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Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021
Healthcare products and services by Karger. For clinicians, patients, and caregivers.
CONTENT Sparking Innovation in Health Sciences 4 Creating a Gateway between Research and Medical Practice 6 Fast Facts 7 Fast Facts Subject Guide 10 Prices for Fast Facts Titles 11 Cardiovascular System 12 Dermatology 14 Endocrinology 16 Gastroenterology 18 General Medicine 21 Hematology 23 Nephrology 27 Neurology and Neuroscience 28 Oncology 31 Ophthalmology 34 Pneumology 35 Psychiatry and Psychology 37 Women's and Children's Health 39 Further Areas 42 For Patients and Their Supporters 45 Translations 47 Kompass 50 DermaCompass 61 Embarrassing Problems 63 Order Information 65 Contact 67
INDEX
Journals
Kompass Autoimmun 54 Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis 15
Kompass Dermatologie 55 Fast Facts: Endometriosis 40
Kompass Neumología 56 Fast Facts: Epilepsy 30
Kompass Nutrition & Dietetics 57 Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction 43
Kompass Onkologie 58 Fast Facts: Gene Therapy 21
Kompass Ophthalmologie 59 Fast Facts: Glaucoma 34
Kompass Pneumologie 60 Fast Facts: Glioblastoma 32
Fast Facts: Gynecologic Oncology 40
Books Fast Facts: Headaches 30
Fast Facts: Heart Failure 12
Fast Facts Fast Facts: Hyperlipidemia 13
Fast Facts: Acne 14 Fast Facts: Hypertension 12
Fast Facts: Acute and Recurrent Pancreatitis 18 Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology 32
Fast Facts: Acute Coronary Syndromes 13 Fast Facts: Infant Nutrition 41
Fast Facts: Acute Myeloid Leukemia 25 Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease 18
Fast Facts: Ankylosing Spondylitis 44 Fast Facts: Irritable Bowel Syndrome 19
Fast Facts: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias 38 Fast Facts: Leukemia 24
Fast Facts: Asthma 35 Fast Facts: Liver Disorders 19
Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 43 Fast Facts: Low Back Pain 42
Fast Facts: Biosimilars 21 Fast Facts: Lymphoma 25
Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology 24 Fast Facts: Managing immune-related
Fast Facts: Bipolar Disorder 38 Adverse Events in Oncology 32
Fast Facts: Bladder Cancer 32 Fast Facts: Measurable Residual Disease 23
Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders 27 Fast Facts: Medical Statistics 31
Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders 26 Fast Facts: Menopause 40
Fast Facts: Brain Tumors 30 Fast Facts: Minor Surgery 15
Fast Facts: Breast Cancer 39 Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias 25
Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias 12 Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis 29
Fast Facts: Celiac Disease 19 Fast Facts: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms 24
Fast Facts: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting 33 Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer 35
Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain 29 Fast Facts: Obesity 16
Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35 Fast Facts: Obstructive Sleep Apnea 36
Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer 19 Fast Facts: Ophthalmology 34
Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling 31 Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis 42
Fast Facts: Contraception 40 Fast Facts: Osteoporosis 43
Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma 14 Fast Facts: Ovarian Cancer 39
Fast Facts: Dementia 30 Fast Facts: Pancreas and Biliary Tract Diseases 18
Fast Facts: Depression 37 Fast Facts: Parkinson’s Disease 29
Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus 16 Fast Facts: Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma 24
Fast Facts: Diagnosing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 28 Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer 31
Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma 26 Fast Facts: Psoriasis 15
Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp 15 Fast Facts: Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease 28
Fast Facts: Dyspepsia 20 Fast Facts: Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency 25
Fast Facts: Early Breast Cancer 39 Fast Facts: Recognizing Refractory Myasthenia Gravis 29
Fast Facts: Eating Disorders 37 Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine 21
2 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021
Fast Facts: Renal Disorders 27 Fast Facts: Optimización del tratamiento de las
Fast Facts: Respiratory Tract Infection 36 fluctuaciones motoras en la enfermedad de Parkinson 48
Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis 42 Fast Facts: Ottimizzazione del trattamento delle
Fast Facts: Rhinitis 36 fluttuazioni motorie nella malattia di Parkinson 48
Fast Facts: Schizophrenia 37 Fast Facts: Ovarialkarzinom 48
Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections 43 Fast Facts Para Pacientes y Familiares:
Fast Facts: Skin Cancer 14 Deficiencia de piruvato quinasa 49
Fast Facts: Smoking Cessation 36 Fast Facts Para Pacientes y las Personas que los Apoyan:
Fast Facts: Soft Tissue Disorders 44 Asma 49
Fast Facts: Specific Learning Difficulties 38 Fast Facts Para Pacientes y las Personas que los Apoyan:
Fast Facts: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 23 Enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal 49
Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders 17 Fast Facts per Pazienti e Sostenitori:
Fast Facts: Travel Medicine 22 Deficit di piruvato chinasi 49
Fast Facts: Treatment-Free Remission in Chronic Fast Facts pour les Patients et les Accompagnants:
Myeloid Leukemia 23 Le déficit en pyruvate kinase 49
Fast Facts: Treatment Optimization of Motor Fast Facts: Pyruvatkinase-Mangel 48
Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Disease 28
Fast Facts: Type 2 Diabetes 16
Fast Facts: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Highlights 2011–12 13
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma 45
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters: Asthma 45
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 45
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Metastatic Prostate Cancer 46
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters: Myeloma 46
Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency 46
Fast Facts for Women and Their Supporters: Menopause 46
Translations
Fast Facts: Biosimilares 47
Fast Facts: Deficiencia de piruvato quinasa 48
Fast Facts: Deficit di piruvato chinasi 48
Fast Facts: Déficit en pyruvate kinase 48
Fast Facts für Patienten und Angehörige:
Pyruvatkinase-Mangel 49
Fast Facts: Leucemia 47
Fast Facts: Manejo de eventos adversos relacionados
con el sistema inmunitario en oncología 47
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 3
Sparking Innovation
in Health Sciences
With its growing range of products and
services, Karger wants to support its
stakeholders, to understand what inspires
them, and to carry on their enthusiasm.
