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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465114403321

Autore

Dark Graham

Titolo

Oncology at a glance [[electronic resource] /] / Graham G. Dark

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013

ISBN

1-118-27214-5

1-118-36970-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (138 p.)

Collana

At a glance

Disciplina

616.99/4

Soggetti

Oncology - Methodology

Tumors - Diagnosis

Tumors - Treatment

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Abbreviations; 1: The global burden of cancer; The global burden of cancer; Developed and developing countries; Tobacco; Lifestyle; Infections; Challenges; 2: The nomenclature of oncology; Tumour nomenclature; Tumour grade; Cytology; Cytogenetic analysis; Tumour stage; Performance status; 3: Environmental determinants of cancer; Environmental factors; Radiation; Chemicals; Smoking; Infections; Hormones; Nutrition and lifestyle; 4: The hallmarks of cancer I; The 10 hallmarks of cancer; 1. Genome instability and mutation

2. Resisting cell death5: The hallmarks of cancer II; 3. Sustaining proliferative signalling; The cell cycle; Cell cycle regulation; Stimulation of the cell cycle; 4. Evading growth suppressors; 5. Enabling replicative immortality; 6: The hallmarks of cancer III; 6. Inducing angiogenesis; 7. Activating invasion and metastasis; 7: The hallmarks of cancer IV; 8. Reprogramming energy metabolism; 9. Tumour-promoting inflammation; 10. Evading immune destruction; 8: Cancer genetics and inherited cancer; Principles of cancer genetics; How genes cause cancer; Oncogenes; Tumour suppressor genes

Multistep carcinogenesisInherited cancer syndromes; Autosomal dominant cancer syndromes; Autosomal recessive cancer syndromes; 9:



Communicating with cancer patients; Communicating with cancer patients; The doctor-patient relationship; Breaking bad news; Steps to breaking bad news; Dealing with the emotional patient; Communicating with younger patients; 10: Presenting problems in a patient with cancer; Presenting features of cancer; General features on examination; Local effects; Change of function; Obstruction of a conduit; Metastatic effects; 11: Paraneoplastic syndromes

Ectopic hormone productionNeurological manifestations; Cutaneous manifestations; Haematological manifestations; Gastrointestinal manifestations; Renal manifestations; Other paraneoplastic syndromes; 12: Metabolic emergencies in cancer patients; Hypercalcaemia; Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis; Hypomagnesaemia; Tumour lysis syndrome; 13: Oncological emergencies; Neutropenic sepsis; Superior vena cava obstruction; Spinal cord compression; 14: Investigation and management of metastatic disease; Brain metastases; Lung metastases; Liver metastases; Bone metastases; Malignant pleural effusion

Malignant ascitesOther sites; 15: Tumour markers; Serum proteins; Clinical usefulness; Human chorionic gonadotrophin; Alpha-fetoprotein; Placental alkaline phosphatase; CA19-9; Inhibin; Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA); CA15-3; CA125; Squamous cell carcinoma-associated antigen (SCC); Prostate-specific antigen (PSA); Hormones; 16: Screening for cancer; Successful screening; Lead time bias; Length time bias; Breast cancer screening; Colorectal cancer screening; Gastric cancer screening; Prostate cancer screening; Cervical cancer screening; Ovarian cancer screening; Lung cancer screening

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Sommario/riassunto

This brand new title in the market-leading at a Glance series brings together fundamental information on cancer biology and treatment to provide a holistic understanding of oncology. It explores both relevant scientific content and key human issues, including communication and palliative care.Oncology at a Glance: Provides an accessible overview of the scientific foundation of cancer medicine Covers the common cancers as well as key information on presentation and approaches to investigation and management Includes young adult oncology, t



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465221603321

Autore

Gault Brent M.

Titolo

Listen up! : fostering musicianship through active listening / / Brent M. Gault

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-19-999052-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (144 p.)

Disciplina

372.87044

Soggetti

School music - Instruction and study

Music appreciation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Listen Up!: Fostering Musicianship Through Active Listening; Copyright ; Contents ; Acknowledgments; About the Companion Website; Active Listening in the Music Classroom; Listening Experiences; "SKATING" 1                                                 ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 1                                                                                  ; "WALKING SONG"  2; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 2                                                                                  ; "DWYER'S HORNPIPE" 3

LISTENING EXPERIENCE 3                                                                                  "DEN I RONDE 'POUR QUOY' " 4                                                                                                    ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 4                                                                                  ; "KATHREN OGGIE" 5                                                                   ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 5

"LAURA SOAVE"* 6                                                                LISTENING EXPERIENCE 6                                                                                  ; "HUMORESQUE," OP. 101, NO.7 .7                                                                                                          ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 7                                                                                  ; "RADETSKY MARCH," OP. 228 .8                                                                                                    ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 8

"IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING" FROM PEER GYNT SUITE 9                                                                                                                                                                                           LISTENING EXPERIENCE 9 ; "FINALE" FROM THE OVERTURE TO WILLIAM TELL 10                                                                                                                                                      



; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 10

"MENUETTO" FROM SYMPHONY NO. 35 IN D MAJOR 11                                                                                                                                                       LISTENING EXPERIENCE 11                                                                                     ; "FIDDLE FADDLE" 12                                                                      ; LISTENING EXPERIENCE 12

"ENTRY OF THE GLADIATORS" 13

Sommario/riassunto

Listen Up! includes 23 sample listening experiences in which children can foster music skills and reinforce given music concepts (rhythm, melody, form) that are prominent in each selection. PowerPoint presentations for each experience are also included. These provide material students can view and respond to as they listen.