University of Helsinki
Peruselintoimintojen häiriöt ja niiden hoito / Seppo Alahuhta, Tero Ala-Kokko, Kai Kiviluoma, Juha Perttilä, Esko Ruokonen (toim.).
”Peruselintoimintojen häiriöt ja niiden hoito -kirjassa kuvataan peruselintoimintojen häiriöiden patofysiologia ja häiriöiden tunnistaminen sekä annetaan ohjeet hoidon aloittamisesta ja potilaan seurannasta. Elintoimintojen häiriöiden tunnistaminen ja hoito ovat lääkärin työn ydinosaamista. Peruselintoimintojen fysiologian ja patofysiologian tunteminen ja ymmärtäminen ovat lähtökohtia häiriöiden tunnistamiselle.
Käsiteltäviä aiheita ovat potilaan tilan arvio, diagnostiikka, hoidon tarpeen tunnistaminen, välittömät hoitotoimet ja peruselintoimintojen valvonta. Kirjassa kuvataan verenkiertovajauksen, hengitysvajauksen, nestetasapainon, elektrolyyttihäiriöiden, sokeriaineenvaihdunnan häiriöiden sekä munuaisten ja maksan toiminnan häiriöiden tunnistaminen ja hoitoperiaatteet.
Kirjassa tarkastellaan myös leikkauspotilaan, vammapotilaan ja neurologisen potilaan hoitoon liittyviä erityispiirteitä sekä potilaiden hoitoa ensihoitotilanteessa. Sisältöä havainnollistavat kuvat ja tapausesimerkit. Tiivistelmät keskeisistä toimintaperiaatteista tukevat kirjan tietojen soveltamista käytännön työssä.
Peruselintoimintojen häiriöt ja niiden hoito -kirja toimii työn apuvälineenä kaikille peruselintoimintojen häiriöiden hoitoa toteuttaville lääkäreille ja sairaanhoitajille sekä ensihoitajille. Erityisen tarpeellinen teos on päivystyksessä työskenteleville.
Kirja on hyödyllinen myös anestesiologiaan ja tehohoitoon, lastentauteihin, sisätauteihin, neurologiaan, kirurgiaan sekä naistentauteihin ja synnytyksiin erikoistuville lääkäreille. Lääketieteen opiskelijoille teos soveltuu perusoppikirjaksi.”
Nuorten sydänsairaudet / toimitus: Eero Jokinen [et al.]
” Varhaislapsuuden kardiologinen ja kirurginen hoito pelastaa sellaisiakin lapsia, joilla on hyvin komplisoitunut sydänvika. Nämä vaikeaa synnynnäistä sydänvikaa sairastavat potilaat muodostavat suuren haasteen nuorten ja aikuisten sydänvikaisten hoidosta vastaaville lääkäreille. Aikuistuvilla potilailla on aiempaa enemmän monimutkaisia rakennevikoja ja näin ollen myös myöhäisongelmien määrä tullee lisääntymään. Aikuistuvilla potilailla voi lääketieteellisten pulmien lisäksi olla muun muassa ammatinvalintaan, kuntoutukseen, sosiaaliturvaan, vakuutuksiin, varusmiespalvelukseen ja perhesuunnitteluun liittyviä ongelmia. Niiden ratkaisemiseksi tarvitaan monesti usean erikoisalan ja ammattiryhmän yhteistyötä. Kirjan kirjoittajina on toiminut suuri joukko alan asiantuntijoita. Nuorten sydänsairaudet -kirjan tavoitteena on tarjota sydännuoria ja -aikuisia hoitaville lääkäreille ja hoitohenkilöstölle ajantasaista tietoa synnynnäisten sydänvikojen tyypeistä, aiemmista ja nykyisistä hoitomenetelmistä sekä näiden välittömistä ja pitkäaikaistuloksista. Sydänleikkausten myöhäisongelmien varhainen tunnistaminen on tärkeää, jotta uusiin korjaaviin toimenpiteisiin päästäisiin ajoissa. Synnynnäisten rakennevikojen lisäksi kirjassa käsitellään kattavasti myös nuorten aikuisten tärkeimpien hankittujen sydänsairauksien diagnostiikkaa ja hoitoa. Kirja sopii sekä systemaattiseen opiskeluun että hakuteokseksi poliklinikalle tai lääkärin vastaanottohuoneeseen.”
