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Pediatric Skin of Color is the first textbook devoted to the issues of pediatric skin of color. In 2052, more than fifty percent of the United States will be of color, and currently seventy percent of the world's population is termed of color. Therefore, this book fills the need for an instructional and educational referebce work regarding these populations. Pediatric Skin of Color discusses the biology and clinical data regarding normal skin, skin conditions exclusive to individuals of color, systemic diseases of individuals of color that have a strong component of skin involvement, and the appearance and demographics of common skin diseases, comparing Caucasian and all skin of color populations. Written for dermatologists and pediatric dermatologists, this text includes data on African American, Asian (Southeast and East), Hispanic/Latino, and Middle Eastern patients, as well as Indigenous populations (i.e. Native Americans, Aborigines).
This up-to-date reference describes how retinoids and carotenoids function in the skin and how they can be utilized to prevent and treat a wide variety of skin diseases, as well as advance biomedical research in relation to cancer treatment and immunology. Providing an in-depth update on the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and new applications of
The book provides an authoritative source of knowledge about these problematic disorders. It bridges the gap between clinical recognition and the new molecular medicine. The editors, distinguished clinicians and geneticists, assembled an internationally renowned group of collaborators, many of them the experts who first described a particular disorder or established its present accepted definition. They have written a practical, comprehensive guide to the recognition, investigation and management of more than 60 recognised phakomatoses.
The third edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a comprehensive resource for pediatric dermatologists. The book offers evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations and covers both common and rare conditions, including emerging conditions and research, especially at the genetic level. A refreshing new text design makes the book more accessible, and new editors and contributors bring a distinctly international perspective to the work.
The latest edition of Pediatric Dermatology, edited by Lawrence A. Schachner, MD and Ronald C. Hansen, MD brings you the detailed guidance you need to effectively diagnose and treat pediatric skin conditions. Review topics from keratinization to stem cell therapy, and gain expert guidance from international contributors. - Refer to full-color photographs that accurately capture the appearance of a wide range of skin disorders. - Access many new tables and therapeutic algorithms for at-a-glance guidance. - Easily access the full text online plus a downloadable image library at www.expertconsult.com. - Recognize distinguishing factors in skin lesions with 40% new and improved clinical photogra...
This two volume set is a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric skin conditions. With its first edition having published more than 33 years ago, this reference is renowned amongst clinicians practising in the field of paediatric dermatology. The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide all the latest techniques and therapeutic advances for daily practice. More than 2000 clinical and histologic pictures, the majority new to this edition, illustrate all the skin conditions described in the comprehensive text covering 2500 pages, across the two volumes. Detailed references offer suggestions for further reading. Divided into 22 sections, the book begi...
Durant la major part de la seva història, els Estudis Universitaris Catalans serviren per a donar als estudiants de la Universitat de Barcelona, fora del seu recinte, aquells ensenyaments relacionats amb la cultura catalana que restaven exclosos d'aquell centre oficial. Els Estudis Universitaris Catalans mantingueren una estreta relació amb l'Institut d'Estudis Catalans, encara que tingueren una funció docent, que no era l'específica de l'IEC. Aquest llibre, és, en certa manera, complementari de la "Història de l'Institut d'Estudis Catalans" publicada en dos volums per Albert Balcells, Enric Pujol i Santiago Izquierdo.
Primera biografia de Pere Aldavert i Martorell, personatge clau en el desenvolupament del moviment catalanista. Fundador i responsable de La Renaixensa durant més de trenta anys, els seus articles, escrits en un llenguatge planer i molt viu, però amb una gran càrrega ideològica, van ajudar decisivament a l’engrandiment del catalanisme. Aquest llibre no solament retrata el personatge, sinó que també dóna una visió històrica de finals del segle XIX.
A new perspective on Impressionist art that offers revealing, fresh interpretations of familiar paintings In this handsome book, a leading authority on Impressionist painting offers a new view of this admired and immensely popular art form. John House examines the style and technique, subject matter and imagery, exhibiting and marketing strategies, and social, political, and ideological contexts of Impressionism in light of the perspectives that have been brought to it in the last twenty years. When all of these diverse approaches are taken into account, he argues, Impressionism can be seen as a movement that challenged both artistic and political authority with its uncompromisingly modern s...