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ABC springer.com Winter Special Biomedicine & Medicine November 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014 50% OFF springer.com/sales springer.com/yellowsale Winter Special 2013–2014 Yellow Sale 2012 November 1, 2013–March 31, 2014 ORDER N OW Winter Special 2013–2014 Catch your favorites from more than 300 print books! How to order E-mail [email protected] [email protected] Visitspringer.com/sales Use the enclosed order form Contactyour local bookseller Call +49 (0) 6221-345-0 (Springer Customer Service) Save 50% Winter Valuables at 50% off from November 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 Buy now! Don’t wait, send your purchase order now. Although Springer makes every effort to re-stock, some books may be limited in quantity. Please note 7 The books in this catalogue are arranged by subject and then alphabetically by author‘s last name 7 Some stocks may be limited and are subject to availability 7 Prices are subject to change without notice 7 All prices are exclusive of carriage charges. All errors and omissions excepted VAT for books France5.5% Italy4.0% Spain4.0% Please add your country’s sales tax to the recommended retail prices. * The € (D) for Germany includes 7% VAT for books, the € (A) for Austria includes 10% VAT for books. Table of Contents Biomedicine …………………………………… 1 Medicine ……………………………………… 5 Winter Special 2013/2014 M. Al-Rubeai, University College, Dublin Dept. Chemical & Biochemical, Dublin, Ireland (Ed) Cell Line Development This book presents an overall picture of the current state of knowledge in Cell Line Development. It offers a full review with assessments and perspectives of expression engineering and describes recent methods used to establish mammalian host cell lines. 2009. VIII, 253 p. (Cell Engineering, Volume 6) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3040-3 7€ 209,00 | £188.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 278,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 9<HTUELA=hdaead> Biomedicine U. N. Das, UND Life Science, Shaker Heights, OH, USA Molecular Basis of Health and Disease This book examines how the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory molecules is related to health and disease. It suggests that this balance, or lack of it, initiates and aggravates many diseases and analyzes both them and new methods in their management. 2011. XX, 583 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-0494-7 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 V. A. Erdmann, Free University Berlin Institute of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Berlin, Germany; J. Barciszewski, PAN Poznan Inst. Bioorganic Chemistry, Poznan, Poland (Eds) RNA Technologies and Their Applications RNA technologies have the potential to revolutionize biomedical research and medicine. This book provides a state-of-the-art review concerning the molecular basis as well as applications of RNA based technologies in molecular biology and medicine. Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 2010. XVI, 452 p. 69 illus., 30 in color. (RNA Technologies) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-26490-0 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 9<HTUELA=haejeh> Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTOGPC=cgeja > K. F. Chung, Imperial College National Heart & Lung Inst., London, UK; J. Widdicombe, London, UK (Eds) Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Cough With contributions by numerous experts The last decade has seen remarkable advances in our knowledge of cough. This book shows that basic studies are pointing to many potentially valuable approaches to the treatment of cough. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. XII, 376 p. 39 illus., 3 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 187) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-09857-4 7€ 309,00 | £278.50 7 *€ (D) 330,63 | € (A) 339,90 | sFr 411,50 T. J. Dougherty, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Waltham, MA, USA; M. J. Pucci, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., New Haven, CT, USA (Eds) The Future of Aging Antibiotic Discovery and Development Associate editor: M. D. West, BioTime, Inc., Alameda, CA, USA; L. S. Coles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; S. B. Harris, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA; Editor-inchief: G. M. Fahy, Intervene Biomedical, LLC, Norco, CA, USA With plenty of full-color illustrations, up-to-date research and expert authors, this handbook covers every aspect of the discovery and development process relating to antibiotics through Phase II and III, including chapters on preparing for IND submission. 2012. XVII, 1127 p. 211 illus., 80 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-1399-8 7€ 399,00 | £359.50 7 *€ (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 531,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 155,99 | £140.39 7 *€ (D) 166,91 | € (A) 171,59 | sFr 207,65 Winter Sale Price 7€ 199,99 | £179.99 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,23 9<HTOGPC=ajifhe> 9<HTMERB=ebdj i> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com Pathways to Human Life Extension The Future of Aging will make you think about aging differently and is a challenge to all of us to open our eyes to the future therapeutic potential of biogerontology. 2010. XVII, 866 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-90-481-3998-9 7€ 239,00 | £215.50 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 318,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTUAPI=bdj ij> 1 Biomedicine J. E. Henningfield, Pinney Associates, Bethesda, MD, USA; E. London, Semel Institute of Neuroscience & Behavioral Studies, Los Angeles, CA, USA; S. Pogun, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey (Eds) Nicotine Psychopharmacology With contributions by numerous experts The field of nicotine psychopharmacology has rapidly expanded in recent years, driven by theoretical, pharmaceutical and tobacco-related interests. This book provides relatively focused reviews written by leading researchers on their areas of recent interest. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. XIV, 544 p. 56 illus., 16 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 192) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-08872-8 7€ 367,00 | £330.50 7 *€ (D) 392,69 | € (A) 403,70 | sFr 489,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 184,99 | £166.49 7 *€ (D) 197,94 | € (A) 203,49 | sFr 246,26 9<HTOGPC=ai hci> springer.com/sales H. L. Kaufman, Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Ctr., New York, NY, USA; S. Wadler, New York Presbyterian Hospital Div. Hematology & Oncology, New York, NY, USA; K. Antman (Eds) Molecular Targeting in Oncology In Molecular Targeting in Oncology, authors present an overview of the development of targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer with an emphasis on clinical application. The volume covers the complexity of the rapidly developing area of targeted therapies for the treatment of patients with cancer and is structured in a way so readers may begin with chapters that most interest them and work through the rest of the chapters in the order of their choice. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XVI, 728 p. 68 illus. (Cancer Drug Discovery and Development) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61737-653-5 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 H.‑G. Kräusslich, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg Inst. Hygiene, Heidelberg, Germany; R. Bartenschlager, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg Hygiene Institut, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds) Antiviral Strategies With contributions by numerous experts This book reviews the current status of antiviral therapy, from development of new compounds to their clinical use and cost effectiveness. Individual chapters address in detail all available drug classes and outline new approaches currently under development. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. XI, 379 p. 52 illus., 20 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 189) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-09795-9 7€ 309,00 | £278.50 7 *€ (D) 330,63 | € (A) 339,90 | sFr 411,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 155,99 | £140.39 7 *€ (D) 166,91 | € (A) 171,59 | sFr 207,65 9<HTOGPC=ajhjfj> 9<HTMGMH=dhgfdf> A. Kamkin, I. Kiseleva, Russian State Medical University Dept. Fundamental &, Moskva, Russia (Eds) Mechanosensitivity of the Heart This timely review of heart mechanosensitivity examines tissues at the molecular, biological, biophysical, physiological and pharmaceutical levels. New insight on the electromechanical properties of cardiac tissue is supported with experimental results. 