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Uterine Myoma, Myomectomy and Minimally Invasive Treatments
by Andrea Tinelli Antonio MalvasiUterine myomas are the most common benign tumors in women, affecting the half of women and mostly in reproductive age. Myomas cause significant morbidity and are the single most common indication for hysterectomy around the world. Thus, myomas represent a major personal and public health concern worldwide. The diagnosis of fibroids can be established based on ultrasound and radiological imaging. Recent research on the genomics and molecular biology of myomas has enabled us to better understand the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this benign tumor, but more remains to be discovered. In the clinical parterre, novel methods of conservative treatments have been developed to allow many women to keep their reproductive capacity and to save uterus, and more novel treatments are available on the horizon. For this topic, an outstanding group of worldwide experts have come together to provide a detailed discussion of basic research and clinical aspects of myomas. All the existing knowledge will be summarized in this book that can serve as a starting point for clinicians, young doctors, students, fellows and all researchers who want to read up on this disease. This book is devoted to myomas, covering both recent advances in our understanding of their behaviour, and an overview of the current options for their minimally invasive treatments, with endoscopy and new devices. As we learn more about the molecular, genetic and biology of myomas, we will be able to develop more innovative treatments.
Uterine Pathology
by Robert A. Soslow Teri A. LongacrePart of the Cambridge Illustrated Surgical Pathology series, this book provides a comprehensive account of the experienced gynecologic pathologists' diagnostic approach to uterine pathology. Discussion is built around major pathologic entities in the uterus and cervix while highlighting the diverse and complex spectrum of alterations encountered in daily practice. Emphasizing clear description, diagnostic algorithms and problem solving, the book's primary goal is to lay the foundation for diagnostic accuracy, reproducibility, and relevance. It also dispels common misconceptions and encourages an intelligent and thoughtful approach to diagnostic problems using all the tools available to the modern physician. The book is richly illustrated, with more than 700 color photomicrographs, all of which are also found in downloadable format on the accompanying CD-ROM.
El útero: La historia secreta de nuestros comienzos
by Leah HazardUna innovadora investigación sobre el órgano más incomprendido del cuerpo femenino Pionero, imprescindible y muy recomendable, El útero: La historia secreta de nuestros comienzos es una extraordinaria indagación sobre un órgano femenino poco investigado, un libro escrito con sabiduría y calidez que combina los años de experiencia de la autora como comadrona con la historia de la medicina, los últimos descubrimientos científicos y la investigación periodística. Hazard examina los prejuicios culturales y las suposiciones que han hecho que el útero sea tan mal comprendido y ofrece una visión clara, inclusiva y desmitificadora de un órgano esencial. La crítica ha dicho:«Leah Hazard aborda un tema fascinante con pericia profesional y una inmensa empatía».Hilary Mantel «Un libro humano, inteligente, accesible y lleno de ideas fascinantes».The Guardian «Un texto muy bien argumentado y profundamente empático. Una exploracióndeslumbrante sobre la ciencia del útero, los caminos de la medicina y el futuro de la ciencia reproductiva».New Statesman «Todos los historiadores de la medicina se sorprenderán ante las revelaciones de Hazard».The New York Times «Compasiva y convincente, […] revela la importancia de comprender el útero para la autonomía corporal, la justicia reproductiva y los derechos humanos. Un libro fenomenal».Elinor Cleghorn«Una biografía fascinante de un órgano muy denostado. El útero es agudo y político, erudito y sabio, y urgente y necesario. Por encima de todo, Leah Hazard es una narradora brillante. Me ha encantado».Katherine May
Uterus Transplantation
by Mats BrännströmThis book discusses all aspects of the uterus transplantation procedure in women who are childless because of a dysfunctional or missing uterus, from initial pre-operative investigations to follow-up after the uterine graft has been removed. All the international experts who are engaged in clinical activities and/or research in this field have contributed one or more of the book’s chapters. Since the first live birth following uterus transplantation was reported in Sweden in September 2014, the field has been rapidly evolving around the globe: the first cases in USA, Germany, China, Brazil, and Czech Republic were performed in 2016 and several other centres are preparing for clinical trials of uterus transplantation. Uterus transplantation is a subject that attracts the attention of many bioethicists, and like all other major procedures in transplantation surgery and assisted reproduction techniques, it is a complex process that requires a multidisciplinary team if it is to be successful. As such the book is a valuable resource not only for clinicians from many disciplines, but also for nurses, ethicists, psychologists and researchers.
