A comprehensive guide focusing on quantitative and qualitative methods used by clinicians to manage uncertainty, assess patient preferences, and choose optimal diagnostic and treatment pathways.
A comprehensive overview of the practical and current clinical applications of laser technology in various aspects of dentistry, including periodontics, implantology, oral soft tissue surgery, and caries prevention.
This book, part of the 'Challenging Cases in' series, presents complex case studies in Palliative Care, complete with expert commentary from consultants and senior lecturers in the field.
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Published: 2018
Number of pages: 454 pages
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Authors: Dan Reinstein
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Corneal refractive surgeons are likely already familiar...
A comprehensive text focusing on the chronic management and understanding of coronary artery disease, serving as a companion volume to Braunwald’s Heart Disease.
The manual details the surgical techniques and principles used in orthognathic surgery, specifically focusing on correcting developmental or acquired skeletal deformities of the face and jaws through osteotomies of the mandible. It covers advancements in fixation methods, instrumentation, and computer-based planning techniques.
This review discusses recent advances in understanding paraneoplastic syndromes (PNSs) in neuro-ophthalmology, focusing on the immune response triggered by aberrant expression of onconeuronal antigens. It highlights the use of FDG/PET-CT scanning in diagnosing occult tumors, new antibody associations (e.g., anti-CV2/CRMP-5), identification of novel antigens associated with melanoma-associated retinopathy (MAR), and updated treatment options including calcium-channel blockers, alemtuzumab, and rituximab. The necessity of a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and improved prognosis is emphasized.
Analysis of dental caries as an infectious, transmissible disease. The document details the four etiologic risk factors (microflora, host/saliva quality, diet, time) and provides an extensive analysis of dental plaque, including its composition, categorization (dentogingival, approximal, etc.), and the four distinct phases of its development on the tooth surface.
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Authors: Phillip S. Cuculich
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The third edition of this definitive and...
This book aims to clarify the fundamental concepts of mechanical ventilation, which is described as one of the most complex and integral aspects of critical care medicine. It addresses common misconceptions stemming from inconsistent nomenclature and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and adjusting the ventilator in concert with the patient’s respiratory system.
A comprehensive guide for prescribers detailing the use, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutic management of antiepileptic drugs for treating epilepsy.
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Authors: George Bakris
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The best and most concise single source for...
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Published: 2014
Number of pages: 273 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 6.9 MB
Authors: Magdalena Klink
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The tumor environment is a dynamic network...