Päihdetilastollinen vuosikirja 2013 : alkoholi ja huumeet = Statistisk årsbok om alkohol och narkotika 2013 = Statistical yearbook of alcohol and drug statistics 2013
” Päihdetilastollinen vuosikirja sisältää keskeiset tiedot Suomen alkoholi- ja huumeoloista, päihteisiin liittyvistä sosiaalisista ja terveydellisistä haitoista ja päihdehuollosta. Kirjassa on tietoja myös alkoholijuomien kaupan kehityksestä sekä alkoholielinkeinon ja alkoholimainonnan valvonnasta. Kirjan yleiskatsauksessa esitetään alkoholi- ja huumepolitiikan keskeisiä tavoitteita sekä niiden yhteyksiä kansainvälisiin alkoholi- ja huumepoliittisiin sopimuksiin ja ohjelmiin.”
Suomalaisen aikuisväestön terveyskäyttäytyminen ja terveys, kevät 2013 = Health behaviour and health among the Finnish adult population, spring 2013 / Anni Helldán [et al.]
” Raportissa esitetään Suomalaisen aikuisväestön terveyskäyttäytyminen ja terveys (AVTK) -tutkimuksen tulokset keväältä 2013. Tulokset muodostavat koko maan työikäistä väestöä kuvaavan aikasarjan, jonka luvut ovat keskenään vertailukelpoisia vuodesta 1978 alkaen. Raportin tekstiosassa kartoitetaan väestön terveyskäyttäytymisen pitkän ja lyhyen aikavälin muutoksia tupakoinnissa, ruokatottumuksissa, alkoholinkäytössä ja liikunnan harrastamisessa. Elintapojen kehitystä tarkastellaan myös koulutuksen mukaan.”
The biology of cancer / by Robert A. Weinberg ; 2nd ed.
“Thoroughly updated and incorporating the most important advances in the fast-growing field of cancer biology, The Biology of Cancer, Second Edition, maintains all of its hallmark features admired by students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians around the world. The Biology of Cancer is a textbook for students studying the molecular and cellular bases of cancer at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. The principles of cancer biology are presented in an organized, cogent, and in-depth manner. The clarity of writing, supported by an extensive full-color art program and numerous pedagogical features, makes the book accessible and engaging. The information unfolds through the presentation of key experiments that give readers a sense of discovery and provide insights into the conceptual foundation underlying modern cancer biology.”
Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its interaction with the host organism / editors, Jean Pieters, John D. McKinney.
“Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the most notorious pathogens on earth, causing the death of approximately 1.5 million people annually. A major problem in the fight against tuberculosis is the emergence of strains that have acquired resistance to all available antibiotics. One key to the success of M. tuberculosis as a pathogen is its ability to circumvent host immune responses at different levels. This is not only a result of the special makeup of M. tuberculosis in terms of genetic diversity and DNA metabolism and its possession of specialized secretion systems, but also of its ability to hijack the host’s innate immune defence mechanisms. In this volume, researchers from different disciplines provide a topical overview of the diverse mechanisms that contribute to the virulence of M. tuberculosis, ranging from their genetic, metabolic and molecular makeup, as well as the complex strategies these bacteria utilize to escape immune destruction within infected hosts.”
Molecular mechanisms in Legionella pathogenesis / edited by Hubert Hilbi.
“Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal type of pneumonia primarily affecting elderly and immuno-compromised persons, is caused by the ubiquitous environmental bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This book offers authoritative reviews of different facets of its virulence, focusing on comparative phagocyte infection, virulence gene regulation, biochemical functions of effector proteins and cellular pathogen-host interactions, as well as host responses and immunity to L. pneumophila. Taken together, the contributions in this compilation provide a state-of-the-art overview of current insights into the molecular pathogenesis of the opportunistic and potentially fatal pathogen L. pneumophila.”
Heterogeneity in Asthma / edited by Allan R. Brasier.
“Asthma is a chronic relapsing airways disease that represents a major public health problem worldwide. Intermittent exacerbations are provoked by airway mucosal exposure to pro-inflammatory stimuli, with RNA viral infections or inhaled allergens representing the two most common precipitants. In this setting, inducible signaling pathways the airway mucosa play a central role in the initiation of airway inflammation through production of antimicrobial peptides (defensins), cytokines, chemokines and arachidonic acid metabolites that coordinate the complex processes of vascular permeability, cellular recruitment, mucous hyper-secretion, bronchial constriction and tissue remodeling. These signals also are responsible for leukocytic infiltration into the submucosa, T helper-lymphocyte skewing, and allergic sensitization. Currently, it is well appreciated that asthma is a heterogeneous in terms of onset, exacerbants, severity, and treatment response. Current asthma classification methods are largely descriptive and focus on a single aspect or dimension of the disease. An active area of investigation on how to collect, use and visualize multidimensional profiling in asthma. This book will overview multidimensional profiling strategies and visualization approaches for phenotyping asthma. As an outcome, this work will facilitate the understanding of disease etiology, prognosis and/or therapeutic intervention.”
Thymic development and selection of T Lymphocytes / edited by Thomas Boehm, Yousuke Takahama.
“The thymus is an evolutionarily ancient primary lymphoid organ common to all vertebrates in which T cell development takes place. Failing thymus function is associated with immunodeficiency and/or autoimmunity. In this volume, leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in thymopoiesis research. The chapters cover the development of the thymic epithelial microenvironment, address the formation of a diverse and self-tolerant repertoire of T cell receptors as the basis for cellular immunity, discuss the mechanisms by which progenitor cells colonize the thymus and detail the molecular basis for T lineage decisions. The reviews illustrate the important role of the multifaceted process of thymopoiesis for adaptive immunity.”
Systems Analysis of Human Multigene Disorders / edited by Natalia Maltsev, Andrey Rzhetsky, T. Conrad Gilliam.
“Understanding the genetic architecture underlying complex multigene disorders is one of the major goals of human genetics in the upcoming decades. Advances in whole genome sequencing and the success of high throughput functional genomics allow supplementing conventional reductionist biology with systems-level approaches to human heredity and health as systems of interacting genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. This integrative approach holds the promise of unveiling yet unexplored levels of molecular organization and biological complexity. It may also hold the key to deciphering the multigene patterns of disease inheritance.”
Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration / edited by Laurent Nguyen, Simon Hippenmeyer.
“Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration provides an up-to-date collection of reviews on the molecular and cellular principles of neuronal migration in the mammalian brain. Over the last decades a rich catalogue of signaling molecules controlling neuronal migration has been compiled, and within this book an international panel of experts provides up-to-date discussions of the state of knowledge how these distinct signaling pathways regulate various aspects of neuronal migration. This book introduces the reader to the latest discoveries and concepts of neuronal migration enabled through the application of most sophisticated methods and cutting edge experimental approaches. Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration also provides an update on the underlying cellular and molecular basis of neurodevelopmental migration disorders in human patients for all interested neuroscientists and clinicians.”
Necklift / editor Malcolm D. Paul.