2010. XXXVII, 471 p. (Mechanosensitivity in Cells and Tissues, Volume 3) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3089-2 7€ 229,00 | £206.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 305,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTUELA=hdaijc> 2 R. M. Kini, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; K. J. Clemetson, University of Berne, Bern, Switzerland; F. S. Markland, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; M. A. McLane, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA; T. Morita, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo, Japan (Eds) G. Lombardi, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, UK; Y. Riffo-Vasquez, Kings College London School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, London, UK (Eds) Toxins and Hemostasis This first part of this book provides an overview of dendritic cell (DC) biology and the role of DCs in some human diseases. The second part of the book illustrates some of the ways that DCs can be manipulated for immunotherapy. From Bench to Bedside This book offers research on the role of exogenous factors in cardiovascular and hematological disorders, examining the effects of exogenous factors on platelet aggregation, anticoagulant and procoagulant proteins, fibrinolytic proteins and hypotensive agents. 2011. XXIV, 798 p. 80 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-90-481-9294-6 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTUAPI=bjcjeg> Dendritic Cells With contributions by numerous experts Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. XVI, 353 p. 25 illus., 3 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 188) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-09007-3 7€ 309,00 | £278.50 7 *€ (D) 330,63 | € (A) 339,90 | sFr 411,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 155,99 | £140.39 7 *€ (D) 166,91 | € (A) 171,59 | sFr 207,65 9<HTOGPC=aja hd> Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 A. G. Pockley, University of Sheffield School of Medicine & Biomedical Science, Sheffield, UK; S. K. Calderwood, Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA; M. G. Santoro, Università di Roma, Tor Vergata Dipto. Biologia, Roma, Italy (Eds) Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Heat Shock Proteins in Infectious Disease This book on the role of heat shock proteins (hsp) in infectious diseases probes the contrasting effects of mammalian and non-mammalian hsp on the immune response. And it examines receptors for pro- and eukaryotic hsp and their immune and auto-immune response. 2010. XII, 312 p. (Heat Shock Proteins, Volume 4) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3087-8 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 Biomedicine M. S. Ritsner, Technion - Israel Institute of Technolog, Haifa, Israel (Ed) E. S. Robertson, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed) Brain Protection in Schizophrenia, Mood and Cognitive Disorders Cancer Associated Viruses This book provides an overview of basic and clinical studies concerning the neuroprotective approach, mechanisms, and several compounds with neuroprotective properties that may contribute to more efficacious treatment of major mental health disorders. 2010. XVI, 664 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-90-481-8552-8 7€ 239,00 | £215.50 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 318,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTUAPI=bif ci> This volume offers a comprehensive review of tumor virology. It examines the many aspects of cancer-related viruses and how they contribute to cell proliferation, the genes that are responsible for driving these cancers, and their mechanisms of transmission. 2012. XXIII, 866 p. 125 illus., 68 in color. (Current Cancer Research) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-9999-3 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTMEPB=j j jd> 9<HTUELA=hdaihi> A. Reichle, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany (Ed) From Molecular to Modular Tumor Therapy: Tumors are Reconstructible Communicatively Evolving Systems Presenting a holistic and abstract perspective of tumors, this volume aims to provide personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the control of metastatic tumor disease. Readers will find ways to record tumor biology that are based on different sciences, in addition to other strategies. 2010. VIII, 568 p. (The Tumor Microenvironment, Volume 3) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3323-7 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTUELA=hd cdh> R. Roach, Colorado Center for Altitude Medicine and Physiology, Aurora, CO, USA; P. D. Wagner, University of California, San Diego Dept. Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA; P. Hackett, Ridgway, CO, USA (Eds) M. G. Rossmann, Purdue University Dept. Biological Sciences, West Lafayette, IN, USA; V. B. Rao, Catholic University of America Dept. Biology, Washington, DC, USA (Eds) Hypoxia and Exercise Viral Molecular Machines The 14th volume in the series will focus on cutting edge research at the interface of hypoxia and exercise. The work will cover the range from molecular mechanisms of muscle fatigue and muscle wasting to whole body exercise on the world’s highest mountains. State of the art papers on training at high altitude for low altitude athletic performance will also be featured. This book is concerned with the molecular machines required by viruses to perform various essential functions of virus life cycle. It introduces the best known molecular machines and the structure of viruses, and examines the stages of the viral life cycle. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVI, 354 p. 96 illus. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 588) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4419-4192-3 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMEPB=jebjcd> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 2012. XIV, 687 p. 221 illus., 192 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 726) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-0979-3 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTMERB=eajhjd> 3 Biomedicine M. Schäfer-Korting, FU Berlin FB Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie, Berlin, Germany (Ed) Drug Delivery This overview on modern approaches to drug targeting covers today’s options for specific carrier systems allowing successful drug treatment at problematic sites of the body and enabling practitioners to increase the benefit-risk ratio to the optimum level. 2010. XIV, 501 p. 127 illus., 6 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 197) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-26290-6 7€ 355,00 | £319.50 7 *€ (D) 379,85 | € (A) 390,50 | sFr 473,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 178,99 | £161.09 7 *€ (D) 191,52 | € (A) 196,89 | sFr 238,27 9<HTOGPC=cgcjag> springer.com/sales A. K. Srivastava, Centre Hospitalier de l’ Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada; M. B. AnandSrivastava, Université de Montréal Fac. Médecine, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds) J. S. Suri, Global Biomedical Technologies, Roseville, CA, USA; C. Kathuria, Planet Space, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA; F. Molinari, Politecnico di Torino Department of Electronics, Torino, Italy (Eds) Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease Atherosclerosis Disease Management This, Volume 3 in the Springer series Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, examines the contributions of signaling systems in modulating normal cardiovascular functions and how disruption of this signaling leads to cardiovascular disorders. 2008. XVIII, 424 p. 88 illus., 4 in color. (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-09551-6 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 With a focus on the management of atherosclerotic disease, this book covers everything from the histological presentation of the various stages of atherosclerotic lesions to advanced clinical diagnosis and monitoring, follow-up, and home-care of the patient. 2011. XIV, 946 p. 282 illus., 182 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-7221-7 7€ 209,00 | £186.