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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

  • Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

    • 4 Edición
    • Donald A. Neumann
    • Inglés
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner****Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy**With a focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body,　Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System, 4th Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text explores kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It presents the language of human movement — and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. It helps clinicians effectively address the mechanical-based changes in movement across a person’s lifespan, whether in the context of rehabilitation, recreation, or promotion of health and wellness. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement and posture. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook included with print purchase also features multiple excellent videos of anatomic and kinesiologic principles, answers to study questions from the print book, and additional tables and figures.

  • Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

    • 11 Edición
    • Anne G. Perry + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Track your performance of clinical nursing skills with this convenient resource! Skills Performance Checklists makes it easy to document and assess your proficiency in each of the more than 200 skills and procedures presented in the Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition text. Simply follow these checklists step by step, mark the completion of each step, then tear off the perforated pages to submit your work for evaluation. It’s an excellent tool for building and assessing essential nursing skills!

  • Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 51-1
    • Steve Abman + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editors Drs. Satyanarayana Lakshminrusimha and Steve Abman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension. About one in every 1,250 newborns develop neonatal pulmonary hypertension, and about 25% of survivors will have developmental delays, hearing problems, and/or functional disabilities. In this issue, top experts provide updates to the perinatologist on managing this condition to improve patient outcomes.

  • Clinical Atlas of Anterior Segment OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography

    • 1 Edición
    • Brett Levinson + 2 más
    • Inglés
    While eye care providers are thoroughly familiar with the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and retinal diseases, many are not as familiar with its myriad uses for the diagnosis of corneal and anterior segment conditions. Anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT) can help to differentiate between various corneal pathologies, show the anatomy of the angles, obtain information about the lens-capsule complex, and guide contact lens fitting, among many other clinical uses. Clinical Atlas of Anterior Segment OCT expertly guides clinicians through all aspects of AS-OCT with hundreds of high-quality OCT images that highlight the utility of AS-OCT in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of anterior segment diseases.

  • Safe Care in Paediatrics

    • 1 Edición
    • Alf Nicholson + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Written by clinicians with years of experience in paediatrics, Safe Care in Paediatrics is designed to promote quality and safe care of children, and reduce common clinical errors and delayed diagnoses through shared first-hand experiences. This book is for anyone who needs to make a clinical decision about infants and children- be they from a medical, nursing or health professional background. The text is particularly useful for trainees but is also relevant to experienced practitioners.The aim of the book is to prevent errors and ensure safe care. The authors offer practical advice on potential pitfalls and red flags from neonatal care to mental health issues in adolescence . This book takes the reader through recent advances in diagnosis, common presentations and how to identify the sick child, all with case studies and illustrations to bring the text to life.

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 108-2
    • Susan Tuddenham
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Susan Tuddenham brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sexually Transmitted Infections. STIs are on the rise in the United States, and concerns for developing drug resistance and new and emerging infections may complicate management. In this issue, top experts in the field provide updates on some of the most important issues in STI diagnosis and management, highlighting new information and practical approaches relevant to primary care practice.

  • Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

    Techniques of Manual Muscle and Physical Performance Testing
    • 11 Edición
    • Dale Avers + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing, 11th Edition offers the clear information needed to master procedures and enhance clinical decision making in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Comprehensive discussion of the value of strength testing with clear, illustrated instructions provide a detailed guide to patient positioning, clinician instructions, and application of skill. In addition to updated muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes updated information on alternative strength and performance tests for all adult populations. Updated comprehensive coverage for muscle dynamometry and ideal exercises enhances this texts’ relevance for today’s clinician. An eBook version included with print purchase provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • Updates on Total Ankle Replacement, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 29-1
    • Mark E. Easley
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Mark Easley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on Total Ankle Replacement. Top experts in the field cover total ankle arthroplasty outcomes assessed through gait analysis; total ankle arthroplasty in younger patients; outcomes of lateral transfibular approach for total ankle replacement; outcomes of staged versus simultaneous total ankle replacement; outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty after reoperation; and more.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Getting Into Medical School

    • 2 Edición
    • Bogdan Chiva Giurca
    • Inglés
    This book is designed to help you become one of the few applicants to get into a highly competitive medicine degree, based on the insights of over 300 medical students across 32 UK medical schools.Written in a clear and engaging style, the The Unofficial Guide to Getting Into Medical School, Second Edition offers unique content to help you stand out from the crowd with useful tips and information at every stage of the process. It demystifies what you can expect from the degree, talks you though writing the application, covers what you need to know (and appear to know) for the interview, and provides a full guide to exam preparation.Updated to incorporate recent post-COVID changes to the admission process, and full of real-life examples from those who have succeeded before you, this will be a much-cherished companion for every would-be doctor.

  • Netter's Neuroscience Coloring Book

    • 2 Edición
    • David L. Felten + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your knowledge of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, and common neurologic disorders with this active, engaging, and relaxing review method! Netter’s Neuroscience Coloring Book, 2nd Edition, makes abstract concepts more concrete as you use color and tactile movement to reinforce your memory and understanding of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. It’s a fun and interactive way to learn and review a complex but fascinating subject—whether you’re taking a course in neuroscience, preparing for a neuroscience program, or planning a career in research, science, or medicine and healthcare.

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