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	Manual of Allergy and Immunology by: Daniel C. Adelman publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2012-04-02 ASIN: 1451120516 EAN: 9781451120516 sales rank: 1333978 The fifth edition of the Manual of Allergy and Immunology is designed to serve health care professionals in the diagnosis and management of allergic and other immunological disorders. The manual presents the basic and essential material and provides specific information to assist in clinical decision-making and treatment planning.   The specialist will find this manual a convenient reference handbook, while the generalist will be able to use the Manual as a helpful guide in formulating a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients suspected of having an allergic or immunologic disorder. Students, house officers, and other health care professionals will find the Manual a useful guide to the clinical practice of allergy and immunology. New for this edition: ·         Additional tables provide extensive data for basic and clinical understanding   ·         Increased use of algorithms to help provide quick diagnosis   ·         References include both published literature and authoritative Internet resources for more extensive discussion of each subject   ·         Therapeutic recommendations are consistent with current evidence-based guidelines to provide the latest information   ·         Uses the familiar Lippincott Manual outline format to organize information and save time in looking up information
	Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Microbiology and Immunology by: Bonnie A. Buxton publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-09-23 ASIN: 1582558574 EAN: 9781582558578 sales rank: 384742 Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Microbiology and Immunology offers up-to-date, clinically relevant board-style questions-perfect for course review and board prep! Approximately 500 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations cover frequently tested topics in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, infectious disease, basic immunology, and clinical immunology. The book is heavily illustrated with photos of clinical manifestations or of gram-stained organisms, parasite eggs, oocysts or other parasitic stages, or pathologic specimens.Online access to the questions and answers provides flexible study options.
	BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology by: Peter Lydyard publisher: Taylor & Francis, published: 2011-04-21 ASIN: 0415607531 EAN: 9780415607537 sales rank: 208259 BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams. 　 BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers: Overview of the Immune System Cells and Molecules of the Innate Immune System The Adaptive Immune System Antibodies The Antibody Response The T Cell Response – Cell-Mediated Immunity Regulation of the Immune Response Immunity to Infection Vaccination Immunodeficiency – when the Immune System Fails Hypersensitivity – when the Immune System Misbehaves Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases Transplantation Tumor Immunology Gender and the Immune System Aging and the Immune System (Immunosenescence) Immunotherapy
	Essentials of Clinical Immunology by: Helen Chapel publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, published: 2006-06-19 ASIN: 1405127619 EAN: 9781405127615 sales rank: 592833 Essential Clinical Immunology is aimed at clinical medical students and trainee doctors, although it will also appeal to medical professionals seeking a refresher in clinical immunology. The book provides the reader with the core information required to understand diseases with an immunological basis. This new edition of Essential Clinical Immunology is fully updated, now in full colour throughout and features: coverage of the underlying pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of disease, as well as the special investigations required and management of patients; emphasis on the clinical aspects with numerous real life case histories used to illustrate key concepts; MCQs at the end of each chapter for self-assessment. Companion website An accompanying website, www.immunologyclinic.com, which includes: Interactive multiple-choice questions for each chapter A database of colour images from the book A bank of case histories References and further reading Reviews from previous edition: "This is a very comprehensive book, and would serve postgraduates well in addition to students embarking on pathology…It is well written by people who know their subject well, and know what information it is important to convey…All the vital areas you might want to read up on are covered more than adequately." MAD, The Student Magazine for Medics & Dentists at Bart's and the London "I think that this is the best of the bunch...much more relevant to our course and a sound investment for the future." Sphincter, Liverpool Medical Students' Society Magazine
	Clinical Immunology: An Illustrated Outline, 1e by: Jonathan Brostoff MA DM DSc(Med) FRCP FRCPath publisher: Mosby, published: 1994-11-01 ASIN: 1563756641 EAN: 9781563756641 sales rank: 816347 Based on Brostoff's "Clinical Immunology", this book focuses on the clinical aspects of the subject. Intended for medical students and junior doctors as a quick review of the subject, the book covers the mechanisms behind disease as well as examples of diagnostic tests.
	Illustrated Dictionary of Immunology, Third Edition by: Julius M. Cruse publisher: CRC Press, published: 2009-04-20 ASIN: 0849379873 EAN: 9780849379871 sales rank: 828769 From the beginning, immunologists have maintained a unique nomenclature that has often mystified and even baffled their colleagues in other fields, causing them to liken immunology to a black box. With more than 1200 illustrations, the Illustrated Dictionary of Immunology, Third Edition provides immunologists and nonimmunologists a single-volume resource for the many terms encountered in contemporary immunological literature. Includes 1200+ Illustrations, Eliminates Dependence on the Written Word Encyclopedic in scope, the content ranges from photographs of historical figures to molecular structures of recently characterized cytokines, the major histocompatibility complex molecules, immunoglobulins, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. These descriptive illustrations provide a concise and thorough understanding of the subject. Completely Revised and Updated To reflect the advances of the past seven years, the third edition is completely revised and updated and also includes new entries on immunopharmacology, newly described interleukins, comparative immunology, immunity to infectious diseases, and expanded definitions in all of the immunological subspecialities. Providing unprecedented breadth and detail, this readily accessible book is not only a pictorial reference but also a primary resource containing the most up-to-date and thorough immunological information available.
