Demos Medical Publishing

This issue of "Emerging Cancer Therapeutics" provides a comprehensive review for practitioners on the current status of renal cancer treatment. Renal cancer treatment has undergone major changes over the course of the past few years and "Renal Cancer" addresses current best practices in the light of the most recent evidence. All of the chapters are written by international experts in the field, address the common clinical scenarios in renal cancer and are multidisciplinary in scope covering surgical, medical, and radiation therapy. This book includes chapters examining emerging and novel therapeutic targets, and the management of both CNS, and skeletal metastases in renal cancer round out the coverage. It features: editorial board of nationally recognized experts across the spectrum of Cancer Therapeutics; in-depth, up-to-date expert reviews and analysis of major new developments in all areas of Cancer Therapeutics; and issues edited by an authority in specific subject area. It focuses on major topics in Cancer Therapeutics with in-depth articles covering advances in clinical and translational research developments, as well as clinical applications and experience. It emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to research and practice.

Pediatric pathology has been a recognized sup-specialty of pathology for almost two decades. Today pathology training programs are required to provide education in pediatric pathology. In addition to pediatric pathology specialists, many general and community-based pathologists regularly handle pediatric specimens. A working knowledge of current pediatric pathology is essential for appropriate handling of these cases. The Color Atlas of Pediatric Pathology covers the broad range of children's diseases that a pathologist will likely encounter and is edited by well-known leaders in this field. Coverage extends to surgical specimens as well as handling of placentas and autopsies.Rather than a highly detailed, academic text, The Color Atlas of Pediatric Pathology is a practical working resource. The atlas features approximately 900 high-quality images supported by concisely written text highlighting the salient diagnostic features as well as important staging and prognostic (including molecular) parameters. Features of The Color Atlas of Pediatric Pathology include: * Comprehensive coverage of pediatric surgical and autopsy pathology * Each chapter is presented by a recognized expert Practical presentation: concise text highlights diagnostic features making the atlas an outstanding resource for the practitioner * Illustrated throughout with approximately 900 full-color images

Resident physicians are required to learn, incorporate, and utilize vast amounts of information on a daily basis. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residents face a unique challenge of mastering a field that covers multiple medical and non-medical disciplines. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocket Companion meets the needs of PM&R residents, practicing physiatrists, and physicians in other specialties seeing rehabilitation patients. for a practical guide focused solely on the day-to-day issues encountered. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pocket Companion provides insight into situations physiatrists face such as the management of the rehabilitation team, coordination of care, and the tailoring of medical management to achieve rehabilitation goals. It features practical information useful in daily practice including disease-specific order sets, practical methods to solve common medical problems, and methods to manage issues that commonly occur during a patient's rehabilitation. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocket Companion is a resource not only for physiatrists but also for physicians in other specialties particularly neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons. Features of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pocket Companion include: * Conciseness and Clinical Orientation: Presents only the key information needed clinically * Comprehensive coverage: The book covers all major topics in the field of PM&R * Consistent approach: Consistent format makes information easy to find * Order sets provided for most areas to drive clinical care All therapies included for each topic: Provides information for PT, OT, SLP, prosthetic, psychology, and social workers * Medication specifics: Covers medications with specific dosages

Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer as the leading cancer cause of death in women. In 2010 207,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 39,000 are expected to die from breast cancer. Nevertheless, ongoing research and recent advances in both diagnostic and therapeutic modalities continue to make breast cancer management a rapidly evolving area in which the practitioner will want to be fully updated on current developments. Breast Cancer offers a comprehensive and in-depth review of the current literature of breast cancer. Chapters examine risk factors and prevention strategies, trends and developments in imaging, surgical management, radiotherapy advances, adjuvant endocrine and chemotherapies, targeted metastatic therapy, and the role of bisphosphonates and novel bone agents in breast cancer. With this volume the oncology practitioner will have a full and current overview of all significant current trends in this important area of oncology

