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Interpretation Basics of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Second Edition is a practical identification guide for interpreting CBCT findings in dental practice. Offering multiple high-quality images for each example provided, this easy-to-use guide is designed for those new to CBCT scans as well as more experienced practitioners in need of a reference tool of normal anatomy, common anatomical variants, and incidental findings.Extensively revised throughout, the Second Edition features a brand-new chapter on findings of the maxilla and mandible, and additional incidental findings and common anatomical variants. Every chapter in the book now includes sections covering anatomic variations, developmental anomalies, pathosis, and other considerations. All information has been carefully reviewed and updated to incorporate recent research in the field and reflect newer guidelines from various specialty organizations. This new edition:* Enables rapid reference to common CBCT findings, with multiple images for each finding* Features a streamlined framework that makes relevant information easier to find and apply in dental practice* Offers hundreds of new images to aid in correctly identifying findings* Contains new and updated content, including expanded coverage of CBCT and implants* Provides sample reports and explains how they are used in day-to-day clinical practiceInterpretation Basics of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Second Edition remains a must-have resource for all dental practitioner and specialists who use CBCT, dental students in radiology interpretation courses, and residents beginning to use CBCT in their specialty.
A COMPANION TO CHOMSKYWidely considered to be one of the most important public intellectuals of our time, Noam Chomsky has revolutionized modern linguistics. His thought has had a profound impact upon the philosophy of language, mind, and science, as well as the interdisciplinary field of cognitive science which his work helped to establish. Now, in this new Companion dedicated to his substantial body of work and the range of its influence, an international assembly of prominent linguists, philosophers, and cognitive scientists reflect upon the interdisciplinary reach of Chomsky's intellectual contributions.Balancing theoretical rigor with accessibility to the non-specialist, the Companion is organized into eight sections--including the historical development of Chomsky's theories and the current state of the art, comparison with rival usage-based approaches, and the relation of his generative approach to work on linguistic processing, acquisition, semantics, pragmatics, and philosophy of language. Later chapters address Chomsky's rationalist critique of behaviorism and related empiricist approaches to psychology, as well as his insistence upon a "Galilean" methodology in cognitive science. Following a brief discussion of the relation of his work in linguistics to his work on political issues, the book concludes with an essay written by Chomsky himself, reflecting on the history and character of his work in his own words.A significant contribution to the study of Chomsky's thought, A Companion to Chomsky is an indispensable resource for philosophers, linguists, psychologists, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and general readers with interest in Noam Chomsky's intellectual legacy as one of the great thinkers of the twentieth century.
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Reptile and Amphibian bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Behandlung der häufigsten Krankheiten und Beschwerden bei Reptilien und Amphibien. Das Buch ist auf den schnellen und einfachen Zugang zu Informationen ausgelegt und ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für Tierärzte, die sich mit der Versorgung von Schildkröten, Eidechsen, Schlangen, Krokodilen und Amphibien befassen.Dieses Werk enthält Empfehlungen von führenden internationalen Persönlichkeiten auf dem Gebiet der Reptilien- und Amphibienpflege, verpackt in einem perfekten klinischen Handbuch. Die Angaben zu Diagnose und Behandlung sind logisch und schrittweise aufgebaut.Außerdem steht den Lesern eine begleitende Website zur Verfügung, auf der sie Anamnese- und Untersuchungsformulare zum Ausdrucken finden, Bilder, auf denen Techniken für die Venenpunktionen und intravenöse Katheterisierung bei verschiedenen Amphibien- und Reptiliengruppen dargestellt sind, sowie Bilder mit Methoden für die Geschlechtsbestimmung bei Reptilien. Das ideale Praxishandbuch für Tierärzte und Studierende der Tiermedizin, die verständliche und zuverlässige Informationen über Reptilien und Amphibien suchen, insbesondere mit den folgenden Themen:* Behandlung von häufigen Krankheiten und Beschwerden bei Schildkröten, insbesondere Erkrankungen der oberen Atemwege, Kloakenvorfall, Ohrenabszessen und Panzerfäule* Behandlung von häufigen Krankheiten bei Eidechsen, insbesondere Hypovitaminose A, ernährungsbedingtem sekundärem Hyperparathyreoidismus, Kryptosporidiose, Abszessen und Pilzinfektionen* Behandlung von Krankheiten bei Schlangen, insbesondere Dysecdysis, Erkrankungen der unteren Atemwege, Einschlusskörperkrankheit, Stomatitis und Paramyxovirus* Umfassende Betrachtung der Behandlung von Krankheiten bei Krokodilen, insbesondere West-Nil-Virus, Chlamydiose, Trauma, Abszessen und GichtBlackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Reptile and Amphibian ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für Tierärzte, Studierende der Tiermedizin, Assistenzärzte und Praktikanten, die ein größeres Verständnis von Schildkröten, Eidechsen, Schlangen, Krokodilen und Amphibien entwickeln und die Versorgung verbessern möchten.
