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Infective Endocarditis and Other Intravascular Infections

By: Lawrence R. Freedman

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Infective Endocarditis and Other Intravascular Infections

By: Lawrence R. Freedman

The most important example of intravascular infection is infective endocarditis (IE), a common and serious disorder in man. In the past, these infections were uniformly fatal, but since the development of potent antimicrobial agents, bac teriological cure has become practical and predictable. So, for a while, it seemed that intravascular infection would diminish in importance and be relegated to the stockpile of illnesses which physicians, one or two generations earlier, used to see frequently. In recent years, however, spectacular technological advances (cardiac surgery, intravascular devices, hemodialysis), accompanied by profound social deterioration (intravenous drug usage), have provided new breeding grounds for the development of these infections. So it is that a large percentage of intravascular infections may be looked upon today as one of the diseases of medical progress and social evolution. This "progress," however, has not only contributed to the encouragement of the disease; there is another side to the coin: the same technological advances that have served to increase the frequency of infection (e. g. , intravascular plastic catheters) have also led to the first simple, easily reproducible laboratory animal model for the study of the disease, thus advancing our understanding of the prophylaxis, treatment, and general biology of these infections (Figures 1 and 2). Similarly, whereas the insertion of prosthetic heart valves has created a new group of patients with endocarditis, these same surgical techniques are lifesaving to patients with endocarditis whose aortic valves have perforated.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1468482084

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Breast Imaging Expert Radiology Series E-Book

By: Lawrence W. Bassett,Mary C Mahoney,Sophia Apple,Carl D'Orsi

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Breast Imaging Expert Radiology Series E-Book

By: Lawrence W. Bassett,Mary C Mahoney,Sophia Apple,Carl D'Orsi

Imaging of the Breast, by Drs. Lawrence Bassett, Mary Mahoney, Sophia Apple, and Carl D'Orsi, enables you to more accurately interpret the imaging findings for even your most challenging cases. A comprehensive look at breast imaging, it correlates radiologic images with pathology slides to strengthen the accuracy of your diagnosis. This entry in the Expert Radiology Series also addresses topics such as appropriateness criteria for various imaging approaches, the BI-RAD quality assessment and reporting tool, and image-guided interventional procedures. Confidently interpret breast imaging findings by looking at how various radiologic presentations correlate with pathology studies. Make the best imaging decisions with comprehensive coverage of the appropriateness criteria for various imaging modalities. Comply with accepted reporting standards thanks to in-depth information on Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System. Enhance your interventional radiology skills with detailed guidance of these techniques. View breast pathology clearly with full-color images throughout.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1455705934

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9781455705931

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology

By: Vincent T. DeVita Jr.,Theodore S. Lawrence,Steven A. Rosenberg

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology

By: Vincent T. DeVita Jr.,Theodore S. Lawrence,Steven A. Rosenberg

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 10th edition has garnered universal acclaim as the world’s definitive, standard-setting oncology reference. More than 400 respected luminaries explore today’s most effective strategies for managing every type of cancer by stage of presentation - discussing the role of all appropriate therapeutic modalities as well as combined-modality treatments. This multidisciplinary approach will help your cancer team collaboratively face the toughest clinical challenges and provide the best possible care for every cancer patient. Access the complete contents online or on your mobile device, with quarterly updates reflecting late-breaking developments in cancer care, free for the first year on LWW Health Library. Take full advantage of the latest advances with brand-new chapters on Hallmarks of Cancer, Molecular Methods in Cancer, Oncogenic Viruses, Cancer Screening, and new sections on Genetic testing and counseling for cancer, plus comprehensive updates throughout – including coverage of the newest biologic therapies. Make optimal, well-coordinated use of all appropriate therapies with balanced, multidisciplinary advice from a surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist in each major treatment chapter. Review the latest molecular biology knowledge for each type of cancer and its implications for improved management. Make the best decisions on cancer screening and prevention, palliative care, supportive oncology, and quality-of-life issues

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469894556

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

By: Vincent T. DeVita,Steven A. Rosenberg,Theodore S. Lawrence

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

By: Vincent T. DeVita,Steven A. Rosenberg,Theodore S. Lawrence

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Now updated online for the life of the edition, DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 11th Edition keeps you up to date in this fast-changing field. Every quarter, your eBook will be updated with late-breaking developments in oncology, including new drugs, clinical trials, and more.

