This section covers high-risk obstetrical practices and advanced neonatal care, focusing on aneuploidy screening (Down syndrome, trisomies 18 and 13) using biochemical markers and noninvasive fetal DNA testing (NIPT). It details management strategies for fetal disease, including the use of real-time ultrasonography, amniocentesis, and cordocentesis. Specific treatments discussed include prophylactic Rh(D) immunoglobulin for Rh-negative mothers, intrauterine transfusions for erythroblastosis, and antenatal corticosteroids to prevent respiratory distress syndrome.
This journal issue covers current topics in neonatology, including the establishment of fetal centers, management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants, nutritional strategies for optimizing outcomes in infants with congenital heart disease, and complex fetal care cases.
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A concise clinical review book structured in the successful question-and-answer 'Secrets' format. It is designed to address commonly asked questions and encourage constant questioning and reappraisal to improve pediatric patient care.
Analysis of the critical role of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in the assessment and management of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The text details OCT's use in diagnosis, quantification of retinal thickening and macular volume, classification of edema patterns (e.g., spongy swelling, cystoid spaces), determining prognosis, and monitoring treatment response.
This volume, part of the Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering, addresses the manufacture, structure and properties, and applications of materials that are in contact with biological systems. It covers the whole spectrum of biomaterials—polymers, metals, glasses and ceramics, and composites/hybrids—including new and developing areas like nano-biomaterials and regenerative medicine. This specific thematic volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field related to calcium phosphate bone cements, reporting cutting-edge research and significant progress.
A concise review guide covering the structure, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system. Topics include clinical examination, investigations, common diseases like Asthma, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, and rare conditions such as Granulomatous lung disease and Occupational lung disease, tailored for candidates preparing for the MRCP Part 2 examination.
A guide focusing on the diagnosis and therapy of Glaucoma using clinical pathways (critical pathways), providing structured approaches to patient management.
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A comprehensive revision guide for medical students covering multiple core clinical disciplines including obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, and surgical subspecialties like ENT and Ophthalmology.
An innovative, case-based textbook designed for medical students, general practitioners, and junior residents in orthopaedics. It distills complex orthopaedic concepts into critical practical knowledge by presenting common musculoskeletal problems through clinical scenarios and includes integrated multimedia resources and videos for teaching standardized physical examination.
