Comprehensive Electrocardiology, 2nd ed. 2011

Comprehensive Electrocardiology

(Springer Reference)

Peter W. Macfarlane, Adriaan van Oosterom, Olle Pahlm, Paul Kligfield, et al.

ISBN-10: 1848820453

ISBN-13: 978-1848820456

Sprin ger

New edition of the classic complete reference book for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology patients and deciding on appropriate management strategies.

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Essentials of Clinical Mycology, 2nd ed. 2011

Essentials of Clinical Mycology

Carol A. Kauffman, Peter G. Pappas, Jack D. Sobel, William E. Dismukes

ISBN-10: 1441966390

ISBN-13: 978-1441966391

Clinical Mycology offers a comprehensive review of this discipline. Organized by types of fungi, this volume covers microbiologic, epidemiologic and demographic aspects of fungal infections as well as diagnostic, clinical, therapeutic, and preventive approaches. Special patient populations are also detailed.

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Molecular Genetics of Liver Neoplasia, 1st ed. 2011

Molecular Genetics of Liver Neoplasia, 1st ed. 2011

Molecular Genetics of Liver Neoplasia, 2011

Xin Wei Wang, Joe W. Grisham, and Snorri S. Thorgeirsson

ISBN-10: 1441960813

ISBN-13: 978-1441960818

Springer

Primary liver cancer is the third most deadly and fifth most common cancer worldwide (~500,000 deaths annually), with a sharp increase of incidence in the United States in recent years. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CC) are the major types of primary liver cancer. Risk factors include gender, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), cirrhosis, metabolism diseases, diabetes, obesity, toxins, excess alcohol consumption and smoking. Liver cancer arises most frequently in inflammatory livers with extensive oxidative stress due to viral hepatitis which causes over 80% of HCC cases worldwide. Currently, survival remains dismal for most HCC and CC patients, largely due to the tumor’s aggressiveness at the time of diagnosis and the lack of effective therapy.

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Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations, 2nd ed. 2011

Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations, 2nd ed. 2011

Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations

Antonios Drevelegas

ISBN-10: 3540876480

ISBN-13: 978-3540876489

Springer

This volume provides a deeper understanding of the diagnosis of brain tumors by correlating radiographic imaging features with the underlying pathological abnormalities. All modern imaging modalities are used to complete a diagnostic overview of brain tumors with emphasis on recent advances in diagnostic neuroradiology. High-quality illustrations depicting common and uncommon imaging characteristics of a wide range of brain tumors are presented and analysed, drawing attention to the ways in which these characteristics reflect different aspects of pathology. Important theoretical considerations are also discussed. Since the first edition, chapters have been revised and updated and new material has been added, including detailed information on the clinical application of functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging. Radiologists and other clinicians interested in the current diagnostic approach to brain tumors will find this book to be an invaluable and enlightening clinical tool.

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Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention, 2nd ed. 2011

Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention

R. Gilberto González, Joshua A. Hirsch, Michael H. Lev, Pamela W. Schaefer

ISBN-10: 3642127509

ISBN-13: 978-3642127502

Springer

This updated second edition of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a comprehensive account of the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The basic format of the first edition has been retained, with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysiology and causes, imaging techniques and interventions. However, each chapter has been revised to reflect the important recent progress in advanced neuroimaging and the use of interventional tools. In addition, a new chapter is included on the classification instruments for ischemic stroke and their use in predicting outcomes and therapeutic triage. All of the authors are internationally recognized experts and members of the interdisciplinary stroke team at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The text is supported by numerous informative illustrations, and ease of reference is ensured through the inclusion of suitable tables. This book will serve as a unique source of up-to-date information for neurologists, emergency physicians, radiologists and other health care providers who care for the patient with acute ischemic stroke.

