Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by disturbances of electrical activity in the brain and recurrent unprovoked seizures. This abnormal electrical activity may result in a va...
Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR gamma), a nuclear receptor, plays important role in adipocyte differentiation, inflammation and cancer such as colorectal cancer. Its still co...
Obesity is a complex disease with multi factorial etiology. Obesity is now estimated to involve 1.7 billion people worldwide. Obesity is the cluster of non communicable diseases now observed in bot...
The genomic era encompasses the entire spectrum of DNA-all of the genes and the interaction and interrelationship of genes (genome) to the environment. Rapidly changing research has led to numer...
Demineralization of enamel has been one of the iatrogenic effects of fixed orthodontic therapy, for which various authors have suggested the use of fluoride to reduce the decalcification and develo...
Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is a step by step guide on interpreting basic electrocardiogram (EKG) readings in adults. Students benefit from first unde...
The palatine tonsils are lymphoepithelial tissues that are strategically located at the entrance of the upper aerodigestive tract for immune protection against ingested and inhaled foreign pathogen...
Pediatric Dentistry has witnessed many developments in prevention of early childhood caries.In the oral environment tooth structure undergoes continuous demineralization and remineralization. Carie...
The Confucian healing system presented by Liu Yousheng offers a profound example of the relevance of ancient medical theories. Confucius himself once emphasized, 'He who by reanimating the Old c...
Changes in pigmentation can arise in a number of ways and can be due to a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Most studies on disorders of pigmentation have focused on the abnormality of ...
Hearing is one of the most empowering of our senses; it enables us to work, socialise and communicate. It's hard to imagine living in a silent world, yet just 60 years ago this ...
The overall satisfaction of antenatal care services in this study was found to be low. First ANC visit‚ lack of advice on nutrition‚ lack of advice on birth preparedness‚ farness of the health cent...
This book brings together in one volume fifteen discoveries that have had a major impact upon medical science and the practice of medicine but where the scientists involved have not...
The second edition of this textbook offers expanded chapters with additional ultrasound images, videos, and text. The textbook is a beginner book for healthcare workers starting to apply be...
Exercise is the act of increasing metabolic rate for the purpose of enhancing physical fitness. Exercise can be one of the most stressful physiological responses that the body undertakes. With exer...
Provides a wealth of proven anti-bullying resources for all nursing settingsThis pocket-sized, quick-access guide gives nurses crucial information they need to k...
Rape and other forms of sexual violence have evolved into primary weapons of choice for tribal factions warring across the eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But lost amid the cloud...
Cervical cancer is still a burden in our subregion. In the absence of effective screening programs, opportunistic screening remains the mainstay of early diagnosis. The postnatal clinic check-up ma...
Regional anaesthesia (nerve blocks) is routinely performed for oral surgical and dental procedures. The type and location of procedure determines the technique of anaesthesia to be used. A nerve bl...
Doctors who mentor play a significant role in the development of their junior medical colleagues. This book equips doctors with knowledge and tools for performing the role of mentor to...