Gynaecology and obstetrics Books

Book Synopsis Internado Rotatorio . Ginecología y obstetricia 7ª edición forma parte de la reconocida y exitosa serie Blueprints, Internado rotatorio en su versión en español. La obra se centra en proporcionar los fundamentos teóricos prácticos para el ejercicio de la Ginecología y obstetricia durante las rotaciones hospitalarias, se divide en dos secciones principales: Obstetricia. Aborda la atención de la gestación desde los cuidados prenatales, la atención del parto y las complicaciones potenciales anteparto (enfermedad hipertensiva, diabetes, etc.), intraparto (distocias) y posparto (infecciones puerperales). Ginecología. Incluye la atención preventiva y diagnóstico-terapéutica ginecológica desde la pubertad y menarca hasta la edad adulta y climaterio/menopausia incluyendo atención a displasias, anticoncepción, dismenorrea y alteraciones del ciclo menstrual e infertilidad, entre otros temas. La obra destaca, además, por lo completo y conciso de su texto y por los recursos de aprendizaje al final de cada capítulo en donde a través de casos clínicos y preguntas de opción múltiple se expande el conocimiento y facilita el dominio de cada tema. Al final de la obra, se incluye un apéndice adicional con preguntas y respuestas desarrolladas.Entre sus características principales destacan: Completamente actualizado, refleja los últimos avances de la especialidad y enfoque actual basado en evidencia Destaca la información más importante en puntos clave dentro de recuadros al final de cada capítulo Incluye viñetas o casos clínicos al final de cada capítulo que contienen casos clínicos con sus respectivas respuestas explicadas.

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition includes more than 1400 illustrations in color, informative tables and 22 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts.Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access key information in every chapter.Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for obstetric/gynecology practitioners and residents. Please find the index under “Back Matter” freely available on SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007%2F978-3-319-46334-6.Table of ContentsBenign Diseases of the Vulva.- Premalignant and Malignant Tumors of the Vulva.- Diseases of the Vagina.- Benign Diseases of the Cervix.- Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix.- Carcinoma and Other Tumors of the Cervix.- Benign Diseases of the Endometrium.- Precursor Lesions of Endometrial Carcinoma.- Endometrial Carcinoma.- Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus.- Diseases of the Fallopian Tube and Paratubal Region.- Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Peritoneum.- Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary.- Sex Cord-Stromal, Steroid Cell, and Other Ovarian Tumors with Endocrine, Paraendocrine and Paraneoplastic Manifestations.- Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary.- Nonspecific Tumors of the Ovary Including Mesenchymal Tumors.- Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Placenta.- Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-like Lesions.- Hematologic Neoplasms and Selected Tumor-Like Lesions.- Soft Tissue Lesions Involving Female Reproductive Organs. /p>

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable reference for those working in obstetric anaesthesia, as well as an essential resource for those preparing for postgraduate exams in anaesthesia, the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Anaesthesia, second edition provides incisive coverage of all aspects of the sub-specialty and concise instructions for both antenatal and postnatal care.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent and useful pocketsized book that would be a valuable tool for junior anesthesiologists in training and consultants ... For those who are familiar with the tried and tested Oxford Handbook series, I would certainly recommend adding it to your library. * William Shippam, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia *Table of Contents1: Rachel Collis: Thinking about obstetric anaesthesia 2: Nuala Lucas and James Bamber: Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) 3: Korede Adekanye and Paul Abrie Theron: Maternal physiology 4: Korede Adekanye and Abrie Theron: Maternal pathophysiology 5: Rachel Collis, Lucy De Lloyd, and David Hill: Antenatal assessment and Pain management 6: Matt Turner and Graeme Lilley: Non-regional labour analgesia 7: Rachel Collis and Sarah Harries: Regional techniques in pregnancy 8: Rafal Baraz: Ultrasound in Obstetric Practice (New) 9: Sarah Harries and Rachel Collis: Regional analgesia for labour 10: Rachel Collis: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: basic principles 11: Sarah Harries and Rachel Collis: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: Regional anaesthesia 12: Rhidian Jones and Stephen Morris: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: General anaesthesia 13: Gemma Keigthley and Sarah Harries: Post delivery symptom control 14: Sarah Harries: Anaesthesia and Analgesia for specific obstetric indications 15: Sarah Harries: Post partum review and complications 16: Huda Al-Foudri, Stuart Davies, and Abrie Theron: Obesity in Pregnancy 17: Lucy De Lloyd and Sarah Bell: The Sick and Septic Mother 18: Sue Catling and Susan Williams: Major Obstetric Haemorrhage 19: Eleanor Lewis and Stuart Davies: Hypertentive disease 20: Abrie Theron: Embolic disease 21: Rachel Collis: The collapsed parturient 22: Martin Garry: Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery 23: Christine Conner: The fetus 24: Angela Hayward: Neonatal resuscitation 25: Rachel Collis and David Leslie: A-Z conditions

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Book SynopsisFrom two of the world’s leading experts in endometriosis comes an essential, first-of-its kind book that unwraps the mystery of the disease and gives women the tools they need to reclaim their lives from it. Approximately one out of every 10 women has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease that causes chronic pain, limits life’s activities, and may lead to infertility. Despite the disease’s  prevalence, the average woman may suffer for a decade or more before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Once she does, she’s often given little more than a prescription for pain killers and a referral for the wrong kind of surgery. Beating Endo arms women with what has long been missing—even within the medical community—namely, cutting-edge knowledge of how the disease works and what the endo sufferer can do to take charge of her fight against it.Leading gynecologist and endometriosis specialist Dr. Iri

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed quick-reference guide to performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound exams  More than 400 ultrasound images!Spanning all body systems typically evaluated by ultrasound, this succinct, find-it-now pocket atlas allows you to instantly compare and contrast your real-time images with those appearing in the book. You will also find valuable how-to guidance on essentials such as probe placement, patient positioning, and proper settings â along with anatomical drawings that help you visualize affected organs.  Featuring concise, bulleted text, and more than 400 ultrasound images and dozens of line drawings, Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition is specifically designed to be used at Table of ContentsChapter 1. Ultrasound BasicsChapter 2. TraumaChapter 3. CardiacChapter 4. Abdominal Aortic AneurysmChapter 5. HepatobiliaryChapter 6. RenalChapter 7. Obstetric and GynecologicalChapter 8. Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 9. OcularChapter 10. Ultrasound Guided Procedures

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Book SynopsisIntegrative Women''s Health remains the only in-depth, broad-based reference on integrative women''s health written for health professionals. It helps providers address not only women''s reproductive health, but also conditions that manifest differently in women than in men, including cardiovascular disease, arthritis, HIV, depression, and cancer. The text presents the best evidence, in a clinically relevant manner, for the safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins, diet, and mind-body strategies alongside conventional medical treatments. As leading educators in integrative medicine, editors Dr. Maizes and Dr. Low Dog demonstrate how clinicians can implement their recommendations in practice, going beyond practical care to examine how to motivate patients, enhance a health history, and understand the spiritual dimensions of healing. In managing the patient, alternative therapies are never seen as substitutes for mainstream medical care, but always integrated into the overall regimen, and always subjected to the best available evidence. New to this second edition are chapters on environmental medicine and women''s reproduction, thyroid health, and lesbian health.Trade ReviewFeatured on Doody's Core Titles List for 2018The book is a beautiful synopsis of the medical options available to treat women's body/mind/spirit at all stages of life while incorporating the most current evidence in medicine. . . It is one of the most comprehensive and nonjudgmental collections of medical information that I've seen to date. * Barbara J. Gosse, MSOM (Northwestern Health Sciences University), Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsI. Lifestyle ; 1. Integrative Approach to Women's Health ; 2. Nutrition ; 3. Dietary Supplements ; 4. Physical Activity ; 5. Mind-Body Therapies ; 6. Healthy Aging ; II. Systems and Modalities ; 7. Traditional Chinese Medicine ; 8. Ayurveda ; 9. Energy Medicine ; 10. Homeopathy ; 11. Manual Medicine ; III. Reproductive Health ; 12. Premenstrual Syndrome ; 13. Vaginitis ; 14. Preconception Counseling and Fertility ; 15. Pregnancy and Lactation ; 16. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ; 17. Endometriosis ; 18. Chronic Pelvic Pain ; 19. Menopause ; 20. Prevention of Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer ; 21. Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment ; IV. Common Conditions in Women ; 22. Hypothyroidism ; 23. Anxiety ; 24. Depression ; 25. Urinary Tract Infections ; 26. Irritable Bowel Syndrome ; 27. Headaches ; 28. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue ; 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis ; 30. Eating Disorders ; 31. Cardiovascular Diseases in Women ; 32. Osteoporosis ; V. Special Topics in Women's Health ; 33. Sexuality ; 34. Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health ; 35. Environmental Exposures and Women's Health ; 36. Women, Soul Wounds and Integrative Medicine ; 37. Women's Health: Epilogue

