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Contents:
Preface
Part I: Sports Injury Surveillance
Sports Injury Surveillance in Japan (from Sports Safety Association)
Sports Injury Surveillance in Japanese Junior and Senior High School Students
Injury and Illness Surveillance among Olympic Athletes
Part II: Concussion and Severe Head-Neck Injury
Concussions in Junior Rugby Football Athletes and their Prevention
Prevention of head and neck trauma in rugby
Severe Head & Neck Injury and its Prevention in Judo
Concussion and Severe Head-Neck Injury: An Approach for their Prevention in Rugby and Judo
Part III: ACL Injury: Injury Mechanism, Prevention Programs and Their Usefulness
Video analysis of ACL injuries in sports
Video Analysis of ACL Injury Mechanisms Using a Model-Based Image-Matching Technique
Injury Rate of Soccer Players and the Efficacy of the FIFA 11 + Program
Biomechanical Studies on ACL Injury Risk Factor During Cutting; Utilizing the Point Cluster Technique
Biomechanical Risk Factors and Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Risk Factor Analysis of Female Soccer Tournament Players
Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention in Female Adolescents
FIFA 11+
Injury Prevention in Amateur Football
From Development to Worldwide Dissemination
Influence of Changing Direction on the Center of Gravity and Knee Joint Angle in Rugby Players
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention in Female Lacrosse Players Based on an Examination of Knee and Hip Joint Mechanics During Drop Vertical Jumps Performed While Holding a Lacrosse Stick
ACL Injury Mechanism in Badminton: Survey of Injury Situation and Motion Analysis Study
Part IV: ACL Injury: Post-Operative Rehabilitation, Recovery of Function and Tendon Regeneration
Functional Hop Tests Contribute to Safe Return to Sports after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Biomechanical Adaptations in Subjects after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Preventing Secondary Injury
Morphology and Function of the Semitendinosus Muscle-Tendon Complex after Harvesting its Tendon for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Part V: Muscle Functions, Occurrence Mechanisms, and Program to Prevent Strain in the Hamstring Muscles
Functional Differences among Hamstring Muscles in Hip Extension and Knee Flexion Exercises
Anatomical and Functional Differences of Hamstrings
Differences in Activation Patterns of the Hamstring Muscles during Sprinting
The Relationship between Eccentric Exercise and Muscle Damage in Hamstring Muscles
Risk factors and prevention of hamstring strain
Part VI: Function in Arches of the Feet and Occurrence Mechanisms of Foot Disorders, Characteristics and Their Prevention
Kinematics of the Foot and Ankle
Biomechanical Analysis of the Effects of Footwear
Risk Factors and Mechanisms of Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fracture
Part VII: Lumbar Disorder and an Approach for Its Prevention
Low Back Disorders Among Athletes and Its Prevention
The Epidemiology of Low Back Disorders in Athletes
The Prevention of Low Back Disorders in Divers
Electromyographic Analysis of Deep Trunk Muscles During Sports Activities.

Summary: This introduction to sports injuries in children and adolescents is written in a user-friendly format and takes into account the fact that sports injuries in the pediatric population are not an easy topic for non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatricians, and non-pediatric radiologists. The book is divided into five chapters on musculoskeletal particularities in children, head and spine trauma, muscle strains and avulsion injuries, bone fractures, overuse injuries, and miscellanea. Each of these chapters comprises ten cases, and each case study includes up to four figures, a description of the clinical case, a review of the pathophysiology of the condition described in the case, and a final section on imaging findings. Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents is a case-based book aimed at pediatricians, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, and radiologists.

Contents:
Head and Spine Trauma
Muscle Strains and Avulsion Injuries
Bone Fractures
Overuse Injuries
Miscellanea.

Summary: This book provides a concise guide to the diagnosis, investigations, surgical principles and post-operative rehabilitation to sports injuries of the elbow. It features guidance on best practice and information on the appropriate use of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Injuries seen in athletes who participate in overhead and contact sports are discussed along with a range of other injury types. Relevant concepts in applied biomechanics and information on sport-specific rehabilitation are also covered enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to develop appropriate treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Sports Injuries of the Elbow comprehensively covers the diagnosis and treatment of patients with elbow injuries acquired during sporting activities, and is an indispensable resource for all medical professionals seeking an up-to-date reference on how to diagnose and treat a range of sports injuries that affect the elbow. .

Contents:
Clinical Anatomy of the Elbow
Imaging of the Elbow
Biomechanics of the Elbow Joint
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
The Stiff Painful Elbow in the Athlete
Tendon Injuries around the Elbow
Myofascial Syndromes
Rehabilitation.

Summary: Sports Injuries of the Foot is the go-to text for the management and treatment of foot injuries in athletes, demonstrating the current state-of-the-art techniques in assessment, testing and treatment. Organized anatomically beginning with the toes and working down the foot, it covers such common athletic injuries as turf toe, bunions, MTP instability, and midfoot and navicular fractures, all in the context of athletic activity. Attention is also given to special considerations for the adolescent and female athlete, with an eye toward return to play. Written by clinicians for clinicians, it will be an invaluable resource for orthopedists, podiatrists, team physicians, athletic trainers and primary care providers alike.

Summary: This book explores in a comprehensive manner the best current treatment options for sports injuries of the foot and ankle. Particular attention is devoted to advanced surgical techniques, with practical and clear explanation of every step of the described procedures. The coverage encompasses management of the full range of ligament, bone and joint, and tendon injuries, and a concluding section addresses special considerations such as outcome assessment and advances in rehabilitation techniques. Foot and ankle injuries are extremely common in athletes and may endanger their sporting activity. The approach to these injuries is constantly evolving with the aim of achieving the best possible functional restoration. In presenting a state of the art update covering all aspects of treatment, this book will be of value for established foot and ankle surgeons, fellows and residents in orthopaedics, and all those involved in sports medicine. The authors are leading international experts renowned within their fields, and the book is published in collaboration with ISAKOS.

Contents:
Ligament Injuries: Acute Ligamentous injuries in the ankle
Chronic Ankle Instability
Syndesmosis Injuries
Subtalar Joint Instability
Lisfranc Complex Injuries. Bone and Joint Injuries: Ankle Fractures
The role of arthroscopy in ankle fractures
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Jones Fractures
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndromes
Posterior Impingement and Os Trigonum
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Valgus
Minimally Invasive Techniques to correct alignment
Advanced Techniques in Arthroscopy of the foot. Tendons and Biology: Achilles Ruptures
Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Biologics in the Foot and Ankle
Cartilage Techniques for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Special Considerations: Outcome
Outcomes Assessment for the Athlete
Advances in Rehabilitation Techniques
Footwear and Orthotics for the Athlete
Special Athlete Considerations.

Summary: This book provides insights into sports medicine addressing trauma of the hand and wrist. This collection of injuries invites readers to trace aetiology, diagnosis, relevant pathology, management principles, and outcomes of numerous injuries in elite and non-elite athletes. The authors present management principles and outcomes. It is an ideal reference for postgraduate musculoskeletal doctors and therapists for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine postgraduate degrees. Each approach to deal with an injury is underlined by case reports. Readers will also find valuable questions and answers fro self-assessment purpose. Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist is aimed at sports doctors, musculoskeletal doctors, senior orthopedic trainees with an interest in upper limb, orthopedic trainees preparing for the FRCSOrth exam and similar international exams, as well as upper hand and wrist surgeons in the earlier years of their practice.

Summary: This book provides a practical guide detailing the aetiology, diagnosis, relevant pathology, management principles, and outcomes of a variety of injuries to the shoulder including rotator cuff disorders, glenoid bone loss, and pectoralis major ruptures in both elite and non-elite athletes. Each chapter features clinical pearls and a question and answer section to emphasize key points. Sports Injuries of the Shoulder is an essential book for those seeking an up-to-date resource. It is aimed at sports doctors and musculoskeletal doctors; senior orthopedic trainees with an interest in upper limb and those preparing for the FRCSOrth exam and similar international exams, as well as surgeons with a particular interest in shoulder conditions.

Contents:
Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Sporting Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries in overhead athletes
Scapular Dyskiness in Athletes
Rotator Cuff Disorders in Athletes
Labral Injuries in Athletes
Glenoid bone loss in athletes
Acromioclavicular joint injuries
The sternoclavicular joint
Glenohumeral Arthritis in Athletes
Pectoralis Major Ruptures
Principles of Sport-specific Rehabilitation.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Biomechanics: An Interdisciplinary Tool
Chapter 2: Baseball
Chapter 3: Tennis
Chapter 4: Volleyball
Chapter 5: Swimming
Chapter 6: Diving
Chapter 7: Golf
Chapter 8: Dinghy Sailing
Chapter 9: Running
Chapter 10: Alpine Skiing
Chapter 11: Ice Hockey
Chapter 12: Football
Chapter 13: Basketball
Chapter 14: Soccer
Chapter 15: Martial Arts
Chapter 16: Mixed Martial Arts
Chapter 17: Cycling
Chapter 18: Lacrosse
Chapter 19: Javelin
Chapter 20: Cheerleading
Chapter 21: Pilates in Sports
Chapter 22: Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Anterior Knee Pain.

Summary: Ideal for all practitioners of musculoskeletal medicine, this practical pocket guide provides a standardized approach, through detailed checklists and protocols, for a complete ultrasonographic examination of the musculoskeletal system to assist in the diagnosis and management of orthopedic and sports medicine pathologies. As the trend in the US healthcare system continues to move towards optimizaing value in care delivery, the utilization of ultrasound has been in the spotlight as a cost-efficient and accurate diagnostic modality for musculoskeletal pathology Ultrasound assessment remains user-dependent, and multiple pathologies can often be overlooked due to the lack of a standardized approach to assess a specific joint or anatomic structure. To address this challenge, this user-friendly text presents a quick, accessible, and structured approach for a complete sonographic examination. After a general overview of the use of ultrasound in musculoskeletal medicine, each chapter proceeds anatomically and includes a detailed, step-by-step approach to the ultrasound diagnostic assessment, covering all major joints and pathologies of clinical importance: shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, and foot and ankle. Plentiful images support this stepwise approach, covering the entire spectrum from patient positioning to ultrasound findings and appearance. Students, residents, and fellows in orthopedics and sports medicine will find this text especially valuable, however all healthcare providers dealing with the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions will benefit from its clear and concise approach.

Contents:
General Overview of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound of the Shoulder
Ultrasound of the Elbow
Ultrasound of the Hands and Wrist
Ultrasound of the Hip
Ultrasound of the Knee
Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle.

Summary: This superbly illustrated book provides information of outstanding quality on the presentation and management of the entire range of sports injuries and conditions likely to be encountered by the sports medicine physician, as well as many other topics relating to sports activity, events, and outcomes. It is the product of close collaboration among members of several ISAKOS committees, and the chapter authors are clinicians and scientists from across the world who are acknowledged experts in sports medicine and orthopedics. The book opens by discussing fundamental topics and principles, covering subjects such as the biomechanics of injuries, physiological demands in sports practice, sports activity at different ages, nutrition and hydration, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, and return to play. Subsequent chapters focus in depth on overtraining injuries, neurological disorders, sports trauma to different parts of the body, and special clinical conditions. Further topics to be addressed are different scenarios in sports (e.g., indoor vs outdoor), sports equipment, biologic treatment of sports injuries, major sporting events, and patient-recorded outcome measures.

Contents:
PART 1 Sports Practice Principles
Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Team
Pre-participation Evaluation in Sports Practice
Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physiological Demands in Sports Practice
Sports Activity at Childhood and Adolescence
Sports Activity at Adult Life and Old Age
Oriented Warm-up
Nutrition and Hydration
Sports Rehabilitation
Role of Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Injuries Primary and Secondary Prevention
Return to Play
PART 2 Overtraining Injuries
Achilles Tendinopathy
Muscle Injuries
Stress Fractures
Shin Pain
Groin Injuries
PART 3 Neurological Disorders
Seizures and Epilepsies
Spine Injuries
PART 4 Sports Trauma
Face
Thoracic
Abdomen
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist and Hand
Hip
Knee
Ankle and Foot
PART 5 Special Conditions
Female Athlete Triad and RED-S
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Concussion
Dopping
Dermatological Injuries
Oral Health
Travelling Management
Sports Management in Extreme Conditions
Sports After Knee Arthroplasty
Ringside physician
PART 6 Different Scenarios in Sports
Indoor Sports
Outdoor Sports: Winter
PART 7 Sports Equipment
Sports Footwear: Problems and Advances
PART 8 Biologics in Sports Injuries
Biologic Treatment in Tendon and Muscle Injuries
Biologic Treatment in Ligament Injuries
Biologic Treatment in Meniscus Injuries
PART 9 Major Events in Sports
Olympic Games
Paralympic Games
FIFA World Cup
Extreme Sports
JUDO, Brazilian jiu-jistsu, and Mix Martial arts
PART 10 PROMS
Proms in Sports Medicine.

Contents:
Section I: Introduction. Sports and the human brain: an evolutionary perspective
Sports neurology as a multidisciplinary field
Section II: Traumatic brain injury and concussion. Mild traumatic brain injury and concussion: terminology and classification
Catastrophic neurologic injuries in sport
Concussive and subconcussive brain trauma: the complexity of impact biomechanics and injury
risk in contact sport
Concussion: pathophysiology and clinical translation
Epidemiology of sports concussion in the United States
Sideline assessment of concussion
Emergency department evaluation of the concussed athlete
Office-based concussion evaluation, diagnosis, and management: adult
Office-based concussion evaluation, diagnosis, and management: pediatric
The relationship of migraine and other headache disorders to concussion
Sleep disorders and concussion
Vestibular dysfunction and concussion
Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders following concussion
Neuropsychiatry of sport-related concussion
Postconcussion syndrome
The role of neuropsychologists in concussion evaluation and management
Return to play following sports-related concussion
Return to learn
Neuroimaging of brain trauma in sports
Blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers
Measuring head impacts: accelerometers and other sensors
Subconcussive trauma
The evolving landscape of policies, rules, and law in sport-related concussion
The modern landscape of sport-related concussion research: key achievements and future directions
Section III: Neurodegeneration and other long-term consequences of concussion and
repetitive head impacts. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: clinical presentation and in vivo diagnosis
The neuropathology of chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: neuroimaging biomarkers
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: fluid biomarkers
Section IV: Cervical spinal cord injuries. Biomechanics and common mechanisms of injury of the cervical spine
Cervical spine trauma evaluation
Acute management of cervical spine trauma
Cervical spine trauma: prevention strategies
Classification in para sport for athletes following cervical spine trauma
Section V: Peripheral nerve injuries. Peripheral nerve injury in sport: an overview
Neuromuscular adaptations in shoulder function and dysfunction
Common peripheral nerve injuries in sport: diagnosis and management
Section VI: Pain. Sport-related injury and pain classification
Pain management in sport: therapeutic injections
Section VII: Special neurologic considerations in sport. Athletes with neurologic disease
Neurologic benefits of sports and exercise
Future directions.

Summary: This book covers sports-related eye injuries, presenting standard processes to enable clinical practitioners to make appropriate decisions on the management of these patients. Sports-related activities are responsible for a large percentage of ocular injuries, particularly among young people, and can even lead to blindness. Given the increasing trend in these injuries and the potential functional loss they entail, it is important to understand how to prevent and to accurately diagnose and treat them. This book discusses the definition, etiology, clinical presentations and signs, treatment, and prevention of sports-related eye injuries, and includes typical clinical cases, together with a wealth of images and illustrative figures. Offering a systematic and symptom-based guide to clinical practice, it will help clinical practitioners to fully prepare for the various challenges posed by sports-related eye injuries.

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Epidemics of Sports-related Eye Injuries
3. Risk Classification of Sports Events
4. Classification and Mechanism of Sports related eye injury
5. Sports-related injuries of the anterior segment
6. Posterior Segment of Sports-related Eye Injuries
7. Ocular Adnexal of Sports-Related Eye Injuries
8. Burns and Radiation Exposure
9. Prevention of Sports-related Eye Injuries
10. The application of protective devices in sports-related eye injuries
11. Guideliness of Return To Play
12. Sideline evaluation of the injured player
13. Screening of Sports-related Eye Injuries
14. Controversial Issue.

Summary: This exciting, user-friendly text covers everything sports medicine and emergency clinicians need to know when encountering sports-related injuries and trauma, whether on the field or in the office. Divided into eight thematic sections, all aspects of musculoskeletal and other trauma care are described in detail, with each chapter including key points for quick reference. The opening section presents general approaches to sports-related trauma, from initial evaluation and acute management to stabilization, anesthesia and imaging. The different types of fractures and dislocations, as well as musculoskeletal healing complications, are covered in part two. The next three sections then take in-depth looks at bone and joint trauma in the upper extremity, lower extremity and axial skeleton, respectively. Soft tissue and other sports-related trauma comprise parts six and seven - from tendons, ligaments, nerves and more to chest, head and facial injuries. The final and largest section presents sports-specific injuries, covering more than 30 individual and team activities from baseball, basketball and hockey to swimming, sailing and triathalon. Throughout, copious figures, photographs and tables enhance and advance the content for a complete, well-rounded examination of the field. Comprehensive but not complex, Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma is a practical, high-yield manual for sports medicine and emergency care specialists, primary care physicians and any other professionals caring for athletes both on the field and in the office.

Contents:
Part I: General Approaches to Sports Trauma
Part II: General Synopsis of Acute Musculoskeletal Care in Sports
Part III: Acute Sports-related Bones and Joints Trauma: Upper Extremity
Part IV: Acute Sports-related Bones and Joints Trauma: Lower Extremity
Part V: Acute Sports-related Bones and Joints Trauma: Axial Skeleton
Part VI: Acute Soft Tissue Injuries in Sports
Part VII: Other Sports-related Trauma
Part VIII: Sports-specific Injuries.

Summary: From basic eye care services to visual performance training, this evidence-based resource explores a range of sports vision services, including assessment and treatment procedures, outcome expectations, and applications to a variety of sports. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and sports medicine practitioners will find a thorough review and discussion of the role of vision care in an athlete's performance, as well as practical recommendations for applying current research findings to clinical practice. Contains practical, clinically oriented chapters on visual assessment, prescribing, and ocular injuries in athletes. Takes a task analysis approach allowing the reader to develop solid reasoning skills and evaluate information needed for clinical practice. Includes a new chapter on Assessment and Management of Sports-Related Concussion. Features visual aids throughout including photographs, tables, and boxes to help clarify and visualize important concepts. Addresses sports vision training approaches and updated digital options reflecting the collaboration between athletic trainers, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in helping optimize vision in athletes.

Contents: <br/
>1. Introduction to Sports Vision;
2. Visual Task Analysis in Sports;
3. Visual Information Processing in Sports;
4. Visual Performance Evaluation;
5. Sports Vision Screening and Report Strategies;
6. Prescribing for the Athlete;
7. Management of Sport-Related Ocular Injuries and Concussion;
8. Sports Vision Training;
9. Sports Vision Practice Development; Multiple appendices

Contents:
The less than one percent
Dr. Adrian J. Ebell
The Ebell Society for the Advancement of Women
Biographical sketches : Emma Babson & Maria Babson Friend, Franklina Gray Bartlett, Mary Park Seavy Benton, Katherine Bulkley, Dr. Chloe Annette Buckel, Ina Coolbrith, Sarah E. Hanshaw, Dr. Myra Knox, Emma Wixom Palmer, Mabel Thayer Gray Potter, Katherine Olivia Sessions, Marietta Bell Stow
The ladies of the club (members in the Victorian era)
Selected bibliography
Reading beyond the exhibit.

Contents:
v. 1. Class 5: Isomerases
v. 2. Class 6: Ligases
v. 3. Class 4: Lyases I
v. 4. Class 4: Lyases II
v. 5. Class 4: Layases III
v. 6. Class 3.4: Hydrolases I
v. 7. Class 3.4: Hydrolases II
v. 8. Class 3.4: Hydrolases III
Index A: Synonym
v. 9. Class 3.1: Hydrolases IV
v. 10. Class 3.1: Hydrolases V
v. 11. Class 3.1: Hydroclass VI
v. 12. Class 3.2: Hydrolases VII
v. 13. Class 3.2: Hydrolases VIII
v. 14. Class 3.2-3.5: Hydrolases IX
v. 15. Class 3.5-3.12: Hydrolases X
v. 16. Class 1: Oxidoreductases I
v. 17. Class 1: Oxidoreductases II
v. 18. Class 1: Oxidoreductases III
v. 19. Class 1: Oxidoreductases IV
v. 20. Class 1: Oxidoreductases V. Class 1: Oxidoreductases VI
v. 22. Class 1: Oxidoreductases VII
v. 23. Class 1: Oxidoreductases VIII.
v. 24. Class 1: Oxidoreductases IX
v. 25. Class 1: Oxidoreductases X
v. 26. Class 1: Oxidoreductases XI
v. 27. Class 1: Oxidoreductases XII
v. 28. Class 2: Transferases I
v. 29. Class 2: Transferases II
v. 30. Class 2: Transferases III
v. 31. Class 2: Transferases IV
v. 32. Class 2: Transferases V
v. 33. Class 2: Transferases VI EC 2.4.2.1-2.5.1.30
v. 34. Class 2: Transferases VI EC 2.5.1.31-2.6.1.57
v. 35. Class 2: Transferases VIII
v. 36. Class 2: Transferases IX
v. 37. Class 2: Transferases X
v. 38. Class 2: Transferases XI
v. 39. Class 2: Transferases XII
v. S1. Class 1: Oxidoreductases EC 1
v. S2. Class 2: Transferases EC 2.1-2.7.10
v. S3. Class 2: Transferases EC 2.7.11.1-2.7.11.16
v. S4. Class 2: Transferases EC 2.7.11.17-2.8
v. S5. Class 3: Hydrolases EC 3.1-3.4.21
v. S6. Class 3: Hydrolases EC3.4.22-3.13
v. S7. Class 4-6: Lyases, Isomerases, Ligases EC 4-6.

