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Muscles and Meridians is a unique book that breaks new conceptual ground in the realm of human movement. Exploring the connection between evolutionary biology and Chinese meridians, the volume offers a novel and effective system of diagnosis and treatment of common musculoskeletal disorders.

- Describes a new model of human movement - the Contractile Field model
- Offers a rare and serious attempt to look at whole person movement patterns  akin to 'Anatomy Trains' but with a stronger link to vertebrate evolution and development
- Suggests that much of our endemic back and leg pain is due to a loss of ease in postures that are 'archetypal' to mankind
- Offers a profound new understanding of the world's oldest medical map, the Chinese meridian map

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Integrated Sports Massage Therapy E-Book

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Integrated Sports Massage Therapy E-Book

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Integrated Sports Massage Therapy is a highly illustrated evidence-based handbook which presents a wide range of effective sports massage techniques to cover any sports-related situation.
Anders Jelveus explains and applies effective techniques from a variety of disciplines of manual therapy, ranging from commonly used sports massage strokes to more advanced concepts for real-life effective sports massage treatments. The presented techniques serve as a great addition for any therapist seeking to work with athletes, and are suitable for pre-event, post-event, inter-event, and in remedial sports massage therapy.
This unique book offers a comprehensive presentation of sports massage therapy including:
Sports massage history
Basic sports massage strokes and work postures
Sports massage applications
Event-based sports massage treatment guidelines
Sports-specific massage treatment recommendations
Therapeutic muscle stretching techniques
Therapeutic muscle stretching applied to specific muscle groups
Positional Release Techniques (PRT)
Acupressure and Tui Na techniques with applications
Myofascial release techniques
Connective tissue massage
Lymphatic drainage massage
Myofascial Trigger Point etiology and treatment techniques
Sports injuries
Athletic taping
Remedial Sports massage applications
Athletic self massage techniques.
The book is suitable for all manual therapy students and practitioners, whether novice or advanced, including massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, naprapaths, naturopaths and acupuncturists.

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Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na. The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the basic techniques, compound techniques and most commonly applied techniques through to passive movements. An invaluable practical website http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780443069031/ showing all of the techniques in the book is included.Key areas covered include: Principles and theory of Tui na practice Historical development of Tui na and its current development in the West Levels to treatment, yin and yang style of practice, the use of intention, grounding, centering and protecting yourself as a Tui na practitioner are clearly covered Covers the most common problems likely to be presented by patient Explanation and interpretation of the methods of diagnosis Treatment plans to encourage the student/practitioner to think and make choices Case histories and examples of treatments illustrate there are several ways to approach any problem presented Ancillary therapies  cupping, gua sha and the application of moxa frequently employed in Tui na treatments Treating with a combination of Tui na and acupuncture for acupuncturists who are trained in both therapies
- Accompanying videos showing how to apply all the major techniques
- Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques
- The application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion
- The application of external herbal media
- 'Tips for Practice' easy reference to aid the learning of techniques
- Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments
- Treatment foundation area routines
- Yin and yang styles of practice
- Combining Tui na and acupuncture in practice.

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The first of its kind, Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes is a comprehensive evidence- and clinical-based book, covering research-based diagnosis, prognosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal pathologies and dysfunctions of the upper quadrant, including joint, muscle, myofascial and neural tissue approaches.
It uniquely addresses the expanding role of the various health care professions which require increased knowledge and skills in screening for contra-indications and recognizing the need for medical-surgical referral. Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes also stresses the integration of experiential knowledge and a pathophysiologic rationale with current best evidence.

