Springer Publishing Company: 1497 books
by Dr. Craig T. Basson, MD, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009
In order to provide the latest and most sophisticated treatment, cardiology physicians must possess current knowledge of a vast amount of translational research in the pathophysiology of structural heart disease and its associated disorders as well as recent advances in diagnostic techniques and pharacogenic...
Atlas of Vascular Medicine
A Case-Based Approach to Current Management
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
Atlas of Vascular Medicine provides concise overviews of current management of vascular diseases utilizing a case-based format. A wide range of cases is presented encompassing arterial, venous, and lymphatic diseases. The atlas covers the major areas of vascular medicine in eight sections. Each section...
Esophageal Cancer
Principles and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2009
Gastroesophageal cancers are the most common form of cancer incidents, and the second most common cause of death among cancer patients. In 2000, it was estimated that over one million new cases of gastroesophageal cancers were diagnosed worldwide, and over 900,000 individuals died from the disease.
Using...
Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer
Diagnosis and Therapy
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy is a comprehensive and definitive discussion of all aspects of the treatment of malignant tumors of the gallbladder and biliary tract. This is the first book to examine these cancers in such depth, as rapid advances in surgical oncology and...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2017
Regenerative medicine offers physicians new tools to help repair damaged tissue, alleviate pain, accelerate healing, and improve function for patients with degenerative conditions or sports injuries. Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine is the first comprehensive book devoted...
by Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Incorporating exercise, nutrition, and positive thinking, the Guide to Lifestyle Empowerment shows you how to move the focus from what you canít do by putting it on what you can do to live fully with multiple sclerosis. When Olympic champion Jimmie Heuga founded the Can Do Multiple Sclerosis non-profit...
The Essential Patient Handbook
Getting the Health Care You Need - From Doctors Who Know
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2004
The Essential Patient Handbook was written for the millions of Americans who are dissatisfied with their medical care, and are looking for a practical no-nonsense way to get the help they need from their doctors. It contains lessons learned by two doctors (husband and wife) who endured immense challenges...
by Alexandra Harrington, MD, Steven H. Kroft
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2012
The Demos Surgical Pathology Guides series presents in summary and visual form the basic knowledge base that every practicing pathologist needs every working day. Series volumes cover the major specialty areas of surgical pathology, and coverage emphasizes the key entities and diagnoses that pathologists...
by Juan P. Palazzo, MD
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2011
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. For the pathologist, almost any breast lesion may produce diagnostic difficulty, especially due to frequently small samples (core biopsy specimens) and a variety of mimics and variants seen in specific types of...
Epilepsy
A Guide to Balancing Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2006
Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in children, adults, and the elderly. The Epilepsy Foundation estimates that over 2.7 million people in the U.S have epilepsy, and an additional 181,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Despite these numbers, epilepsy is often misunderstood. Individuals...
Deep Brain Stimulation
A New Life for People with Parkinson's, Dystonia, and Essential Tremor
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2011
In the United States, an estimated 42 million people suffer from some form of movement disorder. Common movement disorders include Parkinson's disease (PD), essential tremor (ET), and dystonia. Although medications may be helpful for these conditions, in many patients, symptoms cannot be controlled...
Understanding Pain
What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It's Managed
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2006
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and an additional 25 million experience acute pain as a result of surgery or injury. Many people assume they must live with pain, but this is simply untrue. Most pain can be managed or greatly eased with proper pain management; however, the...
by Karen Roush, RN, MSN
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2010
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder that affects as many as one in ten American women of childbearing age. While the causes are unknown, high blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal hair growth, weight gain, acne, and fertility issues are all strongly correlated with PCOS....
Epilepsy in Children
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2015
For the parent of a child with epilepsy, an easy-to-read guide to understanding and managing the disorder while helping your child achieve and maintain a high quality of life.
From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing...