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M. Aglietta, D. Regge, Università di Torino, Italy (Eds)

Imaging Tumor Response to TherapyMeasurement of solid tumor response to treat-ment relies mainly on imaging. WHO tumor response criteria and, more recently, RECIST (response evaluation criteria in solid tumors) have provided means to objectively measure tumor response in clinical trials with imaging. These guidelines have been rapidly adopted in clinical practice to monitor patient treatment and for therapy planning. However, relying only on ana-tomical information is not always sufficient when evaluating new drugs that will reduce a tumor‘s functionality while preserving its size.

Features 7 Offers a multidisciplinary perspective to assess-ment of treatment response in locally advanced cancers and metastatic disease 7 Considers conventional and advanced means of measuring response to standard treatment protocols and new targeted therapies 7 Written by expert oncolo-gists and imaging experts

Contents Part I Methodological Bases.- 1 Surrogate Endpoints of Clinical Benefit.- 2 Response to Treatment: the Role of Imaging.- Part II RECIST and Beyond: Assessing the Response to Treatment in Metastatic Disease.- 3 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.- 4 Renal Cancer.- 5 Liver Metastases in Colon Cancer.- Part III RECIST and Beyond: Assessing the Response to Treatment in Locally Advanced Disease.- 6 Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer.- 7 Lung Cancer.- 8 Pancreatic Cancer.- 9 Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Oncology; Nuclear Medicine

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Discount groupMedical Professional

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2012. XVIII, 158 p. 40 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-88-470-2612-4

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K. Akahoshi, Aso Iizuka Hospital, Japan; A. Bapaye, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital & Research Center, Pune, India (Eds)

Practical Handbook of Endoscopic UltrasonographyEndoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has evolved from an obscure method of investigation in the 1980s to a distinct endoscopy subspecialty with interventional and therapeutic capabilities. The art of interpreting EUS images is a skill every endoscopist needs to master. This book helps to meet that need as it is concise, simple to read, and amply illustrated, and describes the technique in a step-by-step manner. Many high-resolution EUS images of diseases are included, and literature reviews are kept short and concise while separate discussions and illustrations are devoted to radial and linear techniques. The book can be used as a reference handbook in the endoscopy room, yet contains all of the relevant information required to perform EUS, interpret images, and reach a diagnosis.

Features 7 The only EUS book with images obtained using Fujifilm® SU 7000 and SU 8000 endoscopic ultrasonography processors 7 Many useful EUS images of diseases and easy referencing 7 Step-by-step description of various EUS procedures and techniques 7 Three hundred color illustrations describe every step of the procedure

Contents - Instrumentation. - Ultrasound Catheter Probe. - Radial Endoscopic Ultrasonography. - Line-ar Endoscopic Ultrasonography. - Endoscopic Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration. - Interventional Endosonography.

Fields of interestsGastroenterology; Ultrasound; Imaging / Radio-logy



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2012. X, 304 p. 189 illus., 91 in color. Softcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-4-431-54013-7

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F. Avni, Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium (Ed)

Imaging Endocrine Diseases in ChildrenThis book is a unique resource that will help pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, and pediatric endocrinologists to optimize the work-up and treatment of pediatric patients with endocrine disorders. Acclaimed experts in the field present and discuss the imaging findings obtained in disorders of the various endocrine systems, inclu-ding the hypothalamo-pituitary axis, the thyroid and parathyroids, the adrenals, and the pancreas. Detailed advice is also provided on the assessment of bone growth and on imaging of the fetal glands, ambiguous genitalia, and the female pelvis in the context of precocious puberty. Throughout, care is taken to highlight characteristic findings and diagnostic clues. All of the currently used imaging techniques are covered, with clear explanation of their benefits and limitations. The informative text is supported by a wealth of high-quality illustra-tions, the large majority of them in color.

Features 7 Presents the imaging findings obtained in dis-orders of the various endocrine systems 7 Dis-cusses the role of all the currently used imaging techniques 7 Wealth of high-quality illustra-tions 7 Ideal resource for pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, and pediatric endocrinologists

Contents The importance of imaging the endocrine glands from the endocrinologist point of view.- The imaging of fetal glands.- Assessing normal and abnormal (bone) growth.- The hypothalamo-hypophyseal axis.- The thyroid and parathyro-ids.- Ambiguous genitalia.- Female pelvis and precocious puberty.- The adrenals.- Pancreatic diseases (including hypoglycaemia).- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Pediatrics; Endocrinology



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2012. 280 p. 280 illus., 250 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover7 approx. $249.00ISBN 978-3-642-20702-0

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M. Barbero, Scuola Universitaria Professionale, Manno, Ticino, Switzerland; R. Merletti, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; A. Rainoldi, Università di Torino, Italy

Atlas of Muscle Innervation ZonesUnderstanding Surface Electromyography and Its Applications

Invasive electromyography is a well-established diagnostic tool that has been used for decades by neurologists. Recently, new and alternative devices have increasingly become available that permit diagnosis without the use of needles. This develo-ping area of science and the new tools have not, however, been sufficiently investigated in academic training. Consequently a gap exists between what science is making possible and the competence acquired during graduate studies.

Features 7 Provides documented evidence regarding op-timal electrode placements 7 Includes detailed information on EMG imaging techniques 7 Exp-lains how to avoid common errors

Contents Introduction and Applications of Surface EMG.- Basic Concepts Concerning Fields and Potential Distributions of Stationary and Moving Point Sources.- Generation, Propagation, and Extinction of Single-Fiber and Motor Unit Action Potenti-als.- EMG Imaging: Geometry and Anatomy of the Electrode-Muscle System.- Features of the Single-Channel sEMG Signal.- Features of the Two-Dimensional sEMG Signal: EMG Feature Imaging.- Applications of sEMG in Dynamic Conditions, Ergonomics, Sports, and Obstetrics.