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 9<HTMEPB=jhc bh> 9<HTLDTH=ajf bg> J. Schüttler, H. Schwilden, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen-Nürnberg Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Erlangen, Germany (Eds) Modern Anesthetics With contributions by numerous experts Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XVI, 498 p. 112 illus., 5 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 182) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-09192-6 7€ 390,00 | £351.00 7 *€ (D) 417,30 | € (A) 429,00 | sFr 519,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 195,99 | £176.39 7 *€ (D) 209,71 | € (A) 215,59 | sFr 260,90 9<HTOGPC=ajbjcg> R. K. Srivastava, S. Shankar, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA (Eds) Stem Cells and Human Diseases The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive review on stem cells and their role in tissue regeneration, homeostasis and therapy. In addition, the role of cancer stem cells in cancer initiation, progression and drug resistance are discussed. The cell signaling pathways and microRNA regulating stem cell self-renewal, tissue homeostasis and drug resistance are also mentioned. Overall, these reviews will provide a new understanding of the influence of stem cells in tissue regeneration, disease regulation, therapy and drug resistance in several human diseases. 2012. IX, 630 p. 76 illus., 44 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-2800-4 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 D. Thieme, Institut für Dopinganalytik und Sportbiochemie Dresden, Kreischa, Germany; P. Hemmersbach, Hagan, Norway (Eds) Doping in Sports This book covers the pharmacological basis for a possible performance enhancement in competitive sport through the administration of prohibited substances and methods as well as the analytical disclosure of such practices. 2010. XIV, 540 p. 22 illus., 13 in color. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 195) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-26166-4 7€ 390,00 | £351.00 7 *€ (D) 417,30 | € (A) 429,00 | sFr 519,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 195,99 | £176.39 7 *€ (D) 209,71 | € (A) 215,59 | sFr 260,90 9<HTOGPC=cgbg e> 9<HTUELA=hcia e> 4 Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 O. N. Tripathi, Life Sciences Academy, Lucknow, India; U. Ravens, TU Dresden Medizinische Fak., Dresden, Germany; M. C. Sanguinetti, University of Utah Cardiovascular Research &, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Eds) Heart Rate and Rhythm Molecular Basis, Pharmacological Modulation and Clinical Implications Heart Rate and Rhythm provides an important context for understanding the complicated molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie normal and pathophysiological cardiac rhythms. 2011. XXII, 678 p. 151 illus., 55 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-17574-9 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTOGPC=bhfhej> Biomedicine/Medicine R. O. Williams III, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA; A. B. Watts, University of Texas College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX, USA; D. A. Miller, HoffmannLa Roche, Inc., Nutley, USA (Eds) Formulating Poorly Water Soluble Drugs This book highlights recent advancements on technologies to improve the dissolution and bioavailability of poorly water soluble drugs. It details the most current knowledge, practical methods, and regulatory considerations. 2012. XII, 646 p. 188 illus., 135 in color. (AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-1143-7 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTMERB=eb edh> Medicine R. E. Anderson, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA; J. G. Hollyfield, Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clin Division of Ophthalmology, Cleveland, OH, USA; M. M. LaVail, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA (Eds) Retinal Degenerative Diseases Laboratory and Therapeutic Investigations This is the proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Retinal Degenerations, which will be held in Emeishan, Sichuan, China on September 18 - 23, 2008. The themes will include “Molecular and genetic mechanisms in photoreceptor degeneration”, “Age-related macular degeneration”, “New diagnostic techniques for retinal degenerations”. 2010. XLVII, 808 p. 100 illus. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 664) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-1398-2 7€ 289,00 | £253.00 7 *€ (D) 309,23 | € (A) 317,90 | sFr 374,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 145,99 | £131.39 7 *€ (D) 156,21 | € (A) 160,59 | sFr 194,34 9<HTMEPB=jbdjic> M. Weert, E. H. Møller, Danish University of Pharmaceutical Science, Koebenhavn, Denmark (Eds) G. A. Adelmann, The Procardia Cardiology Center, Bucharest, Romania Immunogenicity of Biopharmaceuticals Cardiology Essentials in Clinical Antithrombotic Drug Therapy Practice in Cardiovascular Disease Immunogenicity of Biopharmaceuticals is the first book to comprehensively address the potential of an immune response to biopharmaceuticals. It is intended to give a broad overview of the current state-of-the-art regarding this subject. The chapters range from an overview of the immune system and factors that may trigger the immune system, via detection of antibodies and clinical implications, to various case examples and the regulatory view on immunogenicity. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XII, 264 p. 29 illus., 2 in color. (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Aspects, VIII) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4419-2608-1 7€ 209,00 | £186.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 This book addresses the entire cardiological pathology, and accompanies the reader through each significant condition, from incidence and severity, to mechanisms, clinical and lab diagnosis, and up to treatment and prognosis.The presentation is enhanced by the use of numerous tables and figures, to better illustrate the similarities and differences between the discussed entities. A. T. Askari, Western Reserve Heart Care, Hudson, OH, USA; A. M. Lincoff, Cleveland Clinic Dept. Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA (Eds) Written by experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology, including the genetics, of arterial and venous thrombosis. It also presents the evidence demonstrating the efficacy of available antithrombotic therapies. 2011. X, 384 p. 37 illus., 9 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-84996-304-6 7€ 209,00 | £188.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 278,50 2010. XIV, 476 p. 69 illus., 11 in color. (Contemporary Cardiology) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60327-234-6 7€ 239,00 | £213.00 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 315,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTMIPJ=jgdaeg> 9<HTMGLD=chcdeg> 9<HTMEPB=jcgaib> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 5 Medicine D. ATIGHETCHI, Milano, Italy springer.com/sales J. Bernier, Genolier Swiss Medical Network, Genolier, Switzerland (Ed) G. J. Biessels, University Medical Center Utrecht Dept. Neurology, Utrecht, Netherlands; J. A. Luchsinger, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA (Eds) Multimodality Management Diabetes and the Brain Islamic Bioethics: Problems and Head and Neck Cancer Perspectives Islamic Bioethics presents a critical analysis of legal and political debates resulting from biomedical technologies. Perspectives from traditional Muslim law are compared with contemporary religious authorities, medical associations, as well as individuals. 2007. XIV, 378 p. (International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine, Volume 31) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4020-4961-3 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Written by leading physicians and investigators, this innovative multi-disciplinary book presents the most up-to-date research and clinical approaches to squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. State-of-the-art functional imaging techniques are covered. 2011. XX, 710 p. 197 illus., 138 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-9463-9 7€ 209,00 | £186.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 9<HTMELC=aejgbd> 9<HTMEPB=j egdj> R. Baliga, Ohio State University Dept. Internal Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA; C. A. Nienaber, Universitätsklinikum Rostock Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Rostock, Germany; E. M. Isselbacher, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; K. A. Eagle, University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds) H.‑J. Biersack, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany; L. M. Freeman (Eds) Aortic Dissection and Related Syndromes Aortic dissection affects approximately two in ten thousand individuals and can be fatal. This state-of the-art publication is a result of the combined efforts of participants from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD). The book has been divided into sections. Each chapter provides a succinct overview of the current clinical literature and incorporates illustrations for further explanation. 