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Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Comprehensive Update on Diagnostics and Clinics, 1st ed. 2011

Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Comprehensive Update on Diagnostics and Clinics

(Hematologic Malignancies)

Andreas Engert and Sandra J. Horning

ISBN-10: 3642127797

ISBN-13: 978-3642127793

Springer

This book provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive, and up-to-date account of Hodgkin lymphoma. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and the role of the microenvironment are examined in detail. The initial clinical evaluation and use of staging systems are fully discussed, and prognostic factors are carefully considered. The various treatment options for first-line and relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma are presented, including the newly available treatments for recurrent disease and the management required in special clinical circumstances. Given the very high cure rates and the young age of many patients, there is an increasing need to develop better individually tailored treatment strategies that will help to avoid both early and late side-effects of treatment. Such strategies receive due attention, and clear guidance is provided on the handling of Hodgkin survivors. This book will be of great value to hematologists, oncologists, and all others with an interest in Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 5th ed. 2011

Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 5th ed. 2011

Philip Lanzkowsky

ISBN-10: 0123751543

ISBN-13: 978-0123751546

Academic Press

This will be the fifth edition of successful clinical manual aimed at all practitioners treating children with cancer and blood diseases, such as leukemia, anemia, and bone marrow failure. As with previous editions, this edition will be a comprehensive book on patient management, replete with algorithms and flow diagrams on diagnosis and management. Its concise and easy-to-read format will enable readers to make accurate diagnoses and permit them to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. It will contain a list of normal values at various ages in children, which is extremely useful as a reference in the management of patients.

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Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography, 2nd ed. 2011

Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography, 2nd ed. 2011

Eleanor Criswell

ISBN-10: 0763732745

ISBN-13: 978-0763732745

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

A comprehensive resource for health professions students and practitioners, including physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, and behavioral medicine students, Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography clearly explains how to use SEMG to treat a variety of neuromuscular conditions. It covers the development of SEMG, instrumentation, assessment, and treatment, and features a detailed atlas for electrode placement. This updated edition includes expanded "quick reference" items created by Glenn Kasman, as well as a new chapter on Assessment and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders. The chapter on Dynamic Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems has also been updated and revised. With a quick reference section and an atlas including line drawings and color photographs, this text is a valuable resource for health professions students and practitioners.

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Anesthesia Emergencies, 1st ed. 2010

Anesthesia Emergencies

Keith Ruskin and Stanley Rosenbaum

ISBN-10: 0195396715

ISBN-13: 978-0195396713

Oxford University Press

This book contains relevant step-by-step information on how to detect, manage, and treat complications and emergencies during the perioperative period. Concisely written, highlighted sections reinforce essential points for easy memorization while consistent organization and checklists provide ease of learning and clarity. Anesthesia providers will find Anesthesia Emergencies an indispensable resource, describing assessment and treatment of life-threatening situations, including airway, thoracic, surgical, pediatric, and cardiovascular emergencies.

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Cardiovascular Imaging for Clinical Practice, 1st ed. 2011

Cardiovascular Imaging for Clinical Practice

Stephen J. Nicholls and Stephen G. Worthley

ISBN-10: 0763756229

ISBN-13: 978-0763756222

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Edited by two cardiovascular directors and featuring over 30 contributors, Cardiovascular Imaging for Clinical Practice is an essential guide for cardiologists-on-the-go. This handy, paperback text provides current information on how to incorporate imaging modalities into clinical practice. Presented in an easy-to-read format for quick reference and comprehension, Cardiovascular Imaging for Clinical Practices features clinical scenarios for practical application and over 200 photos and illustrations. Accessible, informative, compact, Cardiovascular Imaging for Clinical Practices is the perfect reference for busy healthcare professionals!

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Urinary Tract Stone Disease, 1st ed. 2011

Urinary Tract Stone Disease 2011

Nagaraja P. Rao, Glenn M. Preminger and John P. Kavanagh

ISBN-10: 1848003617

ISBN-13: 978-1848003613

Urinary stone disease constitutes more than a quarter of urologists’ workload in the Western countries and is more than half in the Middle-East and Central Asian countries. The surgical management of stone disease has changed considerably in the last five years and our understanding of mechanism of stone disease has improved with some old concepts discarded and newer theories gaining ground. Covering the entire spectrum of urinary stone disease and with contributions of more than fifty internationally recognised experts, this exhaustive and complex reference work will be invaluable to all urologists, nephrologists and non-medical scientists.

