Bringing together papers presented at the 2nd Symposium on Advances in Geospatial, this collection deals with the new scientific field of medical geology used to address a variety of human health issues and diseases related to geological materials and earth-system processes.
The Clinical Presentation of Parkinson’s Disease and the Dyadic Relationship between Patients and Carers
This book offers a study of Parkinson’s disease, focusing on the neuropsychological changes that impact patients and their carers. It emphasizes the patient-carer relationship, providing explanations and strategies to alleviate the difficult aspects of care-giving.
This thorough study of radio-pathological correlation in breast cancer offers a pathology of the disease and 35 practical case studies. It is an essential resource for breast clinicians, pathologists, and students.
This book provides concise coverage of all key topics in gynaecology for students and trainees. It contains the information required to excel in specialist examinations, with questions to reinforce knowledge. It also serves as a useful reference for practicing doctors.
Medical Education in Western India
“Medical knowledge is not communicable to the natives.” Despite this 1832 declaration, Governor Sir Robert Grant, Dr Charles Morehead, and philanthropist Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy created a medical college in Bombay that went on to rival those in Europe and America.
Additional Miscellaneous Rare Tumours of the Kidney
Rare kidney tumours are often misdiagnosed, leading to poor prognosis. As these tumours are not covered in most surgery and urology textbooks, this book details miscellaneous rare tumours of the kidney which all clinicians should know about to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Rare types of prostate cancer are aggressive, have poor prognoses, and are often misdiagnosed. This book updates the literature on these rare neoplasms to alert clinicians and encourage research to find more effective treatment options.
Rare scrotal afflictions mimic common conditions, leading to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and patient distress. Since most medical books do not cover these lesions in detail, this book provides a vital reference for clinicians to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis.
Fixing Healthcare Delivery
With up to one in four hospitalized patients experiencing an adverse event, our healthcare system needs a fix. This field manual, illustrated with real patient stories, equips readers to apply the Toyota Production System to create efficient, error-minimizing healthcare systems.
Written by leading experts, this book explores public health in the Indian context. It covers diverse topics from cancer treatment to m-health, with case studies on challenges and solutions. This is an essential resource for learners, researchers, and policymakers.
This study of trace elements in human hair challenges the widespread belief that metal concentration in hair reflects its content in the whole organism. Such extrapolation is not only unreasonable but potentially dangerous, as it can lead to diagnostic and therapeutic errors.
Cancer as a Reversible Disease
Cancer is a systemic disease, not just a tumor. Treatment would be more effective if it gave more importance to the logic of the body’s own physiological processes. Correct selection of treatment and close follow-up of the whole patient are key factors for improving prognosis.
New-Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase
New-Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) is among the most worrying bacterial resistance markers. This book displays a full picture of NDM, tracking it from its discovery to its global spread, and highlighting the mutations that give it stability and enable fast transfer.
This textbook covers topics from the basics to complex pathologies and treatment options. With insights from leading experts, this is a valuable source for healthcare professionals and a guiding light for treating the most intricate spinal deformities.
Clinical Imaging Diagnosis
Explore the latest advancements in medical imaging and how AI is transforming healthcare. This guide shows how AI enables early cancer detection, improves cardiac and neurological diagnoses, predicts stroke risks, and protects devices, while Explainable AI (XAI) builds trust.
Interstitial Lung Diseases
This groundbreaking update demystifies Interstitial Lung Disease, offering a fresh perspective on its diagnosis and cutting-edge strategies for management. From innovative diagnostic techniques to personalized treatments, this is an essential guide for healthcare professionals.
Phytomolecules as a Source for Drug Discovery
This book provides comprehensive knowledge of medicinal plants as a rich, sustainable source of novel antimicrobial agents. It is a valuable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals seeking to combat antibiotic resistance and emerging infectious diseases.
The Biology of Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s first line of defence. Explore the biology behind this process, its role as both a cause and consequence of disease, and its impact on our health and well-being.
For centuries, smallpox devastated humanity until it was eradicated in 1980. The development of its vaccine served as a model for immunology, providing insights that guide research today. This book explores these discoveries, highlighting the vaccine’s enduring legacy.
Smallpox, a scourge with a 30% fatality rate, killed 300 million in the 20th century before its eradication in 1980. But the threat remains, from viruses stored in labs to new epidemics like monkeypox, providing a unique view of the life and death of a plague.
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