Thursday, 29 September 2022

New Books - October 2022

New Books

Transforming dentistry: the rise and near demise of dentistry at Western University / by D. Kenny and S. McKellar
University of Toronto Press, 2022
RK98 .U55 K46 2022

Transforming Dentistry
"The history of the dental program at Western University is a spirited and gritty story of grand 
visions, strong personalities, and contentious leadership. Focusing on the years from 1965 to 2015, Transforming Dentistry highlights Western University’s ambitious plans to create and situate a dental program within a health sciences complex; the practical challenges involved in implementing a curriculum and populating a new school; the influence of key dental faculty, community dentists, and students in shaping the program; and the school’s near closure during the 1990s. David J. Kenny and Shelley McKellar detail how and why the training of dentists was transformed by science, technology, and individual educators. The book focuses on the unique aspects of Western’s dental program and situates it in comparison with Canada’s other nine dental programs. Today, the strong reputation of Western’s dental school is a direct result of the ambitious visions, professional commitment, and steadfast leadership employed by London dentists and university educators over more than five decades." From the publisher.


Elsevier 2023
RC86.8 .M34 2023Y

"Be prepared to prevent, recognize, and manage life-threatening medical emergencies! Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition helps you learn the skills needed to manage health issues in the dental office or clinic. The text describes how to recognize and manage medical emergencies promptly and proactively and details the resources that must be on hand to effectively deal with these situations. Written by noted dentistry educator Dr. Stanley Malamed, this expert text includes the latest guidelines for drug-related emergencies, cardiac arrest, and more." From the publisher's website.


JP Medical Publishers, 2021
RK57 .B74 2021Y

"This book is a practical revision guide for postgraduates preparing for the OSCE element of the MFDS (Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery) examination.

Presented with 60 OSCE stations, students are encouraged to apply the theory and knowledge they have acquired in simulated patient encounters in the setting of a clinical examination.

Each station opens with a summary of relevant clinical information, followed by a practice OSCE and examiner mark sheet.

Candidates are guided through questions they are likely to encounter, with explanations of the most appropriate answers and direction towards key research papers and further reading to enhance their knowledge.

The book gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique, helping students maximise the chances of success." From the publisher's website.
 

Elsevier 2023
RK307 .I27 2023Y


"Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist: With General Pathology Introductions, 8th Edition offers the most trusted general and oral pathology information that’s tailored to the specific role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist, while reflecting the content on the national board exam. Authors Ibsen and Peters incorporate the ideal mix of clinical photographs, radiographs, and focused discussions to help you learn how to successfully identify, understand, evaluate, and document disease formations at the skeletal and cellular levels." From the publisher's website.


Wiley 2022
RK651 .A36 2022Y


"Prosthodontics at a Glance is the must-have companion for all dentistry students and practitioners interested in oral rehabilitation with artificial prostheses. Brief userfriendly chapters allow for rapid reference to all major sub-topics of prosthodontic dentistry, including treatment planning, decision making, periodontal and endodontic considerations, posts and cores, tooth preparation, dental implants, occlusion procedures, dental restorations, aesthetics, and more.

The second edition incorporates the latest techniques and scientific advances in prosthodontics, featuring 25 brand-new chapters on topics such as digital dentistry, bioactive materials, artificial intelligence, tissue engineering, stem cells, ethical considerations in elective dental procedures, dental laser technology, and the use of CAD/CAM applications in the clinic and dental laboratory. Written by a knowledgeable clinician, Prosthodontics at a Glance 2nd Edition:
  • Contains extensively updated and expanded material throughout
  • Covers the spectrum of prosthodontic treatments, including intra- and extra-coronal restorations, and removable prostheses
  • Features new coverage of 3D printing, intra-oral scanners, digital workflows and diagnoses, smile design, shade assessment, and facial enhancement using dermal fillersIncludes full colour diagrams and clinical photographs
Prosthodontics at a Glance 2nd Edition is an invaluable resource for dental students preparing for examinations, as well as for working dental care professionals looking for an easy-to-use reference guide." From the publisher's website.


Karger 2022
RK331 .V55 2022Y

"Individual susceptibility to disease (i.e., one's own genetic background) is one of the three main components classically described in the etiology of dental caries. Hence, genes influence susceptibility to erosive tooth wear, dental development, and response to treatments and interventions. This publication is an up-to-date overview of individual susceptibility to dental caries, erosive tooth wear, and disturbances of dental development from different clinically relevant perspectives. One of the most recognized scientists in this field reports on recent research relating to human genetics - from general summaries to recommendations for daily clinical work and population-level interventions. This book covers all aspects of individual susceptibility to dental caries and erosive tooth wear. Several chapters deal with potential biological mechanisms, with additional ones providing a strong foundation in human genetics, and other chapters touch on efficacy of therapies and alternative concepts. This book is particularly recommended to dental medicine students, practitioners, other oral healthcare professionals, and scientists with an interest in translational research on dental caries and erosive tooth wear." From Google Books.


Elsevier 2021
RK309 .W45 2021Y

"A new edition of a classic text that presents all of the information a dental care professional needs to know and understand to safely capture high-quality clinical images. 

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible manner and now with a new colour design to aid learning, each page has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding to enable confidence and safety in the clinical setting and for exam success. Radiography, radiation protection and the interpretation of dental diseases are addressed and accompanied by a range of online self-assessment exercises.

Suitable for all dental care professionals, this book has become essential reading for all those preparing to undertake examinations in dental radiography and who intend to undertake clinical imaging as part of their day-to-day practice." From the back of the book.
 
 
Oxford 2022
QM535 .G55 2022Y

"The Oxford Handbook of Head and Neck Anatomy offers a succinct yet comprehensive quick reference guide with over 400 schematic colour and grey-scale illustrations. It tackles the notoriously difficult three-dimensional anatomy of the head and neck and provides essential clinico-anatomical correlates, etymology and background insight to help the reader easily remember complex features. Written and illustrated throughout with an awareness of the difficulties faced in linking the anatomy on the page with real cases seen in day-to-day clinical practice, this handbook is an essential resource for trainees and students at all levels." From the publisher's website.
 
 
Cengage 2022
QM535 .S48 2022Y
 

"Providing the most up-to-date coverage available, Short/Levin-Goldstein's Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy, 5th Edition, combines engaging yet concise instructional content with full-color figures and photos that illuminate anatomical details of the mouth and teeth -- giving you a go-to resource as you learn and, ultimately, build your career. More reader friendly than ever, it includes photos of actual teeth, and the most important features of each tooth are detailed in brief charts that make excellent study guides. The new edition also includes worksheets with additional multiple choice and labeling questions to help you prepare for the CDA exam." From Google Play Books.


