Translational Immunology in Asia-Oceania


Book Description

Immunology has rapidly evolved as a field, in particular, by moving beyond merely understanding the basic mechanisms of the immune system to developing diagnostic and clinical applications. As part of this globally broadening effort, the Fifth Congress of the Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania (FIMSA) was held in New Delhi March 14–17 2012. The presentations centered on the theme: “Translational Immunology in Health and Diseases.” Extending this theme, this volume comprises the topics covered in ten Master Lectures and five award-winning poster presentations, including work on genetic control of immunity, autoimmunity, and the immune response in relation to specific conditions. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.










Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6)


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Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.




Translational Autoimmunity, Volume 3


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Translational Autoimmunity: Autoimmune Diseases in Different Clinical Settings addresses autoimmunity and associated conditions, such as aging, infectious diseases, cancer, neurodegeneration, psychological disorders, fertility, inflammatory vascular diseases, and interstitial lung diseases. The book addresses sufficiently basic questions on how the immune system is designed to distinguish self from no self and behave such that it's able to maintain self-tolerance, how does it work in infections, and how it elicits an auto-reactive state and develops self-antigens seen in autoimmune conditions. This is followed by an overview on the genetic and clinical aspects of the spectrum of autoimmune diseases which are broadly categorized into two types of organ specific autoimmune diseases and non-organ specific autoimmune diseases (also known as systemic autoimmune diseases). - Covers clinical aspects of autoimmunity and translational immunology studies in autoimmunity in different clinical settings - Meets the needs of basic scientists, clinicians, translational scientists and industry partners - Supported by a systematic appraisal of the most recent evidence




COPD


Book Description

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is estimated to become the third most common cause of death over the next decade. The knowledge of COPD pathogenesis and the disease course has greatly improved this progression in understanding and continues to have significant implications in the management of this condition. Novel areas of interest in COPD pathogenesis include further development of animal models, a better understanding of the genetics and epigenetics, the role of the microbiome, and an increasing appreciation of the associated comorbidities. This book intends to provide the reader with a brief overview of these topics and also provide an in-depth review of the current nonpharmacological clinical approaches to managing patients with COPD.




Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2017


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September 07-08, 2017 Edinburgh, Scotland Key Topics : Asthma, Skin Allergy, Drug Allergy, ENT Allergy, Food Allergy, Clinical Immunology & Allergy, Asthma: Immunopathology, Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & immunology, Ocular Allergy, Gastrointestinal immunology and allergy, Infection and Allergy, Allergy Prevention, Risk Factors & Treatment, Allergy Diagnosis & Medicine, Biologics of Asthma, Veterinary Allergology, Primary Immunodeficiency, Immunotherapy, Biomarkers for Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Ethical Rules for Allergy , Asthma & Clinical Immunology,




CEO Guide to Doing Business in Asia


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Are you a CEO, consultant or entrepreneur interested in entering or expanding your activity in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia’s market? Then this book is for you! The main objective of this book is to provide you with basic knowledge about Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia; an overview of their economy, business culture, potential opportunities and an introduction to other relevant issues. Novice exporters, in particular will find it a useful starting point. Singapore’s historic role as trans-shipment centre for the south east Asia region has traditionally created opportunities across a broad spectrum of sectors. This globally connected, multi-cultural and cosmopolitan city state offers a conducive environment, especially to creative and knowledge-driven businesses. On the other hand today, Malaysia is the world’s largest producer of computer disk drives and rubber and one of the largest producers of timber; while Indonesia is not the easiest place in the world in which to do business.




Proceedings of 8th Molecular Immunology & Immunogenetics Congress 2017


Book Description

March 20-21, 2017 Rome, Italy Key Topics : Immuno Genetics & Histocompatibility, Molecular Immunology, Cellular Immunology, Tumor Immunology, Auto Immune Diseases, Vaccinology, Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Malignancies, Immunoproliferative disorders, Paediatric Immunology, Immunodermatology, Osteoimmunology, Immunohaematology, Transplantation Immunology, Cellular Therapy, Immunological Techniques, Microbial Immunology, Industrial Immunology, Computational Immunology, Cancer Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Clinical and Molecular Allergy, Molecular Biomarker, Molecular & Cellular Oncology,