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Brain Metastases (Cancer Treatment and Research)

Springer, 2007

Brain metastases are among the most feared and debilitating complication of systemic cancer. They impact approximately 170 000 patients a year in the United States, a number ten-fold greater than malignant gliomas. Historically, brain metastases were diagnosed in patients with widespread systemic malignancy. Recent improvements...

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (Contemporary Cardiology)

Humana Press, 2005

This extensively updated and expanded second edition reflects new research, advances in clinical care, and the growing recognition that diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Written for the practicing clinician as a comprehensive review of diabetic vascular disease, the book both explains the basic pathophysiology of...

Creatine and Creatine Phosphate: Scientific and Clinical Perspectives

Academic Press, 1996

Creatine and creatine phosphate (CP, also called phosphocreatine, PCr) are

important metabolites in high-energy phosphorus metabolism. They rank with dietary carbohydrates fats, proteins and other compounds as central components of the metabolic system involved in the provision of energy for work and exercise performance....

Operative Neuromodulation: Volume 1: Functional Neuroprosthetic Surgery. An Introduction (Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement)

Springer, 2007

This is the first part in a two-volume work on neuromodulation. It describes techniques and procedures applied in internal contact with non-neural tissues surrounding the nervous system (dura or cerebrospinal fluid), as in the case of epidural stimulation for pain or intrathecal drug application for the treatment of spasticity and pain. In...

Autonomous Robotic Systems (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences)

Springer, 1998

This book constitutes the presentations made at the Advanced Research Workshop on Autonomous Robotic Systems, which was held at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, June 1997. The aim of the meeting was to bring together leading researchers in the area of autonomous systems for mobility and manipulation, and the aim of this book is to share the...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin

Alpha, 2004

From diet to peels—a complete picture.

A skin-care expert and a medical writer provide readers with a lifelong plan for good skin. With advice for everyone from teens to seniors, they cover such topics as the importance of diet, exercise, and water intake; which "cosmeceuticals" and pharmaceuticals...

Piano for Dummies

For Dummies, 1998

At first glance, a piano may seem like an intimidating instrument that would be very difficult to learn how to play, but despite what your seventh-grade piano teacher may say, playing piano isn't brain surgery. It just takes time, practice, and patience.

Piano For Dummies starts at the very beginning and walks you through...

Advances in Robot Kinematics: Mechanisms and Motion

Springer, 2006

This book presents the most recent research advances in the theory, design, control and application of robotic systems, which are intended for a variety of purposes such as manipulation, manufacturing, automation, surgery, locomotion and biomechanics. The issues addressed are fundamentally kinematic in nature, including synthesis, calibration,...

Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry

Springer, 2001

'A major strength of this work is its inclusion of literally hundreds of clearly drawn structures and diagrams to assist reader understanding of this complex area. In addition, the author has included hundreds of up-to-date references. It also has a useful and extensive index. The book is valuable not only to those working in the...

Atlas of Urodynamics

John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Urodynamics is the investigation of the function of the lower urinary tract - the bladder and urethra - using physical measurements such as urine pressure and flow rate as well as clinical assessment. The assessment begins with a medical history and examination, which may for example reveal abnormalities within the lower abdomen or pelvis that are...

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging

Cambridge University Press, 2009

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, second edition, is an invaluable technical introduction to each imaging modality, explaining the mathematical and physical principles and giving a clear understanding of how images are obtained and interpreted. Individual chapters cover each imaging modality - radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound -...

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Boards (FIRST AID Specialty Boards)

McGraw-Hill, 2009

An "insider's guide" for success on the Emergency Medicine written board and in-service exams written by residents and junior faculty.

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Boards presents time-strapped emergency medicine residents (taking annual in-training exams or the end of...

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