Elsevier 2022
RK510 .L64 2022Y


"Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd Edition provides a complete guide to pharmacology and anesthetic techniques, helping you learn procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings show dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve website includes procedure videos and prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will allay any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics." From the publisher's website.


New eBooks 
 
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022 

"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research as well as current challenges and strategies to reconstruct large bone defects employing 3D printing technology. Various topics covered include different 3D printing technologies that can be applied for bioengineering bone, the aspects of basic bone biology critical for clinical translation, tissue engineering platforms to investigate the bone niche microenvironment, the pathway to clinical translation, and regulatory hurdles.

Bone Tissue Engineering: State-of-the-Art in 3D Printing
is an ideal book for students and researchers interested in learning more about the latest advances in employing different 3D printing technologies for bone tissue engineering." From the publisher's website.
 
 


"This book shares an expert experience in managing difficult facial skin cancer and presents rare cases from the authors's own practice.

The content follows an anatomical approach based on the complex and often staged reconstruction of extreme facial skin cancer. Written in a clear and logical format, it is intended as a guideline atlas and surgical handbook, defining the principles of CLEAR (Complete Local Excision of the cancer + Aesthetic Reconstruction) and DRAPE (Delayed Reconstruction After Pathological Examination) for reconstructing the face. The book incorporates a wealth of multi-disciplinary knowledge from surgeons, anaesthetists, research scientists, speech/swallowing therapists, pathologists, radiologists and prosthetic rehabilitation specialists. 

The surgical techniques presented here require a high degree of expertise. Accordingly, the book will be of interest to professionals in the fields of Plastic and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as Dermatology." From the publisher's website.
 
 
2022 Elsevier Inc.


"Polysaccharide Nanoparticles: Preparation and Biomedical Applications provides detailed information on polysaccharides nanoparticles in terms of their synthesis and applications. Naturally occurring polysaccharides are widely used as food materials, particularly in Asia. Different kinds of polysaccharide materials are available from nature with various resources such as crustaceans and algae. The exploration and exploitation of polysaccharides nanoparticles from natural resource is at the heart of this book, which also explores the synthesis, preparation and applications of polysaccharides nanoparticles for tissue engineering and food applications.

This is an important reference for materials scientists and bioengineers who are looking to gain a greater understanding on how polysaccharides nanoparticles are being used for a variety of biomedical applications." From the publisher's website.
 
 
2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"Dentofacial Orthopedics in the Growing Child: Understanding Craniofacial Growth and the Management of Malocclusion provides step-by-step guidance on diagnosing and treating malocclusions in young patients.

The book addresses both class I, II and III malocclusions, and more complicated cases such as facial asymmetries and temporomandibular problems that develop in the primary dentition. Concise, highly illustrated chapters describe normal and abnormal craniofacial development, and how and why environmental factors can affect the growth pattern. Early diagnosis and treatment planning, long-term case resolution, complementary methods of diagnosis such as occlusion and cephalometric, and more are discussed.
  • Provides clinicians with visual guidance on how to rapidly diagnose malocclusions
  • Contains over 1,300 high-quality images of different Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions, including temporomandibular problems, both before and after correction, and long-term follow-ups
  • Helps clinicians correct different malocclusions using the fewest number of appliances and in the least amount of time
  • Includes tables of different cephalometric of before and after corrections for most clinical cases presented in the book
  • Contains a chapter on how to communicate and bond with children as patients to help them understand the importance of wearing their appliances
Children are not young adults so diagnostic methods which are regularly used can often misguide the clinician. Dentofacial Orthopedics in the Growing Child is an invaluable reference that guides pediatric dentists, orthodontists, general dentists, and maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons with treating children." From the publisher's website.


2022 John Wiley & Sons Inc.

"In this newly revised edition of Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences, accomplished statistician Dr. Richard Rossi delivers a robust and easy-to-understand exploration of statistics in the context of applied health science and biostatistics. The book covers sample design, logistic regression, experimental design, survival analysis, basic statistical computation, and many more topics with a strong focus on the correct use and interpretation of statistics. The author also explains how to assess the quality of observed data, how to collect quality data, and the use of confidence intervals in conjunction with hypothesis and significance tests.
  • A thorough introduction to biostatistics, including explanations of fundamental concepts like populations, samples, statistics, biomedical studies, and data set examples
  • A comprehensive exploration of population descriptions, including qualitative and quantitative variables, multivariate data, measures of dispersion, and probability
  • Practical discussions of random sampling, summarizing random samples, and the measurement of the reliability of statisticsIn-depth examinations of confidence intervals, statistical hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression, and experimental design
Perfect for health science and biostatistics students and professors at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels, Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences is also a must-read reference for practitioners and professionals in the fields of pharmacy, biochemistry, nursing, health care informatics, and the applied health sciences." From the publisher's website.


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"The book provides all the relevant information to understand the mental illness through psychopathology, global clinical manifestations and clinical patterns. It equips the reader with the basic knowledge to identify psychiatric conditions occurring alone or in the context of other medical illnesses, to distinguish health psychology and psychiatry, and to know what to do, how to do it, and how to communicate with the patient and to cooperate with the psychiatrist.

The core chapters are dedicated to mental disorders diagnosed according to the DSM V, and are organized in sub-chapters with key feature boxes and schemes that will allow the global comprehension of the mental disorder and its clinical management. The work includes also a general chapter on psychopathology and one on psychopharmacology presenting the practical information about suggested doses, side effects, drug interactions and warnings for the main psychotropics. The final chapter deals with forensic and legal aspects.

Fundamentals of Psychiatry for Health Care Professionals
will appeal to a wide readership, from post graduate professionals who want to broaden their clinical knowledge of psychiatry to medical students and students of the health degree courses like Physiotherapy, Psychology, Nursing, or Dentistry." From the publisher's website.


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book compiles all relevant information regarding fundamental concepts and advanced techniques related to the applications of minimally invasive procedures in periodontal and implant therapy facilitated with the operating microscope. Microsurgical therapy, wound healing principles as well as biomechanical and design aspects of micro-instruments and suturing armamentarium are discussed. The book offers information that is usually scattered in the dental and medical literature and not only hard to compile but also to frame in the appropriate clinical categories. Its unique emphasis on ergonomics (patient, operator and assistant positioning) and collaboration techniques like four to six hand assisting make this work unique. Each topic is discussed by world renowned experts in the field. The book is a valuable resource for the dental society including general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons and implantologists." From the publisher's website.


