Schaum's Outline of Microbiology, Second Edition

Schaum's Outline of Microbiology, Second Edition
(Schaum's Outline Series)
By I. Edward Alcamo, Jennifer Warner

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill


• Number Of Pages: 360


• Publication Date: 2009-08-25


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071623264


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071623261

Product Description:

Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?
Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.
This Schaum's Outline gives you:

• Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge


• Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field


• In-depth review of practices and applications

Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!
Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

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Recombinant Antibodies for Immunotherapy

Recombinant Antibodies for Immunotherapy
By Melvyn Little PhD

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press


• Number Of Pages: 440


• Publication Date: 2009-07-27


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521887321


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521887328

Product Description:

Recombinant Antibodies for Immunotherapy provides a comprehensive overview of the field of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), a market that has grown tremendously in recent years. Twenty-five articles by experienced and innovative authors cover the isolation of specific human mAbs, humanization, immunogenicity, technologies for improving efficacy, "arming" mAbs, novel alternative Ab constructs, increasing half-lives, alternative concepts employing non-immunoglobulin scaffolds, novel therapeutic approaches, a market analysis of therapeutic mAbs, and future developments in the field. The concepts and technologies are illustrated by examples of recombinant antibodies being used in the clinic or in development. This book will appeal to both newcomers and experienced scientists in the field, biology and biotechnology students, research and development departments in the pharmaceutical industry, medical researchers, clinicians, and biotechnology investors.


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Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple

Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple








Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple

Publisher:MedMaster Inc.
Pages:392
Published: July 15, 2004
ISBN:0940780496

A brief, clear, thorough, and highly enjoyable approach to clinical microbiology, brimming with mnemonics, humor, summary charts and illustrations, from AIDS to "flesh-eating bacteria" to ebola, mad cow disease, hantavirus, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, etc. Excellent Board review.



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Thiamine Deficiency and Associated Clinical Disorders

Thiamine Deficiency and Associated Clinical Disorders
(Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience)
By David W. McCandless

• Publisher: Humana Press


• Number Of Pages: 192


• Publication Date: 2009-08-21


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1607613107


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781607613107

Product Description:


The past twenty years have seen remarkable advances in neuroscience, neurology, imaging techniques, and diagnostic strategies. These advances have been successfully applied to many different diseases, including thiamine deficiency and associated clinical disorders. Syndromes such as beriberi, Wernickes disease, Leighs disease, African Seasonal Ataxia, and various inherited ataxias, have all benefited from improved scientific approaches.
Thiamine Deficiency and Associated Clinical Disorders represents an intriguing area of both basic and clinical investigation. Modern imaging and diagnostic strategies have facilitated the rapid treatment, and potential reversal of these clinical disorders. The fusion of laboratory and clinical knowledge serve as an example of how research can translate to successful treatment. This book is designed to bring together cogent results from both basic and clinical investigation. These data will be of interest to neurologists, internists, nutritionists, biochemists, neurochemists, neuroscientists, and many others with interest in thiamine deficiency.

About the Author:

Dr. David W. McCandless is the John J. Sheinin Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at The Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL, USA. He has over 35 years of laboratory research into basic mechanisms of various metabolic encephalopathies. He serves as Editor-in Chief of the journal Metabolic Brain Disease (Springer), now in its 25th year. Dr. McCandless has been on the faculty or research staff at The University of Vermont College of Medicine, NIH-NINCDS, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and The Chicago Medical School, and was a visiting professor at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. McCandless has published in journals such as The J. Clinical Investigation, Nature, Proc. National Academy of Sciences, Amer. J. of Physiology, Brain Research, J. Neurochemistry, Teratology, Epilepsia, Stroke, and many others.


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Enzinger and Weiss's Soft Tissue Tumors with CD-ROM

Enzinger and Weiss's Soft Tissue Tumors with CD-ROM








Enzinger and Weiss's Soft Tissue Tumors with CD-ROM
By Sharon W. Weiss MD, John R. Goldblum MD FCAP FASCP FACG


* Publisher: Mosby
* Number Of Pages: 1268
* Publication Date: 2007-11-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0323046282
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780323046282



Product Description:

Here's your ideal reference on the diagnosis of tumors of the skeletal muscles, connective tissue, fat, and related structures. No other textbook matches its scope and depth of coverage in this complex and challenging area of surgical pathology, and no other text contains as much practical information on differential diagnosis. Throughout, microscopic findings are correlated with the latest developments in molecular biology, cytogenetics, and immunohistochemistry to provide you with a comprehensive and integrated approach to evaluation and diagnosis. Almost 2,000 superb illustrations capture the appearance of a complete range of entities and help relate these to their specific classifications. The result is an essential resource for all who diagnose and treat soft tissue tumors.

