Sunday, May 31, 2009

Bioterror: Anthrax, Influenza, and the Future of Public Health Security

Bioterror: Anthrax, Influenza, and the Future of Public Health Security
By R. William Johnstone



  • Publisher: Praeger

  • Number Of Pages: 232

  • Publication Date: 2008-09-30

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0275993264

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780275993269



Product Description:


This book uses the 2001 anthrax attacks as its point of departure for an analysis of the past, present, and future of America's preparedness to deal with major challenges to public health, including bioterrorism and pandemic flu. The study identified the strength and weaknesses of the system while making recommendations for improvements. This allows the U.S. to be better prepared if faced with a larger or different biological threat. This book looks for linkages not only between bioterrorists and pandemic defenses, but also between public health security and the wider field of homeland security. Johnstone highlights some key foundation plans and strategies that are to serve as a basis for public health security. Failure to address these crucial issues not only creates unfounded mandates but also inhibits priority setting, leadership, and accountablity.

Bioterror: Anthrax, Influenza, and the Future of Public Health Security utilizes a large number of sources from within both the public health and public policy communities to document how each sector responded to the anthrax attacks and re-emergent infectious diseases, and how those responses have evolved to the present day, As with other areas of homeland security, sustained progress in public health security is not likely until basic questions about funding priorities and leadership are successfully addressed. In the response to the only mass casualty event in the United States since 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and in various emergency simulation exercises such as TOPOFF series, major performance deficiencies have been observed. This book brings together a variety of sources, the best available evidence on the status of the public health security system at three distinct points: before 2001; during and immediately after the anthrax attacks; and in the period from 2004 to the present.


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New Frontiers in Men's Sexual Health

New Frontiers in Men's ual Health: Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and the Revolutionary New Treatments
(, Love, and Psychology)
By Kamal A. Hanash


  • Publisher: Praeger

  • Number Of Pages: 264

  • Publication Date: 2008-09-30

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0313362637

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780313362637



Product Description:


An internationally known physician presents here the most comprehensive medical information regarding normal ual functioning and the various ual problems that affect men, most dramatically erectile dysfunction. An up-to-date guide for the layman, Dr. Hanash's perspective provides readers with scientific information to help solve ual problems for men, improve their ual performance, and enhance their lovemaking capabilities with innovative and stimulating methods. Providing a feeling of one-to-one conversation with an authority on this subject, this unique book explains the latest and most advanced information regarding the causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options for male ual dysfunctions. Chapters also include explanations of the emotional effects of erectile dysfunction on afflicted men as well as their partners, which can include depression, low self esteem, anger, and disgrace. Dr. Hanash, who has treated men and women across the United States and around the world dealing with ual dysfunction, explains this book was born of his own troubling recognition that widespread myths, misinformation, and taboos regarding often make sufferers deny any problem, and fail or refuse to discuss it with a partner, or even a physician.

Offering wise and straight talk about dysfunctions and the most effective, safest treatments available to overcome them, Hanash's goal is to help both ual partners discover their best means to optimal satisfaction and pleasure that is both sensual and ual.


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Prognostic and Predictive Factors in Breast Cancer, Second Edition

Prognostic and Predictive Factors in Breast Cancer, Second Edition
By Rosemary A. Walker, Alistair M. Thompson


  • Publisher: Informa HealthCare

  • Number Of Pages: 188

  • Publication Date: 2008-09-04

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415422256

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415422253



Product Description:


The first edition of this groundbreaking text established itself as the definitive reference on a topic of extreme interest and relevance to those involved in breast cancer management.





This new Second Edition is filled with over 250 full-color images, illustrations, and photographs, and showcases cutting-edge translational research not included in the first edition. The broader scope of information in this text is essential reading for gynecologic surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, and molecular biologists.


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Childhood Asthma and Other Wheezing Disorders, Second Edition

Childhood Asthma and Other Wheezing Disorders, Second Edition
(Hodder Arnold Publication)
By Michael Silverman


  • Publisher: A Hodder Arnold Publication

  • Number Of Pages: 500

  • Publication Date: 2002-10-17

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0340763183

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780340763186



Product Description:

Univ. of Leicester, UK. Comprehensive reference on the biological and clinical management of childhood asthma and other wheezing disorders. Reviews the nature, its development and biological origins, and the impact on individuals and society. Features sections on teaching, training, and delivery of care, leukotriene receptor agonists, and more. Previous edition: c1995.



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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
(Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)
By David H. Walker


  • Publisher: Chelsea House Publications

  • Number Of Pages: 112

  • Publication Date: 2007-11-30

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 079108678X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780791086780



Product Description:

This book tells the story of one of the deadliest infectious diseases known: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Originating as an emerging infectious disease on the western frontier that killed up to 90 percent of infected persons, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a curious organism, Rickettsia rickettsii. "Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever" explains what a rickettsia is, how it lives in nature, and how, when, and where ticks transmit the bacteria to humans. The features of the disease and its potential cures are described in language accessible to persons with little scientific background, making this book a terrific resource for the general reader.



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Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach

Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach
By Stephen Nussey, Saffron Whitehead


  • Publisher: Informa HealthCare

  • Number Of Pages: 358

  • Publication Date: 2001-10-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1859962521

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781859962527



Product Description:

(BIOS) St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK. Text for residents and medical students. Uses real clinical cases to introduce the basic biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology underlying endocrine disorders and the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Includes 1,000 questions for exam preparation. Softcover.



