Humana Press: 634 books
Primary Liver Cancer
Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2012
Primary Liver Cancer: Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the many therapies rapidly evolving to assist with controlling hepatocellular carcinoma as well as emerging technologies to assist in early diagnosis as well as prevention. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
The mature T and NK cell lymphomas are rare, comprising approximately 10% of all malignant lymphomas. The incidence of T-cell lymphoma is variable around the world, with a higher incidence compared to B-cell lymphomas in the Asian basin. While the overall incidence of B-cell lymphomas has begun to...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
This book offers the latest research into the role of the renin angiotensin system on cardiac and vascular functions and in cardiovascular diseases. It covers vital aspects such as intracellular signaling and regulation of cell volume in the failing heart.
Hematopoietic Growth Factors in Oncology
Basic Science and Clinical Therapeutics
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2004
Whether to promote platelet recovery or to ameliorate the complications of cancer and the side effects of chemotherapy, hematopoietic growth factors (HGFs) now account for more than $5 billion per year of the US health care budget. In Hematopoietic Growth Factors in Oncology: Basic Science and Clinical...
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Molecular Genetics, Biology, Diagnosis, and Management
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2003
A comprehensive and critical review of the latest scientific advances in our understanding of the molecular genetics and biology of CLL and their application to the best management of CLL. The authors focus on diagnosis, prognosis, multifaceted treatment options, and complications. Among the diverse...
Cancer Immunotherapy at the Crossroads
How Tumors Evade Immunity and What Can Be Done
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2003
Leading investigators and clinicians detail the different mechanisms used by tumors to escape and impair the immune system and then spell out possible clinical strategies to prevent or reverse tumor-induced immune dysfunction. The authors review the mechanisms of immune dysfunction and evasion mechanisms...
Lymphoma
Diagnosis and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
Recently, understanding the molecular pathogenesis of malignant lymphomas has led to improvement in the diagnostic precision and to the identification of a variety of molecular therapeutic targets. In addition, new drugs have been approved in the US and Europe, resulting in changes in the standard...
Diarrhea
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2010
This volume provides in a conveniently accessible package a comprehensive collection of accurate and timely information on the management of patients with diarrhea, both in pediatric age and in the adult. As medical knowledge has recently expanded in this area, this volume is full of new practical,...
Nutrition and Metabolism
Underlying Mechanisms and Clinical Consequences
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2009
Nutrition and Metabolism: Underlying Mechanisms and Clinical Consequences brings together internationally recognized experts to comprehensively review our current understanding of how nutrition interacts with the genetic substrate as well as environmental-exogenous factors, including physical activity...
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Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Dietary Components and Immune Function focuses on immune modulation, immune mediated disease resistance, immune changes due to AIDS, immune modulated cancer therapy, and autoimmune diseases as modified by dietary supplement, bioactive foods and supplements. The potential value of such approaches in...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2011
There is a widespread consensus that use of antioxidants as a therapeutic approach may counteract free radical mediated pathologies. However, the role of antioxidants in normal physiology and redox signaling is still in its infancy. Since oxidative stress is related to various diseases and pathologies,...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Hands-on researchers describe in step-by-step detail 73 proven laboratory methods and bioinformatics tools essential for analysis of the proteome. These cutting-edge techniques address such important tasks as sample preparation, 2D-PAGE, gel staining, mass spectrometry, and post-translational modification....
Protein Biotechnology
Isolation, Characterization, and Stabilization
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2008
Proteins are the servants of life. They occur in all com- nent parts of living organisms and are staggering in their fu- tional variety, despite their chemical similarity. Even the simplest single-cell organism contains a thousand different p- teins, fulfilling a wide range of life-supporting roles....
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Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Leading bioethicists and philosophers examine and debate the question of how the health care system should deal with using complimentary and alternative medicines. The distinguished authorities writing here both defend and criticize alternative medicine, with some arguing that the medical system should...