Neuropathology: A Reference Text of CNS Pathology, 3e

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Solve your toughest neurodiagnostic challenges with Neuropathology, 3rd Edition  the most information-packed, extensively illustrated neuropathology reference available! An expert author team presents more than 3,000 high-quality images  nearly all in full color  to provide unmatched visual guidance on the microscopic and gross pathologic presentation of a full range of neurologic diseases.

• Diagnose with confidence by consulting the most extensive published image collection in neuropathology, which includes an exceptional number of gross pathology images, a feature poorly represented in other texts.
• Understand the most recent developments in neurologic diseases and quickly identify important variants and outliers.
• Meet the needs of an aging population with expanded coverage of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, motor neuron disorders, and prion diseases, as well as conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
• Apply the latest knowledge on molecular genetics and the growing role of genetic testing.
• Make optimal use of today's functional imaging techniques with new information on pet, fmri, and spect.
• Stay current with the newest diagnostic protocols and guidelines as endorsed by professional societies and national bodies, the most recent WHO classification of central nervous system diseases, and checklists for the handling and diagnosis of CNS tumors and tumor-like lesions.
• Get outstanding visual guidance with new full-color images, and new and updated drawings that clarify complex entities and concepts. 

Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound: Case Review Series, 3e

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An outstanding title from the popular Case Review Series, Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound provides 119 case histories, with over 300 corresponding images, questions, answers, commentary, references, and more, to enhance your imaging interpretation skills in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound.

Its discussions incorporate the most recent knowledge from OB/GYN ultrasound literature, providing an excellent review for residents and practitioners alike.

• Turn to Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound as excellent review for the Boards
• Effectively prepare for certification, recertification, and practice with content that mimics the new format of board exams as well as the everyday clinical experience.
• Review the full range of imaging findings in obstetric in gynecologic ultrasound with the addition of fetal ultrasound and high-risk-pregnancy imaging.
• Access the most up-to-date information on fetal cardiac anomalies with expert guidance on the use of the 3-vessel
• view to access the outflow tracts; use of MRI in confirming and accessing fetal anomalies; ultrasound and MRI features of placenta accrete; and ultrasound evaluation of nuchal translucency, nuchal thickness, and fetal cystic hygroma.
• Boost your skills with 119 cases organized by level of difficulty, as well as multiple-choice questions, answers, rationales, and more.
• Alleviate exam anxiety and sharpen your clinical expertise with guidance from entirely new cases online at www.casereviewsonline.com, including ultrasound and MRI features of fetal Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS) and the variable ultrasound and MRI features of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT). 

Therapeutic Strategies in Targeted Therapies in Breast Cancer

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Picture this: Your mom or dad has cancer—and suddenly, everything's different. Your parents are distracted by doctor's visits and treatments. Your friends can't understand what you're going through.

And you feel like there is absolutely no one to turn to. Unfortunately this is the hard, cold reality that more than 1 million teens face every day.

This is why writer Marc Silver and his daughter Maya Silver—who was a teenager when her mother was diagnosed with cancer—have compiled a collection of stories and advice from more than 100 teens who have faced this crisis and the experts who helped them.

My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks

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Picture this: Your mom or dad has cancer—and suddenly, everything's different. Your parents are distracted by doctor's visits and treatments. Your friends can't understand what you're going through.

And you feel like there is absolutely no one to turn to. Unfortunately this is the hard, cold reality that more than 1 million teens face every day.

This is why writer Marc Silver and his daughter Maya Silver—who was a teenager when her mother was diagnosed with cancer—have compiled a collection of stories and advice from more than 100 teens who have faced this crisis and the experts who helped them. 

Patient Surveillance After Cancer Treatment (Current Clinical Oncology)

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Patient Surveillance After Cancer Treatment covers the history of cancer patient surveillance after curative-intent treatment, the rationale, the methodologies used in the past and at present, the methodologies that will probably emerge in the future, the costs of surveillance, the definitions of various terms used in the field, and how those who are interested in the topic can get more information about it from the internet.

