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Includes topics such as: Targeting IGF-1R, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Lung Cancer, Targeting mTOR, Targeting Hedgehog, Mitotic Inhibitors, Topoisomerase I Inhibitors, and New Strategies and Drugs Inhibiting Folate Pathways.

Neurologic illness in pregnant women requires special consideration on the part of the neurologist. This title features 11 articles on the interaction of the main neurologic disorders and pregnancy.

Covers topics central to the management of the patient with a chronic disease by taking a comprehensive look at: Successful/Innovative Models in Chronic Disease Management, The Patient-Centered Medical Home, Self-Management Education and Support, Major Pharmacologic Issues in Chronic Disease Management, and, Health Information Technology.

Includes: Pediatric Stroke; Stroke Mimics; Intracranial Hemorrhage; Transient Ischemic Attack; Intensive Care Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke; Endovascular and Neurosurgical Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke; Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke; and, Neuroimaging in Acute Stroke.

Addresses one of the most significant issues facing the rheumatologist today - drug safety in a changing world where rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity is less, patients are being identified and treated at a very early stage, and prevention is on the horizon.

Includes topics such as Neurology of Sleep; Normal Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Neurobiologic Mechanisms Underlying Sleep and Wakefulness; Physiology of Sleep Disordered Breathing; Evaluation of the Patient Who Has Sleep Complaints: A Case-Based Method Using the Sleep Process Matrix; and Sleep States, Memory Processing, and Dreams.

Includes topics such as: Effects of chorioamnionitis on lung function and growth; Delivery room respiratory management of the term and preterm infant; CPAP or INSURE for initial respiratory support; Which CPAP is best?; Non-invasive respiratory support; Volume limited and volume targeted ventilation; and Weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Covers the advanced updates in thoracic anesthesia. This title covers practices in anesthestic management of one-lung ventilation, airway stenting, esophagectomy, mediastinal biopsies, postthoracotomy atrial fibrillation, and more.

Focuses on both general and specific aspects of neonatal and pediatric clinical pharmacology including ethics, pharmacogenomics, metabolomics, adverse drug reactions, pain medication, pulmonary hypertension and several other hot topics.

Includes: Clinical Predictors of Outcome in MPNs; Molecular pathogenesis of MPNs; Disordered signaling in MPNs; Role of TET2/ASXL1 in MPN Pathogenesis; Pathogenesis and treatment of systemic mastocytosis; Role of additional novel therapies in MPNs; Animal Models of MPNs; and Role of Germline Genetic Factors in MPN Pathogenesis.

Features the following articles: Sleep Physiology; Sleep Assessment Tools for the Neurologist; Fitting Sleep into Neurological Practice; Insomnia; Parasomnias and look-alikes; Sleep Apnea: Obstructive and central; Restless Legs syndrome; Circadian Rhythm; Pediatric Sleep Disorders; Dementia; Stroke; and Epilepsy.

The worldwide burden of SpA now exceeds that of rheumatoid arthritis. This book comprehensively reviews the developments in spondyloarthritis (SpA) diagnosis, prognosis, pathogenesis and genetic insights, and treatment. It covers general topics such as: inflammatory back pain, pathophysiology, imaging techniques, and therapeutic strategies.

Provides essential updates across the spectrum of pediatric endocrinology. This title covers topics on: Prevention of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus; genetics of growth; diagnosis in prepubescent girls; Turner and Noonan Syndromes; thyroid function in Down Syndrome; chronic disease; effects of ADHD treatment on growth; and obesity prevention.

Consists of approximately 50 case studies that touch on different aspects of complex arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia, acute MI, and troubles with cardiac devices.

Discusses the staging of liver disease, treatments for those newly diagnosed, and those who are dealing with chronic illness, along with managing drug therapy and virus resistance.

Includes topics such as: fetal/intrauterine compromise; Cellular biology of end organ injury and strategies to prevent end organ injury; Role of oxygen in the DR; DR management of meconium stained infant; Role of medications in neonatal resuscitation; Delayed cord clamping; and Post-resuscitation management.

Covers mapping of atrial tachycardias post-atrial fibrillation ablation. In this title, the authors review the information available about setting up the electrogram display, basic principles of conventional mapping, and diagnosis of tachycardias, including pulmonary vein tachycardia, macroreentrant atrial tachycardia, and atrial tachycardia.

Covers remote monitoring in heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke/TIA among other conditions. This issue also includes cardiac and vascular pressure sensors and leadless cardiac pacing, helping the clinician to keep updated with the advances in technology.

Helps practitioners to manage patients at all ACC/AHA stages of heart failure and addresses key issues that include sudden cardiac death, arrhythmias, acute decompensated heart failure, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. In some cases, long QT syndrome can cause sudden death. Long QT syndrome may result from a genetic mutation or be caused by certain medications and medical conditions. This title deals with this topic.

Covers the best practices surrounding the management of patients with diabetic foot complications. This title includes topics such as ulcer prevention, interventional procedures, Charcot neuropathy, therapeutic treatments and more.

Food Borne Illness is a common, costly, yet preventable public health problem. This issue covers the most common food borne pathogens, along with articles that deals with identifying, diagnosing, and treating food borne illness. It also covers food borne illness in special populations.

Covers imaging modalities, benign breast disorders, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, contemporary management and treatment options for breast cancer.

Features clinical reviews on Infectious Disease which includes information on Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tick-borne Illness, MRSA, Pneumonia, Ear Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Meningitis, Gastroenteritis, Tuberculosis, and Upper Respiratory Infections.

Includes reviews of cases of well known disasters such as 9/11, the 2004 South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake of 2010, the 3/11/11 "triple disaster" in Northern Japan, and others.

As more children with congenital heart disease survive into adulthood, their care is becoming an increasingly important aspect of practice for Cardiologists. This title reviews the information about the work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of adult congenital heart disease, including medical therapy and percutaneous and surgical options.

Covers medical management and drug treatment as well as devices and ablation and aims to provide heart failure specialists in handling this common problem in heart failure patients.

Includes chapters such as The Preparticipation Physical Examination, Exercise Prescription, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy, Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Modality in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, and more.

Focuses on Prostate Cancer and highlights topics such as: Prevention, Early Detection, Biomarkers, Risk stratification, Imaging in Prostate Cancer, Adjuvant hormonal therapy, Management of patient with biochemical relapse, Management of patient with newly metastatic disease, and Bone Health Management.