Product Description: The "need to know" is growing every day for professionals involved in the legal aspects of hearing and hearing loss. Medical-Legal Evaluation of Hearing Loss, 2E provides the latest information and the foundation for future decisions by physicians and audiologists providing assessment and court testimony, as well as by other professionals evaluating and interpreting medical reports and legal testimony. The second edition has over 150 new references and new discussions on topics such as: otoacoustic emissions, genetics of hearing loss, developments in hearing protection, effects of race and scioeconomic status on hearing, susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic trauma from airbags and audiological testing, and fetal noise exposure. From the physics and physiology of hearing to relevant hearing standards to courtroom scenarios, this resource is comprehensive and pragmatic.
Product Description: A strong medical background is becoming more and more important for speech-language pathologists. In fact, 40,000 speech professionals already work in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. This superb 712-page reference-the first comprehensive guide to medical speech-language pathology-provides the complete medical information in a practical, accessible format. The book brings together contributions from more than thirty leading experts in speech-language pathology, neurology, otolaryngology, radiology, and psychiatry, and provides complete illustrated coverage of both the pathology and treatment of medically related speech disorders. A Brandon-Hill selection. Special features include: - Full information on all medical speech and language disorders-with emphasis on their treatment across the continuum of care - Recommendations for working with neurologists, otolaryngologists, and psychiatrists in a team setting - New chapters on the management of dysphagia, and important material on the treatment of communication disorders in cancer and epilepsy patients - A complete guide to the radiographic assessment of neurogenic language disorders-what every speech pathologist must know about neuroimaging - Detailed coverage of pediatric and geriatric issues in medical speech pathology.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery by: Peter-john Wormald 1 used from $153.54 13 Thirdparty New from $144.08 Edition: 2nd Media: Hardcover EAN: 9781588906038 ISBN: 1588906035 Number Of Pages: 432 Publication Date: 2007-10-31 Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub
Product Description: The second edition of this operative manual provides expanded coverage of the complex anatomy and the current surgical approaches to the parnasal sinuses and skull base. It provides practical, step-by-step instruction on using CT scans to reconstruct three-dimensional images of surgical anatomy, enabling the surgeon to develop detailed surgical plans for each clinical situation.
The accompanying DVD is greatly expanded from the first edition's CD-ROM, with 30 additional operative videos and problem based exercises. A sample video is available for viewing on amazon.com - see the link under the image of the book cover. The videos enable practitioners to visualize the surgical concepts described and illustrated in the text. Case exercises provide the opportunity to apply knowledge learned to perform three-dimensional reconstructions--a valuable tool for self-assessment.
The previous edition was the winner of best medical book in Otolaryngology in 2005 by the Brittish Medical Association.
Product Description: "A concise review of the overall breadth of modern otolaryngology head and neck surgery." --Otology & Neurotology. This fact-based, quick review distills all of today's essential basic science and clinical knowledge in the field of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, and presents it in an extremely efficient, focused manner. It is an outstanding review tool for exams, rounds, and everyday clinical practice.
Zeroes in on the high-yield facts and current practice standards that readers need to know...omitting material that they can just as easily do without.
Offers a user-friendly organization and consistent chapter format that makes the content simple to absorb quickly.
Covers each topic in 1 - 2 pages, using concise, bulleted lists to make the material easy to absorb at a glance.
Otolaryngology; A Surgical Notebook from: Thieme Medical Pub 1 used from $76.74 11 Thirdparty New from $55.14 Edition: 1 Media: Paperback EAN: 9781588903044 ISBN: 1588903044 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: 2007-05-03 Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub
Product Description: This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and core techniques for basic and advanced otolaryngologic procedures. It uses an easy-to-follow, high-yield, bullet-point format that enables the reader to rapidly review key points in each surgical procedure. With pointers and descriptions of pitfalls provided throughout the text, this book guides the reader through the techniques for such procedures as endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction, otologic and neurotologic surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, and much more.
Highlights:
Review of surgical indications, preoperative and postoperative considerations for each procedure
Step-by-step descriptions of basic techniques for surgery of the nose, sinuses, ears, skull base, and upper aerodigestive tract
Overview of the use of image guidance systems for surgical navigation
Guidelines on digital imaging and archiving for photodocumentation in medicine
Otolaryngology: A Surgical Notebook is ideal for residents and medical students in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. It will also serve as a valuable refresher for established practitioners preparing for surgery.
