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Minimally invasive urologic surgery is revolutionizing how physicians treat many urologic diseases. Laparoscopic Urologic Oncology focuses on educating both general urologists and urologic oncologists on the current and future role of laparoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques in urologic oncology.

As the presence of genetically modified animal models in research laboratories has multiplied, the role of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of brain disorders has become particularly important.

Other areas of interest covered include suicide, viral myocarditis in sudden death cases, curious death scene phenomena (hiding, covering and undressing), forensic entomology, the interpretation of toxicological findings, anabolic-androgenic-steroid abuse, and autopsy findings of subendocardial hemorrhages.

Techniques are also described for the isolation of lipid rafts, the analysis of the lipid and protein components of lipid rafts, the imaging of lipid rafts in living cells, and the analysis of signal transduction in lipid rafts.

A collection of techniques for determining the factors governing microorganisms and their habitats. It presents, in detail, methods ranging from those for the study of marine organisms, to those for investigating microorganisms occurring in groundwater, to the biodiversity of yeasts found in remote environments.

This handbook describes many different types of biomarkers and their discovery. It also presents the background information needed for the evaluation of biomarkers as well as the essential procedures for their validation and use in clinical trials.

Among the issues considered are whether stem cell research treats embryos as "commodities," violates the rights of human embryos, or alienates women from their reproductive labor, and whether human embryos are entitled to full membership in the moral community.

A distinguished panel of world authorities reviews the current state of today's understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Several clinically oriented chapters are significant for neurologists treating Parkinsonism, for psychiatrists treating drug abuse and neurodegenerative disorders, and for primary care physicians treating patients with appetite suppressants.

This methods volume gives detail on preparation of electrodes, practical experimental details and the interpretation of results, with a strong emphasis on applications to neurobiology.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

A basic understanding of cardiovascular physiology is essential for optimal patient care. From identifying key findings of the patient history and physical exam to correlating hemodynamic tracings with acute clinical presentations, this book arms the reader with the tools necessary to handle any hemodynamic-related situation.

The industrial and agricultural revolutions have dramatically changed our lifestyles including where we get foods and what we eat. This title focuses on the scientific evidence that define such risks in diets with the consequences of increased illness, cancer and disease.

Reviews the clinical, surgical, radiological, and scientific aspects of atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including endovascular, gene, and drug therapies. This work examines the risk factors and antiplatelet therapies for PAD patients at high risk for suffering a heart attack and/or and stroke.

"Pediatric Urology" provides paediatric urologists with detailed descriptions of the best approaches for the functional, biological, and morphological aspects of the urinary tract before and after birth.

This volume covers the gamut of surgical and device-based treatments for psychiatric disorders.

This book offers a thorough understanding of the evaluation of cardiac risk and the treatment of dyslipidemias. It contains practical recommendations for a risk-reduction approach to common, difficult patient types. It includes a wide variety of therapies.

The field of movement disorders is relatively broad, encompassing disorders of increased movement, such as tremors, dystonia, and tics, to disorders characterized by a paucity of movement, such as Parkinson's disease.

Plant Stress Tolerance

The kingdom Fungi constitutes an independent group equal in rank to that of plants and animals. Fungi are highly amenable to molecular work, and a few fungal species serve as model systems to study basic processes with results that are applicable to many organisms, including humans.

Early detection of cancer at the cellular level is critical. This book provides the most recent, cutting-edge methods designed to achieve the vital goals of nanotechnology-mediated early cancer detection and less toxic therapies for this devastating disease.

A clinical case-based handbook has a role in general clinicians' practice of caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illness. Thus, we hope that the cases, key points, and practical tips will help health care providers who are not experts already in palliative care in the care of patients with serious illness and challenging problems.

A majority of the Fortune 500 companies implement some practice of workplace drug testing in their company policies. This book covers all major issues concerning how people try to beat drug tests and defend positive test results.

This handbook of oral medicine and oral pathology is a highly readable guide for diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered oral conditions and is a clinically relevant and accessible resource that truly bridges the worlds of dentistry and medicine.

Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice: Neurologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment, Second Edition provides clinicians from various backgrounds and levels of training with a reference to help focus the differential diagnosis, treatment strategy, and management plan for the cancer patient with neurologic symptoms and findings.

Male Sexual Function: A Guide to Clinical Management, Second Edition is a comp- hensive overview of the field of male sexual function and includes a chapter on female sexual dysfunction, an emerging field with a very high incidence in the population and an ever-growing following.

An excellent first step is to use Eroboghene Ubogu's Neurology Oral Boards Review in the months before you begin studying for the Boards in earnest. There is no substitute for finding one of your former re- dency supervisors or a senior colleague in your group practice to perform a simulated Oral Board session.

Internationally recognized experts, pioneers, and opinion makers in evidence-based medicine (EBM) provocatively recast endocrine policy and practice in the light of EBM philosophy and principles.

Table 1 Cancer is the second most common cause of death in Americans (see www.cdc.gov). Taken as a group, the five most common GI malignancies account for more cancers Colorectum 53.9 21.6 and more cancer deaths than for any other site.