Textbook of Psoriasis

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2003-12-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405107170
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405107174
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Your concise and manageable guide to psoriasis
During the last decade, research into molecular genetics, inflammatory mechanisms and immunology has dramatically enhanced our insight into the pathogenesis of psoriasis, paralleled by a proliferation in therapeutic treatments. For those unable to keep pace with the continual volume of research on psoriasis, Textbook of Psoriasis provides a concise and digestible account of the subject.
| Tags: Dermatology |

Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual (3-Volume Set), 3rd Edition

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Number Of Pages: 2344
Publication Date: 2001-01-15
Sales Rank: 28829
ISBN / ASIN: 0879695773
EAN: 9780879695774

Book Description:
The first two editions of this manual have been mainstays of molecular biology for nearly twenty years, with an unrivalled reputation for reliability, accuracy, and clarity.
In this new edition, authors Joe Sambrook and David Russell have completely updated the book, revising every protocol and adding a mass of new material, to broaden its scope and maintain its unbeatable value for studies in genetics, molecular cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and immunology.
| Tags: Laboratory |

What Causes ADHD?: Understanding What Goes Wrong and Why

Publisher: The Guilford Press
Number Of Pages: 422
Publication Date: 2006-05-09
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1593852673
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781593852672
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Synthesizing a wealth of recent research, this groundbreaking book focuses on the multiple pathways by which attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops. Joel T. Nigg marshals the best available knowledge on what is actually going on in the symptomatic child's brain and why, tracing the intersecting causal influences of genetic, neural, and environmental factors. In the process, the book confronts such enduring controversies as the validity of ADHD as a clinical construct.
| Tags: Endocrinology |

What Causes ADHD?: Understanding What Goes Wrong and Why

Publisher: The Guilford Press
Number Of Pages: 422
Publication Date: 2006-05-09
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1593852673
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781593852672
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Synthesizing a wealth of recent research, this groundbreaking book focuses on the multiple pathways by which attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops. Joel T. Nigg marshals the best available knowledge on what is actually going on in the symptomatic child's brain and why, tracing the intersecting causal influences of genetic, neural, and environmental factors. In the process, the book confronts such enduring controversies as the validity of ADHD as a clinical construct.
| Tags: Endocrinology |

Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 636
Publication Date: 2002-08-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0896039331
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780896039339
Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
In Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management, leading clinicians and researchers join forces to illuminate in coupled chapters all the major scientific and clinical aspects of osteoporosis. On the basic science side, topics range from the genetics of osteoporosis and bone turnover markers, to androgen action in bone, to the basic biology of estrogen and bone. On the clinical side the authors present the latest thinking about the use of bone densitometry in treatment, the use of vitamin D and its metabolites, and the clinical utilization of salmon calcitonin, as well as parathyroid and bisphosphonate therapies, SERMs, and other important treatments.
| Tags: Endocrinology, Reumatology |

Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 636
Publication Date: 2002-08-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0896039331
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780896039339
Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
In Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management, leading clinicians and researchers join forces to illuminate in coupled chapters all the major scientific and clinical aspects of osteoporosis. On the basic science side, topics range from the genetics of osteoporosis and bone turnover markers, to androgen action in bone, to the basic biology of estrogen and bone. On the clinical side the authors present the latest thinking about the use of bone densitometry in treatment, the use of vitamin D and its metabolites, and the clinical utilization of salmon calcitonin, as well as parathyroid and bisphosphonate therapies, SERMs, and other important treatments.
| Tags: Endocrinology, Reumatology |

Diseases of the Liver & Biliary System

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 728
Publication Date: 2002-01-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0632055820
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780632055821
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System continues to be the pre-eminent textbook of choice for trainee as well as practising gastroenterologists who want a clear and lucid description of the very latest issues in this growing discipline. Every chapter has been updated with the most recent advances in the study and control of hepatitis, in its various forms. Technical and therapeutic advances have appeared in all areas of hepatology, in particular portal hypertension, liver tumours, genetic diseases and imaging, both diagnostic and therapeutic. All are brought up-to-date in the very readable style characteristic of this standard text.
| Tags: Gastroenterology |

An Introduction to the Visual System

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 222
Publication Date: 2008-07-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521883199
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521883191
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Building on the successful formula of the first edition, Martin Tovée offers a concise but detailed account of how the visual system is organised and functions to produce visual perception. He takes his readers from first principles; the structure and function of the eye and what happens when light enters, to how we see and process images, recognise patterns and faces, and through to the most recent discoveries in molecular genetics and brain imaging, and how they have uncovered a host of new advances in our understanding of how visual information is processed within the brain. Incorporating new material throughout, including almost 50 new images, every chapter has been updated to include the latest research, and culminates in helpful key points, which summarise the lessons learnt.
| Tags:Ophthalmology |

The Structures of Life

Publisher: National Institutes of Health
Number Of Pages:
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN-10 / ASIN: B0015PS1XC
ISBN-13 / EAN:
Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
A fascinating and easy-to-read book about the structures of life.
| Tags: Genetics, Biology, Physiology |

Drug Addiction: From Basic Research to Therapy

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 680
Publication Date: 2008-06-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387766774
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387766775
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Drug Addiction: From Basic Research to Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of physiological, biochemical, and genetic pathways underlying drug addiction, and resultant efforts to develop novel treatment strategies dealing with drug addiction and other CNS disorders where the neurophysiological processes overlap, such as treatment of pain. Based on the AAPS-NIDA Frontiers in Science Symposium “Drug Addiction: From Basic Research to Therapies,” this volume, representing focuses on the translation of fundamental addiction research to a variety of treatments, bringing together scientists with widely ranging expertise in synthetic and computational chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and neuroscience with researchers in drug discovery and development, drug targeting, and quantitative therapeutics.
| Tags: Psychiatry, Pharmacology |

Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 1008
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
ISBN / ASIN: 141600159X

Book Description:
Completely revised and updated, this reference of choice for students and practitioners offers practical guidance and the latest information on normal growth and development, along with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common childhood diseases and disorders. Discussions of the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease, the genetic bases of disease, and the psychosocial dynamics of illness aid in the clinical decision-making process. What's more, the New Edition is streamlined for more focused, consistent coverage of core areas of pediatrics and also includes STUDENT CONSULT access, which allows users to integrate additional vital information.
| Tags: Pediatric |

Sex, Drugs and DNA: Science's Taboos Confronted

Publisher: Macmillan
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2006-04-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1403993424
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781403993427
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
In a frank, edgy and entertaining style that pulls no punches this book reveals the truth about modern biology and debunks the commonest myths surrounding some of the most controversial topics in science and health. It says what most scientists and politicians are afraid to say about what research can and, perhaps more importantly, cannot deliver on topics ranging from sexuality, race and genetic modification to stem cells, cloning, modern medicine, fertility treatment, creationism and bioterrorism.
| Tags: Patient Education |

An Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2008-06-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521850061
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521850063
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
In this third edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook, Des Nicholl recognises that a sound grasp of basic principles is vital in any introduction to genetic engineering. Therefore, as well as being thoroughly updated, the book also retains its focus on the fundamental principles used in gene manipulation. The text is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to the relevant basic molecular biology; Part II, the methods used to manipulate genes; and Part III, applications of the technology.
| Tags: Genetics |

Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 1886
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781782759
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781782753
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, Fourth Edition continues the tradition of this classic text--detailed discussions of the scientific principles of pediatric critical care translated into practical clinical applications. This new edition has an international roster of over 250 contributors and emphasizes areas of collaboration between critical care physicians and nurses. Other highlights of this edition include a new section on basic concepts of critical care, including genetic medicine; a new section on PICU systems, organization, and management; chapters on worldwide threats to children's health; and sections on life support technologies and invasive procedures. A companion Website will offer instant access to the fully searchable text.
| Tags: Pediatric, Emergency |

Prostate Cancer: Translational and Emerging Therapies

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 330
Publication Date: 2006-10-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0849371856
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849371851
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Scientists have reached a critical point in the development of new therapies for prostate cancer. The information gleaned from the Human Genome Project, alongside the emergence of new technologies for the use of genetic data has expanded the physician's understanding of disease progression and widened his armamentarium for prostate cancer prevention and control. This expertly-written reference thoroughly analyzes the scientific principles and methodologies behind the most recent translational therapies and provides the necessary context, data, and studies for practitioners to select appropriate candidates for treatment and effectively apply new therapies in clinical practice.
| Tags: Urology, Oncology, Genetics |

Head and Neck Oncology: Principles of Management

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 648
Publication Date: 2003-03-27
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1899066063
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781899066063
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Increased knowledge of genetic and epidemiological factors, refinement of the tools of diagnosis, greater understanding of clinico-pathological correlation, and advances in rehabilitation and reconstruction are just a few of the developments that have taken place in the study and treatment of head and neck cancer during the past two centuries. Written by a multidisciplinary panel of experts, Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Oncology provides a broad, comprehensive, and balanced review of the current scientific knowledge and management of head and neck tumors.
| Tags: Oncology, ENT, Neurology |

Gene Therapy Protocols: Volume 2: Design and Characterization of Gene Transfer Vectors

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 314
Publication Date: 2008-04-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 160327247X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781603272476
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
In Gene Therapy Protocols, Volumes 1 & 2, internationally recognized investigators describe cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of Production and In Vivo Applications of Gene Transfer Vectors.
| Tags: Genetic |

The Thalassaemia Syndromes

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 846
Publication Date: 2001-06-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0865426643
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780865426641
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
In the new edition of this successful and authoritative book, the thalassaemias are reviewed in detail with respect to their clinical features, cellular pathology, molecular genetics, prevention and treatment. It is aimed at specialists in haematology in the laboratory or clinical setting, particularly in areas where thalassaemia is common either in the native population or in immigrant communities.
The fourth edition has been both updated and re-organized. Three new chapters have been added on the link between alpha-thalassaemia and mental retardation, on avoidance and population control and on global epidemiology. Considerable emphasis is placed on molecular pathology reflecting the huge burst of information to have come out of this field in the last few years.
| Tags: Haematology, Pediatric |

Breast Cancer: Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 664
Publication Date: 2002-07-17
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0824707125
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780824707125
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
This reference examines the biological factors and genetic and molecular pathways potentially responsible for the development and progression of breast cancer-analyzing the latest therapeutic strategies as well as breakthroughs in endocrine treatments, angiogenesis, and non-hormonal approaches to predict, control, and inhibit the formation and growth of cancerous cells.
| Tags: Oncology |

Diabetes Mellitus: A Fundamental and Clinical Text

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 1200
Publication Date: 2003-12-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781740975
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781740975
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Thoroughly revised and updated, this Third Edition encompasses the most recent advances in molecular and cellular research and describes the newest therapeutic modalities for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Chapters by leading experts integrate the latest basic science and clinical research on diabetes mellitus and its complications. The text is divided into ten major sections, including extensive sections on therapeutics, diabetes during pregnancy, and complications. New chapters cover stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes; genetics and treatment of obesity; new therapies to promote insulin action; vasculopathy; islet cell protocols; triglycerides in muscle; hypoglycemia in the adult; and the Diabetes Prevention Program.
| Tags: Endocrinology |