The latest knowledge of TIA as a medical emergency
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is well known to be a prodromal syndrome of ischemic stroke. However, TIA is easily neglected or underestimated by patients or even general physicians because the symptoms naturally disappear without treatment. Despite this, early after the onset of TIA the patients are at very high risk of stroke. [lire la quatrième du livre TIA as Acute Cerebrovascular Syndrome]
Our daily food intake not only provides the calories and the macro- and micronutrients necessary for survival - nutrients also have a tremendous potential to modulate the actions of the immune system, a fact which has a significant impact on public health and clinical practice. [lire la quatrième du livre The Importance of Immunonutrition]
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence has been used for imaging purposes for more than half a century; First employed by ophthalmologists for visualizing the retinal artery in the late 1960s, the application of ICG fluorescence imaging has since been continuously expanded. [lire la quatrième du livre Fluorescent Imaging]
The discovery of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their development over the years has dramatically changed the management of acid-related diseases. Today, the therapeutic domain of PPIs ranges from relief of symptoms to cure of mucosal lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract. PPIs are among the most widely sold drugs in the world and are now even available as over-the-counter medication. [lire la quatrième du livre Proton Pump Inhibitors : A Balanced View]
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]
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]
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.
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 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 [...]]
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]
On recense plus d’un million d’espèces de champignons et ce chiffre est appelé à augmenter. Les champignons intéressent la médecine à plus d’un titre. Certains « grands champignons » sont recherchés parce qu’ils sont comestibles ou hallucinogènes. D’autres sont vénéneux, voire mortels, lorsqu’ils sont ingérés. [lire la quatrième du livre Mycologie médicale]
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 [...]]
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]
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]
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]
Le Manuel de chirurgie humanitaire est un ouvrage didactique rassemblant des techniques empruntées à diverses sub-spécialités chirurgicales, qui permettent de répondre aux principales urgences chirurgicales rencontrées dans l’environnement où travaillent les organisations humanitaires. [lire la quatrième du livre Manuel de chirurgie humanitaire]
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 [...]]
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]
Les maladies de la rétine ont largement bénéficié ces dernières années des progrès de l'imagerie et des traitements, et les progrès à venir seront plus fascinants encore. Cet ouvrage se veut une synthèse actuelle et didactique des connaissances dans les nombreux domaines de la pathologie rétinienne. Depuis une cinquantaine d'année, la pathologie rétinienne a bénéficié de [...] [lire la quatrième du livre Rétine]
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