Imunologie - Univerzita Karlova
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Imunologie - Univerzita Karlova
Imunologie - knihy české Tlaskalová-HogenováH., Holáň V, Bilej M. Buněčné a molekulární základy imunologie (skriptum) Česká imunologická společnost, 2003 Krejsek J., Kopecký O. Klinická imunologie NUCLEUS HK, 2004, 941 str. , ISBN 808622550X Kniha shrnuje na zhruba 950 stránkách ve 40 kapitolách v celé šíři poznatky základní a klinické imunologie. Důraz je kladen na objasnění hlavních principů fungování imunitního systému ve zdraví i nemoci. Vychází se přitom z nejnovějších poznatků genetiky, molekulové a buněčné biologie. Imunitní systém je charakterizován jako informační soustava, ve kterém je komunikace zajištěna prostřednictvím cytokinů a membránových interakcí. Fungování imunitního systému je podáno v kontextu funkcí dalších tělních soustav, zvláště systému neuroendokrinních regulací. Značná pozornost je věnována buněčnému substrátu imunitní odpovědi. Následuje zevrubný popis všech mechanismů přirozené i adaptivní imunity. Jsou podány zvláštnosti fungování imunitní soustavy v nejdůležitějších orgánech, např. játrech, oku, kůži či sliznici nebo ústní dutině. Rozsáhlá partie je věnována vztahu mezi imunitní soustavou a infekčním agens. V samostatných kapitolách je řešena otázka imunitní odpovědi na prionová, virová, bakteriální, fungální a parazitická agens. Důraz je kladen na molekulovou podstatu interakcí imunitního systému a infekčních agens a na mechanismy úniku patogenních mikroorganismů imunitnímu dozoru. Jsou objasněny možnosti imunitního systému odlišit patogenní mikroorganismy od mikroorganismů nepatogenních a mikrobů přirozené mikroflóry. Samostatně je pojednáno o problematice infekce virem HIV a o imunologických aspektech mykobakteriálních infekcí. Zdůrazněna je nezbytnost mikrobních podnětů pro optimální ontogenetický vývoj imunitního systému. Přirozené mikrobiální podněty jsou nezbytné pro optimální rozvoj individuální i kolektivní imunitní reaktivity. Je poukázáno na imunomodulační důsledky umělých zásahů do vzájemných interakcí makroorganismu a mikroorganismu, ať již cestou aktivní imunizace nebo v důsledku antimikrobní terapie. Podrobně jsou řešeny důvody narušení imunologické tolerance jako příčiny rozvoje autoimunitní imunopatologické reaktivity. Je podán přehled o imunopatogenezi vybraných autoimunitních imunopatologických chorob, jejich diagnostice a terapii. Samostatná kapitola je věnována atopii a nemocem zprostředkovaným protilátkami IgE. Obdobně jsou podány informace o primárních a sekundárních imunodeficiencích včetně infekce HIV a AIDS. Pozornost je věnována vlivu zevního prostředí na imunitní systém. Diskutován je význam nutrice včetně potravní intolerance, na funkce imunitního systému. Je pojednáno o terapeutických modulacích imunitního systému jak ve smyslu imunopotenciace, tak ve smyslu imunosuprese a principech pasivní a aktivní imunizace. Samostatně je pojednáno o ontogenezi imunitního systému a zvláštnostech imunitní reaktivity ve stáří. Závěrečná kapitola je zaměřena na laboratorní vyšetřovací postupy v klinické imunologii a alergologii. Charakteristickým rysem knihy je provázanost jednotlivých oddílů. K zdůraznění vzájemných souvislostí a ke zdůraznění klíčových poznatků využívají autoři zhruba 800 originálních barevných schémat a přehledových tabulek, které jsou doplněny o stručné popisy. Kniha je doplněna přílohami, které shrnují např. informace o membránových molekulách leukocytů, cytokinech a chemokinech. Bohatá obrazová dokumentace tak vlastně v knize vytváří další úroveň informací. Každá kapitola zahrnuje několik desítek literárních odkazů. Kniha je psaná srozumitelným čtivým jazykem. Pro svůj obsah je určena nejenom široké lékařské veřejnosti, ale i v pregraduálním studiu. Na konci knihy je seznam monografických děl, seznam zkratek a rejstřík. Havrdová E. Neuroimunologie Maxdorf, Praha, 2001, 451 str., ISBN 8085912244 Bartůňková J., Vernerová E., Alušík Š., Řehák V. Postgraduální klinický projekt. II.. Imunologie a alergologie Triton, Praha, 2002, 83 str., Vnitřní lékařství , 2002/2003, ISBN 8072542893 Jílek P., Nouza M. Základy imunologie Ewopharma, Praha, 2002, 75 str., ISBN 8023885944 Litzman J., Kuklínek P., Rybníček O. Alergologie a klinická imunologie IPVZ, Brno, 2001, 144 str., ISBN 8070133457, Cena:259 Kč Skripta jsou základním učebním textem, který přináší informace o alergologii a klinické imunologii pro další vzdělávání sester různých medicínských oborů. Pojednávají o struktuře a funkci imunitního systému, o aktivní a pasivní umělé imunizaci, informují o chorobách způsobených poruchou imunity, transplantační imunologii a laboratorních imunologických vyšetřeních; součástí textu je i slovníček některých speciálních pojmů. Eckschlager T., Průša R. Laboratorní vyšetření