* Get all the assistance you need, in one reference, to effectively diagnose these often complex and challenging entities.
* Confirm your diagnostic suspicions by comparing your findings to nearly 2,000 full-color, high-quality illustrations representing the complete range of soft tissue tumors.
* Access all of the essential clinical and prognostic data necessary to formulate complete sign-out reports.
* Make optimal use of relevant ancillary techniques such as immunohistochemistry and cytogenetics.
* Make rapid and effective decisions with the aid of extensive algorithms, and access information at a glance with abundant tables and graphs.
* Solve difficult diagnostic dilemmas and avoid pitfalls with a special emphasis on overcoming these challenges.
* Find answers quickly thanks to a new color-coded page design as well as a consistent approach to every entity.



* Download all of the illustrations from the book for use in electronic presentations with the new bonus CD-ROM.
* Apply the latest knowledge on FNA biopsy, molecular biology, and cytogenetics.
* Understand complex molecular events more fully thanks to new conceptual line drawings.
* Easily distinguish between entities that have a similar appearance with the assistance of new tables that correlate histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular biologic findings.
* Navigate through the book quickly thanks to new summary outlines at the beginning of each chapter.




Summary: Excellent book in surgical pathology
Rating: 5

This book, although apparently volimnous, represents the first book to be read as the first step on the journey of surgical pathology. It does illustrate some important issue with regard the basic facts within the surgical pathology realm. The reader will find that the majority of this book is in the form of excellent illustrating photographs (as must be in all surgical pathology textbooks) to the extent you will be somehow familiar with these tumors. The differential diagnosis section at each entity makes the reader to feel exactly as if in soft tissue pathology seminar. You will get more experience in examining any case even outside the field of soft tissue taking into account the patient age, tumor location, tumor edge, the histopathologic clues, and of course interpretation of immunohistochemical results. You will learn more about the value of electron microscopy with great ease even if you don't care about it.


Summary: Fantastic resource for soft tissue pathology for residents
Rating: 5

This book is very well-organized and the index is great. Although the size of the book is somewhat daunting - the quality of the photos and the many examples shown for each entity is phenomenal. In my mind, this book is really a soft tissue atlas with abundant text. The text is concise, but thorough and doesn't put you to sleep. I like this book better than the WHO book simply because each entity has numerous examples showing the various permutations and the pictures are color and half-page in size. Shop around, I found this book brand new for nearly half the price!


Summary: Essential Textbook in this field
Rating: 5

This is an essential textbook in the field of soft tissue tumors/sarcoma. I am a dermatologist and have bought them whenever this title has been revised. You can confirm the quality of this title by putting on bookshelf in all medical schools in Japan. (I haven't visiting libraries abroad, but I must be able to see it.) I recommend it not only dermatologist but also orthopedists and pathologists in the world!


Summary: The best soft tissue resource for pathologists
Rating: 5

This is "the" source for soft tissue tumors for residents and staff alike. The descriptions are concise, and the organization of chapters is good. This book is well-written and never dry (well...it's as un-dry as a medical textbook on tumors can be). This is an outstanding source for soft tissue neoplasms. I recommend this book highly. I read certain parts of it for my Pathology boards, which I passed, and give partial credit to this book for my success. This book is really good. However, if you're on a budget, you should definitely consider the WHO Soft Tissue book. It's got the same material but is a LOT cheaper. You will not miss out on anything if you get the WHO book. At some point, though, when your budget loosens up, you need to get this book.



