This reference for all members of dental and medical teams covers the more common and important soft tissue orofacial disorders. Entries on specific conditions give clinically relevant information on
Facilitating efforts to prevent melanoma progression, this up-to-date reference presents the most recent advances in the pathology, molecular biology, and therapy of melanoma in early, high-risk, and
Presents a wide range of compounds and considers how they relate to food safety, therapeutic purposes in medicine, and uses in breeding plants for enhanced resistance to insects and disease. Alkaloids
With thirty-four essays from some of the leading mental health professionals practicing today, Treatment Compliance and the Therapeutic Alliance captures the science, the art, and the problems of cari
This is a comprehensive neuroanatomy review text developed specifically for medical students preparing for Parts 1 and 2 of the National Boards and for neurology and neurosurgery house officers and ne
In Western populations the prevalence of ulcerative colitis is approximately 1:1000 and of Crohn's disease, 1:1500, these being the two most common IBDs. David Rampton has assembled an excellent team
An in-depth book on the role of cytochrome P450 proteins from a toxicological perspective, Cytochromes P450: Metabolics and Toxicological Aspects examines the proteins and their role in toxicity/carci
The three parts principles, analysis, and policy implications of sustainable development are organized around six questions: how the concept of sustainable evolved; what definitions underpin the conce
Presents the latest information concerning the clinical presentation, etiology, and treatment of skin changes and diseases in pregnancy, including pigmentation, increased vascularity, striae, pruritus
Presents preclinical and clinical investigations into the identification, isolation, expansion, and therapeutic applications of hematopoietic stem cells--providing up-to-the minute information on phen
This practical, single-source reference offers comprehensive examinations of bone and joint infections-elucidating the anatomical, pathophysiological, microbiological, and diagnostic aspects of each c
This unique, single-source reference provides comprehensive coverage of the molecular biology and genetics of the factors involved in blood clotting and fibrinolytic systems as well as the antiproteas
Reviewing the biomechanical, anatomical, and physiological factors involved in normal gait patters, this unique reference provides a foundation for the successful clinical diagnosis and practical trea
Emphasizing the practical approaches to complex clinical management problems in neurotrauma, this work: explores prevention and prehospital care; discusses emergency assessment and surgical and nonsur
This broadly-based reference covers all aspects of both the normal and pathological degradation of the cartilage matrix - from basic descriptions of cartilage structure to potential treatments that pr
Examines the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy of urticaria and anaphylaxis, providing practical approaches for understanding and managing clinical problems of these common, but often poorly und
Providing a broad overview of a recently recognized consequence of ischemic heart disease - stunned myocardium - this reference book presents the definition, characteristics, and mechanisms of the phe
Presents cellular, biochemical and molecular aspects of the pathogenesis of experimental lung vascular injury, employing a didactic approach to elucidate the novel concepts discussed. The book integra
Alcohol Interactions with Drugs and Chemicals is a concise volume that identifies, documents, and assesses the capacity of alcohol to alter the toxicity of chemical pollutants and drugs in animal mode
In 18 contributed chapters (including one by the editors), this reference discusses molecular, biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological roles of the epithelium both in healthy and diseased airw
Twenty-four contributed chapters in four sections give medical researchers and practicing clinicians a review of the origins, presentations, therapies, and human investigation of ulcer disease. The mo
A standard textbook of the practicing ophthalmologist and the resident-in-training to consult when dealing with an inherited eye disease, enabling them to find the most likely diagnosis within the con
The past several years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the development and use of in vitro systems in pharmacology and toxicology. This volume consists of information on all major in vitro model
This unique book introduces the biological and ecological basis of the production process in water, and the biology of cultured species. It bridges the gap between research data and aquaculture techni
This book educates readers on the various bioactives of marine algae in drug discovery and development, ranging from the preliminary research to clinical trial. Focused on the isolation of bioactives
Series: Laboratory Animal Pocket ReferenceThe journal of the Lander brothers provides a narrative of one of the most important missions of exploration in the history of West Africa.
This book is a comprehensive "how to guide" for virtual archaeology, describing the fundamental principles, techniques, and algorithms of the field. The book begins with an overview
This unique text imparts the fundamentals of both information theory and data compression. Although the two topics are related, this text allows either topic to be presented independently and the data
This book describes the geothermal potentials of some hydrocarbon reservoirs. It explains the design differences of hydrocarbon and geothermal wells and the different stimulation methods used in hydro
Remarkable advances in the area of biosensors have been fueled by explosive developments in miniaturization and nanotechnology. This book provides a comprehensive guide for academics, professionals an
