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What will happen during and after a clinical trial?.; How will a trial affect my quality of life?.; What are the benefits and risks of a trial?.; What does giving consent mean and what will it involve?.; Will I incur costs during and because of the trial?. These are the questions that should be raised every time a health care professional talks through with a patient the pros and cons of entering a clinical trial. Clinical Trials Explained has been designed in consultation with doctors and patients who have taken part in trials, providing an essential and detailed guide to the clinical trials process. It therefore helps both clinicians and patients make well-informed decisions on whether to take part in a clinical trial. more...

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All the management and diagnosis strategies you need in the critical care environment. CURRENT Critical Care Diagnosis & Treatment delivers authoritative and clinically focused guidance in a concise, find-it-now format. Following the trusted LANGE approach it includes a review of the etiology, relevant pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms as a prelude to diagnosis and treatment. Coverage includes everything from renal failure and surgical infections to coronary heart disease with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine throughout. Feature: Comprehensive overview of 40 key critical care topics, covering critical care basics, medical critical care, and the essentials of surgical critical care; Valuable perspectives on the latest technologies, equipment, therapeutic strategies, and interventions in the critical care setting; Concise chapters geared to the specific needs of medical students, residents, critical care trainees, and clinicians; Addresses common but difficult-to-diagnose critical care problems and delivers “approach to the patient” strategies; NEW! Important new treatment strategies for venous thromboembolism, acute respiratory distress syndrome, diabetic ketoacidosis, asthma, sepsis, and many more; NEW! Current recommendations for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, transfusions, goal direct therapy in sepsis, mechanical ventilation, use of pulmonary artery catheters, and glycemic control; NEW! PMID numbers on all references for easy look-up more...

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For busy clinicians, residents, and fellows continually challenged with a rapidly expanding body of cardiology information, this expertly conceived Third Edition of a best-selling textbook provides a contemporary succinct distillation of the current status of cardiovascular knowledge and disease. From specific diseases to particular signs, symptoms, and patient concerns, including pregnancy and heart disease and cardiac emergency, this easily readable textbook guides the reader through all the essential information required to skillfully approach professional examinations and practice state-of-the-art clinical patient care. more...

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This book presents a unique collection of clinical cases to help combat the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment of Syncope. Medical professionals using this book are provided with a reference to a large array of succinctly described and illustrated clinical scenarios. Each case is presented with the results of appropriate tests and critical comments about the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment according to guidelines. Syncope is considered a difficult diagnostic and treatment problem for all who work in the field. Regardless of your prior knowledge, you will find the case studies easy to digest, enlightening, and immediately pertinent to improving the care patients – giving you confidence in your diagnosis and your advice. The editors have developed a lively and easy-to-read book with a focused expert editorial commentary, offering the reader a broader and easily understood context for each case, as well as key citations from the literature. Syncope Cases is a valuable contribution to your collection; edited by seven prominent authorities on the management of syncope from four countries, with more than 130 contributors, this book provides a unique additional step in the fostering of a better understanding of the many factors that can cause syncope, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the delivery of more precise and cost-effective care for syncope patients. It is a contribution that should be widely read, and one that offers the possibility of distinctly enhancing medical care of the syncope patient. more...

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Your family’s first line of defense!. Provides expert medical advice on more than 100 common signs, symptoms, and problem areas— A-Z Common Symptom Answer Guide is a wonderful addition to your medical reference library!. Can you describe what your symptoms look and feel like—but not know what they mean? Written by an experienced team of physicians and nurses, this handy guide answers your questions before you go to the doctor. A-Z Common Symptom Answer Guide gives you—. -A toolkit for matching your signs and symptoms to possible causes. -A renowned medical team’s advice on symptoms from allergies to vomiting blood to irritability in children. -Expert tips on relieving symptoms and helping yourself heal. -What to avoid and what could make your condition worse. -The questions your doctor will ask. -Alphabetical listing of common symptoms for easy reference. -A glossary of medical terms you may not know more...

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