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Recent Advances in Transthyretin Evolution, Structure and Biological Functions

Recent Advances in Transthyretin Evolution, Structure and Biological Functions
By Samantha J. Richardson, Vivian Cody

• Publisher: Springer


• Number Of Pages: 374


• Publication Date: 2009-09-01


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3642006450


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783642006456

Product Description:


There is a strong interest in transthyretin (TTR) in connection with protein evolution, medical and clinical research. Thus, this is an exciting time for experts in TTR research to come together to write a monograph covering both the basic and the clinical research into TTR.
Transthyretin is a protein found in human blood and cerebrospinal fluid. It is directly involved in the transport of thyroid hormones, and indirectly in that of retinol. These hormones are essential for normal growth and development, particularly that of the brain. Spontaneous and inherited diseases affecting transthyretin result in amyloidosis. More than 80 point mutations in transthyretin lead to a variety of illnesses. Liver transplants are the most common treatment, although much research is also being carried out in drug therapies.
The evolution of transthyretin has been extensively investigated from humans to bacteria, invertebrate animals and plants. The structure of the protein has not changed, but its function has changed significantly. This is a most exciting example for the study of the evolution of protein structure-function relationships.
This monograph will bring the reader up to date on the latest developments and discoveries.


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Understanding Immunology

Understanding Immunology
(2nd Edition)
(Cell and Molecular Biology in Action)
By Peter Wood

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Number Of Pages: 328
Publication Date: 2006-02-27
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0131968459
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780131968455

Product Description:
A straightforward introduction to Immunology which gives a concise, well explained approach for students with the aid of simple and useful diagrams. The second edition has been updated to underline the changes in this fast-moving field.

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Hormonal Carcinogenesis V

Hormonal Carcinogenesis V
(Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology)
By Jonathan J. Li

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 658
Publication Date: 2008-02-19
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387690786
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387690780

Product Description:

Information gathered from cell-free systems, cell cultures, animal models, and human studies, together will (1) provide important insights to our understanding of hormonal cancer causation, development, and prevention; (2) be the primary objective of these Symposia.


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Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases
By Victor L. Roggli, Tim D. Oury, Thomas A. Sporn

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 424
Publication Date: 2004-03-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387200908
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387200903

Product Description:

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Disease integrates the newest research and advances in its discussion of asbestos induced diseases. Organized in 13 chapters, the book begins with background information on the mineralogy of asbestos, occupation and environmental exposure to asbestos, and asbestosis. A detailed discussion on mesothelioma includes a historical background, addresses etiologic considerations and epidemiology, pathologic features, differential diagnosis and treatment and prognosis. Guidelines for assessing and identifying asbestos-associated carcinomas of the lung, including histopathology and differential diagnosis are discussed. The text also addresses the explosion of research in the area of molecular biology and the abundance of information bearing on the mechanisms by which asbestos causes disease. Chapters also cover cytopathology and experimental models of asbestos related diseases. The diseases associated with asbestos have significant medico-legal implications and there are two chapters dedicated to addressing the issue. More than 190 illustrations complement the text. An invaluable reference for the pathologist, pulmonologist, radiologist, and occupational medical practitioners interested in asbestos related disease as well as malpractice attorneys needing an understanding of asbestos, the diseases it induces, prognosis and clinical implications.


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The Boundaries of Consciousness: Neurobiology and Neuropathology

The Boundaries of Consciousness: Neurobiology and Neuropathology
(Progress in Brain Research)
By Steven Laureys

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 632
Publication Date: 2006-09-07
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0444528768
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780444528766

Product Description:
Consciousness is one of the most significant scientific problems today. Renewed interest in the nature of consciousness - a phenomenon long considered not to be scientifically explorable, as well as increasingly widespread availability of multimodal functional brain imaging techniques (EEG, ERP, MEG, fMRI and PET), now offer the possibility of detailed, integrated exploration of the neural, behavioral, and computational correlates of consciousness. The present volume aims to confront the latest theoretical insights in the scientific study of human consciousness with the most recent behavioral, neuroimaging, electrophysiological, pharmacological and neuropathological data on brain function in altered states of consciousness such as: brain death, coma, vegetative state, minimally conscious state, locked-in syndrome, dementia, epilepsy, schizophrenia, hysteria, general anesthesia, sleep, hypnosis, and hallucinations. The interest of this is threefold. First, patients with altered states of consciousness continue to represent a major clinical problem in terms of clinical assessment of consciousness and daily management. Second, the exploration of brain function in altered states of consciousness represents a unique lesional approach to the scientific study of consciousness and adds to the worldwide effort to identify the "neural correlate of consciousness". Third, new scientific insights in this field have major ethical and social implications regarding our care for these patients.


