National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH: Volume 2: Impact on Global Health covers the scientific aspects of the entire portfolio of NIAID, including microbiology and infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, and immunology and vaccines. All major diseases and the relevant immunology and vaccine development are described in detail. In addition, all major NIAID programs, initiatives, and clinical trials are discussed and illustrate the global involvement of NIAID in biomedical research and its impact on public health worldwide. By providing this information, the global scientific community will be able to access and benefit from these programs and initiatives.

During the last 5 years, major advances have been made in our understanding of the pathogenesis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease and in the development of new potent antiviral agents. With regard to HIV pathogenesis, several recent observations have not only changed our perspectives of HIV disease, but have been critical for the design of therapeutic strategies.

This authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Featuring the chapters on Gastroenterology and Hepatology that appear in the landmark "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17/e", this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that has defined Harrison's. You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors - presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, "Harrison's Gastroenterology and Hepatology" is a must for students and clinicians alike. "Harrison's Gastroenterology and Hepatology" delivers: complete coverage of need-to-know gastroenterology and hepatology topics, including cardinal manifestations of disease, differential diagnosis and diagnostic evaluation, management of diseases and disorders, and obesity, nutrition, and eating disorders; references updated since the publication of "HPIM, 17/e"; content from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD in print form, including a complete atlas of liver disease; 58 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise; integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters; 140 high-yield questions and answers drawn from "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17/e"; and, helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance. This title offers everything you would expect from Harrison's tailored to your specialty: Cardinal Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease; Evaluation of the Patient with Alimentary Tract Symptoms; Disorders of the Alimentary Tract; Infections of the Alimentary Tract; Evaluation of the Patient with Liver Disease; Disorders of the Liver and Biliary Tree; and, Liver Transplantation. The Harrison's specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17/e": Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; and, Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD.

Emerging Infections is a reprint of the inaugural volume of the thematic serial, "Biomedical Research Reports Series" that provides annual updates on hot topics of interest to a broad spectrum of the biomedical research community. This volume provides state-of-the-art reviews of the most important "new" and reemerging bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, their life cycles, host defense evasion strategies, and clinical features. Emerging Infections includes in-depth coverage of the history of infectious disease outbreaks, population and evolutionary biology of human pathogens, and current epidemiological models that describe how ecological and demographic changes produce new epidemics. The book covers the major established pathogens as well as the new and sensational--mad cow disease, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, pathogenic "E-coli, " and flesh-eating bacteria.
Key Features
* Discusses persisting problems in tuberculosis
* Covers pathogenic escherichia colo 0157: H7
* Explains the revival of Group A Streptococcal diseases
* Provides information on antibiotic resistance in bacteria
* Includes coverage of Korean hemorrhagic fever and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
* Questions where the Ebola virus comes from and where is it going