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Book Synopsis50 Studies Every Obstetrician-Gynecologist Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. Selected using a rigorous methodology, the studies cover topics including hypertension in pregnancy, infectious diseases of pregnancy, family planning, urogynecology, and more. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study, and its implications for practice. An illustrative clinical case concludes each review, followed by brief information on other relevant studies. This book is a must-read for obstetrician-gynecologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and midwives, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.Table of Contents1. Magnesium Sulphate for Seizure Prophylaxis in Women With Preeclampsia: The MAGPIE Trial Peter Lindner and Shad Deering 2. Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention and Treatment of Preeclampsia: The CLASP Trial Danielle M. Panelli and Deirdre J. Lyell 3. First Trimester Hemoglobin A1 and Risk for Major Malformation and Spontaneous Abortion Rachel Blake and Chloe Zera 4. Effect of Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Pregnancy Outcomes: The ACHOIS Trial Alexandra Belcher-Obejero-Paz and Aviva Lee-Parritz 5. Reduction of Maternal-Infant Transmission of HIV Type 1 With Zidovudine Treatment Eliza Rodrigue McElwee and Pooja Mehta 6. The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery Julie Stone and Michael House 7. Intramuscular Progesterone for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth Emily A. Oliver and Amanda Roman-Camargo 8. Antibiotics for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Katherine S. Kohari and Christian M. Pettker 9. Fetal Fibronectin in Cervical and Vaginal Secretions as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery Zachary Colvin and Anna Palatnik 10. Magnesium Sulfate for the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy: The BEAM Trial Laura Smith and Blair J. Wylie 11. Pelvic Scoring for Elective Induction: The Bishop Score C. Sola Ajewole and Jodi F. Abbott 12. Management of Post-Term Pregnancy: The Post-Term Pregnancy Trial Ashley E. Benson and Brett D. Einerson 13. Planned Cesarean Section Versus Planned Vaginal Birth for Breech Presentation at Term: The Term Breech Trial Samantha Morrison and Hugh Ehrenberg 14. Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management for Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: The TERMPROM Study Adina Kern-Goldberger and Dena Goffman 15. Antepartum Glucocorticoid Treatment for Prevention of the Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants Melissa H. Spiel and John Zupancic 16. Outcomes Associated With Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery Hadi Erfani and Alireza A. Shamshirsaz 17. Timing of Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery at Term and Neonatal Outcomes Katherine Johnson and Brett C. Young 18. The Natural History of the Normal First Stage of Labor Karin Fox 19. Maternal Morbidity Associated With Multiple Repeat Cesarean Deliveries Matthew K. Janssen and Steven J. Ralston 20. First-Trimester or Second-Trimester Screening, or Both, for Down Syndrome: The FASTER Trial Jessica M. Hart and Barbara M. O'Brien 21. Cell-Free DNA Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy: The NEXT Trial Ashley Battarbee and Neeta L. Vora 22. Antepartum Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: The Biophysical Profile Jonathan S Hirshberg and Nandini Raghuraman 23. Diagnostic Tests for Evaluation of Stillbirth Stephanie Dukhovny 24. An Intervention to Promote Breastfeeding: The PROBIT Study Leanna Sudhof and Toni Golen 25. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Morbidity and Obstetric Care Rose L. Molina and Neel Shah 26. The Risk of Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization: Findings From the U.S. Collaborative Review of Sterilization the CREST Study Sujata Chouinard and Eve Espey 27. Complications of First-Trimester Abortion: A Report of 170,000 Cases Maryl Sackeim and Sadia Haider 28. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Versus Pills/Patch/Ring: The Contraceptive CHOICE Project Antoinette Danvers and Elizabeth B. Schmidt 29. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) and Teen Pregnancy: The Contraceptive CHOICE Project Jaclyn Grentzer 30. Effect of Screening Mammography on Breast Cancer Detection and Mortality Myrlene Jeudy, Monique Swain, and Michael Perlman 31. Human Papillomavirus Infection of the Cervix: Relative Risk Association of 15 Common Anogenital Types Jacqueline Mills and Elizabeth A. Stier 32. Transvaginal Ultrasound for Endometrial Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding Alison A. Garrett and Sarah E. Taylor 33. The Accuracy of Endometrial Sampling in the Diagnosis of Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma and Hyperplasia: A Meta-Analysis Chelsea Chandler and Alexander Olawaiye 34. Elective Bilateral Oophorectomy Versus Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy Johnny Yi and Megan Wasson 35. Native-Tissue Anterior Colporrhaphy Versus Transvaginal Mesh for Anterior Pelvic Organ Prolapse Peter Jeppson and Nick Rockefeller 36. Preoperative Urodynamics Testing in Stress Urinary Incontinence: The VALUE Trial Linda Burkett and Megan Bradley 37. A Midurethral Sling to Reduce Incontinence After Vaginal Repair: The OPUS Trial Deepali Maheshwari and Ellen Solomon 38. Uterine-Artery Embolization Versus Surgery for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids Kristen Pepin and Sarah L. Cohen 39 Robotic-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Among Women With Benign Gynecologic Disease Chetna Arora and Arnold P. Advincula 40. Endometrial Ablation Versus Hysterectomy: The STOP-DUB Trial Christine Helou and Mandy Yunker 41. Pelvic Organ Function After Total Versus Subtotal Abdominal Hysterectomy Susan Tsai, Jessica Traylor, and Magdy Milad 42. Prolonged GnRH Agonist and Add-Back Therapy for Symptomatic Endometriosis Sierra Seaman and Hye-Chun Hur 43. Laparoscopic Excision Versus Ablation for Endometriosis-Associated Pain Laura Newcomb and Nicole Donnellan 44. Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The PPCOS Trial Tana Kim and Zaraq Khan 45. A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Optimal Treatment for Unexplained Infertility: The FASTT Trial Stephanie Rothenberg and Joseph Sanfilippo 46. Reproductive Technologies and the Risk of Birth Defects Caitlin Sacha and John Petrozza 47. Biomarkers of Ovarian Reserve and Infertility Among Older Reproductive Age Women Alexis Gadson and Wendy Kuohung 48 Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: The Women's Health Initiative Rachel Beverly and Judith Volkar 49. Predictors of Success of Methotrexate Treatment for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies Mary Fowler, Paul Hendessi, and Nyia Noel 50. Application of Redefined Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Curves for the Diagnosis of Women at Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy Paul Tyan and Lauren Schiff

