Refractive surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43772
Dimitri T. Azar ; associate editors Ramon C. Ghanem, Suphi Taneri.
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Elsevier
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Comprehensive and clinically focused, Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition, brings you the knowledge and expertise of leading ophthalmology experts and refractive surgeons from around the world. Together they provide practical coverage of the latest advances in this fast-changing field, including improved optics and biomechanics, improved diagnostics, new surgical techniques, and more. Hundreds of high-quality photographs guide you from patient selection to mastery of surgical techniques.
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- Azar, Dimitri T.
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- Dimitri T. Azar ; associate editors Ramon C. Ghanem, Suphi Taneri
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh, UK
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- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 562 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323547697
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Corneal Surgery, Laser - methods
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures - methods
- Refractive Surgical Procedures
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Abstract
- Comprehensive and clinically focused, Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition, brings you the knowledge and expertise of leading ophthalmology experts and refractive surgeons from around the world. Together they provide practical coverage of the latest advances in this fast-changing field, including improved optics and biomechanics, improved diagnostics, new surgical techniques, and more. Hundreds of high-quality photographs guide you from patient selection to mastery of surgical techniques.
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Facial trauma surgery : from primary repair to reconstruction
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edited by Amir Dorafshar, Eduardo D. Rodriguez, Paul N. Manson.
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Offering authoritative guidance and a multitude of high-quality images, Facial Trauma Surgery: From Primary Repair to Reconstruction is the first comprehensive textbook of its kind on treating primary facial trauma and delayed reconstruction of both the soft tissues and craniofacial bony skeleton. This unique volume is a practical, complete reference for clinical presentation, fracture pattern, classification, and management of patients with traumatic facial injury, helping you provide the bes…
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- Dorafshar, Amir
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- edited by Amir Dorafshar, Eduardo D. Rodriguez, Paul N. Manson
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- Edinburgh, UK
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- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 560 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323497558
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Face - surgery
- Prostheses and Implants
- Specialty
- Surgery, Plastic
- Traumatology
- Abstract
- Offering authoritative guidance and a multitude of high-quality images, Facial Trauma Surgery: From Primary Repair to Reconstruction is the first comprehensive textbook of its kind on treating primary facial trauma and delayed reconstruction of both the soft tissues and craniofacial bony skeleton. This unique volume is a practical, complete reference for clinical presentation, fracture pattern, classification, and management of patients with traumatic facial injury, helping you provide the best possible outcomes for patients’ successful reintegration into work and society.
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Core procedures in plastic surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43834
edited by Peter C. Neligan ... [et al.].
(2nd ed.)
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Highlighting new and highly sought-after procedures in day-to-day plastic surgery practice, Core Procedures in Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, covers key areas of reconstructive, aesthetic, hand, and pediatric plastic surgery-all modified to provide streamlined detail of anatomy, workup, and procedural steps. This unique reference, derived from Dr. Peter C. Neligan’s 6-volume award-winning masterwork, Plastic Surgery, 4th Edition, provides the high-yield, highly visual guidance you need to confi…
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- Neligan, Peter C.
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- edited by Peter C. Neligan ... [et al.].
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- 2nd ed.
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- Plastic surgery
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh, UK
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- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 488 p.
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- 9780323546973
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Surgery, Plastic
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Surgery, Plastic
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Specialty
- Surgery, Plastic
- Abstract
- Highlighting new and highly sought-after procedures in day-to-day plastic surgery practice, Core Procedures in Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, covers key areas of reconstructive, aesthetic, hand, and pediatric plastic surgery-all modified to provide streamlined detail of anatomy, workup, and procedural steps. This unique reference, derived from Dr. Peter C. Neligan’s 6-volume award-winning masterwork, Plastic Surgery, 4th Edition, provides the high-yield, highly visual guidance you need to confidently perform these procedures and achieve optimal outcomes.
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Textbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery
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edited by Concezio Di Rocco, Dachling Pang, James T. Rutka.
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This book documents the state of the art in pediatric neurosurgery with the intention of providing a comprehensive guide to the management of the full range of pediatric neurosurgical disorders that will aid in the delivery of optimal care. Detailed practical instruction, taking into account recent advances, is provided on the neurosurgical treatment of congenital brain malformations, cerebrovascular diseases, head injuries and spinal trauma, infections, functional disorders, congenital and dev…
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- Di Rocco, Concezio
- Pang, Dachling
- Rutka, James T.
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- edited by Concezio Di Rocco, Dachling Pang, James T. Rutka
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Series Title
- Springer reference
- ISBN
- 9783319315126
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cerebrovascular Disorders - surgery
- Child
- Infant
- Nervous System Diseases - surgery
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Neurosurgery
- Notes
- "Living reference work."
- Abstract
- This book documents the state of the art in pediatric neurosurgery with the intention of providing a comprehensive guide to the management of the full range of pediatric neurosurgical disorders that will aid in the delivery of optimal care. Detailed practical instruction, taking into account recent advances, is provided on the neurosurgical treatment of congenital brain malformations, cerebrovascular diseases, head injuries and spinal trauma, infections, functional disorders, congenital and developmental spinal disorders, and brain and spinal tumors. Pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, and attention drawn to the most useful tips and tricks. Information is also included on relevant related topics, including the principles of neuroimaging, the physiological responses of newborns, infants, and children to neurosurgical trauma, preoperative evaluation, anesthesiology and intensive care, and other forms of therapy. The authors are renowned experts in the field, and the text is supported by a wealth of high-quality images. Handbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery will be of value for neurosurgeons of all levels of experience, as well as for pediatricians, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, and neuro-oncologists.