v onkologii Triton, Praha, 2002, 254 str., ISBN 8072541862, Cena 49 Kč Zhoubné nádory jsou ve všech rozvinutých zemích druhou nejčastější příčinou úmrtí a jejich výskyt se stále zvyšuje. Přes zlepšenou úspěšnost léčby jsou však některé nádory stále velmi obtížně léčitelné. Současný rozvoj imunologických a genetických metod umožňuje zlepšení diagnostiky a prognostiky v onkologii. Význam těchto metod stále poroste i s ohledem na zavádění nových léčebných postupů (monoklonální protilátky, genová léčba aj.). V této knize autoři shrnuli základní údaje, které jsou nebo v dohledné době budou významné pro klinickou praxi. Fučíková T. Imunologie, Vnitřní lékařství, svazek V Galén, 2002, skripta, 58 str., ISBN 8072621386, Cena:100 Kč Po dlouhé době vychází stručná a moderní příručka, koncipovaná s ohledem na lékaře a studenty LF, kteří potřebují nové a přehledně utříděné poznatky o tomto základním oboru medicíny. Dlouhodobé odborné i pedagogické zkušenosti autorky dávají záruku, že se publikace může stát základní učebnicí oboru, na rozdíl od mnoha jiných textů, které mají mnohdy tendenci význam tohoto oboru podceňovat nebo naopak přeceňovat. Jako součást souboru Vnitřní lékařství I - X obdržela kniha v roce 2004 Cenu rektora Univerzity Karlovy za nejlepší skriptum v oboru věd lékařsko farmaceutických. Göpfertová D., Janovská D., Dohnal K, Melicherčíková V. Mikrobiologie, imunologie, epidemiologie, hygiena. Pro střední a vyšší odborné školy Triton, Praha, 2002, 3. doplněné vyd.,, 148 str., ISBN 8072542230, Cena:149 Kč Učebnice vychází z platných osnov pro výuku mikrobiologie, imunologie, epidemiologie a hygieny na středních a vyšších odborných zdravotnických školách. Je napsána srozumitelnou formou a zahrnuje nezbytné množství požadovaných znalostí. V mikrobiologické části je text zaměřen především na základy obecné bakteriologie a virologie, včetně diagnostických metod a antimikrobiálních látek. Část imunologická obsahuje stručný přehled principů protilátkové a buněčné imunity, imunologických laboratorních metod a možností modulace imunitní odpovědi. V části epidemiologické je kladen důraz na zásady obecné epidemiologie a epidemiologických opatření. Navazuje souhrn současných poznatků o nejzávažnějších infekčních onemocněních. Část věnovaná hygieně je soustředěna na aktuální problémy životního prostředí, ovzduší, vody a výživy. Větší pozornost je upřena na hygienickou problematiku a pracovní podmínky ve zdravotnických zařízeních. Bartůňková J. Vyšetřovací metody v imunologii Grada, 2005, 184 str., ISBN 8024706911 Kniha, která je koncipována jako stručná příručka pro studenty a klinické i laboratorní pracovníky zabývající se imunologií, obsahuje základní informace o funkci imunitního systému a jeho poruchách, popisuje indikace k vyšetření, laboratorní metody i interpretace patologických výsledků. Bartůňková J., Šedivá A. Imunologie – min. pro praxi Triton, 3. vyd., 96 str., ISBN 8072542052 Kniha obsahuje základní informace o imunitním systému a chorobách pramenících z jeho dysfunkce. Je napsána srozumitelným a jednoduchým způsobem, s logickou návazností poznatků ze základní imunologie směrem ke klinické praxi. Její připravované třetí vydání hovoří samo za sebe – publikace se stala oblíbenou četbou všech, kteří se potřebují zorientovat ve složitém oboru, jakým bezpochyby imunologie je. Bartůňková J., Vernerová E. Imunologie a alergologie Triton, 84 str., ISBN 8072542893 Imunologie vykazuje v posledních dvou desetiletích enormní rozvoj, který se vymyká možnostem sledování širší lékařskou veřejností. Zásluhou dvou renomovaných, zkušených autorek se dostává na knižní trh publikace, která svým rozsahem umožňuje všem lékařům a studujícím medicíny, aby se seznámili se současným stavem znalostí a moderním pojetím v klinické imunologii.Autorky zpracovaly tuto velmi obtížnou a rozsáhlou problematiku logicky srozumitelně, přehledně a zajímavě. Práce je rozdělena do 6 oddílů: po výkladu fyziologie imunitního systému následuje pojednání o imunopatologické reakci humorální i buněčné, další část se zabývá imunodeficientními stavy, v dalších dvou kapitolách následuje výklad autoimunních onemocnění a alergií. Nakonec se uvádějí indikace k imunologickému a alergickému vyšetření. Text doplňuje 6 názorných tabulek. Pro získání orientace o současném stavu klinické imunologie je tato útlá knížka bezkonkurenční a neměla by chybět ani v knihovnách příslušných specialistů. Prokešová L. Kontrolní otázky – imunologie Triton, 104 str ., ISBN 8072540750 V praktických příručkách mají studenti možnost zkontrolovat své znalosti z oboru. Z několika nabídnutých variant vybírají správnou odpověď, o jejíž správnosti se mohou přesvědčit na konci knihy v klíči. Zavázal V. Abeceda pro alergiky a pro třetinu naší populace Univerzita Karlova v Praze, 2000, 99 str., ISBN:8071847240, Cena:95 