Diseases and disorders

This book provides a broad clinical overview of primary and secondary immunodeficiencies nested in clinical cases that will help the reader understand the approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and management of these challenging cases.

The high rate of urbanization and a steady increase in per capita income has improved the socio-economic status of people all over the world.

This book elucidates the mechanisms involved in biological membrane functions.

This pocket book explains the significant and well-documented impact that PET/CT can have on the management of prostate cancer through the provision of high-quality evidence regarding function and structure.

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of pediatric oncology.

The dangerous decline in vaccinations in many developed countries is at the heart of a lively debate that confirms how important the subject is today.

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of basic and applied aspects of Staphylococcus aureus, which is one of the most important human pathogens.

This updated and expanded second edition covers selected infections of the central nervous system of considerable current interest.

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of current and new therapies in treating pancreatic cancer.

The purpose of this book is to provide a synthesis of the ever evolving field of pediatric viral infections.

This text provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most common autoimmune cytopenias affecting adults and children.

This book is structured in a way that guides the reader from prevention through to diagnosis and then treatment of infection following total knee arthroplasty, in each case providing state of the art information on available techniques and procedures.

This book presents a well-balanced view of the potential medical use of cannabinoids in pain.

The SAGES Manual of Robotic Surgery is designed to present a comprehensive approach to various applications of surgicaltechniques and procedures currently performed with the robotic surgical platform.

This volume reviews the current state of research on immune checkpoints and offers novel concepts.

This book focuses on the salient features of the biology of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and the advances in our understanding of their structure and function and of downstream signaling, as well as their governance in systems biology from bone and dentin to kidney, cancer, diabetes, iron homeostasis and angiogenesis, including rare musculoskeletal disorders.

This book describes the newest developments in antibody drug conjugates and immunotoxins, paving their way to clinical application.

An ideal clinical handbook for medical professionals that regularly treat patients with diabetes and comorbid gastrointestinal complications.

This book is mainly intended for residents and young physicians in Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Gynaecology, as well as other professionals interested in this area.

Our own experience shows that there is no simple, yet of good scientific and clinical quality guide for practitioners and patients on gastrointestinal diseases.

Natural compounds obtained from plants represent a tremendous global market due to their use as food additives, cosmetics, in agriculture and in pharmaceuticals.

This book presents current clinical knowledge relating to key topics in acute and chronic pain in a multiple choice question (MCQ) format.

This book provides a fundamental understanding of immunopathology and immunopathologic processes, with particular attention to nonclinical toxicology studies.

This concise, excellently illustrated pocket book provides an up-to-date summary of the science and practice of PET/CT imaging in lung cancer.

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of all aspects of childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, from basic biology to supportive care.

This highly informative book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and practical reference for daily clinical practice in the management of patients affected by bone metastases.

This book provides nurses, clinicians, practitioners, educators and students working with vulnerable and underserved populations with essential information on effective wellness strategies to address inadequate nutrition, promote physical activity, and reduce perceived stress through an integrative health nursing framework.

Experts from around the world review the current field of the immunobiology of heat shock proteins, and provide a comprehensive account of how these molecules are spearheading efforts in the understanding of various pathways of the immune system.

This book looks at specific vascular surgery questions that have arisen and where careful analysis is given according to the level of supporting evidence available.

This is the second edition of a well-received book that reflects the state of the art in cancer medical therapies and their side-effects, including immunotherapy and chemotherapeutic drugs.

This textbook is the first to focus on comprehensive interdisciplinary care approaches aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of children with cancer and their families throughout the illness experience.

Infectious diseases may be encountered in nearly every aspect of pathology.

This edited collection of 12 chapters by research workers from a wide range of disciplines resolves the confusion that currently surrounds the "e;hygiene hypothesis"e; by considering the human need for exposure to microorganisms from an evolutionary point of view.

This comprehensive book thoroughly covers the field of stinging insect allergy; addressing all clinical aspects, including diagnosis and therapeutic recommendations.

The second edition of this well-received volume has been revised and updated to reflect the  advances in pathological classification and molecular epidemiology of diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGG) in adults and offers an updated review on individualized therapies.

Adipocytokines provide the circuitry by which adipose tissue communicates among its component cells which include adipocytes, stromal cells, immune cells and vascular elements, with adipose tissue depots in other locations throughout the body and with other tissues in order to regulate physiologic processes of energy intake, utilization, and distribution.

This book presents an essential overview of beta-lactams and their medicinal value and use in the preparation of other biologically active compounds.

This book comprehensively covers application of salvage therapy in reccurrent prostate cancer.

This text is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to the management of breast cancer within the fields of surgery, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.

Numerous studies have shown that elevated levels of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in blood of cancer patients are associated with poor response to treatment and inferior survival probabilities.

This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of myeloid neoplasms.

This book presents in detail the problems and ethical challenges in daily oncological practice.

This book provides a fundamental understanding of immunopathology and immunopathologic processes, with particular attention to nonclinical toxicology studies.

This new series, based on a bi-annual conference and its topics, represents a major contribution to the emerging science of cancer research and regenerative medicine.

This highly readable textbook serves as a concise and engaging primer to the emerging field of antibody engineering and its various applications.

This book aims to illuminate the causes, incidence, and treatments of Hepatocellular Carcinoma(HCC) or liver cancer in the politically important and societally diverse region of the Middle East.

Lung diseases are leading causes of death and disability globally, with about 65 million people suffering from COPD, and 334 million from asthma.

This book is for personalized medicine as a prescription of specific treatments and therapeutics best suited for an individual and considers genetic as well as environmental factors that influence responses to therapy.

This book covers all aspects of hypersensitivity to drugs, providing practical information for non-specialist physicians as well as addressing issues of interest to practitioners in different specialties and presenting the expert knowledge required by specialist allergists and immunologists.

This book aims to serve the critical interests of the global community by supplying the most current knowledge and understanding of Covid-19 epidemiology, treatment, and prognoses.