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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a superb overview of one of the essential ICU disciplines. The authors have fulfilled their goal of providing both a review of physiology and essential clinical applications." -© Doody's Review Service, 2021, David J. Dries, MD (University of Minnesota Medical School) Score: 96-4 Stars!Table of Contents. Pediatric Critical Care: The Discipline 1. History of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2. High-Reliability Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Role of Intensivist and Team in Obtaining Optimal Outcomes 3. Critical Communications in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 4. Professionalism in Pediatric Critical Care 5. Leading and Managing Change in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 6. The Evolution of Critical Care Nursing 7. Fostering a Learning Health Care Environment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 8. Challenges for Pediatric Critical Care in Resource-Poor Settings 9. Public Health Emergencies and Emergency Mass Critical Care 10. Lifelong Learning in Pediatric Critical Care II. Pediatric Critical Care: Tools and Procedures 11. Essential Concepts in Clinical Trial Design and Statistical Analysis 12. Prediction Tools for Short-Term Outcomes Following Critical Illness in Children 13. Pediatric Transport 14. Pediatric Vascular Access and Centeses 15. Ultrasonography in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit III. Pediatric Critical Care: Psychosocial and Societal 16. Patient- and Family-Centered Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 17. Pediatric Critical Care Ethics 18. Ethical Issues Around Death and Dying 19. Palliative Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 20. Organ Donation Process and Management of the Organ Donor 21. Long-Term Outcomes following Critical Illness in Children 22. Burnout and Resiliency IV. Pediatric Critical Care: Cardiovascular 23. Structure and Function of the Heart 24. Regional and Peripheral Circulation 25. Endothelium and Endotheliopathy 26. Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring 27. Assessment of Cardiovascular Function 28. Cardiac Failure and Ventricular Assist Devices 29. Echocardiographic Imaging 30. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterization 31. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System 32. Cardiopulmonary Interactions 33. Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm 34. Shock States 35. Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass 36. Critical Care After Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease 37. Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation 38. Physiologic Foundations of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 39. Performance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Infants and Children V. Pediatric Critical Care: Pulmonary 40. Structure and Development of the Upper Respiratory System 41. Structure and Development of the Lower Respiratory System 42. Physiology of the Respiratory System 43. Noninvasive Respiratory Monitoring and Assessment of Gas Exchange 44. Overview of Breathing Failure 45. Ventilation/Perfusion Inequality 46. Mechanical Dysfunction of the Respiratory System 47. Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract 48. Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury 49. Acute Viral Bronchiolitis 50. Asthma 51. Neonatal Pulmonary Disease 52. Pneumonitis and Interstitial Disease 53. Diseases of the Pulmonary Circulation 54. Mechanical Ventilation and Respiratory Care 55. Noninvasive Ventilation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 56. Extracorporeal Life Support 57. Pediatric Lung Transplantation VI. Pediatric Critical Care: Neurological 58. Structure, Function, and Development of the Nervous System 59. Critical Care Considerations for Common Neurosurgical Conditions 60. Neurological Assessment and Monitoring 61. Neuroimaging 62. Coma and Depressed Sensorium 63. Intracranial Hypertension and Monitoring 64. Status Epilepticus 65. Anoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy 66. Pediatric Stroke and Intracerebral Hemorrhage 67. Central Nervous System Infections and Related Conditions 68. Acute Neuromuscular Disease and Disorders 69. Acute Rehabilitation and Early Mobility in the Pediatric ICU VII. Pediatric Critical Care: Renal 70. Renal Structure and Function 71. Fluid and Electrolyte Issues in Pediatric Critical Illness 72. Acid-Base Balance in Critical Illness 73. Tests of Kidney Function in Children 74. Glomerular Tubular Dysfunction and AKI 75. Pediatric Renal Replacement Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit 76. Pediatric Renal Transplantation 77. Renal Pharmacology 78. Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies VIII. Pediatric Critical Care: Metabolic and Endocrine 79. Cellular Respiration 80. Biology of the Stress Response 81. Inborn Errors of Metabolism 82. Genetic Variation in Health and Disease 83. Molecular Mechanisms of Cellular Injury 84. Endocrine Emergencies 85. Diabetic Ketoacidosis IX. Pediatric Critical Care: Hematology and Oncology 86. Structure and Function of the Hematopoietic Organs 87. The Erythron 88. Hemoglobinopathies 89. Coagulation and Coagulopathy 90. Thrombosis in Pediatric Critical Care 91. Transfusion Medicine 92. Hematology and Oncology Problems 93. Critical Illness in Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation X. Pediatric Critical Care: Gastroenterology and Nutrition 94. Gastrointestinal Structure and Function 95. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 96. Acute Liver Failure 97. Hepatic Transplantation 98. Acute Abdomen 99. Nutrition of the Critically Ill Child XI. Pediatric Critical Care: Immunity and Infection 100. Innate Immunity 101. Adaptive Immunity 102. Critical Illness and the Microbiome 103. Congenital Immunodeficiency 104. Acquired Immune Dysfunction 105. Immune Balance in Critical Illness 106. Pediatric Rheumatic Disease 107. Bacterial and Fungal Infections 108. Life-Threatening Viral Diseases and Their Treatment 109. Healthcare-Associated Infections 110. Pediatric Sepsis 111. Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome XII. Pediatric Critical Care: Environmental Injury and Trauma 112. Bites and Stings 113. Hyperthermic Injury 114. Hypothermic Injury 115. Drowning 116. Burn and Inhalation Injury 117. Evaluation, Stabilization, and Initial Management after Trauma 118. Traumatic Brain Injury 119. Pediatric Thoracic Trauma 120. Pediatric Abdominal Trauma 121. Child Abuse XIII. Pediatric Critical Care: Pharmacology and Toxicology 122. Principles of Drug Disposition 123. Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Action 124. Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug-Drug Interactions 125. Principles of Toxin Assessment and Screening 126. Toxidromes and Their Treatment XIV. Pediatric Critical Care: Anesthesia Principles in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 127. Airway Management 128. Anesthesia Effects on Organ Systems 129. Anesthesia Principles and Operating Room Anesthesia Regimens 130. Malignant Hyperthermia 131. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 132. Sedation and Analgesia 133. Tolerance, Dependency, and Withdrawal 134. Delirium 135. Procedural Sedation for the Pediatric Intensivist XV. Pediatric Critical Care: Board Review Questions 136. Board Review Questions

