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100 Questions about the Human Body (Hardcover): Inc Peter Pauper Press 100 Questions about the Human Body (Hardcover)
Inc Peter Pauper Press
R236 R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Save R45 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Psychoneuroendocrinology of Sport and Exercise - Foundations, Markers, Trends (Hardcover): Felix Ehrlenspiel, Katharina Strahler Psychoneuroendocrinology of Sport and Exercise - Foundations, Markers, Trends (Hardcover)
Felix Ehrlenspiel, Katharina Strahler
R4,358 Discovery Miles 43 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Psychoneuroendocrinology is the study of the interaction between hormones, the brain and human behaviour. This is the first book to examine psychoneuroendocrinology in the context of sport and exercise, offering a comprehensive review of current research and assessment techniques and highlighting directions for future research. The book explores the links between hormones and behaviour, and draws important conclusions for how their study will aid in the understanding of the bidirectional link between sport and behaviour, central to the psychology of sport and exercise. It presents the key hormones that underpin behaviour in a sporting context, including the description of their physiologic mechanisms and behavioural effects. The book reports benchmark standards for the assessment and analysis of hormonal influences of behaviour in sport, and examines practical issues and contexts such as emotional state, overtraining and stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology in Sport and Exercise is a breakthrough text that will be of interest to all advanced students and researchers working in the psychology and physiology of sport and exercise.

Physiology, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering (Hardcover, New): Andrew Wood Physiology, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering (Hardcover, New)
Andrew Wood
R2,677 Discovery Miles 26 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Physiology, Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering provides a multidisciplinary understanding of biological phenomena and the instrumentation for monitoring these phenomena. It covers the physical phenomena of electricity, pressure, and flow along with the adaptation of the physics of the phenomena to the special conditions and constraints of biological systems. While the text focuses on human biological systems, some of the principles also apply to plants, bacteria, and other animals.

The first section of the book presents a general introduction to physiological systems and describes specialized methods used to record electrical events from biological tissue. The next part examines molecules involved in cell transport and signaling as well as the proteins relevant in cells ability to contract and generate tension. The text goes on to cover the properties of the heart, blood, and circulation and the monitoring of cardiac and circulatory function. It then discusses the importance of the interrelationship of pressures and flows in organ systems, such as the lungs and kidneys, and details the organization and function of the nervous system. After focusing on the systems used to monitor signals, the book explores modeling, biomechanics, and emerging technologies, including the progressive miniaturization of sensors and actuators in biomedical engineering.

Developed from the authors courses in medical biophysics and biomedical instrumentation, this book shows how biophysics and biomedical engineering have advanced modern medicine. It brings together the physical principles underlying human physiological processes and the physical methods used to monitor these processes. Requiring only basic mathematical knowledge, the text supplements mathematical formulae with qualitative explanations and illustrations to encourage an intuitive grasp on the processes discussed."

Principles of Physiology for the Anaesthetist (Hardcover, 4th edition): Peter Kam, Ian Power Principles of Physiology for the Anaesthetist (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Peter Kam, Ian Power
R5,134 Discovery Miles 51 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides readers with an anaesthesia-focused alternative to general physiology textbooks. The new edition has been reorganised with the trainee anaesthesist in mind, into shorter bite-sized chapters ideal for exam revision. The content includes the physiology of all major organ systems, with specific emphasis on the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems as well as special sections on pain, aging, specific environments and obesity. Alongside the learning objectives, reflection points and a handy summary of physiological equations and tables, there is greater emphasis on clinical application in this fourth edition, with applied physiology included in almost every section.

Engineering Physiology - Bases of Human Factors Engineering/ Ergonomics (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020): Karl H.E. Kroemer, Hiltrud J... Engineering Physiology - Bases of Human Factors Engineering/ Ergonomics (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020)
Karl H.E. Kroemer, Hiltrud J Kroemer, Katrin E Kroemer-Elbert
R2,296 Discovery Miles 22 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This fifth edition of "Engineering Physiology" has the same purpose as the earlier prints: to provide physiological information which engineers, designers, supervisors, managers and other planners need to make work and equipment "fit the human." Chapters have been revised, figures and tables updated. New material discusses, among other topics, models of the human body that provide practical and design-oriented information, biomechanics describing the body's capabilities and limitations, effects of shift work / sleep loss on attitude and performance, and new techniques to measure body sizes and the resultant changes in applications of that information. The book does not replace standard (biological-medical-chemical) textbooks on human physiology; instead, it provides information on human features and functions which are basic to ergonomics or human (factors) engineering, terms often used interchangeably. It helps lay the foundations for teamwork among engineers and physiologists, biologists and physicians. Bioengineering topics concern bones and tissues, neural networks, biochemical processes, bio- and anthromechanics, biosensors, perception of information and related actions, to mention just a few areas of common interest. Such understanding provides the underpinnings for devising work tasks, tools, workplaces, vehicles, work-rest schedules, human-machine systems, homes and designed environments so that we humans can work and live safely, efficiently and comfortably.