The head and neck is the site of some of the most diverse and histologically complex tumors in the human body. Within this small, highly specialized region, one finds a remarkable range of tissues, including skin, mucosal surfaces, soft tissue, bone, lymph nodes, peripheral and central nervous system tissue, paraganglia, endocrine organs, salivary glands and odontogenic structures. Compounding the issue, biopsies are often small, frequently distorted and difficult to orient for paraffin embedding, all of which impact evaluation and diagnosis, even for experienced pathologists. Head and Neck Pathology presents fifty cases for discussion and illustration. The cases have been selected to show the wide range of specimens seen in head and neck pathology and address some of the frequent encountered in these lesions. The goal of this unique book is to provide detailed insight into a wealth of expert experience in such cases, with in-depth review of the expert's analysis and diagnostic process supported by high-quality color photomicrographs and discussion of the diagnostic principles involved in evaluating these lesions. Head and Neck Pathology is essential reading for surgical pathologists, otolaryngologists and pathologists. In addition it will of interest to pathology and otolaryngology residents and fellows.

Written at the introductory level "A Practical Approach to Clinical Electromyography" will be a practical guide on how to perform and interpret EMGs in clinical practice. Starting with patient presentation, needle placement will be stressed, practical study tips will be emphasized and result interpretation will be explained. "A Practical Approach to Clinical Electromyography" will appeal to both trainees and to those in general practice that have no formal training in the techniques.

"The Consultant Pathology" series is designed to disseminate the knowledge of expert surgical pathology consultants in the analysis and diagnosis of difficult cases to the full community of pathology practitioners. The volumes are based on actual consultations and presented in a format that illustrates the expert's process of evaluating the case, including indications for consultation, the consultant's findings and comment, and discussion of the entity that amplifies the case description. Each volume in the "Consultant Pathology" series is authored by international experts with extensive case experience in the areas covered. Surgical neuropathology is a challenging arena for many pathologists, due in large part to a relative lack of experience of most pathologists in this area compared to other areas of surgical pathology. "Consultant Pathology: Brain Tumors" is intended to address this need with cases drawn from the surgical neuropathology practices of the authors. This volume provides examples of over 100 brain tumors, running the gamut from the very common to the rare. Each example is presented in a case based format and the wide variety of cases presented covers the entire scope of brain tumors and offers the opportunity to review both the basics for the beginner or relatively inexperienced pathologist and also offers experienced pathologists the chance to see some of the rare entities. Each case is formatted as if it were a consult case and includes a brief clinical history, description of the pathologic findings with numerous illustrations, the line diagnosis, discussion of the entity, and the diagnostic thought process as well pertinent references for further reading. When relevant, current practical applications of immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology are discussed.

Designed for the busy practitioner seeking quick answers when diagnosing and treating common - and not so common - disorders, each volume in the series focuses on a key area of rehabilitation medicine and breaks down the problems, treatments, and expected results into succinct facts, organized alphabetically and presented in bullet-point style for quick reference in the office or clinic. Whether the practitioner needs to look up a diagnostic question, neurorehabilitation complication, or sports intervention, this series provides the answers. A spinal cord injury (SCI) profoundly changes a person's life and can affect nearly all of the body's systems. Practitioners managing persons with SCI must treat the medical complications that arise, and be equipped to help their patients return to a productive integrated life within society. "Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference" provides the necessary knowledge to help facilitate this process. Addressing over one hundred varied topics related to spinal cord injury, ranging from Treatment of Vocal Fold Paralysis or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders to Intrathecal Pump Management and Paraplegia, this text is a handy reference for the busy practitioner. Presented in a consistent two-page format for maximum clinical utility, the book is organized into three sections. The first covers the medical and psychological conditions associated with spinal cord injury; the second discusses common interventions; while the last outlines expected functional outcomes. It features comprehensive coverage of all important topics in PM&R, multi-specialty editorship and authorship, chapters that are organized into succinct facts, and is presented in a bullet point format. It is laid out for easy look up by syndrome, complication and treatment. The focus on clinical management provides readers with hands-on, practical guidance for all types of interventions and therapies. The consistent approach allows readers to know exactly where to find the information they need rapidly. 'Pitfalls', 'Red Flags', 'Complications', and 'Helpful Hints' help guard against unwanted sequelae.

