Fast Facts: Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events in Oncology, 2nd edition, provides an overview of immuno-oncology and an update on immune checkpoint inhibitors and their associated toxicities, alongside the principles of diagnosing and managing immune-related adverse events, important nursing care considerations and a set of convenient management summaries for quick reference. As such, it is essential reading for all members of the cancer care team. Table of Contents: • Immunotherapy and its side effects: an overview • Gastrointestinal and hepatic adverse events • Dermatologic adverse events • Endocrine-related adverse events • Pulmonary adverse events • Less frequent adverse events • Optimizing patient care and early recognition of irAEs • Management summaries

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Psoriasis can no longer be considered a mere skin disease - it is a spectrum of different conditions requiring a spectrum of different treatments. Yet the systemic and psychosocial consequences of the condition often go unrecognized. The fourth edition of this refreshingly readable handbook explores the potential to improve the quality of life of patients by reducing the range of comorbidities associated with psoriasis, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Fast Facts: Psoriasis is packed with practical information on all aspects of this increasingly treatable disease, including: • a concise review of the immunologic and genetic aspects of the disease • a well-illustrated guide to clinical presentation and differential diagnosis • all management options, from topical treatments to current and emerging receptor-targeted therapies • a commonsense approach to management by rotating and combining therapies • a fully updated chapter on psoriatic arthritis 'Fast Facts: Psoriasis' is essential reading for the primary care team, dermatology trainees and specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology and rheumatology who want to learn all about psoriasis but have little time to spare. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Clinical presentation • Differential diagnosis • General management approach • Topical Therapy • Phototherapy and photochemotherapy • Systemic therapy • Receptor-targeted (biological) therapies • Psoriatic arthritis • Future trends • Useful resources

Eczema can affect patients of all ages and few people are not affected to some degree at some point in their lives. Swift and accurate diagnosis coupled with the appropriate treatment regime is essential to avoid undue distress and suffering. 'Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis' is a concise, structured guide to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the various forms of eczema and contact dermatitis. Directed to the primary care physician, specialist nurse and other healthcare professionals, this is a concise and practical text written by experts. Superb illustrations and informative tables support an evidence-based approach which can be applied immediately for the benefit of patients in the clinical setting. • Succinctly and clearly summarises the clinical manifestations of eczema and contact dermatitis and the various treatment options • Clearly and concisely presented information supported by excellent illustrations • Contains all core information required by the primary healthcare team • Ideal text for medical students and trainee dermatologists Contents: • Allergic contact dermatitis • Irritant contact dermatitis • Atopic eczema • Photosensitive eczema • Seborrheic eczema • Hand and foot eczema • Other forms of eczema • Future trends • Useful resources

A revision of the popular Mosby's Rapid Review Series, this book provides essential, need-to-know material for both course study and NCLEX-RN® test preparation. This series helps students prepare for both course tests and board exams by including review questions and answers at the conclusion of every chapter and a comprehensive exam at the end of every book in the series, all in the standard NCLEX format. A free CD-ROM with 150 NCLEX format questions is packaged with each title in the series. A Volume in the Rollant Nursing Review Series (Includes FREE CD-ROM)

Instant answers to common medical questions are covered in 100 condition-specific essays. Also includes lists of associations, agencies, clinics and treatment centers.