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Surgical Oncology: Fluorescence-Guided Surgery - Hardcover

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by Jaime Allison (Editor)Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is a type of surgery that is performed with the guidance of fluorescence imaging. It has emerged as a new approach to detect the primary tumor, tumor margins, and metastatic lymph nodes. A major cause of tumor recurrence is the presence of residual tumor cells after surgery. Therefore, it is necessary to have a negative tumor margin to ensure a successful cancer resection. Despite widespread use of preoperative imaging techniques such...

The Point of Care Ultrasound Handbook - Hardcover

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by Horton Green (Editor)Ultrasound refers to high frequency sound waves which are higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing. These sound waves are used in a variety of fields, such as diagnostic imaging, ultrasonic devices and non-destructive testing of structures and products. In clinical use, ultrasound is used to capture live images of internal structures of the body. The point of care ultra sound is the use of ultrasound in an emergency situation, for making decisions regarding...

The Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease - Hardcover

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by Kason Benson (Editor)The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is responsible for the movement of ions, molecules, and cells between the blood and the CNS. This barrier is essential for providing the right environment for healthy neuronal function and also for protecting the CNS from injury and disease. The BBB is made up of three biological components of the brain microvasculature: brain endothelial cells (BECs), astrocyte end-feet, and pericytes (PCs). BECs are essential components of the BBB, respo...

Medicinal Chemistry: Computational Methods to Support Drug Design - Hardcover

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by Holly Lambert (Editor)Medicinal chemistry is the study of molecular aspects of drug actions. It encompasses molecules, their structures, designs, and their pharmacological activities. A molecule's potency is determined by its structure. The structural activity relationship is a sub-branch of medicinal chemistry that estimates a molecule's potential to display any pharmacological activity. Computational methods play a significant role in the development of molecules that are therapeutically...

Epilepsy Surgery: An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics - Hardcover

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by Elias Gilbert (Editor)A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity between the brain's nerve cells. It can lead to changes in behavior, feelings, and in levels of consciousness, muscle control, etc. Epilepsy surgery is a surgical method concerned with the treatment of the brain. It is used to remove the part of the brain where seizures take place. There are several types of epilepsy surgeries and factors such as the site of the neurons that start the seizure and the age of the p...

Ophthalmology: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease - Hardcover

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by Ray George (Editor)Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating eye disorders. Common eye disorders include refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, amblyopia and strabismus. Red eyes, night blindness, headache, light sensitivity, floaters, flashes, dry eyes, excessive tearing, blurred or distorted vision, and swelling are the common symptoms of eye disorders. A range of tests can be performed to co...

Emergency Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach - Hardcover

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by Abby Cusack (Editor)Emergency medicine refers to the medical specialty that deals with treating injuries and illnesses requiring prompt medical attention. It is a branch of medicine that focuses on the knowledge and abilities needed for diagnosing, preventing and treating injuries and illnesses in the acute phase. It also provides care for undifferentiated and unscheduled patients of all ages. Evidence-based emergency medicine is primarily focused on case reports of emergency care provided...

Craniofacial Development and Growth - Hardcover

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by Mitch Pittman (Editor)Craniofacial growth is a complex phenomenon that involves the enlargement and differentiation of hard and soft tissues that are characterized by cephalocaudal and allometric designs. It involves the basic mechanisms underlying the post-natal growth of the cranium. There are two prominent ways in which the basic craniofacial bone pattern is laid during embryonic development. The first method of craniofacial development is a highly coordinated process under a tight gene...

Probability, Statistics and Modeling in Public Health - Hardcover

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by Phillis Cousins (Editor)Public health is an interdisciplinary field that draws from fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences, and management of health services. The primary aims of public health include preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health. The objectives of public health can be achieved through organized efforts and choices made by society, public and private organizations, communities, and individuals. The study of public health also involves the ro...

Recent Advances in Anesthesiology - Hardcover

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by Tiffany Johnson (Editor)The area of medicine which specializes in the management of pain during the perioperative period is known as anesthesiology. It includes the use of various inhaled and injected medications to cause the loss of sensations in patients, for carrying out those procedures that would otherwise cause unbearable pain. Modern anesthesiology also includes providing pre-hospital emergency medicine, running intensive care units, and transportation of critically ill patients. It...

Handbook of Neuromuscular Medicine - Hardcover

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by Brenda Aguilar (Editor)The neuromuscular system or the peripheral nervous system consists of the motor nerves and sensory nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. The set of disorders that affect the neuromuscular system are called neuromuscular diseases. Neuromuscular medicine is a specialized field of medicine that draws from neurology and physiatry, and it focuses on the diagnosis and management of neuromuscular diseases. The predominant sign of these disea...

