10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PODOCONIOSIS»
Discover the use of
podoconiosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
podoconiosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Manson's Tropical Diseases
The term podoconiosis (Greek: podos, of the foot; konion, dust) has now gained
widespread acceptance to describe the disease.1'2 HISTORY Podoconiosis was
probably described by the Latin philosopher Pliny, Augustine of Hippo (now ...
Gordon C. Cook, Alimuddin Zumla, 2009
2
Podoconiosis: Non-filarial Elephantiasis
This is the first textbook to describe the recently recognized disease known as endemic elephantiasis or podoconiosis.
Ernest Woodward Price, 1990
3
Principles of Medicine in Africa
Ultrabasic basalts — Rift systems • Areas of podoconiosis The East African Rift
System and the Benue Trough (Nlgerian-Cameroun border) Relation of
ultrabasic basalt provinces and prevalence of podoconiosis. Fig. 2.18.
Distribution of ...
4
The Right to Health of Persons Living with
Podoconiosis in ...
This book explores the right to health as it relates to persons living with podoconiosis under international and regional human rights instruments, and issues affecting the realization of the right to health of persons living with ...
5
Medical Geology: A Regional Synthesis
Podoconiosis. (Non-filarial. Elephantiasis). It was in 1988 that Ernest Price
observed clinical features of swelling and deformity of the legs, very much akin to
what otherwise is known is elephanti- asis, but associated with enlargement of
the ...
Olle Selinus, Robert Barry Finkelman, Jose A. Centeno, 2010
6
Oxford Textbook of Medicine
A large pro— portion of the soil comprises particles of less than 2 pm in diameter,
in which the aluminosilicate kaolinite predominates. Other environmental
features of areas in which podoconiosis occurs include high altitude (1250 to
2500 m), ...
7
Introduction to Medical Geology: Focus on Tropical Environments
GEOLOGICAL. BASIS. OF. PODOCONIOSIS,. GEOPHAGY. AND. OTHER.
DISEASES. The direct entry of soil into the human body, its effects, both
biochemical and physiological, is an interesting field of study within medical
geology.
C. B. Dissanayake, Rohana Chandrajith, 2009
8
Advances in Transforming Growth Factor beta Research and ...
Research findings, 'The role of transforming growth factor-betal and oxidative
stress in podoconiosis pathogenesis,' are discussed in a new report. “
Podoconiosis (endemic nonfilarial elephantiasis) occurs in susceptible
individuals who go ...
9
Issues in Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine: 2013 Edition
(2013 Apr 22) Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, London:
Assessment of skin barrier function in podoconiosis: measurement of stratum
corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss By a News Reporter-Staff
News Editor at ...
10
Atlas of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
1219 Advanced podoconiosis in an Ethiopian Podoconiosis ('non-filarial
elephantiasis') is a debilitating condition caused by the passage of microparticles
of silica and alumino-silicates through the skin of the bare feet of people who
walk in ...
Wallace Peters, Geoffrey Pasvol, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PODOCONIOSIS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
podoconiosis is used in the context of the following news items.
Ministry Set to Prevent, Control Eight Diseases By 2020
... onchocerciasis, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, soil transmitted helminthiasis, schistosomiasis and podoconiosis. Dr. Amha ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Baring soles for shoes
Podoconiosis, a debilitating disease that causes extremely painful swelling of the feet and legs, affects more than 4 million people in at least 15 ... «The Star Online, May 15»
The Slow Road To Stamping Out Neglected Diseases
The organizers gave an honorable mention to podoconiosis, another neglected inflammatory disease affecting the foot. Thought to be caused ... «Asian Scientist Magazine, May 15»
A Whole Lot of People Bared Their Feet to Help TOMS Give Away …
According to TOMS, shoes are proven to make a difference, increasing access to education and helping prevent diseases like podoconiosis ... «GOOD Magazine, May 15»
Toms launches #withoutshoes giving campaign
One Day Without Shoes was created to bring awareness to the cause of podoconiosis (a disease that afflicts people who don't wear shoes, ... «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
Toms urges Chinese to lose shoes in philanthropic push
... an important role in alleviating poverty, keeping children healthy from podoconiosis, educated by providing uniforms to increase attendance, ... «Campaign Asia-Pacific, May 15»
The Woodlands Children's Museum joins forces with TOMS to raise …
... good foot hygiene also helps prevent the spread of the debilitating disease podoconiosis, which is caused by going barefoot in certain soils. «Your Houston News, Apr 15»
Doctor to talk about getting shoes for Ethiopians
During the luncheon, Thomas will talk about his work in providing shoes for Ethiopians suffering from the disease of podoconiosis, which affects ... «Fremont Tribune, Apr 15»
Chelsea Clinton, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie share insights on …
He learned during a trip to Ethiopia about a disease called podoconiosis, in which irritants in the soil cause painful swelling of the feet and legs. «HSPH News, Apr 15»
TOMS takes part in “From Activism to Action” series
According to Shafir, the simple act of wearing shoes can help prevent diseases such as podoconiosis. “If children wears shoes, it creates a ... «Daily Trojan Online, Feb 15»
