Health & Fitness : Allergies

The latest on diagnosing and managing food allergies in adults and children. Food allergies are more widespread than ever before. In the past five years, the number of children allergic to peanuts has doubled and the estimated number of Americans with food allergies has increased from 6 million to approximately 11 million. more...

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Autoimmune diseases are diverse and responsible for considerable morbidity. Gene therapy offers the possibility of long-term, continuous delivery of a wide variety of immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, or tolerance-inducing agents. This book reviews research in gene therapy for autoimmune diseases with viral or non-viral vectors. more...

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From a leading expert at one of the world's most respected medical schools----learn how to beat sinus infections once and for all. Nobody needs to tell you how painful and annoying sinus problems can be--the pounding headaches and congestion, the perpetually runny nose, and the debilitating fatigue, not to mention sleepless nights, lost work, and ruined vacations. Now you can do something about it by learning what a top expert tells his patients. more...

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An indispensable guide to dealing with this potentially deadly allergy. Nuts and nut oils are found in countless foods and topical ointments/creams. They are also the leading cause of fatal and near-fatal food allergy reactions. Unfortunately, nut allergies are not as rare as they were once thought to be. According to U.S. and British studies, their prevalence has doubled over the last decade alone. Co-written by a leading expert on nut allergies, How to Live with a Nut Allergy tells you what you need to know to:.:.; Avoid exposure to all kinds of tree nuts and peanuts.; Reduce the risk of setting off a serious allergic reaction.; Be prepared should a reaction occur.; Avoid a reaction in close quarters, such as airplanes.; Keep children safe from exposure. more...

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Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry, polyclonal activation and others. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses and parasites associated with autoimmunity. There is a summary on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them. more...

Price: $220.00