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    An injury caused to the spinal cord can result in permanent damage. These injuries are either traumatic or nontraumatic. The symptoms of spinal cord injuries vary and depend on the area of the injury. They can cause severe complications like respiratory problems, paralysis and neurogenic shock. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the management of spinal cord injuries. It strives to provide a fair idea about the subject and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about spinal cord injuries, their management and related rehabilitation techniques.

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    This book discusses the fundamental as well as modern approaches of orthopedics. Orthopedics as a field of medical science deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases occurring in our musculoskeletal system. It is mainly concerned with the diseases like neoplasm, spinal herniation, spina bifida, inflammatory bowel disease, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, etc. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to orthopedics. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of the field and the recent researches in this area. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

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    Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder that affects the joints. It is an autoimmune disorder. Low red blood cell count and inflammation of the lungs and around the heart are common conditions associated with this disorder. The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis aims to facilitate the everyday functioning of the patient along with minimizing the pain. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied aspects that fall under the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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    A biological neural network passes information between receptors and effectors by using electrical impulses. Neural networks are a collection of neurons that allow the body to process various stimuli and respond to them. Signals passed between neurons are either inhibitory or excitatory, and an action potential is initiated when the excitatory signals reach threshold potential. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of brain theory and neural networks. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

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    Neuropathic pain is a specific kind of pain that is caused when somatosensory nervous system is damaged. The symptoms include sensations of shocks, stabbings, itching, numbness, etc. These abnormal sensations are known as dysesthesia. There are three primary types of neuropathic pain- peripheral neuropathic pain, mixed neuropathic pain and central neuropathic pain. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of medical science related to neuropathic pain and its cause and treatment. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this field have been included in it. The book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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    Oral health refers to the study and treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases and disorders related to teeth, gum, oral cavity and  temperomandibular joint. The main diseases that are treated under this subject are tooth decay, gum diseases, or periodontal disease. This book is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on oral health. It is compiled in such a manner that it will provide in-depth understanding of this field to all. The topics covered in this text offer readers new insights in the field of dentistry. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into this field. The text aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

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    As a sub-type of medical sciences otolaryngology deals with the surgery of nose, ears and throat to cure them of disorders. This area also includes curing diseases in the skull and neck area. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts. It unravels the recent studies in the field of otolaryngology. The aim of the book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this text.

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    Antioxidants are molecules that check the chemical reactions that are caused by free radicals in the human body. They play a significant role in medical science. Antioxidants help in the prevention of cancer by reducing cell damage. They also help to decrease the effects of aging as well as minimize risks of Asperger's syndrome, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This book on antioxidants traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. Through this book, the readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about antioxidants. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

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    This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of pediatrics. It elucidates the various advances made with regards to care and treatments provided in this field. Pediatrics is a branch of medicine, which provides basic and advanced care to infants, children and adolescents. It has many sub-branches like nenonatology, adolescent medicine, pediatric oncology, special pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, etc. This book presents a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of pediatrics. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to the readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

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    Pediatrics refers to the study and practice of childcare, especially of infants, children and adolescents. It is focused on providing special care and medicine to newly born babies and children suffering from diseases like congenital diseases, childhood cancer and other infectious diseases. Few of the sub-fields of pediatrics are allergy and immunology, child abuse, pediatric hematology, pediatric nephrology, neuropsychology, pediatric oncology, pulmonology, etc. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to pediatrics. The book presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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    Radiology is the technology used for diagnosing various diseases. The radiographs produced during the process are generated by passing X-rays through a patient. Radiology can be divided into medical radiology and industrial radiology. Computed tomography, fluoroscopy, angiography, projectional radiography are some popular forms of medical radiology. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.

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    A person's mental well-being is as important as a person's physical state. Mood disorders are the type of disorders which directly affect the mood of a person, making them deeply depressed, lonely or unusually happy in the span of few minutes. These disorders can be classified into cyclothymic disorder, bipolar disorder, dysthymic disorder, clinical depression, etc. This book attempts to understand the varied disorders that fall under the discipline of mood disorders and how such diseases affect in the daily life and cause physical problems in the lives of the patients. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new diagnostic and treatment techniques of mood disorders. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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    Nursing focuses on the care of patients. This may involve the monitoring of patient's diet, medication, movement, etc. Nursing may be practiced either independently or interdependently. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of nursing. It aims to provide a general view of the different areas of nursing and its practice in modern times. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

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    Neurological disorders stem out of the nervous system especially in the spinal cord, nerves and most importantly in the brain. Some of the most common symptoms include confusion, lack of co-ordination, seizures, paralysis, etc. The diseases like schizophrenia and epilepsy are very common neurological diseases. Schizophrenia refers to the disease where the patient has trouble thinking rationally, behaving properly and feeling clearly. Epilepsy refers to violent seizure attacks which result in injuries and many times with broken ribs. This book presents the complex disorders of schizophrenia and epilepsy in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

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    There are various diseases that can damage the liver to an extent where the only medical cure for it is liver transplantation. Some of the types of diseases related to the liver are fascioliasis, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis, Gilbert's syndrome and Budd-Chiari syndrome. This book traces the progress of the field of liver transplantation. It is a vital tool for all those who are researching or studying liver transplantation as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and management techniques.

