A detailed case study focusing on the presentation, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency. The case describes a 26-year-old man with progressive respiratory failure, elevated liver enzymes, and autopsy findings of panacinar emphysema, explaining the genetic basis, mechanism of lung damage (elastase activity), and associated hepatic involvement (cirrhosis).
A concise, practical resource handbook focused on anxiety disorders, covering theory to practice. It is part of the Current Clinical Psychiatry series, offering coverage of psychiatric disorders, including cognitive behavioral therapy and assessment scales, for clinical psychiatrists and mental health practitioners.
A comprehensive study guide for the Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) license exam. Includes over 475 study tools, Q&A, practice tests, and extra content covering key critical care systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, integumentary, and musculoskeletal. Also provides bonus materials like ABG Interpretation and Medical Terms eBooks.
This volume is Supplement 133 of the Acta Neurochirurgica series, presenting the proceedings of an international meeting focused on complications and challenging cases in neurosurgery. The content comprises 20-50 peer-reviewed papers and is published as an Open Access volume.
This book focuses on analyzing errors and pitfalls encountered in the subspecialty of Emergency and Trauma Radiology, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the field and advancements in CT technology.
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Authors: Hillar O. Kangro
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This textbook covers all general areas of...
A comprehensive study guide focused on preparation for the oral medical examination in General Medicine. The book covers practical examination tips, detailed sections on history taking, physical examination, and special techniques (ECG, Sonography, Spirometry). It analyzes key symptoms across various body systems (Leitsymptome) and features 25 detailed case studies spanning common general practice topics like fatigue, pain, geriatric assessment, palliative care, and preventative medicine.
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Published: 2018
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Authors: John C. Watkinson
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Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology is used the world...
An introductory section covering the fundamental concepts of visual field testing, including definitions of static and kinetic perimetry, threshold measurement (decibels and apostilbs), stimulus sizing scales (Roman numerals), and an overview of testing algorithms (Goldmann, SITA, SWAP).
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Authors: Skelly, Christopher L., Milner, Ross (Eds.)
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This book looks at...
