Astma en COPD in de huisartsenpraktijk (2021) ondersteunt zowel de huisarts als de praktijkondersteuner bij het volledige spectrum van de zorg voor patiënten met astma en COPD, van de diagnostische tot aan de palliatieve fase.

Het geeft praktische handvatten om de nieuwste inzichten uit de NHG-Standaarden Astma bij volwassenen (juni 2020) en COPD (april 2021) in de praktijk toe te passen. Er is aandacht voor persoonsgerichte zorg en de organisatie van de astma- en COPD-zorg, zowel binnen de...

Aanvullend laboratoriumonderzoek bij kinderen is, naast de (hetero)anamnese en het lichamelijk onderzoek, regelmatig noodzakelijk. Juist bij kinderen is dit type onderzoek lastig. Zo veranderen referentiewaarden niet zelden per ontwikkelingsfase, beperkt de grootte van het kind het af te nemen volume en is het afnemen van materiaal voor het kind vaak vervelend. Daarom moet altijd goed worden afgewogen of laboratoriumonderzoek zinvol is en welk materiaal noodzakelijk is. Dit boek is een prakt...

CVRM in de huisartsenpraktijk

CVRM in de huisartsenpraktijk is een praktisch boek specifiek gericht op de uitvoering van het cardiovasculair risicomanagement door de huisarts en de praktijkondersteuner. In het boek komen zowel aspecten rondom de organisatie als de uitvoering van het CVRM-spreekuur aan de orde, maar natuurlijk ook de afzonderlijke interventies. Praktische protocollen en bijlagen bieden hierbij extra ondersteuning. Voor een goed overzicht zijn waar mogelijk tabellen en stroomdi...

By investigating thousands of descriptions of epidemics reaching back before the fifth-century-BCE Plague of Athens to the distrust and violence that erupted with Ebola in 2014, Epidemics challenges a dominant hypothesis in the study of epidemics, that invariably across time and space, epidemics provoked hatred, blaming of the 'other', and victimizing bearers of epidemic diseases, particularly when diseases were mysterious, without known cures or preventivemeasures, as with AIDS during the la...

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Second Edition offers a detailed introduction to the foundations of anatomy and physiology in a wide range of domestic species. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides in-depth information on the guiding principles of this key area of study for animal science students, fostering a thorough understanding of the complex make-up of domestic animals. This Second Edition includes access to supplementary material online, including images and tables...

The gold-standard in veterinary histology textbooks, updated and revised, with new clinical correlations In the newly revised seventh edition of Dellmann's Textbook of Veterinary Histology, a team of distinguished veterinary professionals delivers a comprehensive update on the function of cells, tissues, and organs in domestic animal species. It effectively bridges the gap between anatomy and physiology and is filled with high-quality electron micrograph and color micrograph images. The book ...

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of neoplastic dermatopathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Neoplastic Dermatopathology is a one-stop reference for ac...

A practical handbook on evaluating muscular strength and function, Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing, 10th Edition helps you to understand and master procedures in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Clear, illustrated instructions provide a guide to patient positioning, direction of motion, and direction of resistance. In addition to muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edi...

For 40 years, Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques has established itself as the standard reference for histotechnologists and laboratory scientists, as well as histopathologists. With coverage of the full range of histological techniques used in medical laboratories and pathology departments, it provides a strong foundation in all aspects of histological technology - from basic methods of section preparation and staining, to advanced diagnostic techniques such as immunoc...

The 8 recurring volumes of the "Essentials in Ophthalmology" series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology. With four volumes published per year, each subspecialty is newly visited every 24 months, with a distinct focus on recent developments. By bridging the gap between original research and medical textbooks, the transfer of this developing knowledge into daily practice is greatly enhanced.