One in three of the 30 million Americans who are hospitalized are diagnosed or treated with nuclear medicine techniques. This text provides a succinct overview and detailed set of procedures and consi
As prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in men, the clinical and surgical commitments to treating it are enormous, as well as to be expected given the aging male population. Urologi
There is growing interest in the pronounced variability in the incidence and severity of chronic respiratory diseases such as Asthma, observed to occur in any particular patient over a given period of
This straightforward and reader-friendly guide provides the most up-to-date treatment options for fractures and dislocations of the hand and wrist. A convenient reference for clinical decision-making
Male factor infertility is a common problem in reproductive medicine and can have a significant effect of the outcome of IVF treatment. This comprehensive book covers the diagnosis and treatment of ma
An illustrative and in-depth overview of the many available applications and techniques for limb lengthening and reconstruction, this guide provides step-by-step details on the latest surgical procedu
Problems in early pregnancy are among the most common conditions in gynecology and - with management becoming less invasive and depending more on accurate ultrasound and a good understanding of serum
Pancreatic transplantation has emerged as the single most effective means to achieve normal glucose homeostasis in patients suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus. Standing as the most comprehensive
The latest edition of this established classic text on the detailed planning and long-term management of crowns and bridges contains new material on implants.
Based on a training course developed by Dr. Joseph T. Piechocki and other experts in this field whose contributions appear in this book for two International Meetings on the Photostability of Drugs an
This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prol
In this authoritative text, an international panel of prestigious authors explores the complex relationship between inflammation, the mother, placenta and fetus. Providing comprehensive coverage by di
One of the newly emerging themes in clinical practice is the concept of 'gender specific' medicine - the realization that the pathogenesis, etiology and progression of disease often differs between th
Mental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and autism have devastating consequences on the lives of children and adolescents. Early assessment of their menta
Exploring a technology that is significantly impacting the noninvasive evaluation of the physiology and anatomy of tumors, as well as the diagnosis of infectious disease, this source presents recent a
The only source on the subject to offer both an overview and a disease-based approach, this reference text spans the wide array of technical, methodological, regulatory, and ethical issues related to
Mitochondrial dysfunction is increasingly being recognized as the basis of a wide variety of human diseases. Providing an authoritative update on our knowledge of mitochondrial medicine, this text dra
The Second Edition offers the reader the very latest information on lipid disorders from aetiology to the management of this ever increasing problem that is a major cause of atherosclerotic and cardio
Stroke Medicine is a readable, informative text that describes this clinical approach to stroke. It includes succinct descriptions of the underlying pathophysiology of stroke and clearly expressed adv
Filling a gap in the literature, this guide analyzes EBV infection and all of its associated disorders including infectious mononucleosis, Burkitt lymphoma, and Hodgkin's disease. Opening with a hist
Although cardiovascular disease remains the leading proximate cause of death in the United States, it is now estimated that obesity may be equivalent to smoking as the leading cause of preventable dea
The second edition of this exceptional book provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of action involved in psychiatric pharmacotherapy. Using imaginative colourful double-page spreads,
The treatment of children with medicinal products is an important scientific area. It is recognized that many medicines that are used extensively in pediatric patients are either unlicensed or off-lab
Written by internationally recognized scientists in the academic, industrial, and governmental sectors, this book details the methods and materials used in the theoretical and applied aspects of inhal
This volume is a scholarly reference to published research results on the neurobiology and neuroanatomy of depression and the association of depression with disorders of the central nervous system. Th
The first edition of this book was the first book devoted to all aspects of moisturizers, a subject given short shrift in dermatologic texts. Completely revised and updated, the second edition present
The first to discuss the potentially mortal problems with contrast agent-induced nephropathy, this work focuses on contrast nephropathy in patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
Edited by world-renowned bariatric surgeons, this comprehensive reference provides a clear overview of multidisciplinary approaches to bariatric surgery and clearly details the techniques and outcomes
This reference collects the latest studies on the development, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood asthma and offers current perspectives on new technologies that will shape the management of pediat
Written by leading authorities, this reference provides quick access to essential information on specific antibiotics, major clinical infections, selected pathogens, and infections in long-term elderl
Covering all aspects of the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss, this fourth edition offers a comprehensive review of the many afflictions that impair the hearing of adults a
Collecting research from leading specialists in the field, this reference contains the latest studies on the genetic and environmental origins, pathogenesis, and immunology of asthma-promoting new res
This reference analyzes the cellular and molecular biology and mechanisms of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and presents the most recent studies on the role of the BBB in the development and initiation
The simple step-by-step approach chosen by the editors is very different to the existing titles available, in that the necessary basics of laser in situ keratectomy (LASIK) are discussed in detail for
Unlike any other source on the subject, Fungal Infections in the Immune-Compromised provides an up-to-date account of fungal syndromes in immunocompromised patients and provides expert descriptions of
Providing a thorough overview of rapid developments in medical therapy, surgery, and angioplasty, this reference provides a complete review of carotid artery stenosis treatment, as well as a clear ove
Divided into three sections spanning the mechanisms of dyspnea, measurement and assessment strategies, and management techniques-this reference illustrates the impact of dyspnea on patients with chron
An expertly written source on the devices, systems, and technologies used in the dissolution testing of oral pharmaceutical dosage forms, this reference provides reader-friendly chapters on currently
Across the spectrum of psychopathology in later life, psychotic symptomatology has been the most neglected, and although literature in this area is increasing, this is the first book to address the ne
Pioneers in the field, the editors have assembled an excellent team of contributors with extensive experience of threatened vessel closure and restenosis, acute thrombosis, hyperproliferative cellular
