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      • Immunology
        April 2014

        Advances in Anaphylaxis Management

        by Denise Anne Moneret-Vautrin

        Anaphylaxis is an acute, life-threatening allergic reaction that is now recognized as a global health problem. Observed at all ages, its prevalence is strikingly increasing in the pediatric population, and lethal risk may be underestimated owing to a lack of diagnosis in fatal cases with rapid onset, and the absence of a specific code in the International Classification of Diseases. The nine chapters of this book provide a state-of-the-art overview, exploring the causes and manifestations of anaphylaxis and highlighting issues in diagnosis, prevention, monitoring and management.

      • Cookery for specific diets & conditions
        April 2020

        Everyone's Welcome

        The Art of Living and Eating Allergen Free

        by Amanda Orlando

        Based on her experiences with anaphylaxis and living in a family with multiple food allergies, author Amanda Orlando grew up with few resources about coping with anaphylaxis both in her own kitchen and in other’s. Through years of self-education, Amanda collected recipes, found substitutions, and food brands to suit her requirements. Having previously published another cookbook for allergen-free desserts, and a popular online platform through her blog and writing projects, Amanda is eager to further share her knowledge and experiences. It’s resources like these that she wished she had while growing up.   The recipes in Everyone's Welcome dispel the myth that allergen-free foods are also flavour-free and fun-free. The allergens that each recipe is free from are clearly listed. Ranging from breakfast to dinner, and quick snacks, there is something for everyone. The simplicity of the recipes will suit readers who are on the go, such as students, busy parents, professionals, and those with little time to cook. Recipes will be accompanied by Amanda’s stunning photography.   Recent statistics show that in the United States, 8% of children have food allergies, and among that number, almost 40% have a history of severe allergic reactions to food and 30% have multiple food allergies. In Canada, food allergies are present in 10% of children in urban areas, and 6% who are in rural areas. Food allergies are on the rise, and this book will be increasingly useful not just to immediate sufferers, but to their family, their friends, coworkers, teachers, and camp counsellors; it’s a book for all ages.

      • Family & health
        March 2024

        Take Away the Fear

        A guide to living with life-threatening allergies

        by Catherine Hobson

        Living with a serious allergy can make even everyday situations feel fraught with danger – but an allergy shouldn’t stop you living life to the full.   Take Away the Fear shows you how to navigate daily life safely and without anxiety, from birth to adulthood. Drawing on her own experiences of living with life-threatening food allergies, Catherine Hobson offers practical, real-world tips for everyday life, including parenting, eating out and travelling abroad, as well as advice for those supporting someone with allergies or working in the hospitality industry.   Understand how to: • Identify hidden threats • Develop coping strategies • Prepare for different scenarios, such as workplace situations or eating at a friend’s house • Prevent allergic reactions – and deal with the aftershock if they do occur • Provide support to others living with serious allergies

      • Health & Personal Development
        August 2014

        Cry for Health, Volume 1

        Health: The Casualty of Modern Times

        by Jesse Sleeman

        Cry for Health is the first volume of a brilliant treatise that explores vitally important issues for everyone working in healthcare, ecology, sociology, environmental and biological sciences. In fact, for anyone concerned about our survival. In essence, it unravels the hidden story behind the moderrn pandemic, death by doctoring, the failure of medical science to fully understand heatth, and the health impact of man-made chemicals, electropollution, and modern farming and food processing practices. Author Jesse Sleeman has over 30 years' experience in the practice and teaching of natural and traditional therapies and medical philosophies.

      • Microbiology (non-medical)
        September 2022

        Illustrated Immunology

        by Dushyant Kumar Sharma

        Illustrated Immunology explains the complexities of a fast-changing subject in a simple and lucid manner. The book not only gives a clear and comprehensive view of immune system but also provides up-to-date knowledge on the latest developments in the field of immunology. A large number of hand-drawn, simple and well labelled illustrations will not only help the students to understand various concepts of immunology easily but also make the book interesting and self-explanatory. Illustrated Immunology is useful for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of life science, microbiology, biotechnology and medicine.

      • Trusted Partner
        Medicine
        December 2022

        Small Animal Fluid Therapy

        by Edward Cooper, Julien Guillaumin, Page Yaxley, Jiwoong Her, Anda Young

        Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of patient management in veterinary medicine, and this book provides guidelines for its safe implementation in clinical practice. It describes fluid compartments of the body and considers the factors that affect movement of administered water, electrolytes and colloids. It also covers characteristics of different fluid types, routes of fluid administration and how to approach fluid supplementation. Finally, this book provides information regarding both general application and monitoring of fluid therapy, as well as consideration of an assortment of specific clinical circumstances. This book: - Provides the tools necessary to develop an appropriate fluid therapy plan for any small animal patient; - Includes careful consideration of potential adverse effects associated with fluid therapy to help optimize safety and efficacy of fluid administration; - Contains numerous colour illustrations and is written by recognized experts from the USA. With multiple case examples to help translate theory into practical advice, this valuable book provides a comprehensive and informative resource for veterinarians facing a range of clinical circumstances.

      • Agriculture & farming
        August 2015

        Immunology

        by Dushyant Kumar Sharma

        Immunology is the study of immunity or immune system, the system which is involved in the protection of the body from various types of infections. When a foreign substance invades the body, the body evokes various mechanisms to protect itself. To comprehend the subject like immunology, it is essential to study it in its all aspects. This book is a unique approach to understand the fundamentals and emerging trends of immunology in a very simple and self-explanatory form. The book is divided into twenty s covering all important areas of immunology which are essential for proper understanding of the subject. Besides covering fundamental concepts of immunology, there is a separate on Immunotechniques which are commonly used in laboratories. A comprehensive Glossary of important terms has also been included in the book for quick reference.

      • Veterinary bacteriology, virology, parasitology
        November 2021

        Veterinary Bacteriology

        by Indranil Samanta

        The second revised edition consists of the general and systematic Veterinary Bacteriology. The general Bacteriology part contains introduction and history of Microbiology, classification and nomenclature of bacteria, microscopy and micrometry, bacterial stains, structure and morphology of bacteria, growth and nutritional requirements of bacteria, types and sources of infection, pathogenicity, virulence, determinants of virulence, epizootic and enzootic diseases, bacterial toxins, bacterial genetics (mutation, transformation, transduction, conjugation), plasmids and antibiotic resistance. The systematic Bacteriology part contains updated information on history, morphology, classification, resistance, natural habitat, genome, isolation and colony characteristics, biochemical and antigenic properties, pathogenesis, disease produced and diagnosis of each bacterial genus associated with animal and human health. The revised edition will also support the person engaged as Government Veterinarian, independent animal health practitioner, or associated with the laboratory for the diagnosis of animal diseases. The book comprises the diagnostic techniques for each bacterial genus ranging from staining parameters to molecular tools with useful colour photographs.

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