Immunology Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Autoimmune Solution
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Autoimmune Solution is a medical breakthrough. Dr. Myers' protocol is a proven way to heal and reverse any illness on the autoimmune spectrum. This book revolutionizes the way we understand and treat autoimmunity and I am thrilled to be able to recommend it to my patients." -- Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10- Day Detox Diet "Dr. Amy Myers is an inspiring, pioneering voice in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune conditions. This guide presents her straightforward, action-oriented plan for healing your gut and detoxifying your surroundings. The Autoimmune Solution has the power to change the lives of millions." -- Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution "Dr. Amy Myers begins by writing that modern medicine failed her when her immune system failed. I believe this was a blessing in disguise. Dr. Myers has made this her life's work and her book The Autoimmune Solution is a gift to humanity." -- Alejandro Junger, M.D. author of Clean "The Autoimmune Solution is a long awaited and scientifically validated approach to autoimmune conditions that relegates the standard approach of simply managing symptoms to being a relic of the past. Dr. Myers' plan will fundamentally change the trajectory of your health for the better." -- David Perlmutter, M.D., author of Grain Brain "At long last, a solution to autoimmune disorders! With her proven, easy-to-follow health protocol, Dr. Amy Myers turns conventional medicine on its head and, in the process, offers hope, answers, and security to the millions of people coping with a full spectrum of inflammatory illness and autoimmune diseases." -- Frank Lipman, M.D., author, educator, and founder of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City "Dr. Amy Myers lives and breathes advocacy. She supports the unfolding of you most easeful, fulfilled self and helps to uncover and clear what's in the way with gentle (but firm) support, humor and comprehensive tools. I so appreciate her passion for learning and health and trust her completely." -- Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, Co-Author of Conscious Loving and The Conscious Heart "Those with autoimmune issues should welcome this helpful and hopeful resource from a physician who walks her talk." -- Publishers Weekly "Americans who suffer from psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases will find many alternative ideas in this guide...her recipes for dishes like a salmon avocado bowl seem healthy and tasty, and her bibliography is thorough." -- Booklist "The Autoimmune Solution busts many of the conventional wisdom myths surrounding autoimmune disease, explaining where conventional medicine goes wrong and empowering patients to be proactive...The best part of all of this is that Amy's language is very approachable and down-to-Earth." -- The Paleo Mom
£10.44
Hachette Go Super Gut
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£17.59
WW Norton & Co The Immune System
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£56.99
Balance Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful
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£21.28
Hachette Go Healing Your Thyroid Naturally Dr Emily Lipinskis
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£15.99
The University of Chicago Press A Planet of Viruses Third Edition
Book SynopsisCelebrated science writer Carl Zimmer’s classic book, updated in a new edition, is an eye-opening look at Covid-19 and the many other viruses that shape our planet and ourselves.Trade Review"A smart, beautiful, and somewhat demented picture book that's likely to give you a case of the willies. In the best way possible."-- "Boing Boing, on the first edition" "Absolutely top-drawer popular science writing. . . . Zimmer's information-packed, superbly readable look at virological knowledge awakens readers to the fact that not only are viruses everywhere but we couldn't live without them."-- "Booklist, starred review, on the first edition" "As with any great journey, this virtual tour opens your eyes and expands your horizons. . . . Reading Zimmer's work is like hanging out with the smartest, most interesting guy you have ever met as he regales you with tales of his travels and fascinating finds along the way."-- "Science News, on the first edition" "Just about everything you've always wanted to know--and a lot you'll probably wish you didn't know--about the viruses that have caused humanity so much grief throughout history."-- "Forbes, on the first edition" "Succinct yet elegantly written. . . . A fascinating and enlightening introduction."-- "Guardian, on the first edition" "Zimmer reshapes our understanding of the hidden realities at the core of everyday existence. . . . Concise and illuminating."-- "Washington Post, on the first edition" "Zimmer is one of the best science writers we have today. A Planet of Viruses is an important primer on the viruses living within and around all of us--sometimes funny, other times shocking, and always accessible. Whether discussing the common cold and flu, little-known viruses that attack bacteria or protect oceans, or the world's viral future as seen through our encounters with HIV or SARS, Zimmer's writing is lively, knowledgeable, and graced with poetic touches."--Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks "on the first edition"
£14.25
Hodder & Stoughton The Good Virus
Book SynopsisA Waterstones science book of the yearA book of the year for The Times and Sunday TimesNew York Times editor''s choice Winner of the Giles St Aubyn Award for Non-Fiction''The book that might change the world ... This is luxury-class science writing'' TELEGRAPH''One of the best books of any genre that I''ve read in 2023, this superbly-written book ... will fascinate absolutely everyone'' FORBES''A delight. To learn more about phages is to discover fascinating details about a hidden world'' NATURE''Outstanding'' CLIVE MYRIEThe viruses that do us harm are vastly outnumbered by viruses that can actually save lives. These good viruses are called ''phages'', and they are the most abundant life form on Earth.The Good Virus reveals how these weird and wonderful microbes shape our health, support our ecosys
£11.69
Hodder & Stoughton The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Your Food
Book SynopsisThe Inflammation Spectrum, Dr Will Cole's follow up to Ketotarian, teaches us how inflammation is often the catalyst for most common health woes.Arriving at a time where issues of inflammation and gut health are becoming increasingly prominent within mainstream discourses, Dr Will Cole offers us a solution to this growing issue. The Inflammation Spectrum teaches us that ultimately how we feel is symbiotically linked to what we consume; indeed, food, in Cole's words, 'constantly and dynamically influences' our health. Subsequently he teaches readers how to do nutrition the right way, providing us with a personal guide which seeks to aid readers to find out which foods their bodies love, hate and need to feel great!Cole's book informs us to think twice before consuming pharmaceutical drugs to "fix" issues of inflammation and instead proposes that readers reassess their eating habits, using 'food as thy medicine'. This book, Dr Mark Hyman suggests, is for 'anyone who is fed up with fad diets' as Cole uses his years of experience in functional-medicine to teach us how to love our bodies enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. From personal quizzes to scientific breakdowns The Inflammation Spectrum offers empowering advice and puts readers on the path to achieving food freedom and optimal health.
£10.44
Elsevier Health Sciences Cellular and Molecular Immunology
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£74.99
Johns Hopkins University Press The Lupus Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDonald Thomas provides information for women who wish to become pregnant and advises readers about working with a disability, complementary and alternative medicine, infections, cancer, and a host of other topics.Trade ReviewA wealth of detail on the many ways lupus affects the human body, the various related treatment options, a range of patient resources for support, and more... a caring, comprehensive guide to understanding and coping with lupus. Library Journal The Lupus Encyclopedia is [a] carefully-researched, easily-understood and comprehensive book. It is, as it claims, an ENCYCLOPEDIA... If you [could have] only one book in your library about lupus, The Lupus Encyclopedia might well be it. The Lupus Guru There is great depth and much to learn from reading and referring to this important book... This book should stand the test of time as one of the great books about this complex auto-immune disease. Lupus, the Adventure Between the Lines I highly recommend The Lupus Encyclopedia. It's an amazing source of information, and I feel empowered by the fact that I have a reliable resource to turn to whenever I need it. No matter what your symptoms are or the level of severity, you owe it to yourself to get this book. Lupine Life The Lupus Encyclopedia is a book that that every lupus patient should have in their home library. It's the most comprehensive lupus book out there, and is a valuable resource for anyone searching for a detailed and in-depth explanation of this complicated and mysterious disease. -- Sara Gorman Despite Lupus This is a highly readable medical text... This encyclopedia would be useful for public libraries, medical libraries, or academic libraries. -- Amy B. Parsons American Reference Books Annual ... packed with facts, advice and encouragement... The Nursing Times This title strikes a pitch perfect balance: on one side, there is information of value to those suffering from or caring for the condition, on the other, data suitable for clinicians seeking a better general understanding of the condition. This volume represents outstanding value for money and would be a useful addition to medical, healthcare and personal bookshelves. Reference Reviews We can't imagine a more thorough, readable guide to lupus than this. Pain-Free LivingTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForeword, by George C. Tsokos, MDPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Systemic Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Directly Affects the Body6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Special Populations and Surgery20. PrognosisPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks and Strokes22. Infections23. Cancer and SLE24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treatment of Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Anti-Malarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Benlysta: The First FDA-Approved Drug for Lupus in More Than Fifty Years35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Nonmedical Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary and Alternative MedicinePart V: Practical Matters40. Talking to Your Doctor and Deciphering Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, and Using Contraception42. Health Insurance and Affording Healthcare43. Working and Dealing with Disability44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistPatient ResourcesBibliographyIndex
£27.45
Wolters Kluwer Health Paul's Fundamental Immunology
Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Defining the field of immunology for 40 years, Paul’s Fundamental Immunology continues to provide detailed, authoritative, up-to-date information that uniquely bridges the gap between basic immunology and the disease process. The fully revised 8th edition maintains the excellence established by Dr. William E. Paul, who passed away in 2015, and is now under new editorial leadership of Drs. Martin F. Flajnik, Nevil J. Singh, and Steven M. Holland. It’s an ideal reference and gold standard text for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, basic and clinical immunologists, microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, and any physician treating diseases in which immunologic mechanisms play a role. Reflects the latest advances in the field, including current insights on immune system function, both basic and translational. Contains 50 chapters written by leaders in all subfields of immunology. Provides extensive coverage of the molecular biology that explains the dynamics underlying immune disorders and their treatment. Includes 10 entirely new chapters covering invertebrate and plant immunity, eosinophils, innate lymphoid cells, gamma/delta T cells, NKT and MAIT cells, immunometabolism, maternal-fetal immunology and more. Contains abundant full-color illustrations and tables that provide essential information at a glance. Features annual updates from the authors to the VST version, keeping you current with changes in this dynamic field from the experts. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Table of ContentsContents Contributors viiForeword xiiiPreface xvii Section I. Introduction to Immunology1 Overview of the Immune System — 1Martin F. Flajnik, Steven M. Holland, Nevil J. Singh2 History of Immunology — 29Edward J. Moticka Section II. Evolution of the Immune System3 The Insect Immune System — 52Sara Cherry, Nicolas Buchon4 Evolution of the Vertebrate and Lower Deuterostome Immune System — 79Martin F. Flajnik5 The Plant Immune System — 134Roger W. Innes Section III. Cellular Pathways and Processes in Immunity6 Immunometabolism — 161Jonathan D. Powell, Chirag H. Patel, Im- Hong Sun7 Regulated Cell Death in the Immune System — 204Douglas R. Green, Sebastian Ruehl8 Lymphoid Tissues and Organs — 228Martin F. Flajnik, Nancy H. Ruddle9 Type I Cytokines, Interferons, and Their Receptors — 258Achsah D. Keegan, Warren J. Leonard10 Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily of Cytokines and Receptors — 308Carl F. Ware, Nancy H. Ruddle11 Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors — 344Philip M. Murphy Section IV. Innate Immunity12 Pattern Recognition Receptors and the IL- 1 Family — 386Rajendra Karki, Thirumala- Devi Kanneganti13 The Complement System — 416Erin E. West, Claudia Kemper14 Neutrophils — 455Andres Hidalgo, Mariana J. Kaplan15 Macrophages — 469Gwendalyn J. Randolph16 Mast Cells and Basophils — 487Mindy Tsai, Stephen J. Galli17 Eosinophils — 519Elizabeth A. Jacobsen, Hirohito Kita18 The Biology of Natural Killer Cells and Innate Lymphoid Cells — 537Vincent Peng, Marco Colonna Section V. Adaptive Immunity19 The Major Histocompatibility Complex — 573David H. Margulies, Kannan Natarajan, Jamie Rossjohn, James McCluskey20 Classical Antigen Processing and Presentation — 622Jonathan W. Yewdell, Paul Roche, Laurence C. Eisenlohr21 Immunoglobulins: Structure and Function — 644Mohamed Khass, David Wald, Neil S. Greenspan, Harry W. Schroeder, Jr22 Immunoglobulins: Molecular Genetics — 671Sebastian D. Fugmann23 T Cell Antigen Receptors and Antigen Recognition — 702Mark M. Davis, Yueh- Hsiu Chien24 Antigen Receptor Signaling — 734Nevil J. Singh, Gideon Wolf 25 B Cell Development in Mice — 774Nicole Baumgarth26 B Cell Responses — 798Claude- Agnès Reynaud, Jean- Claude Weill27 T Cell Development in the Thymus — 823Avinash Bhandoola, Remy Bosselut, Yousuke Takahama28 CD4+ Helper T Cells: Differentiation, Flexibility, and Heterogeneity — 856John J. O’Shea, Marion Pepper, Marc K. Jenkins, Danielle A. Chisolm29 Regulatory T Cells — 874Ethan M. Shevach30 CD8+ T Cell Memory — 924Francis R. Carbone, Thomas Gebhardt31 Cytotoxic Effector Functions — 944Morgan Huse Section VI. Integrative Immunology32 Immunologic Tolerance — 971Colin C. Anderson, Troy A. Baldwin, Peter A. Bretscher33 Fc Receptors and Their Role in Immune Regulation and Inflammation — 1008Jeffrey V. Ravetch, Aaron Gupta, Falk Nimmerjahn34 Dendritic cells — 1034Roxane Tussiwand, Pierre Guermonprez, Simon Yona35 Gamma Delta T Cells — 1054Adrian C. Hayday36 CD1- Restricted T Cells — 1102Pankaj Sharma, Florian Winau37 Mucosal- Associated Invariant T Cells and Other MR1- Reactive T Cells — 1137Sidonia B. G. Eckle, Wael Awad, Jamie Rossjohn, James McCluskey, Alexandra J. Corbett38 The Mucosal Immune System — 1178Yasmine Belkaid, Brian L. Kelsall, Warren Strober39 Introduction to Neuroimmunology — 1212Andrea Francesca Salvador, Jonathan Kipnis40 Vaccines — 1231Bali Pulendran41 Maternal- Fetal Immunology — 1283Gabrielle Rizzuto, Adrian Erlebacher Section VII. Immune Responses to Pathogens42 Response to Parasites — 1325David Sacks, Marion Pepper, Mary F. Fontana, P’ng Loke43 Immune Responses to Bacteria — 1355S. Celeste Morley, Moon H. Nahm44 Response to Viruses — 1399Hildegund C. J. Ertl45 Immunology of HIV Infection — 1445Gaurav D. Gaiha, Douglas S. Kwon Section VIII. Immunological Disease States and Immunodeficiency46 Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases — 1465Gustaf Christoffersson, Ken T. Coppieters, Matthias von Herrath, Dirk Homann47 Immunologic Mechanisms of Allergic Disorders — 1515Stéphanie Lejeune, Kari C. Nadeau, David W. Scott, Joshua D. Milner48 Transplantation Immunology — 1549Megan Sykes, Anita S. Chong, Markus Y. Mapara49 Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy — 1589Thomas F. Gajewski, Justin Kline50 Inborn Errors of Immunity — 1619Isabelle Meyts, Jean- Laurent Casanova, Luigi D. Notarangelo Index 1649
£162.00
Vintage Publishing The Beautiful Cure: The New Science of Human
Book SynopsisUnderstand how our immune system fights disease and enables the body to heal itself.'Thrilling... Reads like the best kind of adventure story' STEPHEN FRY'Excellent' TIM SPECTOR, Sunday Times bestselling author of Spoon-Fed Here, Professor Daniel Davis charts the groundbreaking scientific quest to understand how it fights disease and enables the body to heal itself. He explains how it is affected by stress, sleep, age and our state of mind, and reveals how all of this knowledge is now unlocking a revolutionary approach to medicine and well-being. The Beautiful Cure tells a dramatic story of detective work and discovery, of puzzles solved and of the mysteries that remain, and of lives sacrificed and saved. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 'Wonderful... recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how research into the immune system has resulted in a health revolution' HENRY MARSH 'Thoroughly absorbing... Davis is a wonderful storyteller' BILL BRYSONTrade ReviewThrilling ... An eye-opening tour de force of scientific writing that reads like the best kind of adventure story -- Stephen FryOne of the best accounts I have yet come across of the nature of biological science … Daniel Davis’s wonderful book recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how research into the immune system has resulted in a health revolution -- Henry Marsh * New Statesman *Thoroughly absorbing ... Davis is a wonderful storyteller -- Bill BrysonTerrific ... Davis relates the extraordinary modern developments in supercharging the body’s own immune system to fight disease, and one day maybe even eliminate cancer -- Steven Poole * *****Telegraph *Thrilling … Do not underestimate the importance of immunology. This field relates to you personally -- Adam Rutherford * Guardian *An inspirational book that not only reveals the secret joys of scientific discovery but is jam-packed full of revelations for non-scientists * Mail on Sunday *Forget AI, robotics, the internet of things. This is where the future feels strange and exciting: in the 'inner universe' of our immune system, and in the radically new therapies that are using it to conquer disease * Sunday Times *Highly readable, beautifully researched, backed up with notes, references and interviews by Davis himself, whose status as an immunology professor confers added credibility. He believes that we now know enough about the major components and interactions of the immune system to begin manipulating them to cure diseases such as cancer. We stand, he predicts, on the threshold of a medical revolution * New Scientist *A sweeping tour d’horizon … lucid and entertaining … Much as Siddhartha Mukherjee did in his book The Gene, Davis expertly weaves together human stories and scientific endeavour * The Times *New ways to treat cancer, diabetes, arthritis and other age-related diseases … Davis is a sure and engaging guide to these developments * Observer *
£9.49
WW Norton & Co Janeways Immunobiology
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£59.85
Macmillan Learning Kuby Immunology
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£66.49
Wolters Kluwer Health Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Immunology
Book SynopsisLippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Immunology, 3rd Edition, offers an engaging, vividly illustrated presentation and all of the popular learning features of the Lippincott® Illustrated Review series to reinforce essential immunology concepts and connect basic science to real-life clinical situations. Like other titles in this series, this dynamic resource follows an intuitive outline organization and boasts a wealth of vibrant illustrations and study aids that clarify complex information and ensure retention. Whether used as a review text for a short immunology course or paired with Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology for a combined microbiology/immunology course, this revised and updated edition familiarizes readers with the latest practices in immunology and emphasizes clinical application to deliver unparalleled preparation for exams and clinical practice. Revised and expanded content equips you with the most current perspectives and practices in clinical immunology. More than 300 full-color, annotated illustrations clarify complex immunology concepts in vivid detail. Clinical Application boxes demonstrate the practical application of immunology concepts in clinical scenarios. Chapter Study Questions and Answers test your retention and comprehension. NEW! Cross-references to other Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews titles help you grasp how immunological concepts relate to other basic sciences. Chapter summaries and chapter overviews highlight the most important concepts and takeaways in each chapter. Updated end-of-text review questions boost your test-taking confidence.
£34.67
New Harbinger Publications Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional
Book SynopsisIn this revelatory memoir, doctor Cynthia Li shares the truth about her struggle with a disabling autoimmune illness, the limitations of Western medicine, and what sufferers need to know to truly begin healing-mind, body, and spirit.Cynthia Li had it all: a successful career in medicine, a loving marriage, children on the horizon. But it all came crashing down when, within months of having her first child, she developed mysterious symptoms that baffled her doctors. After two years of "normal" test results with no relief from Western medicine, Li was no longer well enough to practice. Her quest for health became a solo odyssey-she had to find a way to heal herself.Brave New Medicine details the disabling autoimmune crisis that forced Li to question her own medical training and embrace the integrative principles of functional medicine to unlock her body's innate healing capacity . With the insight of an MD who was able to dissect and heal the root causes of her own autoimmune illness-one that conventional medicine said was incurable and irreversible-Li relates her story, including the emotional and spiritual shifts that occurred while investigating her true self, beyond illness and the conditions of the body.Millions of people are affected by chronic health conditions in the United States. But while issues such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and fibromyalgia are receiving more and more attention, patients struggling with these mysterious autoimmune conditions are still dismissed by doctors and scientists in the established medical community. This is the harsh reality that doctor-turned- "difficult patient" Li faced firsthand when she developed autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic hypothyroidism (or Hashimoto's).Drawing on ancient healing arts, cutting-edge science, evolutionary biology, and the power of laughter and pleasure, this memoir offers support, validation, and a new perspective for anyone dealing with chronic illness or another health crisis. By sharing her own autoimmunity struggle, Li reveals the insider knowledge you need to start your own healing journey.
£14.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Scleroderma: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Book SynopsisSystemic sclerosis or scleroderma is an autoimmune disease characterised by widespread microangiopathy, immune system alterations and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. This book presents current research in the study of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma. Topics discussed include the identification and treatment of the pulmonary manifestations of systemic sclerosis; interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis; nailfold capillaroscopy and early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis; localised scleroderma; evaluation of a new CENPB epitope array for systemic sclerosis-associated centromere autoantibodies; and iloprost in the treatment of Raynaud phenomenon secondary to scleroderma.