2022 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

"Dental health providers commonly struggle with chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension, strained eyes, and other work-related musculoskeletal problems. Ergonomics in the Dental Office provides clear guidance on alleviating or eliminating the pain and discomfort caused by strains put on the body in daily practice. This easy-to-read book explains the principles of ergonomics, identifies specific causes of musculoskeletal problems, and presents simple—yet effective—techniques to address the physical stresses that might be occurring in the dental office.

Concise, highly visual chapters demonstrate correct postures, clock positions, instrument transfer, head and neck placement, instrumentation techniques, office design, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of daily exercises, rest breaks, and disciplines that relieve both physical and emotional stress such as yoga and Tai Chi. Topics include occupational health issues and research, treating disabled patients, developing ergonomic awareness, seat positioning for tall and short operators, integrated intervention planning, and signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Presents ways to improve body positioning and instrumentation techniques, including basic ergonomic principles of proper four-handed dentistry
  • Discusses exercises to reduce stress and reduce muscle fatigue, such as Pilates, free weights, and aquatic activities
  • Covers all key aspects of ideal dental office ergonomics, including furniture, equipment, office layout and design, and practice assessment
Designed to address a problem all dental professionals face, Ergonomics in the Dental Office is an invaluable book for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students and trainees." From the publisher's website.


2023 Elsevier Inc.

 "Ideal for hands-on, day-to-day use in practice, Atlas of Pain Management Injection Techniques, 5th Edition, helps you master the key nerve blocks you need to know to successfully treat 200 common and uncommon pain syndromes. Focusing on the “how to” details of pain management injection techniques, this bestselling atlas by Dr. Steven D. Waldman equips you to deliver safe, accurate and cost-effective pain relief to your patients using the most clinically appropriate imaging modalities. It demonstrates exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising injection technique, locate the injection site with precision, and deliver effective relief to patients." From the publisher's website.


2022 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

"Leadership Skills for Dental Practitioners: Begin Well to Finish Well is an authoritative guide to better leadership in dentistry. Designed to prepare every member of the dental team for the leadership tasks and challenges they will face in general practice, this comprehensive resource helps the reader to develop skills not explicitly taught in traditional dental education.

The book’s content has arisen from the Senior Dental Leadership programme which is a public private partnership between the Global Child Dental Fund charity, King’s College London, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Henry Schein and Colgate Palmolive.

Throughout the book, practical advice is provided on fourteen capabilities for a balanced and credible leadership approach to application within a clinical context. Topics include:
  • how to influence to have impact
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • credibility: how to gain it and lose it
  • values for leadership practice and business ethics
  • dealing with difficult people and managing conflict
  • body language: fiction and facts
Leadership Skills for Dental Practitioners: Begin Well to Finish Well is a much-needed guide for every member of the dental team." From the publisher's website.

Friday, 2 September 2022

New Books - September 2022

New eBooks


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book considers occlusion within the different disciplines of clinical dentistry, taking into account the challenges specific to each, in order to develop guidelines of good occlusal practice (GGOP). The GGOP for each discipline has benefited from an authoritative contribution of a recognised specialist in that field.  Readers will find full description of what constitutes good occlusal practice in, for example, simple and advanced restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, the restoration of the worn dentition and implantology. It is clearly explained why and how the GGOP differ in the various branches of dentistry, the key point being that it is the support for the occlusal surfaces that determines GGOP. One of the foundations of this work is that an occlusion can only be judged by the tissue reactions to it: there is no such thing as an intrinsically bad occlusion or malocclusion.

Today it remains the case that many dentists feel that occlusion represents an important gap in their knowledge; indeed, some qualify with little more than the belief that “occlusion is important”. Their vulnerability in this area of clinical practice is confirmed when early cases fail to go as well as hoped. In providing comprehensive guidance on good occlusal practice in different contexts, this book will be of value for a wide range of dental practitioners." From publisher's website.


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book is the first evidence-based evaluation of the present limitations, shortcomings, and
controversies in clear aligner therapy. It discusses problems in finishing, relapse, complex movements, mechanotherapy, attachment optimization, the mandibular advancement appliance, interproximal reduction, extraction therapy, interceptive treatment, accelerated orthodontics, and deep bite/open bite correction. Unlike current available texts on clear aligner therapy, this book features a nonpartisan, critical analysis of the problems of the technique and demonstrates their clinical implications. Unique solutions to the current limitations of clear aligner therapy are presented, and systematic strategies and protocols for addressing a vast range and complexity of malocclusions commonly confronted by practitioners are introduced. The book helps orthodontists, technicians and bioengineers to investigate prevailing misconceptions, and to resolve significant controversies and dilemmas in clear aligner therapy." From publisher's website.


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book, now in an extensively revised third edition, is a superbly illustrated and authoritative reference on tooth wear and its management. Tooth wear is becoming an increasing problem as people are living longer and keeping their teeth for longer, with recent UK surveys showing that at least 75% of adults and more than 50% of children now have some form of identifiable tooth wear. This latest edition addresses this growing challenge by describing practical clinical techniques that will aid identification of the aetiological factors responsible for erosion, attrition and abrasion and by offering guidance in the planning and delivery of appropriate patient care. Readers will find helpful information on difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and prevention of tooth wear, problems associated with controlling the process and strategies for providing management solutions. Alongside thorough updates of the original chapters, this new expanded edition includes several entirely new chapters from highly regarded clinicians and researchers from the UK and Europe. This essential clinical guide will meet the needs of dental professionals and dental students alike." From publisher's website.


Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book reviews different treatment options for Cleft Lip and Palate problems emphasizing the cooperation between the areas of Orthodontics and Surgery. After an introduction to variations in cleft types, different CLP treatment plans are introduced and reviewed. The book represents some of the oldest and most thorough longitudinal documentation of cleft lip palate treatment. It is comprised of objective serial records using photos, dental casts, cephalographs and measurements. The last part of the book identifies pitfalls and complications in facial palate treatment. It discusses future directions and the importance of longitudinal facial and dental cast records. This book is intended to aid in the teaching of aspiring and practicing Orthodontists and Surgeons dealing with Cleft Lip and Palate problems." From publisher's website.


