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The Benefit/Risk Ratio: A Handbook for the Rational Use of Potentially Hazardous Drugs
by Hans C. Korting M. Schafer-KortingThe use of drugs as remedies for various types of diseases has a long tradition; however, it has only been recently recognized that the value of any given compound must be evaluated in light of its benefit to risk ratio. When prescribing drugs, physicians must look at the big picture of the drug's benefits in relation to its side effects and possib
Sharks and Their Relatives II: Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation (CRC Marine Biology Series)
by Jeffrey C. Carrier John A. Musick Michael R. HeithausSince the award-winning first volume, The Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives, published in 2004, the field has witnessed tremendous developments in research, rapid advances in technology, and the emergence of new investigators beginning to explore issues of biodiversity, distribution, physiology, and ecology in ways that eluded more traditional
Coastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development
by I. Ethem Gönenç John P. WolflinCoastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development describes the concepts, models, and data needed to design and implement management programs for long-term sustainability of coastal lagoons. Based on a project conducted under the auspices of NATO-CCMS, the book provides information and methodologies essential for
Integrated Urban Water Management: UNESCO-IHP (Urban Water Series)
by Jonathan N Parkinson; Joel A. Goldenfum Carlos E.M.TucciExcess water in the urban environment results in flooding,which causes structural damage, risks to personal safety and disruption to city life. Water is also a major contributory factor for disease transmission as well as being the medium for transport of many pollutants. These problems are of increasing concern due to climate changes and are parti
The Laboratory Cat (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference)
by Brent J. MartinThis guide was created especially for individuals performing research with cats whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail.
Public Transport Planning and Management in Developing Countries
by Ashish Verma T.V. RamanayyaDeveloping Countries Have Different Transportation Issues and Requirements Than Developed CountriesAn efficient transportation system is critical for a country's development. Yet cities in developing countries are typically characterized by high-density urban areas and poor public transport, as well as lack of proper roads, parking facilities, road
Beyond Biomechanics: Psychosocial Aspects Of Musculoskeletal Disorders In Office Work
by S. D. Moon S. L. SauterThere is now widespread recognition that psychosocial factors play a key role in the aetiology, perpetuation, management and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders CTDs. This text addresses the strength, direction and importance of links between psychosocial factors and CTDs.; The book's contributors examine critically current research data, ide
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Lymphoma Management: The Increasing Role of Functional Imaging
by Roger M Macklis Peter S ContiAn ideal text for radiation oncologists, hematologist-oncologists, and radiologists, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Functional Imaging in Modern Lymphoma Management is the foremost source for information on the increasingly important subject of image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and its crucial role in the clinical evolution of high-precision ion
Actuator Saturation Control (Automation and Control Engineering)
by Vikram Kapila Karolos M. GrigoriadisCompiling the most significant advances from nearly a decade of research, this reference compares and evaluates a wide variety of techniques for the design, analysis, and implementation of control methodologies for systems with actuator saturation. The book presents efficient computational algorithms and new control paradigms for application in the
Practical Quantum Electrodynamics
by Douglas M. GingrichTaking a heuristic approach to relativistic quantum mechanics, Practical Quantum Electrodynamics provides a complete introduction to the theory, methodologies, and calculations used for explaining the physical interaction of charged particles. This book combines the principles of relativity and quantum theory necessary for performing the ca
Pharmacology: Drug Actions and Reactions
by Carol T. Walsh Rochelle D. Schwartz-BloomCompletely revised and updated, this is the seventh edition of Levine's classic pharmacology textbook. Known for it's thorough coverage and intelligent organization, the book covers the basic principles of pharmacological interactions on the human body in a way that is useful for both undergraduate and graduate students. Beginning with historical perspectives, nomenclature and definitions, the topics broaden to include sites and mechanisms of drug actions and travel to sites of action, as well as termination and elimination. The book also includes drug response and time-response relationships, response variability, drug toxicity, drug abuse, drug dependence, and more.
