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Immunotherapy Against Lung Cancer: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at March 22, 2024
Immunotherapy Against Lung Cancer: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges

Immunotherapy Against Lung Cancer: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges by Shvetank Bhatt, Rajaraman Eri Eri, Bey-Hing Goh, Keshav Raj Paudel, Terezinha de Jesus Andreoli Pinto, Kamal Dua
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 393 Pages | ISBN : 9819971403 | 41.1 MB

This book provides insight into the various immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of lung cancers. The chapters of the book discuss the detailed mechanisms of checkpoint inhibitors, co-stimulatory molecules, drugs working in the immunosuppressive environment, and various vaccines for lung cancer. A chapter of the book explores the recent applications of the oncolytic virus in lung cancer treatment and discusses the potential and direction of oncolytic virus-based therapeutic vaccines. The chapter also elucidates the current understanding of the role of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in tumor progression, and the recent progress in utilizing TLR agonists as potential therapeutic agents in lung cancer treatment. Towards the end, the book reviews the applications of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and immunotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer. This book provides useful information to a range of audiences including clinical researchers working in the field of lung cancer, and undergraduate and postgraduate students from various disciplines such as pharmacy, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, biotechnology, and health sciences.

Lung Cancer Screening: Practical Aspects for Primary Care  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at Oct. 7, 2022
Lung Cancer Screening: Practical Aspects for Primary Care

Lung Cancer Screening: Practical Aspects for Primary Care by Janelle V. Baptiste, Richard M. Schwartzstein, Carey C. Thomson
English | PDF,EPUB | 2022 | 131 Pages | ISBN : 303110661X | 13.2 MB

Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The high mortality is largely the consequence of late diagnosis; lung cancer is typically asymptomatic in early stages when a surgical cure is most likely. As a result, there has been great interest in and research on early detection of lung cancer through screening.

MRI of the Lung, Second Edition (Repost)  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at July 10, 2023
MRI of the Lung, Second Edition (Repost)

MRI of the Lung, Second Edition by Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Mark Oliver Wielpütz
English | EPUB (True) | 2018 | 518 Pages | ISBN : 3319426168 | 106.6 MB

This book provides a comprehensive overview of how to use MRI for the imaging of lung disease. Special emphasis is placed on routine applications and the clinical impact of MRI in each setting. In addition, current technological developments are reviewed and information presented on dedicated applications of MRI in preclinical and translational research, clinical trials, and specialized institutions.

Essentials in Lung Transplantation (Repost)  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at April 27, 2021
Essentials in Lung Transplantation (Repost)

Essentials in Lung Transplantation by Allan R. Glanville
English | EPUB | 2019 | 238 Pages | ISBN : 3319909320 | 15.6 MB

This book presents a clear and concise summary of the clinical tenets of lung transplantation with an update on recent developments in the field. It examines the operational principles which underpin successful lung transplantation and shows how an evidenced based approach combined with wisdom borne of experience leads to better outcomes in day-to-day management. Focused on simplicity and elegance of style with ample visual images, this book provides a unique overview of trends and strategies for the best outcomes in lung transplantation. Approachable and easily digested, this book will be a go-to resource for professionals seeking a succinct and well-illustrated guide to this growing area of surgical transplantation.

Burn and Trauma Associated Lung Injury  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by roxul at Feb. 2, 2021
Burn and Trauma Associated Lung Injury

Zhao-fan Xia, "Burn and Trauma Associated Lung Injury"
English | ISBN: 981157054X | 2020 | 189 pages | EPUB, PDF | 6 MB + 4 MB

Palliative Care in Lung Disease  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at Oct. 2, 2021
Palliative Care in Lung Disease

Palliative Care in Lung Disease by Kathleen O. Lindell
English | PDF,EPUB | 2021 | 380 Pages | ISBN : 3030817873 | 18.7 MB

This book details the benefits of palliative care to improve the lives of patients with serious lung disease and their caregivers. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, and is often described as “an extra layer of support” for patients and their caregivers, as patients with malignant and nonmalignant lung disease experience great symptom burden and have advanced care planning needs.

"Lung Cancer: Modern Multidisciplinary Management" ed. by Henry S. Park  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by exLib at Aug. 9, 2021
"Lung Cancer: Modern Multidisciplinary Management" ed. by Henry S. Park

"Lung Cancer: Modern Multidisciplinary Management" ed. by Henry S. Park
ITexLi | 2021 | ISBN: 1789855764 9781789855760 1789855756 9781789855753 1789856388 9781789856385 | 198 pages | PDF | 16 MB

This book comprehensively reviews the evidence that has driven personalized medicine, based on a variety of multidisciplinary perspectives by international lung cancer experts.
"Lung Cancer: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment" ed. by Alba Fabiola Costa Torres

"Lung Cancer: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment" ed. by Alba Fabiola Costa Torres
ITExLi | 2019 | ISBN: 1789843502 9781789843507 1789843499 9781789843491 1838816399 9781838816391 | 190 pages | PDF | 11 MB

The aim of this book is to provide an exciting read on strategies in the diagnosis and therapy of lung cancer.

Advances in Radiation Oncology in Lung Cancer, Third Edition  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by AvaxGenius at Aug. 17, 2023
Advances in Radiation Oncology in Lung Cancer, Third Edition

Advances in Radiation Oncology in Lung Cancer, Third Edition by Branislav Jeremić
English | PDF (True) | 2023 | 1128 Pages | ISBN : 303134846X | 53.3 MB

This is the third, completely updated edition of a comprehensive book in which many of the world’s leading lung cancer specialists discuss the recent advances in the radiation oncology of lung cancer and reflect on the latest research findings in lung cancer and other intrathoracic malignancies. Lung cancer remains the major cancer killer in both sexes worldwide. It is so despite significant progress in recent decades in both diagnostic and treatment approaches. New biological and technological advances in this field are now faster incorporated in the overall decision-making process and are bringing fast and substantial improvements in both survivals and quality of life of lung cancer patients. Optimized patient-oriented approaches are reality of the third decade of this millennium and thoracic oncologists strive towards nothing but seamlessly delivering it in a continuous battle with lung cancer.

"Interstitial Lung Diseases" ed. by Jelena Stojšić  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by exLib at April 28, 2020
"Interstitial Lung Diseases" ed. by Jelena Stojšić

"Interstitial Lung Diseases" ed. by Jelena Stojšić
ITExLi | 2019 | ISBN: 1838818766 9781838818760 1838818758 9781838818753 1838818774 9781838818777 | 79 pages | PDF | 11 MB

This book presents readers with a better understanding of the etiology, development, and treatment of interstitial lung diseases.