Fungal infections in the female play an increasingly large role in everyday gynecological practice. This is the first book to deal comprehensively with vulvovaginal candidosis. Following an introduction outlining the incidence of yeasts in man, genital colonization in the female sex, yeast in pregnancy and neonatal mycoses, there is a description of the modes of infection and the known host reactions, as well as of the symptoms for diagnosis and therapy. Some 150 color illustrations depict...

Peripheral neuropathy affects 10 to 20 million people in the U.S, including ten per cent of all people who have diabetes. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, and lupus, and may result from treatments for other medical conditions, such as cancer chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, numbness, loss of balance, and tingling in the extremities. Although a widespread condition, most people don't know about it, and when diagnosed find i...

Orally consumed bacteria will not reach the sinuses, to eliminate that fungus.To CURE, Not just treat, Chronic Sinusitis it is beneficial to have the following information:* The most effective types of "Friendly" Bacteria.* Easy, detailed application instructions.* Parallels between the cure for Chronic Sinusitis and cures for other similar afflictions.* The history of the development of the cure.The cure eliminates your postnasal drip, conge...

Ankylosing spondilitis is a chronic form of arthritis known to affect around 1 in 200 people (over 1 million sufferers in the USA alone). No cure has yet been found for the disease, however, early diagnosis and proper medical management can be important in reducing the risk of disability and deformity. Ankylosing spondilitis: the facts is the first mass market book to be published on this important disease. It provides clear and accessible information on treatment, diagnosis, genetic couns...

The Blood CellsWhat are Blood Cells?Blood cells are cells produced by hematopoiesis (the process of blood production) in the bone marrow and make up 45% of the blood in a human body.What are the Types of Blood Cells?In the human body there are 3 types of blood cells:Red blood cells – ErythrocytesWhite blood cells – LeukocytesPlatelets– Thrombocytes.They are suspended in a slightly al...

Lichen Planus is a rare, mucocutaneous, disorder involving an itchy rash, lesions or papules -- areas of inflamed eruptions – that recurs over a period of months or years. Special forms of lichen planus include: Drug-induced lichen planus, Lupus erythematosus-lichen planus overlap syndrome, Lichen planus pemphigoide, Keratosis lichenoides chronica, Lichenoid reaction of graft-versus-host disease, Lichenoid keratosis and Lichenoid dermatits. If you or a loved one has lichen planus, this inv...

Ear, nose and throat - General Practice: The Integrative Approach. This chapter is a brief summation of commonly encountered otolaryngology, head and neck issues in general practice including the ear, rhinology, vestibular disorders, tonsillar and peritonsillar disorders. It is not exhaustive but, rather, aims to give the reader an understanding of common problems and assist in management.

The immune system is a complicated mechanism whose principle actors are organs, cells, chemicals and a vast collection of proteins tuned by billions of years of evolution to work in a harmonious manner for the good of the whole. Its purpose is to keep us alive in a world where visible and invisible predators intending to usurp our bodies attack us on a daily basis.By virtue of an amazing communication network, millions of cells gather, exchange information, become activated and res...

"Renal System" is a part of the Principles of Biology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format. It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and retain the materials intuitively.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on pharmacology for students preparing for the NCLEX. Questions help students identify trade names, generic names, side effects and nursing considerations associated with drugs used to treat shock, cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis, antianxiety agents, antacid medications, antidysrhythmics, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, glycopeptides, lincosamides, macrolides, penicillins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, topical antib...

Hepatitis is a growing epidemic caused by a number of viruses labelled A to G. Each one requires a different diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Alan Berkman explains how they are contracted and how to deal with them.

An auto immune disease is a disease of the human body where the immune system of thebody attacks its own cells in the joints as in Rheumatoid arthritisOr in the skin as in psoriasisOr in the muscles as in Myasthenia gravisOr throughout the body as in Systemic Lupus ErythematosisThere are over 80 different types of auto immune diseases in the bodyWhat is the cause of Auto Immune Disease?Normally the body immune system which consists of the...