4 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021
Karger is an international publisher of
scientific and medical content, dedicated
to serving the information needs of the
scientific community, clinicians, and patients.
Since 1890 we have evolved continuously,
keeping pace with the latest shifts and develop
ments in research and publishing. New oppor
tunities in the publishing and healthcare sectors
have allowed us to focus more closely than
ever on the needs and objectives of our clients
in the field of Health Sciences, entering new
fields of business and intensifying our use of digital
technologies. This ambition is reflected in our
new logo, which stands for the spark that kindles
every new project, job, and publication.
Connecting and Advancing Health Sciences
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 5
Creating a Gateway between
Research and Medical Practice
Karger‘s concise content is based on quality scientific
findings – for healthcare professionals and patients.
We support knowledge transfer from scientific research to clinical practice through our healthcare
publications and content creation services. Our portfolio for clinicians is centered around the
Kompass journals, Fast Facts handbooks, and, most recently, several endeavors in the areas of
digital and educational applications. A further level of knowledge transfer to patients and
their caregivers is offered in guidebooks, doctor-patient interaction material, and topic-specific
online content.
6 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021
Fast Facts
The medical handbook series
Fast Facts address knowledge gaps in healthcare enabling a
dialogue between healthcare professionals, patients, and other
stakeholders from the healthcare ecosystem.
karger.com/
fastfacts
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 7
Fast Facts | BOOKS HEALTHCARE
Karger’s BMA Winning Medical Handbook Series
Enabling a dialogue between healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders in the
healthcare ecosystem and addressing knowledge gaps in healthcare, with over 100 topics
covered, Fast Facts addresses knowledge gaps in healthcare by the provision of premium content
with the aim to improve medical practice and promote health by communicating through a
global network of medical practitioners and patients. A lot of the topics cover rare diseases in
an accessible language.
To give patients easy access to the information they need to understand their disease and
treatment, Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters caters to these needs and pain points.
Since information is often easier to understand when presented in a patient’s native language,
selected editions of Fast Facts are also available in Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
For more information go to:
www.bit.ly/32Zib18 www.karger.com/fastfacts
8 Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021HEALTHCARE Fast Facts | SERVICES
Solutions for Institutions and Corporate Customers
Tailored solutions of Fast Facts are also available making it possible for institutions or corporate
customers to reach out to healthcare professionals and patients either worldwide or in a
specific market.
Fast Facts can be used to engage with the full spectrum of the clinical community, both health-
care professionals and patients. Identified educational gaps can be addressed by commissioning
customized resources tailored specifically to the institution’s or corporate customer’s target
audience and strategy, or our excellent off-the-shelf products can be utilized.
Karger’s award-winning Fast Facts content can be delivered in both print and online, and in a
range of format types to cater to the needs of a wide range of learners. These offerings include:
• e-Learning programs with full interactive features, including audio, video, assessments,
games, and even local CPD/CME accreditation
• Printed publications for distribution at live events or individually shipped to customers
• eBook downloads via a customized landing page perfect for virtual congresses, or via an
institution’s or corporate customer’s own educational hub/website
• Infographic summary sheets available in print and PDF formats for digital uses
As a truly global series Fast Facts content is authored by world experts and can be translated
into any desired language(s).
Assistance with dissemination and reach is also available. Karger can support with distributing
the content direct to its intended recipient. This can include direct distribution via Karger’s
extensive network or through specific audience generation tactics such as social media and
marketing campaigns to ensure uptake and return on investment.
