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Stem Cell Engineering: Principles and Practices - Paperback

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by David Schaffer (Editor), Joseph D. Bronzino (Editor), Donald R. Peterson (Editor)While the potential of stem cells is recognized, their proliferation and differentiation must be more precisely controlled to maximize the production of therapeutically relevant cells and for cell replacement therapies to minimize contamination with residual cells that can give rise to side effects. How can engineers make contributions to address these challenges? With contributions from pioneers and experts, ...

Biomaterials Science: An Integrated Clinical and Engineering Approach - Paperback

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by Yitzhak Rosen (Editor), Noel Elman (Editor)"This book is essential when designing, developing and studying biomedical materials.... provides an excellent review--from a patient, disease, and even genetic point of view--of materials engineering for the biomedical field. ... This well presented book strongly insists on how the materials can influence patients' needs, the ultimate drive for biomedical engineering. ...[presents an] Interesting and innovative review from a patient focus perspec...

Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer - Paperback

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by Charles Swanton (Editor), Stephen R. D. Johnston (Editor)Recent developments with novel systemic drugs, palliative surgical techniques and diagnostic imaging have given hope for the treatment of patients whose breast cancer has spread beyond its primary tumour. Written by a team from leading cancer centers in Europe, including the UK's Royal Marsden Hospital, the Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer, Second Edition provides advanced scientific information and guidance on clinical problems ...

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by Allan Toomingas (Editor), Svend Erik Mathiassen (Editor), Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist (Editor)In a clear and accessible presentation, Occupational Physiology focuses on important issues in the modern working world. Exploring major public health problems-such as musculoskeletal disorders and stress-this book explains connections between work, well-being, and health based on up-to-date research in the field. It provides useful methods for risk assessment and guidelines on arranging a good working ...

Practical Statistical Methods: A SAS Programming Approach - Paperback

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by Lakshmi Padgett (Author)Practical Statistical Methods: A SAS Programming Approach presents a broad spectrum of statistical methods useful for researchers without an extensive statistical background. In addition to nonparametric methods, it covers methods for discrete and continuous data. Omitting mathematical details and complicated formulae, the text provides SAS programs to carry out the necessary analyses and draw appropriate inferences for common statistical problems.After introducing ...

Qualitative Metasynthesis: A Research Method for Medicine and Health Sciences - Hardcover

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by Kirsti Malterud (Author)Qualitative Metasynthesis presents a research method developed for upcycling and synthesis of qualitative primary studies, aimed at researchers within medicine and health sciences. This book demonstrates how and why qualitative metasynthesis can be a method for reuse and expansion of medical knowledge. It presents the principles of metasynthesis as a qualitative research method, so that the reader can assess whether this is a research strategy that fits the aim of t...

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by Robert W. Kapp (Editor), Rochelle W. Tyl (Editor)Thoroughly examining the popular and expanding field of reproductive toxicology, this newly revised and expanded third edition provides the latest, cutting-edge scientific developments in this constantly evolving discipline. Reproductive Toxicology's contributors are experienced regulatory agency and Clinical Research Organization representatives who currently utilize the new techniques discussed in the text and continue to revolutionize rep...

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by Mark L. Witten (Editor), Errol Zeiger (Editor), Glenn David Ritchie (Editor)Currently serving as a resource for the National Center for Toxological Research in their work with the Gulf Coast oil spill, this book presents current research conducted primarily by the airforce on the toxic effects of JP-8 jet fuel on the pulmonary, immune, dermal, and nervous systems. In all, the book considers 13 toxicology studies of significance, the results of which are currently shaping US armed services ...

Epilepsy: Mechanisms, Models, and Translational Perspectives - Paperback

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by Jong Rho (Editor), Raman Sankar (Editor), Carl E. Stafstrom (Editor)Epilepsy has afflicted humankind throughout recorded history; yet, it is only in the last half-century, that significant progress has been made in our basic understanding of the epileptic brain. Pivotal advances in drug development and surgical techniques, as well as the emergence of innovative approaches such as electrical stimulation of the nervous system, have led to a substantial reduction in the morbidity and mortalit...

Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health - Paperback

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by Dimitrios Boskou (Editor)Epidemiological studies indicate that the consumption of natural antioxidants from such plant-derived sources as olive oil produces beneficial health effects. Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health provides a balanced understanding of the pharmacological properties of phenols and other bioactive ingredients in the composition of olive oil. It discusses recent technological developments to retain optimal levels of bioactive ingredients s well as methodologies for ...