Fields of interestsNeurology; Rehabilitation; Pain Medicine



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2012. 160 p. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-88-470-2462-5

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J.‑P. Bastard, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France; B. Fève, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France (Eds)

Physiology and physiopathology of Adipose TissueContents Foreword.- Part I: Adipose tissue development.- 1. Development of adipose cells.- 2. Emerging roles of cell cycle regulators in adipocyte metabolism.- 3. Angiogenesis in adipose tissue.- 4. Prospects for using adipose tissue in regenerative medicine.- 5. Brown adipose tissue: function and development.- 6. Histology of adipose tissue.- Part II: Adipose tissue metabolic functions.- 7. Glucose transport in white adipocyte.- 8. Mechanism of storage and synthesis of fatty acids and triglycerides in white adipocytes.- 9. Adipocyte lipid droplet physiology.- 10. Adipose tissue lipolysis.- 11. The adipose tissue: storage, source and target of pollutants.- Part III: Endocrine functions of adipocyte.- 12. Chatting between the brain and white adipose tissues.- 13. Adiponectin: an adipokine with multiple faces.- 14. Apelin metabolic functions.- 15. Up-to-date on novel “adipocrines”.- Part IV: Pathology of adipose tissue.- 16. Obesity: an evolving process.- 17. Obe-sity phenotypes : Measures to assess adipose tissue mass in humans.- 18. Animal models of obesity.- 19. Contribution of “omics” approaches to under-stand the pathophysiology of obesity.- 20. Adipose tissue inflammation in obesity.- 21. Impact of proinflammatory cytokines on adipocyte insulin signaling.- 22. Adaptive changes in human adipose tissue during weight gain.- 23. Differences between subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissues.- 24. Genetics of human obesities.- 25. Genetic and acquired lipodystrophic syndromes.- 26. Is adipose tissue a relevant therapeutic target of obesity?.

Fields of interestsEndocrinology; Metabolic Diseases; Lipidology

Target groupsResearch


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2012. Approx. 480 p. Softcover7 $209.00

Prepublication price, valid 3 months after publication7 $169.00ISBN 978-2-8178-0342-5

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P. Castelnuovo, I. Dallan, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; M. Tschabitscher, University of Wien, Austria

Surgical Anatomy of the Internal Carotid ArteryAn Atlas for Skull Base Surgeons

This atlas provides all the basic and advanced information required by surgeons in order to understand fully the skull base anatomy. It is orga-nized according to anatomo-surgical pathways to the hidden areas of the skull base. These pathways are described in step-by-step fashion with the aid of a wealth of color images and illustrations. The emphasis is on endoscopic anatomy, but in order to provide a holistic perspective, informative three-dimensional reconstructions are presented alongside the endoscopic images and radiologic images are included when appropriate. In effect, windows are opened on the anatomy so that the reader is guided on a journey throughout the skull base region. This anatomically oriented atlas will serve as an ideal learning tool for novice surgeons and will also prove an invaluable reference for the more experienced surgeon

Features 7 Logical, step-by-step documentation of skull base anatomy with a wealth of color images and illustrations 7 Emphasis on endoscopic anatomy and images 7 Informative three-dimensional reconstructions 7 Anatomic-radiologic corre-lations

Contents Introduction.- Introduction of Internal Carotid Artery Classifications.- Cervical Segment.- Skull Base Segment.- Petrous.- Intracranial Segment.- Cavernous.- Supracavernous.

Fields of interestsOtorhinolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery



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2013. X, 120 p. 170 illus., 169 in color. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29663-5

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W. C. Cho, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong/PR China (Ed)

Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-based Therapy for CancerContents Prelims.- 1 An Overview of Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Cancer Care.- 2 The Mechani-stic Studies of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.- 3 Acupuncture for Cancer Pain.- 4 Acupuncture for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Cancer Patients.- 5 Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Cancer-related Symptoms.- 6 Use of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Control of Antican-cer Therapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting.- 7 Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients.- 8 Acupuncture for the Treatment of Symptoms Associated with Radiation Therapy.- 9 Quality of Life of Can-cer Patients after Acupuncture and Moxibution Treatment.- 10 Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Palliative and Supportive Cancer Care.- 11 Is Acupuncture or Moxibustion Better Than a Sham or Placebo-treatment?-12 Safety and Side Effects of Acupuncture and Moxibustion as a Therapy for Cancer.- 13 Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Animal Models of Cancer.- 14 Integrating Acupuncture with Western Medicine in Cancer Treatment.- 15 Recent Clinical Trials of Acupunc-ture for Cancer Patients. Index.

Fields of interestsComplementary & Alternative Medicine; Acup-uncture; Oncology



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2012. X, 290 p. 24 illus., 18 in color. (Evidence-Based Anticancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 3) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-4832-3

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M. G. Cowling, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, UK (Ed)

Vascular Interventional RadiologyCurrent Evidence in Endovascular Surgery

Features 7 Succinct chapters that will allow readers to identify quickly the information that they need 7 Ideally sized book for storage and use in the interventional suite 7 Contains suffici-ent detail for trainees in endovascular therapy/interventional radiology to gain a thorough grasp of the relevant issues 7 Fully updated to reflect recent advances

Contents Aetiology of Vascular Disease.- Assessment of Peripheral Vascular Disease.- Equipment and Environment.- Consent.- Sites of Arterial Access.- Aortic and Iliac Intervention.- Femero-Popli-teal Intervention.- Crural Artery Intervention.- Thrombolysis/Mechanical Thrombectomy and Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomy.- Upper Limb Arterial Intervention.- Carotid and Vertebral Artery Intervention.- Management of Renal and Visceral Arterial Intervention.- Endovascular Ab-dominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.- Endova-scular Repair of Iliac, Visceral and False Aneu-rysms.- Dialysis Access Management.- Manage-ment of Venous Stenoses.- Inferior Vena-Caval Filters.- Management of Venous Insufficiency.- Day Case Intervention.- Management of Lower Limb Venous Occlusive Disease.- Carotid Artery Intervention.

Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Vascular Surgery



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2nd ed. 2013. Approx. 200 p. 155 illus., 15 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover7 approx. $249.00ISBN 978-3-642-27877-8

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R. W. Dal Negro, Bussolengo Hospital, Verona, Italy; R. V. Hodder, The Ottawa Hospital, ON, Canada (Eds)

Long-term oxygen therapyNew insights and perspectives

Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) usually repre-sents the final step in the management of severe chronic respiratory diseases: a large proportion of patients suffering from these conditions is involved and the corresponding impact for the Health Institutions and the Society is dramati-cally increasing. Although LTOT is well known and widely used since long ago in most modern countries, it still represents a challenging topic due to the huge amount of variables which can affect both its efficacy and effectiveness. Unfortuna-tely, patients, doctors, care-givers, together with health institutions and political decision makers frequently have different visions on LTOT, thus highly contributing to obtain uneven results and changing outcomes. The focus of this volume is on new insights and novel perspectives of LTOT.

Features 7 No recent publication is available on the mar-ket reviewing such a large range of topics 7 Top experts for each single topic, including economic aspects, organizational models and patient-caregi-ver relationship 7 Fully 4-color print with take home messages

Contents The patient candidate for LTOT.- The multidimen-sional evaluation of patients.- The cooperating roles.- Systems for oxygen delivery.- Models for LTOT management.- The outcomes.

Fields of interestsPneumology/Respiratory System; Health Promoti-on and Disease Prevention; Internal Medicine



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2012. Approx. 300 p. 80 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2579-0

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J. G. de la Garza‑Salazar, A. Meneses‑García, C. Arce‑Salinas, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia-Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico (Eds)

Inflammatory Breast CancerThis book aims to bring together clinical infor-mation on the biology, diagnosis, therapy and management of patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Authored by experts from the Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia in Mexico, this book will provide the reader with the state-of-the art treatment of this rare but pernicious disease.

Features 7 Covering all aspects of inflammatory breast cancer, this book provides valuable information not easily accessed anywhere else 7 Authored by an expert team from the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología in Mexico 7 Edited by internatio-nal authorities on this rare but pernicious disease

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Breast Cancer: Epidemiological Panorama and Opportunities for Prevention.- 3. Pathology of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- 4. Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Clinical Presenta-tion, Diagnosis, Staging Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, Surgical Treatment, and Follow-up.- 5. Imaging.- 6. Chemotherapy.- 7. Radiotherapy in Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- 8. Recurrent Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma: Prevalence, Pat-terns of Recurrence, and Therapeutic Approach.- 9. The Molecular Biology of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- 10. Target Therapy in Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- 11. Follow-Up In Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Fields of interestsOncology; Biomedicine general



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2013. XIV, 146 p. 57 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-0-85729-990-1

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J. L. del Cura, Hospital de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; P. Seguí, Hospital Reina Sofia, Cordoba, Spain; C. Nicolau, Hospital Cliníc,Imaging Center, Barcelona, Spain (Eds)

Learning Ultrasound ImagingThis book offers a practical approach to the world of diagnostic ultrasound. It has been structured in a reader-friendly, case-based format that makes it easy and enjoyable to learn the basics of the appli-cations and interpretation of ultrasound. Each case includes illustrations, descriptions of the imaging findings, and technical details and serves to iden-tify the essential imaging features of the pathology under consideration, thus assisting the reader in the diagnosis of similar cases. The book is divided into 17 short chapters that review the most im-portant areas of ultrasound application and also document the latest advances in the use of con-trast and interventional ultrasound. The authors treat every topic from a “how to do it” perspective with the aim of imparting their wide experience in use of the technique. This book forms part of the Learning Imaging series for medical students, residents, less experienced radiologists, and other medical staff.

Features 7 Case-based format covering all major areas of application of diagnostic ultrasound 7 In-cludes chapters on contrast and interventional ultrasound 7 Adopts a practical “how to do it” approach 7 Offers an easy method of learning with helpful images

Contents Abdominal Ultrasound.- Woman’s Imaging.- Mu-sculoskeletal Ultrasound.- Small parts.- Thorax.- Pediatrics.- Vascular.- Contrast Ultrasound.- In-terventional Ultrasound.

Fields of interestsUltrasound; Diagnostic Radiology; Imaging / Radiology



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2013. XIV, 186 p. 349 illus., 180 in color. (Learning Imaging) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-30585-6

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J.‑P. Droz, Université Claude-Bernard, Lyon, France; R. A. Audisio, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK (Eds)

Management of Urological Cancers in Older PeopleContents 1. Background and Epidemiology.- 2. Health Status Evaluation of Elderly Patients with Genito-Urinary Tumours.- 3. Nomograms and the Elderly: Applications in Genitourinary Oncology.- 4. Renal Function in Elderly and in Relationship with Management of Genito-Urinary Tumours.- 5. Prostate Cancer Screening or Early Diagnosis in Senior Adults?.- 6. Androgen Deprivation in Eder-ly Prostate Cancer Patients: Side Effects and Their Prevention.- 7. Prognostic Factors of Localized Prostate Cancer in Elderly Patients.- 8. Prosta-tectomy in Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients.- 9. Radiotherapy in Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients.- 10. Selective Minimally Invasive Therapy in Older Patients for Localised Prostate Cancer: A Way to Mitigate Harm and Retain Benefit?.- 11. Active Surveillance and Watchful Waiting in Indolent Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients.- 12. Decision Making in Elderly Localized Prostate Cancer.- 13. Clinical Management of Elderly Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy.- 14. Clinical Management of Elderly Patients’ Metasta-tic Prostate Cancer—Other Treatments and Sup-portive Care.- 15. New Treatment Developments Applied to Elderly Patients.- 16. Management of Superficial Bladder Cancer in Elderly Patients.- 17.- Radical Cystectomy in Muscle-Infiltrative Bladder Cancer and Conservative Treatment in Localised Disease.- 18. Chemotherapy for Elderly Patients with Advanced Transitional Cell Carci-noma.- 19. Tailored Treatment for Bladder Cancer in Older Patients.- 20. Surgery or Observation for Small Real Masses in Older Patients?. [...]

Fields of interestsOncology; Geriatrics/Gerontology; Urology/An-drology



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2013. XI, 343 p. 23 illus., 17 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-0-85729-986-4

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D. T. Ginat, P.‑L. Westesson, University of Rochester, NY, USA

Atlas of Postsurgical NeuroradiologyImaging of the Brain, Spine, Head, and Neck

Features 7 A comprehensive yet concise reference guide to the normal appearances and complications that may be encountered on neuroradiological examinations following surgery to the head, neck, and spine 7 Contains numerous images and to-the-point case descriptions 7 Invaluable and convenient resource for both neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons

Contents Introduction.- Brain: Burr holes/craniotomy/craniectomy/tumor resection. Devices.- Skull base: Anterior craniofacial resection. Pituitary tumor resection. Craniopharyngioma resection. Suprasellar cyst fenestration. Encephalocele repair. Temporal bone. Complications.- Craniofacial: Craniosynostosis repair. LeFort osteotomy. Sagittal split. Fracture repair. Septoplasty. Cosmesis. Com-plications.- Head and Neck: Neck. Mandible. Pha-rynx. Orbit. Flap reconstruction. Thyroidectomy. Parathyroidectomy. Paranasal sinuses. Devices.- Spine: Variety of procedures and hardware. Spine stimulation. Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty/sacro-plasty. Failed back surgery syndrome.- Vascular: Variety of clips, coils, stents. Aneurysm treatment. AVM/AVF/covernoma treatment. Embolectomy. Angioplasty. Synangiosis. Venous sinus skeletoni-zation. CEA. Carotid-axillary bypass. Complica-tions.- CSF shunts: Ventriculoperitoneal shunts. Lumboperitoneal shunts.

Fields of interestsNeuroradiology; Neurosurgery; Head and Neck Surgery



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2013. 440 p. 895 illus., 102 in color. Hardcover7 $199.00ISBN 978-3-642-15827-8

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G. Gnanasegaran, St. Thomas Hospital, London, UK; H. v. Wall, Concord Nuclear Imaging, Concord West, NSW, Australia; I. Fogelman, Guy‘s Hospital, London, UK (Eds)

Radionuclide and Hybrid Bone ImagingContents From the contents: Anatomy of skeletal sys-tem.- Physiology of bone formation, remodel-ling and metabolism.- Pathophysiology of bone metastases.- Skeletal tracer kinetics.- Biochemical markers in bone diseases.- Plain radiography in benign bone disease and bone metastases.- CT in benign bone disease and bone metastases.- MRI in benign bone disease and bone metastases.-Basic principles of SPECT-CT and PET-CT technology.- Bone scintigraphy: SPECT and PET tracers.- Current applications and limitations of SPECT.- Bone scintigraphy: procedure, variants, artefacts and pitfalls.- Bone scintigraphy in meta-bolic bone disease.- Bone scintigraphy in arthri-tis.- SPECT and PET in bone infections.- SPECT and PET in joint infections.- SPECT-CT in ankle and foot pathology.- SPECT-CT in wrist regist-ration.- Potential applications and limitations of SPECT-CT in benign bone disease.- Bone scinti-graphy in trauma.- Prostate cancer: role of SPECT and PET in imaging bone metastases.- Breast Cancer: role of SPECT and PET in imaging bone metastases.

Fields of interestsNuclear Medicine; Oncology; Orthopedics



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2013. 980 p. 596 illus., 283 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $409.00ISBN 978-3-642-02399-6

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S. Goundrey‑Smith, Chedworth, UK

Information Technology in PharmacyAn Integrated Approach

IT in Pharmacy: An Integrated Approach aims to describe and discuss the major areas of pharma-cy IT innovation (e-prescribing, drug databases, electronic patient records, clinical decision sup-port, pharmacy management systems, robots and automation etc) from a systems and a professional perspective. It will also consider how the areas of pharmacy IT link together and can be used to ena-ble and develop pharmacy professional practice.

Features 7 Describes and discusses the major areas of pharmacy IT innovation 7 Contains vital information on e-prescribing, drug databases, elec-tronic patient records, clinical decision support, pharmacy management systems, robots and auto-mation 7 Considers how the areas of pharmacy IT link together

Contents IT enabling Pharmacy Practice.- Electronic Patient Records.- Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration in Hospitals.- Pharmacy Auto-mation.- Electronic Medicines Management in Primary Care.- Pharmacy Management Systems.- Barcodes and Logistics.- Future Prospects in Pharmacy IT.- Glossary of terms.- Data Fields for Pharmaceutical Care.- Classification Framework for Pharmacy Interventions.- Pharmacy IT Select Bibliography.

Fields of interestsHealth Informatics; Public Health/Gesundheitswe-sen; Practice Management



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2013. X, 210 p. 17 illus., 8 in color. (Health Informatics) Hardcover7 approx. $89.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2779-6

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J. Gu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (Ed)

Primary Liver CancerChallenges and Perspectives

Features 7 New concepts for basic and clinical oncolo-gy 7 A comprehensive review of up-to-date basic oncology, not only covering Primary Liver Cancer (PLC), but also including molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and immunology of cancer 7 Recent progress in strategies in integ-rated therapy of PLC 7 Effective anti-viral and chemo-intervention cancer development in fields and population study 7 All the book contribu-tors are leading experts in the field of liver cancer, including 7 Academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering

Contents Introduction: Concept, Challenges and Perspec-tives.- Systems Biological Survey for Cancer Research.- Systemic Regulation in the Develop-ment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Genomics, Epigenomics of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Bio-markers of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Meta-bonomics of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Signal Transduction in Hepatic Cancer.- Cancer Stem Cells of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Immunology of Liver.- Immunology and Hepatic Cancer.- Im-mune Therapy of Hepatic Cancer.- Epidermiology of Primary Liver Cancer.- Molecular Carcinoge-nesis of Hepatic Cancer.- Chemo-intervention of the Development of Hepatic Cancer.- HBV and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Metastasis of Hepatic Cancer.- Integrated Treatment of Hepatic Cancer.- Liver Transplantation for Treatment of Hepatic Cancer.

Fields of interestsOncology; Epidemiology; Immunology



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Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press.

2012. Approx. 300 p. 50 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 $219.00ISBN 978-3-642-28701-5

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P. Halasz, Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest, Hungary; R. Bodizs, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

Dynamic Structure of NREM SleepDynamic Structure of NREM Sleep is a concise guide to Cyclic Alternating Pattern (CAP) pheno-menology and slow wave homeostasis. It presents an original approach to a specialized aspect of sleep neuroscience in a concise and easy-to-read format. The authors are specialists in the field of sleep neuroscience and lend a new perspective to the benefits of slow wave activity during sleep. The main feature of this discussion is that slow wave activity increases as a function of previous wakefulness and it gradually decreases in the course of sleep.

Features 7 Written by experts in the field 7 Comple-te with full color illustrations 7 Presents an original approach to a specialized aspect of sleep neuroscience

Contents Introduction.- Development of the concept of wake- and sleep -promoting systems in the brains-tem and hypothalamus.- Dynamic NREM sleep regulation models.- Recognition of spontaneous and evoked arousal- and sleep-like (antiarousal) phasic events.- The cyclic structure of sleep - Re-lationship between the macro-structural slopes of cycles and micro-structural dynamics.- Changing views of NREM sleep homeostatic regulation.- Homeostatic features of CAP system and the physiological mechanism of reactive slow wave activity.- Slow wave activity as substrate of homeo-static regulation.- Need of slow wave activity and cognitive functions.- Overview.