For details about our industry services, please get in contact with our Corporate Sales Team
at Karger: fastfacts@karger.com
Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 9Fast Facts Subject Guide
Cardiovascular System Hematology Ophthalmology
• Fast Facts: Acute Coronary Syndromes • Fast Facts: Acute Myeloid Leukemia • Fast Facts: Glaucoma
• Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias • Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology • Fast Facts: Ophthalmology
• Fast Facts: Heart Failure and Oncology
• Fast Facts: Hyperlipidemia • Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders
• Fast Facts: Hypertension • Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous
• Fast Facts: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery T-Cell Lymphoma
Highlights 2011–12 • Fast Facts: Leukemia
• Fast Facts: Lymphoma Pneumology
• Fast Facts: Measurable Residual Disease
• Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias • Fast Facts: Asthma
• Fast Facts: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms • Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive
Dermatology • Fast Facts: Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Pulmonary Disease
• Fast Facts: Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency • Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
• Fast Facts: Treatment-Free Remission in • Fast Facts: Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Fast Facts: Acne Chronic Myeloid Leukemia • Fast Facts: Respiratory Tract Infection
• Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma • Fast Facts: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic • Fast Facts: Rhinitis
• Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp Purpura • Fast Facts: Smoking Cessation
• Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
• Fast Facts: Minor Surgery
• Fast Facts: Psoriasis
• Fast Facts: Skin Cancer
Psychiatry and
Nephrology Psychology
• Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders • Fast Facts: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias
Endocrinology • Fast Facts: Renal Disorders • Fast Facts: Bipolar Disorder
• Fast Facts: Depression
• Fast Facts: Eating Disorders
• Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus • Fast Facts: Schizophrenia
• Fast Facts: Obesity • Fast Facts: Specific Learning Difficulties
• Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders Neurology and
• Fast Facts: Type 2 Diabetes Neuroscience
• Fast Facts: Brain Tumors Women's and
• Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain Children's Health
• Fast Facts: Dementia
Gastroenterology • Fast Facts: Diagnosing Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis • Fast Facts: Breast Cancer
• Fast Facts: Epilepsy • Fast Facts: Contraception
• Fast Facts: Acute and Recurrent Pancreatitis • Fast Facts: Headaches • Fast Facts: Early Breast Cancer
• Fast Facts: Celiac Disease • Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis • Fast Facts: Endometriosis
• Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer • Fast Facts: Parkinson’s Disease • Fast Facts: Gynecologic Oncology
• Fast Facts: Dyspepsia • Fast Facts: Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease • Fast Facts: Infant Nutrition
• Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Fast Facts: Treatment Optimization of • Fast Facts: Menopause
• Fast Facts: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Disease • Fast Facts: Ovarian Cancer
• Fast Facts: Liver Disorders • Fast Facts: Recognizing Refractory
• Fast Facts: Pancreas and Biliary Tract Diseases Myasthenia Gravis
Further Areas
General Medicine Oncology
• Fast Facts: Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Fast Facts: Biosimilars • Fast Facts: Bladder Cancer • Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction
• Fast Facts: Gene Therapy • Fast Facts: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea • Fast Facts: Low Back Pain
• Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine and Vomiting • Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis
• Fast Facts: Travel Medicine • Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling • Fast Facts: Osteoporosis
• Fast Facts: Glioblastoma • Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology • Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Fast Facts: Managing immune-related Adverse • Fast Facts: Soft Tissue Disorders
Events in Oncology
• Fast Facts: Medical Statistics
• Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer
10 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021Prices for Fast Facts Titles
FAST FACTS
Patients and Their Supporters
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Soft cover*:
Supporters: Advanced Cutaneous CHF 25.00 / EUR 18.00 / USD 25.00
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Asthma
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters: FAST FACTS FOR PATIENTS AND
Metastatic Prostate Cancer THEIR SUPPORTERS
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Myeloma
• Fast Facts for Patients and Their Supporters:
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Soft cover*:
• Fast Facts for Women and Their Supporters:
Menopause CHF 10.00 / EUR 7.00 / USD 9.00
* Prices subject to change, VAT not included.
EUR price for eurozone countries, USD price for USA and Latin America only.
Translations
• Fast Facts: Biosimilares
• Fast Facts: Deficiencia de piruvato quinasa Starting on January 1, 2021, free access will be granted to the
• Fast Facts: Deficit di piruvato chinasi digital versions of all Fast Facts titles. If you would like to get
• Fast Facts: Déficit en pyruvate kinase
• Fast Facts für Patienten und Angehörige:
free access, please contact orders@karger.com and provide the
Pyruvatkinase-Mangel following information:
• Fast Facts: Leucemia • Name of the institution
• Fast Facts: Manejo de eventos adversos
relacionados con el sistema inmunitario en • Address of the institution
oncología • Main person of contact
• Fast Facts: Optimización del tratamiento de
las fluctuaciones motoras en la enfermedad
• E-Mail Address
de Parkinson • IP range
• Fast Facts: Ottimizzazione del trattamento delle
or use the form at www.karger.com/fastfacts
fluttuazioni motorie nella malattia di Parkinson
• Fast Facts: Ovarialkarzinom
• Fast Facts Para Pacientes y Familiares:
Deficiencia de piruvato quinasa
• Fast Facts Para Pacientes y las Personas que
los Apoyan: Asma
• Fast Facts Para Pacientes y las Personas que los
Apoyan: Enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal
• Fast Facts per Pazienti e Sostenitori: Deficit di
piruvato chinasi
• Fast Facts pour les Patients et les
Accompagnants: Le déficit en pyruvate kinase
• Fast Facts: Pyruvatkinase-Mangel
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 11Cardiovascular
System www.karger.com/fastfacts
Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias A highly readable handbook that cuts through the complexi-
3rd edition ties of heart rhythm abnormalities. It includes recent pharma
cological advances, such as the gradual replacement of
Authors: Kaye, G.; Lemery, R. warfarin anticoagulation with direct oral anticoagulants, and
184 p., 48 fig., 48 in color, 32 tab., technological advances, such as the use of smartphone
soft cover, 2018 and smartwatch systems to record heart rhythms, and the
ISBN 978–1–910797–36–5 latest thinking on catheter and surgical ablation.
e-ISBN 978–1–912776–14–6
Fast Facts: Heart Failure Effective new treatments – from drugs to surgery to devices –
2nd edition are revolutionizing both outcome and wellbeing in patients
with heart failure. With simple advice on diagnosis and
Authors: Korczyk, D.; Kaye, G. investigation, clear management principles and evidence-
152 p., 27 fig., 27 in color, based guidance on first- and second-line drug therapies,
soft cover, 2017 devices and transplantation, this highly readable resource
ISBN 978–1–910797–32–7 will help primary care providers, cardiology nurses and
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–46–4 trainees get up to speed. It is also a good introduction to
the subject for all healthcare professionals who care for
the elderly.
Fast Facts: Hypertension Hypertension is the biggest cause of death and disability in
5th edition the world, yet it remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and,
in many cases, poorly controlled.
Authors: MacGregor, G.A.;
Stowasser, M.
