Amyloid and Related Disorders

Amyloid and Related Disorders
Author: Maria M. Picken
Publisher: Humana Press
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319192949

The second edition of this text presents an overview of the most recent developments in this area including clinical presentation, etiology, pathogenesis, and differential diagnosis. The rationale for various therapies, including transplantation, is discussed and tissue diagnosis (its pitfalls and strategies for avoiding them) and laboratory support are included. The involvement of all major organ systems including renal/genitourinary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, peripheral nerve/central nervous system, soft tissue, skin, lymph node/spleen and bone marrow pathology is also covered. Amyloid and Related Disorders, Second Edition will be invaluable to specialized and general pathologists as well as cytopathologists. Other medical professionals may also benefit from this concise update on the systemic amyloidoses.

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis
Author: Morie A. Gertz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2010-06-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607616319

An up-to-date reference on this fascinating set of complex disorders, this book features the most comprehensive strategies for diagnosing, classifying, imaging, treating, and managing amyloidosis in multiple organ systems. Beneficial to the spectrum of practitioners from residents to sub-specialists, this book is a succinct authoritative text written by leaders in the field. The authors provide instruction on all forms of amyloidosis - including primary amyloidosis (AL), secondary amyloidosis (AA), and familial amyloidosis. With essential treatment algorithms, Amyloidosis: Diagnosis and Treatment is the gold-standard for all hematologists, oncologists, and internists caring for patients with this complex disease.

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology E-Book

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology E-Book
Author: Jurgen Floege
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1313
Release: 2010-11-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323081339

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology provides you with all the tools you need to manage all forms of kidney disease. Drs. Jürgen Floege, Richard J. Johnson, John Feehally and a team of international experts have updated this fourth edition to include hot topics such as treatment of hypertensive emergencies, herbal and over-the-counter medicines and the kidney, neurologic complications of the kidney, and more. This essential resource gives you quick access to today’s best knowledge on every clinical condition in nephrology. Make efficient, informed decisions with just the right amount of basic science and practical clinical guidance for every disorder. Diagnose effectively and treat confidently thanks to more than 1100 illustrations, abundant algorithms, and tables that highlight key topics and detail pathogenesis for a full range of kidney conditions and clinical management. Get coverage of the latest developments in the field with 18 new chapters on the Management of the Diabetic Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease, Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies, Principles of Drug Dosing and Prescribing of Chronic Kidney Disease, Herbal and Over-the-Counter Medicines and the Kidney, Neurologic Complications of the Kidney, and more. Tap into the experience and expertise of the world’s leading authorities in the field of nephrology. Floege, Johnson, and Feehally give you the information you need to make quick and correct clinical decisions

Auto-Inflammatory Syndromes

Auto-Inflammatory Syndromes
Author: Petros Efthimiou
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319969293

This book provides an overview of auto-inflammatory syndromes, covering the underlying immune mechanisms that lead to their development, specific disease presentations, and clinical treatment guidelines. The book is divided into two sections, adult and pediatric, with chapters focusing on individuals diseases such as systemic arthritis, hyper-IgD, pap syndrome, idiopathic recurrent pericarditis, and familial Mediterranean fever. Chapters incorporate the most recent advances in disease pathophysiology and examine the underlying inductive and effector mechanisms and therapies that relate to each auto-inflammatory disorder at the genetic, molecular, cellular, and epidemiologic levels. The book also discusses the research behind auto-inflammatory disorders to offer detailed clinical guidelines regarding diagnostic techniques, treatment plans, and advice on how to best transition pediatric patients into adult treatment. This is an invaluable reference on auto-inflammatory syndromes for clinicians and researchers in pediatric and adult rheumatology and immunology.

PET in the Evaluation of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

PET in the Evaluation of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Author: Dan Silverman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2011-04-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387764208

Among all the clinical indications for which radiologists, nuclear medicine phy- cians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists (and others examining disorders of the brain) order and read brain PET scans, demand is greatest for those pertaining to dementia and related disorders. This demand is driven by the sheer prevalence of those conditions, coupled with the fact that the differential diagnosis for causes of cognitive impairment is wide and often difficult to distinguish clinically. The conceptual framework by which evaluation and management of dementia is guided has evolved considerably during the last decade. Although we still are far from having ideal tests or dramatic cures for any of the established causes of dementia, our options have expanded with respect to both the diagnostic and the- peutic tools now available. In the first chapter of this book, the contribution and limitations of different elements of the clinical examination for diagnosis of cog- tive symptoms are described, and the roles of structural and functional neuroim- ing in the clinical workup are given context.

Renal Vascular Disease

Renal Vascular Disease
Author: Andrew C. Novick
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 566
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This is a reference text covering all aspects of renal disease, including: pathology, clinical features, imaging, hypertension, atherosclerotic disease, medical and surgical treatment.

Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma
Author: Morie A. Gertz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461485207

This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and biology of multiple myeloma and related plasma disorders. Edited and written by a multidisciplinary group of recognized authorities from the Mayo Clinic, it presents clear guidelines on diagnosis and therapy and covers all aspects of multiple myeloma, from molecular classification and diagnosis, to risk stratification and therapy. Closely related plasma cell disorders such as solitary plasmacytoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, and light chain amyloidosis are discussed in detail as well. The book addresses often overlooked topics, including the role of radiation therapy, vertebral augmentation, and supportive care. Our understanding of this group of disorders is developing at an unprecedented rate, and Multiple Myeloma meets the need among oncologists and hematologists for a clear, timely, and authoritative resource on their biology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Protein Misfolding Diseases

Protein Misfolding Diseases
Author: Marina Ramirez-Alvarado
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1311
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118031814

An increasingly aging population will add to the number of individuals suffering from amyloid. Protein Misfolding Diseases provides a systematic overview of the current and emerging therapies for these types of protein misfolding diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Mad Cow. The book emphasizes therapeutics in an amyloid disease context to help students, faculty, scientific researchers, and doctors working with protein misfolding diseases bridge the gap between basic science and pharmaceutical applications to protein misfolding disease.

The Metabolic & Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease

The Metabolic & Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease
Author: Charles R. Scriver
Publisher: New York ; Montreal : McGraw-Hill
Total Pages: 6338
Release: 2001
Genre: Genetic disorders
ISBN: 9780071363198

Presents clinical, biochemical, and genetic information concerning those metabolic anomalies grouped under inborn errors of metabolism.

Amyloid and Amyloidosis

Amyloid and Amyloidosis
Author: Gilles Grateau
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2004-11-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420037498

This authoritative volume contains 179 chapters by international experts on recent developments in our understanding of amyloid proteins, protein folding disorders, and new and proposed clinical trials in amyloidosis. Topics include detection and characterization techniques; biological functions; genetics; disorders, diagnosis, and treatments, incl