“Very focused reviews examine the relevant options in rejuvenating the aging neck. Options in treating the aging neck include non-invasive, minimally invasive, and open surgical approaches. The geometry of the neck, as a simple yet non-hollow cylinder, is examined anatomically and through procedures specific to this unique area. Topical treatments for the aging skin, advances in non-invasive and minimally invasive technologies using various injectables and energy sources, and a range of open procedures that consider all of the internal components of the aging neck are presented. A special Techniques section poses questions to an international group of surgeons who respond with their preferred techniques and approaches and outcomes for such situations as defatting the heavy neck, approach to young versus older neck, use of fibrin glue, and more. Guest Editor Malcolm Paul, who works in academia, private practice, and with technologic companies, leads this review.”
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty : the modern frontier / editors, Kevin D. Plancher, Stephanie C. Petterson.
“This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will cover the latest technology and techniques in partial knee arthroplasty, including the use of robotics, different types of custom implants, and advice on return-to-activity. It will also offer information on different possible outcomes and complications that could occur after surgery. This topic has not been covered in Sports Medicine in at least the past ten years, and, as it grows as a popular treatment, it should become a useful issue of CSM.”
Dangerous fever in the emergency department / editors, Emilie J.B. Calvello, Christian Theodosis.
“This issue is centered on emergency situations and complications brought about by high fevers. Guest edited by Emilie Calvello and Christian Theodosis, this issue focuses on topics such as: Approach to Dangerous Fever in the Emergency Department, Fever in the Returning Traveler, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part I: Hyperthermia in Overdose, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part II: Hyperthermia caused by drug interactions, withdrawal syndromes, and idiopathic mechanisms, Fever and Signs of Shock, Fever and Neurologic Abnormalities, Fever and Endocrine Derangements, and Fever in the Post Procedure Patient.”
Clinical toxicology / editors, Silas W. Smith, Daniel M. Lugassy.
“This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics focuses on Clinical Toxicology and is edited by Drs. Daniel Lugassy and Silas Smith and includes such topics as Emerging Drugs of Abuse, Pediatric Toxicology; Dosing and Medical Errors and Child Abuse,The Approach to Toxin-Induced Coagulopathy,The Approach to Toxin-Induced Cardiovascular Failure, The Approach to Toxin-Induced Metabolic Acidosis, The Approach to Withdrawal Syndromes, The Approach to Radiation Exposure, and more.”
Acute and chronic complications of diabetes / editors, Leonid Poretsky, Emilia Pauline Liao.
“This issue of Endocrinology Clinics brings the reader up to date on the important advances in research surrounding acute diabetic complications. Guest edited by Leonid Poretsky and Eliana Liao, the topics covered include retinopathy, neuropathy, gastrointestinal complications, diabetic foot, dental complications, dermatologic complications, and more.”
Disorders of the anorectum and pelvic floor / editors, David J. Maron, Steven D. Wexner.
“This issue provides important updates on the management of disorders of the anorectum and pelvic floor. Expert authors provide information on hemorrhoidal issues, anorectal anatomy and imaging techniques, fissure and anal stenosis, rectal prolapse, and anal abscess and fistula. Other articles are devoted to sexually transmitted and infectious diseases, treatment of radiation proctitis, and pruiritis ani. Readers will come away with a full understanding of the current strategies for diagnosis and management of these disorders.”
Prostate cancer / editor, Christopher J. Sweeney.
“This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is focused on Prostate Cancer and highlights topics such as: Prevention, Early Detection, Biomarkers, Risk stratification, Imaging in Prostate Cancer, Adjuvant hormonal therapy, Management of patient with biochemical relapse, Management of patient with newly metastatic disease, and Bone Health Management.”
Hodgkin lymphoma / editors,Volker Diehl, Peter Borchmann.
“This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is focused on Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and covers such topics as First HRS-cell line L428 and the detection of the CD-30 Antigen , “Normal“ CD30-B-lymphocytes, CD-30-Antigen, Combination-Chemo-Radiotherapy, Early intensification (escBEACOPP), Customized/Targeted Therapy, and more.”
Pre-operative management of the patient with chronic disease / editors, Ansgar M. Brambrink, Peter Rock, Jeffrey R. Kirsch.
