Medicine: general issues
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Medicine: general issues
Hardback. The Apc protein is a multifunctional participant in a diverse array of cellular functions. This book provides an overview of the functions performed by the Apc protein. Editor(s): Nathke, Inke S.; McCarthney, Brooke M. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 148 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441911445
- ISBN
- 9781441911445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.03
€ 125.03
Housing, Citizenship, and Communities for People with Serious Mental I...
. Ed(S): Nelson, Geoffrey; Sylvestre, John; A...
Paperback. Housing, Citizenship, and Communities for People with Serious Mental Illness provides the first comprehensive overview of the field. The book covers theory, research, practice, and policy issues related to the provision of housing and the supports that people rely on to get and keep their housing. Editor(s): Nelson, Geoffrey; Sylvestre, John; Aubry, Tim. Series: Advances in Community Psychology. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFJ; JKS; JKSM; JKSN; MBPK; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 592.
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190265601
- ISBN
- 9780190265601
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Condition: New
€ 95.55
€ 95.55
Paperback. A thorough, practical reference on the social patterns behind health outcomes Methods in Social Epidemiology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive reference for studying the social distribution and social determinants of health. Editor(s): Oakes, J. Michael; Kaufman, Jay S. Series: Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118505595
- ISBN
- 9781118505595
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Condition: New
€ 131.59
€ 131.59
Hardback. This text covers all aspects of research into Giardia as an organism and giardiasis the disease. It includes chapters on biochemistry, biology, detection and diagnosis, host-parasite relationships, immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy, legislation and policy, and therapeutics and new drug targets. Editor(s): Olson, B.E.; Olson, M.E.; Wallis, P.M. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: MBN; PSGH; PSGN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996127
- ISBN
- 9780851996127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.08
€ 287.08
Editor(s): Omar, Hatim; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R.; Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc. Num Pages: 477 pages, tables, charts & b/w photos. BIC Classification: MBN; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 477
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608766284
- ISBN
- 9781608766284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.64€ 244.19
€ 366.64
€ 244.19
Hardback. Editor(s): Oranje, Arnold P.; Shwayder, Tor. Num Pages: 269 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBPC; MJK; MJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319321578
- ISBN
- 9783319321578
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Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardback. Research on health involves evaluating the disparities that are systematically associated with the experience of risk, including genetic and physiological variation, environmental exposure to poor nutrition and disease, and social marginalization. This volume provides a unique perspective.. Editor(s): Panter-Brick, Catherine; Fuentes, Agustin. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSXM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454555
- ISBN
- 9781845454555
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Condition: New
€ 152.62
€ 152.62
Paperback. Used primarily to decide to abort a fetus that would have been born with mental or physical impairments, prenatal tests arguably reinforce discrimination against and misconceptions about people with disabilities. This title presents a debate about prenatal testing and selective abortion. Editor(s): Parens, Erik; Asch, Adrienne. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBDC; MFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408047
- ISBN
- 9780878408047
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Condition: New
€ 72.12
€ 72.12
Hardback. In this comprehensive volume, leading experts on health policy consider a broad range of Medicare-related issues. They assess the effects of Medicare policy over the last twenty years, analyze the impact of changing economic and demographic conditions, and consider how best to implement successful reform of the troubled system. Editor(s): Pauly, Mark V.; Kissick, William L. Num Pages: 414 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812281187
- ISBN
- 9780812281187
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Condition: New
€ 126.60
€ 126.60
Hardback. This book examines the different aspects related to the design and elaboration of cell-enclosing microcapsules, even the regulatory features and clinical trials under development. These improvements will lead to progression in this therapeutic approach. Editor(s): Pedraz, Jose Luis; Orive, Gorka. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 147 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441957856
- ISBN
- 9781441957856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.18
€ 125.18
Historical and Current Perspectives on Stress and Health
. Ed(S): Perrewe, Pamela L.; Ganster, Daniel ...
