Advances in Helicobacter Research and Treatment: 2012 Edition

Advances in Helicobacter Research and Treatment: 2012 Edition
Author:
Publisher: ScholarlyEditions
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2012-12-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1464997292

Advances in Helicobacter Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Helicobacter. The editors have built Advances in Helicobacter Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Helicobacter in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Helicobacter Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Advances in Epsilonproteobacteria Research and Application: 2013 Edition

Advances in Epsilonproteobacteria Research and Application: 2013 Edition
Author:
Publisher: ScholarlyEditions
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2013-06-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1481682563

Advances in Epsilonproteobacteria Research and Application: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Campylobacter. The editors have built Advances in Epsilonproteobacteria Research and Application: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Campylobacter in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Epsilonproteobacteria Research and Application: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94

Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94
Author: National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1994
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Describes the plan and operation of the third National Health and Nutrition Survey. The sample for this study of the U.S. population was selected from households in 81 counties across the United States. About 40,000 persons 2 months of age and over were selected, including large samples of both young and old persons. About 12,000 of the sample persons were black Americans, 12,000 were Mexican-Americans, and the remaining 16,000 were of all other race and ethnicity groups. All selected persons were asked to complete an extensive interview and an examination in a large mobile examination center. The survey period is 1988-94, consisting of two phases of equal length and sample size. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were random samples of the U.S. population living in households.

Helicobacter Pylori

Helicobacter Pylori
Author: Yoshio Yamaoka
Publisher: Caister Academic Press Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781904455318

Helicobacter pylori is an important human pathogen that infects up to 50% of the human population. As the leading cause of peptic ulcers, gastritis, and gastric cancer worldwide, the organism has been the subject of intensive research to unravel the mysteries of its genetics and cellular biology. In fact, the number of publications in this field has risen dramatically in recent years making it extremely difficult for even the most diligent reader to stay abreast of progress. This book distills the most important cutting-edge findings in the field to produce a timely and comprehensive review. With contributions from leading international helicobacter researchers, topics include: lipopolysaccharides, outer membrane proteins, motility and chemotaxis, type IV secretions systems, metal metabolism, molecular mechanisms of host adaptation, genomotyping, and proteonomics. As a useful introduction to the subject for new researchers and as an invaluable reference for the experienced researcher, this book is essential reading for all researchers working with Helicobacter and related organisms.

Molecular Pathogenesis and Signal Transduction by Helicobacter pylori

Molecular Pathogenesis and Signal Transduction by Helicobacter pylori
Author: Nicole Tegtmeyer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2017-01-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319505203

This volume reviews the current state of research concerning bacterial virulence factors and the infection biology of Helicobacter pylori, which is the leading cause of peptic ulcers and gastric cancer worldwide. The chapters include cutting-edge findings on this fascinating microbe and discuss the general strategies of H. pylori infection and persistence, news on important H. pylori virulence factors, crosstalk with the microbiota, hot novel models and signaling mechanisms, risk factors of gastric disease and stomach cancer, and the impact of H. pylori infection on non-gastric diseases. Written by internationally respected scientists, this book will appeal to clinicians, researchers and advanced students alike.

Helicobacter pylori Infection

Helicobacter pylori Infection
Author: Daniela Lazar
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2024-06-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1837681708

