This book addresses the rapid expansion of cardiovascular imaging techniques, including PET/MRI, CT, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT. It details how these advanced modalities provide noninvasive coronary angiograms, information on coronary arterial walls, cardiac structure and function, myocardial blood flow, viability, and 'vulnerable' arterial plaque burden, impacting diagnosis and cardiovascular risk stratification.
This volume analyzes Graves’ disease as an autoimmune disorder, detailing the etiology, pathogenesis, and recent discoveries concerning its orbital manifestations (Thyroid Eye Disease). It explores the complex immune surveillance system, the role of antibody-antigen interaction, the TSH receptor, and the specific targeting of orbital tissues and fibroblasts that lead to hyperthyroidism and associated pathologies.
A comprehensive resource for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) focused on the diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and referral of dermatological conditions. The book integrates practical clinical experience, including guidance on skin examinations, biopsies, surgical excisions, and cosmetic procedures, and is supported by an extensive collection of photographs of various skin conditions.
This student workbook accompanies the main textbook, offering comprehensive practice and self-assessment tools, including multiple-choice practice quizzes, histology matching games, short-answer review questions, supplemental considerations, and tooth identification exercises, often accessed via the Evolve platform.
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This updated second edition of Functional and...
Comprehensive sections covering endocrinology, starting with the approach to endocrine disorders, mechanisms of hormone action, and detailed physiology and pathology of the pituitary (hypopituitarism, tumors) and thyroid glands (hypo/hyperthyroidism, cancer). Includes chapters on adrenal cortex disorders, pheochromocytoma, and autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes.
This work serves as a practical guide and primer on clinical neuro-ophthalmology, based on the 2003 German edition. It is designed for students of ophthalmology and is richly illustrated in color, supplemented with tables, posters, and an interactive DVD containing video clips.
A field guide detailing standardized pre-hospital protocols for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics. Includes specific guidelines for managing epistaxis, obstetrical emergencies (pre-eclampsia, bleeding), and hypertensive crises, outlining assessment, differential diagnoses, and treatment algorithms including medication administration (e.g., Magnesium Sulfate, Versed).
A quick on-call reference and study guide created for residents and general pediatricians by Toronto residents. It focuses on common clinical neonatal problems and is primarily based on Canadian Paediatric Society position statements and national/international guidelines.
A comprehensive drug reference guide featuring Black Box Warnings identifying serious and life-threatening adverse effects, High Alert drug identification, Controlled Substance Schedules, specific dosing and administration routes, and nursing considerations providing guidance throughout the nursing process. Also highlights easily confused drug names and includes genetic warning icons.
This book explores the application of communication technologies, new medical devices, and the Internet to healthcare delivery. It focuses on telemedicine, virtual health care, and mobile health as disruptive technologies to manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease, aiming to improve access and quality while reducing costs through patient-centered systems.
