| Melanoma Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:26 AM CST  Publisher: Yale University Press Number Of Pages: 216 Publication Date: 2005-05-10 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0300107250 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780300107258 Binding: Paperback Book Description: The incidence of melanoma has increased by 2000% since 1930, and one person dies each hour from the disease. This cutting-edge guide provides scientifically accurate information patients and their families need in order to understand melanoma and its treatment and to receive vital reassurance. It is also a resource for those who want information about preventing the disease or finding it early when it is most curable. Catherine M. Poole, a melanoma survivor and melanoma patient advocate for many national organizations, and Dr. DuPont Guerry, an internationally renowned melanoma expert, have collaborated to provide current, correct, and easily understood information on the disease. The authors have had first hand contact with a multitude of patients with melanoma, and they understand exactly how to empower patients to gain control of their situations and obtain the best treatment. Download
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| The Year in Infection Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:25 AM CST  Publisher: Informa Healthcare Number Of Pages: 301 Publication Date: 2005-03-08 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1904392326 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781904392323 Binding: Hardcover Book Description: Throughout the 20th century infectious diseases remained the leading cause of premature mortality, but increasing availability of drugs and vaccines to combat and prevent infection led many to believe that the threat from infectious disease in industrialized countries was all but over. However recent events have proved that this is not the case. The Year in Infection 2004 is a concise guide to infectious diseases bringing together information about all aspects of infectious diseases into one accessible volume. Compiled by a leading team of experts, this volume will prove an invaluable resource for all those involved in the treatment of infectious diseases The Year in Infection, Volume 2 |
| Hurst's The Heart, 2-Vol Set Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:23 AM CST  Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing Number Of Pages: 2258 Publication Date: 2000-11-16 Sales Rank: 1733774 ISBN / ASIN: 0071356932 EAN: 9780071356930 Binding: Hardcover Book Description: A dramatic revision to the classic text in cardiology. Spearheaded by dynamic lead author, Valentin Fuster, MD and a revamped editorial team, the new edition succeeds in integrating the latest advances in molecular cardiology with their day-to-day application in caring for the patient with heart disease. With over 50% new contributors, the amount of new material is unsurpassed in the literature. Highlights include: Expansion of molecular biology of blood vessels and myuocardium; Expansion of testing modalities especially related to MRI and PET; Increased emphasis on the management of heart failure; New information on the biology of coronary heart disease and the latest on its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; New chapters on complementary and alternative treatments; New coverage of the cost-effectiveness of therapeutic strategies. DownloadHurst's The Heart, 2-Vol Set |
| Portal Hypertension Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:21 AM CST  Product Details Book Publisher: Humana Press (11 May, 2005) ISBN: 1588293866 Book author: Arun J. Sanyal, Vijay H. Shah Amazon Rating: Book Description: A cutting-edge review of the latest findings on key scientific topics and the best strategies for evaluation and management of portal hypertension in the clinic. Writing in an easy-to-read style, the authors review its pathobiology, the progress being made in its experimental understanding, the methodologies to assess it in humans, the treatment of its complications (esophageal varices, ascites, and hepatorenal syndrome), and its treatment in special circumstances (during pregnancy, in children, or when the portal vein is blocked). They also provide in-depth coverage of the pros and cons of the various therapeutic choices available to the clinician managing patients with complicated portal hypertension. Download link: Missed!
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| Understanding Anesthesia Equipment Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:18 AM CST  Product Details Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (01 October, 2007) ISBN: 0781776031 Book author: Jerry A Dorsch, Susan E Dorsch Amazon Rating: 4.0 Book Description: The "Bible on Anesthesia Equipment" returns in a new Fifth Edition, and once again takes readers step-by-step through all the basic anesthesia equipment. This absolute leader in the field includes comprehensive references and detailed discussions on the scientific fundamentals of anesthesia equipment, its design, and its optimal use. This thoroughly updated edition includes new information on suction devices, the magnetic resonance imaging environment, temperature monitoring and control, double-lumen tubes, emergency room airway equipment, and many other topics. Readers will have access to an online quizbank at a companion Website. Download |
| After Cancer Treatment Posted: 25 Jan 2008 07:16 AM CST  Product Details Book Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (24 August, 2006) ISBN: 0801884381 Book author: Julie K. Silver Amazon Rating: 5.0 Book Description: At age 36, Julie Silver was enjoying an exciting career as a physician at the Harvard Medical School and a rewarding personal life as a mother, wife, and award-winning writer. But she had the sense that something was wrong. Two years and multiple doctors later, she was diagnosed with the breast cancer she had suspected all along and was catapulted into the role of cancer patient. Like many cancer patients who experience serious side effects from treatment, Dr. Silver emerged from therapy feeling not better, but exhausted and physically devastated. As she worked to heal herself, she became determined to write a book to help others recover after cancer treatment. Here Dr. Silver shares her own cancer journey and offers a step-by-step plan for physical healing, including exercise and diet recommendations and instructions for fighting fatigue, monitoring mood, and overcoming setbacks. Dr. Silver's advice comes from the heart — and from her experience as both a cancer survivor and a doctor who has spent her career helping people heal from serious illnesses and injuries. No matter where they are in their own journey with cancer, readers will find After Cancer Treatment a personal, practical, and powerful guide to recovery. Download |
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Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
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Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment