Product Description: Challenging Cases in Rheumatology and Diseases of the Immune System is the latest title in a growing collection of thought-provoking case-based titles from Massoud Mahmoudi, D.O., Ph.D.  Like his three preceding titles, Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immunology (2009), Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic  Diseases of the Skin (2010), and Challenging Cases in Pulmonology (2011), this easy-to-read title presents the topic in a challenging and enjoyable case-based format...read more

Product Description: This best-selling resource has a worldwide reputation as the leader in its field. Focusing on human immunology and biology, while also reporting on scientific experimentation and advancement, it provides comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art basic science as well as authoritative guidance on the practical aspects of day-to-day diagnosis and management...read more

Product Description: We live in a sea of seething microbial predators, an infinity of invisible and invasive microorganisms capable of setting up shop inside us and sending us to an early grave. The only thing keeping them out? The immune system. William Clark's In Defense of Self offers a refreshingly accessible tour of the immune system, putting in layman's terms essential information that has been for too long the exclusive province of trained specialists...read more

Product Description: We live in a sea of seething microbial predators, an infinity of invisible and invasive microorganisms capable of setting set up shop inside us and sending us to an early grave. The only thing keeping them out? The immune system. William Clark's In Defense of Self offers a refreshingly accessible tour of the immune system, putting in layman's terms essential information that has been for too long the exclusive province of trained specialists...read more

Product Description: An understanding of the immune system is central to the understanding of how the body interacts with its surroundings, and how it both protects itself and responds to infectious disease. But what processes underpin the body's response to infection? How does our immune system remember its previous encounters? And what happens when the tight regulation of the immune system fails? Immunity: The Immune Response in Infectious and Inflammatory Disease presents an engaging insight into one of the most intricate yet conceptually challenging biological systems...read more

The 2nd edition of this popular text emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-color illustrations; short, easy-to-read chapters; color tables that summarize key information clinical cases; and much more―all in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry. The New Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the many advances that are expanding our understanding of the field.Presents all of the most important principles that govern the function of the immune system. Extrapolates key concepts from the vast amount of experimental data that has emerged. Focuses on cellular interactions in immune responses rather than describing in detail many of the underlying biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Emphasizes immune responses in human rather than experimental animals, drawing upon parallels with experimental situations only when necessary. Uses clear, crisp illustrations, diagrams, figures, charts and tables to highlight important principles. Illustrates how the principles of immunology may be applied to common human diseases through clinical cases in the Appendix. Features an easy-to-read layout; summarizes chapter content in bulleted lists accompanied by review questions; and offers a list of selected readings. all of the scientific advances that are expanding the knowledge base in this rapidly evolving field.

This is the fifth edition of a comprehensive textbook on the immune system and its mechanisms. With this edition, the tradition established by Max Samter is carried on by his colleagues and former students, along with leading scientists, researchers and physicians from the USA, UK, France, Spain, Austria and Israel. Firm editorial control has ensured that this text is a current resource: the extensive reference lists are up-to-date as of 1993 and the book has been revised and reorganized throughout to reflect the changing face of immunology. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: This basic account of immunology begins with molecular and cellular principles, on which the function of the immune system is based. The material is presented on a "need to know" basis with minimal reference to future chapters. There are study questions and answers for each chapter...read more

Product Description: Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston. Introductory textbook for medical students integrating basic and clinical science. This edition is written in outline format. 14 U.S. contributors. DNLM: Immunity. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: These guides cover background information and patient care for each disorder. Each book contains self-tests at the end of the chapter, with answers at the end of the book, as well as selected references for each chapter. These titles will appeal to a wide market, from nursing students to house officers...read more

Explains how the immune system works, looks at autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile diabetes, and multiple sclerosis, and discusses theories about why these diseases occur

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Companion text to "Immunology" and "Advanced Immunology", this book deals with the principles of clinical immunology. It examines the immunological mechanisms behind many clinical conditions, and the origins of many immunologically based treatments. With contributions from specialists from various branches of medicine, "Clinical Immunology" provides up-to-date information on genetically engineered vaccines, the immunology of AIDS and immunotherapy with cytokines.