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- [provided by publisher] Part 1. Generalities -- Embryology of CNS -- Neurologic development and objective neurological examination of the infant and the child -- Principles of neuroimaging -- Neurologic development and objective neurological examination of the infant and the child -- Physiological responses of the newborn, infant and child to neurosurgical trauma -- Preoperative evaluation, anesthesiological and intensive care management -- Pediatric chemotherapy -- Pediatric radiotherapy -- Part 2. Congenital brain malformation and acquired disorders -- Encephaloceles, meningoceles, dermal sinuses -- Chiari malformations (types II,III,IV) -- Craniopagus -- Physiology and abnormalities of CSF dynamics (including infantile benign hydrocephalus and benign intracranial hypertension) -- Hydrocephalus: Clinical presentation according to age and etiology -- Pathological changes induced by the hydrocephalus/ compensative changes -- Hydrocephalus: Neuroimaging -- Fetal hydrocephalus and its treatment in utero -- Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus -- Postinfective hydrocephalus -- Multiloculated hydrocephalus -- Aqueductal stenosis and hydrcephalus -- X-linked, metabolic hydrocephalus -- Hydrocephalus associated to MM -- Hydrocephalus associated to tumors -- Medical treatment of hydrocephalus -- Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus based on CSF shunt devices -- In-depth view: Functional chracteristics of CSF shunt devices (pros and cons) -- In-depth view: How to perform a V-P CSF shunt -- In-depth view: How to perform a V-A CSF shunt -- In-depth view: How to perform a lumbo-peritoneal CSF shunt -- In-depth view: How to perform a pleural, glad bladder shunt -- In-depth view: How to perform a subgaleal shunt -- In-depth view: External CSF shunts -- Infective, mechanical and functional complications in the surgical treatment of hydrocephalus -- Late complications following surgical treatment of hydrocephalus -- Endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus -- In-depth view: How to perform an endoscopic third-ventricle cisternostomy -- In-depth view: How to perform an endoscopic plexectomy -- Complications following endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus -- Arachnoid cysts -- Dandy-Walker malformations/variants -- Cortical dysplasia -- Neurocutaneous syndromes -- Neurofibromatosis -- SturgeWeber -- Tuberous sclerosis -- HippelLindau -- Hemimegalencephaly -- Cerebrocutaneous melanosis -- .Encephalo cutaneous lipomatosis -- Part 3. Cerebrovascular diseases -- Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations -- Artero-venous malformations -- Venous angiomas and cavernomas -- Cerebral aneurysms -- Moya-moya disease -- Part 4. Congenital malformations of the skull and its coverings -- Craniosynostoses: Management Issues and Evolution in concepts -- Craniosynostoses: Genetic base, genes, chromosomes and resulting syndromes -- Craniosynostoses: Lessons learned from animal models -- Sagittal synostoses -- Coronal (uni and bilateral) synostoses -- Metopic synostoses -- Lambdoid synostoses -- Non syndromic plurisutural synostoses (oxycephaly, Mercedes) -- Syndromic synostoses -- Secondary synostoses (Metabolic, Iatrogenic, osteopetrosis, etc) -- In-depth view: ICP in craniosynostosis -- In-depth view: Neuropsychological evaluation in craniosynostosis -- In-depth view: Psycho-Sociological repercussions of craniosynostosis -- In-depth view: Deformational plagiocephaly -- In-depth view: Management of craniosynostosis: Evaluation of results -- In-depth view: Blood sparing and anesthesiological issues in craniosynostosis -- In-depth view: Osteogenic distraction -- In-depth view: Endoscopy assisted techniques -- In-depth view: Spring assisted distraction -- In-depth view: Bone splitting and materials -- Scalp agenesis. -- Part 5. Head Injuries -- Birth related head traumas -- Accidental head traumas -- Non-accidental head injuries -- Cranial decompression -- Outcomes, principles of rehabilitation -- Part 6. Infections -- Meningitis: neurosurgical implications -- Encephalitis -- Empyemas and brain abscesses -- Parasitic infestations, fungal and TB -- Part 7. Neoplasms -- Genetic basis and classification of cerebral neoplasms -- Familial syndromes -- Congenital and infantile tumors -- Cerebral gliomas -- Thalamic gliomas -- Optic pathways gliomas -- Pituitary adenomas -- Craniopharyngiomas and Rathke cysts -- Pineal region tumors -- Brainstem tumors -- Cerebellar astrocytomas -- Medulloblastomas -- Ependymomas -- Meningiomas -- Skull base tumors -- Skull tumors -- Part 8. Functional disorders -- Epilepsy: genetic forms and sporadic forms -- Medical intractable epilepsy: preoperative evaluation -- Catastrophic epilepsy and hemispherectomy -- Temporal lobe epilepsy surgery -- Extra-temporal epilepsy surgery -- Palliative surgical techniques (VNS, Callosotomy) -- Neuromodulation -- Spasticity -- Movement disorders -- Part 9. Congenital and developmental spinal disorders -- Genetic basis of neural tube defects -- Classification of spinal dysraphic malformations according to embryogenesis: Gastrulation defects and Split cord malformation -- Primary neurulation defects 1: Open neural tube defects -- Primary neurulation defects 2: Limited dorsal myeloschisi (LDM) -- Dermoid and dermal sinus tracts -- Secondary neurulation defects 1: Thickened filum terminale; Retained medullary cord -- Secondary neurulation defects 2: Terminal myelocystocoele -- Mixed primary and secondary neurulation defects: spinal cord lipomas -- Antenatal management of spinal dysraphysm 1: Imaging and diagnosis of antenatal spinal and spinal cord malformations -- Antenatal management of spinal dysraphysm 2: Antenatal surgery of myelominingocoele -- Caudal agenesis and associated spinal cord malformations -- Spinal cord and vertebral arteriovenous malformation and fistula -- Intraspinal cysts including syringomyelia unrelated to Chiari Malformation -- Scoliosis and other congenital vertebral anomalies -- Part 10. Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies -- Embryology, classification, and surgical management of bony malformations of the craniovertebral junction -- Chiari I Malformation and associated syringomyelia -- Anterior surgical approaches to the craniovertebral junction and upper cervical spine -- Part 11. Spine and spinal cord neoplasms -- Intramedullary tumours -- Extramedullary tumours -- Vertebral tumours -- Part 12. Spinal trauma -- Spine and spinal cord injuries in children: General aspects including Pure ligamentous injuries in children -- Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) -- Atlantooccipital dislocation (AOD) in children -- Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) in children -- Outcome and principles of spinal cord rehabilitation in children -- Part 13. Infectious diseases of the spine -- Tuberculosis of the spine -- Bacterial, fungal, and other non-tuberculous infections of the spine, including intraspinal abscesses -- Juvenile disc diseases of the spine including infectious and non-infectious acute discitis -- Part 14. Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring -- Intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring for surgery of the brain -- Intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring for surgery of the spine and spinal cord.
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Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44574
edited by Frederik Wenz.
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Springer
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In this major reference work, a team of leading experts provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the ever-changing field of radiation oncology. The publication is divided into three volumes, the first of which covers basics such as radiotherapy techniques, treatment documentation, clinical radiobiology, and patient management. In the second volume, all aspects of clinical radiation therapy are discussed in depth for the full range of tumor types. In order to ensure that the reader has…
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- Wenz, Frederik
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- edited by Frederik Wenz
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- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Series Title
- Springer reference
- ISBN
- 9783319526195
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology - methods
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Notes
- "Living reference work."
- Abstract
- In this major reference work, a team of leading experts provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the ever-changing field of radiation oncology. The publication is divided into three volumes, the first of which covers basics such as radiotherapy techniques, treatment documentation, clinical radiobiology, and patient management. In the second volume, all aspects of clinical radiation therapy are discussed in depth for the full range of tumor types. In order to ensure that the reader has a full understanding of cancer management in each scenario, information is also provided on diagnosis and classification, general management principles, the role of surgical and systemic therapy, and prognosis. The third volume focuses on medical physics, covering the mathematical and computer science background, biophysics, radiation physics, instrumentation, tracer kinetic modeling, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, radiation sources and detectors, biomedical engineering, imaging techniques, radiation treatment planning, and quality assurance. This book will be invaluable for all radiation oncologists. It is published as part of the SpringerReference program, which delivers access to living editions constantly updated through a dynamic peer-review publishing process.
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- Basic Radiobiology -- Basic Statistics and Clinical Studies in Radiation Oncology -- Cancer Stem Cells in Radiation Oncology -- Cell Cycle Effects in Radiation Oncology -- DNA Repair in Radiation Oncology -- Embryonal Tumors -- Immune Modulatory Effects of Radiotherapy -- Molecular Biomarkers in Radiation Oncology -- Pain Management -- Palliative Care -- Psychological Support -- Radiation Induced Nausea and Emesis (RINV) -- Radiation Therapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Acoustic Neuroma -- Radiation Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy in Bladder Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Brain Metastasis of Solid Tumors: A Challenge for the Future -- Radiation Therapy in Burkitt Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Carcinomas of the Renal Pelvis and the Ureters -- Radiation Therapy in Colon Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy in Craniopharyngioma -- Radiation Therapy in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Endometrial Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Follicular Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Gastric Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy in High-Grade Gliomas -- Radiation Therapy in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Kaposi’s Sarcoma -- Radiation Therapy in Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia) -- Radiation Therapy in Mantle Cell Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphomas -- Radiation Therapy in Meningiomas -- Radiation Therapy in Merkel Cell Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy in Mesothelioma -- Radiation Therapy in Non-small-Cell Lung Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Peripheral T-Cell and Cutaneous Lymphomas -- Radiation Therapy in Precursor T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma/Leukemia -- Radiation Therapy in Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma -- Radiation Therapy in Primary Lymphoma of the CNS -- Radiation Therapy in Rectal Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy in Thymoma -- Radiation Therapy in Tumors of the Pituitary Gland -- Radiosurgery of Brain Arteriovenous and Cavernous Malformations -- Radiotherapy for Ductal Cancer In Situ (DCIS) of the Breast -- Signal Transduction in Radiation Oncology.
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Handbook of Vascular Biometrics
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44713
Andreas Uhl, Christoph Busch, Sébastien Marcel, Raymond Veldhuis, editors.
