Future Disease

The story of viruses and humanity is a story of fear and ignorance, of grief and heartbreak, and of great bravery and sacrifice. Michael Oldstone tells all these stories as he illuminates the history of the devastating diseases that have tormented humanity, focusing mostly on the most famous viruses. For this revised edition, Oldstone includes discussions of new viruses like SARS, bird flu, virally caused cancers, chronic wasting disease, and West Nile. Viruses, Plagues, and History paints a sweeping portrait of humanity's long-standing conflict with our unseen viral enemies.

In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, naturopathic doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria - the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy.

The Covid-19 pandemic was the most devastating natural event of the last century, killing more than 7 million people around the globe, straining the fabric of societies internationally, and shaking the foundations of the global economy. And yet, as horrifying as the experience was, Covid-19 was not actually “the Big One”—the dreaded potential pandemic that haunts the nightmares of epidemiologists and public health officials everywhere, and which will alter life across the world on every meaningful level unless we are ready to deal with it.

This eBook explores the revolutionary field of gene therapy and its potential to transform the treatment of genetic and acquired diseases. From its historical origins to cutting-edge research and clinical applications, this eBook provides a comprehensive overview of gene therapy's promises and challenges. Readers will journey through the fundamental principles of gene therapy, including gene editing technologies, viral and non-viral delivery systems, and therapeutic gene targets. They will discover how gene therapy is being used to treat a wide range of diseases, from rare genetic disorders...

Unlock the Immune System’s Hidden Engine to Prevent, Diagnose, and Treat the World’s Most Overlooked Diseases The complement system is one of medicine’s most under-appreciated yet most powerful immune mechanisms—governing inflammation, pathogen clearance, tissue repair, and homeostasis. When dysregulated, it drives an astonishing range of acute and chronic diseases affecting nearly every organ system: paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), CHAPLE syndrome, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), lupus nephritis, thrombotic ...

In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease: a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for seven years. The worldwide response was staggering. Fortunately, he had accepted the diagnosis and by the time the public started grieving for him, he had stopped grieving for himself.

In 1955, the vaccine that eliminated polio was celebrated as a “planned miracle." Today, despite the astonishing global effort that came together to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 at unprecedented speed, we struggle against the rise of science denial and misinformation. Since 2020, we have had to face a terrifying truth: It’s not if we’ll experience another pandemic, it’s when. How do we prepare?

Measles, once seemingly defeated, is resurgent around the globe. Why, at a time when biomedical science is so advanced, do parents turn away from vaccination, endangering their own children and the health of the wider population? Using a combination of patient narrative, historical analysis, and scientific research, Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, argues that the reawakening of measles and the subsequent coronavirus pandemic are bellwethers of forgotten knowledge—indicators of decaying trust in science and an underfunded public health infrastructure.

Like most cancer survivors, you never saw it coming and may still find yourself unable to thrive in your "new normal". Even though you are determined to make the most of every day, deep down you are frustrated by a quality of life that is less than optimal. Do you have questions about what lies ahead and worry about a cancer comeback? The good news is that you can move beyond this disease.

Devilishly clever, Next blends fact and fiction into a breathless tale of a new world where nothing is what it seems, and a set of new possibilities can open at every turn. Next challenges our sense of reality and notions of morality. Balancing the comic and bizarre with the genuinely frightening and disturbing, Next shatters our assumptions and reveals shocking new choices where we least expect.

In 2017, author Shanna Swan and her team of researchers completed a major study. They found that over the past four decades, sperm levels among men in Western countries have dropped by more than 50 percent. They came to this conclusion after examining 185 studies involving close to 45,000 healthy men. The result sent shockwaves around the globe - but the story didn’t end there.

In State of the Heart, the journey to rid the world of heart disease is shown to be reflective of the journey of medical science at large. We are learning not only that women have as much heart disease as men, but that the type of heart disease women experience is diametrically different from that in men. We are learning that heart disease and cancer may have more in common than we could have imagined. And we are learning how human evolution itself may have led to the epidemic of heart disease

Dr. John Sullivan is the medical director of the Philadelphia General Hospital’s Alzheimer’s unit. He’s also a member of the West Philadelphia Historical Society, spearheading an effort to document as much information as possible regarding the hospital’s Franklin Wing, an abandoned section of the medical complex set to be razed. During his research, Dr. Sullivan acquaints himself with Dr. Zachary Schmidt, an eccentric and at times controversial physician who worked in the Franklin Wing until his mysterious disappearance on July 4th, 1976. There, in Dr. Schmidt’s former office, ...

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo manejar el laberinto de emociones y responsabilidades que acompañan el cuidado de alguien con Alzheimer, mientras gestionas las complejidades de tus relaciones personales y profesionales? Si la respuesta es sí, este libro es tu faro de luz, ofreciendo comprensión y estrategias para quienes enfrentan el doble reto del cuidado y la salud mental personal.

How to Build a Healthy Brain is here to help. Written by a passionate advocate for the importance of mental health, Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson draws on the latest research to give practical, holistic advice on how you can protect your brain health by making simple lifestyle choices. With chapters on Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise and Meditation, Kimberley has written an empowering guide to help you look after both your physical and mental well-being.

From an expert in pulmonary medicine, the story of our extraordinary lungs, the organ that both explains our origins and holds the keys to our future as a species.

Description Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the future of healthcare? "The Future of Medicine" is a comprehensive guide exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the medical field. This pioneering eBook is your roadmap to understanding how technology is transforming the landscape of medicine, opening the possibility for advancements and improvements. Step into the first chapter and be ushered into a new era in healthcare, with a special focus on the emergence and influence of AI. Discover a brief but insightful history of AI, its terminologies, and the ...

In The Genome Odyssey, Dr. Euan Ashley, Stanford professor of medicine and genetics, brings the breakthroughs of precision medicine to vivid life through the real diagnostic journeys of his patients and the tireless efforts of his fellow doctors and scientists as they hunt to prevent, predict, and beat disease.

Just 45 years ago, the age of gene modification was born. Researchers could create glow-in-the-dark mice, farmyard animals producing drugs in their milk, and vitamin-enhanced rice that could prevent half a million people going blind every year. But now GM is rapidly being supplanted by a new system called CRISPR or "gene editing". Using this approach, scientists can manipulate the genes of almost any organism with a degree of precision, ease and speed that we could only dream of ten years ago.

Are you prepared for the unforeseen medical costs of retirement? Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Planning and Protecting Your Future is your indispensable guide to navigating the often overwhelming landscape of healthcare expenses during your golden years. With a straightforward and empathetic tone, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, ensuring your financial stability and peace of mind. What You’ll Discover Inside: Comprehensive Overview of Healthcare Options: Understand the importance of planning for healthcare expenses in ...