Nephrology and Geriatrics

This ready reference book is aimed at primary care physicians (GPs, family physicians, pediatricians, and emergentologists) who are the first point of contact for children with potentially serious surgical or urological problems. It provides a synopsis of conditions, management in primary care, indications and timing for referral, and management of complications.

  Ebook Info Published: Number of pages: Format: PDF File Size: 30.83 MB Authors: Richard S. Irwin MD Description Psychiatry is a branch of medicine...

Analysis of the goals and treatment techniques of physiotherapy for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Goals include pain relief, secretion clearance, improving functional capacity, and optimizing O2 transport. Techniques detailed include positioning, mobilization, manual hyperinflation (bagging), percussion, vibration, shaking, coughing/huffing, and suctioning, including contraindications and complications for specific procedures.

  Ebook Info Published: 20009 Number of pages: 56 Format: PDF File Size: 1,14 MB Authors: Description This manual is designed for use by all medical...

Providing a thorough introduction to the field of neural networks, this edition concentrates on networks for modeling brain processes involved in cognitive and behavioral functions. Part I explores the philosophy of modeling and the field’s history, and Part II reviews recent experimental findings in cognitive neuroscience and discusses models of conditioning, categorization, vision, sequence learning, behavioral control, decision-making, reasoning, and creativity. The book includes appendices reviewing the mathematics used in network modeling and basic neuroscience.

An annual compilation dedicated to the sport of golf, including technical analysis, course reviews, and player interviews. While primarily a sports publication, it potentially contains sections relevant to physical conditioning, biomechanics, and injury prevention in the context of golf. No specific content is available for detailed medical analysis.

This book analyzes the dramatic evolution of shoulder arthroplasty, focusing on the challenging aspects of evaluation and management for increasingly complex pathology. It provides an evidence-based approach to using the expanding array of surgical tools available, specifically addressing the growing number of primary and revision shoulder arthroplasties, including those involving the reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

This focused update summarizes evidence reviews regarding the appropriate initial oxygen concentration for use during neonatal resuscitation. It presents recommendations for initiating resuscitation in term and late-preterm newborns (using 21% oxygen) versus preterm newborns (using 21% to 30% oxygen, with subsequent titration based on saturation targets).

A comprehensive manual detailing the understanding and treatment of kidney disease. It covers foundations of renal physiology and pathophysiology, diagnosis via renal biopsy, and advances in treatment modalities including dialysis and renal transplantation. The book highlights the multidisciplinary approach utilized by the Rogosin Kidney Center, involving major input from various departments like Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Basic Sciences.

A comprehensive pharmaceutical reference guide detailing drug information, dosing, and administration specifically tailored for use in neonates and critically ill infants. Includes detailed monographs for drugs such as Acetaminophen, Acyclovir, and Aminophylline.

A comprehensive multiple-choice question review book intended to help health professionals identify and resolve knowledge deficits for the NBDE Part II examination. The text includes questions, answers, and detailed explanations, optimized exclusively for eBook readers.

A foundational guide detailing the philosophy, materials, and clinical techniques of biomimetic restorative dentistry (BRD), emphasizing maximum preservation of healthy tooth structure, reduction of polymerization stress, and achievement of long-term bond strength through minimally invasive procedures.