2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"Written by renowned contributors from the orthodontic community and compiled by world-class editors, Adult Orthodontics, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource on the subject of adult orthodontics, marrying together clinical guidance with a thorough evaluation of the evidence base. Sample topics discussed within the book include:

  • Context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and aetiology
  • Treatment planning considerations, including patient case profiles, initial outcomes and longer-term expectations
  • Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, including the links between adult orthodontics and periodontics, prosthetics, and temporomandibular disorders

This book is an invaluable resource for professionals providing orthodontic treatment to adults and those dealing with orthodontics as part of the interdisciplinary management of the adult dentition." From publisher's website.

 

 

Neuroscience for Dentistry / by Barbara O'Kane and Laura Barritt

2022 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.


"Practicing dentists are concerned with neural mechanisms controlling orofacial pain, masticatory function, taste, and proprioceptive input to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and teeth. As a result, one of the primary objectives of a dental neuroscience course should be to instruct the motor, sensory, and autonomic innervation of the head and neck pathways as well as the fundamentals of the biology and management of orofacial pain.

Most neuroscience textbooks provide excellent content coverage but do not focus on head and neck neuroscience from a dental medicine perspective and, although suitable for most health care students, the content does not adequately target dental students. The lack of specific dental information in neuroscience textbooks requires instructors, students, and practitioners to integrate information from multiple sources in order to develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of the orofacial region. Because of this, we set out to create a textbook that emphasizes the importance of the orofacial region and presents dental applicable information in the context of fundamental neuroscience.

Neuroscience for Dentistry is a unique textbook that integrates fundamental concepts of general neuroscience with essential information on the neural mechanisms involved in the orofacial region and orofacial pain pathways. The text is arranged in two sections. Part I provides a concise overview of general neuroanatomy and targets all health science students enrolled in a first-year neuroscience course. Part II focuses specifically on the neural mechanisms that regulate mastication, speech, swallowing, as well as proprioceptive input from the muscles, joints, and periodontal ligament. Detailed information on the cranial nerves is provided, with specific emphasis on orofacial pain pathways, pain modulation, and pain control. The focus on orofacial neuroscience and orofacial pain is a distinctive attribute of Neuroscience for Dentistry and it addresses the fundamental need for a neuroscience textbook that is tailored to dental students, students of dental hygiene, and residents in oral maxillofacial surgery.

Although the textbook is written for dental students, it can also be used to teach neuroanatomy to other health science students or serve as a reference for dental practitioners and residents. To facilitate multidisciplinary use, the text is structured so that individual units and selected chapters can be used independently.

Key features of Neuroscience for Dentistry include:
  • Presentation of essential concepts of general and orofacial neuroanatomy through concise, high-yield descriptions and illustrations.
  • Schematics, charts, and tables to augment the concepts presented in the text.
  • Each chapter provides an introductory overview of chapter content and learning objectives.
  • National board style questions at the end of each chapter emphasize board-relevant information and allow for self-study.Relevant clinical correlations are integrated throughout the textbook to emphasize the relationship between basic neuroscience and clinical disorders."  
Preface from the publisher's website. 
 
 
2022 Elsevier Inc.

"Prescription opioid abuse has become a major issue around the world, especially within the United States and Canada. Surgeons’ high rate of opioid prescriptions places them in a critical position of working with patients to manage their pain. Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology, edited by Dr. Ryan J. Li of Oregon Health and Sciences University, takes a comprehensive, practical look at the national opioid epidemic and provides specific otolaryngology-specific data on chronic opioid usage." From publisher's website
 
 
 
2022 Elsevier Inc. 

"Chitosan in Biomedical Applications provides a thorough insight into the complete chitosan chemistry, collection, chemical modifications, characterization and applications of chitosan in biomedical applications and healthcare fields. Chitosan, a biopolymer of natural origin, has been explored for its variety of applications in biomedical research, medical diagnostic aids and material science. It is the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose, and considered as an excellent excipient because of its non-toxic, stable, biodegradable properties. Several research innovations have been made on applications of chitosan in biomedical applications. The book explores key topics, such as molecular weight, degree of deacetylation, and molecular geometry, along with an emphasis on recent advances in the field written by academic, industry, and clinical researchers. Chitosan in Biomedical Applications will be of interest to those in biomedical fields including the biomaterials and tissue engineering community investigating and developing biomaterials for biomedical applications, particularly graduate students, young faculty and others exploring chitosan-based materials." From publisher's website.
 
 
2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"In this newly revised edition of Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, a distinguished team of emergency surgeons deliver a one-of-a-kind question-and-answer book on the growing specialty of surgical critical care and acute surgery, ideal for those caring for the critically ill and injured surgical patient.

This book reviews surgical critical care, emergency surgery, burns and trauma, and includes full color, high-quality surgical photographs to aid understanding. Readers will also benefit from access to a website that offers additional topics and tests, as well as an archive of all test questions and answers from previous editions.

The authors’ focus throughout is on the unique problems and complexity of illnesses of the critically ill and injured surgical patient, and the specialist daily care that such patients require.

Perfect for the acute care surgeon, surgical intensivist and those in training, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery will also earn a place in the libraries of those working in or with an interest in critical care." From the publisher's website.
 
 
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book provides clinicians with up-to-date, scientifically based guidance on the most important stages of endodontic treatment, i.e., cleaning and shaping of the root canal space, including mechanical preparation and chemical disinfection. Five internationally recognized experts present and discuss recent developments and new perspectives in the field. Important advances in root canal preparation and irrigation procedures are described with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations. A key feature of the book is the detailed attention devoted to the latest research findings and to their impact on contemporary evidence-based clinical guidelines and modern clinical practice. On this basis, simple treatment protocols are proposed that take the anatomy of the root canals fully into account. In addition, emerging problems and trends are considered. The book will be an excellent resource for clinicians and advanced practitioners who are seeking to update their practice." From the publisher's website.

Monday, 1 August 2022

New Books - August 2022

New eBooks

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This comprehensive guide to color science and shade selection in Dentistry presents all the theory and clinical guidance required in order to achieve consistent clinical success. The book opens by reviewing color and its dimensions and discussing color perception, drawing attention to the various phenomena that impact upon it. Shade selection in Operative Dentistry is then explained in detail with the aid of copious illustrations. The coverage encompasses shade selection methods for resin-based composite restorations and for bleaching procedures, with
presentation of the latest evidence on their accuracy and reliability. Guidance is then provided on how to achieve predictable color harmony between the natural tooth and the composite restorative material in the context of biomimetic Dentistry, with discussion of special effects, pigments, layering techniques, surface texture, and finishing and polishing. Changes in color over time and responses to such changes are also outlined. The book will be of value for practitioners in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry as well as for dental students and researchers." From publisher's website.

Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. and People's Medical Publishing House 2022

"This book focuses on the clear and simplified clinical techniques for microscopic restoration dentistry. With the help of microscope and hole reference technique (HRT), dentists can design the dimensional relationship and carry it out in preparation precisely. Authors firstly introduce an overview and surgical microscope and auxiliary instruments. In the second part, there are 4 techniques shown in each chapter." From publisher's website.



Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book is an evidence-based update on recent most significant advances in dental ceramics, specifically related to the relationships between composition, microstructure and mechanical behavior. Readers will find an introduction to the chemistry of dental ceramics as well as information about the technological progress and practical requirements restorative materials need to satisfy for long-lasting structural integrity. The book uses mechanistic approaches to address failure mechanisms from controlled experiments thus providing the tools for the application of sound research methodologies in the field. It is targeted for researcher and dentists interested in the field of dental ceramic materials and fracture mechanics." From publisher's website.

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book will serve as a one-stop, reference manual to understand the basic concepts of dental implant design, the related microbiome, research models and current concepts as well as futuristic perspectives in implant surface modification. The manual-like design including colorful illustrations and important critical questions will help researchers and advanced students in understanding the contemporary status and in designing studies for innovative treatments of dental implant infections. Considering the microbiome of dental implant related environment in health and disease is imperative to design strategies to good practice and prevention of infections around implants. This monograph will serve as a single reference material which links the interdisciplinary aspect of the dental implants covering material sciences, engineering and biological aspects, thus effectively bridging the gap between engineering and oral health sciences." From publisher's website.

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This is the first known book on economic evaluations specifically geared to oral health professionals. The book serves as a starting point that explains the concepts and tools required for practitioners with little or no formal training or experience in economic evaluation to conduct such evaluations in oral health(care). It provides the foundation for applying economic evaluation principles to oral health programs as well as more advanced technical information for those interested in acquiring knowledge of health economics within the context of oral health care.

In the book, the authors describe the different types of economic evaluation and discuss their role and application in oral health care. Topics explored among the chapters include:
  • Why carry out an economic evaluation in oral health care?
  • Aspects of decision modelling for economic evaluation in oral health care
  • Interpreting economic evaluation in oral health
  • Worked examples in cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility analyses
  • Assessing the quality and usefulness of economic evaluation in oral health: a practical approach for clinicians
  • Using economic evaluations to inform decision-making in oral health: Transferability
  • Economic evaluation: uses and potential uses in oral health policy development
Introduction to Economic Evaluation in Oral Health Care has an applied orientation that emphasizes practical solutions to managing existing problems and situations in oral health care. As such, the book is essential reading for oral health professionals including dentists, oral health therapists, and dental hygienists, as well as students in the oral health professions. The text is also an appropriate and useful resource for other health practitioners and managers who are interested in enhancing their practical understanding of economic evaluation including health economists and other health professionals and decision-makers." From publisher's website.

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022


"This atlas is a detailed and complete guide on imaging of the dentomaxillofacial region, a region of high interest to a wide range of specialists. A large number of injuries and patient’s treatment involve the facial skeleton.

Enriched by radiographic images and illustrations, this book explores the anatomy of this region presenting its imaging characteristics through the most commonly available  techniques (MDCT, CBCT, MRI and US). In addition, two special chapters on angiography and micro-CT expand the limits of dentomaxillofacial imaging.

This comprehensive book will be an invaluable tool for radiologists, dentists, surgeons and ENT specialists in their training and daily practice." From publisher's website.

Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist, Second Edition / by Susan S. Wingrove

2022 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.


"The newly revised Second Edition of Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist provides a comprehensive guide to biofilm-focused assessment, maintenance, and home care for the prevention of long-term implant complications. The book offers clinical protocols ranging from single titanium and ceramic implant-borne restorations to the fixed full arch final prosthesis. The text also discusses pre-surgical regenerative procedures, implant placement, and patient communication to support hygienists and other dental professionals in talking to patients about implant dentistry.

The book is a valuable clinically oriented resource guide for dental professionals seeing patients with titanium and ceramic dental implants. This new edition introduces readers to new information on ceramic implant instrumentation and ‘Mastering the Arch’, as well as detailed information on how to remove, assess, and provide maintenance for full arch prostheses patients. A new companion website provides dental instructor materials, review questions and answers, lesson plans, videos, PowerPoint slides, skills evaluations, and learning objectives. The book includes:

  • Useful clinical photographs, illustrations, and patient cases to demonstrate the concepts discussed throughout the book
  • Researched protocols for assessment, professional in-office maintenance, and biofilm-focused patient home care to meet all the peri-implant therapy challenges
  • Updated classification, guidelines, and treatments for peri-implant disease
  • Technology and resources for prevention of peri-implantitis and complications that can be prevented with early detection and patient awareness

Ideal for dental hygienists and dental hygiene and dental students, Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist is also an essential reference for any dental professional seeking a one-stop resource for maintaining dental implants and managing their complications." From publisher's website.

2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.


"
A Practical Approach to Special Care in Dentistry delivers a comprehensive and robust overview of special care dentistry reflecting the most common compromised clinical conditions dentists will regularly encounter. It discusses more than 50 topics based on real-world clinical cases focusing on two main areas: patients with disabilities and medically compromised patients.

The book uses a problem-based learning approach and helps the reader to apply knowledge in a clinical case context. Each chapter contains a case report establishing the main risk factors relating to the provision of dental treatment. That is followed by a practical and realistic set of adaptations for the reader to follow to minimise the rate and severity of potential complications for their patient. The book also includes:

  • A thorough introduction to patients suffering from disabilities, including physical disabilities, like cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and cognitive impairments, like Down’s Syndrome
  • Comprehensive explorations of the treatment of medically compromised patients, like those with infectious diseases, endocrine diseases, hepatorenal disease, and cardiovascular disease
  • Practical discussions of other special patient situations, like those with allergies, antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs, terminal patients, underhoused patients, and pregnant or breastfeeding patients

Perfect for general dentists, undergraduate students of odontology, and graduate students of special care dentistry, A Practical Approach to Special Care in Dentistry is also a must-read resource for dental specialists in special care dentistry, hospital odontology, geriatric odontology, oral surgery, and dental hygienists." From publisher's website.


Shear's Cysts of the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions, Fifth Edition / by Paul M. Speight

2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.


