BookMassoud Mahmoudi, editor.
Summary: This book offers a comprehensive review of allergy and immunology, specifically dedicated as a board review preparation. The book is a collective effort and participation of over 90 well known allergists, immunologists, and rheumatologist who are academician and or practitioners. Chapters are presented in a " Case-Based" format. Each chapter presents 2 cases; each case is followed by multiple choice questions/ answers and discussions. Each chapter also offers a list of specific references used in the text, that will enhance the readers' portfolio of resources. Allergy and Immunology Board Review is a must-have resource for allergy & immunology fellows-in-training and all allergy practitioners as well as any medical provider including residents, medical students and allied health who rotate in allergy divisions.
Contents:
Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Immune Cells and Functions
HistocompatIbility Antigens (HLA) and Transplantation
Allergic Diseases of the Eye
Allergic Rhinitis
Otitis Media
Asthma
Cough and Allergic Diseases
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Food Allergy
Eosinophilic Disorders
A Case-Based Board Review of Angioedema and Urticaria
Atopic Dermatitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Insect Allergy
Latex Allergy
Drug Allergy
Autoimmunity
Vasculitis
B Cell Deficiency
T Cell Deficiency
Combined Immunodeficiency Disorders
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and AIDS
Anaphylaxis
Diagnostic Testing in Allergic Diseases
Antihistamines and Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
New Asthma Therapeutics
Vaccination
Allergen Immunotherapy.