This book examines the complexities of palliative treatment for advanced cancer patients, focusing on the ethical and philosophical question of whether hope can be considered a right. It discusses the balance between the benefits and side-effects of medical interventions, particularly cancer drugs, and explores the commercial and institutional pressures influencing treatment decisions.
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The periodic and timely revisions of Shafer's...
A practical guide focusing on diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques and image-guided injection methods for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.
This issue features original research and reviews focusing on prostate cancer treatment outcomes, ureteric stenting challenges, primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in stage II testicular seminoma, efficacy of decision aids for prostate cancer screening, and inheritance patterns of lower urinary tract symptoms. Key articles also discuss adjuvant immunotherapy for high-risk renal cell carcinoma and a case study on bladder outlet obstruction-induced urinothorax.
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Authors: Shashi Kapoor
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In the past 20 years refractive surgery...
An illustrated guide detailing common operative surgical procedures and techniques. The book covers essential steps for procedures related to hernias, abdominal surgery (appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, colon surgery), thyroidectomy, radical mastectomy, and urological surgery. It is intended to serve as a valuable reference for short-term clinical rotation or clerkship.
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Authors: Antonia Churchhouse
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Paediatric Dentistry at a Glance is the new...
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Authors: Anthony Newman Taylor
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This book is a comprehensive compendium on...