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Pediatric Surgery: Diagnosis and Management

Pediatric Surgery: Diagnosis and Management
By Prem Puri, Michael Höllwarth



  • Publisher: Springer

  • Number Of Pages: 1040

  • Publication Date: 2009-06

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540695591

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540695592



Product Description:


"Pediatric Surgery, Diagnosis and Management" features contributions by leading experts in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology who have unique experience in their respective fields. The text provides detailed practical advice on the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired conditions in infants and children.


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Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma 3rd Edition

Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma 3rd Edition
By European Glaucoma Society

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  • Publisher: Editrice Dogma

  • Number Of Pages: 185

  • Publication Date: 2008

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8887434131

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788887434132

These Definitions and Guidelines for Glaucoma have been produced by the European Glaucoma Society EGS with the aim of improving the mutual understanding of this disease in addition to providing a rational approach to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. The work is intended to complement existing scientific literature and textbooks and serves as an aid to dealing with glaucoma in a rapidly changing medical and socio-economic environment.


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Nolph and Gokal's Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis


Nolph and Gokal's Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis
By Ramesh Khanna, Raymond T. Krediet

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 940
Publication Date: 2009-05-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387789391
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387789392

Product Description:

Nolph and Gokal's Text Book of Peritoneal Dialysis, Third Edition, covers advances made in the field for the past 30 years. During the past two decades, the time during which this therapy has been increasingly utilized, this text has continued to be recognized as the major source of the discipline's base knowledge. The evolution of this text to its newest edition parallels the growth of peritoneal dialysis from Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in the eighties to the current therapy that encompasses manual and automated therapies with full emphasis on adequacy of dialysis dose.
Peritoneal dialysis represents an intracorporeal technique for blood purification. This unique dialysis system represents one of many human attempts to manipulate nature for sustenance of life. The past few years of advances have focused on further improvement of the technique. Areas that have fueled the interest of researchers include: (1) Physiology of high transporters (and the role of genetics and inflammation); (2) Continued debate over the most appropriate adequacy indices (small solute clearances, large solute clearances, clinical assessment etc.); (3) Understanding, preventing and treating the MIA syndrome in PD patients ( including the roles of leptin, and adiponectin); (4) Pathogenesis and newer management strategies of vascular calcification; (5) Continued improvements in infectious complications including peritonitis; (6) Further improvements in catheter technology; (7) Automated techniques; (8) Explaining and correcting PD underutilization; (9) Rationale and applications of newer dialysis solutions; (10) New understanding and approaches to management of osteodystrophy; (11) Refinements in anemia management including new insights in iron metabolism in PD patients; (12) Further definition of indications for PD; (13) The ideal time to initiate dialysis.
Newer insight into host defense mechanisms have also made the past decade of advances in the field more meaningful for clinicians. This text also covers the knowledge gained from animal models of peritoneal dialysis.
Nolph and Gokal's Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis, Third Edition is a compilation of the latest knowledge in the field. It cites and describes in great detail, the new discoveries and the evolution of understanding the subject of these discoveries.


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Psychiatry Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition


Psychiatry Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition
(Pearls of Wisdom Medicine)
By Rebecca Schmidt

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2009-05-11
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071549714
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071549714

Product Description:

2,300+ quick-hit questions and answers help you ace the psychiatry board and in-service exams
Psychiatry Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom: Third Edition contains more than 2,300 quick-hit questions and answers addressing the most frequently tested topics on psychiatry board and in-service examinations. Only the correct answers are given, so only the correct answers can be memorized. The rapid-fire question-and-answer format with checkboxes to mark which questions to come back to lends itself to studying alone or with a partner. Every question in this edition has been carefully evaluated to make sure it is completely up-to-date. The new edition addresses four sections of major importance on the boards: General Information; Psychopathology (such as eating disorders and sleep disorders); Special Topics (such as substance abuse and child psychiatry); and Treatment Modalities


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Essential Dance Medicine


Essential Dance Medicine
(Musculoskeletal Medicine)
By Ana Bracilovic

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 178
Publication Date: 2009-06-12
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1934115673
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781934115671

Product Description:

Groundbreaking and long overdue, Essential Dance Medicine is a unique text designed to help medical professionals learn the presentations, differential diagnoses and available treatment options for common dance injuries. As different types of dance have evolved, so have their related injuries. This novel text explains the underlying principles associated with correct ballet, modern and ethnic dance movements to better understand the pathophysiology and mechanism of action for the injuries described. It provides further insight by elucidating common errors and compensations dancers often make in an effort to achieve correct positioning and technique.
Describing different types of dance injuries according to body region, each chapter is organized by case reports that depict a typical patient, followed by the epidemiology and pathophysiology associated with the dancers injury. The history, physical examination findings, imaging and diagnostic evaluation for each condition are discussed. Non-operative and surgical treatment options are described according to chronicity and stage of severity of the injury. To provide evidence behind the algorithms of treatment and to highlight applicable research, relevant studies are cited as often as possible. Classic texts are also referenced to provide more in-depth information.
Certain to become a gold standard in the field, Essential Dance Medicine is an important new text that provides medical professionals with the necessary tools to treat amateur and professional dancers and help them prolong their dance careers.


