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Medicine: general issues
Hardcover. The demand for safely purified water and the concerns relating to illness and disease from water sources are of prime importance to all countries. This book explores waterborne diseases and reflects the increasing environmental awareness and understanding of public health matters. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNH2; MBNS; MJCJ; MMFM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966463
- ISBN
- 9780471966463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 316.41
€ 316.41
Hardcover. Written by an exceptionally experienced author in the area of medical equipment product design, this text presents a comprehensive overview of such sound principles and state-of-the-art techniques covering a whole host of material types, biocompatability, the design process and future trends within this exciting field. Series: Biomaterials Science & Engineering S. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDH; MBG; TCB; TGM; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967088
- ISBN
- 9780471967088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 504.26
€ 504.26
Hardcover. Written by a computer vision specialist, this title offers an account of volumetric image analysis techniques. It offers a practical approach to the field including the following topics: preprocessing of volumetric images; obtaining quantitative measurements in volumetric images; and, detection and modelling of objects in volumetric images. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MBG; MMP; TTB; UYQP; UYQV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967859
- ISBN
- 9780471967859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.40
€ 265.40
Hardcover. Although biomaterials have become a mature field of science with a wide range of applications, this is the first book of its kind to bring together all the metals and alloys with biomedical relevance, providing a reference for selecting a material for a new implant or modification. Editor(s): Helsen, J.A.; Breme, H. Jurgen. Series: Biomaterials Science & Engineering S. Num Pages: 522 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; TDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969358
- ISBN
- 9780471969358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 581.18
€ 581.18
Paperback. An essential book for all those clinicians and reserachers undertaking clinical trials. It will ensure that all involved in clinical trials undertake their investigation according to standard operating procedures. Editor(s): Kolman, Josef; Meng, Paul; Scott, Graeme. Num Pages: 210 pages, forms. BIC Classification: JKSW; MBPC; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 176 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Spi
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969365
- ISBN
- 9780471969365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.07
€ 159.07
Paperback. This book explores the care of mentally ill patients--psychiatric and geriatric--in community settings. It addresses the implications for hospitals, community services and staff, and patients. It examines the central issues of patient outcomes, service provision and effectiveness, economics of provision and impact on staff and community. Editor(s): Leff, Julian P. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JKS; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969822
- ISBN
- 9780471969822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.75
€ 89.75
Hardcover. The emphasis on cost-effectiveness within the pharmaceutical industry has caused it to outsource some development work. This text addresses the advantages and disadvantages of collaborations between industrial research and development divisions and contract research organizations and universities. Num Pages: 228 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNDP; MBGR; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971177
- ISBN
- 9780471971177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 281.62
€ 281.62
Hardcover. This book summarises the current state of the art of our understanding of the problem of non-communicable diseases and their primary prevention. Editor(s): Shetty, Prakash S.; McPherson, Klim. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFG; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971337
- ISBN
- 9780471971337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.23
€ 295.23
Hardcover. Addresses many of the contemporary issues related to communicable disease. This title examines a wide spectrum of issues in communicable diseases, including cholera, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is suitable for microbiologists, epidemiologists and those professionals who are involved in public health. Editor(s): Noah, Norman D.; O'Mahony, Mary. Num Pages: 274 pages, flow charts. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MBNS; MJCJ; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Wiley United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972730
- ISBN
- 9780471972730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 316.28
€ 316.28
Hardcover. This book will discuss the mechanisms and current thinking of how nutritional status influences the way we respond to chemical insults and its role in the aetiology of disease. It will take a mechanistic approach to how dietary factors are related to toxicology and chemical carcinogenesis. Editor(s): Ioannides, Costas. Series: Current Toxicology. Num Pages: 398 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFG; MMGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974536
- ISBN
- 9780471974536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 335.93
€ 335.93
Hardcover. In sequential clinical trials, data from patients treated at the beginning of a trial can be analyzed while the trial is still in progress and subsequent patients can be recruited. This analysis provides stopping rules whereby the number of patients involved can be limited without affecting the results. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised, 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471975502
- ISBN
- 9780471975502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.61
€ 172.61
Paperback. Mental health problems and disorders among adolescents are an increasingly endemic problem, causing anxiety and distress for young people themselves, challenges for the health care professional, social worker, teachers and parents, and demands on the managed care system. Editor(s): Aggleton, Peter; Hurry, Jane; Warwick, Ian. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; MBPK; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976783
