B.C. Decker

Andrew's pediatric thromboembolism and stroke, 3d ed.

Three pediatricians explore the secondary thromboembolic diseases that children are living long enough to be susceptible to now that many previously primary lethal disorders have become treatable to various degrees. The 33 chapters discuss the currently available therapies and present guidelines for treatment. Originally published as Thromboembolic complications during infancy and childhood, the third edition adds chapters on interpreting coagulation tests and giving immunizations. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cancer and the heart.

The editors (both of the U. of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) present 21 chapters that collectively integrate the medical knowledge concerning the interactions of multiple disease states in patients who have cancer and who have or are expected to acquire significant heart disease. A number of chapters explore the effects of cancer treatment on the heart with particular attention to potential cardiotoxic agents such as anthracycline. Others provide an overview of dysrhythmia and imaging technique, with an emphasis on the most common strategies for imaging cardiac tumors and for evaluating cardiac function and anti-cancer treatment. A final set of chapters explores the interaction between the heart and other organ systems in cancer patients. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cancer medicine 7, 7th ed.

The 5th ed. appeared in Brandon-Hill as a suggested title for initial purchase; the present volume is an approved publication of the American Association for Cancer Research. Reflecting the advances in molecular biology, the 7th edition contains substantial revision, including the addition of molecularly targeted therapies, a focus on the interdisciplinary management of all patients, and a completely updated immunology. The illustrations have been expanded and now feature 450 color drawings and 140 color photos. The eight editors are affiliated with the MD Anderson Cancer Center of the U. of Texas in Houston, the U. of Chicago, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Harvard Medical School, and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick. Most of the 143 chapters are co-authored, providing up-to-date information of cancer science, detection, and treatments from (mainly) American specialists. The online edition attached to the text contains the text, monthly updates, journal links, and a variety of oncology resources. Massive and — at 10x12 inches and 13.5 pounds — unwieldy, this otherwise excellent text would have been easier to use in a two-volume format. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Clinically relevant electrocardiography; PQRST and U. (CD-ROM included)

Most practitioners find electrocardiography to be a part of the mass of examination, interpretation and experimentation that is the diagnostic process. In a clinical setting the electrocardiograph is one of the most important pieces of information in determining root causes and possible treatments, yet it is also one of the most difficult to interpret when time is of the essence. This volume gives clinicians and students a better chance at effective diagnoses, as it contains the most common situations along with succinct pearls, images, and enough data to take physicians to the right resources for a closer look. Organized for practical use, it's valuable not only when the patient is awake but also when he or she is receiving electrocardiography mid-procedure. Students can use it as a self-study guide. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy; textbook and atlas. (CD-ROM included)

Covering a rapidly advancing field, Winter (Harvard Medical School) and international pediatric gastroenterologists present mini-atlases of full-color images of endoscopic procedures following the text's seven main chapters. These chapters treat multiple aspects of treating young patients with GI conditions from Crohn's disease to ingested foreign objects: historical, equipment, training, functioning of an endoscopic unit, patient management, psychological, and diagnostic. The concluding chapter speculates on the future of pediatric endoscopy, even the possibility that such instruments may become obsolete given advances in imaging. While most of the images are of current techniques, e.g., wireless capsule endoscopy, the editors have included some older ones of historical interest. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the complete text, additional color illustrations, and video clips of procedures. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Treatment of common oral conditions, 6th ed. (CD-ROM included)

This compact reference provides clinicians with quick access to information on the etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of a number of common oral conditions. The description of each condition is accompanied by color clinical photographs. The CD-ROM contains bonus multiple choice questions, plus downloadable images and searchable PDF files of the text. Editor Siegel is affiliated with Nova Southeastern U. College of Dental Medicine. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Viral and immunological malignancies. (CD-ROM included)

Researchers in various medical disciplines report on what has been learned from the study of HIV infection about the complex relationship between immune surveillance, immune deficiency, viral infection, and human cancer and how that knowledge is being applied to other conditions. Among their topics are immune surveillance in cancer, Castelan's disease, naso-pharyngeal cancer diagnosis and management, viral hepatitis and hepato-carcinogenesis, simian virus 40 and human malignancy, and abnormalities of the coagulation system associated with HIV infection. The disk contains the complete text and illustrations. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)