Author

Wynbrandt, James.

Ludman, Mark D.

Edition

10th

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Elsevier Canada

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover, 350 pp.

Subject

Genetics/Genetic Disorders-Encyclopedias

Genetic Disorders

Birth Defects. Congenital Abnormalities

Children's Health-Encyclopedias

UBC MD Undergrad

Abstract

Covering the essentials of normal and abnormal human development for students in a variety of health science disciplines,Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 10th Edition,reflects new research findings and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant illustrations . This edition has been fully updated by the world's foremost embryologists and is based on the popular text,The Developing Human, written by the same author team. It provides an easily accessible understanding of all of the latest advances in embryology, includingnormal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.

ISBN

978-0323608497

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GI 200 MOO 2019

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Author

Leung, Donald, Y.M.

Sampson, Hugh A.

Geha, Raif S.

Szefler, Stanley J.

Place of Publication

[St. Louis, MO]

Publisher

Mosby, Inc.

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

Hardcover: 832 pages

Subject

Allergies

Immune System/Immune System Diseases-Symptoms

Drug Allergies

Food Allergies

Asthma

Skin. Skin Diseases

UBC MD Undergrad

Abstract

Contents: Epidemiology of allergic diseases; Natural history of allergic diseases and asthma; Genetics of allergic disease and asthma; Regulation and biology of immunoglobulin E; Inflammatory effector cells/cell migration; Developing immune system and allergy; Approach to the child wtih recurrent infections; Antibody deficiency; T-Cell immunodeficiencies; Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus infection; Complement deficiencies; White blood cell defects; Rheumatic diseases of childhood: Therapeutic principles; Autoimmune diseases; Autoimmune lymphoprolifitive syndrome; Epstein-Barr virus infections; Intravenous immune serum globulin therapy; Bone marrow transplantation; Immunizations; Gene therapy and allergy; Stem cell therapeutics: An overview; Laboratory (in vitro) analyses; In vivo testing for immunoglobulin E-mediated sensitivity; Outdoor allergens; Indoor allergens; Environmental control; Immunotherapy for allergic disease; Allergic rhinitis; Otitis media; Sinusitis; Chronic cough; Immunology of the asthmatic response; Guidelines for treatment of asthma; Functional assessment of asthma; Infections and asthma; Special considerations for infants and young children; Inner city asthma; Asthma in older children; Asthma education programs for children; Asthma and the athlete; Refractory childhood asthma: New insight into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management; Promoting adherence and effective self-management in patients with asthma; New directions in asthma management; Mucosal immunity: An overview; Evaluation of food allergy; Approach to feeding problems in the infant and young child; Prevention and natural history of food allergy; Enterocolitis, proctocolitis, and gastroenteritis, and proctocolitis; Food allergy, respiratory disease, and anaphylaxis; Atopic dermatitis and food hypersensitivity; Management of food allergy; Atopic dermatitis; Urticaria and angiodema; Contact dermatitis; Allergic and immunologic eye disease; Drug allergy; Latex allergy; Insect sting anaphylaxis; General treatment of anaphylasis.

ISBN

0323018025

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF FF 400 LEU 2003

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Author

Wynbrandt, James.

Ludman, Mark D.

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Facts On File (Infobase)

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Hardcover, 682 p.

Subject

Genetics/Genetic Disorders-Encyclopedias

Genetic Disorders

Birth Defects. Congenital Abnormalities

Children's Health-Encyclopedias

UBC MD Undergrad

Abstract

Topics cover everything from the most basic genetic concepts to the latest screening and diagnostic techniques. Coverage includes:

autism, cancer, chromosomal abnormalities, ethics, genetic counseling, heart defects, muscular dystrophy, neural tube defects, phenylketonuria, spina bifida, and much more.

ISBN

9780816063963

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GI 20 WYN 2008

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