Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum 4th, 2005

The  timing  of this  fourth  edition  is  perfect, for now we  have  reached  the  age  of  'minimally  invasive' procedures  used  to  treat  pain generators  of  the  spine. Chapters  on  disc  pain  and  posterior  element pain stress  not  only  the  anatomy  of  these  structures  but  also  review  the  pathophysiology  of  the degenerative process  and  its  relationship  to  pain.  More importantly.  these chapters stress what biomechanical changes  may  occur  as  a  result  of  doing  destructive procedures. After  reading  the fourth edition  in  preparing  to write  this  Foreword,  1  a,m  humbled  by  how  much 1 have learned (or  how much I  have forgotten)  about the basic  anatomy  and  biomechanics  of  the  lumbar  spine and  sacrum.  I found  myself  learning  and  relearning many  things  I  could  apply  on  a  daily  basis  to  my practice of spinal interventions  and pain management.

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Current Clinical Urology : Cancer and Sexual Health, 2011

In the twenty-first century, while cancer is endemic, so too is the survival of the cancer patient. It is well recognized that the diagnosis of cancer represents a major stressor in a person’s life. Add to this the common treatments for cancer and one can see the potential for a negative effect of cancer on a person’s sexual health. Increasingly, patients are winning their battle with cancer and are surviving long periods of time. We see daily in practice patients with cancer of the testis, prostate, breast colon, and hematologic malignancies.  So,  the  concept  of  survivorship  has  become  increasingly important to cancer clinicians. Survivorship has become a medical specialty itself and refers to the focus not just on curing cancer, but also dealing with the consequences of the diagnosis and treatment of that cancer. It has been recognized that for many cancer survivors, sexual function represents a significant concern. I hope this book will help you in the management of the survivorship issues of your patients.

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Mayo Clinic Cardiology Concise Textbook Third Edition, 2007

It has been a great honor to oversee the publication of this, the third, edition of Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook(formerly titled Mayo Clinic Cardiology Review). Large textbooks are never the work of one or two individuals but rather the product of a team of dedicated professionals, as has been the case for this book. This textbook from a single institution was written by a diverse faculty of more than 100 cardiologists from more than 17 countries.

This textbook is primarily a teaching and learning textbook of cardiology rather than a reference textbook. In response to welcome feedback from readers of our two previous textbook editions, we have maintained a relatively large typeface to make the textbook easily readable and have avoided the temptation to reduce the font size to increase content. Newer electronic search modalities have made textbook references less timely and we have deleted most chapter references and all multiple-choice questions to save space.

This textbook is designed to present the field of cardiology in a reader-friendly format that can be read in about 12 months. Many small cardiology textbooks are bare-bones compilations of facts that do not explain the fundamental concepts of cardiovascular disease, and many large cardiology textbooks are voluminous and describe cardiology in great detail. Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbookis designed to be a bridge between these approaches. We sought to present a solid framework of ideas with sufficient depth to make the matter interesting yet concise, aimed specifically toward fellows in training or practicing clinicians wanting to update their knowledge. The book contains 1,400 figures, 483 of which are color photographs to supplement the text. Teaching points and clinical pearls have been added to make the textbook come alive and challenge the reader.

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Pocket Atlas of Echocardiography, 2006

Color Doppler echocardiography is the cornerstone of current diagnostic cardiology, facilitating targeted treatment by providing a wealth of functional data and information on morphologic changes. Learning how to use this fascinating tool, however, is complicated by the small size of the acoustic windows as well as the confusing number of imaging planes transecting the heart. The aim of this Echo-Guide is to make learning more accessible for the beginner.

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The American Society of Echocardiography : Guideline Reference Book, 2005

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Fishman’s Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders Fourth Edition, 2008

This book is now in its fourth edition. The first edition appeared in print in 1980. Each edition since then has provided a contemporary update of the growth of understanding of pulmonary disease and of the management of its clinical manifestations. Advances have been made in leaps and bounds. A 2006 review (Lopez et al.) summarized the impressive progress made in three key subsets of pulmonary medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and critical care medicine.

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Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, 8th ed. 2008

As readers approach this Eighth edition, they will immediately appreciate our radical change in book design, with vibrant cover art and pages in full color to enhance visual appeal and illustration clarity. Despite growth in knowledge, we have beseeched authors to adhere to strictly assigned length limitations and to emphasize literature published since 1990, since older references are readily available in cited reviews and previous editions. As a result, overall book length is less than the previous edition, despite growing from 66 to 70 chapters. To more effectively integrate the ever-enlarging knowledge base in renal physiology, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and therapeutics, we have also initiated a radical reorganization of the textbook into 12 sections, each distinguished by separate color code. This is the first such reorganization since publication of the First edition in 1976. Of the 70 chapters, one-fourth are entirely new titles, one-fourth have been completely revised by newly invited authors and for the remaining half each chapter has undergone major updates and revisions, often with addition of new co-authors. Through the collective efforts of our very able contributors, the intellectual and practical value of this new edition of Brenner and Rector's The Kidney has not only been continued but further strengthened. There are now 161 contributors to the Eighth Edition (compared to 151 in the Seventh Edition), and 73 of these 161 (over 40%) are new to this edition.

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Atlas of Functional Shoulder Anatomy, 2008

Functional Anatomy of the Shouldergives the shoulder surgeon a fresh look and feel for shoulder anatomy. The endless energy and the inquisitive nature that characterise Dr. Di Giacomo and his team are evident in every dissection and image in this book. His meticulous dissections and crisp photography give
the reader a clear insight into the functional anatomical relationships of this elegant piece of machinery
called the shoulder. He shows us how the stabilization and movement muscles provide power and motion
and how it is that the ligament changes, which send signals to the brain, masterfully regulate the freedom
of movement we enjoy throughout our lives with a minimal amount of pain and problems. The discerning clear photography of clean dissections gives new life to anatomical structures.

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Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing, 4 th edition 2010

This fourth edition of Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing reflects the ever-changing nature of speech-language pathology and audiology. We recognize that students in these disciplines are required to be masters of a great deal of information. As speech-language pathologists and audiologists, we not only recognize the great debt that we owe to those who have blazed a trail for us in the profession, but also recognize the awesome responsibility we have toward those within our care. In this text, we have attempted to provide you, the student, with foundational information in this developmental stage of your careers.

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Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 18th, 2012

Welcome to the 18th edition of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.In the 62 years since the first edition of this textbook was published, virtually every area of medicine has evolved substantially and many new areas have emerged. In 1949, when the first edition appeared, peptic ulcer disease was thought to be caused by stress, nearly every tumor that was not resected resulted in death, rheumatic heart disease was widely prevalent, and hepatitis B and HIV infection were unknown. In the intervening years, both the infectious cause of and the cure for peptic ulcer disease were identified; advances in diagnosis and treatment made it possible to cure two-thirds of cancers; rheumatic heart disease virtually disappeared; atherosclerotic coronary artery disease waxed and then—at least in part through management of modifiable risk factors—began to wane; hepatitis B and its consequences, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, became preventable by a vaccine; and HIV, first viewed as a uniformly fatal worldwide scourge, became a treatable chronic disease. During this same period, the amount of information required for the effective practice of medicine grew unabated, and learning options for students, residents, and practicing physicians also burgeoned to include multiple sources of information in print and electronic formats.

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Valvular Heart Disease 4th : A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, 2014

The fourth edition of Valvular Heart Disease: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease follows the format of the previous edition. The  initial  section  focuses  on  basic  principles,  epidemiology, mechanisms of disease, and diagnostic methods. This is followed by  a  second  section  covering  aortic  valve  disease  and  a  third covering mitral valve disease. The final section discusses diverse topics  including  intraoperative  echocardiography,  right-sided valve disease, endocarditis, prosthetic valves, and management of valvular heart disease during pregnancy. Among the many enhancements found in the fourth edition are the  four  new  chapters  that  open  the  basic  principles section. These include a chapter on the global epidemiology of valvular heart disease by Drs. John Chambers and Ben Bridgewater, two entirely  new  chapters  on  the  molecular  mechanisms  of  calcific valve disease by Dr. Jordan Miller, and a chapter on the clinical, cellular, and genetic risk factors for calcific valve disease by Drs. Kevin O’Brien and David Owens. Drs. Roberto Lang, Wendy Tsang, and Benjamin Freed have together written a superb new chapter on the three-dimensional anatomy of the mitral and aortic valves; this chapter includes insights gleaned from their experience with the three-dimensional imaging of these structures.

