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Paperback: 220 pages
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg (December 9, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3642092608
ISBN-13: 978-3642092602.

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Progestins play a key role in reproductive endocrinology and as pharmaceutical drugs for contraception and in combined hormone therapy. To further our understanding of progestin action in the mammary gland, an international symposium, attended by leading researchers from academia and industry, was held in Berlin, 21–23 March 2007. Genetic mouse models helped to elucidate the role of progestins, both in normal breast development and in disease. Mechanistic molecular studies inspired the design of new progestins with improved tissue selectivity. In addition, the clinical impact of progesterone receptor agonists and antagonists for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer was discussed.

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Hardcover: 297 pages
Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (October 23, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3764386789
ISBN-13: 978-3764386788.

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PEGylation technology and key applications are introduced by this topical volume. Basic physical and chemical properties of PEG as basis for altering/improving in vivo behaviour of PEG-conjugates such as increased stability, improved PK/PD, and decreased immunogenicity, are discussed. Furthermore, chemical and enzymatic strategies for the coupling and the conjugate characterization are reported. Following chapters describe approved and marketed PEG-proteins and PEG-oligonucleotides as well as conjugates in various stages of clinical development.

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Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 2, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387312048
ISBN-13: 978-0387312040.

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Deformable Models: Theory and Biomaterial Applications is the second installation in the two-volume set Deformable Models which provides a wide cross-section of the methods and algorithms of variational and PDE methods in biomedical image analysis. The chapters are written by well-known researchers in this field, and the presentation style goes beyond an intricate abstraction of the theory into real application of the methods and description of the algorithms that were implemented. As such these chapters will serve the main goal of the editors of the volumes in bringing down to earth the latest in variational and PDE methods in modeling of soft tissues, covering the theory, algorithms, and applications of level sets and deformable models in medical image analysis.

Overall, the chapters of this volume provide an elegant cross-section of the theory and application of variational and PDE approaches in medical image analysis. Graduate students and researchers at various levels of familiarity with these techniques will find the volume very useful for understanding the theory and algorithmic implementations. In addition, the various case studies provided demonstrate the power of these techniques in clinical applications.

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Hardcover: 533 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (February 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470074833
ISBN-13: 978-0470074831.

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Microfluidics has numerous potential applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, the life sciences, defense, public health, and agriculture. This book details recent advances in the biological applications of microfluidics, including cell sorting, DNA sequencing on-a-chip, microchip capillary electrophoresis, and synthesis on a microfluidic format. It covers microfabricated LOC technologies, advanced microfluidic tools, microfluidic culture platforms for stem cell and neuroscience research, and more. This is an all-in-one, hands-on resource for analytical chemists and researchers and an excellent text for students.

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co; 1 edition (October 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0867154810
ISBN-13: 978-0867154818.

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Now regarded as the standard of care for some applications in dentistry, cone beam volumetric imaging (CBVI) is profoundly influencing clinical decision making like no other imaging modality developed in the past century. Yet many practitioners remain uncertain about its range of applications, safety, and cost, as well as how and when to integrate it into their clinical practice. This sleek, full-color atlas addresses each of these topics in succinct fashion. The author, a practicing oral and maxillofacial radiologist, introduces readers to all of the various ways of viewing CBVI data sets and guides clinicians in identifying familiar anatomic landmarks in the three planes of section (axial, sagittal, and coronal). Comprehensive case presentations demonstrate the diagnostic and treatment-planning capabilities of CBVI in its full range of applications (eg, airway studies, implant site assessment, odontogenic lesion visualization, 1:1 space analysis) while at the same time highlighting situations in which traditional two-dimensional imaging will suffice. A must-read for students and practitioners at all levels and in all specialties of dentistry.

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Paperback: 485 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (November 13, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0133750159
ISBN-13: 978-0133750157.

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This text is designed to supplement a main text in teaching the objectives and procedures of nutritional care. Since it has potential for use in a variety of settings—including dietetics, public health nutrition, nursing, medicine and the allied health professions—its contents are organized to provide for maximum flexibility in both presentation and course length.

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Hardcover: 424 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (March 17, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 047141137X
ISBN-13: 978-0471411376.

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Accessible to medicine- and/or public policy-related audiences, as well as most statisticians.
* Emphasis on outliers is discussed by way of detection and treatment.
* Resampling statistics software is incorporated throughout.
* Motivating applications are presented in light of honest theory.
* Plentiful exercises are sprinkled throughout.

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Paperback: 328 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781765366
ISBN-13: 978-0781765367.

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Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications presents up-to-date pharmacological principles and identifies applications of these principles in day-to-day dental hygiene practice. The text coordinates principles of pharmacology with pathophysiology and identifies applications to the oral health treatment plan and treatment record information. Coverage includes subjects not found in other pharmacology textbooks for dental hygiene students: adverse drug effects, drugs used by the dental hygienist, sources to help patients or personnel seek treatment for substance abuse problems, and herbal supplements. Each chapter includes case studies, self-study questions, end-of-chapter dental hygiene application summaries, and clinical application exercises.

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Hardcover: 624 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (October 13, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521871336
ISBN-13: 978-0521871334.

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This updated new edition summarizes the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience related to rehabilitation, reviews the principles of successful interventions and synthesizes new findings about the rehabilitation of cognitive changes in a variety of populations. With greatly expanded sections on treatment and the role of imaging, it provides a comprehensive reference for those interested in the science, as well as including the most up-to-date information for the practicing clinician. It provides clear and practical guidance on cognitive rehabilitation’s effectiveness, and the latest research and clinical directions.

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Hardcover: 824 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (August 28, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0123750857
ISBN-13: 978-0123750853.

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As the field of regenerative medicine expands to incorporate researchers and technicians working in tissue engineering, stem cells, nuclear transfer (therapeutic cloning), cell, tissue, and organ transplantation, nanotechnology, and bioengineering, there is a need for a fondational reference which provides students, researchers, and technicians who are essentials version of the book to provide the fundamentals. Chapters in this version of the book will focus on the fundamental principles of regenerative therapies which have cross-references with a broad range of disciplines.

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