Published January, 2010
By Michael Lim, Isaac Yang and Michael J. Lim
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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Discusses developments in Immunotherapy. This title covers such topics as immunostimulants, Passive Antibody Mediated Immunotherapy, Clinical Applications of A Peptide Based Vaccine, Challenges for Clinical Design of Immunotherapy Trials, The EGFRv3 Peptide Vaccine, and Stem Cell Therapy and Dendritic Cell Vaccines.

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Published January, 2010
By Scott B. Boyd
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Dentistry
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Offers a review on obstructive sleep apnea for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This title covers the topics that include: epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of obstructive sleep apnea; systematic evaluation of the OSA patient; and, anesthetic and postoperative management of the OSA patient, and more.

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Published January, 2010
By Theodore Pincus and Yusuf Yazici
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Presents the rheumatologist with the practices in quantitative assessment of common musculoskeletal conditions. This title covers topics that include quantitative measures of rheumatic diseases for clinical research versus standard clinical care; electronic and computer-generated patient questionnaires; the SDI and CDAI; and, DAS28.

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Published January, 2010
By Sanjeev Bhalla
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Radiology
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Reviews the advances in the use of multidetector CT for imaging of the chest. This book includes articles on 'Thoracic CT (How far we have come)', 'MDCT (Principles and Practice)', and 'Contrast Enhancement'. It covers topics such as 'Dual Energy Chest CT' and 'Volumetric HRCT'.

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Published January, 2010
By Anne Alexandrov and Anne W. Alexandrov
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Nursing
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Focuses on use of acute care Nurse Practitioners in neuroscience critical care; Post-graduate advances practice neurovascular fellowship education and training; NET SMART; management of Traumatic Brain Injury; management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; and management of Hyperacute Ischemic Stroke.

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Published January, 2010
By Rakesh Kumar, Sandip Basu and Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Radiology
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Offers a comprehensive review to the topic of Breast Cancer. This issue focuses on the use of PET and PET/CT in the diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up for patients with breast cancer. It also includes articles that provide correlates from other imaging modalities.

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Published January, 2010
By Jeff G. Konin
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Orthopedics
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Dealing with the topic of rehabilitation, this issue explores rehab from the perspective of the Athletic Trainer and Physical Trainer. It discusses key subjects, such as the rehabilitation referral, return to play criteria, strength and conditioning, the future of rehab, concussion, and rehabilitation of specific areas of the body.

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Published January, 2010
By Stanley H. Rosenbaum, Stanley Rosenbaum, Lee A. Fleisher and Lee Fleisher
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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A multidisciplinary approach is essential to patient safety and optimal outcomes. This monograph brings the anesthesiologist up to date on integrated methods of preoperative assessment, consultation, and patient preparation for surgery. It covers topics such as preoperative evaluation and prep of the patient for cardiac surgery.

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Published January, 2010
By Michael W. Rich, George A. Mensah, Michael Rich and George Mensah
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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With cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, the topic of preventive cardiology deserves intense examination. This title explores important topics, such as the burden of cardiovascular disease, updates on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, geared towards the elderly patient.

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Published January, 2010
By Kathleen Kennedy and William F. Rayburn
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Includes articles on psychological and behavioral issues influencing women's health including depression, sexual function, intimate partner violence, and substance dependence.

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