Name: Essential Clinical Immunology par Helen Chapel
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Essential Clinical Immunology Résumé

Essential Clinical Immunology Helen Chapel

The fourth edition of this highly popular book has been extensively revised. The first chapter, a revision of the immune system, has been updated to provide the 'nitty-gritty' a student or trainee needs to know in order to understand diseases that have an immunological basis. The rest of the book's focus is clinical but covers the underlying pathophysiology of disease so that the reader is left with a lasting grasp of the basis of symptoms, signs, special investigations and management of the patient. It will be of great value to medical students and postgraduate trainees who require a thorough knowledge of the rapidly expanding number of diseases that have an immunological basis. Other features of the book include: selected case-histories that cover key learning points; questions (multiple choice) and answers to help test understanding; updates on immune diseases, immunotherapy and transplantation; new sections on chemokines and their role in inflamation, viral infections and much, much more. There is also a dedicated website that provides updates, further case-histories and references together with short commentary on evidence for new or controversial statements in the text.

Essential Clinical Immunology Avis

..".another book from the outstanding 'Essentials of...' series. The book is well worth the twenty-five pounds asking price...

This is a very comprehensive book, and would serve postgraduates well in addition to students embarking on pathology.

The layout is generously spaced, and there are always tables on hand and graphs to make the relevant data more meaningful...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

"For undergraduate medical students, this book represents a comprehensive stand alone text of clinical immunology. Those preparing for the MRCP examinations should find the case histories especially useful in conjunction with the colour illustrations on the website, while doctors from other specialities will find selected areas helpful. It is a excellent introductory text for trainees in clinical immunology/allergy, however the internet access will be more useful to the specialist."

The Royal College of Pathologists Bulletin

"Where this book shines is in its integrated approach regarding clinical topics. Each body system, along with specialist topics including transplantation and hypersensitivity has its own chapter, covering both common pathologies involving the immune system and the theory behind these.

Well written, integrates clinical topics seamlessly. Case histories provide valuable insight, and self-assessment questions included at the end of each chapter."

2nd Opinion, The Magazine of the Scottish Medical Schools

"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

Reviews of the previous edition:

"This text is extremely easy to read, and the clinical cases contain plenty of important information...makes the subject manageable while also providing ample coverage of material for most courses. (star rating **** essential)"

Student BMJ

..".to be recommended to all clinical students for its content, clarity and usefulness...every medic should have one!"

Mediscope, Manchester Medical School

..".clearly set out and well written. I thoroughly recommend this book for anyone looking for a clear and up to date introduction to clinical immunology."

