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Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances

Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 940074546X
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances by : Mieczyslaw Pokorski

Download or read book Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written for pulmonary and family doctors, general practitioners, allergologists, and neuropsychologists, presents cutting-edge clinical research and therapy-oriented knowledge in the field of respiratory medicine. Clinical knowledge is undergoing dramatic improvement. Respiration is one such prominent field. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of respiratory ailments and the regulation of lung ventilation is essential for advances in pharmacotherapy and the patient’s quality of life. The book discusses a wide scope of topics, notably, innovations in detection and management of chronic inflammatory conditions such as COPD or asthma, acute infections of the respiratory tract, airway allergies and hyper-responsiveness, lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary function in health, disease and aging, sleep disordered breathing, interaction between the respiratory system and other bodily functions, and psychosomatic aspects of disease. After all, respiration is generated and integrated by the brain; therefore brain function is influential in respiratory regulation. The book is a platform that fosters the exchange of new clinical data between clinicians and academic neuroscientists, bringing a unique blend of medical diagnosis and practice to the leadership in respiratory medicine.

Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances

Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400745476
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written for pulmonary and family doctors, general practitioners, allergologists, and neuropsychologists, presents cutting-edge clinical research and therapy-oriented knowledge in the field of respiratory medicine. Clinical knowledge is undergoing dramatic improvement. Respiration is one such prominent field. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of respiratory ailments and the regulation of lung ventilation is essential for advances in pharmacotherapy and the patient’s quality of life. The book discusses a wide scope of topics, notably, innovations in detection and management of chronic inflammatory conditions such as COPD or asthma, acute infections of the respiratory tract, airway allergies and hyper-responsiveness, lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary function in health, disease and aging, sleep disordered breathing, interaction between the respiratory system and other bodily functions, and psychosomatic aspects of disease. After all, respiration is generated and integrated by the brain; therefore brain function is influential in respiratory regulation. The book is a platform that fosters the exchange of new clinical data between clinicians and academic neuroscientists, bringing a unique blend of medical diagnosis and practice to the leadership in respiratory medicine.

Respiratory Regulation - The Molecular Approach

Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400745486
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Respiratory Regulation - The Molecular Approach by : Mieczyslaw Pokorski

Download or read book Respiratory Regulation - The Molecular Approach written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, an international collaborative effort in the area of molecular respiratory research, showcases a broad range of multidisciplinary approaches to unravel and analyze the underlying mechanisms of a spectrum of respiratory ailments. It discusses immunological and genetic respiratory disorders, cancer, respiratory allergies and cough, sleep disordered breathing and many others. Exciting new results and up-to-date critical overviews of widely debated topics pertaining to respiratory disorders are presented. The contributions provide evidence for the growing interest of the international community of researchers in the field of respiration. The book incorporates modern molecular approaches to diagnostic and treatment solutions, underscoring the need for rational, evidence-based treatment methods. Combining cutting edge basic and clinical research with expert knowledge and experience this book is essential reading for medical students, research scientists and practicing specialists in pulmonology, immunology and allergology.

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Author : Marc A. Judson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146148927X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis Pulmonary Sarcoidosis by : Marc A. Judson

Download or read book Pulmonary Sarcoidosis written by Marc A. Judson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Guide for the Practicing Clinician is a valuable resource for clinicians of varied disciplines concerning the care of the sarcoidosis patient. Sarcoidosis is a multi-system disorder and represents a major challenge to physicians. Although any organ may be involved with sarcoidosis, the lung is the most common organ affected. Chapters are written by distinguished authors who have extensive experience in caring for these patients. Detailed figures and tables are provided to guide the practicing clinician through all aspects of the condition, from clinical manifestations to treatment options. Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Guide for the Practicing Clinician is fully comprehensive and evidence-based and will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of all whose practice involves the care and treatment of patients with sarcoidosis.