96 p., 22 fig., 22 in color,
soft cover, 2016
ISBN 978–1–910797–03–7
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–04–4
12 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021HEALTHCARE Cardiovascular System | BOOKS
Fast Facts: Acute Coronary All patients arriving at hospital with chest pain suggestive
Syndromes of myocardial ischemia require an immediate 12-lead ECG and
medical assessment. Management will depend on the type of
Authors: Gurbel, P.A.; Tantry, U.S.; acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diagnosed. Fast Facts: Acute
Huber, K. Coronary Syndromes is an international evidence-based primer
128 p., 20 fig., 20 in color, that focuses on optimizing patient outcomes via accurate
soft cover, 2014 initial diagnosis, appropriate risk stratification and proper thera-
ISBN 978–1–908541–47–5 peutic decision-making in line with both American and
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–57–4 European management guidelines.
Fast Facts: Vascular and Written by leading cardiovascular experts from around the
Endovascular Surgery Highlights world, Fast Facts: Vascular Surgery Highlights 2011–12 is a
2011–12 quick and effective way of keeping up to speed with advances
across the specialty.
Authors: Davies, A.H.
96 p., 4 fig., 4 in color,
soft cover, 2012
ISBN 978–1–908541–26–0
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–29–1
Fast Facts: Hyperlipidemia Fast Facts: Hyperlipidemia provides a crisp and accurate
5th edition summary of lipid disorders using clear language and illustra-
tions. Directed at a broad range of healthcare professionals,
Authors: Sniderman, A.; from primary care physicians to specialists, this updated fifth
Durrington, P. edition addresses the importance of considering lipoprotein
142 p., 34 fig., 34 in color, particles, not just their lipids. The authors, renowned experts
soft cover, 2010 from the UK and USA, interpret clinical trial evidence in the
ISBN 978–1–905832–63–7 context of pathogenesis and provide practical solutions to the
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–84–2 routine problems encountered in the clinical management
of hyperlipidemias.
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 13Dermatology
www.karger.com/fastfacts
Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma is designed to help
Lymphoma primary care providers, dermatologists, and oncologists to
communicate effectively with pathologists in the diagnosis of
Authors: Haun, P.L.; this chronic condition, aided by over 100 superb clinical and
Scarisbrick, J.J. pathological images, and to provide tailored long-term care for
112 p., 74 fig., 74 in color, 13 tab., their patients. This concise, practical handbook will ensure
soft cover, 2019 clear communication with respect to the clinical presentation,
ISBN 978–1–912776–30–6 histopathology, immunophenotyping and treatment of early
e-ISBN 978–1–912776–31–3 and advanced mycosis fungoides and its variants, Sézary syn-
drome and other non-mycosis fungoides CTCLs.
Fast Facts: Acne A concise overview of the clinical features of acne and available
2nd edition treatments – including their respective modes of action and
potential adverse events – and advice on treatment selection.
Authors: Layton, A.M; With discussion of the use of antibiotics and the current con-
Thiboutot, D.; Bettoli, V. cerns regarding overprescribing and antibiotic resistance, this
104 p., 43 fig., 43 in color, practical resource is ideal reading for family practitioners,
soft cover, 2016 nurse prescribers, pharmacists and dermatology trainees wan-
ISBN 978–1–908541–89–5 ting to get up to speed on this challenging disease.
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–90–1
Fast Facts: Skin Cancer Skin cancer is both preventable and treatable, yet it is becom-
2nd edition ing alarmingly common. The key to successful treatment
(other than education and prevention) is early recognition and
Authors: Agnew, K.L.; swift referral. Fast Facts: Skin Cancer has been written by
Bunker, C.B.; Arron, S.T. three international experts to equip healthcare professionals
116 p., 67 fig., 67 in color, with the necessary skills to save lives.
soft cover, 2015
ISBN 978–1–908541–39–0
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–50–5
14 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021HEALTHCARE Dermatology | BOOKS
Fast Facts: Psoriasis Psoriasis can no longer be considered a mere skin disease – it
4th edition is a spectrum of different conditions requiring a spectrum of
different treatments. Yet the systemic and psychosocial conse-
Authors: Menter, A.; Smith, C.; quences of the condition often go unrecognized. The fourth
Barker, J. edition of this refreshingly readable handbook explores the
118 p., 32 fig., 32 in color, potential to improve the quality of life of patients by reducing
soft cover, 2014 the range of comorbidities associated with psoriasis, inclu-
ISBN 978–1–908541–74–1 ding arthritis, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–81–9 disease. It is packed with practical information on all aspects
of this increasingly treatable disease.
Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair Hair is inextricably linked with an individual’s sense of worth,
and Scalp personal style and self-confidence. If this is overlooked
Revised 2nd edition by clinicians, patients presenting with hair disorders may feel
undertreated and underappreciated. Fast Facts: Disorders
Authors: Sinclair, R.; Jolliffe, V. of the Hair and Scalp is a practical resource that will help health-
136 p., 65 fig., 65 in color, care professionals diagnose a wide range of hair and scalp
soft cover, 2013 disorders (including different types of hair loss), perform further
ISBN 978–1–908541–37–6 investigations and, where appropriate, provide treatment
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–49–9 options.
Fast Facts: Minor Surgery Dermatological surgery is practised routinely in primary care,
2nd edition and most minor procedures are straightforward and require
minimal time. Success is dependent on the practitioner’s ability
Authors: Price, C.J.; Sinclair, R. to recognize lesions, choose and plan appropriate treatment
118 p., 55 fig., 55 in color, and surgical interventions, and perform surgical procedures.
soft cover, 2008 Fast Facts: Minor Surgery, second edition provides an over-
ISBN 978–1–903734–01–8 view of the good practice and operative set-up required for
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–36–1 dermatological surgery, the skin lesions commonly encoun-
tered in primary care and the various techniques and proce-
dures involved in their treatment.