SOIL BIOREMEDIATIONA practical guide to the environmentally sustainable bioremediation of soilSoil Bioremediation: An Approach Towards Sustainable Technology provides the first comprehensive discussion of sustainable and effective techniques for soil bioremediation involving microbes. Presenting established and updated research on emerging trends in bioremediation, this book provides contributions from both experimental and numerical researchers who provide reports on significant field trials.Soil Bioremediation instructs the reader on several different environmentally friendly bioremediation techniques, including:* Bio-sorption* Bio-augmentation* Bio-stimulationEmphasizing molecular approaches and biosynthetic pathways of microbes, this one-of-a-kind reference focuses heavily on the role of microbes in the degradation and removal of xenobiotic substances from the environment and presents a unique management and conservation perspective in the field of environmental microbiology.Soil Bioremediation is perfect for undergraduate students in the fields of environmental science, microbiology, limnology, freshwater ecology and microbial biotechnology. It is also invaluable for researchers and scientists working in the areas of environmental science, environmental microbiology, and waste management.
Presents cocreational perspectives on current international practices and theories relevant to strategic communicationThe Handbook of Strategic Communication brings together work from leading scholars and practitioners in the field to explore the many practical, national and cultural differences in modern approaches to strategic communication. Designed to provide a coherent understanding of strategic communication across various subfields, this authoritative volume familiarizes practitioners, researchers, and advanced students with an inclusive range of international practices, current theories, and contemporary debates and issues in this dynamic, multidisciplinary field.This Handbook covers an expansive range of strategic communication models, theories, and applications, comprising two dozen in-depth chapters written by international scholars and practitioners. In-depth essays discuss the three core areas of strategic communication--public relations, marketing communication, and health communication--and their many subfields, such as political communication, issues management, crisis and risk communication, environmental and science communication, public diplomacy, disaster management, strategic communication for social movements and religious communities, and many others. This timely volume:* Challenges common assumptions about the narrowness of strategic communication* Highlights ongoing efforts to unify the understanding and practice of strategic communication across a range of subfields* Discusses models and theories applied to diverse areas such as conflict resolution, research and evaluation, tobacco control, climate change, and counter terrorism strategic communication* Examines current research and models of strategic communication, such as the application of the CAUSE Model to climate change communication* Explores strategic communication approaches in various international contexts, including patient-oriented healthcare in Russia, road and tunnel safety in Norway, public sector communication in Turkey, and ethical conflict resolution in GuatemalaThe Handbook of Strategic Communication is an indispensable resource for practitioners, researchers, scholars, and students involved in any aspect of strategic communication across its many subfields.
