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Summary of a Workshop on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disas...
Committee On Using Information Technology To ...
Paperback. Summary of a Workshop on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management (2005) Num Pages: 40 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 0. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 40
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309100373
- ISBN
- 9780309100373
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€ 23.99€ 21.92
€ 23.99
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Controlling Costs and Changing Patient Care?: The Role of Utilization ...
Committee On Utilization Management By Third ...
paperback. Utilization Management has become a strong trend in health care cost containment. Under UM, some decisions are not strictly made by the doctor and patient alone. This book presents findings about how UM is faring in practice and how it compares with other cost containment approaches, with recommendations for improving UM program administration. Editor(s): Field, Marilyn J. Num Pages: 328 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKSB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309040457
- ISBN
- 9780309040457
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€ 52.99€ 45.94
€ 52.99
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Emergent Techniques for Assessment of Visual Performance
Committee On Vision; Commission On Behavioral...
paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309077804
- ISBN
- 9780309077804
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€ 43.99€ 37.59
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Paperback. Addresses the effects of exposure to low dose LET (Linear Energy Transfer) ionizing radiation and human health. This work includes detailed risk estimates for cancer incidence in addition to cancer mortality. It also develops comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1184.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309091565
- ISBN
- 9780309091565
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€ 64.06€ 60.76
€ 64.06
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Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a ...
Committee To Assess The Distribution And Admi...
paperback. Exposure to radioiodine can lead to radiation injury to the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Radiation to the thyroid from radioiodine can be limited by taking a nonradioactive iodine such as potassium iodide. This book assesses strategies for the distribution and administration of potassium iodide in the event of a nuclear incident. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309090988
- ISBN
- 9780309090988
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€ 52.99€ 45.94
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paperback. Evaluates the potential health effects of perchlorate. This report finds that the body can compensate for iodide deficiency, and that iodide uptake would likely have to be reduced by at least 75 percent for months or longer for adverse health effects, such as hypothryroidism, to occur. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309095686
- ISBN
- 9780309095686
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€ 54.74€ 52.20
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Paperback. The vaccine used to protect humans against the anthrax disease, called Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA), was licensed in 1970. Congress directed the Department of Defense to support an independent examination of AVA. This work reports the study's conclusion that the vaccine is acceptably safe and effective in protecting humans against anthrax. Editor(s): Durch, Jane S.; Strom, Brian L.; Joellenbeck, Lois M.; Zwanziger, Lee L. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 467.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309083096
- ISBN
- 9780309083096
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Weighing the Options: Criteria for Evaluating Weight-Management Progra...
Committee To Develop Criteria For Evaluating ...
paperback. What are the long-term results of weight-loss programs? How can people sort through the many programs available and select one that is right for them? This book strives to answer these questions. This book discusses short- and long-term safety consequences of weight loss, as well as clinical assessment of individual patients. Editor(s): Thomas, Paul R.; Stern, Judith S. Num Pages: 296 pages, index. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Natl Academy Pr United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309051316
- ISBN
- 9780309051316
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 45.94
€ 52.99
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Valuing Health: For Regulatory Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Committee To Evaluate Measures Of Health Bene...
hardcover. Provides useful recommendations for how to measure health-related quality-of-life impacts for diverse public health, safety, and environmental regulations. This work is useful for public decision makers, regulatory analysts, scholars, and students in the field. Editor(s): Miller, Wilhelmine; Robinson, Lisa A.; Lawrence, Robert S. Num Pages: 382 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309100779
- ISBN
- 9780309100779
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€ 76.87€ 75.11
€ 76.87
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Dispelling the Myths about Addiction: Strategies to Increase Understan...
Committee To Identify Strategies To Raise The...
paperback. Focusing on four classes of drugs with the social and economic impact, this book examines what is known about addiction and what is needed to develop a talented cadre of investigators and to educate the public about addiction research. It makes recommendations to educators, treatment professionals, and others. Num Pages: 240 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBGR; MMGW; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309064019
- ISBN
- 9780309064019
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Condition: New
€ 55.90€ 53.24
€ 55.90
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Hardback. Editor(s): Rasmussen, Kathleen M.; Yaktine, Ann L. Num Pages: 868 pages, black & white tables, figures, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 868
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309131131
- ISBN
- 9780309131131
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€ 55.90€ 55.48
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The Ctsa Program at Nih: Opportunities for Advancing Clinical and Tran...
