Medical : Dermatology

There has been an increase in the use of systemic drug therapy for skin diseases during recent years. This reflects advances in drug development but many are potent drugs which can have serious or life threatening adverse effects. Aimed at dermatologists and general practitioners, this book provides an accessible and concise aid to prescribing and monitoring systemic dermatological therapy. Evidence based data or established guidelines have been included where possible. Common and important adverse drug effects and their management are covered along with some of the recent advances in drug treatment and monitoring of patients. more...

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Deals with hidradenitis suppurativa, a common but overlooked disease that regularly causes significant problems for both patients and doctors. This book offers comprehensive guidelines on diagnosis and therapy and also includes a description of the patients' perspective and patient information. more...

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Il libro descrive la storia di Sant'Antonio Abate, il grande taumaturgo ed il fondatore del monachesimo cristiano. Molto prima che ciA fosse una pratica comune tra i fedeli, egli praticA la (TM)ascetismo nel deserto ad imitazione di Cristo e le sue tentazioni demoniache descritte nella biografia scritta da Santa (TM)Atanasio hanno costituito il tema favorito di molti pittori ed ispirato "La Tentation de Saint Antoine" di Gustave Flaubert. Padrone del fuoco e protettore degli animali, viene spesso raffigurato con accanto una fiamma ed un maialino, ragione per cui A] anche chiamato "Santa (TM)Antonio del porcello." Egli era il santo prediletto dai contadini ed inoltre patrono dei cestai, dei porcai, dei ceramisti e di molte altre professioni, ma era famoso soprattutto per le sue capacitA curative sA¬ da divenire il santo taumaturgo per eccellenza. Pertanto, dal Medio Evo al XIX era invocato per curare le piA dolorose piaghe che affliggevano la (TM)umanitA, soprattutto quelle piA devastanti che furono chiamate "Fuoco di Santa (TM)Antonio." Questo termine includeva molte malattie completamente diverse tra loro, ma che avevano in comune solo un dolore intollerabile. Tra queste, la (TM)ergotismo, la (TM)eresipela e la (TM)herpes zoster sono i tre disturbi piA importanti riconosciuti nei secoli. Ancora oggi, in Italia, la (TM)herpes zoster A] comunemente chiamato "Fuoco di Santa (TM)Antonio." Di questa affascinante mistura di religione e medicina, di arte e tradizioni si legge in queste righe. more...

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Two-respected clinician-teachers in pediatric dermatology, present simple, basic approaches to problems that pediatricians and dermatologists see in their practice on a regular basis. more...

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Dermal fillers are the fastest growing tools in the cosmetic physician’s armamentarium for refreshing the appearance of patients. This book demonstrates effective, best-practice use for superb patient results. Augmented by a DVD of procedural videos, it shows you how to match patient, treatment, and filler for maximum results.  . Taking a patient-centered approach, Dr. Jones reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each filler according to anatomical application. Opening chapters cover the cosmetic patient consultation and guidelines for local anaesthesia in the use of injectable fillers, followed by individual chapters on:.  . ·          Hyaluronic Acids. ·          Calcium Hydroxylapatite Microspheres. ·          Evolence and Evolence Breeze. ·          Sculptra. ·          Liquid Injectable Silicone. ·          Hydrogel Polymers. ·          Artefill.  . An extensive chapter on complications from soft-tissue augmentation of the face explains how to avoid and manage peri-procedural issues. Closing chapters supply a cheek enhancement guide for the aesthetic injector and a review of the clinical applications of hyaluronic acids, which are currently the most commonly used fillers.  . With careful coverage of basic science, safety and efficacy data that have led to FDA approval, safe and effective injection techniques, and appropriate indications for each filler, this concise volume provides a dependable source of important information for dermatologists, aesthetic medicine practitioners, plastic surgeons, and all practitioners who work with injectable fillers . more...

Price: $124.95