This timely Second Edition of a landmark reference furnishes in-depth examinations of the latest developments in the physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical relevance of the respiratory muscles and
0-8247-9647-0 This timely Second Edition of a landmark reference furnishes in-depth examinations of the latest developments in the physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical relevance of the respirator
This is a study aid on human embryology for the National Medical Board Exams. It contains 482 questions in standard multiple-choice format in the left column with descriptive answers in the right colu
This text offers an overview of research and comment on the detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation, chemical agents and other substances in the environment and will be of wide interest to dermat
This anatomical aid contains colour slides of 179 serial cross-sections of frozen forearm and hand, which are accompanied by CT and MRI scans. Labelled interpretative line drawings complete the covera
This book provides an overview of the field of structural health monitoring (SHM) and smart structures using embedded or permanently attached fiber optic sensors that monitor the load state of a struc
Soil anchors are primarily designed and constructed to resist outwardly-directed loads imposed on the foundation of a structure. Focusing on their practical applications, this book describes and compa
Across the country, the number of elders cared for in nursing homes is growing. Nutritional deficiencies that impact this population is a mounting concern. Nutrition and the Institutionalized Elderly
This concise text provides an excellent introductory guide to psoriasis, covering key areas such as pathogenesis, genetics, clinical features and management.
Chronic exposure to the sun causes a host of problems for the skin and the growing appreciation of this fact by the public has meant that dermatologists are increasingly encountering new patient probl
Written in a succinct and readable style, this Fourth Edition provides consultant paediatricians, paediatric surgeons and paediatric registrars with a simple, practical review of diseases of the small
Heart failure is an inability of the heart to deliver blood (and therefore oxygen) at a rate commensurate with the body's requirements despite normal cardiac filling pressures. Heart failure is common
This is a first-rate series of color slides for classroom and lecture work with echocardiography. More than 100 slides slipcased in a specially designed hardcover binder provide superb images with det
The Editors of this volume have assembled a distinguished team of contributors who, through twenty two chapters, give an up-to-date account of the major advances in superficial bladder cancer. Where p
Written for radiologists who have some experience in MRI, it includes topics that may be considered research today but which will almost certainly be used in daily clinical practice tomorrow.
Focusing on the clinical applications and practical techniques of bone transplantation, this lavishly illustrated volume is invaluable to all surgeons undertaking microvascular surgery. It provides th
This unique new reference contains the Carcinogenic Potency Database (CPDB), which analyzes results of decades of animal cancer tests, including all Technical Reports of the National Toxicology Progra
This is a clearly written, compact, nontechnical textbook of echocardiography for general practitioners and primary care physicians. It opens with a summary of indications for echocardiography followe
This is an exceptionally well constructed color atlas of lung infections both for specialists and for residents studying for board exams. Highly detailed photographs of microbiological or histological
A comprehensive and cohesive account of reproductive immunology. Over 30 international experts review the key areas, including gamete immunobiology, the immunology of pregnancy and immunocontracepti
Computer Validation Compliance takes a systematic Quality Assurance (QA) approach to computer validation in a regulated environment. Built on the authors' experiences at major multinational pharmaceut
Non-Animal Techniques in Biomedical and Behavioral Research and Testing features the contributions of noted experts describing the application of non-animal methods in a wide variety of research and t
A practical approach to the common rheumatic problems, this book is the sequel to "Practical Problems in Rheumatology". It is aimed at general practitioners and medical students.
New Technologies and Concepts for Reducing Drug Toxicities provides a complete compendium of new information for improving the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic agents. The book offers insight i
This book discusses the essentials of structural dynamics for bridge design, seismic and wind resistance design for bridge structures, dynamics of vehicle-bridge interactions, inspection and monitorin
This new book discusses progressive collapse analysis and building design for a wide array of civil infrastructure types, including buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, power generating facilities, road
This book provides basic knowledge of geophysical methods including the principles and technologies of acquisition, processing and interpretation of geophysical data. It also demonstrates many actual
All undergraduate civil engineering students need to understand the behaviour of the soils they will encounter in practice. This modern introductory textbook describes the complex behaviour of clays a
All undergraduate civil engineering students need to understand the behaviour of the soils they will encounter in practice. This modern introductory textbook describes the complex behaviour of clays a
This book explores how the principles of art directing devised in theater, film, and TV can better inform game design. It compares how a game is built, a film is constructed, a play is produced, and a
In this guide, two veteran researchers present a concise and thorough reference for the laboratory use of zebrafish, a marine animal used by scientists to study important subjects in biology, human ge
