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Medicine, , , Psychology, Public Cover Title Pub'd Price (net) Mozaffarieh, Maneli; Flammer, Josef

Ocular Blood Flow and Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy

It has been suspected since more than a century that disturbed ocular blood flow (OBF) may play a role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. Reduced OBF has been measured in glaucoma patients by numberless centres with different techniques in different tissues of the eye. And reduced OBF has been proven to be of prognostic € 69,95 value. Nevertheless the implementation of this knowledge into clinical practice has Mar-09 been very slow. £ 64,99

This practical book will help many ophthalmologists to better understand glaucoma. The reading of this book will not only improve patient care but also give the reader intellectual satisfaction.

2009, XVII, 105 p. 100 illus., 99 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-69442-7 Dourmishev, Lyubomir A.; Dourmishev, Assen L.

Dermatomyositis Advances in Recognition, Understanding and Management

Although dermatomyositis is a rare connective tissue disease, many are confronted with the diagnosis and treatment of patients affected by this condition. Based on the vast personal experience of the authors, who have € 89,95 diagnosed, treated, and managed many dermatomyositis patients, this clinical Mar-09 guide provides dermatologists, rheumatologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and £ 81,50 general practitioners with the keys to interpreting the clinical symptoms of dermatomyositis. Also included are algorithms to help the reader to make the correct diagnosis, as well as guidance on new diagnostic methods and treatment schemes.

2009, XVII, 354 p. 6 illus., 5 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-79312-0 Nahler, Gerhard

Dictionary of Pharmaceutical

The dictionary contains various terms typically used in pharmaceutical medicine. The 2nd edition reflects the increasing importance of this science and the changing regulatory environment in particular on research and development of new as well as on the conduct of clinical trials, marketing authorisation of new medicinal products and safety aspects including pharmacovigilance.

The number of key words has been considerably enlarged and increased to over € 39,95 Mar-09 1,600 terms; it includes new scientific areas such as and proteomics. £ 36,99 Furthermore, given the importance of the , the new edition contains a list of most important web sites. Similar to the 1st edition, also the book explains about 1,000 abbreviations most commonly used in pharmaceutical medicine.

This book will be a valuable tool for professionals in the area of the , medical and pre-clinical research, regulatory affairs, marketing and marketing authorisation of pharmaceuticals.

2nd ed., 2009, IV, 244 p., Softcover ISBN: 978-3-211-89835-2

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PAGE 1 OF 10 Catalano, O.; Nunziata, A.; Siani, A.

Fundamentals in Oncologic Ultrasound Sonographic Imaging and Intervention in the Cancer Patient

This book aims at providing a strong foundation on tumors and cancer imaging for the resident and the expert performing ultrasound studies. At the same time, also € 159,95 Mar-09 referring oncologists and surgical oncologists that wish to become more expert in £ 144,00 tumor imaging with ultrasound will develop a better understanding of the appropriate use of ultrasound investigations, i.e., when this diagnostic procedure is a valid alternative to other (more expensive) imaging modalities.

2009, XVI, 376 p. 800 illus., 700 in color. With CD-ROM., Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-1354-4 Lang, Florian

Encyclopedia of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

Determining and understanding the molecular mechanisms of disease is one of the key goals of modern . The studies of medical , , , structural , molecular biology, and have been brought to bear on the full range of diseases. This comprehensive Encyclopedia supplies the reader with concise information on molecular of human disease.

Entries include both defined diseases (such as Parkinson's disease) and € 899,00 / pathophysiological entities (such as tremor). The more than 1,200 entries are € 719,00 structured to allow rapid retrieval of information. For more detailed reading, each (valid until 30-06-2009) entry is followed by up to 5 references. The entries are written by Mar-09 leading experts in the respective area of research to ensure state-of-the-art £ 711,00 / descriptions of the mechanisms involved. £ 569,00 (valid until The Encyclopedia is an invaluable companion for clinicians and scientists in all 30-06-2009) medical disciplines. Moreover, it proves useful for working in related or for those simply interested in the mechanisms leading to disease.

