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And How Are You, Dr. Sacks?: A Biographical Memoir of Oliver Sacks
by Lawrence Weschler“A wonderful portrayal of a brilliant, eccentric man,” this biographical memoir by an award-winning author is the untold story of Dr. Oliver Sacks (People).Lawrence Weschler began spending time with Oliver Sacks in the early 1980s, when he was profiling the neurologist for The New Yorker. Almost a decade earlier, Dr. Sacks had published Awakenings—the account of his long-dormant patients’ miraculous return to life. Over the ensuing four years, the two men worked closely together until, for personal reasons, Sacks asked Weschler to abandon the profile. The two remained close friends over the next thirty years and then, just as Sacks was dying, he urged Weschler to take up the project once again. This book is the result of that entreaty.Weschler sets Sacks’s brilliant personality in vivid relief. We see Sacks rowing and ranting and caring deeply; composing the essays that would form The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and waging intellectual war against a medical and scientific establishment that failed to address his greatest concern: the spontaneous specificity of the individual human soul. Here is the definitive portrait of Sacks, whose entire practice revolved around the single fundamental question he asked each of his patients: How are you? Which is to say, How do you be?A question which Weschler, with this book, turns back on the good doctor himself.“Engrossing. . . . This is Sacks at full blast: on endless ward rounds, observing his post-encephalitic patients . . . exulting over horseshoe crabs and chunks of Iceland spar.” —Barbara Kiser, Nature“Thoroughly engaging and enchanting.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Does a particularly good job intertwining Sacks’s searching empathy with his sheer strangeness.” —New York Times Book Review
And in Health: A Guide for Couples Facing Cancer Together
by Dan ShapiroThis book offers engaging and digestible lessons for couples navigating the life change that a cancer diagnosis brings. Dan Shapiro draws on his more than twenty-five years of clinical work as a health psychologist who has researched and worked with couples facing cancer, and on his own experiences of being both the patient (having and beating Hodgkin's lymphoma in his twenties) and the supporter/advocate (when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer) to weave together insights on facing cancer while maintaining a strong relationship. And in Health gives advice in short lessons on the main areas of concern or conflict that can come from life with cancer--from diagnosis to treatment and life post-treatment.Topics include: * How to forge yourselves into a powerful team and evade common conflicts * Dealing with physicians and getting the best care possible, along with tips for navigating the medical world * Strategies for coping with the emotions that can interfere with your relationship--anger, mood swings, spouse fears, and depression * Distinguishing between supportive and draining people in your lives, and learning to invite and accept help * Opening to new types of intimacy and making peace with dependence
And Then You Were Gone: the compulsive psychological thriller 'that takes hold and won't let go'
by R. J. JacobsTHEIR PERFECT TRIP... BECAME HER WORST NIGHTMARE.And Then You Were Gone is a totally addictive and twisting psychological thriller that will grip you from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Lisa Jewell, Fiona Barton, Shari Lapena and B.A. Paris.'A thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the end . . . Exceptional!' Rena Olsen, author of The Girl Before'A gripping psychological thriller filled with suspenseful twists and turns!' Brad Thor, number one bestselling author.For once, Emily Firestone feels her life is coming together. She has a great job and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend boating trip, it sounds idyllic - wine, water, and the man she loves. But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail the boat is adrift... and Paolo has vanished. A strong swimmer, there is no way Paolo drowned. So how did he disappear? The days pass without any answers and Emily's world begins to fall apart. As the prime suspect she must do everything to clear her name...but what hidden secrets will she uncover in search of the truth?'Compulsively readable...this psychological thriller takes hold and won't let go.' Publishers WeeklyWHY READERS ARE COMPLETELY GRIPPED:'One of those psychological thrillers you absolutely cannot put down' ***** Goodreads reviewer'What a gripping ride, a psychological thriller with a difference, I could not put this book down.' ***** Goodreads reviewer'The story had me hooked from the first page...'Unputdownable' fits this book better than anything.' ***** Goodreads reviewer'A real rollercoaster of a read!' ***** Goodreads reviewer