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Managing Depression in Clinical Practice, 1st ed. 2011

Managing Depression in Clinical Practice, 2011

Edward S Friedman and Ian M Anderson

ISBN-10: 1849964645

ISBN-13: 978-1849964647

Springer

An estimated 21 million people are diagnosed each year with a major depressive disorder in the USA, Western Europe and Japan. The economic cost of depression and its impact on sufferers and those around them is enormous. There are numerous therapy choices available, which can be daunting for the clinician trying to achieve the best treatment regimen. Managing Depression in Clinical Practice provides a concise overview of the clinical manifestation, diagnosis and management of this debilitating condition. The book gives practical coverage of depression in special populations, the management of treatment non-response and long-term treatment. Managing Depression in Clinical Practice is intended as an accessible text for family practitioners and psychiatrists in training and in practice. It will also be of interest to specialist nurses and allied health professionals working in the field.

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Brigham and Women's Experts' Approach to Rheumatology, 1st ed. 2011

Brigham and Women's Experts' Approach to Rheumatology

Jonathan S. Coblyn, Michael Weinblatt, Simon Helfgott, and Bonnie Bermas

ISBN-10: 0763769169

ISBN-13: 978-0763769161

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Brigham and Women's Experts' Approach to Rheumatology is for physicians in training, primary care physicians. and any healthcare professional caring for patients with rheumatologic disorders. Rheumatic symptoms are often vague and difficult to diagnose. Brigham and Women's Experts' Approach to Rheumatology helps clinicians navigate the myriad disorders and makes recommendations for treatment all in one concise reference book. Brigham and Women's Experts' Approach to Rheumatology is an essential guide to one of the most important fields of medicine that is often misunderstood yet increasingly relevant in primary care. Key features include: A guide to the newest drugs and treatments; How to differentiate between rheumatic disorders; How to recognize false positives and negatives in lab tests; Detailed plans for diagnosis and patient care

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Postgraduate Haematology , 6th ed. 2011

Postgraduate Haematology , 6th ed. 2011

Anthony R. Green, A. Victor Hoffbrand, Daniel Catovsky, Edward G. D. Tuddenham

ISBN-10: 1405191805

ISBN-13: 978-1405191807

Wiley-Blackwell

Over five editions Postgraduate Haematology has built a reputation as an extremely practical, user-friendly, reliable source of information for examination preparation and clinical practice. Completely revised to reflect the latest research in the field, this edition continues to provide trainees with up-to-date knowledge on the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, and management of blood disorders. It covers the significant advances which have occurred in the application of cytogenetics and molecular genetics in the diagnosis, classification and understanding of haematological disorders.

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Gx/ Rx: Gynecologic cancer, 1st ed. 2011

Dx/Rx: Gynecologic Cancer

Don S. Dizon and Susana M. Campos

ISBN-10: 0763773212

ISBN-13: 978-0763773212

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Written by two expert oncologists, specializing in female cancers, Dx/Rx: Gynecologic Cancer is a perfect pocket reference for all professionals involved in the care of women with gynecologic cancer. This handy, 136-page book provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of malignancies of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. Topics include a review of gynecologic tumors, detailed analysis on treatment strategies, and a discussion of past and current literature that has shaped the field. Presented in a concise, quick-reference format, Dx/Rx: Gynecologic Cancer is an essential guide for the care of women with malignancies of the reproductive system.

