Clinical and internal medicine Books

Table of Contents1. Pre-Roman Britain.- 2. Roman Britain.- 3. The Anglo-Saxons and Celts.- 4. The Anglo-Normans.- 5. The Later Plantagenets.- 6. The Tudors.- 7. The Theory and Practice of Tudor Medicine.- 8. The Stuarts.- 9. The House of Hanover.- 10. The Apothecaries Act of 1815.- 11. Nineteenth Century Educational Reform of General Practice.- 12. The Medical Act of 1858.- 13. Victorian Medicine.- 14. The National Insurance Act of 1911 and the State Medical Service.- Epilogue.- Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the pattern of previous years the 11th symposium of the S.S.I.E.M. held in the beautiful sylvan surroundings of Sussex Univ­ ersity, concentrated on a relatively small section of the field of inborn errors. The subject chosen-Inborn Errors of Skin, Hair and Con­ nective Tissue, was a highly topical one. Intensive research during the last few years particularly on the structure and disorders of connective tissue has considerably advanced our knowledge on this subject. We believe that the range of diseases covered, and the depth in which they were discussed, made this meeting unique. The proceedings contain much original material and reference information which should make them an invaluable addition to the literature on metabolic disorders. The work involved is multi-disciplinary involving among others physicists, organic chemists, biochemists, clinical chemists, paedia­ tricians, physicians, geneticists and neurologists. The bringing together of workers of many disciplines to contribute to the particular subject under discussion at our Symposia has always been an important objective of the Society. In this case we were very fortunate in gathering together experts from all the fields mentioned above. In particular we were honoured that Professor A. Dorfman of Chicago could accept our invitation to give the second Milner Lecture. We were also privileged to have some excellent contributions from the research scientists on whom we must rely for our ultimate understanding of the diseases, and rational approach to treatment.Table of ContentsInborn Errors and Skin.- 1 Inborn errors of skin.- Inborn Errors and Hair.- 2 Inherited conditions affecting the proteins of hair.- 3 Some aspects of the use of hair follicles for the biochiemcal study of inborn errors of metabolism.- Inborn Errors of Connective Tissue.- 4 Morphological aspects of the mucopolysaccharidoses.- 5 Glycosaminoglycans of foetal tissue in two cases of Hurler’s syndrome.- 6 The mucolipidioses: with special reference to I-cell disease.- 7 Structure and biosynthesis of collagen.- 8 Biosynthesis of collagen cross-links : relationship of heritable disorders.- 9 Molecular conformations of connective tissue mucopolysaccharides.- 10 Mucopolysaccharides in ageing.- 11 Genetic aspects of mucopolysaccharidoses with special reference to heterozygous carriers.- The Second Milner Lecture.- 12. Genetic defects of the degradation of glycosaminoglycans: the mucopolysaccharidoses.- 13 Chemistry of dermatan sulphate accumulated intracellularly in Hunter’s disease.- 14 The treatment of genetic mucopolysaccharidoses.- Laboratory Aspects of the Mucopolysaccharides Including diagnosis and screening.- 15 The laboratory diagnosis of the mucopolysaccharidoses.- 16 Screening newborns for mucopolysaccharidoses.- 17 Acid glycosaminoglycan excretion in the mucopolysaccharidoses: determination of glycosaminoglycans in urine and amniotic fluid using new micro-analytical techniques.- 18 An evaluation of methods suitable for a clinical laboratory study of abnormal glycosaminoglycan excretion.

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Book SynopsisIt is a pleasure to present the book, Evaluation and Treatment of Obesity, for reference and textbook use. The text is an outgrowth of the Obesity­ Weight Control Track of the 1982 La Crosse Health and Sports Science Symposium, sponsored annually by the La Crosse Exercise Program, Uni­ versity of Wisconsin-La Crosse. With versatile faculty, topics, and attend­ ing professionals, the Obesity-Weight Control Track stimulated an effort to produce interdisciplinary resources on obesity. Out of this effort, three books have been compiled and edited. This book, Evaluation and Treatment of Obesity, introduces an interdis­ ciplinary, practical approach to obesity management. The other two books, Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management and Behavioral Management of Obesity, expand on the basic theories introduced in this book, providing in-depth information of value to the practicing profes­ sional. These three books apply the latest information from the fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise, and psychology to the problem of obesity. The information is intended to guide health professionals in the inter­ disciplinary management of obesity. In 1983 the Obesity-Weight Control Track focused on controversial issues of theoretical and practical concern. The speakers from this track contributed their expertise to the compilation of two additional books. Thus, Trends and Controversies in Obesity Research and Innovation in Obesity Program Development will complete the series. Consider the five volumes a consolidated, comprehensive reference related to the growing, interdisciplinary field of weight control.Table of Contents1. Obesity Treatment: State of the Art.- 2. Regulation of Energy Balance.- 3. Medical Indications for Weight Reduction.- 4. Clinical Assessment of the Obese Individual.- 5. Practical Methods of Measuring Body Composition.- 6. Psychological Factors Related to Eating and Activity Behaviors.

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Book SynopsisIt is a pleasure to present, Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management, for reference and textbook use. The text is an outgrowth of the Obesity­ Weight Control Track of the 1982 La Crosse Health and Sports Science Symposium, sponsored annually by the La Crosse Exercise Program, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. With versatile faculty, topics, and attending professionals, the Obesity-Weight Control Track stimulated an effort to produce interdisciplinary resources on obesity. Out of this effort, three books have been compiled and edited. The first book, Evaluation and Treatment of Obesity, introduces an inter­ disciplinary, practical approach to obesity management. This book, Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management, compiles the information specifically related to nutrition and exercise management of obese indi­ viduals. The third book, Behavioral Management of Obesity, relates be­ havioral theories to the modification of eating habits and activity patterns. These three books apply the latest information from the fields of medi­ cine, nutrition, exercise, and psychology to the problem of obesity. The information is intended to guide health professionals in the interdisci­ plinary management of obesity. In 1983 the Obesity-Weight Control Track focused on controversial issues of theoretical and practical concern. The speakers from this track contributed their expertise to the compilation of two additional books. Thus, Trends and Controversies in Obesity Research and Innovation in Obesity Program Development will complete the series. Consider the five volumes a consolidated, comprehensive reference related to the growing, interdisciplinary field of weight control.Table of Contents1. Review of Popular Diets.- 2. Nutritional Management of the Obese Individual.- 3. Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting and Behavior Therapy.- 4. Myths and Misconceptions in Exercise for Weight Control.- 5. Exercise Testing and Training for the Obese.- 6. Exercise Concerns and Precautions for the Obese.

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Book SynopsisThis book is directed towards post-graduates who have passed Part I of the examination for Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and are preparing for Part II. However, it is hoped that physicians at all stages of their careers will find some parts that interest them. Most of the material has appeared in the Hospital Update series, 'Preparation for MRCP', but this has been modified and expanded; many useful points arising from correspondence relating to the series have been included, and the authors would like to express their thanks to those who have written. It is not intended that this should be used as a work of reference, although there is detailed discussion of some subjects. Only the written part of the examination is dealt with in detail, but the introduction contains hints on tackling the clinical sections which the authors hope the candidates will find valuable. There is, however, no substitute for clinical practice under supervision. The questions in Vll PREFACE the written section of the examination require short answers so that marking may be easy and objective. This book contains questions similar to those that may be encountered in the examination, but the answers have been expanded as a basis for discussion. It is hoped that this will encourage the candidate to read around the subjects covered, and the authors recommend that the questions are used as a basis for group discussion, as answers other than those in the text may be considered.Table of ContentsWritten section.- Clinical section.- Table of normal values.- Section 1: Case Histories.- Questions.- Answers.- Section 2: Slide Interpretation.- Questions: Colour slides.- Aids for X-ray interpretation.- Questions: X-rays.- Answers.- Section 3: Data Interpretation.- Aids for interpretation of cardiac catheter data.- Questions.- Answers.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to provide health care professionals with an overview of the main aspects of recent advances in sleep medicine, with an emphasis on advancing basic science into clinical medicine. It is divided into three main parts. The first part is to cover the basic sleep mechanisms which includes genetics in sleep, and neural and humoral regulation of sleep and wakefulness. The second part focuses on the epidemiology of sleep, and the final part consists of the pathophysiological mechanisms of snoring and sleep apnea and other common sleep disorders as well as the consequences. The content of this book is written by experts and sleep specialists from all over the world and this book aims to optimize the health of individuals by “translating” bench side findings into clinical practice.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Evolving approaches to identifying genetic risk variants for sleep disorders.- Chapter 2. Neurobiology of sleep-wake control.- Chapter 3. Prostaglandins, adenosine and histaminergic system in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness .- Chapter 4.Sleep and Neuronal Plasticity.- Chapter 5. Epidemiology of Insufficient Sleep.- Chapter 6.Social Factors in Insufficient Sleep.- Chapter 7. Sleep Loss and the Unfolded Protein Response.- Chapter 8. Biological and genetic mechanisms of sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease.- Chapter 9.Diaphragm EMG recording and its application in sleep medicine.- Chapter 10. Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia in Patients with OSA.- Chapter 11.Neural injury in models of intermittent hypoxia.- Chapter 12. Narcolepsy and Orexin/hypocretin.- Chapter 13.Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: Mechanisms and Treatment.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the nano-antioxidants and their potential therapeutic applications. The chapters start with basic information on free radicals and antioxidants, through natural antioxidants, mechanisms of their action, ending with the use of nano-antioxidants particularly its potential therapeutic applications. Nano-antioxidant therapy has a promising future that has to be explored. It is a bridge topic to connect the already existing literature with potential therapeutic highlights. This book is designated for students and researchers interested in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science and nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine. It would also be interesting to global audiences from human and animal nutrition to food preservation and packaging. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Free Radicals versus Antioxidants.- Chapter 2. Chemistry of Natural Super-antioxidants.- Chapter 3. Nano-Antioxidants.- Chapter 4. Mechanism of Antioxidant Activity.- 5. Quantification of Antioxidants.

