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A practical how to guide to using yoga to manage stress, improve mental alertness, increase flexibility, correct posture and improve the quality-of-life of readers with Parkinson's. It shows how yoga ameliorates difficulties that accompany Parkinson's, including mobility, range of motion, balance, and guides towards leading a healthier life.

Now in its second edition, Hematology Board Review has been thoroughly revised and updated to contain the latest information that fellows and clinicians need to successfully prepare for the Hematology Certification Exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The new edition now contains even more high yield board study content and review questions. For the hematology-oncology fellow, hematologist, medical oncologist, or internist looking to review a given disease or blueprint category prior to their examination, this extremely practical study guide provides the pertinent points of emphasis that are often highlighted on the exam. Chapters on blood disorders and disease sites cover epidemiology, etiology and risk factors, staging, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, indications for treatment, prognostic factors, treatment recommendations, and special considerations. Clinical pearls on other major subspecialty areas found on the exam include hematologic emergencies and supportive care, transfusion medicine, stem cell biology and hematopoiesis, cellular therapy, management of hematologic disease, complications after cellular therapy, and biostatistics. With 240 practice questions, detailed rationales, and a convenient print + digital package, Hematology Board Review gives you the tools to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time! Key Features: Aligns with the latest Hematology Certification Exam ABIM blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of all hematologic malignancies, blood disorders, transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, standard treatment regimens, and biostatistics Revised to include new treatment recommendations and FDA approvals Includes end-of-chapter assessment questions with detailed rationales - a total of 240 questions Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on initial certification or MOC exam date Ability to study by topic area to identify strengths and weaknesses Timed practice test that simulates the test-taking environment Discussion board to connect with the Hematology exam-prep community

Offers concrete diagnostic guidance for anatomic pathologists to accurately identify pulmonary disease using exfoliative and aspiration techniques. It not only illustrates the cytomorphology of lung specimens, but also presents and contrasts common problem areas that can lead to erroneous interpretation.

An essential resource for all stroke survivors and their families and caregivers. Updated and expanded, this new edition of the popular resource has been written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. It is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke.

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. This book provides comprehensive information on cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and focal dystonia. It offers an overview of diagnosis and treatment, medical advice, rehabilitation exercises that help alleviate symptoms, and patient resources.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of clinical cancer research, including the full spectrum of methodologies used in the field. The book offers a mix of practical advice and analytical tools for effective training in theoretical principles as well as specific, usable teaching examples.

Provides an interactive learning experience for practitioners who perform interventional procedures with radiographic guidance for acute or chronic pain. The print text is a formatted portable reference for reviewing anatomy, indications, physical examination findings, set-up, technique, and risks and complications for a wide range of head, neck, spine, and pelvic interventions.

Discusses the nature of multiple sclerosis (MS), its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading make this the place to begin your education about MS.

A comprehensive guide for the practicing pathologist and trainee. This volume provides anatomic pathologists with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate breast cases and classification systems that are commonly and uncommonly found in everyday practice. Particularly challenging topics are covered in clear prose, along with discussions on diagnostic challenges written by world experts.

Provides a roadmap of normal sonographic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with optimized images that emphasize spatial relationships and three-dimensional orientation. Taking a sectioned approach, the author presents a visual baseline for evaluating tendon, muscle, ligament, and nerve problems in the upper extremity, lower extremity, and cervical regions.

Provides a patient-centred, practical approach to diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of cancers found in the genitourinary system. Remaining current and up-to-date can be extremely challenging for practicing clinicians. This comprehensive, multidisciplinary handbook is designed with the busy oncologist, urologist, general practitioner, and trainee in mind.

Provides a comprehensive reference for interpreting body cavity fluid, respiratory, and gastrointestinal exfoliative cytopathology specimens. Generously illustrated and user-friendly, this atlas guides the reader through common and unusual non-gynaecologic and non-urinary exfoliative specimens to detect neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease.

Revised, expanded, and updated new edition of the first and only Q&A review for physical medicine and rehabilitation. This is a comprehensive active self-assessment tool for medical students, residents, and attending physicians. Configured to help professionals quickly and efficiently review core topics, the book covers in detail the breadth and scope of PM&R knowledge and practice.

Provides a comprehensive and concise visual reference on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) seen in children and adults. This book addresses all aspects of AML and ALL including their risk factors, cytogenetics and mutational characteristics, diagnoses, clinical management and prognoses. It presents complex information relying predominantly on pictorial depictions.

