eMEDICAL BOOKS

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Forensics, 2E 2nd Edition

November 7, 2017

Facebook

Google

Twitter

[amazon template=image&asin=159257677X]

This new edition offers the most up-do-date scientific investigation methods used by today’s law enforcement agencies, including criminal profiling, lie detector technology, and DNA analyses, with an emphasis on forensic pathology, anthropology, and psychology.
—Guy Antinozzi is a veteran police officer and detective who teaches in the field
—Focuses on the use of forensics in criminal investigations instead of academic and theoretical criminology

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/Fiv7mRh

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Forensic Medicine

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Neurochronometrics of Mind (MIT Press)

[amazon template=image&asin=0262731746]

The mainstays of brain imaging techniques have been positron emission tomography (PET), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and event-related potentials (ERPs). These methods all record direct or indirect measures of brain activity and correlate the activity patterns with behavior. But to go beyond the correlations established by these techniques and prove the necessity of an area for a given function, cognitive neuroscientists need to be able to reverse engineer the brain — i.e., to selectively remove components from information processing and assess their impact on the output.

This book is about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a technique that emerged during the same period as neuroimaging and has made it possible to reverse engineer the human brain’s role in behavioral and cognitive functions. The subject areas that can be studied using TMS run the gamut of cognitive psychology — attention, perception, awareness, eye movements, action selection, memory, plasticity, language, numeracy, and priming. The book presents an overview of historical attempts at magnetic brain stimulation, ethical considerations of the technique’s use, basic technical and practical information, the results of numerous TMS studies, and a discussion of the future of TMS in the armamentarium of cognitive neuropsychology.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FivG4Gh

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Neurology/Neurosurgery

Incidental Radiological Findings (Medical Radiology) 1st ed. 2017 Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=331942579X]

This book covers incidental radiological findings (IFs) from different perspectives, provides interesting ethical background information, highlights the differences between IFs in clinical routine and during research studies, explains the management of IFs with reference to practices in different countries. The prevalence of IFs is increasing due to the wider use of modern imaging modalities in routine clinical practice and large population-based cohort studies. The reporting of these findings may lead to further diagnostic investigations and treatment and must therefore be handled with knowledge and care. The management of IFs in clinical routine is regulated by the guidelines of the different academic societies, while management in the setting of research studies depends on a variety of factors. In general, IFs must be disclosed to the imaged subject if they are potentially clinically relevant, but subjects must also be protected from the consequences of false positive findings. This book, written by distinguished experts in their fields, discusses all these issues and will be of interest to radiologists, other clinicians, and radiographers/technicians.

About the Author

Sabine Weckbach graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany, in 2003. Her medical studies included training at the Mount Sinai Medical School, New York, USA, University of California in San Diego, USA, and Kantonspital St.Gallen, Switzerland.
Professor Weckbach was trained in radiology at Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich under the guidance of Professor Maximilian Reiser and had her radiology board examination at University Medicine Mannheim in 2009. In 2010, she became a faculty member and associate professor at the Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich. In 2012 Sabine Weckbach became associate professor at the Department of Radiology in Heidelberg (Department chair: Professor Kauczor) and in May 2016 she was announced full professor of Radiology. Professor Weckbach’s research focuses on MR imaging of musculoskeletal and inflammatory diseases, musculoskeletal diagnostics and whole body MR imaging. Moreover, she is deeply involved in the MR imaging part of the German National Cohort and is co-leading the MR Imaging Core for Incidental Findings of the German National Cohort.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/Fiv5Fht

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Radiology

Current Treatment Options for Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy 1st ed. 2017 Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=331943019X]

This book provides state of the art information on modern minimally invasive lamellar transplant techniques for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED), such as Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). In addition to clear step-by-step descriptions of procedures, guidance is offered on donor tissue preparation, potential intra- and postoperative complications, and complication management. Future treatment options in the form of medical, cell-based approaches are also discussed. To complete the picture, relevant information is included on the pathophysiology, clinical features, and differential diagnosis of FED. This book will be of interest to all who wish to learn about the dramatic developments in corneal transplantation and medical treatment that are transforming the management of FED.

