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Hardback. Concerned with a particular type of risk - the risk of death of a number of people in one accident - and with a particular tool - probabilistic risk analysis - as they are developing in various domains of society. This book shows how such comparisons are shaped in various hazard domains, such as flood protection location. Editor(s): Jorissen, Richard E.; Stallen, Pieter Jan. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349556
- ISBN
- 9780792349556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.62
€ 132.62
Hardback. Includes sections on advances in the understanding of pain signal processing, as well as reviews of the clinical management of acute, chronic, cancer-related, and pediatric pain. This text also includes a discussion of the behavioral assessment and treatment of the pain patient. Editor(s): Ashburn, Michael A.; Fine, P. G. (University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA); Stanley, Theodore H. Series: Developments in Critical Care Medicine and Anaesthesiology. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349952
- ISBN
- 9780792349952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.76
€ 255.76
John Gregory's Writings on Medical Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine
Laurence B. . Ed(S): McCullough
Hardback. Includes John Gregory's "Observations on the Duties and Offices of a Physician" and on the "Method of Prosecuting Enquiries in Philosophy", and "Lectures on the Duties and Qualifications of a Physician". This title includes an introduction on Gregory's medical ethics and philosophy of medicine. Editor(s): McCullough, Laurence B. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350002
- ISBN
- 9780792350002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.04
€ 133.04
Hardback. Antibodies are crucial to the fine specificity of the immune system. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the different Fc receptors recognized. It contains overviews on the biological role of FcR. It reviews roles of FcR in allergy, inflammation, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and immunotherapeutic importance. Editor(s): Winkel, Jan G.J. van de; Hogarth, M. Series: Immunology and Medicine. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350217
- ISBN
- 9780792350217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.08
€ 256.08
Hardback. Blends the accomplishments of ophthalmologists, nephrologists, diabetologists, transplant surgeons, and basic scientists are into a strategic approach that may be applied by those caring for diabetic patients. This book presents therapies, including insertion of genetically engineered beta cells or polymer-coated islets of Langerhans. Editor(s): Friedman, Eli A.; L'Esperance, Francis A., Jr. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJGD; MJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350491
- ISBN
- 9780792350491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.87
€ 199.87
hardcover. Providing a state-of-the-art review of 3D methodology, covering 3D reconstruction methods, quantitative procedures, tomography performance, and clinical and research applications, this work assists PET researchers in understanding and implementing 3D methodology, and in evaluating the performance of the available imaging technology. Editor(s): Bendriem, Bernard; Townsend, David W. Series: Developments in Nuclear Medicine. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMN; MMPJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351085
- ISBN
- 9780792351085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.56
€ 197.56
Hardback. The incorporation of novel markers of myocardial damage to the routine diagnostic armamentarium is not without difficulty. The reasons for this include cost-benefit implications and the lack of definitive comprehensive publications dealing specifically with these issues. This monograph addresses these issues. Editor(s): Kaski, Juan Carlos; Holt, David W. Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351405
- ISBN
- 9780792351405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.50
€ 198.50
Hardback. Modern medicine increasingly transforms the body and makes use of body parts for diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive purposes. This book addresses the moral issues regarding ownership of the human body. It reviews the ownership issues arising in clinical care (for example, donation policies and autopsy) and biomedical research. Editor(s): Have, Henk A. M. J. ten; Welie, Jos V. M. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351504
- ISBN
- 9780792351504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.88
€ 198.88
Hardback. A guide to performing individual autonomic tests in research and clinical settings. It examines the physiological background of cardiac autonomic regulations, technology and interpretation of individual autonomic tests, and applicability of individual tests under various clinical circumstances. Editor(s): Malik, Marek. Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351788
- ISBN
- 9780792351788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.95
€ 257.95
Paperback. In the Netherlands, euthanasia is legal, and doctors can openly and intentionally end the life of their patients. This book addresses the debate among Dutch physicians, policy-makers, lawyers, and bioethicists, as well as families, using academic papers as well as personal experiences. Editor(s): Thomasma, David C.; Kushner, Thomasine; Kimsma, G.L. (Free University Amsterdam, Medical Faculty, The Netherlands); Ciesielski-Carlucci, C. Num Pages: 588 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 281 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351863
