Provides updates on theoretical and practical aspects of different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Focuses on issues related to women health and care. Incorporates latest and evidence-based knowledge in all respective fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Gives a broad idea of latest innovations to readers. Contribution from eminent experts. Ready reckoner guide for doing surgical or clinical case in day-to-day practice. This publication will become a valuable aid for the practicing physicians and scientists.

Overcoming Drug Resistance in Gynecologic Cancers provides up-to-date information related to important gynecologic cancers and focuses on mechanisms of drug resistance, genetics, signaling, immunology, health disparities, nanotechnology, economic considerations and financial impacts. The book covers not only drug resistance but also important means to reverse resistance both in the laboratory and clinic. The book discusses topics such as lifestyle, nutrition and risk of gynecologic cancers, the financial impact of drug resistance, chemosensitizing agents and targeted therapies in cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer, immunotherapy to overcome drug resistance, and genetic polymorphisms in gynecologic cancers. Additionally, it discusses ethnic and racial health disparity perspectives and future developments in chemosensitizing activities to reverse drug resistance in gynecologic cancers. It is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, oncologists, clinicians and other biomedical field members who are interested in new approaches to improve chemotherapy outcome in patients with gynecologic cancers.

Provides updates on theoretical and practical aspects of different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Focuses on issues related to women health and care. Incorporates latest and evidence-based knowledge in all respective fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Gives a broad idea of latest innovations to readers. Contribution from eminent experts. Ready reckoner guide for doing surgical or clinical case in day-to-day practice. This publication will become a valuable aid for the practicing physicians and scientists.

Provides updates on theoretical and practical aspects of different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Focuses on issues related to women health and care. Incorporates latest and evidence-based knowledge in all respective fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Gives a broad idea of latest innovations to readers. Contribution from eminent experts. Ready reckoner guide for doing surgical or clinical case in day-to-day practice. This publication will become a valuable aid for the practicing physicians and scientists.

Provides updates on theoretical and practical aspects of different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Focuses on issues related to women health and care. Incorporates latest and evidence-based knowledge in all respective fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Gives a broad idea of latest innovations to readers. Contribution from eminent experts. Ready reckoner guide for doing surgical or clinical case in day-to-day practice. This publication will become a valuable aid for the practicing physicians and scientists.

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics covers essential updates in a range of common endocrine disorders that are of special concern during pregnancy, as well as endocrine problems that can arise due to pregnancy.? A variety of thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and hypertensive disorders are covered, as well as calcium and bone metabolism disorders during pregnancy and lactation.? Diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes, and pregestational diabetes are addressed.? Iodine disorders in pregnancy and lactation are covered.? Hyperprolactinemia and infertility are also addressed.? Special concerns of obesity in women with reproductive dysfunction are considered.? An in-depth guide to achieving a successful pregnancy with PCOS is provided

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Guest Editor Dr. Libby Edwards has gathered a team of expert contributors to pen articles on a challenging area of Dermatology: Vulvar Disease. This issue of Dermatologic Clinics includes articles on Vulvodynia, Pigmented Diseases, Contact Dermatitis, Vulvar Ulcers, Hidradenitis Suppurativum, Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis, Histology of the Vulva, Vulvar Pruritus and LSC, Vulvar Erosions, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvar Paget's Disease, and Vulvar Edema.

Prevention and Management of Complications from Gynecologic Surgery is reviewed in this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. Guest Editor Dr. Howard Sharp has assembled a panel of experts to pen articles on topics including Preventing energy-related injuries; Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical site infections; Major vessel injury; Hysteroscopic complications; Surgical hemostasis; Understanding cognitive errors in laparoscopic surgery; Preventing neurologic injury during surgery; and Gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract injuries.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse, or POP, is a little talked about female health issue that half of all childbearing women will experience late in life. There are more than 300,000 surgeries for POP annually. Due to various causes such as menopause, estrogen loss, genetics, childbirth or heavy lifting, a woman's pelvic organs can shift or drop. This can lead to POP symptoms, including some painful and embarrassing ones, as well as impacting a woman s sexuality. The condition has probably always existed, but has received little press or public acknowledgement so women could learn about the condition and treatment options. This book on POP fills an unfortunate void in women s health awareness. Sherrie Palm writes about her own personal experiences in Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic. She had never heard about the condition until she needed surgery for it. Palm explores the subject from all angles, providing the information women need to recognize the symptoms of POP and to become advocates for their own health. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic named the winner for Women's Health in the USA Book News National BEST BOOKS 2009 Awards. http: //www.usabooknews.com/2009bestbooksawards.html More information about Sherrie Palm, and how she is creating awareness for this women's health issue can be found on her website: http: //sherriepalm.com/home About the Author: First-time author Sherrie Palm is a retired business owner. She lives in Wisconsin with her significant other; she has four children and seven grandchildren. Palm plans to conduct educational seminars on POP. She is also actively involved with the local Special Olympics and will donate a portion of the book s proceeds to the group.

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. William Rayburn, Guest Editor Dr. Edward Chien has created a state-of-the-art monograph that focuses on Premature Rupture of Membranes. The issue separates articles into three sections: Prediction and Prevention, Interventions, and Special Topics, with articles on the following topics: Vaginal Microbiome; Cervical and Fetal Membrane Biomechanics; Management of the Short Cervix, Prolapsing Membranes, and Rescue Cerclage; Time to Deliver: Early - Late Preterm Management; Tocolysis; Use of Corticosteroids in Premature Rupture of Membranes; Antibiotics Prophylaxis for PPROM; Viral Infections (HIV, Hep B, Herpes, HCV); Antenatal Monitoring after PPROM; Periviable PROM; PPROM in Multiple Gestations and after Fetal Surgery; and Neonatal Issues after PPROM. Readers will come away with the current and clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery provides a complete, practical and timely review of the minimally invasive surgical techniques used to treat gynaecologic diseases and conditions. Recent advances in technology and instrumentation, particularly the use of robot-assisted surgery, mean that minimally invasive approaches have become increasingly established as alternatives to traditional open surgeries. This book describes the full range of minimally invasive procedures in current gynaecologic practice, with discussion of the indications and contraindications and a summary of available evidence. The book opens with a section describing instrumentation, electrosurgery, how to avoid and manage complications and single port surgery. Subsequent sections cover procedures for benign and malignant conditions and relevant robotically assisted surgeries. Highly structured chapters provide practical guidance to key steps of each procedure, alternative management options; contraindications and available evidence Stellar contributors from leading centers in the USA, Brazil, Chile, Canada, France, Italy and Belgium ensure coverage reflects global best practice