Nuclear medicine plays a crucial role in patient care, and this book is an essential guide for all practitioners to the many techniques that inform clinical management.
Essential for students, science and medical graduates who want to understand the basic science of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), this book describes the physics, chemistry, technology and overview of the clinical uses behind the science of PET and the imaging techniques it uses.
Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers, can range from a very mild pink coloration of the skin, which disappears in a few hours after the pressure is relieved, to a very deep wound extending to and in very serious cases sometimes through a bone and into internal organs.
Coronary Heart Disease in Clinical Practice is a concise and thorough reference book for health professionals involved in the care and treatment of cardiac patients, both in primary care and hospital environment.
Infective endocarditis is a condition that still carries a high morbidity and mortality rate (20-30%) despite modern antibiotics and surgical treatment.
CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in increased popularity.
A compendium written by world leaders in laparoscopic urology from various teaching urological institutions in the US and UK who have contributed their tips and tricks in performing the various urologic procedures.
All about urinary incontinence, prolapse and fecal incontinence - the only small book that does all three, "e;Urogynecology: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice"e; is written in easily understood language, giving the practical elements of the subject.
Advanced Imaging of the Abdomen bridges the interface between the referring clinician and radiologist on the unusual clinical presentation or imaging finding and explores imaging approaches to solve a particular problem.
The use of positron emission tomography (PET) in clinical practice is key to the s- cessful management of many patients with a wide variety of diseases.
This book is a unique collection of real life case histories written by experts that highlight the diversity of problems that may be encountered in vascular surgery.
An understanding of virus infection and the underlying role of the immune system in protection against these diseases is vital in today's medical climate.
The book "e;Biochemical Mechanisms for Metabolic Syndrome"e; delves into the intricate biochemistry underlying the complex condition known as Metabolic Syndrome.
The book "e;Biochemical Mechanisms for Metabolic Syndrome"e; delves into the intricate biochemistry underlying the complex condition known as Metabolic Syndrome.
This 2nd edition of the comprehensive resource on pharmaceutical analysis and analytical techniques builds upon the success of its first edition by incorporating updated methodologies, expanded content, and fresh insights into modern practices.
The book was envisioned by bedside nurses caring for transplant and cellular therapy patients as a way to teach novice nurses and health care colleagues about the care required for this complex patient population.
This book examines the relationship between the different infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, in the development of cancer.
The book presents a unique and structured interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from medicine, computer science, bioengineering, and other relevant fields.
This comprehensive guide serves as both an educational resource and a practical manual for surgeons performing gastric resections as well as clinicians involved in the care of gastric cancer patients.
This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive and most up-to-date overview of the technique and performance of video capsule endoscopy.
The book provides the ophthalmology knowledge necessary for students and residents aiming to pass critical clinical exams such as the FRCOphth Part 2, FRCS Part 2, and the American Board of Ophthalmology clinical exam.
This book shares cutting-edge evidence on Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) treatment, delivering facts on breast cancer, gynecologic oncology, and basic research to contribute to clinicians' practices.
The book aims to be a handy compendium to the very voluminous texts of gastroenterology and hepatology existing in the knowledge market and provides the reader with an easy understanding of the bench knowledge (basic sciences) as they apply to bedside practice (clinical gastroenterology).
The book presents a unique and structured interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from medicine, computer science, bioengineering, and other relevant fields.