Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Diseases - take these newly designed, interactive state-of-the-art CME courses by Thieme author and world-famous mammographer Laszlo Tabar now! Dates and locations: Tucson, Arizona September 21-24, 2004 Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii October 12-16, 2004 Scottsdale, Arizona November 3-6, 2004 and November 10-13, 2004 Specifically designed for radiologists who regularly read mammograms. Find more information and register now: http://www.mammographyed.com Books by Dr. Tabar and his team: New! Tabar/Dean/Tot, Mammography - The Art and Science of Early Detection Tabar/Dean, Teaching Atlas of Mammography Tot/Tabar/Dean, Practical Breast Pathology Interested in related titles? More Thieme books on breast imaging and radiology. More news about Dr. Tabar: Breast Cancer: Mammography Screening Remains Most Effective Method. More...

Dr. Hans-Ulrich Hecker started his acupuncture training while studying medicine at the University of Kiel in Germany. That's where he got involved with the university's "German-Chinese Friendship Association," meeting many exchange students from China and learning about their culture. The field of Traditional Chinese Medicine in particular began to interest him. He gathered practical experience during his first trip to China in the early '80s. Today, general practitioner Dr. Hecker is a specialist who trains colleagues in homeopathy, alternative medicine, and acupuncture. Since 1990, the proclaimed "master of the gentle pinprick" has been the director for advanced education in acupuncture and also holds a teaching position at the university clinic in Kiel. Dr. Hecker is an advocate for a holistic, integrative approach to medicine. "The polarization in "traditional medicine" and "alternative medicine" does not help," he states. "Only a combination of both has a future." Read Dr. Hecker's comments on his work and lifelong passions in our interview*. Dr. Hecker has published a variety of books that are considered standard works in acupuncture. Follow the links below for more information or to order: Color Atlas of Acupuncture Practice of Acupuncture Interested in related titles? Visit our new complementary medicine homepage. (* Pdf file, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader required. Free Download.)

Plastic Techniques in Neurosurgery 2nd edition Author with Dr. David Staffenberg of the new title Plastic Techniques in Neurosurgery, 2nd edition, Dr. James Tait Goodrich is currently leading the separation of the Aguirre twins at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). He says about the operation: "Two children joined at the head poses some enormous difficulties. With shared brains, shared vascular circulations, plus scalp and skulls, it leads to an enormous amount of work directed to the separation." Read the full interview with Dr. Goodrich and find out what he has to say about his work, what it takes to be a neurosurgeon, and his life-long passions. More… "While conjoined Filipino twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre continue to heal from their most recent surgery, they also continue to amaze their mother with crib-climbing, food stealing and other boyish antics. As the boys approach their second birthday on April 21, they are acting more and more like typical, mischievous toddlers -- even though they are still joined at the tops of their heads." Read more about the twins on The Children's Hospital at Montefiore website... (Photos: Montefiore Medical Center/Alice Attie) Click here for more information and to order: Plastic Techniques in Neurosurgery, 2nd edition and other Thieme neurosurgery titles (* Pdf file, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader required. Free Download.)

CHINESE NUTRITION THERAPY If you have questions about nutrition, You do not want to miss this book! Ever wondered what Chinese dietetics is and how it can improve your nutrition and overall well being? Read the interview with Thieme author Jörg Kastner and learn more about the influence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on Western medicine, TCM key concepts and messages, the benefits of Chinese dietetics for everyone. Click here to read the full interview with Jörg Kastner* To schedule a workshop with Mr. Kastner anywhere in the United States, please email us Click here to order: Chinese Nutrition Therapy Color Atlas of Acupuncture more complementary medicine literature (* Pdf file, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader required. Free Download.)

Auricular Acupuncture Certification Program If you work with people who have pain, You do not want to miss this course!! Learn European Ear Acupuncture (Auricular Acupuncture) as practised by 14,000 medical doctors in Germany alone. The great accessibility and effectiveness of this medicine makes it indispensable for successful diagnosis and treatment of many difficult cases. More information: Program* (May 14-16 & September 24-26, 2004) Curriculum* Instructors* Registration Form* Dr. Beate Strittmatter, M.D., Director of Education of the German Academy for Acupuncture and Auriculomedicine, is offering a Two Part Seminar with the opportunity for Certification with International Auriculotherapy Certification Institute (ACI - www.auriculotherapy.org). Auricular Acupuncture, as developed by Dr. Paul Nogier of France and Dr. Frank Bahr of Germany, along with recent breakthroughs achieved by Dr. Strittmatter in removing blockages to healing, is a medicine that represents a perfect union of western and eastern therapies. It offers a method of diagnosis and treatment that will greatly enhance success with health issues that are not responsive to other therapies. This program is the only training that Dr. Strittmatter is offering in North America! Dr. Strittmatter's biography* Click here to order your textbooks: Ear Acupuncture Identifying and Treating Blockages to Healing (* Pdf files, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader required. Free Download.)