Books in the The Clinics: Internal Medicine series

Deals with the topic of orthotopic liver transplantation. This title covers the following topics: Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Transplantation for Cholangiocarcinoma; Management of Renal Dysfunction in Liver Transplant Patients; Expanded Donors in Liver Transplantation; and, Management of Recurrent HCV Infection.

Examines prematurity for the perinatologist by supplying advanced reviews on this topic. This title includes articles such as: the integrated development of sensory organization; the normal sequence of sensory development in the fetus and newborn; and the role of the limbic system in early development.

Obesity and psychiatric concerns are closely linked. This title examines obesity and psychiatric status, and includes articles on binge eating disorder and night eating syndrome. It provides guidance on the medical evaluation of the obese individual, behavioral assessment, dietary management, and behavioral treatment.

Includes articles that give an overview of current issues facing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving endocrinology and metabolism. This title provides clinical reviews on newborn screening, congenital hypothyroidism, neonatal endocrinology, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome in pediatrics.

Provides foundational information about paraneoplastic and cancer treatment-related rheumatic disorders, in which every practicing rheumatologist should be well-versed. This title covers topics that include neoplasm risk in patients with rheumatic diseases; neoplasm risk of anti-rheumatic therapy; and, more.

Offers information on a range of common endocrine disorders that are of special concern during pregnancy, as well as endocrine problems that can arise due to pregnancy. This title covers a variety of thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and hypertensive disorders, as well as calcium and bone metabolism disorders during pregnancy and lactation.

Presents clinically accessible information for pathologists on histology, molecular pathology, differential diagnosis, and clinical overview. This title covers such topics as: Soft Tissue Pseudosarcomas; Spindle cell sarcomas; Myofibroblastoma, Myofibroma and Myopericytoma; Peripheral nerve sheath tumors; Clear cell lesions; and, Liposarcomas.

Covers such topics as: Why Economics Matters to Critical Care Clinicians; Overview of Health Economics: Basics Concept for Clinicians; Health Economic Methods; Costs of Critical Care Medicine; Economic Aspects of Sepsis and Severe Infections; and, Economic Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease.

In the joint American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association classification system, Stage B heart failure refers to patients with structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure. This title examines structural heart disease and the factors that cause progression from risk of heart failure to development of structural changes.

In the joint American College of Cardiology /American Heart Association classification system, Stage B heart failure refers to patients with structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure. This book focuses on screening to identify patients with Stage B HF and monitoring and therapeutic approaches to patients diagnosed with Stage B HF.

Dr. Pockros has created a clinically focused issue based on the CONO 2012 meeting, whereby he was able to have those presenters write articles for his issue. Therefore, the content for HCV in this issue reflects the most current knowledge. The issue is focused on basic/current information, current therapy and special populations, triple and quad combination therapies in development, and an article on second generation protease inhibitors.  The reader can expect that this issue will provide thorough clinical reviews on the most current therapeutic options for HCV.

Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents and can be debilitating if not recognized and treated. This title covers the landscape of anxiety disorders in youth, from development and neurobiology; to treatments, advances, and approaches.

Includes such topics as: Cocaine intoxication, Carbon monoxide poisoning, Update on miscellaneous drug overdoses, Toxidromes, Cardiac glycoside toxicity, Acetaminophen overdose, Envenomations, Methanol and ethylene glycol ingestion, and Toxicologic causes of ketoacidosis.

Provides essential information about insulin-like growth factors (IGFs). This title covers IGFs and IGF system in the following: growth disorders; adipogenesis and obesity; muscle function and disease; bone; cancer; cardiac function and disease; normal and diseased kidney; peripheral nervous systems; and, IGF-1 central/degenerative diseases.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. The changes resulting from PH make it difficult for the heart to push blood through the pulmonary arteries, causing the heart to become weak and possibly to develop failure. This title deals with this topic.

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.

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.