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Oxidative Stress in Aging
Springer 2008; US$ 54.99Oxidative Stress in Aging: From Model Systems to Human Diseases discusses the role of free radicals in aging in different animal models, as well as the relevance of free radicals on age-related diseases and pathological conditions in humans (following an introduction section of the basics and theory of free radicals). Human aging is a complex phenomenon... more...
Cancer du sujet âgé (Oncologie pratique) (French Edition)
Springer 2007; US$ 39.99Etablir un diagnostic précoce, définir une stratégie adaptée et offrir une meilleure qualité de vie chez le sujet âgé atteint de cancer constituent les défis de l?Oncologie de ce début de siècle. Cet ouvrage a pour objectif de proposer aux médecins et aux étudiants un condensé des différents aspects de l?oncologie sur le sujet âgé. Dans une première... more...
Hautalterung
Springer 2008; US$ 31.99Das Alter der Bevölkerung steigt und mit diesem auch der Wunsch, das gute Aussehen bis ins hohe Alter zu bewahren. Die Forschung hat auf dieses Bedürfnis reagiert und zahlreiche neue Methoden zur Hautverjüngung aber auch Prophylaxe der Hautalterung entwickelt. Die 2. Auflage des erfolgreichen Werkes zur Hautalterung bietet einen fundierten Überblick... more...
Criminal and Environmental Soil Forensics
Springer 2008; US$ 219.99Soils have important roles to play in criminal and environmental forensic science. This title explores the conceptual and practical interplay of soil and geoforensics across the scientific, investigative and legal fields. It covers conceptual issues, evidence (from recovery to use in court), geoforensics, taphonomy, and other technologies. more...
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 16 (1996)
Springer Publishing Company 1996; US$ 90.00The contributors to this volume provide an overview of each component of the acute and long-term care service continuum, including managed health care, subacute care, nursing homes, community care case management, and private case management. This volume is one of the first efforts to place these varied approaches side-by-side, highlighting the gaps... more...
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 26 (2006)
Springer Publishing Company 2006; US$ 90.00As the population of retirees between the ages of 65 and 75 continues to grow, professionals, researchers, and educators in all areas of the health care and the business sectors will require more expertise on the latest trends to make better decisions and improve systems. Contributed by nationally recognized experts, The Crown of Life: Dynamics of... more...
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 25 (2005)
Springer Publishing Company 2005; US$ 90.00This volume of the Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics helps readers see the local problem and concern of aging as a global epidemic affecting all areas of the health care workplace. It is written for expert administrative leaders and policymakers who can help make a difference at both local and regional levels. more...
Leadership and Management Skills for Long-Term Care
Springer Publishing Company 2008; US$ 65.00While the scope of long-term care settings has expanded from nursing homes and home care agencies to assisted living facilities and community-based health services, the training for nurses, managers and administrators, medical directors, and other professionals who work in these facilities is often fragmented. This book was developed to fill a widely-recognized... more...
Gerontological Nurse Certification Review
Springer Publishing Company 2008; US$ 45.00The Gerontological Nurse Certification Review is an invaluable reference and certification test review guide for nurses preparing for RN Gerontological certification. Students studying gerontology, teachers preparing gerontology classes, and RNs working with older adults will also find this a practical and useful resource. The text presents information... more...
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 13 (1993)
Springer Publishing Company 1993; US$ 90.00During the past few decades, the dramatic social changes with regard to our aging population and changes in the family unit have made both demographic and socioeconomic consequences, as well as an effect on matters of social policy. The prestigious editors, George L. Maddox and M. Powell Lawton, have assembled an impressive group of expert contributors... more...









