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Collates the most relevant and up to date information on renewable
energy systems in a user friendly format for undergraduate and high
school students Focused on power production technologies from
renewable energy sources. An introduction to how sources of
renewable energy work; their advantages and drawbacks. Timely text
with the need for fast adoption of renewable energy technologies
around the world. Diverse audience including students with some
scientific background such as final year in high school wanting to
know more about combatting climate change.
Collates the most relevant and up to date information on renewable
energy systems in a user friendly format for undergraduate and high
school students Focused on power production technologies from
renewable energy sources. An introduction to how sources of
renewable energy work; their advantages and drawbacks. Timely text
with the need for fast adoption of renewable energy technologies
around the world. Diverse audience including students with some
scientific background such as final year in high school wanting to
know more about combatting climate change.
"A comprehensive guide to solid-state chemistry which is ideal for
all undergraduate levels. It covers well the fundamentals of the
area, from basic structures to methods of analysis, but also
introduces modern topics such as sustainability." Dr. Jennifer
Readman, University of Central Lancashire, UK "The latest edition
of Solid State Chemistry combines clear explanations with a broad
range of topics to provide students with a firm grounding in the
major theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry of
solids." Professor Robert Palgrave, University College London, UK
Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 5th edition is a fully
revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at
least 20% new information. Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly
advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for
transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials, porous
materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
This edition aims, as previously, not only to teach the basic
science that underpins the subject, but also to direct the reader
to the most modern techniques and to expanding and new areas of
research. The user-friendly style takes a largely non-mathematical
approach and gives practical examples of applications of solid
state materials and concepts. A notable and timely addition to the
5th edition is a chapter on sustainability written by an expert in
the field. Examples of how solid state chemistry contribute to
sustainability are also given in relevant chapters. Other new
topics in this edition include cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy (ESCA) and covalent organic frameworks.
A companion website offering accessible resources for students and
instructors alike, featuring topics and tools such as quizzes,
videos, web links and more has been provided for this edition. New
in the Fifth Edition A companion website which offers accessible
resources for students and instructors alike, featuring topics and
tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more A new chapter on
sustainability in solid-state chemistry written by an expert in
this field Cryo-electron microscopy X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (ESCA) Covalent organic frameworks Graphene oxide and
bilayer graphene Elaine A. Moore studied chemistry as an
undergraduate at Oxford University and then stayed on to complete a
DPhil in theoretical chemistry with Peter Atkins. After a two-year
postdoctoral position at the University of Southampton, she joined
the Open University in 1975, becoming a lecturer in chemistry in
1977, senior lecturer in 1998, and reader in 2004. She retired in
2017 and currently has an honorary position at the Open University.
She has produced OU teaching texts in chemistry for courses at
levels 1, 2, and 3 and written texts in astronomy at level 2 and
physics at level 3. She was team leader for the production and
presentation of an Open University level 2 chemistry module
delivered entirely online. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of
Chemistry and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She
was co-chair for the successful Departmental submission of an
Athena Swan bronze award. Lesley E. Smart studied chemistry at
Southampton University, United Kingdom. After completing a PhD in
Raman spectroscopy, she moved to a lectureship at the (then) Royal
University of Malta. After returning to the United Kingdom, she
took an SRC Fellowship to Bristol University to work on X-ray
crystallography. From 1977 to 2009, she worked at the Open
University chemistry department as a lecturer, senior lecturer, and
Molecular Science Programme director, and she held an honorary
senior lectureship there until her death in 2016. At the Open
University, she was involved in the production of undergraduate
courses in inorganic and physical chemistry and health sciences.
She served on the Council of the Royal Society of Chemistry and as
the chair of their Benevolent Fund.
"A comprehensive guide to solid-state chemistry which is ideal for
all undergraduate levels. It covers well the fundamentals of the
area, from basic structures to methods of analysis, but also
introduces modern topics such as sustainability." Dr. Jennifer
Readman, University of Central Lancashire, UK "The latest edition
of Solid State Chemistry combines clear explanations with a broad
range of topics to provide students with a firm grounding in the
major theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry of
solids." Professor Robert Palgrave, University College London, UK
Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 5th edition is a fully
revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at
least 20% new information. Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly
advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for
transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials, porous
materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
This edition aims, as previously, not only to teach the basic
science that underpins the subject, but also to direct the reader
to the most modern techniques and to expanding and new areas of
research. The user-friendly style takes a largely non-mathematical
approach and gives practical examples of applications of solid
state materials and concepts. A notable and timely addition to the
5th edition is a chapter on sustainability written by an expert in
the field. Examples of how solid state chemistry contribute to
sustainability are also given in relevant chapters. Other new
topics in this edition include cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy (ESCA) and covalent organic frameworks.
