Reproductive failure is one of the major factors that have degraded the swine population. Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is the primary causative agent of porcine circovirus associated disease (P...
This Pathology and Immunology textbook contains principles that you need to understand pathology and immunology if you are a beginner at a College or University studying Pathology and immunology fo...
Gastrointestinal diseases of chicken often have a multiple etiology. The combination of pathogens differs from place to place. Pathology of these diseases rely not only on the host immune status an...
Livestock poisoning by plants is one of the serious causes of economic loss to the livestock industry. Veterinarians and animal owners are frequently confronted with the task of determining whether...
We are constantly reminded that we are in the midst of an explosion of knowledge and information. This is nowhere typified better than in the ever-changing field of pathology. The general considera...
Biological activity of a tumour is determined by a balance between proliferative and apoptotic activity of its neoplastic cells. A simultaneous assessment of proliferative and apoptotic activities ...
Pathophysiology is a typical interdisciplinary field and is recognized as the bridge between basic sciences and clinical medicine. It is the integrative science enabling understanding the causes an...
Thrombosis is a deadly malfunctioning of the hemostatic system occurring in numerous conditions and states, from surgery and pregnancy to cancer, sepsis and infarction. Despite availability of anti...
The activation of platelets is a central step during the physiological process of hemostasis and its understanding may lead us to control the pathophysiological process of intra-arterial thrombus f...
A favorite among successful students, and often recommended by professors, the unique examples & explanations given you extremely clear introductions to concepts followed by realistic examples that...
Patient compliance in orthodontics has always been an important concern for an efficient and effective treatment. Patient cooperation is basically a matter of patient's self-consciousness regarding...
Role of patient counselling is to improve quality of life and provide quality care for patients. The occurrence of so called "drug misadventures" (adverse effects, side effects, drug interactions a...
Revision with unchanged content. Richmond Health Services strives to improve the quality of patient care, patient safety and patient and staff satisfaction. Many initiatives have been implemented t...
Patient safety culture is how management and staff interact, to protect patients from adverse events. It includes routines, practices, awareness, attitudes and priorities, which in a good patient s...
This booklet is dedicated to anyone who interested in patient safety and it will benefit post graduate students in any health specialty, hoping it will be a useful scientific reference for those wh...
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. Its increasing incidence and prevalence predicts that by age 85 one in two Australians will face a cancer diagnosis. Improved diagnostics and treatm...
Surgical site infection constitutes most preventable hospital-associated infections and puts the burden on the health care system. They are responsible for mortality and morbidity all over the worl...
Indication for bilateral adrenalectomy is infrequent. An accurate diagnosis, and pre and postoperative endocrinological patients' management are required in these cases. A multidisciplinary team is...
Patient-centred care in contemporary nursing refers to prioritising the patient and their experience through communication, discussion of treatment options, potential outcomes and possible psycholo...
Improving the quality of care requires more committed people and improved services. The payment option has worked in many health institutions till now, and this study aims to explore the option of ...