Download or read book Instrumentation an Issue of Pet Clinics written by Habib Zaidi and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently there is no shortage of challenges and opportunities for PET instrumentation and quantitative imaging techniques. Molecular imaging technologies are leading to a revolutionary paradigm shift in health care and clinical practice. This issue reviews recent advances in PET instrumentation as well as volume correction strategies and strategies for motion tracking and correction, scatter compensation techniques, and attenuation correction techniques.

Download or read book PET Imaging of Brain Tumors An Issue of PET Clinics written by Sandip Basu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue discusses the clinical application of PET Imaging in assessing brain tumors, Including what a neuro-oncologist’s expectations should be. One article discusses how PET can help in developing reliable response evaluation criteria in brain tumors; another reviews modern tracers for brain tumors. The evolving role of PET-MRI in brain tumors is examined. Parametric mapping of multiple PET tracers with MRI response evaluation is reviewed. Another article discusses the role of early and delayed PET imaging and novel quantitative techniques in hybrid imaging for brain tumors. The perspective of pediatric imaging is also given.

Download or read book PET CT and Patient Outcomes Part I An Issue of PET Clinics written by Rathan Subramaniam and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-part issue, edited by Dr. Rathan Subramaniam, reviews current clinical information in "PET/CT and Patient Outcomes." In Part I of this issue, articles will include: Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Thyroid Cancer, Radiation Therapy Planning, Infection/Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, and more!

Download or read book Theragnostics An Issue of PET Clinics E Book written by Andrei Iagaru and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including theragnostics trials; neuroendocrine tumors: diagnostics; prostate-specific membrane antigen: diagnostics; theragnostics: post-therapy imaging; fibroblast-activation-protein inhibitors (FAPI) theragnostics; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on theragnostics, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Andrei Iagaru and Heather A. Jacene bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Theragnostics. Top experts in the field discuss neuroendocrine tumors: beta-labeled peptides; prostate-specific membrane antigen: interpretation criteria, standardized reporting and the use of artificial intelligence; prostate cancer (gastrin-releasing peptide receptor); selective internal radiation therapy; future directions in theragnostics; and more.

Download or read book Exotic Animal Practice Around the World an Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice E Book written by Shangzhe Xie and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exotic Animal Practice Around the World, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book

Download or read book Behavior An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice Ebook written by Marion Desmarchelier and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Marion R. Desmarchelier, focuses on Behavior. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Jörg Mayer. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Behavior modifications for the exotic pet practitioner, Psychopharmacology for the exotic pet practitioner, Ferret behavior medicine, Rabbit behavior medicine, Pot-bellied pig behavior medicine, Abnormal repetitive behaviors and self-mutilations in small mammals, Medical causes of feather damaging behavior, Avian behavior consultation for the exotic pet practitioner, Bird of Prey behavior for the avian practitioner, Clinical reptile behavior, Amphibian behavior for the exotic pet practitioner, Fish behavior for the exotic pet practitioner, Invertebrate behavior for the exotic pet practitioner, and Non-human primate clinical behavior

Download or read book Nutrition An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Dottie Laflamme and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Download or read book Small Animal Nutrition An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Dottie P. Laflamme and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, is dedicated to Small Animal Nutrition. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to, Discussing nutrition with clients; Pros and cons of commercial pet foods; Pros and cons of home-prepared and raw pet foods; Sustainability and pet food; Nutrition for pocket pets; The microbiome and how diet can influence it; Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D; Senior pet nutrition and management; Update on obesity management; Nutritional management for patients with GI diseases; Nutritional management for patients with renal disease; Nutritional management for patients with cognitive and brain disorders; Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, and Frailty; and Nutritional management for intensive care, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Download or read book Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care An Issue of Veterinary Clinics Small Animal Practice written by Tami Shearer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-05-28 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing one of the first primers on palliative and hospice care for the small animal veterinarian! Guest edited by Dr. Tami Shearer, this volume will include topics such as: the history of pet hospice, delivery systems of veterinary hospice and palliative care, 5-step pet hospice plan, a veterinarian’s role in helping pet owners with decision making, quality of life assessment techniques, assessment and treatment of pain in life-limiting disease, the role of rehabilitation techniques for hospice and palliative care patients, the role of nutrition and alternative care methods in hospice and palliative care patients, emotional support tips, ethical considerations in life-limiting conditions, case studies, and much more!

