Oncogenesis and Molecular Biology of Pituitary Tumors

• Author : Shlomo Melmed
• Publisher : S Karger Ag
• Release : 18 October 1996

This comprehensive volume focuses on mechanisms leading to pituitary tumor formation and progression. The individual chapters provide timely updates on developments in the rapidly expanding field of pituitary tumor pathogenesis. Researchers from leading centers describe the fundamental functional anatomy of the pituitary, the structure and function of the hypothalamic hormone receptors as they relate to human pituitary adenomas, as well as disordered transcription factors, growth factors and signaling proteins in pituitary tumorigenesis. They also present transgenic models of pituitary tumor

• Author : Mohsen Beheshti,Werner Langsteger,Alireza Rezaee
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 25 May 2017

Edited, authored, and reviewed by an expert team of oncologists and nuclear physicians/radiologists, this one-of-a-kind title helps you make the most of the critical role PET/CT plays in cancer staging and therapeutic responses to individualized treatments. Drs. Mohsen Beheshti, Werner Langsteger, and Alireza Rezaee place an emphasis on cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice, ensuring that you’re up to date with every aspect of this fast-changing field. For each tumor entity, you’ll find authoritative discussions of background,

• Author : Paul Silverman
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 27 April 2012

Here’s the multidisciplinary guidance you need for optimal imaging of malignancies. Radiologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists offer state-of-the-art guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and surveillance, equipping all members of the cancer team to make the best possible use of today’s noninvasive diagnostic tools. Consult with the best. Dr. Paul M. Silverman and more than 100 other experts from MD Anderson Cancer Center provide you with today's most dependable answers on every aspect of the diagnosis, treatment, and management

• Author : Lois L. Bready,Dawn Dillman,Susan Helene Noorily
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 18 October 2021

Examines vital topics in pre-anesthesia assessment, pre-operative problems, resuscitation, specialty anesthesia, post-operative management, and more. Its unique algorithmic approach helps you find the information you need quickly--and gives you insights into the problem-solving techniques of experienced anesthesiologists.

• Author : Sylvia L. Asa,Arie Perry
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 18 October 2021

This book has built on the work that was presented in the previous Fascicles of the Third and Fourth Series. The authors' vast experience has led to new understanding of many aspects of pituitary pathology. With modern immunostaining and molecular techniques, classification of pituitary disease is becoming easier. Furthermore, the availability of targeted therapies has augmented the role of the pathologist in determining an accurate diagnosis. This updated volume addresses modern techniques and their application to treatment of pituitary neoplasms

• Author : Helen Hislop
• Publisher : Elsevier India
• Release : 01 September 2013

• Author : George Stouffer,Marschall S. Runge,Cam Patterson,Joseph S. Rossi
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 15 July 2018

Perfect for residents, generalists, anesthesiologists, emergency department physicians, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of cardiology, Netter's Cardiology, 3rd Edition, provides a concise overview of cardiovascular disease highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a cardiologist who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. New features and all-new chapters keep you up to

• Author : Lourdes Arizpe
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 04 August 2014

This book presents a selection of major research texts by Prof. Dr. Lourdes Arizpe Schlosser, a Mexican Pioneer in Anthropology. A global intellectual leader on culture, social development, sustainability, women's studies and indigenous groups, her texts provide both an outlook on the evolution of specific social scientific concepts and historical debates and a long-term and meta-analytical perspective integrating academic and policy discussions. By linking debates from different fields, the book helps readers to understand why people and groups make the

• Author : Carmen Batanero,Egan J. Chernoff,Joachim Engel,Hollylynne S. Lee,Ernesto Sánchez
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 12 July 2016

This book summarizes the vast amount of research related to teaching and learning probability that has been conducted for more than 50 years in a variety of disciplines. It begins with a synthesis of the most important probability interpretations throughout history: intuitive, classical, frequentist, subjective, logical propensity and axiomatic views. It discusses their possible applications, philosophical problems, as well as their potential and the level of interest they enjoy at different educational levels. Next, the book describes the main features of

• Author : Timothy J. Conlan,United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 18 October 1981

• Author : Shlomo Melmed
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 09 December 2010

The pituitary, albeit a small gland, is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system and contributes to a wide spectrum of disorders, diseases, and syndromes. Since the publication of the second edition of The Pituitary, in 2002, there have been major advances in the molecular biology research of pituitary hormone production and action and there is now a better understanding of the pathogenesis of pituitary tumors and clinical syndromes resulting in perturbation of pituitary function. There have also been

• Author : Gregory G. Ginsberg,Michael L. Kochman
• Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
• Release : 18 October 2021

The volumes in The Requisites in Gastroenterology series clearly and succinctly present the core knowledge that is required for certification and recertification. They also serve as convenient references for clinical practice. In this full-color volume, established experts cover all of today's essential information on endoscopy and gastrointestinal radiology. They offer you practice-proven guidance on differential diagnosis, pitfalls, evidence-based management approaches, and much more. Contents lists at the beginning of each chapter summarize the material that follows. And, helpful illustrations, boxes,

• Author : Carmen Batanero,Manfred Borovcnik
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 27 July 2016

Statistics and probability are fascinating fields, tightly interwoven with the context of the problems which have to be modelled. The authors demonstrate how investigations and experiments provide promising teaching strategies to help high-school students acquire statistical and probabilistic literacy. In the first chapter the authors put into practice the following educational principles, reflecting their views of how these subjects should be taught: a focus on the most relevant ideas and postpone extensions to later stages; illustrating the complementary/dual nature

• Author : Jürgen Honegger,Martin Reincke,Stephan Petersenn
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 11 April 2021

Pituitary Tumors: A Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Approach provides the latest information on preclinical issues, diagnostic procedures, treatment options and post-treatment care for patients with pituitary tumors. The book includes basic and advanced knowledge for a broad audience, including physicians, endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-radiologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, neuro-pathologists, oncologists, radiotherapists and researchers who are investigating pituitary tumors. Readers will find the latest research surrounding progress on uncoding the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor genesis. In addition, standard treatment modalities, including surgery, medical treatment and

• Author : Sudhansu Chokroverty
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 02 May 2017

Since publication of the first edition in 1994, the second edition in 1999, and the third edition in 2009, many new advances in sleep medicine have been made and warrant a fourth edition. This comprehensive text features 19 additional chapters and covers basic science, technical and laboratory aspects and clinical and therapeutic advances in sleep medicine for beginners and seasoned practitioners. With the discovery of new entities, many new techniques and therapies, and evolving basic science understanding of sleep, Sleep Disorders Medicine, Fourth Edition