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In compelling first-person accounts, Latinas speak freely about dealing with serious health episodes as patients, family caregivers, or friends. They show how the complex interweaving of gender, class, and race impacts the health status of LatinasÑand how family, spirituality, and culture affect the experience of illness. Here are stories of Latinas living with conditions common to many: hypertension, breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, depression, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, ParkinsonÕs, lupus, and hyper/hypothyroidism. By bringing these narratives out from the shadows of private lives, they demonstrate how such ailments form part of the larger whole of Latina lives that...
Written by the leading authority on hormone receptors and prostate cancer, this book reveals the surprising truth about how you can prevent and treat breast cancer, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer's with testosterone and other FDA-approved drugs.For decades, doctors have sought to combat prostate cancer under the mistaken assumption that testosterone fueled its growth. But the latest research into the nature of hormone receptors and therapies using bioidentical instead of synthetic hormones have caused a shift in thinking and new hope for treating this cancer with testosterone. Today the medical profession equates a diagnosis of Alzheimer's with a death sentence. In fact, the only thing docto...
The Atlas of Breast Surgery presents the anatomy, diagnostic procedures, and step-by-step guidelines necessary for plastic surgeons, oncologists, and general surgeons to correctly and successfully perform surgical procedures on the breast. This excellent clinical reference is a superb work of art with stunning drawings and systematic tabular presentations that enhance the text. The clear and uncomplicated design will help surgeons master procedures quickly and efficiently. Key Features: More than 200 outstanding high-quality watercolor drawings Edited by internationally renowned experts on breast surgery Modern approach, emphasizing breast-conserving strategies where oncologically feasible a...
This new edition brings surgeons fully up to date with the latest developments and technologies in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery. Beginning with the history, instruments and training of endoscopy, each chapter focuses on a different condition, presenting surgical procedures in a step by step process, as well as possible complications. The second edition includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery, as well as an up to date reference list. Written by an extensive author and editor team from Europe, the USA and Canada, this practical manual features nearly 750 full colour images and illustrations, and includes four interactive DVD ROMs demonstrating surgical procedures described in the book. Key points New edition presenting latest developments in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery Includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery Extensive author and editor team from Europe, USA and Canada Includes nearly 750 colour images and illustrations and four interactive DVD ROMs Previous edition published in 2006
Since 1937, the Annual Report on the Results of Treatment in Gynaecological Cancer has provided the greatest possible comparability between therapeutic statistics in cancers of the female genital tract, offering gynaecologists and oncologists a reliable resource for the evaluation of different treatment methods. Enhancing even further the Annual Report's value as a source of up-to-date, global, gynaecological cancer-treatment statistics, this volume includes an easy-to-use CD-ROM containing all graphs and charts found in the book.
A groundwork and milestone for an innovative, trendsetting, and international school of thought in gynecology. A superb work of art as well as an outstanding clinical reference, this book continues the rich tradition of earlier editions by providing unparalleled coverage of the entire field of gynecologic surgery. This new fourth edition offers completely updated content, user-friendly features, and the cornerstone of the book: an art program of astounding quality. It is indispensable for gynecologic surgeons or residents who need to review, refresh, or fine-tune their skills in preparation for surgery, while being alerted to pitfalls and possible complications at every juncture. Special fea...
A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records," which contain the Minutes of the Provincial council, of the Council of safety, and of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania.