Emerging Innovative Trends in the Application of Biological Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment discusses new and emerging innovative trends in the application of biological processes in industrial wastewater treatment. The book also includes the fate of chemicals produced after the treatment process both at the laboratory scale and at the industrial scale, explores the unique biological aspects of the wastewater treatment process, and highlights the advantages they provide for engineering applications in the industries. Each chapter covers a different biological-based approach and examines the basic principles, practical applications, recent breakthroughs, and associated limitations.In addition, it also provides in-depth knowledge on the biological process for application in wastewater research which presents an array of cutting-edge wastewater treatment research and thereafter its applications in treatment, remediation, sensing, and pollution prevention processes which has a significant impact on maintaining the long-term quality, availability, and viability of water.
Pili in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Advances discusses the types of pili produced by the tuberculosis-causing bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The book examines the structure of pili shown under electron and atomic force microscopy and, by using whole genome sequencing, outlines the importance of pili in MTB. It also explores the role of pili in bacteria-host interactions and in drug development and delivery.The book provides an overview of the structure, synthesis, and function of pili in bacteria. This includes taxonomy and the role of pili in diseases. It also examines the structure of pili and the preparation of MTB for electronic and atomic microscopy. It explores the various life cycles of pili, the susceptibility patterns of MTB, the differences of pili formation in MTB, and their role in increase surveillance. It goes on to discuss the expression and function of pili using whole genome sequencing and PCR-based methods and delves into bacteria-host interactions. Lastly, it explores the development of new drugs and their therapeutic delivery by pili.
Microbial Metagenomics in Effluent Treatment Plant introduces a metagenomic approach characterizing microbial communities¿in industrial wastewater treatment, providing an overall picture of metagenomics, its application, processes, and future prospects in the field of bioremediation. It also discusses culture-dependent methods, culture-independent methods, and¿enzymatic methods¿used to estimate bacterial diversity to monitor temporal and spatial changes in bacterial communities. In addition, a metagenomic approach id discussed to characterize the microbial communities in industrial wastewater treatment. Researchers, scientists, professors, and students in environmental engineering, applied microbiology, and water treatment will find this book helpful in understanding the importance and role of metagenomics in biogeochemical cycles, degradation, and detoxification of environmental pollutants.
Digital Pathology: Implementation in Clinical Practice with AI Applications covers digital pathology applications in a clinical pathology laboratory setting, providing guidance and various tools for practical implementation. This comprehensive and detailed description of nuts and bolts of digital pathology implementation is unique and comes from the experience of high throughput scanning from a large surgical pathology laboratory. This is a valuable reference to prepare the end users not only about thoughtful launch of digital pathology but also to prepare for the future use of AI mediated decision support tools as the field advances. This book covers the entire range of this topic and can be used as a practical reference for individuals that wish to be part of the evolution of diagnostic pathology. Sections include pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, encompassing hardware, software, space, staffing, quality control, laboratory information system applications, clinical validation, use cases and future applications, including computer assisted diagnosis and decision support tools.
As restorative dentistry shifts from a focus on core surgical procedures to the patient and their unique needs and values, this new book from acclaimed restorative dentistry expert Professor Avijit Banerjee is designed to support implementation of holistic patient care for long-term oral and dental health. The Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry describes the entire clinical journey through the minimum intervention oral healthcare delivery framework, with an emphasis on long term, risk-related, prevention-based care. It presents a blend of clinical and scientific evidence-based clinical protocols to guide the practitioner through the four domains of minimum intervention oral care - identifying disease, prevention / control, minimally invasive operative interventions, and review / re-assessment / active surveillance. Written in an engaging contemporary style and easy to navigate, this important book is suitable for all members of the team, from undergraduates to experienced primary care practitioners and specialists alike. Suitable for all oral healthcare team membersWritten in a concise, easy-to-read style with tables, flowcharts, illustrations, clinical images and bulleted listsBlends clinical and scientific evidence, with clinical cases to support practiceWell-illustrated clinical guide of step-by-step protocols for learning and practising minimally invasive operative care, progressed from the pioneering work of HM PickardIncludes practical dental disease prevention and control strategiesCovers the latest dental biomaterials and operative technologiesContemporary approaches to dental caries management - selective caries removal, adhesion and sealed restorationsLong term maintenance of functional tooth-restoration complex using the "5Rs? minimally invasive clinical protocolsSelf-assessment tasks and references throughout to support personal learning
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of impulsivity and related psychological and neural substrates. The book is divided into four sections that provide the readers with a general overview of impulsivity, neural and cognitive substrates of impulsive behaviors, and the relationship between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors. The second section discusses the links between impulsivity and erroneous behaviors, such as anger and aggressive behaviors and interpersonal violence. The third section reviews how impulsive behaviors are key features of several clinical disorders, such as pathological gambling, drug abuse, and antisocial personality disorder.The last section presents possible treatment options for impulsivity, including a number case studies.
