Biotherapy - History, Principles and Practice: A Practical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease using Living Organisms
Author:   Martin Grassberger ,  Ronald A. Sherman ,  Olga S. Gileva ,  Christopher Kim
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   2013 ed.
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9789400765849


Pages:   309
Publication Date:   17 June 2013
Format:   Hardback
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Biotherapy - History, Principles and Practice: A Practical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease using Living Organisms


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Biotherapy is defined as the use of living organisms in the treatment and diagnosis of human and animal diseases. This volume is an evocative exploration of the history, scientific basis and practical use of the major biotherapy modalities. The authors provide researchers and practitioners interested in this field, with cutting-edge material on the latest key advances in the following fields of biotherapy: Maggot Therapy, Hirudotherapy, Bee Venom Therapy, Apitherapy, Ichthyotherapy, Helminth Therapy, Phage Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Canine Olfactory Detection. In addition, the authors provide with their chapters an extensive bibliography that represents a state-of-the-art survey of the literature. Comprehensive and current, this fresh volume of reviews is an essential resource for professionals who need to stay ahead of the game in the exciting field of biotherapy.

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Author:   Martin Grassberger ,  Ronald A. Sherman ,  Olga S. Gileva ,  Christopher Kim
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2013 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   6.746kg
ISBN:  

9789400765849


ISBN 10:   9400765843
Pages:   309
Publication Date:   17 June 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface.- Biotherapy - an Introduction.-  Maggot Therapy.- Hirudotherapy.-  Apitherapy - Bee Venom Therapy.- Apitherapy - The Use of Honeybee Products.- Ichthyotherapy.- Helminth Therapy.- Phage Therapy.- Animal Assisted Therapy: Benefits and Challenges.- Equine Assisted Therapy: An Overview.- Canine Olfactory Detection of Human Disease.

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