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More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne

Johnson's book describes the effects of genetic mutations on the mammalian skeleton, and their usefulness as a tool to help us understand how the skeleton develops. Using the mouse as a primary source, but with mutations in other laboratory animals discussed where appropriate, the author considers the precartilaginous (mesenchymal), cartilaginous, and bony skeletons, regional anatomy (axial and appendicular skeletons, the skull, face, palate, and teeth), and the interactions between genes and te...

Aktueller UEberblick zum Tissue engineering von Knorpel, Knochen, Sehnen, Bandern und Muskeln.- Vom Experiment zur klinischen Anwendung.- Aspekte der Zell- und Gewebegewinnung und der Zelldifferenzierung.- Gentechnologie, Wachstumsfaktoren, Matrices.- Moeglichkeiten der physiko-mechanischen Stimulation.

"Written by one of the UK's leading consultants on pain control, this authoritative, yet easily comprehensible book, delivers a high level of understanding and practical advice to the lay reader. Highly recommended." Manage your Fibromyalgia by becoming an expert patient. There really is life after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome...and yours starts here. The lack of knowledge which surrounds two of the most prevalent illnesses in the world today means that they ca...

Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS for short) is a condition characterised by widespread pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It's often confused with other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and candida, but the defining symptom is widespread pain in the soft tissues. The pain may be felt as achiness or tenderness, especially around the joints, or as tingling or even burning sensations, and a characteristic feature is that it may migrate around the body. Other s...

Over nine million people suffer from arthritis in the UK. Are you one of them? Learn how genetics, age, infections, diet, excess weight, previous injuries and stress contribute. Choose beneficial foods and supplementsFind out which types of exercise can best bring reliefDiscover practical tips to make everyday living easier

Along with AIDS, antiphospholipid syndrome was the major medical discovery of the late 20th century, so for many it is still deemed a ‘new’ disease. The discovery of ‘sticky blood’ (commonly known as antiphospholipid syndrome or ‘Hughes Syndrome’) came out of years of observation of patients who had developed lupus. Many specialists in the 1970s were interested in the neurological aspects of lupus, and Dr Hughes, among others, spent a number of years studying the mechanisms of brain inflammati...

Written in response to the many requests for a practical and accessible guide to exercise for scoliosis sufferers, Curves, Twists and Bends combines the experience of Annette Wellings, who has major scoliosis, with that of Alan Herdman, the UK's leading Pilates teacher. This clear and concise book explains what scoliosis is, its symptoms, and its physical and psychological impact. It includes a series of Pilates exercises, designed by the authors specifically to promote flexibility, posture and...

A few notes on this NEW revised and expanded edition which includes Dr. Hyde's chapter from the new Puri & Treasaden textbook: "Thirty years ago when a patient presented to a hospital clinic with unexplained fatigue, any medical school physician would have told the students to search for an occult malignancy, cardiac or other organ disease or chronic infection. The concept that there is an entity called chronic fatigue syndrome has totally altered that essential medical guideline. Patients are...

Genetic polymorphisms are important determinants of phenotypic variations and may modulate the risk to or even cause various diseases including genetic disorders and multifactorial diseases. Genetic polymorphisms also serve as important genetic, population and evolutionary markers that allow the study of genetic and evolutionary aspects of individuals, populations and organisms and aid in tracing the evolutionary and parental lineages. Genetic polymorphisms in low penetrance genes are responsibl...

This book contains dozens of recipes packed with ingredients that boost bone health, from breakfasts to main meals, as well as a specially devised home exercise regime that helps prevent or reverse the effects of bone loss. Readers can assess their current level of fitness and follow a full programme of weight-bearing and resistance exercises along with warm-up and cool down routines, whether they are super fit or have weak knees. A comprehensive range of exercises to build and maintain bones *...