Utility of Bromelain and N-Acetylcysteine in Treatment of Peritoneal Dissemination of Gastrointestinal Mucin-Producing Malignancies
by Afshin Amini Samar Masoumi-Moghaddam David L. MorrisThis volume will describe both growth-inhibitory and mucin-depleting effects of bromelain and N-acetylcysteine, on their own or in combination, in cancer. It will coherently review the pathophysiological aspects of the mucin glycoproteins in malignancies and provide an updated account of the status of bromelain and N-acetylcysteine in cancer therapy. The volume will develop the idea of using these two drugs as a combination formulation for mucin-depleting effects.
The Utility of Proximity-Based Herbicide Exposure Assessment in Epidemiologic Studies of Vietnam Veterans
by Institute of Medicine of the National AcademiesThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
Utilizing Effective Risk Communication in COVID-19: Highlighting the BRCT
by Andy Lazris Erik RifkinThis book demonstrates how a novel decision-aid, called a Benefit-Risk Characterization Theater (BRCT), can be used to:· Significantly improve accurate communication of health risks from exposure to COVID-19; and· Assess how to best contain and control COVID-19.To date, there have been far-reaching ramifications based on ineffective risk communication when clarifying these health endpoints.A BRCT is a familiar, theatrical chart representation of 1,000 people, with the risks and benefits shown by blackened seats. Since health outcomes can easily be put into such a chart, we show how BRCTs can be used objectively by professionals, the media and lay people. It allows characterization and communication of health benefits and risks of COVID-19 treatment and containment in an undemanding and straightforward way.BRCTs have been successfully used to assist patients in determining:· Their level of acceptable risk of various medical interventions;· If the benefits of intervention outweigh the risks;· Who should make the final decision regarding medical intervention; and· Whether the decision is evidence-based.Written by experts in the field, this book fills in a gap in communication between the medical community, the public and patients. It also provides an area of expertise in communication that is beneficial for medical providers and medical students.
Utilizing the 3Ms of Process Improvement in Healthcare: A Roadmap to High Reliability Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Leadership
by Richard MorrowUtilizing the 3Ms of Process Improvement in Healthcare supplies step-by-step guidance on how to use the 3Ms of change leadership to improve healthcare processes. Complete with forms, templates, and healthcare case studies, it illustrates the proper application of the 3Ms. It weaves stories throughout the book of role models who have succeeded, as w
UV-B Radiation and Crop Growth (Plant Life and Environment Dynamics)
by Sunita Kataria Vijay Pratap SinghThis book is an inclusive collection of topics on research on UVB for its impact on plants with a focus on its use as an emerging technology for crop growth and protection. This book covers role of UV-B on biological systems, and its transformation from generic stressor to specific regulator. It also explores the past research in UVB studies and the changing mind-sets regarding UV-B in recent time with respect to the plant growth. It also explores the discovery of specific UV-B photoreceptor, UVR8 and UVR8 mediated plants responses. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agriculture scientists and plant physiologists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences
Uveal Melanoma: Biology and Management
by Eric H. BernickerThis book provides a comprehensive examination of uveal melanoma, a rare neoplasm that carries a very high mortality and whose natural history makes it fairly unique among adult tumors. Split into three sections, this book explores the basic science behind the disease and inherited genetic syndromes that predispose some patients, as well as the pathology and use of gene expression profiling to determine risk of recurrence. It also focuses on the management of the primary tumor in the eye, including surgical intervention and lesion imaging. Elucidating treatment options for metastatic disease, the book reviews chemotherapy agents and immunotherapy approaches, as well as liver-directed therapies, cellular therapies, and various treatments after primary treatment but before the development of metastases.Uveal Melanoma: Biology and Management is the most up-to-date and comprehensive text devoted solely to this disease and will be useful to medical oncologists, ophthalmologists, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, molecular biologists and immunology researchers, as well as trainees in those fields.