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Hurst's The Heart, Thirteenth Edition, 2011

It has been 44 years since the publication of the first edition of Hurst's the Heart, the first multidisciplinary and comprehensive textbook on cardiovascular disease. Through 13 editions, The Heart has always represented a cornerstone of current scholarship in the discipline. Cardiologists, internists, and trainees from around the world have relied on its authority, breadth of coverage, and clinical relevance to keep up to date on advances in the field and to help optimize patient care. The 13th edition of The Heart continues and actually exceeds this standard-setting tradition with 19 new chapters and 59 new authors from around the globe who are experts in their respective content areas. Featuring an enhanced and reader-friendly design, the new edition covers need-to-know clinical advances, as well as issues that are becoming increasingly vital to cardiologists and other physicians worldwide; through the 17 thematic sections, the reader will find the most complete overview of cardiovascular topics available, plus a timely new focus on evidence based medicine, health outcomes, and health care quality. Furthermore, as important additions to previous editions, there are 1548 full-color illustrations and 578 tables with a new attractive design. Format : chm Size     :  219.6 Mb Download

Braunwald's Heart Disease A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 9th ed, 2012

Advances in cardiovascular science and practice continue at a breathtaking rate. As the knowledge base expands, it is important to adapt our learning systems to keep up with progress in our field. We are pleased to present the ninth edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine as the hub of an ongoing, advanced learning system designed to provide practitioners, physicians-in-training, and students at all levels with the tools needed to keep abreast of rapidly changing scientific foundations, clinical research results, and evidence-based medical practice.

In keeping with the tradition established by the previous editions of Braunwald's Heart Disease, the ninth edition covers the breadth of cardiovascular practice, highlighting new advances and their potential to transform the established paradigms of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We have thoroughly revised this edition to keep the content vibrant, stimulating, and up-to-date. Twenty-four of the 94 chapters are entirely new, including nine chapters that cover topics not addressed in earlier editions. We have added 46 new authors, all highly accomplished and recognized in their respective disciplines. All chapters carried over from the eighth edition have been thoroughly updated and extensively revised. This edition includes nearly 2500 figures, most of which are in full color, and 600 tables. We have continued to provide updated sections on current guidelines recommendations that complement each of the appropriate individual chapters.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Atlas of Anatomy, 1st Edition, 2009

The LWW Atlas of Anatomy is organized regionally. However, the atlas is not simply a series of flat anatomical drawings with every structure labeled. Every aspect of the atlas, from the selection and organization of the plates, to the coloring, style, and labeling of the individual images is grounded in a teaching perspective. The organization follows a teacher's logic, in that it begins with surface anatomy and superficial features, then proceeds into deeper structures with plate groupings that support regional dissection sequences. The labels are carefully selected and placed to tell a story and direct the attention of the viewer to important relationships.

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An Atlas of Surgical Anatomy, 2005

Léon Dorn is one of the most famous medical illustrators in the world. Even today, at 80 years of age, he continues to pursue his work with the same enthusiasm. His work coincides with his great passion: the representation of the human body. Anatomy holds no secrets for him. He has spent countless hours in operating theatres, dissecting rooms and with himself; when Léon Dorn is drawing hands, he is drawing his own hands 

What is the method of Léon Dorn? Another form of this fascinating question could be: How is the genesis of a definitive drawing? The secret of Léon Dorn is based on two principles:

1. An excellent knowledge of anatomy. As Léon Dorn has worked with many surgeons from different specialties, he has indepth knowledge of the anatomy of the human body. Moreover, he has contributed to several books on anatomy. It can be said that during his entire professional life Dorn has continued to compare anatomy as described and taught in books with real-life anatomy as encountered in operating rooms and theatres.

2. The second principle issues from the first. Léon Dorn draws ‘live’. In his professional life he is permanently on the move to attend surgical operations and dissections. The vast majority of his illustrations have not been drawn from photographs or rough sketches made by surgeons but from what he has seen and observed

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Surgical Anatomy and Technique: a Pocket Manual 4th ed 2014

In this fourth edition of Surgical Anatomy and Technique: a Pocket Manual, several chapters were revised and a new chapter has been added. In the chapter on the abdominal wall and hernias, operating room strategies have been updated and techniques of historical interest only have been removed. A major addition to the chapter is a section on the anatomy and principles of component separation. The chapter on the pancreas was brought up-to-date by Drs. Harrison S. Pollinger and Marty T. Sellers with the addition of laparoscopic pancreatectomy. Any techniques that involve the use of the Harmonic Scalpel or the LigaSure have been updated to refl ect those instruments. Much credit goes to Dr. Monica A. Hum, who did a major revision of the longest chapter in this book, Colon and Anorectum. This revamp involved extensive rewriting; I am most appreciative of her thoughtful emendation

