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ATEX—Explosive Atmospheres: Risk Assessment, Control and Compliance
This book details how safety (i.e. the absence of unacceptable risks) is ensured in areas where potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) can arise. The book also offers readers essential information on how to comply with the newest (April 2016) EU legislation when the presence of ATEX cannot be avoided. By presenting general guidance on issues arising out of the EU ATEX legislation – espec…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-31367-2
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- XII, 197
- Series Title
- Springer Series in Reliability Engineering
- Call Number
- 600 JES a
ACEi and ARBS in Hypertension and Heart Failure
The renin angiotensin system is implicated in the progression of atherosclerotic disease as well as of left ventricular dysfunction. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and AT1 receptor antagonists have been proven to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with left ventricular dysfunction or in those at high cardiovascular risk with preserved ventricular function. This book is intende…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-09788-6
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- X, 150
- Series Title
- Current Cardiovascular Therapy
- Call Number
- 616.12 ACE a
Epilepsy Towards the Next Decade New Trends and Hopes in Epileptology
A comprehensive collection of the most recent knowledge on the biological bases of various kinds of epilepsies and modern clinical approaches to their treatment. Epilepsy affects about 0.5-1% of the world's population (about 50,000,000 individuals) and the main goal of its treatment is to eliminate seizures without creating side effects. Despite numerous advances in the treatment of epilepsy an…
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- 978-3-319-12283-0
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- 19 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour
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- -
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Epigenetics and Neuroendocrinology Clinical Focus on Psychiatry, Volume 2
The field of neuroendocrinology has extended from the initial interest in the hypothalamic control of pituitary secretion to embrace multiple reciprocal interactions between the central nervous system (CNS) and endocrine systems in the coordination of homeostasis and various physiological responses from adaptation to disease. Most recently, epigenetic mechanisms were recognized for their role i…
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- 978-3-319-29901-3
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- 22 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
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Epigenetics and Neuroendocrinology Clinical Focus on Psychiatry, Volume 1
The field of neuroendocrinology has extended from the initial interest in the hypothalamic control of pituitary secretion to embrace multiple reciprocal interactions between the central nervous system and endocrine systems in the coordination of homeostasis and various physiological responses from adaptation to disease. Most recently, epigenetic mechanisms were recognized for their role in the …
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- 978-3-319-24493-8
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- 6 b/w illustrations, 30 illustrations in colour
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Genetic Counseling for Adult Neurogenetic Disease
The adult patient diagnosed with or at risk for a neurogenetic disease has many questions and concerns for the genetic counselor, the neurologist, and other practitioners. Because of the emotional and potentially life-altering impact of these diseases on the patient and family, counseling can be especially challenging. A rare hands-on guide to the subject, Genetic Counseling for Adult Neurog…
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- 978-1-4899-7481-5
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- 20 b/w illustrations
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- -
- Call Number
- 611 Gen
Rapid and Practical Interpretation of Urodynamics
This volume provides practitioners with a practical, easy to read, well organized approach to the performance and analysis of urodynamics in order to optimize their usage clinically. Chapters are structured around specific types of patterns seen on urodynamic tracings. These urodynamic tracings are annotated and fully interpreted by the authors. Multiple examples of each type of tracing are pro…
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- 978-1-4939-1764-8
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- -
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- 616.8
Environment Exposure to Pollutants
The impairment of lung function caused by environmental exposure to pollutants and toxicants is a rising health problem, particularly in highly industrialized parts of the world. The problem is urgently calling for the development of new methodologies to assess both the level of elemental exposure and the effects for quality of health and longevity. This volume provides state-of-the-art informa…
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- 978-3-319-10003-6
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- 10 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour
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Entrepreneurship, Regional Development and Culture An Institutional Perspective
The aim of this book is to analyze the relationships among entrepreneurship, regional development and culture in the current economy. Using an institutional approach, it examines the main theoretical issues and practices and their effect on different dimensions of society and the economy. Business creation is considered a key element of economic growth, innovation and employment. In recent year…
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- 978-3-319-15111-3
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- 31 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
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- -
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Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, and Regional Development Labor Networks, Kn…
This book makes original contributions to the literature on clusters, human capital, and regional development by focusing on the link between entrepreneurship and economic growth, aiming for a better understanding of the dynamics of growth determined by the entrepreneur’s action in the regional space. The focus is therefore on critical reflection and rethinking the articulation between three …
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-12871-9
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- 18 b/w illustrations, 12 illustrations in colour
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