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  • Textbook of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ravikiran Ongole + 1 more
    • English
    Targeted mainly at UG students of Dentistry, this book is a comprehensive text on oral medicine, diagnosis and radiological aspects of various orofacial diseases and oral manifestations of systemic disorders. It would also cater to the needs of PG students and dental practitioners as a useful reference book.
  • Drug Discovery and Development

    Technology in Transition
    • 2nd Edition
    • Raymond G Hill
    • English
    The modern pharmacopeia has enormous power to alleviate disease, and owes its existence almost entirely to the work of the pharmaceutical industry. This book provides an introduction to the way the industry goes about the discovery and development of new drugs. The first part gives a brief historical account from its origins in the mediaeval apothecaries’ trade, and discusses the changing understanding of what we mean by disease, and what therapy aims to achieve, as well as summarising case histories of the discovery and development of some important drugs. The second part focuses on the science and technology involved in the discovery process: the stages by which a promising new chemical entity is identified, from the starting point of a medical need and an idea for addressing it. A chapter on biopharmaceuticals, whose discovery and development tend to follow routes somewhat different from synthetic compounds, is included here, as well as accounts of patent issues that arise in the discovery phase, and a chapter on research management in this environment. The third section of the book deals with drug development: the work that has to be undertaken to turn the drug candidate that emerges from the discovery process into a product on the market.
  • Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-3
    • Julie E. Russak + 1 more
    • English
    Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers and the number of incidences continues to rise in the United States. Early detection and treatment is key to long term survival. This issue covers a wealth of topics, including risk factors, effects of sunscreen on melanoma risk, prevention, biopsy, pathology, surgical approaches to malignant melanoma and new diagnostic aides.
  • Surgical Management of Infectious Pleuropulmonary Diseases, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Gaetano Rocco
    • English
    This issue reviews the indications and procedures for surgery in patients with localized pulmonary infection. It includes articles on TB, pulmonary abscesses, fungal infections, and other entities.
  • Advances in Pediatrics, 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • Michael S. Kappy
    • English
    Each year, Advances in Pediatrics brings you the best current thinking from the preeminent practitioners in your field. A distinguished editorial board identifies current areas of major progress and controversy and invites specialists to contribute original articles on these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care. Among the topics included in this year’s edition are Neuroblastoma, Cochlear Implants, Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Intestinal Failure, Immunization Update, and Nurtional Recommendations, to name a few. Each edition has a tradition of honoring those who contributed greatly to pediatrics in the "Foundations of Pediatrics" segment; this edition features Waldo Nelson, MD, a giant in the field, as the annual honoree.
  • HPV and Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-4
    • Sara I Pai
    • English
    HPV is a growing epidemic in head and neck cancer and specialists working with these diseases are provided information on shifting trends in HPV in head and neck cancers along with challenges and controversies in treating this disease. With this virus related cancer, there is a different approach to managing this patient population. Novel therapeutic treatments are actively being developed for this type of head and neck cancer. Topics include: Epidemioloygy of HPV-head and neck cancer; Clinical detection of HPV; Clinical evaluation and disease patterns of HPV-related head and neck cancers; Impact of HPV-related head and neck cancer in clinical trials; Molecular biology of HPV and head and neck cancer and targeted therapies; Transoral robotic surgery: new surgical techniques for oropharyngeal cancers; Economic impact of HPV-related cancers; Rehabilitation needs of oropharyngeal cancer patients; Psychosocial care needs of HPV-head and neck cancer patients; and a Multi-disciplinary approach to head and neck cancers.
  • Central Nervous System Malignancies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-4
    • Jill Lacy + 1 more
    • English
    Topics include: Neoplastic Meningitis and Epidural Metastases: Evaluation and Management; Management of Brain Metastases: Surgery, Radiation, or Both?; Meningiomas/Nerve Sheath Tumors/Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment; Medulloblastoma/Prim... Neuroectodermal Tumor and Germ Cell Tumors: The Uncommon but Potentially Curable Primary Brain Tumors; Primary CNS Lymphoma: Overview of Current Treatment Strategies; Anaplastic Gliomas: Radiation, Chemotherapy, or Both?; Low Grade Gliomas: When and How to Treat?; Glioblastoma Multiforme: Overview of Current Treatment and Future Perspectives.
  • Anxiety Disorders, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-3
    • Moira A. Rynn + 2 more
    • English
    Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents and can be debilitating if not recognized and treated. This issue covers the landscape of anxiety disorders in youth, from development and neurobiology; to treatments, advances, and novel approaches; to informing other systems of care: primary physicians, schools, and parents. Specific anxiety disorders discussed include: Obsessive-compulsive and tic-related disorders, PTSD, and school refusal and panic disorder. Pharmacotherapy, CBT, and Parent-Child interaction therapies are reviewed.
  • Year Book of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • James Q. Del Rosso
    • English
    There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! The Year Book of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery brings you abstracts of articles carefully selected from more than 100 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice.
  • Financial Management for Nurse Managers and Executives

    • 4th Edition
    • Cheryl Jones + 2 more
    • English
    Covering the financial topics all nurse managers need to know and use, this book explains how financial management fits into the healthcare organization. Topics include accounting principles, cost analysis, planning and control management of the organization's financial resources, and the use of management tools. In addition to current issues, this edition also addresses future directions in financial management.