"The new Fifth Edition of Shear’s Cysts of the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions delivers a comprehensive treatise on cysts that arise in the oral and maxillofacial tissues. It is the gold-standard on oral and maxillofacial cysts for professionals working in head and neck pathology, oral medicine, head and neck surgery, and radiology.

The book has been completely revised and rewritten to enable readers to easily access key facts and important information that will assist in diagnosis and management of these lesions. The text has been updated, with increased emphasis on histopathology and differential diagnosis, and with a new layout that makes information more accessible to students and trainees at all levels, as well as to non-specialist clinicians and general pathologists faced with an individual lesion that requires diagnosis and management. Key features include:

  • A new chapter that reviews the pathogenesis of cysts and presents an approach to diagnosis, including specific radiological and histological features that have diagnostic utility in each cyst type
  • More detailed considerations of the classification and terminology of cysts including discussion of the historical background
  • Enhanced data presentation with new tables and illustrations, and increased numbers of photomicrographs and radiology images
  • Detailed consideration of histological and radiological differential diagnosis
  • Comprehensive reviews of the pathology and pathogenesis of each cyst type including molecular and genetic studies that have advanced our understanding
  • The use of boxes that summarise key features and make information easily accessible to readers at all levels

Shear’s Cysts of the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions Fifth Edition is a valuable resource for specialists and trainees in oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine, and head and neck surgery, as well as radiologists seeking a comprehensive understanding of oral and maxillofacial cysts." From publisher's website.


Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology, Fourth Edition / by Lee A. Fleisher

2023 Elsevier Inc.


"Addressing both routine and complex situations with practical decision-making tools, Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology, 4th Edition, helps anesthesiologists make sound decisions in everyday practice. World-renowned authority, Dr. Lee A. Fleisher, takes an evidence-based approach to a variety of high-impact topics related to effective perioperative patient management: preoperative assessment; monitoring and administration of anesthesia during surgery; postoperative intensive care management; and postoperative pain management. The 4th Edition has been updated from cover to cover, helping you make informed clinical decisions based on reliable, up-to-date guidance in every aspect of patient care." From publisher's website.

Monday, 4 July 2022

New Books - July 2022

New Books

Cecil essentials of medicine / by Edward J. Wing and Fred J. Schiffman
Elsevier, 2022
RC46 .C42 2022Y

"Known for its concise, easy-to-read writing style and comprehensive coverage, Cecil Essentials of Medicine has been a favorite of students, residents, and instructors through nine outstanding editions. This revised 10th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with a focus on high-yield core knowledge of key importance to anyone entering or established in the field of internal medicine. Fully revised and updated by editors Edward J. Wing and Fred J. Schiffman, along with other leading teachers and experts in the field, Cecil Essentials remains clinically focused and solidly grounded in basic science." From Publisher's website.


Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology / by Eric Whaites and Nicholas Drage
Elsevier, 2021
RK309 .W53 2021Y

"The new edition of a classic text presents all of the information that an undergraduate dental student, postgraduate dental student or general dental practitioner needs to know and understand to safely capture high-quality clinical images and accurately interpret their findings.

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible manner that avoids unnecessary detail, each page spread has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding, confidence, and safety in the clinical situation and exam success. Topics address the whole curriculum, from the physics of imaging to radiation protection. practical radiography and image interpretation. Normal and abnormal findings are discussed and are accompanied by a range of online self-assessment exercises." From back of book


Master Dentistry Volume 2: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics by Giles McCracken
Elsevier, 2021
RK318 .M372 2021Y

"Now in its fourth edition, this popular text provides a comprehensive overview of core elements of restorative adult and paediatric dentistry that students will need in order to pass their final exams. Edited by Professor Giles McCracken, the book provides key details and an overall broad summary of the multiple facets of restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. It includes conscious sedation, anxiety management and how law, ethics and professionalism interface with the delivery of dentistry. The book has been fully updated to include developments in restorative dentistry, the latest materials and new technology, and is ideal for undergraduate students, vocational trainees and those preparing for post-graduate examinations." From Publisher's website.


Newman and Carranza's Essentials of Clinical Periodontology / edited by Michael Newman, Irina Dragan, Satheesh Elangovan, Archana Karan
Elsevier, 2021
RK361 .N49 2021X

"Prepare for success on the board exam with this concise, case-based review! Newman and Carranza's Essentials of Clinical Periodontology – An Integrated Study Companion provides core information on periodontology and implant dentistry in a format that reflects the current, case-based U.S. National Board Dental Examination. Each chapter ends with a case-based exercise, allowing you to apply your knowledge to the practice setting. Like the well-known Newman and Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology textbook, it covers everything from basic science and fundamental procedures to advanced techniques in reconstructive, esthetic, and implant therapy — but with a focus on need-to-know content. Written by periodontology experts Michael Newman, Irina Dragan, Satheesh Elangovan, and Archana Karan, this illustrated study guide includes both a print book and a fully searchable Expert Consult eBook." From Publisher's website.


6 Ways to Design a Face: Corrective Jaw Surgery to Optimize Bite, Airway, and Facial Balance / by Paul Coceancig
Quintessence, 2021
RK529 .C64 2021X

"In this innovative and paradigm-busting book, the author asserts that almost all bad bites have their origin in a small mandible, what he calls anterior mandibular hypoplasia, or AMHypo, and further claims that surgical management is the only means to correct it. AMHypo arises because of a small anterior tongue, and it leads to dewlap (poor chin-neck contour), dental crowding, impacted third molars, a range of dental malocclusions, and retroglossal tongue displacement into the upper airway. Traditional orthodontics often camouflage the small jaw by extracting “extra” teeth that don’t fit and controlling growth with various appliances, effectively leaving the patient in the same medical predicament they were before having their teeth straightened and their occlusion fixed. After all, for every patient with a bad bite, there are three combined, interwoven, inseparable treatment considerations: occlusion, airway, face. 
From Publisher's website.

 In this book, the author outlines the anthropologic underpinnings of the small jaw and then outlines his six surgical methods of designing the face to optimize bite, airway, and facial balance: IMDO, GenioPaully, custom BIMAX, SuperBIMAX, custom PEEK implants, and SARME. IMDO, or intermolar mandibular distraction osteogenesis, is a surgery less invasive than third molar surgery that can expand the mandible by as much as 16.5 mm and effectively bring the tongue forward to eliminate the potential for airway issues down the line, not to mention improve the patient’s profile dramatically. The surgeries and protocols in this book will have you rethinking your approach to patient care and asking yourself how you can better care for your patient now AND in the future. The author sees no reason why we should not expect to carry all 32 of our teeth for our adult lifetime in a Class I occlusion and free of crowding or impactions or airway collapse. Do you dare to join him?" From Publisher's website.


