A volume focused on providing informative updates on the knowledge and clinical management of blood pressure disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus. It addresses the high relevance of hypertension, a leading cause of death worldwide, particularly concerning cardiovascular, endocrine, and renal disorders.
A handbook covering the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, classification, and examination techniques (including gonioscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy) related to glaucoma.
This article reviews the test characteristics, limitations, and normal reference ranges of Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS). It focuses on recognizing the clinical entities in which knowledge of GLS can assist in risk prediction and its application in clinical decision making concerning left ventricular function.
A comprehensive and systematic guide to clinical ophthalmology, focusing on best practices, diagnostic methods, and medical treatments. This edition is dedicated to Jack Kanski, an exceptional teacher and mentor.
A guide to mapping 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human, organized into 13 thematic chapters concerning uncertainty, comparison, disappointment, connection, and feeling wronged.
A volume in the annual series presenting state-of-the-art reviews and current clinical practice updates across intensive care and emergency medicine. Key topics covered include the pathogenesis and resolution of sepsis and ARDS, immune paralysis in sepsis, and fluid responsiveness.
Ebook Info
Published: 2020
Number of pages: 288 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 140.24 MB
Authors: Jonathan Spratt MA
Description
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A comprehensive reference guide detailing the mechanisms of disease (pathophysiology). This text is structured for easy understanding and primarily serves as an instructional tool for nurses and healthcare professionals.
This monograph integrates the scientific method, evidence-based practice, and clinical reasoning to guide the reader on how to apply this knowledge in clinical practice. It includes discussions on the process of clinical reasoning, common errors in reasoning, and the methodology for formulating meaningful questions relevant to patient care.
This text examines the historical and modern principles of long bone fracture treatment in small animals, contrasting conventional compression techniques (lag screws and plates) aimed at absolute stability with biological fracture healing methods. It provides a detailed overview of the necessary surgical instrumentation, including instruments used for surgical approach (retractors, levers) and fracture reduction (bone clamps).
This book provides a modern and comprehensive analysis of retinoblastoma, detailing its historical context (e.g., the two-hit hypothesis), the role of the retinoblastoma pathway in cancer development, and modern treatment modalities. It emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach necessary for ocular salvage, assessment of visual outcomes, and the development of new targeted therapies for this challenging malignancy.
A medical textbook utilizing a case-based approach to cover the pathology and critical care aspects relevant to high altitude environments, edited by experts in critical care.
