Books published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Despite being a relatively straightforward clinical diagnosis, recognition of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is highly variable, and clinical management is challenging and complex. Written by the world's leading experts in HS, A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa brings together up-to-date scientific evidence on the diagnosis, patho-mechanisms, comorbidities, and multi-faceted medical and surgical interventions for this debilitating condition-in one convenient reference. Covers every aspect of this complex skin disorder: etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical, alternative therapies, a range of surgical options, laser treatments, and comorbidities.  Discusses specific patient populations such as children, women of childbearing potential, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Because HS has higher prevalence in people of skin of color, this patient population is well-documented in the text.   Offers insights into multi-disciplinary care, patient support and education, patients at risk for rapid disease progression, and clinical and translational research.  Features procedural videos covering laser therapies, de-roofing procedures, excision techniques, cryoinsufflation techniques, and special wound care material selection and techniques.  Includes promising future drugs and therapies that are under investigation. Identifies evidence gaps that provide a springboard to the future innovations in HS care to come.  Edited and authored by global experts who have helped co-author U.S., Canadian, and European guidelines on HS.   Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Learn to treat allergic diseases in animals using the latest protocols, procedures, and studies! Allergies and Hypersensitivity Disease in Animals provides an all-in-one review of allergic diseases in dogs, cats, horses, and livestock species. Addressing this growing problem, the book covers key topics such as signs of allergies and hypersensitivity disease, the route by which antigens enter the body, the major mediators of allergies, allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and atopic and contact dermatitis, and diagnosis and treatment. Written by noted veterinary author Ian R. Tizard, this evidence-based reference includes an enhanced eBook with print purchase, with access to a fully searchable version of the text available on a variety of devices. It¿s a must-have for every veterinary practice! Advanced immunology reference highlights the essential topics relating to veterinary allergies and hypersensitivity. Comprehensive coverage provides a single-source review of allergic diseases in dogs, cats, horses and livestock species. Clear guidelines are provided for treatment protocols and diagnostic procedures, all based on the latest pathogenesis studies. Expert author Ian R. Tizard is a well-established veterinary writer who is world-renowned on the topic of vaccinations, immunology, and allergies in veterinary medicine. Consistent organization for each chapter ¿ Introduction, Pathogenesis, Allergens, Clinical Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment ¿ supports evidence-based veterinary care. Basic science chapters are useful for exam review and as clinical companion resources. Enhanced eBook provides access to a fully searchable version of the entire text, making it available on a variety of devices, and is included with each new print purchase.

Fully updated with recent technologies, current scientific knowledge, and the latest techniques, A Primer in Cartilage Repair and Joint Preservation of the Knee, 2nd Edition, presents the full range of treatment options for a changing, increasingly younger patient population. Using an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach, Dr. Thomas Minas clearly teaches how to meet the new challenges of cartilage repair by utilizing the latest techniques and technologies, including advances in orthobiologics. Surgical photographs, abundant illustrations, and procedural videos provide detailed visual guidance. Details the systematic approach to diagnosis, patient management, surgical techniques, and rehabilitation for a variety of problems.   Covers current scientific knowledge of cartilage properties, the etiology of damage and the intrinsic repair and regeneration processes.  Helps you select the best treatment course for each patient through extensive coverage of options from non-surgical to mini-incision total knee arthroplasty.  Discusses the latest evidence, research and challenges associated with new techniques such as MACI, ACI, HTO, DFO, and more.  Features new and expanded coverage of the latest advances in orthobiologics including platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow stem cells, fat stem cells, scaffolds and much more.  Includes key topics such as printed 3-D cartilage structures and the management of secondary cartilage lesions.  Contains high-quality illustrations and surgical photos, as well as new videos that provide clear instructions on how to perform key procedures.  Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Written and edited by renowned experts in pediatric anesthesia, Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children provides clear, concise guidance on effective perioperative care for any type of pediatric surgery. The 10th Edition contains significantly revised content throughout, bringing you fully up to date with recent advances in clinical and basic science that have led to changes in today's clinical practice

Uniquely designed to reflect the physician's decision-making process, Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. This practical, atlas-style resource covers everything from basic concepts through to clinical and urodynamic evaluation, management, and treatment, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Edited and authored by renowned experts in the field, this updated 5th Edition is an ideal resource for urogynecology fellows and practitioners, urologists, and OB/GYNs who need a step-by-step, comprehensive reference on the latest procedures and research to evaluate and treat female pelvic floor disorders.

Each year, more than one million cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are implanted worldwide for cardiac rhythm management, and chest x-ray is a common initial diagnostic method for evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary diseases. Radiographic Atlas of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices provides comprehensive, step-by-step coverage that is invaluable for cardiac electrophysiologists and other clinicians who encounter patients with these devices. An outstanding editorial team of Drs. Majid Haghjoo, Farzad Kamali, and Amirfarjam Fazelifar, all of the Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical & Research Center in Tehran, Iran, provide expert guidance in recognizing the typical features of these devices and detecting related complications in post-implant patients. Offers a stepwise and user-friendly approach to diagnostic evaluation of chest x-rays in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).  Includes chest x-rays of common and new CIEDs, including permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT pacemakers and defibrillators, novel CIEDs (SICDs and wireless pacemakers), and implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs).  Differentiates among different types of CIEDs, their proper position on x-rays, and common complications.  Features 85 high-quality radiographic images.

Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.

Helps students in understanding and applying material from each chapter.

Innovative Bridge Design Handbook: Construction, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance, Second Edition, brings together the essentials of bridge engineering across design, assessment, research and construction. Written by an international group of experts, each chapter is divided into two parts: the first covers design issues, while the second presents current research into the innovative design approaches used across the world. This new edition includes new topics such as foot bridges, new materials in bridge engineering and soil-foundation structure interaction. All chapters have been updated to include the latest concepts in design, construction, and maintenance to reduce project cost, increase structural safety, and maximize durability. Code and standard references have been updated.

In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Jonathan Martin brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Soft Tissue Trauma. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Management of Soft Tissue Trauma, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Seventh Edition, is the leading self-contained aircraft structures course text suitable for one or more semesters. It covers all fundamental subjects, including elasticity, structural analysis, airworthiness and aeroelasticity. Now in its seventh edition, the author has continued to expand the book¿s coverage of analysis and design of composite materials for use in aircraft and has added more real-world and design-based examples, along with new end-of-chapter problems of varying complexity.

Advances in Clinical Radiology reviews the year¿s most important questions in clinical radiology. A distinguished editorial board headed by Dr. Frank Miller identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in radiology bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everday impact on patient care. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in clinical radiology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 23 relevant, practice-oriented topics including artificial intelligence of prostate imaging; use of intravenous contrast during pregnancy; MR Imaging of rectal cancer; histotripsy; and more.

In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics Guest Editor Santos Martinez brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Non-Spine Ablation Procedures. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Thoraco-abdominal Ablation, Sacroiliac Ablation Techniques, Ankle-Foot Ablation Procedures, and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Non-Spine Ablation Procedures, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Science of Radiofrequency Ablation; Cranio-Facial Conditions and Ablation; Less Common Pelvic Ablation Procedures; and more.

A valuable resource for anesthesia providers at all levels of training and practice, Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 8th Edition, provides concise, thorough coverage of pathophysiology of the most common diseases and their medical management relevant to anesthesia. Noted authority Dr. Roberta L. Hines and new editor Dr. Stephanie Jones lead a stellar team of contributing authors who provide clear, detailed guidance on successfully managing or avoiding complications stemming from pre-existing conditions.