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  • Snapshots of Hemodynamicsby Nico Westerhof; Nikos Stergiopulos; Mark I.M Noble

    Springer 2006; US$ 179.99

    Hemodynamics makes it possible to characterize in a quantitative way, the function of the heart and arterial system, thereby producing information about what genetic and molecular processes are of importance for cardiovascular function. more...

  • Nutraceutical and Specialty Lipids and their Co-Productsby Fereidoon Shahidi

    CRC Press 2006; US$ 219.95

    While certain saturated and trans fats continue to face scrutiny as health hazards, new evidence indicates that, in addition to supplying foods with flavor and texture, fats also provide us with dietary components that are absolutely critical to our well-being. The importance of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins and other minor components... more...

  • Phytochemicalsby Mark S. Meskin

    CRC Press 2006; US$ 165.95

    Understanding phytochemical-gene interactions provides the basis for individualized therapies to promote health as well as prevent and treat disease. The authors of Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene Interactions examine the interactions between phytochemicals and the human genome and discuss the impact these interactions have on health, aging, and chronic... more...

  • CRC Desk Reference for Nutritionby Carolyn D. Berdanier

    CRC Press 2005; US$ 113.95

    This alphabetically arranged reference explains hundreds of terms used by nutritionists, dietitians, and clinical practitioners. Entries vary in length, from simple definitions to feature articles, depending on the complexity of the subject. The appendices contain general information about meal planning and food selection, as well as diagrams illus more...

  • Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foodsby Robert E. C. Wildman

    CRC Press 2000; US$ 149.95

    For centuries man has speculated about the medicinal properties of certain foods. Scientific investigation has shown us that hundreds of compounds exist in natural foods that have health-promoting properties. This title presents an up-to-date and comprehensive review of this field. more...

  • Regulatory Mechanisms of Striated Muscle Contractionby Setsuro Ebashi; Iwao Ohtsuki

    Springer 2007; US$ 189.99

    Troponin is a central subject in biochemical, biophysical, and physiological research. The discovery of this protein by Professor Setsuro Ebashi in 1965 initiated a new era in research into the molecular biology of the regulation of contraction in striated muscle. Troponin is one of the representative functional proteins in living organisms, and its... more...

  • The Physics of Coronary Blood Flowby M. Zamir

    Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 139.99

    This book is devoted to the dynamics and physics of coronary blood flow. While it recognizes the range of clinical and pathophysiological issues involved, the book focuses on dynamics and physics, approaching the subject from a biomedical engineering viewpoint. With this approach, the book will complement other books on the subject that have so far... more...

  • Biomechanicsby Donald R. Peterson

    Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 104.95

    Offers coverage on Biomechanics, an interdisciplinary area of biomedical engineering. Starting with musculoskeletal mechanics and working to biofluid dynamics, cellular mechanics, mechanics of the human ear, and finally human performance characteristics, this book surveys the developments and modern viewpoints in the field. more...

  • Sports Nutritionby Ira Wolinsky

    Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 139.95

    Exercise by itself tears down the body. To rebuild that body so that it expresses greater strength, endurance, and speed, requires sound nutritional practices based on fact rather than fad. Those practices must also recognize that specific needs vary greatly according to age, gender, and intensity of exercise. Sports Nutrition: Energy Metabolism and... more...

  • The Leydig Cell in Health and Diseaseby Anita H. Payne

    Springer 2007; US$ 159.99

    Presents the developments in our understanding of Leydig cell biology. This book explores a variety of clinical applications. It examines various aspects of Leydig cell biology, development, regulation, and physiology. more...