Pathologic Basis of Disease / by Vinay Kumar, Abul Abbas and Jon Aster
Elsevier, 2021
RB111 .R62 2021Y

"
Readable and highly illustrated, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition presents an in-depth, state-of-the-art overview of human diseases and their cellular and molecular basis. This best-selling text delivers the latest, most essential pathology knowledge in a readable, interesting manner, ensuring optimal understanding of the latest basic science and clinical content. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and full-color illustrations highlight new information in molecular biology, disease classifications, new drugs and drug therapies, and much more. This superb learning package also includes an enhanced eBook with a full complement of ancillary content on Student Consult." From Publisher's website.


Endodontics : principles and practice / by Mahmoud Torabinejad, Ashraf Fouad, and Shahrkh Shabahang
Elsevier, 2021
RK351 .W35 2021Y

"From renowned endodontics experts Mahmoud Torabinejad, Ashraf Fouad, and Shahrokh Shabahang comes Endodontics: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition. This focused and extensively revised new edition contains all the clinically-relevant information needed to incorporate endodontics into general dentistry practice. Illustrated step-by-step guidelines and vivid online videos address the ins and outs of diagnosis, treatment planning, managing pulpal and periapical diseases, and performing basic root canal treatments. Updated evidence-based coverage also includes topics such as the etiology of disease, local anesthesia, emergency treatment, obturation, and temporization. It’s the perfect endodontics guide for both entry-level dental students and general dentists alike." From Publisher's website.


Medical Physiology / by 
John E. Hall and Michael E. Hall
Elsevier, 2021
QP34.5 .G9 2021Y

"Known for its clear presentation style, single-author voice, and focus on content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, employs a distinctive format to ensure maximum learning and retention of complex concepts. A larger font size emphasizes core information, while supporting information, including clinical examples, are detailed in smaller font and highlighted in pale blue – making it easy to quickly skim the essential text or pursue more in-depth study. This two-tone approach, along with other outstanding features, makes this bestselling text a favorite of students worldwide." From Publisher's website.



Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary / by Newman Dorland
Elsevier, 2019
R121 .D73 2019Y

"Trusted by generations of healthcare personnel at every professional level, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary remains today’s most comprehensive and highly respected medical dictionary. The thoroughly updated 33rd Edition is an ideal resource for medical and allied health professionals, students in all healthcare disciplines, medical writers, editors, transcriptionists, coders, researchers, attorneys, and more – as well as those working in government agencies and healthcare management." From Publisher's website.



Miller's Anesthesia / edited by Michael Gropper, Lars Eriksson, Lee Fleisher, Jeanine Wiener-Kronish, Neal Cohen, Kate Leslie
Elsevier, 2020
RD81 .M54 2020Y


"Covering everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and current clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia, 9th Edition, remains the preeminent reference in the field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of global experts who bring you the most up-to-date information available on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day – whether you’re preparing for the boards, studying for recertification, or managing a challenging patient care situation in your practice." From Publisher's website.


Goldman-CecilMedicine / by Lee Goldman and Andrew Schafe
Elsevier, 2020
Goldman-Cecil Medicine
RC46 .T35 2020Y

"To be the best doctor you can be, you need the best information. For more than 90 years, what is now called Goldman-Cecil Medicine has been the authoritative source for internal medicine and the care of adult patients. Every chapter is written by acclaimed experts who, with the oversight of our editors, provide definitive, unbiased advice on the diagnosis and treatment of thousands of common and uncommon conditions, always guided by an understanding of the epidemiology and pathobiology, as well as the latest medical literature. But Goldman-Cecil Medicine is not just a textbook. Throughout the lifetime of each edition, periodic updates continually include the newest information from a wide range of journals. Furthermore, Goldman-Cecil Medicine is available for all users of ClinicalKey, Elsevier’s full library of subspecialty textbooks that can be accessed by readers who may want even more in-depth information." From Publisher's website.


New eBooks

Current Orthopaedic Practice / edited by Sanjeev Agarwal
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"The book is intended as the second edition of previously published ‘Current Orthopaedic Practice’. The book is a unique publication from the UK, which covers the entire clinical orthopaedic spectrum. The FRCS exam is an end-of-training examination for Orthopaedic trainees in the UK. There is a paucity of textbooks published in the UK which cover the spectrum of knowledge required. The updated edition builds on the success of the first edition. 

This book is divided into 18 chapters, which cover the entire remit of clinical orthopaedics. The chapter on sports injuries has been split into two chapters - disorders of the hip and disorders of the knee. A unique feature which has been retained is the incorporation of annotated bibliography within the text. The list of references has been provided as 'further reading suggestions' at the end of the chapter. The annotated text within the chapter helps the reader to understand the study design and key message from the article. The articles selected for inclusion in the text are seminal  articles, or recent articles which have led to change in practice.

The line drawings are simple and easy to reproduce. Classifications are  presented pictorially as much as possible, instead of tables, and this helps memorisation.

This book is an essential resource for all orthopaedic graduates, trainees and professionals alike." From publisher's website.


Chronic Rhinosinusitis: The mucosal concept edited by Luo Zhang and Claus Bachert
Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. and People's Medical Publishing House, PR of China 2022


"Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common health care complaints, with the prevalence of 5-12% worldwide. This book aims to present the new findings in mechanism, diagnosis and management of this widespread condition to clinical practitioners. All practical information about CRS is compiled; therefore busy clinicians would not have to perform exhaustive literature studies to diagnose CRS.

This book firstly presents the advances in the understanding of epidemiology, genetics, mechanisms, phenotypes, and immunology of this disorder. In the following chapters, details in clinical diagnosis of CRS are summarized, especially clinical characteristics in paediatric CRS. Later chapters introduce medical, surgical, and innovative treatments of CRS, with brief case studies. The role of allergies, asthma, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, and systemic diseases are also discussed. With the illustrative figures, this book is a comprehensive and quick reference to otolaryngologists, paediatricians, family care physicians, allergists, professional clinical staff, and medical students." From publisher's website.

Atlas of Non-Desirable Outcomes in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery / edited by Percy Rossell-Perry
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book encompasses diagnostic, treatment and prevention of bad results and complications associated with cleft lip and palate surgery. Illustrated by more than 200 images and based on a 25 years’ experience of the editor, the work includes the whole spectrum of complications based on case studies, as well as management and prevention protocols. Divided in nine didactic parts, the chapters present complications related to anesthesia, lip asymmetry, scar disorders, postoperative dehiscence, secondary nose deformities besides dentoeskeletal sequels.   