Craniosynostosis: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management from: Oxford University Press, USA 12 used from $79.46 4 Thirdparty New from $79.46 Edition: 2 Media: Hardcover EAN: 9780195118438 ISBN: 019511843X Number Of Pages: 480 Publication Date: 2000-03-30 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Product Description: Craniosynostosis, the early fusion of skull sutures, is a serious abnormality of infancy and childhood. Because there are many forms of the condition, both isolated and syndromatic, proper diagnosis is essential before treatment could be carried out. Not only has surgical treatment advanced in recent years, but basic knowledge of sutural and molecular biology of craniosynostosis syndromes has recently come to light. Because dramatic changes have occurred in the field, particularly in molecular biology, this new edition has been rewritten and new chapters have been added on the growth of sutures, craniofacial surgery, and epidemiology and clinical correlations. The molecular basis of craniosynostosis, with emphasis on fibroblast growth receptors, and recent research on postnatal growth and the craniofacial complex, will be discussed in detail. Many new syndromes have been delineated the established conditions have been redefined.
Essential Otolaryngology, 8/e by: K. J. Lee 8 used from $70.03 12 Thirdparty New from $86.55 Edition: 8 Media: Paperback EAN: 9780071373227 ISBN: 0071373225 Number Of Pages: 1152 Publication Date: 2002-08-13 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Product Description: A quick reference to the most common diseases and disorders in the various areas of head and neck surgery. The very affordable Eighth Edition features contributions from 50 distinguished practitioners who present a wealth of clinically relevant information from the forefront of otolaryngology research and practice.
Tumors of the Ear and Temporal Bone from: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 12 used from $59.99 1 Thirdparty New from $59.99 Edition: 1st Media: Hardcover EAN: 9780781718240 ISBN: 0781718244 Number Of Pages: 494 Publication Date: 2000-05-15 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Product Description: Univ. of California, San Francisco. Comprehensive coverage supplemented by reference lists. Includes a series of anatomical illustrations depicting tumors in various locations and showing their typical growth patterns. For clinicians and residents in otology and neurotology. DNLM: Ear Neoplasms.
Product Description: Diseases of the ear make up a large part of primary practice and can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially for clinicians whose knowledge and expertise in otology may be limited. Concise and easy-to-read, here is your guide to almost everything that can go wrong with the ears a brief clinical "encyclopedia" of ear disease. The book is based on the author's more than 25 years experience in a thriving ENT practice, and covers everything from proper equipment and examination methods, to anatomy and disorders of each region of the ear. The clear and succinct text is packed with valuable tools you can utilize in daily practice, and cuts through to important truths about ear symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment information that is not always taught in medical training programs. This title is part of Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages. Key features of this pocket reference: - Comprehensive - Complete and sound advice on nearly every common and rare ear disease seen by primary care physicians - Concise - Key facts communicated in 145 pages - Easy-to-read - Bold print stresses diagnostic and treatment concepts, and highlighted text emphasizes summary paragraphs and clinically important points - Beautifully produced - Over 40 full-color photographs and illustrations - Practical - Includes a comprehensive glossary of terms as well as a "top ten" list of common clinical misjudgments and how to avoid them Designed to be read from cover to cover, or as a reference when needed, this 145-page book is an essential professional tool - especially at a time when well-trained gatekeepers are crucial to high-quality healthcare. Here is the pocket guide anyone who treats or diagnoses ears and hearing - primary care physicians, family practitioners, pediatricians, otolaryngologists, audiologists, and more - needs to have
Facial Rejuvenation: A Total Approach from: Springer 9 used from $85.04 28 Thirdparty New from $83.45 Edition: 1 Media: Hardcover EAN: 9783540695172 ISBN: 3540695176 Number Of Pages: 190 Publication Date: 2008-03-27 Publisher: Springer
Product Description:
The past decade has seen an explosion in non-surgical techniques that improve the quality, tone and color of aging skin. It is now through a variety of non-surgical, non-invasive approaches, often used in combination, that dramatic skin changes can be induced. This reader-friendly and unique compendium on all aspects of non-invasive facial rejuvenation shows the current approach to non-invasive facial rejuvenation. It describes when and how to use laser and laser-like technology, the variety of superficial and deep peels which can be used by themselves or in conjunction with lasers. Last but not least, it also covers the variety of dermal fillers and skin volume enhancement agents and the increasing cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin. Novices as well as experts will benefit from the wealth of experience and expert practical information of the authors who are world-renowned experts in their field.
