Download or read book Case Studies in Immunology written by Raif Geha and published by Garland Science. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents case histories to illustrate in a clinical context essential points about the mechanisms of immunity. It includes cases that illustrate both recently discovered genetic immunodeficiencies and some more familiar and common diseases with interesting immunology.

Download or read book Inborn Errors of Immunity written by Asghar Aghamohammadi and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awareness among clinicians about PIDs, which consist of more than 400 different entities, plays an important role in ensuring that patients receive a timely diagnosis. Furthermore, clinicians who are educated about PIDs can give their patients access to optimal management of their condition, thus helping the patient achieve a better quality-of-life and long-term prognosis. Inborn Errors of Immunity: A Practical Guide provides the most up-to-date information for busy students, nurses, clinical residents, practicing physicians, and even basic researchers. Readers will benefit from a well-structured breakdown of complicated PID diseases, including approaches to their clinical signs/symptoms and immunologic/laboratory findings. - Presents valuable contribution of more than 40 expert chapter authors, from top centers spanning five continents, each in a specific PID field - Covers various aspects of PID using updated clinical guidelines and standard stepwise pipelines - Focuses on the latest developments in the molecular diagnosis and pathogenesis of diseases, with easy explanation and schematic representation of defective signaling pathways - Includes dedicated sections for clinical features and immunological tests with carefully-curated figures of PID manifestations, imaging, and histological/pathological illustrations to create the first PID medial-color atlas - Summarizes the updated conventional and specific treatments and follow-up notes for different PID diseases

Download or read book Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases written by Nima Rezaei and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of diagnosed cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) – a group of inborn disorders of the immune system – is growing rapidly, but misdiagnosis or late diagnosis still occurs in a significant number of patients, with serious consequences. This is the second edition of a practical reference textbook on PIDs that has been widely welcomed by scientists and clinicians from around the world. The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect advances in knowledge and includes various PIDs not previously covered. For each disease, information is provided on definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. This book will represent an ideal resource for specialists when engaging in diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning. It will also prove invaluable for doctors in training and other physicians and nurses who wish to learn more about PIDs.

Download or read book Asthma written by Richard F. Lockey and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosing asthma requires knowledge of the multiple conditions that emulate it, and treatment requires addressing factors that modify the disease. This comprehensive, single reference will help practitioners identify and care for co-morbid conditions and improve asthma treatment.

Download or read book Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders written by Amos Etzioni and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-09-13 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders: A Historic and Scientific Perspective provides a complete historical context that is crucial for students and researchers concerned with primary immunodeficiency. When researchers have a poor understanding of the way we arrived where we are in research, they can miss important points about a disease, or miss out on how to approach new diseases. This historical knowledge of research can assist greatly by showing how it was done in the past, demonstrating the successes and failures, so that it can be done better in the future. This book provides an understanding of the process going from clinical problem to lab and back to the clinic, based on historical experiences. Its chapters proceed from the discovery of the T and B cell lineages through the first BMT for immunodeficiency disorder; lab investigation and gene therapy for PID; the discovery of the gene for AT and its function; understanding cytokine defects; and many other stops along the way. - Facilitates communication among physicians and other investigators concerned with immunological and inflammatory diseases - Summarizes for the first time all the known facts from 60 years of primary immunodeficiency research, and teaches how an important field in medicine was established - Provides stimulating discussions on developing new medical therapiesHighlights the importance of studying humans to understand mechanisms of disease that affect humans

Download or read book Stiehm s Immune Deficiencies written by Kathleen E. Sullivan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 1334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stiehm's Immune Deficiencies: Inborn Errors in Immunity, Second Edition, is ideal for physicians and other caregivers who specialize in immunology, allergies, infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine. It provides a validated source of information for care delivery to patients, covering approaches to diagnosis that use both new genetic information and emphasize screening strategies. Management has changed dramatically over the past five years, so approaches to infection and autoimmunity are emphasized in an effort to improve outcomes and disseminate new information on the uses of targeted therapy. - Covers immune deficiencies that are presented in a practical way, providing helpful information for active clinicians - Fills an increasingly deep gap in the information available to clinicians - Presents both clinical management and scientific advances for immune deficiencies - Provides a primary resource for physicians in the field of immunodeficiencies - Includes website access to a range of videos relevant to the topics discussed

