The Mif Handbook

Author : Richard Bucala
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814335355

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The MIF Handbook by Richard Bucala Pdf

The role of the cytokine, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), in the immune response and in the immunopathogenesis of different inflammatory, autoimmune, and infectious disorders is now well established. The aim of this handbook is to provide an authoritative volume covering all aspects of MIF, from basic molecular biology to structure-function relationships, pathophysiology, genetics, and drug development. Recent studies continue to broaden considerably the role of MIF in both normal physiology and pathology, which range from such diverse areas as oncogenesis, cardiac physiology, and neurodevelopment. MIF's molecular mechanism of action in these contexts is becoming increasingly understood and the role of variant MIF alleles in different conditions continues to be defined. Unique structural features of the protein, such as an intrinsic catalytic activity, and the continuing elucidation of its receptor-dependent mechanism of action offer attractive opportunities for therapeutic intervention. This volume will provide a comprehensive synthesis of the state of the art of MIF science.

Author : Ram N. Gupta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429945519

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CRC Handbook of Chromatography by Ram N. Gupta Pdf

These volumes provide a reference source of different gas chromatographic, liquid chromatographic, or thin-layer chromatographic techniques for the qualitative determination of various therapeutic agents, including antibiotics, vitamins and hormones, drugs of abuse in body fluids, dosage forms, or food stuffs. Over 5000 publications were reviewed to prepare tables of chromatographic data for 800 compounds, arranged alphabetically by generic drug name or by drug groups. A detailed summary of the extraction procedure described in each publication included in the table of a particular drug is also provided. This easy-to-read handbook is useful for selecting an appropriate chromatographic procedure for the determination of a given compound according to the available facilities.

Author : Frank Oemig,Robert Snelick
Publisher : Springer
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319448398

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Healthcare Interoperability Standards Compliance Handbook by Frank Oemig,Robert Snelick Pdf

This book focuses on the development and use of interoperability standards related to healthcare information technology (HIT) and provides in-depth discussion of the associated essential aspects. The book explains the principles of conformance, examining how to improve the content of healthcare data exchange standards (including HL7 v2.x, V3/CDA, FHIR, CTS2, DICOM, EDIFACT, and ebXML), the rigor of conformance testing, and the interoperability capabilities of healthcare applications for the benefit of healthcare professionals who use HIT, developers of HIT applications, and healthcare consumers who aspire to be recipients of safe and effective health services facilitated through meaningful use of well-designed HIT. Readers will understand the common terms interoperability, conformance, compliance and compatibility, and be prepared to design and implement their own complex interoperable healthcare information system. Chapters address the practical aspects of the subject matter to enable application of previously theoretical concepts. The book provides real-world, concrete examples to explain how to apply the information, and includes many diagrams to illustrate relationships of entities and concepts described in the text. Designed for professionals and practitioners, this book is appropriate for implementers and developers of HIT, technical staff of information technology vendors participating in the development of standards and profiling initiatives, informatics professionals who design conformance testing tools, staff of information technology departments in healthcare institutions, and experts involved in standards development. Healthcare providers and leadership of provider organizations seeking a better understanding of conformance, interoperability, and IT certification processes will benefit from this book, as will students studying healthcare information technology.

Author : Vera M. Kolb
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1484 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351661102

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Handbook of Astrobiology by Vera M. Kolb Pdf

Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study. Features: Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

Author : Jennifer A. Erickson Cornish,Barry A. Schreier,Lavita I. Nadkarni,Lynett Henderson Metzger,Emil R. Rodolfa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470609200

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Handbook of Multicultural Counseling Competencies by Jennifer A. Erickson Cornish,Barry A. Schreier,Lavita I. Nadkarni,Lynett Henderson Metzger,Emil R. Rodolfa Pdf

A THOROUGH AND CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATION OF ISSUES FUNDAMENTAL TO MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCY Handbook of Multicultural Counseling Competencies draws together an expert group of contributors who provide a wide range of viewpoints and personal experiences to explore the identification and development of specific competencies necessary to work effectively with an increasingly diverse population. Beginning with a Foreword by Derald Wing Sue, this unique handbook offers a broad, comprehensive view of multiculturalism that is inclusive and reflective. The coverage in this important book lies beyond the scope of traditionally defined multiculturalism, with discussion of historically overlooked groups that have experienced prejudice and bias because of their size, social class, age, language, disability, or sexual orientation. This book provides readers with: Practical cases and examples to enhance skill development, promote critical thinking, and increase awareness A cross-section of diversity characteristics and best practice guidelines Examination of detailed, developmentally relevant competency categories Resources and exercises designed for practitioners at various levels of experience and expertise A forum for debate, discussion, and growth Designed to help readers enhance general multicultural competency and their ability to provide services to the populations specifically described, this thought-provoking text will prove useful in facilitating ongoing dialogues about multicultural competence in all its variations.

