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Inherited Chorioretinal Dystrophies
by Bernard Puech Jean-Jacques De Laey Graham E. HolderThis lavishly illustrated atlas provides indispensable information to clinicians, geneticists and visual scientists working with inherited retinal diseases. It is filled with high-quality images, up-to-date genetic information and comprehensive electrophysiology. The data for each individual disorder have been summarised in an accessible, reader-friendly format for easy reference. The illustrations include colour fundus photographs, fluorescein angiograms, OCT scans, electrophysiological studies and pedigrees. The editors and authors are well-known experts in the field and have drawn upon their extensive experience to produce this unique atlas.
Handbook of Engineering Acoustics
by Michael Möser Gerhard MüllerThis acoustics handbook for mechanical and architectural applications is a translation of the German standard work on the subject. It not only describes the state of art of engineering acoustics but also gives practical help to engineers for solving acoustic problems. It deals with the origin, the transmission and the methods of abatement of air-borne and structure-borne sound of different kinds, from traffic to machinery and flow induced sound.
Management of Acute Kidney Problems
by John A. Kellum Achim Jörres Claudio RoncoAcute kidney failure is an important clinical area in the intensive care unit setting. An estimated 5-20% of critically ill patients experience an episode of acute kidney failure during the course of their illness, and about 5% of patients admitted to an ICU will eventually require renal replacement therapy. In these patients, in-hospital mortality is extremely high, exceeding 50%. Thus, the early detection and causal treatment of acute kidney problems is vitally important for a successful outcome. Written by internationally renowned experts, this clinical reference offers helpful advice with the most recent information on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney failure as a fundamental prerequisite for prevention of this disorder. Moreover, it also covers differential diagnostic approaches for patients with acute renal failure and provides a detailed outline of important measures for their clinical management. Finally, separate chapters are dedicated to various key aspects related to the adequate delivery of acute renal replacement therapy. It is intended as a helpful guide for all clinicians involved in the care of patients at risk of developing acute kidney problems.
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne and Rosacea
by Christos C. Zouboulis Andreas D. Katsambas Albert M. KligmanThis book, written by experts from across the world, provides comprehensive coverage of acne and rosacea, focusing in particular on pathogenesis and treatment but also considering clinical aspects, prognostic factors, and impacts on quality of life. Both standard knowledge and important, clinically relevant insights that have emerged over the past decade are presented with the goal of assisting the reader in understanding these diseases and improving treatment outcome. It is explained how high-level research has recently given rise to a variety of new concepts in etiology and treatment, and emerging trends are also discussed. The book is in a reader-friendly format that highlights core messages with a very practical and clinical focus. Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne and Rosacea will be an indispensable reference for all physicians who care for patients with acne or rosacea and for scientists working in the field.
Vitiligo
by Alain Taïeb Mauro PicardoVitiligo is one of the most common cutaneous disorders. Great numbers of affected patients suffer from the high stigmatizing impact of this disease. Up to now, clinical guidelines for the treatment of vitiligo were non-existent. In order to fill this void, this textbook defines and gives a complete overview of the disease, both regarding the classification of differential diagnosis as well as the treatment. Written by the most authoritative experts in the field, all therapy recommendations are based on new evidence-based guidelines. It includes case studies with illustrations before and after the treatment in order to demonstrate the treatment success. This textbook will be a valuable resource for all physicians who are seeing patients with this disease.
Food Safety Governance
by Ortwin Renn Marion DreyerThis book offers a detailed analysis and a set of carefully measured suggestions towards achieving greater integration of science, precaution, and public involvement in current arrangements for European food safety governance. The devised governance framework provides a distinctive system of methodologies, participatory processes, and institutional configurations that demonstrates practical advice of how complex and conflicting food safety demands might be reconciled. At the core of the suggestions for procedural reform is a design with four governance stages (framing, assessment, evaluation, management, with participation and communication as cross-cutting activities), and an organisation into four assessment and management tracks distinguishing between risk-, precaution-, concern- and prevention-based approaches. In addition, the book suggests an innovative food safety interface structure designed to improve the politics-science-society coordination throughout the governance process.
