SPINAL CORD AND SPINAL COLUMN TUMORS :
PRINCIPAL AND PRACTICE
Curtis A. Dickman, Michael G. Fehlings , Ziya L. Gikaslan
"Clinicians will find the breadth and depth of this text indispensable. Its relevance to the contemporary practice of spinal surgery compelling."
From the foreword by Robert E. Soetzler, M.D.
Featuring the contributions of distinguished experts in spine surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, pathology, radiation oncology, neurology, and orthopedic surgery, Spinal Cord and spinal Column Tumors: Principles and Practice presents authoritative coverage of state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and managing tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
Form the fundamentals of spinal cord anatomy and the pathology of spinal tumors, to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment techniques for specific spinal tumors, this is the only comprehensive text devoted to managing tumors both surgically and medically. You will find the latest information on surgical approaches for resection, reconstruction, decompression, and internal stabilization for tumors of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The book also covers such treatments as systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy, embolization techniques, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Special features:
775 high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant color, illuminate concepts in pathology and surgical technique
Full review of the basic science of tumors of the spinal cord and nerves aids the understanding of pathology and indications for treatment
Step-by-step instruction guides the clinician through operative approaches, including decompression of tumors, en bloc resection of primary spinal tumors, reconstruction of the spine, spinal fixation, and more
Discussion of the current algorithm techniques to manage metastatic spinal disease.
Clinical pearls enable quick review by calling attention to essential information
The extensive clinical experiences and expert multidisciplinary perspectives shared in this book will benefit neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons, as well as residents requiring a complete text on current techniques in managing tumors of the spine ad spinal column.
Curtis A. Dickman, M.D., is Director of Spinal Research, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona,
Michael G. Fehlings, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C., is Professor and Krembil Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration, McLaughlin Scholar in Molecular Medicine, Head of the University Health Network Neuroscience and Spine Programs, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Ziya L. Gokaslan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Orthopaedic Surgery, Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, and Director, Neurosurgical Spine Program, Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
Publisher : Thieme, Pages : 694, Price Rs. 7525/-
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Public Health Nutrition - From principles to practice
Edited by Mark Lawrence & Tony Worsley
1741751020 2008 PB Allen & Unwin 512pp Single Colour 7 x 9 " Rs. 695.00
1741751020 2008 PB Allen & Unwin 512pp Single Colour 7 x 9 " Rs. 695.00
Description: How can the nutritional health of populations be improved through action at local, national and global levels?
The work of public health nutritionists is to bring population-wide perspectives to the relationship between food and health. Systematically drawing on international research, in Public Health Nutrition leading international practitioners present both the theoretical underpinnings and applied nature of the field of public health nutrition. The book is peer reviewed and divided into four sections: • Principles - presents conceptual frameworks, solutions, responsibilities and outcome measures, philosophical and evidential dimensions, standards and dietary guidelines • Populations - explores groups for whom nutrition is especially relevant, providing analysis of the food and health relationship from physiological, social, cultural, political and economic perspectives • Priorities - examines key issues including vulnerable populations, obesity, indigenous nutrition, international nutrition, the nutritional transition, food system trends and sustainability • Practices - covers professional skills for public health practitioners including monitoring the food and nutrition situation of populations, physical activity, research skills, project management, professional practice, health promotion and communication, policy and politics.
Contents: Principles • Concepts and guiding principles • Knowledge • Reference standards and guidelines • Populations • Overview • Mothers and infants • Children and adolescents • Older adults •Priorities • Overview • Economically, geographically and socially disadvantaged communities • Indigenous communities • Obesity prevention • International nutrition • Global developments in the food system • Practices • Overview • Monitoring the food and nutrition situation of populations • Physical activity • Research skills • Professional practice • Project Management • Promotion and communication • Policy and politics
About the editors: Mark Lawrence BSc (Hons), Grad Dip Nut & Diet, Grad Dip Epidem and Biostats, M.Sc, PhD is Associate Professor in Public Health Nutrition in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University. He is a steering committee member for the New Nutrition Science project and a member of the drafting committee for the constitution of the World Public Health Nutrition Association. Tony Worsley BSc (Hons) PhD is Professor of Public Health Nutrition and Head of the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University.