Kč Příručka určená pro nemocné alergickými chorobami a s poruchami imunity podává základní informace, které by o své chorobě měl znát každý nemocný. Čtenář v knize nalezne všestranný popis jednotlivých chorob a důvodů vedoucích k jejich propuknutí a seznamuje s prevencí a metodami léčení. Autor se v textu věnuje také vztahu lékaře k přírodní medicíně či k léčitelství a léčitelům. Hrubiško M. Alergológia Osveta, 2003, 518 str., ISBN 8080631107, Cena:700 Kč První slovenská monografie o alergologii z pera významných slovenských alergologů a imunologů je určená medikům, specialistům (alergologům a imunologům) a jiným odborníkům, kteří přicházejí do styku s tímto stále častěji se vyskytujícím civilizačním onemocněním - otorinolaryngologům, pneumologům, internistům, oftalmologům, pediatrům i praktickým lékařům. Přínosná bude i lékařům v postgraduálním studiu připravujícím se na nadstavbovou atestaci z alergologie a imunologie. Autoři nejprve v úvodní části předkládají repetitorium klinické imunologie; dále se věnují diagnostice alergie, klasifikaci a popisu alergenů a epidemiologii alergií. Další kapitoly seznamují s problematikou alergií v rámci jednotlivých orgánů a ústrojí (gastrointestinální trakt, dýchací ústrojí, oko, kůže, pohlavní ústrojí) s uvedením léčby a závěrů pro praxi. Pozornost je věnována také lékové alergii, anafylaxi a imunoterapii v alergologii. Závěr monografie tvoří slovník alergenů (slovensko-anglicko-latinský a anglicko-slovensko-latinský). Špičák V., Panzner P. a kol. Alergologie Galén, 2004, 348 str. ISBN:807262265X, Cena:1 500 Kč První velkou několikasetstránkovou monografii, věnovanou jednomu z nejčastějších medicínských problémů, připravil kolektiv specialistů z celé České republiky pod pořadatelským vedením prof. MUDr. Václava Špičáka a doc. MUDr. Petra Panznera, CSc. Z předmluvy: Alergie, pojem poprvé vyslovený pediatrem von Pirquetem v prvních letech 20. století, se za těch bezmála sto let stala věcí veřejnou. V průměru čtvrtinu populace kterékoliv země na světě tvoří alergici. Počet lidí, kteří jsou geneticky disponováni k možnosti alergicky zareagovat, je ještě vyšší. V první polovině 20. století se formovaly první základy alergologie. Ve 20. letech vznikly ve Spojených státech amerických první alergologické kliniky a začala se rozvíjet klinická praxe. (...) Alergii dnes chápeme jako systémové postižení s pestrostí místních projevů. Klinická pestrost alergických stavů podtrhuje mezioborové zapojení do jejich řešení. Příčiny nebývalého nárůstu alergických onemocnění jsou stále nejasné. Úloha široké škály spouštěčů senzibilizace i vlastní alergické reakce není stále přesně zodpovězena. Vlivy prostředí, výživy i způsobu života jsou znovu a znovu zevrubně posuzovány. Vznikají pracovní hypotézy, které stále čekají na své potvrzení nebo vyvrácení (...). Zachytit rychlost vývoje nových poznatků je velmi obtížné a všichni autoři monografie to poznali. Jednotlivé kapitoly a kniha ve svém celku by tedy měly poskytnout přehled o základech alergologie a ukázat směry, od nichž se odvíjí její praxe. Ferenčík M., Rovenský J., Maťha V. Ilustrovaný imunologický slovník První české vydání Galén, 2004, 288 str., ISBN 8072622439, Cena:890 Kč V evropském měřítku ojedinělé encyklopedické dílo nabízí slovníkovou formou základní definice a termíny z imunologie. Publikace je velmi potřebným doplňkem u nás dosud vydaných knih týkajících se imunologie, a to jak teoretické, tak i klinické. Přehlednou a sdílnou formou informuje o základních pojmech jak z imunologie, tak i hraničních oborů - zejména genetiky, molekulární biologie a onkologie. Vysvětlení pojmů je dostatečně stručné a jasné. Český překlad je pečlivě zpracovaný a publikaci uvítají nejen profesionální imunologové, alergologové, ale i lékaři z mnoha oborů, především interních, pracovníci rutinních i výzkumných laboratoří, stejně jako studenti medicíny či řady přírodovědných oborů. První české vydání vychází jednak z druhého slovenského vydání s přihlédnutím k chystanému druhému vydání anglickému. 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Features: * Integration of Human Genome Project data throughout the book * Two new chapters 'Cells and Development' (Chapter 3) and 'Beyond the Genome Project: Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics' (Chapter 19) * Completely rewritten and reorganised coverage of complex disease genetics * Increased emphasis on gene function and on applications of genetic knowledge, including ethical issues * More prominence given to novel approaches to treating disease, such as cellbased therapies, pharmacogenomics, and personalised medicine * Special topic boxes that include detailed coverage of ethical, legal and social issues, including eugenics, genetic testing and discrimination, germ-line gene therapy and genetic