Leon V Berhardt 
Advances in Medicine and Biology. Volume 34 

This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the pathogenesis of the hepatitis delta virus; preventing surgical site infections; malignant pleural mesothelioma; dietary guidelines for Americans; the hybrid operating room and low-birthweight preterm infants and medical complications.