Andrology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

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Book Publisher: Saunders (28 June, 2007)
ISBN: 1416043098
Book author: R. Tamler

Book Description:
This issue of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America focuses on metabolic diseases and disorders unique to the male body, with an eye toward diagnosis and treatment options. Topics include evaluation and treatment of hypogonadism, andropause, & PADAM; erectile dysfunction=endothelial dysfunction; osteoporosis in men; performance-enhancing drugs in sports; androgenic alopecia; hormonal implications in prostate cancer; hypogonadism in systemic disease; diagnostic approach to the infertile male; hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; medical and surgical treatment of male infertility; nutraceuticals in andrology; gynecomastia, female perception of andrologic disease; androgens, insulin resistance, obesity & sleep breathing; and cardiovascular effects of sex steroids.

New Concepts in Cerebral Ischemia

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Book Publisher: CRC (21 December, 2001)
ISBN: 084930119X
Book author: Rick C. S. Lin

Book Description:
New Concepts in Cerebral Ischemia presents a detailed description of the new concepts and methods employed in both basic and clinical research on the mechanisms underlying neuronal damage induced by ischemia. These methods are revolutionizing the field of ischemia research. Included are methods to elucidate the pathogenesis of ischemia, technologies used in the design of specific strategies to protect neurons from further injury, and new approaches to treat patients with acute ischemic episodes.

Combating Malnutrition: Time to Act (Health, Nutrition and Population Series)

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Book Publisher: World Bank Publications (17 July, 2003)
ISBN: 0821354450
Book author: Stuart Gillespie, Milla McLachlan, Roger Shrimpton

Book Description:
Reducing malnutrition is central to reducing poverty. Malnutrition is implicated in half of all child deaths and causes much illness and cognitive underdevelopment. As the growing evidence demonstrates, fetal and young child malnutrition threatens survival, growth, and development in childhood, and it increases the risk of chronic diseases in later life. The Millennium Development Goals cannot be reached without significant efforts to eliminate malnutrition.
| Tags: Family Medicine, Nutrition |

A Practical Guide to Cardiac Pacing, 6/e 2007

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Sales Rank: 634525
ISBN / ASIN: 0781788811
EAN: 9780781788816
Binding: Paperback

Book Description:
Now in its updated Sixth Edition, this highly popular book provides a practical introduction to the basic principles of cardiac pacing. It explains when and how to place temporary and permanent pacemakers, how to set rates and make adjustments, and how to monitor patients to ensure that the pacemaker is functioning properly.
| Tags: Cardiology |

Operative Techniques in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 2006

By Conor P Delaney, Paul Neary, Alexander G Heriot, Anthony J Senagore,
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2006-08-01
Sales Rank: 464839
ISBN / ASIN: 0781766346
EAN: 9780781766340

Book Description:
This full-color reference provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations for the major laparoscopic colorectal procedures, and describes complications and strategies for their resolution. The techniques are based on proven step-by-step approaches to laparoscopic colectomy.
Each chapter begins with a detailed description of the procedures, including intra-operative difficulties and complications. Remedies for complications are included throughout.
A DVD bound into every book includes videos of key steps in the laparoscopic portions of the surgical procedures.