Summary: This handbook presents the state of the art of quantitative methods and models to understand and assess the science and technology system. Focusing on various aspects of the development and application of indicators derived from data on scholarly publications, patents and electronic communications, the individual chapters, written by leading experts, discuss theoretical and methodological issues, illustrate applications, highlight their policy context and relevance, and point to future research directions. A substantial portion of the book is dedicated to detailed descriptions and analyses of data sources, presenting both traditional and advanced approaches. It addresses the main bibliographic metrics and indexes, such as the journal impact factor and the h-index, as well as altmetric and webometric indicators and science mapping techniques on different levels of aggregation and in the context of their value for the assessment of research performance as well as their impact on research policy and society. It also presents and critically discusses various national research evaluation systems. Complementing the sections reflecting on the science system, the technology section includes multiple chapters that explain different aspects of patent statistics, patent classification and database search methods to retrieve patent-related information. In addition, it examines the relevance of trademarks and standards as additional technological indicators. The Springer Handbook of Science and Technology Indicators is an invaluable resource for practitioners, scientists and policy makers wanting a systematic and thorough analysis of the potential and limitations of the various approaches to assess research and research performance.

Contents:
PART A: Analysis of Data Sources and Network Analysis.- The Journal Impact Factor: A Brief History, Critique, and Discussion of Adverse Effects.- Bibliometric Delineation of Scientific Fields.- Knowledge Integration: Its Meaning and Measurement.- Using Google Scholar for Research Assessment. A New Data Source for Bibliometric Studies: Strengths Versus Weaknesses
Disentangling Gold Open Access.- Science Forecasts: Measuring, Predicting, and Communicating Scientific Developments.- Science Mapping Analysis Software Tools: A Review.- Creation and Analysis of Large-Scale Bibliometric Networks.- Science Mapping and the Identification of Topics: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations.- PART B: Advancement of Methodology for Research Assessment.- Measuring Science: Basic Principles and Application of Advanced Bibliometrics.- Field Normalization of Scientometric Indicators.- All Along the h-Index-Related Literature: A Guided Tour.- Citation Classes: A Distribution-Based Approach for Evaluative Purposes.- Author-Level Indicators of Research Performance.- Challenges, Approaches and Solutions in Data Integration for Research and Innovation.- Synergy in Innovation Systems: Redundancy in the Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government Relations.- PART C: Science Systems and Research Policy.- Scientometrics Shaping Science Policy, Science Policy Shaping Scientometrics: Experience from the ECOOM Case.- Different Processes, Similar Results? A Comparison of Performance Monitoring in the UK, Australia and Germany.- Scientific Collaboration Among BRICS: Trends and Priority Areas.- The Relevance of National Journals from a Chinese Perspective.- Bibliometric Approaches to Gender Studies.- How Biomedical Research Can Inform both Clinicians and the General Public.- Societal Impact Measurement of Research Papers.- Econometric Approaches to the Measurement of Research Productivity.- Developing Current Research Information Systems as Data Sources for Studies of Research.- PART D: New Indicators for Research Assessment.- Social Media Metrics for New Research Evaluation.- Reviewing, Indicating, and Counting Books for Modern Research Evaluation Systems.- Scholarly Twitter Metrics.- Readership Data and Research Impact.- Data Collection from the Web for Informetric Purposes.- Web Citation Indicators for Wider Impact Assessment of Articles.- Usage Bibliometrics as a Tool to Measure Research Activity.- Online Indicators for Non-Standard Academic Outputs.- PART E: Advancement of Methodology for Patent Analysis.- Information Technology-Based Patent Retrieval Models.- The Role of the Patent Attorney in the Filing Process.- Exploiting Images for Patent Search.- Methodological Challenges for Creating Accurate Patent Indicators.- Similarity of Patents and Publications.- Application of Text-Analytics in Quantitative Study of Science and Technology.- Functional Patent Classification.- PART F: Patent System, Patents and Economics.- Computer-Implemented Inventions in Europe.- Interplay of Patents and Trademarks as Tools in Economic Competition.- Post Catch-up Science and Technology Trajectories: Publishing and Patenting Activities of China and Korea.- Standardization and Standards as Science and Innovation Indicators.

Summary: Springer Publishing Connect offers full-text HTML and PDF access to over 400 books to both individuals and institutions. A publishing pioneer celebrating 65 years in the industry, Springer Publishing Company is known as an innovative nursing, social sciences, and medical publisher.

Summary: In this long-awaited 7th edition, Robert Novelline provides more than 600 new high-resolution images representing the current breadth of radiological procedures. The clear choice for excelling in the practice of radiology, this textbook covers essential topics in the curriculum and features hundreds of cases clinicians can turn to again and again.-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Basic concepts
The imaging techniques
Normal radiologic anatomy
How to study the chest
The lung
Lung consolidations and pulmonary nodules
The diaphragm, the pleural spaces, and pulmonary embolism
Lung overexpansion, lung collapse, and mediastinal shift
The mediastinum
The heart
How to study the abdomen
Bowel gas patterns, free fluid, and free air
Contrast examinations and CT of the gastrointestinal tract
The abdominal organs
The musculoskeletal system
Women, men, and children
The vascular system
The central nervous system
Interventional radiology
The latest in diagnostic imaging.

Contents:
1. Fifteen Years of Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Cell Culture (SILAC) / Matthias Mann
2. Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids Applied to Bacterial Cell Culture / Boumediene Soufi and Boris Macek
3. SILAC Labeling of Yeast for the Study of Membrane Protein Complexes / Silke Oeljeklaus, Andreas Schummer, Ida Suppanz, and Bettina Warscheid
4. Whole Proteome Analysis of the Protozoan Parasite Trypanosoma brucei Using Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Cell Culture and Mass Spectrometry / Olivera Cirovic and Torsten Ochsenreiter
5. Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Cultured Primary Neurons / Guoan Zhang, Katrin Deinhardt, and Thomas A. Neubert
6. SILAC and Alternatives in Studying Cellular Proteomes of Plants / Annemarie Matthes, Karin Köhl, and Waltraud X. Schulze
7. In Vivo Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Drosophila melanogaster / Matthias D. Sury, Jia-Xuan Chen, and Matthias Selbach
8. Stable Isotope Labeling for Proteomic Analysis of Tissues in Mouse / Soraya Hölper, Aaron Ruhs, and Marcus Krüger
9. Identification of Novel Protein Functions and Signaling Mechanisms by Genetics and Quantitative Phosphoproteomics in Caenorhabditis elegans / Julius Fredens, Kasper Engholm-Keller, Jakob Møller-Jensen, Martin Røssel Larsen, and Nils J. Færgeman
10. SILAC-Based Temporal Phosphoproteomics / Chiara Francavilla, Omid Hekmat, Blagoy Blagoev, and Jesper V. Olsen
11. Global Ubiquitination Analysis by SILAC in Mammalian Cells / Zhiping Wu, Chan Hyun Na, Haiyan Tan, and Junmin Peng
12. Quantifying In Vivo, Site-Specific Changes in Protein Methylation with SILAC / Ho-Tak Lau, Karen A. Lewis, and Shao-En Ong
13. Applying SILAC for the Differential Analysis of Protein Complexes / Karsten Boldt, Christian J. Gloeckner, Yves Texier, Felix von Zweydorf, and Marius Ueffing
14. Defining Dynamic Protein Interactions Using SILAC-Based Quantitative Mass Spectrometry / Xiaorong Wang and Lan Huang
15. Identifying Nuclear Protein-Protein Interactions Using GFP Affinity Purification and SILAC-Based Quantitative Mass Spectrometry / H. Irem Baymaz, Cornelia G. Spruijt, and Michiel Vermeulen
16. Analyzing the Protein Assembly and Dynamics of the Human Spliceosome with SILAC / Carla Schmidt, Monika Raabe, Reinhard Lührmann, and Henning Urlaub
17. Identification and Validation of Protein-Protein Interactions by Combining Co-immunoprecipitation, Antigen Competition, and Stable Isotope Labeling / Frederik Sommer, Timo Mühlhaus, Dorothea Hemme, Daniel Veyel, and Michael Schroda
18. Protein Correlation Profiling-SILAC to Study Protein- Protein Interactions / Anders R. Kristensen and Leonard J. Foster
19. Autophagosomal Proteome Analysis by Protein Correlation Profiling-SILAC / Andrea C. Becker and Jörn Dengjel
20. Design and Application of Super-SILAC for Proteome Quantification / Yair Pozniak and Tamar Geiger
21. Proteomics Meets Genetics: SILAC Labeling of Drosophila melanogaster Larvae and Cells for In Vivo Functional Studies / Alessandro Cuomo, Roberta Sanfilippo, Thomas Vaccari, and Tiziana Bonaldi
22. Analysis of Secreted Proteins Using SILAC / Jeanette Henningsen, Blagoy Blagoev, and Irina Kratchmarova
23. Identification of MicroRNA Targets by Pulsed SILAC / Markus Kaller, Silke Oeljeklaus, Bettina Warscheid, and Heiko Hermeking
24. MaxQuant for In-Depth Analysis of Large SILAC Datasets / Stefka Tyanova, Matthias Mann, and Jürgen Cox.

Summary: Comprehensive and regularly updated, providing full access to the entire current Cambridge portfolio of neuropsychopharmacology books by Dr Stahl. A one-stop shop

Summary: "The fourth volume in Stahl's Case Studies series describing the approach, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Demonstrating core principles that allow clinicians to individualize treatment and engage families, creating the best outcomes. Essential reading for mental health professionals and students"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "For this 5th edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology you will notice that every figure in the book has been revised, refreshed and updated with new colors, shading and outlining. About half the figures are entirely new. The number of chapters has decreased by one, with merger of mood stabilizers into treatments for mood disorders; the text itself and the total number of figures and tables are all approximately the same in length and number, although all chapters have been edited, most of them extensively with the details of what has changed listed below. The number of references has now been doubled. Overall, 14 drugs have new uses and indications presented, and 18 brand new drugs are introduced and discussed"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Amphetamine-D
Amphetamine-D, L
Aripiprazole
Asenapine
Atomoxetine
Bupropion
Chlorpromazine
Citalopram
Clomipramine
Clonidine
Clozapine
Duloetine
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Guanfacine
Haloperidol
Lisdexamfetamine
Lithium
Lurasidone
Methylphenidate-D
Methylphenidate-D, L
Olanzapine
Paliperidone
Paroxetine
Pimozide
Quetiapine
Risperidone
Sertraline
Trazodone
Valproate
Venlafaxine

Summary: "The new edition of 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis' (previously entitled 'Stahl's Illustrated Antipsychotics') provides the essential practical support required by anyone treating people with psychosis in the field of mental health. Incorporating information on the newest indications, formulations, recommendations, and safety data, all presented in a clear concise manner alongside informative and easy-to-understand illustrations. 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis 3e' is a concise guide, with all concepts illustrated by full-color figures and tables, that will be familiar to readers of 'Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology' and the 'Prescriber's Guide'. The visual learner will find that this book makes psychopharmacological concepts easier to master, and the non-visual learner will enjoy this book's short explanations of complex psychopharmacological concepts. Each chapter builds upon previous ones, synthesizing information about basic biology, diagnostics, treatment plans, complications, and comorbidities. This book is the essential guide for mental health providers caring for psychiatric patients."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Schizophrenia as the prototypical psychotic disorder
Three neurotransmitter networks linked to psychosis
Circuits to mechanisms of treatments for psychosis and side effects
Pharmacological properties of selected dopamine receptor blocking agents
Switching strategies and converting to long-acting injectables
Future treatments.

Summary: Describes the spectrum of symptoms included in mood disorders, the neurocircuitry that underlies those symptoms, and the evidence-based therapeutic targets for the treatment of those symptoms. Also addresses best practices for early screening/detection and longterm management/treatment of mood disorders.

Summary: "As many readers know, Essential Psychopharmacology started in 1996 as a textbook (currently in its fourth edition) on how psycho- tropic drugs work and then expanded to a companion Prescriber's Guide in 2005 (currently in its sixth edition) on how to prescribe psychotropic drugs. In 2008, a website was added (stahlonline.org) with both of these books available online in combination with several more, including an Illustrated series of several books covering specialty topics in psychopharmacology. In 2011 a case book was added, called Case Studies: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology that shows how to apply the concepts presented in these previous books to real patients in a clinical practice setting. Now comes a compre- hensive set of questions and answers that we call Stahl's Self- Assessment Examination in Psychiatry: Multiple Choice Questions for Clinicians, designed to be integrated into the suite of our mental health/psychopharmacology books and products in the manner that I will explain here"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Basic neuroscience
Psychosis and schizophrenia and antipsychotics
Unipolar depression and antidepressants
Bipolar disorder and mood stabilizers
Anxiety disorders and anxiolytics
Chronic pain and its treatment
Disorders of sleep and wakefulness and their treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment
Dementia and cognitive function and its treatment
Substance use and impulsive compulsive disorders and their treatment
CME: posttest and certificate.

Summary: "The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited"--Dust jacket flap The thief known as racism is all around. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into a fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing you racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative, Stamped shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas -- and on ways YOU can identify and stamp out racist thoughts, leading to a better future. -- From dust jacket.

Contents:
Section 1: 1415-1728. The story of the world's first racist ; Puritan power ; A different Adam ; A racist wunderkind ; Section 2: 1743-1826. Proof in the poetry ; Time out ; Time in ; Jefferson's notes ; Uplift suasion ; The great contradictor
Section 3: 1826-1879. Mass communication for mass emancipation ; Uncle Tom ; Complicated Abe ; Garrison's last stand
Section 4: 1868-1963. Battle of the Black brains ; Jack Johnson vs. Tarzan ; Birth of a nation (and a new nuisance) ; The mission is in the name ; Can't sing and dance and write it away ; Home is where the hatred is
Section 5: 1963-today. When death comes ; Black power ; Murder was the case ; What war on drugs? ; The soundtrack of sorrow and subversion ; A million strong ; A bill too many ; A miracle and still a maybe.

Summary: Compassionate, groundbreaking, and urgently needed, Stand By Me provides caregivers with new ways to juggle the responsibilities and emotional ups and downs of caregiving.As the founder of the only devoted Caregivers Clinic in the country, clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum is no stranger to the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. She also understands that it is often the strength and well-being of these very caregivers--the parents, children, partners, siblings, and friends of patients--that are the true linchpin determining each patient's illness experience. This book puts the practical tools and transformative support of the Caregivers Clinic in your hands, empowering you to provide your loved one with the best quality of life and care possible, while promoting your own wellbeing. The book covers crucial topics including: -Getting the most from any healthcare system -Productive advance care planning -Navigating changing roles and relationship dynamics -Finding meaning and purpose in the caregiving experience Stand By Me draws on a decade of clinical and research experience as well as Dr. Applebaum's personal journey as the primary caregiver for her own father, legendary composer Stanley Applebaum, at the end of his life. Dr. Applebaum recognizes caregivers for who they truly are: invaluable healthcare team members. Offering critical insight and takeaways, Stand By Me is an essential resource throughout your caregiving journey.

Summary: NCCHC's nationally recognized standards lay the foundation for constitutionally acceptable health services and can help jails improve health services delivery. The standards address seven general areas: (1) governance and administration; (2) health promotion, safety, and disease prevention; (3) personnel and training; (4) ancillary health care services; (5) patient care and treatment; (6) special needs and services; and (7) medical-legal issues.

Summary: This manual contains 70 standards grouped under nine general areas. Every standard is categorized, numbered, and named. The statement below the standard's name is designated as the standard, a succinct sentence or two about the topic and statement of the expected outcome. Following the standard are compliance indicators, which specify how meeting the standard can usually be assessed. Next is the discussion section, the first sentence of which states the intent of the standard.

Contents:
Governance and administration
Safety
Personnel and training
Health care services and support
Patient care and treatment
Health promotion
Special needs and services
Health records
Medical-legal issues.

Contents:
Governance and administration
Safety
Personnel and training
Mental health care services and support
Patient care and treatment
Mental health promotion
Special mental health needs and services
Clinical records
Medical-legal issues.

Summary: "This book is an international effort to standardize the language, terms, and methods used in ocular toxicology. With over 300 color illustrations this consensus volume provides standards and harmonization for procedures, terminology, and scoring schemes for ocular toxicology. it is essential for industry, pharmaceutical companies, and governmental agencies to help improve the drug development process and to reduce and refine the use of animals in research"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Standards for conducting ophthalmic examinations in laboratory animals
Standard operating procedures for common laboratory animal ocular procedures
Harmonization of lesion nomenclature in laboratory animals
Spontaneous incidence of ocular abnormalities in laboratory animals
Standardized scoring of ocular findings in the context of drug and device development programs.

Summary: "Adopted by nurses and healthcare organizations worldwide these expert developed and reviewed benchmarks are the standards for nursing care of women and newborns. The AWHONN Standards summarize the specialty's core principles of nursing practice. This new edition reflects AWHONN's commitment to promote the health of women and newborns by describing women's health, obstetric and neonatal nursing practice and nurses' roles and responsibilities to their patients. This edition emphasizes the nursing profession's important role in providing evidence-based care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Featured in the eighth edition are the enduring Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance that are based on and adapted from the current American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice that reflect key elements of obstetric, women's health and newborn nursing. Also included is a customizable 8th Edition Clinical Ladder for you to use in your hospital setting"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Introduction to the eighth edition
Components of the standards of practice, eighth edition. Standard 1: Assessment
Standard 2: Diagnosis
Standard 3: Outcomes
Standard 4: Planning
Standard 5: Implementation
Standard 6: Evaluation
Components of the standards of professional performance, eighth edition. Standard 7: Ethics
Standard 8: Culturally congruent practice
Standard 9: Communication
Standard 10: Collaboration
Standard 11: Leadership
Standard 12: Education
Standard 13: Evidence-based practice and research
Standard 14: Quality of practice
Standard 15: Professional practice evaluation
Standard 16: Resource utilization
Standard 17: Environmental health
Application of the standards into clinical practice
Introduction to the clinical ladder template
AWHONN sample clinical ladder template.

Contents:
v. 1. Suggested standards for homes for the aged and nursing homes
v. 2. Methods of establishing and maintaining standards
v. 3. Bridging the gap between existing practices and desirable goals in homes for the aged and nursing homes.

Contents:
A view from the edge
1. Altruism. At the high edge of altruism ; Falling over the edge of altruism: pathological altruism ; Altruism and the other edge states ; Practices that support altruism ; Discovery at the edge of altruism
2. Empathy. At the high edge of empathy ; Falling over the edge of empathy: empathic distress ; Empathy and the other edge states ; Practices that support empathy ; Discovery at the edge of empathy
3. Integrity. At the high edge of integrity ; Falling over the edge of integrity: moral suffering ; Integrity and the other edge states ; Practices that support integrity ; Discovery at the edge of integrity
4. Respect. At the high edge of respect ; Falling over the edge of respect: disrespect ; Respect and the other edge states ; Practices that support respect ; Discovery at the edge of respect
5. Engagement. At the high edge of engagement ; Falling over the edge of engagement: burnout ; Engagement and the other edge states ; Practices that support engagement ; Discovery at the edge of engagement
6. Compassion at the edge. Survival of the kindest ; Three faces of compassion ; The six perfections ; Compassion's enemies ; Mapping compassion ; Compassion practice ; Compassion in the charnel ground.

Summary: Appendix at end includes list of presidents, 1959-2015, thank you letter from Amir Dan Rubin, list of gifts to the Medical Center, 1959-2008 ($4.3M); services to Stanford Hospital, 1983-2014; scholarships, 1971-May 2014 ($1M); volunteer hours (over 3 million); and copy of the Auxiliary stationery, 1929.

Summary: This collection includes materials from the Stanford University Medical Center Auxiliary from its beginning in 1959 as the Palo Alto Hospital Auxiliary to its dissolution in 2015. It is made up of seven series: Overview and History, Business Records, Financial and Legal Records, Activities, Newsletters, Photographs, and Scrapbooks.

