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Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong
| Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (384 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99406 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
FongHarry Hong Sang <1935-> |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - Alternative treatment
Medicine, Chinese |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-91876-8
9786611918767 981-270-930-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Preface to Volume 3; Chapter 1 The Scientific Basis of Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care: A Western Medicine Perspective Stephen M. Sagar & Raimond Wong; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cancer as a Systemic Disease; 1.3 The Body-Mind Network; 1.4 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs; 1.5 Physiology of Acupuncture; 1.6 Roles of TCM in Cancer Supportive Care; 1.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Recent Status and Outlook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cancer Treatment Dai-Han Zhou; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methods; 2.3 Results; 2.4 Discussion
ReferencesChapter 3 Chinese Medicine and Cancer Treatment in Hong Kong: A General Review Ping-Chung Leung, Vincent Ooi, Eliza L.-Y. Wong, Wai-Chun Au, Chun-Kwok Wong, Wai-Kei Lam, Sing-Fai Leung & Tony S.-K. Mok; 3.1 Introduction - Cancer and Ancient Chinese Medicine; 3.2 Interest Over the Use of Herbs Against Cancer; 3.3 A Practical Approach to the Clinical Use of Chinese Herbs for Cancer Patients; 3.4 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Supplements to Chemotherapy for Cancer; 3.5 A Clinical Trial Using a Herbal Formula as Supplement to Radiotherapy for Cancer Patients 3.6 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as a Palliative Agent in the Treatment of Multiple Bone Metastases3.7 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Preventive Agent for Immuno-Support; 3.8 System Review of Effects of Coriolus on the Survival of Cancer patients; 3.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Advancements of Ayurveda in Cancer Management with Special Focus on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Premalatha Balachandran; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Cancer Definition; 4.2.1 Benign versus malignant tumors; 4.2.2 Classification; 4.2.3 Etiology; 4.3 Ayurveda's Special Focus on Liver Diseases 4.3.1 Description of liver4.4 Neoplasm of the Liver; 4.4.1 Hepatocellular carcinoma; 4.4.1.1 Epidemiology; 4.4.1.2 Pathogenesis and diagnosis; 4.4.1.3 Treatment modalities in modern medicine; 4.4.1.4 Basis for ayurvedic therapy; 4.4.1.5 Ayurvedic treatment modalities; 4.5 Anti-cancer Drugs of Ayurveda Meets Modern Science; 4.5.1 Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh); 4.5.2 Annona atemoya/ muricata (Sitaphala); 4.5.3 Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava); 4.5.4 Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj); 4.5.5 Phyllanthus niruri /amarus (Bhumyamalaki); 4.5.6 Picrorrhiza kurroa (Katuki) 4.5.7 Podophyllum hexandrum (Giriparpata)4.5.8 Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi); 4.5.9 Semecarpus anacardium (Bhallataka); 4.5.10 Hepatoprotective ayurvedic formulations; 4.6 Benefits and Risks of Ayurvedic Medicine in Cancer Care; 4.7 Recommended Research Design; 4.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Complementary Approaches to Cancer in Italy Ralph W. Moss; 5.1 Introduction; 5.1.1 The Di Bella affair; 5.2 Methods; 5.3 Results; 5.3.1 A visit to Bologna; 5.3.2 Santa Famiglia conference and LSA-CM; 5.4 Discussion; References; Chapter 6 Kampo Treatment for Cancer Kenji Watanabe; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Prevention of Cancer |
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| Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong
| Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (384 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99406 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
FongHarry Hong Sang <1935-> |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - Alternative treatment
Medicine, Chinese |
| ISBN | 9789812709301 (eBook) |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Preface to Volume 3; Chapter 1 The Scientific Basis of Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care: A Western Medicine Perspective Stephen M. Sagar & Raimond Wong; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cancer as a Systemic Disease; 1.3 The Body-Mind Network; 1.4 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs; 1.5 Physiology of Acupuncture; 1.6 Roles of TCM in Cancer Supportive Care; 1.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Recent Status and Outlook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cancer Treatment Dai-Han Zhou; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methods; 2.3 Results; 2.4 Discussion
ReferencesChapter 3 Chinese Medicine and Cancer Treatment in Hong Kong: A General Review Ping-Chung Leung, Vincent Ooi, Eliza L.-Y. Wong, Wai-Chun Au, Chun-Kwok Wong, Wai-Kei Lam, Sing-Fai Leung & Tony S.-K. Mok; 3.1 Introduction - Cancer and Ancient Chinese Medicine; 3.2 Interest Over the Use of Herbs Against Cancer; 3.3 A Practical Approach to the Clinical Use of Chinese Herbs for Cancer Patients; 3.4 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Supplements to Chemotherapy for Cancer; 3.5 A Clinical Trial Using a Herbal Formula as Supplement to Radiotherapy for Cancer Patients 3.6 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as a Palliative Agent in the Treatment of Multiple Bone Metastases3.7 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Preventive Agent for Immuno-Support; 3.8 System Review of Effects of Coriolus on the Survival of Cancer patients; 3.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Advancements of Ayurveda in Cancer Management with Special Focus on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Premalatha Balachandran; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Cancer Definition; 4.2.1 Benign versus malignant tumors; 4.2.2 Classification; 4.2.3 Etiology; 4.3 Ayurveda's Special Focus on Liver Diseases 4.3.1 Description of liver4.4 Neoplasm of the Liver; 4.4.1 Hepatocellular carcinoma; 4.4.1.1 Epidemiology; 4.4.1.2 Pathogenesis and diagnosis; 4.4.1.3 Treatment modalities in modern medicine; 4.4.1.4 Basis for ayurvedic therapy; 4.4.1.5 Ayurvedic treatment modalities; 4.5 Anti-cancer Drugs of Ayurveda Meets Modern Science; 4.5.1 Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh); 4.5.2 Annona atemoya/ muricata (Sitaphala); 4.5.3 Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava); 4.5.4 Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj); 4.5.5 Phyllanthus niruri /amarus (Bhumyamalaki); 4.5.6 Picrorrhiza kurroa (Katuki) 4.5.7 Podophyllum hexandrum (Giriparpata)4.5.8 Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi); 4.5.9 Semecarpus anacardium (Bhallataka); 4.5.10 Hepatoprotective ayurvedic formulations; 4.6 Benefits and Risks of Ayurvedic Medicine in Cancer Care; 4.7 Recommended Research Design; 4.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Complementary Approaches to Cancer in Italy Ralph W. Moss; 5.1 Introduction; 5.1.1 The Di Bella affair; 5.2 Methods; 5.3 Results; 5.3.1 A visit to Bologna; 5.3.2 Santa Famiglia conference and LSA-CM; 5.4 Discussion; References; Chapter 6 Kampo Treatment for Cancer Kenji Watanabe; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Prevention of Cancer |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784706603321 |
| Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong
| Alternative treatment for cancer [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Harry Fong |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (384 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99406 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
FongHarry Hong Sang <1935-> |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - Alternative treatment
Medicine, Chinese |
| ISBN | 9789812709301 (eBook) |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Preface to Volume 3; Chapter 1 The Scientific Basis of Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care: A Western Medicine Perspective Stephen M. Sagar & Raimond Wong; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cancer as a Systemic Disease; 1.3 The Body-Mind Network; 1.4 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs; 1.5 Physiology of Acupuncture; 1.6 Roles of TCM in Cancer Supportive Care; 1.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Recent Status and Outlook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cancer Treatment Dai-Han Zhou; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methods; 2.3 Results; 2.4 Discussion
ReferencesChapter 3 Chinese Medicine and Cancer Treatment in Hong Kong: A General Review Ping-Chung Leung, Vincent Ooi, Eliza L.-Y. Wong, Wai-Chun Au, Chun-Kwok Wong, Wai-Kei Lam, Sing-Fai Leung & Tony S.-K. Mok; 3.1 Introduction - Cancer and Ancient Chinese Medicine; 3.2 Interest Over the Use of Herbs Against Cancer; 3.3 A Practical Approach to the Clinical Use of Chinese Herbs for Cancer Patients; 3.4 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Supplements to Chemotherapy for Cancer; 3.5 A Clinical Trial Using a Herbal Formula as Supplement to Radiotherapy for Cancer Patients 3.6 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as a Palliative Agent in the Treatment of Multiple Bone Metastases3.7 A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparation as Preventive Agent for Immuno-Support; 3.8 System Review of Effects of Coriolus on the Survival of Cancer patients; 3.