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Joel Stein and Joan Stilling bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Innovations in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation. Top experts in the field discuss motor rehabilitation therapies which can be delivered across the acute, subacute, and chronic post-stroke stages; the secondary sequalae of stroke associated with impaired functional outcomes, and much more, helping readers understand the complexities of current stroke rehabilitation techniques and delivery of care.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including mechanisms of motor recovery post-stroke; rehabilitation level of care determination and transitions in care; post-stroke exercise training: intensity, dosing, and timing of therapy; technological advances in stroke rehabilitation: virtual reality and robotics; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on innovations in stroke recovery and rehabilitation, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Joseph Gemmete and Zachary Wilseck bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advanced Imaging in Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke. Top experts in the field discuss metabolic imaging such as PET, in vivo O17 MRS imaging, quantitative sodium MR imaging, pharmacological MRI (pHMRI), dual-energy CT, vessel wall imaging, and more.Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including CT/CTA/perfusion in acute ischemic stroke/vasospasm; MRI/MRA/perfusion in acute ischemic stroke and vasospasm; MR imaging of cerebral aneurysmal wall for rupture risk; dual-energy CT in imaging of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; metabolic imaging of acute ischemic stroke (PET, spectroscopy, O17 imaging, sodium imaging, PH imaging); and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advanced imaging in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Manuel Eskildsen and Carl Henry Burton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of LGBTQIA+ Health in Aging Adults. Top experts in the field discuss topics regarding mental and physical care for aging LGBTQIA+ adults, including end-of-life care, long-term care, and sexual health.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including affirming care for LGBTQ[RM1] + patients; gender-affirming care for older transgender and gender diverse older adults; mental health for LGBTQ+ older adults; federal and state policy affecting LGBTQ+ older adults; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on LGBTQIA+ health in aging adults, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
This book provides students with a systematic approach to histology which is ideal as a study companion to support students of medicine, biomedical sciences and life sciences in their studies and also as an excellent tool for medical board review. This sixth edition has been fully updated by experts in the field, Stevens and Lowe's Human Histology is designed to provide a highly-visual, well-structured, learning resource. Easy to read and follow - ideal grounding in the key concepts of histology, covering all the organ systemsClear illustrations, over 500 visually-engaging photos and graphics bring concepts to lifeAdvanced Concept boxes link histology to cell biology and physiology for wider, integrated subject understanding. Clinical example boxes anchors histology to its application in diagnosis as part of pathology and clinical medicine. Carefully captioned histological images support development of microscopy skillsReview questions for self-assessmentOnline review questions and clinical cases to support learningOnline video support: watch the experts discuss microscopic images and experience how to approach a visual understanding of histology. An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Russell E. Ettinger brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Affirming Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as 3D and virtual treatment planning, surgery complications, the upper, middle, and lower aspects of the face, and more.Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including facial feminization: middle third of the face; post-operative complications and pitfalls of facial gender affirming surgery and how to avoid them; preoperative radiology and virtual surgical planning; facial feminization: upper third of the face; facial feminization: lower third of the face; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on gender affirming surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Edible Flowers: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Processing, and Applications discusses several edible flowers and their history, bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, chemistry, and manifold applications. Composed of 20 chapters, the book explores significant edible flowers which have a bioactive and pharmacological attribute apart from preservation aspects. Each of the presented flowers are analyzed by its taxonomy, history, nutritional properties, important bioactive natural compounds, pharmacological potential, use in food processing, and marketability. Medicinal and edible flowers that are grown in the various countries and are thought to promote health are also the subject of this book, thus ensuring the food security aspect. Written by a team of experts in the field, this book is a good support for researchers and scientists working in the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a special interest by the study of edible flowers.
