The Chronic Ear

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Feb 082018
 

There is excellent coverage of a wide range of the surgical techniques employed in tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, cavity design and reconstruction….I wish I had seen this book 20 years ago. The book is as valuable to the expert as to the neophyte trainee. – The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

The unique ’roundtable’ format permits juxtaposition of different techniques for the same problem which provides the reader with ample opportunity to compare the pros and cons of the different strategies…. should be required reading for residents and fellows. – Otology & Neurotology

There are many different ways to treat complex chronic middle ear disease, with ongoing advancements being made globally. Diverse approaches are necessitated for variations in patient age, degree of infection, extent of middle ear remodeling, inflammation severity, and underlying mechanisms of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Addressing multinational and clinical nuances, the editors have compiled 48 chapters with eclectic perspectives from otology experts in 13 countries.

The surgical anatomy of the middle ear cleft and mastoid and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic otitis media are clinically challenging. Articles cover anatomy, physiology, disease characterizations and manifestations, clinical evaluation, office management, surgical procedures, and new horizons. Traditional and newer hybrid techniques for systematic disease and inflammatory conditions are presented in roundtable format, for example, underlay fascia tympanoplasty as well as the use of cartilage and bioengineered materials.

Selected Key Topics:

Applied middle ear anatomy and physiology
Pathologic mechanisms of chronic otitis media
Office evaluation, management and surgical decision making
Mastoid cavity obliteration and canal wall reconstruction
Challenges in tympanoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction
Traditional and hybrid tympanomastoid surgery
Hearing implants in the chronic ear
This is an exceptional teaching tool for ear surgeons in training as well as a must-have clinical resource for practicing otolaryngologists.

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IgM and Its Receptors and Binding Proteins

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Feb 082018
 

This volume reviews the current state of research on the IgM antibody and its multiple receptors and binding proteins. Interactions of the IgM ligands with these molecules are important for protection against infections as a first line of defense, as well as for regulation of immune responses to pathogens and self-antigens. The book includes up-to-date information on: (i) the phylogeny of three IgM-binding receptors [polymeric Ig receptor (pIgR), Fc receptor for both IgA and IgM (Fcα/µR), and Fc receptor for IgM only (FcµR)]; (ii) the lymphocyte-restricted distribution and unique ligand-binding activity of FcµR; (iii) the definition and potential function of Fc receptor-like molecule A (FCRLA) as a resident endoplasmic reticulum protein that binds IgM, but also IgG and IgA; (iv) IgM antibody-mediated enhancement of humoral immune responses, highlighting the importance of complement and its receptors, (v) the numerous important roles of IgM natural antibodies in regulation of inflammation. It is an invaluable resource for researchers and clinicians alike.
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Managing a Modern Hospital

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Feb 082018
 

 

The revised and updated second edition of Managing a Modern Hospital contains a judiciously compiled collection of writings on modern hospital management. The book is a fitting response to the compelling need for incorporating professionalism and better resource management in hospital administration to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in health care in India.

Health care has become one of the fastest growing sectors in India over the past decade. This book contains two new chapters, Customer Relationship Management, and Computer-aided Diagnosis, which highlight recent developments in the field in the last seven years. It spans a wide range of issues in modern hospital management, including:
- Waste management
- Financial management
- Maintaining medical records
- Medical audits
- Managing human resources
- Quality certification

A repository of valuable insight and information on setting up and running a modern-day hospital efficiently and as an economically viable business, the book can serve as basic text and supplementary reading for courses in hospital management. It will also be of interest to hospital administrators in government and private health care institutions, directors of nursing homes, medical practitioners involved with hospital administration as well as entrepreneurs in the health care business, consultants and researchers.

 

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Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Methods and Challenges

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Feb 082018
 

This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management methods experienced dermatologists have used to successfully manage atopic dermatitis. This book provides physicians with insights into the management of atopic dermatitis, such as alternative treatments for pruritus, psychosocial impact on patients and families, assessing patient compliance, and patient resources.

This book also:
- Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis
- Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients
- Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance
- Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis

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Patch-Based Techniques in Medical Imaging: Third International Workshop

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Feb 082018
 

 

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Patch-Based Techniques in Medical Images, Patch-MI 2017, which was held in conjunction with MICCAI 2017, in Quebec City, QC, Canada, in September 2017.
The 18 regular papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on multi-atlas segmentation; segmentation; Alzheimer’s disease; reconstruction, denoising, super-resolution; tumor, lesion; and classification, retrival.

