2013 Medical Reference Catalogue

14 Fields Virology, Sixth Edition Knipe & Howley

Pleural Diseases, Sixth Edition Light

Fields Virology is the authoritative reference book for virology, providing definitive coverage of all aspects of virology, including thorough coverage of virus biology as well as replication and medical aspects of specific virus families. With the regular outbreaks of influenza, noroviruses as well as other emerging and re- emerging viruses it is essential to have the most up-to-date information available. With this Sixth Edition, all chapters have been completely updated, an important new emphasis has been

Thoroughly updated for its Sixth Edition, Dr. Light’s classic text, Pleural Diseases , provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has new information on management of both paraneoplastic and malignant pleural effusions, new cautions regarding the need for training in thoracentesis, diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions, and newer agents for producing

placed on virus discovery and emerging viruses. Viruses associated with cancer, including the new human polyomaviruses, are highlighted in this Sixth Edition and new chapters have been added on circoviruses and mimiviruses. While the main focus of this edition continues to be on viruses, information on prions and the infectious spongiform encephalopathies are also included. Features: Full color throughout with over 1,000 illustrations in total and most ▶ ▶ chapters provide key figures for use as lecture slides Online companion website with fully searchable text, all references ▶ ▶ linked to PubMed and additional material not found in the print for access to content anytime New coverage of emerging and viruses, including those causing ▶ ▶ influenza and HIV Updated coverage of viruses and cancer ▶ ▶ Coverage includes virus structure, virus entry, replication, and ▶ ▶ assembly, virus-host cell interactions, host immune responses and vaccines, antiviral therapeutics, virus evolution and immunization Thorough coverage of all viruses of medical importance, including ▶ ▶ both basic science and clinical features New chapters on circoviruses and mimiviruses and a new section on ▶ ▶ Chikungunya virus have been added Important advances in antivirals, including new HCV protease ▶ ▶ inhibitors and HIV integrase inhibitors June 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-0563-6 | 2,844 pp | | 1,083 illus. & 245 tbls | Hardcover Handbook of Nephrology A Part of the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series Leehey & Moinuddin

effusions. Additionally, this edition provides access to the content anytime, anywhere with the companion website. The online content provides access to the fully searchable text and the images. Features: Changes in treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions ▶ ▶ Companion website with fully searchable text and image bank ▶ ▶ Content reflects more solid consensus about the use of indwelling ▶ ▶ catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions New emphasis on the need for training on thoracentesis, to minimize ▶ ▶ morbidity and even mortality cause by the procedure New recommendations regarding the size of chest tubes to be used ▶ ▶ in various clinical situations New tests for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions ▶ ▶ May 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-7599-8 | 524 pp | | 92 illus. & 23 tbls | Hardcover Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, Fifth Edition Lo Now in its Fifth Edition, this respected reference helps readers tackle the common and often information essential to understanding key ethical issues. Readers then explore a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert guidance on salient issues and how to approach them. The book’s two-colour design improves retention of material for visual learners. An accompanying website lets readers access the full text, along with features designed to reinforce understanding and test knowledge. Features: New discussions of ethical issues as they relate to clinical practice ▶ ▶ guidelines and evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, genetic testing, and opioid prescription Increased focus on ethical issues in ambulatory care ▶ ▶ More detailed analysis of cases ▶ ▶ Examples of ethical reasoning ▶ ▶ Highlighted pages relating clinical ethics to emergency medicine, ▶ ▶ oncology, palliative care, and family medicine New discussions of quality improvement and use of advance care ▶ ▶ planning rather than advance directives January 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-8850-9 | 384 pp | | 40 tbls | Paperback challenging ethical issues that affect patient care. The book begins with a concise discussion of clinical ethics that provides the background

Internal Medicine & General Practice

The Handbook of Nephrology offers an analytical yet understandable overview of nephrology—with an emphasis on principles and pathophysiology. Written in a clear, outline format, this handbook provides learning strategies and content not found in other books. This pocket- sized book offers medical students, interns, and residents a concise introduction to the field. Primary care physicians, internists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants will also find this book useful. Features: Clear outline format to help save time and ▶ ▶ facilitate retention of material

Portable for access to the content anytime, anywhere ▶ ▶ Includes tables of commonly used information eliminating the need ▶ ▶ for memorization Problem-solving approach to aid in teaching concepts ▶ ▶ Patient cases at end of each chapter reinforce the content ▶ ▶ March 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-7547-9 | 234 pp | 72 illus. & 30 tbls | Paperback

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