£69.74
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Middletons Allergy 2Volume Set
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£249.29
Oneworld Publications Infectious
Book SynopsisThe human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better.The human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better. ‘Lovely, warm, erudite and, above all, chatty.’ Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra Processed People Nature wants you dead. Not just you, but your children and everyone you have ever met and everyone they have ever met; in fact, everyone. It wants you to cough and sneeze and poop yourself into an early grave. It wants your blood vessels to burst and pustules to explode all over your body. And - until recently - it was really good at doing this… The subject of infection and how to fight it grows more urgent every day. How do pathogens cause disease? And what tools can we give our bodies to do battle? Infectious is not onlyTrade Review‘Tregoning is a gifted writer of popular science. He has a knack for explaining the intricacies of vaccines and immunity without dumbing them down, and he moves things briskly along with a barrage of often self-deprecating humor.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘This book catapults us to the frontier of the vital science of infections and immune responses. Tregoning is a perfect guide, writing with wit and intelligence about a subject that surely everyone feels the importance of now. Brilliant and right on the zeitgeist.’ -- Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure‘Packed with fascinating facts, intriguing anecdotes and more than a few Dad jokes, Infectious is an expertly guided, pacey tour through the world of all the stuff that’s trying to kill us and how our immune systems and human ingenuity are fighting back.’ -- Dr Kat Arney, science communicator and author of Rebel Cell‘What a book! A book for everyone, an expert, or an interested lay person, young or retired or somewhere in the middle. Informed, engaging, generous and superbly written. If you have secretly wondered about some of the information of the last year (as we all have) and want one book to explain it all with total clarity – this is the book for you. I started it and could not put it down. The best, most accessible, high-quality science book I have read this year. Utterly brilliant.’ -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust‘To call this book timely would be yet another contender for understatement of this strange decade. As the pandemic has upended the world and ravaged the population, it’s a duty for all of us civilians to turn to experts like Dr Tregoning with due humility, and educate ourselves about what’s happening to us, how we got here, how we’ve dealt with similar events in the past, and how we might get through this. This book is thorough, engaging, entertaining and utterly vital.’ -- Frank Turner, singer-songwriter‘Lovely, warm, erudite and, above all, chatty.’ -- Chris van Tulleken‘Despite the serious subject, Tregoning (who got COVID-19) maintains a sense of humor… This is a fascinating and timely account of often unheralded scientists heroically battling bacteria and viruses.’ * Booklist *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Case Studies in Infectious Disease
Book SynopsisCase Studies in Infectious Disease presents 40 case studies featuring the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Fully revised and updated in this second edition, the book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through to clinical management of the resulting disease or condition. A further 8 case studies have been provided online as supplementary material, and these can be downloaded by students. Five core sets of questions are posed in each case, with the answers covering the nature of the infectious agent, route(s) of spread and of infection, pathogenesis of disease, host response to infection, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This standardized approach provides the reader with a logical basis for understanding these diverse and medically important organisms and diseases, fully integrating microbiology and immunology throughout.KEY FEATURES High-resolution photos accompany each case, from the causative agents of disease to the clinical manifestations of the infection. Exquisite artwork helps to illustrate important concepts throughout the book. Eight new cases added to this new edition, extending coverage of important infectious diseases of worldwide significance. A standardized set of core questions allows students to compare directly differences between microbes such as their structure, clinical manifestations, host response, pathogenesis and availability of vaccines. Questions and answers available online, test the readerâs understanding of each case study. The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students, while medical students and trainee physicians will also find the up-to-date information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear, digestible form, invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice. Trade Review"a handsome, excellent book on most common pathogens, with a clear orientation to immunology, physiopathology, and microbiology … It reads well and is an excellent textbook for medical students and a good source of illustrations, tables, and question ideas for teachers." Gary P. Wormser and Guillaume Béraud for Clinical Infectious Diseases."a valuable compilation of information on the most common diseases that cause illness and death worldwide. The presentation format with distinct sections makes it readable and well suited for either students just learning about the pathogens causing infectious disease or clinicians who need an update. The level of detail is well thought out and gives the reader a useful summary of each pathogen and disease state. The condensed presentations make it a good reference source for those with insufficient time to read through more detailed textbooks." Philip S. Brachman for Emerging Infectious Disease.Table of ContentsAspergillus fumigatus Borrelia burgdorferi and related species Campylobacter jejuni Candida albicansChlamydia trachomatis Clostridiodies difficile Cytomegalovirus Echinococcus spp. EnterovirusesEpstein-Barr virus Escherichia coli Giardia lamblia Helicobacter pylori Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis C virusHerpes simplex virus Histoplasma capsulatum Human immunodeficiency virus Influenza virus Leishmania spp. Leptospira spp. Listeria monocytogenes Mycobacterium leprae Mycobacterium tuberculosis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria meningitidis Norovirus Plasmodium spp. Respiratory syncytial virus Rickettsia spp. Salmonella typhi Schistosoma spp. Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes Toxoplasma gondii Trypanosoma spp.Trichophyton spp. and dermatophytesVaricella-zoster virus Wuchereria bancrofti Plus online cases:Bartonella bacilliformis BrucellaCoxiella burnetti Dengue virusEnterococcus faecalis and E. faeciumMycobacterium abscessusSARS-CoV-2 Streptococcus mitis
£47.49
Hodder & Stoughton Exercise Well With Autoimmunity
Book SynopsisWe''re told that we need to exercise to stay healthy, but we''re not told HOW to exercise. We''re certainly not told how to exercise with an autoimmune condition. This is the definitive book you need to help you understand and support your body when exercising with an autoimmune condition.Here, Zoe tells us of her own health journey, whilst exploring the benefits of exercise for someone with an autoimmune condition and how you can get onto a plan that suits your needs. She uses case studies, experts and her own research to explore:- the benefits of exercising with a chronic condition- the barriers to exercising with a chronic condition and how to overcome them- how to keep motivation high when exhausted - which exercises you should do (complete with illustrations)- how to adapt your exercises depending on your condition- how to get into the right mindset with exerciseZoe teaches with compassion and understanding that is unique in this
£16.19
Elsevier Health Sciences Clinical Immunology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Principles of Immune Response 1 The Human Immune Response 2 Organization of the Immune System 3 Innate Immunity 4 Antigen Receptor Genes, Gene Products, and Co-Receptors 5 The Major Histocompatibility Complex 6 Antigens and Antigen Presentation 7 B-Cell Development and Differentiation 8 Immunoglobulin Function 9 T-Cell Development 10 T-Cell Activation and Tolerance 11 Helper T-Cell Subsets and Control of the Inflammatory Response 12 Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Natural Killer Cells 13 Regulatory Immune Cells 14 Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors 15 Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors 16 Lymphocyte Adhesion and Trafficking 17 Death Pathways and Immunogenicity PART II Fundamentals of Host-Environmental Interactions 18 Human Genomics in Immunology 19 Regulatory RNA in Immunologic Diseases 20 Immunometabolism 21 Immune Deficiencies at the Extremes of Age 22 The Microbiota in Immunity and Inflammation PART III Host Defenses to Infectious Agents 23 Immunology of the Skin 24 Immunology of Mucosal Surfaces 25 Host Defenses to Viruses 26 Host Defenses to Intracellular Bacteria 27 Host Defenses to Extracellular Bacteria, Including Spirochetes 28 Host Defenses to Fungi 29 Host Defenses to Protozoa 30 Host Defenses to Helminth Infection 31 Emerging Pandemic Infectious Disease Threats PART IV Immune Deficiency and Immune Regulatory Disorders 32 Approach to the Evaluation of the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency 33 Primary Antibody Deficiencies 34 Primary T-Cell Immunodeficiencies 35 Genetic Disorders of Interferons-, Interleukin-17, Interleukin-18, and Nuclear Factor-?B-Mediated Immunity 36 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 37 Autoinflammatory Syndromes 38 Immune Regulatory Disorders 39 Neutrophils and Neutrophil Disorders 40 Complement and Complement Disorders 41 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 42 Autoantibody-Mediated Phenocopies of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases PART V Allergic Diseases 43 Allergic Airway Diseases 44 Mast Cells and Mast Cell Disorders 45 Eosinophils and Eosinophilic Disorders 46 Urticaria, Angioedema, and Anaphylaxis 47 Allergic Reactions to Stinging and Biting Insects 48 Atopic and Contact Dermatitis 49 Food Allergy 50 Drug Hypersensitivity PART VI Systemic Immune Diseases 51 Mechanisms of Autoimmunity 52 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 53 Rheumatoid Arthritis 54 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 55 Sjögren's Syndrome 56 Scleroderma-Systemic Sclerosis 57 Inflammatory Muscle Diseases 58 Spondyloarthritis 59 Small- and Medium-Vessel Primary Vasculitis 60 Large Vessel Vasculitides 61 Antiphospholipid Syndrome PART VII Organ-Specific Inflammatory Disease 62 Immunohematologic Disorders 63 Bullous Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes 64 Immunology of Psoriasis 65 Myasthenia Gravis 66 Multiple Sclerosis 67 Autoimmune Peripheral Neuropathies 68 Immunologic Renal Diseases 69 Immunologic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis and Myocarditis 70 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases 71 Type 1 Diabetes 72 Immunologic Lung Diseases, 919 73 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema 74 Immunologic Ocular Disease 75 Immunologic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 76 Inflammatory Hepatobiliary Diseases PART VIII Immunology and Immunotherapy of Neoplasia 77 Lymphoid Leukemias 78 Lymphomas 79 Monoclonal Gammopathies 80 Immune Responses to Solid Tumors and Immune Checkpoint Therapy 81 CAR T-Cell Therapy PART IX Medical Management of Immunological Diseases 82 Immunoglobulin Therapy: Replacement and Immunomodulation 83 Glucocorticoids 84 Immunomodulating Drugs 85 Protein Kinase Antagonists 86 Biologic Response Modifiers 87 Vaccines 88 Allergen Immunotherapy for Allergic Diseases PART X Transplantation 89 Solid Organ Transplantation: Rejection, Immunosuppression, and Tolerance 90 Allogeneic Transplantation for Immunodeficiency 91 Gene Therapy for Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases 92 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Malignant Diseases PART XI Diagnostic Immunology 93 Flow Cytometry 94 Assessment of Functional Immune Responses in Lymphocytes 95 Assessment of Neutrophil Function 96 Assessment of Human Allergic Diseases Appendix 1: Selected CD Molecules and Their Characteristics Appendix 2: Laboratory Reference Values Index
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New York University Press Calling the Shots
