Neurological Physical Therapy
Physical therapy services may be provided alongside or in conjunction with other medical services. They are performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries) with the help of other medical professionals. This book consists of 12 chapters written by several professionals from different parts of the world. The book covers different subjects, such […]
Neonatal Care
This up-to-the-minute work is set against the backdrop of remarkable advances in Neonatal care. Including selected updates of contemporary issues concerning basic research and clinical practice, the present book investigates pathogenetic mechanisms implicated in fetal brain injury, sleep apnea, as well as covering the field of neonatal gastroenterology and nutrition care. It stimulates further research […]
Neonatal Bacterial Infection
Neonatal sepsis still remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the newborn, particularly in preterm, low birth weight infants. Despite advances in neonatal care, overall case-fatality rates from sepsis may be as high as 50%. Clinical signs of bacterial infection are vague and non-specific, and up to now there exists no easily available, […]
Molecular Medicine
Molecular medicine is an applied science focused on human genes/transcripts, proteins, metabolites, and metabolic networks that describes molecular and cellular processes of health and disease onset and progression. Molecular medicine-based integrative identification and characterization of biomarker targets and their clinical translations is essential to explain/decipher the mechanism(s) underlying physiological pathways and pathological conditions, and acquire […]
Mitochondria and Brain Disorders
The mitochondrion is a unique and ubiquitous organelle that contains its own genome, encoding essential proteins that are major components of the respiratory chain and energy production system. Mitochondria play a dominant role in the life and function of eukaryotic cells including neurons and glia, as their survival and activity depend upon mitochondrial energy production […]
Hemodynamics of the Human Body
This Edited Volume Hemodynamics of the Human Body is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of medicine. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the hemodynamics research area. All chapters are complete in themselves […]
Helicobacter pylori Infection
This book represents a comprehensive effort to investigate the complexity of Helicobacter pylori infection. As editors and contributors, we aim to provide a thorough exploration of the pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and contemporary clinical strategies in managing H. pylori-associated diseases. This book takes us through the multifaceted world of H. pylori infection. The first section provides […]
Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
This book provides readers with all the tools needed to handle interesting clinical challenges in the field of fluid and electrolyte disorders. It aims to offer an up-to-date clinical text for medical residents, fellows, practicing physicians, and nephrologists in a simple and easy-to-understand format. It provides the right balance between basic science and practical clinical […]
Pulmonary Emphysema
Pulmonary emphysema, long subsumed under the umbrella term “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” or its acronym COPD, has a long and elaborate history, originating from its description at the dawn of modern medicine. This textbook combines the old with the new—the historical developments in pulmonary emphysema are retraced from its earliest depiction to the contemporary revisions […]
New Perspectives in Asthma
Allergic asthma stands as the prevailing respiratory allergic disease among children. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, presenting the latest advancements in asthma diagnosis and treatment, insights into the pathogenesis of asthma, exploration of asthma biomarkers, examination of the impact of environment and occupation on asthma, and guidance on family education and asthma management. […]