- ISBN
- 9780471976783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.14
€ 76.14
Hardcover. * How can HIV infection be reduced among commercial sex workers?* Why are alternative therapies becoming increasingly popular?* How can Eastern philosophies and therapies be integrated into Western therapies? These are just some examples of the practical problems and policy issues that Cultivating Health addresses. Editor(s): MacLachlan, Malcolm. Num Pages: 250 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977254
- ISBN
- 9780471977254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.16
€ 175.16
Hardback. In 1993, an International Task Force for Disease Eradication evaluated over 80 potential candidate diseases and made recommendations. However, little has been done to develop the science of eradication systematically. This book reports the findings of a multidisciplinary workshop on the eradication of infectious diseases. Editor(s): Dowdle, W. R.; Hopkins, Donald. Series: Dahlem Workshop Reports. Num Pages: 238 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471980896
- ISBN
- 9780471980896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 383.13
€ 383.13
Hardback. This long--awaited Second Edition of the successful Clinical Data Management has been extensively revised and updated with the addition of new chapters and authors. Editor(s): Rondel, Richard K.; Varley, Sheila; Webb, Colin F. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMG; MQW; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983293
- ISBN
- 9780471983293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.50
€ 261.50
Hardback. Meta--analysis is one of the main statistical methods used in clinical trials. Previous accounts of meta--analysis have given the impression that the topic is a series of separate techniques. This book provides a unified approach, developing the subject from mathematical theory through to practical discussions of implementation. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNS; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983705
- ISBN
- 9780471983705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.03
€ 144.03
Hardback. Drugs are being developed to alleviate the symptoms of dementia and different models of care are being tried. This book is a reference work in the subject. It gives a basis of the disease, its epidemiology, care implications, development and use of drugs. Editor(s): Winblad, Bengt; etc.; Wimo, Anders; Johnsson, Bengt (School of Health Economics, Bergjo, Sweden); Karlsonn, Goran (School of Health Economics, Bergjo, Sweden). Num Pages: 592 pages, forms. BIC Classification: MBP; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 168 x 36. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983767
- ISBN
- 9780471983767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 527.95
€ 527.95
Hardback. Soft X-rays have great potential for use in a wide variety of applications, including the semiconductor industry and the life sciences. X-Rays from Laser Plasmas: Generation and Applications focuses exclusively and in detail on the science and technology of soft X-rays produced with non-synchrotron sources. Num Pages: 330 pages, 155 line drawings. BIC Classification: MBG; MQH; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983972
- ISBN
- 9780471983972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 465.89
€ 465.89
Hardback. Recent progress in fast, parallel computing and in simulation-based inference has lead to the development of extremely powerful statistical tools. These can now be successfully applied to address the most pressing practical and ethical concerns arising from medical decision problems. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMD; MB; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986089
- ISBN
- 9780471986089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.48
€ 143.48
Hardback. Reporting on a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative involving the use of statistical methods to address the most pressing concerns in public health today, this book brings together contributions by leading experts who discuss a variety of sophisticated new methodologies for the statistical evaluation of disease mapping and risk assessment. Editor(s): Lawson, Andrew B.; Biggeri, Annibale; Bohning, Dankmar; Lesaffre, Emmanuel; Viel, Jean-Fran; Bertollini, Roberto. Num Pages: 502 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986348
- ISBN
- 9780471986348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 420.25
€ 420.25
Paperback. Many countries have reduced dramatically the proportion of patients in psychiatric hospitals in favour of community care. The demand for mental health care in the community keeps growing, and cannot be met by traditional, conventional services alone. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987277
- ISBN
- 9780471987277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.08
€ 107.08
Hardback. The overall aim of this work is to provide a reference book which describes the general framework for conducting GCP-compliant clinical research, particularly pharmaceutical industry clinical research. It is designed to accommodate both those new to the business and the more experienced. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; KNDP; MBGR; MJ; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988243
- ISBN
- 9780471988243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 322.02
€ 322.02
Paperback. This important book reports on the latest research from around the world on the causes of stress in health care professionals, as well as the latest intervention techniques for reducing stress levels among those professionals. Editor(s): Payne, R.L.; Firth-Cozens, Jenny. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998761
- ISBN
- 9780471998761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.64
€ 89.64
Hardback. Multilevel modelling facilitates the analysis of hierarchical data where observations may be nested within higher levels of classification. In health care research, for example, a study may be undertaken to determine the variability of patient outcomes where these also vary by hospital or health care region. Editor(s): Leyland, A. H.; Goldstein, Harvey. Series: Wiley Series in Probability & Statistics: Applied Probability & Statistics Section. Num Pages: 246 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998907
- ISBN
- 9780471998907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.69
€ 172.69