Sunday, November 15, 2009

Breast Cancer Epidemiology

Contents
1 Global Burden of Breast Cancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Jacques Ferlay, Clarisse He´ ry, Philippe Autier,and Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan

2 Breast Cancer Biology and Clinical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Amanda I. Phipps and Christopher I. Li

3 In situ Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Brian L. Sprague and Amy Trentham-Dietz

4 Endogenous Hormones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Amanda I. Phipps and Christopher I. Li

5 Exogenous Hormones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Christopher I. Li and Elisabeth F. Beaber

6 Reproductive Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Mats Lambe

7 Physical Activity and Anthropometric Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Katherine D. Henderson, Jennifer Prescott,and Leslie Bernstein

8 Diet and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Martin Lajous and Shumin M. Zhang

9 Environmental and Occupational Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Amanda I. Phipps, Dana Mirick, Christopher I. Li,and Scott Davis

10 Shift Work and Circadian Disruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Scott Davis and Dana K. Mirick

11 Non-Hormonal Medications and Chronic Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Patricia F. Coogan

12 Male Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Ian S. Fentiman

13 Inherited Predisposition: Familial Aggregation and HighRisk Genes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Kathleen E. Malone and Kerryn W. Reding

14 Common Genetic Susceptibility Loci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Mikkel Z. Oestergaard and Paul Pharoah

15 Mammographic Density as a Potential Surrogate Markerfor Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Norman F. Boyd, Lisa J. Martin, and Salomon Minkin

16 Breast Cancer Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Karla Kerlikowske

17 Principles of Breast Cancer Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

Allison W. Kurian and Robert W. Carlson

18 Breast Cancer Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Graham A. Colditz and Courtney Beers

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403


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When to Screen in Obstetrics and Gynecology

When to Screen in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2nd Edition, explains exactly when and how to screen for a wide variety of conditions...addressing the fundamental questions you should consider in order to make informed decisions!
*Features a standardized format throughout to facilitate quick access to information
*Makes a clear distinction between the characteristics of screening tests versus diagnostic tests
*Offers recommendations regarding the usefulness and acceptability of testing and preventative measures for both established and emerging settings
*Includes expanded coverage of large screening tests for Down Syndrome and cystic fibrosis

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ERCP

This is the most comprehensive and user-friendly book yet produced on ERCP. For the first time it combines an in-depth review of this complex topic with easily accessible, detailed and authoritative instructions on how to safely gain access to the biliary and pancreatic ducts and deliver effective therapy. The intricacies of the procedures are shown using beautifully drawn step-by-step illustrations. This book is dedicated to simplifying and explaining everything that you need to know to effectively and safely practice ERCP.
*Uses the clearest, most detailed instructions on performing ERCP produced to date, so you can follow each procedure in-depth.
*Includes stunning, full-color, step-by-step illustrations to guide you through each procedure.
*Organizes information simply and consistently, making finding what you need quick and easy.
*Contains a section on how to ensure that ERCP is the appropriate therapy for your patient.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations

All younger surgeons and residents of surgery must have a comprehensive surgical atlas to teach them of the various techniques entailed in successfully completing a wide array of operations and surgical procedures. This classic surgery resource represents a step-by-step comprehensive guide to general surgical procedures. Detailed illustrations elaborate on every step that must be considered during the operation, along with a concise text as well. This title includes key features such as: unsurpassed step-by-step illustrations of the full range of surgical techniques; new section including the most common laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures; updated open hernia procedure to reflect new techniques; and, coverage on new sentinel node biopsying technique for the detection of metastatic breast cancer.Recommendations for anesthesia and pre- and postoperative preparation is incorporated into every chapter. This title includes additional information on the state-of-the-art use of lasers stapling instruments.




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Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery

This text/atlas is a comprehensive guide to minimally invasive procedures in general surgery. Chapters are authored by world-renowned experts in this technology, who share their firsthand operative experience, emphasizing decision-making, anatomy, and key steps in the operations. The Third Edition features expanded sections on the esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, pancreas and spleen, and small and large bowel. These areas have become vitally important to general surgeons and residents since they have seen the most significant advances in the last few years.

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Emergency Department Handbook: Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Problems

A practical handbook to everything a practitioner needs to know about dealing with children and young people who visit an emergency department with mental health problems.
Provides accessible knowledge on child and adolescent mental health problems and what to do about them.
Clinical examples and comprehensive, easy to follow guidance are given throughout.
Will help all practitioners working in A&E to provide a better service to patients by improving their understanding and skills related to young people s mental health.
Subjects covered include: confidentiality; understanding the family; developmental and legal contexts; 'being' therapeutic; carrying out balanced risk assessments; service organisation and resourcing.
Readership
All healthcare professionals working in emergency medicine.
Plus, junior doctors in both psychiatry and paediatrics (who are often the first out-of-hours port-of-call).
Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CONTEXTS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
3. EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
4. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTATIONS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
5. SELF-HARM: ISSUES, ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
6. DEALING WITH VIOLENCE AND SERIOUS BEHAVIOURAL DISTURBANCE RESTRAINING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: GUIDELINESRAPID TRANQUILLISATION GUIDELINES
7. CONSENT, CAPACITY AND THE LAW
8. CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD PROTECTION
9. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
10. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
11. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION-SHARING
12. PRACTITIONERS AND PATHWAYS: A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
13. ISSUES FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS AND MANAGERS
APPENDICES
1. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JOINT COLLEGES' WORKING GROUP ON CAMHS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
2. PROTOCOLS AND SOME EXAMPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE IDEAS AND SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS
3. THE TEN ESSENTIAL SHARED CAPABILITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
4. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MENTAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL: AN EXAMPLE - Diana Hulbert
5. MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION CHECKLIST - Tony Kaplan

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Oxford American Handbook of Psychiatry (Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine)

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners.The Oxford American Handbook of Psychiatry is a flexi-covered, pocket clinical book, providing practical guidance in quick reference, note form. The series' reputation is built on including the best clinical information, complemented by hints, tips and advice from the authors. Thin and light, it uses concise, bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. This new handbook is ideal for students, residents and anyone wanting a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook Series.Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Psychiatry?The design....The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers. The interior layout....The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference. The information....The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively.The history....Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world.The price....You get an extremely useful tool at a great value!

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