Essential Revision Notes for FRCS (Urol) - Volume 1
Following the 1st Edition's publication and success, this 2nd Edition of the Essential Revision Notes for the FRCS (Urol) is a further improved and carefully updated, easy-to-read and comprehensive two-volume textbook covering the entire curriculum for both Sections of the exam. Written by an NHS Consultant Urological Surgeon with extensive experience as faculty in FRCS (Urol) revision courses as well as individually preparing candidates, the textbook is designed to accompany examinees throughout their study journey and act as a revision roadmap for them. To aid memorisation and information recall for the busy trainee, it is written in a logical and consistent manner, highlighting essential facts in bite-sized paragraphs, with regular reference to relevant NICE and EAU Guidelines. The 2nd Edition has many new features, including a brand-new set of sample MCQs, many helpful practical viva tips added across the books, key scientific papers are now highlighted and summarised, and two new bonus chapters on Renal Transplantation and Viva Tips and Tricks are included. Volume 1 covers: Station 1 - Urological Oncology 1 (bladder, renal and upper tract urothelial cancers) Station 2 - Urological Oncology 2 (prostate, testicular, penile and urethral cancers) Station 3 - Paediatric Urology Station 4 - Emergency Urology Bonus Chapter - Renal Transplantation
Essential Revision Notes for FRCS (Urol) - Volume 2
Following the 1st Edition's publication and success, this 2nd Edition of the Essential Revision Notes for the FRCS (Urol) is a further improved and carefully updated, easy-to-read and comprehensive two-volume textbook covering the entire curriculum for both Sections of the exam. Written by an NHS Consultant Urological Surgeon with extensive experience as faculty in FRCS (Urol) revision courses as well as individually preparing candidates, the textbook is designed to accompany examinees throughout their study journey and act as a revision roadmap for them. To aid memorisation and information recall for the busy trainee, it is written in a logical and consistent manner, highlighting essential facts in bite-sized paragraphs, with regular reference to relevant NICE and EAU Guidelines. The 2nd Edition has many new features, including a brand-new set of sample MCQs, many helpful practical viva tips added across the books, key scientific papers are now highlighted and summarised, and two new bonus chapters on Renal Transplantation and Viva Tips and Tricks are included. Volume 2 covers: Station 5 - Calculi and Urinary Tract Infections Station 6 - Urological Imaging and Principles of Urological Technology Station 7 - Bladder Dysfunction and Gynaecological Aspects of Urology Station 8 - BPH and Andrology Bonus Chapter - Viva Tips and Tricks
Hybrid Data Processing by Combining Machine Learning, Expert, Safety and Security
The goal of this Special Issue is to promote hybrid data processing by combining machine learning with experts' input, data safety, and security. AI technology and machine learning technology are developing rapidly. Data contain important information that can advance human knowledge and enhance AI capabilities. Meanwhile, requirements for data mining and data processing are expanding. Machine learning and deep learning may achieve excellent results, but in some cases, a balance can be reached by involving experienced experts to save resources and improve outcomes. In mining and analyzing data, the issues of data safety, data security, and data privacy also need to be suitably considered. This Special Issue presents ten rigorously reviewed manuscripts that study how to integrate hybrid data intelligence with experts' input, expert systems, safety, and security through decentralized reputation systems, blockchain technology, linkable ring signatures, collaborative filtering, contrastive learning, graph neural networks, feature selection, sample imbalance, few-shot learning, contrastive learning, knowledge graphs, transfer learning, dynamic Gaussian Bayesian networks, the Manning formula, surface confluence, federated learning, trusted execution environments, optimal mechanisms, multi-attribute auctions, multi-scale loss, scenario reconfiguration, probabilistic models, topology reconfiguration models, etc., in scenarios of flood prediction, social recommendation, multi-auction, terrorist attack prediction, etc. We believe that these studies are valuable in this field.
An Integrated Approach on Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
This Special Issue includes the following topics: epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology of CVT; clinical presentation of CVT; laboratory testing (including thrombophilia testing) for CVT; imaging of CVT; and management of CVT (acute-phase therapy, management after the acute phase, and prognosis of CVT patients).