Examines the complex interplay between endocrine and kidney disorders and how this interrelationship impacts patients with chronic kidney disease, including those receiving renal replacement therapy in the form of dialysis and kidney transplantation.
This book provides the latest information on the clinico-pathological features of diabetic kidney disease (DKD), the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease. It focuses on results from a cohort of biopsy-proven DKD patients with long-term medical observation and recent progress in pathophysiology.
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Authors: Todd K. Shackelford
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Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice is...
A comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions focusing on the classification (Alonso-Lej, Todani), clinical presentation, diagnosis, and definitive surgical treatment of choledochal cysts and related biliary diseases like Caroli’s disease. The questions are derived from various national medical entrance examinations, covering topics such as Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy and risk of malignancy.
A guide for clinicians and individuals navigating relationships with narcissists. The book provides sound suggestions and keen insights, utilizing schema therapy and interpersonal neurobiology to offer practical strategies for understanding, empathizing with, and managing challenging behaviors associated with narcissism.
A comprehensive clinical handbook and pocket reference used by medical students, house officers, and practicing clinicians for essential information regarding diagnosis, treatment protocols, and general clinical affairs.
A detailed surgical manual focused on managing difficult and non-routine cataract procedures, including techniques for small pupils, zonular weakness, corneal issues, and handling posterior capsule complications.
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Authors: Ulrich Spandau
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Lymph node metastasis is a critically important prognostic...
Detailed analysis of the Abducent (CN VI) and Trigeminal (CN V) nerves. This section covers their purely motor or mixed functional components, unique features, anatomical course through structures like Dorello's Canal and the Cavernous Sinus, and associated nuclei. Clinical topics include susceptibility of CN VI to increased intracranial pressure, leading to convergent squint and diplopia.
A core module in the Ophthalmic Assistant Training Series (OATS), this textbook covers fundamental principles of optics and refraction. It is dedicated to Dr. G. Venkataswamy, founder of Aravind Eye Hospitals, and provides educational material for comprehensive eye care support staff.
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Published: 2016
Number of pages: 296 pages
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Authors: Axel Rubach
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The updated Second Edition of this outstanding...
Detailed analysis of Cystoid Macular Oedema (CMO), covering its causes (including post-operative, vascular diseases, drug-induced, and inherited dystrophies), underlying mechanisms (vascular permeability, tractional stress), clinical presentation, diagnostic tools (FFA, OCT), and a step-wise approach to medical treatment using topical agents and periocular steroids.
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Published: 2023
Number of pages: 466 pages
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Authors: Brian S. Armitage
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This book has become an iconic...
A comprehensive analysis defining short stature and growth failure. It explores the biology of linear growth, detailing the roles of endocrine mechanisms (GH, IGF-1, estrogens), proinflammatory cytokines, and intracellular pathways (SHOX, MAPK). It also provides a detailed classification of the causes of short stature, including normal variants, systemic diseases, and genetic conditions.