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Book SynopsisAll persons, while different from one another, have the same value: this is the author''s relatively uncontroversial starting point. Her end point is no uncontroversial: an ideal of justice as human flourishing, based on each person''s unique set of capabilities. Because the book''s focus is women''s health care, gender justice, a necessary component of justice, is central to examination of the issues. Classical pragmatists and feminist standpoint theorists are enlisted in support of a strategy by which gender justice is promoted.Two features of the book are unique: (1) the topics presented cover the entire life span of women, not just those related to reproduction; (2) a range of views about moral status are applied not only to fetuses but also to individuals already born. Attention to these features is intended to facilitate ethical consistency or moral integrity and respect for those who hold different moral views.While delineating and defending the book''s perspective, the first section provides an overview of bioethics, critiques prevalent approaches to bioethics and models of the physician-patient relationship, and sketches distinguishing aspects of women''s health care that are prevalently neglected. Positions about moral status are also present.The second section identifies topics that are indirectly as well as directly related to women''s health, such as domestic violence and caregiving. Brief cases illustrate variables relevant to each topic. Empirical and theoretical considerations follow each set of cases; these are intended to precipitate more expansive and critical examination of the issues raised.The last section is devoted to an egalitarian ideal that may be pursued through an ethic of virtue or supererogation rather than obligation. By embracing this ideal, according to the author, moral agents support a more demanding level of morality than guidelines or laws require.Trade Reviewone of the nice aspects of this book is the extensive body cases that Mahowald employs. While other works in medical ethics tend to either present an abundance of cases without any analysis or a small number of cases with extensive analysis, this book succeeds in giving us a text that achieves both a wide range of cases and analyses sufficient to stimulte thoughtful discussion. * Leah McClimans, Ethical Theory and Moral Practice *Mahowald succeeds in presenting a diverse series of bioethical issues relating to women's health. Her analysis is often sophisticated and original. * Medical Health Care and Philosophy journal *her [Mahodwald's] ethics stand as a postmodern ideal * Michele Pridmore-Brown, TLS01/06/07 *This is a well-written, thought-provoking book and a welcome addition to any library. * Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsPART ONE: A BIOETHICS FOR WOMEN; PART TWO: TOPICS, ISSUES, AND CASES; PART THREE: AN EGALITARIAN IDEAL

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook serves as a concise resource on diagnosing and treating menstrual migraine. Tailored to the needs of busy health care professionals treating female patients in the primary care setting, the book focuses on essential clinical information for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in family practice, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology.Trade Review"...the latest, cutting edge information about migraine and specifically menstrual migrain, in a small package...Published only last year, Menstrual Migraine has brought together the latest in research so that you can get a quick overview of where the science is and where it's going, and how it relates to treatment in a practical way....With so many out-dated or poorly researched works out there, this one was a relief to read. I know I will keep it handy and will be using it as a reference frequently..."--James Cottrill, as reviewed on http://headacheandmigrainenews.comTable of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. The epidemiology of migraine and the influence of sex hormones ; 3. Migraine pathophysiology: Past to present ; 4. Tips and pearls for the diagnosis of migraine and menstrually related migraine ; 5. Comorbidities in migraine ; 6. Pharmacotherapy ; 7. Hormonal therapy and menstrual migraine: The estrogen controversy ; 8. Nonpharmalogical interventions for the management of menstrually related migraine ; 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn obstetrics book covers embryology, foetal physiology, antenatal care, high risk pregnancies, labour, neonatal management. Emphasizes safe motherhood, positive health, joyful pregnancy, childbirth. Focus on reducing maternal and perinatal mortality through procedures and precautions.Table of ContentsPreface; Normal Pregnancy; Abnormal Pregnancies; Normal Labour; Abnormal Labour; Pueperium; Operative Obstetrics; Foetus and Foetal Problems; Infant and its Problems

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Book SynopsisAn international study of maternal care and maternal mortality. Since about 1800, different countries have developed quite different systems of maternal care, and this book provides an analysis, grounded in statistics, of the evolution and the effectiveness of those systems in various countries.Trade Review`Loudon's acute awareness of his subject's complexity and his sensitivity give the writing a wonderful suppleness and restraint. ... An expensive book worth every penny, it is one which lactation consultants and all those interested in maternal and child health issues today should own, read, and ponder.' J Hum Lact 9(4) 1993`Thanks to this work we can now begin to question many common assumptions about the causes of maternal mortality. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Ornella Moscucci, British Medical Journal`Given the complexity of the subject, it is inevitable that this carefully researched book should still raise many questions. Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Ornella Moscucci, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, British Medical Journal`Death in Childbirth is a major achievement, and should be read by anyone interested in the history of women's relations with the medical profession ... it is a great advantage to have so much material brought together and presented in such an elegant style.' Times Literary Supplement`Loudon's impressive volume explores the causes and trends of maternal mortality...we need hard statistics. Loudon provides these in abundance, in a feat of dexterity and clarity that continues through some 600 pages..."Death In Childbirth" without doubt magnificently achieves its goal of comparing rates and causes of maternal mortality internationally...Representing the best sort of history, his book provides us with a mountain of carefully presented evidence and leaves us with much food for thought' Times Higher'This is a complex book, which would be an essential reference for anyone attempting to under-take serious work in the field: it is also a text worth browsing through, however, since Loudon writes with a conviction that is persuasive and engaging.' Nursing Times'splendid study ... Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Onella Moscucci, British Medical Journal, Volume 306, May 1993'This is a complex book, which would be an essential reference for anyone attempting to undertake serious work in the field; it is also a text worth browsing through, however, since Loudon writes with a conviction that is persuasive and engaging. The book would certainly be very well worth including in all nursing, midwifery and medical libraries. Soo Downe, Nursing Times, June 1993`...splendid study of maternal mortality in various countries from 1800 to 1950.'^ `...carefully researched book...'^ `Thanks to this work we can now begin to question many common assumptions about the causes of maternal mortality. Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject' British Medical Journal'Irvine Loudon's study is both an informative compendium of information about maternal mortality, and a sensitive and persuasive analysis of statistical evidence, medical opinion from the past, and life histories. For a social historian, this hefty "read" of more than six hundred pages was sometimes shocking but always engrossing and enlightening. This is an impressively complete and passionately written book that presents a tragic story, well told.' Louise A. Tilly New School for Social Research BHM 1994 68'This is a monumental study of an extremely important subject. No future study of the history of childbirth anywhere in the world will be able (or will want) to ignore the wealth of material presented within these pages... this study will form the benchmark for the next generation of scholars. Judith Walzer Leavitt, Social History of Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1994Louden's focus is much wider than materanl mortality: he uses mortality as a lens through which to explore the history of childbirth. Loden opens with a dramatic and moving individual story, thus rightly establishing personal maternal experience as the context in which to situate materanl mortality and its medical interpretation...no summary can do this book justice. * Gender and History *This is a wholly satisfying book, judicious, comprehensive and passionate ... This book should be required reading for all medical students. * Isis *Table of ContentsPART I. THE MEASUREMENT OF MATERNAL MORTALITY ; PART II. THE CAUSES OF MATERNAL MORTALITY ; PART III: MATERNAL CARE AND MATERNAL MORTALITY IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

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Book SynopsisWritten with a focus on multi-disciplinary integrated care systems and a greater emphasis on prevention and patient autonomy, this title incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidelines and developments in nursing roles and contraceptive methods. An invaluable guide to women's health nursing.Table of Contents1: Debra Holloway: Introduction 2: Debra Holloway: Nurse's impact on care, role, training, and career pathway 3: Sunanda Gupta, Debra Holloway, and Jenny Chrimes: The basics 4: Brianna Cloke: Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology 5: Katherine Gale, Ali Kubba, and Debra Holloway: Menstrual and bleeding disorders 6: Ali Kubba, Sunanda Gupta, and Nikki Noble: Hormone and endocrine disorders 7: Katherine Gale, Claudia Tye, Ali Kubba, and Sunanda Gupta: Other disorders of women>'s health 8: Victoria Mckenzie, Leila Frodsham, and Debra Holloway: Sexual health 9: Debra Holloway: Menopause 10: Ellie Stewart: Bladder 11: Cathy Hughes: Gynaecological oncology 12: Jenny Chrimes: Nursing care of the gynaecological patient in hospital 13: Shelley Raine: Contraception 14: Joanne Fletcher: Unwanted fertility 15: Fiona Phillips: Care of the woman in early pregnancy problems 16: Fiona Phillips: Care of the patient in emergency gynaecology units 17: Alice Denga: Fertility and subfertility 18: Aggie Jokhan, Joyce Aburam, Emma Sinfield, and Debra Holloway: Colposcopy 19: Ali Kubba: Breast 20: Sunanda Gupta: Lifestyle issues

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Book SynopsisThis book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of infertility in a clear and concise style that is accessible to patients.Table of Contents1. Overview of fertility and the biological clock ; 2. Preparing for pregnancy ; 3. Getting pregnant: a background to hormones and how the body works ; 4. How to choose your clinic ; 5. The law and fertility treatment (regulation) ; 6. The initial consultation: what is covered in your first clinic visit ; 7. Why aren't I getting pregnant? Fertility tests ; 8. Counselling: dealing with the emotional aspects of infertility ; 9. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) ; 10. Male fertility ; 11. Treatment options before IVF ; 12. Problems with ovulation and polycystic ovary syndrome ; 13. Ovulation induction ; 14. In-vitro fertilisation (including ICSI and IVM) ; 15. Ovarian hyperstimulation ; 16. Pre-implantation genetic tests ; 17. Sperm donation (donor insemination) ; 18. Egg donation ; 19. Surrogacy ; 20. Fertility and the older woman ; 21. Gynaecological problems and fertility ; 22. Tubal surgery ; 23. Reversal of sterilization and reversal of vascetomy ; 24. Pregnancy after fertility treatment ; 25. Coping with infertility ; 26. Adoption

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An outstanding depiction of the mutual constitution of science and society. Cleverly unpacking the complex history of scientific debates on so-called 'maternal impressions' (later, 'maternal effects') on offspring and future generations, author Sarah Richardson unveils the epistemological origins of concepts we take for granted today. . . . The book is an epistemological provocation, a reminder that science is a political enterprise, and an invitation to produce knowledge that empowers women instead of knowledge that makes them solely responsible for our collective future." * Science *"[A] rigorous academic study... Policymakers, health-care providers, and scientific researchers will want to take note." * Publishers Weekly *“Sarah Richardson’s book The Maternal Imprint… argues that social assumptions about maternal responsibility lend ideas in this field more credibility than they deserve on the basis of the data. Her argument will be interesting to researchers, pregnant nerds and policymakers.” * Nature *"Richardson explains and challenges much of what I (and probably you) take for granted about human pregnancy and the role of mothers in fetal development. Richardson brilliantly confronts notions that some women are 'bad mothers' who imperil the welfare of their offspring by not taking care of themselves sufficiently while pregnant. . . . The Maternal Imprint is a thoroughly researched, amusing, and confronting book that should be essential reading for anyone interested in epigenetics, infant health, and how these interact with race and social class." * FASEB Journal *"Enlightening. . . . What is particularly compelling about Richardson's approach is that by situating the field’s challenges in a broader social and historical context, we get a sense of why they matter. . . . In the likelihood that epigenetics might be used to explore the long shadow of our current trauma, Richardson's book offers an important lens through which we can regard claims about the role of maternal bodies." * Lancet *"The inheritance of acquired traits is not a heresy in medicine, but the basis of an enormously productive research program... Richardson puts this research in its historical context and takes a critical look at its basic assumptions, methods and conclusions." * Archyde *"In this volume, historian and philosopher of science Richardson... provides a historical overview and an analysis of debates, theories, and research about epigenetics and gene expression, spanning from Weismann’s expression of deterministic germ plasma theory in the late 19th century to current epigenetics and theory about the developmental origins of health and disease as articulated in the early 21st century." * CHOICE *"Beliefs about which specific maternal behaviors or experiences have lasting effects on gestating offspring have shifted widely over time. . . . [Richardson] gives this rich history a clearer context in the discussion of reproductive responsibility." * Harvard Gazette *"Richardson concisely and vividly presents how medical and scientific thinking about the contribution of mothers and fathers to the development of offspring developed. Richardson's thoroughly compelling book . . . shows the ideological complexity of modern science." * Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung *"The Maternal Imprint will be of interest to a trans-disciplinary audience in that it provides a historical critique of science that is well-versed in the scientific claims and attuned to the influence of culture on science. This trans-disciplinary book provides a framework for both biological and social scientists to think about the values and assumptions that have guided their disciplines' perspectives on the maternal body and infant health." * Metascience *“[Richardson’s] compelling interpretation cleanly cuts through the posited difference between genetics and epigenetics, ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ heredity. Far from challenging genetic determinism, epigenetic pregnancy research ‘advances a model of human inheritance and development in which the wider social and physical environment can be seen as heritable and as determinant of future biomedical outcomes.’ Constructions of epigenetics as bridging the gap between social and biological processes resonate widely in STS and gender studies, even among critical scholars; Richardson’s book is a thought-provoking intervention.” * Isis *“Richardson’s book is rigorous, entertaining, informative, and politically important.” * Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal *“Academically robust and meticulously researched, The Maternal Imprint is a pleasurable and engaging read that will appeal to a wide audience, including the public and undergraduate students.” * Childhood in the Past *"A rich, elegantly argued analysis of the long history of scientific and popular thinking about 'maternal effects' on the fetuses that women gestate, full of well-articulated plunges into the archives of scientific texts and journals in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This is an important, beautifully researched, and well-written book by an author whose prior works have literally changed their fields." -- Rayna Rapp, New York University"Richardson reveals that epigenetics is not just the newest cutting-edge, pro-social, plasticity-favoring, anti-genetic, and anti-reductionist field to emerge from modern molecular genetics. Rather, it is also the vector of newly problematic images and social roles that limit women and diminish the status of pregnancy and motherhood, in ways that are disturbingly similar to nineteenth-century societal notions of women's roles. Richardson's exquisitely documented arguments will be compelling to all with an interest in the complex interface of science and society." -- Michael J. Wade, Indiana University"This is a major contribution from a feminist STS scholar who deftly interweaves scientific, epistemological, and ethical considerations into a tour-de-force book on a topic with implications for mothers, families, and communities." -- Alexandra Minna Stern, author of Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in Modern AmericaTable of Contents1. Introduction: The Maternal Imprint 2. Sex Equality in Heredity 3. Prenatal Culture 4. Germ Plasm Hygiene 5. Maternal Effects 6. Race, Birth Weight, and the Biosocial Body 7. Fetal Programming 8. It’s the Mother! 9. Epilogue: Gender and Heredity in the Postgenomic Moment Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An outstanding depiction of the mutual constitution of science and society. Cleverly unpacking the complex history of scientific debates on so-called 'maternal impressions' (later, 'maternal effects') on offspring and future generations, author Sarah Richardson unveils the epistemological origins of concepts we take for granted today. . . . The book is an epistemological provocation, a reminder that science is a political enterprise, and an invitation to produce knowledge that empowers women instead of knowledge that makes them solely responsible for our collective future." * Science *"[A] rigorous academic study... Policymakers, health-care providers, and scientific researchers will want to take note." * Publishers Weekly *“Sarah Richardson’s book The Maternal Imprint… argues that social assumptions about maternal responsibility lend ideas in this field more credibility than they deserve on the basis of the data. Her argument will be interesting to researchers, pregnant nerds and policymakers.” * Nature *"Richardson explains and challenges much of what I (and probably you) take for granted about human pregnancy and the role of mothers in fetal development. Richardson brilliantly confronts notions that some women are 'bad mothers' who imperil the welfare of their offspring by not taking care of themselves sufficiently while pregnant. . . . The Maternal Imprint is a thoroughly researched, amusing, and confronting book that should be essential reading for anyone interested in epigenetics, infant health, and how these interact with race and social class." * FASEB Journal *"Enlightening. . . . What is particularly compelling about Richardson's approach is that by situating the field’s challenges in a broader social and historical context, we get a sense of why they matter. . . . In the likelihood that epigenetics might be used to explore the long shadow of our current trauma, Richardson's book offers an important lens through which we can regard claims about the role of maternal bodies." * Lancet *"The inheritance of acquired traits is not a heresy in medicine, but the basis of an enormously productive research program... Richardson puts this research in its historical context and takes a critical look at its basic assumptions, methods and conclusions." * Archyde *"In this volume, historian and philosopher of science Richardson... provides a historical overview and an analysis of debates, theories, and research about epigenetics and gene expression, spanning from Weismann’s expression of deterministic germ plasma theory in the late 19th century to current epigenetics and theory about the developmental origins of health and disease as articulated in the early 21st century." * CHOICE *"Beliefs about which specific maternal behaviors or experiences have lasting effects on gestating offspring have shifted widely over time. . . . [Richardson] gives this rich history a clearer context in the discussion of reproductive responsibility." * Harvard Gazette *"Richardson concisely and vividly presents how medical and scientific thinking about the contribution of mothers and fathers to the development of offspring developed. Richardson's thoroughly compelling book . . . shows the ideological complexity of modern science." * Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung *"The Maternal Imprint will be of interest to a trans-disciplinary audience in that it provides a historical critique of science that is well-versed in the scientific claims and attuned to the influence of culture on science. This trans-disciplinary book provides a framework for both biological and social scientists to think about the values and assumptions that have guided their disciplines' perspectives on the maternal body and infant health." * Metascience *“[Richardson’s] compelling interpretation cleanly cuts through the posited difference between genetics and epigenetics, ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ heredity. Far from challenging genetic determinism, epigenetic pregnancy research ‘advances a model of human inheritance and development in which the wider social and physical environment can be seen as heritable and as determinant of future biomedical outcomes.’ Constructions of epigenetics as bridging the gap between social and biological processes resonate widely in STS and gender studies, even among critical scholars; Richardson’s book is a thought-provoking intervention.” * Isis *“Richardson’s book is rigorous, entertaining, informative, and politically important.” * Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal *“Academically robust and meticulously researched, The Maternal Imprint is a pleasurable and engaging read that will appeal to a wide audience, including the public and undergraduate students.” * Childhood in the Past *"A rich, elegantly argued analysis of the long history of scientific and popular thinking about 'maternal effects' on the fetuses that women gestate, full of well-articulated plunges into the archives of scientific texts and journals in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This is an important, beautifully researched, and well-written book by an author whose prior works have literally changed their fields." -- Rayna Rapp, New York University"Richardson reveals that epigenetics is not just the newest cutting-edge, pro-social, plasticity-favoring, anti-genetic, and anti-reductionist field to emerge from modern molecular genetics. Rather, it is also the vector of newly problematic images and social roles that limit women and diminish the status of pregnancy and motherhood, in ways that are disturbingly similar to nineteenth-century societal notions of women's roles. Richardson's exquisitely documented arguments will be compelling to all with an interest in the complex interface of science and society." -- Michael J. Wade, Indiana University"This is a major contribution from a feminist STS scholar who deftly interweaves scientific, epistemological, and ethical considerations into a tour-de-force book on a topic with implications for mothers, families, and communities." -- Alexandra Minna Stern, author of Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in Modern AmericaTable of Contents1. Introduction: The Maternal Imprint 2. Sex Equality in Heredity 3. Prenatal Culture 4. Germ Plasm Hygiene 5. Maternal Effects 6. Race, Birth Weight, and the Biosocial Body 7. Fetal Programming 8. It’s the Mother! 9. Epilogue: Gender and Heredity in the Postgenomic Moment Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A well-written, compelling, dynamic narrative that broadens and complicates readers’ understanding of the contributing causes and impacts of maternal mortality. . . . Highly recommended.” * Choice *“Partial Stories offers a new narrative about maternal death in Africa by undermining ‘the notion that any of the single stories we already think we know is definitive.’ . . . The care Wendland put into thinking about how to tell the stories she shares is evident throughout.” * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *“I really enjoyed reading this book. . . . It’s a book that, to me, speaks to the reader’s humanity at least as much as it speaks to their intellect.” * New Books Network *"Written by an ethnographer and obstetrician, this wide-ranging and comprehensive book offers a much more nuanced picture of maternal deaths and maternal health than much of the literature on critical global health can do—and it does so out of a commitment and an expertise, yet also a humility and curiosity that is often lacking in critical global health scholarship. It fills an important gap." -- Ruth Jane Prince, University of Oslo"At last maternal mortality, that raging topic in obstetric, global health, and epidemiology circles, receives the sophisticated, complex, qualitative, and nuanced treatment it has long deserved. By emphasizing partialities and sharing stories, this anthropology offers up an important set of diagnostics about why so many poor, black, African women still die in pregnancy and childbirth, and how these death scenes unfold and what they conceal." -- Nancy Rose Hunt, author of A Colonial Lexicon: Of Birth Ritual, Medicalization, and Mobility in the CongoTable of ContentsIntroductionBonnex Kaunda: “There are too many goings-on these days.” 1 Dangerous ModernitiesAgnesi Kunjirima: “You can make your pregnancy safe.” 2 Knowing BodiesLillian Siska: “I help them right here at home.” 3 Ambivalent TechnologiesChimwemwe Bruce: “Changes, yes, but no development.” 4 Abundant ScarcityRhoda Nantongwe: “By the time she comes to the hospital, it is too late.” 5 Countless AccountingsDyna Ng’ong’ola and Kettie Pensulo: “Women in this community are very much concerned.” 6 Fragile Authority Conclusion Glossary of Chichewa Terms Key People and Places Abbreviations Acknowledgments References Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A well-written, compelling, dynamic narrative that broadens and complicates readers’ understanding of the contributing causes and impacts of maternal mortality. . . . Highly recommended.” * Choice *“Partial Stories offers a new narrative about maternal death in Africa by undermining ‘the notion that any of the single stories we already think we know is definitive.’ . . . The care Wendland put into thinking about how to tell the stories she shares is evident throughout.” * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *“I really enjoyed reading this book. . . . It’s a book that, to me, speaks to the reader’s humanity at least as much as it speaks to their intellect.” * New Books Network *"Written by an ethnographer and obstetrician, this wide-ranging and comprehensive book offers a much more nuanced picture of maternal deaths and maternal health than much of the literature on critical global health can do—and it does so out of a commitment and an expertise, yet also a humility and curiosity that is often lacking in critical global health scholarship. It fills an important gap." -- Ruth Jane Prince, University of Oslo"At last maternal mortality, that raging topic in obstetric, global health, and epidemiology circles, receives the sophisticated, complex, qualitative, and nuanced treatment it has long deserved. By emphasizing partialities and sharing stories, this anthropology offers up an important set of diagnostics about why so many poor, black, African women still die in pregnancy and childbirth, and how these death scenes unfold and what they conceal." -- Nancy Rose Hunt, author of A Colonial Lexicon: Of Birth Ritual, Medicalization, and Mobility in the CongoTable of ContentsIntroductionBonnex Kaunda: “There are too many goings-on these days.” 1 Dangerous ModernitiesAgnesi Kunjirima: “You can make your pregnancy safe.” 2 Knowing BodiesLillian Siska: “I help them right here at home.” 3 Ambivalent TechnologiesChimwemwe Bruce: “Changes, yes, but no development.” 4 Abundant ScarcityRhoda Nantongwe: “By the time she comes to the hospital, it is too late.” 5 Countless AccountingsDyna Ng’ong’ola and Kettie Pensulo: “Women in this community are very much concerned.” 6 Fragile Authority Conclusion Glossary of Chichewa Terms Key People and Places Abbreviations Acknowledgments References Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In this fascinating porthole into English pregnancy culture in the 16th to 18th centuries, cherubic representations of fetuses in transparent wombs greet bewildered readers . . . . By recasting birth figures as evolving feminist iconography, Whiteley places these artifacts in the context of contemporary debates over reproductive rights." * Scientific American *“During this early-modern period, female midwives delivered most babies. Whiteley convincingly argues that the profusion of midwifery manuals at this time (with drawings mainly by men), ‘triggered a change in how midwives both thought about and treated the laboring body.’ Even though birth figures were sometimes used to exert ‘masculine authority’ over women’s practice, they also helped midwives to ‘envision the body, and particularly the position of the fetus, in a newly concrete way.’ . . . Now as then, the birth figure remains powerful . . . . It empowers, but it can be misused. It is revealing, but also mysterious—a tiny cosmos, in utero.” * Nature *“Whiteley’s Birth Figures considers the images of fetal positioning that were included in printed midwifery manuals and helped midwives visualize the presentation of the fetus, whether it was cephalic (ideal) or breech (not good) or impacted (very bad), in order that they might better prepare for a complex birth. These images become an occasion for an intricate meditation: on the nature of the womb, and the unseen; on the representation in static images of dynamic process and bodily transformation; on the contingent and shifting boundary between interior and exterior, nature and history.” * London Review of Books *“Provides important insights into early modern body knowledge as well as the relationship between women and men in the field of obstetrics in England.” * Sehepunkte *“With Birth Figures, Whiteley adds much to our historical understanding of pregnancy and childbirth. Moving beyond old historical narratives of the conflict between male midwives—with their instruments and interventionist approach—and traditional female midwives, who assisted in the natural process of birth, Whiteley presents a more complex and nuanced story of shifting understandings among both men and women and new skill sets required of both male and female birth attendants. The book also adds to the growing literature on the relationship between art and science and the creation of 'visual languages' to convey knowledge of different subjects.” -- Kathleen Crowther, University of Oklahoma“The history of midwifery is transformed by this first sustained analysis of printed drawings showing birth presentations in pregnant wombs. Recovering midwives’ pictorial practice while putting anatomy in its place, Whiteley reconstructs how copying drove innovation and viewers made meanings. Her appealing book thus extends reproductive, gender, and visual studies, as well as histories of art, medicine, and the body.” -- Nick Hopwood, University of Cambridge"Whiteley’s work, at the intersection of medical and art history, beautifully illuminates the multiple meanings of images of unborn children in early modern Europe. She offers fresh, sophisticated, and nuanced interpretations of images that have puzzled me for years!" -- Mary E. Fissell, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsList of Illustrations A Note on Terminology Introduction: Picturing Pregnancy Part I: Early Printed Birth Figures (1540–1672) Chapter 1: Using Images in Midwifery Practice Chapter 2: Pluralistic Images and the Early Modern Body Part II: Birth Figures as Agents of Change (1672–1751) Chapter 3: Visual Experiments Chapter 4: Visualizing Touch and Defining a Professional Persona Part III: The Birth Figure Persists (1751–1774) Chapter 5: Challenging the Hunterian Hegemony Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSUE JORDAN is Reader in Nursing and Midwifery at the School of Health and Human Science at Swansea University, UK.

