Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3rd edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416058974 | ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 | Publication Date: September 9, 2010 | Edition: 3
Stay on top of the latest scientific and therapeutic advances with the new edition of Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Theodore L. Phillips, in collaboration with two new authors, Drs. Richard Hoppe and Mack Roach, offers a multidisciplinary look at the presentation of uniform treatment philosophies for cancer patients emphasizing the "treat for cure" philosophy. You can also explore the implementation of new imaging techniques to locate and treat tumors, new molecularly targeted therapies, and new types of treatment delivery.

Supplement your reading with online access to the complete contents of the book, a downloadable image library, and more at expertconsult.com.
Gather step-by-step techniques for assessing and implementing radiotherapeutic options with this comprehensive, full-color, clinically oriented text.
Review the basic principles behind the selection and application of radiation as a treatment modality, including radiobiology, radiation physics, immobilization and simulation, high dose rate, and more.
Use new imaging techniques to anatomically locate tumors before and during treatment.
Apply multidisciplinary treatments with advice from experts in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
Explore new treatment options such as proton therapy, which can facilitate precise tumor-targeting and reduce damage to healthy tissue and organs.
Stay on the edge of technology with new chapters on IGRT, DNA damage and repair, and molecularly targeted therapies.
Stay one step ahead with the latest techniques from the newest edition of Leibel's

Pediatric Critical Care: Expert Consult Premium Edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323073077 | ISBN-13: 978-0323073073 | Publication Date: April 14, 2011 | Edition: 4
Provide the latest in superior quality care for critically ill children with the full-color, updated 4th Edition of Fuhrman and Zimmerman's Pediatric Critical Care. In print, and now online, Drs. Bradley P. Fuhrman and Jerry J. Zimmerman use a comprehensive, organ-systems approach to help you manage a full range of disease entities. Get up-to-the-minute knowledge of topics such as acute lung injury, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and more. Implement new clinical techniques and diagnostic tests, weigh the varying perspectives of six associate editors with expertise in the field, reference 1,000+ illustrations to aid diagnosis, and keep sharp with online access to board-style review questions. This definitive title will ensure that you consistently deliver the very best intensive care to your pediatric patients.

• Focus on the development, function, and treatment of a wide range of disease entities with the text's clear, logical, organ-system approach.
• Keep all members of the pediatric ICU team up to date with coverage of topics particularly relevant to their responsibilities.
• Keep current with the latest developments in palliative care, mass casualty/epidemic disease, acute respiratory failure, non-invasive ventilation, neurocritical care, neuroimaging, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, acute lung injury, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and much more.
• Quickly find the information you need with sections newly reorganized for easier access.
• Gain the perspectives of six expert associate editors on all the new developments in the field.
• Understand complex concepts quickly and conclusively with a brand new full-color format and more than 1,000 illustrations.
• Search the full text, download the image library, and access online board review questions targeting every relevant topic, all at www.expertconsult.com.
• Fuhrman and Zimmerman's Pediatric Critical Care covers the latest developments in pediatric critical care that improve patient care and survival rates.

Review of Orthopaedics: Expert Consult - Online and Print

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416040935 | ISBN-13: 978-1416040934 | Publication Date: March 27, 2008 | Edition: 5
Indispensable for exam preparation at all levels of orthopaedic training, this best-selling book has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the very latest in scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the changing emphases on key examinations. This edition features an all-new two-color format, with dozens of new summary tables and newly commissioned diagrams tailored to facilitate exam preparation, plus a companion website with full-text search and links to PubMed for unprecedented utility and portability in exam preparation. Miller's Review of Orthopaedics is the ideal, state-of-the-art resource for efficient review of key orthopaedic knowledge!

• Includes a companion website with full text search and links to PubMed and Cross Ref.
• Uses a new, fresh, user-focused design and format for enhanced ease of use.
• Incorporates new contributors on 40% of chapters to present fresh insights.
• Incorporates material from the most recent OITE and self-assessment exams to accurately reflect the information you need to know today.
• Organizes and condenses information in a concise outline format for rapid learning.
• Synthesizes critical, need-to-know material from a broad spectrum of orthopaedic literature.
• Presents succinct yet thorough synopses of a wide range of key operative techniques.