Managementwissen für Naturwissenschaftler und Ingenieure
by Olaf E. KrausManagementwissen wird nicht nur in Wirtschaft und Industrie, sondern auch in der Forschung und bei Behörden mehr denn je vorausgesetzt. Diese Anforderung trifft Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler oft unvorbereitet. Das Buch ist in dieser Situation ein unentbehrlicher Ratgeber - ob beim Berufseinstieg, der Existenzgründung oder dem Karrieresprung. Für die Neuauflage konnte der Herausgeber neue Autoren aus dem ingenieurs- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bereich gewinnen. Der Schwerpunkt der Darstellung liegt auf Vorgehensweisen im Managementalltag.
Tubulin-Binding Agents
by Teresa CarlomagnoThis series presents critical reviews of the present position and future trends in modern chemical research. It contains short and concise reports on chemistry, each written by the world renowned experts.
The Design of Material, Organism, and Minds
by Michael Hampe Silke Konsorski-LangDesign is eminent throughout different disciplines of science, engineering, humanities, and art. However, within these disciplines, the way in which the term design is understood and applied differs significantly. There still is a profound lack of interdisciplinary research on this issue. The same term is not even guaranteed to carry the same meaning as soon as one crosses over to other disciplines. Therefore, related synergies between disciplines remain largely unexplored and unexploited.This book will address design in the hope of promoting a deeper understanding of it across various disciplines, and to support Design Science as a discipline, which attempts to cover the vast number of currently isolated knowledge sources.
Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology
by Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth Thomas KohnenRapid advances in pathogenetic insight, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, and basic research continuously influence the state of the art in ophthalmology. This comprehensive encyclopedia offers a systematic and complete source of information including basic principles and novel updates, both clinical and scientific. The encyclopaedic format offers comprehensive access to focused information on all relevant topics in a clear and user-friendly manner. The spectrum ranges from short definitions, cross references, acronyms to disease chapters including epidemiology, symptoms and differential diagnosis, sections on diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, and comprehensive scientific summaries describing recent findings as well as results from relevant studies. The material is presented in a standardized, uniform and concise way throughout all clinical and academic sections. High-quality images highlight visual information and tables and graphs summarize important data. The encyclopaedia is available in book and electronic format which is linked to relevant ophthalmologic journals and is continuously updated. All chapters are authored by leading experts in the specific field. The target audiences are clinicians in ophthalmology and related specialties, researchers, and students.
Gynecologic Radiation Therapy
by Richard Pötter Akila N. Viswanathan Christian Kirisits Beth E. EricksonRecent advances in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book summarizes the changed practice of management: treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based approach, endometrial cancer management with an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT.
Flow and Combustion in Reciprocating Engines
by Take Kamimoto C. ArcoumanisOptimization of combustion processes in automotive engines is a key factor in reducing fuel consumption. This book, written by eminent university and industry researchers, investigates and describes flow and combustion processes in diesel and gasoline engines.
OPC Unified Architecture
by Stefan-Helmut Leitner Wolfgang Mahnke Matthias DammThe OPC Foundation defines standards for online data exchange between automation systems. They address access to current data (OPC DA), alarms and events (OPC A&E) and historical data (OPC HDA). Those standards are successfully applied in industrial automation. The new OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) unifies the existing standards and brings them to state-of-the-art technology using service-oriented architecture (SOA). Main advantages of the new standard are: Platform-independent technology allows the deployment of OPC UA beyond current OPC applications only running on Windows-based PC systems. OPC UA can also run on embedded systems as well as Linux / UNIX based enterprise systems. The provided information can be generically modeled and therefore arbitrary information models can be provided using OPC UA. This book gives an easy to understand introduction into OPC UA and explains the concepts of the standard and other relevant topics that are not directly addressed by the standard.
