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  • Fatigue, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 20-2
    • Adrian Cristian + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Fatigue is a common complaint in people living with physical disabilities. This issue of the North America Clinics of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is devoted to this important topic. Subjects covered include the physiology, assessment, presentation and treatment of fatigue in adults with various disorders such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, rheumatological disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders and neuromuscular disease. Additional topics covered include neuroimaging of fatigue and fatigue in children.

  • Interpretación fácil de la bioestadística

    La conexión entre la evidencia y las decisiones médicas
    • 1 Edición
    • Gail F. Dawson
    • Español
    Se trata de un libro muy práctico que proporciona los conceptos clave necesarios para comprender la bioestadística y, lo que es más importante, su aplicación en el contexto clínico. Sus explicaciones se centran más en los conceptos que en las fórmulas y proporciona las herramientas necesarias para que el clínico pueda aplicarlos en su contexto real. Didácticamente, la obra presenta cuadros de texto y preguntas con autoevaluación al final de cada capítulo. Su objetivo no es convertir al lector en un profesional de la bioestadística sino facilitar las herramientas necesarias para interpretar correctamente la literatura científica con lo cual se pueda llevar a cabo la medicina basada en la evidencia.

  • Emerging Concepts in MR Angiography, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 17-1
    • William J. Weadock + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Angiography is a minimally invasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. More and more physicians have been using Magnetic Resonance Angiography due to the fact that it is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to radiation. This current and up-to-date new issue of MRI Clinics explores MRA with many articles written by clinicians at the top of their field. Topics include: Dynamic 4D MRA of the Abdomen, Pediatric MR Angiography, and Non Contrast MRA.

  • Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women

    • 2 Edición
    • Carl P. Weiner + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women, 2nd Edition, by Carl P. Weiner, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Catalin Buhimschi, MD, is a must-have reference that details how virtually all of today’s drugs and herbal supplements interact with pregnancy and lactation. Updated thoroughly and covering nearly 2,000 substances, the new edition explains whether each drug is FDA-approved for use by expecting or nursing mothers...is known to be safe for use...or is known to pose a danger. An alphabetical organization by both trade and generic name...a special index listing drugs by category...and an easy-to-read page format make reference more efficient. As an Expert Consult title, it now includes fully searchable convenient online access to the complete contents of the book at www.expertconsult.co...

  • Musculoskeletal Radiology: Past, Present, and Future, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 47-3
    • Carolyn M. Sofka
    • Inglés
    This issue takes a survey approach to the role of imaging of the musculoskeletal system. Starting with the role of conventional radiographs, all modalities including MR, CT, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine are reviewed, as well as interventional applications, such as arthrography, radiofrequency, and cryoablation of tumors.

  • Bone Circulation Disorders, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-2
    • Michael A. Mont + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This special issue will deal with various current, state-of-the-art, as well as novel approaches for the management of osteonecrosis. There are original research and review articles about this disease in the hip and knee ranging from cell-based therapies, bone grafting, osteotomies, to the use of pharmacologic agents such as bisphosphonates and iloprost and various prosthetic devices. In addition, better ways to learn about this disease and monitor outcome measurements will be reviewed. More difficult to recognize and treat diseases such as subchondral hip insufficiency fractures, bone marrow edema syndrome, and spontaneous osteonecrosis are also featured.

  • Current Controversies in Maxillofacial Trauma, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 21-2
    • Daniel M. Laskin + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Current, important information for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons! Management topics include mandibular angle fractures, atrophic mandible fractures, comminuted mandibular fractures, condylar process fractures, mandibular fractures in children, nasal fractures, orbital fractures, naso-orbital-ethmoid... fractures, frontal sinus fractures, parotid gland and duct injuries, facial bite wounds, and much more!

  • Child Abuse and Neglect: Advancements and Challenges in the 21st Century, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 56-2
    • Andrew Sirotnak
    • Inglés
    Child Abuse and Neglect is reviewed in this issue of Pediatric Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Andrew Sirotnak. Authorities in the field have come together to pen articles on physical abuse (including abusive head trauma, retinal hemorrhages, and fractures), neglect (including drug exposed children, what has changed, what is reported, cultural aspects, system response, and outcomes), systems (including foster care, home visitation models, child abuse prevention education, implications for child advocacy efforts, mental health care for the abused child and the offending family, challenges in access to care, public policy, child fatality review teams, the growth of systematic review, changes in definitions of SIDS, SUDS, and domestic violence prevention) and the future of the child abuse field (including education and subspecialty certification, the role of the primary care provider, the medical legal interface, and old and new national and international challenges).

  • Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 27-1
    • Wendy L. Gross + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This issue of the Anesthesiology Clinics provides essential updates for the anesthesiologist who performs procedures outside the operating room. All-important financial considerations are covered, including Medicare payments; and full costing versus differential costing, or “smoothing.” Practice parameters are covered. Each specialty is addressed from the point of view of both a specialist and an anesthesiologist, including cardiology (EP and catheterization), gastroenterology (Endoscopy), and radiology (interventional). Transitional priorities are also covered, including consultation, pre-procedure patient assessment, patient safety, monitoring, and new ICU practices.

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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    • 4 Edición
    • William B. Carey + 4 más
    • Heidi M. Feldman
    • Inglés
    The fourth edition of Developmental-Behavi... Pediatrics—the pioneering, original text— emphasizes children’s assets and liabilities, not just categorical labels. It includes fresh perspectives from new editors—Drs. William Coleman, Ellen Elias, and Heidi Feldman, as well as further contributions from two of the original editors, William B. Carey, M.D, and Allen C. Crocker, M.D. This comprehensive resource offers information and guidance on normal development and behavior: genetic influences, the effect of general physical illness and psychosocial and biologic factors on development and behavior. It is also sufficiently scholarly and scientific to serve as a definitive reference for researchers, teachers, and consultants. With a more user-friendly design and online access through Expert Consult functionality, this resource offers easy access comprehensive guidance.

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