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Stem Cells in Neuroendocrinology
This volume starts with an elementary introduction covering stem cell methodologies used to produce specific types of neurons, possibilities for their therapeutic use, and warnings of technical problems. In addition the authors report successes in achieving the derivation of a specific type of neuron. The dopamine neuron offers an important example and is discussed in more detail. Additional ch…
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- 978-3-319-41603-8
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- XII, 156 halaman
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- Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions
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- 616 STE
Neglected and Emerging Tropical Diseases in South and Southeast Asia and Nort…
This Special Issue focuses on recent research on the important emerging and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in South and South East Asia and Northern Australia. This region stretches from Afghanistan in the west to Papua New Guinea in the east, and includes the Indian subcontinent, mainland South-East Asia (Indo China), maritime South East Asia, and the tropical regions of Australia. Many of…
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- 978-3-03897-090-3
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- 616 NEG
Hydrometallurgy
Hydrometallurgy, which involves the use of aqueous solutions for the recovery of metals from ores, concentrates, and recycled or residual material, plays an integral role in the multi-billion dollar minerals processing industry. There are numerous hydrometallurgical process technologies used for recovering metals, such as: agglomeration; leaching; solvent extraction/ion exchange; metal recovery…
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- 978-3-03842-465-9
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- 622 HYD
Drug-Diagnostics Co-Development in Oncology
The idea of combining drugs and diagnostics in oncology is not new. When the selective estrogen-receptor modulator tamoxifen was developed in the 1970s for the treatment of breast cancer, data on estrogen-receptor status were correlated with the treatment outcome. Based on a phase II study performed in patients with advanced breast cancer, published in 1976, the investigators concluded:“a h…
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- 978-2-88919-332-5
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- 615 DRU
Ambulance Services: Leadership and Management Perspectives
This volume provides fresh insights and management understanding of the changing role of the ambulance services against the backdrop of massive cuts in health budgets around the world and the changing context of pre-hospital care within the wider healthcare networks. The challenges of funding, training and cultural transformation are now felt globally. The need to learn and adapt from suitable …
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-18642-9
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- XIV, 192
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- 614 AMB a
Direct methods for limit and shakedown analysis of structures : advanced comp…
Articles in this book examine various materials and how to determine directly the limit state of a structure, in the sense of limit analysis and shakedown analysis. Apart from classical applications in mechanical and civil engineering contexts, the book reports on the emerging field of material design beyond the elastic limit, which has further industrial design and technological applications. …
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- 9783319129280
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- 624
Quality in Design and Execution of Engineering Practice
Quality in Design and Execution of Engineering Practice is about quality management focused at fitness for purpose, rather than compliance with specifications, rules and regulations. The focus on getting execution in line with fitness for purpose is supported by a classification of seven different categories of quality, defined by their relevance for purpose, compliance with specifications, and…
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- 978-1-61499-251-6
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- 650 GUN q
Ambient Assisted Living: 8. AAL-Kongress 2015,Frankfurt/M, April 29-30. April…
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 8th AAL Congress, Frankfurt/M. The meeting presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. The 8th AAL Congress focusses its attention on technical assistance systems and their app…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-26345-8
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- X, 146
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- Advanced Technologies and Societal Change
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- 618.97 AMB a
Ambient Assisted Living: Italian Forum 2014
This book documents the state of the art in the field of ambient assisted living (AAL), highlighting the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies to enhance well-being and promote active ageing. The coverage is wide ranging, with sections on assistive devices, elderly people monitoring, home rehabilitation, ICT solutions for AAL, living with chronic conditions, robotic assis…
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- 978-3-319-18374-9
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- XIV, 509
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- Biosystems & Biorobotics
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- 618.97 AMB a
Ambient Assisted Living: 7. AAL-Kongress 2014 Berlin, Germany, January 21-22,…
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 7th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economica…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-11866-6
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- XI, 178
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- Advanced Technologies and Societal Change
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- 618.97 AMB a
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