Color Atlas of Melanocytic Lesions of the Skin

by Hans Peter Soyer, Giuseppe Argenziano, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, and Robert H. Johr
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 2007)
ISBN-10: 3540351051

Book Description
This atlas-like presentation covers the various faces of melanocytic skin lesions of cutaneous melanomas and other pigmented skin tumors. It encompasses the classical methods of morphology such as the clinical and dermoscopic examination and dermatopathology as well as the most up-to-date diagnostic approaches such as laser scanning in-vivo microscopy and automated diagnosis. The core of this book represents an atlas with excellent clinical, dermoscopic and histopathologic images on melanocytic nevi, various types of melanomas and relevant other pigmented skin tumors including basal-cell carcinomas. Each of these well illustrated entities is presented following the same structure characterized by definition, clinical and dermoscopic features, relevant clinical differential diagnosis as well as practical aspects of management. Core messages will recapitulate the most pertinent facets of each entity. This comprehensive up-to-date text informs the reader on all practical issues of the modern-day management of individuals with melanocytic skin lesions.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (7th Edition)

Book author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Book Publisher: Benjamin Cummings (04 January, 2006)
ISBN: 0805359095
Book Description:
KEY BENEFIT: With each edition of her top-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology text, Elaine N. Marieb draws on her own, unique experience as a full-time A&P professor and part-time nursing student to explain concepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way. With the Seventh Edition, Dr. Marieb has teamed up with co-author Katja Hoehn to produce the most exciting edition yet, with beautifully-enhanced muscle illustrations, updated coverage of factual material and topic boxes, new coverage of high-interest topics such as Botox, designer drugs, and cancer treatment, and a comprehensive instructor and student media package. The Human Body: An Orientation, Chemistry Comes Alive, Cells: The Living Units, Tissue: The Living Fabric, The Integumentary System, Bones and Skeletal Tissues, The Skeleton, Joints, Muscles and Muscle Tissue, The Muscular System, Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue, The Central Nervous System, The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity, The Autonomic Nervous System, The Special Senses, The Endocrine System, Blood, The Cardiovascular System: The Heart, The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, The Lymphatic System, The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation, The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance, The Reproductive System, Pregnancy and Human Development, Heredity For all readers interested in human anatomy & physiology.

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Molecular Nutrition and Genomics: Nutrition and the Ascent of Humankind

by M. Lucock
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 1 edition (July 9, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0470081597
Book Description
This fascinating book draws it subject matter from a range of relevant disciplines that extend from molecular nutrition, nutritional sciences, and nutrition dietetics through to genetics, genomics, and anthropology. It presents a vital portrait of the absolutely fundamental role that nutrition has played and continues to play in shaping who and what human beings are, as well as where they evolved from, and where they may be heading as a species. (Read More About This Book on Amazon).

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Surgical Wound Healing and Management

by Mark S. Granick and Richard L. Gamelli
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (February 12, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0849382564

Book Description
Wound bed preparation can be defined as the process of removing dead tissue, debris, and contaminants from an injured site to facilitate healing and provide a more expedient means to patient recovery. This reference explores the critical role of surgery in wound bed preparation and management and provides a sound knowledge of wound mechanisms, physiology, and metabolic control. Founded on the expertise of internationally-recognized authorities, this source illustrates the many techniques utilized by surgeons to design optimal healing environments, maximize the efficacy of existing treatment modalities, and extract bacteria from a variety of wound situations resulting from burns, trauma, and disease.

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Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms

by Robert M., Ed. Carey
Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (2007)
ISBN-10: 1588294080
Book Description
Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms reviews novel developments in the endocrinology of hypertension with emphasis on new discovery during the past five years and perspectives on the future. Written by authors who have spearheaded recent advances, chapters cover innovations in our understanding of the reninangiotensin-aldosterone, the sympathoadrenal, and the renal dopaminergic systems. World-renowed researchers also discuss natriuretic peptides, vasoactive substances and vasopeptidases, insulin, free fatty acids, and the insulin resistance syndrome, sex hormones, and the vasculature and selected areas of diagnosis and therapy.

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Handbook of Parkinson's Disease, Fourth Edition (Neurological Disease and Therapy)

by Rajesh Pahwa and Kelly E. Lyons
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 4 edition (March 23, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0849376211
Language: English
A comprehensive and current review of this disorder...Excellent illustrations and photographs add to the value of this book.
Covers all aspects of Parkinson's disease and is the best general text on the topic.