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Series: Head and Neck Cancers: Expert Consult - Online and Print (Early Diagnosis in Cancer)

Book Description
ISBN-10: 141605202X | ISBN-13: 978-1416052029 | Publication Date: October 19, 2009 | Edition: Har/Psc
Each volume in the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer Series is packed with practical, authoritative information designed to cover the full range of diagnostic procedures, including pathologic, radiologic, bronchoscopic, and surgical aspects. You'll be able to determine the safest, shortest, least invasive way to reach an accurate diagnosis; stage the disease; and choose the best initial treatment for early stages. Based on current evidence in the literature, authors provide clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed to diagnose and stage each type of cancer. Practical, authoritative, and highly-illustrated, this volume in the brand new Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series covers current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular and serologic markers for head and neck cancers. Apply expert advice on the best "next-step" plan for different presentations and tips for less invasive protocols. Get clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed for accurate diagnosis and staging. Clear figures, tables, and boxes illustrate step-by-step care of the full range of problems encountered. Better manage your patients with procedural video clips and more on the included CD-ROM. The small size and convenient format make this an ideal purchase for diagnostic reference.
Outlines the steps after diagnosis to guide you through formulating a treatment or patient care plan.
Emphasizes important points-such as the use of endoscopy in staging, chemoprevention, and promising gene therapies-with "key points" boxes at the beginning of each chapter and pedagogic features throughout.
Summarizes the process of accurately diagnosing and staging cancer in a logical, almost algorithmic, approach for easy reference.
Discusses the treatment of early-stage disease so you have clear options for care.
Complements the procedures outlined in the text with full-color photographs and line drawings to reinforce your understanding of the material.
Features a CD-ROM showing video clips of diagnostic procedures, as well as all of the images, tables, and drawings from the text to help you better manage your patients.

Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery (Pediatric Surgery (Ashcraft))

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416061274 | ISBN-13: 978-1416061274 | Publication Date: December 17, 2009 | Edition: 5

Acclaimed for its unsurpassed readability and manageable scope, Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery presents authoritative, practical guidance on treating the entire range of surgical problems in infants, children, and adolescents. The new 5th Edition continues this excellent legacy with its thoroughly updated coverage of today's hot topics including the increased use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for pediatric patients, urology, bariatric surgery in adolescents, and evidence-based treatments and outcomes in children. Expert Consult functionality-new to this edition-offers convenient access to the complete contents of the book, along with bonus surgical videos that demonstrate many of the new techniques and procedures from the text to help you refine your skills.

Covers the complete range of surgical problems in infants, children, and adolescents, for comprehensive guidance in one convenient resource.
Offers coverage of minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, outlining the pros and cons of each approach.
Discusses timely topics such as bariatric surgery in adolescents and evidence-based treatments and outcomes in children.
Includes surgical videos-many new to this edition-which demonstrate how to perform key techniques.
Emphasizes a clinical focus for a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical disorders, for coverage that targets the material most important to you.
Features a user-friendly format that makes review easy for certification and recertification exams.
Places an increased emphasis on minimally invasive surgery, reflecting the shift from open to closed procedures that allow for faster recovery and better outcomes.
Presents a new focus on evidence-based treatments and outcomes, equipping you with today's best practices.
Offers the complete text online, fully searchable, along with all of the illustrations downloadable for your personal presentations, and access to surgical videos at expertconsult.com.
Includes over 900 illustrations-more than half new to this edition-that depict today's best surgical practice.
Provides online references linked to PubMed for easy access to abstracts and full text articles.

Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, 7th Edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0702040932 | ISBN-13: 978-0702040931 | Publication Date: May 2, 2011 | Edition: 7
Ideally suited for rapid reference and efficient, effective recall, this state-of-the-art multimedia resource will keep you up to date with current and evolving practice in the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders, using a visually rich, succinct format that facilitates comprehension for trainees and practitioners. Online and in print, you'll have access to the latest advances in the field.