"Epilepsy and Intensive Care Monitoring: Principles and Practice" contains detailed chapters covering all areas of clinical epilepsy monitoring. Featuring expert authors from the major epilepsy centers in the US, this seminal work reviews all current procedures and applications for monitoring adults and children with epilepsy in both ambulatory settings and the ICU. Opening sections are devoted to indications, procedures, administrative considerations, and technical aspects of epilepsy and ICU monitoring, followed by dedicated sections on EEG diagnosis and localization and monitoring of neurological disorders in the ICU. The book concludes with special procedures and an Appendix of classification syndromes, monitoring guidelines, and other helpful resources. It covers both adult and pediatric epilepsy and ICU monitoring. It features high quality EEG illustrations. It is comprehensive; no other book in this area has comparable breadth and depth.

Although there are a number of publications including pancreatic cytopathology, there is a void in current pathology literature for a practical and well-illustrated atlas. The atlas contains 450 high-resolution images (including images of the histopathologic and radiologic features of the lesions, which makes this volume equally attractive to cytopathologists and surgical pathologists alike). Clinical and radiologic examinations cannot reliably distinguish benign or inflammatory pancreatic disease from carcinoma. The increased use of pancreatic fine needle aspiration (FNA) along with advances in imaging techniques and the introduction of endoscopic ultrasound guidance have led to significantly better detection and recognition of pancreatic masses. Consequently, pancreatic cytopathology is integral to accurate pre-operative diagnosis-yet it is a challenging diagnostic area with a variety of potential pitfalls and 'look-alike' lesions. Skillful recognition and an awareness of the limitations of the procedure are essential in avoiding mis diagnosis of these dangerous lesions. "Atlas of Pancreatic Cytopathology with Histopathologic Correlations" fills a void in current pathology literature. With 450 high-resolution images, including images of histopathologic and radiologic features, this practical atlas presents an integrated approach to diagnostic cytopathology that will help physician cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, and pathologists avoid potential pitfalls and 'look-alike' lesions. Written by recognized experts in the field, the extensive high-resolution color images of the characteristic features of pancreatic disease are presented with detailed descriptions that cover classic features, diagnostic clues, and potential pitfalls. "Atlas of Pancreatic Cytopathology with Histopathologic Correlations" is a valuable resource for the seasoned cytopathologist, general and surgical pathologists, pathology trainees, and cytotechnologists.

"Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation" is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary textbook devoted exclusively to stroke rehabilitation and recovery. This new comprehensive guide is the gold standard for managing and rehabilitating stroke patients. Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Additional sections discuss psychological issues, outcomes, community reintegration, and new research.Written by dozens of acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, "Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation" features: the first full-length discussion of the most commonly-encountered component of neurorehabilitation; multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing; focus on therapeutic management of stroke related impairments and complications; an international perspective from dozens of foremost authorities on stroke; and, cutting edge, practical information on new developments and research trends." Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation" is a valuable reference for clinicians and academics in rehabilitation and neurology, and professionals in all disciplines who serve the needs of stroke survivors.

The only comprehensive source of information on this frequently misdiagnosed problem, with information critical for physicians, ER and ICU doctors, and psychiatrists. An under-recognized condition that can potentially cause brain damage and even death, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important clinical problem, occurring in about 25 per cent of status epilepsy cases. Despite this prevalence, "Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus" is the first comprehensive clinical text to cover its diagnosis and management.The book progresses logically, beginning with chapters discussing the history and classification of NCSE, reflecting a contemporary understanding of developmental, syndromic, and clinical aspects. Following chapters discuss relevant epidemiology, electrophysiology, imaging and pathophysiology of NCSE, with supplementary sections devoted to psychiatric and behavioral aspects of NCSE and to the different diagnostic considerations of its frequently unusual behavioral presentations.It include: an emphasis on diagnosis, management, and all pertinent clinical issues; a heavily illustrated section on EEG interpretation in NCSE; and contributions by the foremost international experts on NCSE. Throughout, the book maintains a practical focus on recognizing the key signs and symptoms of this subtly presented and clinically challenging condition. This multidisciplinary volume will provide physicians, ER and ICU doctors, and psychiatrists with a comprehensive source of information and opinion on nonconvulsive status epilepticus.