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Basic Virology

Basic Virology
By Edward K. Wagner, Martinez J. Hewlett, David C. Bloom, David Camerini

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell


• Number Of Pages: 584


• Publication Date: 2007-10-31


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405147156


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405147156

Product Description:

Ideal for the student seeking a solid understanding of the basic principles in this rapidly developing field, this best-selling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of virology. Featuring an enhanced art program now in full-color, the new edition has been updated throughout.

• New edition incorporates additional reading suggestions, expanded review questions, chapter outlines and full-colour artwork


• Contains new chapters dealing with viruses and cancer, generation and use of recombinant viruses and virus-like particles, viral evolution, network biology and viruses, and animal models and transgenics, as well as a chapter devoted to HIV and AIDS


• Downloadable artwork, original animations and online resources are available at http://www.book4doc.com/84103

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Handbook of Developmental Social Neuroscience

Handbook of Developmental Social Neuroscience
By Michelle de Haan PhD, Megan R. Gunnar

Publisher: The Guilford Press
Number Of Pages: 558
Publication Date: 2009-04-02
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1606231170
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781606231173

Product Description:

Recent years have seen an explosion of research into the physiological and neural bases of social behavior. This state-of-the science handbook is unique in approaching the topic from a developmental perspective. Exploring the dynamic relationship between biology and social behavior from infancy through adolescence, leading investigators discuss key processes in typical and atypical development. Chapters address emotion, motivation, person perception, interpersonal relationships, developmental disorders, and psychopathology. The volume sheds light on how complex social abilities emerge from basic brain circuits, whether there are elements of social behavior that are "hard wired" in the brain, and the impact of early experiences. Illustrations include 8 color plates.


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Fungi: Biology and Applications

Fungi: Biology and Applications
By Kevin Kavanagh

• Publisher: Wiley


• Number Of Pages: 280


• Publication Date: 2005-06-17


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470867019


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470867013


• Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:

Fungi: Biology and Applications is a comprehensive, balanced introduction of the biology, biotechnological applications and medical significance of fungi. With no prior knowledge of the subject assumed, the opening chapters offer a broad overview of the basics of fungal biology, in particular the physiology and genetics of fungi. Later chapters move on to include more detailed coverage of topics such as proteomics, bioinformatics, heterologous protein expression, medical mycology, anti-fungal drug development and function, fungal biotechnology and fungal pathogens of economically important plants.
Carefully structured, each chapter contains self-assessment exercises with answers included at the end of the book to enhance student understanding.
* A comprehensive treatment of the medical and economic importance of fungi to everyday life
* Chapters include revision sections and problems to reinforce key concepts
* Invaluable for undergraduates taking a first course on fungal biology or mycology.
* also of interest to those working within the field looking for an up-to-date introduction.


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Medical Mycology: Cellular and Molecular Techniques

Medical Mycology: Cellular and Molecular Techniques
By Kevin Kavanagh

• Publisher: Wiley


• Number Of Pages: 348


• Publication Date: 2006-12-18


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470019239


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470019238


• Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:

Medical Mycology: Cellular and Molecular techniques is a clear and concise overview of the subject that details the techniques essential for ongoing research in the area. Drawing together contributions from both scientists and clinicians working in the field, the text will provide a valuable perspective on the applicability of specific techniques to patient care.
A wide range of molecular, immunological and cytological techniques are discussed throughout, with the inclusion of protocol section in each chapter designed to provide both a background a up-to-date account of the applications of each procedure. Every technique is fully referenced and illustrations are provided where required to enhance student understanding.

• comprehensive introduction to the key techniques critical to the study of medical mycology


• clear explanation of how each technique is applied in the lab


• contributions from internationally recognised experts in the field


• outlines the background to many techniques required for the successful completion of a research project

An invaluable reference for students of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology as well as postgraduates and researchers in the field of medical mycology looking for an up-to-date overview of the latest laboratory techniques.