The Queen's Medical Magazine, Birmingham

Sommaire

Preface to the fourth edition; Preface to the first edition; Acknowledgements to the first edition; User Guide; 1 Basic Components: Structure and Function: Introduction; Key Molecules; Functional Basis of the Immune Response; Non-Specific Effector Mechanisms; Outcome of Immune Responses; Immune Regulation; Organisation of the Immune System: An Overview; Tissue Damage Caused by the Immune System; Conclusions; Further Reading; Questions; 2 Infection: Introduction; Normal Resistance to Infection; Viral Infection; Bacterial Infection; Mycobacterial Infection; Fungal Infection; Parasitic Infection; Further Reading; Questions; 3 Immunodeficiency: Introduction; Primary Antibody Deficiency; Combined Primary T- and B-Cell Immunodeficiency; Primary Defects in Non-Specific Immunity; Secondary Immunodeficiency; Further Reading; Questions; 4 Anaphylaxis and Allergy: Introduction; Immediate (Type I) Hypersensitivity; Atopy; Anaphylaxis; Allergic Conjunctivitis; Respiratory Allergy; Food Allergy and Intolerance; Skin Disease and Allergy; Further Reading; Questions; 5 Autoimmunity: Definition of Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disease; Patterns of Autoimmune Disease; Who Gets Autoimmune Disease? What Prevents Autoimmunity? How Does Tolerance Break Down? What Triggers Autoimmunity? Mechanisms of Tissue Damage; Treatment of Autoimmune Disease; Further Reading; Questions; 6 Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Introduction; Biology of Malignant Transformation; Leukaemia; Hodgkin's Disease; Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas; Plasma Cell Dyscrasias; Further Reading; Questions; 7 Immune Manipulation: Introduction; Immunosuppression; Immune Potentiation; Immunomodulation by Intravenous Immunoglobulin; Other Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies; Psychological Factors; Immunization Against Infection; Immunization Against Autoimmune Disease I: T-Cell Vaccines; Immunization Against Autoimmune Disease II: Oral Tolerance; Further Reading; Questions; 8 Transplantation: Introduction; Histocompatibility Genetics in Humans; Renal Transplantation; Other Types of Transplantation; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Xenotransplantation; Further Reading; Questions; 9 Kidney Diseases: Introduction; Clinical Syndromes; Normal Glomerular Structure; Histological Classification of Glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis; Chronic Glomerulonephritis; Nephrotic Syndrome; Tubulointerstitial Nephropathy; Chronic Renal Failure; Recurrent Glomerulonephritis in Transplanted Kidneys; Further Reading; Questions; 10 Joints and Muscles: Introduction; Patterns of Joint Disease; Arthritis and Infection; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Seronegative Spondyloarthritis; Chronic Arthritis in Children; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Other Connective Tissue Diseases; Systemic Vasculitis; Inflammatory Muscle Disease or Myositis; Further Reading; Questions; 11 Skin Diseases: Introduction; Infections and the Skin; Atopic Eczema; Contact Dermatitis; Bullous Skin Diseases; Systemic Diseases with Skin Involvement; Further Reading; Questions; 12 Eye Diseases: Introduction; Conjunctivitis; Keratitis; Scleritis; Uveitis; Further Reading; Questions; 13 Chest Diseases: Introduction; Respiratory Infections; Granulomatous Diseases; Interstitial Lung Disease; Pulmonary Vasculitis; Pulmonary Fibrosis; Cardiac Disease; Coronary Artery Disease; Diseases of the Great Vessels; Further Reading; Questions; 14 Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases: Introduction; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Gastritis; Food-Induced Gastrointestinal Disease; Autoimmune Enteropathy; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Viral Hepatitis; Autoimmune Liver Diseases; Further Reading; Questions; 15 Endocrinology and Diabetes: Introduction; Mechanisms of Endocrine Autoimmunity; Thyroid Disease; Diabetes Mellitus; Adrenal Disease; Parathyroid Disease; Gonadal Disease; Infertility; Pituitary Disease; Autoimmune Polyendocrine Disease; Further Reading; Questions; 16 Haematological Diseases: Introduction; Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemias; Immune Thrombocytopenia; Neutropenia; Haemopoietic Progenitor Cells; Immune Disorders of Coagulation; Blood Transfusion; Further Reading; Questions; 17 Neuroimmunology: Introduction; Infections; Demyelinating Diseases of the Central Nervous System; Autoimmune Diseases of the Neuromuscular Junction; Immune-Mediated Neuropathies; Cerebral Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Further Reading; Questions; 18 Pregnancy: Introduction; Immunological Mechanisms in Implantation and Pregnancy; Pregnancy and Maternal Infection; Protection of the Fetus and Neonate Against Infection; Disorders of Pregnancy; Further Reading; Questions; 19 Techniques in Clinical Immunology: Introduction; Production of Antisera Used In Clinical Immunology Laboratories; Measurement of Immunoglobulins and Other Specific Proteins; Qualitative Investigation of Immunoglobulins; Investigation of Complement and Immune Complex Disorders; Antibodies to Microbial Antigens; Detection of Autoantibodies; Tests for Allergy and Hypersensitivity; Assessment of Lymphocytes; Assessment of Neutrophils and Monocytes; Recombinant DNA Technology in Clinical Immunology; Histocompatibility Testing; Further Reading; Questions; Appendix; Answers; Index

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR002967366

ISBN 13

9780632049721

ISBN 10

0632049723

Titre

Essential Clinical Immunology Helen Chapel

Auteur

Helen Chapel

Série

Essential Series

État

Occasion - Très bon état

Relié

Broché

Éditeur

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Année de publication

1999-08-03

Nombre de pages

368

Prix

N/A

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