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This quick yet thorough review of all the pertinent issues of managing breast cancer and performing breast surgeries also covers the controversial issues in the treatment of breast cancer without bias. The many tables and figures allow quick review of topics and a Key Ideas section at the beginning of each chapter outlines the content and goals of the chapter. The purpose is to give surgical practitioners a quick reference to the management and treatment of patients with breast cancer. With the quickly changing environment in the treatment of breast cancer, this book fills the need for a single resource that thoroughly covers all aspects of care for breast patients. It is intended as a review for general surgeons with practices that include breast patients as well a resource for breast surgeons or fellows. It is also a good reference for general surgical residents on a surgical oncology rotation. The book covers all aspects of breast surgery from anatomy to the treatment of both benign and malignant breast disease. It also covers the medical treatments involved in the care of patients with breast cancer. The surgical chapters include detailed procedure descriptions as well as indications, contraindications, and possible complications with treatment strategies. This small book offers surgeons a complete and up-to-date account of the management of patients with breast disease. It would be a great addition to the library of any general surgeon or surgical oncologist, as well as a surgical resident rotating through surgical oncology.
來源：Doody’s Reviews
評論者：Julie Ann Guidroz, MD(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)

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The authors of this book, world-class clinical neuroscientists from one of the world’s greatest medical centers, have done a masterful job of integrating basic anatomy and neurologic diagnoses based on the patient’s signs and symptoms. The fundamentals of neuroanatomy are explained and their clinical applications are illustrated. Detailed drawings illustrate structure, function, and dysfunction in a single view. The book features major manifestations of regional nervous system disturbances and presents rapid anatomic localization and provides approaches to common neurologic diagnosis with accompanying illustrations of key anatomic and clinical concepts. This book is intended for medical students, residents, and practicing clinicians who are interested in reviewing or wish to understand the basic anatomic concepts of neurologic diagnosis. The authors focus on signs and symptoms elicited by the clinician at bedside as paramount in a neurologic diagnosis. After an introductory chapter on neuro-embryology (Part I), the book is organized by regions and functional systems. Part II presents a series of chapters on the anatomy or regional parts of the nervous system and the region’s cardinal manifestation in disease. Part III comprises a series of chapters on functional systems which describe the basic anatomy of the system as well as the practical approach to the patient with a system disorder. Part IV presents a chapter on the vascular system and a chapter on cerebrospinal fluid. Ample tables summarize key points. The correlation between neuroanatomy and clinical findings is unique. The book is concise and comprehensive in its overall coverage of neurological diagnosis. Each chapter provides color illustrations showing the anatomic basis of the patient’s signs and symptoms. Students, trainees, and clinicians will use it frequently for quick reference.
來源：Doody’s Reviews
評論者：Joseph I. Sirven, MD(Mayo Clinic Hospital)

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The study of bioactive peptides involves the identification of new species, the synthesis of structural analogs, and diverse applications in biology and medicine. This book explains the biology, pharmacology, and therapeutic applications of endogenous peptide mediators and their analogues. It gives examples of common methodologies employed to identify, characterize, and develop bioactive peptides from a range of natural sources. Part I, on receptor ligands, provides details on bioactive peptides that interact with common drug targets, and Part II looks at research on nonribosomal peptides, which hold promise as sources of endogenous mediators. Part III is devoted to bioactivity of host-defense peptides and antimicrobials, and Part IV explores uses of venom components and toxins. B&w and color illustrations, histograms, diagnostic images, tables, schematic diagrams, and visual explanations of complex processes are included. Howl and Jones are affiliated with the Research Institute in Healthcare Science at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This is a collection of tables to assist clinicians in developing a differential diagnosis of the commonly encountered complaints in the primary care setting. The strength of this book lies in the compare and contrast concept that this format makes intuitive. The information is presented in an easy to use manner, highly useful for busy practitioners. The stated purpose is to provide primary care practitioners a way to formulate a differential while intentionally stopping before therapeutics are considered. This significantly adds to the utility and longevity of the book, as therapeutics significantly change over time while the art of developing the differential diagnosis remains fairly stable. Because of this emphasis, this book is a highly valuable tool. U.K. general practitioners working in the outpatient arena are the primary audience, but the book also has tremendous utility for all healthcare students to help them understand that each patient’s case in unique, with a sometimes overlapping or confusing spectrum of symptoms, and the value of constructing a differential before concluding what the working diagnosis may be. The tables are organized by symptoms and outline the major possibilities according to background and key signs and symptoms. There is a great list of abbreviations, and although the thrust throughout the medical community is to avoid such abbreviations, the reality is that many practitioners still use them. There is also a highly useful and complete index to help find specific terms quickly. This is a highly useful book to keep readily available in the outpatient office as a memory aid when confronted with a less-than-textbook presentation of symptoms.
來源：Doody’s Reviews
評論者：Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP(Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences)

