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Breast Imaging
- 13th International Workshop, IWDM 2016, Malmoe, Sweden, June 19-22, 2016, Proceedings
(Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Anders Tingberg, Kristina Lang, Pontus Timberg
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th
International Workshop on Breast Imaging, IWDM 2016, held in
Malmoe, Sweden, in June 2016. The 35 revised full papers and 50
revised poster papers presented together with 6 invited talks were
carefully reviewed and selected from 89 submissions. The papers are
organized in topical sections on screening; CAD; mammography,
tomosynthesis, and breast CT; novel technology; density assessment
and tissue analysis; dose and classification; image processing,
CAD, breast density, and new technology; contrast-enhanced imaging;
phase contrast breast imaging; simulations and virtual clinical
trials.
This unique textbook is designed to provide a summary of state of
the art developments in both male and female fertility and its
association with cancer for both new and experienced practitioners.
Clear, concise and readable, the text allows the reader to obtain
rapid answers to this challenging medical issue. Special emphasis
is placed on diagnostic and treatment algorithms. Topics covered
include demographics of cancer in the reproductive age male,
fertility conditions which predispose to cancer development, the
role of assisted reproduction for fertility management, as well as
fertility preservation strategies for the male and female cancer
patients. Cancer and Fertility will be of great value to general
urologists, uro-oncologists, gynecologists, medical oncologists,
obstetricians, primary care providers, allied health providers.
Biomechanics of the Female Pelvic Floor, Second Edition, is the
first book to specifically focus on this key part of women's
health, combining engineering and clinical expertise. This edited
collection will help readers understand the risk factors for pelvic
floor dysfunction, the mechanisms of childbirth related injury, and
how to design intrapartum preventative strategies, optimal repair
techniques, and prostheses. The authors have combined their
expertise to create a thorough, comprehensive view of female pelvic
floor biomechanics in order to help different disciplines discuss,
research, and drive solutions to pressing problems. The book
includes a common language for the design, conduct, and reporting
of research studies in female PFD, and will be of interest to
biomechanical and prosthetic tissue engineers and clinicians
interested in female pelvic floor dysfunction, including
urologists, urogynecologists, maternal fetal medicine specialists,
and physical therapists.
This book presents the latest evidence-based guidelines for
perinatal management and is designed to help obstetricians and
neonatologists minimize complications and offer patients the best
possible care. Since 1960, there has been a significant increase in
basic and clinical investigations on normal and pathological
pregnancy in the developed world. This has provided insights into
the physiopathology of pregnant women, fetuses and newborns and led
to the development of new technologies, bringing about a new
medical subspecialty: perinatal medicine. The book is divided into
eight main sections: The first examines basic periconceptional care
and discusses the ethical aspects of perinatology. The next section
focuses on prenatal considerations, such as the nutritional aspects
of gestation and puerperium, physical exercise during pregnancy,
routine laboratory tests, prenatal care of multiple gestations and
the role of the neonatologist in prenatal care. The third and
fourth sections then explore fetal evaluation, and clinical
intercurrences in pregnancy, respectively. The next section
addresses pregnancy complications: prevention, diagnosis and
management. The sixth section covers the basic aspects of
congenital infections and the seventh examines labor and delivery
aspects. Lastly, the final section includes chapters on neonatal
assistance. Written by leading experts in obstetrics, neonatology,
and perinatology, this thoroughly updated, comprehensive resource
reflects the latest information in all areas, including genetics
and imaging.
Providing a comprehensive review of the interactions between
exercise and human reproduction, this unique text focuses on both
the positive and negative consequences of sport and physical
activity on male and female fertility and infertility and the
biological mechanisms and processes behind them. Beginning with a
review of the structure and function of the male and female
reproductive systems as well as fertilization and gestation, the
discussion then turns to the physiology and endocrinology of sport
and exercise, which is further elaborated in subsequent chapters on
the impact of physical activity, hormonal changes, pathologies, and
consequences of drug use for active men and women. Additional
chapters address related topics, such as the impact of sport on
young athletes and developing reproductive potential, physical
activity and pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives in athletes,
oxidative stress, and the impact of nutritional deficiencies on
athletes' fertility, with a final chapter providing recommendations
and therapeutic guidelines for exercise-related reproductive
disorders. Covering everything from the fundamental principles of
sports physiology and human reproductive potential to the
interaction between physical exercise and the endocrinology of the
reproductive system, Exercise and Human Reproduction is an
authoritative resource for helping clinicians understand how the
reproductive system adapts to activity and exercise and offers
strategies to avoid potential harm to human reproduction.
Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics provides valuable
information on the medical legal aspects of obstetrics, offering an
important learning opportunity for obstetricians and trainees, as
well as midwives, nurses, attorneys, and hospital administrators.
