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  • Comprehensive Precision Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth S. Ramos
    • English
    Comprehensive Precision Medicine holistically integrates essential and interconnecting disciplines that contribute to the make-up of Precision Medicine as we know it today. Encompassing almost 90 contributions from eminent scholars and professionals, the book's contents are organized across 3 volumes and 7 major subject areas, each representing a key pillar driving the evolution and progression of healthcare delivery. Precision medicine approaches will transform the training and practice of all aspects of professional healthcare delivery, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. This will be a fundamental reference resource for students, post-graduate trainees, researchers, scientists and clinicians interested in precision medicine. Additionally, this resource will be of interest to regulators, policy makers, and public health practitioners across the globe.

  • MR Perfusion, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Max Wintermark + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of MRI Clinics, guest editors Drs. Max Wintermark and Ananth Madhuranthakam bring their considerable expertise to the topic of MR Perfusion. Top experts in the field discuss all three MR perfusion techniques (DSC, DCE, and ASL), as well as provide separate articles on evaluation of gliomas, breast cancer, musculoskeletal, prostate, and heart.

  • Geriatric Dermatology Update, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-1
    • Nicole M. Burkemper
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Nicole Burkemper brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Dermatology Update. Top experts discuss key topics such as diagnosis and management of common inflammatory skin diseases in older adults; bullous disease; pruritus and scabies; cutaneous drug eruptions; bacterial skin and soft tissue infections; cutaneous fungal infections; and more.

  • Semisynthesis of Bioactive Compounds and their Biological Activities

    • 1st Edition
    • Sasadhar Majhi + 1 more
    • English
    Semisynthesis of Bioactive Compounds and their Biological Activities explores the potential benefits of semisynthetic derivatives obtained from nature. Sections cover the natural distribution of parent compounds, semisynthesis and biological properties of semisynthetic derivatives, the applications of semisynthetic derivatives in diverse fields such as drug delivery, food production and medicine, an explanation of the current resistance mechanisms of antibiotics, clinical applications of semisynthetic analogues, the functions of plant alkaloids on human health, potential agricultural biotechnology in semisynthetic derivatives, and semisynthesis of natural products under greener conditions, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topics presented. Sections include information about alternative sources of energy and superior greener technologies (microwave, sonochemistry), alternative reaction media (water, supercritical CO2, ionic liquids) and alternative eco-friendly catalysts (biocatalysts). This book will be an excellent resource for academicians, researchers and students focusing on synthesis as well as the biological community and industry professionals in drug development.

  • Antidotes to Toxins and Drugs

    From Natural Sources to Drug Discovery in Toxicology
    • 1st Edition
    • Mihnea-Alexandru Găman + 1 more
    • English
    Antidotes to Toxins and Drugs: From Natural Sources to Drug Discovery in Toxicology presents recent advances in the discovery of natural antidotes to toxins, drug intoxications and overdoses in pharmacology, drug discovery and toxicology. The text provides detailed information about toxins and their natural antidotes, along with the identification and screening of antidotes for drug intoxications and overdoses. Written by a global team of experts, it describes the potential uses of natural products in toxicology and their applications in medicine and in the pharmaceutical sciences. This book will be a key resource for drug developers, medicinal chemists and toxicologists, among others.Sections shine a particular focus on mechanisms of action, various principles in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics terms, and possible sources and synthesis techniques for these phytochemicals.

  • Practical Guide to the Assessment of Clinical Competence

    • 3rd Edition
    • Eric S. Holmboe + 1 more
    • English
    Offering a multifaceted, practical approach to the complex topic of clinical assessment, Practical Guide to the Assessment of Clinical Competence, 3rd Edition, is designed to help medical educators employ better assessment methods, tools, and models directly into their training programs. World-renowned editors and expert contributing authors provide hands-on, authoritative guidance on outcomes-based assessment in clinical education, presenting a well-organized, diverse combination of methods you can implement right away. This thoroughly revised edition is a valuable resource for developing, implementing, and sustaining effective systems for assessing clinical competence in medical school, residency, and fellowship programs.

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Integumentary System, Volume 4

    • 3rd Edition
    • Bryan E. Anderson
    • English
    Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the integumentary system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Dr. Bryan E. Anderson, Integumentary System, Volume 4 integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.

  • Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

    Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Kari Bø + 3 more
    • English
    Written by leading experts in this field, Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor provides physiotherapists and other professionals with knowledge and confidence to bring the latest evidence-based approaches and treatment strategies for addressing pelvic floor dysfunction to their practice.Fully updated and with a wealth of new information, this edition includes sections on devices and apps, gynaecological cancer, sexual dysfunction, fistula, clinical use of EMG, anal incontinence and pain, as well as a discussion of sexualized violence by Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mugwege and his team.

  • The Language of Medicine

    • 13th Edition
    • Davi-Ellen Chabner
    • English
    Effectively master medical terminology with Davi-Ellen Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 13th Edition. Centering on Chabner’s proven method of learning medical terms by studying them in the context of the human body, this highly praised and bestselling text helps individuals of all educational backgrounds easily understand and remember important medical terminology by incorporating easy-to-follow explanations, relevant examples, and countless reinforcement exercises. This new edition also features additional clinical practice exercises; more medical procedure photos; timely content on immunity and vaccines, infection control, advances in cardiology, cancer research, emerging orthopedic treatments; and more. No matter where your career path takes you, Chabner’s proven method for med term mastery will prepare you for success.

  • Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

    Environmental Occurrence, Risk, and Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • Paromita Chakraborty + 3 more
    • English
    Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Fate, Detection and Remediation provides both the practical and theoretical aspects of the origin and removal of EDCs. The book integrates in one system all relevant research in monitoring, detection and control, and provides a multi-barrier approach to managing EDCs that helps relevant stakeholders take preventive measures for the risks associated with EDCs in the environment (e.g., water, wastewater, soil and other natural ecosystems). The book not only provides a technological solution for managing these emerging pollutants but also comprehensively treats the origin, fate, and mechanisms of EDCs.This makes the book an indispensable source of information for researchers to develop sustainable, affordable and commercially viable monitoring and remedial systems.

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