2007. XII, 364 p. 168 illus. (Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, Volume 260) Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-36000-3 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTLDTH=dga ad> 6 Clinical Nuclear Medicine The modern practice of nuclear medicine is now well into its seventh decade. Its strength in depicting physiology and function has always complemented the sister anatomic modalities in use, such as CT, MRI and ultrasound. With the incredible development of PET/CT, this is evident now more than ever. Clinical Nuclear Medicine is a unique European/American joint venture that focuses on the universal state of the art in both diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclide methodology. Pertinent clinical applications are emphasized rather than attempting to cover everything included in the several large comprehensive texts available in the field. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XXVII, 548 p. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06631-3 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 310,50 Diabetes has become increasingly common. This book provides in-depth reviews on the cerebral complications of diabetes, covering current insights on the pathophysiology and clinical management of diabetes as well as neuropsychological assessment and dementia. 2010. XII, 474 p. 58 illus., 7 in color. (Contemporary Diabetes) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-645-6 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMGMH=hjgefg> M. A. Blake, G. 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Trüeb, Universitätsspital Zürich Dermatologische Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland (Eds) A. Bonakdarpour, Temple University Hospital Dept. Diagnostic Imaging, Philadelphia, PA, USA; W. R. Reinus, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA; J. S. Khurana, Temple University Hospital Dept. Pathology, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Eds) Hair Growth and Disorders Diagnostic Imaging of Musculoskeletal Diseases Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology. It contains up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XXVI, 564 p. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-07990-0 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTOGPC=ahj a > A Systematic Approach New technologies allow radiology to address diseases that affect not only the skeleton but also the muscles, ligaments, tendons and cartilaginous structures within joints. This text on radiology contains all the latest and essential information in the field. 2010. X, 667 p. 113 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-58829-947-5 7€ 209,00 | £186.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,50 F. Bronner, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA; M. C. Farach-Carson, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA; A. G. Mikos, Rice University Dept. Bioengineering and, Houston, TX, USA (Eds) Engineering of Functional Skeletal Tissues This is the 3rd in a series of reviews, centered on a single major topic of bone replacement (Vol. 1 Bone Formation, Vol. 2 Bone Resorption) written by acknowledged authorities in the field. The biology of stem cells and cell signals, knowledge needed to make stem cell engineered, bone tissue a reality and how to prevent bone allograft infection is discussed. Furthermore, non-degradable and biodegradable scaffolds, necessary implants to attract bone cells and build suitable bone replacements follow. Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 2007. XIV, 178 p. 44 illus., 21 in color. (Topics in Bone Biology, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-85233-962-3 7€ 279,00 | £251.50 7 *€ (D) 298,53 | € (A) 306,90 | sFr 371,50 9<HTMFTI=cj ehf> Winter Sale Price 7€ 140,99 | £126.89 7 *€ (D) 150,86 | € (A) 155,09 | sFr 187,69 9<HTMIQC=d jgcd> P. M. 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Bronstein, Hospital das Clínicas, University of Sao, Sao Paulo, Brazil (Ed) Cushing’s Syndrome Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment This book examines the current state of understanding of Cushing’s Syndrome, including its causes, controversies in diagnosis, related conditions associated with obesity, factors complicating diagnosis and a variety of approaches to treatment. 2011. XII, 304 p. (Contemporary Endocrinology) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-709-5 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMGMH=hjhajf> Winter Sale Price 7€ 145,99 | £131.39 7 *€ (D) 156,21 | € (A) 160,59 | sFr 194,34 9<HTMIPJ=jg bh > See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 7 Medicine springer.com/sales D. T. Carrell, Salt Lake, UT, USA; C. M. Peterson, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Eds) L. S. Chin, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA; W. F. Regine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA (Eds) Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Integrating Modern Clinical and Laboratory Practice This is the first contemporary, comprehensive reference for neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists using Gamma Knife and Linear Accelerator technology. Each chapter includes specific case presentations representative of the most commonly treated conditions. Management of the modern reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinic has become very complex. This book provides an overview of relevant scientific, medical and management issues. It offers practical evidence based summaries of relevant topics. 2010. XVI, 795 p. 168 illus., 67 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-1435-4 7€ 239,00 | £213.00 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 315,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTMEPB=jbedfe> 2008. XXII, 721 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-71069-3 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTLDTH=hbagjd> D. Crisan, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA (Ed) Age-Related Changes of the Human Eye Genomic Mechanisms of Neoplastic Diseases Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XIII, 410 p. 139 illus. (Aging Medicine) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61737-936-9 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTMGMH=dhjdgj> 8 Imaging of Bone Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions Techniques and Applications This is a comprehensive textbook that provides a detailed description of the imaging techniques and findings in patients with benign and malignant bone tumors. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, the book includes a wealth of illustrative material. 2009. XII, 704 p. 883 illus., 51 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-77982-7 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTOFPA=h jich> C. Cavallotti, Università Roma Dipto. Scienze Cardiovascolari, Roma, Italy; L. Cerulli, Università Roma Cattedra di Ottica Fisiopatologica, Roma, Italy (Eds) Aging research on the human eyes crosses all areas of ophthalmology and also relies upon biological, morphological, physiological, and biochemical tools for its study. In Age-Related Changes of the Human Eye, the authors review all aspects of human eye aging. In addition to descriptions of agerelated changes in almost all the structures of the human eyes, the authors also include interesting accounts of personal experiments and data. A. M. Davies, NHS Foundation Trust Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK; M. Sundaram, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dept. Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland, OH, USA; S. J. James, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK (Eds) Hematopathology This text covers the latest in genomic medicine as exemplified by the molecular pathology of hematologic malignancies. Topics include complexity of genomic lesions, new WHO classification of hematologic neoplasms, prognostic value of molecular tests and more. 2011. XII, 360 p. (Molecular and Translational Medicine) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-708-8 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMGMH=hjhai > F. De Meester, DMF Ltd Company Managing Director, Marche/Famenne, Belgium; S. Zibadi, University of Arizona Division of Health Promotion Sciences, Tucson, AZ, USA; R. R. Watson, University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public, Tucson, AZ, USA (Eds) Modern Dietary Fat Intakes in Disease Promotion The industrial and agricultural revolutions have dramatically changed our lifestyles including where we get foods and what we eat. Modern diets have moved away from a close association with historically beneficial foods and diets towards foods and diets with increased fats and contaminants and with much lower intakes of fruits and vegetables. Modern Dietary Fat Intakes in Disease Promotion focuses on the scientific evidence that define such risks in modern diets with the consequences of increased illness, cancer and disease. 