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Give a shot when you are working on ion exchangers(resin)
I would recommend this book in the starting phase when you want to gather some knowledge about ion exchangers.The material in this book is systematically organised from basic to mid level .
Since i am also working on resins so it was my stepping stone and i have to go way beyond it . ... Read more

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The purpose of the book is to bring together in one place the different facets of regenerative biology and medicine while providing the reader with an overview of the basic and clinically-oriented research that is being done. Not only does the content cover a plethora tissues and systems, it also includes information about the developmental plasticity of adult stem cells and the regeneration of appendages.

As part of its balanced presentation, Regenerative Biology and Medicine does address the biological/bioethical issues and challanges involved in the new and exciting field of regenerative biology and medicine.

*Tissues covered include skin, hair, teeth, cornea, and central neural types
*Systems presented are digestive, respiratory, urogenital, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular
*Includes amphibians as powerful research models
*Discusses appendage regeneration in amphibians and mammals ... Read more

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First textbook on regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is a booming field of biomedical science and technology with great promises. Regenerative medicine conferences, congresses, research centers and companies are growing in numbers like mushrooms after the rain.However, there is no a single comprehensive textbook on regenerative medicine suitable for teaching course on regenerative medicine.The reviewed book is definately a important milestone or landmark publication. It is richly illustrated, carefully organized and well written introductory textbook on regenerative medicine created by the great expert in the field of regenerative biology.It pays an equal respect to regenerative biology as a basic science and regenerative medicine as a biomedical technology. Although as usually for first edition of any textbook there is a lot of room for improvement and perfection (for example, information about tissue engineering of heart valves is completlely missing), the author who has multi-years practical experience of teaching of such course and several decades doing active research in this field have done fantastic job and accomplished a titanic task of finding, reviewing, compacting and organizing of a huge volume accumulated information and created an excellent introductory textbook on regenerative medicine. This book is highly recommended and it deserves a special award and recognition. ... Read more

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The increasing use of fiber optics in the field of medicine has created a need for an interdisciplinary perspective of the technology and methods for physicians as well as engineers and biophysicists. This book presents a comprehensive examination of lasers and optical fibers in an hierarchical, three-tier system. Each chapter is divided into three basic sections: the Fundamentals section provides an overview of basic concepts and background; the Principles section offers an in-depth engineering approach; and the Advances section features specific information on systems and biophysical parameters. All those interested in the fields of lasers and fiber optics will find this book fascinating and instructive reading. ... Read more

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Dry chemistry has been accepted as an important technology in medical laboratories for many years. Many evaluations of this technology have been undertaken by reputable clinical laboratories, the results of which were excellent when compared with conventional wet chemistry analysis.

This book contains a detailed overview of the current knowledge in the field of dry chemistry both in the physicians' office laboratories and large medical laboratories. The results from many evaluation studies are presented, as is data from interference studies which complete the descriptions of many dry chemistry methods.

A detailed description of various commercially available dry chemistry systems such as Ektachem, Reflotron, Seralyzer, Cobas Ready, Drichem, Opus and Stratus are also included.

This book effectively describes the current state-of-the-art technology and knowledge and succeeds in filling the gap in information in this important field of clinical chemistry science.

Originally published as 'Trockenchemie' by Georg Thieme Verlag,
Stuttgart, Dr. Sonntag has taken the opportunity of this translation to completely revise and update the contents of his book. ... Read more

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This book describes the capabilities of nuclear technqiues for elemental microanalysis in the biological field. A description of basic principles is given at the beginning, with special emphasis on x-ray fluorescence, Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, nuclear reaction analysis and scanning transmission ion microscopy. The major part of the volume is devoted to the applications in the life sciences and presents a general review of the subjects investigated since the start of the 1980s. In addition, technical aspects of nuclear microanalysis in living tissues, including data processing and specimen preparation, are detailed. Examples of recent applications in cellular pharmacology, cell physiology and biomedicine are presented. The last part concerns the studies of unicellular micro-organisms involved in pollution problems. Postgraduate students and confirmed scientists should be able to find here basic information, references and practical aspects of this new tool, with in each case a comparison with other analytical techniques. ... Read more