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Advancements of Ayurveda in Cancer Management with Special Focus on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Premalatha Balachandran; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Cancer Definition; 4.2.1 Benign versus malignant tumors; 4.2.2 Classification; 4.2.3 Etiology; 4.3 Ayurveda's Special Focus on Liver Diseases 4.3.1 Description of liver4.4 Neoplasm of the Liver; 4.4.1 Hepatocellular carcinoma; 4.4.1.1 Epidemiology; 4.4.1.2 Pathogenesis and diagnosis; 4.4.1.3 Treatment modalities in modern medicine; 4.4.1.4 Basis for ayurvedic therapy; 4.4.1.5 Ayurvedic treatment modalities; 4.5 Anti-cancer Drugs of Ayurveda Meets Modern Science; 4.5.1 Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh); 4.5.2 Annona atemoya/ muricata (Sitaphala); 4.5.3 Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava); 4.5.4 Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj); 4.5.5 Phyllanthus niruri /amarus (Bhumyamalaki); 4.5.6 Picrorrhiza kurroa (Katuki) 4.5.7 Podophyllum hexandrum (Giriparpata)4.5.8 Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi); 4.5.9 Semecarpus anacardium (Bhallataka); 4.5.10 Hepatoprotective ayurvedic formulations; 4.6 Benefits and Risks of Ayurvedic Medicine in Cancer Care; 4.7 Recommended Research Design; 4.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Complementary Approaches to Cancer in Italy Ralph W. Moss; 5.1 Introduction; 5.1.1 The Di Bella affair; 5.2 Methods; 5.3 Results; 5.3.1 A visit to Bologna; 5.3.2 Santa Famiglia conference and LSA-CM; 5.4 Discussion; References; Chapter 6 Kampo Treatment for Cancer Kenji Watanabe; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Prevention of Cancer |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910821783903321 |
| Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung
| Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 636.50894518 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
TambyahPaul
LeungPing-Chung <1941-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Avian influenza
SARS (Disease) Influenza - Singapore - Prevention Influenza vaccines |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-90913-0
9786611909130 981-270-733-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Glossary; Foreword; Preface; A Summary of Flu Attacks; 1 Avian Influenza: Basic Science, Potential for Mutation, Transmission, Illness Symptomatology and Vaccines Louis Y.-A. Chai; Understanding the Basic Science of Influenza and Terminology; Influenza Pandemics in Recent History; Basic Science of Avian Influenza; Prior Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Until Recently; Transmissibility; Illness Symptomatology; Antiviral Agents; Vaccine Development; Conclusion; References; 2 Virology View Paul K.-S. Chan; What Does H5N1 Stand For?; What Makes the Influenza Virus So Special?
Why Birds are Important?What is the Role of Pigs?; Is it Only H5N1 or Something Else?; What About H9N2?; What Have the H7 Avian Viruses Done to Humans?; What Viruses Have Caused Pandemics?; Conclusions; 3 The First Cases of H5N1 Infection in the World Rita Y.-T. Sung; The Mysterious New Virus H5N1 Killed our Young Patient; 4 The Second Phase After H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Infection: The Three-Wave Spread in Thailand Salin Chutinimitkul, Pattaratida Sa-nguanmoo and Yong Poovorawan; The Outbreak in Asia and the Three-Wave Outbreak in Thailand Genetic Evidence of Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1Spreading Ability of H5N1; Clinical Manifestation; Case Detection; 1. Suspected case; 2. Probable case; 3. Confirmed case; Specimen Collection; 1. Respiratory specimens:; 2. Blood components:; 3. Autopsy specimens:; Laboratory Diagnostics; 1. Virus isolation; 2. Immunofluorescense assay (IFA); 3. Hemagglutination and hemagglutination inhibition test; 4. Rapid antigen test; 5. Molecular techniques; Avian Influenza Management; Avian Influenza Vaccine; Recommendation for People who Reside in Outbreak Areas44; General recommendations: Transporter recommendations:Farm workers recommendations:; Laboratory and healthcare workers recommendations:; Consumer recommendations:; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 5 Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Avian In.uenza Thana Khawcharoenporn, Linda M. Mundy and Anucha Apisarnthanarak; Introduction; Epidemiology; Risk Factors; Pathogenesis; Clinical Presentation; Transmission Dynamics of H5N1; Conclusions; References; 6 Avian Flu: The Indonesian Experience Nuning M. K. Masjkuri, I. Nyoman Kandun, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono and Hari Santoso; Introduction The Unusual Event of the Human Avian Flu in IndonesiaCase Management of Human Avian Flu in Indonesia; Measures to Control the Outbreak in Indonesia; Response to the current situation; Prediction and anticipation; Policies; Lesson learned; References; 7 Bird Flu in Indonesia Nugroho Abikusno; Introduction; Cause, Death and Disease Spread; Pandemic Probability; Preventive Measures; Control of bird flu in human population; Control of bird flu in poultry population; Biosecurity; Depopulation; Vaccination; Future Efforts; References 8 Cultural, Social and Economic In.uences of the Flu Vernon Lee and Kai-Hong Phua |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452961303321 |