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Electrophysiology Books , Help plz plz

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Pulmonary Vein Recordings: A Practical Guide to the Mapping and Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation -- 2nd Edition
Laurent Macle; Rukshen Weerasooriya
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9780979016424
ISBN-10: 0979016428
Publisher: Cardiotext Publishing
Format: Hardcover, 163 pages
Pub Date: 03/2009
Edition Number: 2


Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside: Expert Consult: Online and Print
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9781416059738
ISBN-10: 1416059733
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Hardback, 1184 pages
Pub Date: 05/2009
Edition Number: 5

Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Shoei K. Stephen Huang; Mark A. Wood
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9781416003120
ISBN-10: 1416003126
Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO
Format: Hardback, 720 pages
Pub Date: 02/2006
Edition Number: 1

Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease: Expert Consult: Online and Print
Ziad Issa; John M. Miller
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9781416059981
ISBN-10: 1416059989
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Hardback, 520 pages
Pub Date: 12/2008
Edition Number: 1

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: Techniques and Interpretations
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9780781777391
ISBN-10: 0781777399
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Format: Hardback, 912 pages
Pub Date: 06/2008
Edition Number: 4

Practical Clinical Electrophysiology
Peter J Zimetbaum; Edited by: Mark E Josephson
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 9780781766036
ISBN-10: 0781766036
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Format: Hardback, 320 pages
Pub Date: 10/2008
Edition Number: 1
Basic Clinical Electrophysiology
Mark Sweesy; James Holland
Product Information:
ISBN-13: 99990015
ISBN-10: 99990015
Publisher: Arrhythmia Technologies
Format: Spiral bound, 118 pages
Pub Date: 02/2006
Edition Number: 1




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Friday, May 29, 2009

A-Z of Abdominal Radiology

A-Z of Abdominal Radiology
By Gabriel Conder, John Rendle, Sarah Kidd, Rakesh R. Misra




  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

  • Number Of Pages: 366

  • Publication Date: 2009-02-23

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521700140

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521700146



Product Description:

A-Z of Abdominal Radiology provides a concise, easily accessible radiological guide to the imaging of the common disorders of the abdomen and pelvis. Organised by A-Z, each entry gives easy access to the key clinical features of the condition. Section 1 reviews the relevant radiological anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis. This is followed by over 80 abdominal disorders, listing characteristics, clinical features, radiological features and relevant clinical management. Each disorder is highly illustrated to aid diagnosis. A-Z of Abdominal Radiology is an invaluable quick reference for the busy clinician and aide memoir for exam revision in both medicine and radiology.



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Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy

Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy
By Daniel Truong, Dirk Dressler, Mark Hallett


  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

  • Number Of Pages: 234

  • Publication Date: 2009-02-23

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521694426

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521694421



Product Description:

The Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy provides practical guidance on the use of botulinum toxin in a wide variety of disorders, in many areas of medicine. Using clear line drawings, it describes the relevant injection sites for each condition and gives comparative dosage tables for the various formulations of toxin used in different muscle groups. It also provides the most up-to-date review of the range of applications, including coverage of promising future developments. The emphasis throughout is on technique. This book can be read as a teaching aid, and will also be useful for immediate bedside guidance. This Manual will be of interest to the growing band of clinicians discovering the potential of botulinum toxin, including neurologists, otolaryngologists, urologists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, internists, pain management specialists, rehabilitation specialists and plastic surgeons.


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Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches

Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches
By Debra A. Pinals


  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

  • Number Of Pages: 384

  • Publication Date: 2007-06-25

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0195189841

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780195189841



Product Description:

Over the last two decades, stalking has received increasingly widespread attention. The establishment of anti-stalking legislation has helped to spur interest in stalking research and the forensic assessment of stalkers. Popular representations of stalking have made the public more aware of this phenomenon. It has long been the responsibility of mental health professionals to provide assessments of and treatment for stalkers and their victims, and as criminal cases involving defendants charged with stalking become more common, it is now also the responsibility of legal professionals to be knowledgeable about psychiatric aspects of stalking behavior and the risks that so often must be minimized through legal action or a combination of clinical and legal interventions. This volume provides a thorough overview of current scientific and clinical research about stalking, along with practical guidance and original commentary from the Psychiatry and the Law Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, an organization recognized for its contributions to mental health literature. In addition to covering the most widely discussed scientific topics related to stalking, including classification of stalking behaviors, risk assessment and risk management of stalkers, and the stalking experience from the perspective of victims, this book examines celebrity and special target stalking, cyberstalking, forensic assessment, and juvenile and adolescent stalking. Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches provides a novel and comprehensive contribution to a field in need of an up-to-date text, written from the vantage point of forensic psychiatrists who encounter stalkers and their victims in their distinct roles as treatment providers and forensic evaluators. The prism of stalking and the risks involved continue to fascinate and frighten. In pursuit of rounded coverage, the authors have incorporated findings from numerous studies and analyzed these findings from several theoretical perspectives. Every chapter has been written from the vantage point of a committee of nationally recognized forensic psychiatrists who offer their perspectives on this fascinating but complex topic. Mental health professionals, members of the judiciary, law enforcement professionals, media personnel, and the public will no doubt find this text to be an informative and useful resource.



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Encyclopedia of Microbiology

Encyclopedia of Microbiology
By Moselio Schaechter


  • Publisher: Academic Pr

  • Number Of Pages: 4600

  • Publication Date: 2009-04-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 012373939X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123739391



Product Description:

Available as an exclusively e product with a limited print run, Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition is a comprehensive survey of microbiology, edited by world class researchers. Each article is written by an expert in that specific domain and includes a glossary, list of abbreviations, defining statement, introduction, further reading and cross-references to other related encyclopedia articles. Written at a level suitable for university undergraduates, the breadth and depth of coverage will appeal beyond undergraduates to professionals and academics in related fields.

* Provides comprehensive coverage of microbiology
* 16 separate areas of microbiology covered for breadth and depth of content
* Authored and edited by world class researchers in microbiology
* Extensive use of figures, tables, and colour illustrations and photographs
* Language is accessible for undergraduates, depth appropriate for scientists
* Glossary of key terms for easy reference
* List of abbreviations in each article
* Links to original journal articles via Crossref
* 30% NEW articles
* Four color throughout - NEW!