Fast Facts: Eczema and Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis is a concise,
Contact Dermatitis structured guide to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment
of the various forms of eczema and contact dermatitis.
Authors: Berth–Jones, J.; Tan, E.; Directed to the primary care physician, specialist nurse and
Maibach, H.I. other healthcare professionals, this is a concise and practical
96 p., 56 fig., 56 in color, text written by experts. Superb illustrations and informative
soft cover, 2004 tables support an evidence-based approach which can be
ISBN 978–1–903734–32–2 applied immediately for the benefit of patients in the clinical
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–99–0 setting.
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 15Endocrinology
www.karger.com/fastfacts
Fast Facts: Type 2 Diabetes In the UK at time of writing, 3.7 million people have been
FAST FACTS
knowledge, fast!
ate medical handbook series
Type 2 Diabetes diagnosed with diabetes (90% of whom have type 2
Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Brown P.; Hanif, W. diabetes); around one million people may remain undiag-
Pam Brown and Clare Hambling 128 p., 17 fig., 17 in color, nosed. This practical guide is packed with information
soft cover, 2020 on diagnosis, prevention strategies, self-management and
plications ISBN 978–1–912776–33–7 the lowering of blood glucose, with handy practice points
e-ISBN 978–1–912776–34–4 and warning boxes. In addition, there are individual chapters
on common complications of type 2 diabetes: hypertension
and dyslipidemia, microvascular and macrovascular complications.
ISBN 978-1-912776-33-7
Identify early, intervene effectively,
make every contact count
9 781912 776337
Fast Facts: Obesity Not to broach the subject of excess weight with a patient is a
2nd edition dereliction of duty as a healthcare professional, say the authors
of Fast Facts: Obesity. Every consultation is an opportunity
Authors: Haslam, D.; Wittert, G. to educate and encourage patients to pursue better health.
144 p., 19 fig., 19 in color, Fast Facts: Obesity is packed with practical advice on how
soft cover, 2014 best to support patients to improve their nutrition and levels
ISBN 978–1–908541–59–8 of physical activity, and change their habits, with simple and
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–67–3 achievable goals tailored to individual needs and concerns.
Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus Now in its fifth edition, Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus continues
5th edition to grow in popularity as essential reading for all healthcare
professionals. As well as providing a practical approach to the
Authors: Scobie, I.N.; Samaras, K. causes and clinical manifestations of types 1 and 2 diabetes,
136 p., 33 fig., 33 in color, it is packed with information on early detection, and compre-
soft cover, 2014 hensive details of the latest drug therapies, insulin regimens,
ISBN 978–1–908541–55–0 delivery methods and injection sites. Importantly, this effective
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–63–5 handbook provides simple clear messages to give to your
patients to maximize their self-management skills.
16 Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021HEALTHCARE Endocrinology | BOOKS
Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders Thyroid disorders are generally very responsive to treatment,
but there are traps for the unwary – not least because of the
Authors: Daniels, G.H.; frequent atypical presentations and the widespread prevalence
Dayan, C.M. of subclinical disease. Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders is written
144 p., 30 fig., 30 in color, by two leading experts of international standing who share a
soft cover, 2006 wealth of clinical and research experience. The text, which is
ISBN 978–1–903734–65–0 comprehensively illustrated to make core clinical information
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–18–7 easily accessible, is a concise and practical guide for all who
manage patients with these common conditions.
Karger’s Products and Services for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Caregivers 2021 17Gastroenterology
www.karger.com/fastfacts
Fast Facts: Acute and Recurrent Although most patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) will expe-
Acute and Recurrent Pancreatitis rience an uneventful disease course, those that develop
Pancreatitis
moderate-to-severe AP can be challenging to manage. Rapid
Enrique de-Madaria and Matthias Löhr Authors: de–Madaria, E.; Löhr, M. recognition, accurate diagnosis and prediction of severity,
90 p., 18 fig., 9 in color, 11 tab., together with appropriate treatment, are therefore key in
soft cover, 2020 achieving the best outcomes for patients and for preventing
ISBN 978–3–318–06624–1 subsequent episodes of AP. Written by two pancreatologists
e-ISBN 978–3–318–06625–8 with extensive experience of managing patients with AP as
Using evidence to support treatment well as in clinical research, Fast Facts: Acute and Recurrent
Pancreatitis provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide.
Fast Facts: Pancreas and Biliary Pancreaticobiliary diseases are extremely common, and all
Tract Diseases primary care staff will encounter patients with diseases of the
2nd edition pancreas and biliary tract. Rapid differentiation, diagnosis,
treatment and/or referral to a specialist must be made to avoid
Authors: Bhutani, M.S.; serious life-threatening consequences. This book provides
Vilmann, P.; Saftoiu, A. a clear and concise guide to diagnosis and management of
150 p., 47 fig., 47 in color, these diseases. It is an invaluable resource for healthcare
soft cover, 2017 professionals faced with the challenge of caring for patients
ISBN 978–1–908541–94–9 with diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract.
