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This book intensively examines the efficacy of plant-derived products that have been used for over a thousand years by practitioners of so-called Traditional Chinese Medicine in the light of recent chemotherapeuticals. The chapters were written by renowned Chinese medical researchers and are supplemented...

Among the several modes of diagnostic testing for infections, serological (i.e. antibody determination) studies are still heavily used. Serodiagnosis of the Infectious Diseases examines this topic in a contemporary context, and in so doing utilizes serodiagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection...

Findings from the field of evolutionary biology are yielding dramatic insights for health scientists, especially those involved in the fight against infectious diseases. This book is the first in-depth presentation of these insights. In detailing why the pathogens that cause malaria, smallpox, tuberculosis,...

Dr. Kliegman and Dr. Bordini have written a primer on Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases in Children. Leading experts have presented the current knowledge in the following areas: How Doctor’s Think: Common Diagnostic Errors in Clinical Judgment; Team-Based Approach to Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases; Ending...

This book introduces the diagnosis of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs), including newly emerging infectious diseases and also infectious diseases that show resistance to present treatments. Radiographic examinations are of great value in EIDs diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment efficacy...

What are concussions, diabetes, flu and cancer? Gain a better understanding of these diseases by reading about them in this giant ebook. You are giving your child a copy of this resource not because you want him/her to be little doctors but because you want to set a good foundation of hygiene, nutrition and regular checkups. Go ahead and grab a copy today.

Here’s to opening the medicinal world to your children. This book is intended to all the kids out there who must learn a thing or two about proper hygiene and how to avoid diseases. This Children’s Disease Book is a reference guide to make your children aware of common diseases, how to not get near them and ways to cure them. Get a copy now!

This book traces the social and environmental determinants of human infectious diseases from the Neolithic to the present day. Despite recent high profile discoveries of new pathogens, the major determinants of these emerging infections are ancient and recurring. These include changing modes of subsistence,...

With solid science and deft humor, a celebrated epidemiologist surveys foodborne diseases, explains their complexities, explores why new diseases are emerging, and offers preventive solutions. In this lively look at foodborne diseases, David Waltner-Toews brings us tales of the bacteria, viruses,...

Subtitle: "The Compiled Rheumatic and Neuropathic Book Titles of Jim Lowrance" (approx. 20,396 words in length) Each section of this book, represents titles that have been previously published and that are also available separately. This compiled resource is being made available for readers...

This book focuses on the effects of rural livelihood and the impact of infectious diseases on health and poverty. It explores cultures and traditions in developing countries and their role in infectious-disease management and prevention. It highlights the associated healthcare systems and how these...

The colon is also known as the large intestine and a part of the digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube about 6 feet in length at the end of the digestive tract where the body makes and stores stool. It can cause various symptoms including bleeding, infection and perforation. Many...

Atrial Fibrillation is an abnormal irregular heart beat Lung diseases and hyperthyroidism contributes to it It is caused by coronary heart disease and other heart condition Other causes are congenital heart disease and systemic afflictions Typically there is fast heart beats and sense of palpitations There...

The Key Facts on Arthritis provides readers with essential, easy-to-read information on both arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.  Compiled in a simplified manner, this guide helps patients navigate these painful diseases without enduring the complicated nature of medical terminology.  By...