Emerging Technologies in Surgery From Springer

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Tremendous acceleration and changes in scientific discovery and progress are presently occuring. These important emerging technologies that will affect the practicing surgeon within the next 10 to 20 years are illustrated in detail in this volume. Its purpose is not to review clinical experience of the common surgical practice of the past decade, but to outline and illustrate the future trends. International experts in this field demonstrate emerging procedures and significant advances.
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Amazon Sales Rank: #91622 in Books
Published on: 2007-08-23
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
168 pages
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"...Many books about the technology and the future become outdated and even farcical in a short amount of time. Think about Cold War era predictions about colonizing the moon and mining on Mars at the turn of the millennium, or predictions of early computer experts that computers would be limited to government and a few large companies. The authors of this book combine future predictions with discussions about the process of change and education to make a powerful and enduring contribution to the field..." (T.D. Light, University of Iowa, Doody's, December 2007)

Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis and Management From Springer

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The second edition of Cleft Lip and Palate: Perspectives In Management is an unparalleled review of treatment concepts in all areas of cleft involvement presented by an international team of experienced clinicians. This text can never be duplicated since it largely consists of longitudinal facial and palatal growth studies of dental casts, photographs, panorexes and cephalographs from birth to adolescence. Throughout all growth and treatment concepts, the need for differential diagnosis in treatment planning has been underscored. The underlying argument is that all of the treatment goals -- good speech, facial aesthetics and dental occlusion -- may be realized without the need to sacrifice one for the other. Every chapter author's concepts arose from extensive experience subjected to testing. Emphasis is placed on the essential character of multicenter clinical studies for improving understanding of the natural history of the cleft defect and the face in which it is found.

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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1189149 in Books
* Published on: 2005-11-14
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 800 pages

Air Pollution and Health From Academic Press

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Concern about the impact of air pollution has led governments and local authorities across the world to regulate, among other things, the burning of fossil fuels, industrial effluence, cigarette smoke, and aerosols. This legislation has often followed dramatic findings about the impact of pollution on human health. At the same time there have been significant developments in our ability to detect and quantify pollutants and a proliferation of urban and rural air pollution networks to monitor levels of atmospheric contamination.
Air Pollution and Health is the first fully comprehensive and current account of air pollution science and it impact on human health. It ranges in scope from meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, and particle physics to the causes and scope of allergic reactions and respiratory, cardiovascular, and related disorders. The book has substantial international coverage and includes sections on cost implications, risk assessment, regulation, standards, and information networks. The multidisciplinary approach and the wide range of issues covered makes this an essential book for all concerned with monitoring and regulating air pollution as well as those concerned with its impact on human health.

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* Only comprehensive text covering all the important air pollutants and relating these to human health and regulatory bodies
* Brings together a wide range of issues concerning air pollution in an easily accessible format
* Contributions from government agencies in the US and UK provide information on public policy and resource networks in the areas of health promotion and environmental protection
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1830119 in Books
* Published on: 1999-05-15
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 1065 pages

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Barbara Clayton, University of Southampton, UK, Past President of the National Society for Clean Air
"...I recommend this volume most highly. I shall be surprised if Air Pollution and Health does not become a standard work which will require regular updating."

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"This text is a needed addition to the field of air pollution and environmental health. It is likely the most comprehensive book to date on this important subject . . . The wide range of topics will appeal to physicians, immunologists, public health advocates, and others interested in details of the human response to air pollution. . . Among the contributors there are many leading authorities who not only share their experience and perspective, but deliver well-written chapters . . . Physicians, toxicologists (in pulmonary or public health), and epidemiologists will appreciate this text for different reasons--most certainly for its depth and extensive references to current literature . . ."
-Doody's Publishing Services

H.E. Pence, SUNY College at Oneanta for Choice Magazine
"...an authoritative and comprehensive review that should be extremely useful to professionals in the field as well as students..."

