Biomarkers are the biological indicators of any biological state. They are usually used in detecting, screening, diagnosis and treatment of varied diseases. Biomarkers are also used to evaluate the th
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a disorder found in children between the age of six months to twelve years. It includes problems such as paying attention, hyperactivity, difficulty in cont
Pharmaceutics refers to the study of old drugs and new chemical entities (NCE) that can be used in treating patients effectively. In other words, it is known as the study of dosage. It includes the pr
Emergency medicine is an important part of medical studies and is treated as one of the most crucial divisions across the globe. It refers to the practice of providing care and treatment of patients w
Back pain is caused by irritation, strain and damage that is caused in the region where the spinal muscles, tendons, nerves and discs interconnect. This book discusses the pathophysiology for assessme
Sometimes our body’s reaction to infection can result in damage to internal tissues and organs. Such a condition is referred to as sepsis. Some of the symptoms of sepsis are high fever, increased hear
Dyslexia is a learning disability which mainly occurs in children. It can also occur in adults because of an injury or an illness like dementia. Difficulty in reading quickly, pronouncing words aloud,
Dentistry is the study and practice of preventing, diagnosing, treating disorders and diseases related to the oral cavity and craniofacial complex. The treatments included in this field are root canal
Drug delivery is the technique of delivering drugs in the body for the desired results. The goal of drug delivery is to achieve a therapeutic outcome. Pharmaceutical drugs may either be consumed orall
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition which causes damage to the nerves. Damage to these nerves can affect the movement, sensation and organ function of a person. Whereas, neuropathic pain is a chronic
The cancer that affects the ovaries is known as ovarian cancer. It is the most common type of cancer in women. Some of the symptoms of ovarian cancer are bloating, difficulty in eating, postmenopausal
The irregularity in the sleep patterns of an individual is known as a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can be of different types such as parasomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders and dyssomnias. Sl
Regenerative medicine studies the processes and methods by which damaged cells, tissues and organs can be medically restored. This field seeks to treat diseases and disorders through cell therapy as w
Decreased blood supply to any part of the brain can lead to an ischemic stroke. Thrombosis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, embolism and systemic hypoperfusion are the four primary causes of ischemi
Orthopedic medicine studies the pathology, treatment and rehabilitation of traumatic injuries and disorders afflicting the musculoskeletal system. Sub-specialties of this particular branch of medicine
HIV is a syndrome that causes the immune system of the human body to deteriorate, leaving it prone to develop chronic and often fatal diseases. This book on HIV infection discusses the clinical develo
The surgical procedures in orthopedics treat the diseases and disorders related to the musculoskeletal system of living organisms. The most significant function of the musculoskeletal system is to sup
One of the most important parts of our body is the fluid that flows in it to provide necessary nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body i.e. blood. It is made up of blood cells that contain blood
Cardiology is the science of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the circulatory system. This book on clinical cardiology deals with the specialized branches of cardiology and the trea
Arthritis is a disorder that affects joints. The symptoms mostly include swelling, redness and pain in the affected area. The two commonly occurring arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthrit
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a technique used in the imaging, diagnosis and assessment of the diseases related to the cardiovascular system. CMR technique is minimally invasive and is s
Nursing falls under the umbrella of healthcare and focuses on patient care. Some of the primary branches of nursing include orthopedic nursing, oncology nursing, palliative care, telenursing, perioper
