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Castleman Disease, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 32-1
  • November 30, 2017
  • Frits van Rhee + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Frits van Rhee and Dr. Nikhil C. Munshi, focuses on Castleman’s Disease. Topics include, but are not limited to, Epidemiology; Pathogenesis; Role of Interleukin 6 in Castleman Disease; Pathology, Diagnosis; Unicentric Castleman Disease; Treatment of HHV8 related Multicentric Castleman Disease; Treatment of HHV8 negative Castleman Disease; TAFRO Syndrome; POEMS; and more.

Hoffman and Abeloff's Hematology-Oncology Review

  • 1st Edition
  • November 16, 2017
  • Claudine Isaacs
  • English
  • Paperback
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For those preparing for certification or recertification in hematology or oncology, Hoffman and Abeloff's Hematology-Oncology Review is a single-volume source of authoritative, up-to-date exam preparation. This unique question and answer review helps you succeed on today’s board exams with more than 1,000 board-style questions, answers, and rationales; comprehensive coverage of essential exam topics, and online practice tests.

Oncología clínica

  • 6th Edition
  • November 8, 2017
  • Juan Jesús Cruz Hernández + 3 more
  • Spanish
  • eBook
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El texto recoge los principales conocimientos de la especialidad, abarcando desde los principios básicos de la biología del cáncer hasta el diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de los principales tumores sólidos. Asimismo, incorpora los contenidos más importantes sobre los distintos tratamientos de soporte y el control de síntomas en el paciente oncológico. Esta sexta edición actualiza y sintetiza los contenidos de las ediciones previas con el fin de adecuarlos a los planes de estudios vigentes. Destaca lo esencial de cada tema, permitiendo tener en pocas páginas una visión rigurosa y actualizada de la Oncología Médica. Además, incluye capítulos específicos para los principales tipos de cáncer, cuenta con una gran cantidad de cuadros que destacan los contenidos más relevantes e incorpora un apéndice con las clasificaciones TNM de los principales tipos de tumores. Se dirige a los alumnos de Medicina que cursan la asignatura de Oncología Médica, pero también a médicos no especialistas en oncología y otros profesionales sanitarios que precisen adquirir una base sólida sobre el conocimiento actual del cáncer. Todos los autores son especialistas dedicados a la docencia de la oncología. La mayoría son integrantes de la Cátedra y Servicio de Oncología Médica del Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, que dirige el Prof. Cruz Hernández, uno de los pioneros en la enseñanza universitaria de esta especialidad en España.

Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 31-6
  • November 1, 2017
  • John C. Perkins + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Drs. John Perkins and and Jonathan Davis, focuses on emergencies related to Hematology/Oncology and covers topics such as: Oncologic Mechanical Emergencies, Neutropenic Fever, Oncologic Metabolic Emergencies, Acute Leukemias, Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies, Chemotherapeutic Medications and their Emergent Complications, Anemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TTP, HUS, HELLP), Congenital Bleeding Disorders, Acquired Bleeding Disorders and Antithrombotic agents, Sickle Cell Disease, and more!

Pediatric Cancer Genetics

  • 1st Edition
  • August 22, 2017
  • Nathaniel H. Robin + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of pediatric cancer genetics with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Nathaniel H. Robin and Meagan Farmer, MS, CGC, MBA. Ideal for pediatric oncologists and all providers who care for children, this easy-to-read reference addresses the remarkable potential of genetic testing as well as the complexities of choosing the correct test, understanding the results, and counseling the family.

IASLC Thoracic Oncology

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 20, 2017
  • Harvey Pass + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Global experts, in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, bring you up to date with today’s best approaches to lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. IASLC Thoracic Oncology, 2nd Edition, keeps you abreast of the entire scope of this fast-changing field, from epidemiology to diagnosis to treatment to advocacy. Written in a straightforward, practical style for the busy clinician, this comprehensive, multidisciplinary title is a must-have for anyone involved in the care of patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies.

Advances in Oncology Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 52-1
  • February 17, 2017
  • Margaret Barton-Burke
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of the Nursing Clinics of North America focuses on the expanding knowledge of oncology nursing. The science of cancer, the disease, is expanding at an unprecedented pace producing knowledge that is unparalleled in its complexity. Nurses caring for oncology patients require specialized knowledge to care for their patients safely. The articles in this edition include cutting-edge information written by authors who practice in corresponding settings. The articles are devoted to Oncology Genomics: Implications for Oncology/Cancer Nurses; Informatics; Evidence-Based Practice in Oncology Nursing; Brain Cancer and Family Caregiving; Symptom Management and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer; Lung Cancer and Tobacco: What’s New; Health Disparities; Changes in Cancer Treatment: Nibs and Mabs; Clinical Trials and the Role of the Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Cancer Survivorship; and Oral Chemotherapeutic Agents.

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor

  • 2nd Edition
  • September 10, 2016
  • Susan Maloney-Newton + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
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Get quick access to the most important information surrounding cancer and oncology nursing care with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 2nd Edition. Covering everything from the various types of cancer and cancer treatment options to patient education and nursing best-practices, this indispensable nursing guide is like getting seven books in one! Plus, its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting. With 17 new chapters, updated evidence-based content throughout, and proven patient teaching handouts, this new edition offers the authoritative guidance you need to provide the best possible oncology nursing care.

Physiothérapie des oedèmes. De la clinique à la pratique

  • 1st Edition
  • March 1, 2016
  • Jean-Claude Ferrandez + 3 more
  • French
  • eBook
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La prise en charge des œdèmes par le masseur-kinésithérapeute est un acte courant de la rééducation vasculaire, en ville ou en hôpital. Post-traumatiques, post-chirurgicaux, veineux ou lymphatiques, ils font l'objet chacun d'une prise en charge spécifique. Outil indispensable à votre pratique quotidienne, cet ouvrage didactique comporte les bases physiologiques et physiopathologiques, avec des rappels anatomiques et l'ensemble des techniques à connaître. Y sont décrits ensuite les principaux cas d'œdèmes et les choix de thérapeutiques à mettre en œuvre. La démarche est clinique, avec, pour chaque œdème : - Le bilan - Les stratégies possibles ; - Les techniques de prise en charge ; - Les conduites à tenir. Une partie est consacrée à l'éducation thérapeutique. Les propositions thérapeutiques sont étayées par les résultats des travaux cliniques et les recommandations des sociétés savantes. 20 fiches cliniques sont présentées, qui sont autant d'approches distinctes. Illustré par plus de 150 photographies et dessins en couleurs, cet ouvrage collectif est le fruit du travail d'un ensemble de chercheurs reconnus : kinésithérapeutes, chirurgiens, angiologues, dermatologues, cancérologues...

Practical Radiation Oncology Physics

  • 1st Edition
  • August 21, 2015
  • Sonja Dieterich + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Perfect for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and residents in both fields, Practical Radiation Oncology Physics provides a concise and practical summary of the current practice standards in therapeutic medical physics. A companion to the fourth edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology, by Drs. Leonard Gunderson and Joel Tepper, this indispensable guide helps you ensure a current, state-of-the art clinical practice.