Handbooks In Health Care Co : 34 books

The use and overuse of antimicrobials over the past decades has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. This handbook features chapters dedicated to the discussion of specific pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci...

This handbook extensively discusses how an enlarged prostate can affect the quality of life and psychological well-being of men who suffer from the disorder. Featuring informative illustrations, the handbook also includes a section with the answers to the 20 most frequently asked questions about the enlarged prostate.

Written by one of the nation’s foremost experts on the diagnosis and treatment of surgical infections, Contemporary Guide to Surgical Infections™ is divided into two segments. Segment 1—Sections 1 through 10—defines and characterizes surgical infections and discusses the general principles...

Cardiac arrhythmias can be effectively treated with medication if they have been properly diagnosed. This handbook examines the pathogenesis of disruptions in normal cardiac rhythm and discusses pharmacologic treatment options.

The third edition of this valuable handbook features a new chapter on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, which are a growing problem in community and hospital environments. The handbook also covers the treatment of pyodermas, diabetic foot infections, and necrotizing soft-tissue...

The constellation of disorders now recognized as the metabolic syndrome–hypertension, obesity, lipid disorders, and diabetes–has emerged as a potent threat to the cardiovascular health of millions of Americans. An estimated 22% of American adults have the metabolic syndrome, and the incidence...

A quick-reference guide for the management of cardiovascular disease, the Contemporary Guide to Cardiovascular Therapy™ is divided into two sections. Section 1 focuses on disease management of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking cessation, the metabolic syndrome, lifestyle changes...

In this timely handbook, an expert in oncology explains the risk factors for contracting breast cancer and the pathogenesis of the disease, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, and offers a detailed examination of surgical treatments and the latest drug therapies, including raloxifene (Evista®).

Now in its sixth edition, this incisive handbook provides clear explanations of the hypersensitivity mechanisms involved in allergic diseases and asthma. Based on the extensive clinical expertise of two acknowledged leaders in the allergy and asthma field, this handbook explains the guidelines for...

The incidence of hypertension in the United States is increasing rapidly, and the condition can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. This handbook provides clinicians with an instructive overview of the pathophysiology of hypertension, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment (both...

The recent development of new classes of psychoactive drugs has led to advances in the treatment of schizophrenia. This handy prescribing guide also discusses the complexities in diagnosing this debilitating mental disorder.

The physical and emotional effects of ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis are explained in the new fourth edition of this informative handbook. Ulcerative colitis is a recurrent, idiopathic inflammatory disorder involving the mucosa and submucosa of the colon, which has been reported in virtually...

This handbook includes current data from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines on antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy, the latest information on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT), and an in-depth discussion of...

Now in its third edition, this handbook describes the fundamentals of blood lipid metabolism and the connection between high cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, and heart disease. The author of this handbook is an internationally known expert on lipid disorders who will discuss risk assessment, drug...