The Encyclopedia of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease is readily accessible, both electronically and in print, and will be of great value to both the scientific community and the public.

2009, LXXXVI, 2270 p. 646 illus., 500 in color. In 3 volumes, not available separately., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-67136-7 (Set 978-3-540-33445-3) Tak, Paul-Peter

New Therapeutic Targets in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The volume focuses on therapeutic targets that were identified after TNF blockade and that have recently been registered or are currently under development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Each chapter discusses the biological rationale in great detail, including in vitro work and work in animal models, and where appropriate, results form clinical trials. € 119,00 Mar-09 £ 108,00 The book is written by an international authorship of experts in this field. It is of interest to rheumatologists, immunologists, internists, investigators in immunology and as well as the pharmaceutical industry.

(Series: Progress in Inflammation Research)

2009, XI, 225 p. 21 illus., 5 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-7643-8237-7

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 2 OF 10 Mattassi, R.; Loose, D.A.; Vaghi, M.

Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations An Atlas of Diagnosis and Treatment This book will be a practical approach to the world of vascular tumors. The complexity of this world is related to the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations, necessitating multi-disciplinary competences in order to achieve a correct diagnosis and treatment. The complexity of the clinical manifestations is € 119,95 Mar-09 approached by introducing a clear classification of hemangiomas and vascular £ 109,50 malformations. For both issues, diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures are presented. Laser, interventional radiological and surgical techniques are explained according to the type of vascular tumor and its localization. The book is

addressed to all professionals who meet vascular tumors in their daily clinical practice and need up-to-date references for these . 2009, XVI, 336 p. 371 illus. in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-0568-6 Olivetti, Lucio; Grazioli, Luigi

Imaging of Urogenital Diseases A Color Atlas Nowadays, there is tremendous interest in an integrated imaging approach to urogenital diseases. This interest is tightly linked to the recent technological advances in ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and . Significant improvements in image quality have brought numerous clinical and diagnostic benefits to every . This book is organized in nine parts and twenty-seven chapters. The first six chapters review the normal macroscopic and radiological of the

urogenital system. In subsequent chapters, urogenital malformations, lithiasis, as well as infectious and neoplastic disorders of the kidneys, bladder, urinary collecting system, and male and female genitalia are extensively discussed. The pathologic, clinical, and diagnostic (instrumental and not) features of each disease € 139,95 Mar-09 are described, with particular emphasis, in neoplastic pathologies, on primitive £ 126,00 tumors and disease relapse. The statics and dynamics of the pelvic floor are addressed as well and there is a detailed presentation of state-of-the-art interventional . The volume stands out in the panorama of the current by its rich iconography. Over 1000 anatomical illustrations and images, with detailed captions, provide ample evidence of how imaging can guide the therapeutic decision-making process. Imaging of Urogenital Diseases is an up-to-date text for radiologists, urologists, gynecologists, and oncologists, but it also certainly provides an invaluable tool for general practitioners. Its succinct, well-reasoned approach integrates old and new knowledge to obtain diagnostic algorithms. This information will direct the clinician to the imaging modality best-suited to yielding the correct diagnosis. 2009, XVIII, 496 p. 988 illus., 104 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-1343-8 Hiyama, Keiko

Telomeres and Telomerase in Cancer Telomerase, an enzyme that maintains and endows eukaryotic cells with immortality, was first discovered in tetrahymena in 1985. In 1990s, it was proven that this enzyme also plays a key role in the infinite proliferation of human cancer cells. Now and telomerase are widely accepted as important factors involved in cancer biology, and as promising diagnostic tools and € 119,95 therapeutic targets. Recently, role of telomerase in “cancer stem cells” has Mar-09 £ 108,00 become another attractive story. Until now, there are several good books on telomere and telomerase focusing on biology in ciliates, yeasts, and mouse or basic sciences in human, providing basic scientists or students with updated knowledge.

(Series: Cancer Discovery and Development)

2009, XII, 380 p. 60 illus., 19 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-60327-306-0

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 3 OF 10 Marcus, Dawn; Bain, Philip A.

