Published January, 2007
By Muroto Sofue, Naoto Endo, M. Sofue and N. Endo
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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This book, a selection of the papers presented at the 32nd Japanese Hip Society (JHS) Congress, includes the latest knowledge on preservation and regeneration treatments of hip disease as well as arthroplasty. It is an invaluable source of reference for all who work in the field of orthopedic surgery.

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Published January, 2007
By Hidenao Fukuyama, Jing Long Wu, Koji Ito, Shozo Tobimatsu, T. Nishida, J.L. Wu, Mamoru Mitsuishi, Toyoaki Nishida, K. Ito, S. Tobimatsu and H. Fukuyama
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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Experts from academia, industry, and government research laboratories who have pioneered CME ideas and technologies describe its concept and research approach and discuss related hardware and software, science and technology, and medicine and engineering.

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Published January, 2007
By Mitsuo Kusano, Seiji Shioda, S. Shioda and M. Kusano
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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Rapid advances in stem cell biology have raised exciting possibilities of replacing damaged or lost tissues and cells by activation of in vitro-expanded stem cells or their progeny. In addition to animal experiments, results of research on human tissues and organs are included.

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Published October, 2006
By Kazuo Yonenobu, K. Nakamura, Y. Toyama and K. Yonenobu
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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This publication brings together information on all aspects of OPLL - epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It contains contributions by Japanese researchers and surgeons, including members of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Investigation Committee, and by American surgeons with expertise in the field.

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Published October, 2006
By Y. Ono, Shiro Baba, Yoshinari Ono and S. Baba
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
Series: Recent Advances in Endourology
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This eighth volume in the series Recent Advances in Endourology brings together the latest clinical findings regarding various endourological treatment modalities and innovative materials. World-recognized experts outline their techniques clearly and concisely to provide an updated review of state-of-the-art endourological techniques.

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Published September, 2006
By Kentaro Sugano, Hironori Yamamoto, Hiroto Kita, H. Yamamoto, K. Sugano and H. Kita
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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This book describes the principles, insertion technique, and clinical applications of double-balloon endoscopy, which will become the gold standard of enteroscopy and which may well eliminate the need for intraoperative enteroscopy in many patients.

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Published May, 2006
By I. Homma and S. Shioda
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag, Japan)
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This book presents a detailed analysis of current understanding of breathing. The book reviews research on the human brain, focusing on the recently developed EEG/dipole tracing method, as well as animal experiments. The book is a useful reference for researchers in neuroscience and related fields.

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Published February, 2006
By Kato Nobumasa, Kawata Mitsuhiro, Roger K. Pitman, N. Kato, M. Kawata and R.K. Pitman
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This book breaks new ground by offering neuroscientific insights into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The authors - who range from skilled basic scientists to experienced diagnosticians and therapists - are leaders in the recent surge of biological investigation into this distressing and disabling condition.

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