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Considerable advances have been made in science in order to understand the varied mixture of bioactive components in human milk. The 94th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop was designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest findings in human milk research and its potential to modulate mucosal immunity, the microbiome, and its impact on the neonate.
[lire la quatrième du livre Milk, Mucosal Immunity and the Microbiome: Impact [...]]

The importance of vaccines for the older populationMany infectious diseases are more frequent and are associated with high morbidity and mortality in older adults. Vaccination is the most efficient strategy to prevent infections, and older adults are an important target population for vaccination in order to promote health in this age group.
[lire la quatrième du livre Vaccines for Older Adults]

Les plantes médicinales sont utilisées dans le monde entier comme médecine alternative et/ou complémentaire.
Il existe également un intérêt croissant pour les plantes médicinales en tant que précurseurs d'actifs pharmacologiques.
[lire la quatrième du livre Phytopharmacologie clinique : améliorer les [...]]

A critical appraisal of recent researchChildren’s growth is a common concern to all health care providers treating neonates, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Defining the best nutrition for healthy and active children as well as for those who suffer from acute or chronic disease is relevant to the children, their care givers, and to health care providers.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition and Growth]

Pediatric nutrition - Challenges and environmental impactsMalnutrition among children remains a persistent problem around the world. This publication aims to map the challenges within the global landscape of childhood nutrition and considers the importance of nutrition both prior to conception and in children beyond two years of age.
[lire la quatrième du livre Global Landscape of Nutrition Challenges in [...]]

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder of the blood coagulation system. In most cases, a lack of the ADAMTS13 enzyme leads to an accumulation of ultra-large von Willebrand factor molecules in the plasma which, in turn, initiate the formation of microscopic thromboses in small blood vessels. TTP is a medical emergency.
[lire la quatrième du livre Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura]

A global perspective on key issues in neonatal medicineInnovations and Frontiers in Neonatology provides up-to-date information for clinicians and scientists interested in perinatal medicine.
[lire la quatrième du livre Innovations and frontiers in neonatology]

Biologics have revolutionized – and are revolutionizing – the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days' exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as originator biologics.
[lire la quatrième du livre Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology]

Nutrition education may be defined as a combination of educational tactics accompanied by physical or environmental supports, the purpose of which is to encourage voluntary adoption of foods and other lifestyle behaviors that are beneficial to health.
This book highlights the importance of nutrition education as an integral part of day-to-day life.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition education: strategies for improving]

Cette nouvelle édition de l'ouvrage "ORL de l'enfant" rend compte des multiples avancées qui ont transformé la pratique clinique en ORL pédiatrique ces dix dernières années, qu'il s'agisse de pathologies courantes ou de tumeurs ou malformations rares.
[lire la quatrième du livre ORL de l'enfant]

A comprehensive overview of the clinical features of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes
[lire la quatrième du livre Gestational Diabetes]

Most oral diseases are preventable, yet they remain the most globally common noncommunicable disorders, affecting people throughout their lifetime.

Lifestyle, including diet and food choice, is central to the occurrence of oral disease. Nutrition and diet can impact the development and status of the oral cavity as well as the progression of illness.
[lire la quatrième du livre The impact of nutrition and diet on oral health]

A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or motor neuron disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that exerts a notorious life-shortening physical toll.
[lire la quatrième du livre Diagnosing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]

Androgen excess and its various effectsHyperandrogenism profoundly affects women’s lives from lowering self-esteem to changing cognition and affective motivation. The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common androgen excess disorder worldwide. While it is not the focus of this book, some aspects are discussed.
[lire la quatrième du livre Hyperandrogenism in Women]

L'activité radiologique d'urgence est aujourd'hui en constante hausse, aussi bien dans les hôpitaux universitaires que dans les cliniques privées. Or, l'impact d'un diagnostic rapide par imagerie est considérable sur la prise en charge du patient.
[lire la quatrième du livre Imagerie des urgences]

Current knowledge and new perspectives for future research.Leptospirosis is the most common zoonotic disease worldwide, involving at least 1 million patients annually. Kidney is the preferential colonization site where Leptospira accumulates during systemic infection, primarily in the interstitium and in renal tubule epithelial cells.
[lire la quatrième du livre Leptospirosis and the Kidney]

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a common microvascular complication, has consistently been shown to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This book provides complete coverage of DR as a potential marker for CVD in those with diabetes.
[lire la quatrième du livre Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Disease]

The peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogenous group of rare entities. Whilst cytogenetic and molecular identifiers are being identified, accurate diagnosis remains challenging, requiring careful, expert integration of the clinical and pathological findings.