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Intended for use in an introductory course on biomaterials, taught primarily in departments of biomedical engineering. The book covers classes of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, followed by coverage of the biocompatibility of those materials with the biological environment. Finally, it covers some in-depth applications of biomaterials. It does all of this with an overall emphasis on tissue engineering. ... Read more

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Good Book but Expensive
This is a good book but very expensive for what you get.It's only about an inch thick and not one color picture, however my professor follows the book almost exactly. To me, that implies that it's well written, in terms of how it introduces material (starting with atomic properties and then, chapter-by-chapter, moving to larger scale properties).

Not worth the money
This text is very simplistic and omits a great deal of information making it not very useful for anything above the high school level.It gives a cursory glance to a wide array of ideas but never really goes into any depth.If you want to do a high school science report, this book is great.If you want to learn about biomaterials or are doing research into biomaterials, this text will leave you disappointed. ... Read more

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A collection of cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of the trophoblast and placental biology. The techniques presented range from experimental animal models, to animal and human placental organ and cell culture systems, to morphological, biochemical, and molecular strategies for assessing trophoblast/placental growth, differentiation and function. Volume 2 provides readily reproducible protocols for studying trophoblast invasion, maternal immune cell responses to pregnancy, and the hormone producing capabilities of the placenta. There are also methods to investigate the barrier function of the placenta, its role in regulating the transport of nutrients and wastes, and the adaptations of trophoblast cells and the placenta to disease. Highlights include techniques to analyze trophoblast cell interactions with the uterine vasculature and immune cells, and the endocrine functions of the placenta. A companion first volume concentrates on methods for investigate embryo-uterine implantation, trophoblast cell development, and the organization and molecular characterization of the placenta. ... Read more

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A reflection of the intense study of the effects of electromagnetic fields on living tissues that has taken place during the last decades, Advanced Electroporation Techniques in Biology and Medicine summarizes most recent experimental findings and theories related to permeabilization of biomembranes by pulsed electric fields. Edited by experts and including contributions from pioneers in the field, the book focuses on biophysical mechanisms of electroporation and applications of this phenomenon in biomedical research and medicine.

The field of electroporation is now mature enough to move from journal pages to book covers. The book leads readers from the basics and history of electroporation, through mechanisms of membrane permeabilization in lipid bilayers and living cells, to electrically-mediated gene delivery and cancer therapy in animals and humans. This book is an interdisciplinary compilation intended broadly for biomedical and physical scientists, engineers, and clinicians. It can also be used as a textbook for students in advanced courses in biomedical engineering, molecular and cell biology, as well as in biophysics and clinical medicine.

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This groundbreaking volume is the first-ever book to focus on the translational aspect of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE/RM). It offers a unique approach that helps bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and clinical translation/applications. This landmark book identifies the current and upcoming roadblocks in the area of scientific research and technological development of stem cells, tissue engineering, wound healing, and in vivo animal models. You find comprehensive coverage of the technological, regulatory and funding aspects of TE/RM from leading authorities in the field.

The book presents the very latest details in this cutting-edge area, covering multiple tissues, organs and systems. Key topics range from stem cells in regenerative medicine... to common and enabling approaches in TE/RM... to federal funding, industrial approaches, and regulatory mechanisms. This one-of-a-kind resource offers you an interdisciplinary blend of critical knowledge that shows how biology, engineering, and medical research have self-assembled into the growing field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. ... Read more

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This book has sold over 10,000 copies since its publication in 1986, and remains one of the most popular titles in the Practical Approach Series. This new, thoroughly updated edition details the recent progress made in this field. There have been significant advances in areas such as serum-free media, scale-up, and flow cytometry. As these techniques have developed as tools for cell biologists, their availability to the non-specialist has also increased dramatically. Use of the tetrazolium salt MTT as a colorimetric indicator of viability has made a considerable impact on cytotoxicity assay, and DNA fingerprinting has revolutionized the identification of individual cell strains. These and other developments in the techniques described have made this new edition essential. This cohesive volume presents techniques in a readily accessible form, and provides detailed protocols throughout. This volume will be of use to researchers involved in both biological research and the commercial exploitation of animal cell culture. ... Read more

