Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults

Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults
Author: Hugues Duffau
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1447122135

This book presents the latest research pertaining to the diagnosis, therapy and management of diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGG) in adults, with a particular focus on the path towards individualised therapy for this kind of tumour. Recent research on the natural history of DLGGs and their interaction with the brain has led to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies which increase survival and quality of life of the patient, and these methods are described in this book.

The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries

The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries
Author: Roald Bahr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118467973

Created in collaboration with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee this exciting new book is a must-have tool for all those involved in assessing and treating the active individual with injuries sustained in sports and physical activity: from primary care and ER physicians to general physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants. Written and edited by an international cast of world-leading experts, the book embraces a problem-oriented approach to guide the reader through the assessment and management of injuries in physical activity. Covering the various body regions and distinguishing between common and rarer injuries, the book follows a trajectory from history taking and physical examination to diagnosis and treatment, providing clear and actionable guidance on management of the most common injuries and disorders. Over 500 beautiful full-color illustrations augment the text, showing readers detailed views of the techniques, procedures and other clinically-relevant information being described. Over the course of the last decade there have been significant developments in our understanding of sports injuries – what they are, how they should be assessed, and how they should be treated. The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries distills these advances into straightforward, practical guidance that clinicians can count on to optimize their care of the physically-active patient.

Pediatric Primary Care

Pediatric Primary Care
Author: Beth Richardson
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 726
Release: 2013
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449600433

Pediatric Primary Care: Practice Guidelines for Nurses, Second Edition is a convenient reference that presents the latest information on nutrition, growth and development, common childhood disorders, and well child care. Divided into three sections, the first includes history taking with a family seen for the first time, interval history, newborn rounding, and breastfeeding. Organized by body system and written in outline format, the second section helps readers locate information quickly. The third section explores medications used in pediatrics with common uses, availability, adverse effects, and nursing implications. In addition, the appendices offer useful growth charts, BMI, asthma guidelines, and fluoride dosing. Providing comprehensive coverage of diagnostic methods, management, and treatment modalities, Pediatric Primary Care: Practice Guidelines for Nurses, Second Edition is the ideal resource for nurse practitioners (NP), students, and nurses starting out in practice.

The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us

The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us
Author: Diane Ackerman
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2014-09-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0393245845

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and the PEN New England Henry David Thoreau Prize. A dazzling, inspiring tour through the ways that humans are working with nature to try to save the planet. With her celebrated blend of scientific insight, clarity, and curiosity, Diane Ackerman explores our human capacity both for destruction and for invention as we shape the future of the planet Earth. Ackerman takes us to the mind-expanding frontiers of science, exploring the fact that the "natural" and the "human" now inescapably depend on one another, drawing from "fields as diverse as evolutionary robotics…nanotechnology, 3-D printing and biomimicry" (New York Times Book Review), with probing intelligence, a clear eye, and an ever-hopeful heart.

Intracranial Vascular Malformations and Aneurysms

Intracranial Vascular Malformations and Aneurysms
Author: Michael Forsting
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540424307

This book describes the pathoanatomical, pathophysiological, and imaging features of vascular malformations and aneurysms of the brain and the modern, minimally invasive endovascular methods or techniques employed in their treatment. Individual chapters are devoted to venous malformations, capillary telangiectasias and cavernomas, pial arteriovenous malformations, dural arteriovenous malformations, and intracranial aneurysms. Each chapter is subdivided into four principal sections on pathology, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and therapy, ensuring a standardized approach throughout. The book is richly illustrated with numerous informative CT, MR and DSA images.

Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists

Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists
Author: Katherine F. Shepard
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781455734702

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; * Written by leading educators in the field * Covers lecturing, laboratory instruction, working with patients and families, delivering in-service to colleagues, and more * Clearly presented material on theory and application * Real-life, practical examples