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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World

Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World



Author: Irwin W. Sherman
Edition: 1
Publisher: ASM Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1555814662



Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World


Diseases have significantly shaped the course of the world's history. Medical books Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World. From the fourteenth-century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture. In a sweeping, thoughtful account, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" considers the history of twelve important diseases: their impact, their consequences, their costs, and the lessons learned. Examining hemophilia, blight, tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, influenza, malaria, yellow fever, and syphilis, this book not only covers the diseases' histories but also addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Historical perspectives on these diseases will be indispensable for a better understanding of how we and our forbearers survived the onslaught of "plagues" and how we might avoid their devastating consequences in the future Medical books Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World. Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World

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Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World : Paperback : American Society for Microbiology : 9781555814663 : 1555814662 : 11 Apr 2008 : Diseases have significantly shaped the course of the world's history. From the fourteenth-century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture.

Twelve: Diseases That Changed Our World and the Lessons They Teach, ISBN-13: 9781555814663, ISBN-10: 1555814662

[ Ships Daily ] Condition: Good[ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: SOME ] Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World By Irwin W. Sherman ISBN: 1555814662 Edition:First Publisher: ASM Press Pub Date: 6/10/2007 Binding: Paperback Pages: 232



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From the fourteenth-century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture. In a sweeping, thoughtful account, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" considers the history of twelve important diseases: their impact, their consequences, their costs, and the lessons learned. Examining hemophilia, blight, tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, influenza, malaria, yellow fever, and syphilis, this book not only covers the diseases' histories but also addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Historical perspectives on these diseases will be indispensable for a better understanding of how we and our forbearers survived the onslaught of "plagues" and how we might avoid their devastating consequences in the future. Crucial to this examination is exploring how past experience can help us to deal effectively with "coming plagues." Whether attempts to control outbreaks were successful or not, lessons can be learned that are crucial for disease containment today. Most significantly, this book explains the lessons learned from attempts to contain past disease outbreaks and how that knowledge can be utilized in the future. Despite the challenges that a major epidemic presents, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" also details various past successes in which diseases were brought under control and social disorder was minimized.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

National Health Systems of the World: Volume I

National Health Systems of the World: Volume I



Author: Milton I. Roemer
Edition:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0195053206



National Health Systems of the World: Volume I: Countries


This pioneering work is the first comprehensive account of national health systems throughout the world today. Medical books National Health Systems of the World: Volume I. The author analyzes the organization, financing, management, and delivery of health services in 68 countries with widely diverse levels of economic development and political ideology. Topics examined include system planning, manpower development, hospital operations, health insurance, cost containment, prevention programs, quality controls, primary care, regionalization, privatization, and more. The work clarifies the similarities and differences with which nations have responded to the health and medical needs of their people, offering historical backgrounds and explanations of the current dynamics prevailing in each country. It will enable the health problems of any single country to be understood with a fresh perspective provided by the strategies used elsewhere to cope with similar situations Medical books National Health Systems of the World: Volume I: Countries.

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This is Volume II of the comprehensive review of national health systems of the world presented in Volume I. In that volume, the author analyzed the organization, financing, management, and delivery of health services in 68 countries at diverse levels of economic development and political ideology. In Volume II, the principal issues in health systems across countries are examined. The issues are categorized according to the several components by which national health systems may be analyzed. They include such issues as the role of traditional healers, the scope of Ministries of Health, Social

Volume II of this work is the complement to Volume I. The first volume analyzes the national health systems of countries of three economic levels.Volume II examines issues or components of health systems across countries. Selection of these issues has been based on the general model of a health system employed in Volume I. This consists of an interlocking framework of five major components: 1) production of resources, 2) organization of programs, 3) economic support, 4) system management, and 5) delivery of services. Subdivisions of these major components define the issues that are explored in

Hardcover book, 688 pages. Published by Oxford University Press, USA



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The author analyzes the organization, financing, management, and delivery of health services in 68 countries with widely diverse levels of economic development and political ideology. Topics examined include system planning, manpower development, hospital operations, health insurance, cost containment, prevention programs, quality controls, primary care, regionalization, privatization, and more. The work clarifies the similarities and differences with which nations have responded to the health and medical needs of their people, offering historical backgrounds and explanations of the current dynamics prevailing in each country. It will enable the health problems of any single country to be understood with a fresh perspective provided by the strategies used elsewhere to cope with similar situations. This in-depth study is the product of a uniquely rich research career and represents the author's first-hand experience working in the great majority of the countries described. Volume II, scheduled for publication in 1993, will analyze health system components and issues.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Atlas of the World

Atlas of the World



Author:
Edition: 11th Pkg
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr (T)
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0195219864