Target Audience: Public Health Nutrition is an essential resource for public health practitioners, researchers and administrators, as well as students of nutrition, dietetics and public health wishing to obtain advanced and specialised competencies.
Principles of Occupational Health & Hygiene
Edited by Cherilyn Tillman
174175058X 2008 PB Allen & Unwin 496pp Single Colour 7 x 9 " Rs. 695.00
174175058X 2008 PB Allen & Unwin 496pp Single Colour 7 x 9 " Rs. 695.00
Description: Today’s workplaces are full of materials and processes which are potentially hazardous to our health. Industry depends on a large range of naturally occurring and synthetic materials, many of which can adversely affect the health of the workers. Even some non-industrial workplaces can contain hazardous materials or cause exposure to physical or biological agents that can be harmful to health.
Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of occupational health hazards and hazardous environments encountered in a range of industries and organisational settings.
Leading industry professionals and educators explain how to identify key workplace hazards including chemical agents such as dusts, metals and gases; physical agents such as noise, radiation and extremes of heat and cold; and microbiological agents. They outline assessment procedures and processes for identifying exposure levels. They also explain how to evaluate risk and follow safety guidelines to control and manage these hazards effectively.
Chapters are heavily illustrated with detailed case studies, diagrams, flowcharts and photos. Practical guidelines are provided for managing each hazard type.
Contents: The hazardous work environment: The hygiene • Occupational health, basic toxicology and epidemiology • The concept of the exposure standard • Control of workplace health hazards • Aerosols • Metals in the workplace • Gases and vapours • Biological and biological-effect monitoring • Indoor air quality • Noise and vibration • Ionising and non-ionising radiation • Other physical agents • Biological hazards • Sources of information
About the editor: Cherilyn Tillman BSc, MAppSc, PhD is a Fellow of the AIOH and a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH). She has over 30 years experience in occupational hygiene, in occupational health and safety, risk management and risk engineering. She is currently OHS Team Leader with the Victorian Employer’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Target Audience: An ideal resource for students of Occupational Health and Safety, and a professional reference for Occupational Hygienists, Safety Officers, and anyone working in an Occupational Health and Safety role.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Human Genetics
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IMPORTANT : This is just for information. This book has not been read or reviewed by US
A Gardner, R.T. Howell and T. Davies 8130906023 2008 PB Viva Books Private Limited 216 pp 7.25 x 9.5" Single Colour Rs. 325.00
Description: Human Genetics covers all aspects of genetics of relevance to medical scientists including mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, inheritance patterns, genetic counselling, cancer genetics, prenatal diagnosis and gene therapy. The authors also examine in detail cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s chorea and muscular dystrophy. This book is designed as a concise textbook for undergraduate biomedical science students, and it offers the following key features: • Learning objectives to help guide understanding • Core knowledge written in a style that encourages students to think around the subject rather than just learning the facts, and with numerous illustrations • Key concepts and facts summarised to aid revision • Self-assessment questions and answers to test understanding • Further reading list to guide students to more detailed coverage if required.
Contents: Preface • Series preface • Acknowledgements • Part One: Mechanisms of Disease • Structure and organization of DNA • How normal genes work • Mechanisms of disease • Part Two: Diagnosis of Disease • Patterns of inheritance • Cytogenetics • Molecular cytogenetics • Molecular genetics • Cancer genetics • Part Three: Prevention of Disease • Prenatal diagnosis • Genetic counselling • Appendix: Glossary of disorders • Answers to self-assessment questions • Index.
About the Authors: Anne Gardner is Principal Clinical Scientist of Molecular Genetics.
Rodney T. Howell and Teresa Davies are consultant Clinical Scientists (Cytogenetics)
Target Audience: Undergraduate biomedical science students.
