Laboratory Medicine

A comprehensive guide detailing the theory, surgical techniques, and management of tissue related to corneal surgery, covering a wide range of advanced surgical procedures and relevant theoretical foundations.

A quick-reference guide designed for medical students, residents, and practitioners focused on the rapid diagnosis and management of complex rheumatologic and musculoskeletal disorders. Includes algorithms for common symptoms and concise summaries of treatment protocols.

An illustrated atlas focusing on otoscopy, covering techniques for the diagnosis of various ear diseases and related surgical procedures, featuring 464 illustrations.

This pioneering resource integrates myofascial pain concepts into clinical practice and academic preparation. It covers the etiology and epidemiology of trigger points, clinical management strategies, specific treatment issues (including systematic analysis of noninvasive treatments and dry needling), diagnosis, interrater reliability of palpation, and the role of trigger points in peripheral/central sensitization and various pain syndromes, such as headaches.

A concise medical handbook (part of the Vademecum series) covering the use of ultrasound for surgeons. Topics include physics, instrumentation, education, credentialing, transcranial Doppler, breast ultrasound, vascular applications, fluid collections, and laparoscopic applications. It is intended for use in operative procedures and surgical critical care.

This book provides comprehensive guidance on managing and treating dental patients with developmental disorders, including coverage of general dental care, dentist-patient relations, needs assessment, and oral hygiene protocols.

A comprehensive textbook detailing the essential principles, clinical applications, and current best practices in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, designed for practitioners and researchers.

A comprehensive clinical resource designed to fit in a lab coat pocket for quick reference by practicing clinicians, fellows, or house officers. Chapters follow a standard template covering epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up for day-to-day patient care.

A comprehensive guide detailing surgical techniques for cataract removal, specifically focusing on traditional phacoemulsification and modern femtosecond laser-assisted phaco (femtophaco).

Mechanical ventilation is the most used short-term life support technique worldwide and is applied daily for a diverse spectrum of indications, from scheduled surgical procedures to acute organ failure. This state-of-the-art review provides an update on the basic physiology of respiratory mechanics, the working principles, and the main ventilatory settings, as well as the potential complications of mechanical ventilation. Specific ventilatory approaches in particular situations such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are detailed along with protective ventilation in patients with normal lungs. The review also highlights recent data on patient-ventilator dyssynchrony, humidified high-flow oxygen through nasal cannula, extracorporeal life support, and the weaning phase.