Malaria: A Hematological Perspective: A Hematological Perspective

(Tropical Medicine: Science and Practice, Vol. 4)

By Saad H. Abdalla, Geoffrey Pasvol
Publisher: Imperial College Press
Pages: 429, Date: 2004-09
ISBN-10: 1860943578

This book reviews all of the hematological changes and interactions in malaria, one of the most important transmissible diseases in human beings. In doing so, it emphasizes the importance of malaria as a primarily hematological disease. It aims to increase the awareness and interest among hematologists, malariologists and tropical physicians.

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Malaria (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

By Bernard Marcus
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Pages: 119 Date: 2009-04-30
ISBN-10 : 1604132817, PDF 4.4 Mb

With the mosquito as its vector, malaria has troubled humans throughout history. While kept under control in most of the developed world, it continues to ravage parts of Africa and Asia, where the majority of cases occur, and where the simple means of protection from the disease are out of reach for the much of the population.

Caused by protozoan parasites from the genus Plasmodium, malaria is a chronic disease, plaguing sufferers for many years. This revised edition of "Malaria" contains new illustrations and up-to-date information on this largely preventable disease, including the latest outbreak statistics, recent diagnostic and treatment breakthroughs, the findings of recent vaccine trials, and an examination of the impact global climate change may have on malaria outbreak patterns.

Chapters of this title include: On the Wings of Mosquitoes; The Origin, Evolution, and Ecology of Malaria; The Discovery of Plasmodium; Attempts at Malarial Control; Preventing Malaria; and, Malaria Now.

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Survival Analysis: A Self-Learning Text, Second Edition

By: David G. Kleinbaum, Mitchel Klein
publisher: Springer
Date : 2005 pages: 606
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An excellent introduction for all those coming to the subject for the first time. New material has been added to the second edition and the original six chapters have been modified.

The previous edition sold 9500 copies world wide since its release in 1996. Based on numerous courses given by the author to students and researchers in the health sciences and is written with such readers in mind. Provides a "user-friendly" layout and includes numerous illustrations and exercises.

Written in such a way so as to enable readers learn directly without the assistance of a classroom instructor. Throughout, there is an emphasis on presenting each new topic backed by real examples of a survival analysis investigation, followed up with thorough analyses of real data sets.

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Evolution in Action: Case studies in Adaptive Radiation, Speciation and the Origin of Biodiversity

By Matthias Glaubrecht
Publisher: Springer
Pages: 586, Date: 2010-07-29
ISBN-10 : 3642124240
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We have come a long way towards better understanding how new species originate, i.e. speciation, which long remained Darwin’s “mystery of mysteries.” Since speciation is the underlying mechanism for radiations, it is the ultimate causation for the biological diversity of life that surrounds us.

Without a doubt, Charles Darwin’s contribution to our understanding of the origin of biodiversity cannot be overestimated. This book is a contribution to both the Darwin Year we celebrated in 2009 and to the Year of Biodiversity and Conservation 2010. The studies and model cases presented show the progress and dynamics of research based on Darwinian theories and sheds light on its implications in the context of current biodiversity crises.

The great importance of adaptive (and non-adaptive) radiations for biodiversity is widely accepted, but our understanding of the processes and mechanisms involved is still limited and generalizations need to be based on the accumulation of more evidence from additional case studies.

The studies presented in this volume are those urgently needed and focus on a variety of organisms and different aspects of radiations. The scientific results presented therein are excellent examples not only of evolution in action, but also of active research on evolutionary processes and their most apparent outcome – biodiversity.

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Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research, Second Edition

By David Collett
Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Pages: 408, Date: 2003-03-28
ISBN-10 : 1584883251, 11.21MB RARed PDF

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Critically acclaimed and resoundingly popular in its first edition, Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many developments and advances--particularly in software--made in the field over the last 10 years.

Now, more than ever, it provides an outstanding text for upper-level and graduate courses in survival analysis, biostatistics, and time-to-event analysis. The treatment begins with an introduction to survival analysis and a description of four studies that lead to survival data. Subsequent chapters then use those data sets and others to illustrate the various analytical techniques applicable to such data, including the Cox regression model, the Weibull proportional hazards model, and others.

This edition features a more detailed treatment of topics such as parametric models, accelerated failure time models, and analysis of interval-censored data. The author also focuses the software section on the use of SAS, summarising the methods used by the software to generate its output and examining that output in detail. All of the data sets used in the book are available for download from www.crcpress.com/e_products/downloads. Profusely illustrated with examples and written in the author's trademark, easy-to-follow style, Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research, Second Edition is a thorough, practical guide to survival analysis that reflects current statistical practices.

