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Medicine: general issues
Identification of Research Needs Relating to Potential Biological or A...
Committee On Identification Of Research Needs...
Paperback. The US Food and Drug Administration asked the National Research Council to organize a workshop to identify research needs and gaps in knowledge in the areas of dosimetry and exposure, epidemiology, human laboratory studies, mechanisms, and animal and cell biology. The workshop did not include the evaluation of health effects. Num Pages: 78 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; TJKW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 78
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309112949
- ISBN
- 9780309112949
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€ 31.99€ 28.19
€ 31.99
€ 28.19
hardcover. Part of the "Quality Chasm Series", this book sets forth an agenda for improving the safety of medication use. It provides an overview of the system for drug development, regulation, distribution, and use. It examines the peer-reviewed literature on the incidence and the cost of medication errors and effectiveness of error prevention strategies. Editor(s): Aspden, Philip; Wolcott, Julie; Bootman, J. Lyle; Cronenwett, Linda R. Series: Quality Chasm Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 998.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309101479
- ISBN
- 9780309101479
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Condition: New
€ 52.40
€ 52.40
paperback. Editor(s): Rosof, Bernard M.; Hernandez, Lyla M. Num Pages: 162 pages. BIC Classification: MB; MMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Natl Academy Pr United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309075879
- ISBN
- 9780309075879
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€ 54.99€ 48.03
€ 54.99
€ 48.03
Paperback. Editor(s): Adams, Karen; Corrigan, Janet M. Num Pages: 160 pages, ill. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309085434
- ISBN
- 9780309085434
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€ 43.99€ 37.71
€ 43.99
€ 37.71
Hardback. Examines the basic strategies that finance the national immunization system in health care climate. This book explores the evolution of the system in light of changing US demographics, development of vaccines, and other factors. It is useful for those responsible for maintaining our nation's vaccine vigilance. Num Pages: 332 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 699.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309070294
- ISBN
- 9780309070294
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€ 52.99€ 47.85
€ 52.99
€ 47.85
Paperback. Calls for a national and public process of creating an ethical framework for antiviral use within the context of uncertainty and scarcity. This report identifies the lack of a science-based advisory body to guide decision making during the pandemic, including guidance on all dimensions of antiviral dispensing. Num Pages: 132 pages. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309118668
- ISBN
- 9780309118668
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.72
€ 46.99
€ 40.72
paperback. Examines various aspects of for-profit health care in the United States, including the quality and availability of health care, the cost of medical care, access to financial capital, and more. This book also covers topics from trends in the growth of investor-owned hospital companies to the ethical issues in for-profit health care. Num Pages: 580 pages. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309078634
- ISBN
- 9780309078634
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Condition: New
€ 131.20€ 121.06
€ 131.20
€ 121.06
Improving Birth Outcomes: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing Worl...
Committee On Improving Birth Outcomes; Board ...
paperback. Birth outcomes have improved worldwide, yet, there is a gap between the outcomes in developing and developed countries. This book addresses the steps needed to reduce that gap. It reviews the statistics of low birth weight, prematurity, and birth defects and identifies cost-effective opportunities for improving birth outcomes. Editor(s): Bale, Judith R.; Stoll, Barbara J.; Lucas, Adetokunbo O. Num Pages: 372 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; MBNH; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309086141
- ISBN
- 9780309086141
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€ 56.89€ 54.28
€ 56.89
€ 54.28
paperback. Mammography is an important tool for detecting breast cancer at an early stage. When coupled with appropriate treatment, early detection can reduce breast cancer mortality. This book provides recommendations aimed at improving mammography interpretation; and, revising MQSA regulations, inspections, and enforcement. Editor(s): Nass, Sharyl J.; Ball, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MJT; MMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780309096485
- ISBN
- 9780309096485
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 41.91
€ 47.99
€ 41.91
The Computer-Based Patient Record. An Essential Technology for Health ...
Committee On Improving The Patient Record; In...