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management of diabetic nephropathy

MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY


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Thursday, May 28, 2009

British Pharmacopoeia 2009

British Pharmacopoeia 2009
By British Pharmacopoeia Commission


  • Publisher: Stationery Office (U.K.)

  • Number Of Pages: 3500

  • Publication Date: 2008-08-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 011322799X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780113227990



Product Description:

"The British Pharmacopoeia" ("BP") 2009 is the authoritative, current collection of standards for UK medicinal substances and the official source of all UK pharmaceutical quality standards. It is an essential reference for anyone involved in pharmaceutical research, development, manufacture and testing, and plays a vital role in ensuring that all medicinal substances on the UK market meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy.The "BP" comprises monographs, which set out the mandatory standards for active substances, excipients and formulated preparations, together with supporting General Notices, Appendices (test methods, reagents, etc) and Reference Spectra. Detailed information and guidance on various aspects of current pharmacopoeial policy and practice are provided in the Supplementary Chapters of the "BP".The "BP" is supplied in a variety of formats designed for ease of use and a wide range of applications. The hard copy edition comprises a five-volume boxed set containing the "BP" in four volumes and the "BP" (Veterinary) volume, plus single user access to the "BP" Online, the dedicated BP website. The online format is easy to network, allowing access for a specified number of users or across an entire organisation site.Following registration - using the ID code supplied with the hard copy - customers will be granted a single user licence to access BP on-line and will have the option to receive the CD-ROM, which contains the whole of the current "British Pharmacopoeia".It is effective as of 1 January 2009. It includes: a significant number of new UK monographs; all "European Pharmacopoeia 6th Edition" material up to and including "Supplement 6.2" integrated into the text of "BP 2009"; new and revised monographs for Complementary, Herbal and Homoeopathic medicines with their own section in Volume III; and networking with full technical support from TSO, the publisher of the "BP". The on-line version delivers the complete text of the "British Pharmacopoeia and European Pharmacopoeia" standards to your PC. The new features include an alphabetical index, user-friendly search interface design, and a facility to create a 'My BP' section." British Pharmacopoeia 2009" eBook - "The complete British Pharmacopoeia 2009" is now available exclusively to "BP 2009" purchasers in an innovative new format. The eBook is greatly suited to this large reference text making the information contained within it available to all of those who wish to access it on the move and away from their desks.British Pharmacopoeia 2009 Concurrent Licence (Online) - "The British Pharmacopoeia" is available as a network licence which can be used on a concurrent user basis. It allows a designated number of staff simultaneous access to the online version of the "British Pharmacopoeia 2009". Once set up, your workforce can then start using the BP at their convenience.


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Critical Care Nephrology

Critical Care Nephrology

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension 2009

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment
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By:- Allen R. Nissenson, Jeffrey S. BernsEdgar Lerma
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Number Of Pages: 592


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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review, Twelfth Edition

Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review, Twelfth Edition
(PreTest Clinical Medicine)
By Karen Schneider, Stephen Patrick


  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

  • Number Of Pages: 355

  • Publication Date: 2009-03-10

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071599797

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071599795



Product Description:


The student tested-and-reviewed way to prep for the Obstetrics and Gynecology shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2 CK
Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way to assess your knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. You'll find 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam.
  • 500 USMLE-style questions and answers

  • Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers

  • Targets what you really need to know for exam success

  • Student tested and reviewed

Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it. Great for clerkship and the USMLE Step 2 CK! Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.


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Anthrax

Anthrax
(Diseases and Disorders)
By Barbara Saffer



  • Publisher: Lucent Books

  • Number Of Pages: 112

  • Publication Date: 2004-03-19

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 159018405X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781590184059



Product Description:

Both animals and humans can be infected with anthrax, a deadly contagious disease caused by a bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. Cutaneous, inhalational, and intestinal forms of anthrax are discussed, along with methods of prevention and treatment. The use of Bacillus anthracis as a biological weapon is also explored. (20051001)


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Asthma

Asthma
By T.J.H. Clark



  • Publisher: A Hodder Arnold Publication

  • Number Of Pages: 476

  • Publication Date: 2000-12-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0340761237

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780340761236



Product Description:

(Arnold) Imperial College, London, UK. Practical and comprehensive text, presents guidance on all aspects of asthma management. For residents and practitioners, as well as the specialist chest clinician. Now reflects recent advances with new chapters on the genetics of asthma, education, and the relationship between asthma and allergy. Previous edition: c1992.


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Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color

Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color
By Murad Alam, Ashish Bhatia, Roopal Kundu, Simon Yoo, Henry Chan



  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

  • Number Of Pages: 200

  • Publication Date: 2008-12-22

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 007148776X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071487764



Product Description:


The definitive guide to adapting cosmetic procedures to skin of color
Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color expertly explains how patient assessment, surgical intervention, and medical treatment (including cosmeceuticals) differ for patients with pigmented skin. Presented in full color, the book demonstrates ways to improve efficacy, reduce treatment time, and minimize adverse effects in this special patient population.
This book picks up where other books on cosmetic and laser dermatology leave off. Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color is the first resource that focuses on every aspect of care, helping you optimize patient outcomes for virtually every kind of procedure.
FEATURES:
  • All the procedural and technological know-how you need to successfully treat patients with more heavily pigmented skin

  • Templated, easy-to-navigate chapters provide detailed overviews of:
    --Patient assessment
    --Patient selection
    --Device/treatment selection
    --Device use, dose/setting selection
    --Treatment regimen
    --Postoperative care
    --Management of adverse events

  • Full coverage of all procedures for ethnic skin types, including microdermabrasion and superficial peels, dermal rejuvenation, nonablative laser and intensed pulsed light, and liposuction

  • Important reviews of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, the development of hypertrophic scars, and other issues specific to skin of color

