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Author: Peter H. Yoon Publisher:  Cambridge University Press – 352 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram The author Peter H. Yoon explains in the Preface that plasma is an ionized gas. In such substances, dynamical processes are predominantly by collective behavior, rather than that od individual particle interactions. Plasma gas then, is often seen as free of inter-particle collisions. Note however, that it is important to know the exact nature of plasma particles, including the single-particle behavior of plasma.  Yoon writes: “Often the description of plasma is incomplete if the discrete particle effects are not properly taken into account.”...

Editor: Angelo Paolo Dei Tos, MD Publisher:  Cambridge University Press – 600 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram “To achieve sufficient diagnostic expertise is unavoidably difficult” in detecting soft tissue sarcomas, writes the author Dr. Angelo Paolo Dei Tos in the Preface to this book focused on using a pattern-based approach in diagnosing these types of tumors. Such an approach “allows us to narrow significantly the differential diagnoses and to guide rationally the choice of immunostains as well as of molecular tests.” Dr. Tos points out that correct diagnosis of soft tissue tumors is one of the most challenging...

Author: D. Margaret Avery Publisher:  Cambridge University Press – 315 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram About 180 years ago in 1839, the first report of discovery of the fossil of a South African mammal was published, writes the author of this book Dr. Margaret Avery in the Preface. She mentions about a ‘Victorian penchant for the recognition and collection of artifacts’ attributing it to someone named Underhill in a 2011 publication. About 18 years later, in 1857, T.H. Bowker found some artifacts at the mouth of the Fish River. Also, in 1866, a stone implement from the Paleolithic...

Editor: Sorin Eremia, MD Publisher:  Cambridge University Press – 367 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram Americans spent some $16.5 billion in 2018 on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures, according to an April 2019 report of an industry group – the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This was a four percent increase over 2017 figures. Other statistics are provided in the accompanying chart. Of the total, $8.8 billion was spent on minimally-invasive procedures, and $7.7 billion was spent on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. A large part of the $7.7 billion spending, or nearly 28 percent of it, was...

Editors: Alberto M. Marchevsky, Aliya N. Husain and Frncoise4 Gallateau-Salle Publisher:  Cambridge University Press – 234 -ages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram A serous membrane, also referred to as a serosa, is one of the thin membranes that cover the walls and some organs of the thoracic and abdomino-pelvic cavities. The most common of these organs are the lungs. One of the common pathologies affecting the lung is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs also known as the mesothelium. The most common area affected is the lining of the lungs and chest wall. The inhalation of...