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Anatomy Student's Self-Test Visual Dictionary - An All-In-One Anatomy Reference and Study Aid (Spiral bound): Ken Ashwell Anatomy Student's Self-Test Visual Dictionary - An All-In-One Anatomy Reference and Study Aid (Spiral bound)
Ken Ashwell
R865 R793 Discovery Miles 7 930 Save R72 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Students preparing for careers in various medical professions will value this highly detailed and profusely illustrated reference guide. Fourteen chapters show, label, and define all human body regions and parts and describe physiological processes. The chapter titles are--
* Body Overview * Cells and Tissues * The Skeletal System * The Muscular System * The Nervous System * Special Sense Organs * The Lymphatic System * The Circulatory System * The Respiratory System * The Digestive System * The Urinary System * The Endocrine System * The Reproductive System
The book's fifteenth and final chapter provides students with a workbook that presents labeled line illustrations of the human body's muscle and skeletal systems. Students are encouraged to color in individual muscles and bones as an effective aid to memorizing the names and locations of each part. An attractive and instructive supplementary feature is a separate section of eight full-color acetate overlay sheets that dramatically illustrate body systems. More than 500 color illustrations.

The Female Brain (Paperback, 2nd edition): Cynthia L Darlington The Female Brain (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Cynthia L Darlington
R2,343 Discovery Miles 23 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first edition of The Female Brain laid the groundwork for gaining a better understanding of the female brain, examining the evidence for structural and functional differences between the brains of males and females. Addressing a wealth of new research, the second edition continues in this vein, leading readers through the basic principles of anatomy and physiology and on to the complex behavioral functions which constitute the workings of the normal and abnormal female brain. Examines Questions about Structural and Functional Differences The book addresses the question of structural and functional differences between the female brain and the male brain. Are there differences? How good is the evidence? Where do the differences lie? Are there differences in the neuroanatomy of females, and if so, where? Do females and males process information differently, and if so, how? The author puts the relative lack of information on the female brain into historical perspective and reviews empirical evidence relevant to the different aspects of brain structure and function. She elucidates laterality, the functional asymmetry of the brain, the left brain-right brain distinctions, and how they differ between females and males. A Clear Presentation and Evaluation of Medical and Scientific Evidence Filled with rigorous scientific analysis in an easily accessible format and detailed explanatory diagrams, the book systematically develops the topic from anatomy to behavior. It draws on current research to explain why men and women behave differently and why these differences should be exploited when designing research and clinical studies.

ISE Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Foundations for the Health Professions (Paperback, 3rd edition): Deborah Roiger, Nia Bullock ISE Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Foundations for the Health Professions (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Deborah Roiger, Nia Bullock
R1,557 Discovery Miles 15 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Roiger and Bullock's unique pedagogical and visual approach helps students make the important connections between systems and learn how the body functions normally in homeostasis, and how disruption of homeostasis leads to disease and disorder. With a straightforward, engaging writing style, the authors explain difficult concepts in the context of routine activities, making concepts easier to grasp. Measurable learning outcomes throughout the textbook, workbook, and digital learning and assessment program help direct students through the content so there are no surprises. Anatomy, Physiology, Disease requires no prior knowledge of chemistry or cell biology, and is designed for an anatomy and physiology course or an anatomy, physiology, and pathology course. It is neither too high nor too low and can be customized to accommodate the organization of individual courses.

The Human Brain Circulation - Functional Changes in Disease (Hardcover): Rosemary D. Bevan, John A. Bevan The Human Brain Circulation - Functional Changes in Disease (Hardcover)
Rosemary D. Bevan, John A. Bevan
R4,264 Discovery Miles 42 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Human Brain Circulation offers an original, up-to-date synthesis and summary of our current knowledge of the cerebrovascular circulatory system, with special emphasis on the study of isolated vessels. The contributors describe the normal vasculature and the many complex changes that occur with age and disease. Fetal and newborn circulation is also addressed. In areas where knowledge of human vessels is deficient, research on animal tissues is included.
The book is significant because it challenges some of the traditional assumptions based on animal studies of the mechanisms that control human brain vasculature and presents a contemporary view that includes the role of shear stress and intravascular pressure on the arterial circulation.
Among the topics discussed are the receptors for vasoactive substances; the molecular aspects of endothelial function in hemostasis; inflammation and thrombosis; the effect of hypertension; the pathophysiology of vasospasm, ischemia, and reperfusion; and the actions of free radicals. Techniques for the in vivo study of cerebrovascular dysfunction are also described.
The Human Brain Circulation presents a definitive understanding of this centrally important vascular bed and clearly defines the future direction for research into human cerebrovascular disease and its treatment.

