Published October, 2016
By Janet Lord, Janet M. Lord, Thomas Jackson, Valquiria Bueno and Thomas A. Jackson
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The present book intends to provide an update on immunosenescence and how deficiencies in the immune system contribute to a higher susceptibility to infections, decline in organ function, reduced vaccination responses, age-related disease and the ageing process itself, negatively affecting longevity.

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Published October, 2016
By Stefano Zaffagnini, Jon Karlsson, Volker Musahl and Ryosuke Kuroda
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In keeping with the emphasis on an individualized approach, the book highlights individualization of surgical reconstruction techniques in accordance with the specific injury pattern and grade of rotatory knee laxity as well as the use of individualized rehabilitation techniques.

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Published October, 2016
By Somnath Mookherjee and Ellen M. Cosgrove
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Targeting the practical needs of clinical teachers who do not have extensive time to undergo additional training, this book provides an accessible, on-the-spot resource to bolster teaching skills and optimize the education of trainees.

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Published October, 2016
By Oreste Iocca
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Among the topics addressed by expert authors are the prognosis of natural tooth versus implant restorations, bone response to implant treatment, placement and loading time, implant design and length, platform design, implant abutments, prosthodontic treatment, reconstructive surgery, and periimplantitis.

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Published October, 2016
By Kamila Ruzickova and Kamila R
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Published October, 2016
By Mohammad Ali Al-Bar, Hassan Chamsi-Pasha and Mohammed Ali Al-Bar
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The second part of the book concentrates on the objectives of Islamic religious practice - the maqa' sid - which include: Preservation of Faith, Preservation of Life, Preservation of Mind (intellect and reason), Preservation of Progeny (al-nasl) and Preservation of Property.

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Published October, 2016
By Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi and Luca Cristofolini
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This book summarizes the main methods of experimental stress analysis and examines their application to various states of stress of major technical interest, highlighting aspects not always covered in the classic literature.

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Published October, 2016
By Giulio Jori and Valentina Rapozzi
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This volume provides a comprehensive review of resistance induced by photodynamic therapy (PDT) in tumor cells. Studies reveal that PDT can be curative, particularly in early stage tumors and this volume explores the potential of PDT, but also reveals strategic approaches to overcome resistance in tumor cells.

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Published October, 2016
By Elizabeth Fernandez, Anat Zeira, Tiziano Vecchiato and Cinzia Canali
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This book brings together a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives on conceptualization, measurement, multidimensional impacts and policy and service responses to address child and family poverty.

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Published October, 2016
By Ronit Elk and Ulrike Boehmer
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This book covers the scope of current knowledge of cancer in the LGBT community across the entire cancer continuum, from understanding risk and prevention strategies in LGBT groups, across issues of diagnosis and treatment of LGBT patients, to unique aspects of survivorship and death and dying in these communities.

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