Medical Research and Innovation

This volume is dedicated to multidisciplinary research at the interface between basic biomedicine and clinical practice, focusing on difficult-to-treat disorders of unclear etiology. It guides best practices in diagnosis and therapy, discusses fluid therapy, cognitive decline in lung transplant patients, and a new physiotherapeutic approach to treating low-back pain. It is a resource for clinical specialists, general practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 101 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume is dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary research at the forefront of basic biomedicine and clinical practice. It serves as a valuable guide for healthcare professionals seeking optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for challenging-to-treat disorders with unclear etiologies. Spanning a wide range of topics, the chapters in this book delve into various disorders, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, which triggers autoimmune-related multiorgan inflammation of blood vessels; the growing prevalence of peanut allergies; occupational exposure to zinc oxide; and the immunogenic responses to pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations, which underpin their preventive effectiveness. Other pressing issues addressed include the appropriate use of fluid therapy during the perioperative period and the cognitive decline observed in lung transplant patients. A novel physiotherapeutic approach aimed at treating key myofascial trigger points in low-back pain emerges as highly beneficial in reducing patients' disability and advancing the field of physiotherapy for this prevalent condition. Furthermore, other chapters explore innovative approaches to streamline medical management, with a particular focus on increasing the availability of physicians and their accessibility to patients, particularly in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The dissemination of clinical knowledge about high-risk and scarcely controllable conditions is an integral component of progress in medical practice.

This book is a valuable resource for clinical specialists, general practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals alike. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the latest advancements in the interface between basic biomedicine and clinical practice, enabling practitioners to deliver the highest quality care to their patients.

Weight: 223g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030702083
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021