Understanding the Hip & Knee Paper Poster (Poster): Scientific Publishing Understanding the Hip & Knee Paper Poster (Poster)
Scientific Publishing
R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Understanding the Hip & Knee chart presents an in-depth look at the structure of hip and knee joints. The main image shows the skeletal structure of both joints with and without ligaments. Smaller views highlight various aspects, such as menisci and cartilage. Heavy cover stock with protective varnish for durability.

The Human Brain during the First Trimester 57- to 60-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development,... The Human Brain during the First Trimester 57- to 60-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 7 (Hardcover)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R3,639 Discovery Miles 36 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labeling of the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development 3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical practitioners. 4) Persistent relevance - brain development is not going to change

Handbook of Neuro-Oncology Neuroimaging (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Herbert B. Newton Handbook of Neuro-Oncology Neuroimaging (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Herbert B. Newton
R5,823 Discovery Miles 58 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Remarkable progress in neuro-oncology due to increased utilization of advanced imaging in clinical practice continues to accelerate in recent years. Refinements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) technology, and the addition of newer anatomical, functional, and metabolic imaging methods, such as MRS, fMRI, diffusion MRI, and DTI MRI have allowed brain tumor patients to be diagnosed much earlier and to be followed more carefully during treatment. With treatment approaches and the field of neuro-oncology neuroimaging changing rapidly, this second edition of the Handbook of Neuro-Oncology Neuroimaging is so relevant to those in the field, providing a single-source, comprehensive, reference handbook of the most up-to-date clinical and technical information regarding the application of neuro-Imaging techniques to brain tumor and neuro-oncology patients. This new volume will have updates on all of the material from the first edition, and in addition will feature several new important chapters covering diverse topics such as advanced imaging techniques in radiation therapy, therapeutic treatment fields, response assessment in clinical trials, surgical planning of neoplastic disease of the spine, and more. It will also serve as a resource of background information to neuroimaging researchers and basic scientists with an interest in brain tumors and neuro-oncology.

Netter Playing Cards - Netter's Anatomy Art Card Deck (Single Pack) (Cards): Frank H. Netter Netter Playing Cards - Netter's Anatomy Art Card Deck (Single Pack) (Cards)
Frank H. Netter
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

By popular request - Frank H. Netter, MD's classic anatomy paintings on playing cards! Perfect for clinicians, medical and healthcare students, and all Netter fans! Favorite illustrations from Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy on card faces - from the iconic Netter skull on the Jokers to the superficial vessels of the face on the Jacks . and on the Kings, a photo of the dapper Dr. Netter himself! Standard 52-card deck includes classic Netter paintings plus assorted pieces by Netter successor, Carlos Machado, MD; 14 different illustrations in all.

ISE Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (Paperback, 10th edition): Kenneth Saladin ISE Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (Paperback, 10th edition)
Kenneth Saladin
R1,792 Discovery Miles 17 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function tells a story comprised of many layers, including core science, clinical applications, the history of medicine, and evolution of the human body. Saladin combines this humanistic perspective on anatomy and physiology with vibrant photos and art to convey the beauty and excitement of the subject. To help students manage the tremendous amount of information in this introductory course, the narrative is broken into short segments, each framed by expected learning outcomes and self-testing review questions.

The Human Brain during the First Trimester 40- to 42-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development,... The Human Brain during the First Trimester 40- to 42-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 6 (Hardcover)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R3,790 Discovery Miles 37 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labeling of the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development 3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical practitioners. 4) Persistent relevance - brain development is not going to change.

The Study of Anatomy in Britain, 1700-1900 (Paperback): Fiona Hutton The Study of Anatomy in Britain, 1700-1900 (Paperback)
Fiona Hutton
R1,807 Discovery Miles 18 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hutton looks at Manchester and Oxford to provide a comparative history of anatomical study. Using the Anatomy Act as a focal point, she examines how these two cities dealt with the need for bodies over two centuries.

Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development Supplement - With Coronal Sections (Hardcover, Annotated edition): Richard Baldock,... Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development Supplement - With Coronal Sections (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Richard Baldock, Jonathan Bard, Duncan Davidson, Gillian Morriss-Kay
R3,233 R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Save R360 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development: With Coronal Sections continues the stellar reputation of the original Atlas by providing updated, in-depth anatomical content and morphological views of organ systems.The publication offers written descriptions of the developmental origins of the organ systems alongside high-resolution images for needed visualization of developmental processes. Matt Kaufman himself has annotated the coronal images in the same clear, meticulous style of the original Atlas. Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development: With Coronal Sections follows the original Atlas as a continuation of the standard in the field for developmental biologists and researchers across biological and biomedical sciences studying mouse development.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version, Global Edition (Paperback, 13th edition): Elaine Marieb, Lori... Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version, Global Edition (Paperback, 13th edition)
Elaine Marieb, Lori Smith
R1,938 Discovery Miles 19 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For the two-semester A&P laboratory course. Help manage time and improve learning inside and outside of the lab The #1 best-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual helps students and instructors manage time inside and outside of the A&P lab classroom and works hand-in-hand with Mastering A&P, the leading online homework and learning program for A&P. The 13th Edition features dozens of new, full-color figures and photos in the review sheets, as well as revamped clinical application questions and critical thinking questions that reinforce the most important concepts from lab. Encourage students to prepare for lab by assigning recommended Mastering A&P activities for each lab exercise, including 18 pre-lab videos (8 are new to this edition), Building Vocabulary Coaching Activities, exercise review sheet assessment questions, art labeling activities, mobile-ready Practice Anatomy Lab (TM) 3.1 with customizable flashcards, and more. Thousands of assignment options in the Item Library are closely correlated with the print edition of the manual, making it easier than ever to create homework assignments that are aligned with your lab activities. Continuing to set the standard for the 2-semester A&P laboratory course, the lab manual complies with the illustration and presentation style of the best-selling Marieb/Hoehn Human Anatomy & Physiology text, but can accompany any A&P textbook. New customization options are available through Pearson Collections, as well as three conventional versions: Main (12th Edition), Cat (13th Edition), and Fetal Pig (13th Edition). Also available with Mastering A&P Mastering (TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. Mastering A&P assignments support interactive features in the lab manual, including pre-lab video coaching activities, bone, muscle, and dissection videos, Dynamic Study Modules, Get Ready for A&P, plus a variety of Art Labeling Questions, Clinical Application Questions, and more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering A&P does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering A&P, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering A&P, search for: 0134767322 / 9780134767321 Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version Plus MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 13/e 0134763246 / 9780134763248 MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manuals 0134806360 / 9780134806365 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Manual, Fetal Pig Version

Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology Colouring and Workbook (Paperback, 6th edition): Anne Waugh, Allison Grant Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology Colouring and Workbook (Paperback, 6th edition)
Anne Waugh, Allison Grant
R726 Discovery Miles 7 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This workbook aims to help students build their confidence and consolidate their studies in anatomy and physiology. Fully updated in its sixth edition, the workbook provides full-page colouring exercises for every system of the body, designed to help the reader to test their memory and reinforce their knowledge. Students can label diagrams, answer multiple choice questions and complete a range of exercises that will leave them with a more in-depth understanding of core anatomy and physiology concepts. This is a perfect revision tool for students of nursing and allied health, paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary therapy and massage therapy, as well as trainee healthcare assistants. It is a valuable companion to the 14th edition of Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness but can also be used in conjunction with any other anatomy and physiology text. Appealing, interactive and engaging way to learn anatomy and physiology Straightforward language and user-friendly approach to help students of all levels master difficult concepts with ease Wide range of exercises suit different learning styles Bespoke website with a unique online colouring and self-test software program - The Body Spectrum (c) and other interactive activities including case studies to support and reinforce learning New layout and additional space for students to make their own notes and construct a personalised revision summary

The Human Brain during the First Trimester 21- to 23-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development,... The Human Brain during the First Trimester 21- to 23-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 4 (Hardcover)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R3,779 Discovery Miles 37 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labeling of the earliest phases of prenatal neorological development 3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical practioners. 4) Persistent relevantce - brain development is not going to change.

