Many questions were raised during this multidisciplinary meeting during which geneticists, haematologists, embryologists, immunologists, transplant...

From his childhood in South Africa to his education and marriage in England and his eventual career in Israel, renowned cardiac surgeon Professor J...

The field of ophthalmology has advanced considerably in the past several decades in terms of surgical and technical advancements, understanding the...

Optic nerve diseases is the second commonest cause of blindness world-wide. The diagnosis and clinical management of these conditions depends criti...

Worldwide, cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in females under 35 years of age and the second most common in females of all ages. Li...

The hemodynamic effect of the atria on the net performance of the heart is called atrial contribution (AC). AC is either linked to ventricular fill...

This book examines the causes, diagnoses and treatment of oral cancer. Topics discussed include the role of MRI and DCE-MRI in the differential dia...

Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth. It may arise as a primary lesion originating in any of the oral tissues, by metast...

Over half of epilepsies start before the age of 20 years and nearly 25% of them are refractory. A tiny proportion of them are even labelled a rare ...

Each child with cerebral palsy is absolutely unique and the professionals looking after the child must provide an evaluation of his or her specific...

Osteoblasts are highly specialised mesenchymal cells that are mainly responsible for the formation and maintenance of the skeletal architecture. Th...

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone micr...

Osteoporosis is a systemic, debilitating disease of the skeleton, characterised by significantly decreased bone mass in combination with the deteri...

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass and the microdeterioration of bony tissue. In this book, Chapter One reviews the...

Before the use of chemotherapy, the treatment of localised osteosarcoma often involved amputation for local control of the disease. But even after ...

This compilation focuses on Ototoxicity, the adverse pharmacological reaction affecting the inner ear or auditory nerve, characterised by cochlear ...

The aim of this book is to take a critical look at what is known about outcome of childhood epilepsies, specifically evidence-based findings, and f...

This volume presents the latest research on therapies for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the cells that constitute the ova...

Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman's ovaries. Most cysts are harmless, but some may cause problems such as rupturing...

Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB) is a clinical entity characterised by urgency, with or without increased urinary frequency and/or urgency inconti...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of ovulation detection, its signs, symptoms and outcomes. Topics discussed in this ...

Currently, there are major advances in the field of oxidative stress and whether or not it has a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease...

Currently, there are major advances in the field of oxidative stress and whether or not it has a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease...

This book represents current findings on the impact of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of diseases and underlying mechanisms of antioxidants i...

Oxytocin is a neurohypophysial hormone that consists of nine amino acids which are synthesised in the paraventricular, supraoptic, and accessory nu...

Paediatric Movement disorders is a relatively new and exciting field of child neurology. This book represents the outcome of an international sympo...

This book provides an update on paediatric neurological disorders with cerebellar involvement. The opening section of the volume is dedicated to th...

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest lung function techniques for infants and children addressed to paediatric respiratory...

Having cancer doesn't mean that you'll have pain. But if you do, you can manage most of your pain with medicine and other treatments. This book wil...

In this yearbook for 2015 we present you with the latest research on pain management. We start out with chapters on cancer, intellectual disability...

Dyspareunia, or painful sexual intercourse, associated with menopause has been a taboo subject for decades. During the past year, postmenopausal wo...

In the Middle East, as in other countries in the developing world, there is now a wide acceptance that palliative care is an important public healt...

As the definition of palliative-intent radiation therapy (RT) continues to evolve, the application of advanced radiotherapeutic technologies, such ...

As the definition of palliative-intent radiation therapy (RT) continues to evolve, the application of advanced radiotherapeutic technologies, such ...

Details advanced knowledge on clinical and EEG aspects of Panayiotopoulos syndrome, that affects 6 percent of children with epileptic seizures and ...

In this book, the authors provide current research in the study of the anatomy, diseases and health implications of the pancreas. The pancreas cons...

Pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive carcinoma with a poor prognosis. From all options currently available for pancreatic cancer patients, surgic...

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a tube called the pancrea...

The past two decades have witnessed enormous advances in the field of rhinology and sinonasal diseases. Chronic Sinusitis is one of the most common...

Paraneoplastic Syndromes (PNS) are a group of disorders that cause endocrinologic, hematologic, neurologic, and dermatologic manifestations of canc...

This book follows an up to date authoritative style on the subject of parathyroid glands and their disorder. This book seeks to expand the horizon ...

Parathyroid glands are endodermal-derived organs responsible for the production of the parathyroid hormone (PTH), an essential regulator of calcium...

Sandi Gordon's imperceptive tremors grew to full Parkinson's at a time when she was growing a full family with husband, children, pets, and a full ...

It is an insidious illness with no known cure, afflicting those who suffer from it with near-uncontrollable tremors, speech impairment, and balance...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and is caused by degeneration and dysfunction of dopaminergic neurons...

Parkinson's disease, a common neurologic disorder of dopamine dysfunction, is characterized by motor, cognitive, psychiatric and autonomic symptoms...