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Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: BMJ Books; 2 edition (December 15, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0727913778
ISBN-13: 978-0727913777.

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The second edition of the popular self assessment test, covering all aspects of the basic sciences related to ophthalmology. Each chapter comprises a series of MCQs and their explanatory text constitutes an up-to-date summary of the topic. The essential revision aid for those about tot sit the final FRCO, or a textbook for those wishing to update their knowledge of the basic sciences.

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Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 1 edition (June 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1615251316
ISBN-13: 978-1615251315.

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Discusses current applications of optical phenomena, including the optical foundations of lasers, spectacles, IOLs and refractive surgery. It presents optics of the human eye and basic concepts of geometric optics, as well as the use of ophthalmic instruments and the design, fitting and complications of contact lenses. Also discussed is vision rehabilitation from the epidemiology of vision impairment and classification of visual function deficits to patient assessment and low vision management.

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Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (April 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879934999
ISBN-13: 978-0879934996.

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Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Presents a state-of-the-art review of asphyxial brain injury of the fetus and newborn. Includes a historical overview, an epidemiologic review of the relationship of birth injury to later neuromotor disability. Examines mechanisms of injury, clinical birth asphyxia, and more.

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Hardcover: 440 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (October 29, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540859616
ISBN-13: 978-3540859611.

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Nuclear medicine has become an ever-changing and expanding diagnostic and therapeutic medical profession. The day-to-day innovations seen in the field are, in great part, due to the integration of many scientific bases with complex technologic advances. The aim of this reference book, Basic Sciences of Nuclear Medicine, is to provide the reader with a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the scientific bases of nuclear medicine, covering the different topics and concepts that underlie many of the investigations and procedures performed in the field. Topics include radiation and nuclear physics, Tc-99m chemistry, single-photon radiopharmaceuticals and PET chemistry, radiobiology and radiation dosimetry, image processing, image reconstruction, quantitative SPECT imaging, quantitative cardiac SPECT, small animal imaging (including multimodality hybrid imaging, e.g., PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MRI), compartmental modeling, and tracer kinetics.

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (June 10, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3642123589
ISBN-13: 978-3642123580.

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Table of Contents -Shape-Memory Polymers and Shape-Changing Polymers By M. Behl, J. Zotzmann, and A. Lendlein -Shape-Memory Polymer Composites By Samy A. Madbouly and Andreas Lendlein -Characterization Methods for Shape-Memory Polymers By W. Wagermaier, K. Kratz, M. Heuchel, and A. Lendlein -Shape-Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications By Christopher M. Yakacki and Ken Gall -Controlled Drug Release from Biodegradable Shape-Memory Polymers.

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Hardcover: 246 pages
Publisher: Nova Biomedical Books; 1 edition (July 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604566795
ISBN-13: 978-1604566796.

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For those who are in the medical science area fighting diseases and intoxications on a daily basis, this book intends to bring some of the latest results written to a medical context. For students of chemistry and medical sciences, this book will help shed some light on, for instance, the role of metal ions in the environment of life and how sinister the consequences are of contaminations in the environment, mainly water and soils. Results in the scientific literature in Medical Sciences are seldom read by medical doctors. However, many results in Bioinorganic Chemistry and Biochemistry are straight linked to free radicals production and to some diseases, such as degenerative ones (Alzheimer, Parkinson, Wilson, etc.). Metal ions are now shown in the chemistry literature to play a vital role in these diseases. Therefore, external chemical effects, as well as biochemical (internal) effects have to be considered.

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Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 22, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540371028
ISBN-13: 978-3540371021.

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Contains reports on physics and chemistry of polymers.

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Hardcover: 264 pages
Publisher: IOS Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1586035398
ISBN-13: 978-1586035396.

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The rapidly growing number of genomic data has had a profound impact on how bioinformatics is being taught to biologists. In the earlier days it was customary to lead the students gradually through all the concepts and tools, more recently this approach became less practicable because of the fast development of the field. The main body of this book consists of chapters summarizing the fundamental concepts of bioinformatics, based on the topics presented at a course held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in 2003. The second part of the book contains application papers submitted by the students after the course.

IOS Press is an international science, technical and medical publisher of high-quality books for academics, scientists, and professionals in all fields.

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-Biomedicine
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-All aspects of physics
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-Understanding and responding to terrorism
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Hardcover: 372 pages
Publisher: IOS Press; 1 edition (August 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1586033611
ISBN-13: 978-1586033613.

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Autoimmunity is a condition that arises when the normal safeguards that maintain immunological tolerance are overridden. Autoimmune diseases involve degeneration and malfunction of normal tissue, and affect virtually every organ and tissue system in the body. They cause a variety of complex chronic conditions, resulting in high morbidity that may lead to mortality. Collectively, autoimmune disorders affect over 5% of the population. Research on autoimmunity has grown exponentially in the last few years and has many implications for our understanding of a number of diseases. In this book, leading scientists survey the recent progress made in our understanding of autoimmune diseases in a way that facilitates the development of new powerful strategies. It is a valuable addition to immunology textbooks which do integrate this topic. Providing the reader with a concise and coherent account of major advances in the field of autoimmune diseases, the book covers the latest discoveries and developments, and their significance in fundamental and clinical immunology. The introductory chapters will provide a sound basis for investigators and students new to this field, as they give detailed information on the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in autoimmune reactions.

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Hardcover: 260 pages
Publisher: IOS Press; 1 edition (January 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1586030191
ISBN-13: 978-1586030193.

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During the 45 years of communist regimes in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, agriculture was centrally directed without regard of quality factors and market need, and was heavily subsidised. Democratisation of the countries and adoption of market driven economies, including agriculture, created conditions that require new thinking and approaches to find market areas that will fill the needs of each country, and provide produce that is not redundant for the Common Market. The aim of this book is to facilitate solving common agricultural problems using the tools of biotechnology. The book addresses five themes: Plant Transformations, Plant Genomics, Breeding Plants for Resistance and Legal Aspects of Biotechnology, including risk assessment. Some specific topics dealt with are: The way from fundamental research to start-up company, Crop improvement by transgenic technology; Strategies for improving resistance; Current procedures for applying risk assessment in genetically modified crops; Questions arising from the implementation of the Hungarian gene technology law; Public perception and legislation of Biotechnology in Poland.

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