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Author:   Mariana C. Castells
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2011
Weight:   0.968kg
ISBN:  

9781493961481

ISBN 10:   1493961489
Pages:   361
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface.- Foreword.- Definition and Criteria for the Diagnoses of Anaphylaxis.- An Epidemiological Approach to Reducing the Risk of Fatal Anaphylaxis.- Pathophysiology and Organ Damage in Anaphylaxis.- Mast Cells: Effector Cells of Anaphylaxis.- Basophils in Anaphylaxis.- Protease Mediators of Anaphylaxis.- Aspirin and NSAID Reactions: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Management.- IgE-dependent and Independent Effector Mechanisms in Human and Murine Anaphylaxis.- Food-Induced Anaphylaxis.- Antibiotic-induced Anaphylaxis.- Anaphylaxis During Radiological Procedures and in the Peri-operative Setting.- Hymenoptera-induced Hypersensitivity Reactions and Anaphylaxis.- Idiopathic Anaphylaxis.- xercise-induced Anaphylaxis and Food-dependent Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis.- Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Activation Syndromes Presenting as Anaphylaxis.- Anaphylaxis in Mastocytosis.- Flushing and Urticarial Syndromes Presenting as Anaphylaxis.- Pharmacologic Management of Acute Anaphylaxis.- Drug Desensitizations in the Management of Allergy and Anaphylaxis to Chemotherapeutic Agents and Monoclonal Antibodies.- Rapid Desensitizations for Antibiotic-induced Hypersensitivity Reactions and Anaphylaxis.- Induction of Tolerance for Food-induced Anaphylaxis.- Management of Anaphylaxis: Relevance of Causes and Future Trends in Treatment

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From the reviews: Presents a detailed look at the current state of knowledge on anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions. ... achieves its objectives in a very readable fashion. The book is meant for clinicians of all types, translational researchers, and basic researchers. ... useful for a graduate level course. ... quite readable and one could go through the book from cover to cover without losing interest. ... packed with useful information about anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions. The material is presented in a clear and readable fashion by experts. (Marion C. Cohen, Doody's Review Service, June, 2011)

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