Measurements in Musculoskeletal Radiology (Medical Radiology)
by A. Mark Davies Victor N. Cassar-PullicinoThis practical, comprehensive book provides succinct and up-to-date information on the value of the various diagnostic radiological measurements made using all the imaging modalities currently employed in the management of a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders. The book has a unique design, with three distinct but dove-tailed sections. All chapters are written by experts in the field, drawn from across Europe, and the book is lavishly illustrated throughout.
Tscherne Unfallchirurgie
by Hans Zwipp Stefan RammeltDieser Band umfasst mit 7 Kapiteln das aktuelle Wissen zur Erkennung und Behandlung von Frakturen, Luxationen und Luxationsfrakturen sowie Verletzungen von Knorpel, Haut, Sehnen, Muskeln, Gefäßen und Nerven des Fußes. Darüber hinaus werden Analysen und Korrekturempfehlungen zu posttraumatischen Pseudarthrosen und Fehlverheilungen systematisch vom Sprungbein bis zum Sesambein abgehandelt. Verschiedene Techniken von Korrekturosteotomien und -arthrodesen, Sehnentransfers, Weichteilbalancierung, Neurolysen und die Rekonstruktion von Knorpeldefekten werden im Literaturvergleich dargestellt. Neben der Behandlung des komplexen Fußtraumas werden häufige und seltenere Ursachen pathologischer Frakturen, diverse Weichteilläsionen, Stoffwechselerkrankungen, entzündliche Arthritiden, Infektionen sowie Tumoren analysiert und deren Behandlung besprochen
Selbstgeführte Stromrichter am Gleichspannungszwischenkreis
by Steffen BernetVerfahren der Leistungselektronik ermöglichen die Anpassung, Wandlung und Dosierung elektrischer Energie. Daher sind sie von großer Bedeutung für Industrie, Energieversorgung, Verkehr, Medizin und Kommunikationstechnik. Der Autor behandelt in dem Lehrbuch das Teilgebiet selbstgeführter AC-DC-Wandler als Bestandteil von Umrichtern mit Gleichspannungszwischenkreis. Aufbau, Funktion, Modulation und Regelung des Zweipunkt-Stromrichters werden ausführlich und verständlich beschrieben. Geeignet für Studierende, aber auch für Ingenieure in der Industrie.
Selbstgeführte Stromrichter am Gleichspannungszwischenkreis: Funktion, Modulation und Regelung
by Steffen BernetVerfahren der Leistungselektronik ermöglichen die Anpassung, Wandlung und Dosierung elektrischer Energie. Daher sind sie von großer Bedeutung für Industrie, Energieversorgung, Verkehr, Medizin und Kommunikationstechnik. Der Autor behandelt in dem Lehrbuch das Teilgebiet selbstgeführter AC-DC-Wandler als Bestandteil von Umrichtern mit Gleichspannungszwischenkreis. Aufbau, Funktion, Modulation und Regelung des Zweipunkt-Stromrichters werden ausführlich und verständlich beschrieben. Geeignet für Studierende, aber auch für Ingenieure in der Industrie.
Theory of Probability and Random Processes
by Yakov G. Sinai Leonid KoralovA one-year course in probability theory and the theory of random processes, taught at Princeton University to undergraduate and graduate students, forms the core of this book. It provides a comprehensive and self-contained exposition of classical probability theory and the theory of random processes. The book includes detailed discussion of Lebesgue integration, Markov chains, random walks, laws of large numbers, limit theorems, and their relation to Renormalization Group theory. It also includes the theory of stationary random processes, martingales, generalized random processes, and Brownian motion.
Tscherne Unfallchirurgie
by Norbert P. Haas Christian KrettekDer Band zum Bereich Hüfte und Oberschenkel innerhalb der Reihe Tscherne Unfallchirurgie bietet eine präzise Darstellung aller wichtigen chirurgischen Herausforderungen: von der Ätiologie über effiziente Diagnostik, State-of-the-art-Versorgungskonzepte mit Zugang und Implantatauswahl bis zur Nachbehandlung. Text und Bild sind präzise strukturiert und orientieren sich an der Praxis, so dass die Inhalte schnell erfassbar und umsetzbar sind. Auch aktuelle Entwicklungen wie beispielsweise die Applikation von Wachstumsfaktoren wurden berücksichtigt.