Written by Dr. Steven Warsof, a seasoned maternal-fetal medicine
specialist with extensive experience in the legal aspects of
obstetrics, this unique resource not only familiarizes readers with
today's medical legal process, but also presents case studies on
common medical legal issues with commentary on how outcomes might
have been improved. Provides a comprehensive summary of each case
along with the clinical outcome, perspectives of the plaintiff and
defendant, outcome of the case (when known), best practices for
prevention (with a focus on preventable vs. non-preventable risk),
standard points of care, and key takeaway points. Offers best
practices for prevention and highlights key learning points for
minimizing preventable risk. Includes chapters by notable
maternal-fetal medicine specialists and attorneys with expertise in
this complex area. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read
directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or
smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with
natural language text-to-speech.
This fully revised and updated second edition of Sexual Health and
Genital Medicine in Clinical Practice covers the range of
conditions seen in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and
sexually transmitted infection clinics, making it a useful and
practical guide to all health practitioners in this area. This book
is aimed at medical practitioners who require a quick reference
guide to help with diagnosis and management of genital problems. In
addition, it provides essential guidance on what to do next when
faced with a patient presenting with a genital complaint, whether
the patient can be successfully treated with a drug regimen or
needs to be referred up to the Sexual Health and Genital Medicine
specialist. Sexual Health and Genital Medicine in Clinical Practice
will be of particular interest to residents on their rotations
through this field of medicine, doctors in training, specialist
nurses, and primary care practitioners.
Over the past 10 years, studies have shown that the rates of
fertility vary in different ethnic groups. Ethnic differences also
play a significant role in the outcome of assisted reproductive
technology (ART) cycles. In the United States, minority
groups--African Americans, Hispanics (mainly Mexicans and Central
Americans), East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Philippinos)
and South Asians (Indians, Pakistanis, and Bengalis)--have
significantly lower chances of live births compared to Caucasian
women. Birth outcome data collected by the Society for Assisted
Reproductive Technology shows a worsening trend in conception rates
between the years 1999-2000 and 2004-2006, raising more concern
that the disparity in fertility rates between minority groups and
white women is widening over time. This comprehensive book serves
to answer the questions that arise when managing infertility in a
multi-ethnic population. An expert assembly of key leaders in the
field of reproductive medicine imparts insight and clinical
experience in order to identify and analyze the possible causes of
racial disparities in fertility outcome. Some of the reviewed
causes include higher Body Mass Index (BMI), tubal diseases,
metabolic syndrome, and fibroids in African Americans; tubal
disease and higher early pregnancy loss in Hispanics; higher
incidence of diminished ovarian reserve and lower BMI in East
Asians; and higher incidence of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS)
in South Asians. The book also provides a review of data on access
to care and ART services in developing countries. A thoughtful
combination of evidence-based medicine and advanced treatment
options, this book is sure to distinguish itself as the definitive
reference on ethnic differences in assisted reproduction.
The causative organisms of Urinary Tract Infection are dynamic in
terms of their virulence and resistance patterns, leading to
challenges in the prevention and treatment of urinary infection.
This is of relevance in both primary and secondary care, and many
of the challenges are similar in both developed and developing
countries alike. UTI is also associated with considerable cost in
terms of morbidity, economic and research expenditure. Written by
an exceptional and well-known team of clinical experts, the purpose
of Urinary Tract Infections addresses key questions facing
physicians about this condition. This book is written primarily for
general physicians who wish to have a broad understanding of a
number of important issues concerning infection in parts of the
urinary tract. Specialists may also find the book useful as a quick
reference guide.
Now in its fourth volume, the Biennial Review of Infertility brings
together the most up-to-date research and clinical information on
male and female infertility, emerging assisted reproductive
techniques and evolving controversies in reproductive medicine. An
impressive panel of contributors presents cutting-edge information
in a clear and well-balanced manner. Volume 4 discusses hot topics
in contemporary reproductive medicine, including stem cell
technologies for male infertility, the current state of ovarian
tissue cryopreservation and time-lapse video microscopy of embryos.
The expanded section on controversies allows for point/counterpoint
discussion between experts with differing opinions on topics like
eSET and the use and role of dietary supplements in IVF cycles.
Created to provide an ongoing appraisal of current knowledge, the
Biennial Review of Infertility stimulates communication amongst all
clinicians and researchers working to help couples resolve their
infertility.
This book outlines the current understanding of how obesity affects
female reproductive function across the lifespan. Topics include
physiology of the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy, best
practices in the delivery of contraceptive and prenatal care and
healthcare policy that weighs the evidence in appropriate balance
with principles that respect women's rights. Special attention is
devoted to the idea that obesity's adverse effects are likely
trans-generational; that is, children born to obese mothers are at
increased risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
later in life. Patients and their physicians need to be aware of
the additional risks obesity confers in pregnancy and outline a
plan of care that includes counseling preconceptionally,
antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum in order to decrease
morbidity. Obesity and Fertility provides advice for reproductive
medicine physicians and gynecologists to help guide obese patients
toward improved reproductive health and outcomes.
