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Fields Virology,
Sixth Edition
Knipe & Howley
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
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
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chapters provide key figures for use as lecture slides
Online companion website with fully searchable text, all references
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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
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influenza and HIV
Updated coverage of viruses and cancer
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Coverage includes virus structure, virus entry, replication, and
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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
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both basic science and clinical features
New chapters on circoviruses and mimiviruses and a new section on
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Chikungunya virus have been added
Important advances in antivirals, including new HCV protease
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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
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
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facilitate retention of material
Portable for access to the content anytime, anywhere
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Includes tables of commonly used information eliminating the need
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for memorization
Problem-solving approach to aid in teaching concepts
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Patient cases at end of each chapter reinforce the content
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March 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-7547-9 | 234 pp | 72 illus. & 30 tbls |
Paperback
Pleural Diseases,
Sixth Edition
Light
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
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
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Companion website with fully searchable text and image bank
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Content reflects more solid consensus about the use of indwelling
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catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions
New emphasis on the need for training on thoracentesis, to minimize
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morbidity and even mortality cause by the procedure
New recommendations regarding the size of chest tubes to be used
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in various clinical situations
New tests for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions
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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
challenging ethical issues that affect patient care.
The book begins with a concise discussion of
clinical ethics that provides the background
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
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guidelines and evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records,
genetic testing, and opioid prescription
Increased focus on ethical issues in ambulatory care
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More detailed analysis of cases
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Examples of ethical reasoning
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Highlighted pages relating clinical ethics to emergency medicine,
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oncology, palliative care, and family medicine
New discussions of quality improvement and use of advance care
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planning rather than advance directives
January 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-4511-8850-9 | 384 pp | | 40 tbls |
Paperback
Internal Medicine & General Practice