Synthetic Biology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Disease - Hardcover

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by Hunter Errington (Editor)Synthetic biology is an emerging discipline, which aims to create fully operational biological systems from the smallest constituent particles possible such as DNA, proteins, and other organic molecules. It incorporates many different scientific techniques and approaches in molecular biology, genetics, RNA engineering, and omics technologies. These technologies have transformed the ability to reveal the biology of the cell and the molecular basis of the disease. Sy...

Evaluation and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Hardcover

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by Collin Flowers (Editor)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a type of developmental disability caused by brain differences. ASD patients frequently struggle with social engagement and communication, as well as confined or repetitive activities or interests. Additionally, people with ASD have a distinct manner in which they learn, move or pay attention. Young adults and adolescents with ASD may struggle to develop and keep friendships, communicate with adults and peers, or comprehend th...

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Hearing Loss - Hardcover

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by Freya Brown (Editor)Hearing loss refers to the partial or complete inability to hear. This condition affects people of all ages and may be inherited or acquired after birth. Mixed hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss are the three types of hearing loss. It has various signs and symptoms such as difficulty in hearing consonants, muffling of speech and other sounds, withdrawal from conversations, and difficulty in understanding words. Hearing loss can range fr...

Current Technological Advancements in Ophthalmology Research - Hardcover

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by Philip Watts (Editor)The specialty within the field of medicine which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases is known as ophthalmology. It comprises both medical and surgical components. Some of its major subspecialties are anterior segment surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and ocular oncology. New technological advancements within this field have various beneficial impacts such as improving outcomes and providing new treatment options. One of the prominent technological advance...

Health Care: Advanced Practice Nursing - Hardcover

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by Eric MacGregor (Editor)Healthcare focuses on improving the health of a patient through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition or a disease. It is provided by various professionals including doctors, nurses, physicians, therapists and lab technicians. Nursing is a healthcare profession that involves the care of individuals and their families to assist them in the process of recovering from an illness and achieve optimal quality of life. Advanced practice nursing is a...

Thyroid Eye Disease: Understanding Graves' Ophthalmopathy - Hardcover

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by Edgar Harrison (Editor)Graves' disease refers to a disorder affecting the immune system which leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Graves' ophthalmopathy, also called Graves' orbitopathy, is an autoimmune disease affecting the retro-ocular tissues in patients having Graves' disease. It is primarily the disease of the orbit and can have severe implications, such as loss of sight. It causes swelling in the area around the eyes, which causes bulging of the eyes. The symptoms of Gr...

Neurosurgery: An Evidence-Based Approach - Hardcover

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by Arthur Colfer (Editor)Neurosurgery refers to the surgical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of disorders affecting any part of the nervous system, which includes the spinal cord, brain and the peripheral nervous system. Neurosurgical care encompasses both pediatric and adult patients. There are several common neurosurgery procedures such as chiari decompression, lumbar puncture, anterior cervical discectomy, laminectomy, epilepsy neurosurgery and craniotomy. There is a highe...

Polyphenols: Mechanisms of Action and Role in Cancer - Hardcover

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by Bruce Booth (Editor)Polyphenols are compounds that are derived from plant sources and are beneficial for the human body. These compounds have one aromatic ring along with attached hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. They are divided into two types, namely, flavonoids and non-flavonoids. Lignans, phenolic acids and their derivatives, flavonoids, and stilbenes are among antioxidants that fall under the category of polyphenols. They inhibit carcinogenesis during the initiation of cell defense s...

Medical Geology: Effects of Geological Environments on Human Health - Hardcover

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by Justin Richmond (Editor)Geology is a field of natural science that involves the study of the Earth and other astronomical objects, characteristics and composition of these objects and how they change over time. Medical geology is a new interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationship between natural geological factors and their impact on animal and human health. It also attempts to develop an understanding of how the environment influences the geographical distribution of health ...

Clinical Handbook of Rheumatology - Hardcover

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by Sullivan Princeton (Editor)Rheumatology refers to the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. It entails the study and treatment of conditions affecting the joints, as well as the ligaments, muscles and tendons that surround them. Rheumatic diseases are auto-immune and inflammatory conditions that include Lyme disease, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, arthritis, lupus erythematosus, etc. Rheumatology is also linked to soft tissue diseas...

