A revolutionary change in the field of retinal and macular diseasesIn only a short period of time, the innovative procedure of OCT angiography has become an essential macula imaging technique. Now that it is routinely used in clinical practice, the investigation of retinal and choroidal circulation is non-invasive, which significantly changes the professional's approach to patients. [lire la quatrième du livre OCT Angiography in Retinal and Macular Diseases]
A concise and well-illustrated reference bookRevolutionary changes in medical imaging have enormously improved the ability to detect structural and functional organ alterations early. Imaging is becoming an essential tool - in association with hormonal assays - for the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders. [lire la quatrième du livre Imaging in Endocrine Disorders]
Long-awaited book from a world-renowned expert in positive psychotherapyWell-Being Therapy (WBT) is the psychotherapeutic approach developed by Giovanni Fava, a world-renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and the editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. [lire la quatrième du livre Well-Being Therapy]
A critical appraisal of recent researchIt is a well-known fact that children's growth depends on the quality of their nutrition. However, the mechanisms of fetal and child growth and their interactions with nutrition have not yet been fully elucidated and still pose a challenge to those engaged in the field. [lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2016]
A concise reference work for physicians and nursesAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious disorder in which sudden impairment of kidney function occurs secondary to one or more of a variety of underlying conditions and exposures. It is very common in (elderly) ICU patients and associated with very high mortality. [lire la quatrième du livre Acute Kidney Injury - From Diagnosis to Care]
The latest state of the art in the field of diabetesThe field of diabetes mellitus research is currently characterized by rapid and remarkable growth that has led to the development of significant diagnostic and therapeutic advances. This is very important given the fact that the frequency of the disease continues to increase at alarming rates worldwide. [lire la quatrième du livre Novelties in Diabetes]
Methodologies, applications and future developmentsThere are only a few areas in human nutrition and metabolism where biomarkers are routinely used to predict health and functional outcome. For instance, of the four major nutritional deficiencies, only iron deficiency can be precisely diagnosed by employing biomarkers. [lire la quatrième du livre Next-Generation Nutritional Biomarkers to Guide [...]]
An evidence-based scientific overviewThis new volume reviews early detection approaches and possible subsequent interventions for psychosis. After introductory chapters, various methods for early detection not only in adults, but also adolescents are described. [lire la quatrième du livre Early Detection and Intervention in Psychosis]
Towards a better understanding and management of pubertal disordersPuberty is a unique paradigm for the understanding of gene-environment interaction and developmental programming. [lire la quatrième du livre Puberty from Bench to Clinic]
Renowned experts share their latest findingsDealing with current hot topics, this book aims to provide an update on advances in the treatment of endocrine disorders. The chapters cover innovative therapeutic approaches to type 1 diabetes, such as artificial pancreas and islet transplantation. [lire la quatrième du livre Advanced Therapies in Pediatric Endocrinology and [...]]
New research in accelerated orthodonticsWith the intention of improving the rate, quality, and stability of orthodontic tooth movement, those in the field are now moving toward accomplishing this 'acceleration' with minimally or non-invasive methods. New procedures have been widely tested in humans, animal models, and in vitro. [lire la quatrième du livre Tooth Movement]
ntroducing a new era in acute stroke careThe age-standardized mortality rate for hemorrhagic stroke has decreased worldwide over the past two decades, but incidence, number of deaths, and lost disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) continue to increase. Moreover, hemorrhagic stroke occurs half as frequently globally as ischemic stroke, but causes significantly more deaths and lost DALY. [lire la quatrième du livre New Insights in Intracerebral Hemorrhage]
Although of vital importance, nutrition is still a neglected issue in medical curricula - a fact that this book is aiming to remedy by addressing topics ranging from basic physiology to the implementation of nutritional practices in the hospital as well as in the home setting. [lire la quatrième du livre The Importance of Nutrition as an Integral Part [...]]