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Book SynopsisPhantom limb pain is one of the most intractable and merciless pains ever knowna pain that haunts appendages that do not physically exist, often persisting with uncanny realness long after fleshy limbs have been traumatically, surgically, or congenitally lost. The very existence and naturalness of this pain has been instrumental in modern science's ability to create prosthetic technologies that many feel have transformative, self-actualizing, and even transcendent power. In Phantom Limb, Cassandra S. Crawford critically examines phantom limb pain and its relationship to prosthetic innovation, tracing the major shifts in knowledge of the causes and characteristics of the phenomenon. Crawford exposes how the meanings of phantom limb pain have been influenced by developments in prosthetic science and ideas about the extraordinary power of these technologies to liberate and fundamentally alter the human body, mind, and spirit. Through intensive observation at a prosthetic clinic, Trade ReviewImpressive! Phantom limb has long haunted medicine and vice versa. Crawford tells us why and skillfully reveals the changing trends and biopolitical stakes. Critically engaging discourse on prosthetic transcendence and cyborgian revolution, this book makes sorely needed contributions to science and technology studies, medical sociology, disability studies and emergent neuro-studies. And it is a fascinating read! -- Adele E. Clarke,author of Disciplining ReproductionIn this compelling book, Cassandra Crawford recounts medical ghost stories about the sensations of absent bodies. Cutting through an esoteric literature with verve and empathy, her research reveals the boundary where mind and body meet and social imprinting occurs. -- Stefan Timmermans,author of Postmortem: How Medical Examiners Explain Suspicious DeathsCrawfords captivating and enlightening monograph offers a critical perspective on the phenomena of phantom limbs, prostheses, and the relationship(s) between that so-called ghost and the machine. * Sociology of Health & Illness *[I]f you are interested in thinking about the nature of bodies and how our (supposed) relationship with them has developed, then I think this book is a must. Crawford's aim is to dig under and around the nature and concepts surrounding body parts that hold no corporealityphantom limbs. * Social History of Medicine *[] Crawfords book is a very important contribution to discussions about the construction of a technoscape made murky by the churning of constant discovery and innovation. Her conclusionallows Crawford to consider how knowledge is produced and generates meaning for both researchers and those it describes. * Somatosphere *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. Introduction: Ghost in the Machine 2. Characterizing Phantoms: Features of Phantom Limb Syndrome 3. From Pleasure to Pain: Accounting for the Rise and Fall in Phantom Pain 4. Phantoms in the Mind: The Psychogenic Origins of Ethereal Appendages 5. Phantoms in the Brain: The Holy Grail of Neuroscience 6. Phantom-Prosthetic Relations: The Modernization of Amputation 7. Conclusion: Authenticity and ExtinctionNotes ReferencesIndex About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This is an excellent reference that will be useful to surgeons and trainees in the evolving field of robotic surgery." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)Table of ContentsSection I: General Issues in Robotic Surgery 1 Overview of Existing Robotic Platforms Laura Flores, Priscila Rodrigues Armijo, Salim Hosein, Dmitry Oleynikov 2 Teaching Robotic Surgery Vahagn C. Nikolian, Jake G. Prigoff , Dina Podolsky 3 Achieving Profi ciency: Mastering the Learning Curve Andrea Pakula Section II: Robotic Hernia Surgery 4 Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Wall Luis A. Martin-Del-Campo 5 Preoperative Imaging in Hernia Surgery David J. Morrell, Eric M. Pauli 6 Perioperative Optimization of a Hernia Patient Samuel Torres-Landa, Sean B. Orenstein 7 Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh Allegra Saving 8 Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair without Mesh Desmond Huynh, Shirin Towfi gh 9 Anatomy of the Groin and Robotic Neurectomies Ian T. MacQueen, Sean M. O'Neill, David C. Chen 10 Robotic Intraperitoneal Hernia Repair Hemasat Alkhatib, Ajita S. Prabhu 11 Robotic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (rTAPP) Ventral Hernia Repair Kelly Tunder, Emily Helmick, Conrad Ballecer 12 Robotic Transabdominal Retrorectus Repair Filip Muysoms 13 Robotic Totally Extraperitoneal Retrorectus Repair Igor Belyansky, Richard Lu 14 Robotic Transversus Abdominis Release (r-TAR) Procedure Dina Podolsky, Vahagn C. Nikolian, Yuri W. Novitsky 15 Robotic Anterior Component Separation Flavio Malcher, Leandro Totti Cavazzola, Eduardo Parra-Davila 16 Robotic Parastomal Hernia Repair Vedra Augenstein, Samuel Yelverton, William Charles Sherrill III Section III: Robotic Bariatric and Foregut Surgery 17 Robotic Gastrectomy Alexander S. Rosemurgy, Sharona B. Ross, Timothy J. Bourdeau, Iswanto Sucandy 18 Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy Francesca Dimou, Cheguevara Afaneh 19 Robotic Gastric Bypass Abraham Krikhely 20 Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair and Antirefl ux Surgery Colin Dunn, Aleeson Eka, Caitlin Houghton 21 Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Mohanad R. Youssef, Eric Rachlin, Carlos A. Galvani 22 Robotic Heller Myotomy Marcia Alayon-Rosario, Alfredo M. Carbonell 23 Robotic Transhiatal Esophagectomy Sharona B. Ross, Andres Giovannetti, Iswanto Sucandy, Trenton Lippert, Alexander S. Rosemurgy Section IV: Intestinal and Colorectal Surgery 24 Robotic Right Colectomy Jerald D. Wishner 25 Robotic Left Hemicolectomy and Low-anterior Resection Sandeep S. Vijan Section V: Robotic Hepato-Biliary and Solid Organ Surgery 26 Robotic Multiport Cholecystectomy Clark Gerhart 27 Robotic Single-Site Cholecystectomy Anthony Gonzalez 28 Robotic Splenectomy Hany Takla 29 Robotic Hepatectomy Sarah Corn, Ali Ahmad 30 Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy Kazuki N. Sugahara, John A. Chabot 31 Robotic Whipple Procedure Jesse Sulzer, Dioneses Vrochides, John B. Martinie 32 Robotic Pylorus-preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy and Cholecystectomy Sharona B. Ross, Alexander S. Rosemurgy, Jack Wecowski, Timothy J. Bourdeau, Iswanto Sucandy 33 Robotic Adrenalectomy - Transabdominal Approach Maureen M. Tedesco, Micaela M. Esquivel Index

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Book SynopsisRecounts the adventures of the monkey hero Hanuman leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. After witnessing Sita's stern rejection of Ravana's blandishments, Hanuman reveals himself to the princess, shows her Rama's signet ring as proof of identity, and offers to carry her back to Rama.Trade Review"No effort has been spared to make these little volumes as attractive as possible to readers: the paper is of high quality, the typesetting immaculate. The founders of the series are John and Jennifer Clay, and Sanskritists can only thank them for an initiative intended to make the classics of an ancient Indian language accessible to a modern international audience." * The Times Higher Education Supplement *"Very few collections of Sanskrit deep enough for research are housed anywhere in North America. Now, twenty-five hundred years after the death of Shakyamuni Buddha, the ambitious Clay Sanskrit Library may remedy this state of affairs." * Tricycle *"The Clay Sanskrit Library represents one of the most admirable publishing projects now afoot. . . . Anyone who loves the look and feel and heft of books will delight in these elegant little volumes." * New Criterion *"The books line up on my shelf like bright Bodhisattvas ready to take tough questions or keep quiet company. They stake out a vast territory, with works from two millennia in multiple genres: aphorism, lyric, epic, theater, and romance." -- Willis G. Regier * The Chronicle Review *"Published in the geek-chic format." * BookForum *

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Book SynopsisWritten by a respected New Testament scholar, this fascinating novel of a Roman citizen's spiritual transformation gives a reliable glimpse into the world of the New Testament and the early church.Table of ContentsContentsAuthor's PrefaceEditor's Preface: The DiscoveryLetter Collection 1: As One Nobleman to AnotherLetter Collection 2: A Personal RequestLetter Collection 3: To Honor the EmperorLetter Collection 4: They Proclaim a Different LordLetter Collection 5: The Reputations of Three MenLetter Collection 6: Jesus Seems a Curious FigureLetter Collection 7: Jesus's Naive and Irresponsible ViewsLetter Collection 8: Communities of Support and FellowshipLetter Collection 9: The Contexts Determined the ContentsLetter Collection 10: A Complete Reversal of LifestyleLetter Collection 11: A Conduit of Blessing for ManyLetter Collection 12: The Gods Had Other PlansLetter Collection 13: May His Will Be DoneLetter Collection 14: The Possessions of Our Common CreatorEditor's PostscriptAppendix A: MapsAppendix B: CharactersAppendix C: Historical and Fictional Aspects of the Narrative