“This issue of Medical Clinics covers the current best practices surrounding the perioperative management of patients with chronic diseases. Guest edited by Jeffrey Kirsch and Ansgar Brambrink, the topics covered will include patients with pacemakers, patients with endocrine disease, immunocompromised patients, patients with heart disease, patients with renal disease, and more.”
Procedures in the office setting / editors, Tony Ogburn, Betsy Taylor.
“Gynecology is a procedure-related field that, like other specialties, has moved toward minimally invasive procedures that can be performed in the office setting. This issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics covers the most commonly performed gynecologic procedures performed in the office setting. Colposcopy, Cryosurgery, LEEP, sterilization, D and C, and Urogynecologic procedures are all covered, along with articles on surgically implanted contraceptives and surgical abortion.”
Orthopedics / editor George G. A. Pujalte.
“This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice features expert clinical reviews on Orthopedics which includes current information on . The Preparticipation Physical Examination, Exercise Prescription, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy, Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Modality in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Evaluation and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pathology, Evaluation and Treatment of Sternoclavicular, Clavicular, and Acromioclavicular Injuries, Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapment Syndromes, Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Evaluation and Treatment of Biking and Running Injuries, Common Injections in Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Considerations in Footwear and Orthotics.”
Late life depression / editor W. Vaughn McCall.
“Apart from Alzheimer’s dementia, depressive disorders are emerging to account for the next greatest share of disability among older adults. Depressive illnesses complicate the recovery of many important medical illnesses and are associated with suicide death in the elderly at rates exceeding those seen in young adults. This issue of Psychiatric Clinics provides information for general adult psychiatrists, internal medicine geriatricians, and primary care physicians and care extenders to enable them to meet the most basic needs of depressed older adults. Topics in this issue address the questions: What is late life depression? What are the unique cognitive deficits seen in late life depression? What is the nature of the two-way relationship between medical illness and depression in late life depression? What complications arise from late life depression? What is the relationship between late life depression and dementing illnesses? What assessments should be done of the person with suspected late life depression? What are the psychological treatments for late life depression? What is the role of medications in late life depression? What is the role of alternative treatments in late life depression? Is there a role for ECT/TMS/VNS in late life depression? Vaughn McCall of Georgia Health Sciences University provides his expertise to lead this issue.”
Pediatric rheumatology / editor Andreas Reiff.
“This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics teaches you the latest developments and best practices in pediatric rheumatology. Guest edited by Andreas Reiff, topics include juvenile arthritis, juvenile spondyloarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, vasculitis, scleroderma, eye conditions, and more.”
Current topics in transplantation / editor, A. Osama Gaber.
” An important review on transplantation for the general surgeon! Topics include: kidney transplant, left lobe liver transplants, advances in lung transplantation, stem cell and cellular transplants, pancreatectomy, management of organ failure, transplant immune suppression, antibody mediated rejection, cardiac assist devices, organ perfusion and preservation, weight reduction therapy, organ allocation and distribution, and more!”
Cardiovascular rheumatic diseases / editor Richard D. Brasington, Jr.
“With the FDA release of the drug Uloric in 2009, the research and interest around gout and crystal arthropathies has exploded. Gout affects over 8 million Americans. The gout rate was 7% among Americans aged 60 to 79 in the early 1990s, compared with 9% by 2008. Among those aged 80 and older, the rate more than doubled, from 6% to 13% over the nearly 20-year time span. This topic has never been covered in Rheumatic Disease Clinics and it represents a large content hole. The articles will cover diagnosis, management, emerging therapies and imaging.”
Acute care surgery / editor, George C. Velmahos
“Editor George Velmahos and authors highlight every important area in Acute Care Surgery for all general surgeons. Topics include obstruction, perforation, bleeding, acute inflammation, hernia emergencies, the open abdomen, necrotizing soft tissue infections, vascular emergencies, thoracic emergencies, and much more!”