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Diseases & disorders
Paperback. In the year 2000 the World Health Organization estimated that 85 percent of fifteen-year-olds in Botswana would eventually die of AIDS. This title tells the true story of lives ravaged by AIDS - of orphans, bereaved parents, and widows; and, of families who devote most Saturdays to the burial of relatives and friends. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMB; JFFH2; MBNS; MJCJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674061835
- ISBN
- 9780674061835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.05
€ 35.99
€ 31.05
Paperback. By emphasizing the dramatic results that investments in AIDS treatments in Africa can bring, this book provides lessons to nations about scaling up their own treatment responses, hope to individuals and communities confronted with the often devastating impact of AIDS, and inspiration to the international HIV/AIDS community. Series: Harvard Series on Population and Development Studies. Num Pages: 300 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674033450
- ISBN
- 9780674033450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.01
€ 34.99
€ 30.01
Paperback. This book chronicles the complex interactions between disease and the peoples of America from the pre-Columbian world to the present. In a powerful challenge to our tendency to see disease as unnatural and its virtual elimination as a real possibility, Grob asserts the undeniable biological persistence of disease. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBX; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674017573
- ISBN
- 9780674017573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.86€ 69.28
€ 74.86
€ 69.28
Hardback. Editor(s): Milne, G. W. A. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; MJCJ; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780566083853
- ISBN
- 9780566083853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.56
€ 310.56
Paperback. Focuses on one of the most contentious and bitter battles in the history of public health. This book details how the nature of the epidemic has changed and highlights the dilemmas public health agencies face today in terms of prevention strategies and chronic illness linked to low levels of toxic exposure. Series: California/ Milbank Books on Health & the Public. Num Pages: 328 pages, 5 b/w photographs, 6 line illustrations, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; MBN; MJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520283930
- ISBN
- 9780520283930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.02
€ 33.99
€ 25.02
Hardback. Chronicles the emergence and transformation of hemophilia community. This book sets the story within our national political landscape - where the disease is also a social, psychological, and economic experience. Num Pages: 308 pages, 8 b/w photos, 1 figure, 5 tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBX; MJCG1; MJCJ2; MJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520211957
- ISBN
- 9780520211957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.04€ 49.59
€ 62.04
€ 49.59
Hardcover. Tools, techniques, and progress in cancer biomarkers discovery The completion of a number of gene sequencing projects, recent advances in genomic and proteomic technologies, and the availability of powerful bioinformatics tools have led to promising new avenues and approaches in the search for cancer biomarkers. Series Editor(s): Desiderio, Dominic M.; Nibbering, Nico M. Series: Wiley-Interscience Series on Mass Spectrometry. Num Pages: 378 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJA; MJCL; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471745167
- ISBN
- 9780471745167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.88
€ 174.88
Paperback. Presents techniques for initiation, propagation, and characterization of established cell lines. This book includes a listing of vendors for equipment and other cell culture products. It also discusses drug treatment, selection, differentiation, assays for malignant cells, risks, and applications. Editor(s): Pfragner, Roswitha; Freshney, R. Ian. Series: Culture of Specialized Cells S. Num Pages: 452 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGL; MFCC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 793.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471438533
- ISBN
- 9780471438533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 218.27
€ 218.27
Hardcover. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were one of the first chemicals discovered to cause cancer in humans. This work covers polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with larger than seven rings. It has chapters devoted to sample handling and preparation and methodology. Series: Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and its Applications. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PNF; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471363545
- ISBN
- 9780471363545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.85
€ 276.85
Hardcover. An infection that occurs during pregnancy presents a constellation of problems above and beyond those normally associated with the disease. Even a relatively minor infection can threaten the lives of both mother and fetus and cause serious birth defects; and many conventional treatments can produce disastrous side effects during pregnancy. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJTF; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471116998
- ISBN
- 9780471116998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 308.71
€ 308.71
Hardcover. This international primer on psycho-oncology spans settings of care as well as regional boundaries. Designed to be easy to read, with informaton clearly displayed in concise tables and boxes accompanied by clinical vignettes, the book provides clear, practical guidance on all aspects of the psychological care of patients with cancer. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 194 x 21. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470974322
- ISBN
- 9780470974322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.08
€ 109.08
Hardcover. Parasitic infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the world today. Often endemic in developing countries many parasitic diseases are neglected in terms of research funding and much remains to be understood about parasites and the interactions they have with the immune system. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1282.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470972472
- ISBN
- 9780470972472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.54
€ 160.54
Hardcover. Here is the first truly multidisciplinary handbook available that examines the cancer and aging interface along the entire cancer care continuum, from cancer prevention to end-of-life and palliative care. Num Pages: 536 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 184 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470874424
- ISBN
- 9780470874424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.64
€ 160.64
Paperback. ABC of Cancer Care is a practical primary care guide to help health professionals better inform their patients, manage and recognize the common complications of cancers and their treatment, and understand the rationale and implications of decisions made in secondary and tertiary care. Editor(s): Palmieri, Carlo; Simcock, Richard; Bird, Esther. Series: ABC Series. Num Pages: 102 pages, illustrations (some color). BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 274 x 219 x 6. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 102
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674406
- ISBN
- 9780470674406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.35
€ 36.35
Hardcover. This book is a full colour, highly clinical multi-media atlas focusing on the role diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy plays in the management of patients with cancer. Conveniently split into sections for each part of the GI tract, each section will follow a consistent structure. Editor(s): Deutsch, John C.; Banks, Matthew R. Num Pages: 398 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJAD; MJCL; MJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 225 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672464
- ISBN
- 9780470672464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.03
€ 199.03
Hardcover. This book is updated with evidence from the latest published reviews and is more clinically focused, with an emphasis on application of the trial findings. Editor(s): Pinkerton, Ross; Shankar, A. G.; Matthay, Katherine. Series: Evidence-Based Medicine. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470659649
- ISBN
- 9780470659649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.62
€ 145.62
Paperback. Editor(s): Beigi, Richard H. Series: Gynaecology in Practice. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: MJCJ1; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 240 x 9. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658352
- ISBN
- 9780470658352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.31
€ 83.31
Paperback. Cancer imposes daunting effects on the nervous system. Brain cancer is one of the most devastating diagnoses a physician can deliver. Following a general approach to diagnosis and treatment, this title explains the clinical aspects of specific cancer types in adults and children in practical terms. Editor(s): Packer, Roger J.; Schiff, David. Series: NIP- Neurology in Practice. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 7. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655757
- ISBN
- 9780470655757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.17
€ 86.17
Hardcover. This new edition portrays both the conceptual framework and practical aspects of infectious disease surveillance. It is a comprehensive resource designed to improve the tracking of infectious diseases and to serve as a starting point in the development of new surveillance systems. Editor(s): M'ikanatha, Nkuchia M.; Lynfield, Ruth; de Valk, Henriette. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470654675
- ISBN
- 9780470654675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.34
€ 153.34
Hardcover. * Covers all the principal aspects of the detection and quantification of antibodies, including a review of the expectations of regulatory authorities, greatly facilitates a more uniform approach across industry. Editor(s): Tovey, Michael G. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCM; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470566664
- ISBN
- 9780470566664
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.88
€ 174.88