Inflammation and Immunity (Critical Care Focus; 10)

Galle, Helen F.; Webster, Nigel R.; Lawler, Paul G.P.; Soni, Neil; Singer, Mervyn (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0727916890 / ISBN 13: 9780727916891

Published by BMJ Books (an Imprint of the BMJ Publishing Group), London, 2003

About this Item

Numerous figures, tables. Library stamp on title page, text and illustrations are clean, bright and tight throughout.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inflammation and Immunity (Critical Care Focus; 10)
• Publisher: BMJ Books (an Imprint of the BMJ Publishing Group), London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0727916890
• ISBN 13: 9780727916891
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Book Type: Ex-Library
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health & Medicine

About this title

Synopsis

This issue of the critical care focus series addresses aspects of the immune and inflammatory responses relevant to critical illness. It includes overviews of neutrophil function, apoptosis, metalloproteinases and T cells. In addition, the concept of immune paralysis as a contributor to the mortality of sepsis is discussed, and a comprehensive report on the current thinking regarding glucocorticoid therapy. There is also an interesting chapter describing the 'killer within' - the way in viruses are able to modulate host immune responses to their own benefit.

About the Author

Edited by Helen F Galley PhD