Andere anatomische Anekdoten
by Helmut WichtDer Autor ist ein Anatom, dem so mancherlei durch den Kopf geht, und eh' er es vergisst, schreibt er's auf. Oft sind es melancholische Gedanken, manchmal garstige, und manchmal welche, die er erheiternd findet. Versuchen Sie, die Geschichten als "Miniaturen" zu lesen. Filigrane, oft ein wenig umständliche und versponnene Spielereien über ein Thema, einen Gedanken, eine Beobachtung, ein Wort. Stimmungsbilder. Nehmen Sie das Büchlein nicht allzu ernst - das ist kein Sachbuch, kein Pamphlet, der Autor hat kein Anliegen, hat nicht die Absicht, Sie zu lehren. Er will Sie unterhalten, vielleicht hie und da verwundern und Ihnen die Anatomie als etwas näherbringen, was sie auch ist: ein ästhetisches, ein sprachverliebtes Fach. Nehmen Sie es doch ernst - was hier drinnen steht, ist wahr. Wahr in dem Sinne, dass die anatomischen und sonstigen wissenschaftlichen Sachverhalte, von denen die Rede sein wird, bis ins Detail so sind, wie sie beschrieben werden; wahr in dem Sinne, dass die Ereignisse, die geschildert werden, sich wirklich so ähnlich ereignet haben.
Anders leben - anders sterben: Gespräche mit Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung über Sterben, Tod und Trauer
by Evelyn FrankeMit Sterben und Tod besch#65533;ftigt sich jeder Mensch im Laufe des Lebens, auch Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung. Diese Menschen haben jedoch besondere Bed#65533;rfnisse: Ihr Zugang und Wissensstand unterscheiden sich oft deutlich von denen anderer Menschen, und dies f#65533;hrt im Betreuungsalltag oft zu Unsicherheiten. Die Autorin skizziert die Todes- und Lebenskonzepte von Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung und stellt ein Schulungsprogramm f#65533;r sie vor zu Lebensphasen, Palliativpflege, Sterben, Tod und Trauer. Mit methodischen Hinweisen und Praxistipps.
Anders leben - anders sterben: Gespräche mit Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung über Sterben, Tod und Trauer
by Evelyn FrankeMit Sterben und Tod beschäftigt sich jeder Mensch im Laufe des Lebens, auch Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung. Diese Menschen haben jedoch besondere Bedürfnisse: Ihr Zugang und Wissensstand unterscheiden sich oft deutlich von denen anderer Menschen, und dies führt im Betreuungsalltag oft zu Unsicherheiten. Die Autorin skizziert die Todes- und Lebenskonzepte von Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung und stellt ein Schulungsprogramm für sie vor zu Lebensphasen, Palliativpflege, Sterben, Tod und Trauer. Mit methodischen Hinweisen und Praxistipps.
Andreas Vesalius and his Fabrica, 1537-1564: Changing the World of Anatomy (Palgrave Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Medicine)
by Vivian NuttonThis monograph presents a study of the most significant book in the history of anatomy, Fleming Andreas Vesalius’ (1514-1564) De humani corporis fabrica. Vesalius’ Fabrica was immediately recognised as changing the view of the human body when it was published in 1543, and it remains iconic today. Despite this, little has been written about Vesalius’ later revisions and corrections to the work, as well as his annotations leading up to the book. The author addresses this lacuna by examining the Fabrica from its inception in Paris in the 1530s, through its publication in 1543, to subsequent revisions and its present status as an expensive treasure. The book also contains new discoveries about the period of Vesalius’ earliest publications from 1537-8, the printing and production of the 1543 Fabrica, and the extensive remaking of the 1555 edition. Chapters also explore Vesalius’ background in new humanist medicine and anatomical teaching in Paris and Italy, the verbal message that the Fabrica was intended to convey, and the immediate responses to the book.