From basic research to therapyThe use of pharmacotherapeutics in the management of retinal diseases is rapidly evolving, and a favorable therapy for the patient. Today anti-VEGF agents are used for a range of indications from inflammation-related choroidal neovascularization to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion or diabetic retinopathy. [lire la quatrième du livre Retinal Pharmacotherapeutics]
Neuroblastoma is a tumor derived from the sympathetic nervous system. It is the most common extracranial solid tumor occurring in children and exhibits a marked variability in outcome when the disease is categorized by clinical (e.g. age or stage) and biologic characteristics. [lire la quatrième du livre Progressive Neuroblastoma]
Over the last decade, immuno-oncology has witnessed an astonishing pace of discovery and innovation translating into unprecedented successes in the clinical setting, arguably representing one of the most profound and transforming revolution in the history of cancer therapy. [lire la quatrième du livre Immuno-Oncology]
Among neuromodulation procedures, electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS) is probably the most underappreciated modality. Although PNS is used for all kinds of medical conditions, ranging from chronic neuropathic pain and headache to epilepsy, depression, hypertension and heart failure, its importance is frequently overshadowed by spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation. [lire la quatrième du livre Stimulation of the Peripheral Nervous System]
3 Cataract Editor: J.L. Güell, Barcelona VIII + 140 p., 178 fig., 168 in color, 5 tab., soft cover, 2013. ISBN 978-3-318-02410-4
4 Optical Cohérence Tomography Editors: G. Coscas, Créteil/Paris; A. Loewenstein, Tel Aviv; F. Bandello, Milan XII134 p., 137 fig., 97 in color, 9 tab., soft cover, 2014. ISBN 978-3-318-02563-7
183 Podocytopathy Editors: Z.-H. Liu, Nanjing; J.C. He, New York, N.Y. VIII + 264 p., 31 fig., 29 in color, 10 tab., hard cover, 2014. ISBN 978-3-318-02650-4
Dental caries remains a challenge in the improvement of oral health. It is the most common and widespread biofilm-dependent oral disease, resulting in the destruction of tooth structure by the acidic attack from cariogenic bacteria. The tooth is a heavily mineralised tissue, and both enamel and dentine can undergo demineralisation due to trauma or dietary conditions. [lire la quatrième du livre Biomaterials for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial [...]]
Frailty represents an important challenge for aging populations. As a concept it is full of 'known unknowns' such as which mechanisms lead to frailty and how it is best managed. In order to examine these circumstances, the new science of understanding and managing frailty requires an appropriate framing of the problem. [lire la quatrième du livre Frailty in Aging]
The first comprehensive overview on the topicThe introduction of anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antibodies into the treatment of patients with IBD about fifteen years ago has dramatically improved the quality of life for patients with severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. [lire la quatrième du livre Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy in [...]]
A practical guide to diagnosis and managementThere has been a rapid expansion of knowledge in the field of paediatric calcium and bone disorders over the past twenty years. Advances have been made in the underlying genetic basis for many conditions in conjunction with progress in bone density and geometry imaging and the development of new treatment options. [lire la quatrième du livre Calcium and Bone Disorders in Children and [...]]
This new book reviews the latest advances in the embryology, genetics, diagnosis, imaging, and therapy of congenital heart disease. The international cast of authors has combined its talents to produce a unique, expert perspective. This publication arrives at a very exciting time when new genetic, imaging, and therapeutic developments are changing the field. [lire la quatrième du livre Congenital Heart Disease]
With about 10?20% of the adult population in Europe being tattooed, there is a strong demand for publications discussing the various issues related to tattooed skin and health. Until now, only a few scientific studies on tattooing have been published. [lire la quatrième du livre Tattooed Skin and Health]
Psychosomatic medicine may be considered to be one of the leading approaches to treating comorbid disorders and conditions. The chapters of this volume are written by experts in the field and present the newest developments in psychosomatic medicine, from basic science to clinical approaches and novel treatments. [lire la quatrième du livre Clinical Challenges in the Biopsychosocial [...]]
This completely revised and extended 2nd edition of The Tobacco Epidemic provides a comprehensive update of the clinicat, public health and political aspects of tobacco smoking. [lire la quatrième du livre The tobacco epidemic]
177 Neurocognition and Social Cognition in Schizophrenia Patients Basic Concepts and Treatment Editors: V. Roder, Bern; A. Medalia, New York, N.Y. XII + 178 p., 16 fig., 1 in color, 11 tab., hard cover, 2010. ISBN 978-3-8055-9338-0
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