Contents: Preface • Series preface • Acknowledgements • Part One: Mechanisms of Disease • Structure and organization of DNA • How normal genes work • Mechanisms of disease • Part Two: Diagnosis of Disease • Patterns of inheritance • Cytogenetics • Molecular cytogenetics • Molecular genetics • Cancer genetics • Part Three: Prevention of Disease • Prenatal diagnosis • Genetic counselling • Appendix: Glossary of disorders • Answers to self-assessment questions • Index.
About the Authors: Anne Gardner is Principal Clinical Scientist of Molecular Genetics.
Rodney T. Howell and Teresa Davies are consultant Clinical Scientists (Cytogenetics)
Target Audience: Undergraduate biomedical science students.
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Molecular Genetics
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IMPORTANT : This is just for information. This book has not been read or reviewed by US
J.T. Hancock 813090604X 2008 PB Viva Books Private Limited 192 pp 6x9" Single Colour Rs. 295.00
Description: Molecular Genetics provides a basic understanding of genes and how they are used as a source of information for the production of proteins. The book also describes the techniques used in molecular genetics research, from mapping of genes, through gene cloning, PCR and sequencing, to give the reader an insight into the practical details. This book is designed as a concise textbook for undergraduate biomedical science students, and it offers the following key features: • Learning objectives to help guide understanding • Core knowledge written in a style that encourages students to think around the subject rather than just learning the facts, and with numerous illustrations • Key concepts and facts summarised to aid revision • Self-assessment questions and answers to test understanding • Further reading list to guide students to more detailed coverage if required.
Contents: Preface • Series preface • Part One: Molecular Biology • Introduction • What is DNA • Genes • Genome structure • Transcription and RNA • Translation and genetic code • Control of gene expression • Inheritance • Part Two: Techniques Used in Molecular Genetics
• Mapping of genes • Gel electrophoresis and blotting • Gene cloning and gene libraries
• Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) • Sequencing and sequence analysis • The future of molecular genetics: biotechnology, transgenics and gene therapy • Answers to self-assessment questions • Index.
About the Author: J.T. Hancock is senior Lecturer in Molecular Cell Biology, University of theWest of England, Bristol, UK
Target Audience: Undergraduate Biomedical Science Students.
Contents: Preface • Series preface • Part One: Molecular Biology • Introduction • What is DNA • Genes • Genome structure • Transcription and RNA • Translation and genetic code • Control of gene expression • Inheritance • Part Two: Techniques Used in Molecular Genetics
• Mapping of genes • Gel electrophoresis and blotting • Gene cloning and gene libraries
• Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) • Sequencing and sequence analysis • The future of molecular genetics: biotechnology, transgenics and gene therapy • Answers to self-assessment questions • Index.
About the Author: J.T. Hancock is senior Lecturer in Molecular Cell Biology, University of theWest of England, Bristol, UK
Target Audience: Undergraduate Biomedical Science Students.
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New Clinical Genetics
IMPORTANT : This is just for information. This book has not been read or reviewed by US
Andrew Read & Dian Donnai 1904842313 PB 2007 Scion Publishing 450 pp Rs. 795.00
Description: New Clinical Genetics provides all those involved in medical genetics with a unique clinical guide based on post-genomic technologies. Whether you are a medical student, a genetic counselor, or a clinical geneticist, this book offers something new, with descriptions of the latest molecular tests linked to realistic cases to show how modern genetics works in the clinic.
Each chapter answers common questions, such as:
What can we learn from a family history? • How do genes work? • How can we check a patient's DNA for gene mutations? • What is epigenetics? • Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common diseases? • What can we do about genetic disease? • Within every chapter, the authors have integrated realistic case studies with basic human genetics to allow readers to see how their understanding can be applied in clinical practice. This approach also allows readers to choose different routes through the book.
Those who prefer a problem-based approach can work through the individual case studies and Investigations of patients sections and be introduced to the genetics as it relates to each case, using the science sections as reference material.
Those who prefer a more didactic approach can concentrate on the science in the Background and Summary and extension sections, referring to the Case Studies for illustrations of the practical application of genetics in a clinical setting.
All chapters conclude with self-assessment questions so that readers can check that they have mastered the material.
