Clinical and internal medicine

Cancer Cell Signaling: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition brings together the most recent advances in cancer cell signaling knowledge along with recent progress in the development of novel strategies and experimental cell models to study human cancer.

This textbook provides an overview of minimal complexity "e;scalpel and suture"e; surgery with instruction on effective and direct surgical solutions.

Human oral and systemic health exists in a symbiotic relationship with the microbiome.

Regulatory B Cells: Methods and Protocols present the current experimental set-ups and methodologies useful for the identification and characterization of B cells with suppressive functions and for the study of their biological and immunological properties.

Offering an in-depth exploration of the security challenges posed by COVID-19, Gunaratna, Aslam, and their contributors present a comprehensive collection of thematic and country-specific analyses on post-pandemic planetary health strategies.

Antigen processing is a biological process that prepares antigens for the presentation to special cells in the immune system called T lymphocytes.

Cell Cycle Control and Dysregulation Protocols focuses on emerging methodologies for studying the cell cycle, kinases, and kinase inhibitors.

This book addresses the psychological, behavioural, emotional, and social issues that arise for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Latin America represents about 10% of the global population distributed in 33 countries.

As the expense of treating a growing number of end-stage kidney disease patients increases, greater attention has been paid to prevention and early treatment.

An Essential Guide to the Processes and Operational Complexities of the U.

Cells respond to environmental cues through a complex and dynamic network of signaling pathways that normally maintain a critical balance between cellular proliferation, differentiation, senescence, and death.

This volume provides detailed descriptions of prevailing and novel techniques used by experts in the study of PTEN function in disease and biology.

Target Discovery and Validation Reviews and Protocols, Volumes 1 and 2 review the most progressive and current methods for drug target discovery and validation.

Addiction is an increasingly recognized major global public health issue.

The merging of different basic and clinical science disciplines towards the common goal of fighting against cancer has long ago called for the establishment of a comprehensive reference source both as a tool to close the language gap between clinical and basic science investigators and as a platform of information for students and informed laymen alike.

This book delves into the intricate journey of neuroendocrine evolution, from its rudimentary origins in single-celled organisms to the complex systems found in mammals.

This book is mainly about solving clinical problems in the application of medical apheresis.

Influenza viruses, both seasonal and pandemic, have the potential to disrupt the health and well-being of populations around the world.

Despite advances in the delivery of high-quality cancer care and improvements in patient outcomes in recent years, disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes persist.

In recent years, molecular techniques have enhanced our ability to detect sexually transmitted infections and to conduct research to further our und- standing of sexually transmitted diseases.

This objective of this atlas is to serve as an updated diagnostic resource that allows pathologists to diagnose interstitial lung disease (ILD) when they encounter it in biopsies.

Emerging technologies for cancer detection and diagnosis are providing more and more advance warning of pathologies of clinical significance.

Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition expands upon the first edition to present new and current techniques for the research of arthritis and related conditions.

Applications of Nanotherapeutics and Nanotheranostics in Managing Infectious Diseases discusses how nanotechnology aids in overcoming the existing traditional approaches in combating diseases.

The aim of Hematologic Malignancies: Methods and Techniques is to review those methods most useful for the diagnosis and subsequent mana- ment of hematologic malignancies.

Prominent researchers and clinicians describe in detail all the latest laboratory techniques currently used to define the molecular genetic basis for congenital malformations of the heart, cardiomyopathies, cardiac tumors, and arrythmias in human patients.

Recent outbreaks of swine influenza and avian influenza, along with the remaining and in some cases expanding threats from HIV, dengue virus, and the viruses causing hepatitis, have reinforced the need for rapid, accurate and cost-effective diagnosis of viral disease.

The lipid-rich and otherwise challenging nature of many key tissues complicates many aspects of current research, and applications of the unique nature of lipoproteins and their biological effects has engendered unique and vital methodologies.

After decades of research in clinical transplantation, new techniques have been developed that permit a further understanding of the immune mechanisms underlying immune recognition of allografts and a more accurate and thorough evaluation of compatibility between donors and recipients.

In the face of life-threatening news, how does our view of life changeand what do we do it transform it?

Cancer Genomics and Proteomics: Methods and Protocols provides a compendium of techniques and applications that will be of profound use to researchers interested in gene identification and function.

Rubor (redness), tumor (swelling), calor (heat), and dolor (pain) are the classical signs of inflammation.

Our understanding of the apoptotic pathway and its regulation has improved significantly in the last 10 years.

Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts provides a succinct summary of major findings in the linguistic study of natural sign languages.

As the expense of treating a growing number of end-stage kidney disease patients increases, greater attention has been paid to prevention and early treatment.

Different from other resources, this volume offers a broad appeal to microbiologists, immunologists, and infectious disease specialists on Autoimmune Diseases.

Increased knowledge on the pathogenesis of hematologic diseases has been translated into diagnostic and prognostic applications.

Immunogenetics: A Molecular and Clinical Overview, Vol.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries, but is quickly becoming an epidemic in such well-populated countries as China, India, and other developing nations.

This collection seeks to elucidate the practical methods necessary for successful adjuvant development, with a particular focus on the synthesis, formulation, manufacturing, and characterization aspects involved.

The latest edition of the key haematology text Haematology, the study and treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, is a rich and complex discipline that consistently produces cutting-edge medical research.

This volumeexplores the evolution of bacterial cancer therapy and describes the moderntechniques used in therapy today.

The book is about the application of nanotechnology in the field of medicine, with a focus on diagnosis and therapy.