Fields of interestsNeurology; Neurosciences



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2012. XII, 100 p. 35 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4332-1

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A. Hoznek, CHU Henri Mondor, Créteil, France; C. Scoffone, Cottolengo Hospital, Torino, Italy (Eds)

Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A new way of interpreting PNLFeatures 7 First book dealing with supine PNL 7 The supine position with its modifications is the basis for ECIRS (Endoscopic Combined Intra-Renal Surgery) 7 This book describes in detail the surgical technique step by step, all the instruments and accessories to be employed, the organiza-tion of the operating room, the application of this surgical approach to special cases (malig-nant conditions, malformations, obesity, renal transplant…) 7 The preoperative assessment of the patient for a correct indication (anatomic study from radiological images), is analyzed 7 It presents a wide preliminary revision of the recent literature with the current state of the art 7 The authors propose numerous video-clips illustrating the written material 7 All contributors are opini-on leaders of the field of endo-urology

Contents Introduction.- History of PNL.- Prone PNL: Review and results.- PNL Indications and guide-lines.- Anatomy for PNL.- Radiology for stone disease.- Anesthesiological considerations (espe-cially position related issues) before, during, after.- Supine PNL.- Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal surgery.- Technical aspects of percutaneous ma-nagement of ureteral stenoses and upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma.- Complications: how to manage them?.- PNL in pediatric patient.- Results: published series.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsUrology/Andrology; Nephrology; Imaging / Radiology



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2013. Approx. 120 p. 50 illus. in color. Softcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-2-8178-0359-3

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H. Humphreys, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; B. Winter, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK; M. Paul, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikya, Israel

Infections in the Adult Intensive Care UnitThe book will provide some basic aspects of the pathophysiology of infection, but essentially the book will be practical-based and use case-illustrations to highlight key aspects of diagnosis, management and prevention. Through a combina-tion of text, tables, figures/line drawings, clinical illustrations and other illustrations, it is hoped to provide a comprehensive, interesting and stimula-ting approach to this important subject.

Features 7 Up-to-date, evidence-based review of common infections encountered in critical care patients using a case-based approach written by experts in clinical microbiology, intensive care and infectious diseases 7 The basic pathophysiology of sepsis in critically ill patients, including systemic sepsis and bloodstream infections 7 A rational and practical approach to the use of diagnostic aids such as imaging and laboratory tests 7 Logical approach to the optimal therapy of infections, including the use of current antibiotics, the treat-ment of fungal and viral disease, and immunothe-rapy

Contents Section 1.-Pathogenesis of infection in critically ill patients.-Explanation of the sepsis syndrome.-Epidemiology of infection.-Section 2.-Common infections of the major systems.-Respiratory tract infections.-Central nervous system infections.-Skin infections

Fields of interestsIntensive / Critical Care Medicine; Infectious Diseases



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2013. XX, 200 p. 49 illus., 27 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4317-8

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D. Ježek, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Ed)

Atlas on the Human TestisNormal Morphology and Pathology

Features 7 Details richly illustrated normal spermato-genesis and various degrees of spermatogenesis disorders allowing the reader to estimate the chan-ces of a successful spermatozoa extraction (TESE) despite the damaged spermatogenesis 7 The Human Testis: Normal Morphology and Patho-logy contains detailed descriptions of seminoma and non-seminoma tumours providing the reader with a clear overview of the testicular neoplasms and their nature and prognosis 7 Describes new methods for the analysis of the testicular biopsy familiarising the reader with new approaches of the analysis of the testicular tissue that could be routine methods in the future

Contents “Open” Biopsy of the Testis and Testicular Sperm Extraction.- MicroTESE and Embryo Develop-ment.- Histologic Procedures and Testicular Bio-psy Freezing.- Early Development of the Human Testis.- The Fetal Human Testis.- The Testis in Childhood between Birth and Puberty.- Normal Morphology of the Human Testis and Epididy-mis.- Damage of Spermatogenesis.- Inflamm-atory Conditions of the Testis.- Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testis).- Klinefelter’s Syndrome.- Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome and Carcinoma In Situ Testis.- Tumors of the Testis and Epididy-mis.- Congenital Testis Pathology.- Vascular Testis Pathology.- New Approaches to Diagnosing Male Infertility, Part I: Microarray Analysis of Testicu-lar Biopsy Specimens from Men with Intact and Impaired Spermatogenesis.- New Approaches to Diagnosing Male Infertility, Part II: The Role of Confocal Microscopy and Three-Dimensional Re-construction in Visualization of Reinke’s Crystals.

Fields of interestsUrology/Andrology; Anatomy; Pathology



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S. H. Kim, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Ed)

Radiology Illustrated: Gynecologic ImagingFeatures 7 An up-to-date, image-oriented reference designed to be of value in clinical practice 7 Pre-sents the findings obtained with relevant imaging modalities in the full range of gynecologic condi-tions, as well as normal findings 7 Contains an abundance of high-quality illustrations 7 Will serve as an excellent aid to differential diagnosis and as a user-friendly review tool for certification or recertification in radiology

Contents US and transvaginal US: techniques, normal findings, and variations.- Gynecologic CT and MR imaging.- Variations and congenital anomalies of the female genital tract.- Uterine myoma.- Uterine adenomyosis.- Uterine cervical carcinoma.- Endo-metrial carcinoma.- Miscellaneous tumors of the uterus.- Posttreatment changes and recurrence of uterine malignancies.- Gestational trophoblastic diseases.- Miscellaneous lesions of the uterus.- Ovarian cysts and cystic diseases.- Ovarian tumors.- Epithelial tumors of the ovary.- Germ cell tumors of the ovary.- Sex cord-stromal tumors of the ovary.- Miscellaneous tumors of the ovary and adnexa.- Endometriosis.- Ovarian torsion.- Pelvic inflammatory disease and tubo-ovarian abscess.- Ectopic pregnancy.- The vagina and vulva.- Va-scular diseases of the female pelvis.- Pediatric gynecologic diseases.- Nongynecologic lesions mimicking gynecologic diseases.- Hysterosal-pingography.- Sonohysterography.- Gynecologic nonvascular interventions.- Gynecologic vascular interventions.

Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Gynecology



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P. Mallia

The Nature of the Doctor-Patient RelationshipHealth Care Principles through the phenomenology of relationships with patients

Contents Introduction.- CHAPTER 1 Critical overview of principlist theories.- 1.1 The ‘Four-Principles’ Approach.- 1.1.1 Theoretical basis.- 1.1.2 The Paradigm case.- 1.1.3 The doctor-patient relation-ship.- 1.2 Robert Veatch’s model of Lexical Orde-ring.- 1.3 The Principle of Permission.- CHAPTER 2 Phenomenological roots of Principles.- 2.1 The nature of the physician-patient relationship.- 2.1.1 Communication.- 2.1.2 Goals of Medicine.- 2.1.3 The ‘care’ in Health Care.- 2.1.4 The special bond.- 2.2 The Principle of Beneficence and virtue.- 2.3 Nonmaleficence.- 2.3.1 Patient authority or trust.- 2.3.2 Epistemology.- 2.4 Respect for Autonomy.- 2.4.1 A historical and epistemologi-cal perspective.- 2.4.2 A cultural appraisal.- 2.5 The dual nature of Justice.- 2.5.1 The Justice of society.- 2.5.2 Justice in Health-Care.- CHAPTER 3 Principles as a consequence of the relationship.- 3.1 Need for grounding principles in.- the relati-onship.- 3.2 Defining the ontological entities.- 3.3 The physician as an entity.- 3.3.1 Levelling-down of medical relationships.- 3.3.2 Being as Under-standing.- 3.4 The Patient as entity - potential for being truly-autonomous.- 3.4.1 Dimensions of the illness experience.- 3.4.2 True Autonomy and the Authenticity of the relationship.- 3.5 Hermeneu-tics of the relationship.- 3.6 Phenomenology of the clinical encounter.- CHAPTER 4 The principle of Justice in a secular society.- 4.1 Being-with-one-another and the Golden Rule.- 4.1.1 Being-with-one-another.- 4.1.2 The Golden Rule. [...]

