A comprehensive review of contemporary periodontics in which clinicians and investigators offer solid treatment options and clinical evidence. The 26 chapters begin with an introduction to the essentials of goal-oriented treatment planning and a discussion of the treatment of medically compromised and juvenile patients, explaining the latest...
...provides simple and efficient visual training in the evaluation and diagnosis of ear canal and middle ear pathology as seen through the otoscope...includes differential diagnoses and where appropriate, CTs and line drawings.
The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made the cure seem worse than the syndrome itself and left people uncertain where to turn. The only way to safely deal with the global obesity problem is to develop...
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) updated its Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (today known as DSM-5), replac
ing the term “gender identity disorder” with “gender dysphoria” (Beredjick
2012). This change did not receive as much attention as the APA’s...
This book provides a practical guide to the use of novel and conventional anticoagulants for a variety of medical conditions and patients profiled. It reviews data for selecting the most appropriate medication for a given presentation based on a patient’s background while highlighting current best practices. Chapters discuss...
The field of cornea has seen tremendous advances over the last 40 years?this uniquely comprehensive book will discuss the history of these advances, current best practices in important diseases of the cornea and ocular surface, and examine future directions in diagnosis and management. Written by leading experts, many of whom trained...
With advances in technology and medical science, children with previously untreatable and often fatal conditions, such as congenital heart disease, extreme prematurity and pediatric malignancy, are living longer. While this is a tremendous achievement, pediatric providers are now more commonly facing challenges in these medical...
Dedicated to the critical management of acutely ill adults with congenital heart disease, this comprehensive book discusses the many challenges faced in the management of these patients, who require intensive inter- and trans-disciplinary care. It provides the first universal review of the practical management of patients with these...
Degenerative disorders of the cervical spine are among the more common reasons why patients seek medical attention or consult with a spine specialist. These conditions can lead to neck pain and/or neurological deficit that can significantly compromise an individual’s quality of life. Despite the regularity of these...
From the operating room, where he performs some of the riskiest surgeries around, to the lab, where he works on leading clinical trials, Dr. Rahul Jandial is on the cutting edge of the latest advancements in neuroscience. This fascinating book draws on Dr. Jandial’s broad-spectrum expertise and brings together the best of various...
A comprehensive and highly illustrated reference on current topics in esthetic dental implant therapy
Advances in Esthetic Implant Dentistry provides a current, comprehensive overview of esthetic implant therapy. Offering innovative step-by-step protocols for surgical techniques and case studies, the...
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed condition in oncology, affecting around 1.23 million individuals per year, according to recent statistics. Of these patients, about 50% will develop liver metastases and approximately 20% will present a stage IV disease at diagnosis. These statistics make colorectal liver...
