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  • Bio-optical Modeling and Remote Sensing of Inland Waters

    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak R. Mishra + 2 more
    • English
    Bio-optical Modeling and Remote Sensing of Inland Waters presents the latest developments, state-of-the-art, and future perspectives of bio-optical modeling for each optically active component of inland waters, providing a broad range of applications of water quality monitoring using remote sensing. Rather than discussing optical radiometry theories, the authors explore the applications of these theories to inland aquatic environments. The book not only covers applications, but also discusses new possibilities, making the bio-optical theories operational, a concept that is of great interest to both government and private sector organizations. In addition, it addresses not only the physical theory that makes bio-optical modeling possible, but also the implementation and applications of bio-optical modeling in inland waters. Early chapters introduce the concepts of bio-optical modeling and the classification of bio-optical models and satellite capabilities both in existence and in development. Later chapters target specific optically active components (OACs) for inland waters and present the current status and future direction of bio-optical modeling for the OACs. Concluding sections provide an overview of a governance strategy for global monitoring of inland waters based on earth observation and bio-optical modeling.
  • Metal Semiconductor Core-shell Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Raju Kumar Gupta + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Semiconductor Core-Shell Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications provides a concise, scholarly overview of current research into the characterization of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures; the book shows how their properties can be best used in energy and environmental applications, particularly for solar cell and catalysis application. Coverage is also given to the effect of metal nanoparticle for charge generation or charge separation.The book is a valuable resource for academic researchers working in the areas of nanotechnology, sustainable energy and chemical engineering, and is also of great use to engineers working in photovoltaic and pollution industries.
  • Diagnostic Pathology of Infectious Disease

    • 2nd Edition
    • Richard L. Kradin
    • English
    Comprehensive and up to date, the Second Edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Infectious Disease, by Dr. Richard Kradin, is an invaluable tool for the accurate diagnosis of any infectious disease―from the common to the most challenging. The organ-based format makes it an especially useful tool for surgical pathologists’ daily diagnostic and management issues. High-quality, full-color illustrations and differential diagnosis tables accompany each lesion, clearly depicting how to recognize the morphology of organisms and the spectrum of histological responses that they may cause.
  • A Roadmap for Curing Cancer, Alzheimer's, and Cardiovascular Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul J. Marangos
    • English
    Cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular disease are responsible for almost two million deaths each year in the United States alone and represent the largest immediate threat to humanity. Over the last century, we have made spectacular advances that have transformed our society – splitting the atom, space travel, telecommunications, and the Internet – but with medical research focused mostly on science for the sake of science, it has yielded precious few cures. A Roadmap for Curing Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Cardiovascular Disease represents a "first of its kind" effort to address both the reasons for this and to posit solutions to fix our broken system, in an effort to finally end this cure crisis. Dr. Marangos draws on 45 years of experience in every aspect of the biomedical R&D field, from basic drug discovery research at the NIH to the co-founding of five drug companies. He has published 252 research papers and edited four books on drug discovery, is co-inventor on 14 patents, and founded "The Journal of Molecular Neuroscience". He argues that from a development perspective, the regulatory, patent, and legal hurdles that force industry to pursue so-called "me-too" drugs rather than cures for terminal diseases must be re-thought. Leadership accountability, strategy, focus, and urgency need to be re-evaluated, and major reforms to the NIH, FDA, and patent codes are proposed.to remedy these impediments to cures. Written for anyone frustrated with the seemingly endless threat of terminal disease, this book seeks to inform, energize, and provide the rationale for the public and industry stakeholders, as well as clinicians and researchers, to resurrect the physician-patient relationship and demand that we get serious about ridding society of this scourge on humanity. This work contains the views and opinions of the author and are in no way intended to harm the reputation of any person, agency, organization, or commercial entity discussed herein. www.cureterminaldise...
  • Mandell, Douglas y Bennett. Compendio de enfermedades infecciosas

    • 1st Edition
    • John E. Bennett + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Compendio derivado de la referencia Mandell, Enfermedades infecciosas que está compuesta por una serie de sumarios de las 241 patologías más relevantes en el área de las enfermedades infecciosas. Su formato homogéneo y bien estructurado, que incluye las tablas e ilustraciones más relevantes, permite condensar la información clínica esencial, cuidadosamente actualizada, en el campo de las enfermedades infecciosas. El contenido de este compendio recoge ya las actualizaciones anuales que se incluyen en la versión electrónica de la obra de referencia, por lo que se trata de información totalmente revisada que se complementa con tablas, imágenes e información adicional. Manual ideal para especialistas que no sean expertos en enfermedades infecciosas como médicos de atención primaria, personal de enfermería, estudiantes, residentes, farmacéuticos, médicos de urgencias y otras especialidades.
  • Patient Safety, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-2
    • David W. Todd + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Patient Safety, and is edited by Drs. David Todd and Jeffrey D. Bennett. Articles will include: General concepts of patient safety for the oral surgeon; Proper management of medications to limit errors; Preventing wrong site surgery for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon; Fire safety for the oral surgeon and staff; Preoperative preparation and planning of the oral and maxillofacial surgery patient; Team, staff, and simulation training; Obstructive sleep apnea and obesity considerations for the oral surgeon; Monitoring for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon; Discharge criteria and how it is impacted by patient and procedure; The malpractice system versus patient safety; Equipment safety, maintenance and inspection; Reporting systems and surgery registries for the oral surgeon, and more!
  • Obstetricia y Ginecología. Secretos

    • 4th Edition
    • Amanda Mularz + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Edición que mantiene el estilo claro y accesible de la Serie Secretos y emplea una vez más el esquema de preguntas y respuestas, incluyendo listas y tablas, a fin de hacer más fáciles el estudio y la consulta. Todos los capítulos han sido actualizados según las últimas investigaciones que se han producido en el área de ginecología y obstetricia, cubriendo todas las patologías ginecológicas y su tratamiento. Aporta los conocimientos más relevantes en la medicina basada en la evidencia más actualizada, en un formato accesible, diseñado para estudiantes en rotación por Ginecología y Obstetricia, residentes de esta especialidad y profesionales sanitarios afines interesados en ampliar sus conocimientos en este campo. Reúne los 100 secretos principales en obstetricia y ginecología así como cuadros de puntos clave, perfectos para un repaso de la información esencial para superar con éxito los exámenes y dominar la práctica clínica.
  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53
    • Atta-ur Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 53, covers the synthesis, testing, and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry that are discussed and highlighted in this series.
  • IASLC Thoracic Oncology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Harvey Pass + 2 more
    • English
    Global experts, in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, bring you up to date with today’s best approaches to lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. IASLC Thoracic Oncology, 2nd Edition, keeps you abreast of the entire scope of this fast-changing field, from epidemiology to diagnosis to treatment to advocacy. Written in a straightforward, practical style for the busy clinician, this comprehensive, multidisciplinary title is a must-have for anyone involved in the care of patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies.
  • Midwifery Essentials: Basics

    Volume 1
    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    New edition of a title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.