Biology and Regulation of Blood‐Tissue Barriers

Author : C. Yan Cheng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461447119
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Biology and Regulation of Blood‐Tissue Barriers written by C. Yan Cheng and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-25 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written by many outstanding investigators who have spent decades to study different aspects of blood‐tissue barrier function. They have summarized some of the latest and fascinating development in their fields of research including the blood‐brain barrier, the blood‐retinal barrier, the gut barrier, the blood‐biliary barrier, the blood‐follicle barrier, the blood‐epididymis barrier, the blood‐testis barrier, the tight junction barrier in general as well as barriers in the female reproductive tract. Included are also chapters that focus on topics that are physiologically applicable to all blood‐tissue barriers. Many of these chapters also include information on specific human diseases, such as pathological changes of the gut barrier that cause bowel disorders resulting from inflammation of the epithelial lining in the intestine, and infertility in men as a result of disruption of the blood‐epididymal and/or blood‐testis barriers; and on new therapeutic approaches (e.g., drug delivery across the blood‐brain and the blood‐retinal barriers).

Regenerative Biology of the Spine and Spinal Cord

Author : Rahul Jandial
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461440904
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Regenerative Biology of the Spine and Spinal Cord written by Rahul Jandial and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editors hope that Regenerative Biology of the Spine and Spinal Cord appeals to the nostalgic sentiments of investigators and intellectuals in that it can be held in hand and provide a broad survey of leading edge science. At the same time its chapters can be digitally acquired for those established in the field to refine particular knowledge interests or gaps. Most importantly, we ask the reader, whomever that may be, to peruse without prejudice as countless more chapters will have been written before total spinal regeneration is achieved.

Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - E-Book

Author : Robert M. Kacmarek
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323393853
Total Pages : 1397 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - E-Book written by Robert M. Kacmarek and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 1397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for optimal student learning for over 40 years, Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition provides you with the strong background you need to succeed in the field of respiratory care. Nicknamed "the Bible for respiratory care," it helps you gain a thorough understanding of the role of respiratory therapists, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters correlate to the most up-to-date 2015 NBRC Detailed Content Outline for the TM-CE to successfully prepare you for clinical and credentialing exam success. Always in step with the ever-changing field of respiratory care, this easy-to-read new edition features five new chapters, as well as new information on online charting systems, patient databases, research databases, meaningful use, simulation, and an expanded discussion of the electronic medical record system. User-friendly full-color design calls attention to special features to enhance learning. Evolve learning resources include PowerPoint slides, Test Bank questions, an English-Spanish glossary, an image collection, a Body Spectrum Anatomy Coloring Book, and student lecture notes that enhance instructors’ teaching and students’ learning. Student Workbook reflects the text’s updated content and serves as a practical study guide offering numerous case studies, experiments, and hands-on activities. Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs) used by RTs in hospitals to assess a patient, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes, are incorporated throughout the text to develop your critical thinking skills and teach the value of following an established protocol. Expert authorship from the leading figures in respiratory care ensures that critical content is covered thoroughly and accurately. Excerpts of 40 published Clinical Practice Guidelines provide you with important information regarding patient care, indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, and assessment of outcome and monitoring. UNIQUE! Egan's trusted reputation as the preeminent fundamental respiratory care textbook for more than 40 years maintains its student focus and comprehensive coverage while keeping in step with the profession. Updated content reflects changes in the industry to ensure it is both current and clinically accurate and prepares you for a career as a respiratory therapist in today’s health care environment. UNIQUE! Mini Clinis give you an opportunity to apply text content to actual patient care through short, critical-thinking case scenarios. Mini Clinis can also be used as a point of focus in class discussion to strengthen students' critical thinking skills. UNIQUE! Rules of Thumb highlight rules, formulas, and key points that are important to clinical practice. Bulleted learning objectives aligned with summary checklists to highlight key content at the beginning and at the end of each chapter, paralleling the three areas tested on the 2015 NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination: recall, analysis, and application.