enhancement, and human cloning * Contains two indices: a general index and one that contains names of diseases and disorders Janeway, Charles A. Travers, Paul Walport, Mark Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and Disease with CD (Audio) Garland Publishing, 2005, Edition6 , Paperback, pages 823, ISBN 0815341016, £43.38 This introductory text/CD-ROM is intended for use in immunology courses for medical students, advanced undergraduate biology students, graduate students, and scientists in other fields. The text presents immunology from the perspective of the host's interaction with an environment that contains harmful microbes. This sixth edition contains chapter discussion questions, plus an extensively revised chapter on the evolution of the immune system. The CD-ROM contains animations based on figures in the book and videos of experiments. Janeway was affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine. Stevens, Christine Dorresteyn Clinical Immunology and Serology F.A. Davis Company ,Edition 2nd ed, Paperback, pages 464, ISBN 0803610955, £39.95 A practical introduction to clinical immunology, covering essential theoretical principles along with serology techniques most commonly used in the lab. This edition includes case studies, to make each chapter a concentrated learning exercise, presenting theory and then detailing procedures. Colour plates demonstrate visually what is expected in the lab and an entirely new chapter, "Overview of Antigen-Antibody Reactions and Basic Safety Considerations", presents the updated OSHA regulations as they apply to the clinical immunology lab. Another new chapter, "Molecular Biology Techniques", explains methods of current molecular testing (DNA testing) as it relates to clinical immunology. The text also provides chapter outlines, multiple-choice review questions (with answer keys), chapter summaries and lab exercises to illustrate key concepts in each chapter. The book follows a pedagogical structure which supports students' learning. Chapel, H., Heaney, Mansel, Snowden, N., Misbah, S. Snowden, N., Misbah, S. Essential Clinical Immunology Blackwell Science Ltd, Edition 4th ed, Paperback, pp. 368, ISBN 0632049723, £27.95 The fourth edition of this highly popular book has been extensively revised. The first chapter, a revision of the immune system, has been updated to provide the 'nitty-gritty' a student or trainee needs to know in order to understand diseases that have an immunological basis. The rest of the book's focus is clinical but covers the underlying pathophysiology of disease so that the reader is left with a lasting grasp of the basis of symptoms, signs, special investigations and management of the patient. It will be of great value to medical students and postgraduate trainees who require a thorough knowledge of the rapidly expanding number of diseases that have an immunological basis. Spickett, Gavin Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology Oxford University Press, Paperback, pages 732, ISBN 019262721X, £24.95 The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology provides a handy pocket reference for the diagnosis of immunological disease and the interpretation of immunological tests. The first section of the book concentrates on clinical diseases and gives practical guidance on test selection and interpretation for both diagnosis and monitoring. The second section covers the individual tests used in immunological diagnosis, summarizing the methodology as well as the pros and cons of each test. Gupta Sen Gupta, Pravash C. Sen Gupta, Pravesh Clinical Immunology Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 1514, Hardback, ISBN 0195647963, £105.00 This title is aimed at the medical community in general and covers the immunological basis of medicine and its various subsidiaries. It is intended for immunologists, pathologists, postgraduates, researchers and other personnel involved in pursuing medical science. Playfair, J.H.I., Chain, B.H. Chain, B.M. Immunology at a Glance Blackwell Science Ltd, 2001, Edition 7th ed, Paperback, Pages 96, ISBN0632054069, £12.76 The "At a Glance" series summarise essential information about a particular subject for the student requiring a quick introduction or a guide to revision. This is achieved by taking each part of the subject in turn and condensing it into a two-page spread with a schematic diagram on the left and a concise explanation on the right. This book presents a broad look at immunology with the aid of a series of thoughtfully constructed sketches to show the mechanisms involved in immunological processes. It covers: the scope of immunology, cellular and hormonal factors, immunology of infectious disease antibody formation, structure and function, immunology of cancer hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency, antigen recognition and processing, and cell interactions. After six editions, a new author has been brought in to co-author the new edition which is updated with new sections on transplantation immunology, in vivo immune manipulation and chemokines in inflammation. Reeves, W.G., Todd, Ian Lecture Notes on Immunology Blackwell Science, Edition 4th ed Paperback, Pages 280, ISBN0632056363, £17.95 This book has stood the test of time as a core text, giving a concise introduction to immunology. The book focuses on basic science but informs the reader of the clinical relevance where appropriate for a clear understanding of the cells, molecules and processes of the immune system. The book has been thoroughly updated to include new sections on: the interaction between innate and adaptive immunity; the roles and regulation of T-cell subpopulations, cytokines and adhesion molecules; genetic and environmental factors affecting susceptibility to infection, immunodeficiency and atopic disease. Playfair, J.H.L., Lypyard, P.M. Medical Immunology Made Memorable Churchill Livingstone, 2000, Edition 2nd ed, Paperback, Pages 120, ISBN 0443064296, £16.99 This book covers the core of both basic science and clinical immunology as required by medical students. Immunology is an inherently difficult subject and most competing titles include far too much complex scientific detail for most medical courses. This book covers just the core of the subject essential for understanding the clinical importance of the immune system and diseases caused by its malfunction. Features: * Each double page spread mimics the contents of one typical lecture. * Covers both basic scientific and clinical immunology in a way suitable for medical students. * Highly accessible presentation with simple text and clear diagrams New to this edition: * New double page spread on mucosal immunology * Text of first edition was reviewed by medical students to identify any parts requiring refinement * Immunology is a very fast moving subject and all latest developments have been taken account of Marcus, David A. Goldsby, Richard A. Osborne, Barbara A. Goldsby, Richard A., Kindt, Thomas J., Osborne, Barbara A. Immunology W.H. Freeman & Company, 2002, Edition 5, Hardback, Pages 603 ISBN0716749475, £37.99 The new edition of Immunology builds on the tradition of fine teaching and scientific excellence established by Janis Kuby in the first three editions and carried forward by new authors Richard Goldsby, Thomas Kindt, and Barbara Osborne in the previous edition. By presenting essential immunology concepts in an experimental context, supported by innovative pedagogy, the book brings students the latest scientific discoveries and clinical advances from the field in the most accessible format available Levinson, Warren Medical Microbiology and Immunology Examinations and Board Review McGraw-Hill Education, 2004, Edition 8th ed, Paperback, Pages 624, ISBN 0071431993, £23.99 Completely updated throughout, this edition covers developments in HIV, hepatitis, smallpox, SARS, and more. The book features case discussions, USMLE-style questions, and a USMLE-style practice exam. Coico, Richard Chirillo, John Benjamini, Eli Coico, R. Immunology: A Short Course JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, 2003, Edition 5, Paperback, Pages 392ISBN 0471226890, £28.50 Now in its FIFTH EDITION, this widely acclaimed textbook has been updated and revised to incorporate new findings. Providing a concise yet thorough introduction to immunology, this text continues to provide complete coverage of all key topics in modern immunology without overburdening the reader with excessive detail or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full color illustrations. In addition to updating all of the chapters, IMMUNOLOGY: A SHORT COURSE, FIFTH EDITION includes completely rewritten coverage of such key topics as complement, immunodeficiencies, and lymphoid neoplasms. Written in a clear, user-friendly style, this text is suitable for integrated courses that cover microbiology, immunology and pathology, as well as focused immunology courses. Doan, Thao Concise Medical Immunology Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005, Hardback, Pages 256, ISBN 078175741X, £19.95 Concise Medical Immunology is intended for medical and allied health students taking a short foundation course in immunology. The text provides a concise, clear, clinically oriented, user-friendly introduction to fundamental immunologic principles and their applications in medical practice. Clinical Application boxes and patient vignettes help students connect basic immunology with real-life clinical practice. Each chapter ends with a bulleted summary and review questions. Appendices include a lexicon of immunologic abbreviations and acronyms and a comprehensive glossary of immunologic terms with detailed definitions. 