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  • Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

    • 8 Edición
    • Nader Rifai
    • Inglés
    Get the foundational knowledge you need to successfully work in a real-world, clinical lab with Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8th Edition. From highly respected clinical chemistry expert Nader Rifai, this condensed, easier-to-understand version of the acclaimed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics uses a laboratory perspective to guide you through selecting and performing diagnostic lab tests and accurately evaluating the results. Coverage includes laboratory principles, analytical techniques, instrumentation, analytes, pathophysiology, and more. This eighth edition features new clinical cases from The Coakley Collection, new questions from The Deacon’s Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection, plus new content throughout the text to ensure you stay ahead of all the latest techniques, instrumentation, and technologies.

  • Terapia manual en el sistema oculomotor

    Técnicas avanzadas para la cefalea y los trastornos de equilibrio
    • 2 Edición
    • Iñaki Pastor Pons
    • Español
    Nueva edición de una obra que aborda el sistema oculomotor y el tratamiento manual del globo ocular para la comprensión, la evaluación y el tratamiento con éxito de la cefalea y los trastornos del equilibrio. Manual pionero en el abordaje del diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las alteraciones del sistema oculomotor a través de una terapia manual que integra al sistema oculomotor en la evaluación y en el tratamiento de la patología craneocervical. Esta edición incluye numerosas imágenes nuevas que mejoran la comprensión del texto y facilitan la interpretación de los abordajes descritos de la obra. Contenido que, gracias a su enfoque multidisciplinar, representa un punto de encuentro entre la terapia manual, la optometría y la oftalmología, siendo de gran utilidad para todos los profesionales involucrados en estas disciplinas.

  • Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 3 Edición
    • Paul Jackson Mansfield + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Get a solid foundation in the language of movement! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition builds on previous editions by delivering a rich and varied learning experience that is needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced PTA education programs. Clear, concise explanations of anatomy and function, full-color illustrations and unique atlas-style chapters make even the most complex concepts easy to master. In addition, a robust lineup of on- and off-line resources, featuring a companion Evolve website, give students the tools they need to succeed in both the classroom and the clinical setting!

  • Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions

    • 4 Edición
    • Joy Higgs + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Clinical reasoning lies at the core of health care practice and education. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, therefore, occupies a central place in the education of health professionals, the enhancement of professional decision making of individuals and groups of practitioners with their clients, and research into optimal practice reasoning. Key themes presented: Clinical reasoning as a composite of encultured capabilities Clinical reasoning embedded within situated practice including the wider socio-economic and political contexts, the practitioner’s and the client’s contexts, and shared goals such as promoting health communities The importance of narratives, language and culture in clinical decision making Changing reasoning practices linked to increasing autonomy of practitioners working without the requirement of medical referrals Clinical reasoning as an increasingly team-based practice, including shared decision making with clients The need for sound strategies and tools to facilitate the expanding collaborations in health care across disciplines and with clients and carers Advanced education approaches promoting expansion and enhancement of reasoning strategies The importance of building good practices for learning clinical reasoning into curricula and into students’ own practice development approaches Strengthening links between orthodox and complementary medicine reasoning practices New to this edition: All chapters updated and 20 new chapters added Concrete examples, cases and vignettes were added to bring discussions to life for the reader Reflection points strategically placed to assist readers to extend their insights and build learning from their own practical experiences and theoretical knowledge Devices of particular value to reflective practitioners and educators. This is a book for teachers and learners, practitioners, practice leaders, researchers and curriculum managers. Indeed, it is a valuable resource for educators seeking to ground their teaching practices in educational theory, sound knowledge of clinical reasoning and practice-based evidence, and researchers seeking to expand their research horizons.

  • Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

    • 6 Edición
    • Marc S. Micozzi
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Complementary & Integrative Health**Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields!

  • Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine

    A Practical Manual for Clinicians in Primary and Secondary Care
    • 5 Edición
    • Stephanie Saunders + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The fully updated fifth edition of Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine is a trusted step-by-step guide for a wide range of practitioners who deal with the management of painful joints and soft tissues, particularly in relation to sports and overuse injuries. Area-by-area guidance is given for each lesion on appropriate patient selection and delivery of the drug. Every technique has its own two-page spread, the first consisting of a detailed but easy-to-follow description of the causes, positive assessment findings, anatomical details and injection procedure. The facing page shows an anatomical illustration of the region and a photograph displaying landmarks for the injection. This edition features brand-new full-colour photographs and case studies. An online trainer, which covers all the most common injection techniques and aims to test the reader’s knowledge, accompanies this edition. This trainer uses case studies, videos, animations and interactive self-assessment on anatomical landmarks, differential diagnoses, assessment criteria, drug selection and technical skills. There is also access to a library of over 50 video clips showing supplementary injection techniques, which clearly demonstrate the correct anatomical position for each needle insertion.

  • Valoración manual

    • 2 Edición
    • Juan Antonio Díaz Mancha
    • Español
    Guía práctica que recoge las maniobras de diagnósticos manual más habituales utilizadas por los fisioterapeutas, proporcionando descripciones detalladas paso a paso y poniendo énfasis en la valoración global del paciente. Por primera vez en una obra de estas características se proporciona información detallada a cerca de la evidencia científica disponible para cada una de las pruebas, con referencias a los artículos científicos de los que proceden los datos, alineándose así con los estándares de medicina basada en la evidencia que impera en la práctica clínica actual. El contenido mantiene la clasificación por especialidades (Reumatología, Traumatología y Ortopedia; Neurología; Oftalmología; Otorrinolaringología... Medicina vascular; Medicina Interna y Pruebas especiales) pero, dentro de cada capítulo, ofrece la importante novedad de organizar las pruebas por las patologías más frecuentes de las diferentes estructuras anatómicas a fin de racionalizar y facilitar la consulta. Comprende cerca de 780 pruebas y más de 850 imágenes, incluyendo numerosos tests e ilustraciones nuevas para esta edición.

  • Masaje avanzado

    Valoración y abordaje de las disfunciones del tejido blando
    • 2 Edición
    • Josep Ferrer Anglada
    • Español
    Nueva edición de un manual que combina diferentes técnicas de masaje, clasificadas por región anatómica, con el objetivo de mejorar el tratamiento de las disfunciones musculares, ligamentosas y tendinosas más comunes. A través de la combinación de las técnicas de masaje transversal, miofascial y liberación de puntos gatillo, así como la incorporación de nuevas ilustraciones y fotografías, el autor introduce nuevos enfoques de tratamiento en cada una de las estructuras abordando un total de 87 disfunciones de las cuales 13 son nuevas en esta edición. El manual se completa con un total de 97 vídeos de los cuales 40 son nuevos en esta edición. Obra que ayuda al terapeuta manual y al fisioterapeuta a localizar u valorar las disfunciones con precisión en todas las partes del cuerpo, así como a utilizar las técnicas más eficaces en cada uno de los casos.

  • Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 35-4
    • Guido A. LaPorta
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest edited by Dr. Guido LaPorta, will discuss several important, recent Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Topics covered include: The Subchondroplasty (SCP) Procedure for Chronic Bone Lesions, Sonic Pin & Sonic Anchor, Total Talus Replacement, Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction, Trabecular Metal Wedges and Custom 3D Printed Implants, Fundamentals and Classification of Hexapod Surgery, Biomechanical Considerations for Circular External Fixation, Essentials of Deformity Planning, Gradual Equinus Correction, Midfoot Charcot Reconstruction, and Complex Deformity Correction, among others.

  • Workbook for Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care

    A Guide for Health Care Professionals
    • 4 Edición
    • Martha (Marti) Garrels
    • Inglés
    Corresponding to the chapters in Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care, 4th Edition, this workbook provides practice designed to reinforce your understanding of laboratory concepts, terminology, and procedures. Each chapter includes exercises to help you master fundamental concepts, specific procedures, and advanced skills. Competency evaluation sheets designed to meet government standards for good laboratory practice are included for all procedures to help you track your competence with laboratory and diagnostic procedures. With focused coverage on the latest advancements and technologies in the field, this practical workbook gives you the hands-on practice you need to succeed.

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