Effective Migraine Treatment in Pregnant and Lactating Women: A Practical Guide

More than 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, with migraine affecting nearly one in five women in their reproductive years. Effective Migraine Treatment in Pregnant and Lactating Women: A Practical Guide, provides a comprehensive resource to address diagnosis, testing, and treatment of headaches in reproductively fertile women. This important new book offers a wealth of practical, ready-to-use, clinically tested tips and recommendations to treat women with headaches during pregnancy and . Although women may ideally prefer to restrict migraine treatments during pregnancy, up to one in three pregnant women self-medicate for symptoms, especially with analgesics. Fortunately, there are many effective treatment options that can be safely used € 46,95 Mar-09 when pregnant and breastfeeding. Available therapies include and £ 43,99 nonmedication treatments, traditional and alternative therapies, and nutritional supplements.

This book uniquely answers frequently asked questions by patients and offers healthcare providers easy-to-use office tools for patient education and charting documentation. Resources are provided within the text, with printable materials available on the enclosed CD for ready use in the . The authors of this important new work have collaborated to provide a resource that will help clinicians provide women with the tools and knowledge to become empowered and to gain control over their migraines when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and when nursing.

2009, XII, 260 p. 35 illus. With CD-ROM., Softcover ISBN: 978-1-60327-438-8 Nelson, James M.

Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

The past century has seen the relationship between psychology and religion progress from wary antagonists to strange bedfellows to complementary worldviews. Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality is designed as a text that reflects this history while illuminating the robust dialogue that continues to accompany it.

The elegant, accessible coverage ranges from early psychological critiques of religion and responses from major religious thinkers to positivist and constructivist philosophies; from Jung’s archetypes to neurobiological research into the religious brain; from scientific constructs of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness to collaborative interventions for mental health. The book’s distinctive teaching/learning presentation:

• Discusses non-Western religious traditions in addition to Christianity. € 34,95 Mar-09 • Balances theoretical literature with empirical research on each topic. £ 29,99 • Reviews contemporary research and debates in psychology and religion.

• Examines developmental approaches to religious and spiritual growth.

• Provides a variety of practical applications.

• Includes review questions, exercises, and other student materials.

• Encourages readers to develop their own ideas on this subject.

These are valuable perspectives for graduate or undergraduate courses in the psychology of religion, and a rich resource for graduate courses in psychology and counseling. In addition, Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality makes an inviting text for seminary courses in spiritual and pastoral counseling.

2009, XVIII, 731 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-87572-9

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 4 OF 10 Kordi, Ramin; Maffulli, Nicola; Wroble, Randall R; Wallace, W. Angus

Combat

This book is designed to review all aspects of the science of modern combat sports and provide a reference to physicians who encounter these patients in their practice. The scope of this title is broad and includes study of the psychology, , and injuries (including head trauma, orthopedic, dermatologic). € 109,95 Mar-09 £ 92,00 Moreover the authors will provide extensive details about assessment of athletes prior to participation, preventing injury and rehabilitating injured athletes.

This text is designed as a practical reference resource and will be of interest to sports medicine physicians, orthopedic specialists, physicians, intensivists and neurologists.

2009, XVI, 325 p. 43 illus., 15 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-353-8 Loue, Sana; Sajatovic, Martha

Determinants of Minority Mental Health and Wellness

There have been numerous books published relating to minority mental health. Most of these have approached the topic from either of two perspectives. They may focus on specific minority populations and within each such section, discuss the mental illnesses affecting that population and the risk factors for mental illness. Alternatively, books have been organized around specific mental illness diagnoses and within each such discussion, have addressed the specific illness with reference to minority populations. € 46,95 Mar-09 £ 43,99 This proposed text utilizes a completely different approach. First, we focus on minority mental health and wellness and, as such, addresses not only recognized risk factors for mental illness within specific minority populations, but also the protective factors and strategies to prevent mental illness. Second, the book will be organized around the determinants of mental health and wellness, using as a foundation Bronfenbrenner’s model that considers determinants of health at the macrosocial, exosystemic, microsystemic (e.g., family) and ontogenic (individual) levels.

