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  • Current Management Guidelines in Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-1
    • M. Blair Marshall
    • English
    This issue highlights management issues surrounding specific subjects within the clinical practice of thoracic surgery. The articles represent areas of thoracic surgery where there may be controversy, lack of consensus, or evolution. Each author summarizes the available literature with the addition of his or her own personal expertise.
  • Economics of Critical Care Medicine, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-1
    • Donald Chalfin + 1 more
    • English
    Topics include: Why Economics Matters to Critical Care Clinicians, Overview of Health Economics: Basics Concept for Clinicians;Health Economic Methods; Costs of Critical Care Medicine; Economic Aspects of Sepsis and Severe Infections; Economic Aspects of Renal Failure and Acute Kidney Injury; Economic Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease; Economics of Mechanical Ventilation and Respiratory Failure and Comparative Effective Research and Health Care Reform.
  • Advances in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-4
    • Michael P Traynor
    • English
    Dr. Michael Traynor guest edits this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics devoted to Advances in Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy. Review articles, written by experts in the field, cover topics such as laparoscopic hysterectomy, electrosurgical devices, laparoscopic suturing techniques, hysteroscopic procedures in the management of common gynecologic disorders, and managing and minimizing the risks of complications.
  • United States Skin Disease Needs Assessment, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-1
    • Robert P. Dellavalle
    • English
    This issue discusses the concerns of skin disease in the United States and the national clinical dermatology research priorities. The article topics closely follow the plan set out by the recent dermatology needs assessment of the UK. Articles include "Health Care Disparities," and "The Burden of Skin Disease in the United States." Other articles also cover specific conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and melanoma, as well as dermatologic surgery needs assessment.
  • Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-1
    • Steven Green
    • English
    The intrinsic muscles of the hand account for about 50% of grip strength and allow fine motor control. This issue will serve as a concise and comprehensive source of information on this muscle group, and procedures for treatment for chronic and traumatic problems in this group.
  • Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease

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    • 1st Edition
    • Mark B. Lewin + 1 more
    • English
    Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease - a volume in the exciting new Practical Echocardiography Series edited by Dr. Catherine M. Otto - provides practical how-to-do-it guidance on echocardiography for an ever-growing number of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients. Drs. Mark B. Lewin and Karen Stout offer you definitive, expert instruction with a highly visual, case-based approach that facilitates understanding and equips you to accurately acquire and interpret images while avoiding pitfalls. Access the full text online at www.expertconsult.co... along with cases, procedural videos, and abundant, detailed figures and tables that show you how to proceed, step by step, and get the best results.
  • Gass' Atlas of Macular Diseases

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    • 5th Edition
    • Anita Agarwal
    • English
    The Fifth Edition of Gass' Atlas of Macular Diseases, by Dr. Anita Agarwal, provides expert diagnostic guidance on macular disorders and quickly brings you up to date on this evolving specialty. Using a case-based approach, it richly depicts a full range of retina and macular diseases, including new infectious, degenerative, and dystrophic conditions. Take advantage of the latest imaging technologies to identify common and rare disorders, and confirm difficult diagnoses with the aid of more than 5,500 high-quality images. Printed in full color for the first time, this edition is accessible online at www.expertconsult.co...
  • Dermatologie

    • 2nd Edition
    • Maud Bergis
    • French
    Cet ouvrage de cours synthétique traite l'ensemble des items de dermatologie du programme de DCEM2-DCEM4. Cette deuxième édition reste fidèle à l'esprit de la première édition : chaque chapitre, consacré à un item, est rédigé suivant un plan identique, original, clair et très didactique qui facilite l'apprentissage. Cette deuxième édition, entièrement refondue, est enrichie de 11 nouveaux items (items 50, 85, 94, 95, 116, 117, 124, 127, 164, 174 et 181) et de nouveaux diagnostics (maladie de Still, fasciite nécrosante, gangrène gazeuse, dermo-hypodermites d'inoculation...). L'item 330 sur le purpura y est l'objet d'un profond développement. A l'intérieur des chapitres, des flashcodes renvoient directement aux recommandations de la HAS citées ou commentées dans les ouvrages. Chaque item comprend les éléments systématiques suivants, mis à jour et enrichis : - les conférences de consensus, d'experts et les recommandations existantes ; - des schémas, des algorithmes et de l'iconographie ; - des encadrés sur les notions importantes ; - des repères permettant d'identifier les sujets déjà tombés au concours de l'internat et aux ECN depuis 1995, clairement indiqués en regard du thème tombé avec leur date et un court résumé des Annales ; - des renvois transversaux vers les autres items du programme (intra- et interdisciplinaires) ; - les « zéros » aux questions ; - une « Fiche dernier tour » qui propose un résumé de l'item pour une révision complète et rapide de celui-ci.
  • Optometría. Aspectos avanzados y consideraciones especiales

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Montés Micó
    • Spanish
    Obra de texto que presenta, entre otras cuestiones, las peculiaridades del examen antopométrico en pacientes de características especiales, así como la cirugía refractiva, la farmacología, etc. En la obra participan profesores de las universidades españolas en las que se imparten los estudios de Óptica y Optometría y también destacados expertos tanto nacionales como internacionales con una destacada trayectoria profesional. Se acompaña de un valioso material complementario online que consta de: 40 casos clínicos, 13 vídeos sobre contactología especializada, una galería de imágenes a todo color y material de apoyo.
  • The Practice of Interventional Radiology, with online cases and video

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    • 1st Edition
    • Karim Valji
    • English
    The Practice of Interventional Radiology, by Dr. Karim Valji, presents a comprehensive approach to help you master the latest techniques. Online case studies teach you a wide range of interventional techniques, such as chemoembolization of tumors, venous access, angioplasty and stenting, and much more. With coverage of neurointerventional procedures, image-guided non-vascular and vascular procedures, and interventional oncologic procedures - plus access to the full text, case studies, images, and videos online at www.expertconsult.co... - you’ll have everything you need to offer more patients a safer alternative to open surgery.