Books 1999

ANATOMY

Human Anatomy: Textbook for Higher Dentistry School
Ed. by S. S. Mikhailov and L. P. Kolesnikov. Third ed., revised and supplemented
736 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02674-5

  Some chapters are revised for the third edition (the second was issued in 1990). A new chapter is added: Immune Formations. New original illustrations are added. Latin terms are brought in conformity with the International Anatomic Nomenclature.
Addressed to dentistry students.

 

BIOCHEMISTRY

Guide to Laboratory Studies in Bioorganic Chemistry: A Guidebook Ed. by N. A. Tyukavkina. Second ed., revised and supplemented

  The second edition of the guidebook (the first appeared in 1985) describes experiments and experimental operations making use of physicochemical methods. The number of typical problems with reference solutions is increased, as is the number of tasks for independent studies. Training cognitive problems with biomedical objects are introduced. Questions and tests on all topics are supplied.
  Addressed to medical students.

 

DERMATOVENEROLOGICAL

Yu. K.  Skripkin Skin and Veneral Diseases
880 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02760-1

  The second edition of this manual (the first one consisting of 4 volumes appeared in 1996) includes 2 volumes. Volume 1 contain information on the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of the normal skin, outlines data on the general pathology of the skin, infectious dermatitides, and parasitic diseases, dermatites, toxicoderma, eczema, occupational diseases of the skin, presents general principles in the diagnosis of dermatovenereological diseases and new information on the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Yu. K.  Skripkin Skin and Veneral Diseases
880 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02761-X

  Volume 2 deals with skin diseases, presents updates on systemic, hereditary, and multifactorial diseases of the skin. Information is given on skin lesion in vitamin deficiencies, impaired pigmentation, hyperphotosensitivity, diseases of the oral mucosa, hear, sebaceous and sudoriferous glands. Neonatal and infantile skin diseases tumors the skin, autoimmune dermatoses, the specific features of skin lesions are considered.
  The manual in intended for dermatovenereologists, therapists, pediatricians, oncologists, geneticists.

 

ENDOCRINOLOGY

V. V. Potemkin
Endocrinology: Textbook for Higher Medical School. Third ed., revised and supplemented
640 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02785-7

  In the third edition of the textbook (the second was published in 1986), all sections were essentially supplemented with modern data, specifically, fundamentals of regulation and autoregulation of the endocrine system and humoral regulation of metabolism are described in detail. Amendments were made in sections dealing with diffuse toxic goiter and diabetes mellitus; clinical picture and treatment of urgent states are presented in more detail, and algorithms of diagnosis and treatment of the major endocrine diseases are offered.
  Addressed to medical students.

 

FORENSIC MEDICINE

Forensic Medicine. A Textbook 
V. N. Kryukov, L. M. Bedrin, et al. Ed. by V. N. Kryukov 
4th ed., revised and supplemented 
464 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04402-6

The fourth version of the textbook (the third was published in 1990) presents the basic aspects of forensic medicine concerning organization and judicial basis and forensic medical expert evaluations. Fundamental problems of forensic medical thanatology, expert evaluations, mechanical injuries, death from asphyxia and poisoning are discussed. Types of expert examinations of victims, suspected subjects, and other individual are described, and laboratory and special methods of forensic medical expert evaluation are presented.
For medical students.

Practical Course of Forensic Medicine and Control Tests. Training Aid 
Ed. by V. N. Kryukov, I. V. Buromsky, and B. S. Nikolaev 
320 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04451-4

The book is prepared in accordance with recommendations of the Training and Methodological Council of Forensic Medicine at Department of Training Institutions of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and with due consideration for current legal norms, regulations, instructions, and other official documents regulating forensic medical expert evaluations. It fully meets the requirements to the curriculum on forensic medicine for higher medical school and reflects the many-year practical activities of Department of Forensic Medicine of Russian State Medical University.Practical Course consists of 2 parts: the first includes 14 sections and covers all topics of practical studies, with the purpose formulated for each topic and the knowledge and skills enumerated which are to be acquired during studies and examples of making practical tasks; the second part includes control tests.
For students, as a training aid for preparation to practical studies, and for independent work.

L. O. Barsegyants
Forensic Medical Examination of Material Evidences (Blood, Secretions, Hair) Manual for Forensic Medics
272 p. ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04441-7

Describes methods for analysis of blood and secretions for many erythrocytic, serum, enzymatic, and leykocytic systems. Presents methods for differentiation between antigens of blood and secretions, offers new methods for determining the category of secretion, elimination of the effects of carrier object, detection of poorly expressed antigens, etc. Methods developed by the author and other specialists are presented. Hair analysis is described in detail.
Addressed to forensic medical experts.

 

GENERAL THERAPY 

Grebenev A.L., Sheptulin A.A., Khokhlov A.M.
General Principles of patients’ care
288 p.
ISBN 5-225-04448-4

Textbook enounces main issues of medical nursing (the 1st edition was published in 1990). Principles of medical institutions activity, personal hygiene and nutrition of patients as well as different modes of medications use are covered. Issues of nursing for febriculose patients, patients with respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematologic, endocrine pathology are discussed in details. Different aspects of surgical nursing (aseptics and antiseptics rules, preoperative preparation and postoperative care, observation and care for traumatic patients etc.). Intensive care procedures and first aid issues in some emergency states are presented.
Textbook is predestinated for students of medical institutes.

 

HISTOLOGY

Yu. I. Afanasyev, N. A. Yurina, Ye. F. Kotovsky, et al./Ed. by Yu. I. Afanasyev and N. A. Yurina
Histology: Textbook
744 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04523-5

The fifth edition (the fourth was published in 1989) outlines the principles of histology, cytology, and embryology. New information of the structure of a cell and its components, on the functions of tissues and organs in terms of age-related changes are presented. All terms are given in accordance with the International histological and embryological nomenclatures.

 

HISTORY OF MEDICINE

M. Ya. Yarovinsky
Ages of Medical Moscow
592 pp., ill.
ISBN 5-225-04535-9

For the first time in Russian medical historical literature this monograph sums up and analyzes the main stages and trends in development of public health in Moscow against the background of political and socioeconomic events which occurred over eight and a half centuries since the ancient capital of our country was founded. Demographic changes, formation of hospital and outpatient care, epidemic control service are described and priority forms and methods of their work are demonstrated, problems in training and deontological education of medical personnel are analyzed, and achievements of medical scientists are shown.
The book is addressed to physicians, nurses, public health managers, historians of medicine, and to all who are interested in the history of Moscow, which celebrated its 850th anniversary in 1997.

Yu. P. Lisitsyn 
Theories of Medicine of the XXth Century 
176 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04508-1

Discusses a number of general conceptual theories of medicine and public health from a critical viewpoint. Based on analysis of medical and demographic situation, describes the tendencies in morbidity and public health in the twentieth century. Critically analyzes the naturalistic and biomedical theories of population and functional and determination theories of medicine.
Addressed to physicians and biologists.

The I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy. 1998
Ed. by Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences A.M. Stochik. 
464 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04397-6

The present album is issued on the occasion of the 240th anniversary of the foundation of the I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy. Its goal is to show the researchers and employees of the Academy who are successors of great traditions of Russian medicine. The design of the album mainly reflects the structure of the Moscow Medical Academy, which existed till May 15, 1998.
Addressed to both medical workers and all who are interested in the history and state of Russian medical education.

A.M. Stochik, M.A. Paltsev, S.N. Zatravkin 
Medical faculty of the Moscow University in educational reforms of the first third of the XIXth century 
336 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04391-7

The present monograph is devoted to the most important period in the history of medical faculty of the Moscow University the first third of the XIXth century, as at this time due to significant reconstruction of the teaching process and innovation of clinical teaching faculty's activity was fully changed for preparation of practising physician and a new model of a clinician's education, that existed during a hundred and fifty years, was formed.
This edition is intended both for medical staff and all those interested in the history and state of the Russian medical education.

 

IMMUNOLOGY

N. A. Konstantinova 
Cryoglobulins and Disease 
176 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02773-3

The monograph sums up cryglobulin research. Available data are critically evaluated and an original viewpoint on cryoglobuluinemia is presented. Types of cryoglobulins, their clinical manifestations, structure and characteristics, effects of biophysical factors on physicochemical characteristics of cryoglobulins are described. Relationships of cryoglobulins with blood cells, immune complexes, complement system, etc., and the clearance of these proteins are analyzed. A special section discusses the role of cryoglobulins in the pathogenesis of diseases and use of plasmapheresis in therapy of cryopathies.
For immunologists, microbiologists, virologists, and physicians.

CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. Manual for Physicians
Ed. by Ye. I. Sokolov 
272 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02799-7

Presents modern concepts of the structure and function of the immune system and the role of immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of some diseases. Describes the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of numerous illnesses aggravated by immune disorders.
Addressed to physicians specialized in clinical immunology and dermatology.

V.I. Novikov, V.I. Karandashov, I.G. Sidorovich 
Immunotherapy in Malignant Tumors 
136 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04407-7

This monograph discusses the progress in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy of malignant tumors. Results of trials in the postoperative period of an autologous antitumor immunomodulator, developed by the authors, are presented. Methods and drugs of nonspecific (plant, animal, and bacterial agents, synthetic drugs, phototherapy, cytokines) and specific (immunotoxins, autologous immunomodulator, adoptive transfer of autologous activated cells) immunotherapy are enumerated. Efficacy of each method and its side affects are discussed. The authors emphasize a strictly individual approach to any immunotherapy.
Addressed to immunologists, oncologists, and physicians of other specializations interested in the problem.

V.V. Chirkin, V.F. Semenov, V.I. Karandashov
Secondary immunodeficiencies
248 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04413-1

The monographs sums up experience gained in the diagnosis and treatment of secondary immunodeficiencies in chronic visceral diseases and in extensive operations on the abdominal and thoracic organs. The authors developed theoretical concepts and practical methods for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various types of immunological imbalance promoting immunological dysadaptation. Basic immunorehabilitation is recommended for improving the health of subjects with high immunological risk.
The monograph is addressed to physicians of all specializations and heads of medical insurance companies.

 

MICROBIOLOGY

A. V. Vorobyov, A. S. Bykov, Ye. P. Pashkov, and A. M. Rybakova 
Microbiology: Textbook 
Second ed., revised and supplemented 
336 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04411-5

The second edition of the textbook (the first was issued in 1994) consists of 2 parts. The general part presents the fundamentals of microbiology with morphology and genetics of microorganisms. Problems of drug biotechnology are discussed. Fundamentals of immunity are presented. The second part presents data on the major taxonomic groups of pathogens and fundamentals of laboratory diagnosis.
Addressed to pharmaceutical and medical students of higher school and medical colleges.

 

NEUROLOGY

L. M. Popova 
Lateral Amyotrophic Sclerosis under Conditions of Prolonged Life 
144 p.,ills.
ISBN 5-225-04440-9

Clinical picture of lateral amyotrophic sclerosis in patients subjected to prolonged forced ventilation of the lungs is described. Development of research in clinical physiology of respiratory failure is of special importance. New data on the superior and inferior motoneuronal abnormalities, occurring at different periods of prolonged life, are presented.
For neuropathologists, anesthesiologists, reanimatologists, neurophysiologists, and neurohistologists.

Ye. I. Gusev, G. S. Burd, and A. S. Nikiforov 
Neurological Symptoms, Syndromes, Symptom Complexes, and Diseases 
880 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04505-7

This book is the most comprehensive Russian manual devoted to the semiotics and nosology of nervous diseases and clinical disciplines allied to neurology. It briefly outlines data on numerous regularities, phenomena, terms, physiological and pathological reflexes practically significant for a neuropathologist. The book describes the signs of varying degree lesions to the nervous system, developmental anomalies of the skull, spine, nerve tissues, acquired, systemic and hereditary neurological diseases, as well as the symptomatology of epilepsy, different forms of autonomic and neuroendocrine pathology, consciousness and sleeping disorders, displacement, wedging of the brain, decerebration, intracranial hypo- and hypertension, neuroses, different forms of neuroendocrine and autonomic abnormalities. The neurophysiological, neuroradiological, neurootioatric, liquorologic, neurosurgical, neuroendocrine, neuropsychologogical, and mental symptoms, syndromes, and diseases are embodied in the book. The handbook contains over 5000 terminological articles. 
Addressed to neuropathologists and physicians of allied specialization, such as therapeutists, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, orthopedic traumatologists, radiologists, resuscitators, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, and medical students.

R.S. Megdyatov
Trigeminal Neuralgia
144 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04533-2

The monograph sums up the results of many-year investigation of a pressing problem: trigeminal neuralgia. The pathogenesis of this diseases is still disputed. And the efficacy of conservative therapies is unsatisfactory. Clinical and experimental studies disclosed some aspects of the pathogenetic mechanisms, and an original interpretation of the disease pathogenesis is presented. The author offers a clear-cut therapeutic and diagnostic strategy for various groups of patients with trigeminal neuralgia. The priorities of this work are author’s certificates and patents of the Russian Federation, granted for development of novel reflex and drug therapies.
Addressed to neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, and dentists.

 

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

A.N. Strizhakov, V.A. Lebedev
Cesarean Section in Modern Obstetrics
304 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02757-1

The monographs deals with different aspects of wide use of abdominal delivery in clinical practice. Based on the current views, it considers indications for cesarean section by the fetal status. The monograph presents data on labor sequel for the mother and her child when a new modified low-traumatic abdominal delivery is applied. It gives a detailed evaluation of various diagnostic techniques of the cesarean section-induced uterine scar as compared to the healing morphological features of the dissected uterine wall. The book also outlines delivery principles and policy in females having a uterine scar after abdominal delivery.
It is intended for obstetricians, gynecologists, perinatologists, neonatologists.

L. V. Adamyan, V. I. Kulakov 
Endometrioses. Manual for physicians
320 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04496-4

Present manual considers new concepts of ethiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis, based on the results of investigations (epidemiologic, immunologic, immunoenzyme, endocrine, physiologic, morphofunctional, clinical sented, as well as the results of complex examination (with the latest diagnostic methods of description and evaluation) of more than 2000 patients with rhythms of surgical and combined treatment and rehabilitative therapy with respect to severity and extensity of the disease, and analyze long-term outcomes of treatment.

A. P. Milovanov
Abnormalities in the Mother-Placenta-Fetus System: Manual for Physicians
448 p, ills.
ISBN 5-225-02775-X

The manual outlines the histogenesis, functional morphology of the placenta, describes its general abnormal processes, a clinical and morphological classification of placental failure, and the pathomorphology of components of the amniotic cavity and placental bed of the uterus. The pathology of gameto-, blasto-, embryo-, and fetopathies with emphasis on miscarriages and very-low-weight neonates who die in the second trimester is generalized. Recommendations on new forms of activities of pediatric pathoanatomists are given in terms of the 11th Edition International Classification of Diseases.
Addressed to pathoanatomists, obstetricians, neonatologists, and other medical specialists.

L. M. Smirnova and R. A. Saidova
Obstetrics and GynAecology: Textbook for Medical Schools 
368 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02751-2

Deals with neonatal physiology and pathology and problems of perinatology. Pays special attention to organization of treatment-and prophylactic care of the population and improvement of maternity and childhood protection.
Addressed to students of medical schools.

V.I. Kulakov, L.V. Adamyan, O.A. Minbaev 
Postoperative adhesion (ethiology, pathogenesis and prophylaxis) 
528 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04427-1

A large and deep evaluation of the problem of postoperative adhesion formation is given in this treatise. Historic information about the point of the matter, about the ethiologic and prognostic factors and the pathophysiologic mechanisms of the postoperative adhesions in gynaecologic and surgical patients are adduced there. Such aspects of the adhesion formation as its prognosis, classification principles, symptoms, incidence and location in dependence of the kind of surgical intervention, surgical approach, and the kind of the used surgical energy, suture matherials and adjuvants are submitted for the risk factors and prophilaxy principles of the adhesion formation after surgical treatment of myoma, ovarian deseases, uterine tubes pathology, endometriosis in presence of peritubal and periovarian and with/out pelvic (sidewall) adhesions. The clinico-experimental and laboratory investigation resulted in an original theory of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of the postoperative adhesion formation that gave the authors the possibility to substantiate the principles and methods of the adhesion prevention.
For the obstetric-gynaecologists, surgeons, endoscopists.

Ye. A. Chernukha and T. K. Puchko 
Pelvic Presentation 
136 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04512-X

The book deals with pelvic presentation of the fetus. The authors are experienced in the management of pregnancy with this abnormality and share their experience and review relevant publications over two recent decades. The incidence and ethiology of pelvic presentation, methods of diagnosis, strategy of management under conditions of female consultation centers, and modern approaches to the choice of the method of delivery are presented. The mechanism of labor, manual aid, and operations are described. Special attention is paid to the course and management of labor in this condition and basic treatment and prevention of the possible complications. Outcomes of labor for the mother and newborn after delivery by different methods are discussed. This book is one of the first monographs dealing with this intricate problem in Russian literature.
Addressed to obstetricians and gynecologists, perinatologists, and neonatologists.

V. I. Krasnopolsky, V. Ye. Radzinsky, S. N. Buyanova, I. B. Manukhin, and N. I. Kondrikov 
Diseases of the Vagina and Cervix Uteri 
Ed. by V. I. Krasnopolsky 2nd edition, stereotyp. 
272 p. 
ISBN 5-225-02805-5

The monograph describes the specific features of diseases of the vagina and cervix uteri and presents new data on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment by modern methods, including the newly developed and tried conservative and surgical methods.
Addressed to gynecologists, oncologists, and pathomorphologists.

 

ONCOLOGY

N. A. Osipova, G. A. Novikov, and B. M. Prokhorov 
Chronic Pain Syndrome in Cancer 
184 pp., ill. 
ISBN 5-225-02762-8

Discusses the mechanisms of development, types, and clinical classifications of chronic pain syndrome of cancer origin, and the difficulties in its diagnosis and treatment. Characterizes the main drugs for therapy of this syndrome: narcotic and nonnarcotic analgesics, numerous adjuvant and symptomatic drugs improving the quality of life of an incurable patient. The authors developed and recommend an effective and safe strategy for drug therapy of chronic pain syndrome, based on the use of the last-generation synthetic opioids, and a rational structure of palliative care of cancer patients in Russia. 
Addressed to oncologists, anesthesiologists, pharmacologists, and pathophysiologists.

A.Kh. Trakhtenberg, G. A. Frank 
Malignant Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Lung 
232 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04471-9

The monograph deals with the problem of primary malignant nonepithelial neoplasms of the lung. It contains statistical data, main classifications and morphological systematization; it present modern possibilities of primary and accurate diagnostics and differential approach to various methods guiding to clinical diagnosis. The monograph covers the clinical picture and diagnostics of different histological types of primary malignant nonepithelial neoplasms of the lung (sarcoma, malignant lymphma, etc.) and the principles of treatment of patients with them.
For oncologists, pulmonologists, thoracal surgeons, pathologists, radiologists.

 

OPTHALMOLOGY

V. V. Morozov and A. A. Yakovlev 
Drug Therapy of Ocular Diseases: A Handbook 
Third ed., revised and supplemented 
336 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04425-2

The third version of this handbook (the first was issued in 1982 and the second in 1989) offers modern recommendations on drug therapy of various ocular diseases. In contrast to the previous editions, this new version presents modern diagnostic methods of examination and highly effective drugs developed by the leading Russian and foreign firms. Local application of drugs is described in detail, general and intensive drug therapy of ophthalmic conditions is presented. Special attention is paid to emergency care in acute ophthalmic diseases. 
Addressed to ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, neuropathologists, endocrinologists, and therapists.

A. M. Shamshinova and L. V. Volkov 
FUNCTIONAL METHODS OF EXAMINATION IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 
416 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04516-2

For the first time in Russian literature the authors discuss the role of electroretinographic methods of examination in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of diseases of the retina and optic nerve of various origin. Electroretinographic symptoms are presented in correlation with the clinical picture and pathogenesis of various retinal diseases, and the sources and methods of recording electroretinograms and conditions for detecting the photopic and scotopic systems of the retina are discussed.
For ophthalmologists, therapists, neuropathologists, psychiatrists, electrophysiologists interested in diagnostic problems.

Ye.I. Kovalevsky 
PREVENTION OF PARTIAL SIGHT AND BLINDNESS IN CHILDREN 
256 p., ills. 
ISBN 

The second edition of the monograph is devoted to problems of primary and secondary prevention of ocular diseases. The prophylaxis of individual diseases and injuries of the eye is described. Special attention is paid to ethics and deontology in the process of vision protection and ophthalmological care of children.
For ophthalmologists and pediatricians.

 

ORTHODONTICS

Manual of Orthodontics 
Ed. by F. Ya. Khoroshilkina 
Second ed., revised and supplemented 
800 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-01053-9

The second edition of the manual (the first was issued in 1982) reflects the results of epidemiological studies of the maxillodental and facial abnormalities. It describes the methods of clinical diagnosis of muscle dysfunction in the maxillofacial area, local and general disorders, methods for studies of diagnostic models of the jaws, anthropometric, photometric, and teleroentgenological examinations of the head and hands. Presents the bases of treatment planning and acceleration. Pays special attention to prevention of maxillodental abnormalities at different age and to methods of their multiple-modality treatment. Describes orthodontic and prosthetic care of patients with developmental defects of the face and jaws.
For orthodontists.

N. F. Danilevsky, Ye. A. Magid, N. A. Mukhin, V. Yu. Milikevich, and Ye. Ye. Maslak 
Periodontal Diseases: An Atlas 
2nd ed., revised and supplemented 
328 p. 
ISBN 5-225-02780-6

The second version of the Atlas (the first was issued in 1993), illustrated with colored figures and roentgenograms, presents methods for examination of the periodontium using modern diagnostic equipment, describes the symptoms, common classification, and treatments for periodontal diseases. Recommendations on the care of the oral cavity and teeth are offered. Special chapters deal with prophylactic check-ups and organization of a periodontology room. The second edition of the Atlas is supplemented with new data on the biomechanics of the periodontium, composition of the saliva, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontitis. New laser devices for treatment of periodontal diseases are described. 
Addressed to medical students.

 

OTORHINOLARINGOLOGY

B. V. Shevrygin Sinusitis 
256 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02776-8

Presents clinical picture and treatment of sinusitis in children and adults. Description of the anatomy and physiology of paranasal sinuses is followed by clinical materials. Special attention is paid to phyto- and aromatherapy methods developed by the author.
Addressed to otorhinolaryngologists and therapists.

Yu. M. Ovchinnikov 
Handbook of Otorhinolaryngology 
192 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04470-0

Describes symptoms and modern methods for diagnosis and treatment of the main diseases of the ear, nose, nasal sinuses, larynx, and throat. Presents data on rare diseases and ENT involvement in diseases of other organs and systems. Describes in detail otogenic intracranial complications. Emphasizes the importance of computer tomography in the diagnosis of ENT diseases and their complications. Presents new methods of physiotherapy: UV exposure through Yakhont fiber, He-Ne laser, and ozone therapy. 
Addressed to ENT specialists and physicians of other specializations

 

PATHOLOGY

Manual of Human Pathology. Training Aid  
Ed. by N. K. Khitrov, D. S. Sarkisov, and M. A.Paltsev
728p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04404-2

The manual comprises three sections. The first is curriculum for higher medical school. The second is a course of lectures on general pathological processes and fundamentals of theory of pathology, reflecting the most important assumptions of the curriculum. The third is a cycle of methodological aids for practical and control studies of the major topics of general pathology corresponding to the course of lectures; all recommendations follow a universal order. The manual is intended for individual study of the topics in lectures and checking up one's knowledge by means of training tasks and tests.
For senior medical students, resident physicians, postgraduate students, and young teachers of pathology.

V. V. Serov 
General Pathologic Approaches to Cognition of a Disease 
304 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04409-3

The second version of the book (the first was issued in 1992) analyzes the basic categories of general pathology, which help understand the essence of a disease. Among these categories are cell disease as an integrative notion, general pathological processes, cell-to-cell interactions and antagonistic functions in the morphogenesis, etiology, pathogenesis, and nosology, nosological entity, diagnosis and prognosis of a disease. The rightfulness of such an approach to the cognition of a disease is proven by numerous examples of human therapeutic, infectious, and surgical diseases.The monograph sums up analysis of a vast scope of the author's own data and published reports from the viewpoint of the latest achievements of medicine and pathology.
It will be interesting for representatives of all medical specializations, both theoretical and practical.

 

PEDIATRICS

I.I. Balabolkin and V.N. Grebenjk
Atopic Dermatitis in Childred
240 p.: ills.
ISBN 5-225-04497-2

The monograph sums up many-year investigations of the authors and published reports on atopic dermatitis in childred. Epidemiology, etiology, mechanisms of development, clinical picture, differential diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of children with this disease are described. Prevention of atopic dermatitis in childhood is discussed.
Addressed to pediatricians, dermatologists, and allergologists.

Bronchial asthma in children/Ed. by S.Yu. Kaganov
368 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04206-6

The book presents a wide range of issues pertaining to bronchial asthma in children. Outlines its pathogenesis, immunological background, morphological manifestations, metabolic changes. Details the specific features of different forms of bronchial asthma, their diagnostic techniques. Discusses the problems of present-day treatment. The book manual is intended for pediatricians, pulmonologists, allergologists, and other medical specialists.

A.I. Lenyushkin 
Surgical Coloproctology of Childhood: Manual for Physicians 
368 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04493-X

From a current viewpoint, the manual outlines this important section of childhood surgery, presents experience gained in following up about 5000 patients with various congenital and acquired colorectal diseases. General problems, dysfunctions, abnormalities and developmental defects, diseases, tumors, and tumor-like formations in the colon and rectum are also considered. A special section describes a number of new diagnostic and surgical techniques developed by the author and introduced into practice. Special attention is paid to reoperations and rehabilitation. Follow-up data are presented, which help objectively evaluate the efficiency of this or that method of surgical and medical therapies.
Addressed to pediatric and general surgeons, proctolodists, pediatricians.

A. M. Zaprudnov, K. I. Grigoryev, and A. F. Dronov 
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGES IN CHILDREN 
208 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02794-6

Describes the specific features in the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal hemorrhages in children. Offers a classification and differential diagnostic signs of such hemorrhages. Discusses the causes of ulcerative and other than ulcerative gastrointestinal hemorrhages, with special emphasis on their development in children with the most prevalent hematological and surgical diseases.
For pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and endoscopists.

Allergic Diseases in Children. Manual for physicians 
Ed. by M.Ya. Studenikin, I.I. Balabolkina 
352 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02719-9

The manual presents various aspects of allergic diseases in children. Their epidemiology, causes, developmental mechanism, and diagnosis are outlined. The clinical picture of major allergic diseases, methods of their treatment and prevention in children are described. Separate chapters are devoted to food-, drug-, insect-induced and gastrointestinal allergies, bronchial asthma, pollinosis, allergic rhinosinusitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic eye diseases, toxic allergic reactions, and to the basic principles of pharmacotherapy and immunotherapy, to the immunization of children with allergic diseases 
Addressed to pediatricians and allergologists.

PHARMACEUTICS

Yu. V. Morozov
FUNDAMENTALS OF HIGHER MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. Textbook
232 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-00972-7

Presents the basic notions of higher mathematics and statistics needed to solve many problems in pharmaceutics. Offers examples of solving problems in pharmaceutics, medicine, and biology, and tasks for individual studies.
For pharmaceutical students.

PHARMACOLOGY

F.I. Ershov
Antivirus Modalities. Guide
192 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02768-7

The guide brings together data on domestic and foreign antiviral medicines permitted for clinical use and tried now. All the antiviral medicines are divided into drugs, interferons, interferons inductors, immunomodulators.
Information on each of them is presented in accordance with the same scheme.

A. D. Durnev, S. B. Seredenin.
Mutagens: Screening and Drug Prevention of Their Exposures
328 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04429-8

The monograph summarizes data on the fundamental role of induced mutations in the spread of hereditary pathology, specific data on the mutagenic properties of drugs, food components, industrial pollutions, and their distribution in the human habitat. It outlines the free radical mechanisms of mutagenesis and the species-specific and tissue specificities of action of mutagens. Great emphasis is laid on the current data on agents having antimutant activity and the results obtained by the Research Institute of Pharmacology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, while designing pharmacological agents for protecting genetic structures. 
Addressed to biomedical specialists and physicians of various disciplines.

Phytotherapy and Clinical Pharmacology/Ed. V.G. Kukes
192 p.
ISBN 5-225-04426-3

This reference book describes some issues of phytotherapy and clinical pharmacology: biologycally active substances of plants; peculiarities of clinical trials of drugs of plant origin; phytotherapy of some visceral, nervous and gynecological diseases. 92 medicinal plants are characterized. 308 plant teas are proposed. Data on some multicomponent plant drugs made abroad are presented.

 

PHISIOLOGY. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

V.P. Akopyan
Hypokinesia and Cerebral Circulation
240 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04518-9

The monograph present the results of long-term studies made by a group of investigators. The methodological aspects of examination of cerebral circulation and some aspects of brain metabolism in different periods of hypokinesia are considered. Based on experimental and clinical findings, the paper is the first to provide a detailed account of the impact of hypokinesia on cerebral circulation and to show a role of the GABA system in the correction of these disorders. Experimental evidence is given for that GABAergic agents is effective in correcting brain blood supply.
Readership: pharmacologists, physiologists, pathophysiologists, clinicians, and other medical specialists.

I. P. Pavlov
Selected Works
Ed. by Yu. V. Natochin, Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, M. A. Paltsev, Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academy of Medical Sciences, and A. M. Stochik, Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences 

445 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04203-1

This book includes social and scientific reports and selected papers by I. P. Pavlov, the founder of modern physiology and higher nervous pathology, Nobel Prize winner in physiology and medicine.
For physiologists, pathologists, and clinicists of different specialization.

B. A. Frolov 
Acid-Base Status in Health and Disease 
260 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02769-5

The monograph deals with one of the most important problems in human health and disease: acid-base status (ABS). Modern data on physiological and biochemical bases of ABS regulation and on classification of various forms of its disturbances are presented, mechanisms of their formation and clinical manifestation are analyzed. Algorithms of diagnosing the ABS abnormalities, mechanisms of compensation, and treatments are described. In the supplements the basic notions used for physicochemical characterization of ABS, biochemical constants of water-electrolyte balance, gaseous homeostasis, and acid-base status are presented.
The book is addressed to pathophysiologists, biochemists, physiologists, clinicists of different specialization, and medical students.

P.K. Anochin 
Selected works: Gybernetics of functional systems / Ed. by K.V. Sudakov 
400 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04399-2

The given book comprises papers by P.K. Anochin, published in different scientific collections, congresses' materials and anniversary editions. Particullary interesting are Anochin's papers on cybernetics as a science about selfregulating systems' control, on notion of inverse connection, simmulating of functuional systems and their information equivalent.
For physiologists and all those interested in cybernetics.

PHYSIOLOGY OF MAN. Textbook for Higher Medical Schools. In 2 volumes
Ed. by V. M. Pokrovsky and G. F. Korotko 
Vol. 1-488 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225- 00960-3 
Vol. 2-368 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02693-1

The first volume presents the history in brief, the object and methods of physiological studies, and describes the physiology of excitable tissues, mechanisms of regulation of normal functions, physiology of the central nervous system, blood system, circulation, and respiration.The second volume is devoted to digestion, metabolism, thermoregulation, renal function, reproduction and lactation; presents the physiology of sensory systems and integrative activity of the brain.
For medical students.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

V.M. Bogolyubov, G.N. Ponomarenko 
General physiotherapy: Textbook. - 3d ed. revised and suplement
432 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04410-7

In the third edition of the textbook (first was published in 1996, second in 1997) basic sections of general physiotherapy are presented and modern notions on physical methods of treatment are generalized. Principles of artificial and natural physical factors' application, basic indications and contra indications to their use, as well as parameters of medical effect, questions of dozing and compatibility of procedures are highlighted. Technical characteristics of the main models of Russian and foreign equipment used in physiotherapy are given. Basic principles of physiotherapeutic aid organization and sanitary and health resort treatment in medical establishments of different specialization are considered.
The textbook is intended for students of higher medical schools.

PSYCHIATRICS

V.M. Bashina 
Childhood Autism 
240 p. 
ISBN 5-225-04534-0

Sums up the results of more than 30-year studies of autistic children. Presents modern approaches to defining the typology of autism, discusses its multifactorial nature, course, prognosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of patients. Presents for the first time the results of neurophysiolodical examinations of children with different forms of autism. The classification of childhood autism accepted in Russia is compatible with the International Disease Classification-10 (1994, 1995) due to introduction of this latter in practical public health of Russia.
Addressed to childhood psychiatrists, pediatricians, and physicians of allied specialization

Epilepsy and Convulsive Syndromes in Children: Manual for Physicians/Ed. by P.A. Temin, and M.Yu. Nikanorova. Second edition, revised and supplemented
656 p.
ISBN 5-225-04386-0

The second version of this manual (the first was published in 1997) presents new data on etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of epilepsy and convulsive syndromes in children. Problems related to paroxysmal states of other than epileptic origin are discussed. Convulsive states in various metabolic disorders are described. New sections are added, dealing with hereditary disorders of amino acid metabolism, epileptic status, convulsive syndrome in hypocalcemia, and alterating hemiplegia syndrome.
Addressed to pediatricians, neuropathologists, psychiatrists, and geneticists. 

Handbook of Psychiatry. 2 volumes. Vol. 1 / A.S. Tiganov, A.V. Snezhnevsky, D.D. Orlovskaya et al.; Ed. by A.S. Tiganov
712 p.
ISBN 5-225-02676-1

The present textbook reflects current knowledge in psychiatry. The problems of psychiatry are given against the background of its history and achievements in some clinical and fundamental aspects, which during the past decades have contributed to a great extent to the problems of diagnosis, understanding of the nature and treatment modalities in the differents forms of mental pathology. The changes which developed during the last two decades are reflected: new aproaches to the systematics of mental disorders and their diagnostics; new data concerning the etiology, pathogenesis of psychoses and mechanisms of drug actions; new law regulations in psychiatry and its influence on social aspects of psychiatry and the organization of psychiatric services.
In volume I general problems of psychiatry, endogenous mental diseases — schizophrenia, affective, schizoaffective psychoses and psychiatric disorders of late life are presented.
For psychiatrists, neurologists and researchers in the field of psychiatry, as well as for professional in the adjacent areas of medicine.

Handbook of Psychiatry. 2 volumes. Vol. 2 / A.S. Tiganov, A.V. Snezhnevsky, D.D. Orlovskaya et al.; Ed. by A.S. Tiganov
784 p.
ISBN 5-225-04394-1

In volume 2 epilepsy, dementing disorders of life, exogenous-organic mental disorders (in head trauma, tumors, neuroinfections), exogenous diseases (alcoholism, drug addiction, somatogenic disorders), psychosomatic pathology, psychogenic psychoses, neuroses, personality disorders, mental retardation and boundary conditions are presented.
For psychiatrists, neurologists and researchers in the field of psychiatry, as well as for professional in the adjacent areas of medicine.

 

PROCTOLOGY

K. N. Salamov and Yu. V. Dultsev 
ANORECTAL ABNORMALITIES IN ADULTS 
208 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-01129-2

The monograph presents the experience gained in conservative and surgical treatment of patients with anorectal developmental defects. A classification of the abnormalities is presented and clinical picture of various types of defects described. A complex of diagnostic measures and adequate methods for the treatment of adult patients are proposed.
Addressed to surgeons.

 

RADIOLOGY

L.A. Iliyn, V.F. Kirillov, I.P. Korenkov 
RADIATION HYGIENE. Textbook 
384 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-255-04412-3

The textbook considers theoretical principles of radiation hygiene on modern level. Questions of radiobiology, affect of small doses on organism, migrations of radionuclides in environment are highlighted. Special attention is paid to problems of labour hygiene while using sources of ionizing radiation in different spheres of national economy.Much space of the textbook is devoted to after-effects of different catastrophes that occurred during exploitation of nuclear power complexes.
Scientific and legal aspects of radiation safety of staff and population as well as the systems of radiation safety are outlined.

Vasilenko I.Ya.
Toxicology of nuclear division products
200 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04468-9

The monograph presents the materials of the author’s unique long-term field studies. The nuclide composition of nuclear division products, the sources of their formation, the physicochemical properties of the products in relation to the conditions of production and age are considered. The migration and metabolism of nuclear division products, their toxicity due to biological avaibility and age are outlined. The pathogenesis and clinical picture of acute, subacute and chronic diseases and late consequences of isolated combined abnormalities caused by nuclear division products are given. Prevention and treatment of such conditions are dealt with. The materials of the studies have been used to evaluate the hazard of nuclear divison products in emergencies.
Readership: radiotoxicologists, radiation hygienists, radiologists, the workers of radiation safety facilities, and specialists who are interested in the toxicology of radioactive products.

 

RENTGENOLOGY

V. I. Shevtsov, G. V. Dyachkova, and A. V. Popkov 
X-Ray Atlas of Soft Tissues of the Limbs in Orthopedic Diseases and Injuries 
96 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02759-8

The Atlas provides an experimental validation for x-ray contrast examination of the muscles, subcutaneous fat, and tendons, presents x-ray clinical characteristics of pathological processes in soft tissues, traces the x-ray morphological parallels in the muscles changing during elongation of the limbs, describes the x-ray picture of soft tissues in injuries, orthopedic diseases (shortened limbs, developmental abnormalities, diseases of the hip joint, etc.), and presents treatment by transosseous osteosynthesis after Ilizarov. For the first time the Atlas presents data on x-ray contrast diagnosis of soft tissue status. 
For roentgenologists, orthopedists-traumatologists, surgeons, and students.

L.M. Portnoy 
Gastric Cancer. Radiation Diagnostics 
296 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02758-X

The monograph outlines the results of studies on the diagnosis of gastric cancer. An idea flashes across the whole book that there is a rise in the incidence of diffuse (endophytic)_ gastric cancer, which calls for correction of the existing approaches to its diagnosis. An original concept of detection of gastric cancer with great emphasis on radiation diagnosis is proposed. The monograph presents both conventional (including X-ray) and new (ultrasonography, X-ray computed tomography) techniques of radiation diagnosis which permit the detection of early manifestations of gastric intramural growing tumors. It also describes a combination of early signs of endophytic gastric cancer and its endoscopic pattern. 
The book is intended for medical specialists engaged in radiation diagnosis, endoscopists, oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists.

 

SURGERY

Kh. A. Musalatov and A. G. Aganesov 
SURGICAL REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH THE RADICULAR SYNDROME IN THE PRESENCE OF LUMBAR OSTEOCHONDROSIS (MICROSURGICAL AND PUNCTURE DISKECTOMY) 
88 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02715-6

Describes methods of surgical treatment of the radicular syndrome in patients with hernias of vertebral disks in the lumbar portion of the spine. Presents the principles of replantation, amputations, and reconstruction of the limb stumps.
For traumatologists and orthopedists.

V. M. Buyanov and Yu. A. Nesterenko 
Surgery: Textbook. 
Third ed., revised and supplemented 
624 p.
ISBN 5-225-04414-X

The third version of the textbook (the first appeared in 1990, the second, stereotypical, in 1993) contains an enlarged section on hemotransfusiology, new sections on lung cancer, lung echinococcosis, liver cirrhosis, acquired and congenital heart diseases. Much attention is paid to care of surgical patients at all stages of treatment. Prinsiples and methods of first medical care and premedical care of critical patients are presented.

SURGICAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN. Textbook 
Ed. by Yu. F. Isakov Second ed., revised and supplemented  
704 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-045513-8

Discusses the problems of general and special surgery of childhood. Describes developmental defects and diseases of the head, neck, thoracic and abdominal organs, urogenital and locomotor systems, and pyoinflammatory diseases. Situation tasks are offered at the end of each chapter.
For students of pediatric faculties of higher medical institutes.

G. I. Zenovko 
CLINICAL APPLICATION OF THERMOGRAPHY 
168 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02210-3

The monograph is devoted to early diagnosis of some diseases by thermovison (vascular diseases of the limbs, mammary glands, thyroid, abdominal organs, etc.).Describes in detail thermographic semiotics of the limbs, trunk, head, and neck in health and disease. Suggests the ether test for assessing the function of the peripheral vascular bed. Presents a new method for diagnosing the inadequate function of perforating veins of the lower limbs in varicose disease.
For surgeons.

Yu.A. Davydov and A.B. Larichev
Vacuum therapy of the wounds and the wound process
160 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04433-6

The book deals with pressing problems in the treatment of wounds and acute suppurative diseases of soft tissues. Many-year research led to development of a vacuum therapy method, regulating the wound process and effectively controlling the wound infection. The proposed methods for treating suppurative wounds, acute suppurative lactation mastitis, acute purulent diseases of soft tissues and purulent wounds in diabetics can be used at any surgical ward.
Addressed to surgeons. 

Fedorov V.D., Buriev I.M., Ikramov R.Z.
Surgical pancreatology. Manual for physicians
208 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-04547-2

The manual gives the current views of the incidence of pancreatic diseases to be surgically treated. The main stages of the development of surgical intervention in these diseases are considered, surgical techniques are covered. The whole part concerns with the diagnostic potentialities in pancreatology. The technical aspects of pancreatic transplantation are elucidated. The manual contains over 300 exclusive colour figures, photoes, plots, and diagrams used by up-to-date technologies.
Readership: surgeons, gastroenterologists, morphologists, instrumental and fundamental diagnostic specialists. The book may be used by those attending a faculty for postgraduate training of physicians.

Shvyrkov M.B., Afanasyev V.V., Starodubtsev V.S.
Non-Gunshot Fractures of the Jaws
336 p.: ills.
ISBN 5-225-04509-X

Clinical picture of traumatic injuries of the maxilla and its complications is described in detail for the first time. Indications for conservative methods of immobilization of maxillary fragments are formulated. Technology of making metal and plastic splints to be put onto the teeth is described. Indications for osteosynthesis are enumerated, including several new types of osteosynthesis. The technology of staged osteosynthesis is described. The modern concept of reparative osteogenesis of the mandible and complications of its fractures is presented for the first time, as is a clinically tried protocol of staged drug therapy of patients with fractures of the jaws.
Addressed to oral surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, students of dentistry, and physicians studying at upgrading courses.

 

TRAUMATOLOGY & ORTHOPEDICS

G. N. Akzhigitov and Ya. B. Yudin  
HEMATOGENOUS OSTEOMYELITIS 
288 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-01111-X

The monograph discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of hematogenous osteomyelitis and urgent screening test for early diagnosis of this disease.Describes various methods for repair of the residual bone cavity and of the disease consequences (shortening and deformation of the limb) and rehabilitation of patients.For surgeons, orthopedists and traumatologists, pediatricians, and roentgenologists.

Kuznechikhin E.P., Nemsadze V.P.
Multiple and Combined Traumas of Locomotor System in Children
336 p.: ills.
ISBN 5-225-04530-8

The book provides general characteristics of multiple and combined trauma in children, description of diagnostic methods, combined treatment, stages of critical care and surgical intervention. Special emphasis is given to surgical policy and treatment of open fractures and extensive wound of the extremities in multiple and combined injuries, prevention of wound infection. Care for children with limb crush syndrome, stages of aftercare are reviewed.
Intended for pediatric traumatologists, surgeons, urologists. 

Nikolenko V.K., Bryusov P.G., Dedushkin V.S.
Gunshot Wounds of the Hand
232 p.
ISBN 5-222-04490-5

The monograph reflects the authors’ experience in treating gunshot wounds of the limbs, including injuries. A relationship of the severity of tissue lision to the type of a wounding shell, the direction of its exposure and the site of a wound is found as major determinants of a surgical intervention and its outcome. The monograph provides strong evidence for that primary surgery plays a decisive role in the management of patients with hand wounds.
Primary salvage surgical treatment for wounds of the hand is necessary in mixed and multiple injuries, as well as in the presence of infectious diseases.
The book is intended for orthopedists, traumatologists, and surgeons.

 

UROLOGY

V. V. Nikolaev and E. A. Stepanov 
URETHRAL STRICTURES IN CHILDREN  
160 p., ills.
ISBN 5-225-02717-2

Presents the etiology, diagnosis, classification of urethral strictures in children and the methods of treatment thereof. Describes an original method of surgical treatment making use of compression devices, developed by the authors.For urologists and surgeons.

Urology. Guide for Physicians. In 3 volumes 
Ed. N. A. Lopatkin.

Problems of clinical urology are covered. The book describes semiotics and diagnosis of urological diseases, anomalies of the urinary tracts and male sex organs, lesions of the kidneys, nephroptosis, inflammatory diseases and cancer, urolithiasis, vascular and neurogenic abnormalities, renal failure. Andrological issues are outlined. Surgical and conservative treatment of renal diseases, urinary tract and male genitalia diseases are provided. Current approaches to treatment of renal failure, transplantation of the kidney, arterial and venous hypertension of renal genesis, extracorporeal techniques, endoscopic surgery, lithotripsy, etc. are reported.Readership: urologists, nephrologists, surgeons, transplantologists, therapists, obstetricians, gynecologists.

 

VIROLOGY

Zuev V.A., Zavalishin I.A., Roikhel V.M.
Prion diseases of human and animals. Manual for physicians
192 p.: ills.
ISBN 5-225-04442-5

Presents information on prion diseases caused by a new class of agents — nucleic-free protein molecules of mammals, acquiring manifest infective properties as results of conformations. The classification of diseases is discussed, characteristics of the agents are presented, the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of prion diseases are described.
Addressed to virologists, neuropathologists, specialists in infectious diseases, psychiatrists, and pathologists.

 

VISCERAL DISEASES

A. R. Zlatkina  
DRUG THERAPY OF CHRONIC GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES. Handbook 
288 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-02807-1

Presents modern concepts of the etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases and approaches to pathogenetic drug therapy thereof. Discusses the philosophy of dietetic and drug therapy and informs about new drugs.
For therapists and gastroenterologists.

L. I. Olbinskaya 
Arterial Hypertension. Manual for Advanced Medical Training 
305 p. 
ISBN 5-89152-006-0

Presents modern classification of antihypertensive drugs, describes their clinical and pharmacodynamic effects, demonstrates the principles of choice of antihypertensive therapy, and discusses problems in daily monitoring of arterial pressure. Presents the new drugs used for treating arterial hypertension and offers recommendations on new approaches to the use of well-known drugs.Offers control tests of different levels to check up the knowledge of modern antihypertensive therapy.
Intended for advanced training of cardiologists and therapists working in hospitals and outpatient health centers.

S. D. Podymova  
Liver Diseases: Manual for Physicians 
704 p., ills. 
ISBN 5-225-04445-X

The third edition (the first and second ones were published in 1984 and 1993, respectively) presents new data about acute and chronic viral hepatitides, antiviral therapy, treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension, ascitis, and transplantation of the liver. All diseases are described with due consideration for the new classification of liver diseases. Data on liver structure and function, on clinical syndromes, laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods are presented. The ethiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, and treatment of all major focal and diffuse diseases of the liver and its involvement in chronic infections, endocrine, hematologic, and circulatory diseases, metabolic disorders, diseases of the liver in pregnancy and in infancy, and those induced by drugs and toxins are discussed.
Addressed to therapists, surgeons, specialists in infectious diseases, and pediatricians.

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