A companion website offering accessible resources for students and
instructors alike, featuring topics and tools such as quizzes,
videos, web links and more has been provided for this edition. New
in the Fifth Edition A companion website which offers accessible
resources for students and instructors alike, featuring topics and
tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more A new chapter on
sustainability in solid-state chemistry written by an expert in
this field Cryo-electron microscopy X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (ESCA) Covalent organic frameworks Graphene oxide and
bilayer graphene Elaine A. Moore studied chemistry as an
undergraduate at Oxford University and then stayed on to complete a
DPhil in theoretical chemistry with Peter Atkins. After a two-year
postdoctoral position at the University of Southampton, she joined
the Open University in 1975, becoming a lecturer in chemistry in
1977, senior lecturer in 1998, and reader in 2004. She retired in
2017 and currently has an honorary position at the Open University.
She has produced OU teaching texts in chemistry for courses at
levels 1, 2, and 3 and written texts in astronomy at level 2 and
physics at level 3. She was team leader for the production and
presentation of an Open University level 2 chemistry module
delivered entirely online. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of
Chemistry and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She
was co-chair for the successful Departmental submission of an
Athena Swan bronze award. Lesley E. Smart studied chemistry at
Southampton University, United Kingdom. After completing a PhD in
Raman spectroscopy, she moved to a lectureship at the (then) Royal
University of Malta. After returning to the United Kingdom, she
took an SRC Fellowship to Bristol University to work on X-ray
crystallography. From 1977 to 2009, she worked at the Open
University chemistry department as a lecturer, senior lecturer, and
Molecular Science Programme director, and she held an honorary
senior lectureship there until her death in 2016. At the Open
University, she was involved in the production of undergraduate
courses in inorganic and physical chemistry and health sciences.
She served on the Council of the Royal Society of Chemistry and as
the chair of their Benevolent Fund.
Medicine is an ancient profession that advances as each generation
of practitioners passes it down to the next. It remains a
distinguished, flawed and rewarding vocation-but it may be coming
to an end as we know it. Computer algorithms promise patients
better access, safer therapies and more predictable outcomes.
Technology reduces costs, designs more effective and personalized
treatments and diminishes fraud and waste. Balanced against these
miraculous developments is the risk that medical professionals will
forget their primary responsibility is to their patients, not to a
template of care. Written for anyone who has considered a career in
health care-and for any patient who has had an office visit where a
provider spent more time doing data-entry than examining them-this
book weighs the benefits of emerging technologies against the
limitations of traditional systems to envision a future where both
doctors and patients are better-informed consumers of health care
tools.
Hepatitis is a disease of the liver which affects millions of
Americans each year. For most people, symptoms are mild and are
resolved within a few weeks or months. For others, however,
hepatitis is life-altering, becoming a chronic problem which causes
irreparable internal damage. The diversity of causes - which range
from bacteria and toxins to metabolic disorders - and their
corresponding methods of transmission have made hepatitis a hard
ailment to control. In recent years, vast progress has been made
toward the identification, prevention and treatment of this
disease. Combining scientific knowledge with practical concerns,
this comprehensive guide provides a plethora of information on the
broad class of diseases referred to by the collective term of
hepatitis. With a view toward patient education, it discusses the
history, symptoms, cause and disease course of hepatitis' various
forms. Covering Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B as well as more
recently discovered varieties, the text examines immune system
response to the disease and its effect on liver function.
Non-infectious causes such as metabolic disorders are also
discussed. Practical information regarding diagnostic laboratory
and imaging tests as well as conventional and alternative
treatments is provided. The final chapter lists a variety of
resources for anyone dealing with the reality of the disease
including books, CDC publications, hepatitis organizations and
foundations, drug treatment financial assistance and transplant
information. An extensive glossary of medical terms and an index
are also included.