Fields of interestsTheory of Medicine/Bioethics; Ethics; Health Psychology



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A. Malvasi, Santa Maria Hospital, Bari, Italy (Ed)

Intrapartum Ultrasonography for Labor ManagementDuring intrapartum obstetric care clinicians evaluate the fetal head position manually, either by abdominal or digital vaginal palpation. However, digital examination has been shown to be highly operator-dependent (subjective). Intrapartum ultrasound, on the other hand, seems to be repro-ducible and easy to learn.

Features 7 Documents all aspects of the role of int-rapartum ultrasonography in labor manage-ment 7 Provides invaluable tips and tricks on how best to detail fetal head engagement and progression 7 Explains how the technique allows excellent assessment of the need for operative procedures

Contents Clinical Evaluation of Labor and Intrapartum Sonography.- General Setup of Intrapartum Sonography and Its Utilization in Labor.- The Use of Ultrasound in the Latent and Active Phase in the First Stage of Labor.- Intrapartum Sonography and Labor Progression.- Occiput Posterior Posi-tion and Intrapartum Sonography.- Asinclytism Clinical and Intrapartum Diagnosis in Labor.- The Angle of Progression: An Objective Assessment of Fetal Head Descent in the Birth Canal.- Head Rotation in Labour and Intrapartum Sonogra-phy Diagnosis with 2D and 3D.- The Progress of Labour Using Intrapartum Translabial Ultrasound, Assessing Head Station, Direction, and Angle of Descent.- The Use of Intrapartum Sonography Cervical Lenght.- Intrapartum Sonography and Obstetric Risk Management.- New Technologies for Labour Management.

Fields of interestsGynecology; Imaging / Radiology; Obstetrics/Perinatology



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J. Marín‑García, The Molecular Cardiology and Neuromuscular Institute, Highland Park, NJ, USA

Mitochondria and Their Role in Cardiovascular DiseaseFeatures 7 Brings readers up-to-date on the many sig-nificant advances in the field of mitochondrial cardiovascular medicine 7 Presents cutting-edge information on the expanding role of mitochond-ria on major cardiovascular diseases 7 Emphasis on biological understanding and clinical impact

Contents Introduction to mitochondria in the heart.- Methods to study mitochondrial structure and function- Mitochondrial structure, composition and dynamics.- Mitochondrial biogenesis.- Me-chanisms of bioenergy production in mitochon-dria.- Bioenergetics interplay between cardiac mitochondria and other subcellular compart-ments.- Endothelial mitochondria: Contribution to cardiovascular function and disease.- Heart mitochondria: Receivers and transmitters of signals.- Stem cells and mitochondria.- Cell death pathways and mitochondria.- Mitochondria in pediatric cardiovascular diseases.- Mitochondrial in the aging heart.- The role of mitochondria in atherosclerosis.- The role of mitochondria in hypertension.- Role of mitochondria in ischemia and cardioprotection.- Mitochondrial dynamics in health and disease.- Mitochondria play an essential role in heart failure.- Mitochondria and cardiac dysrhythmias.- Diabetes and cardiac mitochondria.- The role of mitochondria in me-tabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.-Thyroid hormone and myocardial mitochondria.- Targe-ting the mitochondria in cardiovascular diseases.- Current progress and future perspectives: Towards mitochondrial medicine.

Fields of interestsCardiology; Medical Biochemistry



Due October 2012

2013. 475 p. 119 illus., 111 in color. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4598-2

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Y. Nakane, Nagasaki International University, Japan

Progress in Social Psychiatry in JapanAn Approach to Psychiatric Epidemiology

Contents Introduction.- I. Social Psychiatry and Psychia-tric Epidemiology.- 1. Definition and Historical Review of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epide-miology.- 1-1. Social Psychiatry and the Japanese Society of Social Psychiatry (JSSP).- 1-2. Psychiat-ric Epidemiology.- 2. The Foundation of Psychiat-ric Epidemiology Research.- 2-1. Methodological Foundation.- 2-2. Ethics in Study Methods.- 2-3. Subjects of Epidemiological Studies in Psychiatry.- II. Findings on Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology in Japan.- 3. Activities of the De-partment of Neuropsychiatry, Nagasaki University School of Medicine, as a World Health Organiza-tion (WHO) Collaborating Center.- 4. Studies on Schizophrenia.- 4-1. Incidence Rates, Prevalence Rates, and Other Statistics.- 4-2. Findings of the WHO Collaborating Center in Nagasaki.- 4-3. Outline of Scales Used in the First Assessment for WHO/DOSMeD.- 4-4. Help-Seeking Patterns and Recognition by Family Members (Key Persons) in New Schizophrenia Cases in DOSMeD/Nagasaki.- 4-5. Subtypes of Schizophrenia.- 4-6. Psychiatric Symptoms of New Schizophrenia Cases in DOS-Med/Nagasaki.- 4-7. Life Events and the Develop-ment of New Schizophrenia Cases in DOSMed/Nagasaki.- 4-8. Natural History and Outcome (in the Short and Long Term), and Associated Factors of New Schizophrenia Cases in DOSMed/Nagasa-ki.- 5. Studies on Affective Disorders.- 5-1. WHO World Mental Health Survey in Japan (WHO/WMH-J).- 5-2. Summary of the Study on the Standardized Assessment of Depressive Disorder (SADD).- 6. Studies on Patients with Affective Disorders in General Practice. [...]

