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Practical Management of Thyroid Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: 2005-12-15
Sales Rank: 959418
ISBN / ASIN: 1852339101
EAN: 9781852339104
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description:

Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts involved in the development of standards and guidelines for its management in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia, the book contains succinct and knowledgeable summaries of the management of thyroid cancer. Every chapter describes a different aspect of care, and provides clear and detailed information about caring for patients with this group of tumors.

The book follows the American and European model of treating thyroid cancer according to the high standards recommended by the available guidelines.

This is an invaluable reference to health care professionals, from primary to tertiary care, involved in the management of thyroid cancer such as clinical nurse specialists, clinical psychologists, family medicine practitioners, specialists in palliative care (especially for anaplastic thyroid cancers), geneticists and surgeons, endocrinologists, oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists.
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Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology, 2/e 2005

Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology, 2/e 2005
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By Jame Abraham, Carmen J Allegra, James Gulley,

* Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
* Number Of Pages: 608
* Publication Date: 2005-05-01
* Sales Rank: 273965
* ISBN / ASIN: 0781751160
* EAN: 9780781751162
* Binding: Paperback
* Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
* Studio: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
* Average Rating: 4.5
* Total Reviews: 3

Book Description:

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Written by clinicians from the National Cancer Institute and other leading institutions, this comprehensive, clear, concise oncology handbook is designed specifically for quick bedside consultation. It covers all malignancies and offers busy clinicians practical guidelines on daily patient management. The user-friendly format features tables, charts, bullet points, and algorithms.
The thoroughly updated Second Edition includes new chemotherapeutic agents, dosages, and treatment regimens and the latest clinical trials data. New chapters focus on targeted therapies and complementary and alternative medicine in oncology.
The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology, Second Edition is also available for PDAs. See Media Products section for details.
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Treatment of Osteoarthritic Change in the Hip: Joint Preservation or Joint Replacement

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 254
Publication Date: 2007-01-12
ISBN / ASIN: 4431381988
EAN: 9784431381983
Binding: Hardcover

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Cartilage and Osteoarthritis (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

Cartilage and Osteoarthritis
(Methods in Molecular Medicine)

Publisher: Humana Press

Number Of Pages: 376

Publication Date: 2004-07-28

Sales Rank: 1649374

ISBN / ASIN: 1588292479

EAN: 9781588292476

Binding: Hardcover

Manufacturer: Humana Press

Studio: Humana Press

Book Description:

An indispensable collection of updated classical and emerging techniques that promise to add critical knowledge to our understanding of cartilage metabolism in health and disease. Volume 1: Cellular and Molecular Tools describes proven molecular and cellular techniques for the in vitro study of normal and osteoarthritic cartilage through biochemical, biomolecular, immunological, and physical approaches, with emphasis on the genetic manipulation of cells. Volume 2: Structure and In Vivo Analysis, offers cutting-edge procedures for studies-at the tissue level-of turnover, structure, and functioning of normal and diseased cartilage by invasive and noninvasive means. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the two volumes of Cartilage and Osteoarthritis provide researchers and bench scientists with readily reproducible protocols for new experiments to understand-from the cellular to the animal level-the pathophysiology of cartilage and to discover molecular targets for pharmacological intervention.

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Operative Hip Arthroscopy

L.L. Johnson (Foreword), J.R. Andrews (Foreword), J.W. Thomas Byrd (Editor)
Product Details
Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2 edition (February 28, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387210113
ISBN-13: 978-0387210117

Book Description

The rationale for a second edition of Operative Hip Arthroscopy is well developed. The technique continues to evolve and represent fertile ground for a new edition. There is also a considerable amount of new information that needs to be shared with surgeons and residents who are performing this innovative procedure.

Completely revised and updated throughout, this new edition focuses on the technical and clinical aspects of performing arthroscopic hip procedures. The editor, a pioneer in the field, has assembled a distinguished group of international contributors. This text presents comprehensive, timely information on all major arthroscopic approaches. Each chapter is supported by beautiful color photographs and line drawings, gross and arthroscopic anatomy, information on pitfalls, complications and rehabilitation, and a wide range of illustrative case studies. Five new chapters have been added, including precise discussions of: extraarticular sources of hip pain; endoscopic treatments; arthroscopic assisted and combined open hip procedures; hip arthroscopy in athletes; and hip arthroscopy in children. Also included are expanded chapters on outcome data and the latest imaging techniques using MRI and injection dyes to better assess problems of this complex joint.

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MacNabs Backache

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Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (01 October, 2006)
ISBN: 0781760852
Book author: David A Wong, Ensor Transfeldt

Book Description:

Macnabs Backache, Fourth Edition is an enhancement and update of Ian Macnabs classic principles of spinal anatomy and pathology, which form the cornerstones of clinical evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders. This edition is geared to practitioners in a wide variety of specialties and emphasizes the initial evaluation and treatment of patients with back pain and/or sciatica.

The book thoroughly describes and illustrates the pathoanatomy of various spinal disorders and its correlation with clinical symptoms. Also included are chapters on history taking, examination of the back, differential diagnosis of low back pain, pain management, and a new chapter on injections.

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Nucleotides and Regulation of Bone Cell Function

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Book Publisher: CRC (27 September, 2006)
ISBN: 0849333687
Book author: Geoffrey Burnstock, Timothy R. Arnett

Book Description:

Written by the pioneers who have energized the research, Nucleotides and Regulation of Bone Cell Function covers many aspects of purinergic signaling with regard to osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and chondrocytes, providing an exploration into how nucleotides act on skeletal cells. It reveals the distribution of receptors for purines and pyrimidines in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells, considers purinergic and P2 nucleotide receptor signaling in osteoclasts, and examines the role of signaling in regulating cartilage metabolism and chondrocyte function. It also considers the pathophysiologic implications of the findings, and discusses the potential of purine-related therapies for a variety of diseases.

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