Series: Contemporary Food EngineeringThis book examines the structuralist theory and method developed by British and American anthrop- ologists in the study of kinship and social organization and how
This comprehensive and up-to-date reference reviews the fundamental ideas and terminology used to evaluate viral and immune-mediated diseases and details the taxonomy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, immu
The Second Edition contains a wealth of new information on cytokines and the self-renewal, proliferation, maturation, and state of activity of hematopoietic and immunological progenitor cells and thei
This is a basic textbook on the philosophy and use of manipulation in general medical practice. The first section introduces manipulation and the basic and physiological and anatomical foundations for
An interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of exogenous and infectious vulvovaginal disorders, reflecting current advances in microbiological and epidemiological research. Treats vul
Series: Urbanization, Industrialization, and the EnvironmentThe Routledge Handbook of German Politics and Culture offers a wide-ranging and authoritative account of Germany in the 21st century.
Presents the latest experience with new therapeutic measures and interventional techniques for treating acute coronary syndromes. Sections examine history and treatment of unstable angina and myocardi
Discusses clinical manifestations and available therapies for cystic fibrosis. Amongst other relevant topics, the text examines complications of the disease and treatment strategies, and presents the
Covers all available mechanical and pharmacological measures to prevent venus thromboembolism. The book stresses the cost-effectiveness of prophylaxis over the diagnosis and treatment and highlights t
Clarifies the controversies that arise regarding the causal connections between a specific trauma and a patient's clinical condition and facilitates communication between the legal and medical communi
Explores the pathology and pathophysiology of the coronary artery lesions associated with unstable angina pectoris, and broadly outlines various methods of evaluating and risk-stratifying patients, an
A compilation and careful examination of the latest pharmacological and clinical information on low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs), which are more effective and safer than heparin presenting fewer
This second edition will build upon the success of the first, and reflect recent rapid advances in pollution sciences and sampling technologies, especially in automatic online sampling and monitoring.
Management of Spinal Disorders looks at the diagnosis and treatment of common disorders and injuries of the spine. Chapters on anatomy and investigations are followed by specific disorders. Each chapt
This text systematically explains how to obtain and process bone marrow samples and outlines the methods employed to carry out this specialised clinical procedure safely and effectively. The author di
Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of this text furnishes basic information about the anatomy and physiology of the ear, testing of hearing, and treatment of ear disorders - integrating
This concise introduction to modern EPR spectroscopy and its applications presents the theory of EPR and covers key techniques, sequences, and simulations in detail. It concludes with a review of appl
A reference text which examines all of the known risks and benefits of retinoids - synthetic and natural derivations of Vitamin A. This study compares them with other teratogenic drugs, and discusses
An overview of the principles of immunotoxicology the study of the effect of toxins on the immune system and of the relevant xenobiotic metabolism and mechanisms of toxicity and their clinical express
Series: Food Science and TechnologyAn introduction to the ethnography and human geography of non-European peoples, this book deals with the economic and social life of a number of groups at diverse le
This is a masterful set of three clinical manuals defining, with superb illustrations, full color as well as black and white, the 'how, what, and why' of gynecological endoscopy for beginning and adva
Medication mishaps can and do happen in nursing homes. This informative text discusses the scope and magnitude of such drug-related problems as adverse reactions to and misuse of medicine in elderly c
Medication mishaps can and do happen in nursing homes. This informative text discusses the scope and magnitude of such drug-related problems as adverse reactions to and misuse of medicine in elderly c
One of the least intrusive and, in many cases, most rapid and effective ways to treat sleep disorders is through the use of hypnosis and hypnotic techniques. Yet, for a number of reasons, little is kn
This comprehensive reference describes the clinical manifestations and underlying physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of human autonomic nervous system disorders-detailing the latest metho
Addresses the specific diseases and health issues of adolescents. Contributors discuss sexually transmitted diseases, overweight and obesity, psychosocial consequences of teenage pregnancy, hypertensi
Series: Devices, Circuits, and SystemsGathering together material from a wide range of African societies, this volume allows similarities and differences to be easily perceived.
The increasing globalization of pharmaceutical markets and continuing consolidation within the pharmaceutical industry have highlighted the challenges of rapidly evolving regulatory requirements and c
Series: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering SeriesWith its impressive breadth of coverage - both geographically and chronologically - the International Encyclopedia of Military History is the most up
Reveals the effectiveness and significance of diagnosis optimization techniques. Six chapters discuss areas including image restoration techniques, statistical and maximum likelihood techniques in X-r
Examines the mechanisms of tremor and addresses the practical problems of clinical management--discussing various modes of clinical observation and pathophysiological correlation to help differentiate
Introducing the fundamental principles and modern concepts of neurotoxicology, this comprehensive reference focuses on the neuroscientific basis for alterations in the structural, biochemical, and fun
Graph theoretic problems are representative of fundamental kernels in traditional and emerging scientific applications, such as complex network analysis, data mining, and computational biology, as wel
This book presents a comprehensive treatment of pricing and hedging football betting contracts using the modern techniques of probability, statistics, finance, and portfolio management. It introduces
While the police forces in democratic countries have certain similarities, their cultures, histories, and political priorities contribute to significant differences in police customs, behaviors, and p
A beautifully illustrated compendium of these enigmatic syndromes presents the most significant histologic and ultrastructural images to help in diagnosis, and reports based on histopathological, immu
This comprehensive reference provides state-of-the-art information concerning the cellular and molecular biology, prognostic factors, histology, pathology, and clinical treatment of the major hormone-
This collection of 206 color slides with detailed captions depicts an exceptionally large number of myocardial infarctions and related cardiovascular complications. The slides include microscopic and
