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Diseases & disorders
The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Clinical Cancer Genetics. ...
. Ed(S): Chung, Daniel C.; Haber, Daniel A.
Hardback. This text reviews current knowledge in the genetics of many hereditary cancers. It offers practical guidelines for the use of genetic testing, cancer screening and surveillance, and prophylactic surgery. It also discusses promising targeted therapeutic agents. Editor(s): Chung, Daniel C.; Haber, Daniel A. Num Pages: 227 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; MJCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387938448
- ISBN
- 9780387938448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.13
€ 197.13
Hardback. Hardly a day goes by without news headlines concerning infectious disease threats. This book will help the reader to understand the impact of infectious diseases on our society and the instruments that policy makers have at their disposal to deal with them. Editor(s): Kramer, Alexander Eric; Kretzschmar, Mirjam; Krickeberg, Klaus. Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 459 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387938349
- ISBN
- 9780387938349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.96
€ 191.96
Hardback. This book introduces a cutting-edge mathematical formalism based on the asymptotic limit theorems of information theory to describe how punctuated shifts in mesoscale ecosystems can entrain patterns of gene expression and organismal evolution. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387922126
- ISBN
- 9780387922126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.02
€ 132.02
Paperback. Translator(s): Scribner, John D. Series: Springer Study Edition. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387900421
- ISBN
- 9780387900421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardback. The inability of cancer drugs to destroy metastatic tumors is the main reason cancer therapy fails. This comprehensive text offers current knowledge on genetic and epigenetic alterations that contribute to the development of drug resistance in cancer cells. Editor(s): Mehta, Kapil; Siddik, Zahid H. Num Pages: 380 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387894447
- ISBN
- 9780387894447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.44
€ 201.44
Hardback. This volume reflects the work of a number of experts in cancer disparities, led by members of the Executive Committee of the Program-in-Development for the Dana Farber / Harvard Cancer Center. In particular, this volume updates a 2005 monograph on the topic. Editor(s): Koh, Howard K. Num Pages: 384 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387894423
- ISBN
- 9780387894423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.70
€ 201.70
hardcover. Here is a compilation of data on the problem of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries, addressing general global perspectives, risk factors, current rates, trends, and possibilities for containment relating to specific conditions in those countries. Editor(s): Sosa, Anibal de J.; Amabile-Cuevas, Carlos F.; Hsueh, Po Ren; Kariuki, Samuel; Okeke, Iruka N.; Byarugada, Denis K. Series: Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century. Num Pages: 554 pages, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387893693
- ISBN
- 9780387893693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.39
€ 205.39
Paperback. Intended for medical oncologists and health care professionals involved in managing older patients with cancer, this book presents recent developments in geriatric assessment and in cancer management for the older adult. Editor(s): Hurria, Arti; Balducci, Lodovico. Num Pages: 346 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387890692
- ISBN
- 9780387890692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Hardback. Dendritic cells play a key role in the immune response to cancer. This book covers all aspects of dendritic cell generation, function, survival and antitumor activity in the tumor environment both in vivo and in experimental in vitro systems. Editor(s): Shurin, Michael R.; Salter, Russell D. Num Pages: 396 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387886107
- ISBN
- 9780387886107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
paperback. This second edition addresses a variety of ethical issues that arise in the care of oncology patients. It covers issues that are central to contemporary medical practice and medical ethics inquiry. Editor(s): Angelos, Peter. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; MBNH; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387877174
- ISBN
- 9780387877174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.55
€ 69.55
Hardback. Suitable for primary care physicians, nurses and the lay community, this work offers an approach to breast cancer prevention and early detection. It addresses science, future directions and questions that individuals might have to regarding their options to minimize their breast cancer risk, and to find disease that is present as soon as possible. Editor(s): Sauter, Edward; Daly, Mary. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; MMP; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387875828
- ISBN
- 9780387875828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Paperback. This authoritative, comprehensive guide provides the general pathologist in clinical practice, as well as residents and fellows during their training, with the current standard in molecular infectious disease testing. Editor(s): Leonard, Debra G.B. (New York Presbyterian Hospital). Num Pages: 200 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387873671
- ISBN
- 9780387873671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardback. Covers various aspects of oxygen delivery to tissue, including blood flow and its regulation as well as oxygen metabolism. This book pays attention to methods of oxygen measurement in living tissue and application of these technologies to understanding physiological and biochemical basis for pathology related to tissue oxygenation. Editor(s): Liss, Per; Hansell, Peter; Bruley, Duane F.; Harrison, David K. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 338 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; MJCM; MJL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387859972
- ISBN
- 9780387859972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.49
€ 251.49
hardcover. This book provides updated information on hematopoietic cell development in addition to a chapter on utilization of basic science knowledge for treatment of blood diseases. The book is written and edited by experts who are pushing the frontiers of biology. Editor(s): Wickrema, Amittha; Kee, Barbara. Num Pages: 257 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387858159
- ISBN
- 9780387858159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually Transm...
. Ed(S): Aral, Sevgi O.; Douglas, John M.
Paperback. This book examines the role of behavioral interventions in combating STDs. It addresses the complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education, and the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment. Editor(s): Aral, Sevgi O.; Douglas, John M. Num Pages: 578 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1084.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387857688
- ISBN
- 9780387857688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.69
€ 70.69
The Neuroimmunological Basis of Behavior and Mental Disorders
. Ed(S): Siegel, Allan; Zalcman, Steven S.
Hardback. Recent developments in the field of neuroimmunology have provided insights into possible relationships between immune function and behavioral disorders. This book examines the nature of these relationships, focusing on immune effects upon adaptive behavior. Editor(s): Siegel, Allan; Zalcman, Steven S. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJN; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848501
- ISBN
- 9780387848501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.00
€ 203.00
Hardback. This book informs professionals working in the field of cancer about the pathophysiologic mechanisms of cancer-related thrombosis and bleeding. The volume provides a valuable addition to the literature on cancer and coagulation. Editor(s): Green, David; Kwaan, Hau C. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 339 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387799612
- ISBN
- 9780387799612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.12
€ 196.12
Hardback. Contributors to this volume focus on recent studies identifying key steps in the molecular pathogenesis of this virus infection, which has emerged as a significant cause of viral encephalitis in humans. The prospects for human therapeutics are covered. Editor(s): Diamond, Michael S. Series: Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387798394
- ISBN
- 9780387798394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
Hardback. This book covers pertinent aspects of both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation and our current understanding of transplantation biology including T-cell and natural killer cell biology, HLA expression, and post-transplant immune reconstitution. Editor(s): Bishop, Michael R. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 589 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 589
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387785790
- ISBN
- 9780387785790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.84
€ 198.84
Hardback. This book examines the issues surrounding the increase in skin cancers as a consequence of the lowered cellular immunoresponse in transplant patients. The rise in incidence of this cancer seems to parallel the overall increase in their long-term survival rate. Editor(s): Stockfleth, Eggert; Ulrich, Claas. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 514 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 931.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387785738
- ISBN
- 9780387785738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.50
€ 252.50