Infectious Diseases category: 1139 books
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Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2010
New Insights to Neuroimmune Biology investigates the mechanisms that and functions of the Neuroimmune Regulatory Supersystem. Covering molecular regulation of cytokines in brain astrocytes, immunoregulation by the sympathetic nervous system, circadian regulation of immune reactions, antigen recognition...
Molecular and Diagnostic Procedures in Mycoplasmology
Molecular Characterization
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 1995
This book and its companion, Volume II, concentrate on new procedures--especially those based on the new molecular methodology--developed within the past decade. This volume outlines the approaches, techniques, and procedures applied to cell and molecular biology studies of mycoplasmas. Volume II...
by Giuseppe La Torre
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2010
In the era of Evidence Based Medicine, health professionals are required to fully understand design, analysis and interpretation of the results of research. Furthermore, they should be able to assess the needs of their communities and respond accordingly. To achieve these goals, clinicians need to...
The Role of Anesthesiology in Global Health
A Comprehensive Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2014
“This brilliantly assembled expert compendium provides a much-needed guide for the practical application of anesthesiology in medical practice in the most bereft underdeveloped and violence-afflicted regions of the globe.” —Seymour Topping, Professor Emeritus of International Journalism, Columbia...
White cells and platelets in blood transfusion
Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Symposium on Blood Transfusion, Groningen 1986, organized by the Red Cross Blood Bank Groningen-Drenthe
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
As a clinical discipline blood transfusion encompasses enormous vista, vary ing from biotechnology to molecular biology, from plasma products, cell biology and growth factors to interleukines. Growth of knowledge in this field has been rapid, and expertise is now required to be mastered and renewed...
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Current Issues and Scientific Studies
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
When Pascal James Imperato, MD, assumed the edi • Exclusion by the New York State Departm~nt of Health of qualified laboratories from HIV testmg torship of the New York State Journal of Medicine in 198~, the acquired immunodeficiency syndro. me (AIDS) epI • Protection of health care workers...
Infection Prevention and Control
Perceptions and Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2017
This book presents a variety of perceptions of and perspectives on infection prevention and control. In doing this, the chapters will reflect upon challenging and controversial new ways of looking at infection prevention and control aimed at generating both discussion and debate as well as practical...
In the Blink of an Eye
The Deadly Story of Epidemic Meningitis
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
This book is an account of a major historical event, in the world of medicine. As the son of one of the lead scientists who developed the vaccine for meningococcal meningitis, Andrew Artenstein has a unique perspective on the story. In the Blink of an Eye shares his experience.
AIDS Impact on Public Policy
An International Forum: Policy, Politics, and AIDS
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome continues to be a major concern of the research and health care communities as well as the dominant public health issue in the news media. In the early years of the epidemic. attention was appropriately focused on characterizing the epidemiology of the disease in...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2012
This book will assemble the views of many of the world's experts in the field of viruses and diabetes. It will look critically at some unanswered questions, in the field. Among these, How do viruses destroy or modify the pancreatic islet? Which viruses are involved? What is the role of virus-induced...
by Gwen A. Huitt, MD, MS
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Drs. Huitt and Daley have assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria. Articles in this issue will include discussions in the following areas: The Pathogenesis of NTM, Epidemiology of NTM, Environmental Sources of NTM, Laboratory Diagnosis of NTM, Medications...
by Kyle John Wilby, Mary H.H. Ensom, Tony K.L. Kiang
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2014
This comprehensive review provides a systematic, unbiased analysis, critique and summary of the available literature and generates novel clinical decision-making algorithms which can aid clinicians and scientists in practice management and research development. Potential mechanisms for the identified...
American Trypanosomiasis
Chagas Disease One Hundred Years of Research
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2010
Chagas disease causes severe socioeconomic impact and a high medical cost in Latin America. WHO and the World Bank consider Chagas disease as the fourth most transmittable disease to have a major impact on public health in Latin America: 120 million persons are potentially exposed, 16 to 18 million...
by Raleigh A. Bowden, Per Ljungman, David R. Snydman
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2012
Transplant Infections is a practical, clinically focused reference covering the common and more unusual bacterial, viral, and fungal infections affecting patients who have received stem cell or solid organ transplants. It provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management...