Published October, 2009
By Rebecca Richards-Kortum and Michele Follen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
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Can technology solve health problems across the world? Cutting-edge biomedical engineering meets human health crises for non-science majors and biomedical engineers.

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Published October, 2009
By Richard M. Lerner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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To what extent are human beings capable of changing their physical characteristics and behavioural patterns over the course of their lives? This question has engaged scientists for decades: the fundamental issue is plasticity. In this wide-ranging book, Richard Lerner explores the relevant theory and empirical evidence in a variety of disciplines.

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Published October, 2009
By Terence Gibson and John Rees
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Essential Medical Texts for Students and Trainees
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Covering all the clinical topics required of a modern curriculum for medical students, with each subject approached in a problem-orientated style, this book guides the reader from accurate assessment of symptoms through to a structured and clear understanding of medical disorders.

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Published October, 2009
By Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The second edition of this practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care. The book emphasises preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a woman. Intended for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and all those who practise primary care of women.

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Published October, 2009
By Georg Hansmann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Covering the management of critically ill newborns from the first minute of life through the first 72 hours, this practical, evidence-based and clinically-informed guide will provide all members of the pediatric care team with the essential information to save lives and prevent disability.

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Published October, 2009
By Albert Yeung, Greg Feldman and Maurizio Fava
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Self-Management of Depression helps clinicians evaluate and apply a variety of treatment strategies that can empower patients to control depression and live healthier and more productive lives. It is aimed at clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and primary care physicians.

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Published October, 2009
By Brian Smith, Paul Rawling, Paul Wicker, Chris Jones and Paul J. Rawling
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Core Topics in Operating Department Practice: Leadership and Management provides comprehensive information on leadership and management issues encountered by healthcare staff working in the operating department. Topics covered include corporate governance, the development of advanced roles, management of cultural diversity and the influence of organisational culture in the theatre suite.

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Published October, 2009
By Laurence D. Barron
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Ranging from the physics of elementary particles to the structure of viruses, the subject matter of the book reflects the importance of optical activity and chirality in much of modern science and will be of interest to a wide range of physical and life scientists.

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Published October, 2009
By Christon J. Hurst
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Pathogenic microorganisms exploit a number of different routes for transmission and this book demonstrates how the spread of disease can be prevented through the practices of disinfection and controlling microbial growth.

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Published October, 2009
By Eduardo D. Bruera and Russell K. Portenoy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Drs Eduardo D. Bruera and Russell K. Portenoy have completely revised and updated the widely respected Cancer Pain: Assessment and Management for the second edition of this unanimously praised book. This is a comprehensive, clinically oriented review of all aspects of the complex and multidimensional problem of cancer pain, including many new chapters.

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