- the only one-stop guide for examination and treatment of the upper quadrant supported by accurate scientific and clinical-based data
- acknowledges the expanding direct access role of the various health professions both at the entry-level and postgraduate level
- addresses concerns among clinicians that research is overemphasized at the expense of experiential knowledge and pathophysiologic rationale
- multiple-contributed by expert clinicians and researchers with an international outlook
- covers diagnosis, prognosis and conservative treatment of the most commonly seen pain syndromes in clinical practice
- over 800 illustrations demonstrating examination procedures and techniques

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Cesar Fernandez de las Penas, Joshua Cleland, Peter A. Huijbregts

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The Flesh and Bones of Medical Pharmacology

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A concise, accessible account of pharmacology and covers all the key concepts med students need with no gaps! Perfect as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid.
- Big Picture Section - you can relate detail to the subject as a whole
- High Return Facts - fills large gaps in your knowledge. Can be used as a revision tool. Reinforces the major points
- Cartoon-strip illustrations - you can visualise difficult concepts in a step-by-step format - information is chunked into 'student-friendly' sizes
- Double-page overviews - read topic summaries without cross-referencing to other pages - they're all laid out in one spread!

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Master Medicine: General and Systematic Pathology

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The authors are highly respected professionals in the UK.  It is a short, highly readable and well illustrated book on general and systematic pathology, approached from the point of view of what medical students need to know in order to understand the clinical work they will eventually be doing. Includes a great variety of self-assessment, to reinforce the messages and to test understanding  and to help students prepare for exams.
- Concise synoptic (not telegraphic text).
- Appropriate self-assessment material.
- Only covers core, so student knows the whole book is essential.
- Includes key objectives.
- Contains simple and memorable diagrams for reproduction in exams.
- Ideal for learning as well as examination review, specifically trying to stimulate the student into assessing his/her own knowledge.
- The books in the seies both complement other available major texts, but also contain enough material to stand in the own right.
- Provides examination practice.
- Part of co-ordinated series.
- Now general and systematic pathology combined in one volume.
- Further refinement to contents to reflect evolution of what is regarded as core knowledge.
- Major revision of self-assessment material to match change in style of examination (mainly more
- EMQ- and OSCE-style questions).
- New cover design.

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Paul Bass, Susan Burroughs, Norman Carr, Claire Way

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This popular guide uses illustrations and concise, integrated text to describe the essentials of obstetric practice today. From the physiology of reproduction through antenatal care and disorders in pregnancy to labour and the puerperium period, readers will find an easy-to-grasp presentation of the field's most important issues.
- Features nearly 20 new line drawings to show the latest in obstetric practice.
- All other illustrations and content thoroughly revised and updated.
- New material includes: Current uses and types of IUCDs  (including the Mirena IUS); Management of early pregnancy including ectopic pregnancy; Preterm labour; and Ventouse (to include Kiwi-style Ventouse Cup).

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The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Examination

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This innovative and highly praised book describes the visible and palpable anatomy that forms the basis of clinical examination. The first chapter considers the anatomical terms needed for precise description of the parts of the body and movements from the anatomical positions. The remaining chapters are regionally organised and colour photographs demonstrate visible anatomy. Many of the photographs are reproduced with numbered overlays, indicating structures that can be seen, felt, moved or listened to. The surface markings of deeper structures are indicated together with common sites for injection of local anaesthetic, accessing blood vessels, biopsying organs and making incisions. The accompanying text describes the anatomical features of the illustrated structures.
- Over 250 colour photographs with accompanying line drawings to indicate the position of major structures.
- The seven regionally organised chapters cover all areas of male and female anatomy.
- The text is closely aligned with the illustrations and highlights the relevance for the clinical examination of a patient.
- Includes appropriate radiological images to aid understanding.
- All line drawings now presented in colour to add clarity and improve the visual interpretation.
- Includes 20 new illustrations of palpable and visible anatomy.
- Revised text now more closely tied in with the text and with increasing emphasis on clinical examination of the body.

