A comprehensive diagnostic guide for anatomic pathologists that accurately identifies salivary gland disease using fine needle aspiration (FNA). It not only illustrates the cytomorphology and histology of salivary gland specimens, but also presents and contrasts common problem areas that can lead to erroneous interpretation.
Rhetorics of choice have dominated the biosocial discourses surrounding BRCA risk for decades, telling women at genetic risk for breast and ovarian cancers that they are free to choose how (and whether) to deal with their risk. Critics argue that women at genetic risk are, in fact, not free to choose but rather are forced to make particular ......
Why Interracial People are Healthier and More Attractive
Breeding Between the Lines is the first book to outline the significant genetic and physical advantages of mixed-race heritage. In places, mixed marriages remain taboo and frequently lead to conflict, even violence. Those against mixing races list negative consequences, and even those who support interracial marriage speak of the prejudice that ......
Why Interracial People are Healthier and More Attractive
Breeding Between the Lines is the first book to outline the significant genetic and physical advantages of mixed-race heritage. In places, mixed marriages remain taboo and frequently lead to conflict, even violence. Those against mixing races list negative consequences, and even those who support interracial marriage speak of the prejudice that ......
A practical guide to cancer genomics and its application to cancer diagnosis and care. Each chapter provides explanations of concepts, terminology, and methods. Also included are tips for interpreting and analysing molecular data, and discussion of molecular predictors for targeted therapies covering haematologic malignancies and solid tumours.
Presents clinical cases to illuminate basic concepts of cardiovascular genetics and genomics as practitioners encounter them in day-to-day practice. The unique use of real-world case discussions facilitates the memorization and understanding of basic principles, which can be more readily applied to actual cases.
How the Biotech Revolution Is Changing the Way We Fight Disease
Helps understand the biochemistry of the human body and thereby gain insights into the secrets of health, disease, and ageing. This book tells how scientists on many fronts are succeeding in the battle against disease. It examines a variety of health threats and illnesses, and discusses in terms of its root cause and treatment in plain language.
Takes the fear out of learning about genetics and genomics for the nursing professional. With its focus on the basics of genetics and genomics in nursing practice, this resource is the first to fill the content gap in this important area. Its streamlined format-featuring bulleted, step-by-step information and brief paragraphs-disseminates key ......
Psychological Approaches for Helping Patients and Families
Offers a base of information about genetics, explanations of what is and is not known about cancer genetics, and descriptions of the genetic counseling process. But most importantly, this volume extensively reviews the psychological problems and dilemmas that patients concerned about hereditary cancer experience.
