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.

The next best thing to a mentor in learning how to understand the technique and interpretation of MR imaging of the lower extremities. Features of this book include: - a double-page concept, with schemes and illustrations on the right, and explanatory text on the left; - a total of more than 1000 MR images and illustrations provide a comprehensive visual overview of the normal and pathologic musculoskeletal tissues of the lower extremities; - practice cases are included to test what one has learned from the book. When you have worked through this book you will understand why certain exams are performed; why certain protocols are used; what you actually see; what is normal, artifact or pathologic; which clinical context is involved; and what your reactions should be. This is a marvelous introduction to MR imaging of the lower extremities, and is particularly valuable for the way it integrates imaging findings with the clinical context.

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.

Examination Medicine is a very successful and highly used book among FRACP candidates preparing for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Part 1 Examination. The book is also widely used by senior medical students throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. The new 5th edition will be significantly updated in order to keep up with changes in the examinations and medicine. Examination Medicine 5E will continue to highlight key facts the candidate must understand for the fellowship examination, filled with information about history taking, the examination and investigations it will remain significant to those undertaking the FRACP examination process. The book will consist of Long and Short cases with updates to occur throughout. A new chapter on Imaging for the Physician Trainee is introduced. Written by two well-known and respected authors, Clinical Examination 5th edition will continue to provide students with a good reference point for performing clinical methods. Now in 2-colo

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.

This comprehensive, well-established textbook presents the basic principles of clinical radiology. It's designed not only for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, but for practicing hygienists and assistants who'd like a review for interpreting radiographs and troubleshooting errors. Describing techniques with step-by-step procedures and illustrations, the topics include: basic x-ray generation, image formation, film mounting, biologic effects of radiation, lesions, infection control, film processing and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral techniques, panoramic radiography, patient management, and legal considerations. Logical organization of topics presents the material in an efficient way for better comprehension and enhanced readability. "Step-by-step" procedure boxes clearly illustrate the proper techniques for performing routine and complex radiographic procedures. Boxes highlight common errors encountered when dealing with radiographic technique and provi

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.

Univ.of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Text provides nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives in nursing. Introduces nursing themes from an Australian and New Zealand perspective, and includes discussions on history, culture, law, ethics, technology, and more. Previous edition not cited. Austrialian-oriented. Softcover.

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

The Collaborative Partnership Approach to Care: A Delicate Balance, 1e, brings together the insights and discoveries by expert clinicians and teachers who use a collaborative approach to care. The primary focus of this book is on the relationships between professionals and the people they care for -- not just between professionals. Based on the "McGill Model of Nursing", the authors stress the value of working in collaboration with the client, family, or community. Written for nursing students of all levels, it also will be of interest to health care and mental health professionals. Uses a variety of formats to present ideas about collaboration. Describes ideas about collaboration from the perspective of expert clinicians who have been using collaboration as their approach to nursing care. Integrates quotes from interviews with expert clinicians to illustrate ideas about collaboration. Uses examples from clinical practice to help the reader understand how these theoretical ideas are

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

According to author Harvey Bialy, the work of molecular biologist Peter Duesberg has been grossly distorted by the media and scientific establishments. Until recently, the scientific community—and most notably, those from the National Institute for Health—have been unwilling to look at his provocative theories of different causes for cancer and HIV/AIDS. Inspired by UC Berkeley's rare creation of an archive for Duesberg's papers, this book explores Duesberg's early groundbreaking work with viruses and oncogenes, his contentious fights with other scientists, and the profound influence of his life's work. 作者简介： Harvey Bialy is a resident scholar at the Insitute of Biotechnology of the Autonomous National University of Mexico and formerly a postdoctoral-fellow of the Damon Runyon Foundation for Cancer Research. He is also the founding scientific editor of Nature Biotechnology and a member of South Africa's Presidential AIDS Advisory Panel.

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.

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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

The imaging possibilities of Doppler ultrasound have revolutionized radiology. This highly practical guide provides the tools you need to navigate this constantly evolving technology with confidence and skill. The major applications of Doppler ultrasound, including examination techniques and the interpretation of results, are discussed in an accessible, reader-friendly manner, making the book an ideal reference for all radiologists who wish to update and expand their knowledge and skills. Discusses everything you need to know from anatomy, scanning, and technique, to normal and abnormal findings and their interpretation. Explains both the advantages and the limitations of using Doppler imaging so you can make an informed decision every time. Covers the basic principles behind the techniques so you can understand the why as well as the how. Contains detailed protocols for acquiring optimal images and avoiding errors. Uses 450 high-quality illustrations to bring techniques to life

The POCKETBOOK OF CARDIOLOGY is designed to provide the practical information required for managing cardiology in-patients and out-patients. This includes sections on dealing with common out-patient consultations, common interspecialty referrals, cardiological problems on the cardiac surgery unit, acute cardiological emergencies, and terminal care in cardiology. Also, as cardiology is a specialty with a high technical content, sections are included that provide the core information relating to the common technical subspecialties - echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and catheter intervention, pacing and electrophysiology. Finally, a technical data section provides details of normal values for cardiac catheterisation, echocardiography and electrocardiography. A practical manual of clinical cardiology, fully updated with the latest treatments and approaches. Attractive two colour layout. Written for doctors entering cardiology as career registrars who require practically-based materials,

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.

MASTER MEDICINE: SURGERY 1, 2ND EDITION is the first of two surgical volumes in the MASTER MEDICINE series. This one-volume core review text covers general surgery, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, and neurosurgery. Like other books in the series, this volume reflects the current trend toward a core curriculum and self-directed learning. Perfect for self-assessment and exam preparation, it covers the core knowledge in these surgical specialties so readers can be assured that all content covered is essential for review. 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 chapter material.

Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is now established as the definitive international review series in its field. Each volume includes regular and up-to-date articles on current developments, written by a carefully chosen international team of clinicians involved in research at the frontiers of the specialty. Intended for obstetricians in training and practice, the series is consulted and referred to widely, in all parts of the world, and should feature prominently in the library and on the reference shelf of every practising clinician and clinical department of obstetrics and gynaecology. excellent method of keeping up to date for qualified doctors good review of current issues for trainees - sharpens them up for MRCOG exam