British Cardiology in the 20th Century

British Cardiology in the 20th Century

Author: Mark E. Silverman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 144710773X

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Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals. This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.


The Meaning of Beauty

The Meaning of Beauty

Author: W. T. Stace

Publisher:

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781494061876

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This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.


Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease

Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease

Author: Maude E. Abbott

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2006-08-09

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 0773575456

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This reprint includes a short history of Abbott's life and how she came to create the Atlas, including a discussion of the material she used for her 1934 London Exhibit, which served as the basis for the Atlas. The original text and illustrations are enhanced by color prints of fifty-five specimens in the Abbott Collection of the McGill Pathology Museum.


The Biology and Pathology of Innate Immunity Mechanisms

The Biology and Pathology of Innate Immunity Mechanisms

Author: Yona Keisari

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-07-06

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 030646831X

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In recent years increased scientific attention has been given to immediate defense mechanisms based on non-clonal recognition of microbial components. These mechanisms constitute the innate immunity arm of the body s defense. Identification of pathogens by these mechanisms involves primarily receptors recognizing sugar moieties of various microorganisms. Innate immunity based mechanisms are essential for the existence of multicellular organisms. They are evolutionarily conserved and designed to provide immediate protection against microbial pathogens to eradicate infection. Activation of innate immunity is crucial for transition to specific immunity and for its orientation, and to assist the specific immune response in the recognition of pathogens and their destruction. Innate immunity is regularly involved in the arrest of bacterial, mycotic, viral and parasitic infections, giving the specific immune response time to become effective. It becomes critically essential in immunocompromised patients who fail to mount specific immune responses due to congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies as a result of chemotherapy, dialysis, immunosuppressive drugs, or HIV infection. The Innate Immunity arsenal constitutes polymorphonuclear and mononuclear phagocytes, mast cells, the complement system, Natural Killer cells, antimicrobial peptides, and presumably a subset of T lymphocytes with TCRl receptors.


Voices of Fire

Voices of Fire

Author: Bruce Barber

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780802078032

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Item contains cartoons, letters, articles, essays, etc resulting from the debate (or outcry) following the purchase of Barnett Newman's "Voice of fire" by National Gallery of Canada. Also includes papers from a symposium organised by the National Gallery of Canada.


Carl Andre

Carl Andre

Author: Alistair Rider

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Published: 2011-07-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780714849225

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A thorough and well-illustrated account of the leading Minimalist artist, Carl Andre.


Biology of the Mammary Gland

Biology of the Mammary Gland

Author: John A. Mol

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-04-11

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781475786422

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Proceedings of the European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST 825) Symposium on Mammary Gland Biology, held September 16-18, 1999, in Tours, France. It is difficult to overstate the evolutionary and functional significance of mammary tissue in biology. Substantial progress has been made by researchers in various disciplines, particularly over the last fifteen years, towards realizing the potential of this tissue to yield powerful experimental models for morphogenesis and tissue development; for cellular differentiation; for the biosynthesis and secretion of proteins, lipids, small molecules and inorganic salts; and for the coordination and regulation of these processes. More recently, the possibility of exploiting the secretory epithelial cells of mammary tissue as `cell factories' has become a reality and the recombinant production by lactating animals of an increasing number of proteins, valuable both in the pharmaceutical and `nutraceutical' fields, is in progress or under development. Also in this sphere of agricultural production, genetic as well as nutritional technologies are under investigation and exploitation to optimize milk composition for various end-uses - for instance in food process and manufacture. The possibilities of deriving health benefit from the bioactive properties of some of the minor constituents of milk are emerging to counter the highly-publicized negative health impact of excessive consumption of saturated animal fats. In human nutrition and medicine, the mammary gland is both a source of nutrition to the neonate and a potential health threat to the adult female - breast cancer remains the major single cause of female mortality in most developed countries. This volume provides a unique glimpse into our understanding, at the cutting edge of a variety of disciplines, of this versatile and extraordinary tissue, at the birth of the twenty-first century.


Clinical Electrocardiography

Clinical Electrocardiography

Author: Thomas Lewis

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780342352142

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