Published March, 2010
By Kalyanam Shivkumar and Noel Boyle
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Epicardial ablation is a relatively different technique that is less invasive than traditional surgical ablation. It shows promise in certain patient populations. This title collects articles on this technique.

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Published March, 2010
By Bandar Al Knawy and B. Al Knawy
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Offers information regarding the transmission of hepatitis viruses in various healthcare settings. This book delves with a patient safety subject that specifically targets healthcare professionals, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, dentists and all healthcare workers to adopt and share a variety of best practices to prevent this adverse event.

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Published March, 2010
By Primus-E. Mullis
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Focuses on what the endocrinologist needs to know about sports and doping, and provides the most up-to-date information. Topics covered in this title include growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor, anabolics, urine testing, Beta-2 agonists, stimulants, glucocortiocoids, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

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Published March, 2010
By Stephen M. Pastores, Neil A. Halpern, Stephen Pastores and Neil Halpern
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Offers a comprehensive review of cancer patient treatment methods in the Intensive Care Unit. This title covers topics such as Admission Criteria and Prognostication in Cancer Patients Admitted to the ICU and Diagnostic Strategies and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure in Cancer Patients Requiring Intensive Care.

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Published March, 2010
By Alireza Minagar
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Features 17 articles that address the neurologic implications of systemic illnesses. This title includes articles such as: neurologic presentations of infective endocardititis; neurologic presentations of acid-base imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, and endocrine emergencies; and, neurologic presentation of renal disease.

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Published February, 2010
By Kenneth Lichstein and Kenneth L. Lichstein
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Divided into two sections as Varied BSM Targets and The Insomnias, this title covers topics such as CPAP Compliance, Periodic Leg Movement Disorder and Restless Legs Syndrome, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Cognitive Mechanisms in Insomnia, Physiological Mechanisms in Insomnia, Primary Insomnia, Comorbid Insomnia, and Hypnotic-Dependent Insomnia.

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Published February, 2010
By Richard Wender and Danielle Snyderman
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Cancer is a life-threatening disease that requires a comprehensive approach, including health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation. This title keeps primary care physicians informed about the developments in cancer treatment and prevention. It focuses on diagnosis, management of cancer survivors, and palliative care.

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Published January, 2010
By Samin K. Sharma and Annapoorna S. Kini
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Interventional cardiology has grown tremendously due to development of new devices and expansion of indications based on clinical trials. This issue provides a view of advanced techniques in the rapidly changing and growing field of interventional cardiology. It discusses topics such as emerging techniques for vulnerable plaque detection.

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Published January, 2010
By Anne B. Chang and Rosalyn Singleton
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Reviewing the Health Issues in Indigenous Children, this title features articles on Infant care, Immunization, Growth and nutrition, Pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infections, Chronic respiratory disorders: asthma and bronchitis, Acute and chronic diarrhea, Glomerulonephritis (GN) and managing the risks of chronic renal disease.

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Published January, 2010
By Jeffrey Tabas, Teri Reynolds, Jeffrey A. Tabas and Teri A. Reynolds
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Covers the topic of High Risk Emergency Medicine. This work includes articles on: Pitfalls in the Low Risk Chest Pain Patient; Pitfalls in Patients with Shortness of Breath; High Risk Airway Management; Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Patient; Pitfalls in the Patient with Shock; and, Pitfalls in the Evaluation/Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient.

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