Published October, 2010
By Steven C. Cramer and Randolph J. Nudo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Brain Repair After Stroke provides an understanding of the neurobiology of innate and treatment-induced repair mechanisms after hypoxia, and of the neurobiology of spontaneous recovery, and summarizes the state of the art for human therapeutics in relation to promoting behavioral recovery after stroke.

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Published October, 2010
By Rasmus Hoffmann
Publisher: Springer
Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis
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Social differences in health and mortality constitute a persistent finding in epidemiological, demographic, and sociological research.

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Published October, 2010
By Barbara Resnick, Lisa Gwyther, Karen A. Roberto, Lisa P. Gwyther and Karen Roberto
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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This is the first book to focus exclusively on resilience and the aging process. Its purpose is to provide the current scientific theory, clinical guidelines, and real-world interventions with regard to resilience as a clinical tool.

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Published October, 2010
By Felix Bronner and Mary C. Farach-Carson
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Topics in Bone Biology
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The molecular and cellular approaches to the relationship of joint and bone problems distinguish this from other books on the topic.

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Published October, 2010
By Donato Altomare, Filippo Pucciani and Donato F. Altomare
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag)
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This textbook addresses the best way of evaluating patients with rectal prolapse, the underlying pathophysiology, the different surgical approaches, the expected functional results after surgery and the management of complex clinical conditions associated with this condition.

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Published October, 2010
By Erich E.H. Loewy
Publisher: Springer
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In this volume the authors examine some of the medical social and psychological conditions which affect the way we die. Important topics covered include attitudes toward death; suicide, assisted suicide and euthanasia; hospice and pain management. This volume will be of interest to all who work with terminally ill patients.

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Published October, 2010
By Jay Schulkin
Publisher: Springer
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The decision making process that underlies ovarian hormone therapy (HT) is fallible. Thus, the decision for women to go on HT remains controversial. At a time when confusion still permeates the decision making with regard to HT, this book bridges diverse features that surround the decision making concerning HT.

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Published October, 2010
By Suresh I.S. Rattan and Eric Le Bourg
Publisher: Springer
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Whereas chronic stress has well known harmful effects, recent research shows that intermittent exposure of cells and organisms to mild stress can improve various biological parameters.

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Published October, 2010
By Suresh I.S. Rattan and Moustapha Kassem
Publisher: Springer
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This book offers a broad-ranging assessment of current efforts of the molecular, cellular, hormonal, nutritional and lifestyle strategies being tested and applied by biogerontologists in the search for effective means of intervention, prevention and treatment of age-related diseases, and for achieving healthy old age.

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Published October, 2010
By Denis Colin, Dan Bader, Carlijn Bouten, Cees W.J. Oomens, Dan L. Bader and Carlijn V.C. Bouten
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
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Presents both current and future aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Presents evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology. Contains over 90 illustrations. Explores the possiblities of tissue repair using new tissue engineering strategies.

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