Andrew Fernando Holmes: Protestantism, Medicine, and Science in Nineteenth-Century Montreal
by Richard VaudryThis is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of Andrew Fernando Holmes, famous for his work on congenital heart disease. Physician, surgeon, natural historian, educator, Protestant evangelical. Andrew Fernando Holmes’s name is synonymous with the McGill medical faculty and with the discovery of a congenital heart malformation known as the "Holmes heart." He also played a critical role in the creation of a scientific culture in early-nineteenth-century Montreal. Born in captivity at Cadiz, Spain, Holmes immigrated to Lower Canada in the first decade of the nineteenth century. He arrived in a province that was experiencing profound social, economic, and cultural change as the result of a long process of integration into the British Atlantic world. A transatlantic perspective, therefore, undergirds this biography, from an exploration of how Holmes’s family members were participants in an Atlantic world of trade and consumption, to explaining how his educational experiences at Edinburgh and Paris informed his approach to the practice of medicine, medical education, and medical politics.
Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology
by William D. James Timothy G. Berger Dirk M. ElstonEffectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions with the latest edition of the highly regarded Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. The 12th edition of this classic reference, by esteemed authors William D. James, MD, Timothy G. Berger, MD, and Dirk M. Elston, MD, provides state-of-the-art information on newly recognized diseases, new conditions, and unusual variants of well-known diseases, as well as new uses for tried-and-true medications and unique drugs for diseases as disparate as melanoma and rosacea. It's your ideal go-to resource for clinical dermatology, at every stage of your career.
Androgen Action: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #776)
by Fahri SaatciogluAndrogens play a critical role in the development and maintenance of the male reproductive system and affect important physiological processes and pathological conditions, including the homeostasis of the normal prostate and prostate cancer. Androgen Action: Methods and Protocols is designed to provide a tool box to study various phases of androgen action, from its entry to the cell to the phenotypic response that the cell mounts, with up-to-date techniques for biochemists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, geneticists, and pathologists. The volume opens with a brief review of the research history on androgen action and prostate carcinogenesis, followed by chapters that cover state-of-the-art methods to determine androgen levels in biological tissues and fluids, experimental procedures to study the various aspects of androgen receptor activity, and methodology to study salient examples of interactions between androgen signalling and other major signalling pathways in cells. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Androgen Action: Methods and Protocols provides a comprehensive overview of, and practical guidance on, the diverse methodologies that are propelling androgen action research forward, both for normal physiology as well as in disease states.
Androgen Action in Prostate Cancer
by James Mohler Donald TindallAndrogens are critical regulators of prostate differentiation and function, as well as prostate cancer growth and survival. Therefore, androgen ablation is the preferred systemic treatment for disseminated prostate cancer. Androgen action is exerted in target tissues via binding the androgen receptor (AR), a nuclear receptor transcription factor. Historically, the gene expression program mediated by the AR has been poorly understood. However, recent gene expression profiling and more traditional single-gene characterization studies have revealed many androgen-regulated genes that are important mediators of androgen action in both normal and malignant prostate tissue. This book will focus on the androgen-regulated gene expression program, and examine how recently identified androgen-regulated genes are likely to contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer. Recent studies that have attempted to unravel how these genes are deregulated in androgen depletion independent prostate cancer will be included
Androgen Deficiency and Testosterone Replacement: Current Controversies and Strategies (Current Clinical Urology)
by Wayne J.G. HellstromAndrogen Deficiency and Testosterone Replacement: Current Controversies and Strategies explores the difficulties around the diagnosis and treatment of androgen deficiency. The text examines the available evidence concerning the diagnosis and treatment of men with low testosterone. It also examines controversies in the identification and management of these men. While the information contained within will be of use to those who specialize in androgen deficiency and sexual medicine, the scope of the book will serve as a source of basic information about testosterone replacement and as a source of reasoned analysis of the controversies surrounding testosterone replacement in the aging male. Physicians and physician extenders will be able to apply evidence management principles to the evaluation and treatment of men with testosterone deficiency; supported by the most recent practice guidelines available. The authors represent a select group of physicians with expertise in androgen deficiency and replacement. Androgen Deficiency and Testosterone Replacement: Current Controversies and Strategies will be of great value to all physicians and physician extenders who deliver health care to men of all ages.
