Non-surgical approaches to delay or prevent cataract formation have gained increasing interest in recent years. Among the numerous pharmacological candidates, resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound with potent antioxidant properties, has been extensively studied for its therapeutic potential. This book evaluates the available evidence supporting the use of resveratrol in preventing or delaying cataract development. Resveratrol holds significant promise as a non-surgical pharmacological agent for cataract prevention, particularly through its antioxidant and gene-regulatory functions....

Anabolic steroids are increasingly utilized by athletes and bodybuilders for muscle growth and enhanced performance, yet their usage poses significant health risks. High doses and the practice of stacking steroids can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to conditions such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, testicular atrophy, and impotence. Liver dysfunction, including severe complications like hepatoma and peliosis hepatitis, is common among users, with some experiencing neuropsychiatric effects such as mood swings and aggression. The history of anabolic steroids spans from the isolation of...

The academic value of scientific book authorship has recently emphasized, and its contribution to teaching thousands of readers, including students, has been clarified. When it comes to international book authorship in the field of medicine, the German National Library has the unique advantage of including scientific and academic books in English, German and other. Little is known about the contribution of elite Iraqi physicians to international scientific and academic book authorship in the field of medicine. The German National Library was extensively searched during the last three days of...

Esquirol-Séguin-Down (Trisomy 21) was first described by Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol in 1838 and later by Edouard Séguin in 1846.Thereafter, John Langdon Down, a British physician emphasized that the syndrome is a distinct form of mental retardation in 1862. Esquirol-Séguin-Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder in humans, and its recognition is one of the basic skills needed by medical practitioners, family doctors, pediatricians, and even medical students. This book and the Atlas which is providing, represent a valuable tool for mastering the recognition of this...

Esquirol-Séguin-Down (Trisomie 21) a été décrit pour la première fois par Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol en 1838 et plus tard par Edouard Séguin en 1846. Par la suite, John Langdon Down, un médecin britannique a souligné que le syndrome est une forme distincte de retard mental en 1862 .Le syndrome d'Esquirol-Séguin-Down est la maladie chromosomique la plus courante chez l'homme, et sa reconnaissance est l'une des compétences de base requises par les médecins, les médecins de famille, les pédiatres et même les étudiants en médecine. Ce livre et l'Atlas qui l'offre,...

Esquirol-Séguin-Down (Trisomie 21) wurde erstmals 1838 von Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol und 1846 von Edouard Séguin beschrieben. Danach betonte John Langdon Down, ein britischer Arzt, dass das Syndrom eine ausgeprägte Form der geistigen Behinderung im Jahr 1862 ist .Das Esquirol-Séguin-Down-Syndrom ist die häufigste Chromosomenstörung beim Menschen, und ihre Erkennung gehört zu den grundlegenden Fähigkeiten, die von Ärzten, Hausärzten, Kinderärzten und sogar Medizinstudenten benötigt werden. Dieses Buch und der dazugehörige Atlas stellen ein wertvolles Werkzeug dar, um das...

Many physicians and other healthcare professionals have jobs at medical colleges and universities, and their job description include instruction and lecturing. In addition, many board certified physicians are working in university and teaching hospitals, and have the responsibility of teaching physicians in their residency training. Therefore, not only medical instructors working at medical schools and colleges need to learn about and practice instruction methods. The aim of this book is to describe a five-day course which was conducted during November 2021, and aimed at providing the...