Published November, 2014
By Michael O. Thorner and Roy G. Smith
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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The introductory chapter sets the background for the book and provides a superb overview of the relevance of ghrelin to physiology, describing how the discovery of ghrelin has prompted us to completely rethink traditional physiology.

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Published November, 2014
By James S. Powers
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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Healthcare Changes Reach Main Street: A Call to Action for Physicians provides guidance, examples, and information on processes and time lines for physicians based on the implementation of The Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was established in 2010.

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Published November, 2014
By Patrik Midlov, Tommy Eriksson, Annika Kragh and Patrik Midloev
Publisher: Springer
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Drug-related problems in the elderly is intended to serve as a source of information and clinical support in geriatric pharmacotherapy for students as well as all health care professionals, e.g.

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Published October, 2014
By Arthur V. Everitt, Rafael De Cabo, Suresh I. S. Rattan and David G. Couteur
Publisher: Springer
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Long-term reduction in calorie intake will delay the onset of age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. This book provides the latest information on the beneficial effects of calorie restriction on health and life-span.

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Published October, 2014
By Brian Derby, Akhtar Akhtar and Riaz Akhtar
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
Series: Engineering Materials and Processes
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Exploring the structure and mechanics of aging soft tissues, this edited volume presents authoritative reviews from leading experts on a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues.

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Published October, 2014
By Barbara Schneider, Reinhard Lindner, Daniela Hery, Sylvia Schaller and Uwe Sperling
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
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Das Alter bietet Chancen und Entwicklungspotenziale, wie zum Beispiel die "spate Freiheit", die Perspektiven eroeffnet und ein erfulltes Leben ermoeglicht.

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Published October, 2014
By Christine Reibnitz, Christine von Reibnitz, Katja Sonntag and Kornelia Klare
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
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Prakitscher Wegweiser und Entscheidungshilfe fur die passende Betreuung von Menschen mit Demenz Die Auswahl der passenden Betreuung fur Menschen mit einer Demenz stellt nicht nur Angehoerige sondern auch Pflegende in der Beratung und im UEberleitungs und Casemanagement vor grosse Herausforderungen.

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Published October, 2014
By Michael W. Rich and Sarah J. Goodlin
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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End-of-life issues in cardiology are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients in the cardiac unit, but there is frequently a lack of understanding regarding their impact on cardiology practice.

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Published October, 2014
By Kok-Yang Tan
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
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As the population ages, clinicians are facing an increasing number of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. Subsequent chapters focus on a range of issues associated with the surgical and perioperative care of these patients and with adjuvant treatment and palliative care.

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Published October, 2014
By Ronald W. Toseland, David H. Haigler and Deborah J. Monahan
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Caregiving: Research • Practice • Policy
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