This book represents a comprehensive effort to investigate the complexity of Helicobacter pylori infection. As editors and contributors, we aim to provide a thorough exploration of the pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and contemporary clinical strategies in managing H. pylori-associated diseases. This book takes us through the multifaceted world of H. pylori infection. The first section provides thorough insights into the most recent knowledge of the pathogenesis, virulence factors, and complex adaptive modalities of H. pylori that allow it to colonize the stomach, evade our immune defenses, and trigger inflammation. This book’s forefront lies in the evolution of diagnosis and clinical management. The book presents modern indications and treatment regimens for H. pylori infection, taking on the emerging challenges posed by antibiotic resistance and exploring the promise of future therapeutic strategies. An increasing number of investigations suggest that H. pylori infection might be involved in many extra gastric disorders such as cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, dermatological, hematologic, ophthalmic, hepatobiliary, or even allergic diseases. The second section of our book provides the latest information on the potential role of this bacterium in different extra gastric conditions. Doctors of all specialties should take into consideration the possible presence and implications of H. pylori infection. This book is more than just a scientific treatise, it is a testimony to the enduring quest for knowledge and the impact it has on human health. It is addressed to a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and individuals intrigued by the fascinating world of microbes and their influence on our well-being. As you turn the pages, prepare to unravel the mysteries of H. pylori infection. This book will equip you with the latest knowledge, ignite your curiosity, and inspire you to contribute to the ongoing battle against this enigmatic foe. Join us on this journey and let us unlock the secrets of H. pylori together.

Helicobacter pylori and Gastroduodenal Pathology

Helicobacter pylori and Gastroduodenal Pathology
Author: Jose M. Pajares
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642774865

In the rapidly evolving field of Helicobacter infection new data on pathogenetic and pathophysiological mechanism have appeared. New methods which will be more sensitive and specific in the diagnosis of the infection are being developed and in this proceedings the first attempt using PCR technology is published. From the clinical point of view, a challenging aspect that needs clarification, is the observation which suggests an appearance of a correlation between the presence of the bacteria and abdominal pain and other symptoms in children whereas in old age no such correlation is evident. The relationship of H. pylori and gastric cancer is studied with histopathological data and epidemiological approaches. On the treatment side schemes using short courses and new antibiotic combinations are being investigated and preliminary data are reported.

Helicobacter Pylori in the 21st Century

Helicobacter Pylori in the 21st Century
Author: Philip Sutton
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1845935942

This book provides a broad overview of the current understanding of Helicobacter pylori emphasizing its world health impacts. It includes 13 chapters organized into 3 parts: "Pathologies and Treatment", "Host Response" and "Bacterial Defence". Part I (5 chapters) reviews the epidemiology of H. pylori infection, H. pylori infection in Asia, gastric adenocarcinoma, antimicrobial resistance and approaches to treatment, and extragastric manifestations of H. pylori infection. Part II (4 chapters) describes H. pylori-induced acquired immunity and immunoregulation, host genetic factors and susceptibility to H. pylori pathogenesis, innate immune initiators and effectors in H. pylori infection, and H. pylori vaccines. Part III (4 chapters) discusses the importance of H. pylori lipopolysaccharides in gastric adaptation and pathogenesis, H. pylori virulence factors, H. pylori adhesion to the gastric surface, and helicobacteromics. This book is an essential resource for researchers, students and medics in infectious and Helicobacter-associated diseases.

Toward Precision Medicine

Toward Precision Medicine
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2012-01-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309222222

Motivated by the explosion of molecular data on humans-particularly data associated with individual patients-and the sense that there are large, as-yet-untapped opportunities to use this data to improve health outcomes, Toward Precision Medicine explores the feasibility and need for "a new taxonomy of human disease based on molecular biology" and develops a potential framework for creating one. The book says that a new data network that integrates emerging research on the molecular makeup of diseases with clinical data on individual patients could drive the development of a more accurate classification of diseases and ultimately enhance diagnosis and treatment. The "new taxonomy" that emerges would define diseases by their underlying molecular causes and other factors in addition to their traditional physical signs and symptoms. The book adds that the new data network could also improve biomedical research by enabling scientists to access patients' information during treatment while still protecting their rights. This would allow the marriage of molecular research and clinical data at the point of care, as opposed to research information continuing to reside primarily in academia. Toward Precision Medicine notes that moving toward individualized medicine requires that researchers and health care providers have access to very large sets of health- and disease-related data linked to individual patients. These data are also critical for developing the information commons, the knowledge network of disease, and ultimately the new taxonomy.