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  • Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers

    • 1st Edition
    • Henri Vahabi + 2 more
    • English
    Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers provides readers with step-by-step guidance on how to select and apply flame retardants for polymers. Written by experts in the field of flame retardancy worldwide, this book seeks to consider the types of polymers and their applications in different sectors, providing in-depth information about the beneficial aspects of choosing each sort of flame retardant and supporting readers in selection of the best flame retardant additives. Regional and global features of flame retardant development and legislations as well as future perspective from circularity viewpoint are also covered.This book is a practical guide and valuable resource to researchers and industrial professionals interested in fundamental principles of flame retardant selection for polymers, as well as the basic needs for processing and commercialization of flame retardant polymers.

  • Langmuir-Blodgett Films

    Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Syed Arshad Hussain
    • English
    Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications is a comprehensive resource on the formation, properties, and applications of ultrathin molecular films. It covers the fundamental principles of monolayer formation at the air-water interface, deposition techniques, and their characterization. The book explores the electrical, optical, and mechanical properties of Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films, highlighting their applications in sensors, organic electronics, coatings, and nanotechnology. It also discusses recent advancements, including nanomaterial integration and biomedical uses.With a balance of theory and practical insights, Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications is essential for researchers, engineers, and students working in surface science, thin films, and materials chemistry.

  • Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-3
    • Inna A. Husain + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Inna A. Husain and Nikki Johnston bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Although it is suggested that laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) accounts for up to 30% of outpatient otolaryngology visits, lack of formal diagnostic criteria, ease of testing, and varied treatment practices can lead to delay in care and high social/economic burden. In this edition, top experts review up-to-date information on pathophysiology of LPRD, including typical and atypical manifestations, role of diagnostic testing, updated treatment guidelines, and future directions of LPRD management.

  • Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set

    • 9th Edition
    • Syed A. Ahmad + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Gastrointestinal Surgery**Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a “who’s who” of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.

  • Crash Course Pharmacology

    For the MLA and Medical Exams
    • 6th Edition
    • Catrin Page
    • Clive P. Page
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of pharmacology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This updated edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest updated guideline therapies across the full spectrum of clinical management. Featuring the latest treatment guidelines and drug developments, it offers in-depth insights into the basic sciences of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic applications.

  • Fisioterapia oncológica y cuidados paliativos

    • 1st Edition
    • Marta Gómez Nicolás
    • Spanish
    Fisioterapia oncológica y cuidados paliativos es una guía diseñada para ofrecer a los fisioterapeutas recursos prácticos basados en la más reciente evidencia científica, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con cáncer. Desde una perspectiva integral y actualizada de la fisioterapia oncológica y los cuidados paliativos, presenta las secuelas físicas más comunes derivadas tanto de la enfermedad como de sus tratamientos, incluyendo aquellas a menudo subestimadas en la práctica clínica, y proporciona estrategias eficaces para su manejo. Su combinación de amplitud temática, enfoque práctico y actualización científica convierten esta obra en un recurso esencial para fisioterapeutas, oncólogos y otros profesionales de la salud que buscan una comprensión completa y aplicada de la fisioterapia en oncología, y también para estudiantes de fisioterapia que deseen especializarse y profundizar en este campo.

  • Innovative Creep Analysis Methods

    101 Solved Problems
    • 1st Edition
    • Vahid Monfared
    • English
    Innovative Creep Analysis Methods: 101 Solved Problems provides analytical insight and solutions to commonly encountered problems involving creep deformation of materials. The book provides fundamental insight into the phenomenon of creep, methods for analyzing elasticity and plasticity problems, outlines the effects of atomic number and atomic weight on creep, as well as simulation techniques for elasto-plastic deformation in composites by flow-rule. Creep formulations and computational modeling techniques are provided throughout. Each problem presented is meticulously solved with detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, ensuring that readers grasp the underlying concepts. Problems featured include predicting principal creep stress in fibrous composites, obtaining creep strain rate in nickel, obtaining creep-rupture life in alloy S-590, finding nonlinear isochronous curves with Ramberg-Osgood Form, finding the strain formulation in a viscoelastic model, obtaining maximum creep stress in beam and elastic deflection, deformation of creep plastically, calculating minimum creep strain rate, and much more.

  • Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-2
    • Sarah Dewell + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Sarah Dewell and Trina Walker bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge. Genetics is now influencing assessment, diagnosis, and management across all areas of practice, and in this issue, top experts explore the connection between health, genes, and nursing care. Articles equip nurses with an understanding of basic genomic concepts and principles, how they are used in practice, and how they will shape future nursing care - including key topics such as pharmacogenomics.

  • Updates on Covid-19, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-2
    • Rajesh T. Gandhi + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rajesh T. Gandhi and Michael R. Jordan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on COVID-19. Top experts provide updates on recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, viral protection, and vaccinations, offering infectious disease physicians state-of-the-art clinical and scientific information. With research ongoing and many unanswered questions, this content is key to help stay abreast of current research and clinical information on COVID-19.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

    • 5th Edition
    • Jeffrey S. Ross + 1 more
    • English
    Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, fifth edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, and trainees―anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s spinal imaging. Drs. Jeffrey Ross, Kevin Moore, and their team of highly regarded experts provide updated information on disease identification and imaging techniques to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is image-rich, with succinct bullets that quickly convey details, and includes the latest literature references, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

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