Evoked potentials (EPs) have been used for several decades to assess neurologic function intraoperatively and in outpatient studies. This is a modern, practical guide to performing these studies and interpreting the results. The book opens with an introductory chapter on the basic principles of EPs, and is followed by in-depth discussion of each clinical modality.

Presents clinical cases to illuminate basic concepts of cardiovascular genetics and genomics as practitioners encounter them in day-to-day practice. The unique use of real-world case discussions facilitates the memorization and understanding of basic principles, which can be more readily applied to actual cases.

The first comprehensive book devoted to orthobiologic treatments for orthopedic conditions. Authored by experts in regenerative medicine, this evidence- and experience-based guide is written for clinicians looking to understand and effectively implement these treatments in their practices.

A comprehensive diagnostic guide for anatomic pathologists that accurately identifies salivary gland disease using fine needle aspiration (FNA). It not only illustrates the cytomorphology and histology of salivary gland specimens, but also presents and contrasts common problem areas that can lead to erroneous interpretation.

The first practical guide to palliative care in radiation oncology in which the editors have assembled a team of leading radiation oncologists to write this how-to on planning and administering single-fractionated and hypofractionated radiotherapy for end-of-life cancer care.

Provides a comprehensive review for practitioners of radiation oncology looking to enhance their knowledge of radiobiology. It covers in depth the principles of radiobiology as applied to radiation oncology along with their clinical applications. To foster retention of key concepts and data, the resource utilizes a user-friendly flash cards; question and answer format with over 700 questions.

Provides an authoritative and evidence-based guide to the understanding and implementation of quality and safety procedures in radiation oncology practice. Chapter topics range from fundamental concepts of value and quality to commissioning technology and the use of metrics. They include perspectives on quality and safety from the patient, third-party payers, and government.

A practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in clinical practice. More comprehensive than a handbook, yet more clinically-focused than a desk reference, this volume is a one-stop guide for clinicians who deal with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries in the practice setting.

A practical resource for oncologists and related clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to the elderly cancer patient. Divided into nine succinct sections, this book is the definitive resource for oncologists and related clinicians to meet the demands of clinical management along the continuum of geriatric cancer care.

This essential guide provides a clear, accessible review of the use of statistics in pathology studies. Spanning topics such as exploratory data analysis and descriptive statistics as well as the use of comparative statistics, concordance analysis, categorical and continuous data regression analyses, count data, survival analyses, decision point and clustering analysis, and more, this practical book comprehensively demystifies all the statistical knowledge paramount to working in the field. Throughout the guide, the author team highlights common errors and pitfalls that occur when performing tests and when interpreting data and make suggestions for how to avoid mistakes. Chapters are uniformly structured for ease of use and each chapter concludes with reviewquestions to facilitate self-assessment of the reader's skill in use of statistical methods.Statistics for Pathologists teaches trainees, junior investigators, and seasoned pathologists how to look at their data from the point of view of a statistician and determine what tests should be done, how the data and test should be presented, and how to use the tests practically. Learning statistical applications can greatly enhance and simplify the skills necessary to review and present data accurately and this basic understanding of statistics is critical in pathology-related work.Key FeaturesClear, concise overviews of every relevant statistical test with application in pathology-related researchIncludes real published studies to provide examples of use of the tests and interpretation of dataEmphasizes how to avoid common errors and pitfalls when conducting tests and interpreting dataProvides self-assessment review questions and answers in each chapterComes with downloadable datasets for the reader so that they can perform statistical analysis tied to the book with popular stats programs

Provides a practical guide to the management of patients with breast malignancies and related non-neoplastic lesions. Written and edited by leading experts, this handbook focuses on the application of conventional and novel treatment strategies to the care of patients with nonmalignant breast disease and all stages of breast cancer.

A concise and comprehensive resource for anyone who treats patients with local, advanced, or metastatic melanoma in all its various forms. Chapters cover the pathology, treatment, and management of all presentations of melanoma. The content emphasizesoverall treatment guidelines and more nuanced applications for patient groups who have different presentations, metastases, or other complications.

This is the first all-in-one guide to neuroimaging, presenting illustrative examples of signature neuroimaging findings in clinical context. With more than 1,500 images, the authors have assembled an accessible resource and review that presents over 170 core topics using the imaging findings as a platform todiscuss pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and disease management.

The gold standard in many EMG labs, this resource is a practical working reference for performing a wide variety of common nerve conduction studies. It provides both practicing clinicals and trainees with an impressive database of normal values they can use to interpret nerve conduction results with confidence. This third edition has been revised to deliver an up-to-date set of normal values.