Paperback. Most industries have plunged into data automation, but health care organizations have lagged in moving patients' medical records from paper to computers. This book talks about the computer-based patient record (CPR) technology. It explores the potential of machine-readable CPRs to improve diagnostic and care decisions. Editor(s): Dick, Richard S.; Steen, Elaine B.; Detmer, Don E. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: MBP; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309086844
- ISBN
- 9780309086844
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€ 65.02€ 61.59
€ 65.02
€ 61.59
Paperback. Presents a conceptual framework for improving the quality of cancer care. This study proposes improvements to six interconnected components of care: engaged patients; an adequately staffed, trained, and coordinated workforce; evidence-based care; learning health care information technology (IT); and more. Editor(s): Levit, Laura; Balogh, Erin; Nass, Sharyl; Ganz, Patricia A. (University of California); Nass, Sharyl J.; Balogh, Erin P.; Levit, Laura A. Num Pages: 412 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309286602
- ISBN
- 9780309286602
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€ 62.70€ 59.50
€ 62.70
€ 59.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309091220
- ISBN
- 9780309091220
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Condition: New
€ 70.82€ 66.80
€ 70.82
€ 66.80
Reducing the Burden of Injury: Advancing Prevention and Treatment
Committee On Injury Prevention And Control; I...
paperback. Describes the cost and magnitude of the injury problem in America and looks at the response by the public and private sectors, including: data and surveillance needs; research priorities; trauma care systems development; infrastructure support, including training for injury professionals; firearm safety; and coordination among federal agencies. Editor(s): Bonnie, Richard J.; Fulco, Carolyn E.; Liverman, Catharyn T. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFC; JKSW; MBP; MMKB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309065665
- ISBN
- 9780309065665
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€ 52.25€ 50.11
€ 52.25
€ 50.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309255202
- ISBN
- 9780309255202
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€ 47.99€ 41.76
€ 47.99
€ 41.76
Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual P...
Committee On Intellectual Property Rights In ...
paperback. Recommends 13 actions that policy-makers, courts, universities, and health and patent officials should take to prevent the complex web of IP protections from getting in the way of potential breakthroughs in genomic and proteomic research. This report urges patent holders to allow others to perform the tests for purposes of verifying the results. Num Pages: 188 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309100670
- ISBN
- 9780309100670
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€ 52.25€ 50.29
€ 52.25
€ 50.29
Responsible Research with Biological Select Agents and Toxins
Committee On Laboratory Security And Personne...
Paperback. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309145350
- ISBN
- 9780309145350
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€ 47.99€ 41.76
€ 47.99
€ 41.76
Paperback. Technological advances that make it easier to study the vast complexity of biological systems have led to the initiation of projects with a larger scale than ever before. This text looks at the role of these large projects and addresses their implications and the obstacles to implementation. Editor(s): Nass, Sharyl J.; Stillman, Bruce W. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MQW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 224. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309089128
- ISBN
- 9780309089128
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Condition: New
€ 61.53€ 58.46
€ 61.53
€ 58.46
Leading Health Indicators for Healthy People 2010: Second Interim Repo...
Committee On Leading Health Indicators For He...
paperback. Num Pages: 82 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 0. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 82
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309063838
- ISBN
- 9780309063838
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€ 50.99€ 44.01
€ 50.99
€ 44.01
Leading Health Indicators for Healthy People 2020: Letter Report
Committee On Leading Health Indicators For He...
paperback. Num Pages: 98 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309186377
- ISBN
- 9780309186377
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€ 23.99€ 21.92
€ 23.99
€ 21.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MBN; MJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309221276
- ISBN
- 9780309221276
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€ 60.37€ 57.42
€ 60.37
€ 57.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 191.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309058919
- ISBN
- 9780309058919
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.59
€ 43.99
€ 37.59
Paperback. Two workshops, held in October 1999 and November 2001 at the National Academies, were successful in highlighting various developments and opportunities in environmental and biomedical applications of marine biotechnology. This report includes a synthesis of the 2001 sessions. Num Pages: 132 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSPM; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309083423
- ISBN
- 9780309083423
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 41.76
€ 47.99
€ 41.76
Quarantine Stations at Ports of Entry Protecting the Public's Health
Committee On Measures To Enhance The Effectiv...
Paperback. Quarantine Stations at Ports of Entry Protecting the Public's Health (2005) Editor(s): Sivitz, Laura B.; Stratton, Kathleen; Benjamin, Georges C. Num Pages: 334 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309099516
- ISBN
- 9780309099516
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€ 56.89€ 54.28
€ 56.89
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Paperback. The adverse effects of micronutrient deficiencies are profound. This book examines key elements in the design and implementation of micronutrient interventions, including such issues as: the importance of iron, vitamin A, and iodine to health; populations at risk for micronutrient deficiency; and characteristics of successful interventions. Editor(s): Howson, Christopher P.; Kennedy, Eileen T.; Horwitz, Abraham. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309060295
- ISBN
- 9780309060295
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€ 49.99€ 42.80
€ 49.99
€ 42.80