A concise introduction to the field of theoretical pragmatics and its applications in second language acquisition and English-language instructionPragmatics and its Applications to TESOL and SLA offers an in-depth description of key areas of linguistic pragmatics and a review of how those topics can be applied to pedagogy in the fields of second language acquisition (SLA) and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals who have an interest in teaching pragmatics (speech acts, the cooperative principle, deixis, politeness theory, and more) in second language contexts.This book introduces technical terminology and concepts--including the fundamentals of semantics and semiotics--in simple language, and it provides illuminating examples, making it an excellent choice for readers with an elementary linguistics background who wish to further their knowledge of pragmatics. It also covers more advanced pragmatics topics, including stance, indexicality, and pragmatic appropriateness. Key features include:* A comprehensive introduction to pragmatics, covering meaning, speech acts, the cooperation principle, politeness, metapragmatics, and more* A unique orientation toward practical application in second language acquisition studies and English-language instruction* Two-part chapters clearly separating theoretical introductions from concrete, real-world applications of the theory* Thorough coverage that is accessible to both students and professionals currently teaching English to speakers of other languages, including sample lesson plans* Practical chapters on the interface between pragmatics and teaching, and on research designPragmatics and its Applications to TESOL and SLA is a comprehensive and coherent introduction, perfect for students, researchers, and scholars of pragmatics, second language acquisition, language teaching, and intercultural communication. It is also an excellent resource for professionals in the field of English-language education.
Updated with the best of recent scholarship, while maintaining its hallmark features, the second edition of the The European Reformations is an outstanding introduction to the sixteenth-century reformations in Europe. New sections include coverage of the Catholic Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the Reformation in Britain.
A comprehensive review of stress signaling in plants using genomics and functional genomic approachesImproving agricultural production and meeting the needs of a rapidly growing global population requires crop systems capable of overcoming environmental stresses. Understanding the role of different signaling components in plant stress regulation is vital to developing crops which can withstand abiotic and biotic stresses without loss of crop yield and productivity. Emphasizing genomics and functional genomic approaches, Protein Kinases and Stress Signaling in Plants is a comprehensive review of cutting-edge research on stress perception, signal transduction, and stress response generation.Detailed chapters cover a broad range of topics central to improving agricultural production developing crop systems capable of overcoming environmental stresses to meet the needs of a rapidly growing global population. This book describes the field of protein kinases and stress signaling with a special emphasis on functional genomics. It presents a highly valuable contribution in the field of stress perception, signal transduction and generation of responses against one or multiple stress signals.This timely resource:* Summarizes the role of various kinases involved in stress management* Enumerates the role of TOR, GSK3-like kinase, SnRK kinases in different physiological conditions* Examines mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in different stresses* Describes the different aspects of calcium signaling under different stress conditions* Examines photo-activated kinases (PAPKs) in varying light conditions* Briefs the presence of tyrosine kinases in plants* Highlights the cellular functions of receptor?]like protein kinases (RLKs)* Possible implication of these kinases in developing stress tolerant cropsProtein Kinases and Stress Signaling in Plants: Functional Genomic Perspective is an essential resource for researchers and students in the fields of plant molecular biology and signal transduction, plant responses to stress, plant cell signaling, plant protein kinases, plant biotechnology, transgenic plants and stress biology.
This book contains both practical and theoretical aspects of groundwater resources relating to geochemistry. Focusing on recent research in groundwater resources, this book helps readers to understand the hydrogeochemistry of groundwater resources. Dealing primarily with the sources of ions in groundwater, the book describes geogenic and anthropogenic input of ions into water. Different organic, inorganic and emerging contamination and salinity problems are described, along with pollution-related issues affecting groundwater. New trends in groundwater contamination remediation measures are included, which will be particularly useful to researchers working in the field of water conservation. The book also contains diverse groundwater modelling examples, enabling a better understanding of water-related issues and their management.Groundwater Geochemistry: Pollution and Remediation offers the reader:* An understanding of the quantitative and qualitative challenges of groundwater resources* An introduction to the environmental geochemistry of groundwater resources* A survey of groundwater pollution-related issues* Recent trends in groundwater conservation and remediation* Mathematical and statistical modeling related to groundwater resourcesStudents, lecturers and researchers working in the fields of hydrogeochemistry, water pollution and groundwater will find Groundwater Geochemistry an essential companion.
