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Antibiotic Manual: A Guide to Commonly Used Antimicrobials is an essential guide for prescribers of antimicrobials. Each antimicrobial is listed with the drug’s class, mechanism of action, mechanism of resistance, metabolic route, indications and off-label uses, pertinent toxicities, significant drug interactions, and dosage for routine and special populations.
The first edition of Ballenger’s book was published in 1908 and has since been translated into 10 languages. The 18th edition continues the tradition of presenting a comprehensive reference text of current knowledge in otorhinolaryngology for the 21st century.
Ballenger’s Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 18th edition comprises 114 chapters organized into six sections, each edited by a leader in its discipline. The sections are topically arranged to address otology/neurotology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, laryngology and bronchoesophagology, and head and neck surgery.
The presentation of basic science underlying clinical otorhinolaryngology has been expanded, and molecular mechanisms and genetics of disease are presented. Disorders of smell, taste, balance and hearing, voice, speech, and language are also emphasized to provide comprehensive coverage of the discipline.
Blending state-of-the-art clinical techniques with coverage of scientific foundations, this book is designed to satisfy the informational needs of developing specialists and seasoned practitioners alike.
New chapters include Allergy Evaluation, Immunotherapy, Medical Management of Chronic Sinusitis, Otoplasty, and Cleft Lip. New chapters in an expanded section on pediatric Otorhinolaryngology include Congenital Anomalies of the Mandible and Maxilla; Drooling, Dysphagia, and Aspiration; Congenital Anomalies of the Nose and Nasal Airway, Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx and Trachea, Acquired Anomalies of the Larynx and Trachea, Aerodigestive Tract Foreign Bodies and Caustic Ingestions; Speech and Resonance Disorders in Children; Voice Disorders in Children; and Vascular Tumors and Malformations of the Head and Neck.
Senior authors were chosen not only for original contributions but also for their intellectual leadership of the specialty.
Basic science and clinical chapters stress the role of molecular biology in the pathogenesis of disease. Throughout, the genetic basis of disease has been emphasized.
The book is a unique blend of state-of-the-art clinical techniques, methods, and outcomes together with coverage of basic mechanisms and science. It provides students, residents, fellows, and practitioners with the understanding necessary to participate fully in the use of molecular biology in therapy.
This manual features detailed explanations on combinations of 120 compatible herb groups, with analysis of their function, application and compatibility. Abundant case studies detail the use of herbal medicines according to symptom differentiation in relation to specific herb patterns.
Detailed explanation of the compatibility application of Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction) and Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) is based upon the author’s own clinical experience.
TCM Case Studies: Pediatrics, a volume of the International Standard Library of Chinese Medicine TCM Case Studies series, covers one of the oldest areas of specialization in Chinese medicine. The 42 chapters describe the treatment of pediatric conditions according to the standard of care practiced among professional Chinese medicine doctors in modern China.
Case studies, written by Chinese and Western medicine experts in pediatric health care, provide relevant information a practitioner needs including pattern differentiation, treatment principles, acupoints, and herb prescriptions.
Chapters assist students studying TCM with commentary and discussions that provide deeper understanding of the clinical topics. Each chapter features multiple choice study questions and answers that challenge the reader and aid in memorization.
The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine: Urticaria, is a volume in the well-organized and comprehensive clinical series, The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine. Written for a Western audience, the text discusses Chinese medical diagnosis and treatment of urticaria and provides case studies and treatment modalities employed, such as herbal treatments and acupuncture. Illustrations and charts enhance the text.
The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine: Urticaria scored a 97 from Doody’s Review Service.™
The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine series books also discuss in detail the related quotes of classical TCM literature and, through case studies, clearly narrate the modern clinical experience of renowned physicians. The current clinical experience information enables today’s integrative medicine practitioner, as well as the experienced practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.
One of the volumes in the International Standard Library of Chinese Medicine series, Health Cultivation in Chinese Medicine introduces the basic theories and history of health cultivation in Chinese medicine. For thousands of years, practices for maintaining good health and prolonging life have been part of Chinese culture.
Health Cultivation in Chinese Medicine is arranged in 20 chapters. Methods of health cultivation are described in chapters on spirit, diet, medicinal substances, sexual life, sleep, exercises, bathing, tui na, and qi gong. The last section of the volume explains health cultivation regarding the four seasons, constitution, individuality, and proper body care and personal hygiene.
The editors present a volume suitable for a doctorate degree program in both Chinese medicine and integrative health education environments.
In this volume, in the International Standard Library of Chinese Medicine series, the Chinese and Western expert authors of Gynecology in Chinese Medicine cover the advanced theory and clinical practice of gynecology and obstetrics. This is a professional manual for university level learners.
Chapter sections discuss fifty gynecological conditions or diseases including definitions, characteristics, etiologies and pathogenesis depicted in flow charts convenient for memorization, diagnostics, therapeutic principles, acupuncture and moxibustion treatments, and Chinese medicine formulas. Understanding is aided by study questions at the end of each section.
Thomas Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery is a seven-volume series covering the full spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, with contributions written by nationally recognized facial plastic surgeons detailing their own clinical techniques and practices.
Each volume is generously illustrated with superb clinical and surgical photos and numerous detailed case study photos. This series is of great value to experienced surgeons and as a teaching tool for resident level physicians.
Facelift presents an approach to facelift which has evolved over a career of three decades. An evaluation of a variety of facelift techniques and approaches is described by the authors. Ultimately, the goal is providing the reader with reliable, safe methods for facelifts. This volume serves both as a teaching text for the resident or novice surgeon, as well as a procedurally specific reference for the experienced surgeon. The text is enhanced with illustrations, demonstrations, and clinical photos.
The series can be purchased individually or as a complete set: Thomas Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery seven-volume bundle.
Autonomic Nerves is designed to make learning about the structurally and functionally complex autonomic nervous system easier for teachers, students, physicians, and allied health professionals. Beautifully illustrated, the written and visual components are integrated in the text.
The author/illustrator, Linda Wilson-Pauwels, A.O.C.A., B.Sc.AAM, M.Ed., E.D., is the 2008 recipient of the Brödel Award for Excellence in Education awarded to medical illustrators for outstanding educational contributions to the profession of medical illustration.
Authored by the same team that created Cranial Nerves, Autonomic Nerves: Basic Science, Clinical Aspects, Case Studies provides an easy-to-follow overview of autonomic nerves. The first section describes their structure and function. The second section case studies address autonomic control of individual organ systems in a problem-based learning format.
Hepatic Fibrosis is a compilation of important medical advances in hepatic fibrosis research. The editors cover the pathogenesis, etiology, pathology, molecular biology, clinical features, diagnosis, pharmacology, treatment, and prevention of hepatic fibrosis. Including the use of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine therapies, this book is a valuable handbook for clinicians, physicians, and researchers.