The treatment of PTCL is also challenging.
[lire la quatrième du livre Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma]

L'OCT en images offre un panorama exhaustif des pathologies dans lesquelles la tomographie en cohérence optique est venue s'illustrer par sa contribution diagnostique et son aide au suivi thérapeutique.
[lire la quatrième du livre L'OCT en images]

Considéré comme une référence depuis sa parution, le Guide pratique des problèmes quotidiens en médecine intensive-réanimation opère une véritable mue avec cette troisième édition :
• l’ensemble des chapitres ont été révisés et actualisés d’après les recommandations en ...
[lire la quatrième du livre Guide pratique des problèmes quotidiens en [...]]

La médecine du sommeil est une discipline récente et les manuels qui lui sont consacrés sont peu nombreux. Les troubles du sommeil et de l’éveil touchent pourtant une part importante de la population et ont de graves répercussions sur la santé physique et mentale ainsi que sur la qualité de vie.
[lire la quatrième du livre Les troubles du sommeil]

Therapy for chronic kidney diseaseThis publication is a record of some of the outstanding presentations given at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT). The meeting was held in Kobe in 2018, celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the JSDT as a voluntary academic association.
[lire la quatrième du livre CKD-Associated Complications: Progress in the [...]]

Psychosis affects nearly 50% of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is a major therapeutic challenge, as a balance needs to be found between the PD medications that can exacerbate psychotic symptoms and the antipsychotics that may worsen motor function.
[lire la quatrième du livre Psychosis in Parkinson's Disease]

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) has been described as a 'great mimicker'. The correct diagnosis hinges on effective collaboration between clinicians and pathologists to correlate pathological and clinical findings.
[lire la quatrième du livre Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma]

L’adolescence, jusqu’au début de l’âge adulte, est une période de grande fragilité psychique (dépression, alcoolisation, troubles du sommeil, de l’alimentation…), alors même que s’y décident bien des choix et des orientations qui structureront toute une vie.

Contre ce malaise des jeunes dans notre pays, l’école a un rôle crucial à jouer.
[lire la quatrième du livre Pour le bien-être et la santé des jeunes]

A l'inverse des pratiques sportives de loisirs qui font globalement appel à des activités physiques de longue durée réalisées à faible intensité, les sports de compétition qu'ils soient individuels ou collectifs, sollicitent d'autres aptitudes physiques que la seule qualité d'endurance.
[lire la quatrième du livre Sports à haute intensité]

To improve care through prevention and early identificationTelemedicine and remote patient monitoring are innovative tools to provide remote transmission, interpretation, and storage of data for review by the care team. These tools allow for accurate home monitoring of patients enabling the team to improve care through prevention and early identification of problems.
[lire la quatrième du livre Remote Patient Management in Peritoneal Dialysis]

Human milk contains all of the essential nutrients and other functional components thought to have short- and long-term neonatal health benefits, such as positive biological effects on growth, metabolism, cognition, and immunity.
[lire la quatrième du livre Human Milk: Composition, Clinical Benefits and [...]]

Nutrition during infancy and childhood is the basis of an individual’s health in later life. It plays an important role in metabolic programming, physiological growth, and cognition. Diet and eating behavior can provide important insights as food choices and dietary habits go hand in hand with nutrition.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nurturing a Healthy Generation of Children: [...]]

International experts present the state of the artThis collection of articles on the latest developments is written by experts in various sub-disciplines - medical and paramedical - of vestibular disorders. Contributions discuss various manifestations of vestibular disorders and how to diagnose and treat them.
[lire la quatrième du livre Vestibular Disorders]

Covering all aspects from epidemiology to clinical applicationsIn most published literature hypopharyngeal cancer is discussed in combination with larynx cancer. This volume is dedicated exclusively to hypopharyngeal cancer.
[lire la quatrième du livre Hypopharyngeal Cancer]

This last year has seen the approval of the first targeted treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - following decades with no new developments and a poor prognosis for most patients with the disease.
[lire la quatrième du livre Acute myeloid leukemia]

Le guide Pratique en obstétricale propose aux lecteurs une somme de renseignements présentée sous une forme très facile à consulter et dans un format parfaitement adapté à l’emploi dans l’environnement clinique.
[lire la quatrième du livre Pratique obstétricale - Myles]

Optimal nutrition is difficult to achieve. Insufficient energy and nutrient intake leads to inadequate growth, whereas too much can result in increased risk of non-communicable diseases (mainly obesity) and may adversely affect children with chronic diseases.
[lire la quatrième du livre Nutrition and Growth]