Grasp key information and effectively prepare for examinations with a pictorial, bulleted approach - both highly visual and concise, for more efficient study.

Move rapidly throughout the text to find the information you need, with color coding and at-a-glance key points.
Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com, with a downloadable image gallery.

Learn from two renowned experts in the field.

Includes over 2,700 high-quality images, 1,000 of which appear for the first time in this edition.

Master the latest advances in ophthalmology: radical changes in the management of macular disease, including the widespread introduction of VEGF inhibitor therapy; recent developments in the investigation and treatment of retinal vascular disease; new pharmaceutical interventions for a range of conditions, including infectious eye disease and glaucoma; and updated surgical procedures and methods, including oculoplastic, corneal, and glaucoma surgery.

Guidance on examination, imaging, and recognition of  systemic conditions associated with ocular disease.

Infectious Diseases, 3rd edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323045790 | ISBN-13: 978-0323045797 | Publication Date: May 10, 2010 | Edition: 3

Infectious Diseases, 3rd edition by Jonathan Cohen, MB, BS, FRCP, FRCPath, FRCPE, FMedSci, William G. Powderly, MD, FRCPI, and Steven M. Opal MD, provides comprehensive, practical, highly visual guidance to help you effectively overcome the latest clinical infectious disease challenges. The comprehensively updated 3rd Edition features brand-new information on new strains of the swine (H1N1) and avian influenza viruses, SARS, nosocomial infections, HIV/AIDS, and many other timely topics. Online access at expertconsult.com lets you reference the complete contents from any computer.

Find a diagnosis quickly with the popular Diseases by Body System Section.
Stay well informed with expanded and updated coverage of nonsocomial infections and much more.

Access the full text contents of the entire 2-volume set online with a fully searchable website with case studies (ideal tool for learning and review for the Boards), ID secret of the week, regular content updates, disease outbreak maps, Diagnosis algorithms, downloadable image library and updates from the Lancet Infectious Disease.
Receive unparalleled visual guidance from hundreds of full-color photographs and figures.

Quickly search information with a consistent chapter organization and colorful page layouts.

Get clinically-focused guidance from "Practice Points" which demonstrate how to diagnose and treat complicated problems encountered in practice.

Make effective diagnoses with a more efficient approach to differential diagnosis-discussions of conditions are presented in proportion to their incidence.
Gain a more international view from editors and authors, patient photographs, and treatment perspectives from around the world.

Stay current with the very latest information about newly recognized infectious diseases including new strains of the swine (H1N1) and avian influenza viruses, and SARS.many new chapters including parvoviruses, acute meningitis, chronic meningitis, GI infection, tuberculosis of the urogenital tract, approaches to acute fever and fever of unknown origin, infections in burn, surgery and trauma, immunodeficiencies and principles of infection in the immunocompromised patient, opportunistic and systemic fungi, and subcutaneous and superficial fungal pathogens.

Efficiently reference information with no overlap thanks to newly reorganized chapters including a completely refocused section on tropical and travel medicine.

Find answers quickly and easily access references with a new more streamlined, portable, and economical format. All bibliographical citations have been removed from the printed reference - allowing the two volumes to be lighter and more compact - but remain online at expertconsult.com for rapid searchability.

Food Allergy: Expert Consult Basic

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1437719929 | ISBN-13: 978-1437719925 | Publication Date: September 29, 2011 | Edition: 1 Har/Psc

Definitive yet concise, Food Allergy, by Drs. John M. James, Wesley Burks, and Philippe Eigenmann, provides expert guidance for efficient diagnosis and effective management of these increasingly prevalent conditions. The consistent, practical format, with a wealth of case studies, clinical pearls and pitfalls, full-color photos and illustrations, diagrams, and more - along with online access at www.expertconsult.com - make this an ideal quick reference tool for both allergy clinicians and primary care physicians.