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Fast Facts: Inflammatory Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, referred to collectively
Bowel Disease as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic debilitating
5th edition disorders. This highly readable, ‘zippy’ fifth edition provides
succinct yet thorough information that will aid early recognition
Authors: Rampton, D.S.; of these disorders and their complications, alongside practi-
Shanahan, F. cal holistic management advice. The authors place important
152 p., 32 fig., 32 in color, emphasis on the doctor–patient relationship and effective
soft cover, 2016 multidisciplinary services, making it invaluable reading for all
ISBN 978–1–910797–13–6 healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients
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Fast Facts: Liver Disorders With rising levels of alcohol consumption, obesity and viral
2nd edition hepatitis infection, liver disease is presenting more and
more frequently in general practice. Health professionals need
Authors: Mahl, T.; O’Grady, J. to be adept at isolating the cause of disease and initiating
118 p., 16 fig., 16 in color, prompt action. Fast Facts: Liver Disorder is designed to help
soft cover, 2014 primary care providers, hospital doctors and specialist nurses
ISBN 978–1–908541–64–2 understand the most important issues as quickly as possible,
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–83–3 including the indicators of severe disease in order to identify
patients who need specialist referral.
Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer Early detection is essential if patients are to be offered the best
3rd edition chance of survival from colorectal cancer. Many of the genetic
and environmental factors that contribute to the development
Authors: Taylor, I.; of this disease are now well recognized. Fast Facts: Colorectal
Garcia–Aguilar, J.; Ward, R. Cancer delivers concise and highly practical information on all
96 p., 29 fig., 29 in color, aspects of this all too common disease. This fully updated
soft cover, 2010 third edition provides invaluable information for the primary
ISBN 978–1–905832–02–6 care team, who are key to the screening and diagnosis of
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–79–8 the disease, and essential to the provision of optimal support
services.
Fast Facts: Celiac Disease Remarkable progress has been made in our knowledge of
2nd edition celiac disease, yet the diagnosis is often overlooked. The
practical challenge for healthcare professionals is to identify
Authors: Holmes, G.; the disease and offer patients a gluten-free diet that will
Catassi, C.; Fasano, A. restore most to full health and help to prevent further compli-
128 p., 45 fig., 45 in color, cations. Highly readable with informative illustrations, Fast
soft cover, 2009 Facts: Celiac Disease provides an up-to-date account of this
ISBN 978–1–905832–56–9 common yet easily missed condition. It is an excellent clini-
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–67–5 cal resource for the primary care team and gastroenterologists
in training.
Fast Facts: Irritable This book provides all that the family doctor requires to
Bowel Syndrome successfully diagnose irritable bowel syndrome and to manage
2nd edition patients with confidence and sensitivity. Both authors are
renowned experts recognised not only for their contribution
Authors: Thompson, W.G.; to our current understanding of functional bowel disorders
Heaton, K.W. but also for their clear and informative writing style.
96 p., 40 fig., 40 in color,
soft cover, 2003
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Fast Facts: Dyspepsia Dyspepesia is very common in the western world and, in
2nd edition addition to the considerable discomfort caused to suffer-
ers, carries with it enormous economic and social conse
Authors: Koch, K.L.; quences. The bulk of the responsibility for diagnosis and
Lancaster Smith, M.J. subsequent management falls to the primary healthcare
100 p., 54 fig., 54 in color, physician and other members of the healthcare team.
soft cover, 2003 Fast Facts: Dyspepsia is an expert guide to the causes,
ISBN 978–1–903734–19–3 diagnosis and management of each condition for this
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Fast Facts: Gene Therapy Gene therapy has emerged as an exciting therapeutic route
for diseases that have no other treatments. It presents the
Authors: Herzog, R.W.; opportunity to save lives of patients for whom there is no other
Popplewell, L. hope, and replace suboptimal treatments with lasting cures.
104 p., 18 fig., 18 in color, Fast Facts: Gene Therapy provides a succinct and accessible
11 tab., soft cover, 2020 overview of the current status of this area of medicine,
ISBN 978–3–318–06666–1 covering techniques, vectors and examples of disease for
e-ISBN 978–3–318–06667–8 which gene therapy is already proving beneficial and those
in which it shows promise for the future.
Fast Facts: Biosimilars Biosimilars have been in clinical use for more than 10 years,
and evidence from more than 700 million patient-days’
Authors: Cornes, P.; Bennett, D.J. exposure shows that approved biosimilars can be used as
70 p., 12 fig., 12 in color, safely and effectively as their originator biologics. Yet con-
soft cover, 2018 cerns about these drugs persist, particularly in therapy areas
ISBN 978–1–910797–67–9 where they are recent additions to the formulary. Fast Facts:
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–68–6 Biosimilars provides a comprehensive yet concise explanation
of biosimilars: what they are, how they are regulated, and
how they are used in clinical practice.
Fast Facts: Religion and Religion is fundamental to the lives of many patients. Fast Facts:
Medicine Religion and Medicine summarizes the religious practices of
the world’s most popular faiths and highlights their impact on
Authors: Boyle, D.C.M.; medical treatment. By having a greater understanding of the
Lee, M.-J. religious beliefs and practices of their patients, all healthcare
120 p., 8 fig., 8 in color, workers can deliver care more sensitively and appropriately.
soft cover, 2008 Such consideration will reduce both the physical and emotional
ISBN 978–1–903734–94–0 stresses imposed by the medical environment, and increase
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–38–5 the well-being of patients and their families.
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Fast Facts: Travel Medicine Fast Facts: Travel Medicine is an invaluable practice resource
which provides expert practical coverage of all aspects of
Authors: Pollard, A.J.; health problems that may be incurred during travel abroad.
Murdoch, D.R. It focuses on the provision of sound, personalised advice
152 p., 70 fig., 70 in color, in the areas of preparation, risk- assessment, planning and
soft cover, 2001 personal responsibility. This fact-filled, accessible guide
ISBN 978–1–899541–59–1 will see near-constant use in the primary healthcare setting.