About the Author

Claus Cursiefen, MD, PhD, is Chairman and Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cologne, Germany and Adjunct Associate Scientist with the Schepens Eye Research Institute/Harvard Medical School, Boston. After completing his MD thesis at the Department of Anatomy, University of Würzburg, Dr. Cursiefen undertook a residency in the Department of Ophthalmology, Erlangen and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston, MA. His clinical focus encompasses modern lamellar corneal transplant techniques (DMEK, DALK, DSAEK), artificial cornea, ocular surface reconstruction, cataract and glaucoma surgery, curative and refractive laser surgery, and ophthalmo-oncology. Dr. Cursiefen’s research has concentrated especially on mechanisms of corneal hem- and lymphangiogenesis and their implications for corneal transplant immunology. He is the author of more than 250 publications in the field, including in PNAS, Journal of Experimental Medicine, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Nature Medicine.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FivyhrF

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Geriatric Telepsychiatry: A Clinician’s Guide 1st ed. 2017 Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=331951489X]

This book provides a basic introduction to geriatric telepsychiatry, including potential benefits and drawbacks of utilizing this treatment modality. The text discusses applications in academic, public, federal, and educational settings and suggests practical guidelines for implementing and maintaining a telepsychiatry program. As the elder population continues to grow over the next several decades, digital tools, including videoconferencing, will play a large role in meeting the needs of the elderly. Written by the leaders in geriatric telepsychiatry, this text is the first to focus on the psychiatric application of these digital tools, lay out the policies and guidelines for treating patients who can benefit from this service, and outline the most cutting-edge research on the topic.

Geriatric Telepsychiatry is the ultimate guide for psychiatrists, geriatricians, social workers, geriatric nurses, students, long-term care facilitators, and all medical professionals who work with the elderly psychiatric patient.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FivSat3

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Geriatric Medicine

MIF Family Cytokines in Innate Immunity and Homeostasis (Progress in Inflammation Research) 1st ed. 2017 Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=331952352X]

The role of the cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in the immune response and in the immunopathogenesis of different inflammatory, autoimmune, and infectious disorders is now well-established. Recent studies continue to broaden considerably the role of MIF in both normal physiology and pathology, which range from such diverse areas as oncogenesis, metabolism, and cellular stress responses. MIF’s molecular mechanism of action in these contexts is becoming increasingly understood and the role of variant MIF alleles in different conditions continues to be defined. New family members, such as D-dopachrome tautomerase, or MIF-2, and the closely homologous genes encoding by parasites have been defined and are being functionally characterized. MIF directed therapies also are entering clinical testing and ultimately may be applied in a pharmacogenomics manner. This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the state-of-the-art of MIF science. The intended audience are post-graduate students and researchers in inflammation, innate immunity, immunology, and immunopathology.

About the Author

Richard Bucala, MD PhD; Professor of Medicine, Pathology, and Epidemiology & Public Health at Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA Jürgen Bernhagen, PhD; Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, RWTH Aachen, Germany

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/Fiv4PqL

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Immunology

Pediatric Vaccines and Vaccinations: A European Textbook 1st ed. 2017 Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=331959950X]

This graduate textbook serves as a highly readable guide on vaccines and vaccination in infants, children and adolescents from an European perspective. The first part of the book is dedicated to childhood and adolescent vaccine schedules, maternal and neonatal immunization and safety of vaccines. In a second part we focus on viral and bacterial vaccines. Further chapters discuss pediatric travel vaccines, vaccines in the pipeline and the European registration process. This book is intended to be a reference textbook and will help to standardize the information on vaccines and immunization program in the WHO European Region.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FivVcXj

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy: Principles, Practices, and Treatment Planning

[amazon template=image&asin=4431561455]

This book serves as a practical guide for the use of carbon ions in cancer radiotherapy. On the basis of clinical experience with more than 7,000 patients with various types of tumors treated over a period of nearly 20 years at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, step-by-step procedures and technological development of this modality are highlighted. The book is divided into two sections, the first covering the underlying principles of physics and biology, and the second section is a systematic review by tumor site, concentrating on the role of therapeutic techniques and the pitfalls in treatment planning.