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is an excellent quality book. It is a valuable resource for cardiologists, internists interested in echocardiography, and cardiology fellows in training." -© Doody's Review Service, 2021, Ahmed Kassem Abdallah, MD (East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine) Doody's Score: 92 - 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I Physics and Instrumentation 1. General Principles of Echocardiography 2. Three-Dimensional Echocardiography 3. Doppler Principles 4. Tissue Doppler, Myocardial Work: Physics and Techniques 5. Speckle Tracking and Strain Measurements: Principles, Techniques and Limitations 6. Clinical Utility of Global Longitudinal Strain Section II Transthoracic Echocardiography 7. Transthoracic Echocardiography: Nomenclature and Standard Views 8. Technical Quality and Tips 9. Transthoracic Echocardiography Tomographic Views 10. M-Mode Echocardiography 11. Doppler Echocardiography: Normal Antegrade Flow Patterns Section III Transesophageal Echocardiography 12. Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography: Indications, Risks, Complications, and Protocol 13. Transesophageal Echocardiography Tomographic Views 14. Applications of Transesophageal Echocardiography 15. Pitfalls and Artifacts in Transesophageal Echocardiography Section IV Hand-Held Echocardiography 16. Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Background, Instrumentation and Technique 17. Echocardiography in Emergency Clinical Presentation Section V Contrast Echocardiography 18. Ultrasound Contrast Agents 19. Physical Properties of Microbubble Ultrasound Contrast Agents 20. Applications of Ultrasound Contrast Agents 21. Use of Contrast in the ICU and Emergency Department 22. Technical Aspects of Contrast Echocardiography Section VI Left Ventricular Systolic Function 23. Left Ventricular Systolic Function: Basic Principles 24. Global Left Ventricular Systolic Function: Ejection Fraction Versus Strain 25. Regional Left Ventricular Systolic Function 26. Myocardial Strain in Valvular Heart Disease Section VII Right Heart 27. Right Ventricular Anatomy 28. The Physiologic Basis of Right Ventricular Echocardiography 29. Imaging the Right Heart: Limitations and Technical Considerations 30. Assessment of Right Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function 31. Right Ventricular Hemodynamics 32. The Right Atrium 33. Pulmonary Embolism Section VIII Diastolic Function 34. Physiology of Diastole 35. Echo Doppler Parameters of Diastolic Function 36. Clinical Recommendations for Echocardiography Laboratories for Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Filling Pressures 37. Causes of Diastolic Dysfunction Section IX Left Atrium 38. Assessment of Left Atrial Size 39. Assessment of Left Atrial Function Section X Ischemic Heart Disease 40. Ischemic Heart Disease: Which Test to Use? 41. Ischemic Heart Disease: Basic Principles 42. Acute Chest Pain Syndromes: Differential Diagnosis 43. Echocardiography in Acute Myocardial Infarction 44. Echocardiography in Stable Coronary Artery Disease 45. Old Myocardial Infarction 46. End-Stage Cardiomyopathy Due to Coronary Artery Disease 47. Coronary Artery Anomalies 48. Coronary Artery Imaging Section XI Stress Echocardiography 49. Effects of Exercise, Pharmacological Stress and Pacing on the Cardiovascular System 50. Diagnostic Criteria and Accuracy 51. Stress Echocardiography: Methodology 52. Stress Echocardiography: Image Acquisition 53. Stress echocardiography: Prognosis 54. Echocardiography for the Assessment of Myocardial Viability in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy 55. Contrast-Enhanced Stress Echocardiography 56. Stress Echocardiography for Valve Disease: Aortic Regurgitation and Mitral Stenosis 57. Stress Echocardiography: Comparison with Other Techniques Section XII Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies 58. Pathophysiology and Variants of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 59. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Pathophysiology, Functional Features and Treatment of Outflow Tract Obstruction 60. Differential of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy versus Secondary Conditions That Mimic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 61. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Assessment of Therapy 62. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Screening of Relatives 63. Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 64. The Role of Echocardiography in the Screening and Evaluation of Athletes 65. Echocardiographic Assessment of Myocarditis Section XIII Dilated and Other Cardiomyopathies 66. Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Etiology, Pathophysiology and Echocardiographic Evaluation 67. Echocardiographic Predictors of Outcome in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy 68. Right Ventricle in Dilated Cardiomyopathy 69. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Classification 70. Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy 71. Hereditary and Acquired Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy 72. Endomyocardial Fibrosis 73. Restriction versus Constriction 74. Echocardiography in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy 75. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy 76. Familial Cardiomyopathies Grace Hsieh, Jennifer Hellawell, Frederick L. Ruberg, Omar Siddiqi and Ravin Davidoff 77. Echocardiography in Cor Pulmonale and/or Pulmonary Heart Disease Section XIV Aortic Stenosis 78. Aortic Stenosis Morphology 79. Quantification of Aortic Stenosis Severity 80. Aortic Stenosis: Risk Stratification and Timing of Surgery 81. Risk Stratification - Timing of Surgery 82. Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis with Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction 83. Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis with Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction 84. Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis 85. Subaortic Stenosis Section XV Aortic Regurgitation 86. Aortic Regurgitation: Etiologies and Left Ventricular Responses 87. Aortic Regurgitation: Pathophysiology 88. Quantitation of Aortic Regurgitation 89. Risk Stratification: Timing of Surgery and Percutaneous Interventions for Aortic Regurgitation Section XVI Mitral Stenosis 90. Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis 91. Quantification of Mitral Stenosis 92. Nonrheumatic Etiologies of Mitral Stenosis: Situations that Mimic Mitral Stenosis 93. Role of Hemodynamic Stress Testing in Mitral Stenosis 94. Consequences of Mitral Stenosis Section XVII Mitral Regurgitation 95. Etiologies and Mechanisms of Mitral Valve Dysfunction 96. Mitral Valve Prolapse 97. Secondary Mitral Regurgitation 98. Quantification of Mitral Regurgitation 99. Asymptomatic Severe Mitral Regurgitation 100. Role of Exercise Stress Testing in Mitral Regurgitation Section XVIII Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease 101. Tricuspid Valve Complex: Anatomy by 2D and 3D Echocardiography 102. Epidemiology, Etiology and Natural History of Tricuspid Regurgitation 103. Quantification of Tricuspid Regurgitation 104. Indications for Tricuspid Valve Intervention 105. Imaging for Surgical and Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Procedures 106. Device-Lead Associated Tricuspid Regurgitation 107. Pulmonic Regurgitation, Etiology, and Quantification 108. Chapter 108. Tricuspid and Pulmonic Stenosis Section XIX Prosthetic Valves 109. Classification of Prosthetic Valve Types and Fluid Dynamics 110. Aortic Prosthetic Valves 111. Mitral Prosthetic Valves 112. Mitral Valve Repair 113. Tricuspid and Pulmonic Prosthetic Valves Section XX Infective Endocarditis 114. Infective Endocarditis: Role of Transthoracic versus Transesophageal Echocardiography 115. Echocardiography for Prediction of Cardioembolic Risk 116. Limitations and Technical Considerations in Infective Endocarditis 117. Echocardiography and Decision Making for Surgery 118. Intraoperative Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis Section XXI Pericardial Disease 119. Normal Pericardial Anatomy 120. Pericarditis 121. Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 122. Constrictive Pericarditis 123. Effusive Constrictive Pericarditis 124. Pericardial Cysts and Congenital Absence of the Pericardium Section XXII Tumors and Masses 125. Primary Benign, Mailgnant and Metastatic Tumors in the Heart 126. Left Ventricular Thrombus 127. Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus 128. Right Heart Thrombi 129. Normal Anatomic Variants and Artifacts Section XXIII Diseases of the Aorta 130. Aortic Atherosclerosis and Embolic Events 131. Aortic Aneurysm 132. Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm 133. Aortic Dissection 134. Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer and Intramural Hematoma 135. Blunt Aortic Trauma 136. Intraoperative Echocardiography 137. Postoperative Echocardiography of the Aorta 138. Aortitis Section XXIV Adult Congenital Heart Diseases 139. Congenital Heart Disease: Basic Principles 140. Systematic Approach to Adult Congenital Heart Disease 141. Common Congenital Heart Defects Associated with Left-to-Right Shunts 142. Obstructive Lesions 143. The Adult with Unrepaired Complex Congenital Heart Defects 144. Adult Congenital Heart Disease with Prior Surgical Repair Section XXV Systemic Diseases 145. Hypertension 146. Diabetes Mellitus 147. End-Stage Renal Disease 148. Obesity 149. Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease 150. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 151. Antiphospholipid Syndrome 152. Carcinoid Heart Disease 153. Amyloid 154. Sarcoidosis 155. Cardiac Involvement in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome 156. Endocrine Disease 157. Chagas Cardiomyopathy 158. Sickle Cell Disease 159. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 160. Cardiotoxic Effects of Cancer Therapy 161. Pregnancy and the Heart 162. Cocaine 163. Incidental Non-cardiovascular Findings on Echocardiography Section XXVI Interventional Echocardiography 164. Evaluation of patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement 165. Mitral Valve Balloon Valvuloplasty 166. Percutaneous Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair 167. Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement 168. Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation 169. Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defect Closure 170. Transcatheter Closure of Cardiac Pseudoaneurysms 171. Echocardiographic Imaging of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion 172. Periprosthetic Leaks 173. Echo-Guided Biopsy of Intracardiac Masses 174. Vacuum Extraction of Intracardiac Masses Section XXVII Echocardiography in Heart Failure 175. Systematic Echocardiographic Approach to Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy 176. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Impella, and Other Circulatory Mechanical Support 177. Post Heart Transplant Echocardiographic Evaluation 178. Pulmonary Hypertension 179. Echocardiography in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a valuable resource for dermatologists and non-dermatologists. The book refers readers to the main Dermatology reference by the same authors should they need to read about a particular topic in greater depth. This book is dense and concise. There are no wasted words." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSECTION 1: THE BASICS 1 Basic Principles of Dermatology 2 Bedside Diagnostics 3 Fever and Rash SECTION 2: PRURITUS 4 Pruritus and Dysesthesia 5 Psychocutaneous Disorders SECTION 3: PAPULOSQUAMOUS AND ECZEMATOUS DERMATOSES 6 Psoriasis 7 Other Papulosquamous Disorders 8 Erythroderma 9 Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Dermatoses 10 Atopic Dermatitis 11 Other Eczematous Eruptions 12 Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Occupational Dermatoses, and Dermatoses Due to Plants 13 Clinical Approach to Regional Dermatoses SECTION 4: URTICARIAS, ERYTHEMAS, AND PURPURA 14 Urticaria and Angioedema 15 Figurate Erythemas 16 Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 17 Drug Reactions 18 Purpura and Disorders of Microvascular Occlusion 19 Vasculitis 20 Eosinophilic Dermatoses 21 Neutrophilic Dermatoses 22 Pregnancy Dermatoses SECTION 5: VESICULOBULLOUS DISEASES 23 Pemphigus 24 Bullous Pemphigoid, Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, and Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita 25 Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis 26 Epidermolysis Bullosa 27 Other Vesiculobullous Diseases 28 Vesiculopustular and Erosive Disorders in Newborns and Infants SECTION 6: ADNEXAL DISEASES 29 Acne Vulgaris 30 Rosacea and Periorificial Dermatitis 31 Folliculitis 32 Disorders of Eccrine and Apocrine Glands SECTION 7: RHEUMATOLOGIC DERMATOLOGY 33 Lupus Erythematosus 34 Dermatomyositis 35 Systemic Sclerosis and Sclerodermoid Disorders 36 Morphea and Lichen Sclerosus 37 Other Rheumatologic Disorders and Autoinflammatory Diseases SECTION 8: METABOLIC AND SYSTEMIC DISEASES 38 Mucinoses 39 Amyloidosis 40 Deposition Disorders 41 Porphyrias 42 Calcinosis Cutis and Osteoma Cutis 43 Nutritional Disorders 44 Graft-Versus-Host Disease 45 Skin Signs of Systemic Disease SECTION 9: GENODERMATOSES 46 Ichthyoses and Erythrokeratodermas 47 Keratodermas 48 Darier Disease and Hailey-Hailey Disease 49 Primary Immunodeficiencies 50 Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 51 Mosaic Skin Conditions 52 Other Genodermatoses 53 Developmental Anomalies SECTION 10: PIGMENTARY DISORDERS 54 Vitiligo and Other Disorders of Hypopigmentation 55 Disorders of Hyperpigmentation SECTION 11: HAIR, NAILS, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES 56 Alopecias 57 Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism 58 Nail Disorders 59 Oral Diseases 60 Anogenital Diseases SECTION 12: INFECTIONS, INFESTATIONS, AND BITES 61 Bacterial Diseases 62 Mycobacterial Diseases 63 Rickettsial Diseases 64 Fungal Diseases 65 Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection 66 Human Papillomaviruses 67 Human Herpesviruses 68 Other Viral Diseases 69 Sexually Transmitted Infections 70 Protozoa and Worms 71 Infestations 72 Bites and Stings SECTION 13: DISORDERS DUE TO PHYSICAL AGENTS 73 Photodermatoses 74 Environmental and Sports-Related Skin Diseases 75 Cutaneous Signs of Drug, Child, and Elder Abuse SECTION 14: DISORDERS OF LANGERHANS CELLS AND MACROPHAGES 76 Histiocytoses 77 Xanthomas 78 Non-infectious Granulomatous Disorders, Including Foreign Body Reactions SECTION 15: ATROPHIES AND DISORDERS OF DERMAL CONNECTIVE TISSUES 79 Perforating Disorders 80 Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders 81 Dermal Hypertrophies 82 Atrophies of Connective Tissue SECTION 16: DISORDERS OF SUBCUTANEOUS FAT 83 Panniculitis 84 Lipodystrophies SECTION 17: VASCULAR DISORDERS 85 Infantile Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations 86 Ulcers 87 Other Vascular Disorders SECTION 18: NEOPLASMS OF THE SKIN 88 Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma 89 Benign Epithelial Tumors and Proliferations 90 Cysts 91 Adnexal Neoplasms 92 Benign Melanocytics Neoplasms 93 Cutaneous Melanoma 94 Vascular Neoplasms and Reactive Proliferations 95 Common Soft Tissue Tumors/Proliferations 96 Mastocytosis 97 B-Cell Lymphomas of the Skin 98 Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma 99 Other Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Diseases 100 Cutaneous Metastases Appendix Index