	Veterinary Immunology: Principles and Practice by: Michael Day publisher: Thieme/Manson, published: 2010-11-10 ASIN: 1840761431 EAN: 9781840761436 sales rank: 876175 The author's masterly Clinical Immunology of the Dog & Cat (1st edition 1998, 2nd edition 2008) is used around the world as the text and reference of choice in small animal immunology. This new textbook, written in consultation with Professor Ronald Schultz, is designed to accompany and complement the teaching of immunology within the veterinary curriculum. The author broadens the range of species covered to include large animals as well as small, provides clear learning objectives, and focuses on immunological principles while applying them to the disease process and to clinical practice. The book uniquely contains 15 case studies dealing with clinically significant immune-mediated diseases, and is illustrated throughout by top-quality color diagrams and photographs. The result is a concise, affordable and practical textbook for veterinary students and a handy reference for practitioners. The book uniquely contains 15 case studies dealing with clinically significant immune-mediated diseases, and is illustrated throughout by top-quality colour diagrams and photographs. The result is a concise, affordable and practical textbook for veterinary students and a handy reference for practitioners."
	Elsevier's Integrated Review Immunology and Microbiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e by: Jeffrey K. Actor PhD publisher: Saunders, published: 2011-11-30 ASIN: 0323074472 EAN: 9780323074476 sales rank: 962087 Effectively merge basic science and clinical skills with Elsevier's Integrated Review of Immunology and Microbiology, by Jeffrey K. Actor, PhD. This concise, high-yield title in the popular Integrated Review Series focuses on the core knowledge in immunology and microbiology while linking that information to related concepts from other basic science disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Online access via www.studentconsult.com - included with your purchase - allows you to conveniently access the book's complete text and illustrations online as well as relevant content from other Student Consult titles. This concise and user-friendly reference provides crucial guidance for the early years of medical training and USMLE preparation. Spend more time reviewing and less time searching thanks to an extremely focused, "high-yield" presentation. Gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with case-based and USMLE-style questions that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams. Access the full contents online at www.studentconsult.com where you'll find the complete text and illustrations, "Integration Links" to bonus content in other Student Consult titles, an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources, and much more! Grasp and retain vital concepts more easily thanks to a color-coded format, succinct text, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Effectively review for problem-based courses with the help of text boxes that help you clearly see the clinical relevance of the material. Great for visual learners!
	Immunology at a Glance by: J.H.L. Playfair publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, published: 2009-03-17 ASIN: 1405180528 EAN: 9781405180528 sales rank: 826675 The at a Glance series is popular among medical students and junior doctors for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. Everything you need to know about Immunology...at a Glance! Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and now in full-colour, Immunology at a Glance, the first in the series, is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Fully revised and updated to reflect changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools, this at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of immunology to encapsulate all that the student needs to know. This new edition of Immunology at a Glance: • Contains full-colour artwork throughout, making the subject even easier to understand • Presents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations on the right • Shows the essential relationships between cells, molecules, and processes of immunity, with a complete checklist of definitions and details • Includes new self-assessment tutorials suitable for medical and biomedical science courses • Includes new chapters on ‘Innate Immune Recognition’, ‘Investigating Immunity’, and ‘Immunity and the Genome’ This book is a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for all students of bioscience and medicine/paramedicine, and the busy clinician or specialist, who want a quick, yet thorough, grasp of immunology.
	Medical Immunology, Sixth Edition (Virella, Medical Immunology) publisher: Informa Healthcare, published: 2007-03-28 ASIN: 0849396964 EAN: 9780849396960 sales rank: 955706 With an abundance of illustrations, diagrams, and algorithms for a reader-friendly review of critical material, this Sixth Edition is fully updated and revised to clearly update and explore current diagnostic and clinical applications of immunology, as well as strategies for the modulation of immune response and the treatment of hypersensitivity, autoimmune response, and immune deficiency conditions. Organized into four sections that review clinical applications, methodological advances, immunological diseases, and cutting edge interventions, this guide leads readers through state-of-the-sciences technologies and demonstrates their implementation in day-to-day clinical practice.

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