Each year nearly 35,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Of these, more than 10,000 die from the disease, and figures are rising. But better awareness, earlier diagnosis and more sophisticated treatments can save lives, and have already reduced death rates in some countries. This new edition of Coping Successfully with Prostate Cancer presents the latest research on prostate cancer and describes the many treatments available. Topics include; symptoms and stages of the disease, other prostate problems, the possible influence of diet, geography and viral factors, screening and investigation, including PSA, the decision to treat, or not to treat, treatments, including surgery and radiation therapy, branchytherapy and laser, dealing with advanced prostate cancer, lifestyle measures, coping with sex, research and the future. In this thoroughly updated and positive book, Dr Tom Smith says that it is possible for men with prostate cancer to lead successful, happy and fufilled lives.

Since the first randomized controlled studies were conducted on medical circumcision to assess their effectiveness on reducing HIV transmission, health systems have made considerable progress in adopting this practice in their HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health policies. As such, medical circumcision is being adopted as an additional intervention measure to support previous practices for reducing HIV infections in various countries or settings. James Kityo's pioneering book examines contexts, processes, policy projections, and likely engagements by reviewing sexual reproductive health policies or practices, and literature on medical circumcision, and identifies existing opportunities and challenges. His book also explores the medical, gender, ethical, socio-economic, and human rights dimensions of medical circumcision as an HIV/AIDS prevention method. Following peer-reviewed studies, Kityo found compelling evidence documenting the effectiveness of medical circumcision in reducing HIV transmission, and discusses this evidence in the context of HIV/AIDS in a developing health system in Sub-Saharan Africa. The author concludes that there is a range of opportunities from research and current practice to enable policy makers to adopt medical circumcision and other interventions at their disposal in order to reduce infections from HIV and AIDS-related deaths. The author suggests feasible recommendations for implementing successful HIV/AIDS prevention programs in developing nations' health systems, including medical circumcision's gradual inclusion in health practices; stakeholder support; an elaborate review of this intervention by women, politicians, religious communities, and funding agencies. The author introduces a guided action plan, which can be used as a launch pad to enhance the learning process in the integration of medical circumcision in existing health practices.

The manual provides a complete overview of the clinical assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunctions. The book will help physical therapist students, practicing physical therapists or medical professionals to reinvent the world of pelvic floor rehabilitation with needful details about the anatomy, physiology, causes of pelvic floor dysfunctions, associated pathologies, types of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions and sexual dysfunction in female and male along with different pelvic floor dysfunctions in female, male and pediatric population. This book also mentions different efficient techniques of pelvic floor evaluation, methodologies and treatment options for common pelvic floor muscles condition. A complete overview of functional anatomy, dysfunctions, causes, types of dysfunctions (hypertonus, hypotonus, incoordination, visceral), clinical assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of pelvic floor conditions in female, male and children. Evaluation and rehabilitation for conditions like vaginal laxity, urinary incontinence (stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence and mixed incontinence), pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vaginismus and dyspareunia in female. Evaluation and rehabilitation for conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, postvoidal dribbling, prostatitis, postprostatectomy rehabilitation and pelvic pain in male have been discussed. Evaluation and rehabilitation for conditions like enuresis and encopresis in children. Het's MMT, Het's SERF Assessment, Het's Ring Clock Assessment, Het's RR Scale and HPP guidelines. Most simplified practical approach to noninvasive, transvaginal and transrectal evaluation and rehab. Functioning of multiple types of biofeedback and rehabilitation devices like ultimate noninvasive, smart and extremely efficient technology PF360 for urogenital/urogynec/ anorectal rehabilitation. Basics of medical and surgical management of conditions related to pelvic floor dysfunctions.

This book is the new edition of this comprehensive guide to the medical and surgical management of kidney stones. Divided into three main sections, the text begins with discussion on the basic formation of kidney stones, followed by mineral metabolism and diseases that lead to the formation of stones, with the final section describing surgical management techniques. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new topics including imaging methods, non invasive surgical techniques, and management in special cases such as pregnancy. This new edition also includes discussion on stones in children. With an internationally recognised author team led by US-based specialists, this 900-page text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams. Previous edition published in 1995. Key Points Comprehensive guide to medical and surgical management of kidney stones Fully revised second edition, with many new topics Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams over 900 pages Internationally recognised, US-based author team

This book is a comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of genitourinary disorders. Divided into five key sections, the text covers diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract and the genital tract in both men and women. This fourth edition has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest advances and techniques in the field. New chapters on radiological anatomy and novel imaging techniques have been included. Latest guidelines and systematic-algorithms are covered to assist understanding and simplify diagnostic reporting. Radiological images, diagrams and figures further enhance the thorough text. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnostic imaging techniques for genitourinary diseases and disorders Fully revised, fourth edition detailing latest advances in the field Includes new chapters on radiological anatomy and novel imaging techniques Previous edition (9788184486827) published in 2009