Cartilage, Tissue and Knee Joint Biomechanics: Fundamentals, Characterization and Modelling is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary book specifically focused on modeling, characterization and related clinical aspects. The book takes a comprehensive approach towards mechanics, fundamentals, morphology and properties of Cartilage Tissue and Knee Joints. Leading researchers from health science, medical technologists, engineers, academics, government, and private research institutions across the globe have contributed to this book. This book is a very valuable resource for graduates and postgraduates, engineers and research scholars. The content also includes comprehensive real-world applications. As a reference for the total knee arthroplasty, this book focuses deeply on existing related theories (including: histology, design, manufacturing and clinical aspects) to assist readers in solving fundamental and applied problems in biomechanical and biomaterials characterization, modeling and simulation of human cartilages and cells. For biomedical engineers dealing with implants and biomaterials for knee joint injuries, this book will guide you in learning the knee anatomy, range of motion, surgical procedures, physiological loading and boundary conditions, biomechanics of connective soft tissues, type of injuries, and more.
Are you a nurse dealing with drug administration? Do you prescribe drugs? Whether you are a newly qualified nurse or a student on placement, this book makes understanding drugs simple. Reduced to the essentials, clearly arranged with tables and schematics, each page concisely provides the required knowledge. Key Features: Pocket sized and portable - perfect for taking with you on placements, on to the ward, or in your bag for a quick refresher whilst at work Spiral bound for ease of use and clearly laid out tables Indications, contra-indications and side effects of the frequently used drugs within the UK Organised by body system, and then by symptom for easy navigation Pocket sized and portable - perfect for taking with you on placements, on to the ward, or in your bag for a quick refresher whilst at work Spiral bound for ease of use and clearly laid out tables Indications, contra-indications and side effects of the frequently used drugs within the UK Organised by body system, and then by symptom for easy navigation
Provides an "everything-you-need-to-know" guide to respiratory muscle training (RMT). This title gives readers: an introduction to respiratory physiology and exercise physiology, as well as training theory; and an understanding of how disease affects the respiratory muscles and the mechanics of breathing.
'Sometimes called coining, spooning or scraping, Gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface that intentionally creates 'transitory therapeutic petechiae' representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis.' This title expands on the history of Gua sha.
Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges explores the non-clinical areas of the midwifery curriculum (e.g. law, ethics, leadership, employer-led supervision and professional development) in a helpful, user-friendly format brought to readers by a team of experts under the guidance of Jayne Marshall, editor of Myles Textbook for Midwives. The volume will be suitable for all student midwives, whether undertaking pre-registration education programmes or post-graduate studies, as well as practising midwives preparing for revalidation and/or undertaking CPD. Whilst prepared predominantly by contributors from the UK, Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges will be suitable for an international readership. Specialist contributors ensure accuracy and currency of key information Underlying theory supported by a rich array of helpful learning features such as 'real-life' case studies and reflective activities Includes the latest initiatives such as employer-led supervision and the principles of coaching Includes a section on the ICM and EU standards of education and international regulation covering the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Denmark and Norway Explores the global context of the midwife's scope of practice with specific examples from the UK, Canada and the USA Includes discussion of CPD and overseas careers opportunities Annotated reading lists and significant websites provide additional sources of information
Presents a photographic record of dissections showing the topographical anatomy of the horse. In this title, you can see the position and relationships of the bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and viscera that go to make up each region of the body and each organ system.
A practical clinical guide that features video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques.
A textbook on Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology in the English language. It discusses seventy gynecological conditions with consideration given to differentiation between conditions, the advised treatment using acupuncture and herbs, prevention and prognosis.
Struggling to do a project or dissertation, evaluate published research or conduct your own research? This title explains how to evaluate existing research and how to conduct your own research. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, it focuses on design and analysis of experimental studies.
Guides veterinarians and lawyers through the diverse and complex fields of alleged cruelty to, and unlawful killing of, companion animals, farm livestock and wildlife. This book is suitable for veterinary and legal professionals engaged in forensic cases involving animals.
Part of "Advances in Sport and Exercise Science" series, this book covers key aspects of exercise physiology including Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiac Dysfunction, Neurological disorders (Strokes, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Head Injury), Spinal cord injuries, and Obesity and Diabetes.
Describes the visible and palpable anatomy that forms the basis of clinical examination. This book considers the anatomical terms needed for precise description of the parts of the body and movements from the anatomical positions. It features colour photographs that demonstrate visible anatomy.
A concise textbook of restorative dentistry for the dental student, illustrated in colour throughout. It covers the specialties of restorative dentistry - operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics and prosthetic dentistry.