  • A separate chapter on cosmeceuticals, which highlights their benefits in day-to-day clinical practice

  • 190 full-color illustrations

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
By Robert A. Kowatch, Mary A. Fristad, Robert L. Findling


  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 355

  • Publication Date: 2008-12-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585622915

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585622917



Product Description:

Clinical Manual for Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents was written in response to the growing body of knowledge surrounding pediatric bipolar illness and the underlying biological, environmental, and psychosocial influences that exacerbate symptoms and behavior. Written to provide clinically useful information about diagnosis and management, this manual is a comprehensive collection of empirical evidence, case studies, and the growing number of evidence-based reports on pediatric bipolar disorder over the past five years. This revised and extended manual thoroughly examines how the past dualism of nature versus nurture should be replaced with the more accurate nurture enhancing or igniting nature in young patients facing bipolar disorder. This enhanced text also features several new chapters by Dr. Mary Fristad and team at The Ohio State University, who are experts in the family and psychosocial aspects of pediatric bipolar disorder.


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Windows to the Brain: Insights From Neuroimaging

Windows to the Brain: Insights From Neuroimaging
By Robin A., M.D. Hurley, Katherine H., Ph.D. Taber


  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 236

  • Publication Date: 2008-03-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585623024

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585623020



Product Description:

Windows to the Brain is the only book to synthesize neuroanatomical and imaging research as it pertains to selected neuropsychiatric diseases, containing all of the Windows to the Brain papers published from 1999-2006 in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. They provide a basic understanding of how to apply a variety of imaging techniques to the study of adult neuropsychiatric disease and how to use neuroimaging to assist in diagnostic work-ups for conditions ranging from sleep disorders to epilepsy to borderline personality.
Integrated, color-coded graphics present functional anatomical information in a manner that promotes understanding and use in clinical practice, while the text encompasses a wide range of diseases and injuries across the adult lifespan where imaging techniques have contributed to better understanding them. The text is organized into four sections that will help readers increase their appreciation of the wide range of research and clinical applications for imaging in neuropsychiatry: chapters on imaging techniques discuss underlying principles, strengths and weaknesses, and applications; chapters on specific diseases demonstrate a range of investigative techniques; anatomy/circuit chapters focus on particular brain structures or functional neuropsychiatric circuits; and final chapters present image-based approaches to understanding or selecting treatment options.


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Clinical Manual for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Depressions

Clinical Manual for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Depressions
By Anthony J. Rothschild



  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 207

  • Publication Date: 2008-10-20

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585622923

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585622924



Product Description:

Psychotic depression is a dangerous and debilitating illness that, tragically, often has fatal consequences. Studies indicate that between 16% and 54% of all depressed adults suffer from a psychosis. While this condition is completely treatable, thousands of cases remain misdiagnosed or overlooked because of a lack of interest and awareness among clinicians, the pharmaceutical industry, and the National Institute of Mental Health. As the first comprehensive guide to cover assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychotic depression, Clinical Manual for Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Depression, by Dr. Anthony Rothschild, is an invaluable resource for both clinicians and students. Drawing on his own experience in clinical care and careful consideration of the existing medical literature, Dr. Rothschild systematically describes the history, epidemiology, and possible biological causes of psychotic depression and outlines various approaches for diagnosis and assessment. He then offers a practical guide for individualized treatment strategies for psychotic depression, such as electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, and recent breakthroughs in pharmacologic treatment. In addition, Dr. Rothschild identifies issues of care and management for specific patient populations including seniors, adolescents, women in the postpartum, and patients at risk for suicide in a variety of treatment settings. Each chapter includes the following features to emphasize the data and further enhance learning: Detailed tables and charts Key clinical points that summarize the main ideas of the chapter A recommended reading list of books and periodicals that address similar topics Analysis and review of relevant clinical studies Dr. Rothschild has spent more than 25 years treating patients with psychotic depression and studying the challenges inherent in diagnosing and managing this serious disorder. His findings are compiled in this easy-to-read, evidence-based manual that can benefit clinicians at all levels of training, including psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, internists, family and general practitioners, nurses, social workers, and clinical students. While much remains to be discussed regarding the nature of psychotic depression as a distinct illness, the existing knowledge about this condition is too significant to be ignored. The only comprehensive manual of its kind, Clinical Manual for Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Depression is an important reference for any psychiatric setting.



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Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians

Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians
By Joseph F. Goldberg



  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 316

  • Publication Date: 2008-07-01

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585622583

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585622580



Product Description:

A growing body of clinical and experimental evidence shows that neurocognitive dysfunction is a fundamental yet frequently ignored or misidentified component of bipolar disorder. The first comprehensive book of its kind, Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians compiles the latest data in neuropsychology, neuroimaging, neurogenetics, and functional outcomes research to enable clinicians to more effectively utilize pharmacological and psychotherapeutic techniques in their treatment of bipolar disorder.
This volume outlines and demystifies current knowledge about neuropsychological functioning in bipolar disorder in a reader-friendly, easy-to-understand guide for practitioners. Its 12 chapters, written by 23 internationally-renowned expert contributors, examine such topics as attentional and executive functioning, neuroimaging and genetic correlates of cognitive functioning, pharmacologic strategies, bipolar disorder in pediatric patients, and cognition across the life span. The book also includes helpful bulleted take-home points at the end of each chapter that summarize main concepts, as well as case vignettes and illustrative examples that depict the clinical application of specific neurocognitive principles.
Using relevant applications from cognitive neuroscience, Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of astounding breakthroughs in the assessment and treatment of patients with bipolar disorder. It plows new ground in the mental health industry, correcting distortions and laying the foundation for future clinical research in this rapidly expanding field.


