Develop the skills necessary for precepting RN and APRN students and new orientees! The Nurse Preceptor Toolkit is written by and for RN and APRN clinicians and faculty members from a variety of levels, specialties, and settings. Using real-life examples and practical tips, this comprehensive resource answers the questions preceptors often ask when interacting with […]
This volume 2 of a two-volume work provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the most common viral and parasitic diseases in turkeys. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific infectious disease and provides information on pathogenesis, symptoms and therapeutic strategies. The book also addresses nutritional diseases in fattening turkeys, and introduces […]
This thoroughly revised second edition features a collection of case studies of cerebrovascular disease. The cases are carefully selected to provide an insight into the different kinds of stroke syndromes from the common through to more rare presentations of cerebrovascular pathology. New topics covered include mechanical thrombectomy and advanced imaging techniques which have been developed […]
There has been an exponential increase in the volume and quality of published research relating to breast disease over the past decades. This book identifies the 50 key scientific articles in the field of breast disease and breast surgery and examines their importance and impact on current clinical care. Among thousands of articles, a small […]
Image synthesis across and within medical imaging modalities is an active area of research with broad applications in radiology and radiation oncology. This book covers the principles and methods of medical image synthesis, along with state-of-the-art research. First, various traditional non-learning-based, traditional machine-learning-based, and recent deep-learning-based medical image synthesis methods are reviewed. Second, specific applications […]
Infectious diseases are caused by the pathogenic microbial organisms. These microbes can multiply and can cause an infection, once they enter the body. Infectious diseases are transmissible, and may cause mild to life-threatening illnesses. It can be airborne, waterborne, foodborne, and soilborne. It can be spread through direct contact (human to human, animal to human). […]
This new volume discusses the widespread concerns of hematopoietic challenges in different and emerging ways. With chapters written by faculty from prestigious institutions working directly in hematopoiesis and advanced areas of biology, the volume offers a comprehensive overview of the regulation of blood cell development, epigenetic mechanisms, and regulatory non-coding RNAs. It presents concepts related […]
The second edition of this book explores different aspects of the relationship between hypertension and brain damage, providing readers with up-to-date information that will be of interest to clinicians and researchers alike. In recent years, numerous studies have been published that have added new evidence on different aspects of the disease. New recommendations and the […]
The book provide up-to-date information on clinical application of microwave ablation for limb salvage in bone tumors. First chapters briefly introduce clinical diagnosis, stage, amputation and limb salvage surgery of bone tumors. In the following chapters, detailed procedure of microwave ablation of bone tumors in various parts of the body, for example, upper limb, lower […]
Nitin Nema MS DNB Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
This third edition presents 151 clinical case studies discussing and illustrating the diagnosis and management of different skin diseases and disorders. The book has been fully revised to incorporate the latest advances in the field including the rise in some superficial fungal diseases that have become increasingly resistant to treatment. The text places emphasis on […]
The definitive guide to thoracic spine pathologies and state-of-the-art surgical approaches Surgery of the Thoracic Spine: Principles and Techniques by renowned spine surgeons Ali Baaj, Kumar Kakarla, and Han Jo Kim fills a gap in the literature, with content focused solely on pathologies and surgical techniques of the thoracic spine and vertebral column. Starting with […]
The highest-yield, most complete vascular and interventional radiology exam prep and learning tool available today! Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and Interventional Radiology – A Case Review by David D. Gover is one in a series of radiology case books mirroring the format of the highly acclaimed OBrien classic, Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and […]
Pediatric patients are a unique subset of emergency patients, making up about one-quarter of all emergency department visits. Textbooks regarding the care of pediatric patients are almost universally organized by organ system, which does not facilitate an efficient diagnosis. Taking a case-based approach, Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Chief Complaints and Differential Diagnosis is arranged by chief […]