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The most practical and efficient guide to the diagnosis and management of blood disorders - now in full color 200 full-color illustrations! Hematology in Clinical Practice is a succinct, cutting-edge guide to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemostasis, and the use of blood components for transfusion. Each disease state is discussed in detail, incorporating the pathophysiology, clinical features, up-to-date laboratory testing, and current management strategies into a comprehensive and practical approach to hematologic disorders. Features: New full-color presentation includes over 200 superb illustrations and classic images of blood morphology, tissue pathology, and clinical findings New Case Histories introduce and continue through relevant chapters, highlighting critical clinical points for diagnosis and management New end-of-chapter Points to Remember encapsulate key clinical information New chapters include Anemia in the Elderly and expanded and updated coverage of Transplantation and treatment of hematologic malignancies Outstanding collection of tables, charts, and illustrations that translate basic science into valuable clinical context Strong focus on practical clinical management and supportive care Coverage of state-of-the-art drugs and chemotherapies and thelatest advances in genetic testing and molecular pathways Conveniently organized into sections on Red Cells, White Cells, Hemostasis, and Transfusion Medicine

This title helps you to gain a complete understanding of the principles of quality improvement and their application to present and future pharmacy practice. "This is a nice introduction to the concepts of continuous quality improvement. It is a comfortable read and is written at an elementary level in comparison to other textbooks in the pharmacy curriculum. This may be necessary, since the authors rightly conclude there is a lack of discussion of quality improvement in the pharmacy curriculum. 3 Stars." ("Doody's Review Service"). "This book is a great resource for pharmacists and pharmacy students who want to learn about safety and quality in pharmacy practice." (Laura Cranston, RPh, Executive Director, The Pharmacy Quality Alliance). "Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice" details the principles, approaches, strategies, and actions necessary to improve the overall safety and effectiveness of pharmacy services. Although one of the book's primary goals is to enhance the quality of future health care, you will find guidelines that can be implemented immediately to improve today's pharmacy practice. This comprehensive text offers a complete overview of quality in general, the reasons for improving practice, and actual day-to-day changes and approaches that will positively impact the patient. "Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice" is divided into five parts, covering: The current and future landscape of health care quality and the business case for quality improvement and value-driven health care; quality improvement concepts and tools, including statistical process control; quality and safety measurement, including mechanisms for gathering consumer feedback; incentives and other drivers of quality improvement; and, application of the principles of quality improvement to pharmacy practice - complete with case examples.

The authoritative, evidence-based coverage you need to safely and competently care for adult, critically ill patients and their families -- or prepare for the critical care nursing certification exam A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing CCRN certification examination. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing is divided into four logical sections, which, taken as a whole, will give you complete understanding of this challenging area of nursing practice: The Essentials -- provides fundamental information that new clinicians must understand to provide safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnosis. Pathological Conditions -- covers pathologic conditions and management strategies commonly encountered in all adult critical care units. Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient -- presents advanced critical care concepts or pathologic conditions that are less common or more specialized than those generally found in adult critical care units. Key Reference Information -- includes reference information that you will find helpful in a clinical environment, such as normal laboratory and diagnostic values, algorithms for advanced cardiac life support, and summary tables of critical care drugs and cardiac rhythms Each chapter begins with Knowledge Competencies that can be used to gauge your progress. This edition is compatible with ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation), the online program offered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