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Drug Use and Abuse

By Stephen A. Maisto, Mark Galizio, Gerard J. Connors
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Pages: 504, Date: 2007-02-27
ISBN-10 : 049509207X, Scanned with Cover, rar, | 596 MB | PDF

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DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social, biological, and medical perspectives -- emphasizing the idea that a drug's effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and psychological characteristics of its user. This theme is highlighted throughout, and is prominent in discussions of the individual classes of drugs, as well as in the chapters on pharmacology and psychopharmacology.

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BRS Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics, Fifth Edition

By Todd A. Swanson, Sandra I. Kim, Marc J. Glucksman
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Pages: 432, Date: 2009-12-07
ISBN-10 : 0781798752, Rar HTML 39.83 MB

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Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this popular review book is an excellent aid for USMLE Step 1 preparation and for coursework in biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Chapters are written in an outline format and include pedagogical features such as bolded key words, figures, tables, algorithms, and highlighted clinical correlates. USMLE-style questions and answers follow each chapter and a comprehensive exam appears at the end of the book.

A companion website includes an interactive question bank with questions from the book and the fully searchable text.

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Molecular Pathology: The Molecular Basis of Human Disease

By William B. Coleman, Gregory J. Tsongalis
Publisher: Academic Press
Pages: 664, Date: 2009-03-16
ISBN-10 : 0123744199, 47.8 MB, RARed PDF

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Most "pathology" textbooks cover diseases and disease processes from the perspective of description (what does it look like and what are its characteristics), risk factors, disease-causing agents, and to some extent, cellular mechanisms. However, these books typically contain very sparse coverage (if any at all) of molecular mechanisms of disease.

The reason for this is partially historical - most major forms of disease have been known for a long time, but the molecular basis of these diseases are not always known or have been elucidated only recently. Nevertheless, our overall understanding of the molecular and genetic mechanisms of the pathogenesis of most major human diseases has been advancing at a significant pace over the last two decades.

As the molecular basis of human disease becomes better characterized, and the implications for understanding the molecular basis of disease becomes realized through improved diagnostics and treatment, there is a need for a new textbook where molecular mechanisms represent the focus. Molecular Pathology focuses on the molecular basis of major human diseases and disease processes, presented in the context of traditional pathology, with implications for translational molecular medicine.

Molecular Pathology is appropriate as a classroom teaching tool for medical students, biomedical graduate students, and some allied health students. In addition, it should be used as a reference book for practicing basic scientists and physician scientists that perform disease-related research. Further, this textbook will be valuable for pathology residents and other postdoctoral fellows who need to advance their understanding of molecular mechanisms of disease beyond what they learned in medical/graduate school.

* Exam Master® web site will host "Self-assessment" questions that students can use to study for the molecular section of the board exam
* Companion Web Site - would host a complete set of PowerPoint slides: to include images from the book and additional images for teaching; course materials; lecture materials
* Teaches from the perspective of "integrative systems biology," which encompasses the intersection of all molecular aspects of biology, as applied to understanding human disease
* Outlines the principles and practice of molecular pathology: molecular pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms of disease, and how the molecular pathogenesis of disease parallels the evolution of the disease using histopathology
* Explains the practice of "molecular medicine" and the translational aspects of molecular pathology: molecular diagnostics, molecular assessment, and personalized medicine

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Human Evolutionary Biology

By Michael P. Muehlenbein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Pages: 634, Date: 2010-08-09
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 052170510X
PDF | 7.45MB HQ, No Cover, Full Bookmarked 

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Wide-ranging and inclusive, this text provides an invaluable review of an expansive selection of topics in human evolution, variation and adaptability for professionals and students in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, medical sciences and psychology.

The chapters are organized around four broad themes, with sections devoted to phenotypic and genetic variation within and between human populations, reproductive physiology and behavior, growth and development, and human health from evolutionary and ecological perspectives.

An introductory section provides readers with the historical, theoretical and methodological foundations needed to understand the more complex ideas presented later. Two hundred discussion questions provide starting points for class debate and assignments to test student understanding.

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Chemical Biology of DNA Damage

By Nicholas E. Geacintov, Suse Broyde
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Pages: 471, Date: 2010-08-10,ISBN-10 : 3527322957
473p vector pdf, searchable and paginated, with cover & full bookmarks 6.843 MB 

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Bringing the power of biochemical analysis to toxicology, this modern reference explains genotoxicity at the molecular level, showing the links between a DNA lesion and the resulting cellular or organismic response.

Clearly divided into two main sections, Part 1 focuses on selected examples of important DNA lesions and their biological impact, while the second part covers current advances in assessing and predicting the genotoxic effects of chemicals, taking into account the biological responses mediated by the DNA repair, replication and transcription machineries.