2010. XXV, 475 p. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60327-570-5 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMGLD=chfhaf> Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 Medicine G. di Giovanni, University of Malta, Malta, Italy; V. Di Matteo, E. Esposito, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy (Eds) H. Duffau, Institute for Neurosciences of Montpelli, Montpellier, France (Ed) G. Fantuzzi, University of Illinois, Chicago Dept. Human Nutrition, Chicago, IL, USA; T. Mazzone (Eds) Brain Mapping Birth, Life and Death of Dopaminergic Neurons in the Substantia Nigra From Neural Basis of Cognition to Surgical Applications Adipose Tissue and Adipokines in Health and Disease This book provides a unique multidisciplinary synthesis of our current knowledge of the anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and pathology of the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) dopaminergic neurons. The book bridges basic science and clinical practice. 2009. XI, 369 p. (Journal of Neural Transmission. Supplementa, Supplement 73) Softcover ISBN 978-3-7091-1092-8 7€ 209,00 | £188.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 278,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 The goal of this book is to provide new insights into brain organization. It makes a link between research in the field of cognitive neurosciences and its clinical application, especially in neurosurgery – itself able to provide new insights into this topic. 2012. XII, 392 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-7091-0722-5 7€ 199,95 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTOHLJ=bahc f> 9<HTOHLJ=b ajci> V. V. Dolenc, University Ljubljana Medical Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia; L. Rogers (Eds) Cavernous Sinus Developments and Future Perspectives Professor Dolenc edited the first comprehensive and up-to-date text dealing with the cavernous sinus. Now, twenty years later, the same author edits a new volume with articles by specialists in the topic presenting the state-of-the-art in this technology. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. X, 227 p. Softcover ISBN 978-3-211-99901-1 7€ 219,00 | £197.50 7 *€ (D) 234,33 | € (A) 240,90 | sFr 292,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 110,99 | £99.89 7 *€ (D) 118,76 | € (A) 122,09 | sFr 147,75 9<HTOCMB=j jab > Foreword by: A. Goldberg, S. Fried The aim of Adipose Tissue and Adipokines in Health and Disease is to provide comprehensive information regarding adipose tissue, its physiological functions and its role in disease. This volume contains a collection of information spanning the entire range of adipose tissue studies, from basic anatomical and physiological research to epidemiology and clinical aspects, in one place. This book is indispensable for basic researchers and clinicians interested in the fields of obesity, metabolic diseases, inflammation and immunity, and specialists in each of the pathologies associated with obesity. 2007. XXII, 400 p. 50 illus. (Nutrition and Health) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61737-741-9 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 M. Eisenmann-Klein, Caritas-Krankenhaus St. Josef Klinik für Plastische und Ästhetische,, Regensburg, Germany; C. Neuhann-Lorenz, München, Germany (Eds) Innovations in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery This inspiring text offers readers an overview of the latest findings in plastic and aesthetic surgery. Famous plastic surgeons from around the world contribute their most up-to-date research results and share their innovations in the field, many of which have not been published before. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008. XVIII, 494 p. 1192 illus., 1096 in color. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-07970-2 7€ 239,00 | £215.50 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 318,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTOGPC=ahjhac> 9<HTMGMH=dh ebj> R. Fotter, Medizinische Universität Graz Universitätsklinik für Radiologie, Graz, Austria (Ed) Pediatric Uroradiology With contributions by numerous experts Foreword by: A. L. Baert, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Since the first edition of Pediatric Uroradiology, very significant advances have been made in the imaging and treatment of common and important pediatric urologic disorders such as vesicoureteric reflux, urinary tract infection, and upper urinary tract dilatation. This revised and extended version takes full account of the sometimes dramatic changes. It describes in detail all aspects of pediatric uroradiology, embracing both recent developments and established concepts. Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008. XII, 537 p. 845 illus., 36 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06956-7 7€ 269,00 | £242.50 7 *€ (D) 287,83 | € (A) 295,90 | sFr 358,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 135,99 | £122.39 7 *€ (D) 145,51 | € (A) 149,59 | sFr 181,03 9<HTOGPC=agjfgh> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 9 Medicine M. Freemark, Duke University Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Durham, NC, USA (Ed) Pediatric Obesity Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. This book reassesses the roles of genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of childhood obesity and reviews new studies of the effects of lifestyle, pharmacological and surgical interventions. 2010. XVI, 488 p. (Contemporary Endocrinology) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-698-2 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 springer.com/sales A. Gangi, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg CX, France; S. Guth, CHRU Strasbourg Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg CX, France; A. Guermazi, Boston University School of Medicine Dept. Radiology, Boston, MA, USA (Eds) H. B. Goldman, Center for Female Pelvic Medicine and Re Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA; S. P. Vasavada, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Glickman Urologic Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA (Eds) Imaging in Percutaneous Musculoskeletal Interventions Female Urology With contributions by numerous experts Foreword by: V. Baert, H.K. Genant, G.Y. El-Khoury Describes in exhaustive detail the abilities and uses of imaging in guiding procedures ranging from biopsy and joint injection to management of pain and tumors. A Practical Clinical Guide Female Urology:A Practical Clinical Guide offers a hands-on reference for the management of challenging disorders of the female lower urinary tract. This volume features scenario presentations in which a patient presentation is described and followed by two experts in the field reviewing work-up and management of the problem. The volume is divided into three, easy-to-follow sections. The first section, Evaluation, details the anatomy of pelvic support, the lower urinary tract, incontinency, and overactive bladders. Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 2009. XIV, 414 p. 980 illus., 200 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06044-1 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 9<HTMGMH=hjgjic> Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 2007. XVIII, 434 p. 127 illus., 15 in color. 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(Recent Developments in Alcoholism, Volume 18) Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-77724-5 7€ 249,00 | £224.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTLDTH=h hcef> 10 P. Ginès, University of Barcelona Liver Unit, Barcelona, Spain; P. S. Kamath, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; V. Arroyo, University of Barcelona Liver Unit, Barcelona, Spain (Eds) Chronic Liver Failure Mechanisms and Management Covering all aspects of chronic liver failure in a single volume, Chronic Liver Failure is designed to provide doctors with clinical answers for patients with liver diseases. Each chapter is written by a world renowned expert in their area, and provides the latest state-of-the-art knowledge. 2011. XVIII, 590 p. 