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This book asks why crime and violence persist in Latin America at
extreme levels and why the states have not been able to more
effectively solve this problem that dominates the lives of many
millions of Latin Americans. Informed by diverse disciplinary
backgrounds, the book brings together a team of regional experts to
discuss research-based explanations on some of Latin America's most
pressing criminal and violent issues distressing the rule of law.
First, it examines old and new forms of observing crime upon
perpetrators and victimized communities. Second, it explores the
geographies of urban and rural violence and the entangled politics
following organized criminality. Third, it questions how the
transfer of policy knowledge and expertise reshapes local security
governance, and, more importantly, critically examines the problems
in implementing foreign models and paradigms in the Latin American
context. Finally, it exposes the everchanging scenario of
policy-making and prosecuting crime and homicide. Crime, Violence,
and Justice in Latin America provides new themes and novel trends
on what crime and violence mean in the eyes of observers,
perpetrators, policymakers, governmental officials, and victims. It
is an important acquisition for policy makers and academics alike.
This edited book addresses the issues of gun trafficking and gun
violence across different regions of the world, including the
Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It seeks to identify
global key trends on gun trafficking and related violence and
discuss different enforcement measures. Each chapter is written by
teams of distinguished academics and/or experienced practitioners
to include practitioner insights and policy proposals on issues
related to gun violence and gun trafficking. Chapters offer an
overview of violence and recent gun control debates in the regions,
enumerate challenges, provide lessons learnt, and recommend policy
solutions. An overview of the global small arms trade is provided
at the beginning alongside a comparative analysis of common
challenges and significant differences across the regions. This
book speaks to those in Criminology, International Relations,
Public Policy, International Security, Public health and Law, and
to civil society organizations, think tanks, research centers,
policy analysts and policy makers involved in gun control debates.
Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists
when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with
delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing
healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the
delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing
radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of
organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced
damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume
delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological
anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning
CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to
recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region –
head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is
intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and
for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional
variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of
clinical target volumes. ​
This edited book addresses the issues of gun trafficking and gun
violence across different regions of the world, including the
Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It seeks to identify
global key trends on gun trafficking and related violence and
discuss different enforcement measures. Each chapter is written by
teams of distinguished academics and/or experienced practitioners
to include practitioner insights and policy proposals on issues
related to gun violence and gun trafficking. Chapters offer an
overview of violence and recent gun control debates in the regions,
enumerate challenges, provide lessons learnt, and recommend policy
solutions. An overview of the global small arms trade is provided
at the beginning alongside a comparative analysis of common
challenges and significant differences across the regions. This
book speaks to those in Criminology, International Relations,
Public Policy, International Security, Public health and Law, and
to civil society organizations, think tanks, research centers,
policy analysts and policy makers involved in gun control debates.
This well-received book, now in its fifth edition, is unique in
providing a detailed examination of the technological basis of
radiation therapy. Another unique feature is that the chapters are
jointly written by North American and European authors. This
considerably broadens the book's contents and increases its
applicability in daily practice throughout the world. The book is
divided into two sections. The first section covers basic concepts
in treatment planning and explains the various approaches to
radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy,
tomotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and high and low dose rate
brachytherapy. The second discusses in depth the practical clinical
applications of the different radiation therapy techniques in a
wide range of cancer sites. All chapters have been written by
leaders in the field. This book will serve to instruct and acquaint
teachers, students, and practitioners with the basic technological
factors and approaches in radiation therapy.