Committee To Review The Clinical And Translat...
paperback. In 2006 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, recognizing the need for a new impetus to encourage clinical and translational research. This title deals with this research. Editor(s): Leshner, Alan I.; Terry, Sharon F.; Schultz, Andrea M.; Liverman, Catharyn T. Num Pages: 178 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBGR; MJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309284745
- ISBN
- 9780309284745
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€ 48.99€ 41.76
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paperback. Based on a committee report which concluded that the food packages provided by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children should be changed. This book provides details on the proposed food packages, summarizes how these packages differ from existing packages, and discusses the rationale for the proposed packages. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780309096508
- ISBN
- 9780309096508
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€ 61.73€ 58.46
€ 61.73
€ 58.46
Vaccines for the 21st Century: A Tool for Decisionmaking
Committee To Study Priorities For Vaccine Dev...
hardcover. Provides an analytic framework and quantitative model for evaluating disease conditions that can be applied by those setting priorities for vaccine development. This book examines: lessons to be learned from the polio experience; scientific advances that set the stage for vaccines; and factors that affect how vaccines are used in the population. Editor(s): Stratton, Kathleen R.; Durch, Jane S.; Lawrence, Robert S. Num Pages: 476 pages, index. BIC Classification: MBP; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309056465
- ISBN
- 9780309056465
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€ 69.88€ 68.56
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Paperback. Like many other agencies of the federal government, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relies extensively on external advisory committees for independent scientific and technical advice. This volume recommends ways of enhancing the use of these committees in the evaluation of drugs, biological materials, and medical devices. Editor(s): Rettig, Richard A.; Earley, Laurence E.; Merrill, Richard A. Num Pages: 238 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPH; JPQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309048378
- ISBN
- 9780309048378
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€ 52.99€ 45.94
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Hardcover. This thoughtful and surprising book analyzes the effect of animal extremism on the world's scientists, their institutions, and professional societies. The Animal Research War traces the evolution of the animal rights movement, profiles its leadership, and reveals the truth behind university animal research. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ; MBGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230600140
- ISBN
- 9780230600140
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Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Hardback. Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging Editor(s): Bales, Connie W.; Locher, Julie L.; Saltzman, Edward. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 469 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, 51 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJX; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 183 x 24. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493919284
- ISBN
- 9781493919284
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Condition: New
€ 242.86
€ 242.86
Hardcover. Since publication of the previous edition of this successful book, there have been many advances in the field of food science and metal analysis and these have been taken into account of in compiling this new edition. Data on metal levels in foods and diets have been updated with information gathered from recent international literature. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059270
- ISBN
- 9780632059270
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Condition: New
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€ 240.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: MBDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- Kaplan Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607141198
- ISBN
- 9781607141198
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Condition: New
€ 30.33
€ 30.33
Paperback. The authorised biography of the doctor who made the link between smoking & lung cancer and battled Big Tobacco Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 b&w illus. BIC Classification: BGT; MBNS; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 35. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publisher
- Signal Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909930049
- ISBN
- 9781909930049
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.40
€ 19.99
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Paperback / so. Num Pages: 106 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1931
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Number of pages
- 106
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709197097
- ISBN
- 9783709197097
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Condition: New
€ 67.95
€ 67.95
paperback. Series: Handbuch Der Urologie Encyclopedia of Urology Encyclopedie D. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MB; PSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1021.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1969
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642481659
- ISBN
- 9783642481659
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Condition: New
€ 101.12
€ 101.12
Hardback. Editor(s): Medellin, Constance. Num Pages: 119 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 119
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624178177
- ISBN
- 9781624178177
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Condition: New
€ 196.82€ 134.69
€ 196.82
€ 134.69
Paperback. Strategies for Building Multicultural Competence in Mental Health and Educational Settings presents concrete strategies, critical incidents, and case vignettes to help psychologists and other mental health professionals increase their multicultural competence. Editor(s): Constantine, Madonna G.; Sue, Derald Wing. Series: Wiley Desktop Editions. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471667322
- ISBN
- 9780471667322
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Condition: New
€ 83.62
€ 83.62