 

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Fiber-based Optical Trapping and Manipulation

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Feb 062018
 

 

Since its first report in 1970 by A. Ashkin, optical trapping and manipulation has been widely used in the interdisciplines of micro- and nano-photonics, biophotonics, biomedicine, etc. A conventional tool for optical trapping and manipulation is the conventional optical tweezer (COT), the core part of which is a free-space focused laser beam. However, manipulation with COTs has some limitations such as manipulation inflexibility, bulky structure, diffraction limitation for nanoparticles, and limited integration functions. The introduction of optical fiber-based optical trapping and manipulation has solved these limitations. Using optical fibers with different configurations, optical trapping and manipulation with multiple functions can be realized with high flexibility, precision, and integration. By launching laser beams with different wavelengths into the fiber, both the photothermal effect and optical force can be used for optical trapping and manipulation. For the optical force manipulation, both evanescent fields at the surface of a subwavelength optical fiber and light output from a fiber end can be used for optical manipulation. The manipulation with light output from a fiber end can be divided into dual fiber tweezers and single fiber tweezers. For single fiber tweezers, one can realize the stable trapping of single particles both in a contact and non-contact manner for further applications. In addition, single fiber tweezers can also be used for multiple particle trapping and cell assembly, which can further be used for the assembly of biophotonic components and devices. Furthermore, by placing microparticles, which act as microlens at the end facet of an optical fiber, the microlens can be served as a photonic nanojet. This fiber supported photonic nanojet can be easily used for the trapping and detection of nanoparticles and biomolecules. Optical fiber-based optical trapping and manipulation have the advantages of easy fabrication, compact configuration, flexible manipulation, easy integration, wide applicability, etc., which provides for a wide application of prospects in micro- and nano-photonics, biophotonics, and biomedicine

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Ergonomic Design and Assessment of Products and Systems

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Feb 062018
 

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The DRCOG Revision Guide, Second Edition

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Feb 062018
 

 

This text offers 350 up-to-date practice questions for the DRCOG examination written by examiners to help candidates maximise their chances of success. Each question is followed by the answer and explanations from the examiner, offering useful insight into how to refine techniques and respond effectively. Recommendations for additional reading and sources of information used to set questions are given, allowing readers to prepare thoroughly and find materials for further study where needed. A complete mock test paper is also provided to help strengthen time management skills, enabling every candidate to enter the exam with confidence and proficiency.

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ICU Resource Allocation in the New Millennium: Will We Say “No”?

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Feb 062018
 

 

Intensive care medicine is one of the fastest growing services provided by hospitals and perhaps one of the most expensive. Yet in response to the global financial crisis of the last few years, healthcare funding is slowing or decreasing throughout the world. How we manage health care resources in the intensive care unit (ICU) now and in a future that promises only greater cost constraints is the subject of this book, the third in an informal series of volumes providing a global perspective on difficult issues arising in the ICU. Taking 12 developed countries as their focus, leading experts provide a country-by-country analysis of current ICU resource allocation. A second group of experts use the chapters as a departure point to analyze current ICU resource allocation at the level of the global medical village. The process is repeated, but with an eye toward the future – first country by country, then at the global level – that takes into account initiatives and reforms now underway. A fictional healthcare plan, the “Fair & Equitable Healthcare Plan,” is put forth to address weaknesses in existing approaches, and healthcare experts and ethicists are invited to respond to its often provocative provisions. Itself structured as a dialogue, the book is an excellent way to start or to continue serious discussion about the allocation of ICU healthcare resources now and in the years ahead.
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“MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES: Particle Science, Imaging Technology, and Clinical Applications” ed. T M Buzug, et al.

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Feb 042018
 

An overview on recent results of a novel imaging modality based on magnetic nanoparticles is given. This imaging concept, called magnetic particle imaging (MPI), falls into the category of functional imaging and, hence, the magnetic nanoparticles may serve as tracers of metabolic processes.

Today, there are interesting challenges within the practical set-up of a scanning device and also in the design of new MPI nanoparticles.
During this workshop at the University of Lubeck in 2010, scientists from chemical engineering, biology, electrical engineering, physics, computer sciences and medicine discussed the promises and challenges of MPI.

CONTENTS
FOREWORD AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
KEYNOTE
MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES
MAGNETIC PARTICLE SPECTROMETRY
MAGNETIC PARTICLE IMAGING
IMAGING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY ASPECTS
MAGNETO-RELAXOMETRY
MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
SHORT CONTRIBUTIONS
AUTHOR INDEX

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