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Hardback. This unique reference combines research data and hands-on clinical applications for use with overweight patients, from the very young to the very old. It provides a multidisciplinary palette of evidence-based interventions that can be individually tailored. Editor(s): James, Larry C.; Linton, John. Num Pages: 143 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387783048
- ISBN
- 9780387783048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Cancer Mortality and Morbidity Patterns in the U.S. Population
Manton, Kenneth G.; Akushevich, Igor; Kravche...
Hardback. Examining the etiology of cancer in large human populations using mathematical models developed from an inter-disciplinary perspective, this book investigates how tumor initiation relates to general processes of senescence and to other major chronic diseases Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBNS; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387781921
- ISBN
- 9780387781921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.52
€ 130.52
Hardback. This text covers all aspects of the study of adrenal cancer and the treatment of patients with the disease. Topics include epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, cancer stem cells, historic and emerging therapies, new developments in tumor profiling, and more. Editor(s): Hammer, Gary D.; Else, Tobias. Num Pages: 561 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 561
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387772356
- ISBN
- 9780387772356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.94
€ 252.94
Hardback. Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an enigmatic compound abounding in animal tissues. This book contains the proceedings of the 16th International Taurine Meeting. It focuses on various aspects of taurine research from immunology and its effect on health to chemistry and biochemistry, including clinical applications. Editor(s): Azuma, Junichi. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 546 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387756806
- ISBN
- 9780387756806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.91
€ 381.91
Hardback. Offers pertinent clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. This book reviews reviews the role of various in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT for oncologic imaging as well as image-guided intervention. Editor(s): Blake, Michael A.; Kalra, Mannudeep K. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 565 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1027.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 565
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387755861
- ISBN
- 9780387755861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.73
€ 70.73
Hardback. Adjuvant treatment is administered prior to, or as follow up to, surgical procedures for breast cancer. However, this book offers a unique perspective on the topic; all contributors are female, except for one male breast cancer survivor. Editor(s): Castiglione, Monica; Piccart-Gebhart, Martine J. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 490 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387751146
- ISBN
- 9780387751146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.03
€ 253.03
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive guide for practitioners who work with breast cancer patients and their families. It includes a series of psychosocial interventions to be used with couples during early stage breast cancer. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; MJCL; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387748023
- ISBN
- 9780387748023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.62
€ 71.62
Hardback. Presents various accomplishments and research in the field of composite tissue transplantation. This volume includes sections on hand transplantation and vascularized bone marrow transplantation. It focuses on immunology and the biotechnology/bioengineering aspects of transplantation surgery. Editor(s): Hewitt, Charles W.; Lee, W. P. Andrew. Num Pages: 483 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1129.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 483
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387746814
- ISBN
- 9780387746814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.52
€ 198.52
Hardback. Provides a reference on inflammatory central nervous system disease. This book focuses on areas of investigation in the fields of neuroimmunology, virology, pharmacology, and disease. It also focuses on specific categories of diseases, examining the pharmacological, virological, and immunological effects of and on the disease. Editor(s): Lane, Thomas E. (University of California); Carson, Monica; Bergmann, Conni; Wyss-Coray, Tony. Num Pages: 318 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387738932
- ISBN
- 9780387738932
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. Suitable for hematologists and other practitioners, this title provides information on malignant hematologic disease biology as well as practical recommendations concerning disease management. Editor(s): Ansell, Stephen M. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387737430
- ISBN
- 9780387737430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.58
€ 306.58
Hardback. 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: MBDC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387736389
- ISBN
- 9780387736389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Hardback. Immunoinformatics uses mathematics, information science, computer engineering, genomics, proteomics, and immunological methods to bridge immunology and informatics. This volume presents a cross-section of immunoinformatics research. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Editor(s): Schonbach, Christian; Ranganathan, Shoba; Brusic, Vladimir. Series: Immunomics Reviews. Num Pages: 228 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387729671
- ISBN
- 9780387729671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.09
€ 195.09
Public Health Aspects of HIV / AIDS in Low and Middle Income Countries
. Ed(S): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris
Hardback. This edited volume systematically describes the emergence and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in developing countries. It goes further, too, to examine the social, community and political response, and the various measures to confront and control the epidemic. Editor(s): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris. Num Pages: 754 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727103
- ISBN
- 9780387727103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.96
€ 200.96
hardcover. Covers the principle physical and biological aspects of radiation therapy. This book addresses practical clinical considerations in the planning and delivering of that therapy. It also emphasizes the importance of the assessment of uncertainties. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 342 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387726441
- ISBN
- 9780387726441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 339.65
€ 339.65
Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Fong, I. W.; Drlica, Karl S.
Hardback. Defines the issues and offers potential solutions to the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. This title explores the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, the immunology and epidemiology of resistance strains, clinical implications and implications on research and lack thereof, and prevention and future directions. Editor(s): Fong, I. W.; Drlica, Karl S. Series: Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century. Num Pages: 420 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387724171
- ISBN
- 9780387724171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.14
€ 202.14
Hardback. Oncofertility has emerged as an interdisciplinary field bridging biomedical and social sciences, and examining issues regarding an individual's fertility options, choice and goals in light of cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. This book covers various aspects: medical, ethical and social of pregnancy after cancer. Editor(s): Woodruff, Teresa K.; Snyder, Karrie Ann. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC1; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387722924
- ISBN
- 9780387722924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.97
€ 194.97
Hardback. Draws on a broad spectrum of molecular biologic, biochemical, and immunogenetic approaches in combination with human and murine in vitro cell culture and in vivo model systems to address questions in mucosal immunity. This book presents a reference of the knowledge of the biology of IgA. Editor(s): Kaetzel, Charlotte S. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387722313
- ISBN
- 9780387722313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.81
€ 202.81
Hardback. The 9th International Symposium on Yersinia was held in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, in October 2006. Hundreds of Yersinia researchers from 18 countries gathered to present and discuss their research. This title features selected presentations from the meeting and contains both reviews and research articles. Editor(s): Perry, Robert D.; Fetherston, Jacqueline D. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 429 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 841.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387721231
- ISBN
- 9780387721231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.28
€ 130.28
Hardback. Cancer survivors are returning to work in higher numbers than ever. However, many of them face complications; employer discrimination or harassment; and other serious concerns. This book reviews many of the issues relevant to cancer survivors in the workplace. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387720401
- ISBN
- 9780387720401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. Includes these topics: A Key Regulator of Postnatal Skeletal Remodeling; Ectodomain Shedding of Receptor Activator of NF-KB Ligand; and The Negative Role Of Ids In Osteoclastogenesis. This book also includes these topics: Dexamethsone Suppresses Bone Formation via the Osteoclast and Immunologic Regulation Of Bone Development. Editor(s): Choi, Yongwon. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 156 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387720081
- ISBN
- 9780387720081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.30
€ 249.30