Medical Science category: 13998 books
Metallomics
Recent Analytical Techniques and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
This book focuses on recent topics in metallomics, a study of the metallome, or metal-containing biomolecules. Metals can induce various physiological and toxicological effects in a very small amounts, in other words, the concentrations of biometals are very low in organisms. Thus, analytical techniques...
Dr. Mary's Monkey
How the Unsolved Murder of a Doctor, a Secret Laboratory in New Orleans and Cancer-Causing Monkey Viruses Are Linked to Lee Harvey Oswald, the JFK Assassination and Emerging Global Epidemics
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
The 1964 murder of a nationally known cancer researcher sets the stage for this gripping exposé of medical professionals enmeshed in covert government operations over the course of three decades. Following a trail of police records, FBI files, cancer statistics, and medical journals, this revealing...
Perspectives in Translational Research in Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Translational Outcomes Research in Life Sciences and Translational Medicine, Volume 1
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2016
The present book addresses the multi-disciplinary nature of Translational Outcomes Research, which is a watershed for nearly all the disciplines of Life and Health Sciences, along with the Materials Sciences including but not limited to Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nanotechnology,...
Gender Medicine
The Groundbreaking New Science of Gender- and Sex-Related Diagnosis and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2016
Over millions of years, male and female bodies developed crucial physiological differences to improve the chances for human survival. These differences have become culturally obsolete with the overturning of traditional gender roles. But they are nevertheless very real, and they go well beyond the...
Nanotoxicology
Materials, Methodologies, and Assessments
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
This book takes a systematic approach to nanotoxicology and the developing risk factors associated with nanosized particles during manufacture and use of nanotechnology. Beginning with a detailed introduction to engineered nanostructures, the first part of the book presents concepts and definitions...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2016
The development of biotechnological innovations is quickly becoming a globalized phenomenon as emerging nations are making major strides to compete with more developed economies. Though efforts to bridge the gap between emerging and developed nations have been successful, there are still many barriers...
by Alan D. Michelson
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2011
Platelets, Second Edition is the definitive current source of state-of-the-art knowledge about platelets and covers the entire field of platelet biology, pathophysiology, and clinical medicine. Recently there has been a rapid expansion of knowledge in both basic biology and the clinical approach to...
Gender and Genetics
Sociology of the Prenatal
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2012
Prenatal screening for genetic disorders is becoming an increasingly widespread phenomenon across the globe. While studies have highlighted the importance of women’s experiences of such screening, little is known about men’s roles and direct involvement in this process. With a focus on the experiences...
Healing Massage
An A-Z Guide for More than Forty Medical Conditions: For Professional and Home Use
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
This practical, detailed, and accessible guide to using massage to treat a range of medical conditions will educate and empower both massage practitioners and non-professionals who want to safely and effectively make a difference in the well-being of a friend or family member. Chapters are conveniently...
Basics of Human Andrology
A Textbook
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2017
This book addresses various aspects of male reproduction ranging from mind to testis. The basis of maleness lies in the Y chromosome. Reproductive functions depend upon the development of male organs from embryo to manhood. Testis, the male gonad, produces hormones and sperms; the latter is ejaculated...
by Paul Klenerman
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2017
The immune system is central to human health and the focus of much medical research. Growing understanding of the immune system, and especially the creation of immune memory (long lasting protection), which can be harnessed in the design of vaccines, have been major breakthroughs in medicine. In this...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Polymers continue to show almost amazing versatility. We have always known that polymers could be used for trinkets, toys and dishes. Now, however, we are no longer surprised to encounter these adaptable mate rials in almost every place we look. We find them in our cars, tools, electronic devices,...
by Kenneth D. Somers, Stephen A. Morse
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2010
The fun, fast, portable way to review microbiology and infectious diseases
Market: Medical Students (18,750); Physician Assistant Students (3,000); Nurse Practitioner Programs
Great review tool for the boards and course exams
Every card includes a board-style clinical vignette
Format allows students...
Medical Retina
Focus on Retinal Imaging
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2010
Recent advances in ophthalmic imaging technology have revolutionized fundus examination and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of retinal diseases and improving their diagnosis and treatment. It is therefore fitting that this detailed full-color textbook in the Medical Retina...