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Infectious Tropical Diseases and One Health in Latin America (Parasitology Research Monographs #16)
by Heinz Mehlhorn Jorg HeukelbachThis book covers current aspects of important infectious diseases affecting human and animal health in Latin American countries. Readers are equipped with details on arthropod vectors as well as on neglected health problems. Diseases covered include Neglected Tropical Diseases such as Chagas Disease, schistosomiasis, tungiasis, myiasis and leishmaniasis, but also Zika and Chikungunya viral infections, plague and yellow fever. One focus is given on parasitic transmission routes.In addition, the authors describe current therapeutic options and sustainable control measures, considering both human and animal health. By highlighting options within the interdisciplinary One Health approach, they round off this work into a cutting-edge reference for diverse expert readers. Scientists and clinicians concerned on public health, entomology, tropical medicine and parasitology not only in Latin America will find this collection particularly valuable.Finally, these contributions are essential in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and the targets of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) in order to combat and end epidemics of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them
by Dr John S. Tregoning&‘This book catapults us to the frontier of the vital science of infections and immune responses. Tregoning is a perfect guide, writing with wit and intelligence about a subject which surely everyone feels the importance of now. Brilliant and right on the zeitgeist.&’Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Secret Body &‘Packed with fascinating facts, intriguing anecdotes and more than a few Dad jokes, Infectious is an expertly guided, pacey tour through the world of all the stuff that&’s trying to kill us and how our immune systems and human ingenuity are fighting back.&’Dr Kat Arney, science communicator and author of Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution and the Science of Life Nature wants you dead. Not just you, but your children and everyone you have ever met and everyone they have ever met; in fact, everyone. It wants you to cough and sneeze and poop yourself into an early grave. It wants your blood vessels to burst and pustules to explode all over your body. And – until recently – it was really good at doing this… COVID-19 may be only the first of many modern pandemics. The subject of infection and how to fight it grows more urgent every day. How do pathogens cause disease? And what tools can we give our bodies to do battle? Dr John S. Tregoning has dedicated his career to answering these questions. Infectious uncovers fascinating success stories in immunology and virology, making this book not only a vital overview of infection, but also a hopeful story of ongoing human ingenuity.
Infective Endocarditis
by Gilbert HabibThis reference resource represents the consensus opinion a team of international specialists on the diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis (IE), many of whom have been co-authors of American or European guidelines on the topic. It is therefore a useful tool for many practitioners: cardiologists and cardiac imagers, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, specialists of internal medicine, neurologists, and infectiologists. Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart, which may include one or more heart valves, the mural endocardium, or a septal defect. Its intracardiac effects include severe valvular insufficiency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardial abscesses. If left untreated, IE is generally fatal. IE is a changing disease with new diagnostic techniques, new therapeutic strategies, more frequent elderly people and patients with prosthetic valves of intravenous drug users.
Infective Endocarditis: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to a Complex Disease
by Brian P. Griffin Steven Gordon Gosta B. Pettersson Paul C. Cremer Nabin K. Shrestha Shinya UnaiThis book brings together experts from leading global institutions with diverse backgrounds and experiences for clinical perspectives on Infectious Endocarditis (IE) in all stages. In the past, this disease claimed lives within as little as 2-3 months; advanced diagnostics, pharmacological treatments, and team-based care have significantly improved patient outcomes, yet there are very few resources available for physicians who need to work together to make this possible. This book bridges this gap, exploring medical and surgical treatments in a wider portion of the medical community. The clinical presentation and management of patients with IE is the starting point for significant change in how physicians approach this problem. Infectious Endocarditis is an excellent multidisciplinary resource for infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, neurologists, cardiologists, radiology, emergency medicine, addiction medicine specialists, surgeons, and all others who may encounter this condition.
Infective Endocarditis: Management in the Era of Intravascular Devices (Infectious Disease and Therapy)
by John L. BruschThe first up-to-date source on the subject in more than a decade, this authoritative and all-encompassing guide summarizes the latest findings on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of infective endocarditis. Written by a world recognized expert with more than 35 years of experience in
Infektionen in der Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie
by Stefan Maier Christian EckmannDie Vermeidung, Erkennung und Behandlung von Infektionen ist ein tägliches Thema für jeden in der Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie Tätigen. Dies betrifft zum einen die Prävention von postoperativen Wundinfektionen. Sie schließt aber zum anderen auch akute Infektionen ein, die eine chirurgische Therapie erfordern, ebenso wie das Management septischer Komplikationen. Entstehung, Diagnostik und Behandlung des breiten Spektrums allgemein- und viszeralchirurgischer Infektionen sind detailliert und praxisorientiert von anerkannten Experten beschrieben; damit erhält der Leser eine fundierte Grundlage, sich als primär behandelnder Arzt kompetent in der meist interdisziplinären Therapiediskussion zu positionieren. Die Herausgeber und viele der Autoren gehören der Arbeitsgruppe Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgische Infektionen der DGAV an.
