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Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Malignant Liver Tumors: Current And Emerging Therapies Description: Specialists in gastroenterology, internal medicine, hepatobiliary surgery, radiology, hematology, oncology, and pediatric surgery present 36 contributions surveying current information about the epidemiology and diagnosis of liver tumors, systemic and regional therapies, tumor ablation, novel therapies, and rare tumors. The second edition adds ten chapters on the promise of new therapies under clinical investigation, alternative medicine, and geographic disparities. Illustrated in b and w. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknewsCom)... Read More about the "Malignant Liver Tumors: Current And Emerging Therapies" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Demos Medical Publishing
Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis, Medical Management, And Rehabilitation Description: This important book focuses on symptom control and clinical management using these innovative therapies and is packed with practical, easy-to-access information. Order today for the most comprehensive management strategies in multiple sclerosis!... Read More about the "Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis, Medical Management, And Rehabilitation" on the The Nile Book Store Website

JONES AND BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC
Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Description: This textbook examines stem cell transplatation in pediatric patients.... Read More about the "Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Informa Healthcare
Fundamentals Of Oncology, Revised And Expanded Description: Compiling significant advances from more than a decade of research, this text presents breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment, and control of cancer-exploring the origin, function, and behavior of cancerous cells and promoting the development of effective therapeutics for common malignancies of the breast, lung, prostate, and gastrointestinal tract, as well as other major systems of the body. Highlights an author-maintained web-site offering an extended series of slide illustrations for clear and concise oncology lectures! Completely revised and expanded throughout, the Fourth Edition of Fundamentals of Oncology contains new chapters detailing -the utilization of genetic data for possible elimination of disease -emerging families of chemotherapeutic drugs, such as taxols and topoisomerase inhibitors -the characteristics of promoting agents and environmental carcinogens -host-tumor relationships -endocrine and stromal responses and provides -current strategies to halt disease progression -additional tables, drawings, and micrographs -an extended list of glossary terms Fundamentals of Oncology, Fourth Edition is a timely and definitive text for upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and medical students taking courses in oncology, pathology, pathophysiology, cell biology, pharmacology, toxicology, and epidemiology. Here are just some of the colleges and universities that have benefited from previous editions of the Fundamentals of Oncology: University of Alabama University of Alaska University of Arizona Boston University University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara University of Connecticut, Storrs C.W. Post DrewUniversity Duke University Eastern Michigan University Florida Atlantic University Gloucester County College University of Massachusetts at Worcester Michigan State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Northeastern University Northern Kentucky University University of Pittsbu... Read More about the "Fundamentals Of Oncology, Revised And Expanded" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Academic Press
The Hla Factsbook Description: The HLA FactsBook presents up-to-date and comprehensive information on the HLA genes in a manner that is accessible to both beginner and expert alike. The focus of the book is on the polymorphic HLA genes (HLA-A, B, C, DP, DQ, and DR) that are typed for in clinical HLA laboratories. Each gene has a dedicated section in which individual entries describe the structure, functions, and population distribution of groups of related allotypes. Fourteen introductory chapters provide a beginner`s guide to the basic structure, function, and genetics of the HLA genes, as well as to the nomenclature and methods used for HLA typing. This book will be an invaluable reference for researchers studying the human immune response, for clinicians and laboratory personnel involved in clinical and forensic HLA typing, and for human geneticists, population biologists, and evolutionary biologists interested in HLA genes as markers of human diversity. Key Features Introductory chapters provide good general overview of HLA field for novice immunologists and geneticists Up-to-date, complete listing of HLA alleles Invaluable reference resource for immunologists, geneticists, and cell biologists Combines both structural and functional information, which has never been compiled in a single reference book previously Serological specificity of allotypes Identity of material sequenced including ethnic origin Database accession numbers Population distribution Peptide binding specificities T cell epitopes Amino acid sequences of allotypes Key references... Read More about the "The Hla Factsbook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Academic Press
