Published March, 2009
By Niranjan Bhattacharya and Phillip Stubblefield
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Cord blood is a significant source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for the treatment of blood and genetic disorders.

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Published March, 2009
By Graeme J. Poston, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, Riccardo A. Audisio, R.A. Audisio, P.M. Hoff and Paulo M. Hoff
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After giving a biological overview of liver metastases and current methods of detection and diagnosis, this book explores in detail each of the possible major treatment modalities. It closes with a look at germane health economics issues.

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Published March, 2009
By Derek S. Wheeler, Hector R. Wong, Thomas P. Shanley, Derek Wheeler and Thomas Shanley
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Neurologic emergencies are a common reason for admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Once again, we would like to dedicate this textbook to our families and to the physicians and nurses who provide steadfast care every day in pediatric intensive care units across the globe.

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Published March, 2009
By Indru Khubchandani, Nina Paonessa, Azimuddin Khawaja and Khawaja Azimuddin
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The second edition of Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids covers this important and common disorder, offering a comprehensive critical analysis of advantages and disadvantages of recognized treatment options, covering both recent advances and traditional treatments in the field.

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Published February, 2009
By Michael J. Manyak, Mukesh G. Harisinghani, Jean J.M.C.H. de la Rosette, Hessel Wijkstra and Jean J. M. C. H. Rosette
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A hugely important book that details significant changes in imaging in oncological conditions related to the bladder, prostate and kidneys.

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Published February, 2009
By David Jayne and Angelo Stuto
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Although hemorrhoidal disease and external rectal prolapse have been known about for centuries, the understanding of internal rectal prolapse (intussusception) and rectocele has only really advanced with the emergence of radiological imaging tech-niques, such as defecography.

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Published February, 2009
By Reynolds Delgado, Branislav Radovancevic and Harvinder Singh Arora
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This heavily-illustrated text, most in color, focuses on the concept of the patient who has progressed to advanced states of ischemic heart diseases. It is a practical guide that offers the latest surgical and therapeutic advances.

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Published February, 2009
By Derek J. W. McMinn
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Hip replacement surgery is a radical and traumatic procedure that has enormous disadvantages to the patient in terms of postoperative mobility and morbidity. Hip resurfacing is a more conservative approach resulting in less of the patient's hip and femur being lost, which has great advantages to a younger patient group.

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Published February, 2009
By Sumaira Macdonald and Gerald Stansby
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Several sizeable multicentre trials are running concurrently, which are comparing carotid endarterectomy (CEA), the "gold standard," with the less invasive alternative, carotid stenting (CAS) for low-risk patients with symptomatic carotid stenoses who are considered to be surgical candidates.

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Published February, 2009
By Richard B. Gunderman
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This book brings together insightful and thought-provoking essays on the crucial facets of leadership. It explores key principles of leadership, including both leadership failures as well as successes, making liberal use of case studies and practical examples.

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