Thieme stuttgart dez 2013 (3 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Easy-to-use manual for detecting and classifying color vision deficienciesDesigned for use in routine medical screening, this concise manual provides a simple and effective tool for detecting color vision deficiencies in any population. It features 32 color plates that use the principles of pseudoisochromasia (distinguishing numbers and letters on a color background) and pseudoanisochromasia (detecting characters of differing brightness on a color background) to assess and classify a wide range of disorders. The authors also provide practical information on administering the test and interpreting results, making the book essential for diagnosing color vision deficiency.Special Features:- Offers detailed instructions on using the plates to achieve the most accurate color vision assessment- Supplies information on the physiology, pathology, epidemiology, and genetics of color blindness and associated disorders- Includes plates for blue-yellow as well as for the more common red-green deficiencies- Includes cut-out E shape for testing children and individuals who have difficulty reading or are unfamiliar with the Latin alphabetFor all ophthalmologists, optometrists, internists, technicians, and other specialists who need to evaluate an individual's color vision for medical or occupational reasons, Plates for Color Vision Testing is an essential practice aid.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A modern, practical handbook on smell and taste disorders written by clinicians for cliniciansRecent breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of smell and taste disorders have dramatically altered clinical outcomes for these patients. In this important book, readers will get a full overview of the topic today, including functional anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic and clinical work-up, assessment techniques, medical and surgical options, and more. Focused and to-the-point, the book is especially designed for physicians treating patients in the everyday practice setting.Special Features:- Covers the most important advances in diagnostic and treatment techniques- Provides a clear methodology for examining, testing, classifying, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of idiopathic, congenital, and acquired smell and taste disorders- Explores the use of MRI for improved visualization of central olfactory areas, including the lesions and other disturbances that cause olfactory disorders- Offers new information on the interaction between the chemical senses, especially important in medicolegal cases- Includes more than 130 full-color diagrams, clinical pathways, tables, photographs, and anatomic illustrations that clarify all conceptsComplete with expert foundational chapters on the anatomy and structure of the olfactory and gustatory systems, as well as compelling information on quality-of-life issues, this book makes a major contribution to the field. It is essential for otolaryngologists, neurologists, internists, residents, and other specialists treating patients with smell and taste disorders in a modern clinical setting. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This textbook accumulates the latest global knowledge on periprosthetic fractures, including all relevant anatomical regions, surgical pitfalls, complex cases, and a brand new comprehensive Unified Classification System, (UCS) on periprosthetic fractures, combining the original Vancouver classification with the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification. Carefully selected case studies illustrate and describe individual solutions for often problematic fracture situations, providing comprehensive information from experts globally.Orthopedic and trauma surgeons will be able to expand their knowledge regarding:- Risk factors and assessment of periprosthetic fractures and the patient- A new Unified Classification System (UCS)- Options and choices of fracture fixations techniques as well as more complex revisions or reconstructive procedures- More than 350 pages containing superb illustrations and images.Hear the authors discuss Periprosthetic Fracture Management.…