Atlas of Transesophageal Color Doppler Echocardiography and Intraoperative Imaging Transesophageal color Doppler echocardiography (TEE) has rev-olutionized the diagnostic approach to heart disease. The enhanced image quality and improved visualization of intracardiac flow makes TEE an indispensable technique for diagnosis and treatment. This Atlas describes a wide range of heart diseases selected from perioperative examinations performed at the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the University of Heidelberg, Germany. This Atlas of TEE is more than an introduction to this new technique: it represents a manual of heart pathology described through TEE examinations and provides cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and all physicians involved in the management of heart disease with an extraordinary tool for the diagnosis of a wide rangeof heart disease. This Atlas is also available as an electronic book: "Interactive Atlas of TEE" published on CD-ROM by Springer-Verlag. The present book inclu

The new edition of Community Health & Wellness has been expanded to build on the popular concepts presented in the first. This fully updated edition examines the factors influencing community health and development in the new century, including the first scholarly analysis of online communities. Anne McMurray's strong ecological perspective is retained and developed, and forms the framework within which the author examines how risks to the environment create risks to developing capacity.The text is multidisciplinary in its approach and discusses highly contemporary issues such as developing a health focus for communities, community assessment, occupational health and safety, women's and men's health, rural and remote communities, and migrant and indigenous populations. Through many new case studies and examples, Community Health and Wellness examines in detail the health of communities and their interdependence, both with each other and with their environments.

QBase Anaesthesia 3 is the third volume in the QBase series of book + CD-ROM packages and is aimed at the FRCA candidate. Both the book and CD contain 555 questions divided into a number of pre-set exams (with accompanying fully referenced explanatory notes) and there are also a number of pre-set short exams to attempt, utilising the questions in the book. The CD-ROM can be installed in seconds and gives the reader an incredible range of options, greatly increasing the utility and value of the book. Not only can the reader practice the set exams, but the program will mark these exams, allow the reader to customize exams to focus in on areas requiring further revision, shuffle the stems (A-E) to prevent the candidate from memorising 'patterns' and advise on examination strategy. It also has the facility to print out and store test results and provide helpful notes on each question. The CD-ROM accompanying this volume has been improved so that the exam analysis now gives a subject-based as well as an overall an

University of South Florida, Tampa. Concise practitioners guide to procedures in difficult cases. Abundant photographic illustration, augmented with corresponding line drawings. For skilled surgeons.

This new, up-to-date resource focuses on correcting malocclusion or misalignment of the teeth using the preadjusted orthodontic appliance, widely accepted as the most reliable and effective appliance in orthodontics. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and color photographs, it serves as a practical manual of clinical procedures for orthodontists with clear coverage of each stage of treatment.

QBase Anaesthesia 2 is aimed at the Final FRCA examination. Like QBase Anaesthesia 1, it includes a free CD-ROM which greatly enhances the utility of the book. The improved QBase software allows analysis of results by individual subject area, and will automatically update any previous version of QBase on installation.

Ideal for exam preparation or review, MASTER MEDICINE" PHYSIOLOGY, 2ND EDITION presents "must-know" information in a well-ordered style familiar to medical students. The MASTER MEDICINE series reflects the current trend toward a core curriculum and self-directed learning. Diagrams that support the text are presented so that the reader can remember and reproduce them in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers that summarize and expand upon the chapter contents. 作者简介： J. G. McGeown, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, Queen's University, Belfast, UK

This key resource aims to provide a concise but clear and comprehensive account of the principles and current practices of sterilization, disinfection and infection control. Sterilization: Included in the third edition are the low temperature sterilization technologies based on gas plasma but also incorporating contributions from vapour phase hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid. Decontamination by vapour phase hydrogen peroxide, as used in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is described, as is the application of a self-contained liquid peracetic acid system to the decontamination of flexible endoscopes. Disinfection: Results of recent investigations into the heat resistance of bacterial spores are discussed, along with recognition of the inadequacy of some currently recommended inactivation procedures for the extraordinarily resistant prions. The prevalence of biofilm formation and its importance in protecting entrained microorganisms from the action of chemical disinfectant

The Requisites in Gastroenterology series clearly and succinctly encompasses all of the core knowledge in the field. This second volume covers the diagnosis and management of disorders of the small and large intestine, discussing pitfalls and presenting evidence-based perspectives throughout. A concise, user-friendly formatwith at-a-glance illustrations, boxes, and tablesenables readers to access information quickly. The result is an outstanding resource both for certification and recertification review and for clinical reference. Focuses on exactly what readers need to know for certificationno more, no less. Uses algorithms, tables, and boxes to clarify key facts and concepts. Each chapter begins with a contents list for easy & quick reference. Offers practice-proven, authoritative guidance from established experts.

