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Malaria causes more death and disease than any other parasitic pathogen known today. This multiauthored text covers the important areas of malaria research, particularly focusing on those sectors which are of clinical importance for the understanding of the disease, the parasite, and its vector. The biology and molecular biology of the parasite, the clinical spectrum of the disease, the pathogenesis of malaria, and the immunology and emergence of malaria vaccines are some examples of the scientific spheres that are discussed. Suitable as a text for graduate students and clinicians as well as researchers at universities and companies involved in treating or studying infectious diseases.
The medical literature contains volumes of information on disorders of the tendons and nerves - so much so that finding the exact information you need can be intimidating and laborious. Specifically focusing on problems affecting the hand, Tendon, Nerve and Other Disorders winnows the data down into a manageable volume. Divided into sections that cover tendons, nerves and paralysis, pediatrics, inflammatory diseases, and other conditions, the book covers repair of the peripheral nerves and brachial plexus as well as paralytic disorders of the upper limb. The editors highlight the multidisciplinary nature of management for tendinous or nervous lesions, soma pathologic disorders of the upper extremity, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Peripheral vascular disease is a common, disabling malady, and patients seeking treatment may turn to their cardiologist for advice and treatment. Conventional treatment has always been medical management and, inevitably, surgical bypass, even amputation. Stents have had a significantly high impact on endoluminal treatment outcomes by preventing injury to the lumen, reducing the potential for hyperplasia and restenosis, as well as the likelihood of plaque disruption and embolization. This second edition brings together a combination of all the current evidence-based information with personal experience and is presented by a team of distinguished operators.
Ovarian Toxicology (Target Organ Toxicology Series) In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in environmental by-products that may be harmful to ovarian function. Along with this dangerous situation, the modern trend toward delaying motherhood poses immediate concerns regarding the long-term impact of environmental risks on human fertility. The uncertainty of our reproductive future intensifies the need for a single reference that investigates the chemicals with the potential to jeopardize fertility. The only known text that deals specifically with toxicity in the ovary, Ovarian Toxicology updates our current understanding of the effects of environmental chemicals on ovarian function....
