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Myeloma Bone Disease

This state-of-the-art book presents the forefront in the science and clinical management of myeloma bone disease. Assembling the work of the world's premier thought leaders, this book begins with sections on clinical presentation, imaging, and biochemical markers and then goes on to discuss rad...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Roodman, G. David (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press : Imprint: Humana, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Colección:Current Clinical Oncology,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
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Sumario:This state-of-the-art book presents the forefront in the science and clinical management of myeloma bone disease. Assembling the work of the world's premier thought leaders, this book begins with sections on clinical presentation, imaging, and biochemical markers and then goes on to discuss radiation, surgical, and medical therapies. Specific chapters are devoted to bisphosphonates and novel therapeutic agents, such as RANKL inhibitors, Wnt signaling inhibitors, and IMiDs. The mechanisms of osteoclast activation and osteoblast suppression in multiple myeloma are also explored. Myeloma Bone Disease is a valuable resource for medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists and cancer researchers.
Descripción Física:X, 252 p. 75 illus., 43 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9781607615545
ISSN:2364-1142