Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Author: Dorland
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2015-07-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323442544

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland's suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. - Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. - Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. - More than 90,000 entries and definitions. - Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. - New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. - Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

Foot and Ankle Instability

Foot and Ankle Instability
Author: Beat Hintermann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030629260

This book comprehensively discusses the basic and practical aspects of foot and ankle surgery applied to all pathologies resulting from instabilities of these joints, a condition that remains underestimated. Uniquely, it not only addresses injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, but also examines injuries to the deltoid-spring ligament complex, the syndesmotic and chopart joint ligaments, as well as peritalar instability – all pathologies that have often been neglected in the past. For each type of instability, it describes the anatomical basics and the biomechanical features, allowing readers to understand the injury pattern, the subsequent symptoms and clinical findings. Further, it offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging tool for diagnosis and planning surgical reconstruction. Written by world-renowned pioneers in the field, and featuring a wealth of high-quality, intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through the latest, innovative technical surgical solutions for each condition. With its consistent structure, from the basics to the solution, its problem-oriented approach as well as its meticulously selected iconography, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle surgery whishing to explore this promising field. Further, it is a valuable resource for residents, researchers and physiotherapists wishing to gain insights into foot and ankle instability and reconstructive surgery.

Spinal Imaging

Spinal Imaging
Author: Johan W.M. van Goethem
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2007-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540684832

- Comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on the imaging of frequently encountered spinal disorders - Richly illustrated - All imaging modalities considered, e.g. plain film, multidetector CT and MRI - Designed to ensure ease of use, with a logical structure and extensive index

Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Author: Stanley Jablonski
Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
Total Pages:
Release: 2004-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781560536512

This dictionary lists acronyms and abbreviations occurring with a reasonable frequency in the literature of medicine and the health care professions. Abbreviations and acronyms are given in capital letters, with no punctuation, and with concise definitions. The beginning sections also include symbols, genetic symbols, and the Greek alphabet and symbols.

The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer

The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer
Author: Anne Loeser
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2019-02-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781795860604

The author, herself a metastatic breast cancer patient, created this book to help patients and their loved ones cope with a complex and difficult disease. The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, as well as scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.The adage that "knowledge is power" is particularly compelling when dealing with issues affecting survival and quality of life. Consequently, this fact-based handbook is a must-read for every patient contending with treatment decisions and side effects.

Surgery for Chest Wall Deformities

Surgery for Chest Wall Deformities
Author: Gary W. Raff
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2016-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 331943926X

This book was conceived and written to provide a contemporary view of critical urban transport issues, policies, and initiatives in twelve countries with emerging economies, each at somewhat different stages of development. With dedicated chapters on Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, and Vietnam, the book contains detailed, comparable information about the current urban transport situation in the major cities in these countries. Written by specialists in the field, the book draws on a wide range of information sources to provide up-to-date accounts of each of these countries. By assembling this information in one volume, it provides a valuable source for academics as well as policy-makers with an interest in the current and emerging urban transport needs of a large portion of the world’s population.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms
Author: Thomas Souza
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2009-10-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763752827

The Fourth Edition of this best-selling reference is a compendium of evidence-based approaches to the most common presenting complaints. Covering both musculoskeletal and visceral complaints, this text is intended to direct the chiropractor toward an appropriate plan of approach in both diagnostic evaluation and care. Highlighting these approaches are flowcharts (algorithms), relevant historical questioning, and summaries of common conditions related to the presenting complaint.

Drug Delivery Systems

Drug Delivery Systems
Author: Pieter Stroeve
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2017-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813201061

With the alarming increase in cancer diagnoses and genetic illnesses, traditional drug agents and their delivery media need to be re-evaluated to address a quickly evolving field. With newer smart materials for the controlled release of macromolecules, peptides, genetic material, etc. further complications arise, such as material performance, synthesis, functionalization and targeting, biological identity, and biocompatibility.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments on 'smart' targeting and drug delivery systems with a variety of carriers like nanoparticles, membranes, and hydrogels. It contains detailed descriptions on the recent trends in this field in the ongoing battle with catastrophic diseases like cancer. This field of research has been in its infancy and continues to face growth, and with it, further challenges and difficulties along the way toward maturity, which are accurately introduced in this book.

Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment

Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
Author: American Medical Association
Publisher: American Medical Association Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1993
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The AMA established a guide for the rating of physical impairment of the various organ systems which provides clinically sound and reproducible criteria for rating permanent impairment. Contents include- impairment evaluation; records and reports; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the respiratory system; the cardiovascular system; the hematopoietic system; the visual system; ear, nose, throat, and related structures; the digestive system; the urinary and reproductive systems; the endocrine system; the skin; mental and behavioral disorders; pain.