Advances in Medicine

Opportunities in biomedical research place mankind on the threshold of a new era. Revolutionary advances in genetics at the molecular level, originally developed in simple bacteria and their viruses, have produced powerful new technologies that make possible the discovery of the causes and cures of most human diseases. Today, there is the prospect of unparalleled progress in the understanding of human diseases at the molecular level and in developing innovative strategies for their prevention and treatment. In the light of these types of breakthrough advances, ABI Professional Publications is pleased to offer this reference guide to developments in medicine, written by over 80 doctors working under the coordination and direction of Dr. Richard F. Edlich. The book has been designed for both the educated public and the medical professional. The book is divided into 12 sections ranging from "Infectious Diseases" to "Physical and Chemical Injuries," and presents over 80 articles on the full range of contemporary medical developments. Specific topics covered include: Bacterial Meningitis, Cholera, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Immunization Practices, Lyme Disease, Measles, Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Chlamydia Trachomatis, HIV, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension, Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ADHD, Parkinson's Disease, Post-Polio Syndrome, Spinal Chord Injury, Carcinoma of the Colon and Rectum, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Diabetes, Obesity and Methods of Weight management, Osteoporosis, Asthma, Latex Allergy, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Skin Cancer Excision, Impotence, Urinary Incontinence, Alcoholism, Bulimia Nervosa, Schizophrenia, Breast Diseases, Endometriosis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Chemical Injuries, Puncture Wounds and Animal Bites, and Spider Bites and Scorpion Stings. Advances in Medicine will make an excellent addition to both healthcare reference collections and professional medical collections.Edlich, Richard E. is the author of 'Advances in Medicine' with ISBN 9781886236271 and ISBN 1886236275.