Published December, 2009
By Herbert B. Allen
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This is termed the "keyword" phenomenon, where such a keyword substitutes for a much fuller and much lengthier formal presentation.The keyword, together with a photo of the disease it represents, will be coupled with a short description and a literature reference for that disease.

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Published December, 2009
By John P. Adams, Michael D.D. Bell, Justin McKinlay and Dominic Bell
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Competency-Based Critical Care
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Management This book provides clear and concise guidelines for the clinician, on the management of adult brain injured patients. It steers the clinician through the complicated decisions that are demanded in these cases.

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Published December, 2009
By Munther A. Khamashta, Maria L. Bertolaccini and Oier Ateka-Barrutia
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This book discusses the major clinical features of the antiphospholipid syndrome. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of this disease, the primary readership groups are general and internal medicine physicians and sub-specialties, including rheumatologists, hematologists, cardiovascular physicians, and obstetricians, among others.

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Published December, 2009
By Tim Benson
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Accessible both to newcomers and experienced practitioners, Benson's text is a clear introduction to the two key interoperability standards HL7 and SNOMED, explaining core principles to the health IT professional, student, clinician and healthcare manager.

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Published December, 2009
By Herbert Chen
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Extremely useful as a pocket reference, this handbook features dozens of photographs and covers all facets of general surgery. Each chapter author includes a narrative describing the relevant procedure, outlines common pitfalls and offers personal suggestions.

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Published November, 2009
By Vivian A. Fonseca, Merri Pendergrass, Roberta Harrison McDuffie and Vivian Fonseca
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This handbook offers a quick overview of type 2 diabetes as well as practical suggestions for the management of this condition. It discusses the value of healthy eating and exercise and offers a detailed reference of possible medical and drug therapies.

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Published November, 2009
By Shailesh Puntambekar, Miguela Cuesta and Miguel Cuesta
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This book is an update of novel surgical techniques of combined thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approach in minimally invasive management of esophageal carcinoma. This book should be regarded as a landmark for the surgical management of esophageal carcinoma.

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Published November, 2009
By Henry N. Wagner
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This book describes what molecular imaging is, how it developed, what are its basic principles, and what it has told us and can tell us about the chemistry of the human brain.

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Published November, 2009
By Gustavo Duque and Douglas P. Kiel
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The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls.

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Published November, 2009
By Joung H. Lee
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The overall incidence of meningiomas, particularly in the developed countries, is rising due to a growing size of the aging population, with people living longer and enjoying healthier lives than ever before.

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