Current Studies in HIV Research, Frontiers in HIV Research, Volume 2

Current Studies in HIV Research brings key topics in HIV/AIDS research to the fore by compiling reviews prepared by HIV/AIDS experts. Readers will benefit from the extensive range of topics covered in this book. Each of the 24 chapters of this volume present a brief account of major facets of HIV/AIDS research including epidemiology, HIV prevention, basic virology, clinical studies (including co-infection with mycobacteria and hepatitis viruses), antiretroviral therapy, treatment options for specific patient groups (such as pregnant women and elderly patients), patient psychology and public health concerns. The book also presents information about issues encountered in practical situations such as management models for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community involvement in HIV programs and sampling methods in HIV research.Current Studies in HIV Research is, therefore, a useful guide to research information for novice epidemiologists, clinicians, psychologists, sociologists and managers involved in planning and implementing HIV/AIDS research, prevention and monitoring projects.The third volume of the eBook series begins with a detailed review of the molecular biology of inhibitors that target EGF-family receptors. This review is divided into two parts that covers extracellular and intracellular molecules. Other reviews cover targeted therapies for cancers such as melanoma, follicular lymphoma and topics such as cancer immunotherapy, apoptosis targeting and the Warburg Effect.

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Release date

Ebook: 13 July 2016