Lower Extremity Trauma

With an abundance of case studies from Jackson Memorial Hospital, this reference provides expert guidance on the evaluation and treatment of lower extremity orthopedic injuries. Analyzing the function and interrelationships of the muscular and skeletal systems of the lower extremities, this source discloses key principles in trauma management, decision-making, soft tissue repair, tissue engineering, wound healing, and burn reconstruction.

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Interventional Neuroradiology | PDF | 21,3 Mb

Crossing the boundaries of classically delineated medical and surgical specialties including neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neurology, Interventional Neuroradiology uses advanced neuroimaging combined with endovascular techniques to guide catheters and devices through blood vessels to access structures of the head, neck, and central nervous system. Through the combination of the latest imaging modalities and microdevice delivery, interventional neuroradiologic techniques are currently revolutionizing therapy of many of the most common neurological and neurosurgical disorders.

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Brain Energetics and Neuronal Activity: Applications to fMRI and Medicine | PDF | 4,8 Mb

This book is unique in linking in vivo 13C NMR measurements of neuronal activity and energetics with applications to functional imaging and certain disease states It provides a fundamental neurochemical explanation of brain activity applicable to functional imaging, theories of neuronal activity and disease states, e.g. epilepsy, psychiatric diseases and developmental disorders.
Novel and potentially controversial Will inspire future research directions

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Evolution in Health and Disease | PDF | 4,1 Mb

In this fully revised and updated edition, the editors have integrated a completely new set of contributions from the leading researchers in the field to describe the latest research in evolutionary medicine, providing a fresh summary of this rapidly expanding field 10 years after its predecessor was first compiled.

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Medical Mycology: Cellular and Molecular Techniques | PDF | 11Mb

Medical Mycology: Cellular and Molecular techniques is a clear and concise overview of the subject that details the techniques essential for ongoing research in the area. Drawing together contributions from both scientists and clinicians working in the field, the text will provide a valuable perspective on the applicability of specific techniques to patient care.

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Practical Pediatric PET Imaging | PDF | 9.33 Mb

By Martin Charron

The technique for successfully completing a PET procedure is complex and involves a knowledge of physics, pharmacy, anatomy, physiology, and the disease process; applying PET scanning to children is even more challenging and technically demanding. One cannot simply adopt the approach used for adults but instead must receive specialized training in order to master pediatric PET procedures.
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Moss and Adams Heart Disease in Infants Children | CHM | 160Mb

Updated throughout, the Seventh edition of Moss and Adams’ Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Including the Fetus and Young Adult continues to be the primary cardiology text for those who care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and fetuses with heart disease.

Leading international experts describe state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional techniques for young patients with congenital and acquired heart diseases and for adult survivors of congenital heart disease.

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