Atlas of the World


Ten years ago, the first edition of Oxford's Atlas of the World was met with praise for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps as well as for its wealth of geographic data, and it only collects more accolades with each edition. Medical books Atlas of the World. The New York Times Book Review called it a "veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated with multicolored maps and graphs," and Library Journal exclaimed that the newest edition was "a splendid achievement in geographical reference." The additions and improvements continue with an 11th Edition that boasts several new features. A Glossary of Geographical Terms will be an enormous asset to those unfamiliar with geographical jargon, and still more of the latest statistics will be collected in the colorful Introduction to World Geography section-providing abundant information on global issues such as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. Reflecting our turbulent and ever-changing planet, the 11th Edition will also highlight several key Regions in the News, keeping the atlas in step with current events Medical books Historical Atlas of the World ISBN:0843774614. [ Ships Daily ] Condition: Good[ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Historical Atlas of the World By Hammond Incorporated ISBN: 0843774614 Edition:Reprint Publisher: Hammond World Atlas Corp Pub Date: 1/1/1987 Binding: Paperback Pages: 72

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[ Ships Daily ] Condition: Good[ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Historical Atlas of the World By Hammond Incorporated ISBN: 0843774614 Edition:Reprint Publisher: Hammond World Atlas Corp Pub Date: 1/1/1987 Binding: Paperback Pages: 72

Categories: World atlases->General & Miscellaneous. Contributors: Staff of Hammond World Atlas Corp. - Author. Format: Hardcover

Author: Hammond World Atlas Corporation Staff ISBN-10: 0843774614

Categories: World atlases->Teen nonfiction, World atlases->General & Miscellaneous. Contributors: National Geographic Society - Author. Format: Hardcover



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The New York Times Book Review called it a "veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated with multicolored maps and graphs," and Library Journal exclaimed that the newest edition was "a splendid achievement in geographical reference." The additions and improvements continue with an 11th Edition that boasts several new features. A Glossary of Geographical Terms will be an enormous asset to those unfamiliar with geographical jargon, and still more of the latest statistics will be collected in the colorful Introduction to World Geography section-providing abundant information on global issues such as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. Reflecting our turbulent and ever-changing planet, the 11th Edition will also highlight several key Regions in the News, keeping the atlas in step with current events. National Parks and Game Reserves have been added worldwide, and the overall precision and clarity of the entire book has been enhanced with redesigned map spreads. Laden with outstanding cartography, a revised Gazetteer of Countries, and nearly 70 sharp maps of the major cities on each continent, the Atlas also bears the distinction of being the only one of its kind that is updated annually to reflect the changing world around us. The recent dissolution of Yugoslavia, changes to provinces in Indonesia, refined name forms in Africa, alterations to administrative areas in Russia and Ethiopia, and dozens of other upgrades make this the most reliable atlas on the market. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World sets the standard for international atlases, living up to its reputation as an "indispensable reference," granted by NBC's Weekend Today Show.The sixteenth edition of the Oxford Atlas of the World is chock-full of page-turning information, including new census data, dozens of city maps, updated country profiles, the latest statistics on climate change, gorgeous satellite images of Earth, and an instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Oxford Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.

Take a Look at the Stunning Illustrations in the Oxford Atlas of the World
(Click on images to enlarge)


The Solar System was formed about 5 billion years ago, when a spinning cloud of gas, mostly hydrogen but seeded with other heavier elements, condensed enough to ignite a nuclear reaction and create a star.

Sometimes called “The Crescent City,” New Orleans is situated between the south bank of Lake Ponchartrain (the largest in this view) and the Mississippi River.

This image shows glaciers flowing from the snow covered Himalayas on the northern Bhutan border.




This image shows just two of the more than 115 world city maps
included in the Oxford Atlas of the World.

This diagram shows the wars fought around the world since 1945.



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Monday, April 16, 2012

Becker's World of the Cell

Becker's World of the Cell



Author: Jeff Hardin
Edition: 8
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B009TGBBC2



Becker's World of the Cell (8th Edition)


Widely praised for its strong biochemistry coverage, Becker’s World of the Cell, Eighth Edition, provides a clear, up-to-date introduction to cell biology concepts, processes, and applications. Medical books Becker's World of the Cell .

