Published February, 2009
By Rachel Gorwitz and John Jernigan
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Staphylococcus aureus is an important bacterial pathogen that causes a variety of human infections, some of which are life threatening. This book contains articles that discuss the pathogenesis and epidemiology of S aureus, antimicrobial resistance, specific types of staph infections, and treatment and prevention strategies.

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Published February, 2009
By J. Jill Heatley
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Veterinary Medicine
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Explores research and clinical information concerning cardiology of exotic pet species. This book covers cardiovascular physiology and disease of pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and invertebrates.

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Published January, 2009
By Robert G. Carroll
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
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Uses clinical case studies to promote interactive learning and to build a foundation of knowledge for clinical practice. This title includes various cases that present an unknown clinical disorder and examines differential diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes as well as relevant physiologic principles for a well-rounded review.

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Published January, 2009
By James Q. Del Rosso
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Dermatology
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Reviews antibiotic use in dermatology. This book includes such topics as clinical considerations in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris and other inflammatory skin disorders, topical antibiotics in dermatology, a review of topical Benzoyl Peroxide, optimizing use of oral antibiotics in Acne Vulgaris, and how to handle a CA-MRSA outbreak.

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Published January, 2009
By Andrea Natale and Ranjan K. Thakur
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common sustained arrhythmia, affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the US. One of the most serious side effects of AF is embolic stroke. This book discusses many of the clinical issues in the management of AF, including cardioversion, anticoagulation, and ablation.

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Published January, 2009
By Margaret J. Fehrenbach and Jane Weiner
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
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Presents a simulation of the NBDH exam. This title reflects fresh case-based format of the national exam along with content that covers fresh guidelines, especially in the areas of infection control and pharmacology.

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Published January, 2009
By Scott L. Spear
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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Breast augmentation has become one of the most frequently performed operations in plastic surgery. It is estimated that more than 1% of the adult female population in the United States (between 1 and 2 million) has undergone breast augmentation. This book discusses various implant methods and materials available.

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Published January, 2009
By Scott A. Rodeo
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Orthopedics
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Explores various trends of sports medicine. This book includes such topics as tissue engineering approaches to ligament graft fixation, meniscus replacement using synthetic materials, new techniques in allograft processing and preservation, and platelet-rich plasma for percutaneous treatment of tendon and muscle injury.

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Published January, 2009
By David Hunter
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Examines various aspects of osteoarthritis. This book features articles on the following topics: epidemiology; etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis; genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of management; obesity and management of body weight; and, the role of muscle in disease genesis.

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Published December, 2008
By Robert J. Spinner and Christopher Winfree
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Surgery
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