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Offers cutting-edge tips for sufferers and those who help them, and offer and overview of the essentials of treatment, symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes. Osteoporosis is prevalent among aging women especially, but it can affect anyone as they age. Here, Naheed Ali offers an overview of the disorder and its warning signs and risk factors. He walks readers through prevention strategies, common symptoms, treatment options, and potential outcomes for sufferers. Keeping caregivers in mind, too, Dr. Ali offers advice for both sufferers and those who love and care for them, to keep them safe.

The Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, 4th edition has been fully reviewed and updated to make it into an invaluable guide for students, trainees, consultant rheumatologists, and everyone caring for patients with musculoskeletal disease. With the addition of a paediatric rheumatologist to the editor team, this new edition is a fully functional rheumatology handbook for patients from childhood to adulthood. Practically structured, the handbook focuses first on presenting symptoms and then considers key diseases, emergencies, and rare diseases in detail. There is a comprehensive and updated account of assessment, guidelines, and treatment options. The text has been condensed with bullet points and summary boxes so the reader can focus on the essential information. To aid understanding over half of the images have been updated and the colour plate section has been expanded. Taking a clinical, evidence-based approach, written by experts, and presented in a clear, practical, bullet-point style for rapid reference, this handbook will be your constant companion and a joy to use.

Infectious Diseases of Armenia is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Armenia 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Armenia follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 209 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Armenia. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Armenia and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Armenia are included.

Frontiers in Arthritis is an ebook series devoted to publishing the latest advances in arthritis medicine and research. Each volume brings forth contributions on topics relevant to the diagnosis, management and treatment of arthritis. The ebook series is essential reading for rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons involved in clinical research and practice.This volume presents comprehensive information about the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of haemophilic arthropathy. Readers will find information about knee, hip, elbow, foot and ankle surgery in patients affected by haemophilia as well as special topics (microsurgery and postoperative rehabilitation and health risks). The broad range of information presented in this volume makes it the definitive handbook on arthritis in haemophiliac cases and the management of related complications.

Infectious Diseases of Poland is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Poland 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Poland follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 205 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Poland. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Poland and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Poland are included.

Infectious Diseases of the Philippines is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the Philippines 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of the Philippines follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 229 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the Philippines. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the Philippines and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the Philippines are included.

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Anti infectives is an eBook series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in learning about advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of infectious diseases. The scope of the eBook series covers a range of topics including the chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and biochemistry of natural and synthetic drugs employed in the treatment of infectious diseases. Reviews in this series also include research on multi drug resistance and pre-clinical / clinical findings on novel antibiotics, vaccines, antifungal agents and antitubercular agents. Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Anti infectives is a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and postgraduate students seeking updated and critically important information for developing clinical trials and devising research plans in the field of anti infective drug discovery and epidemiology.The fourth volume of this series features reviews that cover a variety of topics including:-Strategies to prolong antibiotic life-Catalytic antibodies for targeting rabies and influenza viruses-Antiviral therapies for arenaviruses-The role of steroids in viral infections-Monoclonal antibody manufacturing processes-Prevention and eradication of biofilms in medical devices

Infectious Diseases of the United Arab Emirates is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the United Arab Emirates 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of the United Arab Emirates follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 198 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the United Arab Emirates. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the United Arab Emirates and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the United Arab Emirates are included.

Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each section is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Bioterrorism status of the disease 4. References There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 44 of these are considered potential agents of Bioterrorism.

Infectious Diseases of Cyprus is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Cyprus 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Cyprus follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 194 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Cyprus. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Cyprus and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Cyprus are included.

Infectious Diseases of Moldova is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Moldova 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Moldova follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 207 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Moldova. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Moldova and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Moldova are included.

This book describes classical and potential PET radiopharmaceuticals (PET-RPs) which can provide high-resolution 5D images in-vivo to simultaneously diagnose and treat the patient. This novel (theranostic) approach avoids futile therapies, unnecessary radiation exposure, and saves a lot of time, money, and energy. The most significant challenge is to properly build Cyclotron & PET RPs labs. Existing books offer insufficient knowledge to accomplish the full potential of these highly specialized, expansive, and sophisticated labs, demanding in-depth knowledge, confidence, cooperation, a mutual understanding, adjustment, time management, team effort, patience, resilience, and dedication. A systematic approach is provided to integrate Cyclotron and PET-RPS labs, run the cyclotron properly, resolve technical problems efficiently, and maintain quality control (QC) without being exposed to an unnecessary radiation hazard due to repetitive run failure, innocence, ignorance, negligence, misconception, misunderstanding, and/or overconfidence. Described QC experiments can be globally reproduced in other labs. The contents provided are thought-provoking and motivate cyclotron engineers, basic scientists, radiopharmaceutical scientists, radiopharmacists, and physicians to develop novel PET-RPs in this challenging the era of Nanotheranostics. The most recent knowledge of potential PET-RPs in the early theranostics of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, drug addiction, obesity, neurobehavioral disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic inflammatory illnesses is provided with currently limited treatment options. This unique, informative, and timely released book will act as a helpful guide; it is an applied textbook for basic biomedical students, scientists, researchers, teachers, doctors, administrators, and affiliated staff involved in current and future development of novel PET-RPs to accomplish personalized theranostics.

