Auteur: Bradley

A.C. Bradley put Shakespeare on the map for generations of readers and students for whom the plays might not otherwise have become real" at all' writes John Bayley in his foreword to this ed …

First Published in 2004. Climate Since A.D. 1500 presents a unique perspective on the ‘Little Ice Age’ and the climate of the twentieth century. Leading scientists explore historical documents, dendr …

First Published in 2004. Climate Since A.D. 1500 presents a unique perspective on the ‘Little Ice Age’ and the climate of the twentieth century. Leading scientists explore historical documents, dendr …

This informative publication looks at the development and current state of otolaryngological research and practice in ASEAN countries. Written by leading experts in the field, it emphasizes a global …

With a total of more than 10, 000 operated patients worldwide, the implantation of cochlear devices has become the most effective technique in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with sen …

The past decade has seen a rapid increase in the application of electrophysiologic measurement techniques in evaluating patients with hearing and balance disorders. Advances in computer technology ha …

This volume presents important new scientific data on hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, a technique already in clinical use in the field of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. As well as examining …

The book provides the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the topic for all involved in the diagnosis and therapy: physicians (neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, ophthalmologists), …

How can genetics be useful to general otorhinolaryngologists and their patients? This book summarizes the most recent information on genetic diseases, including deafness and head-and-neck cancer, tha …

Cochlear implantation has become a firmly established procedure for rehabilitating deaf individuals. Furthermore, developments in this field have been remarkable in respect of basic sciences, surgery …

During recent years a considerable body of experimental and clinical work has demonstrated the direct involvement of the otolith organs in stabilizing body and gaze which led to the development of sp …

Rational pharmacotherapy of the inner ear will become an important issue in treatment of inner ear diseases today and in the future. The contributions of some of the experts in the field are gathered …

New morphologic evidence in human temporal bones from patients with vestibular neuronitis, Meniere’s Disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and idiopathic facial paralysis is put forward to s …

A decade of innovative findings in the research of molecular biology of hearing and deafness is reflected in this volume. The genetic causes for many types of syndromic and non-syndromic deafness are …

The development of head and neck cancer is a multistep process in which genetic as well as epigenetic alterations interfere with the regular functions of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. I …

Otosclerosis is a disorder causing a hardening of the middle ear bones which leads to a progressive hearing loss. Internationally renowned experts met in Saas Fee (Switzerland) in 2004 to discuss oto …

Chemosensory dysfunction is a quite frequently occurring problem which significantly affects the patient’s quality of life. It can result from infectious agents, environmental factors, toxins, trauma …

Today cochlear implants are the most successful of all prostheses of the nervous system. They are used in individuals who are deaf or suffer from a severe hearing deficiency caused by loss of cochlea …

Remarkable progress in the development of new concepts and techniques used in reconstructive surgery of microtia/atresia of the external auditory canal (EAC) has been made since the beginning of the …

This surgical atlas describes the multidisciplinary approach to treating pediatric velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) and reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved. The publication b …

This volume is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Department of Otolaryngology of the Sapporo Medical University. It commemorates this landmark event and honors the department’s rich tradition …

This volume in the book series ‘Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology’ summarizes the current scientific knowledge of salivary gland neoplasms and illustrates recent advances in this clinical area. Chapt …

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSw NP) is a heterogeneous disease that impacts a significant portion of the population. Specific subtypes of the disease include cystic fibrosis, allerg …

Many sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD), especially obstructive sleep apnea, originate from upper airway abnormalities. The connection to cardio- and cerebrovascular comorbidities is significan …

The development of new technology in hearing aid devices as well as imaging techniques has improved the possibilities of meeting the patient’s individual needs. This book, in which experts from aroun …

Gene therapy holds great potential for the treatment not only of genetic disorders, but also of many acquired diseases. This is as true for the inner ear as for any other organ. However, the technica …

Electric acoustic stimulation (EAS) combines electric stimulation in the mid- to high-frequency regions with acoustic stimulation in the low-frequency range with the aim to preserve residual low-freq …

Ear reconstruction has developed from the sole plastic reconstruction of the auricle to a more complex procedure that includes the functional rehabilitation of hearing. For the patient’s benefit the …

In recent years, methods for coupling active implants to the middle ear, round window or combinations of passive middle ear prostheses have progressed considerably. Patient selection criteria have ex …

Experts in otorhinolaryngology as well as medical genetics have contributed their reviews to this comprehensive compilation. Introductory chapters deal with basic genetics followed by chapters devote …

Three decades after the introduction of the first bone-anchored hearing aids, the available systems have improved significantly and the field is expanding faster than ever. New technologies such as d …

Since 1987, the most recent issues on tonsils and mucosal immunity have been discussed regularly at the ‘International Symposiums on Tonsils and Mucosal Barriers of the Upper Airways’ (ISTMB). This b …

For the first time the editors of this volume have brought together text, illustrations and high-definition videos to create an expert video atlas in the field of pediatric airway surgery. The public …

Written by international leading experts in the field of skull base surgery, this publication provides a comprehensive description of both the etiology and management of defects arising in the anteri …

Arthur Sullivan is best known as W. S. Gilbert’s collaborator in the Savoy Operas. Sullivan was regarded as the nation’s leading composer of sacred oratorios on a par with Mendelssohn and Brahms. Ian …

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In The Familiar Made Strange, twelve distinguished historians offer original and playful readings of American icons and artifacts that cut across rather than stop at the nation’s borders to model new …

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The Early Head Start Father Studies: Design, Data Collection, and Summary of Father Presence in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers, The Meaning of “Good Fatherhood:” Low-Income Fathers’ So …

The Early Head Start Father Studies: Design, Data Collection, and Summary of Father Presence in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers, The Meaning of “Good Fatherhood:” Low-Income Fathers’ So …

We go to God, ask for the things we want and need, and just like that it’s done right? Maybe it goes that way occasionally but more times than not, we must be patient as God does His work. Waiti …

Unlock the full potential of Photoshop, the go-to app for content creators, by mastering its complex tools and features. This book, drawing from the award-winning author’s 25+ years of design experie …