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The anthrax attacks by bioterrorists in the USA in October 2001 served to highlight our vulnerability to biological warfare and to act as an impetus for a massive increase in funding for biodefense research.
In this timely book, top biodefense experts critically review every aspect of this complex issue. The microbiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, epidemiology, infection control and novel therapeutics for all the key pathogens involved are comprehensively covered. Biodefense is currently focused on anthrax, smallpox, plague, tularemia, botulism and viral hemorrhagic fevers and entire chapters are devoted to each of these topics. Further chapters cover the bioterrorism threat from other diseases including brucellosis, glanders, melioidosis, psittacosis, Q fever, typhoid, gastroenteritis and cryptosporidiosis. Biological toxins derived from living organisms, such as the epsilon toxin derived from Clostridium perfringens, mycotoxins and plant-derived toxins such as ricin are also reviewed in detail. Two fascinating chapters are devoted to agroterrorism, the use of infectious agents that target animals and plants to decimate the food supply. Additional chapters cover emerging pathogens and novel bio-engineered agents that could be used in bioterrorism. The book also covers hospital preparedness, infection control, psychosocial issues, and the evolving methods for surveillance and detection in biodefense.
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November 13 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
The importance attached to rapidly developing our biodefensive capabilities has recently resulted in a significantly increased funding for biodefense research. Accordingly, researchers will respond with an effort equal to the challenge, producing an impressive body of findings. To ensure that this effort continues in the most efficient manner, Biodefense: Research Methodology and Animal Models presents a thorough historical and current review of biodefense research, encouraging researchers to leverage relevant results, rather than duplicate them. By building on the work of others, scientists will be able to proceed in a way that makes the best use of available resources, while avoiding unnecessary duplication of animal research. Including contributions from recognized leaders in the field who have developed and refined the animal models presented, this book examines those bacterial, viral, and toxic agents considered to pose the greatest threats to public safety. Each section on a specific agent provides pertinent background information, followed by a description of those animal models employed in research and testing and a discussion of how the findings translate to human impact.
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November 13 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
To ensure that efforts to improve our biodefensive capabilities continues in an efficient manner, this volume presents a thorough review of biodefense research, encouraging researchers to leverage relevant results, rather than duplicate them. Thus, scientists will be able to make the best use of resources and avoid duplication. With contributions from those who have developed the animal models presented, this book examines bacterial, viral, and toxic agents considered to pose the greatest threat. Each section on a specific agent provides background, followed by a description of those animal models employed in research, and a discussion of how the findings translate to human impact.
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November 13 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
The immunes system is the bodys biodefense. Immune function involves a complex cascade of events. There are intelligent communications between all tissues of the body. Alterations in the balance of the immune function are responsible for the cause or progression of many common diseases, including cancer, chronic inflammatory disorders, arthritis and specific auto-immune disease. People talk about boosting immune function but most often they really mean balancing immune function. Single-agent approaches with one herb or nutrient possess disadvantages and limitations. For example, sterolins (Moducare) or mushroom extracts (MGN3 or AHCC, ImmuPower) are valuable immune stimulators but they have focused and limited effects on only certain aspects o immune function. There is a way of producing an improved dietary supplement that can be used in combination to stimulate immune function in a more global manner. Such combinations do not rely upon an isolated component of the immune cascade of events. Any natural agent that exerts an antioxidant function can be potentially valuable in promoting healthy immune function, because oxidative stress (free-radical damage) to components of the immune system is a common reason for disordered immunity. In particular, the following antioxidants are of great value for immune well-being: Vitamin C, zinc, green tea, turmeric, grape seed extract and antioxidants found in a variety of herbs and botanicals. Botanical agents with specific immune-enhancing power include several species of mushrooms, plant sources of beta glucan, Echinacea and the potent and versatile herb Andrographis paniculata (AP). Recent research implies that AP may be a very powerful stimulator of immune function by its specific actions on chemical signals in certain cells, and it has potent immune properties. As a supplement, Andrograhis carries no treatment claims. Supplement Facts: Servings per container: 30 Serving Size: 4 vegetable capsules contain: Ingredient Amount
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November 13 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
The immunes system is the body’s biodefense. Immune function involves a complex cascade of events. There are intelligent communications between all tissues of the body. Alterations in the balance of the immune function are responsible for the cause or pro Take 4 capsules together or in divides
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November 07 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
Natures Benefit Immune Function Naturally Single-agent approaches with one herb or nutrient possess disadvantages and limitations. For example, sterolins (Moducare) or mushroom extracts (MGN3 or AHCC, ImmuPower) are valuable immune stimulators but they have focused and limited effects on only
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November 07 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
The immunes system is the body’s biodefense. Immune function involves a complex cascade of events. There are intelligent communications between all tissues of the body. Alterations in the balance of the immune function are responsible for the cause or progression of many common diseases, including
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November 07 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
Biodefense is the most versatile and complete immune supporting formula available. In conjunction with the Swiss Herbal Institute - Von Ah, Natures Benefit INC. presents a formula that is more complete than mushroom extracts alone, MGN3 or Kan Jang. Biodefense contains nutritional, herbal and
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November 07 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
The immune system is the bodys biodefense. Immune function involves a complex cascade of events. There are intelligent communications between all tissues of the body. Alterations in the balance of the immune function are responsible for the cause or progression of many common diseases including cancer chronic inflammatory disorders arthritis and specific auto-immune disease. People talk about boosting immune function but most often they really mean balancing immune function. Single-agent…
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November 05 2008 | Biodefense | No Comments »
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