A ready reference for biochemists, toxicologists, molecular and cell biologists, and geneticists seeking a better understanding of the impact of chemicals on human health.

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Chemical Ocular Burns: New Understanding and Treatments

By Norbert Schrage, François Burgher, Jöel Blomet, Lucien Bodson, Max Gerard, Alan Hall, Patrice Josset, Laurence Mathieu, Harold Merle
Publisher: Springer, Pages: 122
Date: 2010-10-29, ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3642145493, pdf | file size: 4.56 MB

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More than 25,000 chemical products have the potential to cause ocular burns. Because such burns can result in loss of sight or the need for corneal transplantation, they must be taken very seriously. This book is the first to be devoted entirely to chemical ocular burns. All aspects of the subject are covered, including history, epidemiology, chemical agents and reactions, histology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, medical and surgical treatments, and emergency care.

Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms involved in ocular burns and to the links between the chemical reactivity of corrosive agents and the clinical manifestations. Current principles of decontamination are fully explained and the latest treatment techniques are discussed in detail. This book stands at the interface of the chemical and medical sciences.

It will be of great practical value to ophthalmologists and doctors in emergency medical and burns units, and will acquaint chemists with the clinical consequences of corrosivity.

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Biocatalysis and Biomolecular Engineering

By Jei-Fu Shaw, Publisher: Wiley
Pages: 490, Date: 2010-05-24
ISBN-10 : 0470487593, rar'ed pdf, 4.6 MB

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An expert overview of new technologies guiding the construction of a sustainable society
This compendium of important insights from sixty distinguished international scholars looks at the significant advances in progressive environmental technology—especially the molecular engineering used on plants, animals, and microorganisms—as the game changer in the high-stakes race to reverse earth-damaging practices.

Biocatalysis and Biomolecular Engineering covers subject matter on the latest developments in eco-friendly and energy-saving manufacturing processes with the emphasis on agricultural technology and bio-based products. Focusing its study on remedies that show promise in curing food and energy ills, this book examines groundbreaking work in various fields, such as nutraceuticals, genetic engineering of agricultural products, and bioenergy. Biocatalysis and Biomolecular Engineering:

*Can be used as a reference by teachers, graduate students, and industrial scientists who conduct research in bioscience and biotechnology
*Serves as the first book to bring together fundamentals and leading-edge technologies for the development of bio-based industrial products through biocatalysis; for example, it discusses the preparation of biofunctional micro- and nanoparticles
*Contains chapters by international experts from academia, industry, and government research institutes

Biocatalysis and Biomolecular Engineering builds a cohesive, well thought out case for nurturing new discoveries in eco-technology by inviting critical discussion on devising viable solutions to sustaining the future wellness of humankind.

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The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides | Djvu file

By Simon J. Yu
Publisher: CRC Press
Pages: 296, Date: 2008-03-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420059750, 1 x .djvu 5MB

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The first book in two decades to address this multi-faceted field, The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides provides the most up-to-date information on insecticide classification, formulation, mode of action, resistance, metabolism, environmental fate, and regulatory legislation.

The book draws on the author’s groundbreaking research in insect detoxification. It discusses mechanisms at the molecular level such as specific enzymes that contribute to insecticide resistance, the modification of which can change insecticide susceptibility and influence host plant selections in phytophagous insects.

Beginning with a general introduction, eleven chapters integrate classical toxicology with physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to present a comprehensive look at the field. The book discusses the demand and formulation of pesticides and describes each type from dusts and powders to baits and aerosols. It classifies insecticides by target, chemical compound, and mechanism; evaluates toxicity testing procedures; explains pesticide uptake, mode of action, and metabolism; and explores species differences, resistance, and interactions. It also considers pesticides in the environment and federal and state regulatory legislation and enforcement.

A long-awaited, state-of-the-science review on insect toxicology, this indispensable book brings you up-to-date on the many aspects and implications of pesticide use and provides the necessary background and platform from which to conduct future research.

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A Dictionary of Science, Fifth Edition

By John Daintith
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pages: 896, Date: 2005-09-16
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0192806416

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This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. It provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. The entries are supported by over 200 clear diagrams and illustrations, and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.

Both concise and wide-ranging, this dictionary is an ideal handy reference work for students, and a great introduction for non-scientists.

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Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

By Teresa Atwood, Peter Campbell, Howard Parish, Tony Smith, John Stirling, Frank VellaPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pages: 736, Date: 2006-08-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0198529171, PDF 5 mb

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The Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides a comprehensive survey of current biochemistry and molecular biology. Over the last few years, the language of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has expanded enormously to the extent that few scientists can expect to be familiar with all aspects of it. This is partly due to the Genome projects and the successive -omics projects which have provided comprehensive information about genes, the functions of gene products, and cellular processes.

At the same time, terms from other subject areas appear increasingly in the biochemical literature. The popular Dictionary has been comprehensively reviewed and updated to include many important new concepts and words. The entries are short but informative, providing up-to-date information on a broad range of topics, including definitions for selected terms from Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Systems Biology, and Toxicology.

There are over 21,000 main entries, which give details of biochemical substances and the processes in which they are involved, define methods and concepts in molecular biology, and give definitions of biochemical symbols and abbreviations. It points out pitfalls where terms are often confused. It explains the precise syntax of biochemical terms, such as Greek letters and other formatting, which are lost when searching the Internet. In addition the dictionary is illustrated with over 900 chemical structures.
The Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will serve as an invaluable reference for biochemists and molecular biologists seeking information outside their own fields, and for those wishing to revisit fundamental principles.

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Engineering Physiology: Bases of Human Factors Engineering/ Ergonomics

By Karl H. E. Kroemer, Hiltrud J. Kroemer, Katrin E. Kroemer-Elbert
Publisher: Springer
Pages: 350, Date: 2010-09-17
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3642128823

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This book discusses the architecture, functioning, and biomechanics of the human body, its bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The book explains energy extraction from food and drink, what efforts the body is capable of, and how our efforts depend on the coordination among the respiratory, circulatory, and metabolic systems. This text shows how the body monitors itself, how it reacts to work loads and the environment such as heat or cold, humidity and wind.

The book also explains how to measure a person’s ability to work at high efficiency: by observation of breathing rate, heart beat frequency, oxygen consumption, and by careful evaluation of subjective judgements.The text discusses, in practical terms, effects of environmental conditions and how shift work arrangements during day, evening, and night affect task performance.

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Genetics For Dummies, Math & Science

By Tara Rodden Robinson
Publisher: For Dummies, Pages: 384, Date: 2010-05-03
ISBN-10 : 0470551747, PDF | 5 MB

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A plain-English guide to genetics
Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries. Now with 25% new and revised material, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you clear and accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field.

From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats.

* Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner
* Includes coverage of stem cell research, molecular genetics, behavioral genetics, genetic engineering, and more
* Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics

Whether you?re currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject.

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Encyclopedia of Obesity | Kathleen Keller

By Kathleen Keller
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Pages: 1040, Date: 2008-01-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1412952387, PDF 25MB rar

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"This work, featuring a reading level appropriate for high school audiences and above, is recommended for academic and public libraries."
-Library Journal

The Encyclopedia of Obesity is as much of a reference resource as it is a tool to raise awareness in the medical and public health communities.

With almost 500 entries, these two volume summarize pertinent topics in obesity and related health conditions, including molecular biology, psychology, medicine, public health and policy, food science, environmental health, and pharmaceuticals.

The editor has chosen topics that capture the current climate of obesity research while still addressing and defining the core concepts related to this condition. Based on a theme of “Moving Forward in an Ever Expanding World” articles address topics for a changing society that is slowly adapting to accommodate obesity, including recent lawsuits, new options for medical and dietary treatment, and the importance of prevention in children.

Key Themes

· Biological or Genetic Contributors to Obesity
· Children and Obesity
· Dietary Interventions to Treat Obesity
· Disordered Eating and Obesity
· Environmental Contributors to Obesity
· Health Implications of Obesity
· Medical Treatments for Obesity
· New Research Frontiers on Obesity
· Obesity and Behavior
· Obesity and Ethnicity/Race
· Obesity as a Public Health Crisis
· Psychological Influences/Outcomes on Obesity
· Societal Influences/Outcomes on Obesity
· Women and Obesity
· Worldwide Prevalence of Obesity

The Encyclopedia of Obesity is intended to serve as a general and nontechnical resource for biology, sociology, health studies, and other social science students, teachers, scholars, researchers, and anyone in the general public who wishes to understand the development of obesity as it prevails in the United States and worldwide.

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PDF For Biological Physics - Energy, Information, Life

By: Philip Nelson
Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 1st edition
Date June 15, 2007), 632 pages
ISBN-10: 0716743728, pdf 85 mb

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The first text of its kind, Biological PHysics synthesizes information from the developing field of biological physics. The text focuses on new results in molecular motors, self-assembly and single-molecule manipulation,integrating these topics with classical results. The text also provides foundational material from the emerging field of nanotechnology.

Built around a self-contained core, the text is geared toward undergraduate students who have taken one year of calculus-based physics. Additionally, there are "Track-2" sections that contain more advanced material for senior physics majors and graduate students.


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