Published December, 2014
By Jorge R. Oksenberg and David Brassat
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Medical Intelligence Unit
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Although genetic components in these diseases are clearly present, the lack of obvious and homogeneous modes of transmission has slowed progress by prevent ing the full exploitation of classical genetic epidemiologic techniques.

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Published December, 2014
By Marta Garaulet and Jose M. Ordovas
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It has been provided evidence of clock genes expression in human adipose tissue and demonstrated its association with different components of the MetS. Moreover, current studies are illustrating the particular role of different clock genes variants and their predicted haplotypes in MetS.

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Published December, 2014
By Wen-Quan Zou and Pierluigi Gambetti
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Volume I highlights the association of cellular prion protein (PrPC) with copper and zinc; potential roles of PrPC in Alzheimer's disease and cancers, infectious and pathogenic forms of PrP, yeast prions and their inheritable and structural traits and more.

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Published December, 2014
By Kenneth C. Anderson and Nikhil C. Munshi
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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This new paradigm for overcoming drug resistance and improving patient outcome in MM has great promise not only to change the natural history of MM, but also to serve as a model for targeted therapeutics directed to improve outcome of patients with MM.

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Published December, 2014
By Denys J. Charles
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Herbs and spices are not only known for taste and flavor, but today research has opened up a new realm in which the antioxidant properties of these aromatic plants provide preservation for foods and health benefits for consumers who look forward to concrete scientific research to guide them further and explore herbal medicine.

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Published December, 2014
By Tyler J. Curiel
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This work will provide a historical perspective on tumor immunotherapy, discuss fundamental mechanisms of failed tumor rejection, look at passive strategies to boost anti-tumor immunity, as well as have an in-depth look at active strategies to boost anti-tumor immunity.

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Published December, 2014
By Magnus Fall, Jorgen Nordling, Jean-Jacques Wyndaele, Joop P. van de Merwe, Pierre Bouchelouche, Mauro Cervigni and Jørgen Nordling
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Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Guide for Clinicians provides a comprehensive update in the pathophysiology, epidemiology, terminology, evaluation and treatment of patients with pelvic pain perceived to be related to the urinary bladder.

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Published December, 2014
By Ravi Durvasula and Vadrevu Sree Hari Rao
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Despite great advances in public health worldwide, insect vector-borne infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.

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Published December, 2014
By Ashok Agarwal, Fabiola Bento and Sandro Esteves
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Quality Management in ART Clinics: A Practical Guide provides easily adoptable ways to implement and improve formalized quality management systems.

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Published December, 2014
By Peter R. Almond
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This book describes the development of the first cobalt-60 unit, used in radiation treatments for cancer, and the man behind it, Leonard Grimmett. It tells the story of the development of one of the world's largest cancer centers and medical physics programs.

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