Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy is a unique, practical and clinically relevant guide for clinicians and laboratory staff to assist with the diagnosis and management of immunological/allergic disease, and the correct selection and interpretation of immunological tests. Now fully updated for the third edition, the handbook has been expanded to include the latest developments, drugs, diagnostic tests, and therapy options in the field. With concise, bullet-point coverage of the entire breadth of immunological and allergic disease, this handbook has been specially written to ensure the information you need is always at your fingertips. The first section covers clinical diseases, giving guidance on test selection and interpretation for both diagnosis and monitoring. The second section covers diagnostic tests, summarizing the methodology and pros and cons of each. Expertly written, reviewed by specialists, and fully up-to-date, you can be sure that the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy provides all the vital information you will need to assist you in effective practice. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy is a unique, practical and clinically relevant guide for clinicians and laboratory staff to assist with the diagnosis and management of immunological/allergic disease, and the correct selection and interpretation of immunological tests. Now fully updated for the third edition, the handbook has been expanded to include the latest developments, drugs, diagnostic tests, and therapy options in the field. With concise, bullet-point coverage of the entire breadth of immunological and allergic disease, this handbook has been specially written to ensure the information you need is always at your fingertips. The first section covers clinical diseases, giving guidance on test selection and interpretation for both diagnosis and monitoring. The second section covers diagnostic tests, summarizing the methodology and pros and cons of each. Expertly written, reviewed by specialists, and fully up-to-date, you can be sure that the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy provides all the vital information you will need to assist you in effective practice. Full coverage of the entire breadth of immunology and allergy. Practical, concise handbook assisting with diagnosis and management of all immunological and allergic disease. Covers the latest advances in genetics and tissue typing, as well as new drugs, therapies and tests. With expanded sections on immunodeficienies, allergies and managerial issues to include recent changes Cover Contents Symbols and abbreviations Introduction Part I 1 Primary immunodeficiency 2 Secondary immunodeficiency 3 Allergic disease 4 Autoimmunity and the endocrine system 5 Autoimmunity of the nervous system 6 Autoimmunity associated with cardiac, respiratory, and renal disease 7 Autoimmunity in gastrointestinal disease 8 Autoimmunity in liver disease 9 Autoimmune haematological disorders 10 Autoimmune skin disorders 11 Autoimmune eye disease 12 Connective tissue disease 13 Vasculitis 14 Miscellaneous conditions 15 Transplantation 16 Immunotherapy Part II 17 Immunochemistry 18 Autoantibodies 19 Allergy tests 20 Cellular investigations 21 Tissue typing 22 Quality and managerial issues Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Uploaded by [StormRG]