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SpringerOpen
, c2020.
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This open access handbook provides the first comprehensive overview of biometrics exploiting the shape of human blood vessels for biometric recognition, i.e. vascular biometrics, including finger vein recognition, hand/palm vein recognition, retina recognition, and sclera recognition. After an introductory chapter summarizing the state of the art in and availability of commercial systems and open datasets/open source software, individual chapters focus on specific aspects of one of the biometri…
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- Uhl, Andreas
- Busch, Christoph
- Marcel, Sébastien
- Veldhuis, Raymond
- Responsibility
- Andreas Uhl, Christoph Busch, Sébastien Marcel, Raymond Veldhuis, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- SpringerOpen
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xviii, 533 p.) : 197 illus., 149 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Advances in computer vision and pattern recognition
- ISBN
- 9783030277314
- 9783030277307 (Print ed.)
- 9783030277321 (Print ed.)
- 9783030277338 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2191-6586
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biometric Identification
- Biometry - methods
- Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
- Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Biometrics (Biology)
- User interfaces (Computer systems)
- Specialty
- Cardiology
- Abstract
- This open access handbook provides the first comprehensive overview of biometrics exploiting the shape of human blood vessels for biometric recognition, i.e. vascular biometrics, including finger vein recognition, hand/palm vein recognition, retina recognition, and sclera recognition. After an introductory chapter summarizing the state of the art in and availability of commercial systems and open datasets/open source software, individual chapters focus on specific aspects of one of the biometric modalities, including questions of usability, security, and privacy. The book features contributions from both academia and major industrial manufacturers.
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- Part I. Introduction -- 1. State of the Art in Vascular Biometrics -- 2. A High-Quality Finger Vein Dataset Collected Using a Custom-Designed Capture Device -- 3. OpenVein—An Open-Source Modular Multipurpose Finger Vein Scanner Design -- 4. An Available Open-Source Vein Recognition Framework -- Part II. Hand and Finger Vein Biometrics -- 5. Use Case of Palm Vein Authentication -- 6. Evolution of Finger Vein Biometric Devices in Terms of Usability -- 7. Towards Understanding Acquisition Conditions Influencing Finger Vein Recognition -- 8. Improved CNN-Segmentation-Based Finger Vein Recognition Using Automatically Generated and Fused Training Labels -- 9. Efficient Identification in Large-Scale Vein Recognition Systems Using Spectral Minutiae Representations -- 10. Different Views on the Finger—Score-Level Fusion in Multi-Perspective Finger Vein Recognition -- Part III. Sclera and Retina Biometrics -- 11. Retinal Vascular Characteristics -- 12. Vascular Biometric Graph Comparison: Theory and Performance -- 13. Deep Sclera Segmentation and Recognition -- Part IV. Security and Privacy in Vascular Biometrics -- 14. Presentation Attack Detection for Finger Recognition -- 15. On the Recognition Performance of BioHash-Protected Finger Vein Templates -- 16. Cancellable Biometrics for Finger Vein Recognition—Application in the Feature Domain -- 17. Towards Measuring the Amount of Discriminatory Information in Finger Vein Biometric Characteristics Using a Relative Entropy Estimator.
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Updates on Myopia : A Clinical Perspective
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44716
Marcus Ang, Tien Y. Wong, editors.
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SpringerOpen
, c2020.
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This open access book discusses basic clinical concepts of myopia, prevention of progression and surgical treatments for myopia and pathological myopia. It also summarises the latest evidence and best practices for managing myopia, high myopia and its complications. Written by leading experts, the book addresses clinical diagnosis and interpretation of imaging modalities, and various complications of myopia such as glaucoma, choroidal neovascularization, retinal degeneration and cataracts. It i…
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- Ang, Marcus
- Wong, Tien Y.
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- Marcus Ang, Tien Y. Wong, editors
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- SpringerOpen
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 305 p.) : 58 illus., 46 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9789811384912
- 9789811384905 (Print ed.)
- 9789811384929 (Print ed.)
- 9789811384936 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Myopia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ophthalmology
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- This open access book discusses basic clinical concepts of myopia, prevention of progression and surgical treatments for myopia and pathological myopia. It also summarises the latest evidence and best practices for managing myopia, high myopia and its complications. Written by leading experts, the book addresses clinical diagnosis and interpretation of imaging modalities, and various complications of myopia such as glaucoma, choroidal neovascularization, retinal degeneration and cataracts. It is a valuable comprehensive resource for general and sub-specialist ophthalmologists as well as residents and ophthalmologists in training.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction and Overview on Myopia: A Clinical Perspective -- 2. Global Epidemiology of Myopia -- 3. The Economic and Societal Impact of Myopia and High Myopia -- 4. Understanding Myopia: Pathogenesis and Mechanisms -- 5. The Genetics of Myopia -- 6. Risk Factors for Myopia: Putting Causal Pathways into a Social Context -- 7. Prevention of Myopia Onset -- 8. Clinical Management and Control of Myopia in Children -- 9. Understanding Pathologic Myopia -- 10. Imaging in Myopia -- 11. Glaucoma in High Myopia -- 12. Clinical Management of Myopia in Adults: Treatment of Retinal Complications -- 13. Clinical Management of Myopia in Adults: Treatment of Myopic CNV -- 14. Optical Interventions for Myopia Control.
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- Open access
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- e-Book
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Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Lower Extremity Ulcers, Antimicrobials, Wound Assessment, Care, Measurement and Repair
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44804
Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors.
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, c2020.
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This book introduces readers to the latest developments regarding pressure injury wounds, diabetic wounds, and negative pressure wound therapy. The first part exclusively deals with wounds from pressure ulcers, describing in detail their prevention, classification, and treatment. In turn, chapters addressing diabetic wounds form the middle part of the book. Here, the authors provide guidance on the medication and treatment (e.g. stem cells, laser) of patients suffering from this disease. The bo…
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- Shiffman, Melvin A.
- Low, Mervin
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- Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (x, 188 p.) : 90 illus., 45 illus. in color
- Series Vol.
- 5
- ISBN
- 9783030107161
- 9783030107154 (Print ed.)
- 9783030107178 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2524-4590
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Wound Healing
- Wounds and Injuries - surgery
- Surgery, Plastic - methods
- Specialty
- Surgery, Plastic
- Abstract
- This book introduces readers to the latest developments regarding pressure injury wounds, diabetic wounds, and negative pressure wound therapy. The first part exclusively deals with wounds from pressure ulcers, describing in detail their prevention, classification, and treatment. In turn, chapters addressing diabetic wounds form the middle part of the book. Here, the authors provide guidance on the medication and treatment (e.g. stem cells, laser) of patients suffering from this disease. The book’s last part, which focuses on negative pressure wound therapy, addresses all major aspects of this approach, reflecting the latest research. Illustrated with a wealth of high-quality pictures throughout, the book offers a unique resource for both beginners and experienced plastic surgeons.
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- Part I. Vascular Surgery -- The Gatti Score and the Risk of Deep Sternal Wound Infection after Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting -- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in Vascular Surgery -- Deep Sternal Infection Following Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting -- Deep Sternal Wound Infection after Cardiac Surgery -- Pedicled and Skeletonized Single and Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts and the Incidence of Sternal Wound Complications -- Part II. Neurosurgery -- Wound Management and Wound Infections in Neurosurgery -- Part III. Lower Extremity Ulcers -- Venous Ulcers: General Information -- Part IV. Antimicrobial Therapy -- Review of Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin with Special Emphasis in Burn Wound Patients -- Bacteriology of Naja Atra Snakebite Wound and its Implications for Antibiotic Therapy -- Part V. Wound Assessment, Care, Measurement -- Managing Patients with Fistulas -- Wound Measurement, Score -- Influence of Sensory Innervation on Epithelial Renewal and Wound Healing -- Part VI. Wound Repair -- Reconstructive Options of Abdominal Wounds in the Setting of Abdominal Wall Defects and Hernia -- Adipose Tissue for Wound Repair -- Prevascularized Stem Cell Sheet for Full Thickness Skin Wound Repair -- Part VII. Quality of Life -- Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Freiburg Life Quality Assessment-Wound Module to Brazilian Portuguese.
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Trauma and Miscellaneous Disorders in Retina
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44807
Eduardo Büchele Rodrigues, Carsten Helmut Meyer, Eduardo Tomazoni, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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This atlas presents common and rare traumatic conditions of the retina and related intraocular tissues (choroidal rupture, commotio retinae, intraocular foreign body). It also covers intraocular tumors and congenital conditions such as myelinated retinal nerve fibers. Including numerous high-quality figures using various modalities, the book reviews the basic management principles in a reader-friendly style to help readers gain a better understanding of the diseases discussed. Trauma and Miscel…
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- Eduardo Büchele Rodrigues, Carsten Helmut Meyer, Eduardo Tomazoni, editors
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vii, 84 p.) : 85 illus., 63 illus. in color
- Series Vol.
- 9
- Series Title
- Retina atlas
- ISBN
- 9789811385506
- 9789811385490 (Print ed.)
- 9789811385513 (Print ed.)
- 9789811385520 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2662-5741
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Retina - injuries
- Retinal Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- This atlas presents common and rare traumatic conditions of the retina and related intraocular tissues (choroidal rupture, commotio retinae, intraocular foreign body). It also covers intraocular tumors and congenital conditions such as myelinated retinal nerve fibers. Including numerous high-quality figures using various modalities, the book reviews the basic management principles in a reader-friendly style to help readers gain a better understanding of the diseases discussed. Trauma and Miscellaneous Disorders in Retina is one of nine volumes in the series Retina Atlas. This series provides comprehensive information on vitreoretinal diseases, covering imaging basics, retinal vascular disease, ocular inflammatory disease, retinal degeneration, retinal surgery, macular disorders, ocular oncology, pediatric retina and trauma.
- Contents
- 1. Posterior Ocular Trauma -- 2. Ocular Trauma Treatment Guideline -- 3. Choroidal Folds -- 4. Choroidal Rupture -- 5. Commotio Retinae -- 6. Valsalva Retinopathy -- 7. Purtscher Retinopathy -- 8. Subhyaloid Hemorrhage, Traumatic Macular Hole, and Electric Burn -- 9. Retained Intraocular Foreign Body -- 10. Optic Nerve Avulsion and Hemorrhagic Choroidal Detachment -- 11. Optic Disc Drusen -- 12. Retinal Diseases in Pregnancy -- 13. Cancer Therapy-Associated Retinopathy -- 14. Asteroid Hyalosis and Synchysis Scintillans -- 15. Myelinated Retinal Fiber Layer -- 16. Congenital Optic Disc PIT -- 17. Melanocytoma of Optic Nerve.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Atlas
- Location
- Online
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction : Current Concepts and Techniques
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44809
Onelio Garcia Jr., editor.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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- Online
Liposuction is currently the number one aesthetic surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons in the United States and Americans spend more money on liposuction than on any other aesthetic surgical procedure. Almost 500,000 cases are currently performed yearly by board certified plastic surgeons and it is estimated that at least 20% of the cases are ultrasound assisted. Current ultrasonic liposuction devices are significantly different than the previous generations and require a certain le…
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- Other Authors
- Garcia Jr., Onelio
- Responsibility
- Onelio Garcia Jr., editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiii, 225 p.) : 127 illus., 122 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030268756
- 9783030268749 (Print ed.)
- 9783030268763 (Print ed.)
- 9783030268770 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Body Contouring - methods
- Lipectomy - methods
- Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods
- Abstract
- Liposuction is currently the number one aesthetic surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons in the United States and Americans spend more money on liposuction than on any other aesthetic surgical procedure. Almost 500,000 cases are currently performed yearly by board certified plastic surgeons and it is estimated that at least 20% of the cases are ultrasound assisted. Current ultrasonic liposuction devices are significantly different than the previous generations and require a certain level of technical expertise in order to achieve good outcomes with the technique. Although there are chapters devoted to the technique in general body contouring textbooks, there are no current textbooks that fully cover this important technique. The text is divided into three distinct sections for ease of use. Section I: Fundamentals will cover basic techniques and safe use of the devices for plastic surgeons looking to add ultrasound-assisted liposuction to their practice. Section II: Clinical Applications explores use of the devices for commonly performed surgeries, including facial, trunk, extremity (arm and leg), and buttock contouring as well as gynecomastia. Section III: Special Applications takes a focused look at the VASER device and its use in more complicated situations, with chapters handling silicone injection complications and contouring in a massive weight loss patient. Featuring contributions from leaders in the field, alongside full color photos and a special introductory video, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction serves as a reference for surgeons currently using ultrasonic techniques in liposuction and those looking to get started.
- Contents
- Part I. Fundamentals -- 1. Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction: Introduction and Historic Perspectives -- 2. Basic Science of Ultrasound in Body Contouring -- 3. Choosing the Correct Candidate -- 4. Anesthesia and Wetting Solutions -- Part II. Clinical Applications -- 5. Neck and Facial Contouring -- 6. Contouring of the Trunk -- 7. VASER-Assisted Liposuction of Gynecomastia -- 8. Contouring of the Extremities -- 9. Aesthetic Contouring of the Buttocks -- Part III. Special Applications 10. Ultra BBL: Brazilian Butt Lift Using Real Time Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance -- 11. Ultrasonic Treatment of Silicone Injection Complications -- 12. Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction in the Massive Weight Loss Patient -- 13. High-Definition Body Contouring Using VASER-Assisted Liposuction -- 14. Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: Medico-Legal Considerations.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Atlas of Black Skin
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44820
Ali Moiin, editor.
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Springer
, c2020.
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As both experience and evidence-based findings indicate, specific dermatological conditions can prove harder to diagnose in patients with darker skin tones. Lack of knowledge or experience can compromise effective treatment and management, leading to lasting consequences for the patient. This atlas strives to supplement a lack of real world experience by providing more than 800 hundred high quality photographs and illustrations help guide physicians in treating the nuances of darker skinned pat…
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- Other Authors
- Moiin, Ali
- Responsibility
- Ali Moiin, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiii, 236 p.) : 838 illus., 831 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030314859
- 9783030314842 (Print ed.)
- 9783030314866 (Print ed.)
- 9783030314873 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- African Continental Ancestry Group
- Pigmentation Disorders - pathology
- Skin Diseases - pathology
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Minority Health
- Abstract
- As both experience and evidence-based findings indicate, specific dermatological conditions can prove harder to diagnose in patients with darker skin tones. Lack of knowledge or experience can compromise effective treatment and management, leading to lasting consequences for the patient. This atlas strives to supplement a lack of real world experience by providing more than 800 hundred high quality photographs and illustrations help guide physicians in treating the nuances of darker skinned patient populations. Dr. Moiin's own professional experience in treating patients of color on a daily basis and the sheer volume with which he is acquainted with these diseases on darker skin, enable him to provide broader insight and include a myriad of photos to better illustrate diagnoses and treatment plans. Photos range from common to rare diseases to aid in delineating nuances in diseases. Since dermatology is a highly visual field, the focus is more on the images, while the text is comprehensive but concise and often bulleted to allow for practical use. Written for residents and practicing dermatologists and all other medical professionals, Atlas of Black Skin is an essential tool for practitioners looking to broaden the scope of their care.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction: The Differences of Black Skin -- 2. Common Conditions in Skin of Color -- 3. Cutaneous Infections in Black Skin -- 4. Immunological Diseases -- 5. Keloids -- 6. Disorders of Hyperpigmentation -- 7. Disorders of Hypopigmentation -- 8. Diseases of the Scalp -- 9. Alopecia -- 10. Cancers Arising in Black Skin.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Atlas
- Location
- Online
Male Infertility : Contemporary Clinical Approaches, Andrology, ART and Antioxidants
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44821
Sijo J. Parekattil, Sandro C. Esteves, Ashok Agarwal, editors.