Optimizing Women's Health through Nutrition From CRC

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It is no surprise that women and men experience biological and physiological differences fundamentally and throughout the lifecycle. What is surprising is that faced with such a self-evident truth, there should be so little consideration to date of how these differences affect susceptibility to disease and metabolic response to dietary treatment. Understanding these differences and developing a sex-based approach focusing on the specific needs and conditions of women is crucial to achieve effective nutritional strategies for women's health. Expanding the knowledge-base regarding sex, nutrition, and medicine, Optimizing Women's Health through Nutrition presents the biology, physiology, and metabology unique to women. The book demonstrates in a practical, accessible manner the scientific application of this data addressing lifecycle changes, disease prevention, and treatment. Based on sound research and supported by extensive references, it begins by describing recent research on biological and physiological differences and how these differences translate into varying disease trends between the sexes. Contributions describe the nutritional needs of women during the lifecycle, particularly during adolescence, pregnancy and lactation, premenopause, and menopause and midlife stages. The bulk of the book addresses each of the common major diseases or conditions that specifically affect the health of women. It emphasizes the role of nutrition in disease risk reduction as well as management and treatment of disease. Specific disease selection was dictated by those in which women are more vulnerable or have a higher incidence than men. The concluding section identifies areas for future research and strategic areas of investigation for researchers and health professionals, government regulators, and food industry professionals involved in creating novel foods that enhance women's health.
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1525472 in Books
* Published on: 2007-12-03
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 472 pages

Natural Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) by Daivati Bharadvaj

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CFS starts as a persistent fatigue that lasts six months or more. Physical and mental activity may worsen the condition, and sleep does not produce any new energy. Originally dubbed "The Yuppie Flu" in the 1970s, it is accompanied by four or more other maladies--short-term memory loss or inability to concentrate, sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain, and/or tender lymph nodes. "It is a therapeutic challenge," says Naturopath Bharadvaj. But this author explains naturopathic approaches that are proving effective in the treatment of CFS, either alone or in concert with Western medicines. The reader is guided to a comprehensive understanding of this condition from its controversial history to its growing acceptance and evolving definition. Written from a foundation of scientific research, the book elaborates current theories of the cause of CFS, discusses how the disorder can display in different people, and presents alternative diagnostic methods. Naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, Ayurveda, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, and botanical medicines for CFS are all explained in this excellent resource.
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #598487 in Books
* Published on: 2007-11-30
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 216 pages

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About the Author
DAIVATI BHARADVAJ, N.D. is a Licensed Naturopathic Physician practicing primary care medicine at Alive & Well Healing Arts clinic in Portland, Oregon. Her specialties include treating individuals with chronic fatigue and muscle pain, mood and mental disorders, hormone imbalance, diabetes, heart disease, women's reproductive health issues, and other chronic conditions. In addition to combining compassionate care with a holistic approach, she leads educational talks and interactive workshops on nutrition, foods, herbal medicines and health.

The 3rd Epidemic: Repercussions of the Fear of AIDS (Panos Dossier) From Panos Publications

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* Published on: 1990
* Binding: Paperback
* 320 pages

Optimizing Women's Health through Nutrition From CRC

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It is no surprise that women and men experience biological and physiological differences fundamentally and throughout the lifecycle. What is surprising is that faced with such a self-evident truth, there should be so little consideration to date of how these differences affect susceptibility to disease and metabolic response to dietary treatment. Understanding these differences and developing a sex-based approach focusing on the specific needs and conditions of women is crucial to achieve effective nutritional strategies for women's health. Expanding the knowledge-base regarding sex, nutrition, and medicine, Optimizing Women's Health through Nutrition presents the biology, physiology, and metabology unique to women. The book demonstrates in a practical, accessible manner the scientific application of this data addressing lifecycle changes, disease prevention, and treatment. Based on sound research and supported by extensive references, it begins by describing recent research on biological and physiological differences and how these differences translate into varying disease trends between the sexes. Contributions describe the nutritional needs of women during the lifecycle, particularly during adolescence, pregnancy and lactation, premenopause, and menopause and midlife stages. The bulk of the book addresses each of the common major diseases or conditions that specifically affect the health of women. It emphasizes the role of nutrition in disease risk reduction as well as management and treatment of disease. Specific disease selection was dictated by those in which women are more vulnerable or have a higher incidence than men. The concluding section identifies areas for future research and strategic areas of investigation for researchers and health professionals, government regulators, and food industry professionals involved in creating novel foods that enhance women's health.
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1501852 in Books
* Published on: 2007-12-03
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 472 pages