Personalized Nutrition: Principles and Applications - Paperback

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by Frans Kok (Editor), Laura Bouwman (Editor), Frank Desiere (Editor)From one person to the next, optimal health is governed by a huge array of minor genetic differences. When modulated by a variety of food bioiactives, these differences result in changes in gene expression and subsequent phenotypic expression. Combining biomedical and social science with contributions from leaders in both fields, Personalized Nutrition: Principles and Applications illustrates molecular, physiological, epidem...

Chronic Abdominal and Visceral Pain: Theory and Practice - Paperback

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by Pankaj Jay Pasricha (Editor), William D. Willis (Editor), G. F. Gebhart (Editor)about the book... Standing alone as the first definitive and comprehensive book on the subject, this guide describes the most recent studies on the brain-gut connection and psychosocial issues related to patients experiencing visceral pain. Bringing together leading experts from the top-tiers of the science, this source provides 33 engaging chapters and spans basic concepts in pharmacology, neurobiology, physio...

Pharmaceutical Photostability and Stabilization Technology - Paperback

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by Joseph T. Piechocki (Editor), Karl Thoma (Editor)Based on a training course developed by Dr. Joseph T. Piechocki and other experts in this field whose contributions appear in this book for two International Meetings on the Photostability of Drugs and Drug Products, this text clarifies the guidelines set by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and provides a comprehensive background in the scientific principles involved in photostability testing. Presenting the advantages and...

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by Alex Tselis (Editor), Hal B. Jenson (Editor)Filling a gap in the literature, this guide analyzes EBV infection and all of its associated disorders including infectious mononucleosis, Burkitt lymphoma, and Hodgkin's disease. Opening with a historical introduction, the reference progresses from molecular virology, epidemiology, immunology, and pathology to clinical presentation, diagnosis, disease detection, patient management, and vaccine development. Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 0.9 x ...

Venous and Lymphatic Diseases - Paperback

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by Nicos Labropoulos (Editor), Gerard Stansby (Editor)With an invaluable selection of color images, this guide authoritatively covers the identification, assessment, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of disorders affecting the venous and lymphatic anatomy. Written by experts from several fields, this source considers topics including the management of deep venous thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, venous trauma, and surgical and pharmacologic therapies for these conditions. ...

Endocannabinoids: The Brain and Body's Marijuana and Beyond - Paperback

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by Emmanuel S. Onaivi (Editor), Takayuki Sugiura (Editor), Vincenzo Di Marzo (Editor)Over the past decade, there have been major advances in understanding the mechanisms whereby marijuana interacts with the brain in producing psychoactive and potentially therapeutic effects. The discovery of specific gene coding for cannabinoid receptors activated by smoking marijuana, and the finding of endogenous cannabinoids, which also activate the receptors, have transformed cannabinoid research into mai...

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Persons with Disabilities in Nine Countries: Active Citizenship and Disability in Europe Volume 2 - Paperback

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by Rune Halvorsen (Editor), Bjørn Hvinden (Editor), Mario Biggeri (Editor)Over the last three decades, a number of reforms have taken place in European social policy with an impact on the opportunities for persons with disabilities to be full and active members of society. The policy reforms have aimed to change the balance between citizens' rights and duties and the opportunities to enjoy choice and autonomy, live in the community and participate in political decision-making processes of imp...

The Role of Glia in Neurotoxicity - Paperback

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by Michael Aschner (Editor), Lucio G. Costa (Editor)Presenting the latest research in glial cell function gleaned from new techniques in imaging and molecular biology, The Role of Glia in Neurotoxicity, Second Edition covers multiple aspects of glial cells, including morphology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, pathology, and their involvement in the pathophysiology of neurological diseases. The book is structured to examine the interactions between glial cells and neurons during devel...

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by Kim D. Rainsford (Editor)Reviewing over a century of aspirin research and use, Aspirin and Related Drugs provides a comprehensive source of information on the history, chemistry, absorption in the body, therapeutic effects, toxicology, elimination, and future uses of aspirin. Highlighting the historical evolution of the salicylates and the commercial development of aspirin, the book reviews the pharmacokinetics of the salicylates, ibuprofen, and paracetamol as a basis for understanding the...

Safe Liposuction and Fat Transfer - Paperback

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by Rhoda S. Narins (Editor)This text covers tumescent liposuction and fat transfer techniques and how they have developed into extremely safe, reliable, and efficacious procedures. Thirty-five respected surgeons discuss the safety of tumescent liposuction techniques, an anatomical approach to tumescent liposuction surgery, and the latest and greatest surgical tips from the experts. Number of Pages: 600 Dimensions: 1.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2019

Simulation for Designing Clinical Trials: A Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling Perspective - Paperback

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by Hui Kimko (Editor), Stephen B. Duffull (Editor)Providing more than just a comprehensive history, critical vocabulary, insightful compilation of motivations, and clear explanation of the state-of-the-art of modern clinical trial simulation, this book supplies a rigorous framework for employing simulation as an experiment, according to a predefined simulation plan, that reflects good simulation practices. The book discusses how to clinical trial designs according to their probability for suc...

CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices - Paperback

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by James A. Duke (Editor)"Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C. When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words, spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts that spices such as capsicum, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, onion, and turmeric will assume relatively more medicinal importance again, as the economic costs and knowledge of the ...

The Biology of Marijuana: From Gene to Behavior - Paperback

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by Emmanuel S. Onaivi (Editor)Marijuana is the prototypical cannabinoid, and is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Interestingly, cannabinoids are molecules found naturally in the human body and brain as well as in cannabis. This book provides an extensive reference on the biology of marijuana and the role of molecular techniques in elucidating neuropharmacological aspects of cannabinoid receptors and the endogenous compounds that act upon them. Contributions from experts from ar...

Artificial DNA: Methods and Applications - Paperback

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by Yury E. Khudyakov (Editor), Howard A. Fields (Editor)Combining elements of biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology, artificial DNA can be employed in a number of scientific disciplines. Some of the varied applications include site-specific mutagenesis, hybridization, amplification, protein engineering, anti-sense technology, DNA vaccines, protein vaccines, recombinant antibodies, screening for genetic and pathogenic diseases, development of materials with new biochemical and struct...

One Hundred Case Studies in Epilepsy - Paperback

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by Dieter Schmidt (Editor), Steven C. Schachter (Editor)From pediatric to the elderly, from contractible to refractive, epilepsy is an illness that manifests in many forms and across a range of demographics. In this fascinating volume, the author details more than one hundred instances where health care practitioners faced unusual challenges in treating the disease. All aspects of epilepsy are explored through these cases, from the sometimes confusing initial diagnosis to patient responses an...

The Emotional Nature of Qualitative Research - Paperback

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by Kathleen Gilbert (Editor)This book focuses on the place sand purpose of emotions in the research process, and explores the appropriate boundaries. Designed to explore how to manage the emotional content of research, the text service as a supplemental to qualitative research method courses, and is an excellent reference for the professional as well. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: September 11, 2019

Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-To-Z Reference - Paperback

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by Clare Milner (Author)Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference is the most user-friendly and accessible available reference to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving, active context. Fully updated and revised, the second edition features more illustrations to enhance student learning and an expanded hot topics section to highlight key areas of research in sport and exercise.An accessible format makes it easy for students to locate clear, concise explanations ...

Arts, Health and Well-Being: A Critical Perspective on Research, Policy and Practice - Hardcover

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by Norma Daykin (Author)This important book develops a critical understanding of the bridging of arts and health domains, drawing on models and perspectives from social sciences to develop the case for arts and health as a social movement. This interdisciplinary perspective offers a new research agenda that can help to inform future developments and sustainability in arts, health and well-being. Daykin begins with an overview of the current evidence base and a review of current challenges for...

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by Betty Wedman-St Louis (Author)For hundreds of years cannabis has been used as a therapeutic medicine around the world. Cannabis was an accepted medicine during the second half of the 19th century, but its use declined because single agent pain medications were advocated by physicians who demanded standardization of medicines. It was not until 1964 when the chemical structure of THC (delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol) was elucidated and its pharmacological effects began to be understood. Numerou...

Homelessness and Social Work: An Intersectional Approach - Paperback

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by Carole Zufferey (Author)Drawing on intersectional theorising, Homelessness and Social Work highlights the diversities and complexities of homelessness and social work research, policy and practice. It invites social work students, practitioners, policy makers and academics to re-examine the subject by exploring how homelessness and social work are constituted through intersecting and unequal power relations. The causes of homelessness are frequently associated with individualist explanatio...

Air Pollution and the Electromagnetic Phenomena as Incitants - Hardcover

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by William J. Rea (Author)The field of electromagnetic sensitivity is the new epidemic of the 21st century, and can cause disease of the automatic nerve system in any part of the body. This is as a result of chemical sensitivity, in which over 80,000 chemicals are involved, resulting in innumerable combinations. A cursory understanding of the combinations can help clinicians partially understand the associated problems and thus help in the diagnosis and treatment of electromagnetic sensitivit...

Information Technology and Data in Healthcare: Using and Understanding Data - Hardcover

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by David Hartzband (Author)Healthcare transformation requires us to continually look at new and better ways to manage insights - both within and outside the organization. Increasingly, the ability to glean and operationalize new insights efficiently as a byproduct of an organization's day-to-day operations is becoming vital for hospitals and health systems to survive and prosper. One of the long-standing challenges in healthcare informatics has been the ability to deal with the sheer variety ...