100 specially designed two-colour illustrations illuminate key concepts. FEATURES: Consistent level of coverage sticks to basic concepts; it does not cover the detailed molecular processes and responses that students do not need to master in this short course Clinical Appl ication boxes highlight the clinical aspects of immunology to help the student make the connection between basic science and real-life clinical application Patient Vignettes introduce patients with a set of signs and symptoms, followed by questions for the reader regarding diagnosis, treatments, or etiology Bulleted end-of-chapter summaries and review questions are included in every chapter to enable self-testing and review of the material discussed; answers and explanations to the review questions are provided in Appendix D 100 all-new 2-colour illustrations, designed especially for this text, illuminate key concepts. All of the images will be available on Connection free to adopters A lexicon of acronyms provides a comprehensive list of generally accepted immunologic abbreviations A comprehensive glossary covers immunologic terminology and includes detailed definitions; a valuable ref erence for a health science student Suggested readings at the end of each chapter direct the interested reader to applicable articles and book chapters for further study. Nairn, Roderick Helbert, Matthew Immunology for Medical Students (Book with Student Access Card for Online Website) With STUDENTCONSULT Access Mosby-Year Book, 2004, Paperback, Pages 344, ISBN 0323035760, £23.99 Joint Winner of The Richard Asher Prize at the Society of Authors and Royal Society of Medicine Medical Book Awards. Presenting a unique balance between science and clinical relevance, this new text is a concise, well-illustrated overview of immunology for students. Focusing on what medical students need to know, it fills the niche for a reader-friendly, patient-oriented text in this challenging field. Clinical boxes include real patient scenarios, making the textbook interesting and relevant. Experimental detail is kept to a minimum, used only where it helps the student understand difficult concepts. It also provides a superb review of major components in immunological interaction: important molecules, specific immune response and role of innate response in complementing specific response, and immunity to microbes. Abbas, Abul K. Cellular and Molecular Immunology With Student Consult Access W.B. Saunders Company, 2005, Edition 5 Updated, Hardback, Pages 562, ISBN 1416023895, £38.99 NOW WITH ACCESS TO FULL TEXT ONLINE PLUS MANY OTHER EXTRAS - POSTED ON STUDENTCONSULT.COM ACCESS IS VIA UNIQUE PIN NUMBER IN FRONT OF BOOK. The meticulously revised and updated New Edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to provide a concise and straightforward approach to the subject. It focuses on the experimental observations that underlie the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole organism level-and explores the conclusions that can be drawn from those observations. Rosenwasser, Lanny J Year Book of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Elsevier Imprint, 2004, Hardback, Pages 304, ISBN 0323021018, £68.00 The Year Book of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! The 2004 topics include: basic mechanisms of allergy and immunology; asthma and lower airway biology; allergic reactions; atopic dermatitis and immunologic skin disorders; autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, and vasculitis; and pharmacologic and biological therapy for allergy and immunologic diseases. The Year Book of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology is published annually in December. Pathak, Sulabha, Palan, U. Immunology Essential and Fundamental Science Publishers, 2005, Edition 2nd ed, Hardback, Pages 400, ISBN 1578083796,£43.70 Playfair, John, Bancroft, Gregory Infection and Immunity Oxford University Press, Edition 2nd ed, Paperback, Pages 328, ISBN 0199264953, £21.99 Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually working against a barrage of attack from our environment to, quite literally, save our lives. But how do our bodies protect us from the bacteria, and other potentially life-threatening organisms, that surround us every day? Infection and Immunity 2e explains how, in the lucid, accessible style for which John Playfair is well known. Together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious diseases, Playfair describes the main causes of infection that our bodies have to battle against - from bacteria to viruses - and explains that intricate and fascinating way that our bodies respond to infection - from detection of