Book SynopsisWinner, 2018 Donald W. Light Award for Applied Medical Sociology, American Sociological Association Medical Sociology SectionWinner, 2018 Distinguished Scholarship Award presented by the Pacific Sociology AssociationHonorable Mention, 2017 ESS Mirra Komarovsky Book Award presented by the Eastern Sociological SocietyOutstanding Book Award for the Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity presented by the American Sociological AssociationA rich, multi-faceted examination into the attitudes and beliefs of parents who choose not to immunize their childrenThe measles outbreak at Disneyland in December 2014 spread to a half-dozen U.S. states and sickened 147 people. It is just one recent incident that the medical community blames on the nation's falling vaccination rates. Still, many parents continue to claim that the risks that vaccines pose to their children are far greater than their benefits. Given the research and the unanimity of opinion within the medical community, many asTrade Review"Several recent books have delved into the history and science of vaccines and immunity, and the anxieties that accompany them. Jennifer Reich … brings meticulousness and sensitivity to this emotional issue. … It is Reich’s book that may prove the most convincing to anti-vaxxers." -- New York Review of Books"Risk is one of the operative words central to sociologist Jennifer Reichs remarkably calm book on current vaccination practices in North America. Risk is what parents, paediatricians and policymakers must evaluate in their roles as caregivers, primary-care doctors and advisers The group of parents Reich interviewed over a 10-year period that has informed this book are the university-educated ubermoms who favour organic food and have a tendency to avoid gluten and dairy productsThe doctors Reich interviewed recognise that some vaccination is better than none and that being patronising, bossy or confrontational is not in the best interest of the child or the wider community. It is a stance Reich shares." * Times Higher Education *"Recent outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough are focusing attention on this issue, making Reich's able contribution especially pertinent." * Kirkus Reviews *"In her engaging book,Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, Jennifer Reich focuses on this last group of privileged, vocal parents, a group with the potential to disrupt the balance of infectious disease control across the country. This exceptionally timely book also confronts the challenges posed by science skepticism amid a declining sense of public obligation and the increasing dictate that health is each familys personal responsibility." * Contemporary Sociology *"Jennifer Reichs new book, Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, is an essential contribution to the story of vaccines in contemporary U.S. society that should make it impossible to tell such simple stories about vaccine resisters any longer." * American Journal of Sociology *"A timely intervention into recent anti-vaccination controversies, Jennifer Reich’s Calling the Shots unpacks the logics behind vaccine refusal through interviews and ethnographic studies of parents who refuse vaccinations." -- Science, Medicine, and Anthropology"Calling the Shots is intellectually rigorous and politically engaged scholarship of the highest quality. Jennifer Reich illuminates the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding childhood immunization, one of the most important and contested public health policy issues of our day. Debates about vaccine refusal have too often been marked by over-simplification and unfounded assumptions, and Reichs thorough, meticulous analysis provides a much-needed corrective.-James Colgrove,author of State of Immunity: The Politics of Vaccination in Twentieth" * Century America *"Calling the Shots treads confidently into the explosive terrain of vaccine refusal. In this must-read exploration of the burdens of modern mothering, Reich takes seriously the desires of mothers to make their own decisions to protect their children from risks. But she also shows how anti-vaccine stances by the privileged few may undermine the social compact and threaten the public good. This is a well-written, important, and very timely book." -- Steven Epstein,author of Inclusion: The Politics of Difference in Medical Research"In this gripping book, Reich illumines the processes through which (mostly affluent) parents reject vaccines. The book impressively situates these anti-vaccine parents in a broader context. Reich carefully documents how a range of organizations including medical offices, drug companies, and child protective servicesare all players in this social drama. Reichs concept of & individualistic parenting is valuable. Since parents decisions can have dire consequences for other children, the book is not only interesting, but it is of enormous social significance.Highly recommended!" -- Annette Lareau,author of Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life
£19.94
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The GutImmune Connection
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Mayer will not only open your eyes to the critical importance of the variety of microbes that inhabit our gut, but also to the broader picture of how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet. It is fascinating how choices to improve our personal health are connected to the preservation and creation of fertile soils, clean waterways and ultimately our mothership, Earth and our progeny." — Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seven-time New York Times bestselling author “In Medicine, the ‘Holy Trinity’ means something different: the brain, the gut, and the immune system. Each contributes to health through its effects on the others. We’re lucky, because Emeran Mayer is an expert in each. And he knows the only way to fix all three at once is to fix the food.” — Robert Lustig, MD., author of Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind “Our entire world – the soil, the plants, even us humans – are bound together by networks of invisible microbes. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer is a microbiome magician pulling back the veil on our interconnected world and then showing us how to harness nature’s healing energy. This is a life changing book by one of the great scientists of our generation. “ — Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled “We live in an environment dominated by ultra-processed, fast food, which is fueling disease and hurting the planet. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, draws important connections between the gut microbiome and our immune system, describing how individuals can take action to harness this powerful force to promote well-being. It is a must read for those searching for a path to better human and planetary health.” — Erica Sonnenburg, PhD, co-author of The Good Gut "Now more than ever we need to understand the critical connection between what we put in our body, and our resistance to disease. Focusing on the three foundational pillars of the gut endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system, Dr. Mayer breaks down the science and lays out a clear and attainable path to reclaim immunity, vitality, and health." — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASG, author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution & The Bloat Cure “In his new book, Dr. Mayer beautifully points out the close interconnectedness between our own health, and the health of the soil and the environment, and the crucial role that the trillions of microbes play in this planetary network. The book is both a unique collection of information, as well as an urgent call to action for everybody concerned about the deteriorating state of our universal health. “ — Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. “Finally, a book that treats gut health, human health, and ecological health as one subject. A revelatory read from a doctor, writer and thinker we all need to hear from, now more than ever.” — Dan Barber, NYT Bestselling author of The Third Plate and chef of the 2 Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns “Dr. Mayer takes a fascinating deep dive into the microbial world that links the health of our bodies with the health of our environment, revealing the deep interconnections between the planet’s life support systems and our own.” — Liz Carlisle, PhD., author of Lentil Underground
£18.00
Hodder & Stoughton The 21-Day Immunity Plan: The Sunday Times
Book Synopsis**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'Brilliant! It's hard to change your life - but this book gives you all the reasons it's possible. From the first page to the last, one revelation after another.'JEREMY VINE'Brilliant . . . especially required reading in these COVID-19 days'LIZ EARLE'Metabolism, inflammation, and immunity are three sides of the same coin. Fix one and you fix them all. Dr Aseem Malhotra offers you a way to fix all three at once, and the solution is as easy as your fork.' PROFESSOR ROBERT LUSTIG, bestselling author of Fat Chance'This remarkable book will change your life. Beautifully written, it compiles in one place the health messages we all know make sense. PROFESSOR KAROL SIKORA, leading cancer specialist and Founding Dean, University of Buckingham Medical School'Read this book and follow the plan, it may save your life.' GURINDER CHADHA, OBE, director of Bend It Like Beckham'A crystal-clear roadmap to reverse the roots causes of our poor metabolic and immune health. It is the handbook of health for our time.' MARK HYMAN, New York Times bestselling author of Food Fix*******The simple, evidence-based diet plan to rapidly improve your metabolic health, help with normal immune function and likely reduce the risk of severe effects from Covid-19.Dr Aseem Malhotra is a leading NHS-trained cardiologist and a pioneer of lifestyle medicine. He has been at the forefront of citing the health conditions which make us vulnerable to the worst effects of Covid-19. Obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease are high among them - and all indicators of poor metabolic health. The good news is that in just 21 days we can prevent, improve and even potentially reverse many of the underlying risk factors that exacerbate how infections, including Covid-19, affect us and improve our ability to recover from them. Giving us the evidence-based science behind the plan, Dr Malhotra shares how simple changes to our diet as well as daily exercise and stress relief can have remarkable results in improving our markers for metabolic health, even helping to put Type 2 diabetes into remission, reduce risk factors for heart disease, decrease weight and enhance vitality.Arguing for the huge benefits to global health of these highly effective lifestyle changes, he shows how just 21 days can help us to start the journey to lead a healthier and longer life.Trade Review'This valuable and timely book is a must read.' -- KIM PEARSON, Harley Street nutritionist * London Evening Standard *'You have to get immediately The 21 Day immunity plan and take action now.' * European Scientist *'Dr Aseem Malhotra is a quite remarkable man . . . his timely, evidence-based and brilliant new 21-day immunity plan is a perfect way to take the first step to transforming your life. I wish you well on your journey to better health.' -- From the Foreword by TOM WATSON'I've been unfortunate enough to have had #COVID19. I feel had I not focused on regaining my metabolic health and sending my type 2 diabetes into remission things could have been much worse. This amazing Doctor puts his head above the parapet. I have great respect for Dr Aseem Malhotra and owe my regained metabolic health to him.' -- DEBRA SCOTT, retired civil servant'Feel good today and increase your chance of living a longer and healthier life. In this well researched book Dr Malhotra provides the science and the steps for this double win.' -- DR CAMPBELL MURDOCH, Clinical Adviser, Royal College of GPs'This game-changing book is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand the link between metabolic health and immunity.' -- DR RAVI KUMAR KAMEPALLI, Board-Certified in Infectious Diseases, Wound Care and Obesity Medicine, Augusta, USA'Dr Aseem Malhotra spells it all out right here in front of you, with a perfect combination of smart, simple strategies for prevention or management of lifestyle conditions and keeping the immune system in best shape.' -- DR CARYN ZINN, Senior Lecturer, Dietitian, AUT University, Head of Research – School of Support and Recreation, Auckland, New Zealand'This groundbreaking book empowers the reader with knowledge of the practical steps we can all take to improve our health status and protect ourselves against diseases of all kinds.' -- KIM PEARSON, Harley Street nutritionist'Brilliant . . . especially required reading in these COVID-19 days' -- Liz Earle
£8.99
McGraw-Hill Education Deja Review Microbiology and Immunology Third
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Maximum Retention in Minimal Time! This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book simulates flashcards in a book to help you review microbiology and immunology for your course exams as well as prepare for the USMLE Step 1. The convenient two-column âœflashcardâ Q&A format reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics. Youâll efficiently absorb a large amount of pertinent information and streamline study time by focusing only on the correct answers. Ideal for studying when time is limited, Deja Review: Microbiology and Immunology lets you review in a way that helps you cover a lot of questions in a short period of time. Featuresâ Ideal, two-column flashcard-like format helps you revi
