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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. A review on how specific nutrients or adverse nutritional states impact the components of the Insulin-like Growth Factor system. It describes the fundamentals of the IGF system, explains mechanisms of action, its role in physical development, and highlights the link between normal and abnormal cellular growth resulting in tumor formation. Editor(s): Houston, M.S.; Holly, Jeff M. P.; Feldman, Eva. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588291905
- ISBN
- 9781588291905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardback. Reviews what is known about the ability of diet to enhance human immune function in health, disease, and under various condition of stress. This book offers critical appraisals of the influences on the human immune system of several important vitamins and minerals both singly and in combination. It examines how nutrition modulates immune function. Editor(s): Hughes, David A.; Darlington, L.Gail; Bendich, Adrianne. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 468 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 2350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292063
- ISBN
- 9781588292063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.52
€ 250.52
Hardback. DNA analysis has become the standard method applied by most forensic genetic labs, especially in criminal forensic casework, identification of human remains, and paternity testing. Editor(s): Carracedo, Angel. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 280 pages, 81 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292643
- ISBN
- 9781588292643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.71
€ 175.71
Hardback. For more than 80 years, the high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet has been used as a means to control epilepsy. This text discusses the clinical and basic aspects of the diet, as well as how to plan and calculate an individual ketogenic diet. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 355 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 869.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292957
- ISBN
- 9781588292957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.58
€ 187.58
Hardback. Reviews the practical aspects related to evaluating nutrition and immunology in the field. This work offers the busy physician and investigator an understanding of the essential immunological facts in adult and child nutrition. It explains the role of nutrition in the case of health issues, such as HIV, malaria, food allergies, and diarrhea. Editor(s): Gershwin, M. E.; Nestel, Penelope; Keen, Carl. Num Pages: 365 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293084
- ISBN
- 9781588293084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.92
€ 191.92
Hardback. A survey of clinical findings on the interactions between diet, stress, and mental health, and their impact on disease states. This book gives attention to the influence of stress on physical health, mental health, and cognitive function. It examines the effects of stress on chronic disorders, women, and cardiac function. Editor(s): Yehuda, Shlomo; Mostofsky, David I. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 438 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMF; MMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588294326
- ISBN
- 9781588294326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.01
€ 241.01
Hardback. Summarizes basic scientific information on the cellular and metabolic functions of calcium, explaining the leading techniques for accurately measuring its bioavailability, absorption, and kinetics. This book discusses specific roles of calcium in a variety of clinical disorders - osteoporosis, oral health, obesity, and reproductive disorders. Editor(s): Weaver, Connie M.; Heaney, Robert P. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 472 pages, 89 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1189.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588294524
- ISBN
- 9781588294524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.30
€ 241.30
Hardback. Topics in Biostatistics Editor(s): Ambrosius, Walter T. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 528 pages, 128 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588295316
- ISBN
- 9781588295316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.44
€ 272.44
Paperback. A practical primer on the Pap test. Using text, tables, and highlighted areas, it offers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals. It is suitable for cytotechnologists and cytopathologists, as well as those in training. Series: Current Clinical Pathology. Num Pages: 238 pages, 179 black & white illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNC; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588297686
- ISBN
- 9781588297686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.49
€ 134.49
Hardback. Offers nutritional knowledge and management ideas. This book provides methodology for combating problems such as short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and obesity. Editor(s): Delegge, Mark H. Series: Clinical Gastroenterology. Num Pages: 346 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 66 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588298089
- ISBN
- 9781588298089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.79
€ 220.79
Hardback. In this book, experts provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge regarding nutrition and dietary management for the complex set of rheumatic conditions. This book will benefit physicians specializing in internal medicine, family practice, and rheumatology. Editor(s): Coleman, Laura A. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 24 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588299765
- ISBN
- 9781588299765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.36
€ 271.36
Hardback. Provides in-depth discussions of the basic functioning of the kidneys, skin and the lungs. In this book, each chapter describes the etiology and demographics, biological mechanisms, patient presentation characteristics, therapy options and consequences of optimal treatment as well as delayed treatment. Editor(s): Feld, Leonard G.; Kaskel, Frederick. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 412 pages, 81 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJR; MJW; MMKL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 189 x 31. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603272247
- ISBN
