Published December, 2008
By Jürgen Jacob
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Cancer Research
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First published in 1990. Sulfur containing polycyclic aromatic compounds (thiaarenes) play a potentially important role in environmentally induced cancers. The main sources of these compounds being fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and shale oils from which they are released either directly or via combustion into the environment.

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Published December, 2008
By Robert N. Gibson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Essential Medical Texts for Students and Trainees
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Essential Medical Imaging describes how medical imaging techniques are best used to solve clinical problems. All modalities - X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine - are reviewed, explaining how images are created, how to view them and common appearances of diseases. Written for medical students, radiology trainees, junior doctors and allied health professionals.

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Published December, 2008
By John Kimberly, Gerard de Pouvourville and Thomas D'Aunno
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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What has been the effect of implementing patient classification systems throughout the world? This remarkable collection of case studies analyzes the impact of patient classification systems in fifteen countries and provides a careful synthesis of what can be learned from them.

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Published December, 2008
By John Kimberly, Gerard de Pouvourville and Thomas D'Aunno
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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What has been the effect of implementing patient classification systems throughout the world? This remarkable collection of case studies analyzes the impact of patient classification systems in fifteen countries and provides a careful synthesis of what can be learned from them.

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Published December, 2008
By Maurice M. Coombs and Tarlochan S. Bhatt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Cancer Research
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This volume looks in detail at the chemistry and carcinogenicity of the cyclopenta[a]phenanthrenes and covers all aspects of this class of compounds including their chemical syntheses and chemistry, occurrence, physical and spectral properties, metabolism, carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.

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Published December, 2008
By W. J. Stephen and W.J. Stephen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This volume examines the provision of primary medical care in twenty-three different, predominantly developed countries, selected because of their variety and importance. An analysis is made of the problems and fundamental requirements of primary care (known as general practice in many countries).

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Published December, 2008
By John I. Balla
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This book examining diagnosis was first published in 1985. Diagnosis is at the centre of medical practice and depends on skilled information processing and decision making. Medical students, who will spend their working lives gathering information from patients, making decisions and solving problems need to be taught the necessary techniques.

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Published December, 2008
By Harold Ellis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Written in a lively and engaging style, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the development of surgery through the ages. Heavily illustrated in colour, The Cambridge Illustrated History of Surgery is the only serious choice for a reader wanting a lively and informative single-volume introduction to surgical history.

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Published December, 2008
By Andy Adam and Peter R. Mueller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging
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Surgery for liver tumours can be effective but carries considerable risks. New techniques have been developed recently, involving the insertion of needle-like instruments which destroy these tumours by freezing, heating or injection of chemicals. This book describes these methods and how they can transform the treatment of this life-threatening condition.

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Published December, 2008
By Roland Baddeley, Peter Hancock, Peter Foldiak and Peter Foeldiak
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Information Theory and the Brain deals with a new and expanding area of neuroscience which provides a framework for understanding neuronal processing. It will be useful for graduate students and researchers in neuroscience, as well as computer scientists, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in any aspect of neural networks or information processing.

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