2009, XII, 396 p. 11 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-75658-5 Khubchandani, Indru; Paonessa, Nina; Azimuddin, Khawaja

Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids

Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids is one of the most important coloproctological procedures. The second edition of Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids covers this important and common disorder, offering a comprehensive critical analysis of advantages and disadvantages of recognized treatment options, covering both recent advances and traditional treatments in the field. The topics covered include essential elements of diagnosis, surgical technique and after-care for the main € 124,95 operations used in hemorrhoid . Providing authoritative in-depth Mar-09 presentations of all perspectives and latest techniques available, the individual £ 103,50 procedures are each described by an internationally recognized expert, and the full range of treatment options is covered. The chapters have been revised, with some additions and updates, including stapled hemorrhoidectomy and office management, and also hemorrhoidectomy with several concomitant comorbidities.

This uniquely comprehensive guide is essential reading for all practicing and trainee colorectal and general surgeons.

2nd ed., 2009, XVI, 188 p. 73 illus., 17 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-313-2

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 5 OF 10 Rosette, Jean J.M.C.H. de la; Manyak, Michael J. ; Harisinghani, Mukesh G.; Wijkstra, Hessel

Imaging in Oncological

With prostate cancer being malignancy No. 1 in men and bladder cancer and renal cancer becoming more prominent, a number of innovative treatments have become available that require better imaging including information on the location and extent of the tumors. The book features significant changes in imaging in oncological conditions related to the bladder, prostate and kidneys. The sole focus € 114,95 is on in urology, mainly Ultrasound and MRI, with organ-oriented topics. Mar-09 £ 99,00 The latest technologies on imaging are included to better identify carcinomatous lesions and lymph node metastases. Each chapter ends with ´Considerations´, reflecting on the optimal imaging approach, providing an algorithm for imaging per disease entity, and according to the evidence-based chronological and diagnostic follow-up.

This is a state-of-the-art reference work on imaging in oncological urology for the urologist, radiologist and medical oncologist.

2009, XX, 444 p. 297 illus., 76 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84628-514-1 Vauthey, Jean-Nicolas; Hoff, Paulo M.G.; Audisio, Riccardo A.; Poston, Graeme J.

Liver Metastases

This book overviews our current understanding of the biology of liver metastases, and reviews current methods of detection and diagnosis. Thereafter, the chapters offer objective and systematic reviews of each of the current major treatment modalities: surgical resection; destructive therapies; chemotherapy (systemic and regional); whether there is a role for radiotherapy; biological therapies (including € 119,95 Mar-09 hormone treatment antibodies and ); and lastly the decision making £ 98,00 strategies that must be employed for successful multidisciplinary management. The book concludes with an overview of the issues that must be addressed by all who practice in the field of treatment of liver metastases.

The book will be invaluable for surgeons in , hepatobiliary surgery, upper GI surgery, , medical and clinical oncologists with an interest in liver tumours, and radiologists with an interest in .

2009, XII, 188 p. 54 illus., 13 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84628-946-0 Wickrema, Amittha; Kee, Barbara

Molecular Basis of Hematopoiesis

Although much is known with respect to blood cell formation and function, many new concepts in the areas of the regulation of hematopoietic commitment and the subsequent survival, proliferation, and differentiation of progenitors have been elucidated in the last five years. Our understanding of the microenvironment where stem cells reside and commit to distinct blood types (the niche) has grown significantly in recent years. Furthermore, blood cells have been € 92,95 used as the key model system to study microRNA function and the role of Mar-09 microRNAs in the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. The current £ 84,50 volume Molecular Basis of Hematopoiesis, edited by Amittha Wickrema & Barbara Kee, provides the most recent developments in the area in addition to a chapter on the utilization of basic science knowledge for the treatment of blood diseases.

Each chapter in this book has been written and edited by faculty in major academic and research institutions around the world, who are pushing the frontiers of research in this important area.

