Cancer Prevention - Medical Information

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 250
Publication Date: 2007-02
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ISBN / ASIN: 354037695X
EAN: 9783540376958
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
This volume contains the main proceedings of the fourth international conference on "Cancer Prevention 2006," which was held during February 16–18, 2006, in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Written by international experts in the field, the book comprises a comprehensive update on the most recent developments in the upsurging fields of molecular biology and cancer genetics and their interactions with clinical epidemiology and cancer prevention at various levels: genetic/biologic predisposition and definition of high-risk groups; preclinical models and tumor prevention; prospects of surrogate endpoints and biomarkers; progress in imaging and detection of neoplastic precursor lesions; problems with Cox-2 inhibitors in tumor chemoprevention; primary and secondary prevention of gynecological, breast, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers. In addition, the future prospects of cancer chemoprevention are discussed.

Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 430
Publication Date: 2007-03-06
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ISBN / ASIN: 1846284627
EAN: 9781846284625
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:

The aim of the Textbook of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation is to provide practical guidance for all cardiologists and other health personnel engaged in the management of cardiac patients. The book will follow the concept of "seamless care service", i.e. a streamlined combination of preventive and rehabilitative methods in order both to add years to life and life to years. It will consist of eight sections.
Commencing with an introductory section it will focus on guidelines, prevention, risk stratification and the evidence base of cardiac rehabilitation. In the following three sections different models for exercise testing and training, nutritional counselling and smoking cessation will be presented. The behavioral section contains health-related quality of life and psychological issues, patient education, compliance and adherence to the treatment program. In the social section the return to work, the role of relatives, heart foundations etc. will be discussed.
Groups with special needs will be highlighted in the seventh section, which will address children with cardiac disease, elderly, women, heart failure and cardiac transplantation patients, patients with ICD or after valve surgery. The final section comprises evaluation options. quality assurance and organisational matters i.e. program design, staff training, safety, documentation and a health-economic cost review; even national program differences will be debated.
Each section will contain a short summary and tables with practical guidance statements. Furthermore, all sections will be formatted as to follow the natural course of cardiovascular disease, starting off with focus on primary preventive care and finishing with the demands on rehabilitation of the patient with advanced disease, thus following the "seamless care" concept.
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DNA Repair in Cancer Therapy

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 376
Publication Date: 2004-03-19
Sales Rank: 104544
ISBN / ASIN: 1588292983
EAN: 9781588292988
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
A comprehensive review of the recent developments in DNA repair that have potential for translational and clinical applications. The authors explain in detail the various mechanisms by which cancer cells can circumvent anticancer therapy and limits its usefulness in patients. They also review the clinical impact of such novel inhibitors of DNA repair mechanisms as methylguanine-DNA-methyltransferase. Also examined are inhibitors of other DNA repair enzymes such as PARP and DNA-PK, now under development and close to clinical trials. The book captures-for both cancer researchers and practicing oncologists dealing with hallmark "relapse" or "drug resistance" phenomena on a daily basis-the many exciting new uses of DNA repair inhibitors, either alone or in combination with anticancer therapies.

Benson & Pernoll’s Handbook of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Book Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional (11 January, 2001)
ISBN: 0071356088
Book author: Martin L. Pernoll

Book Description:
* A compact, quick reference revised and expanded with practical, clear illustrations
* Provides classification, clinical findings, pathophysiology, lab findings, differential diagnosis, complications, prevention, treatment and prognosis for many ob-gyn problems
* Explains drug therapy, anesthesia and surgical procedures

Obstetric Medicine: A Problem-Based Approach

By Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Joanna Girling,
Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2007-02-02
Sales Rank: 1543124
ISBN / ASIN: 1846285631
EAN: 9781846285639

Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management, 2003

By Mark D. Pearlman,&nbspJudith E. Tintinalli,&nbspPamela L Dyne,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 590
Publication Date: 2003-09-24
ISBN / ASIN: 0071379371

Book Description:
A well-illustrated quick-reference guide to the complete management of emergent medical problems occurring in women. Formatted to lead the clinician from signs and symptoms to differential diagnosis. Includes a bulleted list of high-yield key facts at the start of each chapter and highlighted diagnostic and treatment guidelines.

