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Bone Metastases
A translational and clinical approachCancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment, Band 12
149,79 € |
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Verlag: | Springer |
Format: | |
Veröffentl.: | 21.07.2009 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781402098192 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 400 |
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Beschreibungen
<P><STRONG>Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach</STRONG> serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume: </P>
<UL>
<LI>describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the formation of bone metastases, </LI>
<LI>comments on the role of angiogenesis, </LI>
<LI>presents the newer advances made in the understanding of the clinical picture and symptoms of patients, </LI>
<LI>analyses the role of bone markers in research and clinical practice </LI>
<LI>deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases. </LI></UL>
<P>This volume also covers the use of radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treatments for the management of metastatic bone disease and new therapeutic approaches. Moreover it may also serve as a guide for the clinical and therapeutic management of patients with metastatic bone disease.</P>
<P>Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.</P>
<UL>
<LI>describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the formation of bone metastases, </LI>
<LI>comments on the role of angiogenesis, </LI>
<LI>presents the newer advances made in the understanding of the clinical picture and symptoms of patients, </LI>
<LI>analyses the role of bone markers in research and clinical practice </LI>
<LI>deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases. </LI></UL>
<P>This volume also covers the use of radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treatments for the management of metastatic bone disease and new therapeutic approaches. Moreover it may also serve as a guide for the clinical and therapeutic management of patients with metastatic bone disease.</P>
<P>Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.</P>
Fundamental Concepts of Bone Metastases.- Bone Anatomy, Physiology and Function.- Pathophysiology of Bone Metastases.- Angiogenesis and Bone Metastasis: Implications for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment.- Natural History, Prognosis, Clinical Features and Complications of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Bone Biomarkers in Research and Clinical Practice.- Imaging Modalities.- Radiologic Evaluation Of Skeletal Metastases: Role Of Plain Radiographs And Computed Tomography.- The Contribution Of Nuclear Medicine In The Diagnosis Of Bone Metastases.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Therapeutic Strategies.- Radiotherapy And Bone Metastases.- Biphosphonates In The Management Of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Combined Radiotherapy and Bisphosphonates: State of Art.- Biphosphonates in the Treatment of Bone Metastases – Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.- Surgical Management of Bone Metastases.- The Role of Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Bone Metastases.- Hormonotherapy of Bone Metastases.- Radionuclide Therapy.- Assessment of Therapeutic Response.- Assessment of Therapeutic Response.- Outcome Measures in Bone Metastases Clinical Trials.
<P>"Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach" serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume: </P>
<UL>
<LI>describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the formation of bone metastases, </LI>
<LI>comments on the role of angiogenesis, </LI>
<LI>presents the newer advances made in the understanding of the clinical picture and symptoms of patients, </LI>
<LI>analyses the role of bone markers in research and clinical practice </LI>
<LI>deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases. </LI></UL>
<P>This volume also covers the use of radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treatments for the management of metastatic bone disease and new therapeutic approaches. Moreover it may also serve as a guide for the clinical and therapeutic management of patients with metastatic bone disease.</P>
<P>Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.</P>
<UL>
<LI>describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the formation of bone metastases, </LI>
<LI>comments on the role of angiogenesis, </LI>
<LI>presents the newer advances made in the understanding of the clinical picture and symptoms of patients, </LI>
<LI>analyses the role of bone markers in research and clinical practice </LI>
<LI>deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases. </LI></UL>
<P>This volume also covers the use of radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treatments for the management of metastatic bone disease and new therapeutic approaches. Moreover it may also serve as a guide for the clinical and therapeutic management of patients with metastatic bone disease.</P>
<P>Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.</P>
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