrica.

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Práctico, informativo y fácil de leer, Cloherty y Stark. Manual de neonatología ofrece un enfoque actualizado del diagnóstico y el tratamiento médico de las condiciones y afecciones más frecuentes y complejas que se presentan en el recién nacido durante el periodo neonatal. Creado por expertos provenientes de los principales departamentos y programas de enseñanza de neonatología en Estados Unidos, y editado por los doctores Eichenwald, Hansen, Martin y Stark, este popular manual ha sido actualizado en su totalidad para reflejar los avances más recientes en el campo, proporcionando a los médicos de las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN), a los residentes de pediatría y neonatología, y al personal de enfermería neonatal una guía concisa y de acceso rápido a la información clave sobre la atención integral del neonato. Esta 9.ª edición describe los enfoques actuales y prácticos para la evaluación y el tratamiento de las afecciones del feto y neonato, tal como se practican en servicios clínicos que incluyen la atención prenatal y posnatal de lactantes con problemas médicos y quirúrgicos, tanto rutinarios como complejos. Además, incluye abundante contenido de apoyo para familiares del binomio neonatal: lactancia materna, cuidados del desarrollo, duelo y toma de decisiones, y dilemas éticos.

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Fields. Virología: virus de ARN es el tercero de cuatro volúmenes de la colección Fields. Virología, la referencia de mayor prestigio en el dinámico campo de conocimiento de la virología. Este volumen, en su 7.ª edición, aborda la información más reciente sobre los virus de ARN, sus factores de virulencia y patogenicidad, los métodos de los que disponen para burlar la respuesta inmunitaria, las características que les permite causar infecciones a larga escala, las opciones de tratamiento más recientes y las más avanzadas y actuales formas de inmunización. La serie Fields. Virología es la referencia con mayor autoridad y actualización para virólogos, especialistas en enfermedades infecciosas, microbiólogos y médicos internistas, así como para estudiantes de medicina avanzados que deseen profundizar en la disciplina o seguir una carrera en enfermedades de transmisión. El contenido de este volumen abarca todos los virus de ARN de importancia médica, incluidos los que infectan a los seres humanos y a los animales. Es un recurso completo que abarca tanto la ciencia básica como las características médicas y clínicas de cada virus, haciendo hincapié en los virus de mayor relevancia, a la vez que incluye otros virus en casos específicos en los que se conoce más sobre sus mecanismos de replicación o patogénesis.

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Bethesda. Manual de oncología clínica ofrece información actualizada y autorizada en un formato de referencia rápida. Constituye una revisión completa, pero concisa, del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los diferentes tipos de cáncer. Los doctores Jame Abraham, James L. Gulley y un equipo de colaboradores expertos hacen hincapié en la información práctica que puede aplicarse en situaciones cotidianas de atención al paciente. El contenido, revisado a fondo, ayuda a mantener al día al lector con los avances en este campo en constante cambio. El panorama de la oncología ha cambiado sustancialmente desde que la primera edición de este libro se publicara hace más de 21 años. Para la 6.ª edición se han actualizado todos los capítulos y se ha dado mayor enfoque en áreas de gran dinamismo como la genómica, la inmunooncología y terapias dirigidas.

