Libri di M. E. Gershwin

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the occurrence of antibodies reacting with self constituents of the body. This exciting new reference is an exhaustive review of the main autoantibodies identified up to now, with particular emphasis on those autoantibodies that display a clinical value. Each chapter is focussed on a single family of autoantibodies by reviewing their historical notes, definition, origin and source(s) of the antigen(s) recognized, genetic associations, pathogenic mechanisms that are mediated, method(s) of detection and clinical utility (disease prevalence/association, diagnostic value, sensitivity and specificity, prognostic value). An ideal reference for anyone involved in the field of autoimmune diseases. * Incudes and exhaustive list of autoantibodies not covered by other publications * Short reviews can easyily be checked for quick reference information * Both basic and clinical aspects are covered

As the number of asthma and immunodeficiency cases continues to rise, thorough knowledge of immunologic processes is becoming increasingly important. Despite the seemingly small number of chapters, each chapter provides comprehensive coverage of all the topics necessary to pass the allergy-clinical immunology boards in the easy-to-use Secrets format. Chapters include epidemiology, pathophysiology, asthma, sinusitis, urticaria/angioedema, atopic/contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis, food allergy/ intolerance, insect allergy, drug allergy, immunodeficiency, and systemic mast cell disease.