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Book SynopsisThis atlas describes and illustrates in detail the surgical procedures employed in laparoscopic anatomical liver resection, according to tumor location. The surgical approach and techniques are explained for each type of laparoscopic liver resection based on the involved anatomical segment, section, and hemi-liver. Attention is also drawn to potential complications and the means of preventing and managing them. Beyond anatomical liver resection, guidance is provided on non-anatomical resections that do not pay regard to segmental, sectional, or lobar anatomy. The coverage is completed by the inclusion of useful information on instruments and energy devices as well as the basic skills required for laparoscopic liver resection. In presenting a clear practical approach to each laparoscopic anatomical major and minor resection, the Color Atlas of Laparoscopic Liver Resection will be an invaluable guide for trainees. In addition, it will equip more experienced surgeons with much useful information that will enable them to further improve their technique.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Instruments and energy devices for laparoscopic liver resection.- 3. Basic skills for laparoscopic liver resection.- 4. Anatomical liver resection.- 5. Non-anatomical liver resection.- 6. Others.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook, which is the first volume in the series Microbial Zoonoses, provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis, treatment and control of zoonotic parasitic diseases. The book is divided into two sections; the first section discusses the classification of parasitic zoonoses and includes general information on the diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, prevention, and control of parasitic zoonoses. It also describes the biological features of these organisms, host-parasite interactions, and the disease spectrum, as well as the importance of public health control measures, such as surveillance, and prophylactic measures in controlling these diseases.The second section explores the important zoonotic diseases caused by ectoparasites, protozoan and helminths parasites. It also reviews the life cycle, pathogenesis, pathology, immunology and clinical manifestations, modern diagnostic methods, treatment regimen, prevention, control, and epidemiology of these parasites.Cutting across the disciplines, this book serves as a guide to postgraduate students, faculty members, public health experts, and medical administrators who are interested in the management of these parasitic zoonotic infections.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Parasite taxonomy, Classification of Zoonoses. - Chapter 2. Host Parasite Relationship and Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations. - Chapter 3. Parasitic Immunology. - Chapter 4. Parasite Genomics. - Chapter 5. Parasite Proteomics. - Chapter 6. Epidemiology of Parasitic Zoonoses. - Chapter 7. Diagnosis of Parasitic Zoonoses. - Chapter 8. Treatment and Management of Parasitic Zoonoses. - Chapter 9. Drug Resistance in Parasites. - Chapter 10. Zoonotic potential of Bioterrorism. - Chapter 11. Prevention, Surveillance, and Control of Parasitic Zoonoses. - Chapter 12. Toxoplasmosis. - Chapter 13. Giardiasis. - Chapter 14. Leishmaniasis. - Chapter 15. Trypanosomiasis. - Chapter 16. Malaria. - Chapter 17. Babesiosis. - Chapter 18. Cryptosporidiosis. - Chapter 19. Sarcocystosis. . - Chapter 20. Balantidiasis. - Chapter 21. Schistosomiasis. - Chapter 22. Fascioliasis. - Chapter 23. Fasciolopsiasis. - Chapter 24. Paragonomiasis. - Chapter 25. Echinostomiasis. - Chapter 26. Ophistorchiasis. - Chapter 27. Clonerchiasis. - Chapter 28. Heterophyes, Metagonimus, Dirocelium, Trogolotrema, and Watsonia infections. - Chapter 29. Diphyllobothriasis. - Chapter 30. Taeniasis. - Chapter 31. Echinococciasis. - Chapter 32. Sparganosis. - Chapter 33. Dipyllidiosis. - Chapter 34. Hymenolepsiasis. - Chapter 35. Coenurosis. - Chapter 36. Bertiella, Inermicapsifer, and Raillietinal infections. - Chapter 37. Trichinellosis. - Chapter 38. Dracunculiasis. - Chapter 39. Capillariasis. - Chapter 40. Strongyloidosis. - Chapter 41. Ancylostomiasis. - Chapter 42. Ascariasis. - Chapter 43. Dioctophymasis. - Chapter 44. Angiostrongylus and Trichostrongylus infections. - Chapter 45. Toxocariasis. - Chapter 46. Anisakiasis. - Chapter 47. Gnathostomiasis. - Chapter 48. Dirofilariasis. - Chapter 49. Thelaziasis. - Chapter 50. Gongylonemiasis. - Chapter 51. Termidens infections. - Chapter 52. Larva Migrans . - Chapter 53. Oesophagostomum and Mammomonogamus infections. - Chapter 54. Pentastomiasis. - Chapter 55. Scabies. - Chapter 56. Myiasis. - Chapter 57. Tungiasis. - Chapter 58. Ticks, Mites, Fleas. - Chapter 59. Allergenic Mites