Contents:
• What can we learn from a family history?; Case studies; Background- How to take a family history and draw a pedigree; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- the art of pedigree interpretation; Penetrance and expressivity-pitfalls in inheritance and counselling; Rarer modes of inheritance; Mosaicism; References; Self-assessment questions •
How can a patient’s chromosomes be studied? ; Case studies; Background- why clinicians need to know about chromosomes; How are chromosomes studied? Material for chromosome analysis; Chromosomes and their abnormalities; Chromosome abnormalities- Why do we have chromosomes? The behaviour of chromosomes during cell division; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- What are chromosomes?; Numerical and structural abnormalities; Balanced and unbalanced abnormalities; Constitutional and mosaic abnormalities; Self- assessment questions •
• How do genes work? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Some chemistry; Genes are much bigger than you think; Switching genes on and off- transcription and its controls; One gene often encodes more than one protein; What does all our DNA do? A hidden RNA world; References; Self-assessment questions •
• How can a patient’s DNA be studied? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Quantitative PCR; Real-time PCR; Testing RNA; Testing protein; Chromosome painting; References; Self-assessment questions •
How can we check a patient’s DNA for gene mutations?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- The three questions; Mutation detection using chips; Other methods for genotyping or sequencing DNA; Methods for scanning a gene for any sequence change; Methods for detecting deletions or duplication of whole exons •
• What do mutations do?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension; Loss of function and gain of function changes; Dominant or recessive?; Understanding the phenotype; Genotype-phenotype correlations; Predicting the phenotype: the problem of novel mis-sense changes; Dosage sensitivity and the pathology of chromosomal abnormalities; Somatic mutations; How do mutations arise? Self-assessment questions
• What is epigenetics?; Case questions; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- CpG as a mutation hotspot; X-inactivation has implications for women who carry an X- autosome translocation; Other imprinting-related disorders; What is the purpose of imprinting? How important are epigenetic effects?
• How do genes affect our metabolism, drug responses and immune system?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and Extension; Inborn errors of metabolism; Pharmacogenetics; Immunogenetics; References;
• How do researchers identify genes for mendelian diseases?; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- What is the chance the offspring of a consanguineous marriage will have a recessive disease?; Can we abolish genetic disease • Why are some conditions common and others rare?
• When is screening useful? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension: What conditions should we screen for? The population attributable risk; Criteria used by the UK National Screening Committee; Lifestyle genetic testing;
• Is cancer genetic?; Summary and extension- Hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer; The multistage development of cancer; Epigenetics in cancer; Are familial breast and colon cancer really multifactorial conditions? Expression profiling of tumors;
• Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common disease?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension: Problems with association studies; A resource for association studies; the HapMap project; A risk in association studies: everything depends on the Common Disease- Common Variant hypothesis; References; Self- assessment questions
• What can we do about genetic disease?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Gene therapy; stem cell therapy; Diagnosis and counseling; Testing; Treatment • Guidance for self-assessment questions
• Index • Case notes
About the authors: Andrew Read (PhD, FRCPath, FMedSci) is Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Manchester.
Dian Donnai (FRCP, FRCPCH, FMedSci) is Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Manchester and Consultant Clinical Geneticist in the NW Regional Genetics Service.
Target Audience: Medical students, genetic counsellors, clinical geneticists.
Each chapter answers common questions, such as:
What can we learn from a family history? • How do genes work? • How can we check a patient's DNA for gene mutations? • What is epigenetics? • Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common diseases? • What can we do about genetic disease? • Within every chapter, the authors have integrated realistic case studies with basic human genetics to allow readers to see how their understanding can be applied in clinical practice. This approach also allows readers to choose different routes through the book.
Those who prefer a problem-based approach can work through the individual case studies and Investigations of patients sections and be introduced to the genetics as it relates to each case, using the science sections as reference material.
Those who prefer a more didactic approach can concentrate on the science in the Background and Summary and extension sections, referring to the Case Studies for illustrations of the practical application of genetics in a clinical setting.
All chapters conclude with self-assessment questions so that readers can check that they have mastered the material.
