Research has indicated that breastfeeding benefits children, mothers, and society as a whole. The U.S. government has established policies that pro...

Adenocarcinoma is a cancer of an epithelium that originates in glandular tissue and in this book, the authors present topical research in the study...

Adenosine is a ubiquitous adenine base purine that mediates diverse biological and physiological processes in the cardiovascular system, both in ca...

Every organism needs energy for life. To satisfy this need, the so-called "molecular currency" adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is ubiquitously used f...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is conceptualized as a neurobehavioural condition that is characterised by developmentally inapprop...

Even experienced professionals might minimise the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among certain groups of patients. D...

This multi-author book will discuss the history and clinical presentation of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders(FASD) i.e Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FA...

This multi-author book will discuss the history and clinical presentation of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) i.e Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FA...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been considered as one of the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorders in children and a...

Traditionally, medical adherence has been viewed as the extent to which a patient follows a prescriber's instructions. Adherence to treatment is a ...

This book examines the adhesive properties in nanomaterials, composites and films. Topics discussed include the properties and applications of comp...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the types, mechanics and applications of adhesives. Topics discussed include the...

In this book, some interesting technologies and applications dedicated to adhesives are presented and discussed. First, the interference fitted and...

Adipose tissue has an important regulatory role in mammalian metabolism by storing and releasing high-energy metabolites according to the body ener...

Adipogenesis is the process of cell differentiation by which preadipocytes become adipocytes. Adipogenesis has been one of the most intensively stu...

Adiponectin has recently emerged as an anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, and insulin-sensitizing factor providing possible link between white ad...

In the age of constant knowledge via computer accessibility, the effort to write a book on adjuvant chemotherapy may seem almost futile. However, t...

In this book, a range of interesting and diverse papers are presented, which demonstrate the importance of the psychosocial domain to adolescents, ...

There is co-morbid occurrence of adolescent problem behaviours, and these behaviours manifest differently and vary in severity. For instance, some ...

The prevalence of chronic illness or disability in adolescence has increased in recent years due to medical advances, and adolescents are now more ...

Human sexuality involves sexual attraction to another person, which for the most part is to the opposite sex (heterosexuality), some to the same se...

Sports participation by adolescents is considered a rite of passage in Western society. Adolescents participate in sports for many reasons. Most pl...

In the Western World the leading causes of mortality continue to be accidents, homicide, suicide, sexually transmitted infections, eating disorders...

Developmentally, puberty is accompanied by major physical and emotional changes that alter a young person's relationships and patterns of interacti...