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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Reproductive medicine > Embryology
Biopolitics and posthumanism have been passe theories in the
academy for a while now, standing on the unfashionable side of the
fault line between biology and liberal thought. These days, if
people invoke them, they do so a bit apologetically. But, as Ruth
Miller argues, we should not be so quick to relegate these terms to
the scholarly dustbin. This is because they can help to explain an
increasingly important (and contested) influence in modern
democratic politicsthat of nostalgia. Nostalgia is another somewhat
embarrassing concept for the academy. It is that wistful sense of
longing for an imaginary and unitary past that leads to an
impossible future. And, moreover for this book, it is ordinarily
considered bad for democracy. But, again, Miller says, not so fast.
As she argues in this book, nostalgia is the mode of engagement
with the world that allows thought and life to coexist,
productively, within democratic politics. Miller demonstrates her
theory by looking at nostalgia as a nonhuman mode of thought,
embedded in biopolitical reproduction. To put this another way, she
looks at mass democracy as a classically nonhuman affair and
nostalgic, nonhuman reproduction as the political activity that
makes this democracy happen. To illustrate, Miller draws on the
politics surrounding embryos and the modernization of the Turkish
alphabet. Situating this argument in feminist theories of
biopolitics, this unusual and erudite book demonstrates that
nostalgia is not as detrimental to democratic engagement as
scholars have claimed.
This new book reviews the latest advances in the embryology,
genetics, diagnosis, imaging, and therapy of congenital heart
disease. The international cast of authors has combined its talents
to produce a unique, expert perspective. This publication arrives
at a very exciting time when new genetic, imaging, and therapeutic
developments are changing the field. It is relevant to
pediatricians, internal medicine specialists, medical geneticists,
both pediatric and adult cardiologists, embryologists, imaging
physicians, and cardiac surgeons. The reader is taken on a journey
that begins with a historical overview of congenital cardiovascular
anomalies and ends with developments in stem cell and tissue
engineering. In between are chapters on cardiac embryogenesis;
epidemiology; genetic syndromes associated with cardiovascular
anomalies; single gene disorders; cardiac imaging; surgical and
interventional therapies; and ethical considerations. 'Congenital
Heart Disease' is an invaluable reference. In short, it provides
essential information to create a comprehensive resource for all
physicians involved with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac
malformations.
In this book the authors present current research in the study of
foetal development and its stages of growth, maternal influences
and potential complications. Topics discussed in this compilation
include the equine foetal development, fetomaternal interaction and
potential complications during pregnancy; comparative anatomy,
development and functional significance of the mammalian yolk sac;
influence of exercise training on e-NOS expression, nitric oxide
production and mitochondrial function in the human placenta;
maternal melamine and foetal development; and immunolocalisation of
syntaxin2 in sinusoidal endothelial cells during mouse liver
development.
Since the first fertilization of a human egg in the laboratory
in 1968, scientific and technological breakthroughs have raised
ethical dilemmas and generated policy controversies on both sides
of the Atlantic. Embryo, stem cell, and cloning research have
provoked impassioned political debate about their religious, moral,
legal, and practical implications. National governments make rules
that govern the creation, destruction, and use of embryos in the
laboratory but they do so in profoundly different ways.
In Embryo Politics, Thomas Banchoff provides a comprehensive
overview of political struggles aboutembryo research during four
decades in four countries the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, and France. Banchoff's book, the first of its kind,
demonstrates the impact of particular national histories and
institutions on very different patterns of national governance.
Over time, he argues, partisan debate and religious-secular
polarization have come to overshadow ethical reflection and
political deliberation on the moral status of the embryo and the
promise of biomedical research. Only by recovering a robust and
public ethical debate will we be able to govern revolutionary
life-science technologies effectively and responsibly into the
future."
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
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pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
A beautifully illustrated, one-stop resource that bridges all four
anatomical sciences Clinical Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and
Neuroanatomy: An Integrated Textbook by Jamie C. Wikenheiser
bridges all four anatomical sciences in one volume with clinically
focused anatomical text and exceptional illustrations. The book
fills a gap in the literature, serving as a one-stop resource for
multiple courses and board-review preparation, and also provides an
invaluable reference for professional practice. The primary goals
of integrating the four sciences into one book are to enhance
students' understanding of the subject matter, better prepare them
for national exams, and most importantly-enable them to deliver
optimal care to their future patients. The introductory chapter
includes clear explanations of anatomic terminology and an overview
describing all systems of the body. The rest of the textbook is
organized by region to better align with how most professional
schools organize their curriculums, while also providing
flexibility to fit alternate curriculums. Chapters on the Back,
Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum, Lower Extremity, Upper
Extremity, and Head and Neck regions are followed by multiple
chapters focused on Neuroanatomy. Region-based chapters with
multiple organs begin with an introduction to gross anatomy,
followed by descriptions of the associated neurovasculature and
lymphatic drainage. Development and the histology of organs is
presented alongside the neurovasculature. Key Highlights Over 350
surgical, nonsurgical, and developmental clinical correlates
prepare readers for potential issues encountered during rotations,
residency, or private practice Nearly 250 USMLE (R) Step 1 board
review questions facilitate learning Plain and contrast
radiographs, CTs, MRIs, and ultrasonography studies enhance
understanding of normal anatomy and specific conditions More than
1,100 exceptional images derived from three widely acclaimed Thieme
anatomical atlases and a histology textbook, coupled with exquisite
new artwork, provide in-depth visual insights This is essential
reading for allopathic and osteopathic medical students and will
also benefit allied health professionals, especially physician
assistants and physical therapists. This print book includes
complimentary access to a digital copy on
https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased
from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for
quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements
included with the product.