(Second edition)
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Springer
, c2020.
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A groundbreaking contribution to the literature now in its revised and expanded second edition, this textbook offers a comprehensive review of diagnostic and treatment techniques for male infertility. This state-of-the-art, evidence-based textbook incorporates new multidisciplinary and complementary medicine approaches to create a first-of-its-kind guide to treatment strategies for male infertility and beyond. While this new edition is primarily designed as a reference for students and resident…
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- Other Authors
- Parekattil, Sijo J.
- Esteves, Sandro C.
- Agarwal, Ashok
- Responsibility
- Sijo J. Parekattil, Sandro C. Esteves, Ashok Agarwal, editors
- Edition
- Second edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxvii, 914 p.) : 213 illus., 182 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030323004
- 9783030322991 (Print ed.)
- 9783030323011 (Print ed.)
- 9783030323028 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Andrology - methods
- Infertility, Male
- Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
- Specialty
- Men's Health
- Reproductive Medicine
- Abstract
- A groundbreaking contribution to the literature now in its revised and expanded second edition, this textbook offers a comprehensive review of diagnostic and treatment techniques for male infertility. This state-of-the-art, evidence-based textbook incorporates new multidisciplinary and complementary medicine approaches to create a first-of-its-kind guide to treatment strategies for male infertility and beyond. While this new edition is primarily designed as a reference for students and residents in reproductive medicine and andrology, it will be equally useful as well for professionals in urology, reproductive endocrinology, embryology, and research fields who are interested in the role that antioxidants play in male infertility. World-renowned experts in these areas have been selected to participate in this work. Careful selection of the highest quality content will span the whole range of topics in the area of male infertility, providing a complete review of well-established and current diagnostic and treatment techniques for male infertility. The incorporation of 20 new chapters will enhance the book’s appeal by including the most recent advances brought to the male infertility arena. Additionally, this edition incorporates new features, including bulleted key points, review criteria and select video clips demonstrating some of the most fascinating male infertility treatment modalities. A dedicated new section on current guidelines on male infertility will enlighten readers on how to most optimally manage male infertility clinical scenarios. Covering all aspects of diagnosis and management, ART, lifestyle factors and associated conditions for male infertility, Male Infertility: Contemporary Clinical Approaches, Andrology, ART and Antioxidants will be a readily accessible, high quality reference for medical students and residents, and will be of significant value to professionals working in the various fields treating this condition as well.
- Contents
- Part I. Male Infertility Diagnosis and Management -- Causes of Male Infertility -- Epidemiologic Considerations in Male Infertility -- Laboratory Evidence for Male Infertility -- Imaging Modalities in the Management of Male Infertility -- Endocrinopathies -- Oxidative Stress and its Association with Male Infertility -- Oxidative Stress Measurement in Semen and Seminal Plasma -- Sperm Chromatin Integrity Tests and Indications -- Proteomic and Metabolomic Fingerprinting in Male Infertility -- Epigenetics and Male Infertility -- Genetic Aspects of Male Infertility -- Surgical Treatment for Male Infertility -- Microsurgery for Male Infertility -- Advanced Techniques of Vasoepididymostomy -- Grafting Techniques for Vasectomy Reversal -- Mini-Incision Vasectomy Reversal Using the No-Scalpel Vasectomy Instruments and Principles -- Office-Based Microsurgery under Local Anesthesia for Male Infertility -- Robotic Microsurgery for Male Infertility and Chronic Orchialgia -- Robotic Vasectomy Reversal: An American Perspective -- Robot-Assisted Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy) -- Robotic-Assisted Varicocelectomy -- Management of Fertility Preservation in Male Cancer Patients -- Clinical Management of Men with Nonobstructive Azoospemia due to Spermatogenic Failure -- ART and Its Impact on Male Infertility Management -- Part II. Sperm Physiology and Metabolism -- Fuel/energy sources of spermatozoa -- Physiologic Role of ROS in Sperm Function -- Sperm physiology and assessment of spermatogenesis kinetics in vivo -- Origins of Sperm DNA Damage -- Seminal Oxidation-Reduction Potential -- Part III. Common Conditions and Factors Affecting Male Reproductive Health -- Varicocele -- Infection in Infertility -- Ejaculatory Dusfunction and Vasodynamics -- Environmental Factors -- Effect of Exogenous Medications and Anabolic Steroids in Male Reproductive and Sexual Health -- Male Age and Andropause -- Apoptosis and Male Infertility -- Impact of Spinal Cord Injury -- Obesity -- Smoking effects on male fertility -- Recreational Drugs -- Part IV. Nutrition, Life-Style and Antioxidants Role for Male Reproductive Health -- Nutritional Pathways to Protect Male Reproductive Health -- Antioxidants and Male Infertility -- Synthetic Antioxidants -- New developments for the Enhancement of Male Reproductive Health using Antioxidant Therapy: A Critical Review of the Literature -- In Vitro Studies of Antioxidants for Male Reproductive Health -- Antioxidants Use and Sperm DNA Damage -- Yoga, Meditation and Acupuncture for Male Reproductive Health -- Part V. Assisted Reproductive Technology in Male Fertility -- Role of interventions to reduce oxidative stress and improve sperm DNA integrity before ICSI -- Sperm Retrieval Techniques -- Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction -- Sperm Processing and Selection -- Microfluidic sperm selection -- Antioxidants in Sperm Cryopreservation -- Antioxidants in ICSI -- Role of Sperm-Hyaluronic Acid Binding in the Evaluation and Treatment of Subfertile Men with ROS-Affected Semen -- Sperm DNA Damage, ART Outcomes and Laboratory Methods for Selecting DNA-Intact Sperm for ICSI -- Testicular Sperm in Non-Azoospermic Infertile Men with Oxidatively-Induced High Sperm DNA Damage -- Development of Artificial Gametes -- ICSI and Male Infertility: Consequences to Offspring -- Part VI. Guidelines and Best Practices in Male Infertility and Antioxidants -- Best Practice Guidelines for Male Infertility Diagnosis and Management -- Best Practice Guidelines for Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing -- Antioxidants in the medical and surgical management of male infertility -- Part VII. Special Topics -- Fertility Preservation for Boys and Adolescents -- Novel Home-based Devices for Male Infertility Screening -- Ethical Dimensions of Male Infertility -- Harmful Effects of Antioxidant Therapy -- Male Infertility from the Developing Nation Perspective -- Diabetes and Male Infertility -- Empiric Medical Therapy for Idiopathic Male Infertility -- Testosterone Therapy in Male Infertility.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Skin Decontamination : A Comprehensive Clinical Research Guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44826
Hanjiang Zhu, Howard I. Maibach, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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The skin is the first line of defense against chemical warfare agents including nerve agents and toxic industrial chemicals, providing a possible barrier or delay to systemic distribution. However, some chemicals act directly on the skin including vesicants sulfur mustard and corrosive compounds such as strong acids or bases, and do not have to gain access to systemic circulation to cause extensive skin damage. Early and rapid skin decontamination is extremely important following exposure to ch…
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- Other Authors
- Zhu, Hanjiang
- Maibach, Howard I.
- Responsibility
- Hanjiang Zhu, Howard I. Maibach, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 280 p.) : 56 illus., 45 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030240097
- 9783030240080 (Print ed.)
- 9783030240103 (Print ed.)
- 9783030240110 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Decontamination
- Environmental Exposure - prevention & control
- Skin
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
- Abstract
- The skin is the first line of defense against chemical warfare agents including nerve agents and toxic industrial chemicals, providing a possible barrier or delay to systemic distribution. However, some chemicals act directly on the skin including vesicants sulfur mustard and corrosive compounds such as strong acids or bases, and do not have to gain access to systemic circulation to cause extensive skin damage. Early and rapid skin decontamination is extremely important following exposure to chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals because it decreases serious skin damage to the patient and, potentially, their doctor. This multi-authored international text pulls together a century of decontamination research and helps the reader expedite solutions that will decrease morbidity and mortality. Complete with dozens of high quality photographs and illustrations, Skin Decontamination aids industrial hygiene, dermatology, occupational physicians and those involved in the public health arena.
