Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences

This book provides a comprehensive review of CT Virtual Hysterosalpingography, a new non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows the evaluation of the entire gynecologic tract in a single study, by combining the benefits of hysterosalpingography (HSG) with multidetector Computed Tomography (CT).

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is the latest high throughput technology to revolutionize genomic research.

This volume presents key topics of current interest with regard to several pathophysiological conditions including (a) the basic and clinical aspects of bradykinin receptor antagonists, (b) the kallikrein-kinin pathways in hypertension and diabetes, (c) tissue kallikrein-kinin therapy for hypertension and organ damage, (d) the renal (tissue) kallikrein-kinin system in the kidney and novel potential drugs for salt-sensitive hypertension, (e) the kallikrein-kinin system in diabetes retinopathy, and (f) genetic manipulation and genetic variation of the kallikrein-kinin system and their impacts on cardiovascular and renal disease.

This book discusses the maximal power and capacity of the three major biochemical pathways -- aerobic (oxygen consumption), anaerobic lactic (muscle lactate accumulation in absence of oxygen consumption), and anaerobic alactic (phosphocreatine hydrolysis) metabolism - as well as the factors that limit them.

This book presents an account of innovative methods and, for most of them, gives direct and practical insights into how practitioners can benefit from their use in their everyday practice.

Ovulation induction and controlled ovarian stimulation lie at the very heart of treatment for infertility, but have been subject to a bewildering variety of variations and improvements over recent years.

Bicycles have been a common device to enhance physical fitness level in gyms and training centers along with solid use in competitive sport.

New concepts arise in science when apparently unrelated fields of knowledge are put together in a coherent way.

The highly successful Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology continue to offer high-quality, in-depth reviews covering the full range of modern physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology.

This eagerly awaited book offers a unique, comprehensive scientific study of the anatomy of the organ of female sexual pleasure.

This book approaches the classification, pathogenesis, diagnostic, therapy and surgery for kidney tuberculosis as well as male genital tuberculosis.

The book comprises contributions by some of the most respected scientists in the field of mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of the human cardiocirculatory system.

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The comprehensive approach to anatomy is a new attempt to understand the organization of anatomical structures instead of only memorizing details, which is both time-consuming and prone to error.

The development of effective methods for the prediction of ontological annotations is an important goal in computational biology, yet evaluating their performance is difficult due to problems caused by the structure of biomedical ontologies and incomplete annotations of genes.

Unless new discoveries are made in the prevention or treatment of stroke, Alzheimer's Disease and depression, the number of patients with these diseases is sure to increase dramatically by the year 2050.

Aberrant expression and function of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer have added a new layer of complexity to the understanding of development and progression of the disease state.

This volume represents an up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology, providing the reader with a complete explanation of female endocrine regulation and metabolism and relevant disorders and treatment.

JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders.

The authors address in particular the role of hormones and their links with other maternal environmental mediators in developmental programming.

The molecular and genetic signatures of cancer are represented in the peripheral circulation and other body fluids, giving rise to the "e;liquid biopsy"e; concept.

This book presents the state of the art of type 2 diabetes genetics, from the process of genetic discovery to its interpretation and clinical application, and illustrates a model for other complex human phenotypes.

Authored by Bengt Kallen, professor emeritus in embryology at Lund University in Sweden.

This book explores the role calcium signaling plays in cellular responses in almost all types of cells including airway smooth muscle cells.

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The aim of this book is to provide the target audience, specifically students of Medicine, Biology, Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, as well as experienced researchers in research fields relevant to metabolic syndrome (MetS) with an overview of the challenges and opportunities in systems biology and how it can be used to tackle MetS.

This atlas illustrates the anatomical structures of the upper basal cisterns, their topography and relationship to other intra- and extradural structures.

This beautifully illustrated monograph addresses - for the first time - the complete assemblage of the Mladec caves finds, including the human cranial, post cranial, teeth and jaw fragments of several individuals as well as faunal remains and archaeological objects.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a heterogenous group of genodermatoses characterized by the formation of blisters and erosions on skin and mucous membrans from birth on.

In this atlas anatomical aspects important for combinations of microsurgical and endoscopic approaches are presented and illustrated.

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A practical and succinct guide to neurophysiological monitoring for safer brain tumor surgeryThe surgical treatment of infiltrating brain tumors is an extremely challenging and often highly rewarding facet of neurosurgery.

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 2: Internal OrgansFor over 45 years, the three-volume Color Atlas of Human Anatomy has provided readers with a compact review of the human body and its structures.

Beautifully illustrated with high-quality ultrasound images, an ideal beginner's guide; should be at hand in every ultrasound department.

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 1: Locomotor SystemFor over 45 years, the three-volume Color Atlas of Human Anatomy has provided readers with a compact review of the human body and its structures.

A proven, didactic guide to normal ultrasound anatomy ideal for the beginning sonographerColor Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Second Edition presents a systematic, step-by-step introduction to normal sectional anatomy of the abdominal and pelvic organs and thyroid gland, essential for recognizing the anatomic landmarks and variations seen on ultrasound.

The seventh edition of this classic work makes mastering large amounts of information on the nervous system and sensory organs much easier.

The sixth edition of this classic work makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting.

An Evidence-Based Reference Book: A Key Resource for Decision Makers and Practitioners.

In this easily accessible pocket atlas, two expert radiologists present the normal radiographic anatomy readers need in order to interpret conventional diagnostic radiographs.

The seventh edition of this classic work makes mastering large amounts of complex information much less daunting.