Contents:
Clinical microbiology, transmission and carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
Worldwide epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus
Structure and function of surface polysaccharides of Staphylococcus aureus
Cell wall-anchored surface proteins of Staphylococcus aureus: many proteins, multiple functions
Staphylococcus aureus pore-forming toxins
The role of two-component signal transduction systems in Staphylococcus aureus virulence regulation
Staphylococcus aureus-associated skin and soft tissue infections: anatomical localization, epidemiology, therapy and potential prophylaxis
Staphylococcus aureus-associated musculoskeletal infections
Bacteremia, sepsis, and infective endocarditis associated with Staphylococcus aureus
Amphixenosic aspects of Staphylococcus aureus infection in man and animals
Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections
The innate immune response against Staphylococcus aureus
Adaptive immunity against Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcal immune evasion proteins: structure, function, and host adaptation
Vaccines for Staphylococcus aureus and target populations
Lysin therapy for Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial pathogens.

Contents:
Staphylococcus aureus antibiotic resistance / Stephanie J. Dancer
Understanding resistance mechanisms / Efthimia Petinaki & Iris Spiliopoulou
Staphylococcus aureus epidemiology and screening : best practice / Iris Spiliopoulou & Efthimia Petinaki
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus : impact on care in the neonatal unit / Melissa U. Nelson, Matthew J. Bizzarro & Patrick G. Gallagher
Environmental cleaning : the effect of cleaning on MRSA transmission risk / Stephanie J. Dancer
Computational simulation modeling of Staphylococcus aureus outbreaks / Bruce Y. Lee & Leslie E. Mueller
Role of rapid diagnostics in selecting optimal therapy for Staphylococcus aureus infections / Richard A. Proctor & Drew Smith
Novel compounds for therapy : antibiotics and alternative therapies / Kimberly Hammer, Melissa A. Rohrich, Catherine Wieser & Tze Shien Lo
Multiple choice questions : answers.

Contents:
Clinical characteristics of infections in humans due to Staphylococcus epidermidis / Mark E. Rupp
Staphylococcus epidermidis pathogenesis / Michael Otto
Identification of Staphylococcus epidermidis in the clinical microbiology laboratory by molecular methods / Amity L. Roberts
Pulsed field gel electrophoresis of Staphylococcus epidermidis / Richard V. Goering and Paul D. Fey
Multilocus sequence typing of Staphylococcus epidermidis / Jonathan C. Thomas and D. Ashley Robinson
Growth and preparation of Staphylococcus epidermidis for NMR metabolomic analysis / Greg A. Somerville and Robert Powers
The isolation and analysis of phenol-soluble modulins of Staphylococcus epidermidis / Hwang-Soo Joo and Michael Otto
Genetic manipulation of staphylococci / Jeffrey L. Bose
Isolation of chromosomal and plasmid DNA from Staphylococcus epidermidis / Jill K. Lindgren
Isolation of Staphylococus sp. RNA / Tess Eidem
Use of electroporation and conjugative mobilization for genetic manipulation of Staphylococcus epidermidis / Katherine L. Maliszewski and Austin S. Nuxoll
Methods to generate a sequence-defined transposon mutant library in Staphylococcus epidermidis strain 1457 / Todd J. Widhelm [and four others]
Examination of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms using flow-cell technology / Derek E. Moormeier and Kenneth W. Bayles
Rapid quantitative and qualitative analysis of biofilm production by Staphylococcus epidermidis under static growth conditions / Elaine M. Waters [and five others]
Bacteriophage transduction in Staphylococcus epidermidis / Michael E. Olson and Alexander R. Horswill
Mouse model of post-arthroplasty Staphylococcus epidermidis joint infection / Tyler D. Scherr [and five others]
A mouse model of Staphylococcus catheter-associated biofilm infection / Cortney E. Heim, Mark L. Hanke, and Tammy Kielian
Generation of a central nervous system catheter-associated infection in mice with Staphylococcus epidermidis / Jessica N. Snowden
Rat jugular catheter model of biofilm-mediated infection / Carolyn R. Schaeffer, Keith M. Woods, and G. Matthew Longo.

Summary: This volume explores the unique challenges midwifery graduates face as they move into practice. It identifies the similarities and differences in midwifery education, regulation, and clinical practice faced by graduate midwives in all continents, examining the various support systems available for graduate midwives in many countries, and identifying the common strategies (formal and informal) and approaches that have proved to be effective in supporting midwifery graduates. The book volume brings together the experiences of new midwives starting out in registered practice, to share the challenges and triumphs during their transition to confident practitioners. It identifies, explains and details both established and innovative new mechanisms in place to support new midwives in each country, and examines the effects the experiences of transitioning to practice may have on future professional practice, resilience and sustainability. Lack of support during the new-graduate transition to practice has been associated with early attrition from the midwifery profession. Stress, disillusion, and horizontal violence have been identified as factors that influence midwifery attrition rates. Exploration of the various support mechanisms currently available in different countries may stimulate the sharing of best practices in providing new midwives with transition to practice programmes and generate further research. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
IntroductionChapter 1. AustraliaMichelle Gray, Allison CumminsContext of Midwifery Practice in Australia Preparation for Clinical Practice/Midwifery Education; BMid, Post graduate programs, dual degreeRegistration and Regulation of New MidwivesTraditional new graduate program Mentorship and support: benefits, challenges, innovations, exemplars Current Research: highlight recent or ongoing research regarding the transition to clinical practice that is unique to AustraliaRecommendations for the implementation of innovations to support new graduates into COC modelsThe lived experience of newly qualified midwives in their first year as registrants Chapter 2 . BelgiumGenevieve Castiaux The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your country A brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any), what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife)Reflective experiences by new midwives in their first year of practise Chapter 3. BrazilDulce Maria Rosa and Edemilson The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your country A brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any),what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife)A reflective experience written by a new midwife in their first year of practise.The lived experience of newly qualified midwives in their first year as registrants Chapter 4. CanadaChristine Sandor, Beth Murray-Davis bmurray@mcmaster.caContext of midwifery practice and education in Ontario, Canada • Overview of scope of practice, models of practice , funding and remuneration• Midwifery education in Canada Registration and Regulation of New MidwivesMentorship, Supervision and Support for New MidwivesNew Midwives process of learning, transitioning and identifying Chapter 5. EthiopiaAnnette Bennett The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your countryA brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any), what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife)Reflective experience by new midwives in their first year of practice Chapter 6. GermanyMarina Weckend Chapter 7. Hong Kong Hau wai Lei The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your country A brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any), what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife) Reflective experience by new midwives in their first year of practise Chapter 8 . Iran/TeheranAnahita Esbati The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your country A brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any), what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife)Reflective experience by new midwives in their first year of practise Chapter 9. JamaicaCynthia Pearl Pitter The legislation related to regulation of midwifery in your country A brief outline of the education leading to registration as a midwifeThe regulation related to initial and ongoing registrationThe transition of new midwives after registration as a midwife
discussing what support systems exist (if any), what program involve (such as additional training of extended skills and/or mentorship from an experienced midwife)The lived experience of newly qualified midwives in their first year as registrants Chapter 10. New Zealand Jacqui Anderson, Lesley Dixon Context of midwifery practice in New Zealand (employed/self-employed, place of work, autonomous practice) Undergraduate Preparation for practice (preparing for NZ context, standards of education theoretical and practice requirements)Registration and regulation (HPCAA)• Frameworks for Midwifery Practice (Professional standards, expectations, ethics, code of conduct)• The Midwifery First Year of Practice Programme ( supporting successful transition)Mentoring and support (importance of relationships and networks)Experiences of new graduate Midwives in New Zealand (feedback from new graduates in New Zealand) Chapter 11. The Netherlands Liesbeth Kool and Esther Feijen-de JongContext of midwifery practice in The Netherlands (history of midwifery, place of birth, the birth of the clinical midwife, organisation of midwifery practice) Preparation for clinical practice/midwifery education (midwifery education, competences of a midwife in the educational system, midwifery education at the AVAG)Registration and regulation of new midwives Mentorship and support: benefits, challenges, innovations, exemplarsCurrent research: highlight recent or ongoing research regarding the transition to clinical practice that is unique to that countryThe lived experience of newly qualified midwives in their first year as registrants Chapter 12. United KingdomEllen Kitson Reynolds and Liz CluettThe context of Midwifery Practice: National policy/England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales policy on supporting new graduate midwives onto practice Preparation for Clinical Practice/Midwifery Education: Changes to the university funding and the consequences to midwifery educationNew graduate Midwives' experiences of the current graduate programmes? Changes to include the introduction of associate professionals and the potential impact on the newly qualified midwifeThe changing landscape in view of the Morecambe bay review, changes to legislation, and Francis reportsPreceptorship and developing competence/extended rolesDeveloping a career planThe lived experience of newly qualified midwives in their first year as registrants.

Summary: This book follows Starting to Read ECGs: The Basics by the same authorship and provides the beginner in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation with a concise, practical and systematic guide to interpreting ECGs. The authors have included an introduction to the pediatric ECG and genetic cardiac conditions in attempt to deepen readers awareness of some of the broader clinical issues. Starting to Read ECGs: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice expands on some of the topics introduced in the first book, but offers a deeper perspective with more detailed background information and a variety of practical interpretation methods. It can be read as a standalone book for those who already possess some basic ECG knowledge or for those who have read the first book in the series and wish to consolidate and expand on what they have already read. The book uses numerous diagrams, tables and practical examples to reinforce learning and summarize information succinctly, and will be an essential resource for medical students, junior doctors, and other health care professionals involved in the recording and interpretation of ECGs who wish to build their knowledge and confidence.

Contents:
Chapter 1 Anatomy and physiology
Advanced anatomy and physiology
Cellular physiology (action potential of pacemaker/non-pacemaker cells)
Wiggers diagram
Revision of waveform
Chapter 2 Revision of recording ECG and basic interpretation skills
Advanced lead placement (posterior ECGs / right sided ECGs)
Explanation of leads / electrical flow
Review of normal values and paper timings
Different methods of rate calculation
Chapter 3 Calculating cardiac axis
What it is
Why it's useful
The quick look method
The Hexaxial method
Making it more accurate
The vector method
Worked examples
Chapter 4 Brady-arrhythmias
Background
Genetic factors
treatment options
Chapter 5 Tachy-arrhythmias
Background
Genetic factors
treatment options
Chapter 6 conditions
Conduction blocks
PE, electrolye
Brugada (type I
III)
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophy
Chapter 7 Implantable devices and the ECG
PPM
AICDs
Various implanted monitors (i.e. Reveal)
Considerations
ECG appearance
Chapter 8 Drugs and the ECG
Tricyclics
Long QT causing drugs
Arrythmogenic drugs
Cardiac specific drugs
Chapter 9 Paediatric ECGs
Normal paediatric ECG
Childhood cardiac abnormalities appearance on the ECG (i.e. congenital issues like holes in hearts, accessory pathways etc)
Chapter 10 ACS and re-profusion arrhythmia's
Bloods (enzymes)
physiology and pathology of arteriosclerosis
Treatment options
MI's
Posterior MIs
Vasospasm
Ideoventricular rhythms
Treatment options (PPCI, CABG, thrombolytic therapy). .

Contents:
Chapter 1: How to record a 12-lead ECG
Physiology
What is an ECG
Patient positioning
Electrode placement
Attaching the cables
The machine
What to write on the ECG
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 2: ECG basics
How does the 12-lead ECG work?
ECG paper
Details found on a standard 12-lead ECG
12-lead ECG leads
The PQRST waveform
Deflection
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 3: Quality issues pertaining to ECG recording
Background
Leads
Calibration markers
ECG Documentation
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 4: Principles of ECG analysis
Background
Basic quality control checks
The rate
The rhythm
The P wave
The PR interval
The QRS complex
The ST segment
The T wave
The QT interval
Electrical axis
Additional features
The normal ECG and normal variants
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 5: Chamber abnormalities
Physiology
Atrial abnormality
Ventricular abnormality
Normal variants
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 6: Arrhythmias
Background
Ectopic beats
Atrial arrhythmias
Junctional arrhythmias
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 7: Conduction delay
Background
Bundle Branch Blocks
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV Blocks)
Sinoatrial blocks (SA blocks)
Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 8: Miscellaneous cardiac conditions
Background
Paced rhythms
Types of permanent pacemaker (PPM)
ECG identification of Pacemakers
Pericarditis
Long QT syndromes
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 9: Non cardiac conditions identifiable on the ECG
Background
Electrolyte imbalances
Hypothermia
Digoxin use
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Summary of key points
Quiz
Chapter 10: Acute Coronary Syndromes
Background
Atherosclerosis
Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for CHD
Angina
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Evolution of STEMI
Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB) and chest pain
Summary of key points
Quiz.

Summary: This volume, which includes contributions from leading scientists and clinicians in the field, provides definitive, state-of-the-art information on STAT inhibitors in a biological and clinical context. It gives an overview of the biology of the STAT family of transcription factors and their role in cancer etiology. Additionally, it describes the raft of therapeutic approaches being used to inhibit STATs in the context of various cancers, covering the full spectrum of therapeutic approaches to inhibiting STATs, and presenting emerging data from clinical trials.

Contents:
STATs in Health and Disease
STAT Proteins in Cancer
Translating STAT Inhibitors from the Lab to the Clinic
Historical Development of STAT3 Inhibitors and Early Results in Clinical Trials
STAT3 Inhibitors in Cancer: A Comprehensive Update
Targeting Upstream Janus Kinases
Inhibitors of Upstream Inducers of STAT Activation.

Summary: "Achieving equity in health requires a commitment to monitoring health inequalities which, in turn, necessitates strong, equity-oriented health information systems. High-quality data and robust monitoring systems ensure that efforts can be targeted appropriately and that progress can be tracked. Countries must strengthen health information systems to generate better data and evidence to measure progress. Integral to the health inequality monitoring process is the task of reporting data in a meaningful way. This State of inequality report exemplifies effective reporting practices, featuring the topic of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. The report addresses the challenge of how to best communicate a large and complex body of data in a manner that is comprehensible, flexible and appealing to a wide readership. Foreword viii Feature stories provide an in-depth look at the state of inequality for selected indicators and highlight key observations in reproductive health interventions, maternal health interventions, care-seeking for sick children, childhood immunization, child malnutrition and child mortality. Perhaps most notable, however, is the innovative use of electronic visualization technology. Story-point dashboards, for instance, guide the reader through a succession of visuals where readers can use interactive tools to further explore, sort and filter the data. Similarly, interactive maps and tables engage readers in customizing how data are viewed. The report reveals that significant inequalities exist in low- and middle-income countries in the area of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. The good health of women, infants and children is essential for sustainable development, and there is still much work to be done. Discussions will increasingly call into question how efforts to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health can achieve early and accelerated progress among those who are falling behind."--Pages viii-ix

Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
1. Introduction
2. Background
2.1. Inequality
2.2. Health inequality
2.3. Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
3. Monitoring the state of inequality in RMNCH
3.1. Data
3.1.1. Data sources
3.1.2. Health indicator data
3.1.3. Dimension of inequality data
3.1.4. Country selection
3.2. Analysis
3.2.1. Data disaggregation
3.2.2. Summary measures
3.3. Reporting
3.3.1. Data visualization
3.3.2. Feature stories
4. The state of inequality in RMNCH: stories from low- and middle-income countries
4.1. Reproductive health interventions
4.2. Maternal health interventions
4.3. Care-seeking for sick children
4.4. Childhood immunization
4.5. Child malnutrition
4.6. Child mortality
4.7. RMNCH interventions, combined
4.8. Potential for improvement in RMNCH interventions
5. Reporting the state of inequality: taking stock
5.1. The importance of data disaggregation
5.2. Equity orientation of policies, programmes and practices
5.3. Equity-oriented health information systems
5.4. Reducing inequality across health topics and the post-2015 sustainable development agenda
References
Appendices
Appendix 1. Data and analysis methods
Appendix 2. Assessing health inequality: methodological considerations
Appendix 3. Visualizing disaggregated data using maps
Appendix 4. Guide to interpreting the visuals used in this report
Appendix 5. Interactive visualization of health data
Appendix 6. Additional interactive visuals: references for further data exploration
Appendix 7. Patterns of inequality
Supplementary tables
Index.

Summary: In this book, Korean rhinoplasty masters present their current techniques for the correction of common nasal deformities and explain how to achieve an ideal balance between esthetic and functional outcomes. Among the procedures covered are the harvesting of autogenous tissue, nasal dorsal augmentation, diverse nasal tip techniques, alar rim and alar base surgery, mid-vault surgery, deviated nose correction, and secondary rhinoplasty techniques. Aspects of nasal anatomy of importance for Asian rhinoplasty are also carefully explained. A wealth of illustrative material documents the key steps in each procedure. The book is a collaborative enterprise between highly respected plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists with expertise in rhinoplasty. It will be an invaluable practical resource for all who perform rhinoplasty in Asian patients, whether in Asian countries or in countries with large Asian populations. The book contains various latest techniques that be usefully applied to Caucasian rhinoplasty as well.

Contents:
(1) Clinically oriented anatomy of the nose
(2) Harvest of autogenous tissues for rhinoplasty
(3) Nasal dorsal augmentation using implant and autogenous tissues
(4) Nasal tip techniques: augmentation, lengthening
(5) Nasal tip techniques: reduction, shortening
(6) Alar rim & alar base surgery
(6) Mid-vault surgery
(7) Deviated nose correction and functional surgery
(8) Secondary rhinoplasty (midvault, implant-related complications)
(9) Secondary rhinonplasty (tip, contracture).

Summary: This book covers all aspects of modern techniques used in the rapidly developing field of adult critical care echocardiography, 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, myocardial tissue velocity and deformation assessment, and contrast echocardiography. Featuring multiple color illustrations and echocardiographic images, it provides essential information on the technical aspects and current specifics of the equipment, anatomical imaging guidance, and physiological and pathological approaches with a focus on critically ill population. This book helps practitioners to not only understand the techniques and the applicability of these new technologies in various disease states, but also to apply them in a clinical setting. 3D echo, tissue deformation and contrast are opening tremendous new horizons for intensive care practitioners, offering them previously unimaginable insights into cardiac mechanics and anatomy and using non-invasive approaches for central hemodynamic diagnostic and monitoring management of intensive care patients. It also opens the way for completely new areas in clinical research. This book is useful for intensive care physicians, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians and sonographers involved in the provision of advanced echocardiographic services in intensive care units and in critical care environments. It is also suitable for students undertaking a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (Critical Care) with the Australasian Society of Ultrasound Medicine, adding to the existing literature used to prepare for the second and third parts examinations. .

Contents:
Three-dimensional echocardiography
Tissue velocity and deformation imaging
Contrast echocardiography.

Contents:
Introduction to proteomics technologies / Christof Lenz and Hassan Dihazi
Topics in study design and analysis for multistage clinical proteomics studies / Irene Sui Lan Zeng
Preprocessing and analysis of LC-MS-based proteomic data / Tsung-Heng Tsai, Minkun Wang, and Habtom W. Ressom
Normalization of reverse phase protein microarray data : choosing the best normalization analyte / Antonella Chiechi
Outlier detection for mass spectrometric data / HyungJun Cho and Soo-Heang Eo
Visualization and differential analysis of protein expression data using R / Tomé S. Silva and Nadège Richard
False discovery rate estimation in proteomics / Suruchi Aggarwal and Amit Kumar Yadav
Nonparametric bayesian model for nested clustering / Juhee Lee ... [etal.]
Set-based test procedures for the functional analysis of protein lists from differential analysis / Jochen Kruppa and Klaus Jung
Classification of samples with order-restricted discriminant rules / David Conde ... [et al.]
Application of discriminant analysis and cross-validation on proteomics data / Julia Kuligowski, David Pérez-Guaita, and Guillermo Quintás
Protein sequence analysis by proximities / Frank-Michael Schleif
Statistical method for integrative platform analysis : application to integration of proteomic and microarray data / Xin Gao
Data fusion in metabolomics and proteomics for biomarker discovery / Lionel Blanchet and Agnieszka Smolinska
Reconstruction of protein networks using reverse-phase protein array data / Silvia von der Heyde ... [et al.]
Detection of unknown amino acid Substitutions using error-tolerant database search / Sven H. Giese, Franziska Zickmann, and Bernhard Y. Renard
Data analysis strategies for protein modification identification / Yan Fu
Dissecting the iTRAQ data analysis / Suruchi Aggarwal and Amit Kumar Yadav
Statistical aspects in proteomic biomarker discovery / Klaus Jung.

Summary: This book discusses statistical methods that are useful for treating problems in modern optics, and the application of these methods to solving a variety of such problems This book covers a variety of statistical problems in optics, including both theory and applications. The text covers the necessary background in statistics, statistical properties of light waves of various types, the theory of partial coherence and its applications, imaging with partially coherent light, atmospheric degradations of images, and noise limitations in the detection of light. New topics have been introduced i.

Contents:
Random variables
Random processes
Some first-order statistical properties of light
Temporal and spatial coherence of optical waves
Some problems involving higher-order coherence
Effects of partial coherence in imaging systems
Imaging through randomly inhomogeneous media
Fundamental limits in photoelectric detection of light.

Summary: "Drs. Schreiber and Turk's book, Statistics and Data Analysis Literacy for Nurses, fills a void and meets this need. Students and educators alike will benefit from its straightforward, pragmatic style in explaining applied statistical analysis. Chapters are replete with various quantitative methods including novel chapters on Visual Representation and Humility, and examples to assist the reader in understanding what is generally complex content. Drawing on the deep expertise of its authors, the book should become a go-to reference for anyone looking to gain knowledge in applied statistics. The end of chapter review questions is an additional resource for readers to evaluate their mastery of the topic"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Statistical understanding
Background of design, measurement, and analysis
Descriptive analyses
Visual representations
Traditional study design
Variability between and within groups
Variability between and within groups expanded
Correlation and regression
Logistic regression
Introduction to Bayesian analysis
Quality improvement
Humility.

