This book focuses on topics ranging from the economics of drug-resistant infections and the management of antimicrobial use to new information on methods to optimize the selection, route of administra
Presenting key research into the most common intraocular malignancy in adults, this text explores advances in the biology and metastasis of uveal melanoma, as well as the pathobiology of the disease a
Considering the epidemiology of COPD, this title collects all available knowledge on the subject, featuring data on the national emphysema treatment trial. It explores the epidemiology of emphysema, t
Totaling approximately 40,000 objects, the University Museum's ethnographic holdings represent native peoples from ten North American culture areas—the Arctic, Subarctic, Northwest Coast, Califo
Although Melanoma is explored fully in the medical literature, and there are many respectable resources available, this text will become the standard reference on the disease. The level of scholarship
Although the editors, scientists with Bayer HealthCare in Germany, remind readers that viruses represent "the ultimate examples of informational nanotechnology," this volume of 19 chapters focuses on
This book addresses current and emerging issues facing clinicians in the treatment of community-acquired respiratory tract infections. In addition to covering medical aspects of treatment, the book pr
Features new to the second edition of this handbook include measurement scales used in research, breakthroughs in pharmacogenomics, epidemiology, genetics, psychophysiology and pharmacology, and enhan
Exploring the growth in knowledge of particle properties and the variety of technological advances in particle manufacture, this book helps readers understand particulate science and its use in the in
There has been an increase in oral cancer, related to the increase in consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other carcinogenic products. There has also been a significant reduction in mortality due to i
The infratemporal fossa is one of the most important anatomical regions in the head for dental and maxillofacial surgeons as it contains the teeth's major nerves and vessels; is the site of the tempor
Based on the latest available data collected in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey of office-based physicians, this book provides information on the most common diseases and the most common
With nearly 1700 references, Disease Markers in Exhaled Breath is essential reading for pulmonologists; anesthesiologists; physiologists; chest, pulmonary, thoracic, and cardiovascular physicians and
Leaders Talk Leadership is an impressive collection of interviews with some of the world's most respected corporate leaders and management scholars. Edited by Ashby and Miles of the preeminent executi
Geriatric imaging is now a recognised specialty. Textbook of Diagnostic Imaging in the Elderly is the first authoritative textbook of the subject, which lets the physician maximize the unique and esse
Reviewing the latest ideas in tumor biology, this text explains the pharmacologic basis of the agents used and discusses how they are applied in clinical practice. Part One presents an overview of the
Asthma is a condition which affects many infants and older children and which can be debilitating in its severity. The editors of Textbook of Pediatric Asthma have assembled a team of experts from aro
Fetal Therapy provides in-depth coverage of diagnostic techniques and therapies for fetal abnormalities. Photographs and line drawings illustrate the techniques discussed and concise tables make the d
The diagnosis, management, and prevention of contact dermatitis remain the most important clinical dermatological skills that occupational safety and health professionals must acquire. Pesticide Derma
This report explains the technical aspects of nutrient over-enrichment and proposes both immediate local action by coastal managers and a longer-term national strategy incorporating policy design, cla
The Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory addresses management issues and basic background information on reproductive biology and medicine needed by the technicians staffing and directing
The International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms is a new initiative to promote explicitly researches and publications in the field of the history of TMM (theory of machines and me
A practical guide to endoluminal techniques of aneurysm repair, encompassing aneurysms of thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, iliac and popliteal segments. Illustrated with radiographs (angiograms, CT, M
The collection of Spanish pottery and tiles in the Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the most important outside Spain, and although the finest pieces, especially of lustreware, are well known, muc
This cutting-edge reference clearly explains pharmaceutical transport phenomena, demonstrating applications ranging from drug or nutrient uptake into vesicle or cell suspensions, drug dissolution and
This invaluable reference presents a comprehensive review of the basic methods for characterizing bioadhesive materials and improving vehicle targeting and uptake-offering possibilities for reformulat
Drugs of Abuse and Addiction: Neurobehavioral Toxicology examines drugs of abuse and addiction and how they affect behavior. This book considers the entire range of addiction research in humans and an
A complete resource on the coating of tablets, capsules, and other solid dosage forms of therapeutic agents, this book begins with a full discussion of the primary processes and rationale for coating
Companies worldwide are recognizing the critical importance of harnessing the learning capabilities of people and technology in the workplace. Technology-Based Learning:Maximizing Human Performance an
Skin reactions to drugs are a ubiquitous problem-the most commonly observed drug sensitivity observed in a wide range of specialties. Skin Reactions to Drugs emphasizes the mechanisms and clinical and