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Textbook of Violence and Management

Textbook of Violence and Management
By Robert I. Simon


  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 638

  • Publication Date: 2008-06-08

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585623148

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585623143



Product Description:

Because violence is both endemic to our society and epidemic in our age, violence assessment is as critical as it is commonplace for the front-line clinician. Fortunately, the editors of the Textbook of Violence Assessment and Management have assembled an impressive roster of distinguished contributors who, in 28 informative chapters, combine evidence-based medicine with expert opinion to create the first comprehensive textbook on assessing the potentially violent patient and managing the patient who becomes violent.
Dr. Simon and Dr. Tardiff, themselves at the forefront of forensic psychiatry, lend the breadth and depth of their experience to this volume, which addresses the risk of violence across the full spectrum of psychopathology, clinical settings, and demographics. Crucial topics such as expert testimony, intimate partner violence, school and workplace violence, the duty to warn potential victims of patients, and the use of seclusion and restraint receive special emphasis. The book s scope makes it useful as both a textbook and a reference for clinicians.
Mental health professionals will find this book to be timely and necessary for their patients, but also for the families and communities who rely on their professional judgment.


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Brain Stimulation Therapies for the Clinician

Brain Stimulation Therapies for the Clinician
By Edmund S. Higgins, Mark S. George


  • Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

  • Number Of Pages: 203

  • Publication Date: 2008-09-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 158562280X

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585622801



Product Description:

Brain stimulation the field of focally applying electricity to the brain is a rapidly growing and promising world of techniques that are effective in treating conditions ranging from Parkinson s disease to depression. Comprehensively surveying the state of current practice, Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians provides a clear and straightforward analysis of its many therapeutic applications and the technologies and techniques involved in each. Beginning with a quick, accessible overview of electricity and its effect on the brain, Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians covers the range of electrical stimulation therapies, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and a host of other clinical applications. Each chapter explores a particular therapy, including its history, the techniques involved, clinical indications, side effects, and a critical review of the literature surrounding its efficacy. Clear illustrations and a helpful glossary are provided to assist and orient the clinician. Written by a pioneer in the field and a cutting-edge clinical practitioner, Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians is an essential reference for any clinician wanting to understand electrical stimulation therapies.


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Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Guide to the Pattern Approach, Sixth Edition

Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Guide to the Pattern Approach, Sixth Edition
By Diana Guthrie RN PhD CDE Fel, Richard Guthrie MD FAAP CDE


  • Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

  • Number Of Pages: 544

  • Publication Date: 2008-10-22

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0826119093

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780826119094



Product Description:


The sixth edition of Management of Diabetes offers clear and concise explanations of the disease process, newly revised guidelines for the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and a guide for developing an educational program. The new edition also further differentiates treatment and management strategies for various age groups. Guthrie and Guthrie also stress the importance of self-management of diabetes, educating the patient on controlling acute and chronic complications of the disease. The book contains reproducible forms, protocols, and guides for managing diabetes, including:
  • Nutrition questionnaires

  • Meal patterns comparing exchanges

  • Carb Counting and Calorie Points

  • Sample Calorie Point Distributions

  • Exercise Log

  • Intake Assessment Guide

  • Clinical Practice Recommendations

  • A guide to the "pattern approach"

A Psychodynamic Approach to Brief Therapy

A Psychodynamic Approach to Brief Therapy
(Brief Therapies series)
By Dr Gertrud Mander



  • Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

  • Number Of Pages: 192

  • Publication Date: 2000-03-25

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0761960066

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780761960065



Product Description:

Illustrated throughout with clinical vignettes, this book provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to psychodynamic brief counselling and psychotherapy and is ideal for those looking for a clear and practical introduction to the subject, and for those who want to incorporate brief or psychodynamic approaches into their existing practice.

Following a summary of the roots and development of psychoanalytic theory, psychodynamic models of brief, short-term and time-limited work are introduced and described. The author describes their differences and similarities in terms of duration, technique and the contexts for which they were developed. Gertrud Mander then examines the basics of brief therapeutic practice from a psychodynamic perspective, starting with assessment, contracting, structuring and focusing. The active stance of the brief therapist is emphasized, and the importance of beginnings and endings, and of supervision and training, are particularly stressed.

The book also considers: the contexts and treatment settings in which brief or time-limited counselling and psychotherapy are predominantly practised; how these influence and determine its modalities, duration of contracts and outcomes; and ethical and research matters.


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The Depression Helpbook

The Depression Helpbook
By Wayne Katon MD, Evette Ludman PhD, Gregory Simon MD MPH


  • Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

  • Number Of Pages: 228

  • Publication Date: 2008-07-01

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1933503157

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781933503158



Product Description:


Recognizing that all depression is differentfrom how severe it is and what the symptoms are to how long it laststhis book explains what causes depression, how to recognize depression, and how to make decisions about treatment. Integrating pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, it emphasizes self-care strategies that help sufferers of depression develop confidence in their ability to manage depression on a daily basis and achieve balance in their mood and everyday life, reducing the chance of recurrence. Featuring real people's advice on managing depression using simple techniques, this new edition includes updated information on medications for depression and expanded chapters on exercise and relaxation techniques.