Androgen-Responsive Genes in Prostate Cancer: Regulation, Function and Clinical Applications
by Zhou WangAndrogens and androgen receptors (AR) play critical roles in the development and progression of prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in US males. AR is an androgen-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor that regulates the expression of androgen-responsive genes. Identification and characterization of androgen-responsive genes provide insights into the cellular mechanisms of androgen action and may lead to new approaches in diagnosis, prognosis, prevention and/or treatment of prostate cancer. This volume provides critical information from well respected experts in the field. Some of the exciting topics include the new understanding of mechanisms underlining the regulation of androgen-responsive gene expression, and functions of various androgen-responsive genes in biological processes essential in carcinogenesis including cell growth, angiogenesis, and epithelial-to-mesenchyme transition (EMT). Other important aspects addressed are the current and potential clinic applications of knowledge on androgen-responsive gene regulation and function. This book is intended for researchers, scientists, faculty, and advanced graduate students with an interest in androgen action and prostate cancer.
Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z: Vol. 2 Drugs, Herbs, Nutrition and Supplements
by Konstantinos AnastassakisThis second of three related volumes, designed as a reference tool for the understanding and treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss (AGA/FPHL), is structured in 4 sections: 63 dedicated chapters covering every aspect of medical (non-surgical, non-invasive) and nutritional treatment options and clinical effects. FDA-approved hair growth drugs, every frequently prescribed "off-label" or experimental drug, hormones, cosmeceuticals, and popular fraudulent controversial products are all presented in 26 chapters, with figures, tables, algorithms, and thousands of fully updated and balanced literature citations. Filling a gap in the latest literature, Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z: Drugs, Herbs, Nutrition, and Supplements includes a thorough review of lifestyle and nutritional factors specifically affecting AGA/FPHL, including excessive caloric intake, high-fat diets, caloric deprivation, alcohol abuse, and smoking. The intricate effects of nutrition on hair loss, one of the most neglected and misunderstood fields in Dermatology, are presented as well, with a plethora of clinically valuable information: why food supplements are so popular, the regulatory minefield of supplements, and the life-threatening perils of nutritional supplementation, are all reviewed extensively. Each vitamin, major mineral, and trace element implicated in follicular physiology is reviewed in altogether 24 dedicated chapters according to their specific effects on the hair follicle, food sources, dietary recommendations, and the impact of deficiency or excess. This volume includes a comprehensive chapter on the understanding of Complementary-Alternative Medicine (CAM). CAM is an umbrella term for methods that lie outside evidence-based medicine and a part of a societal trend towards the rejection of science as a method of determining facts. The pitfalls and challenges in understanding botanicals with reported hair growth properties, from publication bias to lack of standardization, as well as their unpredictable pharmacological and physiological effects, are all explained in detail. Finally, all popular botanical products reported to possess hair growth properties are appraised in 14 dedicated chapters, each including a detailed review of the general effects, the suggested biochemical mechanisms, claimed actions on the hair follicle, all available studies, and hundreds of literature citations. This carefully crafted book will be an invaluable reference tool for dermatologists and all clinical practitioners dealing with Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss and will help them answer challenging patient questions, debunk myths on hair growth drugs, and supplements and navigate patients towards effective and safe treatment schemes.
Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z: Vol.3 Hair Restoration Surgery, Alternative Treatments, and Hair Care
by Konstantinos AnastassakisThis third of three related volumes is structured in 3 sections and 46 chapters covering every aspect of Hair Restoration Surgery (HRS), alternative and future treatments for AGA/FPHL, as well as hair loss concealment and hair care. The reader will find dedicated chapters on every aspect of HRS: from the initial, "prehistoric" HRS techniques that have cosmetically stigmatized countless patients and defamed the field to in-depth coverage of all modern HRS techniques endorsing a "cosmetic revolution". Modern HRS techniques that offer results indistinguishable from natural hair in male and female patients are described in detail, with invaluable surgical pearls and strategies on how to treat complications, repair substandard results and even how to build a successful HRS practice. Chapters include more than a thousand original and unique full-color photos of unique cases, figures, tables, and invaluable surgical tips. The safety and applicability of Low Level Laser Therapy, Genetic Engineering/Gene Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, Hair Follicle Cloning, Platelet Rich Plasma, Scalp Microneedling and Exosomes on AGA/FPHL are thoroughly reviewed in dedicated chapters, validated by several updated and balanced literature citations. All types of cover-up products that can "camouflage" baldness are reviewed in detail through the author's vast experience in their clinical use. An elaborate chapter on hair prosthesis and wigs illustrates how patients with extensive AGA can have a natural appearance and unrestricted life. The psychological entrapment, social awkwardness, hidden costs, and downsides of the wig industry are assessed. Finally, details on hair hygiene and how they can drastically affect hair loss are offered in a separate chapter. Handy, thorough, and practical, Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z, Hair Restoration Surgery and Alternative Treatments Volume 3 will meet the needs of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, general practitioners, and all other physicians involved in this fast growing and fascinating field.
Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z: Vol.1 Basic Science, Diagnosis, Etiology, and Related Disorders
by Konstantinos AnastassakisThis reference volume conveys complete understanding and management of Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss (AGA/FPHL). These are probably the most common adult (18-50 yrs.) health disorders besides dental caries, accounting for over 98% of hair loss cases in males and over 70% cases in females. The present volume, the first of three related volumes, is structured in 4 sections: 22 dedicated chapters, ranging from basic science (Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Embryology), the etiology of adult, childhood & adolescent AGA/FPHL, diagnostic steps and evaluation, to related disorders and comorbidities. For the first time in the scientific literature, all pathogenic contributors of AGA/FPHL, including micro-inflammation, scalp vascularization, biochemical stress, aging, solar radiation, and the sebaceous gland, are examined in comprehensive, dedicated chapters. The effects of every hormone on AGA/FPHL, as well as the psychological impact of the condition, are explored in depth. An extensive chapter on childhood and adolescent AGA/FPHL, a more common than previously thought condition, is another unique feature. Finally, two extremely detailed sections are included on the pathogenic links of AGA/FPHL to life-threatening comorbidities: cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, insulin resistance, and prostatic disorders, with suggested guidelines on how to save lives of balding patients by adopting early screening strategies. In providing a fully updated, thorough guide to this popular topic, this richly illustrated volume (over 200 figures, tables, and algorithms) offers the latest, evidence-based information on every aspect of AGA/FPHL causing hair loss to countless patients. Each subject is addressed according to learning and clinical needs, and the presented information is supported by a wealth of peer-reviewed papers. Every aspect of this condition is considered, including biology, diagnosis, etiology, from drug treatment, the influence of nutrition, lifestyle and food supplements, to related disorders, surgical hair restoration, hair care, and future treatment options. This handbook will be an invaluable conveying best management standards to readers, whether experienced practitioners, clinicians, dermatologists, surgeons or researchers interested in hair restoration.
Androgens in Gynecological Practice
by Leo PlouffeA practical approach to the field of androgen excess or deprivation in women's health. The content includes multiple viewpoints on the most common disorders in this class, such as polycystic ovary disease, hirsutism and menopausal issues. Each chapter provides a combination of long-lasting clinical principles in the diagnosis and management of these patients along with a state-of-the-art review. This text takes an innovative approach to uncommon conditions (such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, transgender conditions). In addition to presenting clinical insights, and a review of the basic science underpinning these conditions, it focuses on key concepts that can be derived from these rare conditions to the entire field. This book is an essential addition to the library for any busy clinician who is looking for a practical reference guide but also for the sub-specialist who is looking for new and thought-provoking insights in this complex scientific area.