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Book SynopsisMAVIS KIRKHAM is Emeritus Professor of Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

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Book SynopsisThis text provides a systematic approach to the diagnosis of children with multiple birth defects. It outlines the embryologic origins of normal and abnormal physical development, describes the major and minor structural anomalies in each of 20 anatomic regions, and teaches techniques of observation and synthesis useful in dysmorphologic diagnosis. Medical specialists will find Dr. Aase''s book invaluable both as an instructive tool and as a clinical reference guide.Table of ContentsPrinciples of Normal and Abnormal Embryogenesis. A Dysmorphologic Approach to the Child with Birth Defects. Obtaining a Dysmorphologic History. Physical Examination by Body Region. Arriving at a Dysmorphologic Diagnosis. Index.

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Book SynopsisThird Revised EditionA fully revised, expanded edition of the book that millions of women and care providers have depended on for facts about pregnancyMore than 4.5 Million Copies SoldWritten by an obstetrician and a mother: The information you need to know about pregnancy, labor, and delivery.With more than four and a half million copies in print, the must trusted prenatal guidebook in America is now nelwy revised, updated, and expanded. It includes:- Questions to ask your care provider- Explanations of medical terms and procedures- Helpful exercises and tips for staying fit, healthy, and comfortable- Record-keep sections- Warning signs to watch for- Expanded and updated coverage of pain relief, prematurity, Caesarean delivery, birthing positions, and other key topics.The book is arranged in an easy-to-use format with space to keep track of prenatal appointments, notes and questions, and any special instructions for pe

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Book SynopsisThis book reveals how giving birth is an inherently safe, relatively painless process that is best performed without the assistance of doctors or midwives, and how confidence and a positive attitude reduces fear-and therefore the pain-of labor.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review2017 BMA Awards: First Prize, Radiology "This continues to be the gold standard because of its detailed explanations of images and the rationales for the modality. The online features augment the learning experience. This will remain a core book in our training curriculum." -Anthony Shanks, MD (Indiana University School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 99 - 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSECTION I. Obstetrics 1. Obstetric Ultrasound Examination 2. Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis 3. Ultrasound Evaluation of Fetal Aneuploidy in the First and Second Trimesters 4. Ultrasound of the Early First Trimester 5. Evaluation of the Fetal Anatomy in the First Trimester 6. Fetal Biometry and Growth 7. Ultrasound Evaluation of Multiple Gestations 8. Ultrasound Evaluation of Normal Fetal Anatomy 9. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Central Nervous System 10. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Face and Neck 11. Fetal Musculoskeletal System 12. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Thorax 13. Sonographic Evaluation of the Fetal Heart 14. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall 15. Fetal Genitourinary Tract 16. Ultrasound Features of Fetal Syndromes 17. Ultrasound Evaluation of Hydrops Fetalis 18, Ultrasound Evaluation of the Gravid Cervix 19. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Placenta, Membranes, and Umbilical Cord 20. Amniotic Fluid Volume in Fetal Health and Disease 21. Antepartum Fetal Surveillance and the Role of Ultrasound 22. Role of Doppler Ultrasound in Obstetrics 23. Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstetrics 24. Role of Sonography in Fetal Procedures 25. Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging and the Obese Patient SECTION II. Gynecology 26. Normal Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Transvaginal Sonography 27. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding-The Role of Ultrasound 28. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterus 29. Evaluation of Pelvic Pain in the Reproductive Age Patient 30. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ovaries 31. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fallopian Tube 32. Sonographic Imaging of Infertility and Assisted Reproduction 33. Ectopic Pregnancy 34. Gynecologic Sonography in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient 35. Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Urogynecology 36. Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Gynecologic Disorders 37. Role of Sonography in Gynecologic Interventions SECTION III. Technical Considerations and Aberrations 38. Artifacts, Pitfalls, and Normal Variants in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound Appendix A. Measurements Frequently Used to Estimate Gestational Age and Fetal Biometry Appendix B. Measurements Used in Assessing Fetal Weights, Growth, and Body Proportions Appendix C. Measurements for Amniotic Fluid Assessment Appendix D. Fetal Doppler Assessment (Noncardiac) Appendix E. Doppler of the Middle Cerebral Artery to Assess Fetal Anemia Appendix F. Fetal Cardiac Measurements and Doppler Assessment Appendix G. Sonographic Detection of Chromosomal Abnormalities Appendix H. Medications and Reported Associated Malformations Appendix I. Estimated Radiation Exposure to the Fetus During Radiographic Examinations Appendix J. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Female Pelvis: Representative Protocols

