Shared Care for Prostatic Diseases is written by two consultant urologists who are recognized experts on prostate disease, and their brothers who are both family physicians in large general practices.
The present textbook highlights many of the exciting discoveries made in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer over the past decade. International thought leaders have contributed to this effort providing a comprehensive and state-of-the art review of the signaling pathways and genetic alterations essential in prostate cancer. This work provides an essential resource for healthcare professionals and scientists dedicated to this field. This textbook is dedicated to the efforts and advances made by our scientific community, realizing we have much to learn in striving to some day in the not too distant future cure this disease particularly among those with an aggressive tumor biology.
The 4th edition of Maternal and Child Health will continue to offer a comprehensive, trusted introduction to the field of Maternal and Child Health, however this new edition, with a new author team and new MCH expert contributors, will present the traditional MCH topics in a modern context that addresses race/ethnicity, an expanded family focus (including fathers), and a broadened approach that will appeal not only to public health professionals, but also to health professionals outside public health practice"--
A summary of the highlights of the Second International Forum on Prostate Cancer, held in Cambridge in 1998. The contributors include scientists, epidemiologists and clinicians who provide both a North American and a European view of treatment. The patient's perspective is also considered.
Most men with BPH can be diagnosed and managed in the primary care setting. In choosing appropriate treatment, clinicians must take into account not only the nature and severity of symptoms but also the preferences of the patient and his immediate family, cost–benefit considerations and long-term effectiveness of therapy. Written by two leading urologists, 'Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia' provides a refreshingly readable, practical overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of BPH including: • Use of DRE and PSA results to discriminate between prostate cancer and BPH • An evidence-based review of the latest medical therapies • A concise overview of the surgical and minimally invasive treatment options • When to refer to a urologist There is important work to do to raise awareness of men’s health issues in general and the problem of BPH in particular. Lower urinary tract symptoms are among the commonest reasons for a man to consult his doctor, and this ever-popular book – the first 7th edition in the Fast Facts series – remains a must-read for all primary care providers. Contents: • Pathophysiology • Diagnosis • Medical management • Traditional surgical treatment options • Minimally invasive treatment options • Considerations in treatment decisions • Issues in BPH • Useful resources
Radical prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Recently the open operation has been challenged by laparoscopic and robotic techniques. However, making the transition to this new technology is not an easy option. Avoiding surgical complications such as incontinence and ensuring continued erectile function following the procedure requires good surgical technique by whatever means. The editors and their distinguished team of contributors from around the world offer the reader their guidance based on personal experience and best surgical practice. Radical Prostatectomy is required reading for all those performing radical prostatectomy by open, laparoscopic or robotic techniques.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and US and the second most common worldwide. The ABC of Prostate Cancer provides fully illustrated guidance on the treatment and management of prostate cancer. It covers the biology, anatomy, and pathology of prostate cancer, screening, and active surveillance and monitoring. It presents an assessment of treatment options including prostatectomy, bracytherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, along with modern diagnostic tests and an overview of new approaches to prostate cancer. With an international author team, the ABC of Prostate Cancer is ideal for general practitioners, family physicians, specialist nurses, junior doctors, medical students and others working with prostate cancer patients and their families.
Written by Roger Kirby, an author known for his simple and practical approaches to complex urological issues, An Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction, Second Edition supplies clinicians with easy access to the information they need to understand the causes, pinpoint the diagnosis, and initiate safe and effective therapy. Professor Kirby explores the recent, rapid changes in the understanding of the pathophysiology and the management algorithms pertaining to the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to managing erectile dysfunction. Extensive yet straightforward, the atlas contains diagrams that are clearly outlined and easy to understand, outstanding illustrations, and color photographs. The streamlined chapter on diagnosis provides an easily accessible guide to the tests needed in cases where more detailed examination is necessary. The illustrations of surgical treatments such as revascularization, penile prosthetic surgery, and reconstructive surgery for Peyronie's disease supply a snapshot of the key steps involved in each technique. The book puts current, state-of-the-art information in the hands of clinicians and urologists.
Although not always life threatening, prostate diseases are often associated with a significant reduction of quality of life. The ever-swelling ranks of men beyond middle age are increasingly reluctant to accept restrictions on their activities as they grow older. Prostate diseases are now acknowledged as an important component of men's health and worthy of proper scrutiny. In this volume the anatomy and physiology of the normal prostate are described. The molecular basis of BPH, prostate cancer, and prostatitis are illustrated. The author concludes with the pathology and means of diagnosis of these most prevalent disorders.
Patient Pictures: Clinical drawings for your patients' are: • time-saving books for doctors and nurses. Use them when describing medical conditions and treatments to your patients. • easy to photocopy. The stand-alone pages can be given to the patient or carer to take home and read. • reviewed by lay people and medical professionals, to make sure patients get the information they want.
As more and more men with prostate problems present to their family practitioners, automatic referral to a urologist is no longer the answer. There is now a trend towards a 'shared care' approach, with family practitioners playing an important role in detecting prostatic disease and enhancing patient care. Critical to its success is the ability of family practitioners to identify accurately those patients who require referral and those who can be safely managed within their own practices. Shared Care for Prostatic Diseases provides an invaluable reference of the overriding principles of managing men with prostatic diseases.
The road to success, it is said, is always under construction. The aim of this book is to help you build your own road. Credibility, recognition and the respect of colleagues and patients do not come with the job – you have to know how to achieve them. 'Succeeding as a Hospital Doctor' contains a wealth of experience and advice to guide you through the training maze, into your consultant post and beyond. This third edition has been revised, expanded and largely rewritten, with new contributors and a complete new chapter on Modernising Medical Careers. Practical hints on everything from obtaining research grants to managing your private practice, from communicating effectively to understanding the major issues facing the NHS today, are covered comprehensively by the authors, and reinforced by personal insights from some of the UK's most eminent practitioners. Every medical student, every junior doctor, every new and established consultant will find much to enhance his or her skills in this extremely readable book.
In the late 1990s, the man who suffers from erectile dysfunction is increasingly likely to seek the help of his family physician. This clinical guide helps doctors choose the most appropriate treatment from among a rapidly expanding number of therapeutic advances, and points the way towards an improved quality of life for the many sufferers and their partners. Included is an update of the latest developments in the field of erectile dysfunction, and an outline of the current state of the art in the management of the condition.
Provides a comprehensive review of prostate specific antigen (PSA) and related prostate markers--examining velocity, density, and age-specific reference ranges for increased sensitivity in PSA tumor identification and selections of patient therapies. Demonstrates how PSA serves as the key tool in monitoring established disease.
The Well Man seeks to provide health care professionals with a better understanding of the specific challenges they face in trying to improve the health status of their male patients.
The development of serum-based assays for the measurement of prostate-specific antigen has revolutionized the approach to the management of prostate cancer. This advance has, however, been clouded by concerns about the overdetection of incidental carcinoma with little malignant potential. This text discusses the issues highlighted by research into PSA and outlines recommendations for the diagnosis and management of prostatic disease in Europe, the USA and elsewhere.
This book provides a unique insight into the way policing is performed. By embracing both organizational management issues as well as operational police business such as crime reduction and detection, firearms, disorder, organised crime and terrorism, it provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary police theory and practice.
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