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(Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-22289-7 7€ 239,00 | £215.00 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 343,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTOFPA=c cijh> Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 M. F. Holick, Boston, MA, USA (Ed) Vitamin D Physiology, Molecular Biology, and Clinical Applications This is a comprehensive overview of the biological functions and clinical applications of vitamin D and its metabolites. Topics range from recommendations for vitamin D intake to treatment and prevention of deficiency and development of active vitamin D drugs. 2nd ed. 2010. XXVI, 1160 p. 241 illus., 7 in color. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60327-300-8 7€ 269,00 | £239.50 7 *€ (D) 287,83 | € (A) 295,90 | sFr 354,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 135,99 | £122.39 7 *€ (D) 145,51 | € (A) 149,59 | sFr 181,03 9<HTMGLD=chda i> H. Hyakusoku, Nippon Medical School Hospital Dept. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo, Japan; D. P. Orgill, Harvard Medical School Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; L. Téot, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France; J. J. Pribaz, Harvard Medical School Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; R. Ogawa, Nippon Medical School Hospital Dept. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo, Japan (Eds) Color Atlas of Burn Reconstructive Surgery Medicine B. Jeremic, Institute of Lung Diseases, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia (Ed) Advances in Radiation Oncology in Lung Cancer Updated and revised, this second edition discusses the recent advances in the radiation oncology of lung cancer. Topics include the basic science of lung cancer, clinical investigations, current treatment strategies, and more. 2nd ed. 2012. XVIII, 843 p. 108 illus., 81 in color. 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Klekamp, Christliches Krankenhaus Quackenbrück Chirurgisches Zentrum, Quackenbrück, Germany; M. Samii, Internat. Neuroscience Institute INI, Hannover, Germany Surgery of Spinal Tumors Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,850 figures, this book provides step-by-step intraoperative photographs to describe surgical strategies. It also offers techniques and gives detailed statistical analyses on postoperative outcomes. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVIII, 526 p. 1862 illus., 684 in color. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-07948-1 7€ 379,00 | £341.00 7 *€ (D) 405,53 | € (A) 416,90 | sFr 543,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 190,99 | £171.89 7 *€ (D) 204,36 | € (A) 210,09 | sFr 254,25 9<HTOGPC=ahjeib> 9<HTOGPC=afagjf> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 11 Medicine J. J. Kresl, St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center Dept. Radiation Oncology, Phoenix, AZ, USA; J. D. Luketich, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Heart, Lung & Esophageal, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds) Robotic Radiosurgery. Treating Tumors that Move with Respiration With contributions by numerous experts Coeditor: L. Papiez, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA; R. Timmerman, Editor-in-chief: H. C. Urschel, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Foreword by: E. Thomson This volume in the Robotic Radiosurgery series is devoted to the theory and practice in the emerging field of stereotactic radiosurgery for extracranial tumors. 2007. XVI, 317 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-69885-2 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 springer.com/sales R. V. Lloyd, Mayo Clinic Dept. Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Rochester, MN, USA (Ed) Endocrine Pathology: Differential Diagnosis and Molecular Advances Richly illustrated with color photomicrographs and diagrams, this volume provides detailed coverage of endocrine pathology with extensive discussion of the differential diagnosis as well as presentation of molecular pathobiology of the major endocrine organs. 2nd ed. 2010. XII, 607 p. 298 illus., 228 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-1068-4 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTMEPB=jbagie> Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 R. H. Lustig, University of California, San Francisco Director, Weight Assessment for Teen and, San Francisco, USA (Ed) Obesity Before Birth Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring Offering guidance to practitioners involved in both pre- and post-natal care, this volume explores the epidemiology and mechanisms of the relevant prenatal phenomena and investigates the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. 2011. XIV, 414 p. (Endocrine Updates, Volume 30) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-2686-8 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMERB=ecgigi> 9<HTOFPA=gji fc> J. H. Lee, Cleveland Clinical Foundation Brain Tumor Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA (Ed) Meningiomas J. Lucaya, Hospital Vall d’Hebron Depto. Radiologia Pediatrica, Barcelona, Spain; J. L. Strife, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA (Eds) Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome Pediatric Chest Imaging With the overall incidence of meningiomas rising, particularly in the developed countries, this timely book contains the most up-to-date information on them, and is written by multiple contributors who are internationally recognized experts in their fields. Chest Imaging in Infants and Children 2008. XXIII, 639 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-84628-526-4 7€ 219,00 | £197.50 7 *€ (D) 234,33 | € (A) 240,90 | sFr 292,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 110,99 | £99.89 7 *€ (D) 118,76 | € (A) 122,09 | sFr 147,75 9<HTMIPG=cifcge> Foreword by: A. Baert The Aging Kidney in Health and Disease Imaging of the pediatric chest continues to evolve rapidly. All chapters in this 2nd edition of “Pediatric Chest Imaging” have been extensively updated, with additional disease-specific information and numerous new illustrations. The role of advanced technology in the diagnosis of pediatric chest disorders is highlighted, special attention being paid to the technical aspects of modern imaging modalities, their indications, and the diagnostic information that they supply. This volume will be a reliable source on the management of the elderly with renal disease. There is an ever-increasing proportion of the aging population affected by renal disease and hypertension and physicians are faced with atypical clinical presentations of renal disease in the aged as compared to younger people. This volume will combine the fields of nephrology and geriatrics and present a multidisciplinary approach to the topic. Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008. X, 450 p. 919 illus., 54 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06917-8 7€ 239,00 | £215.50 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 318,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 12 J. F. Macías-Núñez, Universidad de Salamanca Department of Medicine, Salamanca, Spain; J. S. Cameron, Melmerby, Cumbria, UK; D. G. Oreopoulos, Toronto Western Hospital Division of Nephrology and Urology, Toronto, ON, Canada (Eds) 9<HTOGPC=agjbhi> 2008. XXII, 554 p. 63 illus. Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-72658-8 7€ 199,99 | £179.50 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 265,50 Yellow Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTLDTH=hcgfi > Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 Medicine B. Maier, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria; W. A. Shibles, Whitewater, WI, USA J. Marín-García, The Molecular Cardiology and Neuromuscular Institute, Highland Park, NJ, USA The Philosophy and Practice of Medicine and Bioethics Heart Failure A Naturalistic-Humanistic Approach Heart Failure: Bench to Bedside helps address a significant need to develop new paradigms and identify novel therapeutic targets for this pervasive disease. An authoritative contribution to the field, this book provides a detailed description of new findings and emerging methodologies, as well as a critical clinical evaluation of the complex Heart Failure syndrome and future therapies. This book completes medical care by adding the comprehensive humanistic perspectives and philosophy of medicine. It discusses many issues of medical treatment, moral approaches or legal advice and offers a new way of thinking which it explains and illustrates. 2011. XXIII, 543 p. (International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine, Volume 47) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3408-1 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 9<HTUELA=hdeaib> W. H. Maisel, Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA (Ed) Device Therapy in Heart Failure Heart failure affects over 5 million patients in the United States alone. In this book, a panel of authorities on the use and implementation of device based therapies provide an overview of the current and developing technologies used to treat heart failure. 