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This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse.  Covering a wide range of topics it helps students toMake the most of clinical placementsMake drug dosage calculations and administer medicationWrite assignmentsAvoid plagiarismCope with stress Create a portfolioReflect on practiceUnderstand nursing models, theories and philosophiesUnderstand medical terminology and nursing jargonDeal with legal and ethical issuesThis unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations.  The Student Nurse Handbook is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course.
- Case studies and quotes from students and nurses show readers that their thoughts and feelings are shared by others - this validation will reduce stress and anxiety and give credibility
- Humour and cartoons make the text readable and fun to use
- Hints, tips and practical advice encourage the 'flagging' student
- Appendices list other useful resources, contact details for organisations and websites
- The two-colour design makes it attractive to use
- Fully updated in line with changes in nursing practice e.g. the revised NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Disability Discrimination Act, Agenda for Change and the Knowledge and Skills Framework, Essence of Care.
- Expanded section on nursing models
- More help with drug dosage calculations to assist students in developing their numeric skills.
- More on help on writing assignments and how to use research, including applications to practice
- Expanded appendices on children's nursing and mental health branches.
- Template forms to assist with course applications, planning assignments and a check list for placements

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This title is now available under ISBN 9780702052149.
CTG Made Easy 4th edition continues the successful format of previous editions, offering a practical guide to all health professionals involved in monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour, and specifically in the interpretation of CTG traces. The workbook approach remains, with many new and updated case histories and CTGs, all using current terminology and a recommended proforma for interpretation.
The book will aid health professionals to acquire competence and confidence in all aspects of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, improving the care offered to women and babies.

- In-depth debate on choice of intermittent or continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring enables correct identification of the appropriate method
- Updated references and recommendations from latest national guidelines ensure readers have access to current research-based evidence and expert opinion
- Clear explanation of the physiology of baseline and periodic abnormalities provides vital information for interpretation and assessment of fetal compromise
- CTG features are described following up-to-date recommendations from NICE
- Charts describe the classification of CTGs and illustrations describe variable decelerations to aid understanding
- Discussion of current adjuncts to electronic fetal heart rate monitoring give the reader insight into current developments and possible future practice
- RCOG and NICE proforma and classifications aid consistency in interpretation and use of terminology
- Recent cases of litigation are used to demonstrate the difficulties encountered with monitoring techniques and interpretation of the data, giving the reader an insight into cases that proceed to litigation
- Evidence relating to fetal monitoring in labour updated to current national guidance
- Expanded section debating the issues surrounding intermittent auscultation versus continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring
- Expanded section on the physiological control of the fetal heart rate, fetal blood sampling and acid base balance.
- Risk management updated, including risks and benefits of current methods of fetal heart rate monitoring, future developments, and legal issues
- References comprehensively reviewed, including NICE and RCOG clinical guidelines   New online resources
20 additional CTGs and case histories are available online

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A core text of human physiology with self assessment

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Master Medicine: Physiology is brief and accessible, approached from the point of view of what you will need to know in order to understand the clinical work you will eventually be doing. It includes a wide range of self-assessment material, ideal for testing your understanding, and helping you to prepare for your exams.
- Concise synoptic (not telegraphic text).
- Appropriate self-assessment material.
- Only covers core, so student knows the whole book is essential.
- Includes key objectives.
- Contains simple and memorable diagrams for reproduction in exams.
- Ideal for learning as well as examination review, specifically trying to stimulate the student into assessing his/her own knowledge.
- The books in the series both complement other available major texts, but also contain enough material to stand in the own right.
- Provides examination practice.
- Part of co-ordinated series.

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Local and Regional Anaesthesia in the Emergency Department Made Easy E-Book

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Local and Regional Anaesthesia in the Emergency Department Made Easy E-Book

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This volume in the successful Made Easy series is aimed at all doctors working in accident and emergency departments to help remind them of the common nerve block techniques. These techniques can be difficult to master and require great precison. Each procedure is described in step-by-step detail along with accompanying colour illustrations.
- Volume in successful Made Easy series.
- Short practical account of commonest local and regional anaesthesia techniques as will be encountered by junior doctors working in accident and emergency.
- Highly illustrated with colour photographs showing step by step procedures.