Infektionen und Gesellschaft: COVID-19, frühere und zukünftige Herausforderungen durch Pandemien
by Ansgar W. LohseIn diesem Open Access Tagungsband beantworten renommierte Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler hochaktuelle Fragen zu Pandemien im Allgemeinen und der COVID-19-Pandemie im Besonderen. Vor allem die Auswirkungen auf unsere Gesellschaft stehen im interdisziplinären Fokus. Wie wirken Infektionserreger auf Körper und Psyche? Wie wirken Pandemien auf Städte und Demokratien? Beeinflussen mediale Diskurse und Seuchennarrative die Impfbereitschaft? Kann es eine Güterabwägung zwischen Gesundheitsschutz und Wirtschaftswachstum geben? Verletzen Lockdown und Maskenpflicht die Grundrechte? Auf dem Symposium Infektionen und Gesellschaft der Akademie der Wissenschaften in Hamburg postulierte Professor Ansgar W. Lohse: „Das Coronavirus hat uns nicht gänzlich überrascht: Die Gefahr katastrophaler Pandemien hat immer schon existiert und wächst weiter. Umso wichtiger ist es, dass wir aus der Vergangenheit für die Zukunft lernen.“ Der vorliegende Band bietet nicht nur eine interdisziplinäre Auseinandersetzung mit SARS-CoV-2 und den gesellschaftlichen Folgen, sondern auch einen Ausblick, wie wir in Zukunft mit Pandemien umgehen können – von der Prävention über die Entwicklung von Impfstoffen und Impfstrategien bis zu Therapiemöglichkeiten.
Infektionen und Gesellschaft: Was haben wir von COVID-19 gelernt?
by Ansgar W. Lohse Thomas C. MettenleiterIn diesem Open-Access-Tagungsband werden die Erfahrungen mit der Corona-Pandemie durch renommierte Forscherinnen und Forscher wissenschaftlich reflektiert. Neben dem gesellschaftlichen und politischen Umgang mit Covid-19, geht es um vergangene Pandemien sowie zukünftige Infektionsgefahren.Die Akademie der Wissenschaften in Hamburg veranstaltete im April 2022 das Symposium „Infektionen und Gesellschaft – was haben wir gelernt?“. Im interdisziplinären Diskurs ging es darum, die Bedrohung durch Infektionserreger zu eruieren und die Reaktionsmöglichkeiten der Gesellschaft auszuloten. Das Symposium wurde von der Arbeitsgruppe „Infektionsforschung und Gesellschaft“ der Akademie der Wissenschaften in Hamburg konzipiert.
Infektionen von Gefäßprothesen
by Thomas Betz Markus SteinbauerGefäßinfektionen, häufig als Infektion einer Gefäßprothese, sind immer Notfälle. Das Vorgehen in diesen klinischen Situationen wird, orientiert an der ESVS-Leitlinie, fundiert und praxisorientiert beschrieben: Diagnosestellung, Antibiotikatherapie, operative Revision in den unterschiedlichen Gefäßregionen, Vakuumtherapie. Ausführlich wird die Prophylaxe von Protheseninfektionen schon bei der Primäroperation dargestellt.
Infektionserkrankungen der Schwangeren und des Neugeborenen
by Ioannis Mylonas Andreas Schulze Klaus FrieseDas gemeinsame Werk von Experten der Geburtshilfe, der Peri- und Neonatologie sowie der Mikrobiologie bietet eine praxisnahe, fachübergreifende und aktuelle Darstellung infektiologischer Diagnostik und Therapie während der Schwangerschaft und Neonatalperiode. Einzelne Infektionserkrankungen werden aus geburtshilflicher und pädiatrischer Sicht umfassend dargestellt. Die Neuauflage wurde um Kapitel zu Komplikationen, Notfallsituationen sowie Leitsymptomen und um einen Anhang mit wichtigen Informationen zu Dosierungen und Impfungen ergänzt.