Mims` Pathogenesis Of Infectious Disease Description: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and are increasing in almost every nation, including the United States; they ranked third among the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 1992. Infectious diseases can be caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and other microbes such as fungus. They are part of everyday life, and range in severity from strep throat to AIDS. Mims` Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease has been the landmark book in the field. This revised edition provides an up-to-date picture of the global burden of infectious disease. It explains principles clearly and completely, using examples from various infections. It covers the mechanisms for spread of disease, immune response, and recovery, and is ideal as a course text for graduate and undergraduate students. New features include: Microbial gene sequencing Role of bacterial virulence factors in vivo Latest data on tuberculosis - the number one infectious disease worldwide Role of pathogenic cytokines Significance of toxins An update on vaccines, prions, immune evasion, microbial ligands and receptors... Read More about the "Mims` Pathogenesis Of Infectious Disease" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Informa Healthcare
The Year In Allergy 2004 Description: Allergy Season Expected to be Worse this Year. Doctors Urge People Not to Blow Off Risk that Allergy Symptoms Signal Asthma. Food Allergies Now Believed to Effect 1-25. Warm Weather No Fun for Allergy Suffers. As these headlines demonstrate, allergies are no joke for millions of people worldwide. Keeping up-to-date with the latest medical developments in the field of allergy has never been more critical, but with thousands of papers written on this topic every year, how do you know which are the most important? Providing a databank of recent peer-reviewed papers, The Year in Allergy 2004 helps you keep in touch with the latest developments. An international panel of experts has reviewed key papers written on this topic over the past 12 months and collated them into one volume, making it easy to locate essential documents immediately without wasting time. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent literature published in this field that is both informative and useful.... Read More about the "The Year In Allergy 2004" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Academic Press
The Vaccine Book Description: The Vaccine Book provides comprehensive information on the current and future world of vaccines. It reveals the scientific opportunities and potential impact of vaccines, including economic and ethical challenges, problems encountered when producing vaccines, how clinical vaccine trials are designed, and how to introduce vaccines into widespread use. Although vaccines are now available for many diseases, there are still challenges ahead for major diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The Vaccine Book is designed for students, researchers, public health officials, and all others interested in increasing their understanding of vaccines. Topics unique to this book: Ethics Economics Diseases that could be prevented Clinical trial designs Ideas about the future of vaccines Challenges facing research scientists in the vaccine area Burden of vaccine-preventable illness and the impact of vaccines Scientific obstacles to be overcome by existing and new vaccines Basic mechanisms of host immunity and pathogen interaction with host tissues New approaches to future vaccines against challenging diseases Real and perceived safety issues which dominate vaccine development and vaccination policies Microbial pathogenesis as a basis for vaccine design Planning vaccine trials Introducing new vaccines into the healthcare system Future challenges for vaccines and immunizations... Read More about the "The Vaccine Book" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Mosby Ltd.
Specialist Training In Sexually Transmitted Infections And Hiv Description: Highly Commended (Public Health category), BMA Awards 2005This innovative resource is a and quot;bridge and quot; between an introductory survey text and a very large, comprehensive reference designed for the specialist, while retaining the best qualities of each. Its comprehensive, concisely presented coverage encompasses all aspects of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Evidence-based treatment options are presented whenever possible, and references direct readers to more in-depth sources. Full-color illustrations and photographs, bulleted lists, and tables make information easy to access and bring the text to life.... Read More about the "Specialist Training In Sexually Transmitted Infections And Hiv" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Churchill Livingstone
Medical Immunology Made Memorable Description: This book covers the core of both basic science and clinical immunology as required by medical students. Immunology is an inherently difficult subject and most competing titles include far too much complex scientific detail for most medical courses. This book covers just the core of the subject essential for understanding the clinical importance of the immune system and diseases caused by its malfunction.... Read More about the "Medical Immunology Made Memorable" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Demos Medical Publishing
Your Child And Epilepsy Description: The author of Living Well with Epilepsy provides information to help parents understand their children`s epilepsy, suggestions on how to evaluate health care and find better care if necessary, and advice on how to help children with epilepsy develop self-confidence and motivation.... Read More about the "Your Child And Epilepsy" on the The Nile Book Store Website

New Century Press
Cure For All Advanced Cancers Description: Cancer can now be cured, not only the early stages, but also advanced cancer, stages four and five, including imminent death. The 21 Day Program described in this book provide a total approach that not only shrinks tumors, but also normalizes blood chemistry, lowers cancer markers, and returns health.... Read More about the "Cure For All Advanced Cancers" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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