Fields of interestsPsychiatry; Epidemiology; Neurosciences



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2012. Approx. 150 p. 40 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54102-8

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D. P. O‘Malley, Clarinet Pathology Services, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

Atlas of Spleen PathologyContents Normal Morphologic and Immunohistoche-mical Findings and Hyperplasias.- Anatomy and Normal Histology.- Hyperplasias.- Normal Immunohistochemistry.- Congenital Malforma-tions and Abnormalities of Spleen Location and Histology.- Accessory Spleen.- Intrapancreatic Spleen.- Polysplenia.- Splenosis.- Splenogonadal Fusion.- Other Findings.- Lymphoid Neoplasms.- Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma.- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.- Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma.- Follicular Lymphoma.- Mantle Cell Lymphoma.- Plasma Cell Myeloma.- Hairy Cell Leukemia-Variant.- Splenic Diffuse Red Pulp Small B-Cell Lymphoma.- Prolymphocytic Leu-kemia.- Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma.- Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma.- T-cell Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia.- Other T-cell Lymphomas.- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomas.- Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Myeloid and Related Dis-orders.- Extramedullary Hematopoiesis.- Myeloid Sarcoma/Acute Myeloid Leukemia.- Myeloprolife-rative Neoplasms.- Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Disorders.- Mastocytosis.- Histiocytic Sarcoma.- Nonhema-topoietic Lesions Including Vascular.- Cysts.- Ha-martoma.- Inflammatory Pseudotumor.- Follicular Dendritic Cell Tumor.- Other Stromal Tumors.- Splenic Artery Aneurysm.- Benign Vascular Lesions.- Littoral Cell Angioma.- Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation (SANT).- Vascular Tumors of Indeterminate and Malignant Behavior.- Metastatic Tumors.- Reactive and Systemic Conditions.- Rupture and Trauma.- In-farction and Embolization.- Perisplenitis (Sugar-Coated Spleen).- Congestive Splenomegaly.- Red Blood Cell Disorders.- Granulomas. [...]

Fields of interestPathology



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2013. 176 p. 601 illus., 599 in color. (Atlas of Anatomic Pathology) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4671-2

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J.‑L. Prugnaud, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France; J.‑H. Trouvin, AFSSAPS, Saint-Denis, France (Eds)

BiosimilarsA new generation of biologics

Contents Preface: Biosimilars – a philosophy?.- Foreword.- 1. Biosimilars characteristics.- Introduction : from generics to biosimilars.- Definitions.- Comple-xity of biologics and examples.- Conclusion.- 2. From the biosimilar concept to the Marketing Approval. –Introduction.- Definition of biosi-milars.- Pharmaceutical approval’s framework.- Quality control approach.- Non clinical and clinical aspects.- Recommendations in onco-hematology.- Other recommendations.- Conclusi-on.- 3. Immunogenicity.- Introduction.- Immune mechanisms.- Usual immune response.- Immu-nologic tolerance breakdown response.- Factors influencing immunogenicity.- Case of monoclonal antibodies.- Conclusion.- 4. Substitution and interchangeability.- Introduction.- Generics and biosimilars’ substitution.- What about biosimilar medicinal products ?.- Interchangeability: sugges-ted definition.- Biosimilars’ interchangeability and conditions to be implemented.- Interchangeability practices.- Conclusion.- 5. Onco-hematologist point of view –GCSFcase.- Biosimilars.- Conclu-sion.- 6. The oncologist‘s point of view.- Introduc-tion.- Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agents (ESA).- Biosimilars.- Conclusion.- 7. Challenges posed by biosimilars: who is responsible for cost and risk management.- Introduction.- General informa-tion on cost management.- Savings linked to the purchase of biosimilars.- General information on risk management responsibility.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsOncology; Nephrology; Pharmacy


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2012. Approx. 120 p. 6 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-2-8178-0335-7

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O. Ratib, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland; M. Schwaiger, Technische Universität München, Germany; T. Beyer, cmi-experts, Zurich, Switzerland (Eds)

Atlas of PET-MR Imaging in OncologyThis project on PET-MR imaging in oncology includes digital interactive software matching the cases in the book. Importantly, the interacti-ve version of the atlas is based on the latest web standard, HTML5, ensuring compatibility with any computer operating system as well as with iPad, iPhone, and Android-based tablets. The book opens with two brief technical chapters on hybrid imaging principles and PET-MR technique, but consists primarily of illustrated clinical cases in different oncology domains.

Features 7 Numerous illustrated clinical cases in different oncology domains 7 Includes digital interactive software matching the cases in the book 7 In-teractive version based on the latest web stan-dard, HTML5, ensuring the widest compatibi-lity 7 Edited by three opinion leaders in the field 7

Contents Introduction.- Hybrid imaging principles: From PET-CT to PET-MR.- Technical principles and protocols of PET-MR imaging.- Common pitfalls in PET-MR imaging.- PET- MR atlas of clinical cases in oncology: Head and neck cancers.- Pro-state cancers.- Breast cancers.- Gynecological cancers.- Brain tumors.- Pediatric oncology.- Lym-phoma and endocrine tumors.- Benign disease and inflammation.

Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Oncology; Diagnostic Radiology



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2012. Approx. 300 p. 500 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-31291-5

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G. N. Rutty, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK (Ed)

Essentials of Autopsy PracticeInnovations, Updates and Advances in Practice

Essentials of Autopsy Practice: Innovations, Updates and Advances in Practice is the fifth vo-lume in the Essentials in Autopsy Practice series, covering topics of current and future interest. Designed to keep all involved in the investigation of death abreast of changes within the field, this volume covers a wide range of topical areas which can be encountered around the world. Essentials of Autopsy Practice: Innovations, Updates and Advances in Practice covers death by drowning; deaths from extreme temperature; the radioactive autopsy; chemical contamination and the autopsy; blast injuries; forensic odontology identification; and determination of the force used to cause an injury.

Features 7 Up-to-date overview of key issues in autopsy practice 7 Contributions from leading experts from around the world 7 Concise, well-refe-renced text consists of chapters that can be read independently of each other, in addition to for-ming a cohesive book which can act as a practical manual or reference guide

Contents Diatom and Laboratory Tests to Support a Conclusion of Death by Drowning.- Deaths from Extremes of Temperature.- The Radioactive Auto-psy.- Chemical Contamination and the Autopsy.- Blast Injuries.- A Pathologists Guide to Forensic Odontology Identification.- How Much Force?

Fields of interestsPathology; Forensic Medicine



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2013. X, 140 p. 47 illus., 37 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-0-85729-518-7

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J. I. Sandlow, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA (Ed)

Microsurgery for Fertility SpecialistsA Practical Text

Microsurgery for Fertility Specialists is an invalu-able resource for physicians who specialize in the surgical treatment of male and female infertility.

