Published December, 2006
By Ulf Grenander and Michael I. Miller
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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A comprehensive overview of the challenges in signal, data and pattern analysis in speech recognition, computational linguistics, image analysis and computer vision. Includes numerous exercises, an extensive bibliography, and additional resources - extended proofs, selected solutions and examples - on a companion website.

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Published December, 2006
By Ulf Grenander and Michael I. Miller
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Published December, 2006
By R Splinter, B A Hooper, Robert Splinter, Brett A. Hooper, Robert G.W. Brown and E. Roy Pike
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Describes both diagnostic and therapeutic optical methods in medicine. This work covers the history of optics theory and the basic science behind light-tissue interactions. It looks at light-tissue interactions and their applications in different medical areas, such as wound healing and tissue welding.

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Published December, 2006
By Felix Bronner, Mary C. Farach-Carson and Antonios G. Mikos
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Topics in Bone Biology
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This is the 3rd volume in a series of reviews centered on the single major topic of bone replacement, discussing the biology of stem cells and cell signals, the knowledge needed to make stem cell-engineered bone tissue a reality, and how to prevent bone allograft infection.

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Published November, 2006
By Mauro Ferrari
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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A comprehensive reference that deals with the various aspects of research in the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), microfabrication, and nanotechnology. It reports on fundamental and applied investigations of the material science, biochemistry, and physics of biomedical microdevices.

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Published November, 2006
By Shin-Ho Chung, Olaf S. Anderson, Vikram Krishnamurthy and Vikram V. Krishnamurthy
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering
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This book deals with recent breakthroughs in ion-channel research that have been brought about by the combined effort of experimental biophysicists and computational physicists, who together are beginning to unravel the story of these exquisitely designed biomolecules.

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Published November, 2006
By Alex Mihailidis, Dadong Wan and Jakob E. Bardram
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press Inc)
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Begining with an overview of healthcare, diseases, disabilities, and computer science principles, this work describes challenges in using computers in large, modern hospitals, how software and hardware technology is evolving to meet these challenges, and the pervasive technologies for people with cognitive disabilities.

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Published November, 2006
By Kyongbum Lee and David L. Kaplan
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
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With contributions by numerous experts

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Published November, 2006
By Abraham P. Lee, Mauro Ferrari, James Lee and Abraham Lee
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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blends materials, fabrication, and structure issues of developing nanobio devices in a single volume. treats major nanobio application areas such as drug delivery, molecular diagnostics, and imaging. chapters written by the leading researchers in the field.

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Published November, 2006
By Tejal A. Desai, Sangeeta N. Bhatia, Mauro Ferrari and Tejal Desai
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Covers subjects such as: cell-based therapeutics, regenerative medicine; merging cells with micro and nanosystems, and integrating MEMS with cells and tissues; Drug delivery - intravascular nanoparticles for drug targeting and nonvascular delivery (implantable, oral, inhalable); molecular surface engineering for the biological interface; and more.

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