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Therapeutic Exercise for Physical Therapist Assistants is the first and only textbook that offers the training you need to fulfill your responsibilities as a physical therapist assistant. This book gives you the knowledge and skills to effectively implement patient treatment plans using therapeutic exercise techniques that you administer under the direction of a physical therapist.Detailed descriptions are provided for the gamut of therapeutic exercises, including range of motion, stretching, open chain resistance training, plyometrics, and functional return. You learn the purpose, position, and procedure for each technique for a complete understanding of how to guide patients in performing these exercises.NEW TO THIS EDITION· Three New Chapters have been added :o Joint Mobilizationo Therapeutic Exercise for the Preparation of Gait Activitieso Application of Therapeutic Exercise Using Sample Protocols· Review Questions at the end of each chapter test your knowledge and comprehension.FEATURES· Chapter Objectives summarize key concepts at the beginning of each chapter.· Case Studies demonstrate how the techniques presented in the text are applied to actual patients and how physical therapist assistants and physical therapists work together.· Pediatric and Geriatric Boxes set forth recommendations for exercises that accommodate the needs of children and the elderly.· Clinical Guidelines summarize how, why, and when to use specific techniques.· A Glossary defines key words and concepts that you need to know.With contributions from 26 therapeutic exercise experts, this textbook not only helps you develop the skills needed to become a physical therapist assistant, but it will also serve as a valuable on-the-job reference for many years to come.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! The first new edition of Clinical Management of Binocular Vision in five years has been updated—across all chapters—with new guidelines and protocols based on the latest research in the field. You’ll learn how to perform current, clinically accurate assessments, diagnoses, and therapies for a wide range of conditions. Each disorder is tackled in detail, touching on common symptoms, instrumentation, available treatment options, and more. New for this edition: 49 videos demonstrating proper diagnostic techniques and therapeutic procedures. Now with new information on concussion-related vision disorders. Enhanced guidelines for management of developing refractive error, including detailed description of preventative treatments for myopia. Formatted for easy reading, with succinct and bulleted text, numerous figures and illustrations, and step-by-step instructions. True-to-life case studies help you apply what you’ve read in a real-world clinical setting. Ideal for faculty, students who are new to the field, and veteran optometrists who need a refresh or easily accessible quick-reference. Enrich Your Ebook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Long regarded as “the book” in the field for in-depth learning as well as decision support at the point of care, Primary Care Medicine, 8th Edition, continues its tradition as a comprehensive, evidence-based, action-oriented information resource. Presented in companion electronic format updated quarterly, its problem-based orientation spans the full spectrum of problems encountered in adult primary care practice. Chapters address screening, diagnosis, prevention and management, including indications for referral and approaches to patient education and shared decision making. Clear, practical, bulleted recommendations and an extensive annotated bibliography of best references follow detailed discussions of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and strategies for workup and treatment. Now with its 40th-anniversary edition, this exceptional text is a must-have resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, students, and residents- offering the most complete and up-to-date resource available for primary care education and practice. Included interactive eBook incorporates quarterly updates featuring critically reviewed important new evidence as well as a study guide for students and tables for shared decision making. Fully updated chapter content based on nearly 4,000 new references and real-world advice in bulleted form at the end of each chapter ensure current, easily accessible, evidence-based point-of-care decision support. Unique problem-based chapter organization covers the spectrum of adult primary care, highlighted by more than 400 tables, figures, and photographs, many in color. Chapters present actionable, scientifically validated guidance that allows physicians to go beyond standard consensus guidelines and provide highly personalized care. Best evidence is integrated with considerations of affordability, cost-effectiveness, convenience, and patient preference. Special consideration is given to team-based approaches of primary care delivery, recognizing its increasing importance to achieving high levels of practice performance. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Practical and highly organized, The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult, 3rd Edition, is a reliable, go-to resource for clinicians in primary care, sports medicine, nursing, pediatrics, athletic training and physical therapy. This popular title provides rapid access to guidance on diagnosis, acute treatment (including on-field management), long-term treatment (including rehabilitation and referrals), and commonly asked questions for common sports-related problems seen in adult and pediatric patients. The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult delivers maximum clinical confidence as efficiently as possible … allowing you to focus your valuable time on giving your patients the best possible care. Get quick access to all-new content , including Ankle Impingement, Femero-acetabular Impingement, Myositis Ossificans, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction, in print and online. Find the answers you need quickly thanks to an intuitive, at-a-glance format, with concise, bulleted text; return-to-play and secondary prevention information; and much more. Make confident decisions aided by current evidence-based designations in each topic. Consult useful appendices for quick answers on musculoskeletal radiography and joint and soft tissue injection. Access valuable clinical guidance in the book as well as 24/7 online access for one year! Written by esteemed primary care and sports medicine practitioners and published by the leading publisher in medical content, The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult Premium, 3rd Edition: 1-Year Enhanced Online Access + Print includes 1-year access to 5MinuteConsult.com.5MinuteConsult.com is an evidence-based, online workflow tool easily integrated at the point of care. 5MinuteConsult.com provides online-exclusive content, including: A thoroughly updated and expanded appendix on Office Rehabilitation More than 1,500 additional topics, including the full contents of The 5-Minute Clinical Consult and The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult Differential diagnosis support from an extensive collection of algorithms Current evidence-based designations highlighted in each topic Thousands of images to help support visual diagnosis of all conditions A video library of procedures, treatment, and physical therapy techniques An A-to-Z Drug Database from Facts & Comparisons® Guidance on laboratory test interpretation from Wallach’s Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests More than 3,000 patient handouts in English and Spanish Approximately 100 Diseases and Conditions in Spanish FREE point-of-care CME and CE: 0.5 credits each time you search the site to find the best treatment for your patients. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20 prescribed credits by the AAFP and the ANCC. The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult Premium, 3rd Edition provides the luxury of a traditional print product and delivers quick access to the continually updated online content – an ideal resource when you’re treating patients.

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This substantially updated edition is clear and concise, packed with precisely written summaries of developmental and behavioral issues for all pediatric clinicians and other healthcare professionals. In a succinct, heavily bulleted style, the authors offer practical guidance on addressing important questions many parents ask about their children’s development and behavior. Ideal for the busy clinician to quickly and efficiently access helpful clinical information on the fly. New chapters on behavioral health integration, social emotional screening, and gender and sexual identification, growth mindset New high-profile contributors who bring expertise from their practices Ideal for primary care clinicians but also helpful for all level clinicians who are new to pediatrics Covers a range of critical issues, from common behaviors such as biting and toilet training to exposure to violence and child abuse, as well as strategies to prevent problems Features an extensive bibliography for professionals and parents Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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