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Stenting the Urinary System provides information on the use of stents within the urological system. Each of the 72 chapters is authored by an international expert in the area, covering the newest advances in stent technology along with when and how to stent for different conditions. Different stents and their advantages and disadvantages are covered including Double-J stents, biodegradable stents, double pigtail stents, x-ray opaque urethral stents, self-expanding metal stents, and many others. The clinical and cost comparison of long prostatic stenting is explored along with the quality of life of patients with internal stents.

An essential reference for all radiologists using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to identify and diagnose pelvic cancer, MRI Manual of Pelvic Cancer provides readers with a working knowledge of current technology and a comprehensive set of images of the various pelvic cancers. The book starts with three introductory chapters focusing on basic pelvic anatomy, imaging, and reporting. The subsequent chapters focus on each of the major types of pelvic cancer using a consistent format to aid diagnosis. Written by internationally renowned authors, the book is an invaluable bench reference for all those required to report on MR examinations.

Hypertension is common in patients with kidney disease for a number of reasons, including retention, inappropriate action by the renin-angiotensin system, and overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Of all causes of hypertension, renal artery stenosis (narrowing) has attracted considerable attention, because it was once thought to be a rare cause of hypertension, but is now known to be the most common cause of secondary hypertension. In The Kidney and Hypertension, George Bakris and a host of international contributors examine all aspects of hypertension in the renal patient. A reference book covering specific and common topics in the area of kidney disease and hypertension, it is an essential guide to the effective management of the renovascular patient. It covers everything from how to properly measure blood pressure to the assessment and treatment of elevated blood pressure in high-risk groups such as dialysis patients and pregnant women. Kidney and Hypertension also thoroughly discusses reducing cardiovascular risk in people with kidney disease due to its role as a leading cause of death among kidney patients. Additionally, there is a chapter on diabetes and its role as a common cause of kidney failure. As an introduction to basic concepts in the treatment of hypertension, Dr. Bakris's book will serve as an excellent reference to nephrologists, cardiologists, and cardiovascular surgeons in their efforts to reduce the risks of advanced kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

When discussing dementia, the medical literature tends to focus on Alzheimer's disease, leaving other dementias, such as those relating to cerebrovascular disease, somewhat neglected, despite being a common cause of cognitive decline in later life. However, in recent years there has been a remarkable transformation in our knowledge about the role of vascular factors in cognitive decline and dementia. It is now recognized that cerebrovascular disease influences clinical expression of cognitive and non cognitive features in a variety of cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease itself.Cerebrovascular Disease, Cognitive Impairment and Dementia reviews what is now known about the relationship between cerebrovascular disease and dementia. It describes new knowledge of how vascular processes interact with neuro-degenerative ones, and how both appear to be risk factors for the other. The book contains contributions from leading international experts and covers epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical features, investigations (including neuroimaging), management, and service and caregiver issues. The second edition of this pioneering text is completely revised and emphasizes the primary and secondary prevention of cerebrovascular disease and the treatment of cognitive impairment. A truly comprehensive yet accessible text which puts basic research findings in a clinically relevant context, this book will appeal to psychiatrists, neurologists, geriatricians, allied health professionals, and others involved in the care of patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.

Deep brain stimulation has been used effectively for many years to treat patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Now, neurologists and neurosurgeons are using electric pulse generators to block abnormal activity, i.e. epileptic fits. Promising research results indicate that electric pulses implanted deep in the brain can affect neurocircuitry and help stop oncoming seizures. Supplying a solid background on brain stimulation and its application to epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy provides a historical overview, explores pathogenesis of brain stimulation, discusses animal experiments and human studies, and explores future prospects of brain stimulation for epileptic control. The editor and his team of contributors distill information drawn directly from the literature into one convenient resource.

Nick Losseff and his team of contributors provide the reader, whether consultant, trainee neurologist, or neurological rehabilitation nurse, with interdisciplinary perspectives on how to rehabilitate patients. Highlighting the special skills required for the effective rehabilitation of stroke patients, they take the reader from bedside to rehabilitation center to the patient's home. Emphasis is placed on the need for multidisciplinary approach among all workers and the patient and how to evaluate the outcomes. Neurological Rehabilitation of Stroke offers a simplified, multidisciplinary approach to the effective rehabilitation of stroke patients.

This text aids practitioners who seek to diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) more effectively. It discusses pulmonary gas exchange, muscle function and breathing, water/electrolyte imbalances and end-stage disease.

New neuroimaging techniques are developing at a break neck pace-every academic journal contains glossy pictures of brain activity corresponding to a particular task emblazoned in glorious technicolor. Discoveries about brain function in psychiatric disorders have been made at an equally rapid rate. However, most books on the subject have been written from a technical point of view. An introductory, easy-to-read guide, Neuroimaging in Psychiatry provides an overview and the clinical relevance of the latest neuroimaging findings. With contributions from an international panel of experts, this book reviews current findings from neuroimaging in schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, eating disorders, psychopathy, aging, and drug addiction. Chapter authors explore innovative and imaginative uses of neuro imaging technology, implications for our understanding of these disorders, and their impact on clinical practice. The book gives you a general overview of the main techniques to help you successfully complete a neuroimaging project.

Focusing on one of the most exciting imaging modalities available in modern clinical cardiology, Atlas of Multiplane Transesophageal Echocardiography provides a comprehensive analysis of this modality drawn from the authors' experience. Designed to cover the breadth and depth of the topic, the book covers the evaluation of prosthesis, interventional cardiology techniques, and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiology. Each chapter begins with normal cardiac structure and function followed by abnormalities and demonstrates how to measure and interpret cardiac chamber sizes and function. Transesophageal echocardiographic images are juxtaposed with top-quality anatomic specimens, nearly 3000 images in total, to give a clear understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy. The clinical emphasis provides an authoritative review of the available techniques and the images that can be obtained with them.

A practical guide in the clinical application of fibrinolytic therapy in a variety of life-threatening disorders. This is a guide for physicians taking care of acutely ill patients either at intensive care units, coronary care units, ambulances or emergency departments.

Edited by one of the world's leading and widely published stroke experts, Acute Stroke Treatment, Second Edition presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the latest information available. Each chapter includes well organized tables and pictures, in color and black and white, that illustrate novel uses of neuroimaging and nuclear medicine in diagnosing and determining the extent of damage in stroke patients. The chapter authors discuss the range of new possibilities in the management and treatment of this medical condition, including ultra-early diagnosis, intensive care, surgical and other interventional therapies, thrombolysis, anti-ischemic drugs, and the prevention of immediate recurrence. A masterful analysis of the current thinking in this field, the book explores methodologies, technologies, and their applications.

The rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease patients comprises various forms of therapy: physical, speech and psychosocial therapy. Physical rehabilitation is used in conjunction with various anti-parkinsonian agents as a non-pharmacological treatment for Parkinson's disease. This book explores the long-term and short-term benefits of physical therapy and the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation. It is ideal for geriatricians, neurologists, pharmacologists and anyone working with these patients.

Developed through the collaboration of leading experts, Management of Diabetic Nephropathy provides background information on diabetes mellitus and nephropathy as well as a description of the genetic basis and factors causing progression of this disease. The book reviews the various therapeutic options at all stages of renal disease from mild to end-stage, and updates existing information on the management of complications and comorbid conditions. The first section covers general aspects of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy. It describes diabetes mellitus and its epidemiology, the epidemiology of diabetic nephropathy, and factors influencing the progression of diabetic nephropathy. The second section of the book explores treatment options for diabetic nephropathy and its complications, starting with early detection in the diabetic kidney and progressing on to end-stage renal disease. Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The continuous increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus worldwide has magnified the cost of treating the complications of this disease. The time is right for a state-of-the-art review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of diabetic nephrology. Management of Diabetic Nephropathy does just that.

Assembling international experts and featuring more than 300 illustration, this text presents the latest clinical thinking on the correct strategy to adopt in surgical management of upper limb trauma. After defining current issues, the book covers soft tissue repair, bone reconstruction, joint reconstruction, nerve defect repair, tendon defect repair, and compound transfers. The final chapter is devoted to general indications. The book highlights of flap techniques, bone reconstruction and bone substitutes, joint reconstruction and replacement, nerve grafts and alternative methods for reinervation, tendon grafting and transfer, and future advances in hand and upper limb surgery.

Given the increase in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in an ever younger age group, Type 2 diabetes will soon reach epidemic proportions. To keep pace with this increase, the clinician who treats diabetic patients needs to learn about early diagnosis to prevent organ damage, adequate control of the disease, and long-term management. In Textbook of Type 2 Diabetes, the editors and their team of distinguished contributors examine all aspects of Type 2 diabetes, from psychosocial aspects to foot ulcers and strategies for the future. The book begins with epidemiology and pathophysiology, covers disease monitoring, approaches to glucose control, monitoring, and management of micro- and macrovascular complications of diabetes. The editors highlight special situations in gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. Topics include obesity and cardiovascular syndromes including insulin resistance syndrome, management of obesity, dyslipidemia, antihypertensive therapy, and cardiac and peripheral therapy in diabetes. The chapters covering special considerations give you access to current information on managing diabetic patients during surgery and anesthesia, how type 2 diabetes can occur secondary to drugs, hormones, and other endocrinopathies. The book concludes with a look at new drugs and devices.

Completely updated and revised, this edition of Migraine in Women explores the links between migraine and hormonal changes and the effective management in various stages of life. The book outlines the effects of menstruation, pregnancy, contraception, the menopause and HRT on migraine, reviews the mechanisms involved, and provides practical advice on treatment. The author defines the types of migraines, who gets them, and their clinical diagnosis. She discusses acute and prophylactic treatment and supplies an overview for managing migraines. The book includes the International Headache Society diagnostic criteria.

First edition, with DVD in PAL format. The staff at one of the world's leading cancer centers have here collaborated on a practical guide to the procedures involved in gynaecologic oncology, covering the latest developments in both open and minimally invasive surgery. The chapters are purposely presented in great detail giving the reader a complete working knowledge of each procedure. The procedures are explained step by step and fully illustrated, with 800 colour photographs used throughout, and an accompanying DVD provides over one hour of video clips with spoken commentary.

Diseases of the nail represent a surprisingly large section of most dermatologists' practice - and can present difficult, sometimes intractable, clinical problems. Co-authored by one of the world's foremost authorities in the field, An Atlas of Diseases of the Nail provides expert and authoritative guidance on all aspects of diagnosis and management. A comprehensive guide to common nail diseases, the book includes anatomy and physiology of the nail unit, paronychia and onycholysis, nail fungal infections, nails in dermatologic diseases, nails in systemic disease, nail cosmetic chemistry, nail cosmetics, clinical aspects, plus the treatment of nail disorders and nail surgery. Examining the nail from every angle, An Atlas of Diseases of the Nail provides you with a visual reference to nail diseases supported by text covering diagnosis and treatment.