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Malaria causes more death and disease than any other parasitic pathogen known today. This multiauthored text covers the important areas of malaria research, particularly focusing on those sectors which are of clinical importance for the understanding of the disease, the parasite, and its vector. The chapter authors are all leading experts within their own particular fields. The biology and molecular biology of the parasite, the clinical spectrum of the disease, the pathogenesis of malaria, and the immunology and emergence of malaria vaccines are some examples of the scientific spheres that are discussed. The book is suitable as a text for graduate students and clinicians as well as researchers at universities and companies involved in treating or studying infectious diseases. ... Read more

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A Human Perspective on the Burmese Conflict
This is an excellent travelogue whih gives real ensight into the normal individual "Burmese" struggling against the odds in Burma.It gives a real flavour of a very complex political situation - so many factions, parties and racial groups.

I've never been to Thailand or Burma but I found it an interesting and informative book on a little-known area.The factual information was woven into the travelogue in such a way that it was easy to digest, particularly as you got into the book.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to open their eyes to the realities of the Burmese situation as a whole, while understanding it from a very human level.

Insurgency in Burma
"Kawthoolei Dreams, Malaria Nights" by Martin MacDonald offers a unique perspective on the political situation in Burma.Through his extensive travels, and his contact with the insurgent Karen, the author has acquired an insider's understanding of the struggle, its protagonists, and its victims.

Although sympathetic to the insurgents, the book provides a balanced and accessible assessment of the complex factors shaping the course of Burma's recent troubles.

Structured around the author's adventures while travelling in Burma, the book is by turns exciting, funny, and thought provoking.MacDonald has travelled through both the lowlands and mountains of Burma, as well as the shadowy frontier area along the Thai-Burma border, and uses his experiences to ease the reader into the fascinating but complicated historical reasons for the current situation.

While there are already several excellent books available about Burma, "Kawthoolei Dreams, Malaria Nights" fills a large gap in this literature, being more accessible than the heavy-going political studies (like Bertil Lintner's "Burma in Revolt: Opium and Insurgency Since 1948" and Martin Smith's "Burma - Insurgency and the Politics of Ethnicity") but providing a greater depth and understanding than a mere travelogue (such as Rory Maclean's "Under the Dragon - Travels in Burma").

"Kawthoolei Dreams, Malaria Nights" is recommended for anyone wishing to travel in Burma or Thailand, or for those who wish to know more about the fascinating events in this mysterious country. ... Read more

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Malaria is a disease thst causes infant and youth mortality every 30 seconds as the clock ticks. 90 % of the infection of the disease is allocatedto the African continent. Ignorance, poverty and lack of commitment are the primary factors responsible for the widespread of malaria. Because of them, the proper preventive measures are not applied and as a result, the masses are left to suffer the disease's devastating effects. As a Liberian, remembering my days of combat with the disease inspired me to do a global review of the disease with concentration in my home country. This was also based on the fact that Liberia being a war-torn country for more than a decade did not have the proper support to fight the disease nor suppress its widespread. ... Read more

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to malaria. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to malaria.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to malaria. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to malaria.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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Travelers' Malaria is considered an essential resource for practitioners of travel medicine. This updated CDROM version focuses on the epidemiology prevention and treatment of malaria in non-immune travelers and immigrants. Each chapter is an up-to-date monograph (with an abstract) and contains detauked references to published literature as well as to appropriate web sites. The purpose of the CDROM is to serve as a reference for specialists in the field and for any practitioners who may confront the complexities of caring for malaria-exposed tranvelers in both pre and post travel settings. ... Read more

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Malaria kills millions of people each year and hundreds of millions more suffer chronic illness. Economic development is inhibited and poverty is perpetuated.

The authors argue that action against malaria is over-centralised and narrowly focused, ignoring local conditions and concerns. Health agencies in developing countries and some companies are trying to stem a resurgent tide of malaria. Their work is, however, hampered by pressure from environmentalist groups and donor agencies which still crusade against the use of DDT and which have won a partial victory under the POPs (persistent organic pollutants) convention. A continuing anti-DDT campaign would have as its victims people in some of the world's poorest countries. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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Some of the world's leading research scientists in the field have contributed to this new book on malaria vaccine development. The book examines various strategies being pursued against the different stages of the parasite (the sporozoite, asexual erythrocytic stages, and sexual stages). It describes vaccines that combat the parasite directly, vaccines aimed at preventing disease, vaccines based on attenuated parasites, and vaccines based on small, carefully defined synthetic peptides. The book provides a compendium of current approaches, lists of preferred antigens, and the results of vaccine trials to date. Molecular immunology involved with both the natural immune response to parasites and with the constraints on inducing immunity are emphasized throughout the book. Views on how vaccines may be tested and then integrated into malaria control programs are also discussed. Molecular Immunological Considerations in Malaria Vaccine Development will be useful for researchers and students in immunology, parasitology, biotechnology, vaccine design, and tropical and public health. ... Read more

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Very Informative early Medical Book with information & treatment for Malaria. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by Thomson Gale on April 22, 2005. The length of the article is 436 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Africa Malaria Day--April 25, 2005.(Notice to Readers)
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: April 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 54Issue: 15Page: 386(1)

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