This book on post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) offers a
comprehensive overview and clinically focused practical guide to
treating the condition. MOF is arguably the most difficult
complication to manage in polytrauma patients and is responsible
for the majority of trauma deaths among patients who survived the
first 24 hours after injury. Beyond mortality, it has a major
impact on healthcare resource utilization and a persistent negative
effect on patients' long-term reported outcomes. This book is
edited by surgeons who are passionate about the topic, and about
optimizing the outcomes for polytrauma patients. Grasping the
fascinating pathophysiology of MOF is essential for providing
patients with quality early care. Each chapter highlights key
learning objectives, historical perspectives, diagnostic and
therapeutic pearls, and includes a must-know summary, additional
reading suggestions and future research directions. Flowcharts,
decision-making guides, summary tables, graphics and clinical
photographs help to maximize the learning experience and to ensure
readers retain what they've learned. The book fills a unique niche
area for many specialties dedicated to critical care of polytrauma
patients and to their management before and beyond intensive care.
This book provides a comprehensive overview on issues surrounding
fertility in patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or
belong to a high-risk population. The impact of breast cancer
treatment on fertility is clearly explained and all the available
options for fertility preservation are discussed, including the use
of assisted reproduction technologies. Guidance is offered on
family planning and on management options when breast cancer arises
during pregnancy and when pregnancy occurs after breast cancer.
Answers are provided to a wide range of key questions, including:
What is the impact of pregnancy after breast cancer on prognosis?
What advice should be given on the timing of pregnancy in relation
to chemotherapy and endocrine treatment? What is the effect of
reducing the duration of endocrine treatment to allow an earlier
attempt at pregnancy? Is breast feeding possible? Medical
treatments of breast cancer have a huge impact on fertility. While
many procedures can be applied to preserve fertility, all must be
put into action within the very short time available before
starting treatment. Any delay in referral of a woman wishing to
preserve her fertility to an ART center with experience in
oncologic patients may preclude the possibility of a future
pregnancy. In addition, an increasing number of high-risk patients
are asking questions about their reproductive life, from choice of
contraception to the risks of assisted reproduction techniques.
Physicians will find this book an invaluable aid in providing
flawless counseling to their patients and ensuring that they
receive optimal management.
This full-colour, richly-illustrated book is an excellent source of
rapidly retrievable information on aspects of relevance in daily
clinical practice in the outpatient breast clinic. Expert guidance
is provided on a full range of topics, including pitfalls of
clinical examination, imaging and related tissue diagnosis,
approaches to management decision-making in different disorders,
the role of surgery and adjuvant therapy, follow-up and
rehabilitation. In outpatient breast clinics, effective
communication with patients must be established in order to address
symptoms that in most cases are not serious but can be very
worrying and sometimes lead to misdiagnosis and also to litigation.
Outpatient consultations also offer an opportunity to encourage a
healthy lifestyle and to provide information on matters such as
risk assessment, screening and the most reliable websites. A
well-functioning outpatient clinic is essential to a breast unit's
overall proficiency. Readers will find this book an invaluable aid
to good practice. The authors place particular emphasis on quality
indicators and key priorities for implementation of the main
guidelines, at the same time specifying the level of evidence for
them and degree of recommendation. Practical measures for achieving
the best results are highlighted, and helpful advice is provided on
optimizing patient communication and reducing the psychological
burden.
This book fills the gap in understanding of pathology of the female
genital tract that is often understated during training. Normal
histology and pathology of abnormal conditions are covered for the
lower and upper genital tract, in a concise manner with over 200
color illustrations. Topics include this covers inflammatory
diseases, iatrogenic conditions, changes associated with menopause,
and benign and malignant neoplasms. This text also address
adjunctive testing such as molecular diagnostics and
immunohistochemistry staining. The text is concise and practical
with a liberal use of bullet points, and it includes
clinicopathologic correlations. Breakout tables in each chapter
cover information the clinician should provide the pathologist to
get the most useful report, as well as pathology issues and
challenges that may result in a report less specific than the
clinician is expecting. Written by board certified experts, this
book is the ultimate resource for gynecological pathologists,
obstetrics, OB/GYN physicians, and gynecology practitioners.