Quickly reference essential topics thanks to a templated, focused format that includes a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, diagrams, case studies, and more.
Benefit from the knowledge, experience, and global perspective of leading international authors.
Deliver the best outcomes by incorporating clinical pearls from experts in the field into your practice.
Stay current with timely topics including our latest understanding of non-IgE-mediated food allergies; cross-reactions; future therapies; natural history and prevention; and a review of unproven diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
Access this reference online at ExpertConsult.com, complete with the full text, entire image bank, and more.

Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1437705758 | ISBN-13: 978-1437705751 | Publication Date: September 19, 2011 | Edition: Har/DVD/Ps

Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies covers in-depth surgical techniques for managing disorders of this crucial nerve complex so that you can most effectively treat injuries in patients of any age. Drs. Kevin Chung, Lynda Yan, and John McGillicuddy present a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric brachial plexus injury treatment and rehabilitation, obstetric considerations, and other hot topics in the field. With access to the full text and surgical videos online at expertconsult.com, you'll have the dynamic, visual guidance you need to manage injuries to the brachial plexus.

Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with surgical videos demonstrating how to perform key procedures.
See cases as they present in practice through color illustrations, photos, and diagrams that highlight key anatomical structures and relationships.
Apply multidisciplinary best practices with advice from internationally respected authorities in neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, and other relevant fields.
Hone your technique with coverage that emphasizes optimizing outcomes with pearls and discussions of common pitfalls.
Prepare for collaborating with other physicians thanks to a multidisciplinary approach that covers medical and legal aspects in addition to surgery.
Find information quickly and easily with a full-color layout.

Management of Cancer in the Older Patient: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 143771398X | ISBN-13: 978-1437713985 | Publication Date: August 17, 2011 | Edition: 1 Har/Psc

Management of Cancer in the Older Patient, by Drs. Arash Naeim, David Reuben, and Patricia Ganz, offers the help you need to effectively diagnose, refer, and manage cancer in geriatric patients. You'll see how to provide effective cancer screening; refer your patients to the right oncologist; deal with comorbidities, frailties, and other complications; navigate end-of-life issues; and much more. A templated, user-friendly format, both in print and online at www.expertconsult.com, makes it easy to find and apply the answers you need.

See how to best manage geriatric cancer patients with help from leading specialists in both geriatrics and oncology

Make informed decisions as to when to refer patients to specialists.

Provide the supportive care your patients and their families need on issues such as such as mental health, pain, fatigue, nausea, insomnia, nutri

Be prepared to help cancer survivors navigate their after-treatment care including adjuvant therapy, side effects, second cancers, quality of life, and other concerns.

Offer accurate guidance on ethical issues like competency, end of life, hospice, the role of the caregiver, and more

Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com
The practical guidance you need to diagnose, know when to refer, and manage the on-going care of older

Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Expert Consult, 2-Volume Set, 6th edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416040447 | ISBN-13: 978-1416040446 | Publication Date: April 30, 2009 | Edition: 6th

The new edition of this popular reference continues to present the critical answers you need to address your most difficult clinical challenges. It explores the latest advances in the treatment of pediatric disease, equipping you with unparalleled coverage of immunology, epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more. Stay on track with updates, including para- and post-infectious demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, antibiotic resistance, and molecular techniques in laboratory diagnosis - just to name a few-enable you to put the very latest knowledge to work for your patients. Plus, as an Expert Consult title, the book comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, plus links to Medline and PubMed abstracts - providing you with rapid and easy reference from any computer!
Offers unmatched, comprehensive coverage of immunology, epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more, for convenient consultation in one comprehensive reference.
Organizes information both by organ system and by etiologic microorganism, enabling you to find the answers you need quickly by approaching any topic from either direction.
Includes access to the complete text online, fully searchable, plus links to Medline and PubMed abstracts-providing quick and convenient consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
Offers extensive updates on topics including para- and post-infectious demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, antibiotic resistance, molecular techniques in laboratory diagnosis, fever without source and fever of unknown origin, infections associated with transplantation, human immunodeficiency disease, immunomodulating agents and passive immunizations-and many, many more-to help you achieve better patient management outcomes by implementing the very latest knowledge.
Features the contributions of new authors-representing nearly one-third of the text-who offer you fresh insights on today's practice.


Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Radiation Oncology: Rationale, Technique, Results, 9th edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323049710 | ISBN-13: 978-0323049719 | Publication Date: October 28, 2009 | Edition: 9

Radiation Oncology: Rationale, Technique, Results, by James D. Cox, MD and K. Kian Ang, MD, PhD, provides you with authoritative guidance on the latest methods for using radiotherapy to treat patients with cancer. Progressing from fundamental principles through specific treatment strategies for the cancers of each organ system, it also addresses the effects of radiation on normal structures and the avoidance of complications. This 9th edition covers the most recent indications and techniques in the field, including new developments in proton therapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). It also features, for the first time, full-color images throughout the text to match those that you see in practice, and uses new color-coded treatment plans to make targets, structures, and doses easier to read at a glance. Evidence from randomized clinical trials is included whenever possible to validate clinical recommendations. The state-of-the-art coverage inside this trusted resource equips you to target cancer as effectively as possible while minimizing harm to healthy tissue.

Stands apart as the only book in the field to cover the conceptual framework for the use of radiotherapy by describing the most effective techniques for treatment planning and delivery and presenting the results of each type of therapy.

Emphasizes clinical uses of radiation therapy, providing pertinent, easy-to-understand information on state-of-the-art treatments.

Includes information useful for non-radiotherapists, making it "recommended reading" for other oncology specialists.

Offers a practical, uniform chapter structure to expedite reference.

Guides you through the use of the newest radiation oncology techniques, including principles of proton therapy and new developments in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).

Incorporates evidence from randomized clinical trials whenever possible to validate clinical recommendations.

Presents full-color images throughout to match the images that you see in practice.

Uses new color-coded treatment plans to make targets, structures, and doses easier to read at a glance.

Extensive use of "combination" imaging presents a complete picture of how to more precisely locate and target the radiotherapy field.

Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology: A Textbook of Liver Disease - Expert Consult, 6th edition

Product details
Hardcover: 1408 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 6th Revised edition edition (7 Oct 2011)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1437708811
ISBN-13: 978-1437708813

Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: Diseases of the Fetus and Infant, 9th Edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323065457 | ISBN-13: 978-0323065450 | Publication Date: October 4, 2010 | Edition: 9

Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine covers everything you need to improve the quality of life and long-term outcomes of your patients. Drs. Richard J. Martin, Avroy A. Fanaroff, and Michele C. Walsh, along with a multi-disciplinary team of contributors guide you through the sweeping developments in diagnosis and treatment of the mother fetus, and neonate. The completely updated 9th edition keeps you current on the late preterm infant, the fetal origins of adult disease, neonatal anemia, genetic disorders, and more.in print and online.

Get comprehensive guidance on treating patients through a dual focus on neonatology and perinatology.
See nuances and details in over 800 illustrations that depict disorders in the clinical setting and explain complex information.
Find the information you need easily with indexing in both volumes that provides quick access to specific guidance.
Access the fully searchable contents of the book online at expertconsult.com, along with a downloadable image library.
Spot genetic problems early and advise parents of concerns thanks to completely new section on this topic.
Tackle the health problems associated with preterm births through a new chapter on The Late Preterm Infant.
Understand the fetal origins of adult disease through a new chapter that focuses on conditions that originate in the womb.
Stay current on the developments and research surrounding neonatal anemia from the entirely new chapter on Blood and Hematopoietic System highlights.
Obtain more global perspectives and best practices from an increased number of international contributions in this edition.

Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp, 10th Edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323064892 | ISBN-13: 978-0323064897 | Publication Date: May 10, 2010 | Edition: 10

The definitive endodontics reference, Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp is known for its comprehensive coverage of leading-edge information, materials, and techniques. It examines all aspects of endodontic care, from preparing the clinician and patient for endodontic treatment to the role the endodontist can play in the treatment of traumatic injuries and to the procedures used in the treatment of pediatric and older patients. Not only does Hargreaves and Cohen's 10th edition add five chapters on hot new topics, it also includes online access! As an Expert Consult title, Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp lets you search the entire contents of the book on your computer, and includes five online chapters not available in the printed text, plus videos, a searchable image collection, and more. For evidence-based endodontics research and treatment, this is your one-stop resource!


A diverse and respected group of contributors includes experts such as Louis Berman, Gerald Glickman, Richard Walton, Gary Hartwell, and many more.

Preparation for Treatment chapter examines the issues that must be addressed before nonsurgical root canal treatment can begin, including proper infection control and occupational safety procedures for the entire health care team and treatment environment, appropriate communication with the patient (including case presentation and informed consent), premedication, effective administration of local anesthesia, a quality radiographic or digital-image survey, and thorough isolation of the treatment site.

Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System chapter includes a new section on preventing/treating sodium hypochlorite accidents, and also addresses the framework of root canal treatment, the technical and clinical issues surrounding cleaning and shaping, and canal preparation and cleaning techniques.

Records and Legal Responsibilities chapter includes legal forms and descriptions of legal processes, guidelines for record keeping, and information on HIPAA doctor-patient rights and responsibilities, so you can avoid potential legal issues, operate your practice more smoothly and professionally, and know your options in all situations.

The Role of Endodontics After Dental Traumatic Injuries chapter focuses on the role of the dentino-pulpal complex in the pathogenesis of disease subsequent to dentinal trauma and how treatment of this complex can contribute to favorable healing.

Periradicular Surgery chapter covers this predictable, cost-effective alternative to extraction and tooth replacement with a new section on three-dimensional cone beam volumetric tomography and also covers topics including indications for periradicular surgery, the biological principles of wound healing, soft and hard tissue healing, systemic medications and the effect they have on wound healing, pre-operative evaluation, patient preparation, anesthesia, surgical access, periradicular curettage and biopsy, localized hemostasis, management of the root endguided tissue regeneration and endodontic surgery, intentional replantation, postoperative care, management of surgical complications, and more.

Pediatric Endodontics chapter provides a review of current therapies for the prevention and treatment of pulpal disease in primary and young permanent teeth.

Effects of Age and Systemic Health on Endodontics chapter discusses special considerations and procedures for older patients, including how medical and dental histories can impact treatment, diagnosis and treatment of the older patient, and endodontic surgery.

Digital Technology in Endodontic Practice chapter discusses integrating technology into the office, including the use of electronic records, with a new section on radiation addressing the NCRP recommendations, quality assurance, and patient education, and a section on Cone Beam CT examining CBCT advantages such as lower cost, less radiation, and greater accuracy, along with the newly introduced hybrid units like the Kodak 9000 3D extraoral imaging system.

Pain Management, 2nd Edition

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1437707211 | ISBN-13: 978-1437707212 | Publication Date: June 2, 2011 | Edition: 2

Regarded as the premiere clinical reference in its field, Pain Management, 2nd Edition, edited by noted pain authority Dr. Steven Waldman, provides comprehensive, practical, highly visual guidance to help you effectively apply the most recent evidence-based advances in pain management. This popular text has been updated with 13 new chapters that include the latest information on interventional and ultrasound-guided techniques, acute regional pain nerve blocks, and more. A user-friendly format with lavish illustrations and complete online access at www.expertconsult.com enable you to access trusted guidance quickly...and apply the information easily...to bring effective pain relief to your patients.

