This clinically practical reference explains how patients at increased risk for a major coronary event can benefit from drug therapy in addition to usual non-pharmacological measures. Discover how to
The 50 neurological cases from the National Hospital are taken from the weekly Grand Round at Queen Square. Wills and Marsden have selected cases from the vast archive which they believe will not only
Politics, changes in reimbursement and service delivery, prescription benefit programs, trends in managed health care, and dwindling public financial resources are drastically altering the pharmacy an
Eight contributions address trends in research on the molecular biology of ion channels, cardiac action potential recording, whole patch clamps, single channel analysis, the isolation of cardiac myocy
The major organs of the body are targets for chemically-induced effects in animals and humans. This book reviews the mechanisms of these toxic effects and the structure/functional changes which occur
Implementation of FDA's Design Control requirements (21 CFR 820.30) changed an entire industry. Quality System Requirements defined the approach to medical device validation. Product design, manufactu
This practical volume furnishes a critical overview of the biological basis of bipolar affective disorder-relating theoretical biological models to clinical practice, summarizing current research as w
This is a compact, clearly written textbook on ethical concerns in assisted reproduction, including the ethical implications of the very newest techniques, by an exceptionally qualified team of medica
Mountains of the World focuses on the human dimension of mountain development and on the science of mountain ecosystems, resources, and development. It begins by introducing the mountain cultures and
This concise, well-focused reference addresses the impact of oxygen on evolution and ontogeny-furnishing both animal and cellular models that investigate the use of oxygen in humans for the treatment
Rheumatology Guidebook explains how to diagnose the cause of a rheumatic complaint quickly and accurately. The algorithmic, step-by-step approach guides you through a consultation, from asking specifi
Four papers provide an overview of the current clinical experience with the new monophasic, low-dose, oral contraceptive containing 20 micrograms of ethinylestradiol combined with 75 micrograms of ges
An analysis of allergic contact dermatitis - a common occupational health problem affecting between 5-15% of the workforce. This book considers the condition from the perspective of the toxicologist r
This text covers every injury to the bone marrow which can occur from low and high doses of ionising radiation - for example, X-rays, gamma-rays and especially damaging types of radiation such as alph
A high-level clinical textbook and a reference for researchers on a promising method of screening for fetal chromosomal defects, which combines fetal nuchal translucency thickness, fetal heart rate, m
This book is the definitive work on the theory and practice of pharmaceutical tablet and pellet coating. It describes both the practical and theoretical aspects of tablet coating, including the equipm
This unique reference examines the modern pharmaceutical compacting techniques used to form tablets out of powders-describing the physical structure of pharmaceutical compacts, the bonding phenomena t
This is a complete, medically reliable dictionary of congenital malformations and disorders. As the authors explain, Down syndrome is the only common congenital disorder; the other defects and disorde
Since the publication of the original edition in 1982, pesticide-related poisonings, both single cases and epidemic-scale situations, have continued to occur unabated. This new edition of Pesticides a
In this book, natural and social scientists examine savanna land use within a policy perspective. The text assesses the ecological, social, and economic constraints to savanna development and identifi
This book covers all major areas of interest in the rapidly expanding field of in vitro methods for percutaneous absorption studies. Specific areas discussed include diffusion cell design, receptor fl
Provides a systematic account of the major technical, administrative and legal requirements for registering a product in any of the national markets within the EEC, using the existing procedures, with
Acute toxicology testing constitutes the first line of defense against potentially dangerous chemicals. This book presents, in detail, protocols for each of the common designs, reviews their developme
This book will include the latest principles behind the processes of drilling and excavation on Earth and other planets. It will cover the categories of drills, the history of drilling and excavation,
Hard rock mines affect the territory where they operate through infrastructure construction and resource use. Due to their extractive activities, they store large quantities of wastes at the surface,
This monograph provides detailed procedures for the stability assessment and support design for an underground mine case study. It is an excellent reference for the senior undergraduates, graduat
Topics covered in the book include: Methods and tools for loads and load effects, Methods and tools for strength assessment, Experimental analysis of structures, Materials and fabrication of structure
The proceedings cover topics and disciplines in civil engineering sciences, such as Buildings and Architectural Engineering, Bearing Structures, Material and Environmental Engineering, Constructi
Engineering dynamics and vibrations has become an essential topic for ensuring structural integrity and operational functionality in different engineering areas. However, practical problems regarding
Includes the papers presented at the 18th International Congress of the Maritime Association of the Mediterranean (IMAM 2019, Varna, Bulgaria, 9-11 September 2019). It is essential reading for ac
This book examines the factors that have led “new” environmental contaminants to emerge in the past and combines lessons learned from that history to anticipate potential new developments.
Demolition offers a supply of aggregate which must otherwise be transported and dumped. This book on all aspects of concrete reuse, draws on the Recybéton project, which lasted more than 5 years and g
Concrete-filled stainless steel tubular columns offer high strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. This book presents accurate and efficient computational models for the nonlinear inelastic ana
This book is a complete practical reference for mining operations, contractors and mine planners alike, as well as civil engineering practitioners and consulting engineers. Invaluable in the fiel
Lake Governance focuses on comparative analysis of governance structures by examining policy, legal, and institutional structures of current transboundary commissions to develop a common framework for
This new book presents the best practices for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and compares the leading methodologies of Very Deep Hole (VDH) and Mined Repository (MR) approaches. It also