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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(Diseases and Disorders)
By Peggy J. Parks


  • Publisher: Lucent Books

  • Number Of Pages: 96

  • Publication Date: 2009-05

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420502026

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781420502022


CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
In One Moment My Life Shattered 6
Chapter One
What Is SIDS? 10
Chapter Two
What Causes SIDS? 26
Chapter Three
The SIDS Diagnosis 40
Chapter Four
Surviving the Aftermath of SIDS 56
Chapter Five
SIDS in the Future 70
Notes 85
Glossary 91
Organizations to Contact 92
For Further Reading 96
Index 99
Picture Credits 103
About the Author 104



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Oral Case Review

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University of South Alabama



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Heart Attack!: Advice for Patients by Patients


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Heart Attack!: Advice for Patients by Patients
By Kathleen Berra, Gerald W. Friedland M.D., Christopher Gardner, Francis H. Koch, Donna Louie, Nancy Houston Miller, Robin Wedell, Barton Thurber


  • Publisher: Yale University Press

  • Number Of Pages: 232

  • Publication Date: 2001-12-01

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0300089805

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780300089806



Product Description:

Pocket-sized consumer text includes risk factors, diets, diagnosis and treatment, ways to prevent angina from becoming a heart attack, strategies for reversing coronary artery disease, guidelines for choosing a cardiac rehabilitation program, and a description of cardiac rehabilitation in action. Hardcover, softcover also available.


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Pharmaceutical Production: An Engineering Guide


Pharmaceutical Production: An Engineering Guide

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Engineers Guide to Pharmaceuticals Production - IChemE
By Institution of Chemical Engineers (Great Britain)

  • Publisher: Inst of Chemical Engineers UK

  • Number Of Pages: 350

  • Publication Date: 2003-01-01

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0852954409

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780852954409

  • Binding: Hardcover


Product Description:
Most of the significant developments of medicines have occurred in the last 70 years and by a process of trial and error many plants and other substances have been used by man to produce certain pharmalogical effects. This book is a general introduction aimed at all those involved in the engineering stages required for the manufacture of the active ingredient (drugs & primary manufacture) and its dosage forms (secondary manufacture). Chapters also focus on the design of quality control laboratories, process development facilities and pilot plants as these all play a role in ensuring medicines are of an appropriate quality and have their own special problems for pharmaceutical products.


TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction

Regulatory Aspects
Introduction
Key Stages in Drug Approval Process
Example of Requirements
Post Marketing Evaluation
Procedures for Authorizing Medicinal Products in the
European Union
European and US Regulatory Perspectives

Good Manufacturing Practice
Introduction
GMP Design Requirements
GMP Reviews of Design

Validation
Introduction
Preliminary Activities
Validation Master Planning
Development of Qualification Protocol and Reports
Design Qualification (DQ)
Installation Qualification (IQ)
Operational Qualification (OQ)
Handover and Process Optimization
Performance Qualification (PQ)
PRocess Validation (PV)
Cleaning Validation
Computer System Validation
Analytical Methods Validation
Change Control and Revalidation

Primary Production
Reaction
Key Unit Operations
Production Methods and Considerations
Principles for Layout of Bulk Production Facilities
Good Manufacturing Practice for BPC

Secondary Pharmaceutical Production
Products and Processes
Principles of Layout and Building Design
The Operating Environment
Containment Issues
Packaging Operations
Warehousing and Materials Handling
Automated Production Systems
Advanced Packaging Technologies

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
Introduction
SHE Management
Systems Approach to SHE
Inherent SHE
Risk Assessment
Pharmaceutical Industry SHE Hazards
Safety, Health and Environment Legislation

Design of Utilities and Services
Introduction
Objectives
Current Good Manufacturing Practice
Design
Utility and Service System Design
Sizing of Systems for Batch Production
Solids Transfer
Cleaning Systems
Effluent Treatment and Waste Minimization
General Engineering Practice Requirements
Installation
In-House Versus Contractors
Planned and Preventive Maintenance
The Future?

Laboratory Design
Introduction
Planning a Laboratory
Furniture Design
Fume Cupboards
Extraction Hoods
Utility Services
Fume Extraction
Air Flow Systems
Safety and Containment

Process Development Facilities and Pilot Plants
Introduction
Primary and Secondary Processing
Process Development
Small-Scale Pilot Facilities
Chemical Synthesis Pilot Plants
Physical Manipulation Pilot Plants
Final Formulation, Filling and Packing Pilot Plants
Safety, Health and Environmental Reviews
Dispensaries
Optimization
Commissioning and Validation Management

Pilot Manufacturing Facilities for the Development and Manufacture of Bio-Pharmaceutical Products
Introduction
Regulatory, Design and Operating Considerations
Primary Production
Secondary Production
Design of Facilities and Equipment
Process Utilities and Services





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Diffusion MRI: From quantitative measurement to in-vivo neuroanatomy


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Diffusion MRI: From quantitative measurement to in-vivo neuroanatomy
By Heidi Johansen-Berg


  • Publisher: Academic Press

  • Number Of Pages: 576

  • Publication Date: 2009-05-15

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123747090

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123747099



Product Description:

Diffusion imaging is a non-invasive MR technique that is now being used in novel ways to study aspects of white matter anatomy that could never before be investigated in the living brain. The technique therefore has enormous potential for addressing novel research questions in both basic and clinical neuroscience.
This book aims to cover the field of diffusion imaging from the fundamental theory to its most cutting-edge applications. It contains sufficient detail to be a reference book for medical physicists, but will also cover fundamental aspects of experimental design and example applications that will be of interest to clinical and basic neuroscientists. Importantly, the book presents diffusion imaging in the context of well-established, classical experimental techniques, so that readers will be able to assess the scope and limitations of the new imaging technology with respect to techniques available previously.
Each section includes chapters on methodology (with the more advanced, mathematical material included in appendices for the interested reader), validation of the imaging technology, and application of diffusion imaging to the study of variation and development of normal brain anatomy, and disruption to the white matter in neurological disease or psychiatric disorder.
The aim of the book is to become an essential reference text for scientists designing or interpreting diffusion MR experiments.