An easy-to-understand, well-illustrated introduction to the clinically-important aspects of microbiology! NOW in full color! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This book provides a comprehensive overview of medical microbiology in a well organized and practical format. The new version includes color photographs and revisions to reflect advances in knowledge and molecular diagnostics. These updates are essential in such a rapidly progressing field and will ensure this book continues to be a mainstay in teaching medical microbiology."--Doody's Review Service Linking fundamental principles with the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections, this classic text delivers an essential overview of the roles microorganisms play in human health and illness. In addition to the brief descriptions of the organisms, you'll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book introduces you to basic clinical microbiology through the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, giving you a far-reaching yet student-friendly review of the discipline. All chapters have been extensively revised to reflect the tremendous expansion of medical knowledge afforded by molecular mechanisms, advances in our understanding of microbial pathogenesis, and the discovery of unusual pathogens. Features: NEW full-color presentation 500+ USMLE-style review questions 300+ informative tables and illustrations, each designed to clarify and reinforce important chapter concepts Coverage that reflects the latest techniques in laboratory and diagnostic technologies Visit www.LangeTextbooks.com to access valuable resources and study aids. The science of microbiology, Cell structure, Classification of bacteria, The growth and survival and death of microorganisms, Cultivation of microorganisms, Microbial metabolism, Microbial genetics, Immunology, Pathogenesis of bacterial infection, Antimicrobial chemotherapy, Normal microbial flora of the human body Spore-forming gram-positive bacilli: bacillus & clostridium species, Non-spore-forming gram-positive bacilli, corynebacterium, propionibacterium, listeria, erysipelothrix, actinomycetes, The staphylococci, The streptococci, Enteric gram-negative rods (enterobacteriaceae), Pseudomonads, acinetobacters, uncommon gram-negative bacteria, Vibrios, campylobacters, helicobacter, Haemophilus, bordetella, brucella, francisella, Yersinia & pasteurella, The neisseriae, Infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, Legionellae, bartonella, unusual bacterial pathogens, Mycobacteria, Spirochetes & other spiral microorganisms, Mycoplasmas & cell wall-defective bacteria, Rickettsia & ehrlichia, Chlamydiae, General properties of viruses, Pathogenesis & control of viral diseases, Parvoviruses, Adenoviruses, Herpesviruses, Poxviruses, Hepatitis viruses, Picornaviruses (enterovirus & rhinovirus groups), Reoviruses, rotaviruses, & caliciviruses, Arthropod-borne & rodent-borne viral diseases, Orthomyxoviruses (influenza viruses), Paramyxoviruses & rubella virus, Coronaviruses, Rabies, slow virus infections, prion diseases, Human cancer viruses, AIDS & lentiviruses, Medical mycology, Medical parasitology, Principles of diagnostic medical microbiology

1200 illustrations and detailed text deliver thorough coverage of pediatric surgical techniques Includes 2 DVDs with surgical video clips Featuring contributions from 132 world-renowned experts, Pediatric Surgery covers the clinical, diagnostic, and management aspects of all major pediatric conditions requiring surgery. Readers will find coverage of all the latest topics such as nanotechnology, endoscopic and minimal invasive procedures, lasers, robotic surgery, molecular genetics, stem cell regeneration, and bariatric surgery. The book is enriched by 1200 illustrations and 2 DVDs with surgical video clips. Coverage includes: Overview of the Specialty, Ventilatory Support, Pediatric Anesthesia, Nuclear Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Postoperative Care, Management of Terminal Illnesses, Trauma, Thoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Disorders, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgical Specialties, Recent Advances

This title includes the latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating human lens diseases. This full-color resource details the surgical and clinical aspects of human lens diseases to assure their successful diagnoses and treatment. It features full-color presentation with numerous photographs and illustrations. The world's foremost authorities cover patho-physiology, clinical signs, symptoms, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in a simplified manner. It includes thorough and definitive coverage of the human lens and lenticular surgery.

The latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating corneal diseases This well-illustrated full-color reference provides the latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating corneal diseases. Features: Full-color presentation with numerous illustrations Provides complete updated information on all types of anterior segment diseases With in-depth focus, the authors concentrate on vital areas of the surface abnormalities, including pathology of tear film, disease of conjunctiva, eyelids, and tumors Presents updated guidelines to establish instant and correct clinical diagnosis for proper and timely treatment of corneal diseases

A complete full-color review of anatomy Organized by body region rather than organ system, this full-color review focuses on what students must truly know to succeed in anatomy course exams. Features: Beatiful full-color presentation with numerous photos, charts, drawings, and boxed content Includes key concepts, numerous illustrations, examination oriented information and questions, and comprehensive yet concise text Designed to facilitate retention as the diagrams and and text are side-by-side for quick review and comprehension Terms and descriptions are explained in an easy language to ensures conformity with scientific nomenclature system

A comprehensive, full-color atlas detailing chemical peeling procedures This pocket-sized, full-color atlas offers well-illustrated step-by-step guidance on the latest chemical peeling procedures. Features: Full-color presentation with numerous photographs Provides comprehensive knowledge of established and newer procedures A step-by-step, practical, accessible guide to the management and treatment of skin disorders

A complete, well-illustrated text on pediatric dermatology This is a full-color text focusing on pediatric dermatology, highlighted by 340 full-color photographs and numerous flow charts and diagrams. Features: 44 distinguished experts present views, clinical opinions with pictures, and tables to explain the complexities involved in the skin disorders of children Full-color presentation with numerous photographs and charts Integrates the understanding of fundamentals about skin diseases like contact dermatitis, allergic and irritant, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, non-melanoma skin cancer, melanoma, drug eruptions, vasculitis, infections, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, fungal infections, sexually transmitted infections including HIV infections, vesiculobullous disorders, urticaria, angioedema, annular erythemas, disorders of dermis and subcutaneous tissues and multisystem disorders

In this title, 295 cases and more than 1700 illustrations teach you how to accurately interpret genitourinary tract images. This title has 4 Star Doody's Review! "The high-quality images and pithy discussions make this book very useful to radiologists, both in training and in practice...The book's best features are the excellent image quality, the inclusion of images of differential diagnostic considerations, and concise discussions of the cases. This is an excellent resource for radiologists in training and in practice. The case-based format is excellent for board preparation, and its concise prose provides all the necessary information while leaving out the excess". (Doody's Review Service). "Genitourinary Imaging Cases" presents an efficient and systematic approach to examining images of the genitourinary system. You will find an unmatched collection of 295 cases ranging from normal anatomy to the full spectrum of disease - including renal cystic masses, renal infection, renal vascular disease, and female pelvic abnormalities. Included with these cases are 1700+ high-quality images that are representative of what you would see on various imaging modalities. The book's easy-to-navigate organization is specifically designed for use at the workstation. The concise text, numerous images, and helpful icons speed access to essential information and simplify the learning process. Each case includes findings, differential diagnosis, comment/discussion, and clinical pearls. Icons, a grading system depicting the full spectrum of diseases, common to rare, and imaging findings, typical to unusual, along with the consistent chapter organization make this perfect for rapid at-the-bench consultation. This title places strong focus on pathology. It puts special emphasis on the latest diagnostic modalities that include both CT and MR images.

This title presents a complex topic in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Pocket Guide: Pharmacokinetics Made Easy is the latest update of the popular Pharmacokinetics Made Easy. It is suitable for a wide audience including medical practitioners, health professionals, and students. The individual chapters were initially published as a series of articles in Australian Prescriber to assist practitioners in drug dosing and therapy. The physiological approach herein adopted addresses clinical issues in drug therapy and makes them directly applicable to practice situations. Key Selling Features: self-assessment questions in each chapter; glossary of symbols; use of equations to explain physiological factors underlying important pharmacokinetics processes; endorsed and co-published with Australian Prescriber; and list of key points summarizing the content to improve accessibility and understanding.