Comprehensive Logistics
by Timm Gudehus Herbert KotzabModern logistics comprises operative logistics, analytical logistics and management of performance networks. Central task of operative logistics is the efficient supply of required goods at the right place in the right order at the right time. Tasks of analytical logistics are to design optimal supply networks and logistic systems, to develop strategies for planning, scheduling and operation and to organize efficient order and performance processes. Logistic management has to plan, implement and operate performance networks and to schedule the orders, resources and inventories. This reference-book offers a unique survey of modern logistics. It contains methods, rules and tools for the solution of a broad variety of problems. The algorithms and formulas can be used for the computer-based planning of logistic systems and for the dynamic scheduling of orders and resources in supply networks. The analytically derived rules and strategies enable considerable improvements of performance, quality and costs. Their practical application is demonstrated by several examples from industry, trade and logistic service providers. An extensive index makes the book a dictionary of modern logistics. The book is written for managers, planners and consultants, for economists and engineers, for theorists and practitioners, for scientists, students and others who are interested in logistics and performance networks.
Fundamentals of Piezoelectric Sensorics
by Jirí Erhart Erwin Kittinger Jana Prívratská Jan TichýPresents the fundamental physics of piezoelectric sensors. Only book with this scope Targeted to those engineers, phycisists and chemists who are involved in materials processing, device design and manufacturing.
Pervasive Linux
by Christoph CzernohousDer Band bietet eine grundlegende Einführung in das Thema Linux für mobile Endgeräte wie z. B. PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) oder Mobiltelefone. Der Autor erläutert zunächst die Spezifika sogenannter eingebetteter Systeme und erklärt dann, was beim Einsatz von Linux als Betriebssystem zu beachten ist. Anschließend werden die zentralen Komponenten eines Linux-Systems vorgestellt und die Programmierung unter Linux mithilfe gängiger Werkzeuge im Detail dargelegt. Berücksichtigt wird insbesondere die Entwicklung von Benutzeroberflächen.
Pearls of Glaucoma Management
by Simon K. Law Joann A. Giaconi Joseph Caprioli Anne L. ColemanThis concise and comprehensive guide is written by international experts of the field who are familiar with the world's literature. Based on the world's literature and their own experience, authors state and explain how they prefer to manage patients and problems clinically. Each chapter author gives the reader numerous clear and specific tips and pearls for the diagnosis and management of Glaucoma. The reader-friendly structure of this lavishly illustrated 4-colour book ensures that the necessary information is quickly found and remembered. This book ensures a pleasant learning experience on Glaucoma management with the goal of an improved treatment outcome.
Raumklimatechnik
by Klaus FitznerDas 4-bändige Werk ist die Fortführung des "Leitfadens zum Berechnen und Entwerfen von Lüftungs- und Heizungsanlagen". Für die Neuauflage wurde es völlig neu strukturiert und stärker an einer integrierten Betrachtung des Gebäudes und seiner klimatechnischen Anlagen ausgerichtet. In Band 4 wird das Zusammenwirken von Raumlufttechnik, Energietechnik und Gebäude behandelt. Die Konsequenzen der Energiesparverordnungen und des Erneuerbare-Energien-Wärmegesetzes werden erläutert und der Stand der Technik zur Nutzung regenerativer Energien beschrieben.
Tissue-Specific Estrogen Action
by Tim Wintermantel Kenneth S. KorachCurrent molecular understanding of estrogen action has greatly profited from advances in molecular cell biology. These advances, and their implications for clinical use, were discussed by leading researchers from industry and academia during an international symposium held in Berlin, 1-3 March 2006 and are featured in this volume.