Download or read book Hematology An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice written by Terry Campbell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue, Guest Edited by Dr. Terry Campbell, focuses on Hematology in Exotic Animals. The comprehensive list of topics includes: Hematology of the Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo), Hematological Assessment in Pet Rabbits: Blood Sample Collection and Blood Cell Identification, Hematological Assessment in Pet Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus): Blood Sample Collection and Blood Cell Identification, Hematology of Camelids, Avian Hematology, Fish Hematology and Associated Disorders, and more!

Download or read book Infection Control An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice written by Jason Stull and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drs. Stull and Weese have assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of Infection Control. Articles include: Hospital-associated infections, Surgical site infections, Surveillance for Hospital-associated infections, Hand hygiene and contact precautions, Patient management, Environmental cleaning and disinfection, Equipment cleaning and disinfection, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Worker safety, Zoonotic disease and infection control and Legal implications of zoonotic disease transmission for veterinary practices.

Download or read book Working Dogs An Update for Veterinarians An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Maureen Mcmichael and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen McMichael and Melissa Singletary, focuses on Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians. This issue is one of six issues published each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Working Dogs; Preventative Health Care and essential equipment needs; Anesthetic Considerations in Working Dogs; Dentistry for Working Dogs; Nutrition in Working Dogs; Current Rules and Regulations for Working Dogs; Canine Olfaction; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Working Dogs; Herding and Sporting Dogs; Breeding Management and Production in Working Dogs; Development and Training for Working Dogs; Military Working Dogs; Operational Canines; and Assistance, Service, and Therapy Dogs.

Download or read book Behavior A Guide For Practitioners An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Gary Landsberg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue acts as a guide to behavior in dogs and cats for practitioners. Topics include: genetics and behavior of cats and dogs, the effects of stress on small animal health and behavior, canine agression towards family members or visitors, common sense small animal behaviour modification, small animal behavior triage, abnormal reptitive behaviors, feline agression towards family members, cat fights, and more.

Download or read book Small Animal Obesity An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Amy K. Farcas and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue, guest edited by Kathryn Michel and Amy Farcas, focuses on Small Animal Obesity. Article topics include: Scope of the Problem/Perception by Owners/Vets; Physiology; New Areas of Research; Metabolic Effects of Obesity/Interaction with Endocrine Diseases; Impact on Cardio/Respiratory Disease; Impact on Ortho/Neuro Disease; Nutritional Assessment; Treatment-diet; Treatment- Environment/Behavior Modification; and more!

Download or read book Practice Management An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Peter Weinstein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Peter Weinstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Practice Management. Operating a successful small animal veterinary practice requires wide-ranging knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of issues. In this issue, top experts provide resources that help readers better understand the business of veterinary practice and the tools to help them decide to own a hospital, manage a practice, or more effectively lead a practice that they already own. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including what the future of veterinary practice looks like; digital marketing and social media; optimal team utilization leads to team retention; top ten practice management mistakes; workplace culture; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on practice management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Disorders of the Oral Cavity An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice E Book written by Vittorio Capello and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on Disorders of the Oral Cavity. Articles include: Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Pet Fishes; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Reptiles and Amphibians; Anatomy and Disorders of the Beak and Oral Cavity of Birds; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Pet Rabbits; Diagnostic Imaging of Dental Disease of Pet Rabbits; Surgical Treatment of Facial Abscesses in Pet Rabbits; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Guinea Pigs; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Chinchillas; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Rat-like and Squirrel-like Rodents; and more!

Download or read book Small Animal Euthanasia An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice written by Beth Marchitelli and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Beth Marchitelli and Tami Shearer, focuses on Small Animal Euthanasia: Updates on Clinical Practice. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: historical perspective of euthanasia in veterinary medicine, the science of transitional states of consciousness and euthanasia, the physiology of death, pharmacological methods: an update on optimal pre-sedation and euthanasia solution administration, common and alternative routes of euthanasia solution administration, standardization of data collection to document adverse events associated with euthanasia, factors contributing to the decision to euthanize: diagnoses, clinical signs and triggers, euthanasia decision making: a collaboration between pet owners and veterinary professionals, euthanasia from the veterinary client's perspective: psychosocial contributors to euthanasia decision-making, and communication and euthanasia- beyond open ended questions