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Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of electrocardiogram (ECG), including both the electrophysiological aspects of ECG and how to identify common diseases like coronary artery diseases based on ECG. This book is divided into two sections: 'Practical Applications of ECG in Arrhythmias' and 'Clinical Use of ECG'. Chapters address such topics as an interpretation of intra-cardiac ECG during electrophysiology study, classic ECG features of narrow and wide QRS complex tachycardias, use of ECG in cattle, and use of unshielded magnetocardiography to detect myocardial damage in patients recovering from COVID-19. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Body contouring surgery has evolved in the last few decades, influenced by three main aspects: cultural changes alongside social media and new concepts of beauty, the surgeon and their focus on achieving natural results, and the influence of new technology and devices. This book provides a comprehensive overview of body contouring techniques, including both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Chapters discuss liposuction of the abdomen and buttocks, ultrasonic devices and internal radiofrequency devices for fat removal, breast implants and lifts, and more.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Denoising - New Insights provides a comprehensive overview of signal and image denoising techniques. It also examines and compares the performance of several innovative denoising approaches involving the use of mathematical tools such as wavelets, deep learning, minimum mean square error, and more. This book is a useful resource for engineers and researchers in signal and image processing.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside is a treatise of selected work focusing on a wide range of issues in the management of kidney stones. It includes five chapters that review current trends in the diagnosis and management of stone disease. Topics addressed include the role of non-contrast CT and ultrasound in the diagnosis of kidney stones, the clinical diagnosis of and various conditions mimicking ureteral and renal colic, the significance of dietary interventions and misconceptions related to diet, the surgical management of urolithiasis, and more.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -DNA Replication - Mechanisms, Epigenetics, and Gene Therapy Applications presents the latest trends of DNA replication research by reviewing the fundamentals of molecular mechanisms of initiation and termination, functional cross-talk and/or association to the genome, DNA recombination and repair, analytical methods, recent applications, and future directions in the field. This book brings together and synthesizes contributions from active and prominent researchers in the field whose chapters address such topics as basic molecular biology, cell growth and division, DNA isolation and duplication, DNA damage response, epigenetics, DNA methylation, gene silencing, analytical and computational tools, and much more.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book focuses on heating, cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as the energy systems required for buildings not connected to thermal and electrical networks. However, it is essential to note that the book does not just discuss buildings in remote or challenging locations. Current society demands that future structures, regardless of whether they are newly constructed or renovated, not only meet the nearly zero energy building (nZEB) standards but also produce surplus energy. Concepts such as heat pumps, heat recovery, and energy efficiency, in addition to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency mining, and exergy, will undoubtedly provide high-value solutions to both new and refurbished buildings.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of balance disorders. It discusses the initial approach to patients with balance disorders and presents important studies in the field. It is designed for general practitioners and specialist physicians.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -During the last half century, several scientific theories have been developed to explain experimental findings related to our conscious experiences, particularly those involving perceptual awareness. The adequacy and philosophical implications of these theories have been debated fiercely by both scientists and philosophers, including their adequacy in explaining the subjective nature of consciousness. The adequacy of theoretical models has been controversial in part because there is no consensus on the definition of consciousness itself. This book proposes a new model of consciousness based on a prescribed definition for one of several conscious states of consciousness known as the 'normal alert state.' This state is inclusive of all characteristics associated with an alert individual unaffected by disease or injury, including awareness of the sensory environment, memory, learning, attention to location and sensory features, language, emotional responses, intentional movements, decision-making, creativity, and a sense of self. Through its interactions with other brain regions essential for these diverse functions, the model posits a central executive role for the hippocampus; qualia, the subjective feelings associated with sensory stimuli, is suggested to arise from hippocampal interactions between events and the emotional responses they evoke. The book offers methods for testing the model. In several respects, this model of hippocampal function is analogous to the 'central theater of the mind' described by Descartes, a concept that philosophers and scientists previously discarded due to false assumptions. The model presented brings together observations about our inner selves and scientific findings, using analogies and life experiences to illustrate how each can inform the other; evidence suggests disruptions in information flow between the hippocampus and other brain regions may explain many neurological disorders. The book also discusses the philosophical implications of the model, including such topics as free will and the possibility of sentience in artificial intelligence.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the small intestine, causing chronic inflammation and sometimes villous atrophy. It is related to the ingestion of gluten products and affects genetically susceptible people. This book provides a comprehensive overview of celiac disease, presenting information on its diagnosis and management.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Recent advancements have resulted in improved diagnosis and management of patients who present with shock in clinical practice. Shock can lead to decreased tissue perfusion and thus decreased oxygenation, resulting in poorer outcomes. Timely diagnosis and appropriate interventions are crucial to break the cascade of events and thus improve outcomes in patients with shock. This book presents a comprehensive overview of shock, including information on its etiology, detection, and management. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Modern medicine tends to favor treatment with pharmaceuticals. However, there is a growing trend towards personalized and holistic medicine that incorporates a person's biopsychosocial and spiritual perspective. This book discusses some of these alternative medical approaches, including biofeedback vibrational medicine, acupuncture, and more. Health and wellness must be redefined, and lifestyle should be taken into consideration without ignoring traditional and alternative medical methods. This book presents a comprehensive overview of alternative medicine, presenting new approaches to health in combination with modern orthodox medicine.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of rodents and their use in experimental studies of human diseases. It includes two sections on rodents in experimental models and rodents in drug discovery and human zoonotic transmission. Chapters examine rodent models of female reproductive abnormalities and human vision and their role in zoonotic pathogen transmission of diseases and drug discovery.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Approximately half of the public exposure to radioactivity comes from radon, which is a naturally occurring radioactive noble gas. Radon and its decay products mainly enter the human body by inhalation indoors. Exposure to radon has been reported as a leading cause of lung cancer, and several studies are currently investigating its correlation with other health effects. Radon is generated mostly by rocks, either in the soil or in building materials, that contain radium-226. The resulting radon atoms enter buildings directly due to an activity concentration gradient or indirectly via a radon carrier, either air or domestic water. This book reports a systematic review of the mathematical formulations proposed to model radon generation and transport mechanisms. It presents original complements to the formulations proposed. It also examines most of the phenomena and properties influencing radon generation and transport. The result is a comprehensive theoretical treatment of the leading processes underlying radon accumulation in closed spaces.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -We are living in a critical time, both for humanity and the planet, which has led us to look for more sustainable formulas to interact with the environment. One of the important changes in the design and operation of chemical processes is the search for environmentally friendly technologies. Supercritical carbon dioxide has been revealed as a promising environmentally friendly solvent that is energy efficient, selective and capable of reducing waste, making it a promising alternative to conventional organic solvents. However, reliable and versatile mathematical models of phase equilibrium thermodynamics are needed for the use of supercritical carbon dioxide in process design and viability studies. This book reviews experimental procedures for obtaining high-pressure phase equilibria data and describes the phase diagrams of binary mixtures and some thermodynamic models capable of determining the conditions of phase equilibria at high pressures. These concepts are applied to the components of the transesterification reaction of rac-2-pentanol with a vinyl ester, which is important in the pharmaceutical industry because (S)-2-pentanol can be obtained as a reaction product. This product is a key intermediate in the synthesis of drugs against Alzheimer's disease.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Although there are thousands of parasites all over the world, Schistosoma spp. are unique in terms of their morphology. Although they have separate bodies as 'male' and 'female,' they live in such a way that the female resides within the male. Schistosoma spp., classified in the family of trematodes, has about twenty members, five of which cause a disease called schistosomiasis (or bilharzia) in humans. This disease causes a variety of symptoms, ranging from simple skin lesions to a dramatic clinical scenario of bladder carcinoma. Although there are many different diagnostic and therapeutic methods, schistosomiasis is still an important threat to humans and a significant challenge for healthcare professionals. This book discusses the morphology, geographic distribution, and evolution of Schistosoma spp., as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of schistosomiasis.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -If a death is suspicious, an autopsy of the body is performed with the intent of determining the cause and manner of death. A death investigation begins with body examination and evidence collection at the scene and proceeds through history, postmortem examination and autopsy, laboratory tests, and determining the cause and manner of death. This book provides a comprehensive overview of postmortem examination and autopsy, the steps involved, and what the results of the examination can tell us.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Brand Management discusses several issues of marketing management within the limits of marketing communication. Chapters address such topics as Internet marketing, the transition from offline to online in the process of building brand equity, standardization versus adaptation of brand elements in international markets, and 'living' the brand.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Redox reactions are involved in biochemistry, energy, corrosion, and much more. In both biology and electrochemistry, the redox reaction is complex and varied. For example, redox shuttles in supercapacitors show aspects of molecular electrochemistry applied to electrode porosity. In pseudocapacitors, the formalism associated with their electrochemical response requires investigation and formalism. Similarly, the simple definition of redox potential opens fundamental questions about its measurement in solutions without supporting salts. This book illustrates the variety of redox reactions in its examination of the importance of redox molecules in the development of new electrical energy storage devices.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book presents the latest developments and research in sediment transport. It includes five chapters that address sediment transport estimation, experimental investigation of the physical properties of porous media, and numerical approaches to sediment transport modelling.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The pharynx is an incredible structure in the human body. The pharynx moves food or water from the mouth to the esophagus and moves air from the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx or voice box. There are some conditions that can cause the pharynx to not function properly, affecting digestion, respiration, phonation, or sleep. One of the most challenging conditions is pharyngeal cancer. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the pharynx and addresses advances in the treatment of pharyngeal disorders, including surgery and reconstruction techniques.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Trends and Opportunities of Rapid Prototyping Technologies provides a comprehensive overview of rapid prototyping, also known as 3D printing. It discusses challenges in this domain, such as lack of standardization and certification, as well as the requirements coming from the industrial sector. The book examines existing 3D printing methods and materials as well as their applications, customizations, and process parameters.