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Physiology Demystified

‘‘Which comes first – the chicken, or the egg?’’ This book is about the ‘‘chicken’’ –human physiologyor living bodyfunctions. (The process of laying an egg is an aspect of chicken physiology, after all!) Its close companion, ANATOMY DEMYSTIFIED, is all about the ‘‘egg’’ – human anatomy or bodystructure. (An unhatched egg is an example of anatomy.) PHYSIOLOGY DEMYSTIFIED is for people who want to get acquainted with the fundamental concepts of human body function, without having to take a formal course. But it can also serve as a supplemental text in a classroom, tutored, or home-schooling environment. In addition, it should be useful for career changers who need to refresh their knowledge of the subject. I recommend that you start at the beginning of this book and work straight through.

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Oxford Handbook of Urology, 1st Edition

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Neurobehavioral Anatomy 3rd ed

In this, the third edition of Neurobehavioral Anatomy, the reader will immediately note several more notable changes. While still not a big book, this volume is larger than its predecessors, and the content has been substantially modified. Every chapter has been thoroughly revised to reflect new developments, and  more  depth  has  been  added  to  elaborate  on  what  was  originally  a  series of expanded lecture notes. I did not wish to restructure the organization, as I believe the original topics are all still worthy of their inclusion in the table of contents, but each chapter has been updated to discuss new knowledge that has appeared in the last several years. These advances include both data from new technologies that permit a closer look at the brain as it mediates behavior and a number of shifts in emphasis and nuance that occur as thinking in the field moves briskly along. It is, in fact, thrilling to witness the rapidly changing and vigorous  subspecialty  of  behavioral  neurology  working  with  its  collaborative disciplines to reveal with ever greater clarity the rich tapestry of brain-behavior relationships.

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Nurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology

“Many Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) textbooks have been written, most of them are limited by the absence of a significant bank of self test material. This book fills that space by providing the student engaged in active learning opportunities to assess their learning in all the core areas of A&P. The explanatory feedback material following answers to the test questions is excellent. Now the student has a resource that actually guides them towards success. It will complement any course that includes introductory A&P. This book will be a very useful partner to any student new to the subject that is motivated to learn and do well.”

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Three-dimensional facial sculpting

Over the last quarter century or so, face-lifts have evolved from a skin-pulling procedure into the current form which we now refer to as ‘‘facial rejuvenation.’’ The evolution has taken us from skin lifts, where the skin was pulled and stretched not only to remove excess skin but also to shift and reposition deeper tissues, to deep procedures involving the superficial muscular aponeurotic system and periosteum for directly repositioning the deeper tissues, thereby limiting the skin portion to removal of the excess skin. Even with deep tissue repositioning and excess skin removal, a piece was still missing. Over the last decade the final piece fell into place with the realization that aging leads to loss of facial volume and that true rejuvenation was not complete, indeed not possible, without volume replacement

The book, therefore, is unique. Its purpose is to comprehensively cover the subject of sculpting faces in three-dimensions from an international perspective. It includes original works from pioneers in this field that can provide useful guidelines for all interested practitioners who wish to acquire the skills necessary to use these new tools for enhancing their own three-dimensional sculpturing of facial architecture.

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Short Stay Management of Heart Failure, 1st Edition

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The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2008 - 16th Ed

Welcome to the 2008* edition of The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. I am again honored to be a part of this highly updated resource whose mission is to assist in your care of patients. In this year's edition, you will find the time-honored features associated with this cornerstone reference. And thanks to your feedback, we have added a number of new components:

· Evidence-Based content of each chapter highlighted in the text

· Updated Health Maintenance section

Evidence-Based Health Care is the integration of the best medical information with the values of the patient and your skill as a clinician. Less harm comes to our patients if we respect the medical literature; we have improved our content and visibility of the best evidence, so you can focus on how to apply it.

The Health Maintenance recommendations included here have been updated through the end of 2006. This content is based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and has been organized by age into one-page recommendations. This summary will allow you to find the most current recommendations to improve health and prevent disease for each population of patients. Again, your feedback resulted in the inclusion of the Centers for Disease Control's immunization tables for quick reference.

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Oxford Handbook of Accident and Emergency Medicine, 2nd Edition

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Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need, The, 5th Edition

This book is about learning. It's about keeping simple things simple and complicated things clear, concise, and yes, simple, too. It's about getting from here to there without scaring you to death, boring you to tears, or intimidating your socks off. It's about turning ignorance into knowledge, knowledge into wisdom, and all with a bit of fun.

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