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State-of-the-art reviews on the complex interplay between pain and psychiatric disorders

This book offers a series of authoritative reviews on pain in psychiatric disorders written by leading experts.
[lire la quatrième du livre Pain in Psychiatric Disorders]

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

5 Orbital Surgery
Editors: R.
[lire la quatrième du livre Cornea]

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

184 Patient Safety in Dialysis Access
Editors: M.K. Widmer, Bern; J. Malik, Prague
X270 p., 58 fig., 48 in color, 35 tab., hard cover, 2015.
[lire la quatrième du livre Buttonhole Cannulation]

The term ?carcinoid' entered medical literature over 100 years ago to describe a peculiar intestinal epithelial neoplasm.
[lire la quatrième du livre Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multidisciplinary [...]]

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 [...]]

Epidemiology, needs and possible actionsLow birthweight, caused by premature birth, poor intrauterine growth, or both, is known to be a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality risks in the first year of life and beyond.
[lire la quatrième du livre Low-Birthweight Baby: Born Too Soon or Too Small]

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]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing worldwide public health problem resulting from the increasing number of patients with diabetes and hypertension, but also from the aging of the population.
[lire la quatrième du livre Chronic Kidney Diseases - Recent Advances in [...]]

From current concept to recent 'hot topics'While first accounts of food allergy date back to antiquity, only in recent years has food allergy become recognized as one of the major allergic diseases.
[lire la quatrième du livre Food Allergy: Molecular Basis and Clinical [...]]

Une abondante littérature montre, ces dernières années, l'intérêt porté par les cliniciens et les chercheurs aux réactions des soignants et, de façon plus large, à l'entourage des personnes traumatisées. L'accent est mis sur la vicariance du traumatisme et son impact sur ceux qui prennent soin de ces personnes.
[lire la quatrième du livre Comment se transmettent les traumas?]

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]

73 Pediatric Airway Surgery
Editors: C.J. Hartnick, M.C. Hansen, Boston, Mass.; T.Q. Gallager, Portsmouth, Va.
VIII + 158 p., 130 fig., 89 in color, 1 tab., online supplementary material, hard cover, 2012. ISBN 978-3-8055-9931-3

74 Comprehensive Techniques in CSF Leak Repair and Skull Base Reconstruction
Editor: B.S. Bleier, Boston, Mass.
X190 p., 74 fig.
[lire la quatrième du livre Surgery for pediatric velopharyngeal insufficiency]

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

178 Violence against Women and Mental Health
Editors: C. Garcia-Moreno, Geneva; A. Riecher-Riissler, Basel
XII180 p., 5 fig., 9 tab.
[lire la quatrième du livre Autism spectrum disorders]

Extraordinary insights into an ordinary pathology

In some respects actinic keratosis is the most common and best-known pathology in dermatology. Being such an ordinary pathology, actinic keratosis gives nevertheless insight into an extraordinary number of important biological and clinical processes.
[lire la quatrième du livre Actinic Keratosis]

Covering all aspects of the application of this cutting-edge technology in aesthetics

Radiofrequency (RF) has been used in many areas of medicine for some time, but only gained popularity in aesthetics in the early 2000s. Although initial procedures provided variable results, the field of RF has grown dramatically.
[lire la quatrième du livre Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology]

Novel understanding and cutting-edge information on adult stem cell aging

The functionality of adult tissue stem cells from various organ systems declines during aging.

This publication summarizes novel molecular mechanisms responsible for the development of aging-associated deficiencies as discussed by leading experts during the 5th Else Kröner-Fresenius Symposium.
[lire la quatrième du livre Adult Stem Cells in Aging, Diseases and Cancer]

Nutrition of young women and its effect on offspring is an almost neglected topic in developed and developing countries alike. Under- as well as overnutrition of the mother can negatively program the child's health: Maternal undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are related to both low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation.
[lire la quatrième du livre Health and Nutrition in Adolescents and Young [...]]

An overview of current ultrasound modes ranging from experimental approaches to daily clinical practice

Diagnostic ultrasound has become an elementary tool for evaluating cerebrovascular diseases and plays a prominent role in routine clinical practice. Many publications attempt to cover the continuous progress of its diagnostic and even therapeutic applications.
[lire la quatrième du livre Translational Neurosonology]

Dealing with physical illnesses and mental disorders when they occur together

This publication presents evidence about the magnitude and severe consequences of comorbidity of mental and physical illnesses from a personal and societal perspective.
[lire la quatrième du livre Comorbidity of Mental and Physical Disorders]

Lipids have been in clinical use as components of intravenous nutrition for over 50 years.

Over the last 15 years, new and improved lipids that include olive oil and/or fish oil have replaced the more traditional ones.
[lire la quatrième du livre Intravenous Lipid Emulsions]

Nutrition is an integral part of the prevention and management of the most prevalent conditions faced by today's primary care providers.

This book is aimed at physicians around the world who treat patients from all walks of life.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition for the Primary Care Provider]

Drug metabolism is the enzymatic conversion of one chemical compound into another, ultimately resulting in a product that can be excreted by the kidneys. In the processes by which the body excretes drugs into fluids such as urine or bile, metabolism is an essential step in converting drugs into more water-soluble compounds by increasing their polarity.
[lire la quatrième du livre Neonatal Pharmacology and Nutrition Update]

In 1993, the Diabetes Control Complications Trial (DCCT) study established that chronic hyperglycemia initiates and progresses to microvascular complications such as retinopathy in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

The milestone message from DCCT has been that early near-normalization of blood glucose in recent-onset T1DM with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) <7.
[lire la quatrième du livre Technological Advances in the Treatment of Type 1 [...]]

Aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, which in turn can provide information about the aging of a biological system.

This publication serves as an introduction to systems biology and its application to biological aging. Key pathways and processes that impinge on aging are reviewed, and how they contribute to health and disease during aging is discussed.
[lire la quatrième du livre Aging ang Health]

Recent advances and surgical pearlsOver the last two decades, tremendous progress has been made in vitrectomy surgery, most importantly the significant reduction of the gauge and implementation of microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS).
[lire la quatrième du livre Microincision Vitrectomy Surgery]

A comprehensive review

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic debilitating disorder that occurs at any age and in populations around the world. Its pathogenesis is believed to involve a combination of genetic susceptibility, immune and external environmental factors, including the gut microbiota.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition, Gut Microbiota and Immunity: [...]]

Orbital surgery deals with a variety of complications occurring in the eye socket comprising inflammatory diseases like thyroid-associated orbitopathy, tumors, infections, and injuries from trauma that affect eye function.

In this volume, renowned European orbital surgery experts share their professional experience and expertise.
[lire la quatrième du livre Orbital Surgery]

The body of knowledge in most medical specialties is rapidly expanding, making it virtually impossible to follow all advances in clinical and basic sciences that are relevant to a given field. This is particularly true in pediatric endocrinology, at the cross-road of pediatrics, endocrinology, development and genetics.
[lire la quatrième du livre Yearbook of Pediatric Endocrinology 2014]

A fresh look at several aspects of DSD

Ten years ago a group of experts assembled in Chicago to develop a consensus on the management of conditions previously described as intersex.
[lire la quatrième du livre Understanding Differences and Disorders of Sex [...]]