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Looking at nutrition security and public health

This is a work of advocacy, whose prime objective is to inform people about the relationship between nutrition security and public health. It draws on the thinking and experience of a selected number of experts in the field of nutrition and public health.
[lire la quatrième du livre The road to Good Nutrition]

The introduction serves as a concise, up-to-date treatise on the role of Reticular Formation, explaining both historical and current concepts of its function

Uniquely combines both low- and high-powered photographic documentation of the complete human brainstem, whereby low-magnification ...
[lire la quatrième du livre Olszewski and Baxter's Cytoarchitecture of the [...]]

A topical and comprehensive description of current developments in the pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders are not uncommon and are often ?comorbid' with other forms of mental disorders. This publication provides an update on the origins and the causes of anxiety disorders and their related symptoms.
[lire la quatrième du livre Anxiety Disorders]

Recognition of evidence-based medicine is not only increasing rapidly, but it has become essentiel to pediatric nutrition.

Starting with some methodological issues - discussing systemic reviews, meta-analyses and clinicat trials - this publication then concisely summarizes current knowledge as well as ignorance and uncertainty regarding selected aspects of childhood nutrition.
[lire la quatrième du livre Evidence-Based Research in Pediatric Nutrition]

The body of knowledge in most medical specialties is rapidly expanding, making it virtually impossible to follow all advances in clinical and basic sciences that are relevant to a given field. This is particularly true in pediatric endocrinology, at the cross-road of pediatrics, endocrinology, development and genetics.
[lire la quatrième du livre Yearbook of Pediatric Endocrinology]

In the "ESASO Course Series", the essentials of the courses of the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO) are made available in print.
[lire la quatrième du livre Cataract]

Cultural Psychiatry with emphases on its impact on etio-pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical practice, preventive and research activities are topics discussed in this publication which give readers a general conceptuel perspective of this field.

Cultural aspects of psychiatric diagnosis in DSM-5 in particular and the current statue of Cultural Psychiatry in European countries are discussed.
[lire la quatrième du livre Cultural Psychiatry]

This publication, a conjoint effort by ocular oncologists and radiation oncologists, comprises ten chapters covering basic and advanced radiation therapy techniques followed by specific indications by location (uveal, retinal, orbital tumors, eyelid and conjunctival tumors) and complications of radiation therapy.
[lire la quatrième du livre Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy]

Nutrition is one of the key factors that modulate exercise performance. In this book, a group of expert scientiste discuss the ergogenic properties of varions nutritional interventions and present research to show that dietary stratégies can be applied to extend the limite of human endurance; louver thé risk of illness or injury, and speed recovery rates.
[lire la quatrième du livre Limits of Human Endurance]

Growth and nutrition during the fetal period and the first 24 months after birth are important determinants of development in early childhood. Optimal nutrition and health care of both the mother and infant during these first 1000 days of an infant's life are closely linked to growth, learning potential and neurodevelopment, in turn affecting long-term outcomes.
[lire la quatrième du livre Maternal and Child Nutrition : The first 1,000 [...]]

After decades of focusing on how to alleviate and prevent recurrence of acute CNS injuries, the emphasis has finally shifted towards repairing such devastating events and rehabilitation.
[lire la quatrième du livre Clinical Recovery from CNS Damage]

With the mass-marketed introduction of fluoride in toothpaste in the 1950s, toothbrushing with paste became indispensable for good oral health. Both the industry and the dental profession had a shared interest in advocating the widespread correct use of good quality toothpaste.

This publication starts with a general introduction on the purpose, history and composition of toothpaste.
[lire la quatrième du livre Toothpastes]

Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that cause one of the mont common sexually transmitted infectious diseases in the world. The infection disproportionately impacts women and the highest prevalence of infection is found in adolescents. Most chlamydial infections are asymptomatic.
[lire la quatrième du livre Chlamydial Infection : a Clinical and Public [...]]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Stroke, on the other hand, is not only a major player in cardiovascular disease, but it also has strong two-way relationships with CKD.

Moreover, subclinical cerebral abnormalities are also associated with CKD.
[lire la quatrième du livre Brain, Stroke and Kidney]

Associated with both acute kidney injury (AKI) and cardio-renal syndromes (CRS), new biomarkers represent both a popular arec of investigation and a new opportunity for advancement of therapy.

This book contains the resolutions of the most recent ADQI conferences on biomarkers in AKI (Dublin) and on CRS (Venise).
[lire la quatrième du livre ADQI Consensus on AKI Biomarkers and Cardiorenal [...]]

This publication presents currently available evidence about the extent to which dermatological diseases may, through their own nature as well as a multitude of comorbidities and their important interactions with social life, impair the life course of patients.
[lire la quatrième du livre Dermatological Diseases and Cumulative Life [...]]

Innate Imrnunity: Resistance and Disease-Promoting Principles

VIII + 130 p., 13 fig., 10 in color, hard cover, 2013.

Our understanding of the complex innate immune response is increasing rapidly.

Its rote in the protection against viral or bacterial pathogens is essential for the survival of an organism.
[lire la quatrième du livre Innate Immunity : Resistance and [...]]

Chronic kidney disease is a global major health issue that ultimately leads to end-stage renal disease, a devastating condition requiring costly renal replacement therapy.
[lire la quatrième du livre New Insights into Glomerulonephritis]

Our microflora is an individuel persona) feature, providing a distinct tag to individuels.

However, our intestinal microbiome is strongly affected by genetic, nutritional, and other externat factors, and evolves with age. An effect of different microbial patterns on health appears vert' likely as there seem to be specific changes of intestinal microflora associated with varions diseases.
[lire la quatrième du livre Probiotic Bacteria and Their Effect on Human [...]]