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung
| Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 636.50894518 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
TambyahPaul
LeungPing-Chung <1941-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Avian influenza
SARS (Disease) Influenza - Singapore - Prevention Influenza vaccines |
| ISBN |
1-281-90913-0
9786611909130 981-270-733-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Glossary; Foreword; Preface; A Summary of Flu Attacks; 1 Avian Influenza: Basic Science, Potential for Mutation, Transmission, Illness Symptomatology and Vaccines Louis Y.-A. Chai; Understanding the Basic Science of Influenza and Terminology; Influenza Pandemics in Recent History; Basic Science of Avian Influenza; Prior Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Until Recently; Transmissibility; Illness Symptomatology; Antiviral Agents; Vaccine Development; Conclusion; References; 2 Virology View Paul K.-S. Chan; What Does H5N1 Stand For?; What Makes the Influenza Virus So Special?
Why Birds are Important?What is the Role of Pigs?; Is it Only H5N1 or Something Else?; What About H9N2?; What Have the H7 Avian Viruses Done to Humans?; What Viruses Have Caused Pandemics?; Conclusions; 3 The First Cases of H5N1 Infection in the World Rita Y.-T. Sung; The Mysterious New Virus H5N1 Killed our Young Patient; 4 The Second Phase After H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Infection: The Three-Wave Spread in Thailand Salin Chutinimitkul, Pattaratida Sa-nguanmoo and Yong Poovorawan; The Outbreak in Asia and the Three-Wave Outbreak in Thailand Genetic Evidence of Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1Spreading Ability of H5N1; Clinical Manifestation; Case Detection; 1. Suspected case; 2. Probable case; 3. Confirmed case; Specimen Collection; 1. Respiratory specimens:; 2. Blood components:; 3. Autopsy specimens:; Laboratory Diagnostics; 1. Virus isolation; 2. Immunofluorescense assay (IFA); 3. Hemagglutination and hemagglutination inhibition test; 4. Rapid antigen test; 5. Molecular techniques; Avian Influenza Management; Avian Influenza Vaccine; Recommendation for People who Reside in Outbreak Areas44; General recommendations: Transporter recommendations:Farm workers recommendations:; Laboratory and healthcare workers recommendations:; Consumer recommendations:; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 5 Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Avian In.uenza Thana Khawcharoenporn, Linda M. Mundy and Anucha Apisarnthanarak; Introduction; Epidemiology; Risk Factors; Pathogenesis; Clinical Presentation; Transmission Dynamics of H5N1; Conclusions; References; 6 Avian Flu: The Indonesian Experience Nuning M. K. Masjkuri, I. Nyoman Kandun, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono and Hari Santoso; Introduction The Unusual Event of the Human Avian Flu in IndonesiaCase Management of Human Avian Flu in Indonesia; Measures to Control the Outbreak in Indonesia; Response to the current situation; Prediction and anticipation; Policies; Lesson learned; References; 7 Bird Flu in Indonesia Nugroho Abikusno; Introduction; Cause, Death and Disease Spread; Pandemic Probability; Preventive Measures; Control of bird flu in human population; Control of bird flu in poultry population; Biosecurity; Depopulation; Vaccination; Future Efforts; References 8 Cultural, Social and Economic In.uences of the Flu Vernon Lee and Kai-Hong Phua |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910782351903321 |
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung
| Bird flu [[electronic resource] ] : a rising pandemic in Asia and beyond? / / [edited by] Paul Tambyah, Ping-Chung Leung |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 636.50894518 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
TambyahPaul
LeungPing-Chung <1941-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Avian influenza
SARS (Disease) Influenza - Singapore - Prevention Influenza vaccines |
| ISBN |
1-281-90913-0
9786611909130 981-270-733-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Glossary; Foreword; Preface; A Summary of Flu Attacks; 1 Avian Influenza: Basic Science, Potential for Mutation, Transmission, Illness Symptomatology and Vaccines Louis Y.-A. Chai; Understanding the Basic Science of Influenza and Terminology; Influenza Pandemics in Recent History; Basic Science of Avian Influenza; Prior Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Until Recently; Transmissibility; Illness Symptomatology; Antiviral Agents; Vaccine Development; Conclusion; References; 2 Virology View Paul K.-S. Chan; What Does H5N1 Stand For?; What Makes the Influenza Virus So Special?