Android Studio 4.0 Development Essentials - Java Edition: Build Android apps with Android Studio 4.0 and Java
by Neil SmythExplore Android Studio 4.0 and update your skills to build modern applications in Java Key Features Set up your Android development and testing environments Create user interfaces with Android Studio Editor, XML, and Java Explore the essential elements of Android Jetpack Book Description Android rolls out frequent updates to meet the demands of the dynamic mobile market and to enable its developer community to lead advancements in application development. This book focuses on the updated features of Android Studio (the fully integrated development environment launched by Google) to build reliable Android applications using Java. The book starts by outlining the steps necessary to set up an Android development and testing environment. You'll then learn how to create user interfaces with the help of Android Studio Layout Editor, XML files, and by writing the code in Java. The book introduces you to Android architecture components and advanced topics such as intents, touchscreen handling, gesture recognition, multi-window support integration, and biometric authentication, and lets you explore key features of Android Studio 4.0, including the layout editor, direct reply notifications, and dynamic delivery. You'll also cover Android Jetpack in detail and create a sample app project using the ViewModel component. Finally, you'll upload your app to the Google Play Console and handle the build process with Gradle. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the skills necessary to develop applications using Android Studio 4.0 and Java. What you will learn Design impressive UI for Android application using Android Studio Editor and Java Understand how Android Jetpack can help you reduce the amount of code Explore unique ways to handle single-touch and multi-touch events Trigger local and remote notifications on the device Integrate biometric authentication into an Android app Create, test, and upload an Android app bundle on Google Play Store Who this book is for This book is for application developers and Java programmers who want to explore Android Studio 4.0 to create powerful Android applications. A basic understanding of Java and the Android SDK will be helpful.
Android Studio 4.0 Development Essentials - Kotlin Edition: Build Android Apps with Android Studio 4.0 and Kotlin
by Neil SmythUpgrade your Android Studio skills and confidently create, test, and upload Android applications using KotlinKey FeaturesDiscover how to set up Android development and testing environmentsPractice object-oriented programming (OOP) in KotlinExplore all the major elements of Android JetpackBook DescriptionKotlin as an Android-compatible programming language is becoming increasingly popular. Fully updated for Android Studio 4.0, this book will teach you the skills necessary to develop Android-based applications using Kotlin.Starting with the basics, this book outlines the steps necessary to set up Android development and testing environments, and goes on to introduce you to programming in Kotlin. You'll practice Java to Kotlin code conversion and explore data types, operators, expressions, loops, functions, as well as the basics of OOP in Kotlin. You'll then learn about Android architecture components and advanced topics, such as intents, touchscreen handling, gesture recognition, multi-window support integration, and biometric authentication. As you make progress, you'll explore Android Studio 4.0's key features, including layout editor, direct reply notifications, and dynamic delivery. You'll also delve into Android Jetpack and create a sample app project using ViewModel, the Android Jetpack component. Finally, you will upload your app to Google Play Console and model the build process using Gradle.By the end of this Android book, you'll be fully prepared to develop applications using Android Studio 4.0 and Kotlin.What you will learnBuild Android apps by writing less error-prone code using KotlinReduce the amount of code using Android JetpackExplore unique ways of handling single and multi-touch eventsTrigger local and remote notifications on the deviceIntegrate biometric authentication into an Android appCreate, test, and upload an Android app bundle on Google Play StoreWho this book is forIf you are an application developer or programmer who wants to learn how to build reliable Android applications using Kotlin and Android Studio 4.0, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of programming languages and Android SDK is necessary.
Andrological Evaluation of Male Infertility: A Laboratory Guide
by Ashok Agarwal Rakesh Sharma Sajal GuptaThis state-of-the-art laboratory manual includes 20 clinical protocols used daily for the investigation of the infertile male, presented with easy to understand, step-by-step methodology. The protocols are arranged from routine to advanced laboratory procedures common to clinical practice, including computer-assisted semen analysis, sperm preparation for IUI by density gradient and swim-up, sperm cryopreservation, and sperm DNA fragmentation test by TUNEL method, among others. The methodology in each protocol follows best practice guidelines made clearer by professionally hand-drawn illustrations covering most of the important steps and equipment. The authors, hailing from the world-renowned Andrology Center at Cleveland Clinic, have over 50 years of combined first-hand experience in managing very busy diagnostic and research facilities in male infertility and andrology. The book will be an indispensable resource for thousands of laboratory technologists, clinicians and reproductive professionals (andrologists, embryologist, etc. ) engaged in the diagnosis and management of infertile men around the world.
