Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine

This book presents review articles in the study of genitourinary medicine. Topics include basic research that investigates the epigenetic mechanisms in urogenital cancers; the role of matrix metalloproteinases in urothelial cancers; the role of toll-like receptor genes in prostate cancers; recent emerging and novel treatment modalities in advanced metastatic renal cell and bladder carcinomas; novel mouse models for studying malformations in the genitourinary tract; the role of tissue engineering in genitourinary regenerative medicine; and clinical management of patients with Vesicoureteric reflux. Apart from the very well-known Wilms tumour (a form of paediatric hereditary kidney tumours), little is known about paediatric nephritic syndrome and their genetic causes and clinical manifestations. Hence, a special chapter has been included that describes the recent genetic technologies that identify gene mutations in patients with paediatric nephritic syndrome. The specific gene mutations found in these patients are often associated with rapid renal failures, disease progression and poor survival outcome. Each of the articles presented by authors from all over the world are renowned and experts in their own field of research. The authors are based either in research and/or a clinical setting and the articles are only a summary of the view points of each of these authors.

This comprehensive but practical guide to genitourinary and HIV medicine is an up-to-date treatise of the presentation, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted diseases. Emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding the mechanisms underlying the transmission of these diseases, and how to minimise sequelae. Where complete recovery is not possible, the reader is given advice on the support and counselling of patients and their sexual partners. Written by a team of experts from a variety of disciplines, 'Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine' will be essential reading for trainee and practising GU physicians and will also appeal to other health care professionals involved in the day-to-day care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases.