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The third edition of Current Cardiovascular Drugs is designed to provide an updated practical compendium of current knowledge regarding cardiovascular drug therapy in a concise, easily readable format. The book is organized into chapters by drug class, and details the pharmacologic characteristics of specific treatment entities. The clinical efficacy and limitations of the various drug therapies are discussed using supportive reference material from the most authoritative sources and published clinical trials.

Dr. James D. Heckman has worked with leading experts in the field to bring to you an integral source of information covering orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle injuries, the spine, tumors, and infections. Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment allows the clinician to find quick confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of orthopedic ailments and breaks down each topic into an accommodating two-page layout. On the left page physicians can easily locate diagnostic information including the condition’s history, physical findings, imaging and laboratory studies, and complications, as well as differential diagnosis, etiology and epidemiology. Treatment information on the right page allows the reader to promptly analyze both surgical and nonsurgical options, exercise and activity modification, prognosis, and follow-up management. This one-of-a-kind format provides quick understanding and utilization of appropriate treatment to musculoskeletal conditions and if necessary, allows for the appropriate referral to an orthopedic surgeon.

The Third Edition of the Handbook of Current Diagnosis and Treatment provides expert recommendations on the management of more than 200 major medical disorders. Each disorder is condensed into two pages of information using a consistent layout and format that shows diagnosis and treatment guidelines, accompanied by clinical photographs. All contributions are prepared by specialists and contain the most recent reference citations and latest clinical data.

Current Cancer Therapeutics, Fourth Edition, written by more than 60 renowned authors, provides an insightful guide to the overwhelming influx of knowledge on an array of cancer types, as well as protocols for treatment and supportive care. Divided into four easy-to-read sections; healthcare professionals can easily find key data on pharmacokinetics, drug indications, and toxicities, plus concise summaries of epidemiology and comprehensive management guidance for complications such as hematological, neurological, and cardiopulmonary toxicities. Cutting-edge information, paired with a variety of professionally prepared tables and charts, makes this an unparalleled resource for all healthcare professionals working with this complex disease.

The Atlas of Male Sexual Dysfunction is an excellent reference book skillfully presented by authorities in the fields of ED, priapism, and Peyronie's disease. Readers will not only appreciate the tremendous advances in male sexual dysfunction research and management but will also learn of rational and cost-effective approaches to these conditions.

The edition of the Atlas of Rheumatology is designed to help clinicians learn about arthritis and other related musculoskeletal disorders and to develop an understanding of their possible clauses, clinical features, laboratory findings, and treatments in an informative, pictorial format.

A variety of cardiovascular illnesses are now being encountered with surprising frequency in many general adult medical practices. With contributions from 70 top experts, Cardiology for the Primary Care Physician provides complete coverage of the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with cardiovascular diseases - in one easy-to-use source. In 46 chapters the primary care physician can find information on all types of cardiovascular illnesses such as infectious myocarditis, cardiac arrhythmias, pheochromocytoma, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The many charts, tables and diagrams, as well as a special color plates section, enhance understanding and bring the text to life. Key points at the beginning of each chapter, together with extensive references and recommended reading lists, make this text an ideal work companion.

This fourth edition of Current Cardiovascular Drugs is designed to provide an updated practical compendium of current knowledge regarding cardiovascular drug therapy in a concise, easily readable format. The book is organized into chapters by drug class, and details the pharmacologic characteristics of specific treatment entities. The clinical efficacy and limitations of the various drug therapies are discussed using supportive reference material from the most authoritative sources and published clinical trials.

The second edition of the Atlas of Allergic Diseases provides comprehensive visual coverage of all aspects of allergic diseases. Exceptional photographs, diagrams, charts and illustrations in full color help to illustrate the abstract elements of allergic diseases in vivid detail. With contributions from renowned specialists, this detailed and useful atlas combines the immunologic basis of allergy with the clinical aspects of the discipline.