Why Birds are Important?What is the Role of Pigs?; Is it Only H5N1 or Something Else?; What About H9N2?; What Have the H7 Avian Viruses Done to Humans?; What Viruses Have Caused Pandemics?; Conclusions; 3 The First Cases of H5N1 Infection in the World Rita Y.-T. Sung; The Mysterious New Virus H5N1 Killed our Young Patient; 4 The Second Phase After H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Infection: The Three-Wave Spread in Thailand Salin Chutinimitkul, Pattaratida Sa-nguanmoo and Yong Poovorawan; The Outbreak in Asia and the Three-Wave Outbreak in Thailand Genetic Evidence of Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1Spreading Ability of H5N1; Clinical Manifestation; Case Detection; 1. Suspected case; 2. Probable case; 3. Confirmed case; Specimen Collection; 1. Respiratory specimens:; 2. Blood components:; 3. Autopsy specimens:; Laboratory Diagnostics; 1. Virus isolation; 2. Immunofluorescense assay (IFA); 3. Hemagglutination and hemagglutination inhibition test; 4. Rapid antigen test; 5. Molecular techniques; Avian Influenza Management; Avian Influenza Vaccine; Recommendation for People who Reside in Outbreak Areas44; General recommendations: Transporter recommendations:Farm workers recommendations:; Laboratory and healthcare workers recommendations:; Consumer recommendations:; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 5 Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Avian In.uenza Thana Khawcharoenporn, Linda M. Mundy and Anucha Apisarnthanarak; Introduction; Epidemiology; Risk Factors; Pathogenesis; Clinical Presentation; Transmission Dynamics of H5N1; Conclusions; References; 6 Avian Flu: The Indonesian Experience Nuning M. K. Masjkuri, I. Nyoman Kandun, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono and Hari Santoso; Introduction The Unusual Event of the Human Avian Flu in IndonesiaCase Management of Human Avian Flu in Indonesia; Measures to Control the Outbreak in Indonesia; Response to the current situation; Prediction and anticipation; Policies; Lesson learned; References; 7 Bird Flu in Indonesia Nugroho Abikusno; Introduction; Cause, Death and Disease Spread; Pandemic Probability; Preventive Measures; Control of bird flu in human population; Control of bird flu in poultry population; Biosecurity; Depopulation; Vaccination; Future Efforts; References 8 Cultural, Social and Economic In.uences of the Flu Vernon Lee and Kai-Hong Phua |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910819470803321 |
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue
| Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (253 p.) |
| Disciplina | 610.951 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
XueCharlie Changli |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Medicine, Chinese
Acupuncture |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-87722-0
9786611877224 981-256-586-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Chapter 1 Risks of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Edzard Ernst; Chapter 2 Research of Acupuncture Ameliorating Psycho-Craving for Patients Dependent on Heroin Jun-mei Wu, Jian-hua Lin, Yong-fen Luo & Jun Li; Chapter 3 Advances in Research of Angiogenesis Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhi-shan Ding & Xing-de Yuo; Chapter 4 The Rationale of Combination Drug Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine Jie Wang, Lin-guo Zhang & Wei Jia; Chapter 5 Approaches in Treating AIDS with Chinese Medicine Wei-bo Lu
Chapter 6 Anti-liver Fibrosis with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Ping Liu, Cheng-hai Liu, Cheng Liu, Yi-yung Hu & Lie-ming XuChapter 7 Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer by Traditional Chinese Medicine Jia-xiang Liu; Chapter 8 Direction of TCM Modernisation and Quality Control Mode Pei-shan Xie & Eric Wong; Chapter 9 A Critical Look at Traditional Medicine Recommendations in the Line of Research Approach Ping-chung Leung; Chapter 10 Study of XS0601 on Preventing Restenosis after Coronary Interventional Treatment Ke-ji Chen, Hao Xu, Da-zhuo Shi & Xiao-chang Ma Chapter 11 Research on Treatment of AIDS in Chinese Medicine Chong-fen GuanChapter 12 Research and Production of Dachengqi