"Active Genital is a story told in pictures and presented as a graphic novel that traces the idealised projection of a child's development - between the ages of four to twelve - through its struggle with darkness and shadow to its eventual acceptance of love and harmony. The book is presented in three parts. The first part revisits drawings made by McCail that describe a homelife that at first glance appears somewhat banal, but on further scrutiny reveal a suburban hell of abuse, violence and sex. The second part is a text that recounts a succession of dreams - a recurring theme in McCail's work - that made a powerful impression on him along with a list of written works that have inspired him. The third part consists of large scale drawings that have been broken down into smaller parts revealing a framework of symbols, icons and characters rendered in the artist's characteristic graphic style that trace the child's progress through the world. The limits of this world are the edges of the paper, behind each main event lie many contributing stories where details invade the background spaces as more is remembered and still more is imagined."--Publisher's statement.

This comprehensive account of the human herpesviruses provides an encyclopedic overview of their basic virology and clinical manifestations. This group of viruses includes human simplex type 1 and 2, Epstein–Barr virus, Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus, HHV6A, 6B and 7, and varicella-zoster virus. The viral diseases and cancers they cause are significant and often recurrent. Their prevalence in the developed world accounts for a major burden of disease, and as a result there is a great deal of research into the pathophysiology of infection and immunobiology. Another important area covered within this volume concerns antiviral therapy and the development of vaccines. All these aspects are covered in depth, both scientifically and in terms of clinical guidelines for patient care. The text is illustrated generously throughout and is fully referenced to the latest research and developments.

Get problem-oriented and disease-specific guidance in treating STDs-in one quick-access source Featuring the trusted, practical format of the CURRENT series, this authoritative, quick-access guide delivers a top-to-bottom overview of STDs commonly encountered in clinical practice. The book begins with an insightful introduction to the field that emphasizes the patient-doctor relationship, and then explores clinical problems with STDs in terms of diagnostic, management, and treatment considerations. Features A-to-Z, up-to-the-minute coverage of common STDs-filled with crucial point-of-care guidelines A focus on prevention interventions, including counseling, in recognition of the need to change high-risk sexual behaviors Practical diagnostic algorithms that summarize key protocols and facilitate patient management Detailed, easy-to-locate treatment tables that list specific drugs (generic and trade names), doses, and schedules A thought-provoking final chapter that includes a brief discussion of the latest STD research, plus unresolved questions and future concerns Useful appendices that include diagnostic protocols, treatment tables, and websites for further information Authoritative, on-the-spot information you can quickly apply to your practice - without sifting through pages of data An essential clinical companion for internists, family physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, obstetricians-gynecologists, HIV care specialists, and other healthcare professionals who see patients with STDs Turn to any chapter on specific STDs, and you'll find expert perspectives on biology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and issues related to special populations

The AAP's authoritative guide on preventing, recognizing, and treating more than 200 childhood infectious diseases. Developed by the AAP's Committee on Infectious Diseases as well as the expertise of the CDC, the FDA, and hundreds of physician contributors.

This book focuses on cosmetic genital surgery encompassing from basic through advanced techniques, discussing indications, contraindications, short- and long-term complications, and postoperative care of each surgical procedure. Stemming from the 20-years practical experience of the author, this volume comprehends different techniques enriched by more than 400 original photos, detailed operational steps, and updated evidence-based literature. Both practitioners and professionals in gynecology, plastic surgery, dermatology and urology will benefit from the uniform and clear structure of this book and from the multiple choice questionnaire for self-assessment. Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge: https://sn.pub/tvlq7Q

First published in 1975. The last two decades have brought remarkable advances in our knowledge of human sexuality. These data are in the process of being assimilated into the main body of psychiatric thought, which is being greatly enriched thereby. Our increased understanding of sexuality is also currently being translated into innovative new approaches to the treatment of sexual difficulties. These developments promise relief to many persons with distressing sexual problems who were previously thought to be beyond help. At the present time, the specific approach to sex therapy described in this volume is being employed, further developed and, most important, systematically evaluated at the Sex Therapy and Education Program of the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic of the Cornell University-New York Hospital Center. The Cornell program is psychiatrically oriented. It regards sex therapy as a specialized branch of psychotherapy. The Clinic conceives of sexual dysfunctions as psychosomatic symptoms and it’s orientation is multicausal and eclectic in that it believes that sexual dysfunctions are the product of multiple etiologic factors, and our treatment armamentarium comprises an amalgam of experiential, behavioral and dynamically oriented modalities.