2009, VIII, 257 p. 17 illus., 7 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-85815-9

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 6 OF 10 Crowther, John R.

The ELISA Guidebook Second Edition

The Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) continues, as predicted, to be the predominant assay used in biomedical and agricultural research. While little has changed in the principles of the ELISAs used since the publication of The ELISA Guidebook, many technological advantages, including the increasing number of reagents available for exploitation and the larger spectrum of instruments to measure the coloured products of ELISAs, have greatly benefited the field. Other testing technologies using molecular techniques, predominantly the conventional and more and more often, real time PCR, are rapidly evolving to help diagnose and differentiate disease agents and identify substances present in exquisitely small amounts. The ELISA is still needed either alone in mass screening, such as serological assays, or used in tandem with molecular techniques to fully evaluate the molecular and antigenic nature of analytes. € 86,95 Mar-09 John R. Crowther provides today’s premier practical guide to the understanding £ 79,50 and application of ELISA. This Edition enlarges on charting methods for assessing the indirect ELISA, ruggedness and robustness of tests, aspects of kit use and validation, and internal quality control and external quality management of data. The author describes each method in great detail to ensure experimental success and includes advice on equipment choice, maintenance, and calibration. Wherever possible, helpful written explanations are provided along with copious diagrams.

With its numerous worked examples, detailed instructions, and extensive illustrations, The ELISA Guidebook, Second Edition offers a powerful synthesis of all the basic concepts and practical experimental details investigators need to understand, develop, and apply ELISA methodology successfully in day-to-day basic and clinical research.

(Series: Methods in )

2nd ed., 2009, XVI, 568 p. 260 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-60327-253-7 Reggio, Patricia H.

The Cannabinoid Receptors

As research has progressed, the cannabinoid CB 1 and CB 2 receptors have expanded significantly in importance within the neuroscience mainstream. In The Cannabinoid Receptors, leading experts introduce newcomers to the cannabinoid field with chapters covering cannabinoid ligand synthesis and structure activity relationships, the molecular of the cannabinoid receptors and the endocannabinoid system, and ultimately, the whole animal pharmacology and therapeutic applications for cannabinoid . Adding to those key topics, the € 92,95 book also examines the current direction of the field with chapters on new putative Mar-09 cannabinoid receptors and challenges for future research. As a part of The £ 80,00 Receptors ™ series, this volume highlights its with the most thorough, focused and essential information available.

Comprehensive and cutting-edge, The Cannabinoid Receptors serves as an ideal guidebook to what continues to be a fascinating and vital field.

(Series: The Receptors)

2009, XIV, 402 p. 65 illus., 6 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-712-9

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 7 OF 10 Meyer, Gerhard; Hayer, Tobias; Griffiths, Mark

Problem Gambling in Challenges, Prevention, and Interventions

Problem Gambling in Europe

Challenges, Prevention, and Interventions

Edited by Gerhard Meyer, University of Bremen,

Tobias Hayer, University of Bremen, Germany

Mark Griffiths, Nottingham Trent University,

As a leisure activity, gambling dates back to ancient times. More recently, the surge in avenues for gambling—casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and remote media (e.g.,Internet, mobile phone, interactive television) among them—finds growing numbers of people losing control over their gambling behaviour, usually at great personal and financial expense. Problem Gambling in Europe is the first book to offer a robust international knowledge base compiled by an interdisciplinary panel of researchers in gambling behaviour.

Reports from 21 countries throughout Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern € 134,95 Europe reveal wide variations in types of wagering activities, participation by Mar-09 populations, social and criminal consequences related to pathological gambling, £ 123,00 the extent to which governments acknowledge the problem, and efforts to control it (often with the involvement of the gaming industries). For each country, noted experts discuss:

• Current legislation regulating gambling.

• Forms of gambling and their addictive potential.

• Participation rates and demographics.

• Prevalence of pathological gambling.

• National policies to address problem gambling.

• Prevention strategies and treatment methods.

