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Dermatologists are often the first medical professionals to see patients with HIV infection, as skin diseases are common in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. This book aims to help dermatologists recognize the cutaneous manifestations of HIV infection and AIDS, so that diagnosis can be made quickly and therapy begun as soon as possible. The book

Child begin their journey for adulthood from this teenage.Certain changes in physical parameter and behavior starts from this age onward.child become taller.Hair changes it color from non-pigmented to darker and thicker.It appears in areas in beard,mustache,chest,back and pubic region. Voice begin...

My belief that these dreaded diseases can be cured is based on a series of events that actually occurred. The fact that these events surfaced over a period of time, and that they were assimilated into the daily lives of my wife and me, is the primary evidence that I have to present to you. I am not presenting this possible cure for these dreaded diseases as fact.An Unbelievable dialogue

Inflammation is important in many diseases, yet it is hard to find current information on the pertinent cellular and molecular mechanisms of inflammation. This book is a current and authoritative review of various aspects of inflammation in mammalian organisms. Basic principles, including regulation...

This book documents and presents new developments in the study of amebiasis, one of the neglected tropical diseases. Nearly 50 million people worldwide are infected with the pathogen Entamoeba histolytica, causing large-scale morbidity and mortality particularly in developing countries. This book...

American Trypanosomiasis, Chagas Disease: One Hundred Years of Research, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease and discusses the latest discoveries concerning the three elements that compose the transmission chain of the disease, the host, the insect vectors, and the...

At its core, epidemiology is concerned with changes in health and disease. The discipline requires counts and measures: of births, health disorders, and deaths, and in order to make sense of these counts it requires a population base defined by place and time. Epidemiology relies on closely defined...

Tired of “Diabetic DON’Ts?” Here’s a Diabetic DO! Enjoy a glass of good wine! Yes, even if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, you can enjoy alcohol in moderation – especially dry, red wine. Based on recent, serious scientific studies and evidence-based trials, The Diabetic Wine Lover’s...

Sprains, they are injuries to the ligaments Falling, twisting and getting hit, you have to be vigilant Be careful when you go down the stairs Sometimes it is hard to avoid these ligaments tears Pain, swelling, bruising, and unable to move the joint A wrong movement may be the breaking point The...

This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Michael P. Pignone and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, is devoted to Disease Prevention. Articles in this issue address prevention for various diseases, including: Breast Cancer; Cervical Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Prostate Cancer; and Screening...

This issue of the Surgical Pathology Clinics, edited by Dr. Raja Seethala, will be focused on the current consensus on Head and Neck Pathology. Topics covered in this text include: Intraoperative Assessments of Margins in Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Autoimmune Disease Manifestations in the Oral Cavity;...

The liver is the second largest organ in the body and it functions to get rid of  harmful substances from the blood, processes foods and drinks that we eat amidst many other complex functions. Many other organs of the body rely on the liver's perfect well being to function accordingly. In the world...

This is the first textbook to focus on environmental threats to child health. It will interest professionals and graduate students in public health, pediatrics, environmental health, epidemiology, and toxicology. The first three chapters provide overviews of key children's environmental health issues...

Surgical Pathology of the Gastrointestinal System: Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Infections provides a unique diagnostic reference text for the pathologic diagnosis of infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Written for the practicing surgical pathologist, this text combines the...