This comprehensive collection explores state-of-the-art autoimmunity, its connection to related diseases, current trends, and future developments. A unique resource for medical educators, practitioners, and academics.
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.
A lost science of medicine is resurfacing. This book explores “caves of healing”—metaphorical caverns in the body and the earth—to unfold a new map of medicine that integrates mind, body, and environment, reviving the role of consciousness in our health.
Illustrated Glaucoma Case Presentation
Explore the intricate world of glaucoma through captivating cases in this stunning illustrated book. From common scenarios to challenging puzzles, this book provides clinical insights for a deeper understanding of glaucoma’s complexities.
India and Its Healing
Explore India’s timeless healing traditions, from ancient roots in Ayurveda and yoga to its modern healthcare system. This work dissects historical transitions, current challenges, and envisions India’s future role in global wellness and healing diplomacy.
This book explores penetrating keratoplasty, the gold standard in corneal transplantation. It covers the theoretical and practical aspects, from eye banking to donor tissue evaluation. This is an essential guide for postgraduate students and experienced cornea surgeons.
Infantile Cancer
This book is an authoritative introduction to rare cancers in the first year of life. It explores how these malignancies differ biologically and clinically, focusing on their unique genetics, the challenges of early diagnosis, and advances in treatment and family-centered care.
Infections in Hematology
With resistance to antibiotics growing and new forms of infectious diseases emerging, the findings of this text—which draws on extensive clinical experience and the results of modern research to identify new directions in the field—are particularly timely.
Innovation in Biomechanics
Biomechanics has entered a new era, shaped by powerful advances in sensing technologies and instrumentation. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of their role in driving innovation in diagnostics, sports performance, prosthetics, and personalised healthcare.
Discover advanced methods to isolate and scale bioactive compounds. Explore cutting-edge techniques, AI, and bioinformatics that accelerate discovery. Through real-world case studies, this book bridges research and industrial application, offering insights to shape the future.
For those who investigate the sources of vector-borne disease, this book presents procedures in straightforward language. It explains techniques for developing a comprehensive surveillance system and for detecting a disease prior to the infection of a human index case.
Insights into Genetic Retinal Diseases
This definitive guide from leading experts covers cutting-edge research in genetic retinal diseases. It delves into next-generation sequencing, unveiling unknown mutations and innovative diagnostic tools and treatments that hold the key to preserving and restoring vision.
This guide provides unique views on assessing and treating motor, cognitive, balance, and swallowing problems after neurological disease, especially in the elderly. It covers motor training for stroke, fall risk assessment, and new tools for cognitive and swallowing function.
Insights into Portuguese Medical History
This book uncovers the understudied history of medicine in Portugal. International scholars reveal the lives of physicians, responses to past pandemics, and analyses of medical culture, from defence against plague to the history of medicinal emeralds and spectacles.
In the quest for a ‘magic bullet’ against cancer, nanoparticles show great promise. These engineered nanostructures can target specific tumors, but their effectiveness must be weighed against toxicity. This book explores diverse nanotechnological advances.
This book discusses insulin’s role in health and the link between insulin resistance and diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. It provides an up-to-date review of the types, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies for managing this critical health issue.
This book explores ghrelin family peptides (GFPs), hormones involved in health and disease. It describes their physiological roles and how their dysregulation contributes to chronic illness, osteoporosis, and fractures, presenting emerging diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
Based on years of original research, this book explores how hormones affect brain activity, behavior, and adaptation. It uncovers the origins of mental disorders in hormonal diseases and proposes the purposeful synthesis of new oligopeptide drugs for treatment.
How do we make rational decisions in medicine with contradictory data? This interdisciplinary book explores the scientific and ethical issues of proof, questioning the value of physicians’ experience, the relevance of data, and the reliability of biomedical knowledge.
The first International Handbook of Forest Therapy unites over 50 global experts to define this evidence-based public health approach. Drawing on three decades of research and the latest developments, this milestone work sets the baseline for its worldwide implementation.
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