In Hormone Therapy in Breast and Prostate Cancer, many of today's leading researchers and clinicians describe the principles underlying targeted hormonal treatments, assess the actions of new and established agents, and illustrate the new applications of hormonal chemoprevention for breast cancer. Topics range from preclinical and clinical antiestrogens to the inhibition of estrogen synthesis and

As two of the leading causes of death worldwide, heart disease and stroke represent a clear target for genomic research aimed at deciphering the genes and cellular pathways that underlie cardiovascular disease and creating improved therapies. This title provides methods for cardiovascular phenotyping of rodent models.

Robotic technology has paved the way for fresh opportunities in pediatric urologic surgery. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the precise surgical techniques that are changing the practice of pediatric urologic surgery. It includes illustrations and photographs of intraoperative procedures.

Microelectronic engineering has revolutionized electronics. This work describes the methods by which microengineered devices can be built to perform a number of applications and considers how the field may progress by examining complex lab on a chip devices which have potential in the advancement of the way in which molecular biology is performed.

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A comprehensive review of the nutritional strategies available for the prevention of disease and the promotion of health through nutrition. It includes chapters that emphasize the critical role of nutrition in a number of health arenas. It is suitable for practicing health professionals, including physicians, nutritionists and dentists.

Features tables and information on various aspects of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base metabolism for general pediatrics, family practitioners, residents, medical students, nurses and the medical or surgical specialties. This book covers definition and pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis and causes, treatment and representative scenarios.

Discusses developments in clinical proteomics and describes in detail the algorithms used in publicly available software tools. This book aims to describe the background of the biology and experimental methods. It also reviews the pro and cons of the various experimental methods in relation to data analysis.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies that are used to treat heart failure. This book offers an analysis of devices such as CRT's and ICD's, while broader topics such as the pathophysiology of heart failure and its current medical therapies are also discussed.

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Features techniques and culture media formulations linked with the many advances in neuroscience. This book highlights experimental procedures for many of the classical neural tissue culture preps. It addresses topics such as regenerative medicine and the methods to grow and expand embryonic and adult neural stem cells.

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Offers guidance for understanding, identifying or predicting, and ultimately preventing or managing drug-nutrient interactions to optimize patient care. This book provides both the scientific basis and clinical relevance with appropriate recommendations for many interactions.