Books in Biological and medical physics

51-59 of 59 results in All results

Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases

• 1st Edition
• April 24, 1997
• Louis R. Caplan + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-743171-0

  9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 7 4 3 1 7 1 - 0
• eBook 978-0-08-053951-5

  9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 9 5 1 - 5

Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases is a handy reference source for scientists, students, and physicians needing reliable, up-to-date information on basic mechanisms, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical issues related to brain vasculature. The book consists of short, specific chapters written by international experts on cerebral vasculature, and presents the information in a comprehensive and easily accessible manner. The book also contains valuable information on practical applications of basic research.

Transport Processes in Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Organisms

• 1st Edition
• Volume 2
• September 11, 1996
• W.N. Konings + 2 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-08-054321-5

  9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 4 3 2 1 - 5

In recent years it has become evident that transport processes across membranes play a crucial role in many metabolic systems. The activities of these transport processes often determine the physiology of the organisms.This book presents a state of the art review on the analysis of a wide variety of transport systems from bacteria and eukaryotic cells. A selection has been made of those systems that have been studied at the molecular level with special emphasis paid to the energetic and other biophysical properties. The different classes of transport systems are presented in the following: primary transport, secondary transport, phosphotransferase systems, channels and porines and macromolecular transport. Within each class of transporters several systems are presented by the leading experts in the field, which has resulted in a very broad overview of transport processes in biological cells. In this way the differences in the mechanisms used for translocation become evident while on the other hand features common to the different transport systems are revealed.

Protein Engineering and Design

• 1st Edition
• June 6, 1996
• Paul R. Carey
• English
• Hardback 978-0-12-159640-8

  9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 1 5 9 6 4 0 - 8
• eBook 978-0-08-053997-3

  9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 9 9 7 - 3

The design and production of novel peptides and proteins occupy pivotal positions in science and technology and will continue to do so in the 21st century. Protein Engineering and Design outlines the rapid advances in computer-based modeling, protein engineering, and methods needed for protein and peptide preparation and characterization. This indispensable reference lays the groundwork for understanding this multidisciplinary activity while providing an introduction for researchers and students to the field of protein design.

Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy of Biological Systems

• 1st Edition
• March 13, 1995
• Nicolau Beckmann
• English
• eBook 978-0-08-052855-7

  9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 8 5 5 - 7

This book is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of 13C NMR as a tool in biological research. 13C NMR has provided unique information concerning complex biological systems, from proteins and nucleic acids to animals and humans. The subjects addressed include multidimensional heteronuclear techniques for structural studies of molecules in the liquid and solid states, the investigation of interactions in model membranes, the elucidation of metabolic pathwaysin vitro and in vivo on animals, and noninvasive metabolic studies performed on humans. The book is a unique mix of NMR methods and biological applications which makes it a convenient reference for those interested in research in this interdisciplinary area of physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Lasers and Optical Fibers in Medicine

• 1st Edition
• October 5, 1993
• Abraham Katzir
• English
• eBook 978-0-08-092397-0

  9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 2 3 9 7 - 0

The increasing use of fiber optics in the field of medicine has created a need for an interdisciplinary perspective of the technology and methods for physicians as well as engineers and biophysicists. This book presents a comprehensive examination of lasers and optical fibers in an hierarchical, three-tier system. Each chapter is divided into three basic sections: the Fundamentals section provides an overview of basic concepts and background; the Principles section offers an in-depth engineering approach; and the Advances section features specific information on systems and biophysical parameters. All those interested in the fields of lasers and fiber optics will find this book fascinating and instructive reading.

Dynamics and Mechanisms of Photoinduced Electron Transfer and Related Phenomena

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 1992
• N. Mataga + 2 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-444-59884-4

  9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 9 8 8 4 - 4

This book contains papers which examine fundamental aspects of photoinduced electron transfer reactions, an area in which a number of breakthroughs have recently occurred. The book is divided into four parts.Parts I and II are mainly concerned with the fundamental aspects of the inter- and intra-molecular charge transfer, electron transfer and related phenomena such as solvent effects, solvation dynamics, energy gap dependences and radical pair dynamics. Part III is concerned with electron transfer and energy transfer phenomena in polymers, films, crystals, and other confined systems. In Part IV, the mechanisms of the energy and electron transfer in biological photosynthetic systems, proteins and reaction center systems are discussed.

Physics of NMR Spectroscopy in Biology and Medicine

• 1st Edition
• September 1, 1988
• B. Maraviglia
• English
• eBook 978-0-444-59779-3

  9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 9 7 7 9 - 3

As a result of the recent expansion of nuclear magnetic resonance in biomedicine, a number of workshops and schools have been organized to introduce the NMR principles to a wider group of biologists, radiologists, neurologists, etc. The aim of most of these courses was to provide a common vocabulary and enough information about ``pulse sequences'', relaxation times, etc. in order to facilitate the use of the various types of NMR imaging systems. However, no courses were organized for the physicists who were responsible for the origin and evolution of the ideas in this area. This Enrico Fermi school was therefore organized. The topics discussed included the theoretical interpretation and prediction of NMR signals, the study of new imaging techniques up to the building of special r.f. coils and the study of new methods for analysing NMR data in the time domain.

Physical Work and Effort

• 1st Edition
• January 1, 1977
• Gunnar Borg
• English
• eBook 978-1-4831-5788-7

  9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 5 7 8 8 - 7

Physical Work and Effort is a collection of papers presented at the Proceedings of the First International Symposium held at Stockholm on December 2-4, 1975. This book deals with the investigations done on the clinical physiology of work and effort. This text discusses interdisciplinary measures conducted by psychologists and physiologists on both theoretical and clinical issues. Part 1 discusses basic theories; methods and results that can be found in studies relating to fatigue; visual perception; and stress that includes a simple method of rating these estimates of perceptions. Part 2 evaluates differential and developmental problems such as sex, heart rates, and the differences found in aerobic function related to childhood daily physical activities. Part 3 covers topics on clinical and applied studies such as ECG changes in asymptomatic men; perceived pain during tread-mill exercise; and changes in heart rate during work exertion or when driving under traffic conditions. Part 4 evaluates the psychophysiological intercorrelations from a series of experiments and concludes that two factors are present in the perception of exertion during physical work—the local factor and a central factor. The book also includes the use of a model to evaluate the perceived ratings of these two factors. Psychologists, physiologists, physical therapists, physiotherapists, and scientists involved in work improvement will find this book very valuable.

Massage and Remedial Exercises

• 1st Edition
• January 1, 1932
• Noël M. Tidy
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-2243-1

  9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 2 2 4 3 - 1

Massage and Remedial Exercises: In Medical and Surgical Conditions describes the principles of certain forms of massage and remedial exercises for specific medical and surgical condition. This book is composed of 23 chapters. Considerable chapters are devoted to treatment of fractures, along with suggestions of approximate dates on which to begin the movements. Other chapters cover the treatment options for central nervous system, motor and sensory neurons, and muscle diseases. Different forms of deformities and constitutional, heart, blood, respiratory organ, abdominal, and pelvic diseases are considered in the last chapters. This book is directed primarily toward medical gymnasts.