Tap into the experience of the book's editor, Dr. Steven D. Waldman-author of numerous groundbreaking pain management references-and a diverse collection of leading international experts, many of whom are new to this edition.
Effectively diagnose and manage any type of pain by implementing the latest, evidence-based approaches including interventional and ultrasound-guided techniques, and acute regional pain nerve blocks.
Get extended coverage from bonus, online-only chapters.
Search the full text online at expertconsult.com including a downloadable image library and references linked to pub med abstracts.
Keep up with the most essential and latest topics with fully revised chapters and 13 new chapters that include information on central pain modulation, ultrasound-guided procedures, myelopathy, and more.
Find the critical answers you need quickly and easily thanks to a templated format, with all content solely reviewed by Dr. Waldman to insure consistency throughout.
Make more accurate diagnoses and perform nerve blocks successfully with unmatched guidance from 1100 full-color, large-scale illustrations.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416061932 | ISBN-13: 978-1416061939 | Publication Date: November 17, 2011 | Edition: 9
Overcome the toughest clinical challenges in nephrology with the new 9th edition of Brenner/Rector's The Kidney! A brand-new editorial team of Drs. Maarten W. Taal, Glenn M. Chertow, Philip A. Marsden, Karl Skorecki, Alan S. L. Yu, and Barry M. Brenner,, together with a diverse list of international contributors bring you the latest knowledge and best practices on every front in nephrology worldwide. Brand-new sections on Global Considerations in Nephrology and Pediatric Nephrology, as well as new chapters on recent clinical trials, cardiovascular and renal risk prediction in chronic kidney disease, identification of genetic causes of kidney disease, and many others, keep you at the forefront of this rapidly growing, ever-changing specialty. In print and online at www.expertconsult.com, with regular updates reflecting new developments, Brenner/Rector remains the go-to resource for practicing and training nephrologists and internists who wish to master basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical best practices.

Broaden your knowledge base with expert, dependable, comprehensive answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, definitive clinical reference in the field!
Prepare for certification or recertification with a review of the basic science that underpins clinical nephrology as well as a comprehensive selection of the most important bibliographical sources in nephrology.
Visually grasp and better understand critical information with the aid of over 700 full-color high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables to illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and decision making.
Get internationally diverse, trusted guidance and perspectives from a team of well-respected global contributors, all of whom are at the top and the cutting edge of your field. A new editorial team headed by Dr. Taal and hand-picked by Dr. Brenner ensures the ongoing adherence to previous standards of excellence.
Access information quickly thanks to a new, reorganized print format and easily searchable online access to supplemental figures, tables, additional references, and expanded discussions as well as regular online updates, case studies, and more at www.expertconsult.com.
Keep current with the rapid development of care and research worldwide. A new section, "Global Considerations", focuses on regions outside Europe and North America. Leading experts from Latin America, Africa, Near and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Far East, Oceania and Australia present their expert insights into specific conditions, as well as progress and challenges in the development of the specialty.
Improve therapy and outcomes for children with renal disease. New to this edition, "Pediatric Nephrology" addresses renal pathologies that usually present in childhood and covers topics such as Maturation of Kidney Structure and Function; Fluid; Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders in Children; Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children; Dialysis in Children; and Kidney Transplantation in Children.
Stay up to date with all the latest clinical information including recent clinical trials, genetic causes of kidney disease, and cardiovascular and renal risk prediction in chronic kidney disease.
The must-have resource for mastering all areas of nephrology, extensively revised and with new global experts.

Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Knee: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416049746 | ISBN-13: 978-1416049746 | Publication Date: June 18, 2009 | Edition: 1 Har/DVD/

The Knee-a volume in the new Arthritis and Arthroplasty series-offers expert guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. Clear, evidence-based coverage details which technology and methodology used for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), reconstruction or revision is best for each patient. Access discussions of debates on sizing and balancing, minimally invasive surgery, component removal, management of bone loss and ligament insufficiency in revision TKA, infection, peirprosthetic fractures and more. Explore alternatives to TKA in younger arthritic patients and view expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates, online at expertconsult.com.
Access the full text of the book-as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates on outcome data, component materials, and surgical techniques-online at expertconsult.com.
Features procedural videos-narrated by experts-on the included DVD so you can see how to perform particular techniques.
Covers arthroscopic debridement, patellofemoral maltracking and other hot topics to keep you abreast of the latest developments in the specialty.
Provides evidence-based, clinically focused guidance on patient selection, pre-operative planning, surgical approach and techniques, bearing surfaces and component materials, disease specific options, the management and avoidance of complications, salvage and revision TKA strategies, and more.
Discusses variations in technique, bearing options and design components; including minimally invasive TKA, fixed versus mobile-bearing TKA, and posterior stabilized (PS) versus cruciate retaining knee designs so you can choose which is most effective for each patient.
Explores alternatives to TKA in younger arthritic patients, including arthroscopy, cartilage repair and replacement,, distal femoral arthroplasty and unicompartmental arthroplasty.
Includes a review page in every chapter for quick reference to pearls and pitfalls for each topic.
Presents photographs and interpretive drawings of surgical techniques in full color to bring out intraoperative details as they appear in the operating room.

Adler's Physiology of the Eye: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323057144 | ISBN-13: 978-0323057141 | Publication Date: April 4, 2011 | Edition: 11

Drs. Paul L. Kaufman, Albert Alm, Leonard A Levin, Siv F. E. Nilsson, James Ver Hoeve, and Samuel Wu present the 11th Edition of the classic text Adler's Physiology of the Eye, updated to enhance your understanding of ocular function. This full-color, user-friendly edition captures the latest molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries and offers you unparalleled knowledge and insight into the physiology of the eye and its structures. A new organization by function, rather than anatomy, helps you make a stronger connection between physiological principles and clinical practice; and more than 1,000 great new full-color illustrations help clarify complex concepts. You can also access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com.

Deepen your grasp of the physiological principles that underlie visual acuity, color vision, ocular circulation, the extraocular muscle, and much more.
Glean the latest knowledge in the field, including the most recent molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries.
Make a stronger connection between physiology and clinical practice with the aid of an enhanced clinical emphasis throughout, as well as a new organization by function rather than by anatomy.
Better visualize all concepts by viewing 1,000 clear, full-color illustrations.
Access the complete contents online at expertconsult.com.

Clinical Radiation Oncology: Expert Consult

Book Description
ISBN-10: 1437716377 | ISBN-13: 978-1437716375 | Publication Date: October 27, 2011 | Edition: 3

With thorough updates throughout, Clinical Radiation Oncology provides the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date information available for treating patients with cancer. From a multidisciplinary perspective, this new edition, edited by Drs. Leonard L. Gunderson and Joel E. Tepper, examines the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on both single-modality and combined-modality approaches - providing you with the well-rounded, cutting-edge guidance you need to offer the most effective treatments. A consistent chapter format, full-color design, and access to the full text at www.expertconsult.com make reference fast and easy. It is an ideal resource for mastering the latest, most effective techniques and modalities!

Deepen your knowledge with a comprehensive, clinical approach to the scientific foundations of radiation oncology and general oncology as well as state-of-the-art techniques and modalities.
Implement a multidisciplinary, "team care" approach to providing intricate treatment plans for patients, often in conjunction with medical oncologists, and surgeons.
Broaden your understanding of the basic biology of the disease processes.
Examine the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on single-modality and combined-modality approaches.
Quickly and easily find critical information thanks to an easily accessible, full-color design with over 800 color figures that clearly depict treatment techniques.
Get broad multimodality perspectives and unique insights from a diverse team of respected editors and contributors -many of whom are new to this edition - affiliated with institutions across North America and internationally
Access the fully searchable text anywhere, anytime at www.expertconsult.com, along with references, additional images and tables, video clips and more!
Stay current with comprehensive updates throughout that include a new chapter on survivorship issues, and additional video clips on treatments such as prostate and penile cancer brachytherapy.
Improve outcomes by providing the most effective treatment for each patient with expanded coverage of new modalities and treatment regimens.
Understand and comply with the latest staging guidelines.
Drs. Gunderson and Tepper give you quick access to all the clinical tools you need to master the newest techniques and modalities in radiation