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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Biology and Therapy, 1st ed. 2011

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Biology and Therapy, 2011

(Contemporary Hematology)

Srdan Verstovsek and Ayalew Tefferi

ISBN-10: 1607612658

ISBN-13: 978-1607612650

Humana Press

This succinct resource provides an ideal balance of the biology and practical therapeutic strategies for classic and non-classic BCR-ABL-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. Utilizing current World Health Organization nomenclature, classification, and diagnostic criteria, international experts have assembled to convey the most up-to-date knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. The opening chapters cover the diagnosis and classification, genetics, cytogenetic findings, and prognostic factors of MPNs. Further chapters explore therapies specific to the different disease entities, including polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytopenia, myelofibrosis, and eosinophilic disorders, and mastocytosis. Unique areas of discussion include JAK2 inhibitor therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and blastic transformation. A valuable reference for practicing hematologists, this forefront book enriches our understanding of recent discoveries and their impact on conventional and investigational treatments.

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Essentials of Dermatology for Chiropractors, 1st ed. 2011

Essentials of Dermatology for Chiropractors

Michael Wiles, Jonathan Williams, and Kashif Ahmad

ISBN-10: 0763761575

ISBN-13: 978-0763761578

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Chiropractors see more skin than any other primary health provider, and have a perfect opportunity to make early diagnoses of serious skin conditions, such as malignant melanoma. In order to provide comprehensive patient care, chiropractic physicians must have a solid foundation of dermatology. Essentials of Dermatology for Chiropractors is a full-color reference on general dermatology for chiropractors and chiropractic students. With over 200 full-color photos and illustrations it is also a valuable resource for understanding the natural and complementary treatments available for many common skin disorders. Including a completely cross-referenced listing of conditions and treatments, this text is an ideal source of relevant dermatological information for chiropractic college dermatology instructors, chiropractic students, and practicing chiropractors. Features include: A review of the 50 major types of skin disorders, as well as some less common, rare and unusual conditions; Over 200 full-color photos, illustrations and tables; Patient Guide handouts; Case studies; End of chapter references; Discussion questions; Self assessment questions; PowerPoint slides available for instructors.

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Diarrhea: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances, 1st ed. 2011

Diarrhea: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances

(Clinical Gastroenterology)

Stefano Guandalini and Haleh Vaziri

ISBN-10: 1607611821

ISBN-13: 978-1607611820

Humana Press

This volume provides in a conveniently accessible package a comprehensive collection of accurate and timely information on the management of patients with diarrhea, both in pediatric age and in the adult. As medical knowledge has recently expanded in this area, this volume is full of new practical, clinically useful material for the busy clinician. Illustrations are emphasized to permit rapid acquisition of practical information that is not readily available in the major texts. Each chapter is concise, concentrating on "clinical pearls," and new advances in diagnostic and therapeutic technology. Each chapter discusses the relative costs of diagnostic and therapeutic options to permit financial considerations to be taken into account in the decision making process. Additional unique features include, summaries of key points, recommendations, and indications for requesting GI subspecialty consultation. Providing a comprehensive but practical overview of the issues surrounding the diarrheal diseases, this volume will prove of great value and utility to gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, primary care physicians.

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Interventional Radiology Procedures in Biopsy and Drainage, 1st ed. 2011

Interventional Radiology Procedures in Biopsy and Drainage

(Techniques in Interventional Radiology)

Debra A. Gervais and Tarun Sabharwal

ISBN-10: 1848008988

ISBN-13: 978-1848008984

Springer

The Techniques in Interventional Radiology series of handbooks describes in detail the various interventional radiology procedures and therapies that are in current practice. The series comprises four titles, which in turn cover procedures in angioplasty and stenting, transcatheter embolization and therapy, biopsy and drainage and ablation. Forthcoming are volumes on pediatric interventional radiology and neurointerventional radiology. Each book is laid out in bullet point format, so that the desired information can be located quickly and easily. Interventional radiologists at all stages, from trainees through to specialists, will find this book a valuable asset for their practice. Interventional Radiology Procedures in Biopsy and Drainage presents the full array of operations using these techniques. The book is split into two sections – one dedicated to biopsy procedures and the other to drainage procedures.

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