these potentially dangerous organisms, to their ultimate elimination. With examples of infectious diseases from across the world, and with vastly expanded coverage compared to the first edition, Infection and Immunity 2e will be perfect for biomedical science, bioscience and microbiology students who need to understand what causes infection, and how our immune systems respond. Companion Web Site All the figures from the book will be available to download free from the companion web site. Lichtman, Andrew H. Review of Immunology W.B. Saunders Company, 2005, Hardback, ISBN 0721603432, £17.99 Here's the perfect review book for USMLE exam preparation and for immunology courses! A companion to Drs. Abbas and Lichtman's Cellular and Molecular Immunology and Basic Immunology, it focuses on the key experimental observations that underlie the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole organism level as well as the conclusions that can be drawn from these observations. Chapters follow the organization of the parent textbooks and feature a brief summary of vital knowledge * Approximately 500 USMLE-style review questions * and answers with rationales. Male Brostoff Roitt Immunology Interactive Version 3.0 CD-ROM C.V. Mosby, 2003, Edition 3, Non-book Item, ISBN 0723432872,£58.62 Roitt, Ivan, Delves, Peter J., Rabson, Arthur Really Essential Medical Immunology Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004, Edition 2nd ed, Paperback, Pages 224, ISBN 1405121157, £19.95 This new edition of Really Essential Medical Immunology builds on the success of the first edition and includes a fresh contemporary look and easy to navigate feel, with fully updated content and materials. Really Essential Medical Immunology Second Edition is a concise, manageable and portable textbook, based on the original and best-selling Roitt's Essential Immunology, and is specifically designed and written for busy medical and science students getting to grips with the subject of immunology. The book is divided into five different parts covering: The basis of Immunology The recognition of antigens The acquired immune response Immunity of infection Clinical Immunology. Really Essential Medical Immunology: Contains only the absolute essentials that students need to know Lays out information in a clear, easy-to-navigate format Includes revision summary boxes to help get the best results in exams Describes concepts visually through the use of clear, simple full colour diagrams Is a must-buy for busy students who need to find information fast and easy Paul, William E. Paul, William E. Fundamental Immunology Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2003, Edition 5th ed, Hardback, Pages 1600, ISBN 0781735149, £96.00 Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library April 2001 & 2003 Since the publication of its first edition in 1984, Fundamental Immunology has recorded the impact and explosive growth of immunologic science like no other text on the market. Under the skilled editorial direction of Dr. William E. Paul, an international panel of expert contributors has crafted a time-honoured text revered for its encyclopeadic presentation of the basic foundations of immunology. The 5th edition continues to uphold the tradition of its predecessors while incorporating all that is new in contemporary, international immunology, making it the defining reference in immunology today. Open the cover and you'll find a virtually new text. - All content has been revised and restructured so as to reflect a greater emphasis on the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular function and physiology (this being the prevailing trend in the most advanced immunological research and thinking). Outstanding new chapters (written by international leaders in the field) have been added to bring you the very latest information on neuroimmunology and immunotherapy. Detailed coverage of innate immunity and regulatory/suppressor T cells (two subjects that have become increasingly important since the preparation of the fourth edition) incorporates the dynamic changes that have taken place in these areas since the previous edition. New and expanded chapters also include: Lymphocyte Development and Biology Lymphocyte Signaling Mechanisms and Activation Type I Cytokines and Interferons and Their Receptors The Mucosal Immune System Immunology of Aging Neural Immune Interactions in Health and Disease Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes Systemic Autoimmunity Organ-Specific Autoimmunity Immunotherapy In addition to the outstanding text, the book also includes a CD-ROM , featuring the same organization as the text. This convenient disk combines all of the content and illustrations from the book, plus Internet links to PubMed and 50 other sites Roitt, Ivan