This guide covers the exponential growth of refractive surgery, including the rapid increase in excimer laser procedures following FDA approval for the correction of myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. It discusses improved techniques, better equipment, and the diverse perspectives of practitioners, both optometrists and ophthalmologists, on whether the procedure is a necessary alternative or purely cosmetic surgery.
A comprehensive reference covering the clinical evaluation, organization of lymphohematopoietic tissues, molecular and cellular hematology, therapeutic principles (including transplantation and anti-neoplastic drugs), and specific disorders of the erythrocyte and related hematologic conditions.
A comprehensive guide focusing on the application of evidence-based research to the clinical practice and treatment protocols of physical therapy concerning the pelvic floor.
This book analyzes the shift in the management of low-risk prostate cancer, focusing on the concept of active surveillance. It documents how active surveillance has moved from a controversial idea to a widely accepted approach around the world, contrasting with previously common radical treatment methods.
A comprehensive review book containing multiple-choice questions designed to test knowledge of human anatomy. The content is correlated directly with the Gray’s Anatomy for Students textbook and the Gray’s Atlas of Anatomy.
A comprehensive textbook detailing the definitions, classification, pathophysiology, and treatment strategies for various forms of glaucoma, emphasizing the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) and optic nerve integrity.
The definitive and comprehensive reference text covering the entire spectrum of clinical medicine, integrating pathophysiology with evidence-based clinical management, used by students and practitioners worldwide.
This narrative review describes the clinical presentation, risk factors, and management of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in immunocompromised patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). CMV infection in this population is associated with increased mortality and management challenges, requiring critical care specialists to maintain a high level of clinical suspicion.
A revision resource providing multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations covering core topics in Psychiatry, including dissociative disorders, factitious disorders (Munchausen's syndrome), somatization disorder, eating disorders (anorexia nervosa), and mood disorders (mania/hypomania). The content is designed for medical examinations and clinical revision.
A case-based approach textbook dedicated to the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders in children. The content reflects the expertise of Dr. Farahnak Assadi, an internationally recognized leader in pediatric nephrology.
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 practice examination containing clinical multiple-choice questions used for the 2017 ABFM In-Training Examination. The topics covered include core family medicine areas such as pediatrics, infectious diseases, and chronic disease management.