Download or read book Primary and Secondary Immunodeficiency written by Jonathan A. Bernstein and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad clinical overview of primary and secondary immunodeficiencies nested in clinical cases that will help the reader understand the approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and management of these challenging cases. Chapters begin with a comprehensive overview of immunodeficiencies to ground the reader in practical knowledge of the field and these complex conditions. Chapters cover B lymphocyte immunodeficiency, T cell immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation syndromes, and innate immune defects. They discuss a range of treatment options including gene therapy or bone marrow transplant. The book continues with a discussion on secondary immunodeficiencies and their treatment. Each chapter was written by authors with expertise related to different immunodeficiency disorders and provide a succinct overview of pathomechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific condition. Primary and Secondary Immunodeficiency will be an excellent resource for practicing allergists, hematologists, clinical immunologists, fellows, residents, and other clinicians who work with immunodeficiency patients.

Download or read book The Immune Response written by Tak W. Mak and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2005-11-11 with total page 1217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Immune Response is a unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is beautifully illustrated with superb figures as well as many full color plates. This extraordinary work will be an invaluable resource for lecturers and graduate students in immunology, as well as a vital reference for research scientists and clinicians studying related areas in the life and medical sciences. - Current and thorough 30 chapter reference reviewed by luminaries in the field - Unique 'single voice' ensures consistency of definitions and concepts - Comprehensive and elegant illustrations bring key concepts to life - Provides historical context to allow fuller understanding of key issues - Introductory chapters 1-4 serve as an 'Immunology Primer' before topics are discussed in more detail

Download or read book Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases written by Hans D. Ochs and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases presents discussions of gene identification, mutation detection, and clinical and research applications for over 100 genetic immune disorders--disorders featuring an increased susceptibility to infections and, in certain conditions, an icreased rate of malignancies and autoimmune disorders. Since the publication of the first edition, a flurry of new disease entities has been defined and new treatment regimens have been introduced, the most spectacular being successful treatment by gene therapy for two genotypes of combined immunodeficiency. The first edition marked a historic turning point in the field of immunodeficiencies, demonstrating that many of the disorders of the immune systam could be understood at a molecular level. This new edition can proudly document the tremendous pace of progress in dissecting the complex immunologic networks responsible for protecting individuals from these disorders.

Download or read book Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition written by Stefano Guandalini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. The first part of the book, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, presents in a systematic way the overall scope of issues encountered by children (newborn to teenagers) suffering from disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and/or presenting nutritional issues. These chapters are structured in logical sections to facilitate consultation and include major topics ranging from congenital disorders to gastrointestinal problems of the newborn, infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and approach to nutritional problems in the various pediatric ages. The second part of the book, Hepatology, is articulated in a series of chapters which present a comprehensive review of congenital and acquired disorders of the biliary tract and liver. This section also includes a critical analysis of available diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and future perspectives. Written by experts in the field, Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide to Practice constitutes a much needed, innovative resource combining updated, reliable and comprehensive information with agile consultation for a streamlined approach to the care of children with such disorders.

Download or read book Clinical Paediatric Dietetics written by Vanessa Shaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, Fifth Edition continues to provide a very practical approach to dietary management of children with an extensive range of disorders. Thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent scientific and medical literature, this new edition proves to be an indispensable guide for both acute and community-based healthcare professionals. New and expanded content covering a range of disorders, treatments and guidelines has been introduced to the fifth edition, from diabetes technology and the ketogenic diet, to renal tubular disorders, refeeding syndrome, and blended diets in enteral nutrition. This authoritative volume: Supports contemporary evidence-based clinical practice Covers inherited metabolic disorders and diseases of all major organ systems Provides contributions from practising paediatric dietitians, academic research dietitians and a paediatric psychiatrist Includes worked examples, real-world case studies and easy-to-use tables Produced in collaboration with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the BDA Paediatric Specialist Group, Clinical Paediatric Dietetics is an invaluable resource for all healthcare practitioners caring for children.