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Immunity
Book SynopsisEvery year in September the spectre of cold and flu season arrives. It has become a fact of life. We might as well allot for our sick days knowing that we will be hit at least once, if not two to three times before Spring's arrival. This title explains why some of us get sick more regularly than others and offer a proven program to stay healthy.Trade Review"This book proves that eating high nutrient dense foods is the best path to building a super immune system, leading to a healthy long life with a "sound mind" and the recipes are superb." -- Dr. Rudy Kachmann, Neurosurgeon, Kachmann Mind Body Institute "Super Immunity should be the book everyone is talking about. I encourage you to buy it, read it, and apply it so you can join the conversation on true health." -- Wayne S. Dysinger, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda UniversityPresident, American College of Lifestyle Medicine "Super Immunity is a much needed book that contains the key to ending the cycle of sickness that plagues many of our lives. This is enlightened medicine, at last!" -- Dr. Alejandro Junger, New York Times bestselling author of CLEAN "Super Immunity"is a fantastic read that scientifically explains the origins of Western disease and lays out viable solutions to our unhealthy lifestyles. I will definitely be recommending this book to my patients!" -- Garth Davis MD Star of TLC's "Big Medicine", Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial City Hospital, Houston, Texas "When it comes to diet and health, the scientific evidence shows that one size really fits all. Super Immunity offers everybody the most sensible, most effective dietary approach to become and stay truly healthy." -- James Craner, MD, MPH, FACOEM, FACP Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Reno, NV Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine "Super Immunity expertly yet succinctly combines the latest nutrition and scientific research, plus a handful of anecdotes from Fuhrman's patients, into 170 pages of air-tight, irrefutable advice on how to get and stay healthy, even in an increasingly toxic and processed world." -- VegNews Magazine
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Eat for Life
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The End of Dieting
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Elegant Defense An
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Vividly told. ... Explicates for the lay reader the intricate biology of our immune system. ... Richtel succeeds in this formidable task.” — JEROME GROOPMAN, New York Review of Books “Deeply affecting. … A compelling modern history of—as well as an elegant defense for—the preeminent science of our time.” — Los Angeles Review of Books “Richtel brilliantly blurs the lines between biology primer, medical historical text and the traditional first-person patient story. ... Richtel harnesses his reporter’s eye for the human condition.” — Washington Post “In this thorough investigation, Richtel details the explosion of knowledge over the past 70 years. ... He weaves into his narrative four case studies [that] add a moving personal dimension.” — BBC, “10 Books to Read This Month” “One of those rare nonfiction books that transcends the genre. ... A fascinating and engrossing account of the latest, and quite astonishing, discoveries involving the human immune system. ... An inspiring and wonderful read. ... I highly recommend this extraordinary book.” — Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God “A thorough, richly entertaining and just-wonky-enough beginner’s class in immunology through the case studies of four patients.” — Wall Street Journal “Remarkable. … Richtel is a gifted storyteller. … A story about cutting-edge science, humanely told.” — Matt McCarthy, USA Today “Matt Richtel’s An Elegant Defense is a comprehensive and engaging primer on the body’s ‘ever-vigilant, omnipresent peacekeeping force.’ The immune system plays an essential role in fighting infections and cancer and in regulating our normal health. Read this superb book to better understand one of the enduring mysteries of human biology.” — SANDEEP JAUHAR, New York Times bestselling author of Heart: A History “An expert examination of the immune system. … Richtel illuminates a complex subject so well that even physicians will learn.” — Kirkus, STARRED review “Richtel approaches this essential subject with awe, his writing meticulous and empathic.” — Booklist, STARRED Review “Award-winning reporter Matt Richtel examines the scientific and human realities of immune anomaly through four case studies. … Through these harrowing accounts, Richtel interweaves the research history.” — Nature, “Best Science Picks” “A deeply reported and entertainingly written exploration of the human immune system and how it works.” — USA Today (”5 Books Not to Miss”) “Plumbs the enormous impact of the human immune system. … Despite the topic’s staggering complexity… the heart and craft of a fine storyteller emerges most memorably.” — Mercury News “A remarkable journey of exploration inside the human body. … Richly informative and engaging. … Eminently readable and with so many important takeaways, An Elegant Defense is well worth one’s investment of time.” — Shelf Awareness “An engaging deep dive into our immune system.” — Men’s Health “Richtel’s new book is so useful. ... Give[s] lay readers a means of understanding what’s known so far about the intricate biology of our immune systems.” — The Week, “Book of the Week” “Compelling. … Richtel enthusiastically and compassionately demystifies the science and the story of one of the most intricate and misunderstood landscapes of human biology. … A celebration of life and the journey we all share.” — Washington Independent Review of Books “Enlightening. … Readers who suffer from challenged immune systems will welcome validation for the physical and emotional trials they endure, gain deeper understanding of their ailments, and find hope for the future. Readers who are interested in the human body’s capacity to both harm or heal itself will be fascinated.” — New York Journal of Books “A deeply reported account of how the immune system works. … Richtel weaves dense, complex research into suspense and human drama; his book reads, at times, like a harrowing mystery novel.” — Spirituality and Health magazine “A hard-to-put-down account of the body’s first line of defense.” — Publishers Weekly “A sweeping overview of immunology’s history. ... The prose in An Elegant Defense is vibrant, conversational, direct and often funny. … The content is captivating and useful.” — Science News “[An] entertaining and a worthwhile read.” — The Missourian “Fascinating. ... Rooted in evidence-based research. ... Compelling.” — AudioFile "Books like An Elegant Defense give mainstream readers insights into that process, insights that run deeper than those a textbook might provide. When we understand how science really works, perhaps we will be a bit less susceptible to anti-scientific seductions. Richtel’s elegant analogies and compelling human stories will help us remember the basic concepts of modern immunology long after the jargon and acronyms have been forgotten." — Commentary “A mind-blowing page-turner with moving yet playful human dramas.” — MindBodyGreen "Fascinating read, especially in the context of a pandemic. Through four personal stories, you discover the captivating complexity of our immune system, written in such a way that it’s an easy read for the layman." — Bloomberg News, A Best Book of 2020 “A valuable read that will help you understand what it takes to stop COVID-19. … A super interesting look at the science of immunity.” — Bill Gates
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The MindGutImmune Connection
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Mayer will not only open your eyes to the critical importance of the variety of microbes that inhabit our gut, but also to the broader picture of how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet. It is fascinating how choices to improve our personal health are connected to the preservation and creation of fertile soils, clean waterways and ultimately our mothership, Earth and our progeny." — Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seven-time New York Times bestselling author “In Medicine, the ‘Holy Trinity’ means something different: the brain, the gut, and the immune system. Each contributes to health through its effects on the others. We’re lucky, because Emeran Mayer is an expert in each. And he knows the only way to fix all three at once is to fix the food.” — Robert Lustig, MD., author of Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind “Our entire world – the soil, the plants, even us humans – are bound together by networks of invisible microbes. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer is a microbiome magician pulling back the veil on our interconnected world and then showing us how to harness nature’s healing energy. This is a life changing book by one of the great scientists of our generation. “ — Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled “We live in an environment dominated by ultra-processed, fast food, which is fueling disease and hurting the planet. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, draws important connections between the gut microbiome and our immune system, describing how individuals can take action to harness this powerful force to promote well-being. It is a must read for those searching for a path to better human and planetary health.” — Erica Sonnenburg, PhD, co-author of The Good Gut "Now more than ever we need to understand the critical connection between what we put in our body, and our resistance to disease. Focusing on the three foundational pillars of the gut endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system, Dr. Mayer breaks down the science and lays out a clear and attainable path to reclaim immunity, vitality, and health." — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASG, author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution & The Bloat Cure “In his new book, Dr. Mayer beautifully points out the close interconnectedness between our own health, and the health of the soil and the environment, and the crucial role that the trillions of microbes play in this planetary network. The book is both a unique collection of information, as well as an urgent call to action for everybody concerned about the deteriorating state of our universal health. “ — Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. “Finally, a book that treats gut health, human health, and ecological health as one subject. A revelatory read from a doctor, writer and thinker we all need to hear from, now more than ever.” — Dan Barber, NYT Bestselling author of The Third Plate and chef of the 2 Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns “Dr. Mayer takes a fascinating deep dive into the microbial world that links the health of our bodies with the health of our environment, revealing the deep interconnections between the planet’s life support systems and our own.” — Liz Carlisle, PhD., author of Lentil Underground
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Celiac Disease Updated 4th Edition
Book SynopsisFrom Dr. Peter H. R. Green, internationally renowned expert on celiac disease and director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, and medical author Rory Jones, an updated fourth edition of the definitive book on celiac disease, one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic is an indispensable guidebook for anyone with celiac disease as well as for those with gluten intolerance or food sensitivities on a gluten-free diet. Since the last edition in 2016, scientific advances have changed what we know about the disease, how it is diagnosed and treated, and the long-term effect of a gluten-free diet on the brain and body.Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune condition that damages the lining of the small intestine so that it cannot properly absorb food. Without essential nutrients, the entire body begins to suffer. The disease is triggered by gluten,
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Harper Business Moonshot
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HarperCollins The Autoimmune Cure
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The First Shots
Book SynopsisThe full inside story of the high-stakes, global race for the lifesaving vaccine to end the pandemic Heroic science. Chaotic politics. Billionaire entrepreneurs. Award-winning journalist Brendan Borrell brings the defining story of our times alive through compulsively readable, first-time reporting on the players leading the fight against a vicious virus. The First Shots, soon to be the subject of an HBO limited series with superstar director and producer Adam McKay (Succession, Vice, The Big Short), draws on exclusive, high-level access to weave together the intense vaccine-race conflicts among hard-driving, heroic scientists and the epic rivalries among Washington power players that shaped 18 months of fear, resolve, and triumph. From infectious disease expert Michael Callahan, an American doctor secretly on the ground in Wuhan in January 2020 to gauge the terrifying ravages of Disease X; to Robert (Dr. Bob