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This book provides a basic and informative guide to learning and applying group leadership skills. The purpose is to provide readers the theory and skills needed to lead and participate in group activities. Group and committee work are essential components of most positions in healthcare, and learning more about how to best manage group interactions is a valuable skill and asset. The ideal audience would be students who are learning how to develop their own leadership skills and interactivity in groups. This book also would be an excellent resource for new leaders or anyone else wanting to know more about the psychology and management of group interactions. Each chapter is well designed and supported with prominent research in the area which supports the theory development with current and historical evidence. Many important topics for team leaders or managers are addressed: how to form groups, how best to structure and delegate group tasks, how to deal with special groups, and useful leadership skills. The book is well designed with large print, good use of white space, and bulleting and bolding of headings to enhance navigability. Multiple highlighted group leader challenges are available throughout the book to promote reflection on the theory and encourage application of some of the principles. The book includes many useful tips on how to operate in groups and manage conflict, with wonderful simulation activities at the end of each chapter to sharpen learning in this area. The simulation activities are excellent resources for use in a workshop or teaching environment. This is an excellent guide for key principles of leadership in managing group dynamics. The author obviously is very skilled and knowledge about human and organizational behavior. A very good resource for leaders.
來源：Doody’s Reviews
評論者：Helen Ewing, DHSc, MN(A. T. Still University)

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本書結合了醫療人類學與醫療社會學的相關方法及概念，亦即在跨文化的醫療比較模態中來討論醫療社會面向的種種問題，包括在不同社會文化或者是不同時空背景下的文化中，所具有的疾病與生病問題、醫病關係問題、甚至是醫療的社會控制問題等。在這般相關方法及概念的鋪陳後，本書便進入了實質醫療與文化的討論部分，也就是針對在台灣的西醫和傳統醫療之文化影響模式進行探討。

所以從整體結構來看，全書係分三篇來進行章節的鋪陳，第一篇是屬於醫療文化的相關概念建構和討論部分，用來作為下兩篇討論台灣醫療文化現象的理念論證基礎。所以從第二篇起，本書便進入了台灣醫療文化的論述過程，而這一篇主要是以現代醫療的相關文化現象做為討論的主體，到了第三篇時，醫療文化的討論主體即轉向了包含中醫、民俗醫療以及原住民醫療等台灣傳統醫療模式。

資料來源:誠品網路書店

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【一則真實的故事】
胎兒尚未出世，凱瑟琳就獲知兒子腦中有良性囊腫。雷克斯八週大就接受了第一次腦部外科手術。手術後的雷克斯呆滯無神地直盯著媽媽，像是充滿了懇求。事隔兩個月她才知道那眼神的意義，就在醫生告訴她真相之後：「妳的兒子看不見。」

發現雷克斯有自閉症時，凱瑟琳幾近崩潰。雷克斯坐輪椅、餵食管、不會說話、只吃流質食物。一開始真的好難，就像承受可怕的酷刑。眼睛看不見的自閉小孩躲在自己的黑暗世界裡，情況一天比一天嚴重。為什麼上帝要讓這個無辜的小孩承擔他無法承受的障礙？他要如何才能進入人群？

「無憂無慮的童年」對雷克斯來說太奢侈，養育的困境一波波朝凱瑟琳襲來，丈夫因無法理解她的辛酸與挫折而選擇離開。凱瑟琳一再壓抑憤怒與痛苦，她的內心掙扎無人能理解，只因為她的兒子不是個一般的孩子。