A step-by-step guide to the diagnosis and management of the endocrine surgery patient A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "This is a needed reference that should be part of any surgical resident's library. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service "The authors have clearly succeeded in synthesizing a very practical and reader-friendly manual of 21st-century endocrine surgery. This will be a valuable resource for medical students, surgical residents, fellows, and consulting surgeons alike."--Geoffrey B. Thompson, MD, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic (from the foreword) McGraw-Hill Manual Endocrine Surgery delivers the information you need for the full-range of endocrine surgery, presented in at-a-glance bulleted lists and tables. Concise, well-illustrated chapters provide high-yield summaries of epidemiology, risk factors, genetics, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, management, surveillance and follow-up. You'll also find numerous practical pearls that offer valuable insights from experienced surgeons. This unique, point-of-care book features: Succinct, yet comprehensive coverage of the diseases and conditions that affect the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands High-yield information on the management of specific endocrine conditions Management algorithms within each chapter to speed the decision-making process A two-color design with tabbed pages to facilitate on-the-spot look-up Content valuable to surgeons, surgical residents, fellows, and faculty

This work offers step-by-step guidance on burn management and rehabilitation of a burn victim. The book provides step-by-step understanding about burn management and rehabilitation of the burn victim. It presents practical and workable solutions to several complex and critical situations. It aims to provide simplified methods in developing scientific temper for the management of burns. Text is presented in simple and easy to understand language and an accompanying DVD illustrates key points.

The text that bridges the gap between basic visual science and clinical application -- now in full color Includes 3 complete practice exams! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! This comprehensive text on visual science is unique in that it highlights the fundamental aspects of monocular visual perception that are necessary to successful clinical practice. Recognized for its engaging, enjoyable style and ability to explain difficult topics in simple, easy-to-understand terms, Visual Perception goes well beyond the basics, including information from anatomy to perception. Covering a broad range of clinically-relevant topics, including color vision and its defects, spatial vision, temporal aspects of vision, psychophysics, physiology, and development and aging, the Fourth Edition of Visual Perception has been updated to include full-color figures and many new clinical images. Each chapter has been revised to keep up with the latest advances in the basic sciences, and throughout the text the linkage between basic psychophysics and clinical practice has been strengthened. Features New full-color presentation with 250 illustrations, including color vision tests and fundus photographs 3 practice exams (more than 200 multiple-choice questions) Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter Current references from leaders in each subfield Enjoyable to Read AND Comprehensive! Experimental Approaches, Introductory Concepts, The Duplex Retina, Photometry, Color Vision, Anomalies of Color Vision, Spatial Vision, Temporal Aspects of Vision, Motion Perception, Depth Perception, Psychophysical Methodology, Functional Retinal Physiology, Parallel Processing, Striate Cortex, Information Streams and Extrastriate Processing, Gross Electrical Potentials, Development and Maturation of Vision, Practice Exams, Answers to Self-Assessment Questions, Answers to Practice Exams, References

Written by authors who have performed more than 800 total knee and hip replacement surgeries, this full-color book offers step-by-step guidance on this type of procedure. Hip and knee replacement surgery can improve the quality of life significantly in a wide variety of conditions and disorders, but total knee and hip replacement surgeries are special operations. The surgeons require the highest order of aseptic precaution, surgical skill, and a team of specialists in preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative techniques and protocols. This book fully explains step-by-step procedures and precautions to be observed in undertaking this kind of surgery. Full-color photographs and a DVD of surgical procedures enhance the book's usefulness.

An all-in-one review for the diagnostic radiology board examination -- complete with 1000+ Q&As! McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review: Radiology is an outstanding review for both residents-in-training and practicing radiologists. You'll find everything you need in this one comprehensive resource ...questions, answers, detailed explanations, and targeted coverage that emphasizes key material in a simple, straightforward manner and reinforces important concepts. Everything you need to excel on the exam: More than 1000 questions with detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers Strong focus on the fundamentals of anatomy and pathophysiology An organization based on the 10 subspecialties recognized by the American Board of Radiology Important overviews of imaging-based physics for ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine Content that spans the entire examination: Central Nervous System Pulmonary Cardiac Gastrointestinal Tract Genitourinary Tract Ultrasound Musculoskeletal System Breast Interventional Radiology Nuclear Radiology Pediatric