Protein-Coupled Receptors as Drug Targets: Analysis of Activation and Constitutive Activity

Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 2006-01-09
Sales Rank: 488335
ISBN / ASIN: 3527308199
EAN: 9783527308194
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:

With its particular emphasis on the constitutive activity of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)s, this book comprehensively discusses an important biological process that has not yet been covered in such depth in any other existing books on GPCRs. The international team of highly distinguished authors addresses in detail current models and concepts, to introduce medicinal chemists, physiologists, pharmacologists, and medical researchers into the advances in the understanding of GPCR activation and constitutive activity. In addition, the book provides an overview on methods of investigating constitutive GPCR activity. The text is well illustrated by selected experimental data and schemes._The chaptes are all cross-referenced with each other and cover general mechnisms, methodological approaches and cover selected important GPCR sysstems, the consequences for drug action, including, side effects, and rational drug design for GPCR targets. A highly recommended reference for researchers in academia and industry. authors addresses in detail current models and concepts, so as to introduce pharmaceutical chemists, physiologists and medical researchers to the advances in the understanding of GPCR activation and constitutive activity, and provides an overview of the methods of investigating GPCR activity. The text is backed by abundant case studies and methodological advice for analyzing GPCRs, covering selected pharmacologically relevant GPCR systems, the consequences for drug action, including unwanted side effects, and rational drug design for GPCR targets.
A highly practical reference for researchers in academia and industry.

Toxicological Testing Handbook: Principles, Applications and Data Interpretation, Second Edition

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 499
Publication Date: 2006-07-11
Sales Rank: 532537
ISBN / ASIN: 0849338581
EAN: 9780849338588
Binding: Hardcove

Book Description:
Furnishing essential data on all areas of toxicity testing, this Second Edition provides guidance on the design and evaluation of product safety studies to help ensure regulatory acceptance. Every chapter highlights regulatory requirements specific to the United States, Europe, and Japan, and in addition to expanded information on data interpretation, hazard assessment, carcinogenicity studies, and Good Laboratory Practices, new chapters regarding safety pharmacology, juvenile studies, the health safety assessment of pharmaceuticals, and health assessment strategies in the food and cosmetic industry have been added to reflect changes to regulatory requirements. Toxicological Testing Handbook, Second Edition is a must-have reference for individuals responsible for assuring the safety of new pharmaceutical, biotechnical, and chemical products and materials.

Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Pregnancy: A Practical Guide

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Book Publisher: Cambridge University Press (11 June, 2007)
ISBN: 0521694744
Book author: Steve Yentis, Anne May, Surbhi Malhotra
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Book Description:
A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established practical guide to obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia originally published by W. B. Saunders. All aspects of obstetric medicine relevant to the anaesthetist are covered, from conception, throughout pregnancy, to after birth care. The emphasis is on pre-empting problems and maximising quality of care. The authors have identified over 150 potential complications each covered in two sections: issues raised and management options, with key points extracted into boxes for quick reference. A section on organisational aspects such as record keeping, training, protocols and guidelines makes this an important resource for any labour ward or hospital dealing with pregnant women. Presented in a clear, structured format, this book will be invaluable to trainee anaesthetists at all levels and to experienced anaesthetists who encounter obstetric patients. Obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, nurses and operating department practitioners wishing to extend or update their knowledge will also find it highly beneficial.

QBase Anaesthesia 1: MCQs for the Anaesthesia Primary FRCA

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Book Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media (01 January, 1997)
ISBN: 1900151758
Book author: Mark Blunt, Andrew Cone, John Isaac, Andrew Scott, John Urquhart, Edward Hammond, Andrew McIndoe
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Book Description:
A major part of the FRCA examination is multiple choice questions. QBase Anaesthesia is much more than just a book giving five sets of examination papers, in groups of ninety questions, mirroring the format of the Primary Examination. It also comes with a free CD-ROM. This powerful electronic package can be installed in a matter of seconds and gives the reader an incredible range of options, greatly increasing the utility and value of the book. Not only can the reader practice the set exams, but the program will mark these exams, allow the reader to customize exams to focus in on areas requiring further revision, shuffle the question stems to set an inexhaustible number of different papers, and advise on examination strategy. It has the facility to print out and store test results for future comparison and re-analysis, and provides helpful notes on each question.