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  • Updates in the Management of Breast Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 103-1
    • Anna S. Seydel + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
    • English
    Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients explores innovative techniques and applications of plant-derived polysaccharides as pharmaceutical excipients. Plant polysaccharides are sustainable, renewable and abundantly available, offering attractive properties in terms of water solubility, swelling ability, non-toxicity and biodegradability. These qualities have resulted in extensive exploration into their applications as excipients in a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms. This book takes a comprehensive, application-oriented approach, drawing on the very latest research that includes sources, classification and extraction methods of plant polysaccharides. Subsequent chapters focus on plant polysaccharides for individual pharmaceutical applications, enabling the reader to understand their preparation for specific targeted uses. Throughout the book, information is supported by illustrations, chemical structures, flow charts and data tables, providing a clear understanding. Finally, future perspectives and challenges are reviewed and discussed.

  • Tumors, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-1
    • Frederick M. Azar
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Orofacial Pain: Case Histories with Literature Reviews, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67-1
    • David A. Keith + 3 more
    • English
    In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. David A Keith, Michael Schatman, Ronald J. Kulich, and Steven J. Scrivani bring their considerable expertise to Orofacial Pain Case Histories with Literature Reviews. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as masticatory muscle pain; temporomandibular joint disc derangement: surgical treatment; temporomandibular joint arthropathy: nonsurgical management; fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders; burning mouth disorder; and more.

  • Central Nervous System Infections, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • Tchoyoson Lim
    • English
    In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editor Dr. Tchoyoson Lim Choie Cheio brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Central Nervous System Infections. Infections can involve any part of the CNS and often, multiple parts of the CNS are involved at the same time. The imaging surrounding them is constantly evolving, and in this issue, key international experts provide a thorough update of the imaging of these common and pervasive infections.

  • Adolescent Cannabis Use, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Paula Riggs + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Paula Riggs, Jesse D. Hinckley, and J. Megan Ross bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Adolescent Cannabis Use. Marijuana use has been an ongoing problem for teens and adolescents, but with the legalization of marijuana in many parts of the U.S., accessibility is becoming greater than ever before. Marijuana use in teens can have negative physical, social, and psychological impacts, and this issue is designed to help practicing clinicians address marijuana use and abuse in their patients.

  • Practical Aspects of Cognitive Impairment and the Dementias, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Philip B Gorelick + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuming Guo + 1 more
    • English
    Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also presenting solutions for addressing this important public health issue. It is clearly organized to aid in understanding key questions such as why and how heat exposure impacts health, who are most vulnerable to heat exposure, and how to reduce the impacts of heat exposure. Providing guidance on public policy development as well as individual protection, this book is an interdisciplinary resource for researchers and policymakers in both public health and environmental science fields.

  • Metal Oxide Defects

    Fundamentals, Design, Development and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vijay Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Metal Oxide Defects: Fundamentals, Design, Development and Applications provides a broad perspective on the development of advanced experimental techniques to study defects and their chemical activity and catalytic reactivity in various metal oxides. This book highlights advances in characterization and analytical techniques to achieve better understanding of a wide range of defects, most importantly, state-of-the-art methodologies for controlling defects. The book provides readers with pathways to apply basic principles and interpret the behavior of metal oxides. After reviewing characterization and analytical techniques, the book focuses on the relationship of defects to the properties and performance of metal oxides. Finally, there is a review of the methods to control defects and the applications of defect engineering for the design of metal oxides for applications in optoelectronics, energy, sensing, and more. This book is a key reference for materials scientists and engineers, chemists, and physicists.

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Hand Surgery, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Michael G. Galvez + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Michael G. Galvez and Kevin C. Chung bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Hand Surgery. Top experts provide a comprehensive update on the value of diversity in hand and upper extremity surgery, including key topics such as the history of diverse leadership in hand surgery, advocacy for diversity, women in hand surgery, and more.

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