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Fast Facts: Measurable Measurable residual disease (previously termed minimal resid-
Measurable Residual Disease ual disease) – or MRD – is the detection of disease beyond
Residual Disease
Disease
the levels of sensitivity afforded by conventional microscopy.
Authors: Loke, J.
ease?
?
Justin Loke It has an important predictive and prognostic role in guiding
32 p., 4 fig., 4 in color, treatment decisions in patients with hematologic malignancies.
soft cover, 2020 Focusing on its use in acute myeloid and lymphoblastic leuke-
ISBN 978–3–318068–24–5 mias, Fast Facts: MRD looks at the current role and supporting
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Fast Facts: Treatment-Free
Fig. no. Cover 4
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Treatment-Free Remission in Remission in Chronic Myeloid chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), from a cancer with a poor
Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
sion in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
emission
prognosis to one in which many patients can expect a normal
Sandeep Potluri lifespan. This concise Fast Facts title addresses whether TKI
Authors: Potluri, S. treatment can be stopped, how to monitor patients while off
56 p., 6 fig., 6 in color, treatment and how to intervene before a clinical relapse. It
soft cover, 2020 explains the concepts of molecular and hematologic relapse,
ISBN 978–3–318068–33–7 the highly sensitive technologies that allow disease moni-
e-ISBN 978–3–318068–34–4 toring and how TFR is best managed in practice.
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombocytopenic
openic Purpura
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Marie A Scully and Spero R Cataland
Authors: Scully, M.A.; understand the definitions and types of TTP (hereditary vs
Cataland, S.R. acquired); recognize the clinical presentations of TTP; and
60 p., 5 fig., 5 in color, 6 tab., understand the laboratory results for TTP testing and apply
soft cover, 2020 appropriate management strategies based on diagnosis.
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Fast Facts: Biosimilars in The rationale for biosimilar medicines is economic; the high
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Biosimilars in Hematology Hematology and Oncology costs of biologic medicine threaten the sustainability of
Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology
and Oncology
gy and Oncology
healthcare in even the wealthiest of nations. The assessment
Authors: Cornes, P.; McBride, A.
ars
dicines assured?
Paul Cornes and Ali McBride
of biosimilar medicines for use in oncology/hematology can,
xtrapolation 128 p., 17 fig., 16 in color, 27 tab., however, be challenging. Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology
soft cover, 2020 and Oncology draws on up-to-date information in this
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ve care biosimilars
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Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Fast Facts extensive hemato-oncology library, written by
Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
Lymphoma
oma
experts in this emerging field. This handbook will be useful to
Francine M Foss, Matthew Ahearne and Christopher P Fox
Authors: Foss, F.; Ahearne, M.; anyone involved in the care of patients with PTCL, including
Fox, C.P hematologists, oncologists, specialist nurses and primary care
providers, raising awareness of these rare lymphomas and the
ory PTCL
102 p., 18 fig., 18 in color, 21 tab.,
soft cover, 2019 current – and emerging – approaches to diagnosis and
ISBN 978–1–912776–18–4 treatment.
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Unraveling the complexities of diagnosis and management
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Fast Facts: Leukemia A thorough overview of the four main types of leukemia (acute
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ponents
Authors: Loke, J.; Savani, B. cytic), with superb explanatory illustrations. Covering all aspects
ctors
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soft cover, 2019 and what goes wrong in leukemia, through the tests and inter-
ISBN 978–1–910797–83–9 ventions, to the management of emergency complications,
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–84–6 this highly readable primer is the ideal resource for primary
care providers, specialist nurses and oncology/hematology
trainees wanting to know more.
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From initial gene mutation to survivorship support
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Fast Facts: Myeloproliferative The presentation of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms varies widely, and correct diagnosis and management is
Neoplasms
becoming more complex as understanding of the underlying
Ruben A Mesa and Claire N Harrison Authors: Mesa, R.A.; molecular basis for these disorders emerges. Appropriate
Harrison, C.N. management is increasingly informed by accurate risk stratifi
120 p., 22 fig., 22 in color, 33 tab., cation based on cytogenetic and molecular markers, as
soft cover, 2019 well as the clinical presentation. This concise handbook is
ISBN 978–1–910797–79–2 invaluable reading for all clinicians wanting to understand
Precision medicine: changing management e-ISBN 978–1–910797–80–8 and overcome the everyday and rarer challenges associ-
© S. Karger Publishers Ltd 2019 ated with MPN.
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3 Fast Facts: Lymphoma Hodgkin lymphoma and the many different subtypes of
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laboratory techniques
Chris Hatton, Graham Collins and John Sweetenham
Authors: Hatton, C.; Collins, G.; ment are essential. Here, the most important aspects of the
Sweetenham, J. diagnosis and management of these complex disorders is
principles
mas 160 p., 78 fig., 78 in color, 37 tab., distilled into a highly accessible well-illustrated summary of the
tive patients
soft cover, 2018 key facts, written from an international perspective. It is a
ISBN 978–1–910797–94–5 valuable resource for trainee doctors and specialist nurses
THIRD EDITION
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Fast Facts: Pyruvate Kinase Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a rare inherited enzyme disorder
Deficiency that affects the glycolytic pathway used by red blood cells
to generate energy, manifesting as hemolytic anemia. Written
Authors: Glader, B.; Barcellini, W.; by experts in the field, this refreshingly readable resource
Grace, R. is a comprehensive introduction to the condition that includes
64 p., 11 fig., 11 in color, 8 tab., details of the underlying defect, its mode of inheritance and
soft cover, 2018 how it manifests. It covers the fundamentals of diagnosis and
ISBN 978–1–910797–88–4 how to differentiate PK deficiency from a heterogeneous
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–89–1 group of hemolytic disorders, and provides invaluable infor
mation on monitoring and management.