Textbook of Lifestyle MedicineThe Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine provides foundational knowledge essential to students and scientists across various disciplines to better understand this new area of research and practice. Incorporating the latest evidence-based research on the relationships between lifestyle factors and disease, this unique book discusses the practical tools necessary to address growing public health crises such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease using a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.The book offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of how lifestyle medicine professionals can prevent and mitigate 'Lifestyle Diseases'. Clear and accessible chapters explore modifiable lifestyle factors that positively affect health, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress control, and social support, and highlight the negative impact of smoking, alcohol abuse, and other unhealthy lifestyles. Topics include sleep physiology, the genetic background and development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the characteristics and principles of healthy lifestyle, the clinical significance of physical activity, and the mechanisms connecting social interaction and health implications. This important resource:* Discusses the global burden and risk factors of the modern disease epidemic* Covers a variety of nutritional approaches including the Mediterranean Diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet* Features in-depth coverage of the Mediterranean Lifestyle, a holistic approach to health and wellness* Includes a clinical practice section and appendices on preventive medicine and public health tools and recommendations* Contains key points, take-home messages, self-assessment questions, color artwork and numerous references, citations, internet links, and further reading suggestionsWritten by two world experts in this growing field, the Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine is a must-have volume for students and practitioners in nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, addiction therapy, sleep therapy, as well as physicians, nurses, and other health professionals wanting to expand their knowledge and practice.
A Companion to American Legal History presents a compilation of the most recent writings from leading scholars on American legal history from the colonial era through the late twentieth century.* Presents up-to-date research describing the key debates in American legal history* Reflects the current state of American legal history research and points readers in the direction of future research* Represents an ideal companion for graduate and law students seeking an introduction to the field, the key questions, and future research ideas
How to Pass the FRACP Written Examination is an indispensable review and study guide for anyone preparing for the challenging Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) exam. This up-to-date resource fully aligns with the current FRACP core training curriculum, containing a wealth of traditional multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as extended-matching questions (EMQs). There are hundreds of questions for every major topic of the written examination, including critical care medicine, cardiology, infectious diseases, immunology and allergy, neurology, and pharmacology.More than a simple practice exam, this guide provides clear and complete explanations of each answer, a mini-review of the subject, and links to the most recent or relevant articles on the topic. Complementing the main body of questions are a number of 'teaching' and two-step questions--designed to strengthen clinical reasoning skills, highlight important issues, and expand knowledge of contemporary 'hot' topics. Written by an experienced team of physicians and educators, this must-have book:* Provides a thorough review of the latest FRACP basic training syllabus* Features QR codes embedded in the text to enable quick access to all references* Offers tips, hints, advice, and examination strategies from previous candidates* Provides numerous questions grounded in clinically relevant cases* Covers of areas of medicine that are new, contemporary, and evolvingCovering both the 'Basic Sciences' and 'Clinical Practice' of the latest exam, Passing the FRACP Written Examination is an essential companion for FRACP candidates as well as those looking to refresh, improve, or update their knowledge of the FRACP syllabus.
A comprehensive collection of original essays by leading medical sociologists from around the world, fully updated to reflect contemporary research and global health issuesThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is an authoritative overview of the most recent research, major theoretical approaches, and central issues and debates within the field. Bringing together contributions from an international team of leading scholars, this wide-ranging volume summarizes significant new developments and discusses a broad range of globally-relevant topics. The Companion's twenty-eight chapters contain timely, theoretically-informed coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and emerging diseases, bioethics, healthcare delivery systems, health disparities associated with migration, social class, gender, and race. It also explores mental health, the family, religion, and many other real-world health concerns.The most up-to-date and comprehensive single-volume reference on the key concepts and contemporary issues in medical sociology, this book:* Presents thematically-organized essays by authors who are recognized experts in their fields* Features new chapters reflecting state-of-the-art research and contemporary issues relevant to global health* Covers vital topics such as current bioethical debates and the global effort to cope with the coronavirus pandemic* Discusses the important relationship between culture and health in a global context* Provide fresh perspectives on the sociology of the body, biomedicalization, health lifestyle theory, doctor-patient relations, and social capital and healthThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in medical sociology, health studies, and health care, as well as for academics, researchers, and practitioners wanting to keep pace with new developments in the field.
Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance is the must-have study and revision guide for pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified practitioners alike, providing a visual summary of the essential aspects of clinical nursing skills and procedures. The core platforms of professional practice applicable to nursing adults in a variety of clinical settings are emphasised throughout the text, including care planning, assessment, management, prioritisation and co-ordination of care.Designed to allow rapid reference to critical information, the book is divided into 12 sections organised around systems of the body, with each chapter describing a specific clinical skill. With high-quality images throughout, applications to practice, a review quiz, 'red flags' highlighting important aspects to consider in the clinical environment, and reflecting current NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses, this new evidence-based guide:* Allows easy access to the necessary knowledge and skills required by nurses to provide quality care* Discusses general principles of care applicable to all, including verbal and non-verbal communication, record keeping, and admission and discharge procedures* Covers mandatory skills such as basic life support, infection control, and medicine management* Includes access to a companion website featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, case studies, and links to additional resourcesOffering superb illustrations, up-to-date information, and a reader-friendly approach, Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance is an invaluable resource for pre-registration nursing students as well as newly qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge of nursing skills and procedures.
The revised Second Edition of Physical Evaluation and Treatment Planning in Dental Practice has been expanded to include information pertinent when considering comprehensive treatment planning for a wide variety of dental procedures. Written by internationally recognized specialists and discipline experts in their field, the Second Edition offers new chapters on dental and oral diseases and disorders, including insights and diagnostics for each category. Readers will learn about diagnosis and planning considerations for orofacial pain, caries, periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, restorative, prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry, and more.Beginning with a complete introduction of oral health and associated systemic health, the book incorporates discussions of patient history profiles, basic procedures in physical examinations, including examination of the head, neck, extraoral and intraoral tissues, radiographic examination and interpretation, as well as laboratory methods. Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to the orofacial clinical processes, including the essential phases in treatment, quality management, patient-doctor communication, documentation, and management of critical patient information.* An exploration of basic procedures in physical examinations in dentistry, including inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, olfaction, and evaluation of function, form, and detailed analysis.* A thorough review of the head and neck complex.* An analysis of the examination and diagnosis of the intraoral and extraoral features, including all hard and soft tissues of the orofacial complex.Designed for general dental practitioners, periodontists, prosthodontists, dental residents and fellows, and dental students, Physical Evaluation and Treatment Planning in Dental Practice is a logically organized one-stop reference for patient evaluation and treatment.
