Interventional Cardiology
The development of innovative interventional strategies and materials, primarily attributed to rapid strides in healthcare technology and education, has helped position interventional cardiology as one of the foremost disciplines in cardiovascular medicine. Patients diagnosed with inoperable conditions, including complex structural heart disease, have found renewed hope with the practice of these path-breaking therapeutic techniques. Nevertheless, […]
Echocardiography
Echocardiography is still the most used imaging technique for the evaluation of cardiac anatomy and function and today it plays an essential role in daily decision making. The echocardiographic technology and its applications have widely developed in the last years leading to a better diagnostic accuracy. On the other hand echocardiography specialists have new clinical […]
Dopamine
The chemical basis of human emotions has been an exciting aspect in biology. The “feel-good chemical” dopamine (DA) is a hormone and also a neurotransmitter, which performs a critical role in reward and movement control in the brain. DA also performs multiple other functions outside the brain. Regulating unrelated critical biological functions makes this chemical […]
Cytotoxicity
In the dynamic world of cellular biology, the intricate dance of life and death plays out through the lens of cytotoxicity. Delve deep into cellular responses’ mysteries, where threats and defenses wage a microscopic war, influencing the broader landscape of health and disease. This authoritative volume on cytotoxicity encapsulates the breadth and depth of current […]
Constipation
Constipation is a problem with multifactorial origin that affects both children and adults. It is a difficult problem to treat because there is no clear diagnostic criteria and there are only limited therapeutic options. This book presents information on constipation, including pathology, diagnosis, imaging, nutrition, and management, among other topics. It is written for physicians […]
Concussion
Concussion – State-of-the-Art is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate world of concussion. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a complex condition that demands a multidisciplinary approach for its understanding and management. This book provides a holistic view of concussion, from its pathophysiology and neuropathology to the physiological and blood biomarkers […]
Colorectal Cancer
With international experts sharing their experience and knowledge on these different aspects in the management of colorectal cancer, this book has this opportunity to offer all physicians treating colorectal cancer, as well as researchers, updated information concerning the biology, diagnosis, screening, and treatment of colorectal carcinoma. This book provides a detailed evaluation of diagnostic modalities, […]
Colitis
Inflammation of the colon is collectively called “Colitis”. Since a variety of conditions may cause colitis and its manifestations are similar among the causes, selection of the right treatment based on the correct diagnosis is important in the management of this group of illnesses. Over the last few decades, a major shift has been observed […]
Cell Death and Disease
Cell death is critical for embryo development and body growth. Several types of cell death have been discovered. The dysfunction of cell death is responsible for various diseases; however, the mechanism underlying cell death is not fully elucidated. Recent advances in cell death research have led to improved diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of diverse […]
Cartilage Disorder
Over the past few decades, there have been significant advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cartilage disorders, for example, the characterization of degraded cartilage using Confocal Raman Microscopy as well as the evolution of cartilage repair technologies. Cartilage disorders are complex and multifactorial, and they can cause significant pain and disability in affected […]
