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Keeping current with the latest developments in obstetrics and gynecology is essential to medical practice and the welfare of patients. This must-have resource provides an up-to-date examination of the key issues related to obstetrics and gynecology. With this single source, readers can access the most current, reliable information on all relevant topics, written by leading clinicians and researchers in the field. Its wide scope encompasses all subspecialties within obstetrics and gynecology, as well as primary care issues in women's health. An additional section discusses clinical effectiveness, including clinical pathways, outcomes measurement, decision support, coding, and medicolegal issues.

This full-colour benchside reference covers the complete spectrum of issues related to the pathology of endocrine glands and organs. Over 20 international experts bring superior coverage of the neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that affect the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, paraganglia and adrenal medulla, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and neuroendocrine lung. They also address endocrine active lesions of the ovary, testis, skin, and placenta.

"The Evidence for Vascular or Endovascular Reconstruction" provides a comprehensive "head-to-head" forum for the debate into open versus endoluminal vascular treatment. Controversial treatment options are supported by evidence, in which the pros and cons are both explored and analyzed by an international panel of experts and their contributors, widely recognised as the leading authorities in the field. It is a one-stop resource for both the trainee vascular surgeon and the vascular consultant who requires a comprehensive view into the various management options as well as the evidence supporting the more difficult vascular procedures. The book is illustrated with over 150 half tones and 30 specially commissioned line artworks. It is edited by the renowned Roger Greenhalgh and has over 35 expert contributors drawn from all continents of the world. Every physician and surgeon involved in the care of patients with peripheral vascular disease will find this book an invaluable resource.

Regional anesthetic procedures are being utilised with increasing frequency by anaesthesiologists managing patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. This Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists monograph presents the potential benefits (intense postoperative analgesia, stress response attenuation, and thoracic cardiac sympathectomy) and potential risks (most notably hematoma formation) of utilising regional anaesthetic techniques in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery.

Cancer in the Nervous System, 2nd edition is a unique text for practising physicians, physicians-in-training, and other health care professionals who work with cancer patients. It is an edited book composed of integrated chapters on the management of specific cancers that affect the brain and spinal cord, the secondary effects of systematic cancers on the central and peripheral nervous system, the psychosocial impact of cancer and approaches to its management, the physical and cognitive rehabilitations of the cancer patient, and approaces to the control of pain in the cancer patient.

Ovarian cancer provides an up-to-date and comprehensive synthesis of clinical management and research progress in the field of epithelial ovarian cancer. The book has its origins in two separate but complementary initiatives. One initiative was a series of reviews commissioned to cover the spectrum of clinical management of ovarian cancer from prevention, screening and diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy and palliative care. The reviews were invited from an international panel of clinicians with expertise in the management of ovarian cancer. The second initiative was co-ordinated by the Helene Harris Memorial Trust (HHMT) which has organised key biennial meetings on ovarian cancer for the last 12 years. Attendance at the meetings is by invitation to a small group of international authorities on research aspects of ovarian cancer. Setting the clinically focused reviews alongside the HHMT research focused chapters has created a unique book. First, the book is unusually up-to-date and presents recent advances not included in other books in this field. Second, the contents are comprehensive and cover aetiology, pathology, screening, prevention, diagnosis, prognostic techniques, surgery, adjuvant therapy and palliative care. Third, the review chapters are set alongside more detailed coverage of recent clinical and basic science developments. Examples of this are the coverage of familial cancer, prevention, screening, and current therapy which are consequently much more topical and exciting. Fourth, there are sections on 'tumour biology' and 'novel therapies' which have not been covered in comparable books about ovarian cancer. Finally, the contributions are from a representative spectrum of experts from both research and clinical backgrounds and with a truly international perspective.

This is the painless route for expanding cosmetic surgery in your practice. It has expert guidance on acquiring credentials and hospital privileges. It has a unique section on the surgical setting. It covers the most frequently performed surgical procedures, with detailed illustrations. What can Drs. Bisaccia and Scarborough do for you? They can start you on your way to building or sustaining a more successful dermatologic cosmetic surgical practice. With their advice, you can become an even greater value to your patients-by offering a range of treatment options based on the degree of improvement desired, cost, duration of correction and recovery. Not always easy, but altogether achievable.

In Tumor Targeting in Cancer Therapy, Dr. Michel Page and a panel of authoritative experts from the drug industry, clinics, and academia introduce the principles and techniques of tumor targeting and critically survey their applications from laboratory to bedside. By concisely synthesizing the many technical details, the authors illuminate this innovative technique, ranging from the fundamentals of drug targeting and in vivo and in vitro experimentation, to such emerging therapeutic uses as radioimmunotherapy, radioimmunodetection, therapy with cytotoxic antibodies, immunotoxins, enzyme prodrug immunotherapy, and immunotherapeutics with fusion proteins. There are also reviews of targeting tumors with radioimmunoconjugates, photodynamic therapy, and magnetic drugs, as well as discussions of the internalization of antibodies, bioconjugation and biodistribution, the use of cytotoxic drugs, and the pros and cons of targeting by antibody or ligand.

The perfect complement to Dr. Uflacker's Endovascular Therapy , this easy-to-follow casebook walks readers through key interventional procedures, including embolization in the visceral territory, trauma management, bleeding control, cancer treatment, percutaneous drainage, ablation, and much more. Each procedure is described in a series of cases drawn from teaching files in major medical centers. Each case includes a statement of orientation, representative figures, and a quick comment about the problem and its treatment options. With this logical, complete, and consistently formatted coverage, this volume ensures clear understanding and certain mastery of today's most important percutaneous techniques. The book includes over 200 cases and more than 1,300 illustrations

In this title, an extensive body of evidence highlights the crucial importance of endocrine genetics. Examples range from human growth disorders and obesity to cancers of the prostate and breast. A pivotal part of the "Modern Endocrinology Series", this book presents major biological studies underlining the significance of data obtained from knock-out mice, as well as from transgenic animals. Gene therapy and laboratory evaluation and screening of genetic endocrine diseases are covered, as are many of the classical endocrine diseases.

This new volume in the "Advances in Neurology" series provides authoritative coverage of myoclonus and paroxysmal dyskinesias from leaders in the field from all around the globe. The topics covered include neurophysiology of myoclonus, genetics of myoclonus, paroxysmal disorders and their relationship to epilepsy, the genetics of paroxysmal disorders, and more. The coverage also includes recent pharmacologic treatments as well as information on drugs currently being researched.

The new Second Edition of this convenient reference covers a wide spectrum of presenting complaints and neurologic disorders encountered in daily practice. All chapters have been thoroughly revised to include the latest therapeutics. All of the contributing authors are well-established clinicians and educators. The book is organized into 35 chapters on diagnosis and 23 chapters on treatment, including a new chapter on ABCs of Neurologic Emergencies. Chapters are written in outline format, making key information easy to find. An appendix outlines the clinical signs and ancillary diagnostic studies for delirium.

Written and edited by the world's foremost authorities, the Second Edition of this landmark work is a current, comprehensive reference on cerebral blood flow and metabolism. The book covers the entire field in a systematic and coherent way and synthesizes the diverse body of basic science and clinical literature. The reader will gain a complete understanding of the anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological bases of the cerebral circulation, its regulation in health and disease, and the pathophysiological disturbances occurring in cerebrovascular disorders. Coverage includes stimulating discussions of future directions for research and therapeutic intervention