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In past decades, the area of bioinformatics has proved to be both dynamic and vital, producing a wide spectrum of novel approaches and assuming an increasingly important role in modern bio-technological development. In Biomedical Informatics, expert researchers explore cutting-edge new advances in the field, providing an overview of novel cyberinfrastructures which are currently under development in various bio-medical centers across the world. Chapters demonstrate  various architectures for large-scale collaboration, offer modern approaches currently used in various areas of bioinformatics, and highlight the software challenges associated with large-scale biomedical informatics. Composed in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include a brief introduction, detailed methods, and a Notes section which shares tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Wide-ranging and innovative, Biomedical Informatics is an essential manual for newcomers to this area, as well as an invaluable addition to the laboratories and offices of the most practiced researchers.

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Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Summarizes current developments in long-term mechanical ventilation use and reviews applications, complications, and care of breathing disorders affecting ventilation-assisted individuals. Covers invasive and non-invasive ventilation techniques and procedures. ... Read more

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Since the first edition of this work was published ten years ago, knowledge of the occurrence, detection, behavior, and management of warts has greatly increased. There has been new research into the human papillomavirus (HPV), the role of the immune system in controlling wart infections, and possible links between HPV and carcinogenesis. The second edition has been completely rewritten and updated to include thorough surveys of these important new developments. Lucidly illustrated in color, this work remains the only comprehensive volume on warts which acknowledges the interdependence of the scientific and clinical aspects of the subject. In addition to the continued prevalence of cutaneous warts, the expansion of organ transplantation programs and growth in the proportions of the population infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have led to a large increase in presentation of patients with wart infections. This book is a practical wart treatment manual for all clinicians faced with their management. ... Read more

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From articles on the design and use of polarographic sensors, the author has selected those that deal with new or modified sensors or instrumental design. He covers the basic principles involved in designing the sensors and through illustrations, presents problems encountered and solutions. ... Read more

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Russells Hall Hospital, West Midlands, UK. Demonstrates the simplicity and versatility of capillary electrophoresis over conventional methods. Offers new techniques, a range of practical CE methods, and productive assays standard in many laboratories. For researchers. Expanded-outline format. DNLM: Electrophoresis, capillary. ... Read more

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Thanks to recent advancements, optimization is now recognized as a crucial component in research and decision-making across a number of fields. Through optimization, scientists have made tremendous advances in cancer treatment planning, disease control, and drug development, as well as in sequencing DNA, and identifying protein structures.

Optimization in Medicine and Biology provides researchers with a comprehensive, single-source reference that will enable them to apply the very latest optimization techniques to their work. With contributions from pioneering international experts this volume integrates strong foundational theory, good modeling techniques, and efficient and robust algorithms with relevant applications

Divided into two sections, the first begins with mathematical programming techniques for medical decision making processes and demonstrates their application to optimizing pediatric vaccine formularies, kidney paired donation, and the cost-effectiveness of HIV programs. It also presents recent advances in cancer treatment planning models and solution algorithms, including three-dimensional conventional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), tomotherapy, and proton therapy.

Part two focuses on optimization in biology and discusses computational algorithms for genomic analysis; probe design and selection, properties of probes, and various algorithms and software packages to aid in probe selection and design. Subsequent chapters introduce a new dihedral angle measure for protein secondary prediction, and an optimization approach for tumor virotherapy with recombinant measles viruses. The editors include a short tutorial appendix on Integer Programming (IP).

Highlighting the most recent advances in optimization techniques for solving complex problems in medical research, this book facilitates strong collaborative environments among optimization researchers and medical professionals for future medical research. ... Read more