In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a reversible syndrome in patients with advanced liver dysfunction, and is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities resulting from the accumulation of neurotoxic substances in the brain. In this issue, top experts provide detailed clinical reviews devoted to the epidemiology, manifestations, and management of HE in the hopes of improving patient outcomes.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical manifestations of HE; laboratory abnormalities of HE; pharmacologic management of HE; nontraditional treatment of HE; social impact of HE; future therapies of HE; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatic encephalopathy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Drs. Glenn T. Furuta and Dan Atkins bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases. Top experts provide a multilayered examination of the current state of knowledge in the field, compiling an issue that serves as a convenient reference for the evaluation and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs).Contains 21 relevant, practice-oriented topics including epidemiological and clinical clues to the etiology of EoE; dietary management of EoE; quality of life with EoE; diversity, equity, and inclusion in EoE; clinical presentation of patients with EGIDs; pharmacologic management of EGIDs; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Alexander Fanaroff and John W. Hirschfeld, Jr., bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Patient Management with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. Top experts provide insights into newer diagnostic modalities for patients presenting with symptoms of stable ischemic heart disease, review the pillars of medical management as well as emerging cardiometabolic therapies, provide updates on the role of revascularization, and reveal gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the presentation and management of stable ischemic heart disease.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including optimal medical therapy for stable ischemic heart disease in 2024: focus on antithrombotic therapy; antiplatelet therapy for patients that have undergone revascularization within the past year: which agents and for how long; ischemic heart disease in women: focus on SCAD and MINOCA; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on patient management with stable ischemic heart disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Samuel L. Oyer brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction. Nasal reconstruction of small defects is challenging, and the challenge compounds for full-thickness or near-total nasal defects. These complex procedures tax the ability of the most seasoned and skilled surgeons. This issue compiles the experience of experts in nasal reconstruction who share their techniques and pearls to optimize outcomes for patients with these challenging nasal defects.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including approach to major nasal reconstruction: benefits of staged surgery and use of technology; reconstruction of large nasal defects without a forehead flap; nasal lining reconstruction with pre-laminated forehead flap; nuances in forehead flap reconstruction for large nasal defects; prevention and management of complications in nasal reconstruction; management of traumatic nasal amputation injuries; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on partial to total nasal reconstruction, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael J. Schneck brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Advances and Future Trends in Vascular Neurology. Top experts discuss biomarkers in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; AI and other computer prediction tools in stroke; cardioembolic stroke; small vessel disease; advances and future trends in the diagnosis and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage; and more.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including new paradigms in stroke rehabilitation; the role of vascular neurology specialists; future trends in endovascular therapies beyond thrombolysis; future directions in the diagnosis and management of intracranial arterial disease; advances in genetics in stroke; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on current advances and future trends in vascular neurology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
The study of pharmacology requires memorization, association, and application of knowledge about hundreds of medications-a daunting task for even the most dedicated student. Mind Maps in Medical Pharmacology helps physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and medical students master the understanding of pharmacology through easy-to-understand, visual Mind Maps. These user-friendly, multi-sensory tools condense large amounts of information, helping you organize, integrate, and retain what you've learned in the vast and complex field of pharmacology.Provides comprehensive coverage of essential pharmacology information in a concise, visual, easy-to-remember format.Each Mind Map includes brief explanatory text further describing the clinical relevance, indications, mechanism of action, significant drug interaction, adverse effects, black box warnings, contraindications, and monitoring parameters.Includes animated versions of each of the 39 Mind Maps in the eBook.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and review. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, 4th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective.Fully revised and updated throughout, making it an excellent resource for understanding both common and unusual pediatric emergency conditions.New chapters on High Altitude Illness; Disaster Preparedness; Risk Management and Legal Issues; and Point-of-Care Ultrasound.Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and in your coursework.Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important content.Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical laboratory. Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 7th Edition uses hundreds of full-color photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of hematology and hemostasis. This new edition details the parts and functions of the cell; shows how to accurately identify cells; covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origins; and simplifies hemostasis and thrombosis concepts and disorders. Easy to follow and understand, this book also covers key topics, including working in the hematology and hemostasis laboratory; complementary testing areas such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics; and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells. Content throughout the text reflects the latest information on hematology and hemostasis. Hematology and hemostasis instruments are described, compared, and contrasted. More than 700 full-color illustrations and photomicrographs make it easier to visualize hematology concepts and show what you'll encounter in the laboratory. Instructions for laboratory procedures include detailed figures and sources of errors. Case studies in each chapter provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios. Hematology and hemostasis reference intervals are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference. Bulleted chapter summaries make it easy for you to review important points. Learning objectives begin each chapter and indicate what you should achieve, with review questions appearing at the end. Appendices provide easy access to a list of key formulas, abbreviations, and a detailed glossary to complement learning. NEW! Chapter on Patient Safety in Hematology and Hemostasis. NEW! Section on hematology and hemostasis in transgender populations. UPDATED! White blood cell chapters are current with the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours. NEW! Changes in laboratory results associated with COVID-19 and other viral infections. NEW! Content and figures on plasma transport, cell communication, and signal transduction. NEW! Coverage of CRISPR technology for treatment of hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia. UPDATED! Major revision of the Automated Blood Cell Analysis chapter.
In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Marcie Feinman brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Trauma Across the Continuum. Top experts discuss a full range of topics in trauma surgery, including demographics, triage, resuscitation, social disparities, as well as individual traumas such as head, chest, pelvis, and mangled extremity. Additional articles cover trauma in the elderly, nutritional support, and teaching and learning during trauma.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including trauma demographics and injury prevention; disparities in, and societal burden of, trauma care; prehospital trauma care; resuscitation and care in the trauma bay; trauma bay evaluation for decision-making; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on trauma across the continuum, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Adam S. Kanter and Nicholas Theodore bring their considerable expertise to the topic of New Technologies in Spine Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss advances in anterior, lateral, and anterolateral approaches to the spine; smart surgical implants; digital phenotyping, wearables, and outcomes; augmented and virtual reality in spine surgery; robotics; and more.Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advances in imaging (intraoperative cone beam CT, synthetic CT, bone scan, low dose protocols); image-guided spine surgery; artificial Intelligence in spine surgery; advances in Implant technologies; new technologies for spinal cord injury (stem cells, Domicell, Matricelf, neuronal regeneration, MUSIC, ACMI); and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on new technologies in spine surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Firas Zahr and Marvin Eng bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Transcatheter Mitral Valves. Top experts in the field cover surgical therapy for mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation; functional mitral regurgitation: patient selection and optimization; treating mitral regurgitation beyond high-risk and inoperable patients; and much more.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including transcatheter mitral valve replacement for native mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter therapy for dysfunction related to mitral annular calcification; assessment of mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter therapy for mitral valve stenosis; transcatheter mitral annuloplasty; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on transcatheter mitral valves, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sarah K. Wise and Daniel M. Beswick bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Allergy and Asthma in Otolaryngology. Top experts in the field provide a comprehensive review of up-to-date management strategies for allergic rhinitis and asthma in otolaryngologic settings, including diagnosis, treatment, anticipated future therapies, and associated comorbidities.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the burden of asthma and allergic rhinitis: epidemiology and health care costs; management of asthma for the otolaryngologist: current and future therapies; promising new diagnostic and treatment modalities for allergic rhinitis; update on the role of fungus in allergy, asthma, and the unified airway; air quality, allergic rhinitis, and asthma; allergic rhinitis and its effect on sleep; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on allergy and asthma in otolaryngology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jason K. Sicklick brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Precision Medicine and Cancer Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss specific surgical areas of precision oncology, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, and sarcoma, as well as related topics such as immune-oncology, histology, molecular testing, biologics, and targeted therapies.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including precision oncology in breast cancer surgery; precision oncology in lung cancer surgery; precision oncology in hepatopancreatobiliary cancer surgery; evolution of precision oncology, personalized medicine, and molecular tumor boards; targeted therapies, biologics, and immunotherapy in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings: perioperative risks; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on precision medicine and cancer surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
