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The International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) provides a standard approach to describe any genomic rearrangement identified by techniques ranging from karyotyping to FISH, microarray, genomic mapping, various region-specific assays, and DNA sequencing. ISCN 2024 is an indispensable reference volume for human cytogeneticists, molecular geneticists, clinical geneticists, technicians, and students for the interpretation and communication of human cytogenomic nomenclature.

With its high number of pathology and even higher number of treatments, forefoot surgery is a complex and ever-expanding field. In this book, the editors have assembled an international panel of experts to address the most common forefoot pathologies. The first clinical part, which comprehensively addresses etiology, classifications, and diagnosis, is followed by a practical part, where surgical techniques, implants, and postoperative indications are discussed in bullet points to ensure quick and efficient consultation. The book concludes with a selection of extensively illustrated clinical cases where clinical and radiological outcomes of surgical procedures can be appreciated. Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies constitutes an indispensable growth tool for the foot surgeon who wants to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field and who often seeks quick and practical consultation. The step-by-step description of surgical procedures will become an essential resource for readers looking for expert advice to enhance their surgical abilities in this field.

While first accounts of food allergy date back to antiquity, only in recent years has food allergy become recognized as one of the major allergic diseases. During the last decade the output of research papers on food allergy increased tremendously, and today, issues related to food allergies still attract a lot of attention among academics and the general public. Featuring contributions by world-renowned experts, this book presents the current concept, practice and recent advances in the field of food allergy. A comprehensive background section provides a historical retrospective and information on the immunological basis and epidemiology of food allergies. Main topics discussed include clinical aspects, diagnosis and management, allergen-based food allergies, and disease-based food allergies. Furthermore, nutritional aspects and diets, public policy and educational programs are covered as well as recent hot topics such as molecular-based allergen diagnosis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal food allergies and oral immunotherapy. Allergists, pediatricians, internists, dermatologists and general practitioners will find this publication an essential source of information as it provides in-depth insights into food allergies from childhood to adulthood.