Author: Michael S. Firstenberg

There are few contemporary industries that are as complex and challenging to navigate as healthcare. The realities of constantly changing regulatory, financial, and legal environments, combined with …

As the population ages and elderly co-morbidity becomes more complex, innovative therapies have been developed to assist in the management of these medical problems. While such therapies have been sh …

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the biology, characterization and potential clinical application of progenitor cells. Topics discussed include endothelial progenito …

USDA and Interior manage over 600 million acres of land, including sites contaminated from prior uses or events, such as mining or toxic spills. These lands are managed by five Interior agencies, inc …

The history of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) reflects a true medical success story that has been the result of tremendous dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and years-if not decades-of …

Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an innovative therapy that is used to support the physiologic needs of a patient during illnesses associated with acute severe respiratory and/or cardia …

As demonstrated in the first book, the management of patients with profound respiratory failure or cardiogenic shock has evolved significantly over the years with advances in diagnostic and therapeut …