Seit der Veröffentlichung der ersten Ausgabe von Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters 2009 haben Forschung und Praxis im Bereich der Tierheimmedizin beträchtliche Fortschritte gemacht. Diese aktualisierte zweite Auflage des bahnbrechenden Werks bildet den aktuellsten und umfassendsten Leitfaden in Bezug auf Vorbeugung von, Umgang mit und Behandlung von Infektionskrankheiten bei Katzen, Hunden und exotischen Kleinsäugern in Tierheimen.Über das gesamte Buch hinweg gelingt es den Autoren ? ausgewiesenen Experten auf dem Gebiet ? eine Brücke zwischen der medizinischen Behandlung (von Einzeltieren und Gruppen) und dem Umgang mit den Krankheiten zu schlagen. Das Werk enthält zahlreiche praktische Strategien, die auf den neuesten Ergebnissen der Forschung und der evidenzbasierten Medizin sowie auf der persönlichen Erfahrung der Autoren in diesem Bereich beruhen. Neben Strategien zur Vorbeugung von Krankheiten und zur Eindämmung ihrer Ausbreitung bietet das Buch auch praktische Informationen rund um die Behandlung und führt Faktoren auf, die bei der Adoption zu berücksichtigen sind. Dieser wichtige Band:* Ist das einzige Buch, das sich ausschließlich mit der Behandlung von Infektionskrankheiten in Tierheimen beschäftigt* Enthält Richtlinien für den allgemeinen Umgang mit Krankheiten bei Katzen und Hunden sowie zur Vorbeugung und Kontrolle der Krankheiten* Basiert auf den zentralen Grundsätzen der Tierheimmedizin in Bezug auf eine tierfreundliche Populationskontrolle unter Berücksichtigung der Ziele Einsatz für das Tierwohl, Rettung von Leben und Schutz der menschlichen Gesundheit* Enthält ein neues Kapitel über als Haustiere gehaltene exotische SäugetiereDie zweite Ausgabe von Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters richtet sich an Tierärzte, Tierheimleitungen und Mitarbeiter in Tierheimen und ist das einzige Werk, das sich ausschließlich mit Infektionskrankheiten in Tierheimen befasst, wobei die Betreuung von Einzeltieren mit einer einzigartigen Sicht auf die Herdengesundheit verbunden wird.
Auf internationaler Ebene, so seitens politischer Entscheidungsträger, Klinikern und Ärzten, Graduierten und Laien, wächst das Interesse an der Bindungstheorie. Dennoch werden die Publikationen führender Forscher und auch wichtige theoretische und empirische Abhandlungen häufig kaum gelesen oder verstanden. Grundsatztexte sind nicht direkt zugänglich. Die Theorie wird häufig missverstanden, auch von Praktikern in ihrer täglichen Arbeit. Hinzu kommt, dass die Bindungstheorie mitunter falsch angewandt wird. Zurückzuführen ist dies teilweise auf den Umstand, dass Grundsatztexte in Zeitschriften erscheinen, die nicht frei zugänglich ist, oder in Büchern veröffentlicht werden, die Klinikern und interessierten Lesern nicht präsent oder die zu teuer sind. Dieses Buch soll zum einen prägnant und zugänglich sein, zum anderen die Bindungstheorie auf interessante Weise, aktuell und mit all ihren Facetten präsentieren. Es enthält Nachdrucke sorgfältig ausgewählter Buchkapitel und Zeitungsartikel sowie bislang unveröffentlichtes Material des Begründers der Bindungstheorie.
TRANSCATHETER MITRAL VALVE THERAPIES An essential survey of the advancing field of transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacementMinimally invasive transcatheter therapies have revolutionized the treatment of structural heart disease. Greatly improving outcomes for higher-risk patients, transcatheter aortic valve replacement is now established as a safe and effective alternative to invasive surgery. The mitral valve, however, poses further challenges. Contending with one of the heat s most anatomically and pathologically complex components, practitioners and engineers have yet to perfect a stream-lined, widely deliverable therapy though they are getting closer and closer to this goal.Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapies provides a far-reaching survey of the field of mitral interventions in its current state. Highlighting the stumbling blocks preventing transcatheter mitral valve replacement s widespread adoption, the book s international group of contributors discuss the improvements to be made in repair and replacement procedures, as well as the adjunctive use of imaging and pharmacologic therapies. This ground-breaking text:Provides detailed explanations of transcatheter repair, transcatheter replacement, and adjunctive proceduresFeatures chapters on the use of imaging to aid in patient selection, procedure planning, and intra-operative guidanceDiscusses the importance of minimally invasive approaches for mitral valve repairExamines anticoagulation following transcatheter mitral valve interventionsOutlines the possible future of transcatheter mitral valve therapyTranscatheter Mitral Valve Therapies is an important, up-to-date resource for interventional cardiologists, as well as all clinical researchers and practitioners seeking information on this vital and developing treatment.
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