External Ear Disease An Issue Of Otolaryngologic Clinics Of North America Volume 56 5

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Esther X. Vivas and Matthew Hanson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of External Ear Disease. Featuring an introductory editorial by Dr. Frank Lucente, this issue covers current topics such as management of foreign bodies in the ear canal; neoplasms of the ear canal; radiation-induced pathology of the ear; acquired stenosis of the ear canal; fungal infectionis and emerging pathogens; and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including evaluation of external ear disease; "Do It Yourself" ear canal care; infections of the ear canal; congenital abnormalities of the ear canal; dermatologic conditions of the external ear; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on external ear disease, 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 Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Esther X. Vivas and Matthew Hanson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of External Ear Disease. Featuring an introductory editorial by Dr. Frank Lucente, this issue covers current topics such as management of foreign bodies in the ear canal; neoplasms of the ear canal; radiation-induced pathology of the ear; acquired stenosis of the ear canal; fungal infectionis and emerging pathogens; and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including evaluation of external ear disease; “Do It Yourself ear canal care; infections of the ear canal; congenital abnormalities of the ear canal; dermatologic conditions of the external ear; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on external ear disease, 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.

Oral Surgery is a central subspecialty of dentistry. This issue of Dental Clinics of North America includes 18 articles covering the most relevant surgical procedures for the general dentist, including Patient Management, Legal Aspects and Risk Reduction for Office Oral Surgery, Update on Endodontic Surgery, Update on Local Anesthesia, Biopsy Techinques, Management of Common Post-Extraction Complications, Pediatric Dentoalveolar Surgery, Medical Assessment of the Surgical Patient, Sinus Lift Procedures, and Review of Antibiotics.

Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits to people with permanent impairments like hearing loss, if they can show that their impairments meet stringent SSA criteria and their earnings are below an SSA threshold. The National Research Council convened an expert committee at the request of the SSA to study the issues related to disability determination for people with hearing loss. This volume is the product of that study. Hearing Loss: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits reviews current knowledge about hearing loss and its measurement and treatment, and provides an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the current processes and criteria. It recommends changes to strengthen the disability determination process and ensure its reliability and fairness. The book addresses criteria for selection of pure tone and speech tests, guidelines for test administration, testing of hearing in noise, special issues related to testing children, and the difficulty of predicting work capacity from clinical hearing test results. It should be useful to audiologists, otolaryngologists, disability advocates, and others who are concerned with people who have hearing loss.

An Osteopathic Approach to Children presents a comprehensive general overview of pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part discusses the normal development, physiology and anatomy of the body systems from birth to adulthood. The second part explores the conditions and diseases of childhood and outlines the rationale for osteopathic treatment for each disorder. Also, it presents clinical problems from the perspective of the interrelatedness of structure and function. This unique approach will make it an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in using an osteopathic approach to the treatment of children in their care. 2 new chapters, with new photographs. Fully updated and expanded of current chapters.

The loss of hearing - be it gradual or acute, mild or severe, present since birth or acquired in older age - can have significant effects on one's communication abilities, quality of life, social participation, and health. Despite this, many people with hearing loss do not seek or receive hearing health care. The reasons are numerous, complex, and often interconnected. For some, hearing health care is not affordable. For others, the appropriate services are difficult to access, or individuals do not know how or where to access them. Others may not want to deal with the stigma that they and society may associate with needing hearing health care and obtaining that care. Still others do not recognize they need hearing health care, as hearing loss is an invisible health condition that often worsens gradually over time. In the United States, an estimated 30 million individuals (12.7 percent of Americans ages 12 years or older) have hearing loss. Globally, hearing loss has been identified as the fifth leading cause of years lived with disability. Successful hearing health care enables individuals with hearing loss to have the freedom to communicate in their environments in ways that are culturally appropriate and that preserve their dignity and function. Hearing Health Care for Adults focuses on improving the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care for adults of all ages. This study examines the hearing health care system, with a focus on non-surgical technologies and services, and offers recommendations for improving access to, the affordability of, and the quality of hearing health care for adults of all ages.

A reference for tackling diagnostic dilemmas that pathologists and clinicians encounter when assessing pediatric head and neck disease.

With an easy-to-read approach and unmatched learning support, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 6th Edition offers a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical exam across the lifespan. Detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know. This gold standard in physical exam reflects what is going on in nursing today with coverage of emerging trends and new evidence-based content. It's easy to see why this text is, far and away, #1 in this market! This item is a stand-alone text. A clear, conversational writing style makes learning easier. A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, and uses color, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. Over 1,000 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings. Developmental considerations help in caring for patients across the lifespan with age-specific assessment techniques for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant females, and older adults. Abnormal findings tables include over 300 pathology photos to help in recognizing, sorting, and describing abnormalities. Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes enable patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment. An emphasis on cultural competencies reflects today's care considerations for an increasingly diverse patient population. Documentation examples show how to record assessment findings in the patient's chart, using the SOAP format. Summary checklists provide a quick review of examination steps. Spanish-language translations on the inside back cover highlight important phrases for better communication during the physical examination. A companion Evolve website helps you review key content offering case studies with critical thinking questions, printable health promotion handouts, a head-to-toe examination video, heart and lung sounds, audio chapter summaries, and more. NEW evidence-based guidelines reflect a focus on conducting the most effective, qualitative exams. NEW Substance Use Assessment chapter addresses this increasingly critical aspect of holistic patient assessments. 100 new photos of step-by-step examination techniques include all-new exam panoramas for key systems. 100 new abnormal findings photos provide instant visual cues for findings that are unexpected or that require referral for follow-up care. Expanded chapter on assessment of the hospitalized adult provides a focused assessment of the patient in the hospital setting. New content on obesity provides current information on this growing health problem.