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One of the most important factors in ensuring successful osseointegration is the stability of the implant after its insertion. In order to achieve optimum conditions for implantation, it is often necessary to prepare the area and reconstruct the bone to ensure that it...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2011-03-28
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The worldwide demand for organ transplants far exceeds available donor organs. Consequently some patients die whilst waiting for a transplant. Synthetic alternatives are therefore imperative to improve the quality of, and in some cases, save people's lives. Advances in...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2010-12-20
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Microsystems for Bioelectronics is the ultimate guide in the biomedical application industry. It provides a physics-based assessment of the limitless potential of miniaturization technologies. This book goes far beyond the complete design of the final systems. It also...
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William Andrew
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2010-11-23
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. Thanks to major advances in circulatory biomaterials and medical devices over the past few decades, many complications of this prevalent disease can be managed with great success for...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2010-10-28
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In recent years biocompatible polymers for injuries and wounds have seen advances and innovations that have outpaced the growing field's literature.In this book Dr. Jan W. Gooch, a National Research Council Research Associateship Award recipient, reveals how innovative...
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Springer
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2010-07-24
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Topics in Applied Chemistry
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Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law...
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Academic Press
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2010-07-08
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Despite recent advances in medical devices using other materials, metallic implants are still one of the most commercially significant sectors of the industry. Given the widespread use of metals in medical devices, it is vital that the fundamentals and behaviour of this...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2010-03-31
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Regenerative medicine for the repair of connective tissues is a fast moving field which generates a lot of interest. Unfortunately the biomaterials and biomechanics for soft tissue repair has been under-represented in the past. Particularly the natural association...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2010-01-12
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With an increasingly aged population, eye diseases are becoming more widespread. Biomaterials have contributed in recent years to numerous medical devices for the restoration of eyesight, improving many patients' quality of life. Consequently, biomaterials and...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-12-18
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The future of surgery is intrinsically linked to the future of computational sciences: the medical act will be computer assisted at every single step, from planning to post-surgery recovery and through the surgical procedure itself. Looking back at the history of...
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Springer
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2009-12-16
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Drug delivery systems represent a vast area of research and development within biomaterials and medicine and the demand for sophisticated drug delivery devices continues to drive novel product development. Advanced drug delivery devices can offer significant advantages...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-12-15
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Bone repair is a fundamental part of the rapidly expanding medical care sector and has benefited from many recent technological developments. With an increasing number of technologies available, it is vital that the correct technique is selected for specific clinical...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-08-26
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An important and growing area of the textile industry is the medical sector. The extent of this growth is due to constant improvements in both textile technology and medical procedures. This collection provides a detailed review of how textiles are incorporated into...
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Woodhead Publishing
Parution :
2009-04-30
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Materials Science for Dentistry has established itself as a standard reference for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. It provides a fundamental understanding of the materials on which dentistry depends, covering those aspects of structure and chemistry...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-04-29
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Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders or diseases of the male genitor-urinary tract and the female urinary tract. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on the use of biomaterials and tissue engineering to treat urological...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-04-29
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The primary causes of wounds requiring skin replacement are severe burns and ulcers. Materials must provide an effective temporary barrier, promote healing and minimise scarring. Massive improvements have been made to skin repair biomaterials in the last ten years with...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2009-01-28
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Shape memory alloys are suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as dentistry, bone repair and cardiovascular stents.Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications provides a comprehensive review of the use of shape memory alloys in these and other...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2008-11-21
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Bone cements are widely used in orthopaedic applications to anchor implants to existing bone, reconstruct bone and deliver bioactive agents to the body. With an increasing number of bone cements available, it is vital that the correct material is selected for specific...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2008-10-16
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Biotechnology is a diverse, complex and rapidly evolving field. Students and experienced researchers alike face the challenges of staying on top of developments in their field of specialty and maintaining a broader overview of the field as a whole. Volumes containing...
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Elsevier Science
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2007-11-14
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Introduction Welcome Message of Congress Presidents On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to extend our warmest welcome to all colleagues participating in the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2006. We hope you will join us,...
Editeur :
Springer
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2007-07-05
Collection :
IFMBE Proceedings
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