Features 7 A detailed compendium of microsurgical pro-cedures and techniques 7 Features cutting-edge information on advances in the field, including microTESE, minimally invasive sperm acquisition techniques, as well as modifications of vasectomy reversal and tubal re-anastomosis 7 A suitable resource for those with a basic knowledge of infer-tility surgery to become better prepared for practi-ce in this field, and for those with more advanced knowledge to be gain additional confidence in emerging techniques

Contents Male Infertility Microsurgical Training.- Micro-surgery in Residency Training-what Should a Resident Know?.- Microsurgical Subinguinal Varix Ligation – Techniques and Technical Pearls.- Va-sovasostomy Techniques for Microsurgery Specia-lists.- Epididymovasostomy: Tips and Tricks of the Trade.- Sperm Retrieval Techniques in Obstructed Azoospermia: PESA, TESA, MESA.- Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction: Technical Considera-tions.- Non-infertility Scrotal Microsurgery.- Tes-tis-Sparing Surgery for Testicular Masses.- Robotic Microsurgery for Male Infertility.- The Role of Microsurgical Reconstruction in the era of ICSI.- Tubal Microsurgery.- Microsurgical Penile Revas-cularization, Replantation and Reconstruction.

Fields of interestsUrology/Andrology; Reproductive Medicine; Minimally Invasive Surgery



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P. Smith, Adventist Health System, Sanford, FL, USA

Making Computerized Provider Order Entry WorkDespite all the jokes about the poor quality of phy-sician handwriting, physician adoption of compu-terized provider order entry (CPOE) in hospitals still lags behind other industries’ use of technology. As of the end of 2010, less than 22% of hospitals had deployed CPOE. Yet experts claim that this technology reduces over 80% of medication errors and could prevent an estimated 522,000 serious medication errors annually in the US.

Features 7 A comprehensive, practical guide to Compute-rized Provider Order Entry 7 Provide a concise guide to help both new and experienced health in-formatics teams successfully plan and implement CPOE 7 Chronicles practical experiences of the author over the past 27 months as he led 26 house-wide CPOE activations at community hospitals in nine states for the Adventist Health System

Contents Foreword.- Introduction.- Why the Concern for CPOE Now?.- Vision: How You Start.- Leadership and Governance.- Project Management.- Change Management.- Building Momentum.- Avoiding Common Pitfalls along the Way.- Implementa-tion.- Stabilization and Optimization.- Putting It All Together.- Appendix A Sample Forms and Other Tools.- Glossary.- Bibliography/Suggested Readings.- Index.

Fields of interestsHealth Informatics; Practice Management; Health Administration



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2013. Approx. 200 p. 14 illus., 6 in color. (Health Information Technology Standards) Hardcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4242-3

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H. M. Tabery, University Hospital UMAS, Malmö, Sweden

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Filamentary KeratopathyIn Vivo Morphology in the Human Cornea and Conjunctiva

This book presents in vivo captured high-mag-nification images of two conditions: keratocon-junctivitis sicca (KCS, or dry eye), an extremely common disease of the ocular surface, and filamentary keratopathy, a relatively rare pheno-menon most commonly associated with KCS. The images of KCS represent the broad spectrum of ocular surface changes seen in the condition while the images of filamentary keratopathy clearly reveal the components of the ocular surface appendices, termed filaments. The photographs show phenomena captured in various illumination modes, without staining and after staining with diagnostic dyes, and the photographic sequences illustrate their dynamics. The images reflect the in vivo situation.

Features 7 Presents in vivo captured high-magnification images 7 Images reflect the in vivo situation and will serve as an aid to diagnosis when using standard diagnostic equipment 7 Invaluable for the full range of specialists who deal with ocular surface diseases

Contents Ocular Surface Changes in Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: The Mucus in the Preocular Tear Film.- The Corneal Surface.- The Conjunctival Surface.- Case Reports.- Corneal Epitheliopathy After Her-pes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO). Filamentary Keratopathy: The Morphology and Dynamics of Filaments.- Case Reports.

Fields of interestOphthalmology



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2013. Approx. 200 p. 220 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-31027-0

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A. Tewari, Weil Cornell Medical Center, NY, USA (Ed)

Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive PerspectiveThis multi-contributed comprehensive textbook covers relevant literature in basic science, mole-cular biology, epidemiology, cancer prevention, cellular imaging, staging, treatment, targeted therapeutics and innovative technologies. The field has undergone significant changes due to emer-gence of targeted therapeutics, robotic technology, molecular imaging, innovations in radiation therapy and proteomics. Few randomized trial data are now available and significant findings are unravelling in the field of etiopathogenesis, pre-vention and ethnic differences in prostate cancer outcomes.

Features 7 New materials, new approach 7 Covers tar-geted therapeutics, proteomics, molecular imaging and robotic technologies 7 Contains full color illustrations

Contents Molecular biology.- Epidemiology.- Etiopatho-genesis.- Pathology.- Genetic markers.- Racial disparities.- Risk profiling.- Preventions.- Diagno-sis.- Staging.- Imaging of prostate cancer.- Nomo-grams and predictive models.- Localized prostate cancer.- Locally advanced prostate cancer.- Advan-ced prostate cancer.- Surgical management.- Radi-ation therapy.- Other treatment options.- Medical oncology treatment.- Management of select populations.- Current outcomes trials.- Quality of life issues in prostate cancer.- Racial disparities in prostate cancer.- Targeted therapeutics.- Future developments.

Fields of interestsUrology/Andrology; Oncology



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S. Zabar, A. Kalet, NYU School of Medicine, NY, USA; E. Kachur, Medical Education Development, NY, USA; K. Hanley, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA (Eds)

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations10 Steps to Planning and Implementing OSCEs and Other Standardized Patient Exercises

Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION.- Definitions.- Why use SPs and OSCEs?.- History and current use.- How can Standardized Patients and OSCEs satisfy national competency guidelines?.- PART TWO: TEN STEPS FOR ORGANIZING OSCEs AND OTHER SP EXERCISES.- Assemble a team.- Ag-ree on goals and scope and make a plan.- Establish a blueprint.- Develop cases and stations.- Create rating forms.- Recruit and train standardized patients (SPs).- Recruit and train raters.- Manage logistics and implement the program.- Analyze and report data.- Develop a case library.- PART THREE: ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS OF STANDARDIZED PATIENTS.- Use of standar-dized patients for remediation.- GOSCEs (Group Observed Structured Clinical Experiences).- OS-TEs (Observed Structured Teaching Exams).- Un-nanounced Standardized Patients - „The Secret Shopper“.- APPENDICES.- Medical error disclo-sure case.- SP medical error rating form.- Faculty medical error rating form.- Resident evaluation of OSCE experience.- Faculty evaluation of OSCE experience.- SP evaluation of OSCE experience.- Rotation schedule.-

Fields of interestsInternal Medicine; Health Administration



Due November 2012

2012. X, 175 p. 13 illus. Softcover7 approx. $59.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3748-2

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