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Human Malformations and Related Anomalies, 2nd ed

Human Malformations and Related Anomalies, 2nd ed






Human Malformations and Related Anomalies

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1509 pages


• Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (2006)


• Language: English


• ISBN-10: 0195165683

RE Stevenson, JG Hall: Human Malformations and Related Anomalies, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press | 2006 | ISBN: 0195165683 | 1511 pages | English | PDF (OCR) | 84 MB | Value: C$413.00



Amazon.ca: This widely acclaimed reference work gives a comprehensive survey of all significant human malformations and related anomalies from the perspective of the clinician. The anomalies are organized by anatomical system and presented in a consistent manner, including details of the clinical presentation, epidemiology, embryology, treatment and prevention for each anomaly. When known, the molecular or other pathogenetic basis for the malformation is given. Most anomalies are illustrated by photographs or drawings. Specific malformations are linked to syndromes through the extensive use of differential diagnosis tables. Over a decade has passed since the first edition of this book was published, and the revised edition fully incorporates the advances made in the field during the intervening years.. It reflects new understanding of human developmental biology that has emerged from molecular, cytogenetic, and biochemical studies; new observations by clinicians as well as enhanced diagnostic and prevention capacities; and more accurate and comprehensive epidemiology. By condensing much of the information presented in the first volume of the previous edition, and exercising rigorous editorial control, Drs. Stevenson and Hall and their contributors have managed to update the book while reducing its size to that of a single volume. All clinicians and scientists interested in birth defects, including pediatricians, geneticists, genetic counselors, obstetricians, and pediatric pathologists, will find this book to be an invaluable source of information





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E. Coli: Shiga Toxin Methods and Protocols

E. Coli: Shiga Toxin Methods and Protocols
(Methods in Molecular Medicine, 73)


E. coli: Shiga Toxin Methods and Protocols
(Methods in Molecular Medicine)
By Dana Philpott, Frank Ebel

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2002-09-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0896039390
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780896039391

Product Description:
Offers tools for illuminating the molecular and cellular microbiology of STEC's bacterial pathogenesis, as well as the mechanisms of its toxicity. Features protocols for diagnosis of STEC, methods to uncover the strain, outlines animal models, and creates deletion mutants. Expanded-outline. DNLM: Escherichia coli Infections--pathology.

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Stroke Genomics: Methods and Reviews

Stroke Genomics: Methods and Reviews
(Methods in Molecular Medicine)


Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2004-09-21
Sales Rank: 2579563
ISBN / ASIN: 1588293335
EAN: 9781588293336
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Humana Press
Studio: Humana Press

Leading experts explore the pragmatic application of the tools of genomic and molecular biology research to the treatment of stroke. Providing the reader with cutting-edge reviews of clinical and preclinical genomics, the authors relate changes in gene expression to physiological endpoints-such as functional imaging paradigms-to produce a more holistic approach in which molecular biology goes hand-in-hand with stroke pathophysiology. Topics of special interest include stem cell transplantation, gene therapy, clinical gene/gene interaction studies, and cytokine drug discovery. Readily reproducible techniques are provided, along with ancillary methods (imaging, animal models, human genetic study design, and transgenic animal production) that can be effectively applied to gene discovery. The book shows how to successfully design, execute, and interpret preclinical and clinical molecular biological studies of stroke, work that will greatly advance its understanding, as well as rapid development of the next generation of stroke therapeutics.

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Blood'Brain Barrier: Biology and Research Protocols

Blood'Brain Barrier: Biology and Research Protocols
(Methods in Molecular Medicine)
By Sukriti Nag

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 572
Publication Date: 2003-08-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588290735
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588290731

Product Description:
Univ. of Toronto, Canada. Text provides the details of selected morphologic, permeability, transport, in vitro, and molecular techniques for BBB studies. Each part is preceded by a review emphasizing the advantages and pitfalls of particular techniques. Written for researchers in BBB. DNLM: Blood--Brain Barrier--physiology.