- Contents
- 1. Isolated Human and Animal Stratum Corneum As a Partial Model for the 15 Steps of Percutaneous Absorption: Emphasizing Decontamination, Part I -- 2. Isolated Human And Animal Stratum Corneum As A Partial Model For The 15 Steps Of Percutaneous Absorption: Emphasizing Decontamination, Part II -- 3. Recent Knowledge: Human/Animal Skin Decontamination -- 4. The Decontamination of Chemically Contaminated Remains -- 5. Effectiveness of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Skin Decontaminants: Towards Tests Standardization -- 6. Effects of Soap-Water Wash on Human Epidermal Penetration -- 7. Fuller's Earth: Old and Faithful Skin Decontaminant Against Toxic Agents -- 8. Comparison of Four Different Fuller’s Earth Formulations in Skin Decontamination -- 9. The Mass Decontamination Paradigm: Response Relating to Gas Phase Exposures and Skin Decontamination -- 10. Binding Affinity and Decontamination of Dermal Decontamination Gel (DDGel) to Model Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Simulants -- 11. Dermostyx (IB1): High-efficacy and Safe Topical Skin Protectant Against Percutaneous Toxic Agents -- 12. Understanding the Impact of Responder Management Strategies on Public Experiences and Behaviour During Mass Decontamination -- Appendix: Skin, Hair, and Nail: Abbreviated Decontamination Bibliography.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Burns, Infections and Wound Management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44828
Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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- Online
This book presents a comprehensive overview of recent clinical techniques and findings regarding wounds in burns, infections of wounds, and wound management in general. With the help of numerous high-quality illustrations, the first part of the book describes various approaches to treating patients with burn wounds. In turn, the second part focuses on infections of wounds. Here, the chapter authors summarize the most recent treatment options for wound infection in both children and adults. The …
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- Other Authors
- Shiffman, Melvin A.
- Low, Mervin
- Responsibility
- Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 294 p.) : 210 illus., 120 illus. in color
- Series Vol.
- 2
- ISBN
- 9783030106867
- 9783030106850 (Print ed.)
- 9783030106874 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2524-4590
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Burns - therapy
- Infection Control
- Wound Healing
- Abstract
- This book presents a comprehensive overview of recent clinical techniques and findings regarding wounds in burns, infections of wounds, and wound management in general. With the help of numerous high-quality illustrations, the first part of the book describes various approaches to treating patients with burn wounds. In turn, the second part focuses on infections of wounds. Here, the chapter authors summarize the most recent treatment options for wound infection in both children and adults. The third and last part addresses wound management in general, rounding out the content. Given the breadth of its coverage, the book offers a valuable resource for beginners and experienced plastic surgeons alike.
- Contents
- Part I. Burns -- Overview of Burns -- Care and (First) Aid of Children with Burns -- Learning from the Management of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms at a Regional Burns Centre -- A Hemostatic Technique Using Silicone Gel Dressing for Burn Surgery -- Skin Graft Fixation in Severe Burns: Use of Topical Negative Pressure -- Tissue Expanders in Post-Burn Alopecia: With or Without Galeotomies -- Autologous Skin Cell Transplantation and Medical Needling for Repigmentation of Depigmented Burn Scars on UV-Protected and UV-Exposed Skin -- A novel Chitosan Based Gel for Burn Wounds -- Treatment of Partial-thickness Scalds by Skin Xenografts -- The MEEK Technique in the Treatment of Burns -- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Burn Patient -- Chemical Burns to the Eye -- Severe Burns: Pathogenesis and Prevention of Infection -- Comparison of Antemortem Clinical Diagnosis and Postmortem Findings in Burn-related Deaths -- The Effect of Natural Extracts on Laser Burn Wound Healing -- Part II. Infections -- Malnutrition Predicts Infectious and Wound Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion -- Deep-Wound and Organ-Space Infection after Surgery for Degenerative Spine Disease -- Wound Infection following Stoma Reversal: A Prospective Comparative Study -- Primary Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Combined use of Hyperbaric Oxygen and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Conserve the Breast -- Novel Antimicrobial Peptides: Targeting Wound Infections Caused by 'Superbugs' Resistant to all Current Antibiotics -- Novel Use of a Biologically-Active-Prefaabricated- Random-3-dimensional-Polymer Scaffold of Hyaluronic Acid (hyaff) to Facilitate Complicated Wound Closure -- Part III. Wound Management -- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Large Burn Wounds -- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Spinal Wounds -- Potential Mechanisms and Application of Honeybee Products in Wound Management: Wound Healing by Apitherapy -- Reactive Oxygen Species Treatment in the Management of Wounds.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Cutaneous Melanoma
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44832
Charles M. Balch, Michael B. Atkins, Claus Garbe, Jeffrey E. Gershenwald, Allan C. Halpern, John M. Kirkwood, Grant A. McArthur, John F. Thompson, Arthur J. Sober, editors.
(Sixth edition)
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Springer
, c2020.
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Written by the leading melanoma experts from the United States, Australia, and Europe, this new edition incorporates the clinical outcomes of more than 70,000 patients treated at major melanoma centers throughout the world and is the definitive and most authoritative textbook on melanoma used worldwide. Providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information needed for the clinical management and scientific study of melanoma, Cutaneous Melanoma, 6th edition covers everything from precursors…
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- Balch, Charles M.
- Atkins, Michael B.
- Garbe, Claus
- Gershenwald, Jeffrey E.
- Halpern, Allan C.
- Kirkwood, John M.
- McArthur, Grant A.
- Thompson, John F.
- Sober, Arthur J.
- Responsibility
- Charles M. Balch, Michael B. Atkins, Claus Garbe, Jeffrey E. Gershenwald, Allan C. Halpern, John M. Kirkwood, Grant A. McArthur, John F. Thompson, Arthur J. Sober, editors
- Edition
- Sixth edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxix, 1510 p.) : 371 illus., 301 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030050702
- 9783030050689 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Melanoma
- Skin Neoplasms
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Medical Oncology
- Abstract
- Written by the leading melanoma experts from the United States, Australia, and Europe, this new edition incorporates the clinical outcomes of more than 70,000 patients treated at major melanoma centers throughout the world and is the definitive and most authoritative textbook on melanoma used worldwide. Providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information needed for the clinical management and scientific study of melanoma, Cutaneous Melanoma, 6th edition covers everything from precursors of melanoma to advanced stages of metastatic disease.
- Contents
- Volume 1. Part I. Biology and Immunology of Melanoma -- Biology of Melanocytes and Primary Melanoma -- Immunology of Melanoma -- Biomarkers for Melanoma -- Part II. Diagnosis and Staging -- Clinical Presentations of Melanoma -- Dermoscopy/Confocal Microscopy -- Biopsy of Suspected Melanoma -- Lymphoscintigaphy in Patients With Melanoma -- Biopsy of the Sentinel Lymph Node -- Melanoma Prognosis and Staging -- Models for Predicting Melanoma Outcome -- Part III. Pathology - Classification and Histopathology of Melanoma -- Molecular Pathology and Genomics of Melanoma -- Part IV. Epidemiology and Prevention of Melanoma -- Clinical Epidemiology of Melanoma -- Molecular Epidemiology of Melanoma -- Clinical Genetics and Risk Assessment of Melanoma -- Acquired Precursor Lesions and Phenotypic Markers of Increased Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma -- Melanoma Prevention and Screening -- Part V. Management of Primary Melanoma and Locoregional Metastases -- Treatment of Primary Melanoma -- Reconstructive Options Following Surgery of Primary Melanoma -- Axillary and Epitrochlear Lymph Node Dissection for Melanoma -- Inguinofemoral, Iliac/Obturator, and Popliteal Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma -- Neck Dissection and Parotidectomy for Melanoma -- Local and Recurrent Regional Metastases of Melanoma -- Radiotherapy for Primary and Regional Melanoma -- Adjuvant Systemic Therapy for High-Risk Melanoma Patients -- Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy for High-Risk Melanoma Patients -- Hyperthermic Regional Perfusion for Melanoma of the Limbs -- Isolated Limb Infusion for Melanoma -- Surveillance and Follow-up of Melanoma Patients -- Local melanoma recurrence, satellitosis and in transit metastasis: incidence, outcomes and selection of treatment options -- Volume 2. Part VI. Uncommon Presentations of Melanoma -- Acral Lentiginous Melanoma -- Lentigo Maligna Melanoma -- Mucosal Melanoma -- Melanoma in Children and Teenagers -- Pregnancy and the Use of Hormones in Melanoma Patients -- Diagnosis of Stage IV Melanoma -- Part VII. Management of Distant Metastases -- Evolving Role of Chemotherapy-Based Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma -- Targeted Therapies for BRAF Mutant Metastatic Melanoma -- Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Patients With BRAF Wild-type Melanoma -- Cytokines (IL-2, IFN GM-CSF etc) Melanoma -- Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma -- Novel Immunotherapies and Novel Combinations of Immunotherapy -- Managing Checkpoint Inhibitor Symtoms and Toxicity -- Sequencing and Combinations of Molecularly Targeted and Immunotherapy for BRAF-Mutant Melanoma -- Melanoma Vaccines -- Cellular Therapy for Melanoma -- Systemic Therapy for Mucosal, Acral and Uveal Melanoma -- Dermatological Complications of Systemic Therapies for Melanoma -- Surgical Management of Distant Melanoma Metastases -- Radiotherapy for Distant Metastases -- Melanoma Brain Metastases: Unique Biology and Implications for Systemic Therapy -- Part VIII. History of Melanoma -- A History of Melanoma: From Hunter to Morton.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Head and Neck Cancer : Psychological and Psychosocial Effects
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44840
Christopher E. Fundakowski, editor.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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- Online
This volume serves to help readers understand and address factors that contribute to the psychological distress and negative self-perception of patients with head and neck cancer to improve their quality of life. It explores many of these issues in depth, such as the trends in diagnosis of head and neck cancer, disfigurement, advances and outcomes associated with minimally invasive surgery, long-term quality of life and functional outcomes, issues related to cancer pain, importance and impact o…
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- Other Authors
- Fundakowski, Christopher E.
- Responsibility
- Christopher E. Fundakowski, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 234 p.) : 28 illus., 18 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030278816
- 9783030278809 (Print ed.)
- 9783030278823 (Print ed.)
- 9783030278830 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - psychology
- Patients - psychology
- Psycho-Oncology
- Quality of Life
- Specialty
- Psycho-Oncology
- Abstract
- This volume serves to help readers understand and address factors that contribute to the psychological distress and negative self-perception of patients with head and neck cancer to improve their quality of life. It explores many of these issues in depth, such as the trends in diagnosis of head and neck cancer, disfigurement, advances and outcomes associated with minimally invasive surgery, long-term quality of life and functional outcomes, issues related to cancer pain, importance and impact of nutrition, how reconstructive advances effect functional outcomes, the impact of cancer recurrence, and financial consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Head and Neck Cancer: Psychological and Psychosocial Effects will help otolaryngologists, oncologists, surgeons, psychologists and healthcare professionals define the unique issues associated with the HNC patient population, discuss pertinent data, outline key aspects of high quality care in this population, and to draw attention to necessary future investigations and developments.
- Contents
- Trends in Head and Neck Cancer -- Treatment Related Patient Outcomes for Head and Neck Cancer -- Quality of Life Implications in Head and Neck Cancer -- Mental Health in Head and Neck Cancer -- Disfigurement -- Impact of Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction -- The Impact of Nutrition on Patient Outcomes -- The Impact of Pain -- Considerations in Advanced and Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer -- Financial Impact of Cancer Treatment -- Instruments for Quality of Life and Mental Health Assessment -- Multidisciplinary Care -- The Role of Importance of the Head Neck Oncology Nurse Navigator -- In Their Words.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Basal Cell Carcinoma : Advances in Treatment and Research
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44846
Michael R. Migden, Leon Chen, Sirunya Silapunt, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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- Online
Basal Cell Carcinoma: Advances in Treatment and Research, edited and written by leaders with expertise in cutaneous oncology, dermatopathology, dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, head and neck surgery, oculoplastic surgery and radiation oncology, provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatment approaches for the most common cancer worldwide - basal cell carcinoma. The first part of this book details the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, and different histologic sub…
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- Other Authors
- Migden, Michael R.
- Chen, Leon
- Silapunt, Sirunya
- Responsibility
- Michael R. Migden, Leon Chen, Sirunya Silapunt, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 290 p.) : 78 illus., 72 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030268879
- 9783030268862 (Print ed.)
- 9783030268886 (Print ed.)
- 9783030268893 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Medical Oncology
- Abstract
- Basal Cell Carcinoma: Advances in Treatment and Research, edited and written by leaders with expertise in cutaneous oncology, dermatopathology, dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, head and neck surgery, oculoplastic surgery and radiation oncology, provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatment approaches for the most common cancer worldwide - basal cell carcinoma. The first part of this book details the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, and different histologic subtypes of basal cell carcinoma highlighted with high-resolution histopathology images. The second part of the book provides an in-depth review of different treatment modalities including topical therapy, local immunotherapy with interferon, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage, radiotherapy, and surgical approaches with Mohs micrographic surgery, head and neck surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. The final part of book highlights the utilization of innovative technology such as photodynamic therapy and laser for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma as well as emerging systemic therapeutic options including hedgehog pathway inhibitors and immunotherapy for the difficult-to-treat disease state, advanced basal cell carcinoma. Meant for a multi-disciplinary audience of dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, oncologists, head and neck surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, radiation oncologists, this book serves as an informative practical guide for physicians, mid-level providers and trainees.
- Contents
- 1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 2. Pathophysiology of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Its Associated Genetic Syndromes -- 3. Histopathology of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Its Variants -- 4. Topical Therapy for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 5. Local Immunotherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma with Interferon -- 6. Cryotherapy and Electrodesiccation & Curettage for Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 7. Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 8. Surgical Treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck -- 9. Special Considerations for Periocular Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 10. Radiotherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 11. Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 12. Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 13. Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Inhibitors for Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 14. Immunotherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma -- 15. Treatment: Future Directions.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation. InterProfessional Team Training and Simulation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44858
John T. Paige, Shirley C. Sonesh, Deborah D. Garbee, Laura S. Bonanno, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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This book focuses on InterProfessional (IP) Team Training and Simulation, from basic concepts to the practical application of IP in different healthcare settings. It thoroughly and comprehensively covers the role of simulation in healthcare, human factors in healthcare, challenges to conducting simulation-based IP, logistics, and applications of simulation-based IP in clinical practice. Supplemented by high-quality figures and tables, readers are introduced to the different simulation modalitie…
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- Other Authors
- Paige, John T.
- Sonesh, Shirley C.
- Garbee, Deborah D.
- Bonanno, Laura S.
- Responsibility
- John T. Paige, Shirley C. Sonesh, Deborah D. Garbee, Laura S. Bonanno, editors
- Alternate Title
- Inter-professional team training and simulation
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxviii, 312 p.) : 20 illus., 11 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Comprehensive healthcare simulation
- ISBN
- 9783030288457
- 9783030288440 (Print ed.)
