Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion [Paperback]

Fred Rosen (Author), Raif Geha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0815340508 | ISBN-13: 978-0815340508 | Edition: 3

Case Studies in Immunology recapitulates major topics of immunology as the background to a selection of real clinical cases that serve to reinforce and extend the basic science, vividly illustrating the importance of an understanding of immunology in diagnosis and therapy. As well as being a valuable revision aid, Case Studies in Immunology introduces in a clinical setting the major common disorders of immunity, including hypersensitivity types I-IV and autoimmune disorders such as lupus and autoimmune diabetes. It also describes and explains the consequences of some of the most important immune deficiencies. Each case history is preceded by basic scientific facts essential to understanding the immunology behind the disease or disorder. An end-of-case summary, questions, and discussion points end each case. Five new cases have been added to this latest edition: * Omenn's Syndrome * Graft-versus-Host Disease * X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome * Multiple Sclerosis * Auto Lymphoproliferative Syndrome Can be used as a stand alone text or alongside the bestselling Immunobiology by Janeway et al. or Parham's recently published The Immune System.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion should...¦be compulsory reading for any medical student doing Immunology, although I am sure it will have a broader appeal...brings to life clinical immunology in a relevant and exciting way...¦this is an excellent book..." 

British Society of Immunology Journal, Immunology News, May 2008

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About the Author

Raif S. Geha is the Prince Turki Al-Saud Professor of Pediatrics at the Harvard Medical School, Chief of the Division of Immunology at Boston's Children's Hospital, and is a practicing clinician doing research on immunity.

Fred S. Rosen (deceased) had a long and distinguished career in which he has combined clinical practice in immunodeficiency diseases with cutting-edge research on basic mechanisms in immunity. Dr. Rosen was affiliated with Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Blood Research at the Harvard Medical School.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Garland Science; 3 edition (July 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815340508
• ISBN-13: 978-0815340508
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,656,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars licensed physician specialist, July 22, 2003

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This review is from: Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion (Paperback)

The last reviewer's frustration is understandable given that this book is really meant for the medical student who has taken physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology in detail and has some clinical experience. It is most helpful for the senior medical student or resident taking an immunology elective--and even the immunologist studying for board exams! The reader must be already familiar with a lot of basic immunology in order to understand the figures without needing much explanation. I thought the book is excellent for synthesizing a very complex subject and adding clinical relevance.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you a medical student? Buy this book., March 23, 2008

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This review is from: Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion (Paperback)

Considering the serious dearth of well-written text companions and the prevalence of badly assorted notes in MS these days--this book is genius. If you want a good overview of disease causes and states, along with questions engineered to make you think (not deliberately trick you), then this is a solid immunology companion. Ignore that other reviewer.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent companion to immunobiology, September 29, 2004

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This review is from: Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion (Paperback)

A great book for anyone interested in clinical immunology. When used in combination with Immunobiology, the concepts are clearly explained. The added bonus of the lab science behind the clinical work is wonderful. I would not recommend this book alone unless the reader has an extensive background in immunology and is interested strictly in clinical presentations of immunological defects in humans.