Granules Xian-zhong Wu, Zai-shan Tian & Chang Chen; Chapter 13 Study on Evacuation of Haematoma and Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy in Hypertensive Middle- and Large- Amount of Cerebral Haemorrhage Mao-cai Liu, Pei-xin Huang, Yan Huang & Ming Lu; Chapter 14 The Conceptual Framework of the Chinese Quality of Life (ChQOL) Instrument Li Zhao, Kelvin Chan, Kwok-fai Leung, Feng-bin Liu & Ji-qian Fang Chapter 15 Clinical and Experimental Studies on Acupuncture-Drug Balanced Anaesthesia and Analgesia in China Gen-cheng WuChapter 16 Approaches in Developing an Integrative and Evidence-Based Curriculum in Chinese Herbal Medicine Kylie A. O'Brien, Robyn Lines & Charlie C.L. Xue; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910450445503321 |
| [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue
| Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (253 p.) |
| Disciplina | 610.951 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
XueCharlie Changli |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Medicine, Chinese
Acupuncture |
| ISBN |
1-281-87722-0
9786611877224 981-256-586-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Chapter 1 Risks of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Edzard Ernst; Chapter 2 Research of Acupuncture Ameliorating Psycho-Craving for Patients Dependent on Heroin Jun-mei Wu, Jian-hua Lin, Yong-fen Luo & Jun Li; Chapter 3 Advances in Research of Angiogenesis Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhi-shan Ding & Xing-de Yuo; Chapter 4 The Rationale of Combination Drug Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine Jie Wang, Lin-guo Zhang & Wei Jia; Chapter 5 Approaches in Treating AIDS with Chinese Medicine Wei-bo Lu
Chapter 6 Anti-liver Fibrosis with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Ping Liu, Cheng-hai Liu, Cheng Liu, Yi-yung Hu & Lie-ming XuChapter 7 Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer by Traditional Chinese Medicine Jia-xiang Liu; Chapter 8 Direction of TCM Modernisation and Quality Control Mode Pei-shan Xie & Eric Wong; Chapter 9 A Critical Look at Traditional Medicine Recommendations in the Line of Research Approach Ping-chung Leung; Chapter 10 Study of XS0601 on Preventing Restenosis after Coronary Interventional Treatment Ke-ji Chen, Hao Xu, Da-zhuo Shi & Xiao-chang Ma Chapter 11 Research on Treatment of AIDS in Chinese Medicine Chong-fen GuanChapter 12 Research and Production of Dachengqi Granules Xian-zhong Wu, Zai-shan Tian & Chang Chen; Chapter 13 Study on Evacuation of Haematoma and Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy in Hypertensive Middle- and Large- Amount of Cerebral Haemorrhage Mao-cai Liu, Pei-xin Huang, Yan Huang & Ming Lu; Chapter 14 The Conceptual Framework of the Chinese Quality of Life (ChQOL) Instrument Li Zhao, Kelvin Chan, Kwok-fai Leung, Feng-bin Liu & Ji-qian Fang Chapter 15 Clinical and Experimental Studies on Acupuncture-Drug Balanced Anaesthesia and Analgesia in China Gen-cheng WuChapter 16 Approaches in Developing an Integrative and Evidence-Based Curriculum in Chinese Herbal Medicine Kylie A. O'Brien, Robyn Lines & Charlie C.L. Xue; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783724103321 |
| [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue
| Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] ] : modern practice / / editors, Ping-chung Leung, Charlie Chang-li Xue |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (253 p.) |
| Disciplina | 610.951 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeungPing-Chung <1941->
XueCharlie Changli |
| Collana | Annals of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Soggetto topico |
Medicine, Chinese
Acupuncture |
| ISBN |
1-281-87722-0
9786611877224 981-256-586-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface to Series; Chapter 1 Risks of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Edzard Ernst; Chapter 2 Research of Acupuncture Ameliorating Psycho-Craving for Patients Dependent on Heroin Jun-mei Wu, Jian-hua Lin, Yong-fen Luo & Jun Li; Chapter 3 Advances in Research of Angiogenesis Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhi-shan Ding & Xing-de Yuo; Chapter 4 The Rationale of Combination Drug Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine Jie Wang, Lin-guo Zhang & Wei Jia; Chapter 5 Approaches in Treating AIDS with Chinese Medicine Wei-bo Lu
