The invention of laparoscopic urological techniques in the early 1990s was met with scepticism by urologists who demanded that the methods prove themselves when compared to established 'open' surgical procedures.
While the first edition of this book provided a succinct introduction to pediatric neuro-oncology, biological knowledge of childhood CNS tumors has "e;exploded"e; over the past few years and a new edition of this textbook is needed to keep it up-to-date.
While the first edition of this book provided a succinct introduction to pediatric neuro-oncology, biological knowledge of childhood CNS tumors has "e;exploded"e; over the past few years and a new edition of this textbook is needed to keep it up-to-date.
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Chemical Intolerance identifies phenolic (aromatic) chemical compounds present in natural foodstuffs, pollens, certain food additives, tobacco smoke, perfumes, air pollution, etc.
Responding to the substantial growth that has taken place in the field over the past decade, this reference provides an in-depth overview of current thought on the genetics and genomics of asthma and COPD in relation to their pathogenesis and treatment.
Discover a comprehensive and up-to-date reference resource for bone marrow pathology, complete with an extensive list of references The diagnosis and treatment of bone marrow pathologies is one of the most critical areas of medical research and care.
Surgeons refer to this classic text again and again, partly because of the clarity of its innovative format, so useful and popular that it has been copied by others.
In the twenty-first century, we are just beginning to understand more clearly the enormous diversity and complexity of signaling processes in the retina.
Ask rheumatologists what is one thing that they most desire and they will say:"e;I wish I knew more about nephrology so I could care for patients whose rheumatologic diseases manifest with renal complications.
Provides a detailed survey of therapies for autoimmune diseases, exploring the rationale for their use and clinical data regarding their potential benefit.
Las enfermedades cardiovasculares relacionadas con el proceso de aterosclerosis son la principal causa de discapacidad y muerte en la poblacion mexicana.
PEATE S BODY SYSTEMS THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate s Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care.
Providing an up-to-date overview of the field, this state-of-the-art reference details how sleep and circadian rhythms are interconnected, revealing the impact of various disease states on, and the molecular and genetic basis for, disrupted sleep and circadian rhythmicity and their effects on physical and mental health, safety, performance, and pro
Anemias resulting from nutritional factors constitute the largest nutrition health problem affecting populations in both developed and developing nations.
This authoritative reference reviews current and emerging molecular imaging modalities that are expected to impact the detection and treatment of lung diseases in the near future-including applications in gene expression and inflammation imaging; the imaging of pulmonary cytokine regulation; the molecular imaging of angiogenesis, the airways, and l
This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on an endocrine surgery service.
The study of materials at the nanoscale, characterized by their exceptional physicochemical properties, and their interactions with biological systems have greatly impacted the healthcare sector and the pharmaceutical industry.
This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on an endocrine surgery service.
This monograph brings together the proceedings of a workshop held in Geneva, Switzerland in March 2000 under the joint sponsorship of the University of Sheffield and F Hoffmann La Roche Ltd.
This new book provides a clinically relevant overview of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, exploring the cutting-edge research behind cancer's driving mechanism of immune suppression and providing radical new ideas for improving therapy by employing these principles.
El estudio de la sintomatología en la vía urinaria inferior, que pretende ser estudiada por la urodinamia, resulta para muchos médicos poco conocida, para otros no necesaria y para otros más complicada y tediosa.
Dieses klinisch orientierte Buch bietet einen vollständigen Überblick über Netzhautablösung und proliferative Vitreoretinopathie (PVR), eine schwierige chirurgische Herausforderung für Augenärzte.
This book provides useful information on new observations and therapeutic approaches to common problems encountered in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.
Mammalian Endocrinology and Male Reproductive Biology provides comprehensive and current coverage of the area of endocrinology and male reproductive biology, covering not just humans, but mammals in general.
This volume presents a global overview of the role of ion flux via transmembrane ion channel proteins in the regulation of pulmonary vascular tone and in the vascular remodeling processes associated with pulmonary vascular disease-offering a comprehensive review of the multiple families of ion channels that have been identified and characterized in