Summary: The main aim of this book is to offer an easy tool to read a scientific article with greater awareness, to understand and evaluate it more thoroughly, and to better plan research. Today, in the era of evidence-based medicine, both research and daily patient-focused clinical practice are no longer possible without a thorough knowledge of the literature and its continuous updates. Written by surgeons for surgeons, this practical book makes the basic concept of statistics and research methodology easy to understand and apply for young surgeons and researchers, students and residents.

Summary: Statistics for Bioinformatics: Methods for Multiple Sequence Alignment provides an in-depth introduction to the most widely used methods and software in the bioinformatics field. With the ever increasing flood of sequence information from genome sequencing projects, multiple sequence alignment has become one of the cornerstones of bioinformatics. Multiple sequence alignments are crucial for genome annotation, as well as the subsequent structural, functional, and evolutionary studies of genes and gene products. Consequently, there has been renewed interest in the development of novel multiple sequence alignment algorithms and more efficient programs.

Summary: "Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing is an accessible and comprehensive learning tool for nurses returning to graduate school or engaged in evidence-based practice. Peer-reviewed and course tested, the current edition continues to present statistics in a readable, user-friendly format to meet the learning needs of students. Through numerous updates on screenshots, data sets, instructor as well as student materials, additional figures, and hyperlinks in the electronic books, the current edition includes key terms, critical thinking questions, and case studies incorporating research and evidence-based practice to help nurses connect statistics with everyday work in the healthcare field"--Publisher's description

Contents:
Evidence-based practice in nursing, or why do i need to take statistics?
Statistical essentials I
Statistical essentials II: measurement
Working with Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS statistics software (SPSS)
Organizing and displaying data
Descriptive statistics
Hypothesis testing
Getting ready for the analysis
Examining relationships between and among variables
Modeling relationships
Tests for comparing group means: part I
Tests for comparing group means: part II
Nonparametric tests
Categorical data analysis: nonparametric tests of association
Avoiding common statistical mistakes
Appendices. Random number table
How to select the correct statistical test
Critical values.

Summary: "Today's nurse faces even more questions about understanding and interpreting data. Although statistics has not changed in its essence, nurses are leveraging new technologies to interpret data in the clinical space. Understanding how to use that information and make successful clinical decisions are the essence of the role of the nurse. The 4th edition will provide new research and highlight an unfolding case study that is used throughout the text to connect concepts to situations, equipping students and instructors with the right tools to leverage the data in a safe and accurate way"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Introduction to statistics and levels of measurement
Presenting data
Descriptive statistics, probability, and measures of central tendency
Measuring data
Sampling methods
Generating the research idea
Sample size, effect size, and power
Chi-square
Student t-test
Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Correlation coefficients
Regression analysis
Relative risk vs. absolute risk and other public health measures you commonly see.

Summary: Get the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research! Statistics for Nursing Research, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques. This unique and practical workbook is divided into two parts to differentiate between basic and advanced statistical methods, with dozens of hands-on exercises that will help you practice working with the statistical methods needed for building an evidence-based practice. This workbook is an indispensable resource for any nursing student or practicing nurse wishing to gain competency in conducting statistical analyses. -- Provided by publisher

Contents:
PART 1: Understanding Statistical Methods
Identifying Levels of Measurement: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio
Identifying Probability and Nonprobability Sampling Methods in Studies
Understanding the Sampling Section of a Research Report: Population, Sampling Criteria, Sample Size, Refusal Rate, and Attrition Rate
Understanding Reliability of Measurement Methods
Understanding Validity of Measurement Methods
Understanding Frequencies and Percentages
Interpreting Line Graphs
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode
Measures of Dispersion: Range and Standard Deviation
Description of a Study Sample
Interpreting Scatterplots
Algorithm for Determining the Appropriateness of Inferential Statistical Techniques
Understanding Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient
Understanding Simple Linear Regression
Understanding Multiple Linear Regression
Understanding Independent Samples t-test
Understanding Paired or Dependent Samples t-test
Understanding Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Post Hoc Analyses
Understanding Pearson Chi Square
Understanding Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient
Understanding Mann-Whitney U Test
Understanding Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test
PART 2: Conducting and Interpreting Statistical Analyses
Selecting Appropriate Analysis Techniques for Studies
Describing the Elements of Power Analysis: Power, Effect Size, Alpha, and Sample Size
Conducting Power Analysis
Determining the Normality of a Distribution
Calculating Descriptive Statistics
Handling Missing Data NEW!
Calculating Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient
Calculating Simple Linear Regression
Calculating Multiple Linear Regression
Calculating t-tests for Independent Samples
Calculating t-tests for Paired (Dependent) Samples
Calculating the Mann-Whitney U Test NEW!
Calculating Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Post Hoc Analyses Following ANOVA
Calculating Sensitivity and Specificity
Calculating Pearson Chi-Square
Calculating Odds Ratio and 95% Confidence Intervals
References
Appendices
Appendix A: Critical Values for Student's t Distribution
Appendix B: Critical Values of r for Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient
Appendix C: Critical Values of F for a = 0.05 and a = 0.01
Appendix D: Critical Values of the ?2 Distribution
Index

Summary: Now in its Seventh Edition, Neil J. Salkind's bestselling Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics with new co-author Bruce B. Frey teaches an often intimidating subject with a humorous, personable, and informative approach that reduces statistics anxiety. With instruction in SPSS®, the authors guide students through basic and advanced statistical procedures, from correlation and graph creation to analysis of variance, regression, non-parametric tests, and more. The Seventh Edition includes new real-world examples, additional coverage on multiple regression and power and effect size, and a robust interactive eBook with video tutorials and animations of key concepts. In the end, students who (think they) hate statistics will understand how to explain the results of many statistical analyses and won't be intimidated by basic statistical tasks.

Contents:
v
.1. Basic concepts and applications ; v.2 Advanced concepts and applications.

Summary: This book is an open access publication. Forest ecosystems in Central Europe are changing as a result of anthropogenic influences and changing climate conditions. As such, a large-scale monitoring programme was undertaken in order to understand the influence of site modification, deposition of air pollutants, and climate. This book presents the scientific findings of this study for Germany, including the major challenges with regard to the future preservation and management of forest ecosystems under environmental change. In addition, it addresses a number of central questions: what are the main factors affecting forest stands and soil integrity? How, and how rapidly, are forest ecosystems changing? How diverse are the changes across Germany? What will be the main risks in sustainable forest management in the future? And how can policy support the development and maintenance of adaptive and resilient forests that provide essential ecosystem services, today and in the future? Helping readers understand the importance of soils and related ecosystem processes for future sustainable forestry, and sharing essential findings on environmental change and related changes in forest status and dynamics, the book is a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers interested in science-based decisions.

Contents:
Chapter 1. Concept and Methodology of the National Forest Soil Inventory.- Chapter 2. Environmental Settings and TheirChanges in the Last Decades.- Chapter 3. Soil Water Budget and Drought Stress.- Chapter 4. Soil Acidification in German Forest Soils.- Chapter 5. Nitrogen status and dynamics in German forest soils.- Chapter 6. Carbon Stocks and Carbon Stock Changes in German Forest Soils.- Chapter 7. Heavy Metal Stocks and Concentrations in Forest Soils.- Chapter 8. Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Selected Organic Substances in Germany's Forest Soils.- Chapter 9. Nutritional Status of Major Forest Tree Species in Germany.- Chapter 10. Plants as Indicators of Soil Chemical Properties.- Chapter 11. Spatial Response Patterns in Biotic Reactions of Forest Trees and Their Associations with Environmental Variables in Germany.- Chapter 12. Sustainable Use and Development of Forests and Forest Soils
A Resume.

Contents:
Pivotal long-term
The human body
A giant chemical factory
Our food
An energy transfer medium
Energy production
Energy production when food is scarce
Energy expenditure I
Basal metabolic rate
Energy expenditure II
Heat production
Energy expenditure III
Active metabolic rate
Physical activity level
Control of energy metabolism in the brain
Control of energy metabolism by endogenous hormones
Control of energy metabolism
The reward system.

Summary: Patients with kidney disease often find it difficult to understand and undertake the lifestyle changes that will help them stay as healthy as possible. This book offers patients information and guidance on how to stay healthy with kidney disease in a clear, comprehensive, and encouraging way. The first section explains the basics of the disease and how it interacts with other common health issues, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and aging. The second section breaks down the changes a patient can make to their exercise, treatment, and diet to maximize their kidney function, including helpful tips and healthy recipes. Written by top nephrologists with experience writing for non-specialists, this easy-to-read guide will help kidney disease patients and caregivers manage the illness and keep patients healthy.

Contents:
1. Introduction to Kidney Disease
2. Aging – Challenges and Interventions
3. The Kidney and Cardiovascular Disease
4. Diabetes and Kidney Disease
5. Hypertension and Kidney Disease
6. Inflammation in Kidney Disease – Glomerulonephritis
7. Diet to Preserve Kidney Function
8. Healthy Diet for Kidney Function
9. Muscle Breakdown in Kidney Disease - Mechanisms and Management Strategies
10. Exercises for People with Chronic Kidney Disease and Seniors
11. Falls in CKD Patients and Seniors - Causes and Prevention
12. Medication to Avoid with Chronic Kidney Disease
13. Available Treatments if My Kidneys Do Fail
14. Appendix - The Cell and the Kidney.

Summary: "The ultimate survival guide for medical students, interns, residents, and fellows, Staying Human during Residency Training provides time-tested advice and the latest information on every aspect of a resident’s life--from choosing a residency program to coping with stress, enhancing self-care, and protecting personal and professional relationships. The book features hundreds of tips on how to cope with sleep deprivation, time pressures, and ethical and legal issues. Updated to reflect the latest research and resources, the seventh edition provides new emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, social justice, and accountability in the context of medical education. It offers practical strategies learned from new technologies and new insight on the COVID-19 pandemic regarding public health, virtual appointment protocols, and AI developments. Presenting practical antidotes regarding cynicism, careerism, and burnout, the book also offers guidance on fostering more empathic connections with patients and deepening relationships with colleagues, friends, and family. Acknowledged by thousands of doctors across North America as an invaluable resource, Staying Human during Residency Training has helped to shape notions of trainee well-being for medical educators worldwide. Offering wise, compassionate, and professional counsel, this new edition again shows why it is required reading for medical students and new physicians pursuing postgraduate training."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Filled with pearls and wisdom from experts in the field, Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2nd Edition, is a concise, easy-to-read guide to managing difficult orthopaedic problems in children. This high-yield, highly illustrated reference provides practical advice on how to deal with commonly seen issues as well as those that are less common but that pose grave threats to the patient. Focusing on preventing problems and avoiding serious complications and prepared by editors, authors, and gurus with more than 1000 years of combined experience in pediatric orthopaedics, this title is an invaluable resource for pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellows and all orthopaedists who care for children"-- Provided by publisher

Summary: "Offering comprehensive coverage of all diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, Steele's Colon and Rectal Surgery provides authoritative guidance on the full range of today's operative procedures. Edited by Dr. Scott R. Steele, Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and section editors Drs. Justin A. Maykel, Amy L. Lightner, and Joshua I.S. Bleier, this new reference contains 81 concise, tightly focused chapters that take you step by step through each procedure, guided by the knowledge and expertise of key leaders in the field from across the world. Includes comprehensive coverage of the latest laparoscopic, robotic, and open diagnostic and surgical management techniques in all areas of colon and rectal surgery. Each chapter includes insightful section editor commentary throughout and concludes with a senior editor commentary written by Dr. Steele. Features a full-color design with hundreds of unique, detailed illustrations and photographs depicting the steps in today's operative procedures"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: Offering authoritative coverage, Steinert's Cataract Surgery, 4th Edition, takes you step by step from preoperative evaluation and preparation through the full range of surgical techniques and the mitigation and management of complications. New editors, Drs. Sumit (Sam) Garg and Douglas D. Koch, along with a who’s who list of top international experts, provide practical technical guidance on all aspects of cataract surgery in a newly streamlined, easy-to-read format. From IOL calculations to glaucoma and astigmatism considerations, perioperative drug delivery to methods of iris repair, this up-to-date 4th Edition delivers essential clinical information, core foundational knowledge, and advanced techniques from cover to cover.

Summary: This book presents state-of-the-art pre-clinical models and clinical applications of stem-cell-based therapies applied to different lung diseases, with a special focus on the translation of bench data into clinical studies. Starting with the assumption that abnormal lung tissue repair and regeneration has emerged as the driving force underlying pathogenesis and progression in many lung diseases, it sheds new light on the potential of stem/stromal cells as drivers of repair and sources of reparative factors in the lung. The first part of the book offers an overview of stem cell types and mechanisms involved in lung development, homeostasis, repair and regeneration, and reveals the crucial role of the extracellular matrix within the lung microenvironment. In the second part, leading experts present the latest pre-clinical evidence and clinical applications of stem-cell-based therapies in a wide variety of lung diseases, ranging from COPD and lung fibrosis to other rare lung diseases. The last section discusses stem cell delivery systems and devices, such as aerosolised spray application. This book appeals to pneumologists, stem cell and matrix biologists, as well as bioengeneers with a special interest in regenerative medicine applied to pulmonary diseases.

Contents:
1 Chronic lung pathologies that require repair and regeneration
I Stem/stromal cells populations in the lung
2 Characterization of stromal/stem cells in the lung and translation of knowledge of stem/stromal cell population to human lung
3 Comparison of the regenerative potential for lung tissue of mesenchymal stromal cells from different sources/locations within the body
4 The potential of factors released from mesenchymal stromal cells as therapeutic agents in the lung
II Preclinical evidence and clinical applications in Chronic Lung Diseases
5 Preclinical evidence for the role of stem/stromal cells in COPD
6 Clinical application of stem/stromal cells in COPD
7 Evidence for the role of stem/stromal cells in lung fibrosis
8 Preclinical evidence for the role of stem/stromal cells and their therapeutic potential in treating BPD and PAH
9 Crispr-Cas9 editing in induced pluripotent stem cells: a way forward for treating Cystic Fibrosis?
10 Clinical application of stem/stromal cells in cystic fibrosis
11 Preclinical evidence for the role of stem/stromal cells in targeting ARDS
12 The safety and efficiency of addressing ARDS using stem cell therapies in clinical trials
III Stem cell delivery systems and devices
13 Spraying as route of delivery for stem cells to the lungs
IV Conclusion
14 Conclusion.

Summary: This book reviews the state-of-the-art in stem-cell-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, and highlights advances in both animal models and clinical trials. It comprehensively discusses most neurodegenerative diseases, including such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases, amyotrophic sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and retinal degeneration, in which stem cells could potentially be used for therapy in the future. It also addresses the challenges and problems relating to the translation of stem-cell-based therapies into treatments. As such, the book will appeal to research scientists, physicians, graduate students, and medical professionals in the field of stem cells, neuroscience, neurology, neurorestoratology and major neurological disorders.

Contents:
Chapter 1: General Introduction
Chapter 2: Clinical-grade stem cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Chapter 3: Stem cell treatment for Parkinson's disease
Chapter 4: Stem cell treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Chapter 5: Stem cell treatment for Huntington's disease
Chapter 6: Stem cell treatment for amyotrophic sclerosis disease
Chapter 7: Stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis
Chapter 8: Stem cell treatment for muscular dystrophy
Chapter 9: Stem cell treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
Chapter 10: Stem cell treatment for Retinal Degeneration
Chapter 11: Conclusion and future perspective.

Summary: "This volume presents the most current reviews on how cancer stem cells (CSCs) hypothesis dictates that the continued proliferation of a tumor is dependent on a sub-population of self-renewing and asymmetrically dividing neoplastic stem cells that supply a largely differentiated tumor. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of CSCs, their role in central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and the recent CSC-specific treatment modalities being used. The emerging focus on CSCs in brain tumors represents a paradigm shift in our understanding of the pathogenesis of these neoplasms. Importantly, the realization that a distinct sub-population of cells contributes disproportionately to the growth and sustenance of central nervous system tumors has important implications for the treatment of such tumors. To treat CNS tumors, there is now a growing need to treat CSCs to achieve adequate tumor control"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Regulation of subventricular zone-derived cells migration in the adult brain
The SVZ and its relationship to stem cell based neuro-oncogenesis
Isolation and characterization of stem cells from human central nervous system malignancies
The role of stem cells in pediatric central nervous system malignancies
Laboratory models for central nervous system tumor stem cell research
Radiation therapy for glioma stem cells
Chemoresistance and chemotherapy targeting stem-like cells in malignant glioma
Immunobiology and immunotherapeutic targeting of glioma stem cells
Emerging strategies for the treatment of tumor stem cells in central nervous system malignancies.

Summary: Employing a series of Socratic dialogues, this study of the use of stem cells in medicine and medical research examines the ethical and public policy issues that confront scientists, clinicians, and the public health community.

Contents:
Harnessing stem cells for regenerative medicine
Hope
Why is this cell different from other cells?
The president's stem cells
The Dickey-Wicker enigma
The moral status of embryos
Creating good from immoral acts
Circumventing embryocide
My personalized beta cells for diabetes
Repairing brain cells in stroke victims
Reversing macular degeneration
My stem cells, my cancer
Reprogramming cells
My personalized disease cells
To clone or not to clone : that is the question
Patenting human embryonic stem cells is immoral and illegal (in Europe)
My embryo is auctioned on the internet
Here comes the egg man : oocytes & embryos.org
Human-animal chimeras and hybrids
Stem cell tourism
Social media meets science hype
Feminism and the commercialization of human eggs/embryos
Was my birth embryo me?
Embryos without ovaries
How my cells became drugs
A clinical trial for paralysis treatment.

Summary: This book looks at where stem cell technology is presently and how it is instrumental in advancing the field of disease modeling and cell transplantation. By focusing on major human disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and heart disorders, the book summarizes the major findings in the field of human stem cells and dissect the current limitations on our understanding of stem cells biology. The chapters focus on the genetics, genomics, epigenetics and physiology of stem cells models, together with technological advances on molecular biology such as CRISPR/Cas9 or epigenetic editing, that will be instrumental in the future of human disease modeling and treatment. In base of the limitations of current disease models and in front of the unmet necessity of finding therapeutical interventions for human disorders, the availability of stem cell technology has opened new doors for several fields. The unlimited self-renewal capacity and more extensive differentiation potential of stem cells offers a theoretically inexhaustible and replenishable source of any cell subtype. Since Professor Shinya Yamanaka described it, 10 years ago in his seminal paper, that somatic cells could be reprogrammed to inducible stem cells (iPSC) just by expressing four transcription factors, the field of has exploded, especially its applications in biomedical research.

Contents:
Part I: Stem cells for brain disorders
Chapter 1: Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons to model and gain insights into Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis
Chapter 2: Modeling schizophrenia with human stem cells
Chapter 3: Rett Syndrome and Stem Cell research
Chapter 4: Stem Cell Applications in Spinal Cord Injury: A Primer
Chapter 5: Cell-Based Therapy for Retinal Degenerative Disease
Chapter 6: Past, present and future of cell based-therapy in progressive multiple sclerosis
Part II: Stem cells for cardiovascular diseases
Chapter 7: Cardiac Stem Cells: a plethora of potential therapies for myocardial regeneration within reach
Chapter 8: Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Cardiomyocytes in the Evaluation of Cardiotoxic Potential of Drugs
Part III: Stem cells for general medicine
Chapter 9: Regenerative medicine for diabetes treatment: new cell sources
Chapter 10: Dental pulp stem cells promote wound healing and muscle regeneration
Chapter 11: From bench to bedside of mesenchymal Stem Cells use for Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment
Chapter 12: Stem Cells and Cancer
Chapter 13: The relevance of induced pluripotent stem cells for the study of physiological and premature aging
Part IV: Technical challenges and future
Chapter 14: Pluripotent stem cell banks
Chapter 15: Genetic and Epigenetic engineering: the CRISPR/Cas9 era.

Contents:
1. Stem cell microenvironments and beyond
2. The bone marrow microenvironment for hematopoietic stem cells
3. Leukemia stem cells microenvironment
4. Developmental HSC microenvironment: the ependyma as a stem cell niche
6. Being a neural stem cell: a matter or character but defined by the microenvironment
7. Glioblastoma stem cells and their microenvironment
8. Plasticity of the muscle stem cell microenvironment
9. The macula flava of the human vocal fold as a stem cell microenvironment
10. Oesophageal stem cells and cancer
11. Oral cancer stem cells microenvironment
12. Fetal membranes-derived stem cells microenvironment
13. Current technologies base on the knowledge of the stem cells microenvironments
Index.

