Diseases & Disorders Books

Encompasses the experience, knowledge and wisdom of more than 10 different authors. This work is equipped for the modern doctor with full-colour pictures on common problems such as rashes, scars and jaundice. It provides information on consent and how to handle common calls, and coverage of medications and doses, clinical skills and surgery.

Features articles including: The Role of Migrants and Immigrants in Infectious Disease; Global Environment Change and Infectious Disease; the Role of the Traveller; Cholera; Rickettsial and Other Emerging Tick-borne Infections; West Nile Virus; Surveillance of Microbial Threats; HIV/AIDS; Chikungunya Virus Infections; and, Rift Valley Fever.

Malaria infects between 300 and 500 million people every year and causes between one and three million deaths annually, mostly among young children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is an infectious disease that is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. This book features developments in research on malaria.

Features significant changes witnessed in imaging in oncological conditions related to the bladder, prostate and kidneys and their impact. This book focuses on oncology in urology, mainly Ultrasound and MRI, with organ oriented topics. It includes the technologies on imaging, such as various developments in ultrasound machines and MRI scanning.

Following the serendipitous discovery of cisplatin by Barnett Rosenberg back in 1965 and its approval in 1978 by the Food and Drug Administration, a growing number of platinum compounds have emerged as fundamental components for the treatment of different types of cancer. Although replaced by the better tolerated analogue carboplatin, cisplatin itself is still an important tool for the treatment .

Suitable for both immunologists and those scientists and students from other fields seeking a highly accessible and informative resource in immunology, this title offers a reference on the essential concepts of immunology. It includes terms from various subspecialties, ranging from molecular immunology to transplantation.

In Guide to Signal Pathways in Immune Cells, Nigel E. Wardle presents vital information in regards to white cells, like the neutrophils and macrophages, T and B lymphocytes, natural killer cells and mast cells, as they constitute the immune defenses against microbial invaders or tumor cells. In all such cells the necessary information processing for their activities utilizes a network of ...

Infectious diseases are important worldwide causes of both morbidity and mortality in women. Of particular concern are sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and HPV-associated diseases. This issue includes articles that review the research findings about infections in women and also provide practical clinical information to aid in patient care.

A guide to the wide array of techniques used in fundamental or applied research into the biology and pathogenesis of HIV-1. It aims to document protocols for select aspects of HIV biology.

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an enigmatic compound abounding in animal tissues. It is present at relatively high concentrations in all electrically excitable tissues such as brain, sensory organs, heart, and muscle, and in certain endocrine glands. Some of its physiological functions are already established, for example as an essential nutrient during development and as a ...

Soft tissue cancers occur in the extraskeletal connective tissue framework of the body including the organs of locomotion and their various component structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics. There are many different types of soft tissue cancer: around 50 altogether. This book presents research in the field from around the world.

Presents the combined efforts of experts in pharmacologic oncology treatment. This book features summaries and charts of topics such as pharmacokinetics, drug indications, and toxicities. It provides protocols for treatment and supportive care of cancer patients. It is suitable for oncologists professionals involved in the treatment of cancer.

Covers the area of antimicrobial drug resistance in bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites from basic science, clinical, and epidemiological perspectives. This book focuses on the clinical aspects of drug resistance.

Devoted to Management of N2/IIIA Lung Cancer. This book addresses the following topics: defining N2 disease; molecular detection and immunocytochemistry of N2 disease; radiographic staging of N2 disease; and, minimally invasive staging of N2 disease (EBUS/EUS, mediastinoscopy and VATS ).

A guide that provides the general pathologist in clinical practice, as well as residents and fellows during their training, with the standard in molecular oncology testing. It addresses various areas of molecular oncology testing including: molecular biology basics, inherited cancers, solid tumors, neoplastic hematopathology, and identity testing.

The aim of this book is to reveal to a large spectrum of audience including biologists and physicians the extent of the microRNAs revolution in the cancer society. Alterations in miRNA genes play a critical role in the pathophysiology of many, perhaps all, human cancer: cancer initiation and progression can involve microRNAs (miRNAs) - small non-coding RNAs that can regulate gene expression. At ..

This book overviews our current understanding of the biology of liver metastases, and reviews current methods of detection and diagnosis. Thereafter, the chapters offer objective and systematic reviews of each of the current major treatment modalities: surgical resection; destructive therapies; chemotherapy (systemic and regional); whether there is a role for radiotherapy; biological therapies (in

Bioinformatics can be defined as the collection, classification, storage, and analysis of biochemical and biological information using computers and mathematical algorithms. This book provides a historical and technical perspective on the analytical techniques, methodologies, and platforms used in bioinformatics experiments.

Presents a comprehensive guide that provides the general pathologist in clinical practice, as well as residents and fellows during their training, with the standard in molecular infectious disease testing. This book integrates the advancements in the field with the basic principles and practical applications.

Covers the area of antimicrobial drug resistance in bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites from basic science, clinical, and epidemiological perspectives. This book focuses on the biological basis of drug resistance and effective avenues for drug development.