Unprecedented advances have been made in the field of cardiovascular pathology, requiring healthcare professionals to stay informed of the latest techniques, concepts, research and treatment options in order to effectively care for their patients. Edited by Dr. Bruce McManus and Dr. Eugene Braunwald, the Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology provides the reader with a comprehensive, visually-striking presentation of all aspects of cardiovascular pathology. Over 700 superb illustrations, published alongside brief, explanatory text, fully explain difficult concepts and procedures in a clear and definitive fashion. The Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology contains the latest information to provide a fundamental understanding of topics such as coronary anomalies, myocarditis, pathology of arrhythmias, and diseases of the aorta. A variety of images including graphs, waveforms, gross and microscopic pathologic changes, plus the results of clinical trials and algorithms, have been carefully selected and professionally prepared to provide you with an unsurpassable.

Now in its fifth edition, Current Cancer Therapeutics represents the combined efforts of dozens of renowned experts in pharmacologic oncology treatment. Fully updated to include the most recent findings in cancer treatment, this book features summaries and charts of important topics such as pharmacokinetics, drug indications, and toxicities. Current Cancer Therapeutics also provides protocols for treatment and supportive care of cancer patients, making it a comprehensive reference and an invaluable tool for oncologists and all professionals involved in the treatment of cancer.

Thoroughly illustrated, this second edition reference provides the primary care physician with detailed information on the most commonly encountered clinical situations and the most frequently asked questions. The chapters address everything the primary care physician will face regularly and will need to know about the breast, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, infertility, gynecologic cancers, urogynecology and gynecology.

The Atlas of Osteoporosis, now in full color, is the largest and highest-quality collection of images relating to all areas of osteoporosis. The new third edition includes photographs, slides of pathology and histology specimens, radiographic images, flow charts, schematics, anatomical illustrations, tables, and charts. Designed to be useful to a broad readership interested in the disorder, the Atlas includes well-established basics of osteoporosis (skeletal biology, nutrition, exercise, and growth) and new developments in the field. Sections that have been significantly expanded include genetics, bone densitometry, and the laboratory evaluation of bone disorders. The striking, four-color format combined with the breadth of information it contains make this book an invaluable resource for researchers, physicians, and all professionals involved in the study and treatment of osteoporosis.

The Atlas of Bladder Disease is the largest and highest-quality collection of images relating to all areas of bladder disease and dysfunction. Images include slides of pathologic and histologic specimens, radiographic images, flow charts, schematic, anatomic illustrations, graphs, tables, and charts. All figures are accompanied by detailed, descriptive legends. This atlas covers all aspects of bladder dysfunction from epidemiology, pathophysiology, and genetics, to imaging, therapy, rehabilitation, and comorbidities. The striking, four-color format combined with the breadth of information it contains make this book an invaluable resource for physicians, urologists, and all professionals involved in the study and treatment of bladder disease.

The sixth edition of the Atlas of Hypertension builds on the tremendous success of earlier editions, but significant revision has been done since the last edition—a third of the chapters are new, and more than half of the chapters are written by new authors. Expanded topics include home blood pressure; secondary hypertension; information on newer agents such as nebivolol, aliskiren, and new vasopeptidase inhibitors; the possible role and pharmacology of renin inhibition; and American and European guidelines for antihypertensive treatment and their influence on physician practice. The striking, four-color format combined with the breadth of information it contains make this Atlas an invaluable resource for physicians, cardiologists, and all professionals involved in the study and treatment of hypertension.

The Essential Atlas of Cardiovascular Disease takes a comprehensive look at all pertinent areas of cardiovascular disease. This four-color atlas includes detailed legends and extensive reference listings for hundreds of illustrations, algorithms, schematics, and images. Topics covered include atherosclerosis, vascular disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular imaging (echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance), and many others. Supported by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, this atlas is an invaluable resource for primary care physicians, cardiologists, and all professionals involved in the study and treatment of cardiovascular disease.