Contents:
Short primer in stem cell biology / Ivan N. Rich
Measurement of hematopoietic stem cell proliferation, self-renewal, and expansion potential / Ivan N. Rich
Measuring the aging process in stem cells / Yi Liu, Gary Van Zant, and Ying Liang
Measuring the potency of a stem cell therapeutic / Holli Harper and Ivan N. Rich
Culturing protocols for human multipotent adult stem cells / Bart Vaes [and six others]
Isolation of murine bone marrow scavenging sinusoidal endothelial cells / Peter A. G. McCourt [and three others]
Analysis of circadian rhythms in embryonic stem cells / Jiffin K. Paulose, Edmund B. Rucker III, and Vincent M. Cassone
Measuring stem cell circadian rhythm / William Hrushesky and Ivan N. Rich
Cryopreservation of human pluripotent stem cells : a general protocol / Takamichi Miyazaki and Hirofumi Suemori
Biological differences between native and cultured mesenchymal stem cells : implications for therapies / Elena Jones and Richard Schäfer
The use of multiparameter flow cytometry and cell sorting to characterize native human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) / Sally Boxall and Elena Jones
High yield recovery of equine mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord matrix/Wharton's jelly using a semi- automated process / Timo Z. Nazari-Shafti [and five others]
Isolation and functional assessment of cutaneous stem cells / Yanne S. Doucet and David M. Owens
Isolation of adult stem cell populations from the human cornea / Matthew J. Branch [and three others]
Advanced imaging and tissue engineering of the human limbal epithelial stem cell niche / Isobel Massie [and ten others]
Isolation and characterization of stem cells in the adult mammalian ovary / Seema Parte [and three others]
Clonal culture of adult mouse lung epithelial stem/progenitor cells / Jonathan L. McQualter and Ivan Bertoncello
Culture and characterization of mammary cancer stem cells in mammospheres / Eleonora Piscitelli [and eight others]
Isolation and culture of primary glioblastoma cells from human tumor specimens / Sascha Seidel, Boyan K. Garvalov, and Till Acker.

Contents:
Laboratory Control and Basic Culture Protocols for Stem Cell Self-Renewal / Lim, Jeong Mook and others
Advanced Fixation for Transmission Electron Microscopy Unveils Special Extracellular Matrix Within the Renal Stem/Progenitor Cell Niche / Minuth, Will W. and others
Multiplex Immunoassays for Quantification of Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Other Proteins in Stem Cell Communication / Valekova, Ivona and others
Porous Membrane Culture Method for Expansion of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells / Kim, Jin-Su and others
Tuning Differentiation Signals for Efficient Propagation and In Vitro Validation of Rat Embryonic Stem Cell Cultures / Meek, Stephen and others
Generation, Expansion, and Differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC) Derived Neural Progenitor Cells (NPCs) / Brafman, David A.
Isolation, Long-Term Expansion, and Differentiation of Murine Neural Stem Cells / Bizy, Alexandra and others
Generation, Expansion, and Differentiation of Cardiovascular Progenitor Cells from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells / Cao, Nan and others
A Practical Guide for the Isolation and Maintenance of Stem Cells from Tendon / Lui, Pauline Po Yee
A Human Colonic Crypt Culture System to Study Regulation of Stem Cell-Driven Tissue Renewal and Physiological Function / Parris, Alyson and others
Ca²⁺ Handling in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomycetes / Wei, Wenjie and others
Potential Application of Extracellular Vesicles of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics / Katsuda, Takeshi and others
Application of Fluid Mechanical Force to Embryonic Sources of Hemogenic Endothelium and Hematopoietic Stem Cells / Li, Nan and others
Electrophysiological Recordings from Neuroepithelial Stem Cells / Yamashita, Masayuki
In Vivo Stem Cell Transplantation Using Reduced Cell Numbers / Tsutsui, Takeo W.

Summary: This book examines the application of stem cell surgery for diabetes and heart failure. Organized into two sections, the first identifies and summarizes the current worldwide stem cell trials for heart failure. Subsequent chapters in part two analyze the current worldwide stem cell trials in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Both sections utilize studies that include non-expanded stem cells; each study is grouped by stem cell type and geographic location. Stem Cell Surgery Trials in Diabetes and Heart Failure is a comprehensive, convenient reference for cardiologists, endocrinologists, internists, and family physicians.

Contents:
1. U.S. Studies
2. Europe
3. Iran
4. China.

Summary: Vascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Distinguished clinical and surgical approaches have attempted to overcome its morbidity and mortality; still 17.9 million people die every year due to vascular afflictions. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy. Stem cells synthesize and secrete cytokines that promote cell recruitment, immunomodulation, extracellular matrix remodeling, angiogenesis, and neuroregeneration, all of which promote regeneration. Besides that, stem cells are also capable of differentiating in various cell types, being employed in tissue engineering. Preclinical and clinical investigations have reported efficacy of stem cell therapy for various vascular diseases. Even though results are encouraging, the studies demonstrate variation in stem cell type and origin, route and protocol for administration, and concomitant use of other treatment strategies, impairing easy interpretation of results and clinical application. The purpose of this book is to compile and comprise the current state of the evidence regarding stem cell therapy for each vascular disease, elucidating possible clinical applications. More than an objective guide for readers on the use of this novel treatment strategy, this publication will advocate for stem cell therapy use and development and will be of significant interest to physicians in a wide range of disciplines as well as researchers.

Contents:
1. Introduction to Stem Cell Therapy and its Application in Vascular Diseases
2. Types And Origin of Stem Cells
3. Stem Cell Delivery Techniques for Stroke and Peripheral Artery Disease
4. The Ethical Challenges of Stem Cell Therapy in Vascular Disorders
5. Bone Marrow-Derived Cells: from the Laboratory to the Clinic
6. Angiogenesis: Perspectives From Therapeutic Angiogenesis
7. Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
8. Venous Foot and Leg Ulcers
9. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells for Vascular Regeneration
10. Mesenchymal Stem Cell and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Vasculitis
11. Mesenchymal Stem Cell and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Transplantation for Buerger's Disease
12. Changing the Course of Peripheral Arterial Disease Using Adult Stem Progenitor Cells
13. Stem Cell Delivery for the Treatment of Arteriovenous Fistula Failure
14. Stem Cell Therapy to Improve Acute Myocardial Infarction Remodeling
15. Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke
16. Use of Stem Cells in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
17. Stem Cell Therapy for Ophthalmic Vascular Disease
18. Stem Cell Therapy Delivery in Liver Disease
19. Stem Cell Therapy for Lymphedema.

Contents:
Efficient Library Preparation for Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis of Genome-Wide Epigenetic and Transcriptional Landscapes in Embryonic Stem Cells
Analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing Data Using Galaxy
edgeR for Differential RNA-seq and ChIP-seq Analysis: An Application to Stem Cell Biology
Use Model-based Analysis of ChIP-Seq (MACS) to Analyze Short Reads Generated by Sequencing Protein-DNA Interactions in Embryonic Stem Cells
Spatial Clustering for Identification of ChIP-Enriched Regions (SICER) to Map Regions of Histone Methylation Patterns in Embryonic Stem Cells
Identifying Stem Cell Gene Expression Patterns and Phenotypic Networks with AutoSOME
Visualization and Clustering of High-Dimensional Transcriptome Data Using GATE
Interpreting and Visualizing ChIP-seq Data with the seqMINER Software
A Description of the Molecular Signatures Database (MSigDB) Website
Use of Genome-Wide RNAi Screens to Identify Regulators of Embryonic Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Pluripotency
Correlating Histone Modification Patterns with Gene Expression Data During Hematopoiesis
In Vitro Maturation and In Vitro Fertilization of Mouse Oocytes and Preimplantation Embryo Culture
Derivation and Manipulation of Trophoblast Stem Cells from Mouse Blastocysts
Conversion of Epiblast Stem Cells to Embryonic Stem Cells Using Growth Factors and Small Molecule Inhibitors
Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Using Chemical Inhibition and Three Transcription Factors
Transdifferentiation of Mouse Fibroblasts and Hepatocytes to Functional Neurons
Direct Lineage Conversion of Pancreatic Exocrine to Endocrine Beta-Cells In Vivo with Defined Factors
Direct Reprogramming of Cardiac Fibroblasts to Cardiomyocytes Using MicroRNAs
Reprogramming Somatic Cells into Pluripotent Stem Cells Using miRNAs.

Summary: This book introduces many new technologies and clinical applications of hematopoietic stem cells and mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases. Presented in two parts, Part 1 focuses on stem cell therapies for autoimmune disease treatment; Part 2 focuses on stem cell therapies and their application in the treatment of common inflammatory diseases, including chronic knee osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver cirrhosis, Crohn's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. This book is an essential source for all advanced students and researchers involved with these diseases, stem cells, or both. Stem Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases and Inflammation and the other books in the Stem Cells in Clinical Applications series are invaluable to scientists, researchers, advanced students and clinicians working in stem cells, regenerative medicine, or tissue engineering as well as cancer or genetics research.

Contents:
Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Stem Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases;
Chapter 1: Current Status of Stem Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Mechanisms of Autoimmune Disease and Stem Cell Therapy Strategy; 1.3 Immune Correction by Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; 1.3.1 Hematopoietic Stem Cells; 1.3.2 Sources of HSCs for Transplantation; 1.3.3 HSC Transplantations in AD Treatment in Preclinical Trials; 1.3.4 HSC Transplantation for AD Treatment in the Clinic; 1.3.4.1 HSCT for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) 1.3.4.2 HSCT for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)1.3.4.3 HSCT for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); 1.3.5 The Mechanisms of HSC Transplantation for AD Treatment; 1.4 Immunomodulation by MSC Transplantation; 1.4.1 Mesenchymal Stem Cells; 1.4.2 MSC Transplantation for ADs in Preclinical Studies; 1.4.3 MSC Transplantation for ADs in the Clinic; 1.4.3.1 MSC Transplantation for SLE; 1.4.3.2 MSC Transplantation for Crohn's Disease; 1.4.3.3 MSC Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis (MS); 1.5 Conclusion; References;
Chapter 2: Mechanisms of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Autoimmune Disease Treatment 2.1 Introduction2.2 Cellular Mechanism of Autoimmunity; 2.3 Molecular Mechanism of Autoimmunity; 2.4 MSCs in Treating Autoimmunity; 2.5 Mechanism of MSCs in Treating Autoimmune Diseases; 2.6 Mechanism of EVs from MSCs in Treating Autoimmune Diseases; 2.7 Conclusion; References;
Chapter 3: Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: An Exciting Challenge or a Treatment Hope; 3.1 Introduction; 3.1.1 Objectives; 3.1.2 The Importance of Stem Cells; 3.2 Stem Cell Therapy for MS; 3.3 Evidence-Based Experimental Tests of Stem Cell Therapy for MS; 3.4 Epidermal Nerve Stem Cells (EPI-NCSCs) 3.5 Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)3.6 Neural Stem Cells (NSCs); 3.7 Olfactory Ensheathing Cells (OECs); 3.8 Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs); 3.9 Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells (OPCs); 3.10 Evidence-Based Clinical Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for MS; 3.11 Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs); 3.12 Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs); 3.13 Adipose Stem Cells (ASCs); 3.14 Nervous Stem Cells (NSCs); 3.15 Conclusion and Future Perspectives; References;
Chapter 4: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in Rheumatoid Arthritis; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Mechanism of Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis and the MSC 4.2.1 Innate Immunity in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Macrophages4.2.2 Innate Immunity in RA-Osteoclasts; 4.2.3 Innate Immunity in RA-NK Cells; 4.2.4 Innate Immunity in RA-Dendritic Cells; 4.2.5 Adaptive Immunity in RA-T Cell Mechanisms; 4.2.6 Adaptive Immunity in RA-B Cell Mechanisms; 4.3 Autologous and Allogeneic Use in RA; 4.3.1 Intravenous vs. Intra-articular Injection; 4.3.2 Priming MSCs; 4.3.3 Clinical Trials; 4.3.3.1 Intravenous Infusion of Umbilical Cord MSCs-Single-Dose Regime; 4.3.3.2 Intravenous and Intra-articular Infusion of Adipose Tissue MSCs-A Split Dose Regime

Contents:
1. Definition and classification of stem cells
2. Stem cells as a necessary experimental platform in medical research
3. Stem cells at the core of cell therapy
4. Stem cells for regenerative medicine in humans
5. Bioethics: regulatory framework for human stem cells
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.

Summary: This new series, based on a bi-annual conference and its topics, represents a major contribution to the emerging science of cancer research and regenerative medicine. Each volume brings together some of the most pre-eminent scientists working on cancer biology, cancer treatment, cancer diagnosis, cancer prevention and regenerative medicine to share information on currently ongoing work which will help shape future therapies. These volumes are invaluable resources not only for already active researchers or clinicians but also for those entering these fields, plus those in industry. Stem Cells: Biology and Engineering is a proceedings volume which reflects papers presented at the Innovations in Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Research conference; taken with its companion volume Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine it provides a complete overview of the papers from that meeting of international experts.

Contents:
1. Distal esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric adenocarcinoma: time for a shared research agenda
2. Clonal evaolution of stem cells in the gastrointestinal tract
3. The complex, clonal and controversial nature of Barrett's esophagus
4. A new pathologic assessment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: the squamo-oxyntic gap
5. Diagnosis by endoscopy and advanced imaging of Barrett's neoplasia
6. Endoscopic treatment of early Barrett's neoplasia: expanding indications, new challenges
7. Definition, derivation, and diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus: pathological perspectives
8. What makes an expert Barrett's histopathologist?
9. Staging early esophageal cancer
10. Transcommitment: paving the way to Barrett's metaplasia
11. Studying cancer evolution in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
12. Genomics of esophageal cancer and biomarkers for early detection
13. Common variants confer susceptibility to Barrett's esophagus: insights from the first genome-wide association studies
14. Endoluminal diagnosis of early gastric cancer and its precursors: bridging the gap between endoscopy and pathology
15. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer: getting it right!
16. The Japanese viewpoint on the histopathology of early gastric cancer
17. Syndromic gastric polyps: at the crossroads of genetic and environmental cancer predisposition
18. Histopathological, molecular, and genetic profile and hereditary diffuse gastric cancer: current knowledge and challenges for the furture
19. Helicobacter pylori, cancer, and the gastric microbiota
20. Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer: timing and impact of preventive measures
21. Genomics study of gastric cancer and its molecular subtypes
22. Recapitulating human gastric cancer pathogenesis: experimental models of gastric cancer
Index.

Summary: Stem Cells and Cancer in Hepatology: From the Essentials to Application offers basic scientists and clinicians in the fields of stem cells, hepatology and oncology an overview of the interaction between liver biology, stem cells and cancer. It discusses how the liver performs regeneration and repair, the role stem cells play in these processes, and the mechanisms by which liver cancers are initiated and developed. As the field of stem cells and cancer stem cells in hepatology is new and dynamic, thus making it difficult for researchers and clinicians to understand the most relevant historic and novel studies, this volume addresses that challenge.

Contents:
Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Therapy
Human Neural Stem Cell-based Cell- and Gene-therapy for Neurological Diseases
Vascular Stem Cell Therapy
Bioprocessing of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells for Cell Therapy Applications
Blood Cell Bioprocessing: The Haematopoietic System and Current Status of In-vitro Production of Red Blood Cells
Bioprocessing Challenges Associated with the Purification of Cellular Therapies
Separation Technologies for Stem Cell Bioprocessing.

Contents:
Therapeutic mesenchymal stromal cells : where we are headed / Patrick J. Hanley
Suspension culture of undifferentiated human pluripotent stem cells using spinner flasks / Vincent C. Chen and Larry A. Couture
Scalable expansion of human-induced pluripotent stem cells in xeno-free microcarriers / Sara M. Badenes [and 4 others]
Derivation of GMP-compliant integration-free hiPSCs using modified mRNAs / Jens Durruthy Durruthy and Vittorio Sebastiano
Labeling pluripotent stem cell-derived neural progenitors with iron oxide particles for magnetic resonance imaging / Sebastien Sart [and 3 others]
Using the quantum cell expansion system for the automated expansion of clinical-grade bone marrow-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells / Gema Martin-Manso and Patrick J. Hanley
Isolation and expansion of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells from umbilical cord Under chemically defined conditions / Heba Badraiq, Liani Devito, and Dusko Ilic
Production of good manufacturing practice-grade human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells for therapeutic use / Phuc Van Pham and Ngoc Kim Phan
Xeno-free culture of human periodontal ligament stem cells / Oriana Trubiani and Francesca Diomede
GMP-compliant human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells for cellular therapy / Hamid-Reza Aghayan, Parisa Goodarzi, and Babak Arjmand
cGMP-compliant transportation conditions for a prompt therapeutic use of marrow mesenchymal stromal/stem cells / Elena Veronesi [and 8 others]
GMP-grade human fetal liver-derived mesenchymal stem cells for clinical transplantation / Bagher Larijani, Hamid-Reza Aghayan, Parisa Goodarzi, and Babak Arjmand
Purification of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural precursors using magnetic activated cell sorting / Goncalo M.C. Rodrigues [and 4 others]
Scalable ex vivo expansion of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in microcarrier-based stirred culture systems / Joana G. Carmelo, Ana Fernandes-Platzgummer, Joaquim M.S. Cabral, and Claudia Lobato da Silva
Media fill for validation of a good manufacturing practice-compliant cell production process / Marta Serra, Livia Roseti, and Alessandra Bassi
Standard operating procedure for the good manufacturing practice-compliant production of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells / Livia Roseti, Marta Serra, and Alessandra Bassi
Culture of human limbal epithelial stem cells on tenon's fibroblast feeder-layers : a translational approach / Gaia Scafetta [and 3 others]
Bioreactor expansion of human mesenchymal stem cells according to GMP requirements / Christiane L. Elseberg, Denise Salzig, and Peter Czermak.

Contents:
Culturing and differentiating mouse embryonic stem cells / Axel P. Gross and Chrissa Kioussi
Neural stem cell transplantation in an animal model of traumatic brain injury / Dimitra Thomaidou
Experimental cell transplantation for traumatic spinal cord injury regeneration : intramedullar or intrathecal administration / Ana Alastrue-Agudo [and six others]
Generation of murine xenograft models of brain tumors from primary human tissue for in vivo analysis of the brain tumor-initiating cell / Maleeha Qazi [and six others]
Growth of bone marrow and skeletal muscle side population stem cells in suspension culture / Christina A. Pacak and Douglas B. Cowan
Isolation, culture and immunostaining of skeletal muscle fibres to study myogenic progression in satellite cells / Louise A. Moyle and Peter S. Zammit
Human neural crest stem cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells / Qiuyue Liu, Andrzej Swistowski, and Xianmin Zeng
Dental pulp stem cell (DPSC) isolation, characterization, and differentiation / Federico Ferro, Renza Spelat, and Chelsea S. Baheney
Dental pulp stem cells isolation and osteogenic differentiation : a good promise for tissue engineering / Adriana Di Benedetto, Claudia Carbone, and Giorgio Mori
Efficient hepatic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells in a three-dimensional microscale culture / Ran-Ran Zhang [and nine others]
The generation and maintenance of rat induced pluripotent stem cells / Tomoyuki Yamaguchi, Sanae Hamanaka, and Hiromitsu Nakauchi
Protocol for cutaneous wound healing assay in a murine model / Gitali Ganguli-Indra
Adipose-derived stem cells : methods for isolation and applications for clinical use / Brian Mailey [and seven others]
In vitro detection of residual undifferentiated cells in retinal pigment epithelial cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells / Takuya Kuroda, Satoshi Yasuda, and Yoji Sato
Whole-mount immunohistochemistry to study spermatogonial stem cells and spermatogenic lineage development in mice, monkeys, and humans / Kathrin Gassei, Hanna Valli, and Kyle E. Orwig
Differentiating the stem cell pool of human hair follicle outer root sheath into functional melanocytes / Marie Schneider [and four others]
Pancreas development ex vivo : culturing embryonic pancreas explants on permeable culture inserts, with fibronectin-coated glass microwells, or embedded in three-dimensional Matrigel [trademark] / Hung Ping Shih and Maike Sander
Ultra-rapid manufacturing of engineered epicardial substitute to regenerate cardiac tissue following acute ischemic injury / Vahid Serpooshan and Pilar Ruiz-Lozano.

Summary: This book presents a comprehensive discussion on the novel concepts in stem cell heterogeneity, from pluripotent stem cells to human mesenchymal stem cells, adult and cancer stem cells of the thyroid, sarcoma, and more. Thus, Stem Cell Heterogeneity - Novel Concepts starts from a timely update on the current information on stem cells heterogeneity in various tissues and discusses new concepts and future directions. It also provides a solid foundation of the history of stem cells from specific tissues and the current applications of this knowledge in regenerative medicine. When taken as a whole, alongside its companion volumes Stem Cells Heterogeneity in Different Organs, and Stem Cells Heterogeneity in Cancer, these three books present a comprehensive reference on stem cell heterogeneity in various tissues and current and future applications for regenerative medicine. It is essential reading for advanced cell biology students as well as researchers in stem cells and clinicians.

Contents:
Stem cells heterogeneity
Heterogeneity in epiblast stem cells
Progenitor cell heterogeneity in the adult carotid body germinal niche
Planarian stem cell heterogeneity
The cellular origin of Barrett's esophagus and its stem cells
Pluripotent stem cell heterogeneity
Sarcoma stem cell heterogeneity
Heterogeinity in adipose derived stem cells
Unveiling stem cell heterogeneity towards the development of salivary gland regenerative strategies
Heterogeneity of human mesenchymal stromal/stem cells
Mitochondrial heterogeneity in stem cells
The heterogeneity of renal stem cells, and their interaction with bio- and nano-materials
Index.

Summary: This book presents a comprehensive discussion on the heterogeneity existing between different types of stem cells within the same tissue, for several types of cancers, e.g. glioblastoma stem cells. Recent developments have revealed completely different roles of distinct stem cells within the same organ. Thus, Stem Cells Heterogeneity in Cancer provides a timely update us on the current information on stem cells heterogeneity in various tissues. It also provides a solid foundation of the history of stem cells from specific tissues and the current applications of this knowledge in regenerative medicine. When taken as a whole, alongside its companion volumes Stem Cells Heterogeneity – Novel Concepts, and Stem Cells Heterogeneity in Different Organs, these three books present a comprehensive reference on stem cell heterogeneity in various tissues and current and future applications for regenerative medicine. It is essential reading for advanced cell biology students as well as researchers in stem cells and clinicians.

Contents:
Multilayered heterogeneity of glioblastoma stem cells: biological and clinical significance
Heterogeneity of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma stem cells
Heterogeneity of small cell lung cancer stem cells
Heterogeneity of hepatic cancer stem cells
Heterogeneity and plasticity of breast cancer stem cells
Heterogeneity of melanoma with stem cell properties
Heterogeneity of colon cancer stem cells
Urothelial cancer stem cell heterogeneity
Acute myeloid leukemia stem cell heterogeneity and its clinical relevance
Contribution of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) as a disease model to define and study clonal heterogeneity
The heterogeneity of osteosarcoma: the role played by cancer stem cells
Ovarian cancer stem cell heterogeneity
Index.

Summary: Interest in the use of stem cells in aesthetic procedures has been increasing rapidly, reflecting the widespread acknowledgment of the tremendous potential of stem cell fat transfer. This is, however, the first book to be devoted entirely to the subject. The book opens by reviewing the history of the development of pluripotent stem cells and the results of research into the biochemistry and physiology of stem cells. Adipose tissue anatomy and survival are discussed, and the wide range of aesthetic procedures involving stem cell fat transfer are then described in detail. These procedures relate to the face, breast, buttocks, legs, hands, penis, and Poland syndrome. In addition, potential risks and complications are identified. Stem Cells in Aesthetic Procedures: Art, Science, and Clinical Techniques is completely up to date and has been written by leading experts in the field. It will be an invaluable source of information for students, beginners, and experienced surgeons in the fields of plastic surgery, general surgery, cosmetic surgery, facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and oral maxillofacial surgery.

Contents:
Stem Cell Applications: An Overview
Adipose Cell Precursors: Stem Cells in Medicine, Tissue Engineering, and Reconstructive Surgery
Tissue Engineering of Vascularized Adipose Tissue for Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Surface Antigenic Profiles of Stem Cells from the Human Bone Marrow, Subcutaneous Fat, and Omentum Fat
Human Adipose Tissue as a Source of Multipotent Stem Cells
Adipocytes and Osteoblasts from Human Adipose Tissue Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Production of Compatible and Safe Biomaterial Crucial in Cosmetic, Reconstructive, and Regenerative Medicine
Adipogenesis Using Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Cells Impregnated with Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor
The Adipose Organ: Morphological Perspectives of Adipose Tissues
Pericytes: a Ubiquitous Source of Multipotent Adult Tissue Stem Cells
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to Modulate Scar Tissue: From Biological Basis to Clinical Applications
Stem Cells, Mature Adipocytes, and Extracellular Matrix: What Does Each Contribute to Fat Graft Survival?
Multipotential Aspects of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Spheroids
The Influences of the Density of ASCs and the Stromal Condensation Rates (SCR) on Volume Maintenance Rates (VMR) in the Fresh Fat Graft
Adipose-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells as Fillers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Advantages of the Transplantation of Fat in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Autologous Fat Transfer: Risk or Benefit?
Adipose Tissue Anatomy
Adipose-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells: Harvesting, Processing, and Administration
Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture: Coulter Counter Use in the Enumeration of Muscle and Fat Stem Cells
Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells
Adipose Tissue: From Energy Reservoir to a Source of Cells for Epithelial Tissue Engineering
The Role of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells and of Angiogenesis
Extensive Characterization of Stem Cells Derived from Skin
Current Therapeutic Uses of Adipose-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Clinical Practice
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs): Current Findings and Future Perspectives in Structural Facial Fat Grafting
The Stem Cell-Enhanced Regenerative Facelift
Facial Rejuvenation with Stem Cell Fat Graft: The FAM [TM] Procedure
Specialized Stem Cell Fat Transfer to Face
Fat Transfer for Face Volume Enhancement
Fat Transplantation for Hemifacial Atrophy: In Search for Improved Techniques
Secondary Correction of Facial Deformities Following Major Resection and Reconstruction: Fat Stem Cell for Restoration of Facial Asymmetries
Ear Lobe Revolumization
Breast Augmentation and Augmentation of the Tuberous Breast with Adipose Tissue Transfer
Breast Augmentation with Stem Cell Fat Transfer and VASE [TM]
Fat Grafting Supplemented by Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation with Stem Cell-Enhanced Fat Transfer: Comparison Between Enhanced and Unenhanced Fat Grafting
Multipotential Aspects of Breast Periprosthetic Capsule Stem Cells
Tuberous Breast Correction with Stem Cell Fat Transfer
Stem Cell Fat Transfer for Mastoplasty Using VASE [TM] Ultrasound and Office-Devised Stem Cell
Adipocyte and Stem Cell Grafting: Impact on Cancer Detection
Fat Grafting for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Refinements in Breast Reconstruction: The Hybrid Autologous Reconstruction
Stem Cell Enhanced Fat Grafting to Buttocks
Buttock Recontouring
Improved Methods of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Correcting Buttock Asymmetry
Buttock Biomolding with Autologous Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells
Hand Rejuvenation
Hand Rejuvenation with Stem Cell Fat Transfer
Free Fat Graft for Cosmetic Phalloplasty: Twenty-Year Retrospective
Stem Cell-Assisted Fat Transfer to the Penis
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Free Fat Transfer in Irradiated Tissue
The GID: A New Device for Fat Harvesting and Washing in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Complications of Stem Cell-Assisted Fat Transfer
Interactions Between Adipose Stem Cells and Cancer
Editor's Commentary.

Summary: This contributed volume emphasizes the potential of stem cells to be pertained in the urology field and attempts to disclose the history of the field up to the latest advances to date. It gathers the majority of papers that advocate utilizing stem cells as the best option for treating, diagnosing, and managing diseases related to urological system. This book covers a broad spectrum of issues, including mesenchymal stem cells, cancer stem cells, organoids, regenerative medicine, erectile dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, and kidney transplant. From several decades ago, as characteristic features of stem cells have been explored, it has attracted a great amount of interests. In view of their multiple capacity of differentiating into various lineages, many studies were conducted to assess their beneficial potential. Despite considerable progress into applying stem cells in animal models, for translating into clinical practices there are several obstacles to be resolved. However, few clinical studies have been performed in each field and outcomes were delightful. There is an ongoing hope for stem cells to someday, be the mainstream treatments of urological diseases, although stem cells treatments already exist they are not well-known. Indeed, this book is essential for anyone who is working with the purpose of employing stem cells to treat the urological diseases and discusses at length the latest advances as well as their limitations.

Contents:
Intro
Contents
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction
References
Chapter 2: Overview of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
2.1 Background
2.2 Stem Cell Characteristics
2.2.1 Differentiation
2.2.2 Anti-Inflammation Ability
2.2.3 Homing
2.3 Tissue Regeneration
2.4 Clinical Application
2.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Cancer Stem Cells
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Cancer Stem Cells Specific Properties
3.3 Testicular Germ Cell Tumors (TGSTs)
3.4 Prostate Cancer Stem Cells (PCSC)
3.5 Bladder Cancer Stem Cells (BCSC)
3.6 Renal Cancer Stem Cell (RCSC) 3.7 The Process of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transformation (EMT)
3.8 Metastasis in Urothelial Cancer
3.9 Liquid Biopsy in Urological Malignancies
3.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Organoids
4.1 Introduction
4.2 History of Organoids
4.3 What Is an Organoid?
4.4 Organoids in Cystoplasty
4.5 Organoids in Pelvic Floor
4.6 Organoids in Urethra
4.7 Organoids in Ureter
4.8 Kidney and Organoids
4.9 MSC in Renal Disorders
4.10 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Regenerative Medicine in Urology
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Stem Cells 5.3 Embryonic Stem Cells
5.4 Perinatal Stem Cells
5.5 Adult Stem Cells
5.6 Wound Healing in Urology Using Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
5.7 Regenerative Medicine in Bladder
5.8 Regenerative Medicine for Bladder Using Cell Transplantation
5.9 Detrusor Dysfunction
5.10 Stress Urinary Incontinence
5.11 Penile Reconstruction
5.12 Penile Transplantation
5.13 Spermatogonial Stem Cell (SSC) Autotransplantation
5.14 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Erectile Dysfunctions
6.1 Stem Cell Niches
6.2 Endogenous Stem Cells
6.3 Stem Cells Mobilization 6.4 Stem Cell Localization
6.5 Penile Endogenous Stem Cells
6.6 Endogenous Stem Cell Activation
6.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Bladder Dysfunction
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Stem Cells Sources and Their Mechanism of Action in Bladder Dysfunction Recovery
7.3 Stem Cell Therapy and Pathogenic Models of Bladder Dysfunction
7.3.1 Bladder Outlet Model
7.3.2 Bladder Ischemia Model
7.3.3 Diabetes Model
7.3.4 Spinal Cord Injured Model
7.3.5 Cryo-Injured Model
7.3.6 Other Bladder Dysfunction Models
7.4 Regeneration of the Bladder
7.4.1 Tissue Engineering 7.4.2 Bioreactors
7.4.3 Bioprinting
7.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Transplant and Kidney Repair
8.1 MSC Immunomodulation
8.2 Renoprotective Modes of Action
8.3 Clinical Use of MSCs in Treatment of Kidney Diseases
8.4 Acute and Chronic Kidney Injury
8.5 AKI Induced by Ischemia/Reperfusion
8.6 AKI Induced by Chemotherapy
8.7 Chronic Kidney Disease
8.8 Diabetic Nephropathy
8.9 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
8.10 Polycystic Kidney Disease
8.11 Autoimmune Disease: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
8.12 MSCs in Kidney Transplantation

Summary: "A must-have study guide to review for the United States Medical Licensing Examination, USMLE Step 3 and easily recall medical scenarios while proving a linkage or a way each medical condition correlates to one another. There is no other Step 3 review book that uses a stepwise, quick, and high-yield approach in this manner. Step 3 Board-Ready USMLE Junkies will help you achieve success. For such an exam that is fast paced and intense, a guide that helps to see the interrelationships of diseases is a great choice to review. Features: · Updated content and material focusing on clinical perspectives to aid with passing the USMLE Step 3 examination. · It is an easy read: 1, 2, 3...style; yet detailed materials for USMLE Step 3. · High-yield formats which include signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. · Easy to recall short phrases and mnemonics. · Tips on when to admit to ICU. · Initial workup to consider in the emergency room. · Tips to consider during or while taking the examination. · Easy computer-based case simulation tips. · 1-liner Junky cases to help you with clinical cases. · It will help you achieve higher scores on your Step 3"-- From ProQuest Ebook Central product page

Contents:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Hermatology
Oncology
Pulmonology
Infectious disease
Nephrology
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Trauma/ER and surgery
Biostatistics
Neurology
Psychiatry and ethics
Immunology
Rheumatology
Ophthalmology

Summary: An important addition to the popular Step-Up series, Step-Up to Emergency Medicine uses the proven series format to provide a high-yield review of emergency medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkships/clinical rotations, end of rotation/shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2. Clinical pearls, full-color illustrations, an.

Contents:
Resuscitation
Cardiovascular emergencies
Pulmonary emergencies
Gastrointestinal emergencies
Urogenital emergencies
Infectious disease emergencies
Metabolic emergencies
Neurologic emergencies
Rheumatologic and allergic emergencies
Dermatologic emergencies
Eye, ear, nose, throat, and dental emergencies
Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
Psychiatric emergencies
Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
Pediatric emergencies
Hematologic and oncologic emergencies
Traumatic emergencies
Orthopedic emergencies
Wound emergencies
Toxicologic emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Medicolegal considerations.

Summary: "Efficiently prepare for your family medicine rotation and exams! This high-yield review book gives you exactly the help you need to succeed on your family medicine clerkship, the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam, and the ambulatory component of the USMLE Step 2 CK. Focus on what you really need to know with chapters and topics based on the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine National Clerkship Curriculum, as well as content areas of the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam. Succinct outline approach keeps "extra" material to a minimum, focusing on the core content you need to know. "Quick Hits" in the margins highlight highly testable topics. Easy-to-follow algorithms show examples of effective clinical reasoning, particularly for similar complaints Includes must-know information on causes, risk factors, history and physical exam, lab studies and radiology, treatment, and complications for the most common diseases and disorders. Review questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter test your knowledge"-- Provided by publisher "When creating Step-Up to Family Medicine, we set out to write a review book to aid students on their family medicine clerkship and to study for the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam as well as to study for the ambulatory component of Step 2 CK"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:
Family medicine in context
Preventive care
Common symptoms
Immunologic disorders
Disorders of the blood
Mental disorders
Diseases of the nervous system
Cardiovascular disorders
Diseases of the respiratory system
Nutritional and digestive disorders
Gynecologic disorders
Renal, urinary, and male reproductive system
Pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Endocrine and metabolic disorders
Care of the older adult
Appendix 1. Herbal medicines and supplements
Appendix 2. Over-the-counter medications
Appendix 3. Preventive medicine guidelines.

Summary: This book provides a review of medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkships or clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2.

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Diseases of the pulmonary system
Obstructive lung diseases
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems
Connective tissue and joint diseases
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders
Hematologic diseases and neoplasms
Infectious diseases
Diseases of the skin and hypersensitivity disorders
Ambulatory medicine.

Summary: Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition provides a high-yield review of medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkship or clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2. This book provides essential information in an efficient, easy-to-remember manner to help you excel on your exams and succeed in a clinical setting. -- Publisher description

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Diseases of the pulmonary system
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems
Connective tissue and joint diseases
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders
Hematologic diseases and neoplasms
Infectious diseases
Diseases of the skin and hypersensitivity disorders
Ambulatory medicine.

Summary: "Step-Up to Ob/Gyn is a primary review tool to prepare students for both the Ob/Gyn clerkship and the end-rotation NBME shelf examination. Texts in this series blend a bullet-outline format with comprehensive paragraphs, as needed, for optimal study and rotation preparation. Illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, mnemonics, and "Quick Hit" pearls for the clerkship all speed and supplement learning. Ample content without superfluous detail is the hallmark of this growing series. 100 USMLE-style clinical vignette-based questions with answers are provided in the print text, along with a companion Website on thePoint, which will offer an additional 100 USMLE-style questions in a quiz bank, an image bank, as well as an online ebook"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Section 1. Overview of women's health. The woman's health examination
The obstetrician/gynecologist's role in screening and preventive care
Ethics in obstetrics and gynecology
Embryology and anatomy
Reproductive physiology
Section 2. Obstetrics. Endocrinology of pregnancy
Maternal-fetal physiology
Preconception and antepartum care
Prenatal diagnosis, genetic disorder assessment, and teratology
Normal labor and delivery
Intrapartum fetal surveillance
Immediate care of newborn
Abnormal labor and malpresentation
Postpartum care/complications
Ectopic pregnancy
Common medical and surgical problems in pregnancy
Infectious diseases in pregnancy
Hypertension in pregnancy
Multifetal gestation
Fetal growth abnormalities: fetal growth restriction and macrosomia
Isoimmunization
Preterm labor
Third-trimester bleeding
Premature rupture of membranes
Postterm pregnancy and intrauterine fetal demise
Obstetric procedures
Section 3. Gynecology. Contraception
Sterilization
Reproductive tract congenital anomalies
Reproductive tract benign conditions
Vulvovaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases
Pelvic support defects, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain
Breast disorders
Gynecologic procedures
Sexual function and dysfunction
Sexual assault and domestic violence
Section 4. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Puberty
Amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding
Hirsutism and virilization
Menopause
Infertility
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Section 5. Gynecologic oncology. Cell biology and principles of cancer therapy
Getational trophoblastic neoplasia
Benign vulvar disease
Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma
Cancer of the uterine corpus
Ovarian and adnexal disease.

Summary: "A guide for third year medical students preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam, the pediatrics clerkship, and the USMLE Step 2 CK"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Disease of the pulmonary system
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Neurologic disorders
Rheumatologic disorders and orthopedic conditions
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids and electrolytes
Hematologic and oncologic diseases
Infectious diseases
Allergic and immunologic disorders
Dermatologic conditions
Diseases unique to adolescent medicine
Diseases unique to the newborn
Developmental and behavioral disorders
Dysmorphology and genetic disorders
Ophthalmologic disorders
Emergency medicine, critical care, toxicology, and child abuse
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Appendix: epidemiology and biostatistics.

Summary: This is an effective high-yield review of general and subspecialty surgery, written specifically for medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students in their surgery clerkship/rotation. This text packs clinical pearls, illustrations, and Quick Hits in a single, ingenious tool, tailoring each element for immediate content absorption and faster, more efficient review. This review book gives you exactly what you need to prepare for the surgery clerkship, accompanying shelf exams, and more.

Contents:
Surgical physiology
Acute abdomen
Trauma and burns
Hernias
Esophagus and stomach
Small bowel
Colon, rectum, and appendix
Hepatobiliary system
Pancreas and spleen
Endocrine surgery
Breast
Skin and soft tissue
Vascular surgery
Pediatric surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Urology
Otolaryngology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Transplantation.

Contents:
Basic Concepts
the nervou system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The gastrointestinal system
The renal system
The endocrine system
The reproductive system
The musculoskeletal system
Hematology
Biochemistry and Genetics
Microbiology
Immunology
Crunch time review.

Summary: This book provides a high-yield, systems-based review - ideal for preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam and studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK.

Contents:
Cardiovascular disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Genitourinary disorders
Endocrine disorders
Hematology and oncology
Selected topics in emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery
Neurologic disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Dermatology
Gynecologic and breast disorders
Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Psychiatric disorders
Epidemiology and ethics.

Summary: This book provides a high-yield, systems-based review - ideal for preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam and studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK.

Contents:
Cardiovascular disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hematology and oncology
Selected topics in emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery
Musculoskeletal disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Genitourinary disorders
Endocrine disorders
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Neurologic disorders
Gynecologic and breast disorders
Obstetrics
Psychiatric disorders
Epidemiology and ethics.

Summary: Synthesizing the latest research and treatment developments, Stepped Care for Borderline Personality Disorder: Making Treatment Brief, Effective, and Accessible aims to make treatment for borderling personality disorder (BPD) more accessible by providing clinicians with innovative brief and targeted intervention methods. Focusing on integrative treatment models, it offers clinicians a vital guide to the management of patients who are difficult to treat. Acknowleding the early developmental roots of BPD, the book includes sections on BPD in adolescence, childhood precursors of the disorder, and a broad range of etiological factors. It looks at the pitfalls clinicians face when trying to treat BPD, and offers a roadmap to avoiding them.

Summary: This book introduces up-to-date knowledge of vitreal and retinal diseases with color fundus illustrations. The retinal layers of different lesions normally look like a single plane for junior doctors in Ophthalmology. With the help of the fundus camera, the stereo color images with different shooting angles are taken and the retina looks vivid and stereoscopic in the photograph. Although the technology of "deciphering" retina diseases is constantly advancing, the stereo fundus photography (SFP) is still indispensable, which can not only reveals the retina stereoscopically and comprehensively, but also has been the gold standard for certain diseases, such as glaucoma and retina angiomatous proliferation (RAP). Meanwhile, the equipment demands for SFP are not so high and can be easily promoted in the grass-roots hospitals. In this book, we carefully collected and organized more than 300 stereo color fundus images and angiography pictures of various vitreal and retinal diseases for readers to recognize the three dimensional features at first glance, such as retinal bleeding at different layers, optic disc change of glaucoma, macular diseases, tumors, RAP and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).

Contents:
Basic principles of stereo fundus photography
Retinal diseases
Macular diseases
Vitreal diseases
Optic disc diseases
Choroidal diseases
Fundus changes after vitreal-retinal surgeries.

Summary: Featuring a set of 3-D anatomic images of ear surgery based on innovative photographic devices, this book introduces anatomical details of ear surgery in the main areas of the temporal bone and lateral skull base. After overviewing basic anatomy of temporal bone and lateral skull base, the following 8 chapters covers step by step anatomic and surgical procedures of various ear surgeries, including transcanal approach, retroauricular approach, translabyrinthine approach, middle fossa approach, retrosigmoid approach, infratemporal fossa approach, and the stereoscopic virtual anatomy of the temporal bone. It is a practical and useful resource for residents in head and neck surgery, and related field.

