This reference offers current information on the pathological alterations that occur in the biosynthesis of hormones during foetal development.;Elucidating the methods of detecting diseases in the emb
Examining the use of second-line agents or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs to treat a wide range of arthropathies, this practical reference reviews the clinical efficacy, recognized side effects
Ninety-three papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Behcets' Disease held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, September 1989, are organized within four sections: diagnostic
Back when Dr. Jekyll developed a new medicine, his alternatives for testing it were quite limited. Now there are many toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental, analytical, and support service laborato
Pharmacy Ethics is certain to be heartily welcomed by all members of the pharmaceutical profession. It is the first guide to professional ethics written specifically for pharmacy professionals. This i
A reference text for physicians on the drug treatment of headache patients. The majority of the text discusses various pharmacological agents used by specialists in treating the more commonly encounte
Evaluating the health hazards of the decomposition products formed when plastics are heated, a relatively new field, is a vital area of study as synthetic polymers proliferate in buildings, home furni
Taking into account the recently realized importance of airway inflammation in the pathogenesis of asthma, contributors describe the current understanding of the epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiolog
This broadly-based reference resource was compiled as a result of the rapid rise in lung cancer incidence among the world's industrialized nations. Leading researchers address modern research on the r
This text brings together the work of several investigators who used in vitro techniques to probe the nature of embryonic cell response to a diverse group of chemical agents. It focuses on the approac
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and Europe. With increasingly obese populations within the developed world, the trend looks set to continue. An essential read
Consumers favor foods and beverages with fewer synthetic additives, but products must also be safe to eat and have a sufficiently long shelf-life. Biopreservation (using a food’s natural microflora an
This book provides an invaluable single source of information on the new advances in fiber spinning technologies. These advanced spinning systems produce yarns and therefore end-products, with often a
Product development, from refining an established product range to developing completely new products, is the lifeblood of the food industry. It is, howeveer, a process fraught with risk which often e
Textiles are increasingly being utilized within the building and construction industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available for textile f
Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile mate
Successful methods for the detection and investigation of outbreaks of foodborne disease are essential for ensuring consumer safety. Increased understanding of the transmission of pathogens in food ch
The measurement of colour is important in many commercial operations and professions, such as bleaching and colouration of textiles, applications of paints, dentistry and colouration of food products.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability. Environmental assessment and management in the food industry reviews th
Optical communication using optical fibres as the transmission medium is essential to handling the massive growth of both telecom and datacom traffic. To fully realize the potential bandwidth availabl
Plant life management (PLiM) is a safety-based methodology for the management of nuclear power plants over their entire lifetime. It is used by plant operators and regulators to assess the condition o
Many aspects of grape production and winemaking influence wine sensory properties and stability. Progress in research helps to elucidate the scientific basis of quality variation in wine and suggest c
The development of high performance polymer electrolytes is key to improving a number of devices, such as batteries and fuel cells. This volume presents a comprehensive review of this increasingly imp
This authoritative book focuses on service life estimation of reinforced concrete civil engineering structures and those which have undergone rehabilitation using FRP. It allows estimates to be made a
Oxidative rancidity is a major cause of food quality deterioration, leading to the formation of undesirable off-flavours as well as unhealthy compounds. Antioxidants are widely employed to inhibit oxi
Sintering is a method for manufacturing components from ceramic or metal powders by heating the powder until the particles adhere to form the component required. The resulting products are characteriz
Piezoelectric materials produce electric charges on their surfaces as a consequence of applying mechanical stress. They are used in the fabrication of a growing range of devices such as transducers (u
