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High-quality color photographs enhance this completely updated, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The text features a clinically oriented approach to pediatric skin disorders and includes a differential diagnosis index. New features in the 3rd Edition include greatly expanded patient education handouts and updated diagnostic, genetic, and therapeutic information. Appendix information incorporates a formulary for common dermatologic conditions. ... Read more

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Helpful textbook for pediatric dermatology
This book is covers a very concise and clear area of Pediatric Dermatology. The index is easy to use and photographs are clear. It should be a very useful reference book for any busy pediatric practice or for those pediatric residents studying for the Pediatric Boards. ... Read more

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All that you need to know about SBS!
An amazing reference! All that you need to know about SBS is now available in this one, complete, authoritative reference. Every physician, nurse, social worker, prosecutor or law enforcement officer who deals with child abuse must own this book. A bargain when ordered on Amazon.com

excellent resource!
This is a wondrful review of the topic. A must read for professionals dealing with this difficult topic. Each chapter approaches the problem from a different perspective, and the whole book adds to more than a sum of its parts. Should b required reading for medical, CPS, police and social work. ... Read more

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An easy-to-use, complete reference for obstetricians, gynecologists, general practitioners, emergency room doctors, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and students, Clinical Protocols in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology provides easy access to essential information. Readers will not have to wade through unnecessary facts to find the algorithms and protocols they need. A protocol book, not a reference text, it contains photographs and diagrams that help them understand and diagnose common and not-so-common ailments in the realm of pediatric and adolescent gynecology. It is the only quick reference book available in this field. ... Read more

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Neonatal Dermatology
This book is a must for every clinician involved in the care of newborns, whether in private practice or academics. Every hospital neonatal unit should have one also. It discusses a multitude of congenital and neonatal skin disorders, many accompanied by excellent color pictures. Included are chapters on fetal skin development, structure and function of newborn skin, premature skin, and neonatal skin care. There are many concise tables on diagnostic and treatment issues, as well as differential diagnoses. Every attempt was made to include the latest information on pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment. This is a long-awaited book that will boost our knowledge and understanding of neonatal skin disorders, as well as improve the care we give to newborns. ... Read more

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"This book is an invaluable resource that can be used immediately by every therapist who works with sexually abused children. The clearly described treatment protocol, which is firmly grounded in sound theory and supported by empirical evidence, is a significant step forward in our ability to help sexually abused children and their families. I highly recommend it." --Benjamin E. Saunders, National Crime Victims Research and ... Read more

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Because they have been tested in research and shown to work, the treatments for child and adolescent mental health problems in this book are called "evidence-based". Chapters cover treatments for the most commonly referred youth problems: anxiety, depression, ADHD, and conduct problems. John Weisz describes the concepts and theories underlying each treatment and details procedures, illustrating them with case examples. The book closely examines each treatment's potential use in everyday clinical practice and will be valuable to practitioners, clinical supervisors, and clinical program directors. It also summarizes and critiques the evidence on each treatment, for those planning courses on youth treatment. ... Read more