Author : John R. David
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798888127025

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Beat the Devils by John R. David Pdf

About the Book Beat the Devils is a memoir of the life of John R. David, which includes his research, discovering one of the first cytokines MIF (Migration Inhibitory Factor), a proinflammatory cytokine critical in autoimmunity and sepsis. John also worked on parasites affecting humans with new diagnostics and treatments. Read Beat the Devils and learn about John and his wife of 62 years, Roberta, working together; Lisa, his daughter, COO of Planned Parenthood and now CEO of Public Health Solutions; Joshua, his son, who started the High Line in NYC; John’s director father, who married Deana Durbin; how John sent 200,000 condoms twice to prevent HIV/AIDS at the Carnival in Salvador, Brazil; and much more. About the Author John R. David practices the piano for three hours a day and records duets with his wonderful composer/cellist/piano teacher, Andrea Casarrubios. John’s son and daughter live five minutes away and his two granddaughters, Nathalie and Claudia, are 25 minutes away, which he loves. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, American Academy of Arts and Science, and American Association of Immunologists. John attended Hollywood High School and the University of Chicago for college and medical school.

Author : J. Graham Watson,A. Graham Bird
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483183657

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Handbook of Immunological Investigations in Children by J. Graham Watson,A. Graham Bird Pdf

Handbook of Immunological Investigations in Children presents an extensive examination of the immune system of children. It discusses the fundamental concepts in immunology. It addresses studies in the primary immunodeficiency diseases. Some of the topics covered in the book are the respiratory disorders; renal disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; endocrine disorders; neurological and psychiatric disease; identifications of diseases of the skin; muscle malfunction and connective tissue disorder; and the methods of infections and immunizations. The definition and description of factors influencing blood and blood-forming elements are fully covered. An in-depth account of the factors causing allergies and cardiovascular diseases are provided. The general characteristics of severe combined immunodeficiency are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to usage of immunoglobulin therapy. Another section focuses on the disorders of neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages. The book can provide useful information to immunologists, pediatricians, doctors, students, and researchers.

Author : Frank Bennett
Publisher : CCH Canadian Limited
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : 1551411148

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Bennett's A-Z Guide to Bankruptcy by Frank Bennett Pdf

Author : John Murray (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:B000676107

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A Handbook for Travellers in Durham and Northumberland. (Murray's Hand-book Durham & Northumberland.) With ... Map by John Murray (Firm) Pdf

Author : Arthur Marsh
Publisher : Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015005575751

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Trade Union Handbook by Arthur Marsh Pdf

Directory of trade unions in the UK - covers trade union structure, trade union officers, membership, trade unionization trends, the TUC and other trade union federations, trade councils and international trade unions; includes a bibliography of official trade union historys and addresses of other labour relations institutions.

Author : Anees Ahmad
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498761499

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Handbook of Optomechanical Engineering by Anees Ahmad Pdf

This comprehensive handbook covers all major aspects of optomechanical engineering - from conceptual design to fabrication and integration of complex optical systems. The practical information within is ideal for optical and optomechanical engineers and scientists involved in the design, development and integration of modern optical systems for commercial, space, and military applications. Charts, tables, figures, and photos augment this already impressive text. Fully revised, the new edition includes 4 new chapters: Plastic optics, Optomechanical tolerancing and error budgets, Analysis and design of flexures, and Optomechanical constraint equations.

Author : De Benneville Randolph Keim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Washington (D.C.)
ISBN : HARVARD:HX4MS4

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Keim's Illustrated Hand-book by De Benneville Randolph Keim Pdf

Author : Nicolàs Kanellos,Claudia Esteva-Fabregat,Felix M. Padilla
Publisher : Arte Publico Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1611921651

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Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States: Sociology by Nicolàs Kanellos,Claudia Esteva-Fabregat,Felix M. Padilla Pdf

Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Project is a national project to locate, identify, preserve and make accessible the literary contributions of U.S. Hispanics from colonial times through 1960 in what today comprises the fifty states of the United States.

Author : Jim Kimmel
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1585445428

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The San Marcos by Jim Kimmel Pdf

The San Marcos springs have flowed for around ten million years. In this ode to the river they form, Jim Kimmel brings us a picture of a watercourse brimming with life, past and present. Native, non-native, prehistoric, and modern-day plants, animals, and people have inhabited the river and its banks. Kimmel touches on them all with the affectionate and knowledgeable voice of one whose own life has been closely linked to the San Marcos. As readers journey with Kimmel from the river's headwater springs to its junction with the Guadalupe River, The San Marcos: A River's Story will capture the imagination and provide valuable information about the river and its crucial role in the ecological health of Texas. Original photographs by Jerry Touchstone Kimmel add a sense of the beauty and complexity of the river.

Author : John T. Cacioppo,Louis G. Tassinary,Gary Berntson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139461931

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Handbook of Psychophysiology by John T. Cacioppo,Louis G. Tassinary,Gary Berntson Pdf

The Handbook of Psychophysiology, 3rd Edition is an essential reference for students, researchers, and professionals in the behavioral, cognitive, and biological sciences. Psychophysiological methods, paradigms, and theories offer entry to a biological cosmos that does not stop at skin's edge, and this essential reference is designed as a road map for explorers of this cosmos. The scope and coverage in the Handbook have expanded to include both a context for and coverage of the biological bases of cognitive, affective, social, and developmental processes and behavior. In addition to updated coverage of the traditional areas of psychophysiology, coverage of the brain and central nervous system has been expanded to include functional neuroimaging, event related brain potentials, electrophysiological source dipole localization, lesion methods, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. It also includes a section on cellular and humoral systems with attention to the communication across and interactions among cellular, immunological, endocrinological, and neural processes.