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Medical Consequences Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident

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This book explores mental depression; it's forms, causes and treatments. Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fl...

Research from health psychology and medical science has shown that a considerable number of cancer patients tend to rely on meaning while coping wi...

In this book, the authors present current research in mental health and psychiatry issues. Topics discussed include the cognitive and emotional pro...

This book examines the early identification of children and adolescents with mental health and substance use problems in order to provide guidance,...

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Environmental concerns have led to numerous regulations that have dramatically decreased the reported production and use of mercury in the United S...

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This new book compiles biographical sketches of top professionals in the field of microbiology and molecular biology, as well as research summaries...

This book compiles biographical sketches of top professionals in the field of microbiology and molecular biology, as well as research summaries fro...

In this book, the authors discuss the ecology, biological implications and environmental impact of microcosms. Topics include using microcosms to i...

This book is unique in that it is written by an author who is a pioneer in microwave technology and has made numerous original contributions in the...

The state of ongoing military conflict in the Middle East and the recent rise in acts of domestic terrorism have created an increasing need for ide...

David Tomasi presents new, groundbreaking research on the science and application of Mind-Body Medicine strategies to improve clinical outcomes in ...

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Mounting evidence from preclinical and clinical research suggests that the glutamatergic system is highly involved in the pathophysiology of major ...

A new phase of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) investigation has begun in which new drugs can be designed to target specific epileptogenic mechanisms. ...

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This book provides basic and applied knowledge about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), their classification, and clinical application as neurop...

Organisms are said to be drug-resistant when drugs meant to neutralise them have reduced effect. When an organism is resistant to more than one dru...

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This book presents topical research from across the globe in the study of the types, properties and nutrition of mushrooms. Topics discussed includ...

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A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of the fungus kingdom, commonly known as moulds. Agricultural products, particula...

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Neck pain is often caused by numerous spinal problems including inflammation, muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, and pinching of t...

Nematodes are a highly assorted group of invertebrates occupying many terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Recent research has focused on the examinat...

Newborn infants, including term infants, who are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) usually have various perinatal unfavorable con...

From World Health Organization data, the prevalence of hearing impairment among infants varies between 0.5 and 3.0 cases per thousand, but in child...

This book offers a developmental neuroendocrinologically-oriented perspective in the area of specialized psychiatric care for men termed "Men's Men...

In writing this book, the authors have emphasised current perspectives on the neurobiology of mental disorders, not attempting to provide an exhaus...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common and severe psychiatric disorder precipitated by exposure to a psychologically distressing event. ...

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A number of avenues of research indicate that neurobiological abnormalities may be involved in eating disorders. An important component of this may...

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