Sports Biomechanics - Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Sports Performance (Paperback, 2nd edition): Melanie Bussey Sports Biomechanics - Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Sports Performance (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Melanie Bussey
R1,579 Discovery Miles 15 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When working with sports men and women, the biomechanist is faced with two apparently incompatible goals: reducing injury risk and improving sports performance. Now in a fully updated and revised edition, Sports Biomechanics introduces the fundamental principles that underpin our understanding of the biomechanics of both sports injury and performance, and explains how contemporary biomechanical science can be used to meet both of those goals simultaneously. The first four chapters of this book look closely at sports injury, including topics such as the properties of biological materials, mechanisms of injury occurrence, risk reduction, and the estimation of forces in biological structures. The last four chapters concentrate on the biomechanical enhancement of sports performance including analytical techniques, statistical and mathematical modelling of sports movements, and the use of feedback to enhance sports performance. Drawing on the very latest empirical and epidemiological data, and including clear concise summaries, self test questions and guides to further reading in every chapter, this book is essential reading for all advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students with an interest in biomechanics, sports injury, sports medicine, physical therapy or performance analysis. Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/bartlett

Exercise Biochemistry (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Vassilis Mougios Exercise Biochemistry (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Vassilis Mougios
R3,183 Discovery Miles 31 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd Edition translates a potentially difficult and technical subject into a clear explanation of how exercise affects molecular-level functioning. The text is written in a very conversational style making it an ideal resource for students. This new second edition has been significantly updated to include the latest research. It includes coverage of metabolism, endocrinology and assessment all in one volume. Other updates to this second edition include new chapters, examinations of caffeine as an ergogenic acid and up-to-date findings on how different types of exercise can affect lipid metabolism. To help with student learning, Exercise Biochemistry incorporates chapter objectives, summaries, key terms, sidebars and questions throughout. Split into four parts, the first section introduces students to biochemistry basics. The second part applies the basic to explore neural control of movement and muscle activity. The third section details exercise metabolism related to carbohydrates, lipids and protein. And, the final section covers biochemical assessment of people who exercise. Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource that arms future sport and exercise scientists with a clear understanding of the effects of exercise on the function of the human body.

Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery (Paperback): Elena L. Paley Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery (Paperback)
Elena L. Paley
R3,062 Discovery Miles 30 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery focuses on the emerging hypothesis of a dysfunctional microbiome metabolome vagus nerve brain circuit in Alzheimer's disease and associated diseases and medical conditions, including dementia, aging, COVID-19, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory skin condition rosacea, which may increase the risk of other conditions. This book also discusses the vagus nerve-related conditions, including Arnold's reflex, laryngopharyngeal reflux, duodenogastric reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, and related pulmonary diseases. The subjects covered in the book also address an important question of which one is more important for human health and intellectual abilities: the human genome or the human microbiome? The conceptual model of food and gut microbial tryptamine vagus nerve circuit is also presented in this book.

Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion - Origins and Principles (Paperback): Andrew Horwood, Nachiappan Chockalingam Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion - Origins and Principles (Paperback)
Andrew Horwood, Nachiappan Chockalingam
R3,060 Discovery Miles 30 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Origins and Principles of Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion discusses key concepts of how biomechanics links to the development of pathology through mechanical laws, anatomy, physiology and health. It provides fundamental principles and practical data, and guidance of how to apply these in the clinical biomechanics field. Coverage includes: major joint movement, muscle action around joints, physiology and patho-physiology of bone, muscle and neurologic disorders. This reference is ideal for teaching students in biomechanics, orthopedics and physiotherapy. It should also be of interest to product development engineers, rehabilitation engineers, those working in prosthetics and orthotics, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The authors explore the simple laws of motion as applied to anatomy and physiology, in order to help readers understand human pathology within the human lower limb and mobility. They then go on to look at materials science concerns within this field, such as engineering stresses and strains, principles and types of material properties and the shaping of structural properties. Readers will also find within this book information on tissue science, force generation, biological sciences, evolution in biomechanics, human gait, functional units of the lower limb and foot, and finally pathomechanical principles; all as applied to clinical biomechanics.

Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (Paperback, 7th edition): Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J.... Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (Paperback, 7th edition)
Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J. Hubert
R1,148 Discovery Miles 11 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reinforce your understanding of pathophysiology with a practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition, this study guide uses a variety of exercises, activities, and review questions to help you master concepts relating to disorders and disease processes. It lets you practice skills and apply concepts to clinical practice. To make review easier, an answer key is included in the back of the book. Learning activities provide a variety of ways to assess your knowledge or identify areas for further study, including labeling exercises, matching exercises on important terminology, crossword puzzles, questions that apply knowledge to more complex situations, and compare/contrast completion charts. Answer key for all of the activities is provided at the back of the book, providing immediate feedback. The same authors as the Pathophysiology textbook - Karin VanMeter and Robert Hubert - ensure that content in the study guide is consistent and accurate. NEW! Updated content and learning activities reflect the revisions in Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition.

Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology - Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management (Hardcover, 9th edition):... Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology - Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management (Hardcover, 9th edition)
Jerome F. Strauss, Robert L Barbieri, Anuja Dokras, Carmen J. Williams, Zev Williams
R5,689 Discovery Miles 56 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For over 40 years, Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology has been the gold standard text of both basic science and clinical practice of the full range of female and male reproductive disorders. The fully revised 9th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with complete coverage, including up-to-date information on impaired fertility, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, problems of sexual development, menstrual disturbances, fibroids, endometriosis, female and male reproductive aging, fertility preservation, assisted reproduction technologies including ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction, transgender hormonal treatment, contraception, and more. An outstanding editorial board and other global experts in the field share their knowledge and expertise to keep you abreast of current science and practice in endocrinology. Includes new chapters on Meiosis, Fertilization and Embryo Development; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Uterus Transplantation; Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing; and Germs Cells Developed In Vitro. Provides extensively revised information on contemporary practices in assisted reproduction, fertility preservation, and ovulation induction. Provides an online video library that highlights surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging. Adds three new members to the exceptional editorial team: Drs. Anuja Dokras, Carmen J. Williams, and Zev Williams. Features full-color, high-quality illustrations that clearly depict basic anatomic structures, endocrine processes, and cell function and dysfunction. Includes bulleted lists under major headings in each chapter for quick, at-a-glance summaries of every section. Lists Top References at the end of each chapter that distill the most important references for research underpinnings, to complement the complete online reference list. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Essentials of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology for Pharmacy and Allied Health (Hardcover): Laurie K. McCorry, Martin M.... Essentials of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology for Pharmacy and Allied Health (Hardcover)
Laurie K. McCorry, Martin M. Zdanowicz, Cynthia Yvon Gonnella
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combining two separate textbooks entitled Essentials of Human Physiology for Pharmacy and Essentials of Pathophysiology for Pharmacy into one cohesive volume, this new book seamlessly integrates material related to normal human physiology and pathophysiology into each chapter. Chapters include: Study objectives at the beginning of each chapter; Summary tables, flow charts, diagrams, and key definitions; Real life case studies to emphasize clinical application and stimulate student critical thinking; An emphasis on the rationale for drug therapy; Simple, straightforward language. Written by authors with extensive teaching experience in the areas, Essentials of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology for Pharmacy and Allied Health is a concise learning instrument that will guide students in pharmacy and allied health programs.

Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Paul Grimshaw, Michael Cole, Adrian Burden, Neil... Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Paul Grimshaw, Michael Cole, Adrian Burden, Neil Fowler
R4,061 Discovery Miles 40 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the clearest and most straightforward biomechanics textbook currently available. By breaking down the challenging subject of sport and exercise biomechanics into short thematic sections, it enables students to grasp each topic quickly and easily, and provides lecturers with a flexible resource that they can use to support any introductory course on biomechanics. The book contains a wealth of useful features for teaching and learning, including clear definitions of key terms, lots of applied examples, guides to further reading, and revision questions with worked solutions. It has been significantly expanded to encompass rapidly developing areas, such as sports equipment design and modern optoelectronic motion analysis systems, and it includes a number of new sections that further develop the application of biomechanics in sports performance and injury prevention. A new companion website includes a test bank, downloadable illustrations and, where appropriate, suggestions for learning outcomes and/or lab-based sessions for lecturers. Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics has been an invaluable course companion for thousands of students and lecturers over the last decade. Engaging, direct, and now fully refreshed, it is the only biomechanics textbook you'll ever need.