Contents:
• What can we learn from a family history?; Case studies; Background- How to take a family history and draw a pedigree; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- the art of pedigree interpretation; Penetrance and expressivity-pitfalls in inheritance and counselling; Rarer modes of inheritance; Mosaicism; References; Self-assessment questions •
How can a patient’s chromosomes be studied? ; Case studies; Background- why clinicians need to know about chromosomes; How are chromosomes studied? Material for chromosome analysis; Chromosomes and their abnormalities; Chromosome abnormalities- Why do we have chromosomes? The behaviour of chromosomes during cell division; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- What are chromosomes?; Numerical and structural abnormalities; Balanced and unbalanced abnormalities; Constitutional and mosaic abnormalities; Self- assessment questions •
• How do genes work? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Some chemistry; Genes are much bigger than you think; Switching genes on and off- transcription and its controls; One gene often encodes more than one protein; What does all our DNA do? A hidden RNA world; References; Self-assessment questions •
• How can a patient’s DNA be studied? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Quantitative PCR; Real-time PCR; Testing RNA; Testing protein; Chromosome painting; References; Self-assessment questions •
How can we check a patient’s DNA for gene mutations?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- The three questions; Mutation detection using chips; Other methods for genotyping or sequencing DNA; Methods for scanning a gene for any sequence change; Methods for detecting deletions or duplication of whole exons •
• What do mutations do?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension; Loss of function and gain of function changes; Dominant or recessive?; Understanding the phenotype; Genotype-phenotype correlations; Predicting the phenotype: the problem of novel mis-sense changes; Dosage sensitivity and the pathology of chromosomal abnormalities; Somatic mutations; How do mutations arise? Self-assessment questions
• What is epigenetics?; Case questions; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- CpG as a mutation hotspot; X-inactivation has implications for women who carry an X- autosome translocation; Other imprinting-related disorders; What is the purpose of imprinting? How important are epigenetic effects?
• How do genes affect our metabolism, drug responses and immune system?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and Extension; Inborn errors of metabolism; Pharmacogenetics; Immunogenetics; References;
• How do researchers identify genes for mendelian diseases?; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- What is the chance the offspring of a consanguineous marriage will have a recessive disease?; Can we abolish genetic disease • Why are some conditions common and others rare?
• When is screening useful? ; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension: What conditions should we screen for? The population attributable risk; Criteria used by the UK National Screening Committee; Lifestyle genetic testing;
• Is cancer genetic?; Summary and extension- Hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer; The multistage development of cancer; Epigenetics in cancer; Are familial breast and colon cancer really multifactorial conditions? Expression profiling of tumors;
• Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common disease?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension: Problems with association studies; A resource for association studies; the HapMap project; A risk in association studies: everything depends on the Common Disease- Common Variant hypothesis; References; Self- assessment questions
• What can we do about genetic disease?; Case studies; Background; Investigations of patients; Summary and extension- Gene therapy; stem cell therapy; Diagnosis and counseling; Testing; Treatment • Guidance for self-assessment questions
• Index • Case notes
About the authors: Andrew Read (PhD, FRCPath, FMedSci) is Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Manchester.
Dian Donnai (FRCP, FRCPCH, FMedSci) is Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Manchester and Consultant Clinical Geneticist in the NW Regional Genetics Service.
Target Audience: Medical students, genetic counsellors, clinical geneticists.
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| Tel: 42242200, 23258325, 23283121 Fax: 42242240 email : vivadelhi@vivagroupindia.net |
| Tel: 27721273, 27721274 Telefax: 27721273 email: vivamumbai@vivagroupindia.net |
| Tel: 28290304, 28294241 email: vivachennai@vivagroupindia.net |
| Tel: 22816713, 22836381 email : vivakolkata@vivagroupindia.net |
| Basavanagudi, Bangalore -560 004 Tel: 6607409, email: vivabangalore@vivagroupindia |
| Tel: 27564481 Telefax: 27564482 email: vivahyderabad@vivagroupindia |
| First Floor, Beevi Tower, SRM Road, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala - 682 018 Tel: 0484-2403055, 0484-2403056 email: vivakochi@vivagroupindia.net |
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