Hardback. The papers in this collection cover diverse disciplines in examining approaches to improve job stress research. The contributors explore historical and current perspectives on stress and its impact on health. Editor(s): Perrewe, Pamela L.; Ganster, Daniel C. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762309702
- ISBN
- 9780762309702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.51
€ 196.51
Paperback. Providing an overview of Foucaldian scholarship in health and medicine, this text assesses the impact of Foucault's work and shows how key researchers in the sociology of health and illness are currently engaging with his work. Editor(s): Petersen, Alan R., Ph.D; Bunton, Robin; Peterson, Alan (Murdoch University, Western Australia). Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JHM; MBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415151788
- ISBN
- 9780415151788
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Condition: New
€ 69.58
€ 69.58
Hardback. The tremendous increase in migrations and diasporas of human groups in the last decades are bringing along challenging issues for society, especially related to the economic and political management of multiculturalism and culturally effective health care. This work analyzes these dynamics of traditional knowledge in 22 selected case studies. Editor(s): Pieroni, Andrea; Vandebroek, Ina. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; MBP; MX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845453732
- ISBN
- 9781845453732
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Condition: New
€ 152.82
€ 152.82
Hardback. Explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on issues such as the properties and composition of the vitamin, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems. This book also examines the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Editor(s): Preedy, V. R.; Watson, Ronald Ross. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GBC; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 223 x 65. Weight in Grams: 3250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930752
- ISBN
- 9781845930752
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Condition: New
€ 353.52
€ 353.52
Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures
. Ed(S): Preedy, Victor R.; Watson, Ronald R.
Hardback. This is the first book to address the impact of illness on individuals and on society at large on an international scale. Wide-ranging and meticulously detailed, it is an essential working reference for public health researchers studying the quality of life. Editor(s): Preedy, Victor R.; Watson, Ronald R. Num Pages: 820 pages, 840 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 94. Weight in Grams: 8178.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 820
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387786643
- ISBN
- 9780387786643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 615.46
€ 615.46
Hardback. Do people of differing ethnicities, cultures, and races view medicine and bioethics differently? And, if they do, should they? This book explores how medicine and ethics accommodate differing cultural and racial norms, suggesting profound implications for growing minority groups in the United States. Editor(s): Prograis, Lawrence J., Jr.; Pellegrino, Edmund D. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011632
- ISBN
- 9781589011632
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Condition: New
€ 113.46
€ 113.46
hardcover. Written by leading experts, this book reviews the contemporary research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system. Editor(s): Quiles, J. L. (University of Granada, Spain); Ramirez-Tortosa, C. (University of Granada, Spain); Yaqoob, Parveen. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930684
- ISBN
- 9781845930684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.79
€ 247.79
Paperback. F. Visser Editor(s): Quill, Timothy E.; Battin, Margaret P. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801880704
- ISBN
- 9780801880704
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Condition: New
€ 43.15
€ 43.15
The practice of palliative care and hospice is filled with overt and sometimes covert ethical challenges. These challenges are addressed by leading international palliative care and hospice scholars under three main domains: care delivery systems; addressing the many dimensions of suffering; and difficult decisions near the end of life. Editor(s): Quill, Timothy E.; Miller, Franklin G. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 29. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199316670
- ISBN
- 9780199316670
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Condition: New
€ 121.09
€ 121.09
Hardback. This resource has been compiled by editors who are professors researching factors that compromise the total healing of body and mind in this patient population. It covers the memory problems and cognitive deficits experienced by some chemotherapy patients. Editor(s): Raffa, Robert B.; Tallarida, Ronald J. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 237 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441963055
- ISBN
- 9781441963055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
Hardback. Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care Editor(s): Rajendram, Dr Rajkumar; Preedy, Victor R.; Patel, Vinood B. Num Pages: 2139 pages, 174 black & white illustrations, 239 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMKL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 195 x 129. Weight in Grams: 4446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 2139
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461478379
- ISBN
- 9781461478379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,440.90
€ 1,440.90
An Introduction to Population-level Prevention of Non-Communicable Dis...
. Ed(S): Rayner, Mike; Wickramasinghe, Kremli...
paperback. Provides an unparalleled overview of population-based approaches to the prevention of non-communicable diseases, reflecting the latest research in the field, and a key resource for anyone with an interest in NCD prevention as they develop the knowledge and skills needed for effective population-based prevention strategies. Editor(s): Rayner, Mike; Wickramasinghe, Kremlin; McColl, Karen; Mendis, Shanthi; Williams, Julianne. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNH. Dimension: 246 x 171. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198791188
- ISBN
- 9780198791188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.48
€ 94.48
Paperback. This unique and comprehensive second edition of an important volume presents writing from renowned authors about achieving social justice in medicine. Each of the 42 chapters addresses continuing and emerging policy challenges facing medicine. They deepen our understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of issues in the contemporary debate. Editor(s): Rhodes, Rosamond; Battin, Margaret; Silvers, Anita. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: JFF; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199744206
- ISBN
- 9780199744206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87