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A new edition of a now classic, highly-illustrated textbook of clinical orthopaedic examination suitable for specialist trainee orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, medical students and physiotherapists.
- A new edition of an internationally respected textbook of orthopaedic examination
- The unique 'strip cartoon' artwork programme provides an easy-to-read approach to the subject affording an effective way to learn
- A highly praised book by reviewers for its clear and lucid writing style
- The text reflects the classic 'look, feel, move' approach to patient evaluation
- Provides practical guidance on interpretation of radiographs
- Almost 1000 drawings produced by the author himself provide a unique means of teaching.
- The updated text includes a number of new tests and methods of assessing overall limb function.
- More information has been added in the section on back pain.
- There is an expanded description on the interpretation of the ankle jerk and more information on tracking the progress of skeletal maturation.
- A new up-to-date design reflects that of the sister volume Practical Fracture Techniques

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Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy - E-Book

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Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy - E-Book

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Evidence-based practice has become a central part of physiotherapy today, but it is still an area which is constantly expanding and being updated. Written by an international team of experts, this second edition continues to outline the basic definitions of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, while detailing how to find and critically appraise evidence and clinical practice guidelines and the steps to follow in the implementation and evaluation of evidence.
For those struggling to understand both the concepts and how to implement them, this book will prove to be an invaluable and practical guide.

- Considers how both quantitative and qualitative research can be used to answer clinical questions
- Written for readers with different levels of expertise
- Highlighted critical points and text box summaries (basic)
- Detailed explanations in text (intermediate)
- Footnotes (advanced)
- Presents detailed strategies for searching physiotherapy-relevant databases
- Extensive consideration of clinical practice guidelines
- Chapter asking the question: When and how should new therapies be introduced into clinical practice?
- Search strategies
- Evaluating quality of interventions
- Placebo effects
- Meta-regression

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Robert Herbert, Gro Jamtvedt, Kåre Birger Hagen, Judy Mead, Sir Iain Chalmers

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This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.
- No other book provides such a wealth of detail.
- A reservoir of knowledge in a field where there is a resurgence of interest - plants as a source of drugs are of growing interest both in complementary medicine fields and in the pharmaceutical industry in their search for new 'lead compounds'.
- Dr Evans has been associated with the book for over 20 years and is a recognised authority in all parts of the world where pharmacognosy is studied, his knowledge and grasp of the subject matter is unique.
- Meticulously referenced and kept up to date by the editor, new contributors brought in to cover new areas.
- New chapter on 'Neuroceuticals'.
- Addition of many new compounds recently added to British Pharmacopoeia as a result of European harmonisation.
- Considers development in legal control and standardisation of plant materials previously regarded as 'herbal medicines'.
- More on the study of safety and efficacy of Chinese and Asian drugs.
- Quality control issues updated in line with latest guidelines (BP 2007).

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Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle E-Book

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Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle E-Book

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The Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle is the established and respected illustrated guide to the full range of conditions encountered in cattle worldwide. For this new edition the atlas has been redesigned to present over 840 colour illustrations and clearer than ever coverage of conditions, with a special emphasis on ease of use. The text has been updated and rewritten to encompass many new conditions including burns, 'bleeding calf syndrome', rib fracture and jejunal hemorrhagic syndrome, while treatment of existing conditions has been expanded.
The emphasis of this new edition of the Color Atlas remains the visible signs of diseases and disorders in the live animal. In its third edition guise, the atlas is an indispensable reference for both experienced and novice cattle practitioners, government and industry veterinarians, as well as veterinary and agricultural students, and managers of large-scale cattle enterprises throughout the world.

- One hundred fresh illustrations included, improving the range of signs presented.
- Special emphasis on improvements in animal welfare.
- Extensive upgrade to chapter on locomotor disorders.
- Improved layout places images and relevant text closer together.
- Terms updated with the latest nomenclature.
- Inclusion of more lay terms and clarification of acronyms.
- One hundred fresh illustrations included, improving the range of signs presented.
- Special emphasis on improvements in animal welfare.
- Extensive upgrade to chapter on locomotor disorders.
- Improved layout places images and relevant text closer together.
- Terms updated with the latest nomenclature.
- Inclusion of more lay terms and clarification of acronyms.