Electrical, Control Engineering and Computer Science: Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Electrical, Control Engineering and Computer Science (ECECS 2015, Hong Kong, 30-31 May 2015)
by Jian LiuElectrical, Control Engineering and Computer Science includes the papers from ECECS2015 (Hong Kong, 30-31 May 2015), which was organized by the American Society of Science and Engineering (ASEE), a non-profit society for engineers and scientists. Presenting new theories, ideas, techniques and experiences related to all aspects of electrical enginee
Microbiology in Civil Engineering: Proceedings of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies Symposium held at Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK
by P. HowsamAlthough most public health and environmental engineers are aware of the importance of microbial activity, many civil engineers do not appreciate the part microbiological process play in, for example, biodeterioration of concrete and other construction materials, alteration of soil and rock properties, clogging of boreholes, distribution and irriga
Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation: Engineering and Biological Material Characterization
by Tribikram KunduMost books on ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) focus either on its theoretical background or on advanced applications. Furthermore, information on the most current applications, such as guided wave techniques and acoustic microscopy, is scattered throughout various conference proceedings and journals. No one book has integrated these aspe
Climate Change and Water Resources
by Sangam Shrestha Mukand S. Babel Vishnu Prasad PandeyCovering the various aspects of water and climate change, Climate Change and Water Resources presents the principles of climate change science and its effects on earth's water supply. Utilizing the knowledge and expertise from well-known experts in the field, the text provides a broad outline of the many interrelated aspects of climate variations,
DNA Methylation Microarrays: Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
by Sun-Chong Wang Art PetronisProviding an interface between dry-bench bioinformaticians and wet-lab biologists, DNA Methylation Microarrays: Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis presents the statistical methods and tools to analyze high-throughput epigenomic data, in particular, DNA methylation microarray data. Since these microarrays share the same under
Protein Engineering For Industrial Biotechnology
by Lilia AlberghinaProtein engineering has proved to be one of the more fruitful technological approaches in biotechnology, being both very powerful and able to generate valuable intellectual property. This book aims to present examples in which the application of protein engineering has successfully solved problems arising in industrial biotechnology. There is a sec
Computational Economic Analysis for Engineering and Industry (Systems Innovation Book Series)
by Adedeji B. Badiru Olufemi A. OmitaomuRecent global anxiety indicates that more focus needs to be directed at economic issues related to industry. Conventional techniques often do not adequately embrace the integrated global factors that affect unique industries and industry focused computational tools have not been readily available. Until now. Computational Economic Analysis for Engi
Shengmai San
by Kam-Ming KoTraditional Chinese medicine commonly prescribes herbal formulas for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Shengmai San, a famous Chinese medicinal formula that has been used for more than eight hundred years in China, is comprised of Radix Ginseng, Fructus Schisandre and Radix Ophiopogonis. Traditionally, Shengmai San is used for the treatment
Management of Deteriorating Concrete Structures
by George SomervilleDemolishing and rebuilding is becoming less and less of an option, and developing trends such as the growth of PFI are directing attention to whole life costing. With the relentless drive towards greater sustainability, proper asset management of the existing infrastructure will become increasingly important in the future.This authoritative book dr
Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology
by Siddan Anbazhagan S. K. Subramanian Xiaojun YangWith recent innovations in the arena of remote sensing and geographic information systems, the use of geoinformatics in applied geomorphology is receiving more attention than ever. Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology examines how modern concepts, technologies, and methods in geoinformatics can be used to solve a wide variety of applied geomorph
Diophantine Analysis
by Jorn SteudingWhile its roots reach back to the third century, diophantine analysis continues to be an extremely active and powerful area of number theory. Many diophantine problems have simple formulations, they can be extremely difficult to attack, and many open problems and conjectures remain. Diophantine Analysis examines the theory of diophantine ap
Bio-Imaging: Principles, Techniques, and Applications
by Rajagopal Vadivambal Digvir S. JayasHighlights the Emergence of Image Processing in Food and AgricultureIn addition to uses specifically related to health and other industries, biological imaging is now being used for a variety of applications in food and agriculture. Bio-Imaging: Principles, Techniques, and Applications fully details and outlines the processes of bio-imaging applica
Stress Biology of Cyanobacteria: Molecular Mechanisms to Cellular Responses
by Ashish Kumar Srivastava Amar Nath Rai Brett A. NeilanA significant component of many different ecosystems, cyanobacteria occupy almost every niche of the earth, including fresh and salt waters, rice fields, hot springs, arid deserts, and polar regions. Cyanobacteria, along with algae, produce nearly half the global oxygen, making assessment of their ecophysiologies important for understanding climate
Geotechnical Risk and Safety: Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk (IS-Gifu 2009) 11-12 June, 2009, Gifu, Japan - IS-Gifu2009
by Y. Honjo M. Suzuki T. Hara F. ZhangCommunication of risks within a transparent and accountable framework is essential in view of increasing mobility and the complexity of the modern society and the field of geotechnical engineering does not form an exception. As a result, modern risk assessment and management are required in all aspects of geotechnical issues, such as planning, desi