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Book Synopsis''This transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace.'' Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk''The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today''s world and offering practical tools for transformation'' Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk''s Guide to Happiness _______________________________________________________________________________In this hectic, modern world, the practice of meditation is the greatest way to calm your mind and find peace.A collection of teachings from one of the world''s wisest minds, the lessons in this book have transformed the lives of people across the world and have never been more pertinent. In this book world-renowned meditation master, Lama Yeshe,shares how meditation enabled him to overcome the strains and pressures of modern life and find peace - and reveals how we can all do the same.He teaches us that our minds Trade ReviewThis transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace. * Jay Shetty, bestselling author of THINK LIKE A MONK *The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today's world and offering practical tools for transformation * Gelong Thubten, author of A MONK'S GUIDE TO HAPPINESS *Written with real simplicity and compassion. Read this book if you want to learn something practical to find lasting peace and stability, inside, rather than in the paraphernalia of modern life. * Desmond Biddulph, vice-president of the British Buddhist Society *A book to meet the need of the time. Lama Yeshe shares his extensive personal experience in a loving and devoted way that will inspire many to better understand the Buddhist teachings and find more peace in their lives. * Jillian Lavender, co-founder of the London Meditation Centre *'The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today's world' * Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness *

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Book SynopsisDo you want to learn more about who Jesus really is?In The Jesus You Can''t Ignore, author and pastor John MacArthur reintroduces a critical aspect of the Savior that has seemingly been forgotten. Yes, the Savior tenderly held little children in His arms but He also violently overturned tables in the temple. He gently touched a blind man''s eyes but He scourged pompous thieves with a whip. His words soothed grief-stricken parents and angered the religious establishment of His day.Because some prefer the meek and mild Jesus, it''s become commonplace to ignore the fullness of the Savior. In this study guide, you will dig deeper into the Savior as He truly is, gaining the lifelong impact of knowing His character and His ways using the following tools: Probing questions for personal reflection Multiple-choice exercises to get to real answers to your questions Deeper discussions of the biblical text and cultural context of Jesus'' day

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Book SynopsisWhat can the incredible life of Moses teach us about modern Christianity? When you face your personal Red Sea, will you be prepared like Moses was? Join pastor and bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he explores the life and legacy of Moses, a man of selfless dedication. In Great Lives: Moses, the fourth book in his bestselling Great Lives series, Swindoll teaches us that our decision to go forward in life instead of retreating will be bolstered by studying the astonishing story of Moses.Swindoll gives us the facts based squarely on the truth revealed in God''s Word. He also fills in the fine-line details of Moses'' life with emotion and feeling, because Moses, like all of us, was a human being with faults and frailties. And finally, Swindoll helps us apply the lessons of Moses'' life to our own daily dilemmas.From the Moses who tried to decline his assignment from God to the Moses who received the Ten Comma

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Book SynopsisWith her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and 'been there' humor, Lysa TerKeurst suggests usable strategies for choosing wisely and encourages us all to shout and whisper our own best yes to life, day by decision-making day.

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Book SynopsisThe Zondervan Exegetical Commentary series provides a careful analysis and interpretation of the biblical text, rooted in a study of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and intended to track the flow of the argument in each book and passage.

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling study Bible in the King James Version—now updated, with added features. Trusted for 25 years, The King James Study Bible has dependable notes and annotations from scholars you can rely on, led by General Editor Edward Hindson. A clear presentation of conservative Bible doctrine, with the resources you need for knowing God’s Word. Book introductions and outlines provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read 5,700 authoritative and study notes for a better understanding of the passage being read Center-column references with translation notes allow you to find related passages quickly and easily 48 revised in-text maps and charts show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Archaeologi

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Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God.Trade Review"The author digs up literary echoes and poetic versions of the biblical book of Esther.... This important scholarly resource originated as a PhD thesis in the University of Manchester. It is to be hoped the PhD students can be interested in doing similar research, producing studies as valuable as the present one." (International Review of Biblical Studies, 2007-2008) "This book can be highly recommended. It provides a fascinating glimpse of how the Bible has shaped … The ideals of society throughout history." (Expository Times, November 2008) "Carruthers looks at the reception of the text in detail, but also has an introduction to different ways of viewing the biblical book." (Church Times, October 2008)Table of ContentsList of Plates xi Series Editors’ Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv Introduction 1 Why Reception? 2 An Irredeemable Book? 7 Jewish Tradition 10 Christian Tradition 12 Summary of Works 13 Godless Scripture 21 Allegory 28 Providence, Chosenness, Nationhood 32 Political Application 46 Esther as Literature 49 Esther 1:1–9 52 1:1 The King and Empire 53 1:3 The King’s Feast 57 1:4 Display of Wealth 58 1:8 No Compulsion to Drink 59 1:9 Women’s Feast 60 Vashti 61 Esther 1:10–22 68 1:12 Disobedience 68 1:13–22 The Empire Strikes Back 83 1:19 Vashti’s Punishment 88 1:22 The Decree 89 Esther 2:1–7 93 2:1 The King Remembers Vashti 93 2:2–4 To the Harem 95 2:5–6 Mordecai 98 2:7 Hadassah- Esther 103 Esther 2:8–23 109 2:8–14 Esther in the Harem 109 2:15 Esther’s Beauty 121 2:16–18 Esther Becomes Queen 125 Esther 3 133 3:1 Haman 134 3:2 ‘But Mordecai did not bow down’ 139 3:7 Casting Lots 143 3:8 (Mis)Representing Jews: A People Set Apart 145 3:8 Evil Counsellors 151 3:12–15 Genocidal Edicts 155 3:15 ‘The King and Haman sat down to drink’ 157 Esther 4:1–14 160 4:1–3 ‘Great mourning among the Jews’ 160 4:4–14 Esther and Mordecai Confer 163 4:14 ‘From another quarter’ 174 Esther 4:15–17 176 4:15 ‘Fast ye for me’ 176 4:16 ‘If I perish, I perish’ 180 Esther as Exemplar of Resolve 184 4:17 ‘Mordecai [. . .] did everything as Esther had ordered him’ 191 Esther 5 192 Esther before Ahasuerus 192 5:4–8 Esther’s First Banquet 215 5:9–14 Haman’s Wrath 218 Esther 6 221 The King’s Sleeplessness 222 6:11 The Triumph of Mordecai 227 Esther 7 and 8 233 7:1–6 Esther’s Second Banquet 233 7:7–8 Haman’s Fate 238 8:1–6 ‘How can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?’ 244 8:7–14 The Irreversible Decree 244 8:15–17 ‘The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour’ 249 Esther 9 and 10 254 9:2 Scenes of Slaughter 256 9:7–10 Ten Sons of Haman 265 9:26 Purim 267 9:29 & 32 ‘Then Esther the Queen . . . wrote with all authority’ 275 10 The Greatness of Mordecai 277 Bibliography 280 Primary Sources Pre- 1500 280 1500–1800 281 Post- 1800 284 Esther Secondary Sources 289 Other Secondary Sources 293 Index 296

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Book SynopsisIf you prescribe for patients with arrhythmias, you will want to keep this valuable paperback close at hand. The Second Edition of this valuable reference responds to changes in the available medications as well as in the way they are currently used. The book reviews everything you need to understand and prescribe today''s antiarrhythmic drugs: mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias and how antiarrhythmic drugs alter those arrhythmias, including common adverse effects which factors to consider in using these drugs for treatment of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and arrhythmias in pregnancy a detailed review of atrial fibrillation to help you make decisions for patient management in this complicated area Dr. Fogoros considers all the most recent drugs, plus promising drugs under investigation, to give you a full picture of therapeutic options. With Antiarrhythmic Drugs: A Practical Guide,Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Part 1 Basic Principles. Chapter 1 Mechanisms of Cardiac Tachyarrhythmias. Chapter 2 Introduction to Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Part 2 Clinical Features of Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Chapter 3 Class I Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Chapter 4 Class II Antiarrhythmic Drugs; Beta-Blocking Agents. Chapter 5 Class III Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Chapter 6 Class IV Drugs: Calcium-Blocking Agents. Chapter 7 Unclassified Antiarrhythmic Agents. Chapter 8 Investigational Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Chapter 9 Common Adverse Events with Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Part 3 Antiarrhythmic Drugs in the Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Chapter 10 Basic Principles of Using Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Chapter 11 Treatment of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias. Chapter 12 Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias. Chapter 13 Treatment of Arrhythmias in PregnancyIndex

