Pollen Allergens
The present edition of “Current Insights in Pollen Allergens” provides recent aspects related to pollen allergy, a major medical problem which is still under thorough studies. The chapters of this book will be of significant value to those interested to get notions about molecular basis of pollen allergy, such as allergen proteins polymorphism and its […]
Epidemiology
This special issue resulted from the invitation made to selected authors to contribute with an overview of a specific subject of their choice, and is based on a collection of papers chosen to exemplify some of the interests, uses and views of the epidemiology across different areas of research and practice. Rather than the comprehensiveness […]
Dental Implantology
Dental Implantology – From Science to Clinical Research presents comprehensive information on all modern scientific and clinical methods used in today’s dental implantology. Chapters address such topics as osseointegration and basic science in dental implantology, current trends and biomaterials of clinical relevance, advanced clinical techniques, peri-implantitis, and prosthodontic trends in dental implantology. This book provides […]
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a (currently) incurable and irreversible lung condition with worldwide mortality rates similar to stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Treatments are limited to the removal of the underlying causes (e.g., exposure to smoke), easing some of the symptoms, and slowing the rate at which the disease worsens. As a consequence of […]
Common Eye Infection
This book is a new addition for a broad-spectrum library in ophthalmology and other specialties in medicine of “InTech.” It addresses ocular infections. These infections may result in blindness if not correctly diagnosed and promptly treated. Therefore, it is essential to be fully aware and knowledgeable about the manifestations of these diseases, and this book […]
Cannabinoids in Health and Disease
This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge of cannabinoid activity in human physiology and points out the importance of endocannabinoid system for the maintenance of human health and treatment of diseases. Each chapter has been organized with the aim to cover basic concepts in the modulation of endocannabinoid system in both physiological and […]
Antibiotic Resistance and Pneumococcal Vaccines
Unravelling the complexities of antibiotic resistance and pneumococcal vaccines, this book provides a timely and authoritative overview of the latest advances in antibiotic resistance and pneumococcal vaccines, bringing together leading experts to share their knowledge on the complex mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, the development of novel pneumococcal vaccines, and the latest clinical recommendations for diagnosis, […]
Advances in Cell Research and Therapy
All living things are comprised of cells. A cell is the building block of complex organisms. All cells contain genetic material. Some cells contain subunits known as organelles that perform specific functions. Protein processing, energy generation, and macromolecular biosynthesis are some of the functions of organelles. Recently, advances in cell biology have elucidated new insights […]
Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
The aim of this book is to give readers a broad review of acne vulgaris and acneiform dermatoses, which may affect people from birth to death, and their treatment options. This book has a total of 14 chapters. The “Introductory Review” chapter focuses on the terms “acne” and “acneiform,” one of which is a multifactorial […]
Thalassemia and Other Hemolytic Anemias
Thalassemia is a very common disease first described by pediatrician Thomas Benton Cooley in 1925 who described it in a patient of Italian origin. At that time, it was designated as Cooley’s anemia. George Hoyt Whipple, a Nobel prize winner, and W. L. Bradford, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester, coined the […]
