Role of Neuropeptide Receptors in Neuroendocrinology Author : Gilbert Holmes Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism ISBN :9781639874965 Neuroendocrinology is a branch of biology which is concerned with the functional and anatomical interactions between the endocrine system and the nervous system. Major neuroendocrine systems are hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Read More |
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Handbook of Esophageal Disorders Author : Freya Owen Subject : Gastroenterology ISBN :9781639872794 Esophagus is also known as the food pipe, is the organ through which food and liquid passes from pharynx to the stomach through peristaltic contractions. It can be affected by cancer, gastric reflux, constrictions, Read More |
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Women and the Menstrual Cycle: From Adolescence to Menopause Author : Daisy Robinson Subject : Gynaecology & Obstetrics ISBN :9781639875733 A series of changes in hormone production and structures of the ovaries and uterus of the female reproductive system occurs naturally and makes gestation possible is known as the menstrual cycle. The ovarian Read More |
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Health and Development Across the Lifespan Author : Bernard Yates Subject : Health Care ISBN :9781639872961 The research on health and development across the lifespan primarily focuses on four specific age groups. These divisions are small children, older children, adults and elderly. Life course health development Read More |
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New Paradigms in Caregiving and Home Care Author : Elizabeth Stephenson Subject : Health Care ISBN :9781639873944 Caregiving involves providing emotional, physical and practical care to people who are unable to take care of themselves. Some of the responsibilities which fall under caregiving are managing the medications, Read More |
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Clinical Immunology: A Case-Based Approach Author : Ashley Crawford Subject : Immunology ISBN :9781639871131 The network of biological processes which protect an organism from diseases is termed as the immune system. The branch of medicine which deals with the study of the diseases which are caused by problems Read More |
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Probiotics: Immunobiotics and Immunogenics Author : Simon Bruce Subject : Immunology ISBN :9781639874613 The live microorganisms which have a beneficial effect on the health of an individual upon their consumption are known as probiotics. The microbial strains which are responsible for the beneficial regulation Read More |
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Influenza: Diagnosis, Prevention and Management Author : Edwin Simpson Subject : Infectious Diseases ISBN :9781639873227 The infectious diseases caused by influenza viruses are termed as influenza. Symptoms of influenza generally begin after 1-4 days of exposure to the virus and last for 2-8 days. They include runny nose, Read More |
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Leishmaniasis: Pathogenesis and Management Author : Jake Morrison Subject : Infectious Diseases ISBN :9781639873401 Leishmaniasis refers to a number of medical conditions which are caused by the Leishmania parasite. It is transferred to humans through sandflies belonging to the genus Phlebotomus. Leishmania is broadly Read More |
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Sepsis: Strategies for Management Author : Pablo Kennedy Subject : Infectious Diseases ISBN :9781639874996 Sepsis is a condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection starts causing injury to its own organs and tissues. It may be life-threatening. The suppression of the immune system is the initial Read More |