Oxford Desk Reference Nephrology

Written for the busy nephrologist and internist who need easy to access information on the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of patients with kidney disease, the Oxford Desk Reference Nephrology is presented in a way that is not only easy to read and digest but also is detailed enough to allow an in depth understanding of the complex mix of metabolic, immunological, and genetic causes of both acute and chronic kidney disease. The kidneys are rarely affected by disease in isolation; the book comprehensively covers the multisystem disorders that require a multidisciplinary approach, including the cardiological, rheumatological, haematological, infectious, oncological, and urological aspects of kidney disease. In parallel, it extensively describes the myriad multisystem complications of progressive chronic kidney disease with practical advice on how these should be investigated and managed. The importance of understanding the evolution of kidney disease in children and young adults is covered, as in many parts of the world there is no distinction between adult and paediatric nephrology. Therefore, it is important that nephrologists have a sound grasp of both paediatric and adult kidney diseases. The number of patients with advanced kidney disease treated with a kidney transplant or receiving dialysis is increasing in all parts of the world. All nephrologists will manage patients on dialysis or who have a kidney transplant and all internists will encounter these patients. Thus, it is imperative that they have an understanding of these treatments and the commonly encountered medical problems such patients experience.

Ledgibility in the liminal: challenging the symbolic order, an exhibition of drawing

"Amidst the 'Glossary of Commonly Misused Words' in the Writers Digest Grammar Desk Reference, the adverb hopefully is demonstrated in its proper usage with a fortune cookie message that reads: 'It is sometimes better to travel hopefully than to arrive'. (Lutz, 332) This paper takes its character from a similar elaboration from within its purpose. In the most simple way, that purpose is to formulate a critical explanation of the studio works as surveyed and documented. As explication, it imbues its meaning as a manner of traveling hopefully upon the arrival of the action of the project. This might seem simple enough but in order to contextualize both the studio works and the explication the reader will be required to play the double game of both conceptually traveling and perceptually arriving. Though it may seem arbitrary, there is no other way any higher possibility of agreement between text and object could be arranged. To argue on behalf of the studio works would prioritize perceptual arrival over the viewer's experience and to realize art about theories is easily a misuse of the word hopeful"--From the introduction, page 3.

Ledgibility in the liminal: challenging the symbolic order, an exhibition of drawing

"Amidst the 'Glossary of Commonly Misused Words' in the Writers Digest Grammar Desk Reference, the adverb hopefully is demonstrated in its proper usage with a fortune cookie message that reads: 'It is sometimes better to travel hopefully than to arrive'. (Lutz, 332) This paper takes its character from a similar elaboration from within its purpose. In the most simple way, that purpose is to formulate a critical explanation of the studio works as surveyed and documented. As explication, it imbues its meaning as a manner of traveling hopefully upon the arrival of the action of the project. This might seem simple enough but in order to contextualize both the studio works and the explication the reader will be required to play the double game of both conceptually traveling and perceptually arriving. Though it may seem arbitrary, there is no other way any higher possibility of agreement between text and object could be arranged. To argue on behalf of the studio works would prioritize perceptual arrival over the viewer's experience and to realize art about theories is easily a misuse of the word hopeful"--From the introduction, page 3.

The Evolution of Digital Technologies in Health Care

Although digital health often is touted as something revolutionary and brand new, the truth is that electronic biomedical equipment has existed for decades and many new digital health tools are simply incremental enhancements. In some cases, a device has been miniaturized for convenience and home use. In other cases, novel algorithms are being placed into clinician workflow as decision aids, not unlike the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) that often was consulted during clinical encounters. The part that is new is Internet connectivity and all the accompanying benefits and risks. In this chapter, the history of biomedical tools and their evolution over the last three decades is reviewed in detail with an eye toward understanding incremental advancements, such as miniaturized heart arrhythmia measurement tools, as well as leaps in progress, such as the widespread adoption of electronic health records.

Biological Systematics

Understanding the history and philosophy of biological systematics (phylogenetics, taxonomy and classification of living things) is key to successful practice of the discipline. In this thoroughly revised third edition, the authors provide an updated account of cladistic principles and techniques, emphasizing their empirical and epistemological clarity. The book covers the history and philosophy of systematics; the mechanics and methods of character analysis, phylogenetic inference, and evaluation of results; the practical application of systematic results to biological classification, adaptation and coevolution, biodiversity, and conservation; along with new chapters on species and molecular clocks. The book is both a textbook for students studying systematic biology and a desk reference for practicing systematists. Part explication of concepts and methods, part exploration of the underlying epistemology of systematics, the edition addresses why some methods are more empirically sound than others.