Multimodal Concepts for Integration of Cytotoxic Drugs

Multimodal Concepts for Integration of Cytotoxic Drugs
Author: Martin J. Brown
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2006-08-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540356622

The first part of this book summarizes the rationale and the preclinical data for combined treatment with ionizing radiation and pharmaceutical agents. Individual chapters focus on forms of combined treatment, with due consideration being given to a range of drugs and to emerging combinations with small molecules and antibodies. The second part comprises a series of disease-specific chapters in which the clinical results of combined modality treatment are presented.

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Author: Dorland
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2015-07-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323442544

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland's suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. - Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. - Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. - More than 90,000 entries and definitions. - Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. - New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. - Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

Radiomics and Radiogenomics

Radiomics and Radiogenomics
Author: Ruijiang Li
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351208268

Radiomics and Radiogenomics: Technical Basis and Clinical Applications provides a first summary of the overlapping fields of radiomics and radiogenomics, showcasing how they are being used to evaluate disease characteristics and correlate with treatment response and patient prognosis. It explains the fundamental principles, technical bases, and clinical applications with a focus on oncology. The book’s expert authors present computational approaches for extracting imaging features that help to detect and characterize disease tissues for improving diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluation of therapy response. This book is intended for audiences including imaging scientists, medical physicists, as well as medical professionals and specialists such as diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists. Features Provides a first complete overview of the technical underpinnings and clinical applications of radiomics and radiogenomics Shows how they are improving diagnostic and prognostic decisions with greater efficacy Discusses the image informatics, quantitative imaging, feature extraction, predictive modeling, software tools, and other key areas Covers applications in oncology and beyond, covering all major disease sites in separate chapters Includes an introduction to basic principles and discussion of emerging research directions with a roadmap to clinical translation

Post-cholecystectomy Bile Duct Injury

Post-cholecystectomy Bile Duct Injury
Author: Vinay K. Kapoor
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-04-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789811512384

This book provides detailed insight to the readers into various aspects of bile duct injury. Bile duct injury is a common complication of cholecystectomy to treat gall stone disease prevalent all over the world. Risk of bile duct injury is more during a laparoscopic procedure as compared to open procedure and most cholecystectomies today are performed laparoscopically. Bile duct injury causes major morbidity and may even result in death, additionally it increases the healthcare costs and impairs quality of life. It is therefore important that every surgeon who performs cholecystectomy knows how to suspect, diagnose, manage and prevent bile duct injury. This book provides practical information and offers assistance in managing patients with difficult cases of bile duct injury. It summarises Dr Kapoor’s experience with management of more than 1,000 patients with post-cholecystectomy bile duct injury/ biliary stricture. Chapters cover anatomy, epidemiology, mechanism, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, classification, diagnosis, management and prevention of bile duct injury. It also includes non-medical issues including health care, socio-economic, costs and quality of life.

Spinal Imaging

Spinal Imaging
Author: Johan W.M. van Goethem
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2007-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540684832

- Comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on the imaging of frequently encountered spinal disorders - Richly illustrated - All imaging modalities considered, e.g. plain film, multidetector CT and MRI - Designed to ensure ease of use, with a logical structure and extensive index

Biomedical Chemistry

Biomedical Chemistry
Author: Nuno Vale
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110468751

Biomedical Chemistry provides readers with an understanding of how fundamental chemical concepts are used to combat some diseases. The authors explain the interdisciplinary relationship of chemistry with biology, physics, pharmacy and medicine. The results of chemical research can be applied to understand chemical processes in cells and in the body, and new methods for drug transportation. Also, basic chemical ideas and determination of disease etiology are approached by developing techniques to ensure optimum interaction between drugs and human cells. This Book is an excellent resource for students and researchers in health-related fields with frontier topics in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.

The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer

The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer
Author: Anne Loeser
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2019-02-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781795860604

The author, herself a metastatic breast cancer patient, created this book to help patients and their loved ones cope with a complex and difficult disease. The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, as well as scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.The adage that "knowledge is power" is particularly compelling when dealing with issues affecting survival and quality of life. Consequently, this fact-based handbook is a must-read for every patient contending with treatment decisions and side effects.

Clinical Biochemistry

Clinical Biochemistry
Author: Michael Murphy
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702072974

Now over 70,000 copies sold! This comprehensively revised edition of Clinical Biochemistry offers essential reading for today’s students of medicine and other health science disciplines – indeed, anyone who requires a concise, practical introduction to the subject. Topics are clearly presented in a series of double-page ‘learning units’, each covering a particular aspect of clinical biochemistry. Four sections provide a core grounding in the subject: Introducing clinical biochemistry gives an insight into how modern hospital laboratories work, and includes an entirely new series of learning units on the interpretation of test results Core biochemistry covers the bulk of routine analyses, and their relevance to the clinical setting Endocrinology provides an overview of endocrine investigations as well as a practical approach to thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and gonadal function testing Specialised investigations embraces an assortment of other topics that students may encounter This edition represents the most radical revision of the book to date. Every learning unit has been examined and updated to reflect current developments and clinical best practice. Entirely new material includes a series of learning units on interpretation and analytical aspects of clinical biochemistry. Coverage of fluid biochemistry is now more comprehensive. New "Want to know more?" links throughout the book point readers to relevant further information. (Printed version) now includes the complete eBook version for the first time – downloadable for anytime access and enhanced with new, interactive multiple choice questions for each section, to test your understanding and aid exam preparation

Foot and Ankle Instability

Foot and Ankle Instability
Author: Beat Hintermann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030629260

This book comprehensively discusses the basic and practical aspects of foot and ankle surgery applied to all pathologies resulting from instabilities of these joints, a condition that remains underestimated. Uniquely, it not only addresses injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, but also examines injuries to the deltoid-spring ligament complex, the syndesmotic and chopart joint ligaments, as well as peritalar instability – all pathologies that have often been neglected in the past. For each type of instability, it describes the anatomical basics and the biomechanical features, allowing readers to understand the injury pattern, the subsequent symptoms and clinical findings. Further, it offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging tool for diagnosis and planning surgical reconstruction. Written by world-renowned pioneers in the field, and featuring a wealth of high-quality, intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through the latest, innovative technical surgical solutions for each condition. With its consistent structure, from the basics to the solution, its problem-oriented approach as well as its meticulously selected iconography, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle surgery whishing to explore this promising field. Further, it is a valuable resource for residents, researchers and physiotherapists wishing to gain insights into foot and ankle instability and reconstructive surgery.