This BestMasters thesis details research concerning the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for offline monitoring within a cyclotron-based proton therapy facility. It explores the subject through a combination of experiments and Monte Carlo simulations, addressing current issues in medical physics research.
The third volume in a three-volume set exploring problems and solutions in medical physics, focusing specifically on Radiotherapy. This study guide contains 144 solved problems in ten chapters covering topics such as External Beam Therapy Equipment, Photon Beam Physics, Radiation Dosimetry, Treatment Planning for External Beam Radiotherapy, and External Beam Commissioning and Quality Assurance.
A compilation of essential surgical topics covering metabolic response to trauma, shock and blood transfusion, wound healing, surgical and tropical infections, and modern surgical techniques including basic skills, anastomoses, and laparoscopic/robotic surgery.
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Authors: Hector Ferral
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Unparalleled in its breadth and depth of expertly...
Volume 4 of the WPA Series Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry. This book provides evidence and expert experience concerning the diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
This narrative review examines Metformin's effectiveness beyond its primary use in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, focusing specifically on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver cirrhosis, and various carcinomas. The mechanisms discussed include reducing reactive oxygen species, improving insulin sensitivity, and enhancing hepatic cell lipophagy. The review emphasizes the need for further research, guideline development for liver diseases incorporating metformin, and pharmacovigilance regarding long-term adverse effects.
This third edition provides a comprehensive and updated overview of Myasthenia Gravis and related neuromuscular transmission disorders. The volume focuses on recent achievements in the clinical, translational, and basic sciences of the field, featuring extensively updated chapters.
This book addresses the significant and often overlooked chronic oral health conditions and diseases prevalent among older adults. It emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary focus on improving oral health, countering the trend where serious oral issues have slipped from public view in favor of treatments for other chronic diseases or cosmetic dentistry.
A highly effective review guide designed to help medical students and residents prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CK examination. The book covers core clinical medicine topics, offering high-yield facts, clinical vignettes, and study strategies necessary to succeed on the boards.
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Published: 2008
Number of pages: 280 pages
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File Size: 10.71 MB
Authors: Matthias D. Becker
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Ocular inflammation presents a broad spectrum...
A comprehensive textbook detailing endodontics in clinical practice, including self-assessment resources like multiple-choice questions and clinical case studies for enhanced learning.
An anatomical atlas providing detailed guidance on the operative technique and basic principles for the safe insertion of transosseous wires and half-pins, utilizing the Ilizarov method. The content features anatomical cuts and specific levels for placement in the upper extremity, including the humerus, radius, and ulna.
This review examines the challenges of hyperkalemia management in patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) who are receiving guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMT) such as RAASi and steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (sMRAs). It emphasizes the importance of regular potassium monitoring, the role of comorbidities like chronic kidney disease and diabetes, and the potential benefits of combining therapies like SGLT2 inhibitors to reduce hyperkalemia risk while optimizing HF outcomes.