Handbook of Clinical Urology - Hardcover

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by Timothy Lawson (Editor)Urology is a medical specialty that focuses on the disorders affecting the female and male urinary tract systems. The main organs of the urinary tract are the bladder, kidneys and ureters. This discipline is also concerned with the male organs that are capable of producing children, such as scrotum, penis, prostate and testes. Urology is connected with a wide range of medical diseases ranging from urinary control to cancer. Kidney stones, prostate issues, urinary tra...

Herbal Medicine and Aging: Potential of Natural Treatment for Age-Related Diseases - Hardcover

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by Evelyn Sharp (Editor)Herbal medicine refers to the practice of using plants to treat diseases and improve overall health and wellness. These medicines are available in the form of powders, tablets, extracts, capsules, teas, and dried or fresh plants. It also uses bee and fungal products, as well as shells, minerals and animal parts. There are several herbs that are frequently utilized in herbal medicine such as garlic, Echinacea, ginseng, dong quai, ginger, Hypericum perforatum, etc. Herba...

Ovarian Cancer: Translational Research - Hardcover

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by Susan Conway (Editor)Ovarian cancer is a gynecologic malignancy in which the development of cancer cells occurs in the ovaries. The cells reproduce rapidly and have the ability to infiltrate and impair healthy body tissue. Majority of the times ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage and traditional treatments provide minimal improvements in overall survival. Tumor heterogeneity and clonal evolution in ovarian cancer can be critical with respect to drug resistance. Hence, liquid...

Biomechanics of the Human Musculoskeletal System - Hardcover

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by Esther Mueller (Editor)Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system is a subfield of biomechanics that examines the behavior of isolated tissues and structures. It is also concerned with the study of their interactions to produce motion functions and stability. The human musculoskeletal system is the organ system that allows humans to move by utilizing their muscular and skeletal systems. It gives support, mobility, shape and stability to the body. The musculoskeletal system is composed of m...

Handbook of Oral Implantology - Hardcover

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by Victor Martinez (Editor)Oral implantology refers to the area of medicine which deals with the assessment of health and diseases of the supporting and investing structures of dental implants and natural teeth. It is also concerned with oral mucous membrane, along with the prevention and treatment of diseases. The major focus of oral implantology is not the surgical phase but the restorative phase. The oral environment keeps changing and it is not possible to have perfect conditions for heal...

Dental Materials: Theory, Practice and Cases - Hardcover

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by Gerard Keith (Editor)Dental materials comprise natural tissues and biocompatible synthetic materials that are utilized for restoring damaged, decayed and fractured teeth. They can be categorized as preventive materials, auxiliary materials or restorative materials. The study of dental materials encompasses a wide variety of terms, properties, compositions and microstructures that are used to forecast or describe the functioning of restorative and preventive biomaterials. Natural tissues li...

Child Development and Behavior: Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity - Hardcover

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by Duncan Bayer (Editor)The health of children can be maintained and improved through a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Young children are more likely to engage in physical activity, which is important for their physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. Healthy eating habits and physical activity behaviors during the first five years of life are critical for children's health. One of the key factors affecting immunity and growth is adequate nutrition. A well-balanced...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease - Hardcover

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by Mia Dunn (Editor)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of diseases that affect the blood vessels or the heart. CVDs include coronary artery diseases (CADs) such as myocardial infarction and angina. A few other CVDs include thromboembolic disease, abnormal heart rhythms, venous thrombosis, heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertensive heart disease and peripheral artery disease. These diseases can be diagnosed through a variety of techniques, such as blood tests, chest X-ray ...

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by Andrew Taylor Still (Author)This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment t...

Professional Issues for Today's Nurse - Paperback

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by Allison J. Terry (Author)Professional Issues for Today's Nurses provides readers with a foundational and complete introduction to the nursing profession. Leveraging Benner's novice-to-expert model as a framework, the textbook well prepares students for more advanced courses in the curriculum, such as medical-surgical nursing; gerontology; mental health nursing; and maternal, infant, and pediatric nursing, among others.The book is organized into four parts, which address the development of ...

Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research: A Practical Guide for Evidence-based Practice - Paperback

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by Lisa McKenna (Author), Beverley Copnell (Author)This book presents a unique approach to teaching the principles of health research using practical case studies with which nurses and midwives can engage to gain the skills to read and understand reports, evaluate the quality of research, synthesise different studies and be able to evaluate its effectiveness when applied to clinical practice.Author BiographyLisa McKenna is Professor and Dean in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe Un...