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Book SynopsisHinduism: A Reader offers a comprehensive guide to this major world religion through a combination of passages from scriptures and excerpts from the work of leading scholars in the field. Introduces students to the main textual, regional, intellectual, philosophical, historical, and contemporary traditions of the Hindu faith Includes excerpts from both canonical ancient texts and thought-provoking contemporary texts to offer a balanced overview of the religion Features selections that are concise without sacrificing essential material Provides clearly written introductions to each section that help situate the readings within the wider context of Hindu scholarship. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Classical Texts. 1 The Vedas. 2 Upanisads. 3 The Jaiminigrhyasutra. 4 The Mahabharata. 5 The Bhagavad Gita. 6 The Ramayana of Valmiki. 7 The Puranas, Stories of the Ancient Past. 8 The Bhagavata Purana. 9 Manavadharmasastra, The Law Code of Manu. Part II: Contemporary Texts and Issues . 10 Papers Relating to East India Affairs, viz. Hindoo Windows, and Voluntary Immolations. 11 Raja Rammohan Ray (1772–1833). 12 Dr B.R. Ambedkar (1891–1956). 13 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. 14 Kancha Ilaiah’s Why I Am Not a Hindu: A Sudra Critique of Hindutva Philosophy, Culture, and Political Economy. 15 Hindutva: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and the Rise of Hindu Nationalism. 16 The Constitution of India. Index

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Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive introduction to neurosurgery for junior surgical trainees and medical students. This book concentrates on the principles of neurosurgical diagnosis and management of the common central nervous system problems, including an understanding of neurology and the pathological basis of neurological disease.Trade Review"What it lacks in colour, it more than makes up with some fantastic diagrams, pictures and scans showing the important pathology of a number of core problems. It guides the reader from clinical presentation all the way through to postoperative care. Definitely worth a look." - Black Bag. Bristol Medical School Magazine. Winter 2005 Review quotations from the previous edition ‘flowing and well highlighted text keeps the reader interested in the subject’ British Journal of Neurosurgery ‘an excellent text…well organised and clearly set out’ Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and PsychiatryTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition, vii Preface to the First Edition, ix 1 Neurological assessment and examination, 1 2 Neurosurgical investigations, 14 3 Raised intracranial pressure and hydrocephalus, 27 4 Head injuries, 40 5 Traumatic intracranial haematomas, 56 6 Brain tumours, 64 7 Benign brain tumours, 93 8 Pituitary tumours, 109 9 Subarachnoid haemorrhage, 125 10 Stroke, 140 Stephen M. Davis MD, FRACP 11 Developmental abnormalities, 158 12 Infections of the central nervous system, 170 13 Low back pain and leg pain, 185 14 Cervical disc disease and cervical spondylosis, 197 15 Spinal cord compression, 206 16 Spinal injuries, 225 17 Peripheral nerve entrapments, injuries and tumours, 234 18 Facial pain and hemifacial spasm, 248 19 Pain —neurosurgical management, 254 20 Movement disorders —neurosurgical aspects, 263 21 Epilepsy and its neurosurgical aspects, 269 Christine Kilpatrick MD, FRACP Index, 281

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Book SynopsisMost textbooks on neurodegenerative disorders have used a classification scheme based upon either clinical syndromes or anatomical distribution of the pathology. In contrast, this book looks to the future and uses a classification based upon molecular mechanisms, rather than clinical or anatomical boundaries. Major advances in molecular genetics and the application of biochemical and immunocytochemical techniques to neurodegenerative disorders have generated this new approach. Throughout most of the current volume, diseases are clustered according to the proteins that accumulate within cells (e.g. tau, a-synuclein and TDP-43) and in the extracellular compartments (e.g. ß-amyloid and prion proteins) or according to a shared pathogenetic mechanism, such as trinucleotide repeats, that are a feature of specific genetic disorders. Chapters throughout the book conform to a standard lay-out for ease of access by the reader and are written by a panel Trade Review“Overall, this textbook provides useful and systematic information on the basic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. It will provide useful for resident trainees, neurologists and pathologists.” (Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1 November 2012) Table of ContentsList of Contributors, viii Preface, xii List of Abbreviations, xiii Part 1 Introduction: Basic Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration 1 Introduction to Neurodegeneration: The Molecular Pathology of Dementia and Movement Disorders, 3 Dennis W. Dickson 2 Cell Death and Neurodegeneration, 6 Violetta N. Pivtoraiko and Kevin A. Roth 3 Oxidative Stress and Balance in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 10 George Perry, Siddhartha Mondragón-Rodríguez, Akihiko Nunomura, Xiongwei Zhu, Paula I. Moreira and Mark A. Smith 4 Protein Aggregation in Neurodegeneration, 13 Adriano Aguzzi and Veronika Kana 5 Protein Degradation in Neurodegeneration: The Ubiquitin Pathway, 18 Lynn Bedford, Robert Layfi eld, Nooshin Rezvani, Simon Paine, James Lowe and R. John Mayer 6 Genetics of Neurodegeneration, 22 John Hardy 7 Transgenic Animal Models of Proteinopathies, 26 Naruhiko Sahara, Heather Melrose, Simon D'Alton and Jada Lewis Part 2 Alzheimer's Disease and Aging 8 Clinical Aspects of Alzheimer's Disease, 39 David Knopman 9 Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease, 51 Lars Bertram and Rudolph E. Tanzi 10 Neuropathology of Alzheimer's Disease and its Variants, 62 Charles Duyckaerts and Dennis Dickson 11 Amyloid-ß Production, 92 Colin L. Masters and Konrad Beyreuther 12 Elimination of Amyloid ß from the Brain, its Failure in Alzheimer's Disease and Implications for Therapy, 97 Roy O. Weller, Seth Love and James A.R. Nicoll Part 3 Tauopathies 13 Introduction to the Tauopathies, 105 Michel Goedert 14 Frontotemporal Dementia and Parkinsonism Linked to Chromosome 17, 110 Bernardino Ghetti, Zbigniew K. Wszolek, Bradley F. Boeve, Salvatore Spina and Michel Goedert 15 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration, 135 Dennis W. Dickson, Jean-Jaques Hauw, Yves Agid and Irene Litvan 16 Pick's Disease, 156 David G. Munoz, Huw R. Morris and Martin Rossor 17 Argyrophilic Grain Disease, 165 Markus Tolnay and Heiko Braak 18 Parkinsonism–Dementia Complex of Guam, 171 Kiyomitsu Oyanagi, Tomoyo Hashimoto and Mineo Yamazaki 19 Postencephalitic Parkinsonism, 179 Kurt A. Jellinger Part 4 Synucleinopathies 20 Introduction to a-Synucleinopathies, 191 Maria Grazia Spillantini 21 Parkinson's Disease, 194 Kurt A. Jellinger 22 Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease Dementia, 224 Paul G. Ince 23 Lewy Bodies in Conditions other than Disorders of a-Synuclein, 238 Coro Paisán-Ruiz, Laura Parkkinen and Tamas Revesz 24 Multiple System Atrophy, 242 Janice L. Holton, Andrew J. Lees and Tamas Revesz Part 5 Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders 25 Introduction to Trinucleotide Repeat Diseases, 255 H. Brent Clark 26 Huntington's Disease, 258 John C. Hedreen and Raymund A.C. Roos 27 Spinocerebellar Ataxias, 273 Hidehiro Mizusawa, H. Brent Clark and Arnulf H. Koeppen 28 Friedreich's Ataxia, 288 Arnulf H. Koeppen 29 Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian Atrophy, 299 Hitoshi Takahashi, Mitsunori Yamada and Shoji Tsuji 30 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, 307 Gen Sobue, Hiroaki Adachi and Masahisa Katsuno Part 6 Prion Disorders 31 Introduction to Prion Disorders, 315 Adriano Aguzzi and Veronika Kana 32 Sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease, 322 Herbert Budka, Mark W. Head, James W. Ironside, Pierluigi Gambetti, Piero Parchi and Fabrizio Tagliavini 33 Genetic Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease, 336 Piero Parchi, Pierluigi Gambetti and Sabina Capellari 34 Fatal Familial and Sporadic Insomnia, 346 Piero Parchi, Sabina Capellari and Pierluigi Gambetti 35 A New Prion Disease: Protease-Sensitive Prionopathy, 350 Pierluigi Gambetti, Gianfranco Puoti, Qingzhong Kong and Wenquan Zou 36 Variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease, 354 James W. Ironside, Mark W. Head and Robert G. Will 37 Gerstmann–Sträussler–Scheinker Disease, 364 Bernardino Ghetti, Fabrizio Tagliavini, Gabor G. Kovacs and Pedro Piccardo 38 Kuru, 378 Catriona Ann McLean 39 Iatrogenic Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease, 381 James W. Ironside, Richard S.G. Knight and Mark W. Head Part 7 Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease 40 Introduction, 389 James Lowe 41 Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration with TDP-43 Pathology, 393 Ian R.A. Mackenzie and Manuela Neumann 42 Neuronal Intermediate Filament Inclusion Disease, 404 Nigel J. Cairns 43 Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration with FUS Immunoreactive Inclusions, 412 Manuela Neumann and Ian R.A. Mackenzie 44 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy, 418 Michael J. Strong, Tibor Hortobágyi, Koichi Okamoto and Shinsuke Kato Part 8 Other Neurodegenerative Disorders 45 Introduction: Genetic Analysis as a Lumper and Splitter in Neurodegenerative Disease, 437 John E. Duda 46 Inherited Amyloidoses and Neurodegeneration: Familial British Dementia and Familial Danish Dementia, 439 Tamas Revesz, Agueda Rostagno, Gordon Plant, Tammaryn Lashley, Blas Frangione, Jorge Ghiso and Janice L. Holton 47 Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation, 446 John E. Duda and Kurt A. Jellinger 48 Familial Encephalopathy with Neuroserpin Inclusion Bodies, 456 Richard L. Davis and George H. Collins 49 Hereditary Ferritinopathies, 461 Ruben Vidal, Marie Bernadette Delisle, Olivier Rascol and Bernardino Ghetti Index, 467