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    Medical tomography is the technique by which medical images of sections of the anatomy are obtained. X-ray devices are used alongside algorithms based on mathematical formulas for sectional reconstruction of the human body. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) and Positron emission tomography (PET) are two common forms of medical tomography. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of this field. For all those who are interested in medical tomography, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

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    Ovarian cancer is caused when abnormal cells multiply and spread in an ovary. The main areas to which the cancer can spread are abdomen, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, bowel and bladder, etc. The treatments for this disease include chemotherapy and radiation therapy and sometimes the combination of both. This book presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe on finding new and effective treatments of ovarian cancer. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this text.

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    Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused because of the 47th chromosome. The children born with this syndrome usually have distinctive features, lower IQ and impaired physical growth. Down syndrome can be detected during pregnancy by screening tests or by diagnostic tests. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of down syndrome. It aims to shed light on current diagnostic and management techniques associated with this disorder. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about the topic.

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    Tropical medicine is a field of medicine that deals with the study of diseases and disorders that are unique and are only found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. The main diseases in this category are ebola virus, malaria, chagas, guinea-worm disease, hookworm, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of tropical medicine. It discusses in detail the various concepts and applications of the field. The topics included in this text on tropical diseases are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to the readers. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in it. The text will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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    The diseases that are caused by the hypersensitivity of the immune system towards organisms or elements present in the environment are known as allergies or allergic diseases. These diseases can cause severe to mild damage in different people based on their immune system. Most common allergies found in humans are food allergies, allergic asthma, hay fever, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, etc. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different aspects of allergic diseases. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex researches in the field of allergic diseases. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

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    Cardiovascular imaging uses the most advanced technology to take images of the heart. It helps in diagnosing and treating a patient with any cardiovascular disease. Echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are the most popular methods of cardiovascular imaging. This book presents the complex subject of cardiovascular imaging in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

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    Dentistry is that branch of medicine which deals with the treatment and prevention of various diseases and disorders occurring in the oral cavity and oral mucosa. It is divided into different specialties namely, endodontics, oral implantology, orthodontics, geriodontics, pedodontics, veterinary dentistry, etc. The aim of this text is to provide the reader with a detailed overview of this complex field. The subject deals with topics like root canal, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, etc. Some of the diverse topics covered in the text address the varied branches that fall under this category. The extensive content of the book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject of dentistry. For all those who are interested in the subject, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

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    Emergency medicine refers to preparing doctors and medical professionals for the situations that are termed as emergency and require immediate action. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of the area and related fields. Most of the topics introduced in the subject cover new techniques and the applications of emergency medicine in situations like floods, road accidents, heart-attacks, etc. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with the field will benefit alike from this book.

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    Toxicology is the study of the effects of toxins in living beings. It is an amalgamation of biology, pharmacology and chemistry. The field also concerns itself with the relationship and effect of dosage of particular chemicals on the organisms. This book traces the progress of the discipline and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. The text covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around toxicology. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find the text full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

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    Drug delivery is an important part of medicinal studies as it deals with the study, formulation, and transformation of drugs into reaching their optimum therapeutic effect. The subject includes study of dosage form and administrative route. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to drug delivery and drug formulation. It consists of contributions made by international experts. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

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    Pathology as a branch of medical science refers to the diagnosis and study of diseases and illnesses in general. It uses cells, body fluids and tissues as samples for diagnosing a disease. Pathology has many sub-fields like surgical pathology, clinical pathology, molecular pathology, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of pathology. It elucidates the various concepts and techniques used in this area. The objective of the book is to give a general view of the different areas of pathology, and its applications. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this area.

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    Stem cell therapy involves the transplantation of stem cells for the rebuilding of hematopoietic cells and tissues. Medically, stem cells are used in the treatment of cancers of the blood and bone marrow. The procedure may be autologous, where the patient provides the cells to be transplanted or allogenic, where there is a healthy host and a patient that receives the stem cells. Transplant of stem cells provide a complete cure or long-term remedy to otherwise fatal diseases. Modern medical research has ensured a high success rate of this procedure. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to medical professionals and students involved in this area at various levels. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on stem cell therapy have been included in this book.

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    Magnetic resonance imaging is used in developing images of human body. It uses magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to generate pictures of organs of the body. MRIs are performed to detect tumors, injuries, or infections. It can be performed on the head, chest, abdomen, bones and joints. This book presents the complex subject of magnetic resonance imaging in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

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    The branch of medicine which is concerned with the study of blood and diseases related to it is known as hematology. Some of the diseases that occur in the blood are leukemia, myelofibrosis, multiple myeloma, anemia and polycythemia. Bone marrow transplantation is the stem cell therapy that is very commonly used in diseases related to the blood. It is mainly used to treat cancer. The various advancements in blood cell research and hematology are glanced at in this book and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

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    The disorders associated with difficulties in learning are referred to as learning disability. Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia are some common learning disorders. Heredity and genetics, problems during pregnancy and accidents are the primary causes for such disorders. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide an in-depth knowledge about the assessment of learning disorders and intervention techniques associated with them. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

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