The use of glycated haemoglobin was a major step in antidiabetic treatment and led to the identification of cell receptors. The aim of this study is to explore how one such cell receptor, RAGE, offers new therapeutic possibilities for diabetes, ageing, and Alzheimer’s disease.
The medical consequences of low-dose, low-rate exposures to ionizing radiation have been overestimated in numerous scientific publications. Jargin analyses and exposes the biases and hidden conflicts of such publications and exposes the detrimental motivations behind them.
Despite international attention, HIV remains a leading scourge with no cure. As the search continues, this timely book discusses the changing epidemiology of HIV. Its contributors are both academicians and seasoned programmers working in the realm of HIV care.
The use of music in therapeutic practice in Turkey is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, though, the institutionalization of music therapy as a scientific discipline has begun. This volume explores multifarious perceptions of the discipline and its potential role in Turkey.
This book pioneers automated control systems in mining, introducing the first mathematical models of Lamb wave propagation and ultrasound attenuation in randomly heterogeneous media.
This unique book is the first ever dedicated to the anatomy and clinical relevance of the ligaments connecting the head to the spine. It is essential for radiologists, spine surgeons, therapists, and trainees treating the craniocervical junction.
The essential guide to canine breeding. Understand body systems, genetics, nutrition, and reproductive health. With illustrations, FAQs, and self-tests to build your practical, real-world skills.
This much-needed paediatric reference book is invaluable for professionals and students in child health, especially in developing countries. It covers a wide range of topics, from clinical and social paediatrics to interdisciplinary areas, bringing together experienced experts.
Oral Cancer
This practical manual details the cause, prevention, and treatment of oral cancer. A lethal disease with rising incidence, half of all patients die within five years. This book provides pragmatic strategies to identify malignant disease at the earliest stage.
Nutrition and Science
Confused by contradictory reports on nutrition? Even many GPs are. This up-to-date summary of nutritional medicine cuts through the noise. It summarises the expert consensus on the most important issues, but also explains where and why there are differences of opinion.
A comprehensive source for IMGs preparing for USMLE step 2 CS. This book addresses common IMG challenges with easy approaches to prepare efficiently, recall key points, and build confidence. Simple language with illustrations and mnemonics facilitates learning and recall.
This book explores the quality of care through patient decision-making. It examines the nurse’s relationships with patients, families, and health teams, guiding managers to create policies that improve care and increase patient autonomy.
The Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA) for Learning and Teaching Foreign Languages
Germain details the development of the Neurolinguistic Approach to Second-language Acquisition, from its inception in Canada in 1998 as a method for teaching French as a second language in a school setting to its current use in teaching adults in several other countries.
Breast cancer treatments can induce cardiotoxicity, a risk linked to obesity. This book offers a practical approach for medical teams and patients, integrating modern cancer and heart failure treatments with healthy nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
This text offers a concise overview of introductory neuroscience, from molecules to the mind. Focusing on the primary concepts of brain anatomy and physiology without peripheral details, it is an ideal guide for students and a useful reference for a quick refresher.
This introduction to the economics of dentistry applies economic theory to the oral health care sector, showing how everyday decisions are influenced by the laws of economics. It is essential reading for dental professionals, policy makers, and students.
Medical Education in Western India
“Medical knowledge is not communicable to the natives.” Despite this 1832 declaration, Governor Sir Robert Grant, Dr Charles Morehead, and philanthropist Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy created a medical college in Bombay that went on to rival those in Europe and America.
This book explores uncommon diseases, explaining their symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment. This volume represents important introductory material for medical, pharmacy, and all other health science students.
Learning from Empire
With contributions from reputed faculty and researchers, this anthology addresses the dynamics of circulation of medical knowledge and the creation of webs of empire through medical curiosities, medical and architectural knowledge, medical manuscripts, and surgical knowledge.
This guide explores Africa’s STI/HIV epidemic through the lens of cultural beliefs and sexual habits. It offers vital context for health professionals and the public, helping to understand and address the root causes of the crisis.
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