The Massachusetts General Hospital is widely regarded as one of the world's premier psychiatric institutions. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, 3rd Edition, offers practical, informative, and hands-on advice from the staff of the esteemed MGH Department of Psychiatry, helping you put today’s best practices to work for your patients. This authoritative reference covers a wide variety of clinical syndromes and settings, aided by superb graphics throughout. In one convenient volume, you’ll have easy access to the answers you need to face and overcome any clinical challenge.Uses a reader-friendly and highly templated format with abundant boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, references, and suggested readings.Contains new chapters on the Psychiatric Management of Patients with Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, and Gastrointestinal Disease; COVID-19 Infection; Burns, Trauma, and Intensive Care Unit Treatment; Care of LGBTQ Patients; and Mindfulness and Resilience.Covers key areas, such as Substance Use Disorders; Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders; Emergency Psychiatry; Functional Neuroanatomy and the Neurologic Examination; Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment; Military Psychiatry; Psychiatric Manifestations of Traumatic Brain Injury; Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry; End of Life Care; and Approaches to Collaborative Care and Primary Care Psychiatry.Features key points for every chapter, updated DSM-5 criteria, and enhanced content on collaborative care and behavioral medicine, ensuring that your knowledge is thorough and up to date.Corresponds to the companion review volume, Massachusetts General Hospital Study Guide for Psychiatry Exams, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 978-0-443-11983-5).An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Systemic racism profoundly affects the medical education work and learning environment, from the staff and faculty who are the backbone of every medical school, to what and how medical students are taught, who teaches them, and how they are supported and evaluated. Achieving Antiracism in Medical Education addresses the underlying root causes of racism in medical education- its culture, values, and mental models-and offers practical, real-world strategies for transforming its culture instead of merely reacting to crises and solving discrete problems.¿ Offers a ground-breaking, five-phase approach to dismantling racism in medical education with a strategy that is broadly transformative, lifelong, people-dependent, and responsive to the world around us.¿ Offers activity-led guidance for medical education-from readiness and engagement through implementation, change management, and sustainability.¿ Provides practical tools and guidance to establish a self-sustaining cycle, including downloadable forms and worksheets.¿ Written by authors who have established a thriving antiracism program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and schools who have participated in their framework.¿ Includes student perspectives.¿ An outstanding resource for faculty, staff, students, administrators, and leaders in medical education, as well as those in other areas of health care who provide education and training.¿ An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.N/A
Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death. Deliver the highest quality care to your patients by recognizing and minimizing common mistakes. Providing quality care free of clinical errors isn't just a matter of knowing what to do in any given situation-it's about actively knowing what not to do. Mistake-Based Learning in Cardiology: Avoiding Medical Errors provides healthcare professionals with a summary of the common ways to inadvertently cause medical errors for each major clinical action. This resource also provides valuable information on why the mistake may be made and openly discusses medical errors to facilitate growth, learning, and psychological safety in today's workplace. Identifies the most common errors associated with each disease and clinical action. Dissects each mistake into potential reasoning errors and pinpoints the major clinical principles related to the error. Helps you understand why the mistake was made and how to avoid similar mistakes, empowering you with pre-emptive thoughts that act as an excellent first-line defense against medical mistakes. Supports you with timely, point-of-care solutions if the medical error were to occur. Uses a concise, templated format for quick reference and review. Helps prepare you for clinical rotations and future practice, as well as for the medicine and cardiology board exams. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
The 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering: ESCAPE-34/PSE2024, Volume 53 provides the latest information to come out of the International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering joint event. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students, and consultants for chemical industries.
The Global Climate Crisis: What To Do About It addresses the imminent need to fully understand the causes, effects, and evidence of global warming due to the large amount of climate disinformation and complexity of much of the available valid science. In this second edition, the authors broaden the understanding of global warming, bring new findings to light, and report on successes and failures when dealing with this global crisis. They address the science of global warming in a concise, readable manner while providing an in-depth reference for readers who want more details or to study the sources of information.New developments are covered in this second edition such as advances in the deployment of renewable energy sources and the evolving status of climate change indicators They present a plan based on an established and economically feasible current technology to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They note that while progress is being made, it is not happening fast enough or on a large enough scale to meet prescribed goals of limiting temperature increase.
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