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old Testament historiography. Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths Includes numerous student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photos Trade Review"Carr's book is an excellent introduction to what mainstream (non-evangelical) scholars have come to believe about ancient Israel's literary history." (International Review of Biblical Studies, 2010)Table of ContentsList of Figures vi List of Maps viii List of Boxes ix Preface xii Acknowledgments xiv List of Abbreviations xvi Overview of the Historical Period xvii Timeline xviii Prologue: Orientation to Multiple Bibles and Multiple Translations 1 1 Studying the Bible in Its Ancient Context(s) 15 2 The Emergence of Ancient Israel and Its First Oral Traditions 33 3 The Emergence of the Monarchy and Royal and Zion Texts 53 4 Echoes of Past Empires in Biblical Wisdom, Love Poetry, Law, and Narrative 71 5 Narrative and Prophecy amidst the Rise and Fall of the Northern Kingdom 91 6 Micah, Isaiah, and the Southern Prophetic Encounter with Assyria 115 7 Torah and History in the Wake of the Assyrian Empire 131 8 Prophecy in the Transition from Assyrian to Babylonian Domination 153 9 Laments, History, and Prophecies after the Destruction of Jerusalem 165 10 The Pentateuch and the Exile 187 11 The Torah, the Psalms, and the Persian-Sponsored Rebuilding of Judah 207 12 Other Texts Formed in the Crucible of Post-Exilic Rebuilding 229 13 Hellenistic Empires and the Formation of the Hebrew Bible 245 Glossary 264 Index 273

