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Love Sense

The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships

by Dr. Sue Johnson ...

Series Book 2 - The Dr. Sue Johnson Collection
The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment ... Read more

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The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment
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Fundamentals of Pharmacology

The basics of drugs and how they are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted from the body

by Amirali Banani ...

Have you ever wondered what makes drugs so special? Or have you ever pondered upon the incredible number of lives that medications have saved in just the last century? The wonders of chemistry and biology have allowed pharmacologists to develop treatments against some of the most deadly forms of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, from the discovery of penicillin (the first ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what makes drugs so special? Or have you ever pondered upon the incredible number of lives that medications have saved in just the last century? The wonders of chemistry and biology have allowed pharmacologists to develop treatments against some of the most deadly forms of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, from the discovery of penicillin (the first
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The Role of VEGF in Tumour Angiogenesis and Common Anti-Angiogenic Therapeutics

A medical handbook providing an outlook into a relatively new field of research in medicine: anti-VEGF treatments

by Amirali Banani ...

There are some truly innovative therapeutic techniques in the works that can transform the future of medicine, and one of them is anti-VEGF. This anti-angiogenic therapy can cure a variety of cancers and retinal diseases that were previously incurable using biomolecules that can suppress VEGF signaling pathways, thereby preventing metastasis in cancers and irreversible blindness in retinal ... Read more

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There are some truly innovative therapeutic techniques in the works that can transform the future of medicine, and one of them is anti-VEGF. This anti-angiogenic therapy can cure a variety of cancers and retinal diseases that were previously incurable using biomolecules that can suppress VEGF signaling pathways, thereby preventing metastasis in cancers and irreversible blindness in retinal
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Personalizing Precision Medicine

A Global Voyage from Vision to Reality

by Kristin Ciriello Pothier ...

The author uses decades of experience and interviews with experts in precision medicine to explain past, present, and future of precision medicine. She reviews the full continuum of personalizing precision medicine, including diagnostics, therapeutics, big data, supportive care, regulation, and reimbursement and innovation in precision medicine worldwide.Combines a unique cross section of history, ... Read more

$20.00 USD

The author uses decades of experience and interviews with experts in precision medicine to explain past, present, and future of precision medicine. She reviews the full continuum of personalizing precision medicine, including diagnostics, therapeutics, big data, supportive care, regulation, and reimbursement and innovation in precision medicine worldwide.Combines a unique cross section of history,
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Mystic Chemist

The Life of Albert Hofmann and His Discovery of LSD

by Dieter Hagenback, Lucius Werthmüller ...

Mystic Chemist tells the story of Albert Hofmann’s life and the parallel story of LSD.Authors Dieter A. Hagenbach and Lucius Werthmüller, close friends of Albert Hofmann, take readers on a journey through Hofmann’s mystical childhood experiences with nature to his chemistry studies with Nobel Prize winner Paul Karrer in Zurich through his discoveries of both LSD and psilocybin at Sandoz; to his ... Read more

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Mystic Chemist tells the story of Albert Hofmann’s life and the parallel story of LSD.Authors Dieter A. Hagenbach and Lucius Werthmüller, close friends of Albert Hofmann, take readers on a journey through Hofmann’s mystical childhood experiences with nature to his chemistry studies with Nobel Prize winner Paul Karrer in Zurich through his discoveries of both LSD and psilocybin at Sandoz; to his
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Poucher’s Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps

Edited by H. Butler ...

Poucher's Perfumes Cosmetics and Soaps has been in print since 1923 and is the classic reference work in the field of cosmetics. Now in a fully updated 10th edition, this new volume provides a firm basic knowledge in the science of cosmetics (including toiletries) as well as incorporating the latest trends in scientific applications and legislation which have occurred since the 9th edition.This ... Read more

$368.99 USD

Poucher's Perfumes Cosmetics and Soaps has been in print since 1923 and is the classic reference work in the field of cosmetics. Now in a fully updated 10th edition, this new volume provides a firm basic knowledge in the science of cosmetics (including toiletries) as well as incorporating the latest trends in scientific applications and legislation which have occurred since the 9th edition.This
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Methylene Blue for Biohackers

The Ultimate Guide to Brain Health, Mitochondrial Energy, Immune Optimization and Longevity

by Oliver Wilson ...

Unlock the Forgotten Compound That Recharges Your Brain, Revives Your Cells, and Boosts Your Lifespan Naturally!⚠️ Struggling with low energy, mental fog, or slow recovery from stress? Battling burnout, mood swings, or stubborn cognitive dips that don’t respond to the usual fixes?⚡ Want a science-backed, powerful tool to enhance your mind and body—without relying on stimulants or pres... ... Read more

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Unlock the Forgotten Compound That Recharges Your Brain, Revives Your Cells, and Boosts Your Lifespan Naturally!⚠️ Struggling with low energy, mental fog, or slow recovery from stress? Battling burnout, mood swings, or stubborn cognitive dips that don’t respond to the usual fixes?⚡ Want a science-backed, powerful tool to enhance your mind and body—without relying on stimulants or pres...
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Great Scientists Wage the Great War

by William van der Kloot ...

The work of six great scientists and its impact on the war is described for general readers in this book. Lawrence Bragg pinpointed the position of enemy artillery pieces with sound ranging, which enabled British tanks to break through in late 1917 and 1918. His father worked with the French to develop high frequency echolocation; if the war had gone on longer sonar would have curbed the U-boats. ... Read more

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The work of six great scientists and its impact on the war is described for general readers in this book. Lawrence Bragg pinpointed the position of enemy artillery pieces with sound ranging, which enabled British tanks to break through in late 1917 and 1918. His father worked with the French to develop high frequency echolocation; if the war had gone on longer sonar would have curbed the U-boats.
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Câncer: Sugestões de Pesquisas Científicas para sua Cura

by Nilson Antonio Brena ...

Este livro destina-se exclusivamente à pesquisa científica, estando direcionado diretamente a biólogos, médicos, químicos, laboratórios de pesquisa, universidades, estudantes e, enfim, a todos os cientistas e pessoas que trabalham para encontrar a cura científica do câncer e de outras doenças.As ideias apresentadas poderão ser usadas livremente por qualquer laboratório ou pesquisador, sem a ... Read more

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Este livro destina-se exclusivamente à pesquisa científica, estando direcionado diretamente a biólogos, médicos, químicos, laboratórios de pesquisa, universidades, estudantes e, enfim, a todos os cientistas e pessoas que trabalham para encontrar a cura científica do câncer e de outras doenças.As ideias apresentadas poderão ser usadas livremente por qualquer laboratório ou pesquisador, sem a
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Photodynamic Inactivation of Microbial Pathogens

Medical and Environmental Applications

Edited by Michael R Hamblin, Giulio Jori ...

Series Book 11 - Comprehensive Series in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over one hundred years ago after observing the death of microorganisms upon exposure to dyes and light. It is the combination of non-toxic dyes and harmless visible light that, in the presence of oxygen, produce highly toxic reactive species. The principal medical application during the last century was in cancer therapy but, in these days of rising ... Read more

$251.99 USD

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over one hundred years ago after observing the death of microorganisms upon exposure to dyes and light. It is the combination of non-toxic dyes and harmless visible light that, in the presence of oxygen, produce highly toxic reactive species. The principal medical application during the last century was in cancer therapy but, in these days of rising
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Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders: Volume 12

by Editor: Zareen Amtul ...

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) and other nerve disorders. The scope of the book series covers a range of topics including the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and ... Read more

$69.00 USD

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) and other nerve disorders. The scope of the book series covers a range of topics including the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and
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Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Polyphenols Against Cancer

Experimental and in silico Evaluations

Edited by J. Basilio Heredia, Nayely Leyva-López, Laura Aracely Contreras-Angulo, Jayanta Kumar Patra, Erick Paul Gutiérrez Grijalva ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Recent and ongoing epidemiological studies point to the beneficial health effects of dietary polyphenols, with evidence suggesting that individuals with a high intake of polyphenol-rich foods have less incidence of noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and cancer. Multidisciplinary research on dietary polyphenols and what causes them to exert such benefits has led to ... Read more

$197.99 USD

Recent and ongoing epidemiological studies point to the beneficial health effects of dietary polyphenols, with evidence suggesting that individuals with a high intake of polyphenol-rich foods have less incidence of noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and cancer. Multidisciplinary research on dietary polyphenols and what causes them to exert such benefits has led to
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Randomised Controlled Clinical Trials

by Christopher J. Bulpitt ...

After 13 years there are new areas to discuss and more recent trials to be included. Good clinical practice; evaluation of quality of life; measurement of the benefit:risk comparison; determination of cost- effectiveness and cost utility; stopping rules for trials; meta-analysis and subgroup analysis are all new sections. The references are expanded from 305 to 512 and include the recent advances ... Read more

$188.99 USD

After 13 years there are new areas to discuss and more recent trials to be included. Good clinical practice; evaluation of quality of life; measurement of the benefit:risk comparison; determination of cost- effectiveness and cost utility; stopping rules for trials; meta-analysis and subgroup analysis are all new sections. The references are expanded from 305 to 512 and include the recent advances
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Dietary Chinese Herbs

Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Evidence

Edited by Yanze Liu, Zhimin Wang, Junzeng Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This work presents up-to-date information on chemical, pharmacological, clinical studies and historical uses of common dietary Chinese herbs. Authored by native experts in the field, the reader is introduced to each herb with a brief chronological review of Chinese literature on dietary herb uses, with chapters dedicated to each selected herb including color photos for each herb. In addition, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This work presents up-to-date information on chemical, pharmacological, clinical studies and historical uses of common dietary Chinese herbs. Authored by native experts in the field, the reader is introduced to each herb with a brief chronological review of Chinese literature on dietary herb uses, with chapters dedicated to each selected herb including color photos for each herb. In addition,
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Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Alzheimer Disorders Volume 8

by Atta-ur-Rahman ...

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Alzheimer Disorders is a book series concerned with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a disease that causes dementia, or loss of brain function. This disease affects parts of the brain that affect memory, thought, and language. Chapters in each volume focus on drug research with special emphasis on clinical trials, research on drugs in advanced stages of development ... Read more

$89.00 USD

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Alzheimer Disorders is a book series concerned with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a disease that causes dementia, or loss of brain function. This disease affects parts of the brain that affect memory, thought, and language. Chapters in each volume focus on drug research with special emphasis on clinical trials, research on drugs in advanced stages of development
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Artemisinin and Nitric Oxide

Mechanisms and Implications in Disease and Health

by Qing-Ping Zeng ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book discusses both the beneficial and harmful aspects of NO in biology and medicine, and also introduces the emerging discovery of artemisinin in antitumor, antibacterial infection, anti-inflammation, and antiaging contexts. In 1992 nitric oxide (NO) was voted “Molecule of the Year” by Science magazine, and the discovery of its physiological roles has led to Nobel Prize-winning work in ... Read more

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This book discusses both the beneficial and harmful aspects of NO in biology and medicine, and also introduces the emerging discovery of artemisinin in antitumor, antibacterial infection, anti-inflammation, and antiaging contexts. In 1992 nitric oxide (NO) was voted “Molecule of the Year” by Science magazine, and the discovery of its physiological roles has led to Nobel Prize-winning work in
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Applications of Plant Bioactive Compounds-Based Nanoformulations

Sustainable Nanomaterials for Drug Discovery

Edited by Vijayalakshmi Ghosh, Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj, Naga Raju Maddela ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Plant essential oil-based nanoemulsions and microemulsions represent a cutting-edge approach to harnessing the therapeutic potential of botanical extracts which have droplet sizes ranging from 10-100 nm. These finely dispersed oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems offer a wide range of applications across diverse fields. In pharmaceuticals, they enable improved drug delivery systems with enhanced ... Read more

$179.99 USD

Plant essential oil-based nanoemulsions and microemulsions represent a cutting-edge approach to harnessing the therapeutic potential of botanical extracts which have droplet sizes ranging from 10-100 nm. These finely dispersed oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems offer a wide range of applications across diverse fields. In pharmaceuticals, they enable improved drug delivery systems with enhanced
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MEDICAL DEVICE per traduttori e traduttrici. Modulo 2: gli ANALYZER

Fondamenti tecnici, principi analitici, accenni clinico-diagnostici, astuzie linguistiche, esercizi di traduzione

by Oprandi Lorenza ...

Series Book 2 - (BIO-) MEDICINA PER TRADUTTORI – Dispositivi Medici
Care colleghe traduttrici, cari colleghi traduttori,Chi di voi lavora in ambito medico, farmaceutico o nel settore della ricerca clinica (Clinical Trial), conosce di certo i dispositivi medici (DM) – degli apparecchi, strumenti, impianti o supporti utilizzati in medicina per la diagnosi, prevenzione, controllo o trattamento di malattie o di altre condizioni patologiche.In questa raccolta, che ... Read more

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Care colleghe traduttrici, cari colleghi traduttori,Chi di voi lavora in ambito medico, farmaceutico o nel settore della ricerca clinica (Clinical Trial), conosce di certo i dispositivi medici (DM) – degli apparecchi, strumenti, impianti o supporti utilizzati in medicina per la diagnosi, prevenzione, controllo o trattamento di malattie o di altre condizioni patologiche.In questa raccolta, che
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Optical Whispering Gallery Modes for Biosensing

From Physical Principles to Applications

by Frank Vollmer, Deshui Yu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This interdisciplinary book covers the fundamentals of optical whispering gallery mode (WGM) microcavities, light–matter interaction, and biomolecular structure with a focus on applications in biosensing. Novel biosensors based on the hybridization of WGM microcavities and localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) in metal nanoparticles have emerged as the most sensitive microsystem ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This interdisciplinary book covers the fundamentals of optical whispering gallery mode (WGM) microcavities, light–matter interaction, and biomolecular structure with a focus on applications in biosensing. Novel biosensors based on the hybridization of WGM microcavities and localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) in metal nanoparticles have emerged as the most sensitive microsystem
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Drug Discovery for Leishmaniasis

Edited by Luis Rivas, Carmen Gil ...

Series Book 60 - Drug Discovery Series
For human health, leishmaniasis is among the most important protozoan diseases, superseded only by malaria. Globally, 10 to 12 million people are infected with 1.5 million new cases every year. The development of cheaper new drugs is urgently needed for this neglected disease that is developing resistance to current treatments. Chemotherapy remains the only treatment option for the bulk of ... Read more

$188.99 USD

For human health, leishmaniasis is among the most important protozoan diseases, superseded only by malaria. Globally, 10 to 12 million people are infected with 1.5 million new cases every year. The development of cheaper new drugs is urgently needed for this neglected disease that is developing resistance to current treatments. Chemotherapy remains the only treatment option for the bulk of
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Synthesis of Heterocycles in Contemporary Medicinal Chemistry

Edited by Zdenko Časar ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The series Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry presents critical reviews on present and future trends in the research of heterocyclic compounds. Overall the scope is to cover topics dealing with all areas within heterocyclic chemistry, both experimental and theoretical, of interest to the general heterocyclic chemistry community. The series consists of topic related volumes edited by renowned editors ... Read more

$287.99 USD

The series Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry presents critical reviews on present and future trends in the research of heterocyclic compounds. Overall the scope is to cover topics dealing with all areas within heterocyclic chemistry, both experimental and theoretical, of interest to the general heterocyclic chemistry community. The series consists of topic related volumes edited by renowned editors
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Alzheimer’s Disease II

Edited by Michael S. Wolfe ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Medicinal chemistry is both science and art. The science of medicinal chemistry offers mankind one of its best hopes for improving the quality of life. The art of medicinal chemistry continues to challenge its practitioners with the need for both intuition and experience to discover new drugs. Hence sharing the experience of drug research is uniquely beneficial to the field of medicinal chemistry. ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Medicinal chemistry is both science and art. The science of medicinal chemistry offers mankind one of its best hopes for improving the quality of life. The art of medicinal chemistry continues to challenge its practitioners with the need for both intuition and experience to discover new drugs. Hence sharing the experience of drug research is uniquely beneficial to the field of medicinal chemistry.
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Biorenewable Solvents for Organic Synthesis

by Wen-Bin Yi, Xiao Gao, Wei Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this brief the authors introduce a series of recently developed bio-based solvents including cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), γ-valerolactone (GVL), 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), propylene carbonate (PC), and cyrene. Traditional organic solvents used for organic synthesis (such as benzene, ether, chloroform) have a series drawbacks on toxicity, environmental impact, and safely related ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In this brief the authors introduce a series of recently developed bio-based solvents including cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), γ-valerolactone (GVL), 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), propylene carbonate (PC), and cyrene. Traditional organic solvents used for organic synthesis (such as benzene, ether, chloroform) have a series drawbacks on toxicity, environmental impact, and safely related
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Drug Delivery Systems: Advanced Technologies Potentially Applicable in Personalised Treatment

Edited by Jorge Coelho ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book is part of a series dedicated to recent advances on preventive, predictive and personalised medicine (PPPM). It focuses on the theme of “Drug delivery systems: advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalised treatments”. The critical topics involving the development and preparation of effective drug delivery systems, such as: polymers available, self-assembly, nanotechnology ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is part of a series dedicated to recent advances on preventive, predictive and personalised medicine (PPPM). It focuses on the theme of “Drug delivery systems: advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalised treatments”. The critical topics involving the development and preparation of effective drug delivery systems, such as: polymers available, self-assembly, nanotechnology
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