Published June, 2009
By Donald A. Smith
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Addresses assessment of the effectiveness of advanced lipoprotein testing. This book covers rosk scores for prediction of cardiovascular outcomes; and lifestyle and dietary approaches to lowering LDC-cholesterol and triglycerides, and raising HDL-cholesterol.

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Published June, 2009
By Vanessa Diaz and Ann Rodden
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly and is being considered as an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease. This book discusses obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health, and presents prevention strategies and interventions.

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Published June, 2009
By John E. Mazuski
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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Covers such topics as Microbial pathogens; Host response; Antimicrobial agents; Adjunctive measures; Prevention of SSI; Skin/soft tissue infections; Intra-abdominal infections; Prosthetic graft infections; Hospital-acquired pneumonia; Catheter-associated BSI; Nosocomial UTI; C. difficile-associated disease; and, Preventing bacterial resistance.

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Published June, 2009
By Thomas E. Brown, Quanjun Cui, William M. Mihalko, Khaled Saleh and William Mihalko
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: Arthritis and Arthroplasty
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Part of "Arthritis and Arthroplasty" series, this book offers guidance on topics ranging from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. It details which technology and methodology is used for total Hip arthroplasty (THA), reconstruction or revision.

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Published June, 2009
By Jane C. Rothrock
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Nursing
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To provide a safe environment, perioperative nurses need to have the knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiological alterations and risk factors. This title focuses on education by covering topics that include: using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing students, educating novice perioperative nurses, and diversity in education.

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Published June, 2009
By Nemesha Desai and Mihir Desai
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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New technologies in urology involves minimal invasion, less recovery time, and organ-sparing techniques. This title addresses those technologies that are being researched and are just entering clinical practice.

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Published June, 2009
By David E. Fisher
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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The field of melanoma biology has experienced a remarkable surge, owing to progress which has ranged from the basic laboratory/preclinical discoveries to clinical developments. This title brings together some of the leaders who have contributed insights from basic melanoma biology to progress in the clinic.

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Published June, 2009
By Linda G. Dumas
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Nursing
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Explores the field of long-term care. This title covers such topics as: Clinical Issues in Long Term Care, Settings at End of Life, and Leadership for the Future.

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Published June, 2009
By Frederick Radke and Fred Radke
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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Covers such topics as melanoma; pressure ulcers; wound healing and biology of the skin; local anesthetics-uses and toxicities; approach to excision and closure of the skin; unusual skin tumors; dermatologic considerations for the general surgeon; suture choice and other skin closure methods; and, benign and subcutaneous lesions.

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Published June, 2009
By Mohamud Daya, Charles R. Thomas, Charles Thomas and Charles R. Thomas JR
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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A two-part issue dealing with Cancer Emergencies. It includes topics such as: 'Spinal Cord Compression,' 'Cerebral Edema,' 'Acute Renal Failure,' and, 'Electrolyte Disorders'.

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