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Recommended Books on Skin Cancer
Purpose of In vivo Models of Inflammation is to provide the biomedical researcher in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia with a description of the state of the art animal model systems used to emulate diseases with components of inflammation. The aim of this second edition is to act as a complement to the first by describing and updating the standard models that are most utilized for specific disease areas. In addition, this 2nd edition includes new models exploring emerging areas of inflammation research. It provides detailed descriptions of the methodologies and uses of the most significant models. This includes current information regarding agents that demonstrate efficacy, those that do not and those that can be used as standard controls. The focus remains on those models that serve as pre-clinical correlates to human disease as well as those that represent components of the inflammatory response. New approaches to the development of future models in selected therapeutic areas have been highlighted. The focus on novel technologies that are vital for innovative in vivo research has also been expanded to include chapters on the use of transgenic and gene transfer technologies, nanotechnology, and stem cells. The book provides the scientist with an up-to-date reference manual for selecting the best animal model for their specific question. Chapters describing current regulations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan are also included.
In Vivo Models of Inflammation (Volume 1 and Volume 2) provides the biomedical researcher in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia with a description of the state of the art animal model systems used to emulate diseases with components of inflammation. This second edition acts as a complement to the first edition by describing and updating the standard models that are most utilized for specific disease areas. In addition, new models are included exploring emerging areas of inflammation research. The format is designed with the laboratory in mind: Both volumes provide detailed descriptions of the methodologies and uses of the most significant models. This includes current information regarding agents that demonstrate efficacy, those that do not and those that can be used as standard controls. The focus remains on those models that serve as pre-clinical correlates to human disease as well as those that represent components of the inflammatory response. Pioneering ideas and provocative comments about future directions are meant to challenge the status quo and stimulate new thinking. Therefore, new approaches to the development of future models in selected therapeutic areas have been highlighted. The focus on novel technologies that are vital for innovative in vivo research has been expanded to include chapters on the use of transgenic and gene transfer technologies, nanotechnology, and stem cells. This up-to-date reference manual helps to select the best animal model for a specific question. At the same time, this set of books continues to acknowledge the solemn responsibility in vivo research carries with it and extends the coverage of animal respect and welfare when used in experimental settings. Chapters describing current regulations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan address these concerns. Thus, the ultimate aim of this set of books is to provide current best practices for obtaining the maximum information from in vivo experimentation, while preserving the dignity and comfort of the animal.
The book has a slightly doomed tone, but perhaps that's as it should be; malignant melanoma is deadly, and statistics chart a steady rise in incidence, particularly as tan-loving baby boomers continue ageing. As the authors are founders of Coolibar sun-protective clothing, one would normally expect some degree of product placement, but that's not the case in this book. There is a lengthy chapter on what degree of protection clothing provides, as well as what to look for when purchasing summer wear--but there are equally detailed descriptions of types of sunscreen, suggestions for different age brackets, and information on identifying potentially cancerous growths. The book ends with a resource guide, covering everything from international skin care sources to, yes, sun-protective clothing companies. What's most impressive is the way in-depth detail is presented with such a matter-of-fact manner; it's easily understandable for anyone past the ninth grade. It also offers steady encouragement for turning the dangerous desire for a tan into a healthy respect for the sun, with regular examples from Australia's skin cancer awareness program that has made incredibly positive changes in that country's cancer rates. While you might not feel the need to join a nation crusade on the topic, at the very least you'll be grabbing a cap and a tube of zinc oxide before leaving home. Jill LightnerSunburn is more serious than stinging skin and a scratchy shirt collar. Solar exposure is the primary cause of premature aging symptoms like wrinkles, brown spots, and broken blood vessels in the skin. It causes cataracts and vision damage, too. Not to mention that skin cancer mortality is on the rise, and melanoma is now so common that one American dies from it every hour. But that doesn't mean we should stay indoors with the shades pulled down. What we need is a definitive source for the latest and most accurate information on sun protection. This book, written by the founders of Coolibar, the only provider of solar-protective clothing endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation, tells readers everything they need to know to protect themselves from the sun, prevent life-threatening skin cancer, and preserve their skin's natural youth and beauty. It features expert advice from doctors at the Mayo Clinic, the Skin Cancer Foundation, The American Academy of Dermatology, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The book prescribes a lifestyle that allows readers to enjoy the sun, while protecting themselves from its harmful rays. It explains the important things to look for in sunscreens, protective clothing, and sunglasses. It explains to readers how and when to go into the sun, and what regular medical check-ups they should schedule to help prevent undetected skin cancer. For parents, the book offers many tips on protecting kids from the sun. In addition to discussions about the changing environmental factors that influence solar exposure, the book includes information about sun protection education programs and recently enacted solar protection policies.
Since the incidence of skin neoplasms is constantly increasing as the population ages, there is a need for a monograph about radiation treatment of skin neoplasms and diseases. Excellent cosmetic and functional results can be shown with this treatment modality. This book comprehensively examines the indications for radiation therapy of cutaneous cancers, pre-cancerous lesions and benign dermatological disorders. The monograph provides concise introduction to physical and radiobiological principles, selection of radiation factors, dose definitions, as well as radiation reactions and risk assessments. Specific indications for radiotherapy of cutaneous neoplasms and radiation protection measures are discussed. Topics include radiation therapy of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, lymphomas, Kaposi's sarcoma, Lentigo maligna melanoma, and Merkel cell tumor. A separate chapter discusses the skin reactions after nuclear accidents. Major scientific publications of the past 10 years are reviewed.
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