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Book SynopsisMassage is a basic skill within physiotherapy, and one which requires a high standard of practical application. It is a skill which is increasingly being taken up by other health care and complementary therapy professionals. This new, third edition of Massage for Therapists is a timely and thorough update which continues the tradition of Margaret Hollis'' hands-on approach. The book is designed to be a step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Once mastered, these techniques may form the basis for a variety of modifications suitable for specific conditions. Massage for Therapists is split into three sections: an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations. In order to further enhance the practitioner''s skill and to give the reader a grounding in some of the popular specialities, updated chapters on aroTrade Review"This book would be a invaluable reference for any physical therapist wanting both consolidation and increased depth of knowledge of massage techniques. Some sections of the book will be of particular use to undergraduate students, postgraduate students and professionals, as they describe the theoretical underpinning and clinical reasoning for massage therapy. I recommend that physical therapists who work in clinical settings, hospitals, institutions and the other rehabilitation centres should read this book in order to enhance their clinical skills and to augment the efficacy of their treatments." (International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, October 2010) Table of ContentsTrigger points. Nerve impingement. The nervous system. The CNS. The PNS. Basic structure of the nervous system. The neuro-endocrine mechanism. Entrainment. The circulatory system. The cardiovascular system. Function. Structure. Blood pressure. The lymphatic system. Function. Structure. The cerebrospinal fluid system. Function. Structure. Fluid balances. The endocrine/hormonal system. (ductless glands). Function. Structure. The effects of stress on the endocrine system. The respiratory system. Function. Structure. External respiration. Internal respiration. Nervous and chemical control.of respiration. The digestive system. Function. Structure. The energy system. Foreword. Preface. Contributors. Acknowledgements. I The basis for massage. 1 Introduction to massage. (Elisabeth Jones) Western forms of massage. Eastern forms of massage. Globalisation. 2 Relevant anatomy and physiology: an overview. (Elisabeth Jones) The skin. Function. Structure. Appendages of the skin. Connective tissues. Piezo-electricity. Fluid balances of the skin. The musculoskeletal system. The skeleton. Function. Muscles. Function. Structure. Definitions associated with muscle action. Reflexes. Common terms. Anatomical position. Common terms. 3 Evidence-based effects, risk awareness and contraindications for massage. (Dr David Lee and Carol Young) Mechanical effects. Physiological effects. Physiological effects on the.circulatory system. Physiological effects on the nervous system. Alpha motoneuron excitability. Pain. Physiological effects on the musculoskeletal system. Psychological effects. Summary of the mechanisms of massage therapy. Massage in vulnerable groups – risk awareness and contraindications. Contraindications for massage therapy. II The application of massage. 4 Examination and assessment. (Ann Thomson) Treatment planning. Examination of patients. Assessing findings. Clinical reasoning. Clinical features that may guide the therapist towards the possible sources/causes of patients problems (the ‘genics’). Determining the indications for massage. Aspects of examination and assessment that relate to massage. Observation and palpation using massage strokes to identify indications. Observation and palpation using massage strokes to identify contraindications. Measuring change and outcome measures. Examination and assessment recording. Palpation and skill. Specific soft tissue mobilisations (SSTMs). 5 Preparation for massage. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Self preparation. Hand exercises. Relaxation. The environment. Contact mediums. Powder. Oils. Liquid oils. Creams. Water-based lubricants. Soap and water. Allergic reactions. Preparation of the patient. Palpation and developing sensory awareness. Examination of the part . Ticklish subjects. 6 Massage manipulations. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Effleurage. Stroking. Petrissage. Kneading. Picking up. Wringing. Rolling. Muscle shaking. Frictions. Circular frictions. Transverse frictions. Tapôtement (percussion). Hacking. Clapping. Vibrations. Beating. Pounding. Tapping. 7 Massage to the upper limb. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. For a treatment in sitting position. * From the chapter by Janice M. Warriner and the late Alison M. Walker in the second edition of this book (Hollis 1998). For a treatment in lying position. To elevate the arm. Effleurage. To the whole limb. Part strokes. Kneading. Double-handed alternate kneading. Single-handed kneading. Finger kneading. Thumb kneading. Picking up. Wringing. Muscle shaking. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. 8 Massage to the lower limb. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Preparation of the treatment couch. Treatment of the lower limb with the patient supine. Treatment of the lower limb with the patient prone. Effleurage. To the whole limb. Part strokes. Kneading. The thigh. Round the knee. Thumb kneading round the patella. Finger kneading the knee. The calf muscles. Palmar kneading the anterior tibial muscles. Palmar kneading the peronei. The foot. Thumb kneading the anterior tibial muscles. Thumb kneading the peronea muscles. Thumb kneading the dorsum of the foot. Thumb kneading the sole of the foot. Thumb kneading the interosseous spaces. Thumb and finger kneading the toes. Picking up. The thigh. The calf. Wringing. The thigh. The calf. Muscle shaking. The thigh. The calf. Skin rolling and skin wringing. The knee. Hacking and clapping. The thigh. The calf. The anterior tibial and peroneal muscles. 9 Massage to the back, gluteal region and neck.(Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) The thoracolumbar region. Preparation of the patient. Preparation of the treatment couch. Treatment of the patient in prone lying. Effleurage. Kneading. Alternate, double-handed kneading. Single-handed kneading. Superimposed kneading. Thumb kneading. Finger kneading. Skin rolling. Wringing. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. The gluteal region. Preparation of the patient. Effleurage. Kneading. Superimposed kneading. Frictions. Circular frictions. Picking up. Wringing. Hacking and clapping. The neck. Client in prone lying. Client in lying. Client in side lying. Client in forward lean sitting. Effleurage. Kneading. Picking up. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. 10 Massage to the face and scalp. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Face massage. Effleurage. Kneading. Wringing. Plucking. Tapping. Vibrations. Exit foramina of the trigeminal nerve. Over the sinuses. Muscle stretching. Occipitofrontalis. Clapping. To the platysma. Scalp massage. Effleurage/stroking. Kneading. Vibrations. 11 Massage to the abdomen. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Palpation. Effleurage. Kneading. Vibrations. Brisk lift stroking and shaking. Stroking. The ascending colon. The transverse colon. The descending colon. Kneading. The ascending colon. The descending colon. Rolling. Skin wringing. Points to be observed. 12 Uses of classical massage in some health care settings: an overview. (Elisabeth Jones) Stress. Depression. Anxiety. Occupational situations. Pre natal, labour and post natal. Babies. Children. The older population. Learning disabilities. Mental health. Physical disabilities. Neuromuscular-skeletal conditions. Neurological conditions. Cancer care. Contraindications/precautions. HIV/AIDS. Pain. Respiratory conditions. Reconstructive surgery. Scar management. Desensitisation. Oedema management. III Some specialised techniques. 13 Some types of massage and soft tissue therapies (Elisabeth Jones) Active release technique (ART). Acupressure. Animal massage. Aromatherapy. Ayurvedic massage. Bio-energy therapies. Bowen therapy. Classical massage. Connective tissue manipulation (CTM). Craniosacral therapy. Heller work. Indian head massage. Lomi lomi. Manual lymph drainage (MLD). Muscle energy technique (MET). Myofascial release (MFR). Neuromuscular therapy. Periosteal massage. Pin and stretch. Polarity therapy. Positional release. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Hold relax (HR) (contract relax. Auto hold relax. Repeated contractions (RC). Combining repeated contractions with soft tissue techniques. Slow reversals (SR). Stabilisations. Reflexology. Rolfing (structural integration). Segment massage. Shiatsu. Soft tissue release (STR). Specific soft tissue mobilisations (SSTMs). Specific stretch. Sports massage. Swedish massage. Thai massage (Thai yoga massage). Therapeutic touch. Trager. Transcadence massage. Trigger point release. Tuina/tui na (pronounced tweena). Vibrational therapy (VT). Zero balancing. 14 Massage in sport. (Joan M. Watt) Basic rules of sports massage. Diagnosis. History. Contraindications. Aims of treatment. Position. Materials. Skin preparation. Joint position. Technique. Check with the participant. Clean up. Warn the participant. Massage manipulations in sports massage. Acupressure. Trigger pointing. Ice massage. Specific sports massage. Massage in conditioning. Massage as a treatment. Pre-competition massage. Inter-competition massage. Post-competition massage. Post-travel massage. Non-specific sports massage. General body massage. Specific areas of massage. Summary. Case study. 15 Aromatherapy. (Elisabeth Jones) Introduction. Historical uses of essential oils. Egyptians: 3000–1500 BC. Greeks: 500–40 BC. Europeans. Essential oils. Basic chemistry. Mind and body. Extraction methods. A working knowledge of essential oils. Methods of administering essential oils. Olfaction. Inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. Glossary of terms and properties of some essential oils. The practical application of essential oils. Olfaction/inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. The holistic approach. Aromatherapy massage. Lymphatic drainage. Neuromuscular massage. Acupressure. Effects and uses of aromatherapy massage. Muscle tension. Blood circulation. Pain. Fatigue. Infection. Relaxation. One-to-one care. Support for staff and carers. Sleep. General wellbeing. Pregnancy/childbirth/baby care. The elderly. Consultation procedures. Verbal. Visual. Tactile. Personality type. Other information. Oils. Contraindications. Hazards. Oils not to be used at all in therapy. Oils never to be used on the skin. Oils not to be used with patients who have epilepsy. Pregnancy. Precautions. Blending of oils and formulation. Basic formula. Preparation of the patient. Treatment by aromatherapy massage. Case study. Purity of essential oils. Storage. Conclusion. 16 Shiatsu – the Japanese healing art of touch. (Andrea Battermann) Introduction. What is shiatsu? History. Introduction to oriental medicine. Diagnostic methods. Four forms of diagnosis. Shiatsu theory. Basic principles and techniques of shiatsu. Clinical indications. Contraindications. Cautions. Physiological effects associated with shiatsu. Case study: self-shiatsu massage. The self-shiatsu routine. How to apply pressure. Professional development of the therapist. Conclusions. Glossary. 17 Myofascial release and beyond. (Ann Childs and Stuart Robinson) Introduction to the fascial matrix. Aims of the MFR approach. Palpation philosophy and possible barriers to effectiveness. Exercises to enhance palpatory skills. Exercise 1: Attuning whole and bilateral hand sensitivity. Exercise 2: Enhancing palpatory sensitivity. Exercise 3: Palpating fascial glide. Exercise 4: Influence of palpation and body tension. Exercise 5: Palpation changes with different states of mind. Exercise 6: Identifi cation and documentation of fascial restrictions. Exercise 7: Identification of the dominant holding pattern in the body. Myofascial release techniques. A sustained stretch technique. Contraindications. Beyond the anatomy. Involving the mind and feelings. An exploration of suggested rationale and their clinical implications. Responsive biomechanical model. Neural-mechanoreceptor model. Gel-to-sol model. Piezo-electric model. Trauma release model. Evidence of effectiveness in clinical practice. So what do we feel with our hands? Future implications. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible and enlightening history provides insights into the fascinating genre of apocalyptic literature, showing how the apocalypse encompasses far more than popular views of the last judgment and violent end of the world might suggest. An accessible and enlightening history of the apocalypses--ancient Jewish and Christian works -- providing fresh insights into the fascinating genre of literature Shows how the apocalypses were concerned not only with popular views of the last judgment and violent end of the world, but with reward and punishment after death, the heavenly temple, and the revelation of astronomical phenomena and other secrets of nature Traces the tradition of apocalyptic writing through the Middle Ages, through to the modern era, when social movements still prophesise the world's imminent demise Trade Review"This is certainly a valuable addition. We look forward to those which are yet to come." (Theological Book Review, 2010) Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Chronology 1. Revelation in the Age of the Torah 2. The Book of the Watchers and Ascent to Heaven 3. The Book of Daniel and the Kingdom of the Holy Ones 4. The Heavenly Messiah 5. The Heavenly Temple, the Fate of Souls after Death, and Cosmology 6. Tours of Paradise and Hell and the Hekhalot Texts 7. Eschatology in the Byzantine Empire 8. Apocalyptic Movements in the Modern Era Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisInfection: Microbiology and Management provides a core resource for the understanding of medical microbiology and infectious diseases. Content covers microbiological and clinical diagnosis, through to clinical management, epidemiology and the control of infectious conditions as they occur both in the hospital and community setting. With a concise, systems-based approach, the third edition has been revised and restructured and now covers wider epidemiological and public concerns. Key feature boxes, self assessment and case studies assist learning in each chapter. Designed to be used either as a basic learning text, or as a practical textbook in the clinical setting, Infection: Microbiology and Management, previously titled Infectious Disease, will continue to appeal to students at all stages of their career, candidates for higher examinations, the general physician and surgeon, epidemiologists and experts in public health.Trade Review"This book explains the nature, diagnosis and management of infection in a more comprehensive manner than standard clinical textbooks. It makes good links between pathology and clinical features...if you are thinking about buying a microbiology textbook, this is one of the better ones. It doesn't skimp on detail but still keeps your attention. Considering the amount of microbiology in exams, I would recommend a thorough one, like this." Northwing, Sheffield Medical Student's MagazineTable of ContentsPart 1: Infection, Pathogens and Antimicrobial Agents. 1 The Nature and Pathogenesis of Infection. 2 Structure and Classification of Pathogens. 3 Laboratory Techniques in the Diagnosis of Infection. 4 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Part 2: Systematic Infectious Diseases. 5 Infections with Skin, Mucosal and Soft-tissue Disorders. 6 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. 7 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. 8 Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning. 9 Infections of the Liver. 10 Infections of the Urinary Tract. 11 Childhood Infections. 12 Infections of the Cardiovascular System. 13 Infections of the Central Nervous System. 14 Bone and Joint Infections. Part 3: Genital, Sexually Transmitted and Birth-Related Infections. 15 Genital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 16 HIV Infection and Retroviral Diseases. 17 Congenital and Perinatal Infections. Part 4: Disorders Affecting More than One System. 18 Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases. 19 Bacteraemia and Sepsis. 20 Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. 21 Post-infectious Disorders. Part 5: Special Hosts, Environments and the Community. 22 Infections in Immunocompromised Patients. 23 Hospital Infections. 24 Travel-associated and Exotic Infections. 25 Control of Infection in the Community. 26 Emerging and Re-emerging Infections. Index

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Book SynopsisAn ideal accompaniment to ECGs for the Emergency Physician Volume 1 This extension to the popular ECGs for the Emergency Physician Volume 1 continues to provide the emergency health care provider with outstanding practical and emergency medicine-relevant teaching of a life-saving skill: emergency electrocardiography interpretation.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Dedications. Part 1 Focus on dysrhythmias. Case histories. ECG interpretations and comments. Part 2 12-Lead ECGs (intermediate level). Case histories. ECG interpretations and comments. Part 3 12-Lead ECGs (advanced level). Case histories. ECG interpretations and comments. Appendix A: Differential diagnoses. Appendix B: Commonly used abbreviations. Index