Uveitis: An Update
by Jyotirmay Biswas Parthopratim Dutta MajumderThis book on recent advances in uveitis provides readers with up-to-date and clinically-relevant information on 18 topics that are indispensable for everyday practice. This book is meant for bridging the gap between recent developments and their incorporation into clinical use. Written by global experts, the topics cover advances in diagnosis and treatment of distinct clinical varieties of uveitis. Additionally, the chapter on imaging describes the various imaging modalities that aid clinching the diagnosis with greater accuracy. Role of corticosteroids, their mechanism of action and various routes of drug delivery too have been discussed in detail. Optimal use of various immunomodulators, their role, dose, mechanism of action, side effects, and monitoring during patient follow-up have been elucidated in easy-to-understand tables. There are two chapters on complications in uveitis, one on glaucoma and other on choroidal neovascularization. A chapter on pediatric uveitis highlights the challenges and provides guidance to manage this special population.
Uveitis: A Quick Guide to Essential Diagnosis (Essentials In Ophthalmology Ser.)
by C. Stephen Foster Stephen D. Anesi Peter Y. ChangFocusing solely on uveitis care, this quick reference guide will provide a compiled and easy to navigate differential diagnosis – making an often daunting task for clinicians easier, quicker, and more accurate by using a concise outline format to list the most critical aspects of a disease entity. Uveitis: A Quick Guide to Essential Diagnosis opens with a Diagnosis Flowchart, so that the reader can select the most probable diagnoses based on patient’s history and exam. From there the reader can then quickly turn to the corresponding chapter to learn about the most critical aspects of the disease entity: epidemiology, characteristic exam and imaging findings, prognostic factors, and treatment options. This book is written for ophthalmic care providers including general ophthalmologists, subspecialists, fellows, residents and optometrists and features research and contributions from institutions that are global leaders in uveitis care.
Uveitis (Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology)
by Sunir J. GargPublisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Developed at Philadelphia’s world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis. This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology.
Uveitis (Current Practices in Ophthalmology)
by Phoebe LinThis book discusses the main clinical aspects of common uveitic infectious and non-infectious entities, the diagnostic work-up, and the treatment/management options based on the literature, where available, and clinical experience. Providing a quick reference guide to uveitis and retina fellows as well as general ophthalmologists, this comprehensive book includes chapters on diagnostic biopsy and pediatric uveitis, as well as reference tables and figures.As part of the series “Current Practices in Ophthalmology” this book is intended for residents, fellows-in-training, generalist ophthalmologists and specialists alike.
Uveitis
by George N. Papaliodis Uveitis is a practical guide for the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases. This text provides uveitis specialists, practicing ophthalmologists, and ophthalmology residents with the appropriate diagnostic testing and evidenced-based therapeutic options for managing patients afflicted with these conditions. The realm of ocular inflammatory diseases is constantly changing with improved diagnostic modalities and treatment options, however, despite these innovations, the ocular inflammatory diseases, including uveitis, are the third leading cause of blindness worldwide. Written and edited by leaders in the fields of ophthalmology, rheumatology, internal medicine, infectious disease, and oncology, Uveitis addresses the latest advances in the field, from the advent of PCR technology, intraocular depot steroid implants, neoplastic and infectious diseases masquerading as uveitis, and the use of systemic immunomoduatory therapies (including biologic agents/humanized monoclonal antibodies in the armamentarium).