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers all the essential elements of pharmacokinetics, from basics to applications. It describes authoritative equations and methods on pharmacokinetic evaluation procedures with their importance. Each chapter of the book is supplemented with numerous illustrations and figures for easy understanding of the subject. The book presents mathematical techniques, step- by-step descriptive equations, and applicable statistical analysis methods for the easy understanding of the topic. Further, it covers the preclinical applications and methods of pharmacokinetic aspects. The book also contains mathematical problems and questions related to pharmacokinetics for students. Special emphasis is on recent pharmacokinetic methods and their applications for managing clinical data and biostatistical approaches based on the current literature. This book is primarily meant for researchers and students from academic institutions and to R&D professionals.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 2: Drug absorption.- Chapter 3: The extent of drug absorption: bioavailability, clearance, bioequivalence, and protein-binding.- Chapter 4: Pharmacokinetic models and drug distribution.- Chapter 5: Drug metabolism .- Chapter 6: Drug elimination and nonlinear kinetics.- Chapter 7: Pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions.- Chapter 8: Pharmacokinetic applications.- Chapter 9: Pharmacokinetic sample collection and processing.- Chapter 10: Important bio-analytical instrumental techniques in pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 11: Statistics in pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 12: Pharmacokinetic software and tools.- Chapter 13: Pharmacokinetic laboratory-based experiments.- Chapter 14: Pharmacokinetic numerical problems with solutions.- Chapter 15: Questions, and questions & answers for practice.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers all the essential elements of pharmacokinetics, from basics to applications. It describes authoritative equations and methods on pharmacokinetic evaluation procedures with their importance. Each chapter of the book is supplemented with numerous illustrations and figures for easy understanding of the subject. The book presents mathematical techniques, step- by-step descriptive equations, and applicable statistical analysis methods for the easy understanding of the topic. Further, it covers the preclinical applications and methods of pharmacokinetic aspects. The book also contains mathematical problems and questions related to pharmacokinetics for students. Special emphasis is on recent pharmacokinetic methods and their applications for managing clinical data and biostatistical approaches based on the current literature. This book is primarily meant for researchers and students from academic institutions and to R&D professionals.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 2: Drug absorption.- Chapter 3: The extent of drug absorption: bioavailability, clearance, bioequivalence, and protein-binding.- Chapter 4: Pharmacokinetic models and drug distribution.- Chapter 5: Drug metabolism .- Chapter 6: Drug elimination and nonlinear kinetics.- Chapter 7: Pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions.- Chapter 8: Pharmacokinetic applications.- Chapter 9: Pharmacokinetic sample collection and processing.- Chapter 10: Important bio-analytical instrumental techniques in pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 11: Statistics in pharmacokinetics.- Chapter 12: Pharmacokinetic software and tools.- Chapter 13: Pharmacokinetic laboratory-based experiments.- Chapter 14: Pharmacokinetic numerical problems with solutions.- Chapter 15: Questions, and questions & answers for practice.

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Book SynopsisThis book illustrates the precautions for dental treatment with patients with medical diseases and presents the correlation and relationship between oral symptoms and systemic diseases.

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