Updated with details on the newest therapies and sporting a new
full-color design, this latest edition of Radiation Oncology:
Management Decisions continues to offer comprehensive guidance for
residents as well as radiation oncologists already in professional
practice. You'll discover the latest treatment plans for numerous
cancer sites and tumor types, including the mouth and sinus,
gastrointestinal areas, lungs, bones, and blood. Concise,
easy-to-read material you can use in a clinical setting immediately
with patients! Combines comprehensive overviews of basic concepts
with the latest radiologic treatment regimens for a wide variety of
tumor types and cancer sites. Now in full color! Bursting with
hundreds of illustrations, figures, and images to illuminate
visually important and state-of-the-art techniques. Heavily
bulleted content format and to-the-point writing style makes
content easy to digest and use with patients quickly. Chapters that
address tumor- or site-specific treatments cover screening,
assessment, staging, therapeutic developments, and other key
information. Features an up-to-date list of commonly prescribed
drugs-streamlined for easier reading-and coverage of the latest
pain management and palliative treatments. 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.
Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists
when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with
delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing
healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the
delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing
radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of
organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced
damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume
delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological
anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning
CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to
recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region -
head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is
intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and
for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional
variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of
clinical target volumes.
Affecting an estimated 2.5 million people worldwide, multiple
sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological cause of
debilitation in young adults. Incurable, and with the precise
causes still unknown, both diagnosis and management of the
condition is complicated. This book summarizes the latest
understanding of the causes of the disease, using accessible,
bullet-point text to describe key clinical features and diagnostic
criteria. Disease-modifying therapies and management of symptoms,
including fatigue, tremor and cognitive changes, are covered in
detail. With a chapter focusing solely on presentations in the
emergency room, the importance of recognizing these neurological
emergencies is emphasised, along with indications for admission in
MS patients. The impact of MS on women's reproductive health and
the increasing recognition of MS in pediatric patients is also
explored. An up-to-date and practical approach to the accurate
diagnosis and management of MS, this is an invaluable resource for
both hospital and outpatient settings.
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! For more than 30 years,
Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology has
been the must-have standard reference for radiation oncologists and
radiation oncology residents who need a comprehensive text covering
both the biological and physical science aspects of this complex
field as well as disease site-specific information on the
integrated, multidisciplinary management of patients with cancer.
The book has established itself as the discipline's
"text-of-record," belonging on the shelf of all of those working in
the field. The Seventh Edition continues this tradition of
excellence with extensive updates throughout, many new chapters,
and more than 1,400 full-color illustrations that highlight key
concepts in tumor pathogenesis, diagnosis, and targeted radiation
therapy. Comprehensive coverage of the current state of knowledge
of cancer biology; medical radiation physics; clinical radiation
oncology; and radiation oncology economics, ethics, and public
policy. Regular, twice-yearly content updates available with the
digital version of the text. Ideal for radiation oncologists,
radiation oncology residents, radiation biologists, medical
radiation physicists, oncologists, physicists-in-training,
radiation dosimetrists, and nurses and physician assistants working
in radiation oncology departments. New chapters include: Proton and
Carbon Ion Beam Dosimetry and Treatment Planning; Stereotactic
Radiation Therapy; Re-Irradiation; Error Avoidance; Undergraduate,
Graduate, and Continuing Medical Education in Radiation Oncology;
and a completely rewritten chapter on the economics of radiation
oncology. Designed to provide a better understanding of the natural
history of cancer, the physical and technological methods of
radiation application, the effects of irradiation on normal
tissues, and the most judicious ways in which radiation therapy can
be employed in the treatment of patients with cancer, either as a
single modality or as part of a multi-modality treatment program.
All references printed in the book are now streamlined for quick
access to further information. Site-specific chapters include
relevant background information on each tumor-including
epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic work-up, prognostic factors,
treatment techniques, applications of surgery, chemotherapy,
immunotherapy and biological therapy, end results, and more.
Increased focus on new approaches and technologies with new and
updated chapters. Greater emphasis on palliative and supportive
care reflects the role of radiation treatment in non-curative
roles. An international group of expert chapter authors keeps you
well-informed. A completely revised first chapter is designed to
provide an overview of the discipline of radiation oncology. This
will be particularly useful for residents beginning training and
medical students beginning a radiation oncology clinical clerkship.
The chapter is supplemented with multiple sidebars to augment the
reader's understanding of the field. 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.
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