Good nutrition is essential for health and the treatment of disease. This new handbook aims to provide students, doctors and healthcare professionals with essential information to apply medical nutrition theory in their everyday practice. Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare: A Practical Guide takes a systems-based approach to medical nutrition. It includes the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease as well as the clinical application of nutrition theory in disease management and the role of nutrition in public health. It covers the basics of physiology and biochemistry, including relevant drug-nutrient interactions. This will be an invaluable asset for all those not already trained in clinical and public health nutrition who wish to understand more about nutrition and its role in the management and prevention of disease. Practical and easy to understand Provides a sound explanation of underlying principles Summarises clinically important nutritional approaches to disease management Covers cutting edge topics in public health Summary boxes of relevant drug-nutrient interactions Case studies and self-test questions to encourage learning Aligns with Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Tolga Aksu and Olujimi A. Ajijola bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Autonomic Nervous System and Arrhythmias. Top experts in the field discuss topics such as the role of ANS in atrial fibrillation; the role of ANS in VVS and clinical bradyarrhythmias; the role of ANS in ventricular arrhythmias; pathophysiologic mechanisms in cardiac ANS and arrhythmias; cardiac neuroanatomy; and more.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including non-invasive neuromodulation of arrhythmias; experimental neuromodulation of the cardiac ANS; the role of ANS in cardio-renal syndrome; device-based therapies for cardiac neuromodulation; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the autonomic nervous system and arrhythmias, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Joshua Solomon and Kevin Brown bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Interstitial Lung Disease. Top experts address topics such as IPF and other PF-ILDs, Post-Covid ILD, CTLD-ILD, Sarcoidosis, and more. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including Pulmonary Vasculitis and Alveolar Hemorrhage; Eosinophilic Interstitial Lung Diseases; Occupational Lung Disease; Smoking-related ILD; LAM and other cystic lung diseases; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of interstitial lung disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Advances in Cosmetic Surgery reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide surgeons with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in cosmetic surgery inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. Contains 25 articles on such topics as non-surgical rhinoplasty; laser and device assisted drug delivery; facial transgender surgery; otoplasty; breast implant illness; special considerations in the treatment of skin of color; and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in cosmetic surgery, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Chemical Thermodynamics and Statistical Aspects: Questions to Ask in Fundamentals and Principles covers a full range of topics in macroscopic and statistical thermodynamics. Every step in the book is compiled with sharp and precise attention to detail. Derivations cover fundamental relationships and reinforce and extend the knowledge gained form an earlier exposure to thermodynamics. The book is filled with all kinds of physics processes, a variety of quantum mechanics, and calculus problems involving timely mathematical functions. Special emphases is given to fundamental concepts and their chemical interpretations, which are essential to understanding molecular formation and reaction mechanism. This book will be a useful reference source for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in chemistry, students in chemical engineering, and those in the materials sciences. It will also be of value to research workers who would like an introduction to the essential principles of physical chemistry.
ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is a crucial form of support for patients with respiratory failure, severe ARDS, COVID-19, and cardiogenic shock whose use has been increasing exponentially around the world. The ECMO Book offers a comprehensive yet approachable framework for understanding the principles of extracorporeal support as well as the subtleties related to the care of patients needing ECMO. Dr. Jeffrey DellaVolpe provides authoritative, consistent guidance on all aspects of ECMO, making complex information understandable and accessible and helping you increase your knowledge of and proficiency with this multifaceted therapy. Establishes the context of ECMO in the care of critically ill patients (patient selection, indications, contraindications), progressing from basic science information through advanced ECMO concepts. Explores physiologic fundamentals and builds on these concepts by applying them to extracorporeal support, equipping you with a sound framework for how those principles can be applied in the day-to-day management of patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure. Covers key topics such as blood flow titration, sweep gas titration, ventilator management on ECMO, and anticoagulation and bleeding management. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Perovskite Metal Oxides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications provides an overview on the topic, including the synthesis of various types of perovskites, their properties, characterization and application. The book reviews the applications of this category of materials for photovoltaics, electronics, biomedical, fuel cell, photocatalyst, sensor, energy storage and catalysis, along with processing techniques of perovskite metal oxides with a focus on low-cost and high-efficiency methods, including various properties and probable applications in academia and industry. Other sections discuss strategies to improve the functionality of perovskite metal oxide materials, including chemical methods and controlling the size, shape and structure of the materials. Finally, applications of perovskite metal oxides in energy conversion and storage, sensing and electronics are covered.
Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics of Crop Plants presents current operational methods applied to model crop plants. Including subcellular organelles, DNA fingerprinting and barcoding, sRNA, gene expression, rhizosphere engineering, marker assisted and 5G breeding, plant-microorganism interactions, stress signaling and responses, the book highlights important factors that are often overlooked and explores the latest research. The book also explores cutting-edge approaches for immediate application in new research such as OMICS, genome-wide transcriptome profiling, bioinformatics and database, DNA fingerprinting and barcoding, sRNA, gene expression, genome editing, diagnostics, rhizosphere engineering, marker assisted and 5G breeding, crop plant-microorganism interactions, stress signaling and responses. Additionally, the book describes opportunities to manipulate crop plants genetic and metabolic systems, while also exploring the related bioethical and biosafety issues. These topics are chosen and covered in detail to fill the gap in this understanding of crop molecular biology.
