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Aug 25, 2019

239 - Perturbation Treadmill Training in Parkinson’s Disease

August 25, 2019 / in 2018, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Perturbation Treadmill Training in Parkinson’s Disease: A Novel Approach for Neurological Rehabilitation by Sarah Klamroth

Sarah Klamroth describes a novel treadmill training device, which applies additional perturbations to the walking surface and thereby simulating an uneven surface.

240 - Interaction of Mycophenolic Acid and Pantoprazole

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Interaction of Mycophenolic Acid and Pantoprazole: A Pharmacokinetic Crossover Study by Olesja Rissling

Olesja Rissling analyzes the potential interaction of mycophenolic acid (MPA) and pantoprazole. MPA is used as an immunosuppressive drug to prevent acute organ rejections after organ transplantation.

241 - Oncoimmunology: A Practical Guide for Cancer Immunotherapy

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Oncoimmunology: A Practical Guide for Cancer Immunotherapy 1st Edition by Laurence Zitvogel, Guido Kroemer

In this book, leading experts in cancer immunotherapy join forces to provide a comprehensive guide that sets out the main principles of oncoimmunology and examines the latest advances and their implications for clinical practice, focusing in particular on drugs with FDA/EMA approvals and breakthrough status.

242 - The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Food, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes to Fight Flares and Fatigue by Caitlin Samson MSACN

243 - Host-Fungus Interactions

August 25, 2019 / in 2012, BCM (sc), Biology, Chemistry, Fungi, Genetics, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Host-Fungus Interactions: Methods and Protocols 2012th Edition by Alexandra C. Brand, Donna M. MacCallum

Microbiologists, medical mycologists, immunologists, and biochemists are increasingly working together to focus on the processes involved in the progression and treatment of fungal disease.

244 - The Zika Virus

August 25, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

The Zika Virus: Background, Issues, and U.S. Response Considerations 1st Edition by Veronica Salazar

In late 2015, health officials in Brazil recognized a marked increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly (from Greek, meaning "small head"), a birth defect that may accompany significant, permanent brain damage.

245 - Plague: One Scientist's Intrepid Search for the Truth

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Plague: One Scientist's Intrepid Search for the Truth about Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, and Other Diseases Reprint Edition by Kent Heckenlively, Judy Mikovits

On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with twenty-four leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

246 - This is Going to Hurt

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor - The Sunday Times Bestseller by Adam Kay

As soon as Adam Kay set foot on a hospital ward for the first time, he realized there's quite a lot they don't teach you at medical school . . .

247 - Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

August 25, 2019 / in 2015, BCM (sc), Genetics, Medicine, Psichology, Psychiatry, Science / with No comments /

Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Behavioral Interventions Update by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by impaired social communication and social interaction accompanied by atypical patterns of behavior and interest.

248 - Fusion Genes and Cancer

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Genetics, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Fusion Genes and Cancer 1st Edition by Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Ganesan Padmavathi, Nand Kishor Roy

Development of cancer, a dreadful disease of mankind, is a multi-stage process involving numerous molecular alterations at both genomic and proteomic levels. Immense research for the past several decades in the field of cancer identified many such mutations and their role in carcinogenesis.

249 - DJ-1/PARK7 Protein

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Genetics, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

DJ-1/PARK7 Protein: Parkinson’s Disease, Cancer and Oxidative Stress-Induced Diseases 1st ed. 2017 Edition by Hiroyoshi Ariga, Sanae M. M. Iguchi-Ariga

This book reviews the functions and roles of DJ-1 in various oxidative stress-related diseases and applications of DJ-1 and its binding compounds to the diseases.

250 - Biomarkers in Liver Disease

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Science / with No comments /

Biomarkers in Liver Disease 1st Edition by Vinood B. Patel, Victor R. Preedy

There are numerous types of liver disease that may be due to toxic agents (such as alcohol or drugs), infectious agents including viruses, congenital conditions and even poor dietary patterns. It has been suggested that there are over 100 different types.

251 - Handbook on Clinical Approach to Respiratory Medicine

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Handbook on Clinical Approach to Respiratory Medicine 1st Edition by K. Surendra, M.D. Menon, R.

This book is a concise guide to respiratory medicine for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of anatomy of the respiratory system, the following section discusses history taking, symptoms and examination, placing emphasis on the importance of accuracy in history taking for provisional diagnosis.

252 - Memory in a Social Context

August 25, 2019 / in 2017, BCM (sc), Biology, Medicine, Psichology, Psychiatry, Science, Sociology (sc) / with No comments /

Memory in a Social Context: Brain, Mind, and Society 1st ed. 2017 Edition by Takashi Tsukiura, Satoshi Umeda

This book explores new points of view of human memory in the link among mind, brain, and society.

253 - Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Small Intestine Diseases

August 25, 2019 / in 2014, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Small Intestine Diseases by Toshiyuki Matsui, Takayuki Matsumoto, Kunihiko Aoyagi

The purpose of this book is to improve diagnostic yields of capsule endoscopy and double-balloon endoscopy, because those procedures can depict nonspecific findings that may not lead to a proper diagnosis.

254 - Neuroviral Infections: General Principles and DNA Viruses

August 25, 2019 / in 2013, BCM (sc), Genetics, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Neuroviral Infections: General Principles and DNA Viruses by Sunit K. Singh (Editor), Daniel Ruzek (Editor)

Viral infections of the central nervous system or neurotropic viruses are often lethal. Understanding of these diseases involves understanding the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system.

255 - The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen

August 25, 2019 / in 2009, Alternative medicine, BCM (sc), Food, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery by Rebecca Katz (Author), Mat Edelson (Author)

The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen features 150 science-based, nutrient-rich recipes that are easy to prepare and designed to give patients a much-needed boost by stimulating appetite and addressing treatment side effects including fatigue, nausea, dehydration, mouth and throat soreness, tastebud changes, and weight loss.

256 - Neuroimaging of Schizophrenia and Other Primary Psychotic Disorders

August 25, 2019 / in 2019, BCM (sc), Medicine, Psichology, Psychiatry, Science / with No comments /

Neuroimaging of Schizophrenia and Other Primary Psychotic Disorders: Achievements and Perspectives by Silvana Galderisi (Editor), Lynn E. DeLisi (Editor), Stefan Borgwardt (Editor)

This book presents the state of the art in the use of neuroimaging technologies in the study of schizophrenia and other primary psychotic disorders.

257 - Biophysical Properties in Glaucoma

August 25, 2019 / in 2019, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Biophysical Properties in Glaucoma: Diagnostic Technologies by Ingrida Januleviciene (Editor), Alon Harris (Editor)

This book provides an overview on new insights in glaucoma, the latest technological developments, scientific achievements, and novel research leading to new paradigms in glaucoma diagnosis.

258 - Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic

August 25, 2019 / in 2019, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic Research: A Practical Guide and Case Based Research Approach by Volker Musahl (Editor), Jón Karlsson (Editor), Michael T. Hirschmann (Editor), Olufemi R. Ayeni (Editor), Robert G. Marx (Editor), Jason L. Koh (Editor), Norimasa Nakamura (Editor)