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Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy E-book

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A comprehensive textbook of radiotherapy and related radiation physics and oncology for use by all those concerned with the uses of radiation and cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of patients with malignant disease. Walter & Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy has become the core text for therapeutic radiography students and an important introductory text for trainee radiologists and clinical physicists. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers underlying principles of physics, and the second is a systematic review by tumour site concentrating on the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of malignant disease and setting its use in context with chemotherapy and surgery.
The 7th edition continues the tradition of bringing the physics and clinical application of radiation for therapy together at entry level and is completely revised to take into account the huge technological advances in radiotherapy treatment since publication of the previous edition.
*Imaging is now an essential part of radiotherapy, relevant for both the treatment and preparation of a patient's treatment. Radionuclide imaging and X-ray imaging have been expanded to MRI and PET, along with some use of ultrasound.
*Treatment planning dose prediction - the basis and application of modern computational calculations are explained for modern treatment delivery systems. The role of the algorithm for dose prediction is central to ensure speedy and accurate calculations for treatment.
*Quality Control
*Quality Systems
The book is supported by Evolve electronic resources: sample plans, additional diagnostic images and clinical photographs.

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Paul R Symonds, Charles Deehan, Catherine Meredith, John A Mills

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Orell, Orell and Sterrett's Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology E-Book

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Orell & Sterrett's Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology 5e provides you with a logical and systematic approach to the acquisition, interpretation and diagnosis of FNA biopsy samples. It is an ideal resource for all those requiring an authoritative and systematic review of the cytological findings in those malignant and benign lesions likely to be the target of FNA. The book is lavishly illustrated with high quality colour images that demonstrate the cytological features as well as their relevant immunohistochemical and molecular findings. Organized into anatomical regions, each chapter is consistently organized into two parts: the first deals with clinical and technical aspects followed by a systematic presentation of cytological findings. This is your perfect practical bench resource for daily reference in the laboratory.
Provides practical tips and advice on how to avoid pitfalls and ensure accurate diagnoses.
Over 1,200 colour illustrations capture each entity's cellular, morphological and immunohistochemical appearance.
Chapters have been up-dated and revised and a brand new one on cytological findings in infectious diseases added.
Both MGG and Pap smears illustrated in parallel as well as the corresponding histology to help provide side-by-side analysis.
Access the full text online and download images via Expert Consult.
Brand new chapter on cytological findings in infectious diseases.
Inclusion of immuno-profiles and other relevant ancillary tests.
New illustrations.
New contributing authors.
Available online via Expert Consult.

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Practice E-Book

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Practice E-Book

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Practical GI Endoscopy provides an illustrated concise guide to the use of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of disorders in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. There is a clinical "hands on emphasis throughout with expert advice on the practical aspects of performing endoscopic techniques in both diagnosis and therapy, tips for avoiding complications and how best to deal with them if and when encountered. Written by the leading international names in gastrointestinal endoscopy, the text has been expertly edited into a succinct, instructive format. Presented in short paragraphs structured with headings, subheadings and bullet points and richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and line drawings the book will be an invaluable companion to the busy practicing gastroenterologist.Practical approach taken throughout, with step by step guides to performing procedures
Clear algorithms included throughout to summarize the clinical decision making process.
Detailed coverage of two specific procedures: endosonography and ERCP that provides an ideal resource for trainee and established endoscopists.
Outstanding full color illustrations incorporated throughout. Provides an accurate visual guide to the endoscopic approaches and techniques under discussion
World class team of international expert contributing authors from Europe and North America. Therapeutic options and preferred methods of treatment are drawn from all over the world and not just the US.
Endosonography and ERCP
Radiofrequency Ablation for early Barrett's neoplasia
Advanced imaging techniques: confocal endomicroscopy, autofluorescence, narrow band imaging, magnification endoscopy.
Endoscopic mucosal resection techniques
Small bowel endoscopy  capsule and enteroscopy
Endoscopy and obesity

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Jean Marc Canard, Jean-Christophe Letard, Laurent Palazzo, Ian D Penman, Anne Marie Lennon