【因愛而創造出奇蹟】

一個音樂鍵盤改變了困境：雷克斯的小指頭第一次觸到音鍵，整張小臉蛋全亮了起來，原本易受環境影響而不安失控的他，在音樂中找到了平靜與和諧。雷克斯開始會笑、會走路、會說話，開口說話後會說的第三個字是「鋼琴」，穿鞋子時笨拙不已的雙手，在鋼琴鍵盤上穩健如飛，他渾厚的嗓音，是天籟。

雷克斯開始用音樂發光發熱，他的溫暖感染了周遭每個人。雷克斯讓世人看見了奇蹟，激勵許多人脫離人生逆境，雷克斯改變了世界！

美國CBS知名新聞節目《六十分鐘》為凱瑟琳和雷克斯製作兩集專訪，英國BBC也製作了紀錄片，他們的故事帶給類似狀況的家庭莫大的鼓舞。誠如勇敢的母親凱瑟琳所說，儘管未來的路仍不會好走，但她相信雷克斯因為有音樂而熱愛生命。

「只要有愛和信念，就可以創造奇蹟。」這句話聽起來不像是真的，但是凱瑟琳和雷克斯確實攜手創造出奇蹟，你，會為他們流下感動的熱淚。

資料來源:痞客邦讀創館

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【名家推薦】

◎「末期病人與家屬之間最遺憾的事，就是彼此無法開誠布公地面對病情，導致病人與家屬在謊言與疏離中，渡過生命最終的時刻。我們需要勇氣面對生命，我們更需要勇氣面對死亡，透過愛的抉擇，我們將看到生命最後的光輝，也是無可取代的美好。」～台灣安寧協會理事長　方俊凱

◎「在這本書內，對臨終醫療有詳細地敘述，包括各種止痛程序、保守治療、急救措施等等，對一個脆弱但珍貴的生命而言，這些醫療和用在健康的成人有很大的差異，包括許多人性化的考量值得醫護人員做參考。……一個智慧圓熟的現代人，都應該自修一門「生死學」，去參透人生的生老病死，也能更宏觀地去看人間世界的種種，對這本書的內容，就會有相當的認同。」～輔仁大學醫務副校長　江漢聲

◎「如果治療的目的不是回復健康，或維持一定的生命品質，那治療的意義已經不存在，這時候，我們要用更豁達的態度來看待，請不要拘泥於世俗的「孝順」、「親情」。」～城邦出版集團首席執行長　何飛鵬

◎「當代醫療強力介入人類生老病死的過程，卻在某些情境下背離初衷，留給病人與家屬更多傷痛。以院牧身份站在臨終照護第一線多年的作者，為讀者整理了四個需要做「困難抉擇」時不可或缺的醫療知識，並提供其專業建言。」～臺大醫院精神部主治醫師，《罹癌母親給的七堂課》作者　　吳佳璇

◎「目前由臨床醫師主導的局面，是將「生、老、死」都當「病」在處理，完全忽視及扭曲了自然之「道」，間接也扭曲了人民的倫常思維，使原來是簡短、安祥、尊嚴的往生過程，在尊重生命、延長生命的思維下，實際變成了增加痛苦、延長死亡。」～中山醫院董事長　陳福民

◎「本書作者鄧恩為一位任職於醫院的浸信會院牧牧師，多年參與病人／家屬受苦及做醫療抉擇的經驗，非常生動及實用地描寫臨床上天天發生的醫療情境，使病人／家屬不致做出終生後悔，且無法彌補的四輸抉擇。這本書，不是有沒有興趣閱讀的問題，而是必須閱讀的問題。因為，人人都可能有一天會遭遇到生死兩難的抉擇，平時不準備，屆時就書到用時方恨少了！」～國立成功大學醫學院護理系教授　趙可式

資料來源:誠邦讀書花園

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Shaarawy (clinical neurosciences, U. of Geneva, Switzerland), Sherwood (ophthalmology and cell biology, U. of Florida, US), Hitchings (glaucoma and allied studies, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK), and Crowston (ophthalmology, U. of Melbourne, Australia) present a two- volume medical text on the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. The first volume, subtitled Medical Diagnosis & Therapy, deals with non-surgical aspects of glaucoma. It contains 58 chapters organized into sections on the current status of glaucoma around the world, pathogenesis, diagnosis of glaucoma, types of glaucoma, principles of management, medical therapy, “new horizons” (e.g. cutting edge topics such as gene therapy and ultrastructural imaging), and emergency care management. The second volume is subtitled Surgical Management. It contains 60 chapters, presented in sections covering introductory topics, laser therapy, trabeculectomy, nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery, management of coexisting cataract and glaucoma, drainage devices, surgery for congenital glaucoma, modulation of wound healing, cyclodestructive procedures, and new procedures. Full color illustrations and photographs are included throughout and an accompanying DVD-ROM contains video illustration of subjects discussed in the text. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
來源：SciTech Book News

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The global picture of HIV infections has changed from a life-threatening disease to a chronic condition requiring long-term medical intervention. With a longer survival rate and advanced age, the possibility of developing brain dysfunction, HIV-associated neurocognitive deficits, and decreased cognitive capacity leading to dementia are major concerns for people infected with HIV. This book describes the impact of the AIDS virus on the brain and its relationship to the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the mid-nineties. The purpose is to evaluate the long-term impact of the AIDS virus on the brain and the effect of aging on the disease process. In addition, current therapies and treatment are outlined as is the need for further research for new treatments for HIV in the aging population. In addition, international studies and research are focusing on the impact of AIDS on quality of life issues around the globe due to the fact that current estimates are that worldwide cases of HIV may be the most common cause of dementia among individuals under the age of 40. The authors successfully provide a broad and insightful literature review of a variety of topics by scientific authorities in the field. It is intended for scientists researching AIDS and its impact on the brain, as well as for clinical care providers. This is a great summary and analysis of the changing face of AIDS and HIV-associated cognitive disturbances in the elderly. The book covers a wide range of issues related to the effect of AIDS on the brain in relation to the aging process and occurrence of decreased cognitive capacity and dementia. The authors provide a broad global view of HIV and the geographic distribution of AIDS worldwide. The chapter on neuroimaging of AIDS patients has colorful and detailed images and graphs that complement the text. A glossary of terms would have been helpful for those readers who do not practice in this discipline. This is a well done literature review of neurological complications associated with HIV in the aging population and current therapies and challenges for those affected with the disease and those who are providing the treatment. The book is useful to those in the field of geriatrics involved with patients with AIDS and accompanying neurological deficits. Clinical care providers and clinical researchers will find the book informative and relevant for treating patients with HIV in the modern era.
來源：Doody’s Reviews
評論者：Joseph I. Sirven, MD(Mayo Clinic Hospital)

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Forty-four pulmonologists, intensivists, obstetric internists, high risk obstetricians, and obstetric anesthesiologists from the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, and Spain contribute 23 chapters on some common or complex pulmonary issues occurring in pregnancy. Coverage includes the normal physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy, including a chapter on high altitude, chronic hypoxia, and pregnancy; general management principles, such as diagnostic imaging and prescribing in pregnancy; and discussion of specific pulmonary disorders and issues–obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, chronic pulmonary disease, neuromuscular and chest wall diseases, cystic fibrosis, collagen vascular disease, venous thromboembolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension, acute lung injury, and airway management and mechanical ventilation. The chapters summarize current available literature and make management recommendations whenever possible. For clinicians, researchers, and students. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
來源：SciTech Book News

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Furse, Christensen, and Durney’s (all electrical engineering, U. of Utah) text was originally produced for life scientists needing information about electromagnetics (EM)–but lacking the background in vector calculus and partial differential equations to understand typical books on EM–so that they can work effectively with physicists and electrical engineers in interdisciplinary research. The text is also suitable for health physicists, industrial hygienists, and public health workers concerned with EM field exposure and EM applications, and electrical engineers and physicists desiring a stronger intuitive grasp of EM. As with the first edition, the second covers basic concepts, fundamental principles, and characteristic behaviors of electric and magnetic fields. The new edition includes some 49 medical applications of EM commonly found in clinical settings, and expanded coverage of emerging methods and understanding about bioelectromagnetics, to illustrate the basic principles of the book and how they are translated into real devices. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
來源：SciTech Book News

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