Piezosurgery is an innovative approach to hard tissue surgery that meets essential biologic criteria. The long-term stability of the peridontium and alveolar bone is facilitated by using ultrasonic instrumentation that offers atraumatic surgical procedures; limited risk to the surrounding tissue; and improved visibility, hemostasis, and postoperative conditions. This book presents the clinical applications of ultrasonic devices in bone surgery, including the indications, advantages, and limitations of this technology. New surgical protocols and numerous illustrated clinical cases help guide developing surgeons in the nuances of ultrasonic-based bone surgery for optimal clinical results.

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Completely updated with more than 36,000 new terms, this Fifth Edition is the most current, accurate, and comprehensive reference for terminology related to medical and surgical equipment. Coverage includes equipment used in diagnosis, testing, procedures, operations, and treatment. Content is derived from ongoing reviews of print and electronic journals and manufacturer sources across medical and surgical specialties. Organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by first and last word, this book provides swift look-up of medical and surgical equipment terms. Appendices include images, sample reports, common terms by procedure, and leading manufacturers and Websites.

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“Every medical library should own this excellent book.”4 Stars”
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“There isn’t a wasted word in this book. Its style is enticing and elegant. Matching in elegance are the exquisite line drawings (so muchsuperior than photos) that illustrate its pages. The references are carefully selected and annotated, as are the suggestedreadings. The citation of Web-based materials — both for patient education and for professionals — is the ideal I have ever seen. The appendixes that give the assessment instruments themselves also add to the presentation….Each edition of this book adds something new. The pagination, size, and paper — even the cover — are improved. The printing of tables and boxes with a slightly darker background makes them easy to spot without being jarring. Kudos for the very careful editing of this book, which raises the level of medical writing here to that of the ideal (more…)

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Evidence-base cases on your challenging population

Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the ideal comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, you will find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care…detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes…and presentations of common conditions and situations. What’s more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a BONUS CD-ROM containing supplemental materials.Incorporates engaging case studies throughout to illustrate all of the principles and key clinical information you need to treat your geriatric patients as well as their families.Features a two-color layout that highlights the most important information.Provides evidence-based medicine whereve (more…)

This pocket-sized, portable, practical and comprehensive clinical guide is an essential tool in evaluating and managing the diseases and disorders that most commonly affect older persons. It is an excellent tool for all practicing clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, doctor assistants, and pharmacists, as well as professionals-in-training in all of these disciplines. Geriatrics At Your Fingertips includes: – A variety of assessment instruments and algorithms – Recommended diagnostic tests – Numerous drug tables including appropriate prescribing in older adults – A comprehensive index – A Ready Reference on the back cover to the most commonly used entries – Frequently used telephone numbers and Web sites

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The most up-to-date source of clinically focused information on the medical care of the increasing elderly population. This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. The text covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the elderly.

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Convenient, comprehensive care for older adults *Practical, current information on the ideal care for older adults *Essential, swift lookup answers from a top ranked geriatrics team *The choice of geriatricians, internists, and family Physicians *Ideal for residents and students This essential resource provides up-to-date, expert, and accessible diagnostic and treatment information on the most common health problems among the rapidly growing population of the elderly. CURRENT Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment is the best swift reference for busy practitioners who provide care for (more…)

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“This book is a black gem. Pocket-sized with 268 pages, it fulfils its aim as a swift and simple reference to geriatric medicine. Highly recommended”.Age and Ageing
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Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fourth Edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the elderly patient. The Little Black Book of Geriatrics is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward or in the clinic.

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The Geriatrics pocketcard Set is a concise summary of essential information on the assessment of the elderly patient. The cards contain information on topics such as activities of daily living, cardiac risk, dementia, depression, incontinence, and alcohol abuse. A variety of scales useful in evaluating the patient’s health status include: **10-item Geriatric Impairment Inventory **Clock Drawing Test **Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living **Geriatric Depression Scale **Functional Assessment Staging in Alzheimer´s Disease **Hachinski Ischemic Score **Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly **And many more…

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“So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is simple to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics.”–Journal of Family Practice (Journal of Family Practice )

The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health care A doody’s Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW! “This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and simple on the eyes. Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copiesof this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn’t resonate with you as well.”–Doody’s Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written (more…)

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The Internet and the Information Age promise all the data you can take, but fall short when it comes to helping you comprehend it all. If you have decided to learn more about your health, the language of medicine can be a daunting obstacle. Webster’s New World Medical Dictionary, created in partnership with MedicineNet.com, is an excellent first reference for nonprofessionals; the thousands of definitions are clearly and precisely written and cross-referenced in plain language. The content is “100 percent doctor-produced” and highly reliable, yet edited well enough that those of us on the other side of the insurance card can grasp the meaning quickly. Whether your kid has a greenstick fracture, you want to find out what’s so terrible about tetanus that you need a shot, or your tests came back “WNL,” you will find that a Littlelearning, far from being a hazardous thing, can offer greater peace of mind and help you deal more directly with your he (more…)