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Public Health Aspects of HIV / AIDS in Low and Middle Income Countries
. Ed(S): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris
Hardback. This edited volume systematically describes the emergence and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in developing countries. It goes further, too, to examine the social, community and political response, and the various measures to confront and control the epidemic. Editor(s): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris. Num Pages: 754 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727103
- ISBN
- 9780387727103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.96
€ 200.96
Hardback. This is an important academic text on the political aspects of depression, specifically the relationship between globalization and depression. It is the first book dedicated to this relationship. Num Pages: 203 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727127
- ISBN
- 9780387727127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Hardback. Focuses on the seminal studies and various developments that have shaped systematic and biogeographic thinking. This book traces concepts in homology and classification through the provision of an anthology of scientific writings from Goethe, Agassiz, Owen, Naef, Zangerl and Nelson, among others. Num Pages: 310 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAJ; PSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727288
- ISBN
- 9780387727288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.05
€ 251.05
Hardback. The main focus of this volume is to provide a practical discussion of the "nuts and bolts" of implantable cardiac devices. This new edition will become a valuable resource to the general cardiologist and cardiology fellow. Editor(s): Kusumoto, Fred; Goldschlager, Nora F. Num Pages: 742 pages, 62 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBG; MJD; MNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 742
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727622
- ISBN
- 9780387727622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.16
€ 290.16
Hardback. Concerns are mounting about racial and ethnic disparities in health care utilization and outcomes. This book brings these themes together, challenging readers to use, promote, and develop new technology-based methods for closing these gaps. Editor(s): Gibbons, Michael Christopher. Num Pages: 178 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; UDB; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387728148
- ISBN
- 9780387728148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.49
€ 70.49
Paperback. This book aims to make the readers better informed and more critical consumers of clinical research. It will help the reader recognize the strengths and the weaknesses of scientific publications. Key take-home messages are listed at the end of each chapter. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387728988
- ISBN
- 9780387728988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.88
€ 100.88
Hardcover. Talking to patients and their families about end-of-life issues can be difficult and stressful. This book looks at ways different cultures view death and then further explores how health care providers around the world communicate about such sensitive issues. Editor(s): Crippen, David W. Num Pages: 180 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 14. Weight in Grams: 412. A Global Perspective. 200 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Crippen, David W. Talking to patients and their families about end-of-life issues can be difficult and stressful. This book looks at ways different cultures view death and then further explores how health care providers around the world communicate about such sensitive issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MB. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 14. Weight: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387729657
- ISBN
- 9780387729657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Hardback. Immunoinformatics uses mathematics, information science, computer engineering, genomics, proteomics, and immunological methods to bridge immunology and informatics. This volume presents a cross-section of immunoinformatics research. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Editor(s): Schonbach, Christian; Ranganathan, Shoba; Brusic, Vladimir. Series: Immunomics Reviews. Num Pages: 228 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387729671
- ISBN
- 9780387729671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.09
€ 195.09
Hardback. Offers information on glutamate metabolism in the brain, examining the role of glutamate transporters and the involvement of glutamate receptors in the pathogenesis of acute neural trauma and neurodegenerative diseases. Num Pages: 290 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387730226
- ISBN
- 9780387730226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.32
€ 255.32
Hardback. Based on European health initiatives on reducing workplace risks and promoting workplace health, this book focuses on issues that predominantly or exclusively affect women, or have gender-specific implications due to workplace inequalities. Editor(s): Linos, Athena; Kirch, Wilhelm. Num Pages: 338 pages, 95 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, 74 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387730370
- ISBN
- 9780387730370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.66
€ 68.66
Paperback. Written by an MD/JD, this book offers a unique perspective on medical-legal issues surrounding daily clinical practice. It covers all the essentials and tells the inside secrets of how to avoid cases that cost the medical community millions each year. Num Pages: 106 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAY; MBQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 106
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387730639
- ISBN
- 9780387730639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This second edition of the Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia has been completely updated and expanded to reflect current practice guidelines and trends. It's a practical manual that covers preoperative evaluation, patient and procedure selection, anesthetic techniques, postoperative management, and quality assurance. Editor(s): Twersky, Rebecca S.; Philip, Beverly K. Num Pages: 484 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 75 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMB; MN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387733289
- ISBN
- 9780387733289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.57
€ 161.57
paperback. Written for physicians by physicians, this important book concisely and pragmatically answers many of the questions surrounding medical malpractice. With an emphasis on clinical matters and a minimum of "legalese", it shows ophthalmologists how to avoid law suits in the first place. Editor(s): Kraushar, Marvin. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387733401
- ISBN
- 9780387733401
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
Paperback. For health care professional, clinical expertise is not enough - one has to know the market. This title explains the range of marketing activities and techniques, from promotions to pricing, helping health professional learn to navigate this important aspect of healthcare. Num Pages: 164 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, 58 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 231 x 10. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387736044
- ISBN
- 9780387736044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.30
€ 84.30
Hardback. This second edition addresses a variety of ethical issues that arise in the care of oncology patients. It covers issues that are central to contemporary medical practice and medical ethics inquiry. Editor(s): Angelos, Peter. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387736389
- ISBN
- 9780387736389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
hardcover. Through its use of real clinical examples, this book provides an explanation of the project management process tailored for nurses. It is unique in that no books on the market currently adapt project management specifically for these healtcare professionals. Series: Health Informatics. Num Pages: 158 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMP; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387736822
- ISBN
- 9780387736822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Hardback. Suitable for hematologists and other practitioners, this title provides information on malignant hematologic disease biology as well as practical recommendations concerning disease management. Editor(s): Ansell, Stephen M. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387737430
- ISBN
- 9780387737430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.58
€ 306.58
Hardback. Provides an overview of the technological advances in image-guided surgery. This book blends the expertise of both engineers and physicians, offering the findings amidst the growing demand for minimally-invasive procedures. It is intended for engineers, physicists, computer scientists and physicians working with image-guidance technology. Editor(s): Peters, Terry; Cleary, Kevin. Num Pages: 557 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MNB; MQW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 557
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387738567
- ISBN
- 9780387738567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.67
€ 198.67
Hardback. Provides a reference on inflammatory central nervous system disease. This book focuses on areas of investigation in the fields of neuroimmunology, virology, pharmacology, and disease. It also focuses on specific categories of diseases, examining the pharmacological, virological, and immunological effects of and on the disease. Editor(s): Lane, Thomas E. (University of California); Carson, Monica; Bergmann, Conni; Wyss-Coray, Tony. Num Pages: 318 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387738932
- ISBN
- 9780387738932
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive review of research advances in collagen structure and mechanics. This book helps readers gain an understanding of the structure and mechanical behavior of type I collagen and collagen-based tissues in vertebrates across different length scales, from the molecular (nano) to the organ (macro) level. Editor(s): Fratzl, Peter. Num Pages: 524 pages, 180 black & white illustrations, 55 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MQW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387739052
- ISBN
- 9780387739052
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 285.74
€ 285.74