Books

Spine Surgery: Basic Concepts and Advanced Techniques

Author : Joe Morrison

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Spine surgery is a specialized field of orthopedic and neurosurgery focused on treating spinal disorders, injuries and deformities. At its core, spine surgery focuses on relieving pain, stabilizing the

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Sports Biomechanics: Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Sports Performance

Author : Joseph Bowen

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Biomechanics refers to the study of the movement of a living body. It studies how tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones interact to create movement. In sports, biomechanics helps describe, clarify, and

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A Clinician's Guide to Cannabinoid Science

Author : Erik Nordby

Subject : Medical Science

Cannabinoid science is the study of cannabinoids, which are chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. The most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). These

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Antioxidants in Nutrition, Health and Disease

Author : Nina Pegg

Subject : Medical Science

Antioxidants are chemical substances that help protect the cells against free radicals. They can be essential or harmful for human health. For instance, when free radicals outnumber the antioxidants, it

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Clinical Anesthesia and Neurocognitive Protection

Author : Adam Bowers

Subject : Medical Science

Clinical anesthesia is a vital element of modern medical practice, ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures by inducing reversible loss of sensation and consciousness. Neurocognitive

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Managing Chronic Pain

Author : Pam Kellner

Subject : Medical Science

Pain is a natural reaction and the body's way of conveying that something is wrong. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain occurs in case of injuries. However, any pain lasting longer than three to six

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Microencapsulation and Nanoencapsulation for Clinical and Pharmaceutical Applications

Author : Karin Lynch

Subject : Medical Science

In industrial pharmacy and drug delivery systems, encapsulation is a process that requires enclosing the substances within an inert material to protect them from the environment, and to control drug release.

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A Clinician's Guide to Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases
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Author : Leslie Schwartz

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pediatric rheumatic diseases are a spectrum of conditions affecting children's joints, muscles, and connective tissues. These conditions, often autoimmune in nature, can result in pain, swelling, stiffness,

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Clinical Neuroscience: Brain Hypoxia and Ischemia
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Author : Margo Romano

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Brain hypoxia and ischemia refer to conditions where the brain experiences a deficiency in oxygen supply, leading to potentially severe consequences. Hypoxia occurs when there is a decrease in oxygen reaching

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Current Research in Kidney Transplantation
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Author : Sean Eastwood

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Kidney transplantation is a medical procedure where a healthy kidney is surgically placed into a person with kidney failure. It is often the preferred treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) because

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