Diseases and disorders

Health has been conceptualized by world and national health organizations (WHO, CDC, Healthy People 2010) as more than the absence of disease.

Severe sepsis and septic shock are the most serious compli- cations of bacterial infections.

Written by a leading expert in the field, this book provides a clear and incisive analysis of the different perspectives of the global response to HIV/AIDS, and the role of the different global institutions involved.

This book offers a comprehensive review of Lynch Syndrome (LS), addressing both the basic and clinical aspects of this condition.

Ein wertvolles Arbeitsbuch für die Arbeit in Ihrer HNO-Praxis!

The book covers the concepts, techniques and strategies of oncoplastic breast surgery and reconstruction for breast cancer patients.

Der vorliegende Band „Mamma, Weibliches Genitale, Schwangerschaft und Kindererkrankungen“ enthält eine systematische Darstellung der pathologischen Veränderungen der genannten Organe, Organsysteme und Erkrankungsgruppen.

The public health burden from lung cancer is substantial: it is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.

The second edition of Chronic Pain now covers a vast scientific and clinical arena, with the scientific background and therapeutic options much expanded.

Contemporary immunobiology is an ever-diversifying field that embraces many aspects of cellular and humoral immune responsiveness.

This volume summarizes the state-of-the-art in the fast growing research area of modeling the influence of information-driven human behavior on the spread and control of infectious diseases.

This textbook is intended to give most of the information a Mammographer should have to understand and perform successfully breast imaging techniques.

Vaccines have historically been considered to be the most cost-effective method for preventing communicable diseases.

Wer kennt es nicht – man ist mitten im Medizinstudium, hat zwar schon einiges, aber längst noch nicht alles gelernt und fühlt sich in Sachen Diagnosestellung alles andere als sattelfest.

Lately, everybody is talking about medicinal cannabis.

First published in 1963, Advances in Parasitology contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology.

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Advances in Immunology

The second of two companion books which address the biology and clinical aspects of prostate cancer.

This book provides a systematic treatment of the mathematical underpinnings of work in the theory of outbreak dynamics and their control, covering balanced perspectives between theory and practice including new material on contemporary topics in the field of infectious disease modelling.

The Toxicology of Radioactive Substances, Volume 4: Thorium-232 and Uranium-238 deals with the toxic properties of two radioactive elements, thorium-232 and uranium-238, as well as their soluble and insoluble compounds.

Especially the past two decades have seen renewed interest in the vasculitides.

Nearly 100 of the world's leading medical researchers and clinicians share their expertise on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with diabetes mellitus.

This book addresses a wide range of topics, from the principles of evidence-based practice to the process and dissemination of research to unique considerations such as clinical trials, patenting, and health services research.

This book integrates topics in basic research and clinical medicine as well as molecular and cell biology.

Die letzte Übersicht über den Stand der Tuberkulose und die Tuberkulose­ bekämpfung in Deutschland ist in dem Jahresbericht des damaligen Reichs­ Tuberkulose-Ausschusses 1941/42 erschienen.

Food Allergy aims to address the gap in research and literature on food allergy.

Various "e;omics"e; methods have recently revolutionized molecular diagnostics.

Applied Virology covers the practical applications of the developments in basic virology, not only to virology but to other disciplines as well, and demonstrates the impact of virus diseases on the environment, economy, and the health of man, animals, and plants.

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis, neurodermitis diffusa, endogenous eczema) is one of the most common skin diseases of our time and is still increasing in prevalence dramatically all over the world.

This third edition volume expands on the previous editions with an update on the latest techniques used for the detection, genotyping, and investigating pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro and in vivo.

This is the first book to focus entirely on the role of pathology in cardiac transplantation, linked to the clinical perspective through clinical-pathological correlation, multidisciplinary team working, and collaborative research.

PET in Clinical Oncology describes the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in the diagnosis and management of malignant tumors.

Janet Lau's thesis describes her studies into the use of phthalocyanine-based photosensitizers in combined chemo- and photodynamic therapy (PDT) and targeted PDT.

This book covers all aspects of dialysis, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and other extracorporeal therapies.

This book reviews the role of the lung microbiome in the development and progression of lung diseases.

This book summarizes the progress in studies of tuberculosis host-pathogen interactions from several perspectives: molecular microbiology, immunology, animal models, clinical studies, epidemiology, and drug discovery.

Discover how gay men's health care can be improved!

Many people are sensitive to the atmosphere of a place or a house.

The immune system has been known to be capable of distinguishing self from non-self since the pioneering work of Paul Erhlich more than a century ago.

The 23rd volume of this highly successful series includes new contemporary topics such as PET in HPB diseases, short gut syndrome, current status of extended lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer, splenectomy for haematological disorders, postoperative liver failure, HIPEC, and current issues in surgery of pancreatic cancer.

This book chronicles the intersection of chaplaincy, autopathography (illness narratives), and stigmatized illness through the observations and stories of a chaplain working at a facility for people with HIV and AIDS.

Authoritative investigators active in the discovery, development, and application of biological anti-infective agents concisely review their use and potential in preventing and treating human disease.

The therapeutic landscape in oncology has undergone momentous changes in recent years.

Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 141 in the Advances in Cancer Research series, presents the latest release in this ongoing, well-regarded serial that provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research.

The "e;Hematological Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: An Interdisciplinary Approach"e; is the eleventh volume of the "e;Interdisciplinary Cancer Research"e; series, publishes a comprehensive volume on the diagnosis and treatment of hematological cancers.

Delivery Technologies for Immuno-Oncology: Volume 1: Delivery Strategies and Engineering Technologies in Cancer Immunotherapy examines the challenges of delivering immuno-oncology therapies.

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of PDX cancer models.