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Различные книги в жанре МедицинаSurgical Management of Pain
Surgical Management of Pain, Second Edition, is a completely updated state-of-the-art reference on neurosurgical pain management. This new edition is in full color and includes the following sections: Anatomic and Physiologic Foundations for Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain, Pain Medicine, Pain Diagnoses, Surgical Procedures for Pain, and New Directions for Pain Surgery. The chapters in the book focus on procedures that are currently performed by neurosurgeons to relieve pain.Key Features: Emphasizes best evidence treatment options free online access to videos demonstrating surgical techniques described in the bookExplores nonsurgical and pharmacologic methods of pain controlBeautifully illustrated drawings convey the wisdom of expert surgeons This book is a must-have for all neurosurgeons treating patients suffering from acute and/or chronic pain.
Cardiac Catheter Book
Loaded with tips, tricks, and expert solutions to everyday clinical problems, this book is a must for all specialists and trainees performing cardiac catheterizations. It covers basic principles, diagnostic strategies for specific diseases, and the newest interventional techniques, giving readers the tools to successfully manage all types of valvular and structural heart disease.Special Features: Concisely reviews the basics of cardiac catheterization, with sections on indications, risks and complications, patient preparation, equipment and laboratory setup, contrast media, and interpretation of findings Covers the full range of interventional catheter techniques, including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary stent implantation, rotational athetectomy, cutting balloon angioplasty, shunt closure, and much more Examines current, evidence-based diagnostic approaches to such commonly seen conditions as valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disorders, pericardial disease, aortic dissection, and more Describes key new interventions for structural heart disease, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), interventions for mitral regurgitation (Mitraclip), occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA-Occlusion), and renal nerve ablation for resistant arterial hypertension Provides hundreds of illustrations, coronary angiograms, and radiographic images that clarify every concept Demonstrates step-by-step approaches, case studies, and detailed angiographic sequences in nearly 400 helpful videosFrom the fundamentals to the newest therapeutic advances, this book provides the core information needed by every practice performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations. It is essential for interventional cardiologists, cardiology fellows, and interventional radiologists who want to quickly increase their knowledge and skills and offer optimal care to their patients.
Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research
The research methods presented are the best currently available and the surgeon who employs them will discover that his or her results are more likely to be accepted as valid, be adopted in the care of patients, and endure the test of time James D. Heckman, MD, Consulting Editor, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (from the Foreword) <em>Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research</em> is a practical, reader-friendly guide to planning, conducting, and evaluating solid, evidence-based surgical research that leads to high-quality results. Geared to the investigator who has already mastered basic principles, this book focuses on more advanced topics such as randomized controlled trials, survey design, observational studies, meta analyses, statistical concepts, reporting of data, and much more. Special Features:<li>Includes tips and insights from experienced surgical researchers on how to conduct an effective clinical study and avoid pitfalls</li><li>Supplies hard-to-find information on current topics such as randomization systems and technology and publication bias</li><li>Provides standardized, easy-to-reference text boxes with highlighted key concepts, on-the-spot definitions of terminology in Jargon Simplified sections, and real-world case examples from the literature </li><li>Presents nearly 60 illustrations and tables to help in visualizing key concepts</li>Filled with proven research methodologies, clinical data, examples, and strategies that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines, <em>Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research</em> illuminates the challenges and solutions of modern day surgical research. It is essential for any clinician undertaking a well-defined, systematic, clinically relevant, and ultimately successful surgical research study.
Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery
Specifically designed for use in a fast-paced clinical setting, <em>Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery</em> is a concise surgical guide that gives readers the essential tools needed to successfully perform spine surgery. It provides a distinctive view of complex spinal anatomy that facilitates a better understanding of the subtleties of both open and technically demanding minimally invasive spine procedures. Key Features:<li>An introductory chapter on patient positioning covers the basics for common cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures</li><li>Detailed illustrations with unique anatomical overlays are provided for each step in a surgical procedure</li><li>The procedures included represent most of those encountered in a typical spine surgery practice</li><li>Tips and Pearls before you begin, key steps with visuals, and Potential Pitfalls are included for each procedure</li><br></br>This atlas will serve as a valuable resource to orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical trainees as well as physician assistants, surgical nurses, and all those involved in the operative care of patients undergoing spine surgery.
Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology
All the information you need to prepare for the neurology board exam in one bookPraise for the first edition:Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology makes a fine study tool for those who spend considerable time during residency preparing for the boards as well as those pressed for time. Sudha Tallavajhula, MD, Neurology, November, 2007 Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology, Second Edition, is an essential resource for neurology residents and fellows studying for the Resident In-Service Training Exam (RITE) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board examination. It is also useful for neurologists preparing for recertification exams. Written in a concise outline format, the text distills all the information typically needed to master the RITE and ABPN examinations.Updates included in this second edition include a section on coma, expanded coverage of epilepsy, an overview of new pharmacological treatments for multiple sclerosis, and much more! Key Features:Content reflects the core continuing medical education topics established by the American Academy of Neurology Full-color, detailed illustrations and pathology photos help elucidate the text Filled with efficient summary tables and boxed content to highlight the most salient take-aways A new appendix, Tight Association List, enables readers to recognize commonly associated clinical terms in a multiple-choice settingThis reliable review book contains everything needed to successfully prepare for board exams or recertification exams in neurology.
Pharmacology - An Illustrated Review
The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations – <i>Pharmacology – An Illustrated Review</i>'s focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting .<b>Features:</b><li>Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studying</li><li>Hundreds of full-color illustrations reinforce clear explanatory text</li><li>Numerous tables sum up crucial information for quick review</li><li>Frequent sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply this learning to the clinical setting</li><li>200 review questions with a rationale for why answers are right or wrong test mastery and help you prepare for exams</li><li>An additional 200 review questions, all available online allow you to test yourself and get immediate feedback, quickly identifying areas for further study</li>
Handbook of Spine Surgery
Drawing on the experience of leaders in both neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, <em>Handbook of Spine Surgery</em> is authoritative, concise, and portable, designed for use in a fast-paced clinical setting. Its coverage of both principles and techniques of contemporary spine surgery, including anatomy, pathology, procedures, and instrumentation, makes it highly useful as a refresher before surgery, an easily digestible study guide, or a daily companion for physicians caring for patients with spinal disorders. <br></br><strong>Key Features:</strong><li>An easy-to-read, bullet-style format that provides readable but not overwhelming content </li><li>Surgical Pearls that tap into the experiences of surgeons who have mastered that procedure</li> <li>Common Clinical Questions (with answers) at the end of each chapter that highlight topics frequently encountered in the operating room and on board exams</li> <li>Superb visual examples that illuminate the procedures described</li> <li>Helpful appendices that cover positioning, spinal orthoses, and scales and outcome measures</li> A first-of-its-kind, this handbook is designed to be the go-to guide for those conducting and involved in surgical spine treatment.
Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery
The ability to operate successfully in the posterior fossa requires a thorough understanding of its neuroanatomy and physiology, accurate localization of lesions, and optimal surgical technique. Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery provides an in-depth review of this complex surgical region, with detailed coverage of anatomy, pathology, imaging, disease-based management, and surgical approaches. Written by a team of highly respected specialists, it will be a valued reference and refresher for clinicians who perform posterior fossa surgery, as well as for trainees. Special Features: Begins with a useful framework in neuroimaging, neuropathology, and microsurgical anatomy of the posterior cranial fossaCovers a wide range of approaches and pathologies in the region, including congenital Chiari malformations, infections, trauma, aneurysms, and tumorsHighlights the anatomy of common surgical approaches, with numerous radiographic and endoscopic images that aid in visualizing conceptsProvides full coverage of surgical techniques, starting with basic concepts and progressing to operations on more challenging entities like petroclival meningiomas, jugular bulb tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex basilar aneurysms, and posterior circulation aneurysmsIncludes comprehensive sections on surgical management of pediatric posterior fossa tumors and shunt surgery for lesionsShares the insights of prominent neurosurgeons from top centers around the world, who discuss their preferred strategies for tackling this challenging area of the brain Focusing solely on the posterior fossa, this book fills an important gap for neurosurgeons, skull base specialists, and residents and fellows who are training in this anatomically challenging region. It will enrich their understanding and knowledge of the field, expand their surgical armamentarium, and help achieve the most successful clinical outcomes.
Radiographic Atlas of Skeletal Maturation
The value of this atlas is to provide appropriate standards for the maturing skeleton {that} will enhance accuracy and ease interpretation – From the Foreword by Theodore E. Keats, MD, Former Alumni Professor of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center <br></br>When dealing with the maturing skeleton and its many complex growth alterations, physicians are constantly faced with the question: Is this image normal? The <em>Radiographic Atlas of Skeletal Maturation </em>succinctly answers that question by providing a comprehensive set of male and female reference images for every age and body part. This allows physicians to quickly hone in on normal ranges for the specific case they are reviewing–particularly useful when called upon to read a pediatric skeletal radiograph in the emergency room or while on call.<br></br><strong>Special Features</strong><li>Access to nearly 2,300 high-quality images that provide instant reference to normal views of the skeleton at every developmental milestone-available in both the text and accompanying DVD</li><li>Multiple projections at every age, sex, and body part combination so that the user can match the reference points in the book to the case at hand and arrive at a solid clinical interpretation (e.g., is the small fragment of bone observed in a 7-year-old boy with an acute elbow injury a fracture or a normal developing ossification center?)</li><li>Practical text layout organized by gender and body part that provides quick access to images of normal development at any given age</li><li>A software virtual skeletal survey demonstrates images of younger and older individuals and crystallizes the subtle variations in growth patterns</li><li>Powerful software package with advanced image enhancement tools allows optimization of atlas image details for greater clarity. Compatible with numerous image formats (including DICOM) allowing viewing and editing of outside images</li><li>Convenient growth charts included in the book and DVD for </li><br></br>This unique resource, with its vast collection of print and DVD images of normal progressive skeletal development, gives physicians the full range of comparative information they need to interpret pediatric skeletal radiographs in any clinical setting. It is the reference standard for radiologists, pediatricians, orthopedists, emergency room physicians, internists, rehabilitation physicians, and training physicians who are called upon to review a pediatric radiograph and confidently make a diagnosis.
Self-ligating Brackets in Orthodontics
Offering advantages in design, efficiency, treatment time, and retention, self-ligating brackets have become a major part of modern orthodontic practice. <em>Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques</em> summarizes all information and clinical studies on these popular systems, integrating them with the authors' practical, hands-on experience. From materials and mechanics, to diagnostic and therapeutic principles, to step-by-step treatment techniques, the book is a visual guide and compendium to this groundbreaking field.<strong>Special Features:<strong><li>Provides more than 1,500 outstanding color photographs that show the sequence of steps for all procedures involving self-ligating brackets</li><li>Objectively evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of commercially available self-ligating bracket systems to help you make the best choices for your patients</li><li>Covers the full scope of treatment, including oral hygiene, adhesive techniques, biomechanics, aesthetic choices, retention and stability, and more</li><li>Includes multiple case studies as well as information on risks and pitfalls, practical tips, and clinical pearls that aid in decision-making and reinforce every concept</li><br></br> Written by a team of international specialists, this book is essential for all practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments in self-ligating brackets, expand their services, and offer state-of-the-art treatment techniques. It will teach beginners how to use the method and experienced orthodontists how to successfully incorporate this highly popular technique into their practices.