Books in the The Clinics: Internal Medicine series

Reviews pediatric and adolescent gynecology. This book features articles on Genital Trauma, Urologic Issues, Endometriosis in the Adolescent, Adolescent STIs, Intersex Disorders, Mullerian Anomalies, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in the Adolescent, Bleeding Disorders in Adolescents, and Thrombophilial Conditions in the Adolescent.

Covers the full gamut of women's health problems seen in a primary care practice, from amenorrhea and family planning through menopause and osteoporosis. This book features articles on common breast problems, urinary problems, cervical cancer screening, depression, and domestic violence.

Covers areas of child psychiatry. This book discusses such topics as Neurodevelopmental formulation, Cultural issues, Prodromal interventions in psychotic disorders, Autism, Early onset bipolar disorder, ADHD, Anxiety disorders and PTSD, Genetic Syndrome, Consultation to schools, forensics and PCPs, and Psycho pharmacology.

New technologies in urology involves minimal invasion, less recovery time, and organ-sparing techniques. This title addresses those technologies that are being researched and are just entering clinical practice.

Tackles the area of psychoneuroimmunology. This book covers topics such as: The Blood-Brain Barrier in Psychoneuroimmunology, Molecular Aspects of Fever and Hyperthermia, Social Interactions, Stress, and Immunity, Depression and Immunity: Inflammation and Depressive Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis, and more.

Looks at modern Sedation techniques in the critically ill. This issue includes topics such as: Pharmacology of commonly used sedatives and analgesics in the ICU, Sedation practices: lessons learned from international surveys, Sedation and Immunomodulation, and Sedation and sleep disturbances in the ICU, and more.

Presents such endoscopic technologies as video capsule endoscopy, single and double balloon enteroscopy, and Spirus screw technology. This title includes an article on comparison of these technologies and the techniques of CT and MRI. It addresses the application of these technologies to specific diseases.

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has evolved into a first-line imaging tool for several cardiac pathologies. This title focuses on the areas in which CMI is the best modality, such as assessment of cardiac morphology and cardiac function, evaluation of pericardial disease and intracardiac masses, and detection of coronary artery disease.

Suitable for a practicing clinician, this book presents some of the best practices of caring for a cirrhotic patient. It covers topics such as diagnosis and epidemiology of cirrhosis; ascites: diagnosis and management; encephalopathy: pathophysiology and emerging therapies; and, portal hypertensive bleeding.

Reviews the topic of pediatric quality. Examining the case for quality improvement in pediatrics, this title approaches to improve pediatric health care, also examining driving children's healthcare initiatives, and the future of quality on pediatric practice.

Offers information on nutritional deficiencies. This work contains reviews on topics including Protein-energy malnutrition, Nutritional deficiencies in the developing world, Nutritional deficiencies in children on restricted diets, and Therapies associated with nutrient deficiencies (Sulfasalazine, methotrexate, seizure medications, and steroids).

An issue that takes a multimodality approach to imaging of osteoarthritis. It reviews clinical issues including an overview of the disease and imaging as an aid to evaluate patient functionality. It not only covers various standards for imaging but also different techniques under development.

Reviews Healthcare Associated Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This title features articles on: Epidemiology and Risk Factors for NICU HAI: Genes and Environment; Strategies to Reduce NICU HAI: Line, Tube, and Hand Hygiene; Candida in the NICU: Pros and Cons of Prophylaxis, MRSA in the NICU; and, more.

Examines the link between depression and heart disease, helping cardiologists to recognize depression in their patients so they can try to avert its serious consequences. This title includes topics such as screening for depression, the impact of depression on heart failure, beta blockers and depression, and ICDs and depression.

Cardiac electrophysiologists have many options for treating arrhythmias, including catheter ablation and implantable cardiac defibrillators. This title summarizes the thinking on the role of pharmaceuticals in relation to other types of treatment, helping electrophysiologists to determine the best method for managing their patients.

Neurology and Psychiatry, though closely related within neuroscience, nonetheless remain distinct in terms of clinical practice. This issue presents articles meant to bridge the clinical divide between these two disciplines.

A primary care practitioner needs to be a jack of all trades who is familiar with all body systems and their disorders. This title deals with common urinary tract conditions that are encountered in a typical office practice. Suitable family practice physicians, it includes the articles focusing on diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment options.

Covers such topics as: the History of Polysomnography and Sleep Technology, and Generating a Signal - Biopotentials, Amplifiers and Filters, and Recording sleep; and Electrodes, 10/20 Recording system and sleep system specifications, Respiratory monitoring equipment and detection of respiratory events, and Differentiating Nocturnal Movements.

Examines critical aspects of renal disease from anatomic and physiologic changes in the aging kidney, to ethical issues in elderly with patients with renal disease. This title covers such topics as: drug dosing and the elderly kidney, diabetic nephropathy, renal replacement therapy, glomerular diseases in the elderly, and urinary incontinence.

Reviews pediatric and adolescent psychopharmacology. This issue includes articles on Therapy in the Age of Pharmacology: Point-Counterpoint, Principles of Pharmacology and Neurotransmission, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatric Mental Health, Psychopharmacology of Anxiety Disorders, and, Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Covers advancements in incontinence surgery. This title represent a distinguished group of leaders in the field of incontinence surgery and they have summarized their approaches to a variety of interventions for incontinence in women (including prolapse and stress incontinence) and male incontinence.

Sialendoscopy can be either a diagnostic or interventional procedure. This title covers such topics as: Causes, Incidence, and Natural History of Salivary Gland Duct Stones and Obstructions; Radiologic Diagnosis of Salivary Gland and Duct Obstructions; and, Treatment of Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis and Sjogren's Disease among others.

An issue on psychiatric genetics that includes articles on genetic epidemiology; molecular approaches; epigenetics; and, genetic considerations in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alzheimer's disease, autism, ADHD, and addictions.

Growing numbers of children with heart failure are reaching adulthood because of successful medical and surgical treatments and improved outcomes of congenital heart surgery. A greater understanding of the causes of heart failure in childhood may help cardiologists to develop therapeutic strategies for these children when they become adults.

Rheumatic diseases are among the most frequently encountered problems in primary care practice. This title provides primary care clinicians with the tools they need for treating these disorders in every day practice. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of common rheumatic ailments.

Discusses successful medical therapies to treat gastrointestinal diseases. This title is divided into sections devoted to these diseases states or disorders: acid-related disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal oncology, and hepatitis.

Focuses on how gastroenterologists can maximize the 'value' of colonoscopy. This title covers such clinical issues as: sedation issues, complications of colonoscopy, and infection risk. It is suitable for practicing gastroenterologists.

Offers a practical, clinical, and evidence-based approach to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in children and adolescents. Providing an historical perspective and overviews, this title discusses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Discusses the study of sleep function, particularly as it relates to memory and cognition. This title discusses how sleep affects humans' waking cognitive functions.

Reviewing the subject of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, this title offers reviews on topics including Allogeneic BMT for leukemia, GVL in pediatric leukemia, Stem cell source and outcome following BMT in children, Acute GVHD in children, Chronic GVHD in children, BMT for Hemoglobinopathies, and BMT for immunodeficiency.