The Scientific Bases of Human Anatomy (Hardcover): C. Oxnard The Scientific Bases of Human Anatomy (Hardcover)
C. Oxnard
R2,477 Discovery Miles 24 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As medical schools struggle to fit ever more material into a fixed amount of time, students need to approach the study of anatomy through a succinct, integrative overview. Rather than setting forth an overwhelming list of facts to be memorized, this book engages readers with a fascinating account of the connections between human anatomy and a wide array of scientific disciplines, weaving in the latest advances in developmental and evolutionary biology, comparative morphology, and biological engineering. Logically organized around a few key concepts, The Scientific Bases of Human Anatomy presents them in clear, memorable prose, concise tabular material, and a host of striking photographs and original diagrams.

Appetite and Its Discontents - Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (Paperback): Elizabeth A. Williams Appetite and Its Discontents - Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (Paperback)
Elizabeth A. Williams
R1,084 Discovery Miles 10 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Why do we eat? Is it instinct, or some other impetus? Despite the necessity of food, anxieties about what and how to eat are widespread in our culture, and scientists and physicians continue to have shifting theories about the phenomenon of appetite and its causes and norms. In Appetite and Its Discontents, Elizabeth A. Williams charts the history of inquiry into appetite between 1750 and 1950, as scientific and medical concepts of appetite shifted alongside developments in physiology, natural history, psychology, and ethology. Williams argues that trust in appetite was undermined in the mid-eighteenth century, when researchers who investigated ingestion and digestion began claiming that science alone could say which ways of eating were healthy and which were not. Tracing nineteenth- and twentieth-century conflicts over the nature of appetite, Williams explores contemporary worries about eating through the lens of science and medicine to show us how appetite--once a matter of personal inclination--became an object of science.

Human Motor Development - A Lifespan Approach (Hardcover, 10th edition): Greg Payne, Larry Isaacs Human Motor Development - A Lifespan Approach (Hardcover, 10th edition)
Greg Payne, Larry Isaacs
R5,285 Discovery Miles 52 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach, 10th Edition, offers an overview to the study of changes in human movement across the lifespan. The book uses a holistic approach and emphasizes the importance of intellectual, social, and physical development and their impact on human motor development at all ages. The tenth edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most recent research and technology in human motor development. Organized into five parts, the book examines key topics in motor development including the relationship between cognitive and social development and motor development, factors affecting development, changes across the lifespan, and assessment in motor development. Highly illustrated and written for student accessibility, Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach is essential reading for students of motor control and development, kinesiology, human performance, and students interested in physical therapy, physical education, and exercise science. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors' manual, a test bank, and lecture slides.

Drosophila Models for Human Diseases (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Masamitsu Yamaguchi Drosophila Models for Human Diseases (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Masamitsu Yamaguchi
R5,247 Discovery Miles 52 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most biological pathways, physical and neurological properties are highly conserved between humans and Drosophila and nearly 75% of human disease-causing genes have a functional homologue in Drosophila. This volume provides recent advances in Drosophila models for various human diseases, with each chapter providing a review of studies involving Drosophila models, as well as detailed protocols commonly used in laboratories. Starting with a review of Drosophila's value as a highly tractable model organism for studying human diseases, subsequent chapters present Drosophila models for specific human diseases. The book provides a useful resource for all scientists who are starting to use the Drosophila model in their studies, and for researchers working in the pharmaceutical industry and using new screening models to develop new medicines for various diseases.

Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science (Paperback): Youlian Hong, Roger Bartlett Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science (Paperback)
Youlian Hong, Roger Bartlett
R2,202 Discovery Miles 22 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science is a landmark work of reference. Now available in a concise paperback edition, it offers a comprehensive and in-depth survey of current theory, research and practice in sports, exercise and clinical biomechanics, in both established and emerging contexts.

Including contributions from many of the world's leading biomechanists, the book is arranged into five thematic sections:

  • biomechanics in sports
  • injury, orthopedics and rehabilitation
  • health and rehabilitation
  • training, learning and coaching
  • methodologies and systems of measurement.