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HarperCollins Publishers Goodbye to Inflammation
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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc The Autoimmune Diseases
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Immunologic Basis of Autoimmunity 1. Prelude: Historical introduction to autoimmunity and autoimmune disease 2. Structural and Functional Aspects of the Innate and Adaptive Systems of Immunity 3. General Features of Autoimmune Diseases 4. Antigen Presentation, Dendritic Cells, and Autoimmunity 5. T cells and their subsets 6. Role of Th1 Th2 Th17 Cells in Autoimmunity 7. Tolerance and Autoimmunity: T Cells 8. Regulatory T Cells 9. B Cells and Autoimmunity 10. Immunological memory T cells 11. Immunological memory B cells 12. Apoptotic Cells as a Source of Autoantigens 13. Effector Mechanisms of Autoimmunity: Antibodies and Immune Complexes 14. Functional Effects of Autoantibodies 15. Cytokine Chemokines 16. Signaling Pathways in T and B Lymphocytes 17. HLA Genetics and Autoimmunity 18. Non HLA Genetics 19. AIRE related Autoimmunity 20. Immune Deficiencies and Autoimmunity 21. Infections and Autoimmunity 22. Noninfectious Environmental Agents and Autoimmunity 23. Sex, Pregnancy and Autoimmunity 24. Animal Models of Autoimmune Disease Section 2: Multisystem Diseases 25. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 26. Systemic Sclerosis, Scleroderma 27. Antiphospholipid Syndrome 28. Sjogren Syndrome 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis 30. Spondyloarthritis and Chronic Idiopathic Arthropathies 31. Myositis 32. Thyroid Disease 33. Type 1 Diabetes 34. Adrenalitis 35. Polyendocrine Syndromes 36. Gastritis and Pernicious Anemia 37. Hypophysitis 38. Hemolytic Anemia 39. Thrombocytopenic Purpura 40. Neutropenia 41. Aplastic Anemia 42. Clotting Disorders 43. Multiple Sclerosis 44. Peripheral Neuropathy 45. Myasthenia Gravis 46. Ocular Disease 47. Inner Ear Disease 48. Celiac Disease 49. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease 50. Chronic Hepatitis 51. Primary Billiary Cirrhosis 52. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis 53. Pancreatitis 54. Bullous Skin Diseases: Pemphigus and Pemphigoid 55. Non-Bullous Skin Diseases: Alopecia, Vitiligo, Psoriasis and Urticaria 56. Kidney Disease: Goodpasture’s Disease, Lupus Nephritis, ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis 57. Orchitis and Male Infertility 58. Oophoritis 59. Rheumatic Heart Disease 60. Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy 61. Necrotizing Arteritis and Small Vessel Vasculitis 62. Large and Medium Vessel Vasculitides 63. Autoimmune Disorders of the Lung 64. Paraneoplastic Diseases 65. Antibody-Associated Neurological Diseases 66. Autoinflammatory and other Related Diseases Section 3: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Therapy 67. Autoantibody Assays, Testing, and Standardization 68. Prediction of Autoimmune Disease 69. Emerging Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases 70. Postlude
£199.75
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Cardiovascular Pathology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Cardiovascular pathology: guide to practice and training L. MAXIMILIAN BUJA, BIHONG ZHAO, ANA SEGURA, LAURA LELENWA, MICHELLE MCDONALD AND KATARZYNA MICHAUD 2. Anatomic considerations and examination of cardiovascular specimens (excluding devices) J.J. MALESZEWSKI, C.K. LAI, VIDHYA NAIR AND JOHN P. VEINOT 3. Age-related cardiovascular changes and diseases ATSUKO SEKI AND MICHAEL C. FISHBEIN 4. Fundamental principles in cardiovascular genetics MICHAEL A. SEIDMAN AND RICHARD NEAL MITCHELL 5. Pathophysiology of heart failure and an overview of therapies M.J. RANEK, J.M. BERTHIAUME, J.A. KIRK, R.C. LYON, F. SHEIKH, B.C. JENSEN, B.D. HOIT, J. BUTANY, M. TOLEND, V. RAO AND MONTE S. WILLIS 6. Congenital heart disease: pathology, natural history, and interventions GIULIA OTTAVIANI AND L. MAXIMILIAN BUJA 7. Vascular pathobiology atherosclerosis and large vessel disease QUINN A. BONAFIGLIA, MICHELLE BENDECK AND AVRUM I. GOTLIEB 8. Diseases of small and medium-sized blood vessels JAMES R. STONE 9. Aneurysms of the aorta: ascending, thoracic, and abdominal and their management RENU VIRMANI, YU SATO, ATSUSHI SAKAMOTO, MARIA E. ROMERO AND JAGDISH BUTANY 10. Myocardial ischemia and its complications GREGORY A. FISHBEIN, MICHAEL C. FISHBEIN, JESSICAWANG AND L. MAXIMILIAN BUJA 11. Pathology of sudden death, cardiac arrhythmias, and conduction system GAETANO THIENE, S. RIZZO AND C. BASSO 12. Toxins and the heart RYAN P. LAU AND MICHAEL C. FISHBEIN 13. Myocarditis MICHAEL A. SEIDMAN AND BRUCE MCMANUS 14. Cardiomyopathies GIULIA D’AMATI AND C. GIORDANO 15. The pericardium and its diseases SUSAN M. ARMSTRONG, P. THAVENDIRANATHAN AND J. BUTANY 16. Valvular heart disease PRADEEP VAIDEESWAR, JAGDISH BUTANY AND SARANYA SINGARAVEL 17. Cardiac valve replacement and related interventions J. BUTANY AND F.J. SCHOEN 18. The pathology of cardiovascular interventions and devices for coronary artery disease, vascular disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias L. MAXIMILIAN BUJA AND FRED J. SCHOEN 19. Tumors of the cardiovascular system, heart, and blood vessels MARIA E. ROMERO, YU SATO, MASAYUKI MORI AND RENU VIRMANI 20. Pathology of cardiac transplantation E. RENE RODRIGUEZ, CELESTE SANTOS-MARTINS AND CARMELA D. TAN 21. Basic pathobiology of cell-based therapies and cardiac regenerative medicine L. MAXIMILIAN BUJA AND RICHARD N. MITCHELL 22. Forensic aspects of cardiovascular pathology BARBARA SAMPSONA, J. HAMMERS AND MICHELLE STRAMA
£174.25
Oxford University Press Steering Against Superbugs The Global Governance
Book SynopsisAMR is arguably one of the most severe long-term threats to human, animal, and environmental health. There is momentum for global political action around novel and emerging disease threats and Steering Against Superbugs contributes with original and insightful research to inform ongoing and future debates.Trade ReviewThis volume collects together key insights from across social sciences on AMR governance. AMR is now the third-leading underlying cause of death globally, which is why a global approach and global governance is necessary. Through a global perspective, the case studies in this volume highlight both successes and challenges of local, regional, and global governance for AMR. As we work together across the world to tackle the 'silent' AMR pandemic, I strongly recommend this book for all in the global and public health and policy sphere to help galvanise action to address the insidious and complex health emergency of AMR. * Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) *Steering Against Superbugs comprehensively unpacks the root social drivers of antimicrobial resistance and masterfully situates these drivers in their cultural, historical and political contexts. Rubin, Baekkeskov, and Munkholm have brought together some of the world's leading thinkers in this field and have pro¬vided us with some of the best ideas yet to tackle this intensifying global health challenge that already kills more than 1.2 million people each year. * Professor Steven J. Hoffman, Director of the Global Strategy Lab and the WHO Collaborating Centre on Global Governance of Antimicrobial Resistance, York University, Canada *This exciting volume achieves what many have been waiting for: a compen¬dium of social science approaches to antimicrobial resistance. With a focus on governance, the authors demonstrate the strengths of different disciplines by providing evidence at multiple scales of the ways in which antibiotics, and drug resistance, is-and can be-governed. From clinics, to bednets, to global policy spaces, the book introduces the reader to detailed case studies that enlighten and awaken interest in the multiple dimensions that make up the complex challenge of antimicrobial resistance globally. * Professor Clare Chandler, Anthropology of Antimicrobial Resistance lead and founding Director, AMR Centre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. *Microbes, humans, One Health, and the interplay between them through AMR. This book introduces the reader to the conceptual issues of AMR, and then steers her through governance challenges, One Health aspects, global awareness, advocacy and regulatory matters. This is essential reading, not just for those working in this critical field but also for policy- makers, healthcare leaders, One Health professionals, and the wider community-providing an armament of knowledge, insight, and perspectives in the fight against AMR. * Professor & Head Sujith J Chandy, Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology, Christian Medical College Vellore, India *Table of Contents1: Steering against Superbugs: Research agenda and four perspectives for global governance Part I: Framing and conceptualizing AMR 2: Pills and Politics - a historical analysis of international antibiotic regulation since 1945 3: Global eradicationism and AMR 4: Conceptualizing AMR as a creeping disaster in terms of pace and space Part II: Coordination and leadership in AMR governance 5: Combatting AMR in the EU - governmental dimensions 6: Contested governance of collective action against AMR in the EU 7: What would it take to move the global AMR agenda forward in the Global South? Part III: AMR Governance from below 8: The individual in global and national AMR governance 9: Governing AMR: a case for considering governance 10: A sociological look beyond the surface of the national action plans against AMR: How state professionals adjust to global governance Part IV: A One Health Perspective on AMR 11: One Health and AMR governance 12: From policy to practice: Challenges and opportunities for cross-sectoral AMR mitigation and response efforts 13: Joint action against AMR with a One Health perspective Part V: Global advocacy and awareness of AMR 14: Policy entrepreneurship and problem brokering in the global governance of AMR 15: Global attention to Antimicrobial Resistance and Climate Change in the era of Social Media 16: The policy context for responses to antimicrobial resistance in India Part VI: Regulatory responses to AMR 17: A case for the global governance of AMR by regulating the pharmaceutical supply chain 18: Sustainable procurement of pharmaceuticals - a tool to combat global antimicrobial resistance 19: International Law and AMR: Learning from 15 years implementing the International Health Regulations
£42.74
Oxford University Press Integrative Rheumatology
Book SynopsisIn this volume, the authors describe a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of rheumatologic, allergic, and autoimmune disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional medical therapy. The authors examine what works and what doesn''t and offer practical guidelines for physicians for incorporating integrative medicine into their practice and advising patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters cite the best available evidence for both safety and efficacy of all therapies discussed. Information will be presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls, case histories, and key points, with a second text color for highlighting key information.Trade ReviewThis beautifully produced volume was not only a pleasure to handle but also a real pleasure to read. * International Musculoskeletal Medicine *
£48.80
OUP USA In Defense of Self
Book SynopsisIn Defense of Self introduces some of most important medical advances of the past hundred years, from the development of vaccines and the treatment of allergies, autoimmunity and cancer, to prolonging organ transplants and combating AIDS. It not only explains how a vital part of our bodies works, but also provides background for continuing research.Table of ContentsPART I: HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS; PART II THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
£15.19
Oxford University Press Mayo Clinic Cases in Neuroimmunology Mayo Clinic
