Pediatric Cardiology
This book presents a unique historical perspective on pediatric cardiology, charting 50 years of evolution in the field. It describes the development of new knowledge and patient care, focusing on advances made in the management of congenital heart defects.
This book explains how scientific discoveries happen through the exciting story of the RANKL protein. This breakthrough led to a drug therapy used worldwide to treat osteoporosis, cancer, and other diseases, a story of interest to laypersons and students alike.
Medical knowledge is not just for doctors. Since the principles of life are largely universal, studying human medicine reveals much about all living beings. Yet disease, an unavoidable part of existence for every species, is often treated as chaos beyond the laws of life.
Glucose transporters are vital for metabolism, and disturbances in their function can be fatal. This book discusses the link between these proteins and disease, including their potential as an anticancer and antidiabetic therapeutic target.
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Spasticity
An updated practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of spasticity, authored by experienced physicians. It provides tips and tricks to help both GPs and specialists safely provide patients with the most convenient treatment.
Community, Autonomy and Informed Consent
Current informed consent guidelines for international research fail when community is involved. This book critiques the traditional view of autonomy that causes these failures and proposes a relational model to create more just and effective ethical policies.
Arterial stiffening is a key consequence of ageing and vital for treating resistant hypertension. This book explains the pathophysiology behind arterial stiffness, its relation to high blood pressure, and offers insights into its management from current research.