- 9781603272247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.04
€ 228.04
Hardback. Editor(s): Ramamurthy, Thandavarayan; Bhattacharya, S.K. Series: Infectious Disease. Num Pages: 372 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603272643
- ISBN
- 9781603272643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.10
€ 240.10
Hardback. This is a comprehensive overview of the biological functions and clinical applications of vitamin D and its metabolites. Topics range from recommendations for vitamin D intake to treatment and prevention of deficiency and development of active vitamin D drugs. Editor(s): Holick, M.F. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 1160 pages, 234 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, 61 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 2608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 1160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603273008
- ISBN
- 9781603273008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.71
€ 259.71
Hardback. This work provides a scientific look behind many drug-nutrient interactions, examines their relevance, offers recommendations, and suggests research questions to be explored. The text has been extensively revised and updated from the first edition. Editor(s): Boullata, Joseph I.; Armenti, Vincent T. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 824 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 121 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 178 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 824
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603273633
- ISBN
- 9781603273633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 330.14
€ 330.14
hardcover. Provides health professionals in areas of research and practice the importance of iron as a nutrient and its role in health and disease. This volume is the benchmark in the complex area of interrelationships between the essentiality of iron, and its functions throughout the body. Editor(s): Anderson, Gregory Jon; McLaren, Gordon D. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 704 pages, 51 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603274845
- ISBN
- 9781603274845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 330.72
€ 330.72
Hardback. The industrial and agricultural revolutions have dramatically changed our lifestyles including where we get foods and what we eat. This title focuses on the scientific evidence that define such risks in diets with the consequences of increased illness, cancer and disease. Editor(s): DeMeester, Fabien; Zibadi, Sherma; Watson, Ronald Ross. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 475 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFGM; MMKL; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 2390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603275705
- ISBN
- 9781603275705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.15
€ 250.15
hardcover. This comprehensive source book covers nutriceuticals and their constituents as they relate to cancer therapy and prevention. Emerging science and important discoveries of new nutriceuticals in cancer prevention-prior to clinical trials-are also covered. Editor(s): Zibadi, Sherma; Preedy, Victor R.; Watson, Ronald R. Series: Nutrition and Health. Num Pages: 720 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 186 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607610601
- ISBN
- 9781607610601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.93
€ 243.93
The Health of Aging Hispanics: The Mexican-Origin Population
. Ed(S): Angel, Jacqueline L.; Whitfield, Kei...
hardcover. Offers information on numerous factors that affect the health security of Mexican-origin families and individuals as they face the burdens of decline in health status and caring for children and the elderly simultaneously, including health issues before and after immigration. Editor(s): Angel, Jacqueline L.; Whitfield, Keith E. Num Pages: 290 pages, 62 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387472065
- ISBN
- 9780387472065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.92
€ 69.92
hardcover. This is the second edition of the comprehensive treatment of statistical inference using permutation techniques. This updated version places increased emphasis on the use of alternative permutation statistical tests based on metric Euclidean distance functions. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMBT; MBN; PBT; RP; UNF; UYQP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387698113
- ISBN
- 9780387698113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.86
€ 124.86
Improving Oral Health for the Elderly: An Interdisciplinary Approach
. Ed(S): Lamster, Ira B.; Northridge, Mary E....
hardcover. Confronts two important oral health policy concerns in the United States: the disparities in the oral disease burden and the inability of certain segments of the population to access oral health care. This book examines this crucial yet frequently overlooked indicator of seniors' quality of life. Editor(s): Lamster, Ira B.; Northridge, Mary E. (Columbia University). Num Pages: 510 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer Nature United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387743363
- ISBN
- 9780387743363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.00
€ 199.00
hardcover. Editor(s): Aksoy, Serap. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 171 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBN; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387782249
- ISBN
- 9780387782249
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.17
€ 122.17
hardcover. This book was commissioned by The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment). It aims to provide documentation on the history, use, disposition and environmental fate of Agent Orange and its associated dioxin. Num Pages: 339 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 767.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387874852
- ISBN
- 9780387874852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.34
€ 124.34
Applying Quantitative Bias Analysis to Epidemiologic Data
Lash, Timothy L.; Fox, Matthew P.; Fink, Aliz...
hardcover. This text provides the first-ever compilation of bias analysis methods for use with epidemiologic data. It guides the reader through the planning stages of bias analysis, including designing validation studies and collecting validity data from other sources. Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387879604
- ISBN
- 9780387879604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.18
€ 147.18