Health Research Act of 1982

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 726 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Book Synopsis Health Research Act of 1982 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment

Download or read book Health Research Act of 1982 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sleep Science

Author : Hawley Montgomery-Downs
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019092327X
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Sleep Science written by Hawley Montgomery-Downs and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleep's purposes and benefits - and the impacts of not sleeping well or well enough - have been intensively investigated as a modern science for nearly 60 years. Sleep Science is an advanced introduction to the subject of sleep and sleep disorders. Designed for upper-division undergraduate students who have completed introductory prerequisites in behavioral principles, systems physiology, and research methods, it is also appropriate for the post-graduate student adding sleep to their training portfolio. Sleep Science is ideal for use in a standard semester- or quarter-based course, and is organized into thematic sections: normative adult sleep; lifespan development; sleep and circadian disorders and treatments; sleep assessments; and sleep as a profession. Cross-cutting issues are specifically addressed in chapters such as women's health and culture. Chapters conform to a standardized layout and are authored by subject matter experts, all of whom are also sleep educators. Edited for a consistent voice and continuity, each chapter features explanatory figures, tables, and/or photographs to illustrate key concepts.

Reauthorization of Health Legislation, 1982

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reauthorization of Health Legislation, 1982 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Emergency Agricultural Act of 1978

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture and Related Agencies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1070 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis Emergency Agricultural Act of 1978 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture and Related Agencies

Download or read book Emergency Agricultural Act of 1978 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 1070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy

Author : Robert L. Leahy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy written by Robert L. Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2002-04-04 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. History and recent developments in cognitive psychotherapy 2. Cognitive models of depression 3. Treating dysfunctional beliefs: implications of the mood state hypothesis 4. Cognitive vulnerability to depression: Theory and evidence 5. An integrative schema-focused model for personality disorders 6. Constructivism and the cognitive psychotherapies: Conceptual and strategic contrasts 7. Psychotherapy and the cognitive sciences: An evolving alliance 8. Cognitive therapy: The repair of memory 9. An investment model of depressive resistance 10. Cognitive psychotherapy and postmodernism: Emerging themes and challenges 11. Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy 12. Cognitive factors in panic attacks: Symptom probability and sensitivity 13. The consequences of panic 14. A new cognitive treatment for social phobia: A single case study 15. Cognitive therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Significance of comorbid personality disorders 16. Imagery rescripting: A new treatment for surviovors of childhood sexual abuse suffering form posttraumatic stress 17. Hypotheticals in cognitive psychotherapy: Creative questions, novel answers, and therapeutic change 18. Implicit learning, tacit knowledge, and implications for stasis and change in cognitive psychotherapy 19. Stress and stress management: A cognitive view 20. Dysfunctional beliefs about intimacy 21. Patterns of attachment and the assessment of interpersonal schemata: Understanding and changing difficult patient-therapist relationships in cognitive psychotherapy 22. Cognitive therapy with a depressed HIV positive gay man 23. Content, origins, and consequences of dysfunctional beliefs in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa 24. Cognitive therapy: current problems and future directions.

Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

Author : James K. Stoller
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323933394
Total Pages : 1519 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care written by James K. Stoller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 1519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13th Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase. NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud — plus videos, animations, an English/Spanish glossary, and lecture notes. NEW AND UPDATED! All chapters reflect the latest advances in respiratory care. Patient-ventilator interaction chapter contains all new content, and chapters on e-Medicine, pulmonary infections, neonatal and pediatric care, ventilator physiology, and ICU patient monitoring have been fully revised and updated. UPDATED! Coverage of the latest advancements in respiratory care research and patient care addresses key topics, including COVID-19 and other related viruses. Focus on exam preparation with content linked to NBRC credentialing exam matrices and clinical simulations. Expert authorship and a focus on each chapter by and for respiratory therapists helps improve utility and readability. Excerpts of the AARC’s Clinial Practice Guidelines (CPGs) provide important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. Mini-Clinis — short, critical-thinking case scenarios with Q&A — encourage you to solve realistic problems commonly encountered during patient care. Sample Therapist-Driven Protocol (TDP) algorithms and coverage expose you to the use of decision trees developed by hospitals to promote assessment and evaluation skills in patient care. Rules of Thumb features in each chapter highlight rules, formulae, and key points important to clinical practice and are marked with a special icon for easy identification. Learning Objectives align exactly with the Summary Checklist at the end of each chapter, paralleling the three areas tested on the 2020 NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination: recall, analysis, and application. End-of-textbook glossary includes key terms and definitions necessary for comprehension of key concepts.