Comprised exclusively of clinical cases covering ectopic pregnancy,
this concise, practical casebook will provide clinicians in
reproductive medicine and obstetrics/gynecology with the best
real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various
forms of the condition they may encounter. Each chapter is a case
that opens with a unique clinical presentation, followed by a
description of the diagnosis, assessment and management techniques
used to treat it, as well as the case outcome and clinical pearls
and pitfalls. Cases included illustrate different management
strategies - from treatment with methotrexate to surgical
interventions - as well as types of ectopic pregnancy, such as
ovarian, interstitial, heterotopic and abdominal forms, among
others. Pragmatic and reader-friendly, Ectopic Pregnancy: A
Clinical Casebook will be an excellent resource for reproductive
medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynecologists, and family
and emergency medicine physicians alike.
It is challenging enough to be able to make a diagnosis in
mammography, but the newer standards of care demand more than just
providing a diagnosis. This book is an excellent resource to
improve the understanding of breast diseases, recognize and manage
problems encountered in breast imaging and clinical management of
the breast diseases. With forty four chapters, this volume is
divided into six sections on screening of breast cancer, imaging
modalities, benign breast disorders, interventional procedures,
pathological considerations and breast cancer. Breast Diseases:
Imaging and Clinical Management is a crisp volume on clinical and
multimodality breast imaging with emphasis on interventional
procedures, pathology and the entire spectrum of breast cancers.
In the last decades, major advances have been made in assisted
reproductive technologies (ART) and the public demand for these
procedures has increased globally. All ART clinics, from those just
starting out to the well established, must employ the latest
equipment and implement the best practices, while ensuring that
their resources are effectively engaged to optimize patient
outcomes. This is a tenet of the fiduciary role of physicians and
it is increasingly recognized as a quantifiable goal regulated by
formal certifications and accreditations. Quality management
protocols such as those proposed by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) are being rapidly adopted as standards of
measure. Quality Management in ART Clinics: A Practical Guide
provides easily adoptable ways to implement and improve formalized
quality management systems. Essential to any clinic to achieve best
practices and maintenance of formal regulatory certifications, this
book brings together the know-how of experienced opinion leaders
operating in key areas worldwide. The book offers an overview of
primary regulations in the ART field, with attention to quality
management demands, and links specific requirements to practical
steps for implementation. Filled with process and procedure
examples, flow diagrams and administrative form templates, this
book is the first of its kind, gathering the necessary elements for
optimizing practice, management, and quality assurance.
Infertility is defned as the inability to conceive after having
unprotected intercourse for a year. Infertility is increasing
worldwide and has various causes both in the male and the female
partner. Immune reactions to sperm can contribute up to 2-30% of
infertility. The sperm has both autoantigenic as well as
isoantigenic potential, and is thus capable of p- ducing antisperm
antibodies (ASAs) and sperm-reactive T cells in both infertile men
and women. Also, over 75% vasectomized men produce autoantibodies
to sperm that can cause a problem in regaining fertility even after
successful re-anastomosis in vasovasostomy. Early claims regarding
the incidence and involvement of ASAs in involuntary human
infertility were probably overemphasized because of unreliable
techniques and naivety concerning the complexity of the immune
response and antigenic nature of the sperm cell. These factors, the
lack of well-designed and controlled experimental studies, and the
dearth of effective therapeutic modalities resulted in the
confusion of the occurrence and importance of ASAs in human
infertility. Consequently, evaluation of infertile couples for ASAs
and their possible role in infertility was not considered a
signifcant proposition. The development of more accurate assays and
the discovery of mucosal immunity capable of responses independent
of systemic immunity have caused inclusion of sperm cells and
genital tract secretions in the analysis of ASAs.
Based on the experience of two Italian referral centers, the book
depicts the characteristic findings obtained when using MR imaging
to study the male and female pelvis including the obstetric
applications. Each chapter provides a comprehensive account of the
use of the imaging technique of examination, including the most
recent advances in MR imaging, the anatomy and MR possibilities in
the identification, characterization and staging of the different
pelvic diseases highlighting its diagnostic possibilities. The
advances in fetal MRI, representing the cutting edge of pelvic MR
imaging, will also be depicted. The text is complemented by
numerous illustrations, as well as clinical cases that make this a
very practice-oriented work, presenting the role of diagnostic
imaging in every-day clinical activity. The volume will prove an
invaluable guide for both residents and professionals with core
interest in gynecology, obstetrics and urology.
A collection of cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of
trophoblast and placental biology. The techniques presented range
from experimental animal models, to animal and human placental
organ and cell culture systems, to morphological, biochemical, and
molecular strategies for assessing trophoblast/placental growth,
differentiation and function. Volume 1 provides readily
reproducible protocols for studying embryo-uterine implantation,
trophoblast cell development, and the organization and molecular
characterization of the placenta. Highlights include strategies for
the isolation and culture of trophoblast cells from primates,
ruminants, and rodents, and precise guidance to the molecular and
cellular analysis of the placental phenotype. A companion second
volume concentrates on methods for investigating placental
function.
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