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European Practice in Gynaecology and Obstetrics is a series of books conceived and endorsed by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). Its aim is to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information that represents the consensus of opinion among leading European experts in the field, as part of the overall aim of standardising training and practice in order to ensure quality care and facilitate exchange among physicians in all parts of Europe and the rest of the world. The topics chosen for each volume are those of significant clinical interest where treatment is changing in response to research findings and developments in practice. The volume editor and contributing authors are European specialists invited to contribute because of their expertise in their field. The books concentrate on various types of management used in European practice as well as published results. The authors present treatments for which a consensus exists and - when there is no consensus - they discuss the key elements of the controversy. Each book provides a review of the basic science, recent concepts in pathophysiology, clinical aspects, treatment and unresolved problems or controversies, as well as the major recent references. A final section provides multiple-choice questions for each chapter.

Main headings: I. Basic concepts of pulsatile arterial hemodynamics. - II. Pathophysiological mechanisms. - III. Arterial stiffness, wave reflections, cardiovascular risk and end-organ damage. - IV. Clinical aspects of arterial stiffness and wave reflections. - V. Therapeutic aspects of arterial stiffness and wave reflections.

This is a volume in the "Handbook of Clinical Neurophysiology" series on peripheral neuropathies.

"European Practice in Gynaecology and Obstetrics" is a series of books conceived and endorsed by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). Its aim is to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information that represents the consensus of opinion among leading European experts in the field, as part of the overall aim of standardising training and practice in order to ensure quality care and facilitate exchange among physicians in all parts of Europe and the rest of the world. The topics chosen for each volume are those of significant clinical interest where treatment is changing in response to research findings and developments in practice. The volume editor and contributing authors are European specialists invited to contribute because of their expertise in their field. The books concentrate on various types of management used in European practice as well as published results. The authors present treatments for which a consensus exists and - when there is no consensus - they discuss the key elements of the controversy. Each book provides a review of the basic science, recent concepts in pathophysiology, clinical aspects, treatment and unresolved problems or controversies, as well as the major recent references. A final section provides multiple-choice questions for each chapter.

A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurophysiology series on the visual system.

A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurophysiology series on sleep.

The Series: "European Practice in Gynaecology and Obstetrics" is a series of books conceived and endorsed by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). Its aim is to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information that represents the consensus of opinion among leading European experts in the field, as part of the overall aim of standardising training and practice in order to ensure quality care and facilitate exchange among physicians in all parts of Europe and the rest of the world. The topics chosen for each volume are those of significant clinical interest where treatment is changing in response to research findings and developments in practice. The volume editor and contributing authors are European specialists invited to contribute because of their expertise in their field. The books concentrate on various types of management used in European practice as well as published results. The authors present treatments for which a consensus exists and - when there is no consensus - they discuss the key elements of the controversy. Each book provides a review of the basic science, recent concepts in pathophysiology, clinical aspects, treatment and unresolved problems or controversies, as well as the major recent references. A final section provides multiple-choice questions for each chapter. This volume: Major progress has been made in understanding the physiopathology of diabetes and pregnancy and this new volume in the EBCOG series includes current practice and developments in the area. Diabetes affects at least 3 percent of the pregnant women and in some areas in the world the percentage is much higher. Furthermore, the incidence of diabetes increases worldwide. Diabetes during pregnancy affects both the mother and the foetus, it is therefore necessary on the one hand to have pre-existing diabetes under control before and during pregnancy, and on the other hand to screen for gestational diabetes and if necessary to treat. During pregnancy and labour optimal foetal and maternal surveillance is important and the newborn needs close supervision. Recently it has been shown that the intra-uterine environment can have a transgenerational effect on the offspring, indicating the importance of achieving normal foetal growth.

"The celebrated Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. In the 31 articles of this volume, 42 well-known European specialists describe the major techniques to manage the pathologies affecting the shoulder, including fractures, dislocations, instability, rotator cuff tears, paralytic shoulder, nerve entrapments and obstretrical palsy. Variations, complications, clinical results and indications are discussed. The surgical techniques are described step-by-step and illustrated by more than 450 drawings and photographs.

"The celebrated Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. In this volume, 35 articles written by 59 well-known European specialists address the general topics of orthopaedic surgery, including anaesthesia and analgesia, prevention of infection and deep venous thrombosis, blood saving, bone grafts or substitutes, microvascular surgery, internal and external fixation of fractures, tumours, extracorporeal shock waves, and acute compartment syndrome. The articles are illustrated by more than 550 drawings and photographs.

The celebrated "Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. In the 56 articles of this volume, 90 distinguished European specialists describe the major techniques to manage fractures, ligament injuries, congenital anomalies and other pathologies affecting the lower leg, ankle and foot. Skin coverage, limb salvage and amputations are covered. Variations, complications, clinical results and indications are discussed. The surgical techniques are described step by step and illustrated by more than 650 drawings and photographs.

The celebrated "Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. This volume includes 26 articles written by 39 well-known European specialists. The major techniques to manage injuries and other pathologies affecting the arm, elbow and forearm are covered. The surgical techniques are described step by step and illustrated by more than 300 drawings and photographs. Variations of the techniques are discussed, as well as complications and clinical results. Indications are provided when necessary for the choice of treatment.

The celebrated "Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. In this volume, 58 articles written by 78 well-known European specialists address the major techniques to manage fractures, muscle and ligament injuries, congenital anomalies and other pathologies affecting the femur and knee. The surgical techniques are described step by step and illustrated by more than 550 drawings and photographs. Variations of the techniques are discussed, as well as complications and clinical results. Indications are provided when necessary for the choice of treatment.

In developing annual 20 the goal of the editors was to offer a timely critical review of the literature that has appeared in 2001 focusing mainly on novel therapeutic approaches in the areas of drugs and biologics.