The secondary focus of the book is to publicize the need for well-designed, adequately powered randomized clinical trials comparing two (or more) surveillance strategies for each type of cancer. The audience includes all oncologists, cancer researchers, medical economists and policy makers in government and insurance companies, and finally, interested patients.

This book is part of the Current Clinical Oncology series, which provides cutting-edge knowledge of cancer diagnosis, management, and treatment. World renowned experts share their insights in all the major fields of clinical oncology. From the fundamentals of pathophysiology to the latest developments in experimental and novel therapies, Current Clinical Oncology is an indispensable resource for today’s practicing oncologist.

The Atlas of Emergency Medicine Flashcards

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Making smart, delicious food choices in a short amount of time is now easier than ever. Raw and Simple provides easy (and incredibly tasty!) recipes that will feed your body and spirit without requiring hours of prep work. Recipes include:

• Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
• Apple Pie Smoothie
• Winterland Salad
• Cucumber Basil Soup
• Creamy Kale Salad with Capers and Hazelnuts
• Maple-Dijon Brussels Sprouts
• Thai Veggie Noodles
• Root Vegetable Slaw
• Cherry-Hemp Muesli
• Watermelon-Fennel-Mint Chiller
• Strawberry Spinach Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Colorful Cabbage Salad
• Cauliflower Couscous
• Carrot-Ginger Coconut Soup
• Orange-Cranberry-Apple Relish
• Herbed Pecan Pate
• Orange-Almond Truffles

Raw food chef and instructor Judita Wignall fully integrates her raw food platform with holistic health and wellness. It’s not just about food it’s about feeding your whole body and fueling your life!

Breast Stories: Cancer Survivors Speak Out

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Breast Stories casts a spotlight on an issue that each year touches the lives of many thousands of women in Canada and around the world. Three years in the making, the project features the stunning portraits and frank personal essays of more than 50 women from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Each of the women included in this ground-breaking project is a breast cancer survivor who chose to undergo mastectomy. This definitive collection of portraits and essays will be an essential book for those with any connection to breast cancer, or for anyone interested in psychology, sociology or photography.

Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery

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Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery combines the most up-to-date techniques in plastic surgery with surgery for breast cancer, providing optimal oncologic and aesthetic results by means of a single procedure.

This book demonstrates why oncoplastic surgery represents such an exciting tool for surgeons who undertake breast surgery. Fundamental principles and basic concepts are clearly outlined, and diverse techniques are presented by acknowledged experts from across the world. The emphasis is very much on a “how to do” approach, with detailed guidance and advice on the various techniques.

The informative text is supported by a wealth of color illustrations, and accompanying videos of procedures are available via the publisher’s website. Reconstructive Breast Cancer Surgery will serve as an ideal reference work that will help surgical fellows and specialists to learn about indications and selection of patients, to master technical skills, and to manage complications effectively.

Anti-Breast Cancer Cookbook: How to Cut Your Risk with the Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Foods

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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. It is second only to lung cancer as a leading cause of cancer death in females. The National Cancer Institute estimated that 230,480 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the US in 2011 and 39,520 women died from it. And the scary part is anyone can get cancer.

There is no single diet, food, or nutrient that will keep you from getting cancer. However, in the same way that wearing a seatbelt may protect you from being injured in a car accident, eating certain types of food may help to protect you from developing many cancers, including breast cancer.

Dr. Julia Greer - cancer expert and author of The Anti-Cancer Cookbook - pulls together everything you need to know about breast cancer and the foods you should eat to protect you from developing breast cancer.

She shares her collection of more than 200 recipes for sauces, main courses, sandwiches, breads, desserts and beverages - many of which are vegan or vegetarian and over half are gluten free.

Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer

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Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer provides a state of the art review of patients who are at high risk for breast cancer, how to identify them, the tools available for risk assessment and quantification and indications for genetic counseling and testing.

The book summarizes the high risk breast imaging options, including newest techniques and schedules. Pathologic evaluation of high risk lesions are featured as well as the management issues surrounding these lesions. The volume also covers the management of concomitant cancer risk and screening strategies.

A concise, yet comprehensive overview of the current status of the topic, Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer serves as a useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with and interested in patients.