Delves, Peter J. Essential Immunology Blackwell Science Ltd, 2001, Edition 10th ed, Paperback, Pages 496, ISBN 0632059028, £31.95 Roitt's Essential Immunology has established itself as the book of choice for students of immunology worldwide. This excellent textbook is commonly regarded as 'the best of the immunology primers' and the tenth edition remains at the cutting edge of this fascinating area of science. The trademark of this book is its highly readable introduction to the subject, its emphasis on core knowledge and its excellent four-color artwork. On the tenth edition, Ivan Roitt is joined by Peter Delves, a brilliant teacher from University College London. Together they have extensively updated all aspects of the book to produce a new edition, which will be an invaluable resource to students of immunology and medicine. The tenth edition focuses on: dendritic cells intraepithelial lymphocytes NKT and gd T-cells NK receptors nonclassical MHC presentation of non-peptidic antigens analysis of TCR-peptide-MHC interactions gene 'knockouts' and 'knockins' cell signaling pathways chemokines and their receptors intimate links between innate and adaptive immunity regulatory T-cells Fcg receptors activation-induced cell death signaling through pattern recognition systems prions Baum, Paul, Hare, C.B., Gandhi, Monica Microbiology and Immunology Notes and Cases Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2003, Paperback, Pages 232, ISBN 1405103477, £16.95 Blueprints Notes & Cases has it all! Wondering how your microbiology course will relate to medical practice? Overwhelmed by the amount of reading necessary to cover the basics? Looking for a link between basic science and its clinical application? Blueprints Notes & Cases - Microbiology and Immunology is just what you need. The ability to apply basic science concepts with clinical data is an important skill. Learning the basic science content through the use of a clinical presentation is more meaningful and enjoyable. Students love this new book: The cases were thought provoking and were presented in such a way that they were brought to life.-Puneet Gupta, U. Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, 2004 Not only would this guide be useful for a student preparing for Step 1, it would also be of aid to a student enrolled in a microbiology & immunology course.Leigh Simmons, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2004 Blueprints Notes & Cases - Microbiology and Immunology features: Clinical cases that introduce the basic science topics Thought questions that integrate the clinical situation with basic science topics being reviewed Basic science review and discussion that presents the answers to the thought questions and provides a clinical framework for the understanding of the basic science topics Thumbnail chart and key points that highlight the essential information presented in the discussion Multiple-choice questions that provide a check on your understanding of concepts presented If you are wondering how the microbiology principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, this book is just what you need. Use it during your coursework to aid in understanding of basic science concepts. Also a great review as you prep for exams and your work on the wards. Blueprints from Blackwell Publishing ...for every step of medical school Perfect for medical students - physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Blueprints Notes & Cases valuable. Rich, Robert R. Fleisher, Thomas A. Rich, Robert R. (Executive Associate Dean, Emory University, School of, Fleischer, Thomas A. (Chief) Clinical Immunology Principles and Practice Mosby, 2001, Edition 2, Hardback & CD-ROM, Pages 2004, ISBN 0723431612, £265.00 This two-volume illustrated reference source in clinical immunology is written and edited by international experts in the field of immunology. The coverage of this subject uses numerous photographs and explanatory artworks. Ochs, Hans D. Smith, Edvard Smith, C. I. Edvard Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases: A Molecular and Genetic Approach A Molecular and Genetic Approach Oxford University Press, 1998, Hardback, Pages 544, ISBN 0195104862, £120.00 This text reviews present understanding of immunology, genetics, and molecular biology, focusing on each of the genetically determined primary immunodeficiency disorders. Leading contributors are drawn from three fields, and each syndrome is addressed from both molecular and clinical points of view to bridge the gap between basic and clinical science. The book should appeal to geneticists, immunologists, allergists, infectious disease specialists, haematologists/oncologists, and molecular biologists involved in the study of lymphocytes and haematopoietic stem cell derivatives.