Infektionskrankheiten der Katze
by Katrin Hartmann Julie K. LevyDer erste in Deutsch erschienene Band aus der Reihe Veterinary Self-Assessment Colour Review behandelt alle Arten der Infektionskrankheiten der Katze. Er umfaßt Infektionen, die von Viren, Bakterien, Parasiten und Pilzen verursacht werden. Die 199 klinischen Fälle werden wie in der Praxis nach dem Zufallsprinzip präsentiert. Die breite Auswahl der Fälle sorgt dafür, daß alle Organsysteme der Katze vorkommen, die von Infektionen befallen werden. Die illustrierten klinischen Fallbeispiele enthalten in den Text integrierte Fragen und ausführlich erklärte Antworten. Das Buch wendet sich an Ärzte in Praxis und Klinik, an Studenten, HelferInnen und Techniker.
Infektionskrankheiten in der Pädiatrie – 50 Fallstudien
by Cihan Papan Johannes HübnerVon Patientengeschichten lernen: Dieses Buch präsentiert spannende Kasuistiken aus der pädiatrischen Infektiologie, wie sie sich in jeder Kinder- und Jugendarztpraxis oder in der Notfallambulanz einer Kinderklinik ereignen könnten. Die Breite an Symptomen und resultierenden Diagnosen macht das Fallbuch besonders abwechslungsreich. Das klare Aufbauschema ermöglicht, sich die Fälle zu erarbeiten, beginnend mit dem führenden Symptom. Anamnese, Untersuchungsbefund, Laborwerte und Bildgebung umreißen das klinische Bild. Fragen zum Mitdenken fordern zu differenzialdiagnostischen Überlegungen heraus. Zum Schluss verraten die Autorinnen und Autoren die Diagnose und ziehen ein Fazit, in dem das Krankheitsbild noch einmal kompakt aufgearbeitet wird.
Infektionskrankheiten: Geschichte, Medizin, Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik und ihre Wechselwirkungen
by Heiko HerwaldAuch wenn die Medizin in den letzten Jahrzehnten enorme Fortschritte erzielt hat und gegen viele Krankheiten neue und effiziente Behandlungsmethoden entwickelt wurden, stellen schwere Infektionskrankheiten heute Ärzte vor ein fast unlösbares Problem.Glaubte man noch Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts, dass Antibiotika ein Wundermittel seien, mit denen man das Problem von bakteriellen Infektionen in den Griff bekommen könne, so weiß man jetzt, dass sich dieses Wunschdenken als falsch erwiesen hat. Mit der rasanten Ausbreitung von antibiotikaresistenten Bakterien, müssen Forscher und Ärzte nach Alternativen suchen, um den Ausbruch von neuen Seuchen zu verhindern. Die Pestausbrüche im Mittelalter, die zum Tode von vielen Millionen Menschen geführt haben, weisen auf die Dringlichkeit einer erfolgreichen Bekämpfung von Infektionskrankheiten hin. Die Entwicklung von neuen Behandlungsmethoden ist kostenaufwendig und bedarf auch politischer Maßnahmen. Aufgrund marktstrategischer und gesundheitspolitischer Überlegungen hat die Pharmaindustrie jedoch nur ein geringes Interesse, ihre Forschungs- und Entwicklungsaktivitäten in diesem Sektor zu intensivieren. Dies und der falsche Einsatz von Antibiotika, wie z.B. in der Massentierhaltung, haben zur Folge, dass Infektionskrankheiten immer häufiger auftreten, die mit Antibiotika nicht mehr behandelt werden können. Ziel dieses Buches ist es, auf die Problematik aufmerksam zu machen und neue Ansätze aufzuzeigen, mit denen man in Zukunft bakterielle Infektionskrankheiten erfolgreich bekämpfen kann.
Inference Principles for Biostatisticians (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
by Ian C. MarschnerDesigned for students training to become biostatisticians as well as practicing biostatisticians, Inference Principles for Biostatisticians presents the theoretical and conceptual foundations of biostatistics. It covers the theoretical underpinnings essential to understanding subsequent core methodologies in the field.Drawing on his extensive exper
Inference for Diffusion Processes
by Christiane FuchsDiffusion processes are a promising instrument for realistically modelling the time-continuous evolution of phenomena not only in the natural sciences but also in finance and economics. Their mathematical theory, however, is challenging, and hence diffusion modelling is often carried out incorrectly, and the according statistical inference is considered almost exclusively by theoreticians. This book explains both topics in an illustrative way which also addresses practitioners. It provides a complete overview of the current state of research and presents important, novel insights. The theory is demonstrated using real data applications.