Anatomy - Regional, Surgical, and Applied (Hardcover): Qassim F. Baker, Philip J. Adds Anatomy - Regional, Surgical, and Applied (Hardcover)
Qassim F. Baker, Philip J. Adds
R3,660 Discovery Miles 36 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Key features: * Presents a concise, accessible guide to regional and clinically applied anatomy, that clearly demonstrates to students the level of knowledge that is required for medical and healthcare-related curricula. * Uses high-quality clinical and intra-operative images integrated into the text which emphasizes important topics through bullet points. * Features logically arranged seven sections, each devoted to a body region or system, which includes a self-test quiz, with the single best answer and spotter-style questions.

Mechanical Lumbosacral Spine Pain - Anatomy, Histology and Imaging (Hardcover): Lynton G. F. Giles Mechanical Lumbosacral Spine Pain - Anatomy, Histology and Imaging (Hardcover)
Lynton G. F. Giles
R4,915 Discovery Miles 49 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Key features: * Provides a clear explanation for many of the pain generators in low back pain and illuminate this perplexing and ubiquitous problem. * Addresses a gap in the existing literature, as "non-specific" or mechanical lumbosacral spine pain accounts for by far most chronic spinal pain sufferers' complaints for clinicians dealing with spinal pain syndromes like general medical practitioners, and spinal specialists in various fields such as sports medicine. * Illustrates anatomical structures that can be injured and thus become responsible for causing mechanical lumbosacral spine pain, frequently, such injuries cannot be detected on sophisticated imaging such as MRI.

Spiral Bound - Integrated Anatomy for Yoga (Paperback): Karen Kirkness Spiral Bound - Integrated Anatomy for Yoga (Paperback)
Karen Kirkness
R1,588 Discovery Miles 15 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Spiral Bound explores the potential for yoga as a healing modality by examining the body's anatomical structure as it has evolved embryonically. With a light touch approach, Karen weaves together threads of development to see how our morphological constraints arise in the earliest moments of life and how this rotation lays the spiral groundwork for rotational kinematics that encompass all tissue. This book sets out to link theory with practice, all at a conversational level richly illustrated with full-color photographs and drawings that bring the biomotion to life for practitioners and teachers of yoga. This book for anyone seeking to simplify the parts-list pedagogy of classical anatomy with contemporary research in fascia literature for an integrated approach especially suitable to postural yoga.

Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice, 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition): E Odya Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice, 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
E Odya
R552 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R36 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Practice your way to a high score in your anatomy & physiology class The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids--that's a lot to learn if you want to ace your anatomy & physiology class! Luckily, you can master them all with this hands-on book + online experience. Memorization is the key to succeeding in A&P, and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies gives you all the practice you need to score high. Inside and online, you'll find exactly what you need to help you understand, memorize, and retain every bit of the human body. Jam packed with memorization tricks, test-prep tips, and hundreds of practice exercises, it's the ideal resource to help you make anatomy and physiology your minion! Take an online review quiz for every chapter Use the workbook as a supplement to classroom learning Be prepared for whatever comes your way on test day Gain confidence with practical study tips If you're gearing up for a career in the medical field and need to take this often-tough class to fulfill your academic requirements as a high school or college student, this workbook gives you the edge you need to pass with flying colors.

The Fate of Anatomical Collections (Hardcover, New Ed): Rina Knoeff, Robert Zwijnenberg The Fate of Anatomical Collections (Hardcover, New Ed)
Rina Knoeff, Robert Zwijnenberg
R4,511 Discovery Miles 45 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Almost every medical faculty possesses anatomical and/or pathological collections: human and animal preparations, wax- and other models, as well as drawings, photographs, documents and archives relating to them. In many institutions these collections are well-preserved, but in others they are poorly maintained and rendered inaccessible to medical and other audiences. This volume explores the changing status of anatomical collections from the early modern period to date. It is argued that anatomical and pathological collections are medically relevant not only for future generations of medical faculty and future research, but they are also important in the history of medicine, the history of the institutions to which they belong, and to the wider understanding of the cultural history of the body. Moreover, anatomical collections are crucial to new scholarly inter-disciplinary studies that investigate the interaction between arts and sciences, especially medicine, and offer a venue for the study of interactions between anatomists, scientists, anatomical artists and other groups, as well as the display and presentation of natural history and medical cabinets. In considering the fate of anatomical collections - and the importance of the keeper's decisions with respect to collections - this volume will make an important methodological contribution to the study of collections and to discussions on how to preserve universities' academic heritage.

