Middle age, for many, marks a key period for a radical reappraisal of one's life and way of living. The sense of time running out, both from the perspective that one's life has ground to a halt, and from the point of view of the greater closeness of death, and the sense of loneliness engendered by the compromised and wasteful nature...

Contemporary computing technologies have thoroughly embedded themselves in every aspect of modern life―conducting commerce, maintaining and extending our networks of friends, and mobilizing political movements all...

This text is a graduate-level introduction to neural networks, focusing on current theoretical models, examining what these models can reveal about how the brain functions, and discussing the ramifications for psychology, artificial intelligence, and the construction of a new generation of intelligent computers. The book is divided into four...

The human body contains many specialized tissues that are capable of fulfilling an incredible variety of functions necessary for our survival. This volume in the Human Cell Culture Series focuses on mesenchymal tissues and cells. The in vitro study of mesenchymal cells is perhaps the oldest form of human cell culture, beginning with the...

Prepare your graduate students to take leadership roles inthe future of Advance Practice Nursing. The author address the major issuesfacing Advanced Practice Nursing today from a collective perspective thatbegins with its historical roots and progresses to contemporary concerns andtrends. This approach enables APNs to understanding the...

Exploring the role of Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) in human disease, this reference summarizes current research on the mechanisms and utilization of anti-IgE therapeutics in the treatment of IgE-mediated allergic disease, inflammation, and asthma-discussing the structural composition of high- and low-affinity IgE receptors, the airway cells that...

Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice. NEW TO EDITION: Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a...

A comprehensive review of contemporary periodontics in which clinicians and investigators offer solid treatment options and clinical evidence. The 26 chapters begin with an introduction to the essentials of goal-oriented treatment planning and a discussion of the treatment of medically compromised and juvenile patients, explaining the latest...

Contains guidelines and recommendations-in tabular form for quick reference-on patient evaluation and optimal treatment for long-term care!

Based on evidence from recent systematic clinical research studies, this comprehensive reference provides the latest information on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of...