An age old mystery, the development of the microscopic embryo into
exceedingly complex plants and animals--into roses and cacti,
elephants and blue whales, apes and human beings--stands as one of
the most fundamental and important questions facing modern
biologists. How does one cell give rise
to so many millions of cells? How do they divide so as to form
hearts, brains, eyes, and ears? Where in this pin-head-sized object
is all this information encoded? Now, in The Triumph of the Embryo,
biologist Lewis Wolpert answers these and other questions in a
lucid tour of embryology, which offers
the latest theories in this fascinating field.
Filled with rich and unusual examples, metaphors, and
descriptions, Wolpert moves beyond his overall narrative to discuss
the many issues it raises, such as aging, cancer, regeneration, and
evolution. Readers discover why all calico cats are female;
encounter a fruit fly engineered to grow a leg
out of its head; and find out why there seems to be a 110 year age
barrier for the human body. Clearly written and illustrated with
striking examples, The Triumph of the Embryo offers a dazzling look
at the marvels of modern biology.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This atlas presents a series of photographic illustrations and line
drawings that summarize the major developmental events that occur
during organogenesis in the opossum (Didelphis virginiana).It will
be of interest to General Biologists, Zoologists, Wildlife
Biologists, Embryologists and Medical Scientists.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
Neurogenesis, or the birth of new neuronal cells, was thought to
occur only in developing organisms. However, recent research has
demonstrated that neurogenesis does indeed continue into and
throughout adult life. On going neurogenesis is thought to be an
important mechanism underlying neuronal plasticity, enabling
organisms to adapt to environmental changes and influencing
learning and memory throughout life. A number of different factors
that regulate neurogenesis have been identified. Physicial activity
and environmental conditions have been known to affect
proliferation and survival of neurons. Hormones have also been
found to influence the rate of neurogenesis in vertebrates (e.g.
testosterone) and invertebrates (eg: ecdysone). Serotonin is
believed to play a key role in neurogenesis.
Whilst assisted reproduction techniques (ART) have become
increasingly successful and largely standardized, there is still
only a partial understanding of what constitutes a 'true' embryo
environment. Replicating the varying physiological conditions of
the in-vivo environment that the embryo travels through in the
in-vitro culture is still a major challenge in ART. This practical
volume details how to organize and operate an IVF laboratory in
order to mimic these conditions for successful embryo culture.
Environments and equipment that are essential for running safe and
efficient facilities such as maintaining good air quality and
hygiene protocols, and utilizing an effective layout are covered in
detail. Other chapters discuss the different consumables needed,
optimal handling techniques and parameter monitoring systems, as
well as recent advances in the area including artificial
intelligence and automation. This is an indispensable guide to
understanding the background science of culturing embryos, crucial
to successful outcomes in ART.
Intimate and medicalized, natural and technological, reproduction
poses some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas of our time.
Reproduction presses the boundaries of humanity and ethical
respect, the permissible limits of technology, conscientious
objection by health care professionals, and social justice. This
volume brings together scholars from multiple perspectives to
address both traditional and novel questions about the rights and
responsibilities of human reproducers, their caregivers, and the
societies in which they live. Among issues treated in the volume
are what it is to be a parent, the responsibilities of parents, and
the role of society in facilitating or discouraging parenting. May
gamete donors be anonymous? Is surrogacy in which a woman gestates
a child for others ethically permissible when efforts are made to
prevent coercion or exploitation? Should it be mandatory to screen
newborns for potentially serious conditions, or permissible to
sequence their genomes? Are both parties to a reproductive act
equally responsible to support the child, even if one deceived the
other? Are there ethical asymmetries between male and female
parents, and is the lack of available contraceptives for men
unjust? Should the costs of infertility treatment be socially
shared, as they are for other forms of health care? Do parents have
a duty to try to conceive children under the best circumstances
they can-or to avoid conception if the child will suffer? What is
the status of the fetus and what ethical limits constrain the use
of fetal tissue? Reproduction is a rapidly changing medical field,
with novel developments such as mitochondrial transfer or uterine
transplantation occurring regularly. And there are emerging natural
challenges, too, with Zika virus just the latest. The volume gives
readers tools not only to address the problems we now know, but
ones that may emerge in the future as well.
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE (R): Medical Histology and
Embryology is the choice of medical students... ...The major
test-prep resources do not focus on these subjects in detail. A
question bank...would be beneficial to those who struggle with
these as an additional resource for studying ... - Ethan Young
(Fourth-year medical student, University of South Dakota, Sanford
School of Medicine) I especially like the clinical focus of the
questions, which are "two layers" deep instead of straight recall.
- Deborah Chen (Third-year medical student, Rutgers Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School) Well thought out and also extremely well
written. ... an effective tool for students both in learning the
material initially and also in reviewing it for the USMLE. - Roger
A. Dashner, MS, PhD (Clinical Anatomist and CEO, Advanced
Anatomical Services) Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE (R): Medical
Histology and Embryology fills a void in available board prep
materials in its combination of histology and embryology.
Consistently organized sections cover everything from
microstructures of basic tissue and body systems to the development
of all major body systems. Key Highlights Nearly 600 USMLE
(R)-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations,
classified by organ system and difficulty level Questions begin
with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based,
mirroring the USMLE-format The only resource containing correct
proportions of light and electron micrographs for histology,
consistent with USMLE (R) testing standards This essential resource
will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board
examinations.
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