This book summarizes Professor Zhengping Liu’s research on complete placenta previa and the clinical application of Liu’s incision. It discusses advanced approaches in surgery, diagnosis, and anesthesia, combining images and 3D videos to help clinicians master clinical practice.
In an era of biomedical technology, how do we account for the subjective experiences of illness and suffering? This unique book offers an international medical anthropology perspective on the ethics of care and the importance of the patient’s voice in healthcare.
Sudden Death in Opera
An aspect of dying in opera rarely observed is Sudden Unexpected Death. This book explores 50 operas where deaths occur without obvious natural cause, often forming the epiphany of the story. It charts the influence of philosophy and medical science on these tragic denouements.
This text leads the reader on an evolutionary journey through cancer pain, palliative care, and supportive care. It highlights new research in these fields, reflecting the link between clinical activity and scientific data.
This book outlines the surgical and prosthetic stages of dental implantation. The reader is guided through using digital tools at every stage, from treatment planning and patient selection to surgical execution, restorative modalities, and postoperative care.
Surgical Education and Training in Pakistan
This book covers starting a surgical training program in Pakistan, detailing how to impart skills, evaluate residents, and develop professional ethics. It also offers insights into career counseling and trainee rights, with personal monologues from renowned practitioners.
Survival after Treatment for Gynaecological Cancer
As gynaecological cancer survival rates improve, quality of life after treatment is vital. This is the first textbook on managing the physical and psychological effects of treatment. It is essential reading for gynaecological oncology specialists and related disciplines.
Master physiology with targeted practice. This essential companion to your textbook organizes questions by concept and difficulty (basic, specialized, advanced), helping you pinpoint weaknesses, reinforce knowledge, and ace your exams.
This book provides a detailed overview of sympathetic surgery, from its state-of-the-art techniques to controversies. It covers the anatomical background, indications, and complications, with a focus on overperspiration and the major side effect, compensatory sweating.
This book uses a systems biology approach to understand complex cancers. It analyzes cellular networks to identify key biomarkers for drug targets, and presents the design of a multiple-molecule drug for therapeutic treatment with fewer side effects.
Learn how the healthcare community is working with patients to predict and prevent disease using P4 medicine, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. This book explores personalized therapies, patient participation, and uses systems thinking to dispel common health misconceptions.
Systems thinking is being used to improve human health and reduce costs. Learn how the healthcare community is developing targeted therapies that stimulate our bodies to cure ourselves, and explore advances in genetics, 3D bioprinting, and how supplements and drugs are marketed.
Taichi Meets Motor Neuroscience
Is Taichi Chuan more than soft gymnastics? This book shows it is a master key for communication between Western and Eastern cultures. Defined as meditation in motion, it explores East-West points of convergence in cognitive neuroscience, embodied cognition, robotics, and dance.
Based on 5 decades of clinical experience, this book is a comprehensive guide to understanding TMJ disorders, from causes to management. Through insightful explanations, clinical photos, and practical advice, it is an essential companion for healthcare professionals.
This book extends the concept of the “calcium paradox,” linking Ca2+/cAMP signalling pathways to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It details how this interaction can open new pharmacological strategies for treating these diseases.
The Age of Informed Consent
This book analyses the application of informed consent in continental Europe, comparing its evolution to the US/UK model. It addresses the practical difficulties of applying an imported concept without a proper analysis of the local cultural, social, and medical background.
The AMS 800
This in-depth guide explores the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter (AUS), a ground-breaking solution for severe urinary incontinence. Combining medical research and expert insights, it’s an essential resource for urologists, providers, and patients considering AUS therapy.
From a lethal poison to one of medicine’s most versatile agents. This book is a compilation of botulinum toxin’s uses in the oral and maxillofacial regions, detailing its pharmacology and applications for TMJ disorders, bruxism, facial palsy, cosmetology, and more.
This book covers new artificial intelligence methods for medical image processing. It presents and analyzes new, more efficient convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures aimed at increasing the accuracy of tumour detection and cancer classification, with proven results.
The Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults
The world of aging has changed. This book presents a new model for psychosocial care, grounded in research and focused on real-life needs. It offers professionals a complete guide to assessment and treatment, providing empirically supported interventions for today’s older adults.