V: An empowering celebration of the vulva and vagina
by Florence SchechterFrom the creator of the world's first Vagina Museum, discover your go-to guide to the vulva.The Vulva. For thousands of years, our vulvas and vaginas have been considered mysterious, taboo and shameful. In fact, 50%* of us, don't even know where the vagina actually is.In this uplifting, informative, witty and empowering guide, we'll explore:- How to label a vulva- The power of periods and the many myths around them- How vulvas have inspired art, folklore and music throughout history and across the world- How to cut through the noise of the feminine hygiene industry- How to feel empowered to call a vulva a vulva!Packed with fascinating contributions from leading activists and experts, V will help every reader discover their own BIG V ENERGY*2021
V Latin American Conference on Bioimpedance: Proceedings of CLABIO 2024, November 26-29, 2024, Joinville, Brazil (IFMBE Proceedings #124)
by Pedro Bertemes-FilhoThis book offers a timely snapshot on the developments in the field of bioimpedance, covering diverse applications such as in medicine, food industry and other fields. Gathering the proceedings of the X Latin American Conference on Bioimpedance, CLABIO 2024, held online on November 26-29 2024, from Joinville, Brazil, this book highlights key findings in the field, as well as the results of interdisciplinary discussion between different researchers and stakeholders from the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Chemistry. It offers extensive information on bioimpedance and related technologies, and a lively discussion on future challenges and technologies.
The V Zone: A Woman's Guide to Intimate Health Care
by Colette BouchezThe V Zone answers those difficult and embarrassing questions women often are unable to ask their own doctor. Colette Bouchez, an award winning medical journalist, explains important health information in easy-to-understand language, and offers women a clear, concise plan for dealing with the most common gynecological complaints. In addition to describing currently available medical treatments, The V Zone reports on natural and alternative solutions, and helps navigate the wide array of over-the-counter products, including menstrual aids, home test kits, and feminine hygiene products. Know instantly what's safe to use, what's not, when it's okay to self-treat, and when it's time to seek professional care. Also included is the latest information on: vaginitis, painful sex urinary tract infections, yeast infections, STDs, and much more! With advice from over two dozen medical experts, The V Zone is the definitive guide women can turn to and rely on, today and for years to come.
Vaardigheden specifieke verpleegkunde: Niveau 4 en 5
by I. Oldenburger De Jong Consulting B.V. M.R. Bouma L.D. Klei J.A.M. Kerstens.
Vaatchirurgie (Operatieve zorg en technieken)
by Jennifer Mandelli Leoni ReimertIn deze vijfde, volledig herziene druk van Vaatchirurgie worden de volgende onderwerpen behandeld: Het eerste hoofdstuk gaat in op algemene vaatchirurgische principes en de mogelijkheden voor diagnostiek. De volgende hoofdstukken behandelen achtereenvolgens carotis chirurgie, dialyse chirurgie, thoracale, abdominale en perifere vaatchirurgie, amputaties en transplantatie chirurgie. Het boek heeft een uitgebreide update van de endovasculaire principes gekregen. Het is geschreven voor operatieassistenten in opleiding. Tevens kan dit boek dienst doen als naslagwerk voor medewerkers op de operatiekamer en voor verpleegkundigen die werkzaam zijn op chirurgische verpleegafdelingen waar vaatchirurgische patiënten worden verpleegd.De reeks ‘Operatieve Zorg en Technieken’ is bestemd voor de opleiding tot operatieassistent. Naast het basisboek bestaat de reeks uit een aantal vervolgdelen, waarin de verschillende subspecialismen van de chirurgie worden behandeld. Elk deel in de reeks heeft dezelfde indeling. De operatiebeschrijvingen zijn onderverdeeld in de pre-, per- en postoperatieve fase. De operatie-indicatie en het doel van de operatie wordt voor iedere beschrijving vermeld. Achter in het boek wordt altijd een selectie opgenomen van veelvoorkomend specifiek instrumentarium.De reeks ‘Operatieve Zorg en Technieken’ benadert de beroepsuitoefening van de operatieassistent zo dicht mogelijk. De talrijke afbeeldingen onderbouwen deze benadering.
Vaatchirurgie (Operatieve zorg en technieken)
by Jennifer Mandelli Leoni ReimertDit leerboek biedt inzicht in de theoretische en praktische aspecten van de vaatchirurgie.Het boek is geschreven voor operatieassistenten in opleiding. De achtergrondinformatieen de beschreven pre-, per-, en postoperatieve fasen van de operaties kunnen bijdragenaan de benodigde (praktische) kennis. Tevens kan dit boek dienen als naslagwerk voormedewerkers op de operatiekamer en voor verpleegkundigen die werkzaam zijn opchirurgische verpleegafdelingen waar vaatchirurgische patiënten worden verpleegd.Deze zesde, herziene druk van Vaatchirurgie is opgedeeld in drie delen. Het eerste deelgaat in op de algemene vaatchirurgische basiskennis, de vaatchirurgische principes, demogelijkheden voor diagnostiek en de vaatpatiënt. Deze informatie komt ook terugin de andere hoofdstukken van het boek. In het tweede deel worden achtereenvolgenscarotischirurgie, dialysechirurgie, thoracale, abdominale en perifere vaatchirurgie,amputaties en orgaandonatiechirurgie behandeld. Zowel de open chirurgische techniekenals de gesloten endovasculaire technieken worden beschreven. In het derde deelkomt veel voorkomend specifiek instrumentarium aan bod.Nieuw in de zesde druk is de toevoeging van de operatiebeschrijving van het thoracoabdominale aneurysma en het iliacale en poplitea aneurysma. Tevens is er meer aandacht voor andere facetten van een vaatpatiënt en is er meer uitleg over endovasculaire materialen.Online is het complete boek beschikbaar via de code die is opgenomen in het boek.De reeks ‘Operatieve Zorg en Technieken’ is bestemd voor de opleiding tot operatieassistent. Naast het basisboek bestaat de reeks uit een aantal vervolgdelen, waarin de verschillende specialismen van de chirurgie worden behandeld.Deze reeks benadert de beroepsuitoefening van de operatieassistent zo dicht mogelijk,waarbij de gebruikte illustraties en afbeeldingen deze benadering ondersteunen.
The Vacation House: A Novel
by Jane ShemiltThe Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense.Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night.PAXOS, GREECEThe vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman—the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker—ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again.LONDON, ENGLAND, TEN YEARS LATERJulia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she’s the classic “yummy mummy” of high society: cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband.But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future.BOUND BY THE PASTWhat happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything… or set them free?
Vaccinated: From Cowpox to mRNA, the Remarkable Story of Vaccines
by Paul A. Offit M.D.Vaccines save millions of lives every year, and one man, Maurice Hilleman, was responsible for nine of the big fourteen. Paul Offit recounts his story and the story of vaccines Maurice Hilleman discovered nine vaccines that practically every child gets, rendering formerly dread diseases—including often devastating ones such as mumps and rubella—practically forgotten. Paul A. Offit, a vaccine researcher himself, befriended Hilleman and, during the great man’s last months, interviewed him extensively about his life and career. Offit makes an eloquent and compelling case for Hilleman’s importance, arguing that, like Jonas Salk, his name should be known to everyone. But Vaccinated is also enriched and enlivened by a look at vaccines in the context of modern medical science and history, ranging across the globe and throughout time to take in a fascinating cast of hundreds, providing a vital contribution to the continuing debate over the value of vaccines.
Vaccination Against Smallpox
by Edward JennerIn the three treatises contained in this volume, originally published between 1798 and 1800, Jenner, who was a pioneer in demonstrating that vaccination was an effective means of preventing smallpox, summarizes his evidence in favor of vaccination and describes individual cases.
Vaccination in America: Medical Science and Children’s Welfare (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
by Richard J. AltenbaughThe success of the polio vaccine was a remarkable breakthrough for medical science, effectively eradicating a dreaded childhood disease. It was also the largest medical experiment to use American schoolchildren. Richard J. Altenbaugh examines an uneasy conundrum in the history of vaccination: even as vaccines greatly mitigate the harm that infectious disease causes children, the process of developing these vaccines put children at great risk as research subjects. In the first half of the twentieth century, in the face of widespread resistance to vaccines, public health officials gradually medicalized American culture through mass media, public health campaigns, and the public education system. Schools supplied tens of thousands of young human subjects to researchers, school buildings became the main dispensaries of the polio antigen, and the mass immunization campaign that followed changed American public health policy in profound ways. Tapping links between bioethics, education, public health, and medical research, this book raises fundamental questions about child welfare and the tension between private and public responsibility that still fuel anxieties around vaccination today.