Drawing explicit connections between the theoretical, investigative and applied components of sports science research, this book is both a definitive subject guide and an important contribution to the contemporary research agenda in biomechanics and human movement science. It is essential reading for all students, scholars and researchers working in sports biomechanics, kinesiology, ergonomics, sports engineering, orthopaedics and physical therapy.

Updates in Thyroidology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, Volume 51-2 (Hardcover): Megan R... Updates in Thyroidology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, Volume 51-2 (Hardcover)
Megan R Haymart, Maria Papaleontiou
R2,471 Discovery Miles 24 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Megan R. Haymart and Maria Papaleontiou bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Thyroidology. Top experts in the field cover recent advances in the diagnosis and management of thyroid conditions, providing a contemporary view of updates in this challenging field. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including disparities in thyroid care; the use of LT4/LT3 combinations in treating hypothyroidism; minimally invasive procedures for thyroid nodules; less intensive management options for low-risk thyroid cancer; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on thyroidology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tracey Matthews, Kimberly Kostelis Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tracey Matthews, Kimberly Kostelis
R2,225 Discovery Miles 22 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance, 2nd edition shows students how to become effective producers and consumers of health and human performance research. Like the first edition, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and includes step-by-step guidance for writing effective research proposals and theses. In addition, the authors show how to read, assess, interpret, and apply published research and how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. In this edition, the authors have also expanded areas of research design to include the PICO (patient problem or population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes) technique. Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance, 2nd edition is filled with more up-to-date illustrative examples that emphasize the real-world applications of research methods. Throughout, the authors draw on a variety of examples that were selected because they provide a context to further the understanding of health and human performance research. Research to Practice examples and Tips are included by the authors to help students better appreciate the book's content. Additionally, new to this edition, is Pulse Check, which provides an opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking in all things research. These study aids provide suggestions and additional resources to assist students in understanding the research process. Key terms, defined and highlighted, enrich each chapter. The end of each chapter includes Applying What You Learned sections designed to help students comprehend and follow best practices in research methods. Online resources and guides developed by the authors to support and enhance students' learning of important research concepts are available.

An Integrated Approach to Health Sciences - Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Chemistry and Medical Microbiology (Hardcover, 2nd... An Integrated Approach to Health Sciences - Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Chemistry and Medical Microbiology (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Bruce Colbert, Joe Wilson, John Havrilla, Jeff Ankney
R3,612 R3,110 Discovery Miles 31 100 Save R502 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike any other resource on the market, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH SCIENCES, 2E takes an all-in-one approach to preparing learners for careers in the health care industry. The book identifies the four basic building blocks of Health Sciences: anatomy and physiology, math, chemistry, and medical microbiology and then presents them in the context of health professions. Medical terminology and physics concepts are also covered. Rich illustrations, theory, practical applications, and humorous anecdotes all join together to help learners connect with the material as they learn it, fostering increased retention and comprehension. As a result, learners will gain valuable knowledge while also getting access to an insider look at health careers through the book's professional profiles. Exercises and case studies complement the comprehensive coverage and sharpen critical thinking skills, making this a complete package for anyone aiming to develop a foundational knowledge in the health sciences. Benefits: NEW Expands content with new chapters on Medical Microbiology and Infection Control and additional clinical related math concepts. NEW Reinforces concepts with StudyWARE? CD-ROM that contains interactive animations and videos that are integrated with the text. NEW Brings material to life with an exciting new text design and vivid, updated color illustrations, photos, and tables. NEW Offers deeper insights and anecdotes with new "Quotes and Notes" sections containing unique health and science-related facts and stories. Engages learners with user-friendly, conversational writing style rich with analogies and real-world stories. Enhances learning with strong pedagogical features, including objectives, key terms, and chapter reviews. Integrates major academic subjects and applies them to the "real world" of health sciences to create a total learning package. NEW Reinforces concepts with StudyWARE? CD-ROM that contains interactive anim

