Published December, 2010
By Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This volume examines the role of steroids and peptides in the regulation of pregnancy and pregnancy outcome, and their long-term effects including possible influences on adult-onset diseases. Perturbations to this regulatory system can result in poor pregnancy outcome. This is a fascinating account of an important area of materno-fetal medicine.

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Published December, 2010
By Dinesh Bhugra, Susham Gupta, Dr. Gupta Susham and Gupta Susham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Human migration is a global phenomenon and is on the increase. Whatever the cause of the relocation, there is potential for disruption to mental health. This volume explores all aspects of migration. It will be of interest to mental health professionals and those involved in establishing health and social policy.

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Published November, 2010
By Karol Sikora, A. G. Dalgleish, M. J. Browning, A.G. Dalgleish and M.J. Browning
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cancer: Clinical Science in Practice
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This 1996 volume reviewed advances in the field of human tumour immunology, particularly in relation to the potential for immune intervention in preventing or treating tumours. The contributors survey advances in the understanding of the relationship between the cancer cell and the immune response at the time of publication.

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Published November, 2010
By Michael H. Ebert and Robert D. Kerns
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Pain is the most common symptom bringing a patient to a physician's attention. This book captures the theory and evidence-based practice of behavioral, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments in pain medicine. Key reading for training fellowships in pain medicine, as well as graduate courses in psychology, nursing, and other health professions.

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Published November, 2010
By Katherine Byrne
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This study examines representations of tuberculosis in Victorian fiction, analyzing consumptive characters for insights into how society viewed this 'dread disease' and its sufferers, and revealing the myths which surrounded this socially significant illness. It displays, also, how popular assumptions were used as diagnostic tools by a frustrated medical profession.

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Published November, 2010
By Andrew Tarulli
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Neurology: A Clinician's Approach teaches a symptom-oriented approach to the 20 most common problems facing trainee neurologists. The reader is instructed which questions to ask to elicit the chief complaint, how to ask these questions, and how to interpret the answers. Essential reading for neurology residents and medical students.

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Published November, 2010
By Susan O'Brien, Julie M. Vose and Hagop M. Kantarjian
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This comprehensive reference book covers the full range of hematologic malignancies, including all subtypes of leukemias, lymphomas, and plasma cell dyscrasias. With its authoritative and practical focus and visually stimulating presentation, this is a key text for hematology and oncology fellows, physicians, oncology nurses and physician assistants.

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Published November, 2010
By Mary Donnelly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This analysis of the ethical and legal basis for healthcare decision-making provides detailed analysis of the legal position in England and Wales together with substantial discussion of comparative material, especially from the United States, and a strong human rights focus. It is intended for lawyers, ethicists and medical professionals.

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Published November, 2010
By Andrew Webb and Nadine Barrie Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
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Covering the basics of X-rays, CT, PET, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and MRI, this textbook is for a one-semester senior undergraduate/graduate course in medical imaging. Together with the state-of-the-art concepts and theory, it also provides relevant clinical applications, solved and open-ended example problems, and future prospects for the field.

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Published November, 2010
By Wendy N. Erber
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Diagnostic Techniques in Hematological Malignancies integrates the principles and applications of different laboratory test types in the diagnosis and monitoring of hematological malignancies in blood and bone marrow. With contributions from multiple international experts, this illustrated book is an essential resource for qualified and trainee hematologists, oncologists, and pathologists.

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