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Book SynopsisThis brand new Lecture Notes title provides the core biomedical science study and revision material that medical students need to know. Matching the common systems-based approach taken by the majority of medical schools, it provides concise, student-led content that is rooted in clinical relevance. The book is filled with learning features such as key definitions and key conditions, and is cross-referenced to develop interdisciplinary awareness. Although designed predominantly for medical students, this new Lecture Notes book is also useful for students of dentistry, pharmacology and nursing. Biomedical Science Lecture Notes provides: A brand new title in the award-winning Lecture Notes series A concise, full colour study and revision guide A ''one-stop-shop'' for the biomedical sciences Clinical relevance and cross referencing to develop interdisciplinary skills Learning features such as key definiTrade Review"Each chapter moves concisely through the appropriate science, highlighting its relevance to clinical practice. The information is well presented and easy to navigate." (Oxford Medical School Gazette, 2011)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Cell biology. 2 Molecular biology and genetics. 3 Biochemistry. 4 Physiology. 5 Pharmacology. 6 Cardiovascular system. 7 Respiratory system. 8 Gastrointestinal system. 9 Urinary system. 10 Endocrinology. 11 Integrative physiology. 12 Reproduction. 13 Embryology. 14 Anatomy/musculoskeletal system. 15 Immunology. 16 Microbiology. 17 Neuroscience. 18 Medical statistics. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 How to Use This Book 1 Introduction 1 Common indications 2 Basic anatomy 2 Equipment 2 Patient positioning 5 Slice prescription 6 Suggested protocol 6 Protocol optimization 6 Patient considerations 6 Contrast usage 6 Summary 7 Terms and abbreviations used in Part 2 7 Conclusion 17 Part 1 Theoretical and Practical Concepts 19 Chapter 2 Protocol Parameters and Trade-offs 21 Introduction 21 Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) 24 Contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) 24 Spatial resolution 25 Scan time 26 Decision strategies 27 Conclusion 28 Chapter 3 Pulse Sequences 29 Introduction 29 Conventional spin echo (CSE) 29 Fast spin echo or turbo spin echo (FSE/TSE) 32 Inversion recovery (IR/FSE/TSE-IR) 34 Rewound gradient echo 35 Balanced GRE 35 Spoiled GRE 36 Reverse echo GRE 37 Echo planar imaging (EPI) 38 Conclusion 42 Chapter 4 Flow Phenomena and Artefacts 44 Flow phenomena 44 Introduction 44 Time of flight (TOF) 45 Entry slice phenomenon 46 Intra-voxel dephasing 46 Flow artefact remedies 46 Artefacts 48 Introduction 48 Phase mismapping 48 Aliasing 48 Chemical shift 49 Out-of-phase signal cancellation 49 Truncation 49 Magnetic susceptibility 49 Magic angle 50 Conclusion 51 Chapter 5 Gating and Respiratory Compensation Techniques 53 Introduction 53 Cardiac gating (ECG/EKG gating) 53 Peripheral gating (Pe gating) 58 Ciné imaging 59 Imaging planes 60 Respiratory Compensation (RC) 60 Conclusion 61 Chapter 6 Patient Care and Safety 62 Introduction 62 Patient screening 62 Safety zones 63 Safety concerns during the examination 64 Patient counselling 65 Patient immobilization 67 Patient after-care 67 Conclusion 67 Chapter 7 Contrast Agents 68 Introduction 68 Gd-based positive contrast agents 68 Negative contrast agents 70 Patient considerations 70 Conclusion 70 Part 2 Examination Areas 71 Chapter 8 Head and Neck 73 Brain 73 Temporal lobes 86 Internal auditory meatus and posterior fossa 92 Pituitary fossa 97 Orbits 102 Paranasal sinuses 109 Pharynx 113 Larynx 119 Thyroid and parathyroid glands 124 Salivary glands 129 Temporomandibular joints 133 Vascular imaging 137 Head and neck imaging – key points 141 Chapter 9 Spine 142 Cervical spine 142 Thoracic spine 151 Lumbar spine 156 Whole spine imaging 162 Spine imaging – key points 166 Chapter 10 Chest 167 Lungs and mediastinum 167 Heart and great vessels 175 Thymus 186 Breast 189 Axilla 199 Brachial plexus 202 Chest imaging – key points 206 Chapter 11 Abdomen 207 Liver and biliary system 207 Kidneys and adrenal glands 215 Pancreas 222 Bowel 227 Vascular imaging 232 Abdominal imaging – key points 235 Chapter 12 Pelvis 236 Prostate 236 Rectum and testes 244 Uterus and cervix 247 Pelvic imaging – key points 251 Chapter 13 Upper Limb 252 Shoulder 252 Humerus 262 Elbow 268 Forearm 276 Wrist and hand 281 Upper limb imaging – key points 288 Chapter 14 Lower Limb 289 Hips 289 Femur 298 Knee 303 Tibia and fibula 311 Ankle 316 Foot 323 Vascular imaging 328 Lower limb imaging – key points 334 Chapter 15 Paediatric Imaging 335 Introduction 335 Creating the right environment 335 Sedation and anaesthesia 337 The MRI examination 345 Conclusion 375 Paediatric imaging – key points 375 Index 376

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Book SynopsisChange the Way You Think about LeadershipAt the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school''s transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture.What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter

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Book SynopsisDonald Thomas provides information for women who wish to become pregnant and advises readers about working with a disability, complementary and alternative medicine, infections, cancer, and a host of other topics.Trade ReviewA wealth of detail on the many ways lupus affects the human body, the various related treatment options, a range of patient resources for support, and more... a caring, comprehensive guide to understanding and coping with lupus. Library Journal The Lupus Encyclopedia is [a] carefully-researched, easily-understood and comprehensive book. It is, as it claims, an ENCYCLOPEDIA... If you [could have] only one book in your library about lupus, The Lupus Encyclopedia might well be it. The Lupus Guru There is great depth and much to learn from reading and referring to this important book... This book should stand the test of time as one of the great books about this complex auto-immune disease. Lupus, the Adventure Between the Lines I highly recommend The Lupus Encyclopedia. It's an amazing source of information, and I feel empowered by the fact that I have a reliable resource to turn to whenever I need it. No matter what your symptoms are or the level of severity, you owe it to yourself to get this book. Lupine Life The Lupus Encyclopedia is a book that that every lupus patient should have in their home library. It's the most comprehensive lupus book out there, and is a valuable resource for anyone searching for a detailed and in-depth explanation of this complicated and mysterious disease. -- Sara Gorman Despite Lupus This is a highly readable medical text... This encyclopedia would be useful for public libraries, medical libraries, or academic libraries. -- Amy B. Parsons American Reference Books Annual ... packed with facts, advice and encouragement... The Nursing Times This title strikes a pitch perfect balance: on one side, there is information of value to those suffering from or caring for the condition, on the other, data suitable for clinicians seeking a better general understanding of the condition. This volume represents outstanding value for money and would be a useful addition to medical, healthcare and personal bookshelves. Reference Reviews We can't imagine a more thorough, readable guide to lupus than this. Pain-Free LivingTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForeword, by George C. Tsokos, MDPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Systemic Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Directly Affects the Body6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Special Populations and Surgery20. PrognosisPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks and Strokes22. Infections23. Cancer and SLE24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treatment of Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Anti-Malarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Benlysta: The First FDA-Approved Drug for Lupus in More Than Fifty Years35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Nonmedical Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary and Alternative MedicinePart V: Practical Matters40. Talking to Your Doctor and Deciphering Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, and Using Contraception42. Health Insurance and Affording Healthcare43. Working and Dealing with Disability44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistPatient ResourcesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisGerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice.

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Book SynopsisIllustrates an approach to analyzing the radiographic changes in a specific joint, and the common arthropathies that produce those changes. This title addresses the radiographic hallmarks of each of the common arthropathies.Trade Review'The authors have done an excellent job of highlighting the important hallmarks of a particular disease in the pictures.The fact that the book is basic and simple is one of its best aspects. The illustrations and picture quality are excellent, making this useful as an easy guide for day-to-day practice.' - Jisna R Paul, MD(Washington University Medical Center) Doody 4 star rating!Table of Contents1. Imaging Techniques and Modalities Part I: Approach to Radiographic Changes Observed in a Specific Joint. 2. Evaluation of the Hand Film. 3. Approach to the Foot 4. Approach to the Hip. 5. Approach to the Knee. 6. Approach to the Shoulder. 7. The Sacroiliac Joint. 8. The "Phytes" of the Spine. Part II: Radiographic Changes Observed in a Specific Articular Disease. 9. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 10. Psoriatic Arthritis. 11. Reactive Arthritis. 12. Ankylosing Spondylitis. 13. Osteoarthritis 14. Neuropathic Osteoarthropaty. 15. Diffuse Isiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. 16. Gout. 17. Calcium Pyrophospate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease. 18. Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease. 19. Miscellaneous Deposition Diseases. 20. Collagen Vascular Diseases (Connective Tissue Diseases). 21. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. 22. Hemophilia. 23. Mass-like Arthropathies.

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Book SynopsisCorinth, a diverse, cosmopolitan city sitting at a strategic center of commerce for both Greece and the wider Roman Empire, was known for its decadence and wealth. In his commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians, Chuck Swindoll explores how Paul took the Corinthian church to task for taking on the character of the city instead of the character of Christ. As Chuck shows, the message of Paul to the Corinthians is greatly needed by the Church today.The 15-volume Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary series draws on Gold Medallion Awardwinner Chuck Swindoll's 50 years of experience studying and preaching God's Word. His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries.Each volume combines verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. The newly updated volumes now include parallel presentations of the NLT and NASB before ea

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Book SynopsisPart of the popular Board Review Series, BRS Cell Biology and Histology, 9th Edition distills cell biology and histology facts and concepts commonly covered on course and board exams in a portable, quick-reference format ideal for in-class learning or on-the-go review. Beautiful full-color photomicrographs and illustrations, tables, and more than 400 board-style multiple-choice review questions with answers reinforce understanding and ensure readiness for exams. Clinical Pearls, scattered throughout each chapter, emphasize the practical applications of basic science to clinical medicine and the challenges of today’s fast-paced clinical practice.    UPDATED! More than 400 board-style, multiple-choice review and clinical vignette questions—including approximately 95 new questions—reinforce essential high-yield content in clinical context. UPDATED! More than 90-question Comprehensive Exam with new expanded explanations familiarizes you with the board-style exam experience for enhanced confidence on exam day. The proven Board Review Series quick-scan outline format maximizes study time and exam preparation. Clinical Pearls emphasize the practical applications of basic science to clinical medicine. Hundreds of full-color schematic illustrations and photomicrographs, accompanied by electronic micrographs, clarify concepts and clinical details. 

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