Clinical and internal medicine

The concept behind this book is to provide a detailed and practical overview of the development and use of immunoassays in many different areas.

This book provides updated knowledge on esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment options.

This volume highlights and broadens our understanding of the correct use and the possible contraindications of contrast agents applied in radiology.

A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and practices of patient communication in a clinical settingEndorsed by the American Academy on Communication for HealthcareUpdated and expanded by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, Smith s Patient-Centered Interviewing, Third Edition presents a step-by-step methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview.

Reading an ECG correctly and working out what to do next is an invaluable skill for any doctor, nurse or paramedic when evaluating the condition of a patient.

- Clinical Pearls highlight the main signs which students and trainees should look out for to help them identify conditions with which the patients present.

Bone Marrow transplantation or Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a life saving procedure in a number of diseases,hematological and non hematological, which fail alternative medical management or have no other treatment options.

This introduction to genitourinary and pelvic radiology is a further volume in the Learning Imaging series.

Now in its sixth edition, Robert M.

How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with?

The sixth meeting on the use of resealed annealed red blood cells was held in Irsee, Germany by the International Society for the Use of Resealed Erythrocytes (ISURE) on July 25-28, 1996.

Rossi's Principles of Transfusion Medicine is the most comprehensive and practical reference on transfusion science and medicine available Led by a world class Editor team, including two past-presidents of AABB, a past- President of the American Board of Pathology and members of the FDA Blood Products Advisory Committee , and international contributor team Comprehensive reference resource, considered the gold standard in transfusion Covers current hot topics such as donor care including the frequency of donation and management of iron deficiency/status), patient blood management, hemovigilance, cstem cell therapies, and global aspects of the organization of transfusion and transplant services New material on molecular immunohematology Companion website includes figures, full text and references

This book provides a practical guide to the clinical decision-making process used in the management of skin cancers with the use of dermoscopy.

Enables both the haematologist and laboratory scientist to identify blood cell features, from the most common to the more obscure Provides essential information on methods of collection, blood film preparation and staining, together with the principles of manual and automated blood counts Completely revised and updated, incorporating much newly published information: now includes advice on further tests when a specific diagnosis is suspected 400 high quality photographs to aid with blood cell identification Highlights the purpose and clinical relevance of haematology laboratory tests throughout

Advances in Virus Research volume 97, the latest in the series first published in 1953, covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews, providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology.

This book provides clear instruction on the surgical treatment of joint problems in adult hemophilia patients.

This detailed book serves to provide a global overview of the goals, rationale, and scientific basis for malaria control and elimination, as well as tools, methods, and strategies to that end.

This book highlights circulatory dynamics and cardiovascular control during exercise and post-exercise and recovery.

This book describes control of ventilation during sleep in both health and disease states.

During the early 19th century, it was discovered that adding yellow (now called white) phosphorous to matchstick heads made it easier to ignite matches.

The way in which blood pressure is controlled is not well understood.

Medical imaging progressed to a standard undreamt of notvery many years ago.

Le parcours de soins est conditionné par la nature et le stade du cancer.

Modern imaging methods have made it possible to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage than in the past.

An understanding of the social sciences within infection prevention and control (IPC) is important for those working in health and social care.

Atlas of Leprosy comprehensively covers the varied manifestations, including common and uncommon presentations, of leprosy, supported by patient photographs and additional video content, to assist medical practitioners diagnose leprosy in the early stages.

The last decade has witnessed rapid progress in our under- standing of the mechanisms of protein export and secretion in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

This book examines the effectiveness of a unique area of patient care, cannabis use in medicine.

A thought-provoking collection of state-of-the-art reviews on a broad range of women''s conditions linked to androgen excess or deprivation.

Laparoscopic colectomy has been introduced in the early 90ies as a new technique with proven improvement in short and long term outcome.

Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases challenges students to develop a working knowledge of the variety of microorganisms that cause infections in humans.

This 2006 book is a comprehensive how-to guide for medical students transitioning to clinical duties.

This book aims to highlight the importance of the development of health conditions and demand for the application of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) outside the intensive care units (ICUs); the diversification of possible scenarios outside the ICUs; the need to establish references that consolidate this phenomenon and the healthcare organizations models.

This book describes in detail the various techniques of minimally invasive thyroidectomy that have emerged in recent years and presents the new supportive equipment, including intraoperative monitoring and energy devices.

The approaches to the complex field of chronic headache are rapidly evolving; accordingly, this timely and well-illustrated volume offers an in-depth description of all currently available surgical options for the treatment of migraine and headache (MH).

Vasopressin, Volume 113 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting updates on timely topics, including Diabetes Insipidus in Pregnancy, Vasopressin Inactivation: Role of Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase, Vasotocin and the Origins of the Vasopressin/Oxytocin Receptor Gene Family, Vasopressin V2 Receptor Ligand Recognition, Development and Therapeutic Potential of Vasopressin Synthetic Analog [V4Q5]dDAVP as a Novel Anticancer Agent, Cellular Junctions and Vasopressin, Vasopressin Actions in the Kidney Renin Angiotensin System and its Role in Hypertension and Renal Disease, Oxytocin/Vasopressin-Like Neuropeptide Signaling in Insects, and much more.

Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology is widely used in high-performance and low-power semiconductor devices.

Stepped Care 2.

200 interactive genitourinary imaging cases deliver the best board review possible!

A Short History of Falling - like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and When Breath Becomes Air - is a searingly beautiful, profound and unforgettable memoir that finds light and even humour in the darkest of places.

This book is an informal autobiography by John West MD PhD.

This book deals with the paradoxical role of autophagy in tumor suppression and tumor promotion in cancer cells.

This book, now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, provides the latest information on cancer metastasis from the perspective of inflammation and presents new ideas on the complicated mechanisms of metastasis and potential therapeutic targets.

Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.

Complementary Strategies to Study Virus Structure and Function, Volume 104, the latest release in the Advances in Virus Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on X-ray structures from crystals of viral proteins grown in cellula, NMR and SAXS to study protein dynamics and natively disordered viral proteins, Mass spectrometry to study virus particle assembly, Atomic force microscopy to study virus particles, Non-enveloped viruses and interactions with antibodies, Non-enveloped viruses and their mechanism of entry into cells, Structures of enveloped virions by electron cryo-microscopy and cryo-tomography, and many other interesting topics.

This fully illustrated reference book provides a state-of-the-art overview to all aspects of hair transplantation.

This volume provides detailed protocols for the identification and understanding of vasculogenic mimicry process in vitro and in vivo, in addition to protocols for microscopy and histology.

The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Urological Surgery returns fully updated for a second edition to guide the reader step-by-step through all types of urological operations.