Andreas J. Gross – författare

Recent developments in recombinant DNA technology have led to the large-scale production of human erythropoietin and to the demonstration that it is effective in the treatment of renal and possibly some other anaemias. This has lent a new impetus to studies of the pathophysiology and pharmacology of the hormone which is reflected in this report of the proceedings of a meeting held in Liibeck in June 1988. In 15 papers, all from European centres, the broad topics covered are erythropoietin's physiology and chemistry, the patho- physiology of erythropoiesis and the use of erythropoietin in the treatment of anaemia. Several of the papers include up-to-date reviews of the literature. The field is now expanding rapidly, and this volume, though not comprehensive, usefully points up many areas of recent understanding as well as others of continuing un- certainty. Overall, it contains material likely to be of interest to biochemists and experimental haematologists as well as to phar- macologists, clinical haematologists and nephrologists.

Das benigne Prostatasyndrom (BPS) betrifft mehr als die Hälfte aller Männer jenseits des 50. Lebensjahres. Es wird gerne über längere Zeit verdrängt, insbesondere weil entsprechende Untersuchungen gescheut werden. Die Therapie ist vielfältig, und es kamen viele Behandlungsmöglichkeiten in den letzten Jahren hinzu, die zu einer Verbesserung der Symptome beitragen können. Diese Optionen werben vor allen Dingen damit, dass sie die gefürchteten Nebenwirkungen einer Operation vermeiden sollen: Inkontinenz, Impotenz und Ejakulationsverlust.

Das vorliegende Buch gibt einen Überblick über alle derzeit verfügbaren Therapieoptionen des BPS und einer zielgerichteten Diagnostik. Unter der Federführung der namhaften Herausgeber haben viele Experten ihr Wissen in diesem Praxisbuch zusammengetragen. Es wird die Differentialdiagnostik mit Bildgebung und Urodynamik erläutert und die vielfältigen Wege der Therapie von Watchful Waiting über die Medikamentöse Therapie bis hin zur Operation besprochen und die Vor- und Nachteile aufgezeigt. Ein separates Kapitel widmet sich der Prävention. Außerdem werden Mythen diskutiert, die vielerorts noch als "Expertenmeinung" vorherrschen.

 Ein Praxisbuch für jeden Urologen!

Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) affects more than half of all men over the age of 50. It is often suppressed for a long time, especially because the corresponding examinations are shied away from. Therapy is varied, and many treatment options have been added in recent years that can help improve symptoms. These options advertise themselves primarily as avoiding the dreaded side effects of surgery: Incontinence, impotence and loss of ejaculation.This book provides an overview of all currently available treatment options for BPH and targeted diagnostics. Under the leadership of the renowned editors, many experts have compiled their knowledge in this practical book. Differential diagnostics with imaging and urodynamics are explained, and the many ways of therapy from watchful waiting to drug therapy to surgery are discussed and the advantages and disadvantages pointed out. A separate chapter is devoted to prevention. In addition, myths that still prevail in many placesas "expert opinion" are discussed.A practical book for every urologist!

Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) affects more than half of all men over the age of 50. It is often suppressed for a long time, especially because the corresponding examinations are shied away from. Therapy is varied, and many treatment options have been added in recent years that can help improve symptoms. These options advertise themselves primarily as avoiding the dreaded side effects of surgery: Incontinence, impotence and loss of ejaculation.This book provides an overview of all currently available treatment options for BPH and targeted diagnostics. Under the leadership of the renowned editors, many experts have compiled their knowledge in this practical book. Differential diagnostics with imaging and urodynamics are explained, and the many ways of therapy from watchful waiting to drug therapy to surgery are discussed and the advantages and disadvantages pointed out. A separate chapter is devoted to prevention. In addition, myths that still prevail in many placesas "expert opinion" are discussed. A practical book for every urologist!