Contents:
1 Overview
2 Bony Landmarks of the Temporal Bone
3 Transcanal approach
4 Postauricular Approach
5 Translabyrinthine Approach
6 Middle Cranial Fossa Approach
7 Retrosigmoid Approach
8 Infratemporal Fossa Approach
9 Stereoscopic Virtual Anatomy of Temporal Bone.

Summary: The ten chapters of this book provide a concise overview of the various aspects of stereotactic body radiation therapy for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including general, radiobiological, technical and clinical issues.

Summary: This practical guide covers the basic aspects of stereotactic radiotherapy systems and treatment. As an emerging field, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) offers image-guided radiation that is directed at extremely well-defined tumor targets within the body, delivering very high doses of radiation. Indications for SBRT have expanded extensively in recent years from intracranial treatment to extracranial, leading to the development of a thriving subspecialty within radiation oncology. The expertise on these methods is concentrated across a few centres, mainly in the USA. However, as the technique is increasingly being adopted worldwide, specialists require further training in using it. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy ? A Practical Guide provides a valuable aid for this purpose and is of particular interest to clinical oncologists and their trainees.

Summary: This book is a comprehensive review of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT): its physics, clinical evidence, indications, and future directions. The utilization of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasing internationally because of several factors. First, it offers patients a local treatment option that has demonstrated effectiveness similar to traditional surgery without the morbidity of general anesthesia and open surgical resection. Second, recent advancements in the quality of scientific evidence supporting a SRS or SBRT-containing approach in patients continues to evolve and demonstrate favorable disease-specific outcomes with little, if any, toxicity in various anatomic disease sites and for various conditions including cancer, benign tumors, and other psychiatric and neurologic conditions. Third, and most provocatively, is the notion that definitive local therapy (i.e. SRS or SBRT) in patients with cancer can boost the immune system to fight cancer in other sites throughout the body. While traditional medical knowledge would suggest that all patients with metastatic cancer are incurable, there is a mounting body of evidence that there is a subset of these patients that can be cured with definitive SRS or SBRT. This volume thus delves into each of these benefits and aspects of treatment, guiding physicians to the best treatment plan for their patients. Expert, international authors provide guidelines for SRS and SBRT use by clinicians. Chapters are divided into six main sections: Radiobiology of Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Intracranial Radiosurgery Technique, Intracranial Radiosurgery by Indication, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Technique, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy by Indication, The Future of Radiosurgery and SBRT. Overall physics are explained, as well as specific considerations for particular surgical tools (including the L eksell Gamma Knife and Accuray CyberKnife), techniques (including fractionated and charged particle radiosurgery), and anatomic sites (including brain metastases, pituitary tumors, and the prostate). Detailed images and charts enhance the chapters. This book provides physicians with a single, practical resource incorporating both of these broad categories of treatment, SRS and SBRT, and better defines the current role and the direction of radiosurgery.

Contents:
Section I: Radiobiology of Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Vascular-Mediated Mechanisms
Immune-Mediated Mechanisms
Rationale for Fractionated and Single Session Approaches
Section II: Intracranial Radiosurgery Technique
Physics of Radiosurgery
Leksell Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Accuray CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery
Linear Accelerator-Based Radiosurgery
Fractionated Radiosurgery
Charged Particle Radiosurgery
Section III: Intracranial Radiosurgery by Indication
Brain Metastases
Pituitary Tumors
Meningioma
Vascular Malformations
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Movement Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Glial Tumors
Pediatric Tumors
Section IV: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Technique
Physics of SBRT
Immobilization
Motion Management
Charged Particle SBRT
Section V: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy by Indication
Primary Lung Cancers
Lung Metastes
Spinal Tumors
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Prostate Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Section VI: The Future of Radiosurgery and SBRT
Patient Selection
SRS and SBRT Complications and Management
SRS AND SBRT Integration with Supportive Care
Targeted Agents and Immunotherapy
Diagnostic Imaging Advances
Comparative Effectiveness.

Summary: "Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology is the flagship book on LWW's pathology list. This classic 2-volume reference presents advanced diagnostic techniques and the latest information on all currently known diseases. The book emphasizes the practical differential diagnosis of the surgical specimen while keeping to a minimum discussion of the natural history of the disease, treatment and autopsy findings. Contributors are asked to provide their expert advice on the diagnostic evaluation of every type of specimen from every anatomic site. This approach distinguishes it from its key competition and provides a style of a personal consultation"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Progesterone receptor interaction with chromatin / Guillermo P. Vicent [and others]
Mapping the genomic binding sites of the activated retinoid X receptor in murine bone marrow-derived macrophages using chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing / Bence Daniel, Balint L. Balint, Zsuzsanna S. Nagy, and Laszlo Nagy
Analysis of chromatin-nuclear receptor interactions by laser-chromatin immunoprecipitation / Rosaria Benedetti [and others]
Examining estrogen regulation of cancer stem cells through multicolor lineage tracing / Yongshu Zhang, Gabriel Eades, and Qun Zhou
Reporter mice for the study of long-term effects of drugs and toxic compounds / Nicoletta Rizzi [and others]
Analysis of histone posttranslational modifications in the control of chromatin plasticity observed at estrogen-responsive sites in human breast cancer cells / Annalisa Di Santi [and others]
In silico analysis of genomic data for construction of nuclear receptor network / Yun-Young Park and Ju-Seog Lee
Cofactor profiling of the glucocorticoid receptor from a cellular environment / Sofie J. Desme [and others]
Paxillin and steroid signaling : from frog to human / Stephen R. Hammes, Susanne U. Miedlich, and Aritro Sen
Analysis of the androgen receptor/filamin a complex in stromal cells / Pia Giovannelli [and others]
Multi-well plate immunoassays for measuring signaling protein activations/deactivations and membrane vs. intracellular receptor levels / Cheryl S. Watson [and others]
Proximity ligation assay to detect and localize the interactions of ER-alpha with PI3-K and Src in breast cancer cells and tumor samples / Coralie Poulard [and others]
Phosphoinositide 3-kinase assay in breast cancer cell extracts / Antonio Bilancio and Antimo Migliaccio
Rapid estrogen effects on aromatase phosphorylation in breast cancer cells / Stefania Catalano, Ines Barone, and Sebastiano Andò
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against estrogen receptor / Caterina De Rosa, Valentina Rossi, and Ciro Abbondanza
Analysis of estrogen receptor-beta interacting proteins using pull-down assay and MALDI-MS methods / Mahendra Kumar Thakur and Vijay Paramanik
Analysis of the conformation of the androgen receptor in spinal bulbar muscular atrophy by atomic force microscopy / Tobias Jochum and Andrew C.B. Cato
Imaging of corticosteroid receptors in live cells / Mayumi Nishi
Physiological techniques in the study of rapid aldosterone effects / Yamil R. Yusef, Warren Thomas, and Brian J. Harvey
Detection of the glucocorticoid receptors in brain protein extracts by SDS-PAGE / Fernanda Marques [and others].

Contents:
Histology
The cell
Epithelial cells
Support cells and the extracellular matrix
Contractile cells
Nervous tissue
Blood cells
Immune system
Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
Respiratory system
Alimentary tract
Liver
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Skin and breast
Special senses.

Contents:
Histology
The cell
Epithelial cells
Support cells and the extracellular matrix
Contractile cells
Nervous tissue
Blood cells
Immune system
Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
Respiratory system
Alimentary tract
Liver
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Skin and breast
Special senses
Self-assessment questions.

Contents:
1. Stigma and Persons with Disabilities
2. Stigma and Persons with Obesity
3. Religious Minorities and Medicine: The Collision of Health Care and Faith
4. The Poor and Economically Vulnerable in Public and Safety-Net Healthcare Institutions: Outcomes and Attitudes
5. Stigma and Prejudice Against Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
6. VIP Patients: An Unexpectedly Vulnerable Population
7. Stigma and Persons with Substance Use Disorders
8. Borderline Personality Disorder: From Stigma to Compassionate Care
9. Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Stigmatized or a Member of an Empowered Sisterhood
10. Stigma and Prejudice in Patients with HIV/AIDS
11. Commercially Sexually Exploited & Trafficked Minors: Our Hidden and Forgotten Children
12. Stigma and Veterans
13. I Pity the Poor Immigrant: Stigma and Immigration
14. Limited English Proficient (LEP) Patient: The Importance of Working with Trained Medical Interpreters to Promote Equitable Health Care
15. Improving Workforce Diversity in Minority and Majority Institutions
16. Leveraging Technology for Health Equity
17. Research with Diverse and Vulnerable Populations
18. Building Diversity Initiatives in Academic Medicine
19. Looking Outward and Inward: The Role of Introspection in Expanding and Consolidating Our Understanding of Diversity
20. Pharmacology: Cultural and Genetic Considerations.

Summary: This book explores the stigma of addiction and discusses ways to improve negative attitudes for better health outcomes. Written by experts in the field of addiction, the text takes a reader-friendly approach to the essentials of addiction stigma across settings and demographics. The authors reveal the challenges patients face in the spaces that should be the safest, including the home, the workplace, the justice system, and even the clinical community. The text aims to deliver tools to professionals who work with individuals with substance use disorders and lay persons seeking to combat stigma and promote recovery. The Stigma of Addiction is an excellent resource for psychiatrists, addiction medicine specialists, students across specialties, researchers, public health officials, and individuals with substance use disorders and their families.

Contents:
Introduction
Self-Stigma and Addiction
Family, Stigma, and Addiction
Relationships, Stigma, and Addiction
The Language of Stigma and Addiction
Doctors, Stigma, and Addiction
The Stigma of Addiction Treatments
Race, Stigma, and Addiction
The Legal System, Stigma, and Addiction
The Stigma of Addiction in the Workplace
The Stigma of Addiction in the Media.

Summary: This book makes a highly innovative contribution to overcoming the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness - still the heaviest burden both for those afflicted and those caring for them. The scene is set by the presentation of different fundamental perspectives on the problem of stigma and discrimination by researchers, consumers, families, and human rights experts. Current knowledge and practice used in reducing stigma are then described, with information on the programmes adopted across the world and their utility, feasibility, and effectiveness. The core of the volume comprises descriptions of new approaches and innovative programmes specifically designed to overcome stigma and discrimination. In the closing part of the book, the editors - all respected experts in the field - summarize some of the most important evidence- and experience-based recommendations for future action to successfully rewrite the long and burdensome 'story' of mental illness stigma and discrimination.

Contents:
. Introduction
Is change changing?
Still moving : the inner and outer skills
It all starts in mindfulness
The power of the systemic
Make disturbance your friend
Holding the fire
The time for emergence
A tale of still moving and business transformation
Still moving and your leadership
The sense of an ending.

Contents:
Technology for peripheral nerve stimulation / Parker, J.L., Cameron, T.
Theoretical basis of vagal nerve stimulation / Attenello, F., Amar, A.P., Liu, C., Apuzzo, M.L.J.
Vagal nerve stimulation : surgical technique and complications / Tronnier, V.M.
Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy : an evidence-based approach / Cukiert, A.
Vagus nerve stimulation for major depressive episodes / Eljamel, S.
Phrenic nerve stimulation : technology and clinical applications / Abdunnur, S.V., Kim, D.H.
Trigeminal ganglion stimulation / Van Buyten, J.-P.
Carotid sinus/nerve stimulation for treatment of resistant hypertension and heart failure / Yin, D., Slavin, K.V.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea / Mwenge, G.B., Rombaux, P., Lengele, B., Rodenstein, D.
Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation in neurovascular headaches / Schoenen, J.
Occipital stimulation for migraine : update from recent multicenter trials
Schwedt, T.J., Green, A.L., Dodick, D.W.
Peripheral nerve stimulation for back pain / Verrills, P., Russo, M.
Peripheral nerve stimulation for pain in extremities : an update / Pope, J.E., Carlson, J.D., Rosenberg, W.S., Slavin, K.V., Deer, T.R.
Peripheral neuromodulation to treat postamputation pain / Soin, A., Fang, Z.-P., Velasco, J.
Peripheral neurostimulation with a microsize wireless stimulator / Yearwood, T.L., Perryman, L.T.
Sacral neuromodulation for genitourinary problems / Banakhar, M., Hassouna, M.
Sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of bowel disorders / Nordenstam, J., Boller, A.-M., Mellgren, A.
Stimulation of the dorsal root / Ganglion Liem, L.
Regulation of peripheral nerve stimulation technology / Birk, D.M., Yin, D., Slavin, K.V.

Summary: The stingless bees are the most diverse group of highly social bees and are key species in our planet's tropical and subtropical regions, where they thrive. In Mexico, the management of stingless bees dates back centuries, and they were an essential part of the culture and cosmogony of native peoples like the Maya. In recent decades a vast amount of information has been gathered on stingless bees worldwide. This book summarizes various aspects of the biology and management of stingless bees, with special emphasis on the Mexican species and the traditions behind their cultivation. Much of the information presented here was produced by the author and the team of researchers at the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatán in the course of three decades of working with these insects. Given the breadth of its coverage, the book offers an equally valuable reference guide for academics, students and beekeepers alike.

Contents:
Taxonomy and diversity of the stingless bee
Nesting biology
Anatomy and physiology
Sex determination and caste production
Colony function and communication
Reproduction
Services provided by stingless bees
Managing and preserving stingless bees
The past, present, and future of meliponiculture in Mexico
Annex 1: List of abbreviations of the genera of stingless bees used in the book and recognized species for Mexico
Annex 2: Nectar- and pollen-producing plants in the Yucatan Peninsula
Annex 3: Record sheet template, nest dimensions, and hive sizes for stingless bees in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Summary: "Virtually all aspects of the pathology in children are unique in pathogenesis and histogenesis from the moment of conception to adolescence whose range includes developmental anomalies to dysembryonic neoplasms. Stocker and Dehner’s Pediatric Pathology provides encyclopedic but very usable coverage of this complex subspecialty, detailing all major aspects of the pathologic anatomy of childhood disorders ranging from chromosomal syndromes and infections to forensic pathology. Upholding the standard of excellence established in previous editions, this thoroughly updated Fifth Edition offers the in-depth, richly illustrated guidance you need to confidently evaluate and dependably report your findings"-- Provided by publisher

Summary: "A valuable resource for anesthesia providers at all levels of training and practice, Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 8th Edition, provides concise, thorough coverage of pathophysiology of the most common diseases and their medical management relevant to anesthesia. Noted authority Dr. Roberta L. Hines and new editor Dr. Stephanie Jones lead a stellar team of contributing authors who provide clear, detailed guidance on successfully managing or avoiding complications stemming from pre-existing conditions."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Stoelting's Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice provides trainees and practitioners an indepth but concise presentation of those aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant either directly or indirectly to the perioperative anesthetic management of patients. This is a difficult topic but is foundational to the practice of anesthesia and trainees face questions on it in their in-training and qualifying exams"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Part I: Basic principles of physiology and pharmacology. Basic principles of physiology ; Basic principles of pharmacology
Part II: Neurologic system. Neurophysiology ; Inhaled anesthetics ; Intravenous sedatives and hypnotics ; Pain physiology ; Opioid agonists and antagonists ; Centrally acting nonpioid analgesics ; Peripheraly acting analgesics ; Local anesthetics ; Neuromuscular-blocking drugs and reversal agents ; Neurologically active drugs ; Circulatory physiology ; Cardiac physiology ; Renal physiology ; Intravenous fluids and electrolytes ; Sympathomimetic drugs ; Sympatholytics ; Vasodilators ; Antiarrhythmic drugs ; Diuretics ; Lipid-lowering drugs
Part IV: Pulmonary system. Gas exchange ; Respiratory pharmacology ; Acid-base disorders
Part V: Blood and hemostasis. Physiology of blood and hemostasis ; Blood products and blood components ; Procoagulants ; Anticoagulants ; Physiology and management of massive transfusion
Part VI: Gastrointestinal system and metabolism. Gastrointestinal physiology. Metabolism ; Antiemetics ; Antacids and gastrointestinal motility drugs ; Nutrition
Part VII: Endocrine system. Normal endocrine function ; Drugs that alter glucose regulation ; Drugs for the treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism ; Other endocrine drugs
Part VIII: Miscellaneous. Antimicrobials, antiseptics, disinfectants, and management of perioperative infection ; Chemotherapeutic drugs ; Psychopharmacologic drugs
Part IX: Special populations. Physiology of the newborn ; Maternal and fetal physiology and pharmacology ; Physiology and pharmacology of the elderly ; Physiology and pharmacology of resuscitation.

Contents:
PART I: Basic principles of physiology and pharmacology
Basic principles of physiology / Pamela Flood, Seven Shafer
Basic principles of pharmacology / Pamela Flood, Seven Shafer
PART II: Neurologic system
Neurophysiology / Pamela Flood, Seven Shafer
Inhaled anesthetics / Pamela Flood, Seven Shafer
Intravenous sedatives and hypnotics / James P. Rathmell, Carl E. Rosow
Pain physiology / Hui Yang, Bihua Bie, Mohamed A. Naguib
Opioid agonists and antagonists / Kenneth Cumming III, Mohamed A. Naguib
Centrally acting nonopioid analgesics / Hesham Elsharkawy, Mohamed A. Naguib
Peripherally acting analgesics / Hesham Elsharkawy, Mohamed A. Naguib
Local anesthetics / Kamal Maheshwari, Mohamed A. Naguib
Neuromuscular physiology / Mohamed A. Naguib
Neuromuscular blocking drugs and reversal agents / Mohamed A. Naguib
Antiepileptic and other neurologically active drugs / Pamela Flood, Mark Burbridge
PART III: Circulatory system
Circulatory physiology / James Ramsay, Barrett Larson
Cardiac physiology / Sumeet Goswami, Bessie Kachulis, Teresa A. Mulaikal, Jack S. Shanewise
Renal physiology / Jonathan Hastie, Jack S. Shanewise
Intravenous fluids and electrolytes / Jessica Spellman, Jack S. Shanewise
Sympathomimetic drugs / Sansan S. Lo, Jack S. Shanewise
Sympatholytics / Steven Miller
Vasodilators / James Ramsay, Carter Peatross
Antiarrhythmic drugs / James Ramsay, Nicholas Anast
Diuretics / Maya Jalbout Hastie, Jack S. Shanewise
Lipid-lowering drugs / Sarah C. Smith, Jack S. Shanewise
PART IV: Pulmonary system
Gas exchange / Peter Slinger
Respiratory pharmacology / Peter Slinger
Acid-base disorders / Peter Slinger
PART V: Blood and hemostasis
Physiology of blood and hemostasis / Jerrold H. Levy
Blood products and blood components / Jerrold H. Levy
Procoagulants / Jerrold H. Levy
Anticoagulants / Jerrold H. Levy
Physiology and management of massive transfusion / Jerrold H. Levy
PART VI: Gastrointestinal system and metabolism
Gastrointestinal physiology / Michael J. Murray
Metabolism / Michael J. Murray
Antiemetics / Michael J. Murray, David A. Grossblatt
Gastrointestinal motility drugs / Michael J. Murray, Jillian A. Maloney
Nutrition / Michael J. Murray
PART VII: Endocrine system
Normal endocrine function / Vivek K. Moitra
Drugs that alter glucose regulation / Vivek K. Moitra
Drugs for the treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism / Vivek K. Moitra
Other endocrine drugs / Vivek K. Moitra
PART VIII: Miscellaneous
Antimicrobials, antiseptics, disinfectants, and management of perioperative infection / Pamela Flood
Chemotherapeutic drugs / James P. Rathmell, Mihir M. Kamdar
Drugs used for psychopharmacologic therapy / Joseph Kwok, Pamela Flood
PART IX: Special populations
Physiology of the newborn / Pamela Flood
Maternal and fetal physiology and pharmacology / Pamela Flood
Physiology and pharmacology of the elderly / Pamela Flood
Physiology and pharmacology of resuscitation / Michael J. Murray.

Summary: "This second edition of the book on Store-operated Ca2+ Entry Pathways has been updated with the newest discoveries that emerged in the field within the last five years. The crystal structure of the Ca2+ signaling core complex is described which adds to a new understanding of the molecular interactions involved. Each chapter has been revised and extended. The book retains its interdisciplinary approach and supplies biochemists, cell biologists and biophysicists as well as clinicians in immunology, neurology and cardiology with valuable information on Ca2+ signaling mechanisms, functions, dysfunctions and their consequences"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
SOCE: fundamental mechanistic concepts. Introduction / James W. Putney
The STIM-Orai pathway: STIM-Orai structures: isolated and in complex / Jinhui Zhu, Qingping Feng, Peter B. Stathopulos
The STIM-Orai pathway: Orai, the pore-forming subunit of the CRAC channel / Aparna Gudlur, Patrick G. Hogan
The STIM-Orai pathway: the interactions between STIM and Orai / Marc Fahrner, Rainer Schindl, Martin Muik, Isabella Derler, Christoph Romanin
The STIM-Orai pathway: conformational coupling between STIM and Orai in the activation of store-operated Ca2+ entry / Robert M. Nwokonko, Xiangyu Cai, Natalia A. Loktionova, Youjun Wang, Yandong Zhou [and others]
The STIM-Orai pathway: regulation of STIM and Orai by thiol modifications / Barbara A. Niemeyer
The STIM-Orai pathway: light-operated Ca2+ entry through engineered CRAC channels / Guolin Ma, Shufan Wen, Yun Huang, Yubin Zhou
STIM-TRPpathways and microdomain organization: Ca2+ influx channels: the Orai-STIM1-TRPC complexes / Dora Bodnar, Woo Young Chung, Dongki Yang, Jeong Hee Hong, Archana Jha, Shmuel Muallem
STIM-TRP pathways and microdomain organization: contribution of TRPC1 in store-operated Ca2+ entry: impact on Ca2+ signaling and cell function / Hwei Ling Ong, Indu S. Ambudkar
STIM-TRP pathways and microdomain organization: auxiliary proteins of the STIM/Orai complex / Jonathan Pacheco, Luis Vaca
SOCE: crosstalk between organelle and cellular compartments. introduction / Alexei V. Tepikin
New aspects of the contribution of ER to SOCE regulation: the role of the ER and ER-plasma membrane junctions in the regulation of SOCE / Hayley Dingsdale, Emmanuel Okeke, Lee Haynes, Gyorgy Lur, Alexei V. Tepikin
New aspects of the contribution of ER to SOCE regulation: TRPC proteins as a link between plasma membrane ion transport and intracellular Ca2+ stores / Alexis Bavencoffe, Michael Xi Zhu, Jin-bin Tian
The role of mitochondria in the activation/maintenance of SOCE: store-operated Ca2+ entry and mitochondria / András Spät, Gerg̲ Szanda
The role of mitochondria in the activation/maintenance of SOCE: membrane contact sites as signaling hubs sustaining store-operated Ca2+ entry / Nicolas Demaurex, Daniele Guido
The role of mitochondria in the activation/maintenance of SOCE: the contribution of mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake, mitochondrial motility, and location to store-operated Ca2+ entry / Roland Malli, Wolfgang F. Graier
Tissue specificity: the role of organellar membrane nanojunctions in smooth muscle Ca2+ signaling / Nicola Fameli, A. Mark Evans, Cornelis van Breemen
Tissue specificity: SOCE: implications for Ca2+ handling in endothelial cells / Lothar A. Blatter
Tissue specificity: store-operated Ca2+ entry in cardiac myocytes / Martin D. Bootman, Katja Rietdorf
SOCE: molecular and cellular (patho)physiology. Introduction: overview of the pathophysiological implications of store-operated calcium entry in mammalian cells / Juan A. Rosado
Immunological disorders: regulation of Ca2+ signaling in T lymphocytes / Sonal Srikanth, Jin Seok Woo, Zuoming Sun, Yousang Gwack
Cardiovascular and hemostatic disorders: role of STIM and Orai proteins in vascular disorders / Jyoti Tanwar, Mohamed Trebak, Rajender K. Motiani
Cardiovascular and hemostatic disorders: SOCE and Ca2+ handling in platelet dysfunction / Jose J. Lopez, Gines M. Salido, Juan A. Rosado
Cardiovascular and hemostatic disorders: SOCE in cardiovascular cells: emerging targets for therapeutic intervention / Klaus Groschner, Niroj Shrestha, Nicola Fameli
Cardiac remodeling and disease: SOCE and TRPC signaling in cardiac pathology / Petra Eder
Cardiac remodeling and disease: current understanding of STIM1/Orai1-mediated store-operated Ca2+ entry in cardiac function and pathology / Fiona Bartoli, Jessica Sabourin
Neurological and motor disorders: neuronal store-operated Ca2+ signaling: an overview and its function / Sunitha Bollimuntha, Biswaranjan Pani, Brij B. Singh
Neurological and motor disorders: TRPC in the skeletal muscle / Sophie Saüc, Maud Frieden
Fertility: store-operated Ca2+ entry in germ cells: role in egg activation / Zoltan Machaty, Chunmin Wang, Kiho Lee, Lu Zhang
Metabolic disorders and cancer: hepatocyte store-operated Ca2+ channels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease / Eunüs S. Ali, Grigori Y. Rychkov, Greg J. Barritt
Metabolic disorders and cancer: store-operated Ca2+ entry in cancer: focus on IP3R-mediated Ca2+ release from intracellular stores and its role in migration and invasion / Abigael Ritaine, George Shapovalov, Natalia Prevarskaya.

Summary: "Dr. O'Connell's collection of stories and essays, written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in Boston, gently illuminates the humanity and raw courage of those who struggle to survive and find meaning and hope while living on the streets."

Contents:
1. Nervöse Angstzustände und ihre Behandlung
2. Onanie und Homosexualität. 2., verb. und verm. Aufl.
3. Die Geschlechtskälte der Frau
4. Die Impotenz des Mannes
5. Psychosexualler Infantilismus
6. Impulshandlungen
7. Der Fetischismus
8. Sadismus und Masochismus.

Summary: The author uses several the key inventions--from electric power to large-scale farming and automobiles--to illustrate that the science improves human life, but also releases untenable amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The author explains the current and projected consequences of greenhouse gases--from superstorms to rising sea levels--and shares the science-based tools that could help us fight back.

Contents:
Part one. Life
Our story begins
Who we are
How we are
Where we are
Part two. Food
Growing grain
Raising meat
Finding fish
Making sugar
Throwing it all away
Part three. Energy
Keeping the lights on
Moving around
The plants we burn
The wheels we turn
Part four. Earth
Altered air
Warming weather
Melting ice
Rising waters
The big good-bye
Another page
Appendix: The story of less
The action you take
The difference you make
An environmental catechism
Sources and suggested reading.

Summary: "Strabismus correction is the third most common ophthalmic surgery in the US, with 1.2 million procedures performed each year. Strabismus Surgery : Innovative and Classic Approaches by renowned pediatric ophthalmologist Irene H. Ludwig provides comprehensive coverage of strabismus treatment - featuring state-of-the-art techniques based on recent anatomical research and discoveries. Throughout the text and accompanying videos, an impressive group of contributors share clinical pearls and firsthand knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Strabismus Surgery: Innovative and Classic Approaches
MedOne Access Information
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Videos
Foreword
Preface
Dedication and Acknowledgments
My Search for Relief from Double Vision
Editor's Discussion of Mr. Watson's Essay
Contributors
Part I Introduction
1 The History of Strabismus Surgery
Part II Strabismus Diagnosis and Surgical Planning
Section 1 General Preoperative Evaluation
Introduction: Surgical Planning-Gathering Data
2 The History and Examination in Strabismus

Contents:
1. The nature and evolution of genomic diversity in the Mycobacterium tuberclosis complex
2. The biology and epidemiology of Mycobacterium canettii
3. The evoluation of strain typing in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
4. Genomic epidemiology of tuberculosis
5. Biological and epidemiological consequences of MTBC diversity
6. The biology and epidemiology of Mycobacterium africanum
7. Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex members adapted to wild and domestic animals
8. Evolution and strain variation in BCG
9. Antigenic variation and immune escape in the MTBC
10. PE and PPE genes: a tale of conservation and diversity
11. Epidemiology of drug-resistant tuberculosis
12. Evolution of phenotypic and molecular drug susceptibility testing
13. DNA replication fidelity in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
14. Strain diversity and the evolution of antibiotic resistance
15. Mathematical models for the epidemiology and evolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Index.

Summary: This book presents the latest knowledge on all aspects of osteoarthritis of the knee. Beyond offering a thorough evidence-based review of the available treatment options, it provides helpful information on such fundamental aspects as anatomy, biomechanics, biochemistry, etiology, pathogenesis, and radiologic assessment. The treatment-oriented chapters cover non-pharmacologic treatment, drug treatment, intra-articular drug and/or cell-based injection therapy, arthroscopic treatment, osteotomy, and joint replacement surgery. The goal is to equip the reader with a sound understanding of both the condition itself and the appropriate treatment strategy in different situations. The importance of taking into account factors such as the degree of arthritis, patient activity, lifestyle, and pain when formulating that strategy is emphasized. The fact that the book extends well beyond the description of surgical treatments means that it will be an excellent source of information and guidance for general clinicians as well as for those who specialize in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Contents:
Anatomy and Biomechanics
Structure, function and healing response of articular cartilage and meniscus
Etiology and risk factors
Knee osteoarthritis and sports
Epidemilogy and Pathogenesis
Radiographic Findings of the Knee Osteoarthritis
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis
Non-pharmacologic Management
Pharmacologic Treatment
Intra-articular Injection Therapy and Biologic Treatment
Arthroscopic treatment
Osteotomy around knee
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty
How to Make a Strategy for Knee Arthritis Treatment.

Summary: This book provides an in-depth and complete guide explaining how to incorporate the strategic dialogue and strategic communication methods into the debriefing after the scenario, characteristics that make it unique. After examining all the aspects that allow a correct use of the simulation, such as knowledge of models, logical schemes, use of the different simulators, planning of the didactic activities and of learning process, this practical book aims to explore the advanced technique of the strategic debriefing. It encourages not only those who are approaching this new debriefing tool but also it provides a useful update to all those who are already more familiar with the standard debriefing after simulation technique.The strategic language, an effective tool in strategic psychotherapy and business problem solving, is ideal and complementary to the standard debriefing methods, making them more performing and functional because, next to common logic, it makes use of non-ordinary logical language. The book is intended for healthcare simulation debriefers and instructors, for hospitals managers, university teachers and to all the physicians who are increasingly showing interest in active teaching processes with simulation.

Contents:
Intro
Contents
1: What You Need to Know Before You Start
1.1 Error in Medicine: From Fault to Resource
1.1.1 Error Classification
1.1.2 Working with Error in Simulation for Patient Safety
1.1.3 The Human Factor: Training Non-technical Skills with CRM
1.2 Adult Learning in Simulation
1.2.1 Experiential Learning: The Kolb Cycle
1.2.2 Learning from the Experience of the Other: Mirror Neurons
1.2.3 Protected Learning and Psychological Safety
1.3 Training Methods: From Frontal Lesson to Simulation
1.4 Elements and Characteristics of Communication 3: Effective Communication for Strategic Change
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Knowing to See by Learning How to Act: Theory Informing the Brief Strategic Approach
3.3 The Structure of the Strategic Dialogue
3.3.1 Use of the Strategic Questioning
3.3.2 Reframing and Paraphrases
3.3.3 Evoking Sensation
3.3.4 Summarize to Redefine
3.4 Prescription as an Outcome
3.5 Conclusion
References
4: Strategic Debriefing: A Corrective Emotional Experience
4.1 Emotions and Simulation
4.2 How to Help Learners Deal with the Emotions Felt During the Scenario 4.3 Descriptive Phase
4.4 Analytical Phase
4.5 Application Phase
4.6 General Considerations
4.7 Psychotraps and Their Use in Simulation
4.7.1 The Deception of Expectations
4.7.2 The Illusion of Ultimate Knowledge
4.7.3 The Myth of Perfect Reasoning
4.7.4 I Felt It, Then Is
4.7.5 Consistency at All Costs
4.7.6 Overestimate/Underestimate
References
5: Strategic Debriefing in Practice
5.1 Briefing Before the Scenario
5.2 What to Do During the Scenario
5.3 Reaction and De-roling Phase
5.3.1 In Basic Debriefing 5.3.2 In Strategic Debriefing
5.4 How to Start Debriefing: The Introduction to the Method
5.5 Descriptive Phase
5.5.1 In Basic Debriefing
5.5.2 In Strategic Debriefing
5.6 The Analytical Phase
5.6.1 In Basic Debriefing
5.6.2 In Strategic Debriefing
5.7 The Application Phase
5.7.1 In Basic Debriefing
5.7.2 In Strategic Debriefing
5.8 The Difficult Debriefing
5.9 How to Evaluate the Debriefing
References
Appendixes
Appendix A: Debriefing with Regular Staff
Debriefing
Introduction
Descriptive Phase
Analytic Phase

Summary: "Developing and implementing strategy is one of the most challenging tasks for healthcare leaders, as it requires a wide range of skills and knowledge. Strategic Healthcare Management: Planning and Execution provides a thorough overview of strategic principles and the competencies needed to apply them, such as communication, decision making, goal setting, data analyses, project management, and financial analysis. The book emphasizes both competitive and collaborative strategies to help healthcare leaders further their organization's mission rather than merely outperform competitors. The third edition includes 10 brand-new cases and expanded content, including new chapters on: The growing trend of healthcare data analytics, with emphasis on data-driven strategic analysis. Project management principles to support strategy implementation, with an exploration of tools and techniques such as Gantt charts. The fundamental concepts and theories of strategy, as well as the actual execution and assessment of strategic plans, are all covered in this book. Readers will gain the theoretical foundation and hands-on experience they need to comprehend, apply, and assess strategies."--Vitalsource.com viewed June 14, 2023

Contents:
Strategy and Strategic Management
Understanding Market Structure and Strategy
Business Models and Common Strategies
Growth and Integration Strategies
Strategic Alliances
Stakeholders, Values, Mission, and Vision
External Environment and Strategy
Internal Environment and Strategy
Healthcare Analytics and Strategic Management
Strategic Financial Analysis
Development and Execution of a Strategic Plan
Business Plans and Strategic Management
Organizational Structure and Strategy
Strategic Change Management
Strategic Leadership
Implementing, Monitoring, and Evaluating Strategy
Project Planning and Management.

Summary: This eagerly anticipated book equips readers to understand the dynamics of policy processes, relevant decision-making and the significance of key decision-makers. It also emphasizes the usefulness of negotiation and diplomacy skills in order to support the development of an advanced nursing practice (ANP) initiative that involves the identification of pivotal issues to ensure that nurses unlock their full potential. Topics include a definition of strategic planning, essential factors to bear in mind, and frameworks to use in the context of formulating effective policies. By addressing outcome indicators and research, this volume offers a comprehensive approach to coordinated planning, and will appeal to advanced practice nurses, healthcare planners and policymakers, as well as administrators at hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Contents:
Strategic planning for advanced nursing practice
Theories of social and healthcare policy
Evidence-based policy decisions
Politics : the art of diplomacy and negotiation
Effective change : a strategic approach
Policy analysis
Rational policy decision-making : idealism versus realism.

Summary: A document may be based on accurate medical and scientific information, follow guidelines precisely, and be well written in clear and correct language, but may still fail to achieve its objectives. The strategic approach described in this book will help you to turn good medical and scientific writing into successful writing. It describes clearly and concisely how to identify the target audience and the desired outcome, and how to construct key messages for a wide spectrum of documents. Irrespective of your level of expertise and your seniority in the pharmaceutical, regulatory, or academic environment, this book is an essential addition to your supporting library. The authors share with you many years of combined experience in the pharmaceutical and academic environment and in the writing of successful outcome-driven documents.

Contents:
Introduction
Written Communication in Drug Development
Written Communication in Academic Settings
Language Pitfalls: Native English Speakers
Language Pitfalls: Non-Native English Speakers
Scientific Misconduct
Key Statistical Concepts
Tables and Graphs
International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and Other Guidelines
The Investigators' Brochure
Initiating Clinical Programs (IND & IMPD)
The CTD: Overviews and Summary Documents
Study Protocols and Reports
Scientific Papers
Publication Strategy.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Strategic directions and views
Chapter 3: Porter's strategies in healthcare
Chapter 4: Sources of competitive advantage
Chapter 5: Innovation in hospital settings
Chapter 6: Strategic framework in hospital settings
Chapter 7: Eight strategic tools implemented
Chapter 8: Application of Porter's strategies in Lebanese hospitals
Chapter 9: Correlation between type of strategy and performance
Conclusion.

Summary: Strategic Urban Health Communication Charles C. Okigbo, editor People are bombarded with messages continuously and sorting through them constantly. In this milieu, critical ideas about health promotion and illness prevention are forced to compete with distracting, conflicting, even contradictory information. To get vital messages through, communication must be effective, targeted, artful-in a word, strategic. Strategic Urban Health Communication provides a road map for understanding strategy, enhancing strategic planning skills, and implementing strategic communication campaigns. Deftly written chapters link the art and science of strategic planning to world health goals such as reducing health inequities and eradicating diseases. Flexibility is at the heart of these cases, which span developed and developing countries, uses of traditional and digital media, and chronic and acute health challenges. And the contributors ground their dispatches in the larger context of health promotion, giving readers useful examples of thinking globally while working locally. Included in the coverage: Urbanization, population, and health myths: addressing common misconceptions. Integrating HIV/family planning programs: opportunities for strategic communication. The role of sports in strategic health promotion in low-income areas. The Internet as a sex education tool: a case study from Thailand. Advertising and childhood obesity in China. Health communication strategies for sustainable development in a globalized world. Balancing depth of understanding of audiences and methods of reaching them, Strategic Urban Health Communication is a forward-looking resource geared toward professionals and researchers in urban health, global health, and health communication.

Contents:
Strategy: What It Is
Strategic Communication Campaigns.
Urbanization, Population, and Health Myths: Addressing Common Misconceptions with Strategic Health Communication
'Soaps' for Social and Behavioral Change
Strategic Health Communication in Urban Settings: A Template for Training Modules
Risk, Crisis, and Emergency Communication in Developing Countries: Identifying the Needs of Urban Populations
Strategic Health Communication for Cancer Prevention
Strategic Health Communication: Making a Difference in Reproductive Health
Integrating HIV/FP Programs: Opportunities for Strategic Communication
Communicating for Action: Tackling Health Inequity in Urban Areas
Beyond Thinking and Planning Strategically to Improve Urban Residents' Health
Health Communication Strategies for Sustainable Development in a Globalized World Urbanization and Strategic Health Communication in India
Urban Health Communication Strategy of Pro-poor Growth for Sustained Improvement in Health in South Asia
The Role of Sports in Strategic Health Promotion in an Urban Slum Setting
The Internet as a Sex Education Tool: A Case Study of an Online Thai Discussion Board
Advertising and Childhood Obesity in China.

Summary: "This handbook is designed as a resource for providing up-to-date and practical guidance on national health planning and strategizing for health. It establishes a set of best practices to support strategic plans for health and represents the wealth of experience accumulated by WHO on national health policies, strategies and plans (NHPSPs)" -- publisher's website.

Summary: Stream Ecology: Structure and Function of Running Waters is designed to serve as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and as a reference source for specialists in stream ecology and related fields. This Third Edition is thoroughly updated and expanded to incorporate significant advances in our understanding of environmental factors, biological interactions, and ecosystem processes, and how these vary with hydrological, geomorphological, and landscape setting. The broad diversity of running waters from torrential mountain brooks, to large, lowland rivers, to great river systems whose basins occupy sub-continents makes river ecosystems appear overwhelming complex. A central theme of this book is that although the settings are often unique, the processes at work in running waters are general and increasingly well understood. Even as our scientific understanding of stream ecosystems rapidly advances, the pressures arising from diverse human activities continue to threaten the health of rivers worldwide. This book presents vital new findings concerning human impacts, and the advances in pollution control, flow management, restoration, and conservation planning that point to practical solutions. Reviews of the first edition: ".. an unusually lucid and judicious reassessment of the state of stream ecology" Science Magazine "..provides an excellent introduction to the area for advanced undergraduates and graduate students" Limnology & Oceanography " a valuable reference for all those interested in the ecology of running waters." .

Contents:
Dedication
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgements
Preface to the Second Edition
1. Rivers in the Anthropocene
2. Streamflow
3. Fluvial Geomorphology
4. Stream Chemistry
5. The Abiotic Environment
6. Primary Producers
7. Detrital Energy and the Decompposition of Organic Matter
8. Stream Microbial Ecology
9. Trophic Relationships
10. Species Interactions
11. Lotic Communities
12.Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Aquatic Communities
13. Nutrient Dynamics
14. Carbon Dynamics and Stream Ecosystem Metabolism
15. How We Manage Rivers, And Why.

Summary: This book provides detailed insights into the cellular and molecular alterations that occur in the brain following stress and trauma. The changes to the grey matter in certain areas of the brain are similar in stressed humans and animals, with the most likely basis for these changes being the degeneration of synaptic connections. In the book?s initial sections, the reader will learn about the core network of synaptic connections that are affected by stress and trauma disorders. These connections are chiefly modulated by dopamine, serotonin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). In subsequent chapters, the NMDA-receptor-mediated plasticity of these synapses is discussed, with particular attention paid to how glucocorticoids can interfere with the function of BDNF and thereby affect the synapse?s physical stability. The book concludes by integrating the observations made in the previous sections so as to present plausible hypotheses regarding the identity of the networks, synapses and molecular pathways that promote fear and extinction. Providing an up-to-date overview of the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and physiological changes in the stressed and traumatized brain, this book will appeal to researchers, clinicians and students in the neurosciences.

Contents:
Grey matter changes in the brain following stress and trauma
Synaptic changes responsible for grey matter changes in the brain of animal models following stress
Identification of the core neural network subserving PTSD in animal models and their modulation
Modulation of the core neural network in stress: the role of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor & LTP
Modulation of the core neural network in stress: the role of Endocannabinoids & LTD
Functioning of the core neural network in fear and extinction
Modulation of the core synaptic network in extinction: the role of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Appendix 1: F-actin determination of dendritic spine integrity
Appendix 2: Regulation of NMDA receptors.