- 9783030288464 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2366-4479
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Interprofessional Relations
- Patient Care Team
- Simulation Training
- Specialty
- Education, Medical
- Abstract
- This book focuses on InterProfessional (IP) Team Training and Simulation, from basic concepts to the practical application of IP in different healthcare settings. It thoroughly and comprehensively covers the role of simulation in healthcare, human factors in healthcare, challenges to conducting simulation-based IP, logistics, and applications of simulation-based IP in clinical practice. Supplemented by high-quality figures and tables, readers are introduced to the different simulation modalities and technologies employed in IP team training and are guided on the use of simulation within IP teams. Part of the authoritative Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation Series, InterProfessional Team Training and Simulation can be used in training for a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and health-related professionals.
- Contents
- Part I. Theories and Concepts -- 1. Improving Patient Care: The Role of Effective Simulation -- 2. The Impact of Interprofessional Education on Healthcare Team Performance: A Theoretical Model and Recommendations -- 3. Human Factors in Healthcare: Theoretical Underpinnings for Simulation in Interprofessional Education -- 4. Teamwork: Education and Training in Healthcare -- 5. Best Practices for Interprofessional Education Debriefing in Medical Simulation -- Part II. Nuts and Bolts -- 6. Challenges to Conducting Simulation-based Interprofessional Education for Non-technical Skills -- 7. Establishing a Sustainable, Integrated Pre-professional Interprofessional Simulation Program -- 8. Optimizing Interprofessional Education with In Situ Simulation -- 9. Considerations and Strategies for Assessing Simulation-based Training in Interprofessional Education -- 10. Logistics in Simulation-based Interprofessional Education -- 11. Developing a State-of-the-Art Simulation-based Education Center -- Part III. Perspectives of Interprofessional Education -- 12. Interprofessional Simulation in Pre-licensure Learners -- 13. Simulation-based Training for Post-Graduate Interprofessional Learners -- 14. Simulation-based Training for Interprofessional Teams of Practicing Clinicians -- 15. Simulation-based Training for Assessment of Competency, Certification, and Maintenance of Certification -- 16. Teamwork in the Operating Room -- 17. Applications of Simulation-based Interprofessional Education in Labor and Delivery -- 18. Applications of Simulation-based Interprofessional Education in Critical Care Setting and Situations: Emergency Room, Trauma, Critical Care, Rapid Response, and Disasters -- 19. Pre-hospital Care: Emergency Medical Services.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Thoracic Radiology : A Guide for Beginners
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44860
Iacopo Carbone, Michele Anzidei, editors.
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Springer
, c2020.
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This book offers a comprehensive overview of all major pathologic conditions involving the lung and mediastinum and the related diagnostic procedures. Oncologic and non-oncologic conditions are reviewed and described in detail, featuring, besides normal anatomy, also high quality images from several modalities (including X-ray, CT, MR and PET), as well as b/w and color illustrations and line drawings. Complications associated with surgical and oncological treatments are also presented in detail…
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- Carbone, Iacopo
- Anzidei, Michele
- Responsibility
- Iacopo Carbone, Michele Anzidei, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 174 p.) : 131 illus., 45 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030357658
- 9783030357641 (Print ed.)
- 9783030357665 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
- Radiography, Thoracic - methods
- Thoracic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Abstract
- This book offers a comprehensive overview of all major pathologic conditions involving the lung and mediastinum and the related diagnostic procedures. Oncologic and non-oncologic conditions are reviewed and described in detail, featuring, besides normal anatomy, also high quality images from several modalities (including X-ray, CT, MR and PET), as well as b/w and color illustrations and line drawings. Complications associated with surgical and oncological treatments are also presented in detail with extensive imaging examples. The book provides a thorough coverage of the topic of thoracic imaging, yet considering a concise and synthetic approach essential to optimal learning. The book will be a useful reference guide for the everyday clinical practice of young radiologists, residents and medical students.
- Contents
- 1. Anatomy of the Thorax -- 2. Glossary -- 3. Introduction to Chest X-Ray Interpretation -- 4. Pulmonary Nodules: Identification and Risk Assessment -- 5. Lung Cancer -- 6. Mediastinal Masses -- 7. Pulmonary Findings After Surgery, Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy -- 8. Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis -- 9. Presentation and Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Diseases -- 10. Pleural Diseases -- 11. Vascular Diseases of the Thorax -- 12. Taking it to the Test: Clinical Cases.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Osteoporosis : Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44861
Benjamin Z. Leder, Marc N. Wein, editors.
(Third edition)
--Cham:
Humana Press
, c2020.
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Completely revised and updated, and utilizing the most current evidence and practice guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis, this comprehensive third edition discusses the basic aspects of bone metabolism, the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, current diagnostic techniques and medical treatment strategies. Osteoporosis is a common disorder that is prevalent in over 20 million Americans over the age of 60. One and a half million osteoporotic fractures occur in the United States every year, …
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- Other Authors
- Leder, Benjamin Z.
- Wein, Marc N.
- Responsibility
- Benjamin Z. Leder, Marc N. Wein, editors
- Edition
- Third edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 516 p.) : 82 illus., 46 illus. in color
- Series
- Contemporary Endocrinology
- Series Title
- Contemporary endocrinology
- ISBN
- 9783319692876
- 9783319692869 (Print ed.)
- 9783319692883 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2523-3785
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Osteoporosis - physiopathology
- Osteoporosis - therapy
- Specialty
- Osteology
- Abstract
- Completely revised and updated, and utilizing the most current evidence and practice guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis, this comprehensive third edition discusses the basic aspects of bone metabolism, the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, current diagnostic techniques and medical treatment strategies. Osteoporosis is a common disorder that is prevalent in over 20 million Americans over the age of 60. One and a half million osteoporotic fractures occur in the United States every year, including 300,000 hip fractures. Mortality rates after hip fracture approach 25%, with another 50% of patients experiencing a major decrease in their prior level of independence and quality of life. Despite the wide prevalence and severe consequences of osteoporosis, it remains a disorder that is severely under-diagnosed and treated. In this context, specialists and primary care physicians alike are having increasing difficulty keeping up with the rapid changes to the field and incorporating these advances to clinical care. In the years since the last edition of this book was published, the osteoporosis field has changed drastically. In addition to revising and updating existing chapters and removing a few that are no longer as relevant, new chapters discuss an advanced understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the disorder, the introduction of new diagnostic imaging techniques, a more nuanced appreciation of the risks and benefits of osteoporosis therapies, and the introduction of two new classes of osteoporosis medications. Following the format of the second edition, and including helpful key points at the opening of each chapter, this text will present a comprehensive overview of both the basic and clinical concepts relating to each topic, when appropriate. Chapter authors were chosen based on their high level of expertise and leadership in the field. Taken together, this text should thus be of great interest to physicians of multiple specialties, allied health professionals, as well as basic and clinical researchers.
- Contents
- Basic Aspects of Osteoblast Function -- Basic Aspects of Osteoclast Differentiation and Function -- Basic Aspects of Osteocyte Function -- Vitamin D and Bone Health: Basic and Clinical Aspects -- Basic Aspects of Bone Mineralization -- Determinants of Peak Bone Mass Acquisition -- Osteoporosis Screening and Diagnosis -- New Imaging Techniques for Bone -- Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover -- Biomechanics of Bone -- Exercise in the Prevention of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures -- Effects of Estrogens and SERMs on Bone Metabolism: Clinical Aspects -- The Effects of Androgens on Bone Metabolism: Clinical Aspects -- Bisphosphonates: Mechanisms of Action and Role in Osteoporosis Therapy -- Denosumab: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Effects in the Treatment of Osteoporosis -- The Parathyroid Hormone Receptor Type 1 -- PTH and PTHrP Analogs: Treatment of Osteoporosis -- Combination and Sequential Osteoanabolic/Antiresorptive Therapy in Osteoporosis Treatment -- Sclerostin Inhibition in the Treatment of Osteoporosis -- Osteoporosis in Men. Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis -- Transplantation Osteoporosis -- Osteoporosis in Premenopausal Women -- Safety Considerations for Osteoporosis Therapies -- Genetic Determinants and Pharmacogenetics of Osteoporosis and Osteoporotic Fracture.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
