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This book considers how principles derived from a theory of human behaviour - Perceptual Control Theory - can be applied to create mental health services that are more effective, efficient, and humane. Authored by clinicians, academics, and…

Chronic diseases account for a considerable part of the strain on health care systems and are burdensome for each affected individual and their families. In recent years, the concept of health literacy has been substantially elaborated on,…

This Antimicrobial Prescribing and Stewardship Issue (volume 1) consist of manuscripts, including original research, review articles, case series, and opinion papers for topics related to antimicrobial (antibiotic, antifungal) stewardship, including:…

Bone tumour management is a rapidly evolving field, thanks to ongoing successful research. This book is a comprehensive review of selected topics that have seen rapid change over the last decade. Arranged in an easy-read format, it contains three…

Breast cancer is the neoplasia with the highest incidence in the female population worldwide. Cancer originates from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules. Histologic type, tumor grade and size, expression of…

Hernias occur when internal organs push through weak points in muscle or body tissue. There are several types of hernias, including inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias and hiatus hernias. Hernias usually do not get better on their…

This book provides a comprehensive overview of craniofacial surgery, which is an internationally recognized specialty and has seen tremendous advances in materials, technology, instrumentation, and treatment methods. This book examines these advances…

Advancements in medical imaging modalities have resulted in increasing the importance and demand of pediatric radiology. This reprint showcases various examples of advanced research in pediatric radiology and nuclear medicine. These include the use…

The Special Issue entitled “Pediatric and adolescent nephrology facing the future: diagnostic advances and prognostic biomarkers in everyday practice” contains articles written in the era when COVID-19 had not yet been a major clinical problem in…

The book gives an overview on the progress that has been made in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), of acute and chronic myeloid leukemia (AML, CML) and of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). Leukemia is the most common…