Friday, June 10, 2011

Real World Drug Discovery pdf

Real World Drug Discovery



Author: Robert M. Rydzewski
Edition: 1
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0080466176



Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research


Drug discovery increasingly requires a common understanding by researchers of the many and diverse factors that go into the making of new medicines. Medical books Real World Drug Discovery. The scientist entering the field will immediately face important issues for which his education may not have prepared him: project teams, patent law, consultants, target product profiles, industry trends, Gantt charts, target validation, pharmacokinetics, proteomics, phenotype assays, biomarkers, and many other unfamiliar topics for which a basic understanding must somehow be obtained. Even the more experienced scientist can find it frustratingly difficult to get an overview of the many factors involved in modern drug discovery and often only after years of exploring does a whole and integrated picture emerge in the mind of the researcher.
Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research presents this kind of map of the landscape of drug discovery. In a single, readable volume it outlines processes and explains essential concepts and terms for the recent science graduate wondering what to expect in pharma or biotech, the medicinal chemist seeking a broader and more timely understanding of the industry, or the contractor or collaborator whose understanding of the commercial drug discovery process could increase the value of his contribution to it Medical books Real World Drug Discovery Ebook. Buy Real World Drug Discovery by Robert M. Rydzewski and Read this Book on Kobo's Free Apps. Discover Kobo's Vast Collection of Ebooks Today - Over 3 Million Titles, Including 2 Million Free Ones!

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Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research, ISBN-13: 9780080466170, ISBN-10: 0080466176

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The scientist entering the field will immediately face important issues for which his education may not have prepared him: project teams, patent law, consultants, target product profiles, industry trends, Gantt charts, target validation, pharmacokinetics, proteomics, phenotype assays, biomarkers, and many other unfamiliar topics for which a basic understanding must somehow be obtained. Even the more experienced scientist can find it frustratingly difficult to get an overview of the many factors involved in modern drug discovery and often only after years of exploring does a whole and integrated picture emerge in the mind of the researcher.
Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research presents this kind of map of the landscape of drug discovery. In a single, readable volume it outlines processes and explains essential concepts and terms for the recent science graduate wondering what to expect in pharma or biotech, the medicinal chemist seeking a broader and more timely understanding of the industry, or the contractor or collaborator whose understanding of the commercial drug discovery process could increase the value of his contribution to it.

Key Features:
- Interviews with well-known experts in many of the fields involved, giving insightful comments from authorities on many of the sub-disciplines important to cutting edge drug discovery.
- Helpful suggestions gleaned from years of experience in biotech and pharma, which represents a repository drug discovery "lore" not previously available in any book.
- "Periodic Table of Drugs" listing current top-selling drugs arranged by target and laid out so that structural similarities and differences are plain and clear, with regular updates available at the book's website.
- Extensive use of diagrams to illustrate concepts like biotech startup models, preteomic profiling for target identification, Gantt charts for project planning, etc.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

The Silent World of Doctor and Patient

The Silent World of Doctor and Patient



Author: Jay Katz
Edition:
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0801857805



The Silent World of Doctor and Patient


In this eye-opening look at the doctor-patient decision-making process, physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance. Medical books The Silent World of Doctor and Patient. Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust—despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent. Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging patients to relinquish their autonomy, and demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care. Seeing a growing need in this age of medical science and sophisticated technology for more honest and complete communication between physician and patients, he advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides.

In a new foreword to this edition of The Silent World of Doctor and Patient, Alexander Morgan Capron outlines the changes in medical ethics practice that have occurred since the book was first published in 1984, paying particular attention to the hotly debated issues of physician-assisted suicide and informed consent in managed care Medical books The Silent World of Doctor and Patient by Katz, Jay/ Capron,. The Silent World of Doctor and Patient by Katz, Jay/ Capron, Alexander Morgan [Paperback]

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Silent World of Doctor and Patient by Jay Katz Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust mdash;despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice. Seeing a growing need for more honest and complete communication between physician and patient, Dr. Jay Katz advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and need

In this eye-opening look at the doctor-patient decision-making process, physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance. Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust -- despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent. Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging patients to relinquish their autonomy, and demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care. Seeing a growing need in this age of medical science an

author jay katz edition description reprint format book format trade paper isbn 10 0801857805 isbn 13 9780801857805 language english publication year 19960000 audience scholarly professional author jay katz author for title jay katz book copyright date 2002 book foreword by name alexander morgan capron book industry reviews a much needed addition to the bioethical canon syd m johnson metapsychology a remarkable book goes a long way towards ending the silence that ultimately dehumanizes both doct



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Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust—despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent. Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging patients to relinquish their autonomy, and demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care. Seeing a growing need in this age of medical science and sophisticated technology for more honest and complete communication between physician and patients, he advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides.

In a new foreword to this edition of The Silent World of Doctor and Patient, Alexander Morgan Capron outlines the changes in medical ethics practice that have occurred since the book was first published in 1984, paying particular attention to the hotly debated issues of physician-assisted suicide and informed consent in managed care.



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