Neuropsychopharmacology reviews the principles of pharmacology with a focus on the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Beyond autonomic and central nervous system pharmacology, this volume uniquely discusses psychiatric disorders and the pharmacological interventions that are available for conditions including depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. With a focus on these specific body systems, readers will see end-of-chapter questions that offer real-world case studies, as well as multiple-choice questions for further learning. Beneficial features and content also include two extensive examination tests, which each contain 100 questions for better learning or to be used in teaching, and a glossary. Helpful appendices cover high-alert medications and toxicology effects on the nervous system. Each chapter will contain classifications of medications, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, clinical indications and toxicities.
Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Design Handbook provides system scaling laws, design methodologies, and a summary of available test data, giving engineers all the tools they need to develop realistic hybrid system designs.Important supporting theory from chemistry, thermodynamics, and rocket propulsion is addressed, helping readers from a variety of backgrounds to understand this interdisciplinary subject. This book also suggests guidelines for standardized reporting of test data, in response to difficulties researchers have in working with results from different research institutes.
In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Michael L. Blute and Steven L. Chang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms. Recent significant advances in the management of renal cancer have expanded beyond simply eliminating disease to preserving and optimizing quality of life. In this issue, top experts highlight historical perspectives as well as current status and future treatments of renal cancer. Contains 13 practice-oriented topics on biomarkers for the detection and surveillance of renal cancer; the changing role of renal mass biopsy; renal cysts: an oncological conundrum; the surgical management of renal cancer with inferior vena caval thrombus; integrating surgery in the multidisciplinary care of advanced renal cancer; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on renal cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Anand V. Kulkarni and K. Rajender Reddy bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatology: An Update. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as NAFLD; hepatic manifestations of a systemic illness; cirrhosis and portal hypertension; hepatic encephalopathy; ICU care of the patient with cirrhosis; hepatocellular carcinoma; liver transplantation for the non-hepatologist; and more. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the global burden of chronic liver disease; the rising epidemic of alcoholic hepatitis; inpatient hepatology consultation; frailty and sarcopenia; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
"Find the essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! For nearly 50 years, Elsevier's Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals has been a trusted resource for complete, accurate drug information in a concise, quick-access format. New to the 2024 edition are 8 monographs of the most recent IV drugs to be approved by the FDA, in addition to updated drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all current IV drugs. Known as the #1 IV drug handbook on the market, this annual publication is ideal for use in critical care areas, at the nursing station, in the office, and in public health and home care settings."-- Provided by publisher.
Every moment counts when treating an emergency event. Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care provides quick access to essential information for rapidly identifying and treating complex medical emergencies. Its compact size makes this reference easy to carry in a pocket in the OR, ICU, ED, or critical care setting. An outline format with consistent headings and a logical organization puts vital content at your fingertips. It is also an ideal tool for developing and conducting crisis simulation scenarios to prepare for emergencies before they happen. Convenient outline format features consistent headings, including Treatment, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Differential Diagnosis, and Suggested Readings. Easy-to-read, uniform, and concise writing style makes this text a valuable resource for practicing clinicians, educators, and students. Quick-reference format is ideal for use during simulations. Coverage of common major critical events offers anesthetists quick access to vital information in the operating room. Expert author team includes leading experts in anesthesia and critical care.
Advances in Bionanocomposites: Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle brings together the latest research in bio-based nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improved sustainability in terms of preparation, lifecycle and end applications. The book begins by introducing biopolymers, bionanocomposites and the latest methods for their synthesis, processing and characterization. Other sections focus on specific bio-based materials, including bionanocomposites based on polylactic acid, poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan, starch, cellulose, and protein. A range of advanced applications are then introduced across 3D printing, high entropy alloys, wastewater remediation, agriculture, biomedicine, solar cells, electrochemical sensors, and packaging. Throughout the book, opportunities for improved sustainability are analyzed and highlighted. The final section brings this together with in-depth coverage of biodegradation, lifecycle, environmental impact, circular economy, economic considerations and future opportunities in bionanocomposites. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, R&D professionals, and industrial scientists from a range of disciplines.
Sustainable Technologies for Remediation of Emerging Pollutants from Aqueous Environment compiles and collates advanced technologies for the purification of water and wastewater. The book covers the biological purification of wastewater, the use of adsorbents for decontamination of water, the role of membrane technology and its composites for removing emerging pollutants, and applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) for removal of emerging pollutants. This resource provides a single source solution to academicians and young researchers by assembling the latest information on the application of the conventional and non-conventional in water and wastewater purification.
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