With the recent discovery that amyloid beta protein, the cause of
plaques in Alzheimer's disease, is an antimicrobial peptide
produced in response to infection, many researchers are focusing on
the role infection plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Brain studies have also identified a number of different viruses,
bacteria, fungi, and protozoa in the postmortem brain specimens of
Alzheimer's patients. Infection (particularly chronic, latent and
persistent infections) causes an immune response that leads to
inflammation and brain cell degeneration, which are characteristic
features of Alzheimer's disease. Sources of infection in
Alzheimer's disease vary from childhood infections to gut microbes
that find their way into the brain as a result of aging, leaky gut
syndrome, and increased permeability of the blood brain barrier.
Studies and ongoing clinical trials show that treatment of viral
and bacterial infections, as well as restoring a healthy balance to
the gut microbiome, can reduce disease risk and improve symptoms in
patients with Alzheimer's disease. This book serves as an
introduction to the human microbiome and the role that infection
plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
As Americans and citizens of other industrializing countries began
to enjoy lives of increasing affluence and ease during the first
half of the 20th century, a rising tide of heart attacks and
strokes displaced infectious diseases as the leading cause of
death, killing millions in the United States and throughout the
world. Although cardiovascular disease remains serious and
widespread, the significant decline of per capita deaths is one of
the greatest accomplishments of modern public health and medicine.
Death rates from heart attack and stroke have fallen dramatically
by 80% in the past 50 years -- the progress has been hard won by a
combination of basic and applied laboratory research, broad and
far-reaching epidemiological studies by physicians, scientists, and
public health experts. Cardiovascular disease is no longer viewed
as an as an inevitable feature of the natural course of aging, and
complacency has given way to hope. This book focuses on
developments that influenced the rise and decline of cardiovascular
mortality since 1900, but also includes insider insights from the
author, a 42-year NIH employee.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common chronic disease
affecting people of different ages, cultural backgrounds and
socio-economic statuses worldwide. Research links hypertension to
increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease and cardiovascular
disease--the leading cause of death worldwide. This book provides
an up-to-date illustrated overview of hypertension, covering risk
factors, increase in prevalence, cultures affected and challenges
to treating and managing the disease in specific populations.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for effectively
managing hypertension are discussed.
Legal in 23 states as of June 2014, medicinal Cannabis sativa is
widely used, with mainstream news and scientific sources reporting
success stories of people suffering from such diverse medical
conditions as epilepsy, cancer and chronic pain. In states where it
remains illegal, however, providers of medicinal cannabis risk
arrest. While the United States government restricts medicinal
cannabis research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and
Italy. One such breakthrough was the discovery of cannabinoids
(compounds found in cannabis) that mimic endogenous
neurotransmitters in the brain and in the immune system, and are
thus likely to be able to directly affect a host of degenerative
diseases. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits
and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an
overview of current research and clinical trials, examines the
rationales behind cannabis' status as a Schedule I narcotic and
discusses the uses of industrial hemp.
The second edition contains updated resources, research institution
information and a listing of treatment and care facilities in the
United States. Additions to the encyclopedia section include
advances in Alzheimer's disease research, genetics, diagnostic
procedures, treatment, alternative medicine, brain plasticity, risk
factors, clinical trial information, nursing home safety, and
preventive measures. In addition the book describes medical
treatments used in other countries and the results of collaborative
efforts such as the recent global imaging test initiatives and the
Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by 2020 Project.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder which effects people worldwide. This
text provides those with sleep problems or chronic insomnia an
overview of research on the causes of sleep loss and the physical
effects of insomnia, as well as possible treatments. Disorders are
summarized and illustrated with real-life stories about sleep
experiences and remedies. This is a concise guide to help readers
improve their sleep habits and lives.
Autoimmune Disease (AD) refers to any of a number of disorders
caused by an immune system defect that allows the body to attack
its own tissues. Some say 20 percent of the population is
susceptible to Autoimmune Disease. According to current theory,
individuals who develop AD do so because they are exposed to
certain environmental triggers. This work is a comprehensive
resource for patients with autoimmune disease. The primary focus is
on the specific environmental factors, including heavy metals,
hormones, organic solvents, medications, and infectious agents,
that lead to autoimmune disease and that make the symptoms worse in
genetically susceptible individuals. Sections of this work describe
the immune system, the natural courses of disease for the various
system-wide and organ-specific autoimmune disorders, and genetic
factors and lifestyle influences associated with AD. Diagnostic
concerns, conventional and alternative treatment options for AD,
current research paths, and laboratory tests are also covered.
Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist drug developed in the 1970s and
approved by the FDA in 1984 as a safe and effective treatment for
opiate and drug abuse. When used at much lower doses in an
off-label protocol referred to as low dose naltrexone (LDN), the
drug has been shown to halt disease progression in Crohn's disease
and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer, and to reduce
symptoms in multiple sclerosis and autism. While ongoing clinical
trials are evaluating the use of LDN in treating fibromyalgia and
HIV/AIDS, it has been shown to improve numerous autoimmune and
neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's disease and
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Grounded in available clinical
and scientific research, this book describes the history of
naltrexone, including its potential therapeutic uses, its effects
on the immune system, and its pharmacological properties. Aiming to
acquaint readers with the potential therapeutic benefits of LDN,
the book also includes practical chapters for those interested in
its use, focusing on such topics as how the drug is administered,
information on fillers and compounding pharmacies, lists of doctors
who prescribe LDN, and available patient resources. It also
features interviews with LDN patients and several of the country's
top LDN researchers, who describe the importance of LDN in terms of
its ability to provide relief from pain, halt disease progression,
and facilitate the body's ability to heal. Finally, the work
includes a useful glossary and an appendix listing important
clinical trials completed to date, complete with researcher contact
information and a summary of the trial outcomes.
This book is a consideration of the branch of heredity known as
EPIGENETICS and its implications for a variety of diseases in
humans and animals. It is written to be accessible to a general
audience, assuming a minimal background in biology. The first
chapters presents historical background detailing the growth in our
understanding of the science of genetics and how it grew and
expanded during the 20th century. It includes some discussions of
the molecular mechanisms of the epigenetic control of gene
expression, but its main focus is the gathering body of evidence
connecting it to a range of the most significant illnesses,
including cancer, autism, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and other
conditions. The writing stresses areas of uncertainty, as well as
scientific debates concerning the role of environmental factors in
the increasing frequency of many of the conditions under
consideration. The final chapters discuss the implications for
society and lay out options for meeting the challenges of the
coming years. While the work is designed to be an easy and
straightforward read, there are included extensive endnotes in
which some ancillary details and personal anecdotes are made
available to readers who wish to pursue related questions in modern
biology. The work is not intended to be a scientific document aimed
at professionals in the field; there are already many books and
reviews on these topics, at all levels of scientific detail and
complexity. Rather, the bottom line is to add to the public
discourse on the grave issues that the new science of epigenetics
is bringing to the fore.
In 2001 we wrote the book Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide
(McFarland), which described the causes, diagnosis, treatment and
disease course of Graves' disease and other hyperthyroid disorders,
such as toxic multinodular goiter, thyroiditis, resistance to
thyroid hormone, and hyperthyroidism caused by medications and
genetic mutations. The present work continues the above but focuses
on subsequent advances in disease pathology, including discoveries
regarding the genetic, immune system, and environmental factors
that lead to hyperthyroid disorders; new guidelines for
conventional treatment; and alternative and complementary medical
therapies are included. Additional sections describe special
circumstances such as hyperthyroidism in pregnancy and in children,
and transient hyperthyroidism in the newborn.
This book covers both sides of the debate over amphetamine
prescription and use. It discusses the history of amphetamine and
related stimulants; ADHD and the use of Ritalin and Adderall to
treat it; related neuroenhancers; methamphetamine from Desoxyn to
crystal meth; the nature of addiction and side effects;
sociological effects of amphetamine compounds; and expert opinions
for and against amphetamine use.
There are more than 30 different organisms that cause infection and
disease when transmitted by venereal contact. Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs) represent 87 percent of all reported
infections.This encyclopedia offers entries on such topics as
diseases, treatments, statistics, care centers and departments,
risk factors, prevention issues, legal issues, associations and
organizations, procedures, and relevant historical and political
information. Entries on sexually transmitted diseases include
history, causes and origins, risk factors, precautions, incidence,
symptoms, special problems relating to gender, race, or poverty
level, diagnosis, descriptions of diagnostic tests, defining
illnesses and related disorders, treatment (drug regimens,
therapies, side effects, and alternative medicine), and
considerations in pregnancy.The work concludes with a wide
selection of resources including books, journals, support groups,
Hotlines, organizations, and Internet sites, as well as resources
for low cost prescription drug programs, social security
disability, and health insurance. Clinical trials, laboratory
tests, and HIV/AIDS resources are also listed.
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