Andrologie: Grundlagen und Klinik der reproduktiven Gesundheit des Mannes (Springer Reference Medizin)
by Eberhard Nieschlag Hermann M. Behre Sabine Kliesch Susan NieschlagDas Buch gibt einen vollständigen Überblick über die zentralen Themen der Andrologie: Infertilität, Hypogonadismus, Kontrazeption und erektile Dysfunktion. Es enthält detaillierte Informationen u. a. zur klinischen Praxis der Paarbehandlung, zu modernen Verfahren der assistierten Fertilisation, psychologischen Faktoren der Infertilität sowie dem männlichen Beitrag zur Kontrazeption. Zusätzlich werden die relevanten naturwissenschaftlichen Grundlagen abgedeckt. Die 3. Auflage wurde auf den neuesten Stand der Forschung gebracht.
Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction
by Eberhard Nieschlag Hermann M. Behre Sabine Kliesch Susan NieschlagThe successful book of andrology now in a new edition! This book gives a complete, interdisciplinary overview of the central topics of andrology, infertility, hypogonadism, contraception and erectile dysfunction. It contains detailed information on the clinical practice of couple treatment, andrology-relevant gynecology and modern methods of assisted fertilization, psychological factors of infertility, endocrinology and reproductive functions of the aging man as well as on an important sub-area of andrology, the male contribution to contraception. In addition, the relevant scientific foundations (including molecular biology and genetics) are also covered. Completely revised and updated according to the latest scientific research, the new edition represents a reference for andrology, which no doctor who deals with the topic can miss. For andrologists, practitioners and residents, urologists, dermatologists and internists who deal with the area of andrology and male reproductive medicine.
Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction
by Eberhard Nieschlag Hermann M. Behre Susan NieschlagThis is the 3rd, totally revised edition of a well-known textbook that continues to represent the gold standard in the literature on clinical andrology. It examines in depth all aspects of male reproductive health, encompassing the basic physiology of male reproductive function and a wide range of disorders. Each of the chapters is written by outstanding experts in the field. Among the topics covered are: Testicular function, sperm maturation and fertilization, diagnostic procedures, infertility, primary and secondary hypogonadism, late-onset hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, genetic disorders, environmental influences, psychology and sexual medicine, testosterone therapy, assisted reproduction: TESE and ICSI, cryopreservation, male contraception and ethics in andrology. This volume will serve as a textbook for the newcomer to andrology, while providing the experienced physician with a valuable reference work. It will appeal to all who are concerned with male reproductive health.
Andrology and Sexual Medicine (Management of Urology)
by Selcuk Sarikaya Giorgio Ivan Russo David RalphAndrology & Sexual Medicine is a comprehensive source for urologists, andrologists, sexologists and general practitioners. It contains general and up-to-date information about almost all topics within andrology and sexual medicine, and is a unique source that can be used for both exams and general daily practice. Easily accessible to clinicians and researchers and specialists, it tackles the controversial and complex topics of andrology and sexual medicine for urologists.
Andy & Me and the Hospital: Further Adventures on the Lean Journey
by Pascal DennisBased on the author's years of experience working with Toyota’s master teachers and with companies in the midst of great change, this book follows the story established in the Shingo Prize-winning book, Andy & Me: Crisis & Transformation on the Lean Journey.In a cool and readable style, Andy & Me and the Hospital: Further Adventures on the Lean Journey follows Tom Pappas's relationship with Andy Saito, a reclusive retired Toyota guru. Tom and Andy are pulled into a major New York City hospital in crisis. Can they translate and apply Toyota’s powerful methods and thinking to save the hospital from disaster?Using a compelling novel format, the book demonstrates how to apply Lean thinking in a healthcare setting. It illustrates the situations, characters, and plant politics you will most likely face as you progress through your Lean healthcare journey. As the story unfolds, you will discover the way of thinking and behavioral changes required to implement proven Toyota Production System (TPS) methods, tools, and thinking in healthcare. You will learn: What a Lean transformation in a hospital should look like The overall approach you need to take The leadership and behavioral changes required How to improve processes and better develop and engage people How to build and sustain a Lean management system How to translate and apply Deming’s "profound system of knowledge" This book provides clear and simple guidance on what it takes to successfully implement Toyota methods in healthcare settings. It shares helpful insights on how the different elements need to fit together to deliver measurable process improvement results. Just like its bestselling predecessors, this book includes study questions after each chapter to support learning and to facilitate discussion in workshops or classroom settings.