This book captures India’s COVID-19 second wave in 2021 through writings of people with a ringside view. It presents a vivid idea of the onslaught, complexities, confusion, and chaos amplified by the suddenness and ferociousness of the peaking pandemic.
Toward a Philosophical Approach to Psychiatry
Psychiatrist Kenneth S. Kendler presents a collection of papers applying the philosophy of mind and science to psychiatric research and practice. This work looks behind common assumptions without abandoning a commitment to scientific progress in the long run.
Despite international attention, HIV remains a leading scourge with no cure. As the search continues, this timely book discusses the changing epidemiology of HIV. Its contributors are both academicians and seasoned programmers working in the realm of HIV care.
On the Forefront of Hematology and Oncology
From a clinical pharmacist specializing in oncology, this book illuminates the fundamental aspects of solid and blood cancers and their novel drug therapies. Emphasizing key concepts, it provides a clear introduction for clinicians and students to understand oncology principles.
Oxidation and Reduction Processes in Vivo and in Vitro
This book introduces a novel electrochemical method for assessing oxidative stress and antioxidant activity. It presents potentiometric determination as a preferred tool for monitoring health, disease, diet, and sports, with future applications in wearables and telemedicine.
This book chronicles the journey of the Epilepsy Society of Australia, from humble beginnings to a leading professional body. It details the society’s growth, its role in advancing knowledge and technology, and its contribution to training some of the world’s leading experts.
An essential collection for health professionals and researchers on the wellbeing of breast cancer survivors. This book covers key topics including comorbid conditions, lifestyle factors, health disparities, symptom management, survivorship care plans, and financial hardship.
This book establishes the relationship between systemic diseases and oral diseases, focusing on their genetic and environmental causes. Each chapter covers a different disorder, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and periodontitis.
Based on years of original research, this book explores how hormones affect brain activity, behavior, and adaptation. It uncovers the origins of mental disorders in hormonal diseases and proposes the purposeful synthesis of new oligopeptide drugs for treatment.
Pediatric glycometabolic disorders are often considered a specialist field, but the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, hypoglycemia, and metabolic syndrome is not. This book provides the trainee pediatric specialist with robust preliminary knowledge of the field.
This book explores the medicinal use of selected African plants. It details each species’ botanical characteristics, traditional medical use, and biological activity, while also proposing unique and original medical usages. An essential reference for medical practitioners.
Orthoculogy is a neurological treatment for nearsightedness, effective for children and adolescents. This book is for parents and eye care specialists interested in treating young myopic clients, and for adults seeking to treat their own nearsightedness.
This book is an up-to-date source for understanding the basic aspects of neurosurgery. It covers topics including spinal disorders, head injuries, and brain tumors. This compact book is a perfect user-friendly study tool for medical students, residents, and physicians.
Mankind is in an arms race with drug-resistant pathogens. This book reveals how benign bacteria become pathogenic by acquiring new genes and proposes a third strategy beyond drugs and vaccines: achieving herd resistance by enhancing our protective intestinal microbiota.
Evidence-Based Eating
This accessible book summarizes the latest research in human nutrition and lifestyle, with fascinating historical context. It distinguishes high-quality evidence from personal anecdotes and clarifies the critical difference between correlation and causation.
Pancreatic Endoscopic Ultrasound
Early detection is the key to surviving pancreatic cancer. This guide empowers physicians to master Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)—the primary diagnostic tool—providing clear techniques and algorithms for this complex, life-saving procedure.
Medical Specialisation at the London Hospital
The development of specialty skills in the late 19th and 20th centuries transformed medicine. For the first time, patients could expect accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Specialty skills defined innovations in hospital and family practice, a legacy that continues today.
This book explores ghrelin family peptides (GFPs), hormones involved in health and disease. It describes their physiological roles and how their dysregulation contributes to chronic illness, osteoporosis, and fractures, presenting emerging diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
An excellent guide to clinical research for researchers in dentistry, medicine, and nursing. The book covers the entire research process, from formulating a question to presenting results. Based on authentic studies, it reviews methods and statistical applications.
Explore hot topics in Microbiology, from the gut microbiota’s role in allergies and obesity to vaccines and oil prospection. Written to be accessible for students, microbiologists, and anyone interested in the field.
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