Main description:

This book shares the experimental findings and views in current multidisciplinary medical science combining both basic and applied research aimed at resolving problematic health issues.

The key topics address contagious diseases, in particular the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management of influenza and influenza-like infections as well as brain tuberculosis. Pulmonary medicine is represented by articles addressing a range of practical issues, including the diagnosis, symptoms, comorbidities, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, a syndrome whose incidence shows a persistent upward trend worldwide. Other articles address the pathogenesis of air pollution toxicity and allergy and sensory irritation in toxic exposure studies. An intriguing relation of atopic dermatitis to depression and serotoninergic system is debated.

The book attempts to integrate research into clinical work and to implement findings to improve care and to decrease suffering from diseases. It is dedicated to the practicing professionals, researchers, and all engaged in health care.

Contents:

Nosocomial Infections in Patients Hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Practice Review.- Regional Activity and Spread of Influenza Viruses in Poland in the Context of Neighboring Countries in the Epidemic Season 2017/18: An Epidemiological Review.- Bacteremia in Children Hospitalized Due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection.- Multi-Spectral Pattern of Clinical Presentation and the Resultant Outcome in Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: A Single Center Audit on the Ubiquitous Pathogen.- Adherence to Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review.- How Healthy Is Healthy? - Comparison between Self-Reported Symptoms and Clinical Outcomes in Connection with the Enrollment of Volunteers for Human Exposure Studies on Sensory Irritation Effects.- Coexpression of Hsp70 Protein and Autophagy Marker Protein LC3 in A549 C ells and THP1 Cells Exposed to Nanoparticles of Air Pollution.- Whole Blood Assay as a Tool to Describe the Effects of Zinc Oxide Exposure on Innate Immunity.- Depression and Serum Content of Serotonin in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.- Evaluation of Nocturnal Respiratory Complaints in Pregnant Women.- Cardiovascular Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients with Controlled Hypertension.- Diagnosis of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in the Home Environment.