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book is useful for general neurologists for review on the wards and in clinic, as well as neuroimmunologists. * Tzu-Ying Chuang, MD, PhD, (Thomas Jefferson University), DOODY'S *Table of ContentsSection I CNS Demyelinating Disease (Cases 1-21) Case 1 A Woman With Subacute Painful Vision Loss Jiraporn Jitprapaikulsan, MD, M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, and Marie D. Acierno, MD Case 2 Rapidly Progressive Numbness and Weakness After Soft-Tissue Abscess Elia Sechi, MD, and Dean M. Wingerchuk, MD Case 3 Weakness With Neck Flexion Brian G. Weinshenker, MD Case 4 New-Onset Right-Sided Numbness and Double Vision W. Oliver Tobin, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD Case 5 Progressive Left Lower Extremity Weakness and Thoracic Spinal Cord Lesion B. Mark Keegan, MD Case 6 Progressive Spasticity With a Single Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesion Samantha A. Banks, MD, and Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 7 Fluctuating Vision Loss, Seizures, and Left Parieto-Occipital Mass Alicja Kalinowska-Lyszczarz, MD, PhD, W. Oliver Tobin, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD, Yong Guo, MD, PhD, and Claudia F. Lucchinetti, MD Case 8 Diffuse Pain and Abnormal Brain MRI Findings Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 9 Lesions Found by Chance Dean M. Wingerchuk, MD Case 10 Encephalopathy and Quadriparesis After an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection A. Sebastian Lopez Chiriboga, MD Case 11 Severe Monocular Vision Loss Followed by Gait Difficulty Brian G. Weinshenker, MD Case 12 Multiple Sclerosis and Cognitive Impairment Cristina Valencia-Sanchez, MD, PhD, and Jonathan L. Carter, MD Case 13 New-Onset Gait Difficulty With Kappa Free Light Chains in Cerebrospinal Fluid Maria Alice V. Willrich, PhD, and Ruba S. Saadeh Case 14 A Girl With Back Pain, Paresthesias, and Painful Vision Loss Cecilia Zivelonghi, MD, and Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 15 A Septuagenarian With Progressive Hemiparesis Roman Kassa, MD, and B. Mark Keegan, MD Case 16 Recurrent Demyelinating Episodes I. Vanessa Marin Collazo, MD Case 17 Breakthrough Disease While on Multiple Sclerosis Immunomodulatory Therapy Jonathan L. Carter, MD Case 18 Highly Active Multiple Sclerosis Roman Kassa, MD, and W. Oliver Tobin, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD Case 19 Progressive Gait Difficulties I. Vanessa Marin Collazo, MD Case 20 Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia After Natalizumab Treatment Michel Toledano, MD Case 21 Weakness and Dysarthria After Radiosurgery Andrew McKeon, MB, ChB, MD Section II Autoimmune Neurologic Disorders (Cases 22-52) Case 22 Fatigue, Blurry Vision, and Swollen Optic Nerves Marie D. Acierno, MD, M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, John J. Chen, MD, PhD, and Eric R. Eggenberger, DO Case 23 Progressive, Symmetrical, Painless Visual Loss in an Elderly Woman Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, Marie D. Acierno, MD, M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, and John J. Chen, MD, PhD Case 24 Personality Changes, Cognitive Decline, and Jerking Movements A. Sebastian Lopez Chiriboga, MD Case 25 Rapidly Progressive Memory Loss, Mood Change, Mutism, and Abnormal Movements Shailee S. Shah, MD, and Marie F. Grill, MD Case 26 Behavioral and Cognitive Changes Followed by Coma Anastasia Zekeridou, MD, PhD Case 27 Episodic Hemiparesis, Cognitive Decline, and Seizures in a Woman With Pernicious Anemia Cristina Valencia-Sanchez, MD, PhD, and Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 28 Rapidly Progressive Dementia and Thyroid Antibodies Amy C. Kunchok, MBBS, MMED, and Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 29 Goosebumps and Memory Loss Jeffrey W. Britton, MD, Bhavya Narapureddy, MBBS, and Divyanshu Dubey, MBBS Case 30 A Patient With Headache and Progressive Tremor Anastasia Zekeridou, MD Case 31 A Man With Flulike Symptoms and Hemorrhagic Brain Lesions Michel Toledano, MD Case 32 Hearing Loss, Imbalance, and Diplopia in a 44-Year-Old Man Michelle F. Devine, MD, Divyanshu Dubey, MBBS, and Sean J. Pittock, MD Case 33 Chorea, Ataxia, and Disturbed Sleep John C. Feemster, and Erik K. St. Louis, MD, MS Case 34 Rapidly Progressive Gait and Coordination Difficulties Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 35 Dancelike Movements in a Patient With a History of Rash Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 36 Body Spasms in a Woman With Thyroid Disease Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 37 Stiffness, Spasms, and Frequent Falls in a 41-Year-Old Man Michelle Devine, MD, and A. Sebastian Lopez Chiriboga, MD Case 38 Rapid-Onset Weakness and Numbness in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Floranne C. Ernste, MD Case 39 Progressive Quadriparesis and Cancer Elia Sechi, MD, and Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 40 Progressive Numbness, Burning Pain, Imbalance, and Dryness Shahar Shelly, MD, and Divyanshu Dubey, MBBS Case 41 Ascending Painful Paresthesias, Progressive Ataxia, and Bilateral Foot Drop Rocio Vazquez Do Campo, MD, and Divyanshu Dubey, MBBS Case 42 Painless, Symmetric, Ascending Weakness and Sensory Loss Christopher J. Klein, MD Case 43 Difficult-to-Treat Polyradiculoneuropathy Marcus V. R. Pinto, MD, MS, and P. James B. Dyck, MD Case 44 Autoimmune Peripheral Nervous System Hyperexcitability Christopher J. Klein, MD Case 45 Orthostatism, Constipation, and Early Satiety Kamal Shouman, MD, and Eduardo E. Benarroch, MD Case 46 Constipation and Syncope Michelle F. Devine, MD, and Sean J. Pittock, MD Case 47 Bulbar-Predominant Weakness Jennifer A. Tracy, MD, and Vanda A. Lennon, MD, PhD Case 48 Difficulty Climbing the Stairs Anastasia Zekeridou, MD, PhD, and Vanda A. Lennon, MD, PhD Case 49 Rapidly Progressive Proximal Weakness Teerin Liewluck, MD, and Margherita Milone, MD, PhD Case 50 Progressive Weakness and Rash Margherita Milone, MD, PhD, and Teerin Liewluck, MD Case 51 "Restlessness" After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Anastasia Zekeridou, MD, PhD Case 52 Sudden Onset of Diplopia and a Skeletal Muscle Antibody John R. Mills, PhD Section III Other Inflammatory CNS Disorders and Neuroimmunologic Mimics (Cases 53-83) Case 53 Diplopia, Orbital Pain, and Vision Loss in a Middle-Aged Woman Lauren M. Webb, and Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 54 A Young Man With Visual Field Loss, Decreased Hearing, and Confusion M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, Marie D. Acierno, MD, and John J. Chen, MD, PhD Case 55 A Woman With Progressive Gait Difficulty and White Matter Abnormalities Adrian Budhram, MD, and Ralitza H. Gavrilova, MD Case 56 Progressive Asymmetrical Limb Impairment and Cognitive Decline With Leukoencephalopathy B. Mark Keegan, MD Case 57 A Woman With Fever, Confusion, and Seizures Michel Toledano, MD Case 58 Encephalopathy With Alternating Hemispheric MRI Abnormalities Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 59 Rapid-Onset Hemibody Sensory Loss, Incoordination, and Muscle Jerking Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD, and Nicholas L. Zalewski, MD Case 60 A History of Sarcoidosis and a New Brain Lesion Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD, and Julie E. Hammack, MD Case 61 Headache and Hemiparesis in Middle Age Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, MD, and Kenneth J. Warrington, MD Case 62 Subacute Cognitive Decline in an 86-Year-Old Woman With Prior Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage Stephen W. English Jr, MD, MBA, and James P. Klaas, MD Case 63 A 75-Year-Old Man With 5 Days of Progressive Gait Difficulties and Confusion Julie E. Hammack, MD Case 64 Night Sweats and Paraparesis David N. Abarbanel, MD, and Ivan D. Carabenciov, MD Case 65 A Woman With Headaches and a Tumefactive Brain Lesion Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 66 Behavioral Change, Seizures, and Temporal Lobe Lesion Stuart J. McCarter, MD, and Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 67 A Young Woman With Vessel Dissection and Brainstem Lesions Burcu Zeydan, MD, and Orhun H. Kantarci, MD Case 68 Headache, Uveitis, and Leptomeningeal Enhancement Orhun H. Kantarci, MD Case 69 Weakness and Punctate Enhancement W. Oliver Tobin, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD Case 70 Bilateral Paresthesias in Crohn Disease Amy C. Kunchok, MBBS, and Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 71 Seizures and Enhancing Brain Lesions Josephe Archie Honorat, MD, PhD, and Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD Case 72 A Man With Recurrent Headache and Focal Neurologic Deficits Jaclyn R. Duvall, MD, and Jerry W. Swanson, MD, MHPE Case 73 Headache, Radicular Pain, and Enhancing Lesions W. Oliver Tobin, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD Case 74 Seizures 3 Months After Endarterectomy Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD, and Robert D. Brown Jr, MD, MPH Case 75 Progressive Bilateral Arm Pain, Gait Disturbance, Constipation, and Urinary Retention Ivan D. Carabenciov, MD, and Michael W. Ruff, MD Case 76 A Woman With Subacute Numbness of the Trunk, Arms, and Legs Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 77 A Septuagenarian With Progressive Lower Extremity Weakness and Pain Nicholas L. Zalewski, MD Case 78 Acute Quadriparesis in a Smoker Nicholas L. Zalewski, MD Case 79 A 25-Year-Old Man With Recurrent Back Pain and Rapid-Onset Paraplegia Nicholas L. Zalewski, MD Case 80 Progressive Myelopathy After Neck Pain Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh Case 81 Progressive Imbalance and Visual Impairment in a Patient With Diabetes Neeraj Kumar, MD Case 82 Progressive Myelopathy After Spine Surgery Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD, and Nicholas L. Zalewski, MD Case 83 Altered Mental Status During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sara Mariotto, MD, Silvia Bozzetti, Maria Elena De Rui, Fulvia Mazzaferri, Andrew McKeon, MB, BCh, MD, and Sergio Ferrari Section IV Questions and Answers Section I: Questions, Answers, Suggested Reading Section II: Questions, Answers, Suggested Reading Section III: Questions, Answers, Suggested Reading
£66.00
Oxford University Press Sjogrens Syndrome
Book SynopsisSjögren's Syndrome summarises current understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease, including advances in the genetics, disease mechanisms, clinical diagnosis and assessment, secondary Sjögren's syndrome, and the role of laboratory investigations and imaging.Trade ReviewThe volume contains well written, succinct, and comprehensive chapters on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, assessments, and laboratory investigations. The layout is pleasing, and each chapter has key points highlighted at the beginning. Chapters are easy to read with useful subheadings and plenty of summary tables and figures showing important mechanisms and pathways of care. This book is indispensable for all interested and involved in the care of the patients with Sjögren's syndrome. * Dr. Vinod Ravindran, Indian Journal of Rheumatology *
£36.09
Oxford University Press The Inflamed Feeling
Book SynopsisIn 'The Inflamed Feeling' Mats Lekander explores the science behind how you perceive your own health, using visual illusions, personal experiences, placebo, hypochondriacs, and historical anecdotes. Placed against a backdrop of the latest psychoneuroimmunology, he explores why you might feel healthy or why you might feel sickTrade ReviewJoin a thriller-like journey between body and brain, a constantly ongoing tourism in your innermost, in which balance and just as often unbalance is described in an accessible scientific way. Instructive and fun! * Barbo Osher, philanthropist and Consul-General of Sweden in San Francisco *At last a book about the psychology and physiology of well-being, giving fascinating insights into questions about health which takes up so much room in contemporary society * Martin Ingvar, author and Professor of Integrative Medicine at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden *This is a great read for those wanting a very readable insight into our inner world. Incorporating insights from psychoneuroimmunology, Mats Lekander gives us a personal tour of the way the brain experiences both our outer and inner worlds. The author includes anecdotes of his personal experiences, making the field very accessible to non-specialists as well as highly accomplished scientists * Benjamin Hart, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, USA *A fascinating journey drawing together cognitive psychology, anthropology, sociology and immunology to reveal how perceptions or misperceptions of our inner world (body) impact on our health and wellbeing. A must read! * Neil Harrison, Clinical Professor in Neuroimaging at Cardiff University, UK *Despite major advances in understanding the human immune system over the past few decades, one area that remains mysterious is the intersection between the immune system and other body systems. Among the latter, the nervous system has long been understood to have significant effects on the immune response, and puzzling out the current state of knowledge in this area is the focus of this intriguing book. Lekander (Stockholm Univ., Karolinska Institute) expertly blends current immunological and psychological research with clinical vignettes in a highly readable account. * Choice *Table of Contents1: What does the brain know about the outside world 2: What does the brain know about the body 3: Our inner defence systems 4: The sickness response 5: Disgust and prejudice in disease defence 6: How do you rate your general health 7: Feeling sick and other emotions 8: Can you affect your perceived health? 9: How society affects our health 10: Perhaps its not that bad?
£40.99
Oxford University Press Vaccines for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Book SynopsisThis practical pocketbook provides an overview of the role of HPV in the pathophysiology of cervical cancer and its current screening and management, the principles of immune control of HPV infection in cervical cancer, and the challenges of implementing HPV vaccines and future developments.Table of Contents1. The UK cervical screening programme ; 2. Management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) ; 3. Role of HPV in cervical carcinogenesis ; 4. HPV and genital cancer: the essential epidemiology ; 5. The role of HPV testing in cervical screening ; 6. Natural immune control of HPV infection ; 7. Prophylactic HPV vaccines: pre-clinical and proof of principle studies ; 8. Prophylactic HPV vaccination: current status ; 9. Introduction of HPV prophylactic vaccination ; 10. HPV vaccination in the developing world ; 11. Screening post vaccination ; 12. Second-generation HPV prophylactic vaccines ; 13. Therapeutic HPV vaccines ; 14. Conclusion
£22.87
Oxford University Press Infection Immunity
Book SynopsisGives a perfectly balanced overview of the field, describing the key infectious agents our bodies encounter and how our immune system responds to them. It also explains how diseases are spread and what measures we can take to control this spread, from vaccination to increasing public awareness.Trade ReviewInfectious disease affects everyone. If you are hoping to understand the mechanism of infections and immunity at an introductory level, then you will find this an excellent reference book: my copy is well thumbed and already sports a forest of bookmarks. * Susan Omar, The Biologist *Table of ContentsTHE INFECTIOUS ORGANISMS; THE IMMUNE SYSTEM; THE HOST-PATHOGEN BALANCE
£50.34
Oxford University Press Clinical Immunology
Book SynopsisBiomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible.The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. Clinical Immunology gives the new biomedical scientist an insight into the function of the immune system, the fTrade ReviewReview from previous edition The main strength is the description of the methods used in a laboratory setting. This is a unique feature and makes it stand out from other textbooks in the area. * Dr Fiona L. Henriquez, University of the West of Scotland *Using case studies really helps to integrate knowledge in an applied context. Students not only get to understand what is happening, but they begin to see why this is important, how this can affect the patient, and what it could mean to them in the diagnostic laboratory. * Glenn Hussey, Keele University *This excellent book would be particularly useful for undergraduates aiming to enter a career in biomedical science, and also a worthwhile read for trainee and practising biomedical scientists. * Immunology News *Table of Contents1. Introduction to the clinical immunology laboratory ; 2. Immunoglobulins ; 3. Allergy ; 4. Complement ; 5. Autoimmune rheumatological disease ; 6. Autoimmune kidney disease ; 7. Organ specific autoimmunity ; 8. Autoimmune skin disorders ; 9. Autoimmune liver disease ; 10. Neuroimmunology ; 11. Flow cytometry and primary immunodeficiency ; 12. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ; 13. Histocompatibility and immunogenetics
£47.49
University of Chicago Press The Beautiful Cure The Revolution in Immunology and What It Means for Your Health
Trade Review"An eye-opening tour de force of scientific writing that reads like the best kind of adventure story. As David Attenborough opens our goggling eyes to the natural world without, so Davis brings us face to face with the stunningly clever and, yes, beautiful world within--our immune system. One of those books that makes you look at everything human in a new, challenging, and thrilling way."--Stephen Fry "Brilliantly conveys the excitement of scientific discovery."--Bill Bryson "Davis deftly sketches the history of immune science and the surprising discoveries made by scientists who were initially ridiculed by their peers--the man who first named interferon, an antiviral agent in the blood, was met with disbelief by colleagues who jokingly called it 'misinterpreton.' Today, scientists are successfully tinkering with our natural immune response in the molecular equivalent of taking the brakes off, so that our hunter-killer cells launch war against tumors."-- "Telegraph, Best Books of 2018" "Gives extraordinary new details of an ancient remedy that is already more marvelous, powerful, and flexible than any medicine to come out of a lab."--Roger Highfield "The human body is the most complicated assemblage of chemicals in the known universe. It's a huge scientific challenge to understand how we metabolize, how we acquire immunity, and how drugs work. Daniel Davis is a distinguished expert in this field--and he's a fine writer too. He portrays vividly how great discoveries emerge--via prolonged effort, via cooperation and competition, and sometime sheer luck. This gripping book gives an authentic flavor of how science is actually done--and why it's important for humanity's future."--Martin Rees "This book is an insight into new, remarkable, and almost unnoticed advances in immunology and shows how medicine is moving on from the world of the gene to the world of the antibody."--Steve Jones "A layman's introduction to the current state of the science of immunology. It is not an easy read, not because Davis is wilfully obscure but because his subject matter is extremely complex. Explanations should be as clear as possible, but not clearer than possible."--Anthony Daniels "Literary Review" "An inspirational book that not only reveals the 'secret joys' of scientific discovery but is jam-packed full of revelations for non-scientists."--Jon Dennis "Mail on Sunday" "Davis came to immunology from physics and, like visions of outer space, his picture of the human immune system--the little we actually know of it--is dizzying, intriguing, and strange. . . . Emphasizing that 'no scientist is an island, ' Davis follows the strings of achievements and failures (always at least as valuable as the successes) that have led to radical reinterpretations of how the immune system works. His explanations are rich in technical detail, but always clear: as he recreates the revelatory moments in the labs, he puts the reader right there at the microscope, on the edge of discovery. I was surprised how quickly I became (temporarily) fluent in the language of dendritic cells, receptors, cytokines, and so on. Davis also clearly defines more familiar terms such as interferons and interleukins, explains cortisol's effects and how it's related to cortisone, and flags the truly revolutionary insights in this history of sometimes baffling eureka moments."--Laurie G. "Politics and Prose, Staff Picks" "Davis endeavors to tell the story of human immunology in eight chapters, spanning foundational concepts, pivotal discoveries by brilliant scientists and their collaborators, the personal drama that has accompanied Nobel prizes and other recognition awarded in this highly competitive field, and anecdotes about how individual choices can affect one's immune function and overall health. . . . A heroic effort. . . . The relatively brief overview reveals intriguing connections in immunology's history, helps tie together stove-piped areas of inquiry, and offers fresh perspective on future research strategies."--Audrey R. Glynn "Science" "Davis is a sure and engaging guide to these developments. . . . In each case, Davis shows how these scientific thinkers overturned the previous dogma and progressively deepened the story of immunology. His message is that although knowledge of the immune system has come on in leaps and bounds in the past hundred years, immunology still lacks a unifying theory. 'We must not expect everything the immune system does to fit any one over-arching principle, ' he concludes. 'The system discriminates between self and non-self, and it detects germs, and it responds to danger, and it does all these things concurrently--and messily.'"--Mark Honigsbaum "Observer" "Detailed and fascinating."--Emma Stoye "Chemistry World" "Five stars. We all think we know, at a rough level, how the immune system works. Cells in the blood identify foreign invaders and go into battle with them. Inflammation and perhaps a fever develop, and eventually the body destroys the illegal immigrants. From then on their card is marked: the system remembers the microscopic terrorists, and if they ever reappear they are ganged up on and eliminated immediately. That's immunity. In recent decades, though, the scientific picture has become hugely more complicated, as the immunologist Davis relates in this elegantly concise book."--Steven Poole "Telegraph" "Forget AI, robotics, the internet of things. This is where the future feels strange and exciting: in ourselves, in the 'inner universe' of our messy, complex immune system, and in the radically new therapies that are using it to conquer disease. Davis is passionate about the possibilities of his field. . . . He describes how these cells perform with the fervor of an enraptured dance critic. . . . Davis is right to call the immune system an inner universe. It is just as consciousness-raising and awe-inspiring as the outer universe of black holes and supernovas, yet far less widely known or understood. This eye-opening if demanding book starts to put that right."--James McConnachie "Sunday Times" "Refreshingly sober. . . . Intelligent and insightful."--Jerome Groopman "New York Review of Books" "Davis's wonderful book The Beautiful Cure recounts how research into the immune system in recent decades has resulted in what amounts to a health revolution. Immunotherapy drugs are now worth billions of dollars, and cancers and autoimmune diseases that were once considered untreatable can now be fought and, in a few cases, even cured. There is little doubt that there will be further progress in the years to come. Davis recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how all this came about."--Henry Marsh "New Statesman" "A terrific book by a consummate storyteller and scientific expert considers the past and future of the body's ability to fight disease and heal itself. . . . We should all pay more attention to understanding the barricades that evolution has provided us with, that we have learned to train, because this war is endless. The Beautiful Cure is a worthy guide."--Adam Rutherford "Guardian" "The Beautiful Cure sets the stage for a coming revolution in immunology, with fascinating stories of how researchers solved puzzles they didn't know existed."--Jeremy Webb "New Scientist" "The Beautiful Cure is about the history and future of immunology. It is a sweeping tour d'horizon that never shies from complexity but manages, impressively for a science book by a scientist, to remain lucid and entertaining enough to take the reader with it. Much as Siddhartha Mukherjee did in his book The Gene, Davis expertly weaves together human stories and scientific endeavor to give a sense of the grand global collaboration that is still under way to understand 'the complexity, delicacy, and elegance of our immune system.' . . . If anything can be taken from this book it is that life and its mechanisms are too complex for neat stories, however satisfying those stories may be."--Tom Whipple "Times" "The Beautiful Cure . . . focuses on the science of immunology itself, taking us through the evolution of the discipline and the stories behind key advances in the field. . . . Davis conveys a visceral appreciation for how messy, and how human, medical science can be."--David A. Shaywitz "Wall Street Journal" "Davis leaves readers with a reminder that, for all the scientific innovations described here, the human immune system remains 'far more powerful than any medicine we have devised, ' and that sleep, healthy eating, mindfulness, and other complementary practices all appear to help. A modern equivalent of Paul de Kruif's 1926 classic, Microbe Hunters, Davis's work is concise and illuminating."-- "Publishers Weekly" "Davis is a leading immunologist himself and writes gracefully about a subject he knows well, brings alive not only the science, but the scientists themselves, many of whom he knows personally. The Beautiful Cure will give you a new appreciation for the marvels of our biology."-- "Medium"Table of ContentsA note to professional scientists Overview PART ONE: The Scientific Revolution in Immunity 1 Dirty Little Secrets 2 The Alarm Cell 3 Restraint and Control 4 A Multibillion-Dollar Blockbuster PART TWO: The Galaxy Within 5 Fever, Stress and the Power of the Mind 6 Time and Space 7 The Guardian Cells 8 Future Medicines Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Index
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