2009. X, 400 p. 140 illus., 46 in color. (Contemporary Cardiology) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-658-6 7€ 239,00 | £213.00 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 315,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTMGMH=hjgfig> Bench to Bedside 2010. XI, 470 p. 85 illus., 71 in color. (Contemporary Cardiology) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-693-7 7€ 239,00 | £213.00 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 315,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 9<HTMGMH=hjgjdh> F. X. McCormack, R. J. Panos, University of Cincinnati Div. Pulmonary & Critical Care, Cincinnati, OH, USA; B. C. Trapnell, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA (Eds) A. R. Møller, University of Texas, Dallas School of Brain & Behavioral Sciences, Richardson, TX, USA; B. Langguth, Universität Regensburg Bezirksklinikum, Regensburg, Germany; D. DeRidder, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium; T. Kleinjung, Regensburg, Germany (Eds) Textbook of Tinnitus Comprehensive and developed by a panel of leading international experts in the field, Tinnitus: Diagnosis and Treatment provides a multidisciplinary overview of the diagnosis and management of a widespread and troubling disorder. 2011. XXX, 786 p. 157 illus., 57 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60761-144-8 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTMGLH=gb e i> Molecular Basis of Pulmonary Disease J. P. Mulhall, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Sexual & Reproductive, New York, NY, USA; L. Incrocci, Erasmus Medical Center Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands; I. 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(Respiratory Medicine) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-58829-963-5 7€ 229,00 | £199.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 295,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMFTI=cj gdf> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com 2011. XVIII, 784 p. 113 illus., 69 in color. (Current Clinical Urology) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60761-915-4 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTMGLH=gbjbfe> 13 Medicine springer.com/sales K. F. Murray, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; A. M. Larson, St. Paul University Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA (Eds) M. Naghavi, Endothelix, Inc., Houston, TX, USA (Ed) Fibrocystic Diseases of the Liver Pathophysiology, Detection and Treatment This volume provides a thorough review of fibrocystic diseases that affect the liver. It contains in-depth discussions of the genetics, molecular biology, pathogenesis, histology, clinical presentations, complications of, treatment, and prognosis of the conditions affecting children and adults, and hence will be the gold-standard reference for these conditions. 2010. XIV, 512 p. 161 illus., 70 in color. (Clinical Gastroenterology) Softcover ISBN 978-1-61779-685-2 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTMGMH=hjgifc> Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis Here is a new paradigm for the screening and primary prevention of asymptomatic atherosclerosis. Includes the authors’ comprehensive approach to identifying vulnerable patients, and new strategies for early detection and treatment of high risk patients. 2011. XXII, 737 p. (Contemporary Cardiology) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60327-178-3 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTMGLD=chbhid> D. Oertli, University Hospital Basel Chairman, Basel, Switzerland; R. Udelsman, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Eds) Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands The aim of this text is to create a unique in-depth comprehensive reference covering all surgically relevant thyroid and parathyroid diseases. It is a definite reference presenting the latest information on the management of common and rare disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. International authorities provide detailed discussions on operative techniques and treatments that are accompanied by rationales for particular approaches advocated by the authors. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVI, 354 p. 235 illus., 56 in color. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06713-6 7€ 219,00 | £197.00 7 *€ (D) 234,33 | € (A) 240,90 | sFr 314,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 110,99 | £99.89 7 *€ (D) 118,76 | € (A) 122,09 | sFr 147,75 9<HTOGPC=aghbdg> E. N. Myers, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; R. L. Ferris, University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds) Y. Nishizawa, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan; H. Morii, Takaraduka-shi, Hyogo, Japan; J. Durlach, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France (Eds) Salivary Gland Disorders New Perspectives in Magnesium Research Co-edited by Eugene N. Myers, a world-famous expert in the field, this is the last word on salivary gland disorders. Covering everything from practical diagnosis to gland tumor therapy, this is a crucial work for any surgeon working in the facial or neck regions. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVI, 518 p. 449 illus., 290 in color. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-07992-4 7€ 239,00 | £215.50 7 *€ (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 318,50 Nutrition and Health A definitive review in the field of magnesium research, this book brings together the proceedings of the 11th International Magnesium Symposium in Osaka, Japan from October 22-26, 2006. Written by authorities in the area, the book provides a thorough overview of progress in the area of magnesium research. Winter Sale Price 7€ 120,99 | £108.89 7 *€ (D) 129,46 | € (A) 133,09 | sFr 161,06 Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVIII, 411 p. 40 illus. Softcover ISBN 978-1-84996-594-1 7€ 229,00 | £206.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 305,00 9<HTOGPC=ahj ce> Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMIPJ=jgfjeb> 14 R. Pawankar, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan; S. T. Holgate, University of Southampton Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK; L. J. Rosenwasser, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA (Eds) Allergy Frontiers:Epigenetics, Allergens and Risk Factors This book summarizes current knowledge on allergic diseases, from epidemiology to mechanisms, environmental and genetic factors that influence the development of allergy and asthma clinical aspects, and also recent therapeutic and preventive strategies. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009. XXI, 442 p. 23 illus. in color. (Allergy Frontiers, Volume 1) Softcover ISBN 978-4-431-99823-5 7€ 209,00 | £188.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 278,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 9<HTPEOB=j icdf> Sale prices valid until March 31, 2014 Winter Special 2013/2014 J. Perk, P. Mathes, Feldafing, Germany; H. Gohlke, C. Monpère, I. Hellemans, H. McGee, P. Sellier, H. Saner (Eds) Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation This book is a timely and thorough review of prevention, lifestyle counseling and rehabilitation for cardiologists and all physicians and other health professionals in cardiac rehabilitation teams. The Editors have gathered over 60 experts from all parts of the globe. 2007. XVII, 517 p. 68 illus., 25 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-84628-462-5 7€ 229,00 | £206.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 305,00 Yellow Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTMIPG=ciegcf> Medicine W. S. Pietrzak, Warsaw, IN, USA (Ed) Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration Biological Materials and Methods Foreword by: C. Vacanti The repair of musculoskeletal tissue is a vital concern of all surgical specialties, orthopedics and related disciplines. Written by recognized experts, this book aims to provide both basic and advanced knowledge of the newer methodologies being developed and introduced to the clinical arena. A valuable resource for researchers, developers, and clinicians, the book presents a foundation to propel the technology and integration of the current state of knowledge into the 21st century. 