Biomedical Scientists and Public Policy

Author : H. H. Fudenberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461328861
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book Biomedical Scientists and Public Policy written by H. H. Fudenberg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together the views of authors involved in many aspects of biomedicine-from research on basic biology to clinical invest igation of the causes and treatment of human disease to hospital adminis tration ·to health care planning on the state and Federal levels to Con gressionallegislation covering biomedical research, medical education, the development of medical technology, and the delivery of health care. The purpose is not to present a "party line" representing a consensus of these often divergent viewpoints, and we do not suggest that we have found solutions to the many problems encountered in the interaction of scientists, administrators, legislators, and the recipients of health care. These articles are intended primarily to communicate to both biomedical scientists and intelligent laymen the processes, social and political as well as scientific, whereby biomedical science advances, and the need for biomedical scientists to take an interest and initiative not only in scientific research but also in research on health care delivery and in related public issues before the legislative and administrative branches of government.

Essentials of Aerosol Therapy in Critically ill Patients

Author : Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030850269
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Aerosol Therapy in Critically ill Patients written by Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses the most appropriate forms of aerosol therapy for critically ill patients. Aerosol therapy is applied for the treatment of several pulmonary diseases in addition to some promising applications intended for systemic absorption. Nowadays, aerosol delivery to clinically stable patients in the outpatient settings is done easily with a lot of focus on patient counseling and enhancement of lung deposition. A lot of guidelines are available for several diseases and it could offer adequate guidance to the therapists concerning escalation or de-escalation of therapy to enhance treatment efficiency and safety. However, in critically ill patients aerosol delivery is mostly done by the choice of the respiratory therapist only according to his knowledge. The book describes the type of patients requiring aerosol therapy, different aerosol generators available for the treatment of critically ill patients, mechanisms of aerosol lung deposition, and factors affecting aerosol deposition. It also discusses the special needs of neonates and infants, transitioning aerosol from hospital to home, and the methods of aerosol delivery to different patient e.g. nasal delivery patients, ventilated patients, etc. Moreover, it reviews methods of detecting such aerosol delivery to the lung. At the end, it discusses the suggested monitoring plans and weaning protocols to ensure high efficacy and safety of the ventilatory support in such patients. Given its scope, the book can serve as guidelines or specific recommendations to maximize clinical benefits of medicated aerosols in critically ill patients and it represents a valuable resource for intensivists, pulmonologists and healthcare professionals working at ICUs.

Respiratory Health

Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319187937
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Respiratory Health written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tracheobronchial tree is open to the environment surrounding the body. Respiration has thus the essential bearing on general morbidity, vulnerability to disease and immunity. Further, respiratory function shapes the neuropsychological responses to succumbing to disease, controls the mind-to-body interaction and sets the perception of quality of life. The chapters of this book deal with the preventable drivers of poor respiratory health, the role of health information technology, the improvement in health care delivery and the integration of respiratory health and behavioral health services. Innovative strategies to promote prevention, care coordination and care integration as well as to align disease acceptance and quality of life measures also are tackled. Maintaining respiratory health is of rising research interest as a way of preventing a disease or a non pharmacological therapeutic succor. The book will be of interest to clinicians, family practitioners and medical researchers.

Respiratory Contagion

Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319306049
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Respiratory Contagion written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on the contagion nature of respiratory ailments, the ways a pulmonary disease is spread. Respiratory infections are surrounded by interrelated circumstances that act upon individual and community and eventually underlie morbidity. Patient’s age, vulnerability to infections, immune function and responses, comorbidities, but also medical care and the agility in coping with stress, are just a few basic determinants of a diseased state. Modern medication, like newfangled antibiotics and their unrestrained use, may not guarantee the best solution to patient’s condition. A valuable asset of this book is a blend of personal experience and expertise of contributors in pursuit of finding new solutions to old clinical problems. The book will be of interest to clinicians, researchers, health care providers, and other health care professionals, particularly those dealing with contagious diseases.