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149639464X

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Social Psychology in the '90s

By: Kay Deaux,Lawrence S. Wrightsman,Francis C. Dane

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Social Psychology in the '90s

By: Kay Deaux,Lawrence S. Wrightsman,Francis C. Dane

The foundation of social psychology is the "fact" that the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of each person affect and are affected by the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of others." --p.vii.

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Thomson Brooks/Cole

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0534103987

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9780534103989

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

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By: Vincent T DeVita Jr,Steven A Rosenberg,Theodore S Lawrence

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By: Vincent T DeVita Jr,Steven A Rosenberg,Theodore S Lawrence

The standard-setting text in oncology for 40 years, DeVita, Hellman and Rosenberg’s Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 12th Edition, provides authoritative guidance and strategies for managing every type of cancer by stage and presentation. Drs. Vincent T. DeVita, Jr., Theodore S. Lawrence, and Steven A. Rosenberg oversee an outstanding team of expert contributing authors who keep you up to date and fully informed in this fast-changing field. This award-winning reference is also continually updated on Health Library and VitalSource platforms for the life of the edition.

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1975184750

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International Ethics

A Philosophy and Public Affairs Reader

By: Lawrence A. Alexander

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International Ethics

A Philosophy and Public Affairs Reader

By: Lawrence A. Alexander

This book is comprised of essays previously published in Philosophy & Public Affairs and also an extended excerpt from Michael Walzer's Just and Unjust Wars.

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Princeton University Press

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0691241864

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Politicians Don't Pander

Political Manipulation and the Loss of Democratic Responsiveness

By: Lawrence R. Jacobs,Robert Y. Shapiro

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Politicians Don't Pander

Political Manipulation and the Loss of Democratic Responsiveness

By: Lawrence R. Jacobs,Robert Y. Shapiro

Public opinion polls are everywhere. Journalists report their results without hesitation, and political activists of all kinds spend millions of dollars on them, fueling the widespread assumption that elected officials "pander" to public opinion—that they tailor their policy decisions to the results of polls. In this provocative and engagingly written book, the authors argue that the reality is quite the opposite. In fact, when not facing election, contemporary presidents and members of Congress routinely ignore the public's policy preferences and follow their own political philosophies, as well as those of their party's activists, their contributors, and their interest group allies. Politicians devote substantial time, effort, and money to tracking public opinion, not for the purposes of policymaking, but to change public opinion—to determine how to craft their public statements and actions to win support for the policies they and their supporters want. Taking two recent, dramatic episodes—President Clinton's failed health care reform campaign, and Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America"—as examples, the authors show how both used public opinion research and the media to change the public's mind. Such orchestrated displays help explain the media's preoccupation with political conflict and strategy and, the authors argue, have propelled levels of public distrust and fear of government to record highs. Revisiting the fundamental premises of representative democracy, this accessible book asks us to reexamine whether our government really responds to the broad public or to the narrower interests and values of certain groups. And with the 2000 campaign season heating up, Politicians Don't Pander could not be more timely. "'Polling has turned leaders into followers,' laments columnist Marueen Dowd of The New York Times. Well, that's news definitely not fit to print say two academics who have examined the polls and the legislative records of recent presidents to see just how responsive chief executives are to the polls. Their conclusion: not much. . . . In fact, their review and analyses found that public opinion polls on policy appear to have increasingly less, not more, influence on government policies."—Richard Morin, The Washington Post

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0226389820

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Infective Endocarditis and Other Intravascular Infections

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Breast Imaging Expert Radiology Series E-Book

Breast Imaging Expert Radiology Series E-Book

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

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Social Psychology in the '90s

Social Psychology in the '90s

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

International Ethics

International Ethics

Politicians Don't Pander

Politicians Don't Pander

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