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Rotating machines are some of the most widely used machines and their application in the field of new and renewable energy is an important development. This book presents recent research and discusses the technological development of rotating machines, including different types of wind, pump, and gas turbines. It also examines environmental impacts on rotating machines, particularly the effects of icing on the surface of wind turbine blades. It includes research on static and dynamic structural analysis, rotor aerodynamics characteristics, signal analysis, energy conversion, and exergy. It also presents the latest research on theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and experiment technology for improving the performance and optimizing the structure of rotating machines.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book discusses Trichoderma spp. and its molecular aspects and mode of action on important plant pathogens. In Brazil, there are already more than thirty-four species of this fungus registered in commercial products to control soil-borne pathogens. The book also discusses industrial use of Trichoderma. Chapters examine the application of the fungus in the integrated management of plant diseases as well as its general use in bioprocesses and even in the alcohol production industry for biofuels.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of the food chain and related issues, especially in lesser developed countries where supply chain problems and issues in the agribusiness sector are most dramatic. Each chapter provides the reader with an important perspective on the value chain either in local markets or in well-developed markets. The lessons learned from this book are pertinent to any aspect of the supply chain and to any country whether it be fully or lesser developed. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Acetylcholine - Recent Advances and New Perspectives describes research related to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine was discovered as a neurotransmitter about 100 years ago. Still, researchers around the world study this important signaling molecule in terms of its chemistry, biochemistry, function in the central and peripheral nervous system, and relevance for neurological disorders and diseases. This book focuses on the role of acetylcholine in individual nerve cells, neural circuits, and specific brain regions. In addition, the book illustrates acetylcholine from historical perspectives to technological advances, as well as the use of novel tools in health and disease, in various animal models and organisms. As an added benefit, chapters in the book describe acetylcholine in its relation to paraoxonase enzymes, acetylcholine esterase, neurotoxins, and organophosphorus compounds. Furthermore, this book provides an overview of the work that is being done on acetylcholine and highlights any gaps and areas that would benefit from further exploration. It is a useful resource for students and researchers in biological, chemical, medical, and history disciplines.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Noise pollution has a significant impact on our overall quality of life. This book aims to address different aspects of noise pollution and provide guidelines, noise policies, and laws regarding environmental noise and its challenges. The book draws attention to these policies and laws, which are often neglected and not implemented. One of the main issues today, especially for those living in urban areas, is traffic noise. The book discusses how such noise can be monitored and mitigated. Additionally, industrial noise poses a significant health risk for people working in noisy environments. The book emphasizes the need for special precautionary measures to preserve their health. The book also addresses infrasound noise exposure (¿ 20 Hz) and its negative impact on residential areas near wind power plants. Each chapter presents a specific type of noise pollution and proposes possible solutions and innovative approaches to dealing with the noise. Noise pollution management is a challenging task, and solutions must be creative since it is difficult to implement them once the problem already exists. This book aims to raise awareness about noise pollution, while presenting information and knowledge about current laws and guidelines. It offers innovative solutions to noise problems and specific case scenarios of noise pollution.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides information about the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, modeling, simulation, and autonomous vehicles. It discusses vehicle dynamics steps to consider when modeling a vehicle and the effects of vehicle dynamics in hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Food security and accessibility are being threatened by climate change, inadequate agricultural practices, and poor post-harvest techniques, among other factors. This book discusses sustainable approaches that can be utilized to ensure food security, such as fortification of bioactive components, genetic modification of food, and utilization of insects as food. It also describes practices to improve agricultural productivity and discusses the impact of natural disasters on food security.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is very quickly becoming a mainstream therapy for patients experiencing acute, severe, and often medically refractory cardiopulmonary failure. Over the years, the technology has improved and the guidelines, protocols, and indications for therapy have been refined. Similar to other 'resource-intensive' technologies in which success or failure is often seen and experienced in the setting of a brief hospitalization, there is often much interest and intrigue when a patient is supported on ECMO. Success requires a team effort and a tremendous amount of hard work and effective communication. The hope is that this text will serve as a cornerstone for program growth and development as well as an inspiration for those intrigued by the potential benefits of ECMO.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In healthy humans, effector immune cells are activated by the presence of pathogens. Various signaling pathways coordinate the growth and proliferation of the immune cells to fight the invading pathogen and keep the host healthy. A portion of white blood cells known as regulatory T cells (Treg) help to control the rapid proliferation of effector immune cells including effector T cells as well as antigen-presenting cells to make sure the inflammation is kept in check. When Treg cells are depleted or undergo loss of suppressive functionality, hyperinflammatory disease results. However, Treg depletion can also provoke and enhance tumor immunity. Therefore, targeting Treg cells is a promising approach for both autoimmune disease and cancer immunotherapy. To attenuate or enhance Treg-mediated immune suppression, it is necessary to find a specific molecular marker that can selectively and reliably differentiate between Treg and effector T cells. Further elucidation of the cellular and molecular processes underlying the development and function of regulatory immune cells will help to establish new strategies for the treatment and prevention of immune-mediated disease.…