Chapter 6 Anti-liver Fibrosis with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Ping Liu, Cheng-hai Liu, Cheng Liu, Yi-yung Hu & Lie-ming XuChapter 7 Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer by Traditional Chinese Medicine Jia-xiang Liu; Chapter 8 Direction of TCM Modernisation and Quality Control Mode Pei-shan Xie & Eric Wong; Chapter 9 A Critical Look at Traditional Medicine Recommendations in the Line of Research Approach Ping-chung Leung; Chapter 10 Study of XS0601 on Preventing Restenosis after Coronary Interventional Treatment Ke-ji Chen, Hao Xu, Da-zhuo Shi & Xiao-chang Ma Chapter 11 Research on Treatment of AIDS in Chinese Medicine Chong-fen GuanChapter 12 Research and Production of Dachengqi Granules Xian-zhong Wu, Zai-shan Tian & Chang Chen; Chapter 13 Study on Evacuation of Haematoma and Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy in Hypertensive Middle- and Large- Amount of Cerebral Haemorrhage Mao-cai Liu, Pei-xin Huang, Yan Huang & Ming Lu; Chapter 14 The Conceptual Framework of the Chinese Quality of Life (ChQOL) Instrument Li Zhao, Kelvin Chan, Kwok-fai Leung, Feng-bin Liu & Ji-qian Fang Chapter 15 Clinical and Experimental Studies on Acupuncture-Drug Balanced Anaesthesia and Analgesia in China Gen-cheng WuChapter 16 Approaches in Developing an Integrative and Evidence-Based Curriculum in Chinese Herbal Medicine Kylie A. O'Brien, Robyn Lines & Charlie C.L. Xue; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910819960903321 |
| [River Edge] N.J., : World Scientific, c2005 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A comprehensive guide to Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Charlie Changli Xue, Yung-Chi Cheng
| A comprehensive guide to Chinese medicine [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Ping-Chung Leung, Charlie Changli Xue, Yung-Chi Cheng |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; River Edge, NJ, : World Scientific Pub. Co., c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (374 p.) |
| Disciplina | 610.951 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LeungPing-Chung <1941-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Medicine, Chinese
Medicine - China |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-93545-X
9786611935450 981-279-498-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents ; Contributors ; Foreword ; Preface ; Chapter 1 Intelligent Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine ; 1.1 Introduction ; 1.2 The Successes of Modern Medicine ; 1.3 Traditional Chinese Medicine ; 1.4 Conclusion ; 1.5 Limitations of Chinese Medicine Research ; Reference
Chapter 2 Modalities of Chinese Medicine 2.1 Introduction ; 2.2 Chinese Herbal Medicine ; 2.3 Acupuncture ; 2.4 Electro-Acupuncture ; 2.5 Magnetic Therapy ; 2.6 Ear Acupuncture ; 2.7 Scalp Acupuncture ; 2.8 Moxibustion ; 2.9 Cupping ; 2.10 Tuina (Chinese Massage) 2.11 Diet Therapy 2.12 Exercise Therapy ; 2.13 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 3 The Theoretical Framework of Chinese Medicine ; 3.1 Introduction ; 3.2 Features of Chinese Medicine ; 3.3 What Thinking Underpins Chinese Medicine? 3.4 How Does Chinese Medicine Understand Human Physiology? 3.5 How Does Chinese Medicine Understand the Occurrence of Diseases? ; 3.6 Clinical Decision Making: Diagnosis ; 3.7 Prevention ; 3.8 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 4 Problems and Challenges of Chinese Herbal Medicine 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Trends ; 4.3 The Gaps ; 4.4 The Problems ; 4.5 The Challenges ; 4.6 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 5 Biochemistry and Herbs ; 5.1 Introduction ; 5.2 Purity Test for Herbs and Herbal Products ; 5.3 Safety Test for Herbs and Herbal Products 5.4 Tests for Quality Control of Herbs and Herbal Products |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454318103321 |
| Singapore ; ; River Edge, NJ, : World Scientific Pub. Co., c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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