Progress in developmental neurobiology and advances in (neuro) genetics have been spectacular. The high resolution of modern imaging techniques applicable to developmental disorders of the human brain and spinal cord have created a novel insight into the developmental history of the central nervous system (CNS). This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the human CNS in the context of its many developmental disorders. It provides a unique combination of data from human embryology, animal research and developmental neuropathology, and there are more than 400 figures in over a hundred separate illustrations.

Based on the Oxford University postgraduate degree program, this book guides students through the multidisciplinary syllabus essential to ART laboratory practice.

Manual of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Clinical Embryology aims to discuss the relevance of science of reproductive biology in modern-day Assisted Reproductive Technologies and their practical applications. The readers can learn and master the large number of sophisticated techniques which form the backbone of the fascinating and growing field of human assisted reproduction. The subject is vast and has been covered over 83 chapters. All the chapters are dealt by the experts of concerned fields. Principles and protocols pertaining to laboratory maintenance, culture media, cryofreezing of gametes, embryos, and genital tissues have been dealt with at length. This book is an invaluable reference book for the clinicians, reproductive biologists and embryologists.

This is the 1st edition of the book Step by Step Protocols in Clinical Embryology and ART. A protocol in Clinical Embryology and ART is presented in a simplified way by creating a step-by-step procedural process with the help of high quality diagrams and coloured photographs. The photographs presented in the book are self-explanatory. Legends with photographs are well appropriate. The text is comprehensive, updated and to the point. The book has 18 chapters. The first chapter deals with setting up of an ART centre. Chapter two provides comprehensive details of selection and preparation of an IVF patient. Subsequent chapters describe semen analysis, role of hormones, embryo transfer, ovum pickup, embryo selection and culture media used, embryo vitrifiction, multiple pregnancy reduction and ethical and legal aspects in ART. A comprehensive index is given at last.

Salient Features - Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives, timing of key developmental events facilitate to focus on important facts - Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system - Present applications of embryology in clinical practice - Inclusion of new diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams for easy understanding and reproducibility - Addition of an appendix on embryological structures and their derivatives help in quick recall - Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text Online Features Complimentary access to online animations, chapter-wise image bank along with the complete e-book - Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system - Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text

20 interactive DVDs featuring over 130 videos providing a comprehensive overview of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). Accompanying book covers In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

This comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the rehabilitation care of persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders draws on the ever-expanding scientific and clinical evidence base to provide clinicians with the knowledge needed in order to make optimal management decisions during the acute, subacute, and chronic phases. The second edition re-organized contents as more clinically practical use, consisting of 48 chapters. Also, new chapters such as kinesiology and kinematics of functional anatomy of the extremities are added as well. Readers will also find chapters on the basics of functional anatomy, neurological classification and evaluation, injuries specifically in children and the elderly, and psychological issues. The book will be an invaluable aid to assessment and medical care for physicians and other professional personnel in multiple specialties, including physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, internists, critical care physicians, urologists, neurologists, psychologists, and social workers.

Clinical Embryology: A Color Atlas and Text unravels and illuminates the complex process of both normal and abnormal prenatal human developments. Vivid color drawings and photographs, many in three dimensions, clarify difficult concepts and bring contemporary clinical examples to life. Each section of the atlas includes pertinent case reports, clinical photographs, radiologic studies, and examples from the pathology lab - emphasizing the importance of embryology across the field of medicine.

This comprehensive atlas is unique in combining information on the embryological development of the human with detailed presentation of the congenital malformations encountered in clinical practice. As a consequence it will not only assist practitioners and trainees in recognizing and evaluating malformations, but also enable them to understand how a malformation has developed and to explain the mystery of congenital malformations to relatives and patients. The book is organized according to anatomic region, with additional chapters on hernias, tumors, lymphogenesis and lymphatic malformations. According to WHO statistics, each year congenital anomalies result in approximately 3.2 million birth defect-related disabilities worldwide. All too often, however, training in embryology is now a neglected area, and medical graduates frequently lack confidence in their knowledge of the field. Clinical Embryology: An Atlas of Congenital Malformations will help to rectify this deficit and to ensure that malformations are comprehended and managed appropriately. It will be of value for postgraduate trainees in pediatric surgery, pediatrics, and neonatology, undergraduate medical students, and general practitioners/family physicians.