Image-Guided Prostate Cancer Treatments is a comprehensive reference and practical guide on the technology and application of ultrasound and MRI in the male pelvis, with special attention to the prostate. The book is organized into three main sections, the first of which is devoted to general aspects of imaging and image-guided treatments. The second section provides a systematic overview of the application of ultrasound and MRI to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lower urina...

Ease your fear of prostate cancer and its life-impairing treatment side effects with an understanding of the disease and the new, non-invasive modalities.The Prostate Cancer Revolution reveals a new world of medical options for the 200,000+ men diagnosed annually with prostate cancer. Backed by compelling data about new ultrasound and MRI imaging technologies, Dr. Bard offers a way to overcome what men fear most:Dreaded random rectal biopsies ...

This guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.

Radiation Oncology Primer and Review describes the fundamental concepts, nomenclature and definitions of the field of radiation oncology that every trainee or practitioner needs to know. Divided into three sections, Radiation Oncology Primer and Review covers basic science, clinical science, and technical and planning issues to give the trainee a full overview of the core knowledge base of the field.Co-written by a former radiation oncology residency program direc...

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States which limits the activities of 19 million adults. There are many different forms of arthritis and each has a different cause. Most all types of arthritis feature pain and inflammation. Arthritis can be secondary to other diseases. There are certain diseases that can also mimic arthritis. As an expert in the field of Rheumatology with over 25 years treating patients in private practice I have written a book which will giv...

A comprehensive textbook of radiotherapy and related radiation physics and oncology for use by all those concerned with the uses of radiation and cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of patients with malignant disease. Walter & Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy has become the core text for therapeutic radiography students and an important introductory text for trainee radiologists and clinical physicists. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers underlying principles of physics, an...

Unravel the mysteries behind anemia's diverse forms, from iron deficiency anemia to hemolytic and aplastic anemia, and gain a deep understanding of their underlying mechanisms. Empower yourself with the treatments and prevention strategies, carefully curated by the Iron Disorders Institute.Inside these pages, you'll find:Comprehensive explanations of different types of anemia, their prevalence, and risk factors.An in-depth exploration of iron metabolism, abs...

Preparing for the Primary FRCA? Wondering what to expect of the new SBA questions? Help is at hand. This practical book contains 60 single best answer and 120 multiple true/false questions to help you revise for the Primary FRCA MCQ exam. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations, giving additional information on each topic to enhance revision. SBA and MTF MCQs for the Primary FRCA may be used both for examination practice and as a source of knowledge on many of the key topics ...

An illustrated Asthma Care Study Guide. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in asthma. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.FEATURES:- Asthma is explained in details. - Diagnosis and treatment of asthma is explained. - Breathing exercises are described. - Acupressure treatment for asthma is described. - Special sections on first aid in asthma. - Illustrated human anatomy chapter. - Always have the guide availabl...

Clinical Cardiac MRI is a comprehensive textbook intended for everyone involved in magnetic resonance imaging of the heart. It is designed both as a useful guide for newcomers to the field and as an aid for those who routinely perform such studies. The first edition, published in 2004-5, was very well received within the cardiac imaging community, and has generally been considered the reference because of its completeness, its clarity, and the number and quality of the illustratio...

In the past decade, CRRT has moved from a niche therapy within specific specialty centers to the standard of care for management of critically ill patients with acute renal failure. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides concise, evidence-based, to-the-point bedside guidance about this treatment modality, offering quick reference answers to clinicians' questions about treatments and situations encountered in daily practice. Organized into sections on Theory; Pratice; Specia...

Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Principles and Applications is a comprehensive text covering magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in current clinical use. The first part of the book focuses on techniques, with chapters on contrast-enhanced MRA, time of flight, phase contrast, time-resolved angiography, and coronary MRA, as well as several chapters devoted to new non-contrast MRA techniques. Additionally, chapters describe in detail specific topics such as high-fie...