- ISBN
- 9780792351863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.63
€ 131.63
Hardback. Written from the perspective of the joy of celebrating life rather than lamenting the scourge of chronic illness, this collection of medical columns, short stories, and letters recounts the tale of coping, surviving, and prevailing. Num Pages: 221 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352358
- ISBN
- 9780792352358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.76
€ 198.76
Paperback. Written from the perspective of the joy of celebrating life rather than lamenting the scourge of chronic illness, this collection of medical columns, short stories, and letters recounts the tale of coping, surviving, and prevailing. Num Pages: 221 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352365
- ISBN
- 9780792352365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.19
€ 196.19
hardcover. Interest in the ability of myocardium to adapt to ischaemic stress has continued to grow since the discovery of ischaemic preconditioning in 1986. This title provides analysis of this research, from molecular basis to potential clinical relevance. It aims to provide an overview for scientists and clinicians engaged in this area of heart research. Editor(s): Baxter, Gary F.; Yellon, Derek M. Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352594
- ISBN
- 9780792352594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.83
€ 198.83
Hardback. Resistance to chemotherapy, and especially multi-drug resistance, represents a significant barrier to the successful treatment of cancer. This volume brings together a wide range of reviews on different aspects of our knowledge of drug-resistance mechanisms. It includes coverage of topics such as: DNA repair, topoisomerases and cell cycle control. Editor(s): Clynes, Manfred. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from cytechnology, 27:1-3, 1998
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352723
- ISBN
- 9780792352723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.75
€ 252.75
Hardback. Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 1998 Editor(s): Karssemeijer, Nico; Thijssen, Martin (Dept. of Radiology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands); Hendriks, Jan; Erning, Leon van (University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands). Series: Computational Imaging and Vision. Num Pages: 533 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 533
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352747
- ISBN
- 9780792352747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.86
€ 131.86
Hardback. Includes discussions focused on providing the reader with the conceptual tools necessary for insuring that the care they render is of the very highest quality. This title is suitable for professional and technical personnel involved with delivering care to the end-stage renal failure patient, and those involved in training others in this field. Editor(s): Henderson, Lee W.; Thuma, Richard S. Series: Developments in Nephrology. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJR; MJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352815
- ISBN
- 9780792352815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.21
€ 200.21
Plasma Membrane Redox Systems and Their Role in Biological Stress and ...
. Ed(S): Asard, Han; Berczi, Alajos; Caubergs...
Hardback. Provides a treatment of the involvement of plasma membrane redox reactions in the origin and development of biological stress and disease. This book contains chapters which cover the role of plasma membrane redox systems in cell defence, growth control, antioxidative defence reactions, development of tumour cells, and entry of toxins and viruses. Editor(s): Asard, Han; Berczi, Alajos; Caubergs, Roland J. (University of Antwerp, Belgium). Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354673
- ISBN
- 9780792354673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Hardback. This volume is a multidisciplinary and multinational collection of papers on aspects of genetic screening, with special reference to the situation in Europe. Starting from the situation in practice, the book proceeds to examine what lessons, if any, can be learned from historical precedents. Editor(s): Chadwick, Professor Ruth; Shickle, Darren; Have, H. A. Ten; Wiesing, Urban. Series: Library of medical ethics & theoretical medicine. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356141
- ISBN
- 9780792356141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.27
€ 199.27
Hardback. Features essays compassing the views of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and Locke, as well as such methodological approaches as the phenomenology of the body, natural law theory, and legal theory. This book explores the theoretical, normative, and historical foundations for alternative policies for procurement and transplantation of human organs. Editor(s): Cherry, Mark J. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357018
- ISBN
- 9780792357018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.01
€ 202.01
Hardback. A method is presented here for the advancement of international comparison of health care. Starting points are the determination of the boundaries of national health care systems and the activities that take place within these boundaries. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357155
- ISBN
- 9780792357155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.08
€ 197.08