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I. General Gynecology 1 The Menstrual Cycle 2 Premenstual Syndrome and Dysmenorrhea 3 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 4 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 5 Leiomyomatous Uterus 6 Anovulation 7 Female Sexual Dysfunction 8 Menopause 9 Benign Lesions of the Vulva and Vagina 10 Lower Genital Tract Infections 11 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 12 Ectopic Pregnancy 13 Induced Abortion 14 Contraception 15 Benign Adnexal Masses 16 Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain 17 Urinary Incontinence 18 Pelvic Organ Prolapse 19 Breast Disease 20 Intimate Partner Violence Section II. Reproductive Endocrinology 21 Puberty 22 Amenorrhea 23 Infertility 24 Ovulation Induction and In vitro Fertilization 25 Spontaneous Abortion and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 26 Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Section III. Gynecologic Oncology 27 Precancerous Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract 28 Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer 29 Cervical Cancer 30 Endometrial Hyperplasia and Uterine Cancer 31 Ovarian Cancer 32 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Section IV. General Obstetrics 33 Normal Physiology of Pregnancy 34 Pathophysiology of the Placenta 35 Preconception Counseling 36 Comprehensive Prenatal Care 37 Nutrition and Exercise in Pregnancy 38 Obstetric Ultrasound 39 Prenatal Diagnosis 40 Antepartum Fetal Surveillance Section V. Complications of Pregnancy 41 Genetics in Pregnancy 42 Cervical Insufficiency and Cerclage 43 Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy 44 Disorders of Fetal Growth 45 Amniotic Fluid Disorders 46 Alloimmunization 47 Renal Disease in Pregnancy 48 Pregestational and Gestational Diabetes 49 Hypertension in Pregnancy 50 Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy 51 Autoimmune Diseases in Pregnancy 52 Neurologic Issues in Pregnancy 53 Pulmonary Disease in Pregnancy 54 Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy 55 Infections in Pregnancy 56 Surgery During Pregnancy 57 Trauma in Pregnancy 58 Alcohol and Drug Abuse During Pregnancy 59 Obesity in Pregnancy 60 Multiple Gestation Section VI. Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum 61 Labor and Vaginal Delivery 62 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance 63 Cesarean Delivery and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery 64 Obstetric Anesthesia 65 Preterm Labor and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes 66 Placenta Previa and Placental Abruption 67 Malpresentation 68 Postpartum Hemorrhage 69 Newborn Resuscitation 70 Postpartum Care

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents Drugs Abbreviations Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsMeriwether 1e: Obstetric-Gynecology Morning Report OBSTETRICS Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Management 1. A 34-Year-Old Woman with Cervical Dysplasia in Pregnancy 2. A 23-Year-Old Woman with Hyperemesis Gravidarum 3. A 31-Year-Old Woman with Rash in Pregnancy 4. A 38-Year-Old Woman with GDM 5. A 27-Year-Old Woman with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Pregnancy 6. A 30-Year-Old Woman with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 7. A 28-Year-Old Woman Presenting with Symptoms of Depression in the Postpartum Period 8. A 25-Year-Old Woman with Pica in Pregnancy 9. A 27-Year-Old Woman with Opiate Dependence in Pregnancy 10. A 29-Year-Old G1P0 Woman with Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy 11. A 30-Year-Old Woman Undergoes Carrier Screening Obstetrics & Peripartum Management 12. A 36-Year-Old Woman with Headache in Pregnancy 13. A 20-Year-Old Woman with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes 14. A 36-Year-Old Woman at 33 Weeks Gestation with Bleeding 15. A 36-Year-Old Woman with Placental Abruption 16. A 35-Year-Old Woman with Lower Extremity Swelling 17. A 31-Year-Old Female Admitted for Induction Of Labor 18. A 35-Year-Old Pregnant Female with Abdominal Pain 19. A 32-Year-Old Woman with Severe Postpartum Headache 20. A 25-Year-Old Female with Obesity in Pregnancy 21. A 33-Year Old Woman with Postpartum Vaginal Edema Maternal-Fetal Medicine 22. A 16-Year-Old Female with Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy 23. A 38-Year-Old Female with Abnormal Quad Screen 24. A 17-Year-Old Woman with a History of Sickle Cell Disease Presenting with Bone Pain 25. A 28-Year-Old Female with Valvular Heart Disease in Pregnancy 26. A 25-Year-Old Woman Undergoes Non-Invasive Aneuploidy Screening 27. A 27-Year-Old Woman with Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy 28. A 27-Year-Old Woman with History of Asthma 29. A 34-Year-Old Female with Sleep Disturbance During Pregnancy 30. A 25-Year-Old Female in her Third Trimester of Pregnancy 31. A 29-Year-Old Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Planning Pregnancy 32. A 29-Year-Old Woman with Shortness of Breath GYNECOLOGY General Gynecology 33. A 42-Year Old With Heavy Vaginal Bleeding 34. A 38-Year-Old Female with Acute Pelvic Pain 35. A 17-Year-Old Female with Recent Onset of Pelvic Pain 36. A 28-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain and Vaginal Bleeding 37. A 19-Year-Old with Postoperative Fever And Lower Abdominal Pain 38. A 34-Year-Old Female with Postoperative Flank Pain 39. A 35-Year-Old Female with an Abnormal Pap Smear 40. A 28-Year-Old Woman with a History of a Pulmonary Embolism who Desires Contraception 41. A 56-Year-Old Woman with Menopausal Symptoms 42. A 22-Year-Old Woman with Painful Menses Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 43. A 26-Year-Old Woman with Irregular Menses 44. A 25-Year Old with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 45. A 17-Year-Old Female with Absent Menses 46. A 33-Year-Old Female with Infertility and Endometriosis 47. A 22-Year-Old Female with Amenorrhea Pediatric Gynecology 48. A 3-Year-Old Girl with Vaginal Discharge 49. A 15-Year-Old Concerned About Not Having Her Period 50. A 14-Year-Old Girl with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Since Menarche 51. An 11-Year-Old with Gender Identity Concerns Gynecologic Oncology 52. A 65-Year-Old Post-Menopausal Woman with Abdominal Distension 53. A 52-Year-Old Perimenopausal Woman with Irregular Bleeding 54. A 58-Year-Old Woman with Post-Menopausal Bleeding 55. A 35-Year-Old Woman with a Family History of Ovarian Cancer 56. A 29-Year-Old Female with Vaginal Bleeding 57. A 63-Year-Old with Known Ovarian Cancer and New-Onset Abdominal Symptoms Female Pelvic Medicine and Pelvic Surgery 58. A 57-Year-Old Woman with Pain on Sexual Intercourse 59. A 62-Year-Old Female with Urinary Urgency and Incontinence 60. A 51-Year-Old with Frequent Urinary Tract Infections and Vaginal Dryness and Burning 61. A 32-Year-Old Woman with Urinary Leakage on Exercise 62. A 43-Year-Old Woman with Pelvic Pain, Symptoms of Bladder Infections Despite Negative Urine Cultures 63. A 65-Year-Old with Vaginal Bulge and Pelvic Pressure 64. A 63-Year-Old Woman with Fecal Incontinence

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 General Principles Chapter 3 Breast Pathologies Chapter 4 Infections of the Female Reproductive System Chapter 5 Neoplasms of the Ovary, Uterus, Cervix, Vagina and Vulva Chapter 6 Fertility, Infertility, and Birth Control Chapter 7 Menopause Chapter 8 Menstrual and Endocrine Disorders Chapter 9 Sexual Dysfunction Chapter 10 Traumatic and Mechanical Disorders Chapter 11 Congenital Disorders Chapter 12 Adverse Effects of Drugs on the Female Reproductive System Chapter 13 Prenatal Care Chapter 14 Obstetric Complications Chapter 15 Labor and Delivery Chapter 16 Puerperium Chapter 17 Disorders of the Newborn Chapter 18 Adverse Effects of Drugs on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium Chapter 19 Systemic Disorders Affecting Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Puerperium Chapter 20 Gunner Jim's Guide to Exam Day Success

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2020 Essential PurchaseTable of ContentsDedication vi Preface to the Third Edition ix Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms x 1. Non-neoplastic lesions and benign tumors of the vulva 1 2. Malignant tumors of the vulva 29 3. The vagina 53 4. Tumor-like lesions and benign tumors of the uterine cervix 73 5. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix and its precursors 100 6. Adenocarcinomas of the cervix, related tumors, and their precursors 120 7. Non-neoplastic lesions of the uterine corpus 148 8. Endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma 176 9. Mesenchymal and mixed epithelial-mesenchymal tumors of the uterine corpus and cervix 218 10. Trophoblastic lesions, miscellaneous primary uterine neoplasms, hematopoietic neoplasms, and metastatic neoplasms to the uterus 271 11. The fallopian tube and broad ligament 298 12. Tumor-like lesions of the ovary 323 13. Surface epithelial-stromal tumors: general features, serous tumors, and mucinous tumors 343 14. Surface epithelial-stromal tumors: endometrioid, clear cell, transitional, squamous, rare, undifferentiated, and mixed cell types 380 15. Germ cell tumors of the ovary 408 16. Sex cord-stromal and steroid cell tumors of the ovary 439 17. Miscellaneous primary ovarian tumors 470 18. Metastatic tumors of the ovary (including pseudomyxoma peritonei, hematolymphoid neoplasms, and tumors with functioning stroma) 482 19. Endometriosis and lesions of the secondary müllerian system 513 20. Tumor-like lesions and tumors of the peritoneum (excluding müllerian lesions) 537 Index 555