Fast Facts: Acute Myeloid A comprehensive yet concise foundation for understanding
Leukemia AML: from basic epidemiology, diagnosis, classification
and the current “standard” treatment, through to recent
Authors: Blum, W.; Mathews, V. advances in our understanding of the cytogenetic and mole-
82 p., 13 fig., 13 in color, cular underpinnings of the disease, such as the IDH2 mutation,
soft cover, 2018 and the future for tailored therapy. This highly readable
ISBN 978–1–910797–59–4 resource offers a thorough grounding in our evolving under-
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Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma A comprehensive overview of multiple myeloma and other
and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias plasma cell dyscrasias, from bench to bedside, presenting
2nd edition the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment in the context of
daily clinical practice. From the latest advances in diagnostic
Authors: Ramasamy, K.; Lonial, S. tests and imaging, including cytogenetics and genetic
156 p., 24 fig., 24 in color, profiling, to new lenalidomide- and bortezomib-based regi-
soft cover, 2017 mens, second-generation proteasome inhibitors and mono-
ISBN 978–1–910797–33–4 clonal antibody treatments, this highly readable resource is
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–38–9 essential reading for anyone wanting to keep abreast of
current knowledge in this area.
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Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is one of the ”great mimick-
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma ers.“ To be certain of the diagnosis, there must be clear
correlation between the pathological and clinical findings,
Authors: Haun, P.L.; making collaboration between clinicians and pathologists
Scarisbrick, J.J. essential. Knowing the patient’s history, lesion description and
92 p., 74 fig., 74 in color, diagnostic work-up will help the pathologist make a more
soft cover, 2016 informed decision with respect to the histopathology under
ISBN 978–1–910797–20–4 the microscope. Likewise, understanding the terminology
e-ISBN 978–1–910797–28–0 used in the pathology report will improve the clarity of the
clinician’s diagnosis.
Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders Most hemorrhagic problems are emergencies, requiring rapid
2nd edition diagnosis and prompt management to stop bleeding. In some
cases, such as nose bleeds, large bruises and heavy menses,
Authors: Green, D.; Ludlam, C.A. it is the clinician’s responsibility to discern whether the patient
148 p., 23 fig., 23 in color, has a clinically significant bleeding disorder that may predis-
soft cover, 2013 pose to excessive or potentially serious bleeding. Fast Facts:
ISBN 978–1–908541–36–9 Bleeding Disorders keeps a complex subject simple and
e-ISBN 978–1–908541–38–3 clinically oriented. The authors have made numerous updates
to this second edition to ensure it provides essential infor
mation in a readily accessible format.
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Fast Facts: Renal Disorders Early detection of renal problems coupled with the appropriate
2nd edition therapeutic strategy can radically reduce the progressive
nature of, and complications associated with, chronic kidney
Authors: Singh, A.; Levy, J.; disease, and in many instances will result in the successful
Pusey, C. treatment of acute kidney injury. Fast Facts: Renal Disorders is
144 p., 29 fig., 29 in color, an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to renal diseases and
soft cover, 2013 disorders for all doctors, nurses and medical students.
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Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders The term ‘bladder disorders’ encompasses a number of lower
2nd edition urinary tract dysfunctions and abnormalities that negatively
affect quality of life. Some can cause considerable morbidity
Authors: Slack, A.; Newman, D.K.; and even mortality. Three internationally recognized authors
Wein, A.J. with different areas of expertise – a leading British urogynecol-
128 p., 24 fig., 24 in color, ogist, a chief of urology listed as one of America’s Best
soft cover, 2011 Doctors, and an American continence expert - have ensured
ISBN 978–1–905832–96–5 that this second edition of Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders is
e-ISBN 978–1–905832–97–2 internationally relevant to the non-specialist working within a
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Fast Facts: Diagnosing This book will allow the clinician to more confidently confirm
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or exclude a diagnosis of ALS, so that individuals facing this
most challenging of conditions can receive rapid multidisci-
Authors: Turner, M.; Jenkins, L. plinary support to maximise the quality of their remaining
104 p., 22 fig., 19 in color, 11 tab., life. Improved diagnostic confidence means that the therapies
soft cover, 2019 in laboratory development today will be applied as early in
ISBN 978–1–912776–11–5 the disease course as possible to the ALS cases of the future.
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Treatment Optimization Optimization of Motor treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), its
of Motor Fluctuations
Fluctuations in Parkinson’s
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motor fluctuations
evodopa
Fabrizio Stocchi and Thomas Foltynie tions.This concise resource will increase readers’ awareness
of: the different types of motor fluctuation, why they occur and
Authors: Stocchi, F.; Foltynie, T. how to recognize them; the drugs that can be added to
48 p., 12 fig., 11 in color, 4 tab., levodopa to reduce fluctuations; advanced and emerging
soft cover, 2019 therapies that will help to improve outcomes.
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Fast Facts: Psychosis in Psychosis affects nearly 50% of patients with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease disease (PD). It is a major therapeutic challenge, as a balance
needs to be found between the PD medications that can
Authors: Friedman, J.H.; exacerbate psychotic symptoms and the antipsychotics that
Ballard, C. may worsen motor function. Focusing on the most common
76 p., 2 fig., 1 in color, 7 tab., side effects of PD medications, namely visual hallucinations
soft cover, 2019 and delusions, this highly readable handbook will increase
ISBN 978–1–912776–27–6 readers’ awareness of the various presentations of psychosis
e-ISBN 978–1–912776–28–3 in PD, modifiable risk factors and prescribing that balances
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