This book recognises the growing importance of the nurse's role in the management of patients' drugs. It provides an alphabetical reference source of drugs used in practice with particular regard to presentation, action, dosage and "nurse monitoring". Notes have also been provided dealing with specific issues of interest to nurses and students - IV drugs, AIDS and safe handling of drugs. Information is presented clearly, using the minimum of abbreviations, to provide a handy reference sourc useful for both clinical and educational settings.

This comprehensive New Edition describes all of the latest scientific and clinical advances in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A new editorial teamjoined by a superb group of international authoritiesexamine every aspect of IBDincluding etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and evaluation, medical and surgical therapy, and more. A wealth of expanded coverage, additional international contributors, extensive updating throughout, and numerous diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms make this an essential resource. Emphasizes evidence-based medicine in the section on medical therapy. Features a detailed de*ion of inflammatory and immunologic pathways, allowing the reader to fully understand the contributing influences to the inflammation of IBD. Presents separate chapters on molecular genetics and clinical genetics for more in-depth coverage of each aspect of inflammatory bowel disease genetics. Provides a comprehensive review of IBD through abundant, high-quality endosc

This is a wonderfully succinct book which sets forth thehistory, essence, and methodology of homeopathy. The book is wellorganized in 5 major sections. There is a very thorough overview ofthe precepts and tenets of the practice, its historical origins, adetailed and well-covered biography of Samuel Hahnemann and areview of the politics of the allopathy v. homeopathy debate. It isfurther embellished with copious annotations, an appendix with anactual case history and a very fine reference for homeopathicresources such as organizations, suppliers and other texts coveringa variety of related topics. Call it a perfect Homeopathy 101 textif you will, the author makes a very even-handed presentation ofthe material, including the politics of medicine as they haveevolved in the USA over the past century.

This is a further volume in the successful Churchill POCKETBOOK series. It aims to give highly practical advice to the clinician on those occasions where there is a potential medicolegal issue. As with all volumes in the series the information is presented in a highly accessible style and it will be invaluable in Accident and Emergency Departments and General Practitioner surgeries. By using the correct procedures future potential legal risk can be minimized. Pocketbook series style makes information highly accessible. Deals with the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Practical advice will help minimise legal risk. Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies.

"An outstanding and practical book focusing on women's health...Serves as a ready diagrammatic for discussions with patients in the office setting as well as a well-organized and succinct review of the major medical and surgical problems encountered in our specialty...We would highly suggest the purchase of Netter's Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, an investment that will pay big dividends." - Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology This comprehensive clinical reference uses a quick-reference tabular format to present the major diseases and conditions traditionally seen in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology as well as general medical conditions commonly seen in women. More than 200 topics and over 300 Netter illustrations are included.

The first Navajo woman surgeon combines western medicine andtraditional healing. A spellbinding journey between two worlds, this remarkable bookdescribes surgeon Lori Arviso Alvord's struggles to bring modernmedicine to the Navajo reservation in Gallup, New Mexico--and tobring the values of her people to a medical care system in dangerof losing its heart. Dr. Alvord left a dusty reservation in New Mexico for StanfordUniversity Medical School, becoming the first Navajo woman surgeon.Rising above the odds presented by her own culture and themale-dominated world of surgeons, she returned to the reservationto find a new challenge. In dramatic encounters, Dr. Alvordwitnessed the power of belief to influence health, for good or forill. She came to merge the latest breakthroughs of medical sciencewith the ancient tribal paths to recovery and wellness, followingthe Navajo philosophy of a balanced and harmonious life, calledWalking in Beauty. And now, in bringing these principles to theworld of medi

Since 1980, Dr. Osborn's An Introduction to Cerebral Angiography has been the definitive text on this imaging modality. Now, this classic work has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated and expanded from an introductory book into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference on cerebral angiography. Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography, Second Edition, is organized into three major parts. Part 1 covers techniques and technical aspects of cerebral angiography. Part 2 is a detailed de*ion of normal anatomy, anatomic variations, and congenital anomalies. Part 3 focuses on pathological entities, including trauma, aneurysms, stroke, vascular malformations, atherosclerosis, and vasculitis. Coverage includes new information on vascular territories, film subtraction, and magnetic resonance angiography. The text is thoroughly illustrated with 1,200 radiographs and line drawings, all of them new to this volume. Another new feature of this Second Edition is the use of boxed summaries throughout the text to highlight

Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Nucleic Acid-Based Therapy presents a comprehensive account of gene therapy, from development in the laboratory to clinical applications, with an emphasis on cancer and cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Internationally acclaimed scientists discuss the potential use of lipids, peptides and polymers for the in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, the genesis of structure-synthesis-function interrelationships and the evolutionary approaches of these gene carriers. The book also addresses the influence of a viable gene expression system on disease by controlling gene regulation, tran*ion, translation and replication. Univ. of Tennessee, Memphis. Presents a comprehensive account of design and modulation of gene expression and nucleic acid delivery systems. Includes the possible use of lipids, structure-synthesis-function relationship, and the use of DNA and devices for gene delivery. Contains color plates and halftone illustrations. For research scientists.

"This book presents the art of good botulinum toxin treatment, viz, making the patient look better, but not necessarily younger. As stressed in the text, the therapy relates to the individual patient and there are important points for obtaining success. Based on expert observations and a vast personal experience, this is an excellent book." --European Journal of Plastic Surgery "With the aid of patient pre-, peri-, and post-treatment photos, [Coleman-Moriarty] discusses pharmacology, clinical indications, injection techniques, contraindications, complications, treatment of specific areas, and alternative treatments." --SciTech Book News, Vol. 29, No. 1; March 2005 Product De*ion Written by a top expert in the field, this resource introduces the reader to the pharmacology of botulinum toxin and describes and the entire range of techniques for its optimal administrationincluding safe handling, the selection and assessment of patients, potential complications and pitfalls, and asthetic techniq

This one-of-a-kind resource brings together all three 'gastrointestinal' organ systems into one textbook of surgical and medical disorders of the GI tract, liver, billiary tract and pancreas. With a strong foundation in morphology, it offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the interpretation of endoscopic biopsies and resection specimens of the alimentary tract and related solid organs. In addition, chapters outline the current clinical approach to management and treatment options, wherever applicable, particularly regarding screening and surveillance recommendations for preneoplastic disorders. You will also find that diseases integrate key pathologic findings with relevant cytologic and genetic information necessary in order to establish an accurate diagnosis. Emphasizes key histologic features necessary to assist in the identification of diseases based upon evaluation of biopsy and resection specimens. Information reflects new understanding of the molecular/phenotypic origin of many diso

Up-to-date and authoritative, this new fourth edition provides easy access to vital information on current diagnoses, therapy, and management of the obstetric patient. It provides the reader with a firm foundation of knowledge in anatomy, embryology, physiology, pathology, genetics, and teratology * all essential to successful practice in this fast-changing field. Reflecting significant improvements in antepartum and intrapartum fetal monitoring, diagnostic ultrasound, and prenatal genetic diagnosis, it thoroughly covers the problems encountered in clinical practice, as well as high-risk obstetrics.

65 detailed case studies from the authors' practices challenge the reader with a patient de*ion, a figure as a clue to the problem, and a question. Subsequent pages reveal the answer and offer an in-depth discussion of the case, as well as Clinical Pearls summarizing key points and a few current references. Heavily illustrated with the highest quality photographs, radiographs, and MRI and CT scans. Applies an efficient problem-solving, self-study approach Reviews key elements of clinical evaluation and rational management not readily available in standard textbooks Each case finishes with a de*ion of the presented patient s treatment, course, and outcome. Includes several color panels 17th book in The Pearls Series of case studies Xhighly successful texts covering, e.g., infectious disease, rheumatology, urology, sleep medicine, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, and internal medicine.

The comprehensive and practical 2nd Edition takes a modern approach to managing fertility in the context of sound theory and evidence-based therapy. Based on the authors' clinical experience, it discusses today's understanding of the causes of infertility and the latest innovations in their investigation and management. Six well-organized sections cover background, diagnosis, and counseling · diagnosis and treatment · assisted conception, ethics, regulations, and guidelines · complications · pregnancy · and treatment failure. Discusses all aspects of infertility Provides practical clinical guidance on diagnosis and treatment Considers the side effects of assisted reproductive technology and the cost of treatment Illustrates concepts with informative line drawings, photographs, and radiographic images Covers the latest technologies, including micromanipulation of gametes, cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, and cloning and stem cell research Introduces a new chapter o

...a portable paperback reference, providing "how-to" guidance, step-by-step instructions for every diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in adult critical care, and graphic illustrations.