This book is the first authoritative and comprehensive text dedicated to the understanding of how cholesterol triggers vascular inflammation and mechanical injury that leads to heart attacks, strokes as well as other organ and tissue pathology.
Taking a comprehensive approach in which all aspects of the vagal afferent system are considered, this extensive text reviews the development, neurochemistry, anatomy, biophysics, pharmacology, and physiology of the vagal afferent nerves.
Modern and up-to-date -- the comprehensive and concise guide to the practice of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgeryThe third edition of this long-time bestseller continues to be a reliable companion and invaluable resource for medical students, specialist trainees, residents, and practitioners, providing the essential scientific, diagnostic, and therapeutic knowledge and offering advanced information and guidelines for clinical practice.
Metabolic Syndrome: From Mechanisms to Interventions covers all aspects of this complex and multifactorial disease, providing a cutting-edge understanding of the problem of MetS, with a particular focus on its prevention and clinical management.
A practical reference for completing the imaging workup of the patientBased on a popular course taught at the Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting, this book provides all the essential information for choosing the appropriate imaging examination and completing the imaging workup of a patient.
In the ever-evolving field of urology, percutaneous renal surgery (PCNL) for kidney stones stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence and offers an alternative to traditional open surgery.
The second edition of this essential work presents how to diagnose, treat and develop an appropriate management plan for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
El ataque de pánico es un fin del mundo que cabe en diez minutos; un cataclismo que se ensaña con el cuerpo y con cualquier vislumbre de sosiego que pudiera haber en el alma.
In an updated and expanded Second Edition, this essential text continues to provide a dynamic introduction to dizziness and balance disorders, and a thorough discussion of the tenets of managing a balance clinic.
Une équipe multidisciplinaire composée d'experts appartenant au service des urgences, au département des maladies infectieuses, en pharmacologie et en microbiologie a lancé conjointement en mai 2020 la rédaction conjointe du livre Guide sur les traitements anti-infectieux aux urgences, dont le cadre global et le contenu sont déterminés à la suite de plusieurs réunions de travail.
Since the first cases of an acute respiratory illness were reported, the pathogen SARS-coV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) and its disease, COVID-19 have disrupted the world and changed the course of medical history.
Viral hemorrhagic fevers have captured the imagination of the public and made their way into popular books and movies by virtue of their extreme virulence and mysterious origins.
This extensively illustrated guide is the first English-language text to present a comprehensive analysis of the sonographic aspects of abdominal transplantation.
En este libro, en el que se combinan la prosa y el verso, Claudio Castilla nos relata en primera persona cómo logró sobrellevar un diagnóstico positivo de cáncer y cómo superó el tratamiento.
A concise guide to using ultrasound to diagnose urologic disordersThe second edition of Ultrasonography in Urology: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems provides an up-to-date resource for the essential information needed for selecting the appropriate imaging examination and confidently completing the imaging workup of a patient.
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview on palliative care for patients with hematologic malignancies and other serious blood disorders.
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview on palliative care for patients with hematologic malignancies and other serious blood disorders.
On estime aujourd’hui que 84,2 millions de personnes ont été infectées par le VIH depuis le début de l’épidémie, que l’on situe au début des années 1980.
Queenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy The new edition of the long-standing classic text, covering all areas of perinatal medicine Continuing to set the standard for maternal-fetal practice, the seventh edition of Queenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy provides practical, clinically useful information on the full spectrum of perinatal care.
While several books describing imaging of brain tumors from MR acquisition techniques to differential diagnosis are written by different contributors and present chapters with different styles and design, this book illustrates a unique vision and structure putting together modern molecular classification of brain tumor with modern neuroradiology.