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Gastrointestinal Oncology: Evidence and Analysis

by Peter McCulloch, Martin Karpeh, David Kerr, and Jaffer Ajani
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (June 6, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0849398657

Book Description
This reference discusses best practices for the management of patients with cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, and pancreas. Focusing on a wide variety of GI carcinomas by organ and tumor type, this source provides expert coverage of diagnostic, staging, and treatment procedures by seasoned oncologists and radiologists, and offers in-depth discussions of current research regarding tumor markers, molecular biology, and clinical presentation.

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The Handbook of Contraception

A Guide for Practical Management
(Current Clinical Practice)
Book author: Donna Shoupe
Book Publisher: Humana Press (11 August, 2006)
ISBN: 1588295990

The Handbook of Contraception: A Guide for Practical Management provides a comprehensive review of contraception methods for all reproductive-aged women, including those who are young and healthy, postpartum, perimenopausal, adolescent, or who have a medical disease. Because of the vast and diverse list of various contraceptive methods available, this text updates the health care provider with information on safety, practical counseling tools, advantages, and disadvantages of each contraception method. This superb reference offers inclusive information on oral, injectable, emergency, and various cervical barrier contraceptives, as well as behavioral methods of contraception and sterilization methods. An extensive review of currently available laparoscopic and hysterscopic tubal sterilization techniques is also included as well as a chapter introducing the new surgical contraceptive implant, Implanon The Handbook of Contraception: A Guide for Practical Management is designed to give the modern health care provider up-to-date information on safety, side effects, advantages, and practical counseling tools

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Can’t Stop Eating? Try Hypnosis

Kicking Bad Habits Can Be a Snap

By Carly Young, Special to LifeScript

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Close your eyes. You are feeling sleeping, very sleepy. When I snap my fingers, you will do exactly what I say. Ha! Most of our knowledge about hypnotherapy comes from sitcoms and cartoons in which the hypnotized patient stumbles in a haze, blindly doing whatever the hypnotherapist asks no matter how outlandish. The shows may be humorous, but hypnotherapy – the use of hypnosis to treat illness and psychological problems – is no joke to the professionals who offer it or the patients they help. In particular, hypnotherapy is now being used to treat various addictions, from smoking to food. Could this treatment benefit you?

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Obesity Prevention and Public Health

Book author: David Crawford, Robert W. Jeffery
Book Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (02 December, 2005)
ISBN: 019856600X
Book Description:
More than 22 million children under five are now obese or overweight. Globally, an estimated 10% of school-aged children, between 5 and 17 years old, are overweight or obese, and in some countries this figure is as high as 35%. The situation is getting worse. Although recognised clinically for some time as an important condition that increases risk of ill-health in affected individuals, it is only recently, that obesity has been recognised as a population-wide problem that requires preventive action. Obesity is a major contributor to diseases and disability, the associated health costs are enormous, obesity has already reached epidemic proportions in many countries, and incidence is continuing to increase in children and adults. Disturbingly the epidemic is not confined to developed countries, with many developing countries and those in transition affected. While recognised as a major population health problem, our understanding of the causes of the epidemic is poor, there has been relatively little population-based research that has focused on the prevention of unhealthy weight gain, and as a consequence knowledge regarding how and where best to intervene is limited. This book draws together the existing literature and expertised with a view to helping set the agenda for public health action. The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 provides an overview of the context of the problem. It examines the epidemiology of obesity, the role of behavioural factors, socio-cultural factors and environmental factors in the obesity epidemic. Part 2 reviews interventions across a range of key settings and in different population groups - drawing on existing research that has aimed to increase physical activity, promote healthy eating and prevent obesity at a population level. Given how little research there is that has specifically examined the effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing obesity per se, Part 3 explores potential opportunities to prevent obesity.

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Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome (Oxidative Stress and Disease)

Book author: Lester Packer, Helmut Sies
Book Publisher: CRC (27 July, 2007)
ISBN: 1420043781
Book Description:

This groundbreaking work encourages the exploration and development of evidence-based nutritional and pharmacological therapies. It is hoped that these therapies will attenuate the impact of obesity-induced insulin resistance and ensuing metabolic syndrome. The book offers readers a greater understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie inflammation and oxidative stress. Edited by two of the world’s leading authorities on oxidative stress, the book reporst on cutting-edge research that explores the intracellular events mediating or preventing oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory processes in obesity and type 2 diabetes. It also brings together research on the molecular mechanisms inherent in the progression of metabolic stress, and includes phenotypic perspectives, while also discussing the role of dietary factors, including the importance of micronutrients...