The enormous progress made during the lest decade has resulted in a better conceptuel understanding of minera) ion metabolism in general. With regard to chronic kidney disease, the two mort affected nutrients are phosphate and vitamin D.
[lire la quatrième du livre Phosphate and Vitamin D in Chronic Kidney Disease]

The ghrelin story started more than 30 years ago with the discovery of synthetic GH secretagogues.

Only in 1999 was ghrelin, a natural GH-releasing peptide, discovered. Ghrelin, however, is much more than simply a natural GH secretagogue. In fact, this hormone is one of the most important factors known for regulating appetite and energy expenditure.
[lire la quatrième du livre The Ghrelin System]

Regular training and adequate nutrition are key factors in modulating exercise performance:

Optimal performance requires a healthy diet adapted to the specific demands of the individuel athlete's training and competition. Research has shown an impact of dietary intervention on the modulation of the skeletal muscle adaptive response to prolonged exercise training.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutritional Coaching Strategy to Modulate [...]]

In these limes, a book should aspire to present the mort significant advances in the field, reflect the themes of the moment, and provide a useful compendium for future reference.

This book accomplishes all three objectives by discussing the changing world of modern genetics in endocrine tumors and its impact on clinicat practice.
[lire la quatrième du livre Endocrine Tumor Syndromes and Their Genetics]

Due to the complex anatomical structure of the temporal bone, imaging diagnosis requires a very high degree of expertise.

This atlas is not only helpful to assess pediatric ear disorders accurately, but also provides a treasure troue to experts. It consists of a pediatric temporal bone imaging atlas followed by case reports of typical pediatric ear diseases.
[lire la quatrième du livre Pediatric Ear Diseases]

Classical and modern literature is full of patients with interesting neurological, cognitive, or psychiatric diseases, often including detailed and accurate descriptions, which suggests the authors moere inspired by observations of real people. In many cases these literary portrayals of diseases even predate their forma) identification by medical science.
[lire la quatrième du livre Literary Medicine: Brain Disease and Doctors in [...]]

Editors: R. Shamir, Tel Aviv; D. Turck, Lille; M. Phillip, Tel Aviv


Growth as an indicator of health is more sensitive than commonly believed and tan serve as an early sign of imbalance, before other malfunctions manifest themselves.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition and Growth]

Comprehensive overview on the psychological sequelae of violence against women worldwide

Violence against women is a global problem that includes domestic violence, sexual abuse of girls and women, trafficking of women, violence in humanitarian crisis settings, violence against female ...
[lire la quatrième du livre Violence against Women and Mental Health]

Providing an overview of the most recent advances and breakthrough developments

Over recent years, impressive advances in genetic/epigenetic technology have greatly improved the understanding of the pathogenesis of pediatric endocrine diseases due to hormone resistance and hypersensitivity.
[lire la quatrième du livre Hormone Resistance and Hypersensitivity]

Early Influences of Nutrition on Postnatal Growth
Gillman MW, Gluckman PD, Rosenfeld RG (eds): Recent Advances in Growth Research: Nutritional, Molecular and Endocrine Perspectives. Nestlé Nutr Inst Workshop Ser. Nestec Ltd., Vevey/S. Karger AG.
[lire la quatrième du livre Recent Advances in Growth Research: Nutritional, [...]]

Outlining the complex interaction between the two phenomena

Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena. This affects a wide spectrum of research and practice, anywhere from basic research to health care organization.
[lire la quatrième du livre Cancer and Aging]

This publication extends the now classic system of human cytogenetic nomenclature prepared by an expert committee and published in collaboration with .Cytogenetic and Genome Research' since 1963.

Revised and finalized by the ISCN Committee and its advisors at a meeting in Seattle, Wash.
[lire la quatrième du livre ISCN 2013]

Meeting macro- and micronutrient requirements during pregnancy and early childhood is crucial for short- and long-term health and cognitive function. Meta-analyses confirm that supplementation or fortification of food with the 'big four' (vitamin A, iron, zinc, and iodine) is efficacious to reduce the risk of infectious disease and improves growth and cognitive outcome.
[lire la quatrième du livre Meeting Micronutrient Requirements for Health and [...]]

The care of ICU patients has seen many improvements over the years, both with regard to technical aspects and supportive measures.

The first part of this book analyzes nutritional support at various levels, ranging from the cell level to the whole-body aspect; drawing on recent prospective randomized studies, the authors propose a new approach for oral, enteral and/or parenteral nutrition.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition in Intensive Care Medicine : Beyond [...]]

Adult stem cells are present in most postnatal tissues of mammals.

Tissues with high rates of cell turnover depend on the functional capacity of stem cells for lifelong maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Adult stem cells are also required for the regeneration of tissues in response to injury as in, for exemple, the regeneration of skeletal muscle.
[lire la quatrième du livre Advances in Stem Cell Aging]

Meeting macro- and micronutrient requirements during pregnancy and early childhood is crucial for short- and long-terra health and cognitive function. Meta-analyses confirm that supplementation or fortification of food with the 'big four' (vitamin A, iron, zinc, and iodine) is efficacious to reduce the risk of infections disease and improves growth and cognitive outcome.
[lire la quatrième du livre Meeting Micronutrient Requirements for Health and [...]]

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a major complaint among many patients suffering from neurological diseases as well as in the elderly.

Its severity ranges from moderate difficulty to complete inability to swallow, and it may give rise to clinically relevant complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and/or dehydration, impaired quality of life, and death.
[lire la quatrième du livre Stepping Stones to Living Well with Dysphagia]