Osteoimmunology: Interactions of the Immune and Skeletal Systems Author : Melonie Armstrong Subject : Immunology Osteoimmunology refers to a field of study that investigates the interface between the skeletal system and the immune system, also known as the osteoimmune system. It also investigates the components and Read More |
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Recent Progress in Osteoimmunology Author : Melonie Armstrong Subject : Immunology Osteoimmunology is the study of the correlation between bone and immune cells. It emphasizes the two sided communication that takes place among the immune cells and bones. The interactions taking place Read More |
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Amebiasis: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment Author : Kiara Hurst Subject : Infectious Diseases Amebiasis refers to an infection caused by entamoeba histolytica. There can be several symptoms of amebiasis such as abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, colonic ulcerations, loss of weight, etc. Complications Read More |
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Bacterial Infections: Epidemiology and Control Author : Colin Hunt Subject : Infectious Diseases Bacteria are single cell microbes, which have the capability to survive without any support, both inside and outside the human body. Several bacteria can be found in the human body, such as the bacteria Read More |
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Fungal Diseases: From Infections to Prevention Author : Zoe Parker Subject : Infectious Diseases A disease caused by fungus is called fungal infection or mycosis. Fungal infections are divided into three categories depending on the part of body they affect. They are classified as superficial, subcutaneous, Read More |
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Handbook of Clinical Infectious Diseases Author : Cameron Harris Subject : Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens like fungi, bacteria and viruses. These diseases can spread through direct contact, such as from one person to another, from animal to person, and from mother Read More |
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Hospital Acquired Infections: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Ezra Axon Subject : Infectious Diseases Hospital acquired infection (HAI) is a type of infection acquired while receiving healthcare services in a hospital. The common forms of hospital acquired infections are bacterial infections, fungal infections Read More |
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Infectious Diseases: A Case-Based Approach Author : Marcel Soto Subject : Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are the diseases caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoans. The transmitters of infection can be classified into various categories depending on size, Read More |
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Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens Author : Remo Hemsworth Subject : Infectious Diseases Ticks are obligate ectoparasites which feed on the blood of their hosts. They cause physical damage to their hosts by injuring skin and sucking blood. Furthermore, majority of the species of tick have Read More |
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Personalized Precision Medicine: Role of Epigenetic Biomarkers Author : Tommy Royal Subject : Medical Genetics Epigenetics is the study of heritable phenotype changes that do not entail changes in the DNA sequence. Epigenetic abnormalities have emerged as the most promising biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis Read More |