Readers will learn of the superior outcomes obtained with carbon-ion therapy for various types of tumors in terms of local control and toxicities. It is essential to understand that the carbon-ion beam is like a two-edged sword: unless it is used properly, it can increase the risk of severe injury to critical organs. In early series of dose-escalation studies, some patients experienced serious adverse effects such as skin ulcers, pneumonitis, intestinal ulcers, and bone necrosis, for which salvage surgery or hospitalization was required. To preclude such detrimental results, the adequacy of therapeutic techniques and dose fractionations was carefully examined in each case. In this way, significant improvements in treatment results have been achieved and major toxicities are no longer observed. With that knowledge, experts in relevant fields expand upon techniques for treatment delivery at each anatomical site, covering indications and optimal treatment planning.

With its practical focus, this book will benefit radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and senior nurses whose work involves radiation therapy, as well as medical oncologists and others who are interested in radiation therapy.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FiABy74

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Medical Retina (Essentials in Ophthalmology) 1st Edition

[amazon template=image&asin=354022596X]

“This … volume is an overview of fundal diseases by eminent authors. It is part of a new series that aims to provide current and comprehensive reviews of recent and noteworthy advances in the eight subspecialties of ophthalmology … . It … covers the some advancing areas in a thorough and accessible way.” (Vaegan, Documenta Ophthalmologica, Vol. 113, 2006)

“A major part of it deals with topics around age-related macular degeneration. … There are overall 74 high-quality figures, most of them in colour, and 6 tables. … The chapters are well structured, and the layout of the book makes it reading convenient. The overall size is just right. The book is useful for all ophthalmologists, both for those in private practice and for those working in a clinical setting. … worth reading for a quick update in medical retina.” (Michael Ulbig, Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2006)

“The aim of this series is to provide a review of the relevant subspecialty based on the recent and noteworthy advances. … It is well written and has a clear and easily readable style. … The book is also an excellent review text for established specialist in medical retina … . In summary, this is a super little book that deserves its place on the already overcrowded shelves of medical retinal specialists. … no library catalogue is complete without it.” (David Squirrell, Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, Vol. 34, 2006)

From the Back Cover

Recent advances in ophthalmic imaging technology have revolutionized fundus examination and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of retinal diseases and improving their diagnosis and treatment. It is therefore fitting that this detailed full-color textbook in the Medical Retina series is devoted to ocular imaging. The volume reviews in detail the role of both established and novel forms of imaging, and is designed to be of benefit to clinicians and researchers alike. All of the chapters have been written by internationally recognized experts at the forefront of their fields. The result is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of retinal imaging that should prove informative and useful for everyone interested in the retina. Topics include: •Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of macular diseases •Comparison of OCT equipment •Simultaneous SD-OCT and confocal SLO imaging •Ultra-widefield imaging •Autofluorescence imaging •Near-infrared imaging •Macular pigment imaging •Metabolic mapping •Imaging of the choroid •Imaging the vitreous and the vitreoretinal interface with SD-OCT •New developments in OCT technology •Molecular imaging –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/FiAfWtM

Facebook

Google

Twitter

Ophthalmology

Radiology for Surgeons in Clinical Practice

[amazon template=image&asin=1848000952]

This highly practical text is aimed at surgeons – both consultants and those in training who are interested in the advancing role played by imaging technology within surgical decision making. The first part of the book describes the principles of imaging, and the different imaging techniques available to the surgeon. The second part is symptom-based rather than organ-based, with the aim of providing a practical hands-on approach to imaging patients with common surgical complaints. Helpful bullet-points will assist the surgeon to better understand the imaging options available to them, and choose the correct modalities using a problem-based approach.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE

http://upsto.re/Fgfqge5

Facebook

Google

Twitter

« 1 … 498 499 500 501 502 … 904 »