Diseases and disorders

Based on the most novel approaches and cutting-edge clinical and scientific information regarding radionuclide imaging and therapies for neuroendocrine tumors, this clinical guidebook represents a unique collaborative effort between endocrinologists, nuclear physicians, oncologists, surgeons, physicists, radio-pharmacists and geneticists.

This detailed volume provides methods to guide assay development, procedures designed to investigate the chemokine and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) networks, as well as their interactions, in a wide range of organs and tissues in disease and in health.

The Orthopoxviruses presents knowledge and comprehensive and integrated picture of orthopoxviruses.

This book covers the full range of advanced surgical techniques for pancreatic and periampullary cancers with a focus on major and minor operative techniques and reconstruction methods.

This contributed volume addresses the link between the social environment and cancer in Europe.

The Antibody Enigma is a somewhat personal view of the antibody diversity question from two investigators who have spent the past 18 years trying to penetrate the enigma.

Advances in Immunology

Expanding on the highly successful previous two editions, this third edition of Proton Therapy Physics has been updated throughout and includes several new chapters on "e;Adaptive Proton Therapy,"e; "e;Imaging for Planning,"e; "e;Flash Proton Therapy,"e; and "e;Outcome Modeling for Patient Selection.

The book examines the social and cultural context of new genetic knowledge associated with breast cancer.

Von Willebrand Disease: Basic and Clinical Aspects provides an insight into all aspects of the condition.

Thyroid cancer was first described at the end of the eighteenth cen- tury.

Brought to you by the expert editor team from Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, this brand-new handbook provides a digestible summary of the 241 disease-oriented chapters contained within the parent text.

Advances in Virus Research

This book provides the reader with up-to-date information on important advances in the understanding of breast cancer and innovative approaches to its management.

This book provides practitioners with a resource for treatment of myeloma and related disorders.

Helminth infections are common, cause considerable pathology, and alter a host's immune profile.

llergic Contact Dermatitis assesses the potential effects of xenobiotic metabolism and protein reactivity on toxicity.

The opening chapter of Living with HIV/AIDS: Challenges, Perspectives and Quality of Life is concerned with exploring the implications of living with invisible conditions in both social and professional networks, and how that may impact their overall health and wellbeing.

Topics in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology provides information pertinent to neuropsychology and behavioral neurology.

This book, written by very well-known opinion leaders in the field, covers all aspects of periodic and non -periodic fevers, and related disorders.

In the mid 80's type I and II enzymes were found to be the intracellular targets of a number of efficacious anticancer drugs such as doxorubicin, mitoxantrone, etoposide and camptothecin as a result of a continued efforts of many investigators, especially Leroy Liu and his collaborators at Johns Hopkins University.

This book explores the latest research and practical data on the clinical management of influenza.

Endovascular embolization therapy has made remarkable progress during the past two decades, driven primarily by improvements in digital imaging, breakthroughs in microcatheter technology and coil design, and the development of new embolic materials.

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Este libro es una introducción al aprendizaje relacionado con las neoplasias que se presentan en la mujer en sus diferentes etapas de la vida que servirá, a todos los profesionales en cuidados primarios de salud de la mujer; como revisión actualizada, didáctico o como material de referencia ayudará a los conocimientos especializados necesarios para la detección y manejo de los diferentes procesos oncológicos en las mujeres.

This new and revised edition of Culture, Society and Sexuality brings together and makes accessible a broad and international selection of readings to provide insights into the social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of sexuality and relationships, and emerging discourses around sexual and reproductive rights.

This book provides clear guidance on how to manage a wide range of side effects frequently encountered when treating patients with radiation therapy.

Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors reviews the development of the medical team's awareness of late effects of brain tumor treatment and an overview of brain tumor survivorship.

It all started with an observation.

The Textbook of Influenza is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of influenza, from the genetic and molecular biology of the virus through to clinical aspects of the disease and the latest drug developments and treatments.

This book primarily covers the general description of foodborne pathogens and their mechanisms of pathogenesis, control and prevention, and detection strategies, with easy-to-comprehend illustrations.

Part of the What Do I Do Now?

Progress in science is often promoted by a new method.

Designed for the busy practitioner, Cancer provides succinct coverage of the assessment and treatment of a multitude of rehabilitation issues as they uniquely affect cancer patients.

Chemokines and Cancer synthesizes a state-of-the-art understanding of the role that chemokines and their receptors play in the pathophysiology of malignancy.

Pharmacogenetics is becoming increasingly relevant in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of cancer patients.

This book is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary resource for the latest information on implantable medical devices, and is intended for graduate students studying electrical engineering, electronic instrumentation, and biomedical engineering.

Neuro-oncologic (brain and spine) cancers account for 19,000 new cases and 13,000 deaths per year.

This book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill.

Dysphagia and problems related to swallowing are common following treatment for head and neck cancers.

The purpose of this book is to demystify the evaluation and management of common psychological disorders and psychosocial issues which impact all realms of medical and mental health practice.

Heartburn and acid reflux have a nasty way of defying cure or prevention, but following the Great Physician's prescription for heartburn and acid reflux can alleviate symptoms and nip more serious problems in the bud.

The book covers the latest developments in biologically-inspired and derived nanomedicine for cancer therapy.

Recent studies have indicated that epigenetic processes may play a major role in both cellular and organismal aging.

Starting in 1986, the European School of Oncology has expanded its activities in post- graduate teaching, which consisted mainly of traditional disease-orientated courses, by promoting new educational initiatives.