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This eighth edition continues the tradition of its predecessors and offers a solid foundation in office gynecology to trainees and practitioners. Few books focus on gynecology alone and instead couple obstetrics and gynecology together. This book's focus on gynecology is a strength for readers." - ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Barbara Hoffman, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This updated textbook presents advances from previous editions. It is the primary textbook for many FPMRS training programs and serves as an excellent reference for practitioners dealing with pelvic floor disorders. This book is a must-have for the intended audience, as there is no current competing resource that covers the material in such a comprehensive fashion with an extensive supplemental video library. The expertise of the editors and contributing authors, combined with the updated content and video library of surgical procedures, makes this book an essential addition to the literature." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Sunil Balgobin, MD, FACOG (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of Contents1 Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Pelvic Floor, and Rectum 2 Embryology and Congential Anomalies of the Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Female Genital System 3 Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract 4 Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina and Anorectum 5 Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders 6 Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders 7 Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts: Properties and Biomechanics 8 Description and Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 9 Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders: History, Physical Examination and Diagnostic Testing 10 Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment 11 Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, Interpretation, and Clinical Utility 12 Endoscopic Assessment of the Lower Urinary Tract 13 Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor 14 Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Nonsurgical Management 15 Retropubic Operations for Stress Urinary Incontinence 16 Biologic Bladder Neck Sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence 17 Synthetic Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence 18 Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency 19 Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse 20 Surgical Treatment of Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse 21 Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse 22 Uterine preservation in pelvic organ prolapse surgery 23 Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse 24 Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery 25 Managing Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 26 Complications of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 27 Fecal Incontinence 28 Constipation 29 Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Breakdown 30 Full-Thickness Rectal Prolapse 31 Overactive Bladder Syndrome, Polyuria and Nocturia 32 Refractory Overactive Bladder 33 Neurourology and Compliance Abnormalities 34 Voiding Dysfunction in Women 35 Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome 36 Lower Urinary Tract Infection 37 Urethal Diverticula 38 Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas and urethral reconstruction 39 Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods 40 Urology for the Urogynecologist 41 Outcome and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical management of various gynecologic conditions. This tenth edition updates the previous version, which was published in 2018." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Sydney P Oesch, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of Contents1) Pre Invasive Disease of the Cervix a. Stu Massad 2) Pre Invasive Disease of the Vagina and Vulva and related disorders a. Cara Matthews and Joan Walker 3) Invasive Cervical Cancer a. Krish Tewari and Brad Monk 4) Endometrial Hyperplasia, Estrogen Therapy, and the Prevention of Endometrial Cancer a. Lisa Landrum and Rosemary Zuna and Joan Walker 5) Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus a. William Creasman and David Scott Miller 6) Sarcoma of the Uterus a. Scott McMeeken and William Creasman 7) Gestational Trophoblastic Disease a. Emma Barber and John Soper 8) Invasive Cancer of Vulva a. Thomas Herzog 9) Invasive Cancer of the Vagina a. Marilyn Huang, Brian Slomovitz and Rob Coleman 10) Adnexal Masses a. Camille Gunderson and Robert Mannel 11) Epithelial Ovarian Cancer a. Eric Eisenhauer, Ritu Salani and Larry Copeland 12) Germ Cell, Stromal and other ovarian tumors a. Emily Pennock, Chad Hamilton, Larr Maxwell and Charlotte Marcus 13) Fallopian tube cancer a. Eric Hope, G Larry Maxwell, and Chad Hamilton 14) Breast Diseases a. Patricia Cronin and Mary Gemignani 15) Cancer in Pregnancy a. Krish Tewari 16) Complications of Disease and Therapy a. Kemi Doll and Dan Clarkepearson 17) Basic Principles of Chemotherapy a. Christina Chu and Steve Rubin 18) Targeted therapy and Molecular Genetics a. Shannon Westin, Anil Sood and Rob Coleman 19) Genes and Cancer: Genetic Counselling and Clinical Management a. David Mutch, Sheri Babb and Phil Disaia 20) Palliative Care and Quality of Life a. Dana Chase, Siu-Fun Wong, Lari Wenzel and Brad Monk 21) Role of Minimally Invasive surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies a. Floor Backes, David Cohn, Robert Mannel and Jeff Fowler 22) Epidemiology of Commonly Used Statistical Terms and Analysis of Clinical Studies a. Wendy Brewster 23) Basic Principles in Gynecologic Radiotherapy a. Catheryn Yashar Appendix A: Staging: Staging of Cancer at Gynecologic Sites a) Mutch B: Modified from Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse events (common terminology criteria for adverse events). C: Blood component therapy D: Suggested recommendations for routine cancer screening E: Nutritional Therapy: Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Topics Chapter 1: Semantics in the context of pelvic imaging Chapter 2: How Doppler is used in this workbook Chapter 3: Approach to exam assessment Chapter 4: Basic 3D instrumentation Chapter 5: Normal endoanal 3D image of the distal internal and external anal sphincter Chapter 6: Tomographic ultrasound imaging of the normal transperineal anal sphincter complex 3D volume set Chapter 7: Tomographic ultrasound imaging of the abnormal transperineal anal sphincter volume set Chapter 8: "Read" zoom versus "Write" zoom Chapter 9: Information on the 3D volume set screen is abundant Chapter 10: Anal sphincter complex Color Power Doppler pulse repetition frequency setting changes

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsNormal Breast and Developmental Disorders Reactive and Inflammatory Conditions of the Breast Infections of the Breast Epidemiology of Breast Cancer and Pathology of Heritable Breast Cancer Patient Safety in Breast Pathology Gross Examination of Breast Specimens Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Breast Imaging Modalities for Pathologists Predictive and Prognostic Marker Testing in Breast Pathology: Immunophenotypic Subclasses of Disease Molecular-Based Testing in Breast Disease for Therapeutic Decisions Diagnostic Immunohistology of the Breast Fibroepithelial Lesions Papilloma and Papillary Lesions Adenosis and Microglandular Adenosis Nipple Adenoma (Florid Papillomatosis of the Nipple) Radial Scar Myoepithelial Lesions of the Breast Fibrocystic Change and Usual Epithelial Hyperplasia of Ductal Type Columnar Cell Alterations, Flat Epithelial Atypia, and Atypical Ductal Epithelial Hyperplasia Molecular Classification of Breast Carcinoma Lobular Neoplasia and Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of No Special Type and Histologic Grade Triple-Negative and Basal-like Carcinoma Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma Apocrine Carcinoma of the Breast Paget Disease of the Breast Pathology of Neoadjuvant Therapeutic Response of Breast Carcinoma Special Types of Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Tubular Carcinoma, Mucinous Carcinoma, Cribriform Carcinoma, Micropapillary Carcinoma, Carcinoma with Medullary Features Rare Breast Carcinomas: Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Secretory Carcinoma, Carcinoma with Osteoclast-like Giant Cells, Lipid-Rich Carcinoma, and Glycogen-Rich Clear Cell Carcinoma Mesenchymal Neoplasms of the Breast Neoplasia of the Male Breast Breast Tumors in Children and Adolescents Tumors of the Mammary Skin Hematopoietic Tumors of the Breast Metastatic Tumors in the Breast Next-Generation DNA Sequencing and the Management of Patients with Clinically Advanced Breast Cancer

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