This encyclopedia presents important research on dermatological advances. This six set volume includes discussions on the structure and composition of the dermis layer of the skin; the biosynthesis, functions and health benefits of melanin; the genetics, as well as the geographic variation and disorders, of skin pigmentation; the causes, diagnosis and treatment of alopecia, rosacea, candidiasis, cyanosis, psoriasis, and bullous pemphigoid; new research on skin aging; risk factors, protection practices and health effects of sun exposure; skin cancer prevention; the use of sunscreen; skin cancer prevention guidance for schools and youth; and the epidemiology, management and impact on muscle and joint functions of burns.

Infectious Diseases of Romania is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Romania 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Romania follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 210 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Romania. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Romania and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Romania are included.

Infections in the Immunosuppressed Patient offers an illustrated, case-based matrix for treatment of infections across all types of immunosuppressed patients. As the challenges of managing these infections continues to evolve, this collection offers lucid, authoritative guidance to diagnosing and treating these infections effectively. Comprising 81 cases from leading experts across specialties, this collection offers a guide to both common and uncommon presentations of infections in: · Cancer patients · Solid-organ transplant recipients · Stem-cell recipients · Patients on immunosuppressive drugs · Patients with other immunosuppressive conditions Supplemented with rich color illustrations and insights from more than 100 experts, Infections in the Immunosuppressed Patient is the new benchmark reference work for treatment of these difficult cases.

Infectious Diseases of Ukraine is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Ukraine 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Ukraine follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 212 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Ukraine. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Ukraine and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Ukraine are included.

GIDEON Guide to Medically Important Bacteria summarizes the status of 1,678 bacterial taxa identified in clinical material. It is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which explore all individual infectious diseases, drugs, vaccines and pathogens in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard textbooks and peer-review journals, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. All known species of bacteria and mycobacteria are included in the book. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by taxon (organism name), and include the following sections: Distinguishing phenotypic characteristics Ecology and relevance to human disease Drug susceptibility where relevant Synonyms and prior taxonomic designations Phenotype

Infectious Diseases of Canada is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Canada 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Canada follows the diseases chapters. There are 354 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 221 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Canada. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Canada and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Canada are included.

BUIlD YOUR CLINICAL ARSENAL WITH CRITICAL DECISIONS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE. This patient-care-focused publication includes case-based lessons and features on diagnostic imaging, ECG interpretation, critical procedures, toxicology, and more. It's a kind of practical, no-frills information you need at bedside and beyond. Brought to you by the American College of Emergency Physicians, the world's largest emergency medicine organization, Critical Decisions is planned, edited, and written by outstanding physician educators who specialize in the practice of emergency medicine. Their diverse backgrounds and experience infuse Critical Decisions'content with notable expertise. The wide range of essential topics adds variety to your clinical education plan. Critical Decisions addresses the diagnosis and management of presentations common to the practice of emergency medicine. This special Critical Decisions collection comprises all 12 issues from 2016. It covers a wide range of critical care and emergency medicine topics. TWENTY-FOUR CASE-BASED LESSONS: Tick-Borne Illness Pediatric Congenital Heart Disorders Synthetic Drugs of Abuse Personal Protective Equipment Thrombocytopenia Video Laryngoscopy Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Second-Generation Antipsychotics Trauma Brain Injury and Concussion Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management Painless Monocular Vision Loss Acetaminophen Toxicity Vesiculobullous Rashes Bronchiolitis Syncope Swollen Joint Pediatric Growth Plate Fractures Acute Valvular Disorders Altered Mental Status in the Elderly Non-Narcotic Management of Pain Diagnosing and Managing Syphilis Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Geriatric Trauma Febrile Seizures TWELVE ARTICLES EACH FROM THE SIX MONTHLY FEATURES: The Critical ECG The Critical Image The Critical Procedure The LLSA Literature Review Drug Box Tox Box AND 240 MULTIPLE-CHOICE SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Since 1927, Goldman-Cecil Medicine has been the world's most influential internal medicine resource. In the ground-breaking 25th edition, your original purchase ensures you will be up-to-date without the need for a subscription. Through the new, more powerful Expert Consult eBook platform, this'living text'provides continuous updates that will integrate the latest research, guidelines, and treatments into each chapter, ensuring that the content is as current as the day this edition was first published. Goldman-Cecil Medicine offers definitive, unbiased guidance on the evaluation and management of every medical condition, presented by a veritable'Who's Who'of modern medicine. A practical, straightforward style; templated organization; evidence-based references; and robust interactive content combine to make this dynamic resource quite simply the fastest and best place to find all of the authoritative, state-of-the-art clinical answers you need.Expert Consult eBook version included with print purchase: Access continuous updates from Editor Lee Goldman, MD, who thoroughly reviews internal medicine and specialty journals, updating online content to reflect the latest guidelines and translating that evidence into treatment. Interactive Q&A section features over 1,500 board-style questions and answers to aid in preparing for certification or recertification exams. Outstanding supplementary tools include figures, tables, videos, heart and lung sounds, treatment and management algorithms, fully integrated references, and thousands of illustrations and full-color photos. Search all of the text, figures, supplementary material, and references from the book on a variety of devices and at no additional cost - Expert Consult access is included with this title! Practical, bulleted, highly templated text with easy-to-use features including flow charts and treatment boxes. New chapters on global health, cancer biology and genetics, and the human microbiome in health and disease keep you on the cutting edge of medicine. Today's most current evidence-based medicine guidelines help you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible. Focused coverage of the latest developments in biology includes the specifics of current diagnosis, therapy, and medication doses. The reference of choice for every stage of your career! Goldman-Cecil Medicine is an ideal learning tool for residents, physicians, and students as well as a valuable go-to resource for experienced healthcare professionals.