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Pleural Diseases (PLEUD)

Book author: Richard W Light
Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (01 April, 2007)
ISBN: 0781769574
Book Description:

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, Dr. Light’s classic text provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has three new chapters on physiological effects of a pneumothorax or pleural effusion, animal models in pleural investigation, and cytokines and the pleura. Other chapters present significant updates on use of thoracoscopy in diagnosis of pleural effusions and on new diagnostic tests for mesothelioma, parapneumonic effusion, and effusions due to congestive heart failure. Also included are discussions of recent advances in the therapy of malignant pleural effusions, mesothelioma, and parapneumonic effusions.

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Lung Cancer: Translational and Emerging Therapies (Translational Medicine)

Book author: Kishan J. Pandya, Julie R. Brahmer, Manuel Hidalgo
Book Publisher: Informa Healthcare (11 May, 2007)
ISBN: 0849390214
Book Description:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Filling a gap in the literature, this resource translates recent laboratory findings into practical applications for the prevention and control of lung cancer. Featuring chapters by seasoned researchers in the field, this reference reviews current advances in imaging, drug development, molecular therapeutics, genetics, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy, to stand at the forefront of technologies for patient diagnosis and treatment.

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Emerging Technologies in Surgery

Book author: Richard M. Satava, Achille Gaspari, Nicola Di Lorenzo
Book Publisher: Springer (23 August, 2007)
ISBN: 3540395997

Book Description:

Tremendous acceleration and changes in scientific discovery and progress are presently occuring. These important emerging technologies that will affect the practicing surgeon within the next 10 to 20 years are illustrated in detail in this volume. Its purpose is not to review clinical experience of the common surgical practice of the past decade, but to outline and illustrate the future trends. International experts in this field demonstrate emerging procedures and significant advances.

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Fundamental Nursing Skills

Book author: Penny Hilton
Book Publisher: Wiley (09 December, 2005)
ISBN: 1861564163

Book Description:
Providing forward-thinking approaches and ideas for nurses of all categories, this reference has been written primarily in response to increasing concerns regarding the perceived lack of ability in both students and newly qualified nurses to perform clinical skills.

By outlining the elements of essential nursing procedure in a readily accessible format, including rationale for recommended actions and promoting evidence-based practice, this text encourages the reader to keep a record of achievement in relation to clinical skill competence.

The selection of skills included is based on extensive consultation with experienced clinicians, students, clients and teachers of nursing. Each procedure has been carefully researched to provide a contemporary foundation for practice. The text also contains a rapid reference section of common terminology, conversion tables, laboratory results and other useful information.

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Atlas of Ambulatory EEG

Book author: Steven C. Schachter, Donald L. Schomer, Bernard S. Chang
Book Publisher: Academic Press (01 August, 2005)
ISBN: 0126213453

Book Description:
Atlas of Ambulatory EEG is a first-of-its-kind publication in clinical neurophysiology, an atlas that comprehensively depicts normal, abnormal, and artifactual findings from actual ambulatory EEG recordings in a convenient and easily accessible format. As the use of ambulatory EEG has increased in recent years, the need for a concise atlas of ambulatory EEG has grown significantly, since ambulatory EEG tracings are subject to their own unique issues and artifacts, often not discussed in standard EEG atlases. This book begins with several chapters that introduce the history, technology, and clinical utility of ambulatory EEG. The bulk of the atlas consists of a page-by-page display of high-quality ambulatory EEG excerpts that are easy to review and come with short annotations describing the relevant findings. Atlas of Ambulatory EEG is a critical resource for anyone involved in the interpretation of ambulatory EEG studies.

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Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology

Book author: Ken S. Rosenthal, James S. Tan
Book Publisher: Mosby (07 May, 2002)
ISBN: 0323008402
Book Description:
Simply the best microbiology review book
This book is great. It covers everything you need to know for step 1, while leaving out all you dont’ need to know. The questions are probably the best micro vignette questions out there, and helps reinforce what you learned from the book.
This book is much better than micro made ridiculously simple in terms of boards review. Its written in outline format so you can get through it much faster, and it includes an immunology section that has all you need to know for the immunology questions on the step.

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Forensic Pathology , Second Edition

Book author: M.D., Vincent J.M. DiMaio, Dominick DiMaio
Book Publisher: CRC (28 June, 2001)
ISBN: 084930072X
Book Description:
Written for both medical and investigative professionals, this second edition of a best-selling book presents an overview of medicolegal investigative systems. It thoroughly examines investigative techniques and procedures that lead to obtaining accurate conclusions of death by homicide, accident, or suicide. New chapters include Deaths in Nursing Homes and Sudden Death During or Immediately After a Violent Struggle.

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