Avery's Diseases of the Newborn E-Book

by Christine A. Gleason, Sherin Devaskar

2011 · Elsevier Health Sciences

Avery’s Diseases of the Newborn, edited by Christine A. Gleason and Sherin U. Devaskar, is a practical, clinical reference for diagnosing and managing of all the important diseases affecting newborns. Thoroughly revised by a team of new editors, this edition provides new perspectives and updated coverage of genetics, nutrition, respiratory conditions, MRSA, neonatal pain, cardiovascular fetal interventions, care of the late preterm infant, and more. This authoritative reference is ideal as a clinical resource or subspecialty review tool. Treat newborns effectively with focused coverage of diagnosis and management, including pertinent developmental physiology and the pathogenesis of neonatal problems. Meet every challenge you face in neonatology with Avery’s authoritative, comprehensive clinical resource and subspecialty review tool. Navigate quickly and easily with extensive cross-referencing throughout the organ-related sections. Stay current with coverage of hot topics including MRSA, neonatal pain, cardiovascular fetal interventions, care of the late preterm infant, and the developing intestinal microbiome. Tap into the fresh perspectives of new editors who provide extensive updates throughout, particularly on genetic and respiratory disorders. Apply the latest nutritional findings with thorough discussions of this valuable information in the more comprehensive nutrition section. Master the fundamentals of neonatology through the greater emphasis on developmental biology and pathobiology.

Teaching Atlas of Brain Imaging

by Nancy J. Fischbein, William P. Dillon, A. James Barkovich

2000 · Thieme

A valuable addition to any residency library...highly recommended for the student of neuroradiology preparing for the boards or the CAQ...provides an excellent overview of brain imaging...useful for self-testing...-American Journal of Roentgenology Written by the renowned neuroradiologists at UCSF, this new teaching atlas contains more than 200 cases and 1,000 radiographs illustrating a wide range of diseases and problems in CNS imaging. Each case provides clinical history, images, and a list of differential diagnoses in a format that is tailored for self-testing or quick review. Cases cover valuable teaching points for daily practice from the straightforward to the advanced - offering a challenge to practitioners and residents alike. You'll find a focus on real-life clinical problems, including neoplasms, infections, dural and leptomeningeal processes, white matter disease, trauma, congenital malformations, phakomatoses, and cranial neuropathies. Pearls and pitfalls from the authors target important points and sources of error in image interpretation. Covers pathology, diagnosis, clinical findings, treatment, complications, and prognosis Differential diagnoses are thoroughly covered, highlighting similar clinical presentations User-friendly format makes it ideal as a clinical reference or review book More than 1,000 large radiographs crystallize disease entities Reviews of current literature, with short lists of recommended reading Teaching Atlas of Brain Imaging is useful at several levels: for residents or fellows preparing for board examinations and rotating through the sub-specialty; for fellows and practitioners looking for help in passing the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in neuroradiology; and for general radiologists who will find it to be an excellent text for quick and easy reference in daily practice.

Avery's Diseases of the Newborn: First South Asia Edition-E-Book

by Christine A. Gleason, Sandra E Juul

2018 · Elsevier Health Sciences

Covering the evaluation and management of every key disease and condition affecting newborns, Avery's Diseases of the Newborn, by Drs. Christine A. Gleason and Sandra E. Juul, remains your #1 source for practical, clinically relevant information in this fast-changing field. You'll find the specific strategies you need to confidently diagnose and treat this unique patient population, easy-to-use single volume that focuses on key areas of practice. Now in a thoroughly revised first South Asia Edition, this highly respected reference is an authoritative clinical resource for neonatal practitioners. - Provides up-to-date information on every aspect of newborn evaluation and management in a new, visually improved format featuring more than 500 all-new illustrations integrated within each chapter. - Includes greatly expanded Neurology and Hematology sections that highlight the knowledge and expertise of new co-editor, Dr. Sandra E. Juul. - Features all-new chapters on Palliative Care, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Platelet Disorders, Transfusion Therapy, Hypertension, and The Ear and Hearing Disorders, as well as expanded coverage of brain injury and neuroprotective strategies in the preterm and term infant. - Contains new Key Points boxes at the beginning of every chapter. - Brings you up to date on current topics such as the evolving epidemic of neonatal abstinence syndrome and the new clinical uses of ultrasound