Download or read book Atlas of X Linked Intellectual Disability Syndromes written by Roger E. Stevenson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlas of Intellectual Disability Syndromes presents a concise description of 150 clinically distinctive syndromes caused by genes on the X chromosome. Each entry includes photographs and a differential matrix of similar syndromes. Appendices identify syndromes with common features and provide the location or mapping limits and function of responsible genes.

Download or read book The Behavioral Neurology of Dementia written by Bruce L. Miller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distils the most valuable discoveries in dementia research into clear, insightful chapters written by international experts.

Download or read book Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory written by Amitava Dasgupta and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the factors leading to errors in all areas of clinical laboratory testing. This trusted guide addresses interference issues in all laboratory tests, including patient epigenetics, processes of specimen collection, enzymes and biomarkers. Clinicians and laboratory scientists will both benefit from this reference that applies discussions to both accurate specimen analysis and optimal patient care. Hence, this is the perfect reference for clinical laboratorians, from trainees, to experienced pathologists and directors. - Provides comprehensive coverage across endocrine, oncology, hematology, immunohistochemistry, immunology, serology, microbiology, and molecular testing - Includes new case studies that highlight clinical relevance and errors to avoid - Highlights the best titles published within a variety of medical specialties - Reviewed by medical librarians and content specialists, with key selections compiled in their annual list

Download or read book The Chromosome 22q11 2 Deletion Syndrome written by Donna M. McDonald-McGinn and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment serves as the first comprehensive, user-friendly resource on the etiology, prognosis, and recurrence risk associated with the chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Leading international contributors cover the background, genetics, testing methods, and pathophysiology of 22q11.2DS, placing emphasis on a strong foundation for multidisciplinary treatment strategies. Written by specialists in every applicable subspecialty, such as, cardiology, immunology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, ophthalmology, neurology, and psychiatry, among other fields. This book presents an authoritative resource with full color images that enhance concept illustration and aid in real-time decision-making. As 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has become a model for understanding rare and frequent anomalies, numerous medical issues, cognitive and behavioral phenotypes, and later onset conditions, this text will become the go to resource for clinicians, researchers, trainees, and motivated family members, in gaining a full understanding of this complex chromosomal disorder. - Provides a complete description of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome for healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, and families affected by this common condition - Presents diagnostic and treatment strategies to help tackle this complex and often undiagnosed and therefore undertreated condition - Covered in a user-friendly, practical format that emphasizes evidence-based evaluation and treatment derived from the latest clinical experience and research in the field - Features leading international contributors in numerous sub-specialties, representing the multisystem nature of this condition - Includes full color figures, flow charts, tables, and patient images to guide real-time decision-making

Download or read book The Philadelphia Guide Inpatient Pediatrics 2nd Edition written by Samir S. Shah and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ONLY handbook on pediatric hospitalist medicine! Focusing specifically on caring for pediatric patients in the hospital setting, this unique handbook addresses more than 350 of the most commonly encountered inpatient pediatric medical conditions. Unlike similar handbooks on the subject, The Philadelphia Guide goes beyond diagnostic strategies to include complete treatment and management guidelines. The emphasis on the treatment of so many inpatient conditions makes the book valuable to anyone who cares for pediatric patients in the hospital – medical students, residents, and pediatric attendings. Designed for immediate access, the handbook features alphabetized clinical sections and consistent chapter subheadings to make the book especially useful at the point of care. Valuable appendices include pediatric vital signs, neonatal codes, and PALS (pediatric advance life support) algorithms Includes evidence-based references NEW 2-color design

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