Human Muscle Fatigue (Paperback): Craig Williams, Sebastien Ratel Human Muscle Fatigue (Paperback)
Craig Williams, Sebastien Ratel
R2,080 Discovery Miles 20 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When human muscle fatigues, athletic performance becomes impaired. For those individuals suffering muscle or metabolic diseases the effects of muscle fatigue can make everyday tasks difficult. Understanding the scientific processes responsible for skeletal muscle fatigue is therefore central to the study of the physiology of sport, exercise and health. Written by a team of leading international exercise scientists, this book explores the mechanisms of muscle fatigue and presents a comprehensive survey of current research on this important topic. Examining the wide variety of protocols, assessment methods and exercise models used to study muscle fatigue, the book explores the differential effects of fatigue as influenced by: age gender fitness and training the use of ergogenic aids medical conditions including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and glycogenosis. Human Muscle Fatigue covers both clinical and applied approaches in sport and exercise physiology and devotes an entire section to the conceptual framework underpinning research in this area, helping readers from a wide range of backgrounds to engage with the topic. Accessible and detailed, this book is a key text for students and practitioners working in exercise and sports science, medicine, physical therapy and health.

Stem Cell Transplantation (Hardcover, 2012): Carlos Lopez-Larrea, Antonio Lopez Vazquez, Beatriz Suarez Alvarez Stem Cell Transplantation (Hardcover, 2012)
Carlos Lopez-Larrea, Antonio Lopez Vazquez, Beatriz Suarez Alvarez
R5,698 Discovery Miles 56 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Organ transplantation has been the most important therapeutic advance in the last third of the 20th century. Its development has revolutionized medicine, as demonstrated by the fact that a large number of researchers in this field have been awarded Nobel Prizes. In the beginning of this century, we are witnessing with great expectations the emergence of a new field of medicine related to the arrival of a new player on the scene: "stem cells" and their potential use in regenerative medicine. This volume aims to cover important aspects of the various facets of organ transplantation and regenerative medicine, with leading specialists in these fields setting out their vision. We try to rigorously explain current and novel scientific research in these fields-areas which arouse great interest from society in general, due to their potential use in modern medicine for the treatment of a great number of diseases.

Low-Dose Radiation Effects on Animals and Ecosystems - Long-Term Study on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Low-Dose Radiation Effects on Animals and Ecosystems - Long-Term Study on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Manabu Fukumoto
R1,331 Discovery Miles 13 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This open access book summarizes the latest scientific findings regarding the biological effects of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident in 2011. Various cases of changes in animals and organisms have been reported since the FNPP accident. However, it is often unknown whether they are actually due to radiation, since the dose or dose-rate are not necessarily associated with the changes observed. This book brings together the works of radiation biologists and ecologists to provide reliable radioecology data and gives insight into future radioprotection. The book examines the environmental pollution and radiation exposure, and contains valuable data from abandoned livestock in the ex-evacuation zone and from wild animals including invertebrates and vertebrates, aqueous and terrestrial animals, and plants that are subjected to long-term exposure in the area still affected by radiation. It also analyzes dose evaluation, and offers new perspectives gained from the accident, as well as an overview for future studies to promote radioprotection of humans and the ecosystem. Since the biological impact of radiation is influenced by various factors, it is difficult to scientifically define the effects of low-dose/low-dose-rate radiation. However, the detailed research data presented can be combined with the latest scientific and technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, to provide new insights in the future. This book is a unique and valuable resource for researchers, professionals and anyone interested in the impact of exposure to radiation or contamination with radioactive materials.

Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Douglas A. Christensen, Carl H. Durney,... Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Douglas A. Christensen, Carl H. Durney, Cynthia Furse, James Nagel
R3,793 Discovery Miles 37 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics, Third Edition, is a primary source for medical technologists and life scientists seeking to understand how electromagnetic fields interact with the body, and how they are used in medical applications. Instead of the complex math commonly used when analyzing electromagnetics, this book uses graphical methods and simple equations. The third edition is updated with color graphics that show the fields in bright, clear colors. Each concept is presented with an associated discussion and application, including MRI, NMR, hyperthermia, neural stimulation, ultrasound, and cardiac pacing/defibrillation. Offering a simplified explanation of a very complex subject, this third edition provides an accessible introduction for life scientists and medical technologist on how EM fields work, what controls them, and the factors important to experimental setups and medical applications. This qualitative and illustrative book: Covers the entire frequency spectrum from direct current (DC) up through optical frequencies. Includes more than 200 illustrations, 65 in color, and 40 medical applications. Incorporates examples from real-world applications to explain concepts. Concentrates on the qualitative explanation of the key concepts, fundamental principles, and characteristic behaviors of EM fields, without complicated mathematics. Offers practical rules of thumb to understand real situations. Requires only a background in algebra, in contrast to typical EM books that require vector calculus and differential equations.

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