Published June, 2009
By Felix Bronner and Mary C. Farach-Carson
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Topics in Bone Biology
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The fifth in a series of reviews, centered on a single major topic (vol. 1 Bone Formation, vol. 2 Bone Resorption, vol. 3 Engineering of Functional Skeletal Tissues, vol. 4 Osteoarthritis) written by acknowledged authorities in the field, and aimed at researchers, clinicians and others involved in the bone field.

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Published June, 2009
By Nadey S. Hakim
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: New Techniques in Surgery Series
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Written by a mixture of European and US physicians and surgeons, this book deals with organ failure and the way it can be managed artificially without requiring a transplant. Each chapter compares the artificial organ to currently available transplants.

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Published June, 2009
By Aapo Hyvarinen, Jarmo Hurri and Patrick O. Hoyer
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Computational Imaging and Vision
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Aims and Scope This book is both an introductory textbook and a research monograph on modeling the statistical structure of natural images. Another motivation for natural image statistics research is in computer science and engineering, where it helps in development of better image processing and computer vision methods.

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Published June, 2009
By Inderbir S. Gill, Bertrand Guillonneau, Gunter Janetchek, Ingolf A. Tuerk, Ingolf A. Turk and Guenter Janetschek
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This utterly comprehensive work covers all of the techniques involved in uro-oncology. It will be essential reading for all urologists interested in laparoscopy as well as urologists in training (residents) or doing a fellowship in Oncology or Minimally Invasive Surgery.

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Published May, 2009
By John. D Bisognano, Marc L. Baker and Mary Beth Earley
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Practical simple reference for understanding current management of heart failure Provides pathophysiology and pharmacology to explain the key points Focuses mostly on patient management issues

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Published May, 2009
By William F. Bria and Nancy B. Finn
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Series: Health Informatics
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Introducing Digital Communications into Your Medical Practice discusses how electronic medical records and personal health records now digitize patient information and make it accessible for review and easy to update by both doctors and patients.

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Published May, 2009
By Mikel San-Julian and Jose Canadell
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This book addresses malignant bone tumours by focusing upon physeal distraction (epiphysiolysis) before excision. This technique has long been used by the authors of this book in preserving the joint in metaphyseal bone tumours in children.

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Published April, 2009
By Dakshesh Parikh, David Crabbe, Alex Auldist, Steven Rothenberg and D.H. Parikh
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This text covers new innovations and concepts in pediatric thoracic surgery practice, basic science and evidence, and the technical aspects of common and rare operative procedures. It is essential for pediatric surgical trainees and consultants with interest in pediatric thoracic surgery.

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Published April, 2009
By Alan Hawley, Adriaan Hopperus Buma, David Burris, James Ryan, Peter F. Mahoney, Adriaan P. C. C. Hopperus Buma and Adriaan P.C.C. Hopperus Buma
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This guide covers what health care professionals need to know for work in hostile and remote environments. It addresses medicine, preparation, organization and logistics and also advises volunteers on how to keep healthy and stay safe.

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Published March, 2009
By Nicola Maffulli, Ramin Kordi, Randall R. Wroble, W. Angus Wallace and Susan Wellby
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Sports medicine and sports science are relatively new and rapidly developing fields of knowledge. Combat sports include four Olympic sports (boxing, wrestling, judo, and t- kwondo) and other popular sports such as karate, kick boxing, and Wushu.

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