2008. XXI, 649 p. 56 illus., 12 in color. (Orthopedic Biology and Medicine) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-58829-909-3 7€ 269,00 | £239.50 7 *€ (D) 287,83 | € (A) 295,90 | sFr 354,50 M. Posada de la Paz, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; S. C. Groft, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA (Eds) Rare Diseases Epidemiology This inclusive text is the first publication to address rare diseases as a public health problem. The work analyzes the constraints on epidemiological research at the same time as supplying solutions. It organizes the data by rare diseases groups. 2010. XXII, 542 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 686) Softcover ISBN 978-94-007-3338-1 7€ 229,00 | £206.50 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 305,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTUELA=hd dib> Winter Sale Price 7€ 135,99 | £122.39 7 *€ (D) 145,51 | € (A) 149,59 | sFr 181,03 9<HTMFTI=cj ajd> H. A. Peterson, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA Epiphyseal Growth Plate Fractures This comprehensive reference work covers all aspects of growth plate fractures and their complications. Following general reviews of growth plate fractures, 21 chapters deal with each epiphyseal growth plate in the body. All of these chapters are constructed similarly for easy and quick retrieval of the required information. The main emphasis is on evaluation (diagnosis) and management (treatment). A separate section is devoted to premature partial physeal arrest, as this is by far the most common and feared complication of a growth plate fracture and its treatment is involved and controversial. 2007. XIX, 914 p. 2106 illus. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-33801-7 7€ 489,00 | £440.00 7 *€ (D) 523,23 | € (A) 537,90 | sFr 701,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 245,00 | £220.50 7 *€ (D) 262,15 | € (A) 269,50 | sFr 326,14 L. Poretsky, Beth Israel Medical Center Div. Endocrinology & Metabolism, New York, NY, USA (Ed) Principles of Diabetes Mellitus “Principles of Diabetes Mellitus, Second Edition” is an important update to the comprehensive textbook published in 2002 and reissued in 2004. It is written for physicians of all specialties who deal with an illness which has reached epidemic proportions. 2nd ed. 2010. XVI, 852 p. 185 illus., 65 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-09840-1 7€ 209,00 | £186.50 7 *€ (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 105,99 | £95.39 7 *€ (D) 113,41 | € (A) 116,59 | sFr 141,09 9<HTLDTH=ajieab> 9<HTOFPA=d iabh> See tables of contents, reviews, author infos and longer texts online at springer.com L. Qin, H. K. Genant, University of California, San Francisco Dept. Radiology, San Francisco, CA, USA; J. Griffith, K. Leung (Eds) Advanced Bioimaging Technologies in Assessment of the Quality of Bone and Scaffold Materials Techniques and Applications This book provides a perspective on the current status of bioimaging technologies developed to assess the quality of musculoskeletal tissue with an emphasis on bone and cartilage. It offers evaluations of scaffold biomaterials developed for enhancing the repair of musculoskeletal tissues. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVI, 700 p. 333 illus. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-07955-9 7€ 259,00 | £233.50 7 *€ (D) 277,13 | € (A) 284,90 | sFr 345,00 Winter Sale Price 7€ 130,99 | £117.89 7 *€ (D) 140,16 | € (A) 144,09 | sFr 174,37 9<HTOGPC=ahjf j> 15 Medicine R. Ramina, P. H. Pires Aguiar, M. Tatagiba (Eds) Samii’s Essentials in Neurosurgery ‘Samii’s Essentials in Neurosurgery’ contains selected papers written by internationally recognized contributors who were trained by Professor Madjid Samii in Hannover, Germany. The main topics deal with cutting-edge technology in neurosurgery, skull-base surgery, and specific peripheral nerve, spine, and vascular surgeries. The texts and a wealth of illustrations review and reinforce guidelines on the diagnosis and management of situations that readers are likely to encounter in everyday practice. This book will be of great interest to neurosurgeons, neurologists, ENT surgeons, neuroradiologists, and neurophysiotherapists. 2008. XIX, 382 p. Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-08041-8 7€ 229,00 | £206.00 7 *€ (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 328,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTOGPC=aiaebi> J. Rello, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain; M. H. Kollef, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; E. Díaz, A. Rodríguez, Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII Unidad de Cuidados Críticos, Tarragona, Spain (Eds) Infectious Diseases in Critical Care Infections and their complications are a very important clinical area in the intensive care unit setting. Community-acquired infections and nosocomial infections both contribute to the high level of disease acquisition common among critically ill patients. The accurate diagnosis of nosocomial infections and the provision of appropriate therapies, including antimicrobial therapy effective against the identified agents of infection, have been shown to be important determinants of patient outcome. 2nd ed. 2007. XXIV, 616 p. 67 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-34405-6 7€ 199,99 | £180.00 7 *€ (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 100,99 | £90.89 7 *€ (D) 108,06 | € (A) 111,09 | sFr 134,44 springer.com/sales M. A. Rodriguez-Bigas, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; R. Cutait, University of São Paulo Medical School Associate Professor of Surgery, Sao Paulo, Brazil; P. M. Lynch, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; I. Tomlinson, Molecular and Population Genetics Labora Cancer Research UK London Research Insti, London, UK; H. F. Vasen, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands (Eds) Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths. This is the first book to cover Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, also known as the Lynch syndrome, in one comprehensive text. 2010. XVIII, 630 p. (MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series, Volume 5) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-2662-2 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 125,99 | £113.39 7 *€ (D) 134,81 | € (A) 138,59 | sFr 167,72 9<HTMERB=ecg c > G. S. Salomons, M. Wyss (Eds) Creatine and Creatine Kinase in Health and Disease This volume places emphasis on the intricate interplay between creatine and creatine kinase function on one hand and proper brain function, neurodegenerative disease and/or neuroprotection on the other. The book, compiled by outstanding experts, provides a key reference summarizing the state-of-the-art in creatine and creatine kinase research. It is a must-read for understanding the links between creatine metabolism and neuroprotection as well as neurodegenerative disease. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XVIII, 352 p. (Subcellular Biochemistry, Volume 46) Softcover ISBN 978-90-481-7652-6 7€ 230,00 | £207.00 7 *€ (D) 246,10 | € (A) 253,00 | sFr 306,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 115,99 | £104.39 7 *€ (D) 124,11 | € (A) 127,59 | sFr 154,41 9<HTUAPI=bhgfcg> S. O. Schönberg, Klinikum Mannheim gGmbH Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Mannheim, Germany; O. Dietrich, M. F. Reiser, Universitätsklinikum München Klinikum Großhadern, München, Germany (Eds) Parallel Imaging in Clinical MR Applications With contributions by numerous experts Foreword by: A. Baert Parallel imaging techniques have only recently been introduced into magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in clinical routine, but they have already gained wide clinical acceptance in numerous applications. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XII, 560 p. 687 illus., 137 in color. 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The first part of the book contains background information on relevant basic science and general imaging principles in sports traumatology. Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007. XIV, 532 p. 864 illus., 62 in color. (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-06532-3 7€ 269,00 | £242.50 7 *€ (D) 287,83 | € (A) 295,90 | sFr 358,50 Winter Sale Price 7€ 135,99 | £122.39 7 *€ (D) 145,51 | € (A) 149,59 | sFr 181,03 9<HTOGPC=agfdcd> 20 This comprehensive source book covers nutriceuticals and their constituents as they relate to cancer therapy and prevention. Emerging science and important discoveries of new nutriceuticals in cancer prevention—prior to clinical trials—are also covered. 2010. XXVII, 350 p. 55 illus. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-60761-060-1 7€ 249,00 | £219.50 7 *€ (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 324,50 Cartilage Repair Strategies Foreword by: L. Peterson, B. Cole 2007. XVIII, 374 p. 263 illus., 7 in color. 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