Health & Social Care eBooks

Pamela J. Lein, PhD, Professor of Neurotoxicology at the University of California’s Davis/School of Veterinary Medicine details the pressing need to assess the health risks of e-cigarettes in the face of rising teen use

The issue of how psychosocial factors can influence diabetes outcomes is the essence of this in-depth analysis on behalf of Roche Diabetes Care

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) share their thoughts on how to promote health in the workplace, as this detailed analysis reveals

Hitachi Consulting turns the spotlight onto diabetes, that affects 2.8 million people in the UK, a figure that is set to increase to 4 million by 2025. In addition, they reveal the vital role that innovation and technology play in addressing diabetes

Prof Dr Michael Roth (PhD), Research Group Leader Pulmonary Cell Research at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland explains the extent to which asthma and COPD (smoker’s lung) are the most prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases of the lung, globally

In this absorbing e-book, Mabel L. Rice from the University of Kansas highlights specific language impairment and why it often goes unrecognised

Prof Dr Michael Roth (PhD) at University Hospital Basel looks at pneumology & pulmonary cell research, in this profile of the organisation's research

Professor Colin J Suckling of University of Strathclyde explores the reasons why Heterocyclic Chemistry matters in the world today

Jaana Laitinen from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health explores the relationship between health and the workplace 

Experts from the University of Lausanne explore progress being made in the treatment of paediatric cancer in this fascinating ebook

The PEGASO team explain the challenges to healthcare obesity represents and how the Fit for Future project aims to tackle them

As neuropathic pain increasingly becomes a global health issue, Novaramed is developing a treatment for chronic pain caused by nervous system damage

When it comes to Alzheimer's Disease one size does not fit all. It should be considered a spectrum disorder, with precision medicine a key part of treatment

Martin Fluck from Balgrist University Hospital outlines options for personalised muscle rehabilitation and research on molecular and cellular mechanisms

Professor Duncan McHale, Head Global Exploratory Development at UCB discusses the challenge of developing drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases

Matthieu Jabaudon, Université Clermont Auvergne outlines the complexities of acute respiratory distress syndrome and opportunities for precision medicines

Hygiena International highlights how effective hand hygiene and cleanliness in a healthcare environment is only one simple test away

Pfalzklinikum shares its work as a mental health services provider and explains why wellbeing is vital for everyone, including a firm's own staff

On Target Laboratories' Dr Sumith A. Kularatne shares his research into targeted drugs and notes the difference this treatment makes to cancer patients

During the past 30 years it has become exceedingly clear that several viruses play significant roles in the development of various cancers in humans