Problem Gambling in Europe brings insight and clarity to a widespread and complex phenomenon, and will be of considerable interest to all parties working to reduce their negative effects: social science researchers in addictions, gambling behaviour, and public health; clinical, social, and health psychologists and psychiatrists; treatment practitioners; the gaming industry; regulators; and policy makers.

2009, XXX, 333 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-09485-4

Wheeler, Derek S.; Wong, Hector R.; Shanley, Thomas P.

The Central Nervous System in Pediatric Critical Illness and Injury

This book provides comprehensive information on the science and practice of € 42,95 Mar-09 critical care medicine in a repackaging of the relavent chapters from the popular £ 29,99 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine edited by Wheeler, Shanley and Wong.

2009, XII, 162 p. 30 illus., Softcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-992-9

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 8 OF 10 Jayne, David ; Stuto, Angelo

Transanal Stapling Techniques for Anorectal Prolapse

The time is right for a textbook addressing transanal stapling techniques for anorectal prolapse. Both stapled haemorrhoidopexy and STARR have recently enjoyed widespread exposure and their application is spreading rapidly both through Europe and the USA. However, many areas of controversy remain and € 129,95 warrant comprehensive discussion. Current thinking on anorectal prolapse has Mar-09 evolved significantly in recent years and this needs to be updated in the literature. £ 98,00 In addition, it is essential that the correct principles of transanal stapling are documented to aid training in techniques and to avoid unwanted complications. There is no other surgical textbook on the market that deals with this expanding area of Coloproctology.

2009, VIII, 128 p. 54 illus., 44 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-904-2 Arevalo, J. Fernando

Retinal Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography

OCT is a relatively new imaging technique that is becoming increasingly popular among ophthalmologists in both private and academic settings. Imaging has been a slow moving area in for some time, but now OCT is providing € 99,95 Mar-09 another, more detailed source of demonstrable change in the eye, in diagnostic, £ 87,00 therapeutic or post-surgical setting. OCT and ultrasound both measure advancing disease states and post surgical healing. The difference is that OCT shows more subtle changes, particularly post-surgically.

2009, XVIII, 471 p. 348 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-68986-9 Everson, Gregory T. ; Trotter, James F.

Liver Transplantation Challenging Controversies and Topics

The field of liver transplantation is young, evolving, dynamic, and issues and decisions are often controversial, thus a text with a different focus is required, one that highlights controversy and challenges dogma. In Liver Transplantation: Challenging Controversies and Topics a useful set of chapters have been created that will take the reader step-by-step through key areas of controversy in the field of liver transplantation. The authors have tried to anticipate questions, define key issues, and provide options for resolving or approaching areas of uncertainty. The topics covered in this book impact our understanding and management of immunosuppressant, viral hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, organ € 92,95 allocation, regional differences in rates of transplantation, and hepatocellular Mar-09 cancer. All authors are actively practicing physicians and surgeons who deal with £ 70,00 all the issues presented on an ongoing and daily basis. Throughout the book, emphasis is put on the need for thoughtful well-controlled clinical and basic research of transplant and liver transplantation. There is also speculation on potential breakthroughs in immunology, , , surgery and medicine that might influence or impact the future directions of these fields of medicine. Liver Transplantation: Challenging Controversies and Topics is an important new book meant to stimulate interest, identify topics requiring additional study, and to promote discourse among transplant professionals.

(Series: Clinical )

2009, XII, 268 p. 16 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-793-8

SPRINGER TITLES IN: MEDICINE, BIOMEDICINE, PHARMACY, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH PAGE 9 OF 10 Villiers, Melgardt M. de; Aramwit, Pornanong; Kwon, Glen S.

Nanotechnology in

The reader will be introduced to various aspects of the fundamentals of based drug delivery systems and the application of these systems for the delivery of small molecules, , peptides, oligonucleotides and . € 114,95 Mar-09 How these systems overcome challenges offered by biological barriers to drug £ 91,00 absorption and drug targeting will also be described.

(Series: : Pharmaceutical Aspects)

2009, XIV, 662 p. 180 illus., 29 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-77667-5

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