Key Features

- The first comprehensive reference on a powerful technique in Brain Imaging
- Contributions from the key scientists in the field, including pioneers of the field Peter BAsser (NIH), Susumu Mori (Johns Hopkins University), and others
- Describes the physical foundations, methods for quantitative analysis, and how the technique is applied to the cutting edge analysis of connections in the brain
- Full color throughout, carefully edited for clarity in style


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Brain Metastasis: A Multidisciplinary Approach


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Brain Metastasis: A Multidisciplinary Approach
By Lawrence R., M.D. Kleinberg


  • Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

  • Number Of Pages: 224

  • Publication Date: 2008-09-08

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1933864435

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781933864433


Product Description:
New therapies and treatments targeted at brain metastasis are rapidly resulting in improved survival and quality of life for patients with this condition. "Brain Metastasis: A Multidisciplinary Approach" conveys vital information about management strategies, outcomes, and techniques to enable oncologists to provide a full range of appropriate care and counseling to patients with metastatic spread to the brain.Faithful to its title, this text espouses a truly multidisciplinary approach, integrating information from the fields of oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and neurology. Experts in each specialty have gathered that information which is most important for all physicians caring for patients with brain metastasis."Brain Metastasis" includes complete discussions for all situations in which radiosrugery might be recommended, including for the treatment of gross brain metastasis; for the prevention of tumor-related injury of brain function; and as an alternative to whole-brain radiotherapy.Features of this uniquely accessible guide include: a timely discussion of exciting recent developments in aggressive care; an emphasis on quality-of-life issues and palliative care; special chapters on radiosurgery for both brain metastasis and spinal tumors; and full color insert of high-quality images. This concise and comprehensive text provides a multidisciplinary information source for brain metastasis. It is an essential resource for any practitioner who cares for patients with this devastating yet surprisingly common condition.



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Medical Management Of Adults With Neurologic Disabilities

Medical Management Of Adults With Neurologic Disabilities
By Adrian Cristian




  • Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

  • Number Of Pages: 304

  • Publication Date: 2008-12-01

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1933864451

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781933864457



Product Description:

As a result of advances in modern medicine and public health, adults with neurologic disabilities are living longer and often very productive lives. Because of this increased longevity, however, these patients often have secondary medical issues related to the aging process. For example, the management of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are quite different in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and multiple sclerosis patients than in the standard treatments for typical patients.
Medical Management Of Adults With Neurologic Disabilities provides a reference that busy clinicians can refer to in the daily management of the diverse medical problems faced by those living with neurologic disabilities. The chapters have been selected based on the most common medical problems and health care issues that clinicians face daily, with each covering basic information about pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, and practical treatment advice. With an emphasis on algorithms, clinical pearls, and guidelines, this concise and portable book is an essential means of quick reference for all physicians managing patients aging with neurologic disabilities. Special features of this unique handbook include alphabetically-listed chapters, facilitating quick reference; discussion of management strategies for each medical issue, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical options, inclusion of pediatric issues where appropriate, contributions from the diverse fields of neurology, PM&R, orthopedics, psychiatry, and internal medicine, an emphasis on patient education and patient safety throughout all chapters.


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Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
By Peter W. Kaplan




  • Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

  • Number Of Pages: 384

  • Publication Date: 2008-10-31

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1933864109

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781933864105



Product Description:

An under-recognized condition that can potentially cause brain damage and even death, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important clinical problem, occurring in about 25% of status epilepsy cases. Despite this prevalence, Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus is the first comprehensive clinical text to cover its diagnosis and management.
The book progresses logically, beginning with chapters discussing the history and classification of NCSE, reflecting a contemporary understanding of developmental, syndromic, and clinical aspects. Following chapters discuss relevant epidemiology, electrophysiology, imaging and pathophysiology of NCSE, with supplementary sections devoted to psychiatric and behavioral aspects of NCSE and to the different diagnostic considerations of its frequently unusual behavioral presentations.


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Electroconvulsive and Neuromodulation Therapies

Electroconvulsive and Neuromodulation Therapies
By Conrad M. Swartz MD




  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

  • Number Of Pages: 648

  • Publication Date: 2009-03-02

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521883881

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521883887



Product Description:

Electroconvlusive therapy (ECT) is a psychiatric treatment involving the induction of a seizure through the transmission of electricity into the brain. In the early eighties, ECT was replaced by far more effective psychopharmacologic medications as a primary treatment modality. Much of the decline in use of ECT at that time was also ascribable to the number of complications associated with the technique. Because of recent refinements and a far better understanding of the scientific mechanisms underpinning ECT, this treatment modality has lately seen a resurgence in use in clinical practice. This book is the new definitive reference on electroconvulsive and neuromodulation therapy. It comprehensively covers both the scientific basis and clinical practice of ECT, as well as providing readers with administrative perspectives for the training and management of this modality in clinical practice. The newer forms of non-convulsive electrical and magnetic brain stimulation therapy are also covered in detail and presented as a separate section.



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Handbook of ICU Therapy

Handbook of ICU Therapy
By Ian McConachie




  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

  • Number Of Pages: 452

  • Publication Date: 2006-02-06

  • ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521682479

  • ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521682473



Product Description:

This new, expanded and updated edition of Handbook of ICU Therapy builds on the success of the first edition and continues to provide concise information on a broad spectrum of issues relating to care of the critically ill patient. There are also several new, topical chapters. As with the first edition, it is equally applicable to anaesthetists, intensivists, operating department practitioners and anaesthetic/theatre/recovery nurses, and the heart of the book focuses on providing practical information in a readable and easily accessible format. All of the authors are directly involved in ICU practice and/or research and are familiar with the most recent developments in this fast-moving area of medicine.


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