Revised by a collaborative, international, interdisciplinary team of editors and authors, this edition includes the latest applications of genomics and proteomics and is filled with current findings regarding infectious agents, leading-edge diagnostic methods, laboratory practices, and safety guidelines. This seminal reference of microbiology continues to set the standard for state-of-the-science laboratory practice as the most authoritative reference in the field of microbiology.

Infectious Diseases of Guyana is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections:1. Descriptive epidemiology2. Summary of clinical features3. Status of the disease in Guyana4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Guyana follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 219 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Guyana. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Guyana and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Guyana are included.

The book brings together a series of useful articles on aspects of orthopaedics, vascular surgery and ENT. Among the many topics discussed are; diagnosis and management of bone stress injuries of the lower limb in athletes, treatment and management of tennis elbow, Achilles tendon disorders, management of osteoarthritis of the knee, the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms, venous ulcer disease, salivary gland swellings, Meniere's disease, management of chronic rhinosinusitis and Investigating the thyroid nodule.

Infectious Diseases of the World is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each section is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the World 4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of schedules of each individual country follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. In addition to diseases which may be endemic to specific countries, all published data regarding cross-border and multinational incidents have been included.

GIDEON Guide to Medically Important Bacteria summarizes the status of 1,617 bacterial taxa identified in clinical material. It is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which explore all individual infectious diseases, drugs, vaccines and pathogens in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard textbooks and peer-review journals, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. All known species of bacteria and mycobacteria are included in the book. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by taxon (organism name), and include the following sections: Distinguishing phenotypic characteristics Ecology and relevance to human disease Drug susceptibility where relevant Synonyms and prior taxonomic designations Phenotype

Infectious Diseases of the United States is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections:1. Descriptive epidemiology2. Summary of clinical features3. Status of the disease in the United States4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of the United States follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 246 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the United States. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the United States and have not been included in this book. The United States disease notes include separate sections on American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the United States are included.

Infectious Diseases of Canada is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections:1. Descriptive epidemiology2. Summary of clinical features3. Status of the disease in Canada4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Canada follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 220 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Canada. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Canada and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Canada are included.

The updated edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on almost 2,000 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. Biographical and historical sidebars appear throughout the text. This edition includes new entries, updated entries, 890 color images and illustrations, a comprehensive subject index, and a timeline of major medical breakthroughs/events. Previous edition also available.

Infectious Diseases of Slovakia is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections:1. Descriptive epidemiology2. Summary of clinical features3. Status of the disease in Slovakia4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Slovakia follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 206 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Slovakia. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Slovakia and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Slovakia are included.

Infectious Diseases of Singapore is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections:1. Descriptive epidemiology2. Summary of clinical features3. Status of the disease in Singapore4. References A chapter outlining the routine vaccination schedule of Singapore follows the diseases chapters. There are 353 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 204 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Singapore. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Singapore and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Singapore are included.

Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout including 4 new sections (Abdominal Imaging, The Spine, Oncological Imaging, and Interventional Radiology) and 28 brand new chapters. Gain the fresh perspective of two new editors—Jonathan Gillard and Cornelia Schaefer-Prokop -- eight new section editors -- Michael Maher, Andrew Grainger, Philip O'Connor, Rolf Jager, Vicky Goh, Catherine Owens, Anna Maria Belli, Michael Lee -- and 135 new contributors. Stay current with the latest developments in imaging techniques such as CT, MR, ultrasound, and coverage of hot topics such as: Image guided biopsy and ablation techniques and Functional and molecular imaging. Solve even your toughest diagnostic challenges with guidance from nearly 4,000 outstanding illustrations. Quickly grasp the fundamentals you need to know through a more concise, streamlined format.

Infectious Diseases of Ukraine is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Ukraine 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 209 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Ukraine. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Ukraine and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Ukraine are included.

Infectious Diseases of the Marshall Islands is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the Marshall Islands 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 188 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the Marshall Islands. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the Marshall Islands and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the Marshall Islands are included.

Infectious Diseases of Togo is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Togo 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 215 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Togo. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Togo and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Togo are included.

Infectious Diseases of the British Virgin Islands is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the British Virgin Islands 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 186 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the British Virgin Islands. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the British Virgin Islands and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the British Virgin Islands are included.

Infectious Diseases of Wallis and Futuna Islands is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Wallis and Futuna Islands 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 186 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Wallis and Futuna Islands. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Wallis and Futuna Islands and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Wallis and Futuna Islands are included.

Infectious Diseases of Vanuatu is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Vanuatu 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 189 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Vanuatu. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Vanuatu and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Vanuatu are included.

Infectious Diseases of Zambia is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Zambia 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 214 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Zambia. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Zambia and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Zambia are included.

Infectious Diseases of Zimbabwe is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Zimbabwe 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 219 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Zimbabwe. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Zimbabwe and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Zimbabwe are included.

Q-fever: Global Status is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON database (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing exhaustive search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by country name. Each section is divided into six subsections. 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Global status including distribution map 4. Potential use in Bioterrorism 5. Status of the disease in a specific country 6. References

Infectious Diseases of the Netherlands is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in the Netherlands 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 201 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to the Netherlands. A number of other diseases are not relevant to the Netherlands and have not been included in this book. The Netherlands disease notes include separate sections on the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from the Netherlands are included.

The book discusses multiple aspects of sepsis syndrome seen in all age groups of patients and by all specialties in medicine. The syndrome is the aftermath of the dissemination of an infectious process into and through the blood stream. This allows the bacteria, bacterial products and cytokines to reach multiple organs, resulting in their dysfunction. In spite of the advances in supportive care and antibiotic therapy, the outcome of sepsis has not changed significantly. The inadequacies in the current diagnostic modalities and conflicting inconclusive results of investigations on novel treatments have contributed significantly to the lack of progress in the management of sepsis. Antibiotic overuse in and outside the intensive care unit driven by the lack of microbiological data and definitive diagnosis lends to the creation and transmission of antibiotic resistant bacteria, which has added to the challenges and poor outcomes of sepsis syndrome. The nine chapters in this book are authored by experts in various aspects of sepsis from North America, South America, Europe and Asia. State of the art information is provided in the areas of pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis and management of sepsis. Each chapter has a contribution on the role of various evidence-based preventive strategies to reduce the incidence and subsequent poor outcomes of sepsis syndrome.

Infectious Diseases of Uruguay is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Uruguay 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 206 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Uruguay. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Uruguay and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Uruguay are included.

Infectious Diseases of Western Sahara is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Western Sahara 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 186 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Western Sahara. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Western Sahara and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Western Sahara are included.

Infectious Diseases of Venezuela is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Venezuela 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 231 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Venezuela. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Venezuela and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Venezuela are included.

Infectious Diseases of Turkmenistan is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Turkmenistan 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 204 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Turkmenistan. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Turkmenistan and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Turkmenistan are included.

Infectious Diseases of Vietnam is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Vietnam 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 225 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Vietnam. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Vietnam and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Vietnam are included.

Infectious Diseases of Yemen is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Yemen 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 204 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Yemen. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Yemen and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Yemen are included.

Infectious Diseases of Uzbekistan is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Uzbekistan 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 204 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Uzbekistan. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Uzbekistan and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Uzbekistan are included.

Infectious Diseases of Sri Lanka is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON web application (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each chapter is divided into four sections: 1. Descriptive epidemiology 2. Summary of clinical features 3. Status of the disease in Sri Lanka 4. References There are 351 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 214 of these are endemic, or potentially endemic, to Sri Lanka. A number of other diseases are not relevant to Sri Lanka and have not been included in this book. In addition to endemic diseases, all published data regarding imported diseases and infection among expatriates from Sri Lanka are included.