Clinical and internal medicine

Since the publication of the first edition of Nuclear Hepatology almost 10 years ago, new advances have taken place, both in our understanding of liver pathophysiology and various imaging modalities.

In preparing the material for this book, I took the advice of my students who generously shared their views and opinions with me.

This handy, well-illustrated manual has been designed to meet the need of interventional pain physicians to understand the radiologic imaging involved in the performance of non-spinal pain procedures.

Sepsis is a very important public health problem.

This book presents the neurobiology of orthodontics according to the most recently acquired knowledge on the interaction of the brain activity with the senses.

Basic research discusses the implication of pancreatic stress protein in acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer and their possible role as therapeutic targets.

Signaling Pathways in Liver Diseases, 2nd edition focuses on signaling pathways which are particularly important in liver diseases.

"e;Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer"e; describes the reconstructive techniques that have been refined over the past decade by surgeons in a very high volume unit.

"e;Basics of Oncology"e; provides an easily understood and general overview of the basic medical, scientific and clinical aspects of cancer.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Multidisciplinary Management provides a comprehensive account of the current state of knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer and its multidisciplinary management.

Knowledge in the field of allergic contact dermatitis has grown to a great extent, due to recent advances in the chemical, immunological and clinical fields.

The Yearbook compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book.

T e Breast: T e center of emotional attraction, the source of nourishment, and means of seduction are some of the many possible de?

Clinical Hepatology - Principles and Practice of Hepatobiliary Diseases provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the etiology, mechanisms of disease, diagnosis, and practical management of the entire spectrum of liver and biliary disorders.

Although [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) generally shows an excellent performance as a cancer-imaging agent when using PET-CT, there are some settings in which other radiopharmaceuticals offer advantages.

CT of the Acute Abdomen provides a comprehensive account of the use of CT in patients with acute abdomen.

Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is being rapidly introduced into the clinical management of early breast cancer.

This book is an ideal introduction to the use of radiology in imaging diseases of the liver, gallbladder and biliary system, pancreas, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract.

Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Hand- signs, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, tre- book is a joint effort between nurses in Canada, the ment, prognosis, and follow up care are included for United Kingdom, and the United States.

Pediatric CNS Tumors is a detailed review of childhood brain tumors with a particular emphasis on providing treatment algorithms for each tumor type.

This volume provides a deeper understanding of the diagnosis of brain tumors by correlating radiographic imaging features with the underlying pathological abnormalities.

This book provides a unique and comprehensive analysis of the normal anatomy and pathology of the kidney and upper urinary tract from the modern diagnostic imaging point of view.

This book comprehensively summarizes the adverse effects of tobacco smoking on human health.

In many centers of excellence in Urology, robotic prostatectomy has become the first choice for the surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer owing to benefits such as reduced pain and minimization of impotence and incontinence.

There are many changes in the skin, hair, and nails during and after pregnancy.

The 8 recurring volumes of the "e;Essentials in Ophthalmology"e; series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology.

Multiple myeloma is currently still an incurable disease, but during the past decade knowledge of its molecular pathogenesis has increased rapidly.

This volume, which explains why, when, and how abdominal MRI should be used, focuses in particular on the most recent developments in the field.

Skin lesions are often the first sign for an endocrine disease.

This textbook provides a comprehensive review of gynecological imaging in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

The 8 recurring volumes of the "e;Essentials in Ophthalmology"e; series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology.

The 8 recurring volumes of the "e;Essentials in Ophthalmology"e; series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology.

Recent advances in ophthalmic imaging technology have revolutionized fundus examination and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of retinal diseases and improving their diagnosis and treatment.

MRI has become an important tool in the management of patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases.

This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to examine in detail a range of interesting new concepts in the diagnosis and therapy of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

This book describes the current status of the very rapidly developing field of high-field MR and examines the possibilities, challenges, and limitations of this fascinating technology.

Sepsis is an important public health problem around the world.

New technological approaches in dermatologic diagnostics, such as surface microscopy and dermoscopy, are continuously advancing.

All aspects of breast augmentation are covered in this comprehensive guide.

This book deals in detail with all aspects of the best practice in modern radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma.

In "e;Revision Sinus Surgery"e; the world's most prominent rhinologists illustrate their experience in diagnosing and managing recurrent sinus disease and skull base lesions.

Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age.

Plain radiography is still alive.

In 1920s, Otto Warburg described the phenomenon of 'aerobic glycolysis', the ability of tumour cells to convert glucose to lactate in the presence of normal oxygen conditions.

Skin cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm and its incidence is rising worldwide.