The United States is the world's leading import market for live animals. From 2005 through 2008 over 1 billion live animals were legally imported i...

Primary liver cancer occurs when cancerous (malignant) cells begin to grow in the tissues of liver. Although many cancers are on the decline, the i...

Primary liver cancer, mainly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide. The incidence is incre...

This book contains the 17 lectures given at the International Symposium on Liver Cells and Drugs held in Rennes on 7 to 10 July 1987 as well as 50 ...

The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. It is one of the body's most 'intelligent' organs in th...

This book presents topical research in the study of liver cirrhosis, including etiologic types of end stage chronic liver disease; hepatocellular c...

The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. It is one of the body's most "intelligent" organs in th...

This book discusses the diagnosis, treatment and management of liver disease. Chapter One reviews hepatic hydatidosis. Chapter Two explores the dia...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the causes, treatment and prevention of liver disease and peritonitis. Topics di...

The recently published article "The Burden of Liver Disease in Europe: A Review of Available Epidemiological Data" provides a few figures on the en...

Hepatic hydatidosis is a worldwide disease with a high socio-economic cost in endemic areas. Until recently, only professionals working in these ar...

This book represents an exciting approach to the hepatic physiology and multiple developments about cellular biology such as: cell cycle regulation...

This novel was written to focus on some relevant aspects of a disease from the patients' perspective but also to show the caregivers' perspective. ...

From the latest medical advice to practical tips for dealing with HIV-related problems -- the most up-to-date and complete guide to managing life w...

The opening chapter of Living with HIV/AIDS: Challenges, Perspectives and Quality of Life is concerned with exploring the implications of living wi...

The study of neuropsychological functions in children has lately undergone a considerable evolution, most obviously represented by the evidence tha...

Back pain is the commonest form of rheumatism and it is estimated to affect between 65% and 80% of populations sampled. The costs of back pain-rela...

Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world and a major cause of death. This new book brings together stellar research from around t...

Lung disease is fatal for 86 percent of its victims within five years of a diagnosis, and is the leading cause of cancer death among women, exceedi...

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death world-wide with the majority of patients suffering from advanced unresectable or metastatic non-s...

Surgical resection of lung metastases is a widely accepted procedure but long-term results are disappointing with a 5-year survival rate of approxi...

Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as auto-immune diseases, wherein the immune system attacks parts of the patient's body, l...

Aupus nephritis (AN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting over half of systemic Aupus erythematosis (SAE) patients, both adult an...