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Medical Immunology Made Memorable

  • 2 Edición - 15 de agosto de 2000
  • Última edición
  • Autores: John H. L. Playfair, P. M. Lydyard
  • Idioma: Inglés

With easy-to-understand text and clear diagrams, the new 2nd Edition of Medical Immunology Made Memorable covers the core concepts of both basic science and clinical immunolo… Leer más

Descripción

With easy-to-understand text and clear diagrams, the new 2nd Edition of Medical Immunology Made Memorable covers the core concepts of both basic science and clinical immunology. Unlike other titles that include unnecessary complex scientific detail, this book contains basic information students need to know to understand the clinical importance of the immune system and disease caused by its malfunction.

Corresponding to students undergraduate courses, this book divides immunology into 3 sections. The first section, basic immunology looks at the normal workings of the immune system. Next, pathology examines the links between immunology and histopathology, chemical pathology, and microbiology. Finally, clinical conditions are listed by system, allowing readers to refer to the relevant section while proceeding through the medical and surgical firms.

Puntos claves

  • The latest developments in immunology including natural killer cells, lymphocyte activation, and antibodies have been added.
    • The suggestions of medical students on improving the 1st Edition have been incorporated, ensuring complete coverage of important information.
  • Each double-page spread mimics the contents of one typical lecture, providing clear, concise information on a particular subject.
    • A double page spread on mucosal immunology has been included.
  • Both basic scientific and clinical immunology is simplified through a highly accessible presentation, easy-to-read text, and clear diagrams.

    • De interès para

    Undergraduate medical and dental students.

    Índice

    Basic Immunology
    Introduction and Natural Immunity
    Defence Mechanisms (1)
    Defence Mechanisms (2)
    Phagocytosis
    Complement
    The Acute-phase Response/Interferon
    Mast Cells and Inflammation/Natural Killer Cells
    Tutorial 1
    Adaptive Immunity - Lymphocytes
    The Lymphocyte and Lymphoid Tissue
    B and T Lymphocytes
    The Mucosal Immune System
    Recognition Molecules
    Self versus Non-Self Discrimination
    Antibody
    Tutorial 2
    Adaptive Immunity - The Immune Response
    Lymphocyte Activation and Clonal Selection
    Adaptive Responses ñ Antibody
    Adaptive Responses ñ T Cells and Cell-mediated Immunity
    Cytokines
    Disposal Mechanisms ñ Cytotoxicity
    Immunity to Infection ñ Host Defence Mechanisms
    Immunity to Infection ñ Parasite Escape Mechanisms
    Tutorial 3
    Immunopathology
    Acute and Chronic Inflammation
    Hypersensitivity
    Autoimmunity
    Infectious Disease
    Transplant Rejection
    Immunodeficiency
    Tutorial 4
    Clinical Immunology
    Immunology in Medicine
    Respiratory Disease
    The Gut and Liver
    Endocrine Disease
    Renal Disease
    The Eye and Nervous System
    Skin Disease
    Connective Tissue Diseases (1)
    Connective Tissue Diseases (2)
    Blood Diseases
    Infectious Diseases
    Vaccination
    Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
    Clinical Aspects of HLA
    Malignant Disease
    Drugs and the Immune System
    Tutorial 5
    Investigating the Immune System
    Immunodeficiency/Tumours of the Immune System
    Allergy and Autoimmunity/The Transplant Patient

    Appendices
    The Language of Immunology
    Some Useful Abbreviations
    Cluster of Differentiation (CD) Antigens
    Changes in Circulating Lymphocytes Populations and Serum
    Immunoglobulin Levels with Age

    Index

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 2
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 15 de agosto de 2000
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre los autores

    JP

    John H. L. Playfair

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Immunology, University College London Medical School, London

    PL

    P. M. Lydyard

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Professor, Department of Immunology, Univesity College London Medical School, London