Atlas of Non-Desirable Outcomes in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery will benefit plastic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, otolaryngologists, maxillofacial surgeons, head and neck surgeons, dentists and anesthesiologists." From publisher's website.


Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Mechanistic Aspects / edited by Sajal Chakraborti, Bimal K. Ray and Susanta Roychoudhury
Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022

"This comprehensive, up-to-date reference work compiles the scientific research on the relationship between various forms of cancer and reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is well known that ROS play a key role in the various steps leading to malignancy, this includes increase in DNA mutation rates. The book brings together exciting reviews, written by leading experts all over the world.

The book is divided into four broad sections. Each section describes the role of oxidative stress and underlying mechanisms and pathways, at various stages of cancer, including its role in carcinogenesis, cancer progression and metastasis. Further, the book describes how the reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulate gene expression and signal transduction pathways in cancer. The book discusses the ways to interfere with the cancer progression, and design of anti-cancer drugs. The book provides an integrated approach for better understanding of the development phases of oxidative stress-induced cancers, and mainly the current perspectives about mechanistic aspects of cancer initiation, progression and metastasis.

It is a highly resourceful book and would be extremely important to clinicians, students and researchers in the field of cancer genetics, therapeutics and oncology." From publisher's website.

Functional Biomaterials Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications / edited by Sougata Jana and Subrata Jana
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book explores in depth a wide range of functional biomaterials-based systems for drug, gene delivery, and biomedical aspects. The chapters cover newer technologies such as polymeric micelle, pH-responsive biomaterials, stimuli-responsive hydrogels, silk fibroin, inorganic biomaterials, synthetic biomaterials, 3D printed biomaterials, metallic biomaterials, ceramic and hybrid biomaterials. It also describes the theranostic approaches for cancer therapy,  the biomaterials-based nanofibers scaffolds in tissue engineering, as well as the strategies applications of metallic biomaterials for the medical and dental prosthetic field. This newer and updated approach will be attractive for biomedical engineering students working on materials science in the development of novel drug delivery strategies. The book will be an important reference for researchers and professionals working on biomaterial research in the pharmaceutical and medical fields." From publisher's website.


Nanoscale Engineering of Biomaterials: Properties and Applications / edited by This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in a wide range of biomaterials for the development of smart and advanced functional materials. It discusses the fundamentals of bio-interfacial interactions and the surface engineering of emerging biomaterials like metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites/nanocomposites. In turn, the book addresses the latest techniques and approaches to engineering material surfaces/interfaces in, e.g., implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery, antifouling, and dentistry. Lastly, it summarizes various challenges in the design and development of novel biomaterials. Given its scope, it offers a valuable source of information for students, academics, physicians and particularly researchers from diverse disciplines such as material science and engineering, polymer engineering, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering for various commercial and scientific applications." From publisher's website.


Textbook of Acute Trauma Care / edited by Peter Lax
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book provides a systemic approach to acute trauma care in line with the ABCDE paradigm and up-to-date information on assessing and managing major trauma from the pre-hospital to the rehabilitation phase. The book's early sections are dedicated to identifying and managing pathology caused by massive haemorrhage, airway, breathing, circulation or neurological trauma and examining the current evidence base relating to their management. The book then builds from fundamental skills to advanced interventions so that each level of responder can identify and implement aspects of clinical practice that will be of benefit to them at their stage. This approach also explains advanced interventions that may be executed subsequently, explaining how each phase of care sits together. This has a further benefit of producing seamless care for patients by practitioners of different levels using this book as a reference point. Later sections deal with specifics of in-hospital trauma care by speciality, including the explanation of decision making processes by specialities, use of diagnostic and interventional radiology, rehabilitation and psychological aspects of trauma care.

The Textbook of Acute Trauma Care also focuses on non-clinical issues relevant to trauma such as training and logistics of retrieval and repatriation, aviation considerations in HEMS, legal and forensic evidence considerations and ethical issues dealing with trauma patients. In addition, the book contains chapters from international experts on cognitive and human factors relating to healthcare and suggests strategies for training and minimising errors. This book is an essential resource for all grades of practitioner, from first responders to Consultant/Attending Physician level providers." From publisher's website.


Atlas of Orbital Imaging / edited by Guy Ben Simon, Gahl Greenberg and Daphna Landau Prat
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Comprehensive guide for effective use of orbital imaging
  • Provides expert guidance for utilizing orbital imaging tools
  • Illustrated to visually depict all orbital imaging aspects
    From publisher's website.







Clinical Pain Management: A Practical Guide, Second Edition / edited by Mary E. Lynch, Kenneth D. Craig, and Philip W. Peng
2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"Pain has many dimensions; biological, psychological and social. All of these warrant attention in clinical management and research. Despite advances in pain management and understanding, chronic pain in particular continues to be a major health concern. Many challenging problems persist in our efforts to understand and manage chronic pain. This revised and updated second edition of Clinical Pain Management: A Practical Guide draws attention to the challenges that exist for people living with chronic pain conditions, for the clinician trying to provide effective management of the patient’s pain, for the scientist seeking to unravel the mechanisms underlying pain, and for society as a whole.

This book offers the opportunity for clinicians to improve their knowledge about pain and apply that knowledge for the benefit of their patients. This second edition has built upon the first edition, which was distinctive in its integration of the clinical, psychosocial and basic science topics related to the different types of pain and their management. With up-to-date information throughout the 44 chapters of this second edition, this book provides a valuable resource about pain from a variety of perspectives.

Clinical Pain Management: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, will be particularly valuable not only for clinicians to help them assist with their patients experiencing an acute pain or suffering from chronic pain, but also for scientists who wish to gain more insights into these pain conditions and their underlying processes." From publisher's website.



Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery / by Jeffrey A. Nerad
2021 Elsevier Inc. 

"The long-anticipated 2nd Edition of Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: A Personal Tutorial presents a unique tutorial-style approach to the information beginners and experts alike need to establish or enhance their oculofacial surgery practice. Superbly illustrated, this book contains over 600 illustrations and clinical photos and follows a step-by-step approach to explaining both the diagnostic and procedural aspects of practice, foundational concepts, and state-of-the art advancements. Whether your background is Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastic Surgery or Dermatology, Dr. Nerad’s "over the shoulder" approach to teaching and clinical pearls learned over years of practice make this a "must read" surgical reference." From publisher's website.