Inference on the Hurst Parameter and the Variance of Diffusions Driven by Fractional Brownian Motion
by Corinne Berzin Alain Latour José R. LeónThis book is devoted to a number of stochastic models that display scale invariance. It primarily focuses on three issues: probabilistic properties, statistical estimation and simulation of the processes considered. It will be of interest to probability specialists, who will find here an uncomplicated presentation of statistics tools and to those statisticians who wants to tackle the most recent theories in probability in order to develop Central Limit Theorems in this context; both groups will also benefit from the section on simulation. Algorithms are described in great detail, with a focus on procedures that is not usually found in mathematical treatises. The models studied are fractional Brownian motions and processes that derive from them through stochastic differential equations. Concerning the proofs of the limit theorems, the "Fourth Moment Theorem" is systematically used, as it produces rapid and helpful proofs that can serve as models for the future. Readers will also find elegant and new proofs for almost sure convergence. The use of diffusion models driven by fractional noise has been popular for more than two decades now. This popularity is due both to the mathematics itself and to its fields of application. With regard to the latter, fractional models are useful for modeling real-life events such as value assets in financial markets, chaos in quantum physics, river flows through time, irregular images, weather events and contaminant diffusio n problems.
Inferenzstatistik verstehen: Von A wie Signifikanztest bis Z wie Konfidenzintervall (Springer-lehrbuch Ser.)
by Markus Janczyk Roland PfisterWas bedeutet eigentlich dieser p-Wert? Und was ist ein signifikantes Ergebnis? Dieses Buch bietet eine kompakte und verständnisorientierte Einführung in die Inferenzstatistik und beantwortet Fragen wie diese. Ein Schwerpunkt ist dabei die Logik, die der Inferenzstatistik und dem Testen von Hypothesen zugrunde liegt: Die Leserin und der Leser lernen die am häufigsten verwendeten Verfahren (t-Test, Varianzanalyse mit und ohne Messwiederholung, Korrelation/Regression) sowie die Tücken der Datenauswertung kennen und entwickeln das nötige Verständnis, um Ergebnisse korrekt interpretieren zu können. Die einzelnen Kapitel werden durch konkrete Auswertungsbeispiele aus dem Forschungsalltag ergänzt – inklusive exemplarischer Umsetzung mit den Programmen SPSS und R. Neben den klassischen Methoden sind auch Querverweise auf aktuelle Entwicklungen der psychologischen Methodenforschung enthalten. Die 3. Auflage bietet inhaltliche Überarbeitungen und Ergänzungen, etwa zur Bayes-Statistik.
Inferiority Feelings: In the Individual and the Group (International Library Of Psychology Ser.)
by Oliver BrachfeldIncluding volumes originally published between 1910 and 1957, the Abnormal and Clinical Psychology set of the International Library of Psychology clearly shows the evolution of approaches to, and definitions of, conditions such as nervous anxiety, neuroses, hysteria, delinquency, insanity and mental illness, It provides a compelling insight into how attitudes to such states have changed during this century. Other subjects covered include psychotherapy with children, personality, abnormal psychology, the relationship between brain and personality and psychotic art.
Inferno: A Doctor's Ebola Story
by Steven Hatch"Hatch packs a wealth of knowledge into the book...poignant." -Associated PressDr. Steven Hatch, an infectious disease specialist, first came to Liberia in November 2013 to work at a hospital in Monrovia. Six months later, several of the physicians he had served with were dead or unable to work, and Ebola had become a world health emergency. Inferno is his account of the epidemic that nearly consumed a nation, as well as its deeper origins.Hatch returned with the aid organization International Medical Corps to help establish an Ebola Treatment Unit. Alongside a devoted staff of expats and Liberians in a hastily constructed facility nestled into the jungle, Hatch witnessed the unit's physicians, nurses, other caregivers, and patients selflessly helping others, preserving hope in the face of fear, and maintaining dignity across the divide of health and illness. And, over repeated visits during the course of the outbreak, Hatch came to understand the Ebola catastrophe not only as a contagious virus but as a product of Liberia's violent history and America's role in it.Powerful and clear-eyed, Inferno not only explores a deadly virus and an afflicted country, but also reveals how the Ebola outbreak stoked nativist anxieties that were exploited for political gain in the United States and around the world. In telling one doctor's story, Inferno demonstrates how generations of inequality left Liberia vulnerable to crisis, and how similar circumstances might fuel another plague elsewhere. By understanding and alleviating those circumstances, Hatch writes, we may help smother the fire next time.
Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness
by Catherine ChoA New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice "Inferno is a disturbing and masterfully told memoir, but it’s also an important one that pushes back against powerful taboos. . ." --The New York Times Book Review "Explosive" --Good Morning America"Sublime" --Bookpage (starred review) When Catherine Cho and her husband set off from London to introduce their newborn son to family scattered across the United States, she could not have imagined what lay in store. Before the trip’s end, she develops psychosis, a complete break from reality, which causes her to lose all sense of time and place, including what is real and not real. In desperation, her husband admits her to a nearby psychiatric hospital, where she begins the hard work of rebuilding her identity. In this unwaveringly honest, insightful, and often shocking memoir Catherine reconstructs her sense of self, starting with her childhood as the daughter of Korean immigrants, moving through a traumatic past relationship, and on to the early years of her courtship with and marriage to her husband, James. She masterfully interweaves these parts of her past with a vivid, immediate recounting of the days she spent in the ward.The result is a powerful exploration of psychosis and motherhood, at once intensely personal, yet holding within it a universal experience – of how we love, live and understand ourselves in relation to each other.
Infertility
by Emre SeliHelp your patients through the maze of infertility treatmentsInfertility is suffered by around 1 in 7 couples and can be a source of confusion for both partners, providing high stress on relationships. 25% of cases are explained through male infertility, 50% through female infertility, whilst 25% are generally unexplained. The possible causes and solutions are many and complex.Infertility, one of the first in the new Gynecology in Practice series, assists gynecologists and family practitioners to better care for their patients who have trouble conceiving. The authors provide a strong focus on effective diagnosis and management. Following a review of the factors that affect fertility, Infertility takes a practical approach to:Evaluation of fertilityManagement and treatmentComplicationsPre-implantation screeningFertility preservationGynecology in PracticeThe Gynecology in Practice series provides clinical 'in the office' or 'at the bedside' guides to effective patient care for gynecologists. The tone is practical, not academic, with authors offering guidance on what might be done and what should be avoided. The books are informed by evidence-based practice and feature:Algorithms and guidelines where they are appropriate''Tips and Tricks' boxes - hints on improving outcomes'Caution' warning boxes - hints on avoiding complications'Science Revisited' - quick reminder of the basic science principlesSummaries of key evidence and suggestions for further reading
Infertility Around the Globe: New Thinking on Childlessness, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies
by Marcia C. Inhorn Frank Van BalenThis collection of essays breaks examines the global impact of infertility as a major reproductive health issue, one that has profoundly affected the lives of countless women and men. Based on original research by seventeen internationally acclaimed social scientists, it investigates the use of reproductive technologies in non-Western countries.
Infertility Counseling
by Sharon N. Covington Linda Hammer BurnsInfertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians, second edition, is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary textbook for all health professionals providing care for individuals facing reproductive health issues. It is the most thorough and extensive book currently available for clinicians in the field of infertility counseling, providing an exhaustive and comprehensive review of topics. It addresses both the medical and psychological aspects of infertility, reviewing assessment approaches, treatment strategies, counseling for medical conditions impacting fertility, third-party reproduction, alternative family building and post infertility counseling issues. Each chapter follows the same format: introduction, historical overview, literature review, theoretical framework, identification of clinical issues, suggestions for therapeutic interventions, and future implication. This edition also includes extensive appendixes of clinical tools useful to the clinician, including an Internet database of resources and an extensive glossary of terminology.
Infertility and Multiple Miscarriages: Diagnosis Treatment Options and How to Cope (ACOG Patient Education)
by AcogInfertility is a common problem, and it can happen even if you' ve been pregnant before. In the United States, as many as 15 in 100 couples have trouble getting pregnant. If you are trying to have a baby and have not gotten pregnant, you and your partner may need an infertility evaluation. Exams and tests can be done to try to find the reason why you and your partner have not gotten pregnant. In this booklet, you' ll learn how pregnancy works, some possible causes of infertility and multiple miscarriages, what tests you might need, and what treatments are available.
Infertility in Early Modern England
by Daphna Oren-MagidorThis book explores the experiences of people who struggled with fertility problems in sixteenth and seventeenth-century England. Motherhood was central to early modern women's identity and was even seen as their path to salvation. To a lesser extent, fatherhood played an important role in constructing proper masculinity. When childbearing failed this was seen not only as a medical problem but as a personal emotional crisis. Infertility in Early Modern England highlights the experiences of early modern infertile couples: their desire for children, the social stigmas they faced, and the ways that social structures and religious beliefs gave meaning to infertility. It also describes the methods of treating fertility problems, from home-remedies to water cures. Offering a multi-faceted view, the book demonstrates the centrality of religion to every aspect of early modern infertility, from understanding to treatment. It also highlights the ways in which infertility unsettled the social order by placing into question the gendered categories of femininity and masculinity.