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Topley and Wilson's Microbiology and Microbial Infections Vol. 4

Topley and Wilson's Microbiology and Microbial Infections Vol. 4
By Derek Wakelin

• Publisher: ASM Press


• Number Of Pages: 912


• Publication Date: 2007-05


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0340885688


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780340885680

Welcome to the 10th edition of Topley & Wilson's Microbiology and Microbial Infections. This CD-ROM has been developed to help you to make
the most of the vast amount of information available in this volume of Topley & Wilson. We hope you will find it to be an invaluable, user-friendly
resource.
The CD-ROM contains all of the text, tables, figures, equations and references from this volume of the print edition. It has been developed to
allow easy and intuitive use: each chapter is laid out section by section, with hyperlinks to accompanying figures, tables and references. Useful
navigational tools include an easily accessible contents list, lists of figures and tables for each chapter, and a list of abbreviations available from
every screen for quick reference. Further invaluable features include basic and advanced searching, Medline-linked references, a facility to
bookmark sections of interest and save favorite searches, the facility to print and export elements of the content for further use, and a
comprehensive help section.

Product Description:

Parasitic infections present a major challenge to the health and well being of several billions of people across the world. Political unrest, natural disasters, the migrations of huge populations and the spread of HIV infections have added to already serious problems by increasing global parasite burdens. Increasingly it is becoming clear that interactions between parasites and other infectious agents can aggravate disease. Against this backdrop, progress is being made in the containment of many parasitic infections and there is optimism that some of the diseases that have plagued humans for centuries may be eradicated. Hopes for the future revolve around the application of modern molecular, genetic and immunological science, linked to the systematic use of evidence-based control methods. All these themes and more run through the chapters in this volume. Parasitology has been thoroughly revised and updated for the tenth edition of Topley & Wilson's Microbiology and Microbial Infections to include all newly identified parasites and emerging diseases. Through discussion of the general aspects of parasitology and detailed reviews of specific organisms (grouped under protozoa and helminths) the volume provides an authoritative survey of current knowledge of parasitic organisms and the human diseases to which they give rise, what their effects are and ways in which they can be controlled, not only now, but also in the future. The comprehensive coverage includes the basic science that underlies disease transmission and progression, the classification and identification of the organisms concerned, and the epidemiology and treatment of the diseases caused. Parasitology is an invaluable companion for infectious disease specialists, pathologists, parasitologists and all others working in the increasingly important field.



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Coordinated Activity in the Brain

Coordinated Activity in the Brain: Measurements and Relevance to Brain Function and Behavior
(Springer Series in Computational Neuroscience)
By Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Richard Wennberg

• Publisher: Springer


• Number Of Pages: 265


• Publication Date: 2009-06-11


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 038793796X


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387937960

Product Description:


Increasing interest in the study of coordinated activity of brain cell ensembles reflects the current conceptualization of brain information processing and cognition. It is thought that cognitive processes involve not only serial stages of sensory signal processing, but also massive parallel information processing circuitries, and therefore it is the coordinated activity of neuronal networks of brains that give rise to cognition and consciousness in general. While the concepts and techniques to measure synchronization are relatively well characterized and developed in the mathematics and physics community, the measurement of coordinated activity derived from brain signals is not a trivial task, and is currently a subject of debate. Coordinated Activity in the Brain: Measurements and Relevance to Brain Function and Behavior addresses conceptual and methodological limitations, as well as advantages, in the assessment of cellular coordinated activity from neurophysiological recordings. The book offers a broad overview of the field for investigators working in a variety of disciplines (neuroscience, biophysics, mathematics, physics, neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science/computational biology), and introduces future trends for understanding brain activity and its relation to cognition and pathologies. This work will be valuable to professional investigators and clinicians, graduate and post-graduate students in related fields of neuroscience and biophysics, and to anyone interested in signal analysis techniques for studying brain function.


About the Editors:
J. L. Perez Velazquez was born in Zaragoza, Spain, and received the degree of 'Licenciado' in Chemistry (Biochemistry, universities of Zaragoza and Complutense of Madrid), and a PhD degree in 1992 from the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston), homologated to Doctorate in Chemistry by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in 1997. He is an Associate Scientist in the Neuroscience and Mental Health Programme and the Brain and Behaviour Centre at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto, and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto.
Richard Wennberg was born in Vancouver, Canada. He obtained his medical degree from the University of British Columbia in 1990 and completed a neurology residency at McGill University in 1994, followed by a fellowship in electroencephalography at the Montreal Neurological Institute. He is Director of the clinical neurophysiology laboratory at the University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital; Associate professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto; Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examination board in neurology, and President of the Canadian League Against Epilepsy.


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