Anatomy and Anatomists in Early Modern Spain (Hardcover, New Ed): Bjorn Okholm Skaarup Anatomy and Anatomists in Early Modern Spain (Hardcover, New Ed)
Bjorn Okholm Skaarup
R4,505 Discovery Miles 45 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Taking the Vesalian anatomical revolution as its point of departure, this volume charts the apparent rise and fall of anatomy studies within universities in sixteenth-century Spain, focussing particularly on primary sources from 1550 to 1600. In doing so, it both clarifies the Spanish contribution to the field of anatomy and disentangles the distorted political and historiographical viewpoints emerging from previous research. Studies of early modern Iberian science have only been carried out coherently and collaboratively in the last few decades, even though fierce debates on the subject have dominated Spanish historiography for more than two centuries. In the field of anatomy studies, many uninformed and biased readings of archival sources have resulted in a very confused picture of the practice of dissection and the teaching of anatomy in the Iberian Peninsula, in which the highly complex conditions of anatomical research within Spain's national context are often oversimplified. The new empirical evidence that this book brings to light suggests a far more multifaceted narrative of Iberian Renaissance anatomy than has been presented to date.

The Physiological Measurement Handbook (Hardcover): John G. Webster The Physiological Measurement Handbook (Hardcover)
John G. Webster
R5,818 Discovery Miles 58 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Physiological Measurement Handbook presents an extensive range of topics that encompass the subject of measurement in all departments of medicine. The handbook describes the use of instruments and techniques for practical measurements required in medicine. It covers sensors, techniques, hardware, and software as well as information on processing systems, automatic data acquisition, reduction and analysis, and their incorporation for diagnosis. Suitable for both instrumentation designers and users, the handbook enables biomedical engineers, scientists, researchers, students, health care personnel, and those in the medical device industry to explore the different methods available for measuring a particular physiological variable. It helps readers select the most suitable method by comparing alternative methods and their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the book provides equations for readers focused on discovering applications and solving diagnostic problems arising in medical fields not necessarily in their specialty. It also includes specialized information needed by readers who want to learn advanced applications of the subject, evaluative opinions, and possible areas for future study.

The Human Brain during the First Trimester 15- to 18-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development,... The Human Brain during the First Trimester 15- to 18-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 3 (Hardcover)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R4,071 Discovery Miles 40 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This third of 15 short atlases reimagines the classic 5-volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. This volume presents serial sections from specimens between 15 mm and 18 mm with detailed annotations, together with 3D reconstructions. An introduction summarizes human CNS development by using high-resolution photos of methacrylate-embedded rat embryos at a similar stage of development as the human specimens in this volume. The accompanying Glossary gives definitions for all the terms used in this volume and all the others in the Atlas. Features Classic anatomical atlas Detailed labeling of structures in the developing brain offers updated terminology and the identification of unique developmental features, such as germinal matrices of specific neuronal populations and migratory streams of young neurons Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists, and clinical practitioners A valuable reference work on brain development that will be relevant for decades

The Human Brain during the First Trimester 3.5- to 4.5-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System... The Human Brain during the First Trimester 3.5- to 4.5-mm Crown-Rump Lengths - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R4,061 Discovery Miles 40 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labelling of the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development without abbreviations 3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical practioners 4) Persistent relevance - brain development is not going to change, but this Atlas offers updated terminology for primordial neural structures.

Transplantation (Hardcover): Laurence A Turka Transplantation (Hardcover)
Laurence A Turka
R2,497 Discovery Miles 24 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The transplantation of organs such as the heart, kidney, and lungs is an important means of replacing seriously damaged or diseased body parts. However, a transplanted organ may fail if the recipient's immune system mounts a response to it. Transplant patients are usually prescribed a life-long course of immunosuppressive medication, but these drugs can have adverse effects, including increased risk of infection and cancer. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine provides a current and comprehensive review of the molecular mechanisms behind graft rejection and how they may be overcome. Contributors discuss immunosuppressive drug therapies and tolerance induction strategies, including the use of regulatory T cells, mesenchymal stromal cells, and lymphodepletion. They describe how mouse and non-human primate models have been used to gain insight into the immunobiology of transplantation and to test therapeutic approaches. Clinical considerations, such as donor selection, organ preservation, surgery, and post-operative care, are also covered. This volume includes discussion of the emerging field of regenerative medicine and the bioethical issues surrounding organ transplantation, and provides historical background to the field. It is an essential reference for immunologists, pharmacologists, clinicians, and all who are working to improve this remarkable medical procedure.

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