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Hydroxyapatite in the form of hydroxycarbonate apatite is the principal mineral component of bone tissue in mammals. In Bioceramics, it is classed as a bioactive material, which means bone tissue grows directly on it when placed in apposition without intervening fibrous...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2015-03-06
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Research and developments in neuroprostheses are providing scientists with the potential to greatly improve the lives of individuals who have lost some function. Neuroprostheses can help restore or substitute motor and sensory functions which may have been damaged as a...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2015-02-24
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The development of biodegradable implants which can remain in the human body to fix a problem and subsequently dissolve, or be absorbed, consumed or excreted, without warranting a secondary surgery, is very appealing to scientists. Due to their excellent...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2015-01-30
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Surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications: Biological interactions, mechanical properties and testing, the first of two volumes, is an essential guide on the use of magnesium as a degradable implant material. Due to their excellent...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2015-01-08
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Surface modification of biomaterials can ultimately determine whether a material is accepted or rejected from the human body, and a responsive surface can further make the material "smart" and "intelligent". Switchable and Responsive Surfaces and Materials for...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-12-11
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The Case Studies in Medical Devices Design series consists of practical, applied case studies relating to medical device design in industry. These titles complement Ogrodnik's Medical Device Design and will assist engineers with applying the theory in practice.The case...
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Academic Press
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2014-11-24
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Despite advances in materials and sterilisation, patients who receive biomaterials of medical device implants are still at risk of developing an infection around the implantation site. This book reviews the fundamentals of biomaterials and medical device related...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-11-21
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All biomaterials and medical devices are subject to a long list of regulatory practises and policies which must be adhered to in order to receive clearance. This book provides readers with information on the systems in place in the USA and the rest of the world....
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-10-27
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Are we satisfied with the rate of drug development?Are we happy with the drugs that come to market?Are we getting our money's worth in spending for basic biomedical research?
In Translational Systems Biology, Drs. Yoram Vodovotz and Gary An address these questions by...
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Academic Press
Parution :
2014-10-08
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This book presents the research involving in situ gelling polymers and can be used as a guidebook for academics, industrialists and postgraduates interested in this area.This work summaries the academic contributions from the top authorities in the field and explore the...
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Springer
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2014-10-01
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Series in BioEngineering
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Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity Basics, 3rd Edition paves an easier and more efficient way for people seeking basic knowledge about this discipline. This book's focus is on systems with galvanic contact with tissue, with specific detail on the geometry of the measuring...
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Academic Press
Parution :
2014-08-14
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Bone substitute biomaterials are fundamental to the biomedical sector, and have recently benefitted from extensive research and technological advances aimed at minimizing failure rates and reducing the need for further surgery. This book reviews these developments, with...
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Woodhead Publishing
Parution :
2014-08-05
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This second edition of Joint Replacement Technology provides a thoroughly updated review of recent developments in joint replacement technology. Joint replacement is a standard treatment for joint degradation and has improved the quality of life of millions of patients....
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-06-13
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Precious metals and semi-precious metals are used for an increasing number of medical applications due to the properties of these metals and their alloys.Precious Metals for Biomedical Applications reviews the properties of precious metals and their resulting...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-05-07
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In the past decades, interdisciplinary investigations overlapping biology, medicine, information science, and engineering have formed a very exciting and active field that attracts scientists, medical doctors, and engineers with knowledge in different domains. A few...
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Springer
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2014-04-15
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Porous silicon has a range of properties, making it ideal for drug delivery, cancer therapy, and tissue engineering.Porous Silicon for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive review of this emerging nanostructured and biodegradable biomaterial.
Chapters in part...
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Woodhead Publishing
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2014-02-14
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Dental Biomaterials: Imaging, Testing and Modelling reviews the materials used in this important area, their performance and how such performance can be measured and optimised. Chapters review optical and electron microscopy imaging techniques for dental biomaterial...
Editeur :
Woodhead Publishing
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2014-01-23
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Image-guided therapy (IGT) uses imaging to improve the localization and targeting of diseased tissue and to monitor and control treatments. During the past decade, image-guided surgeries and image-guided minimally invasive interventions have emerged as advances that can...
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Springer
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2014-01-14
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Speech enhancement is a classical problem in signal processing, yet still largely unsolved. Two of the conventional approaches for solving this problem are linear filtering, like the classical Wiener filter, and subspace methods. These approaches have traditionally been...
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Academic Press
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2014-01-04
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Wie funktioniert MRI? - Genau so!Physik und Funktionsweise der Magnetresonanztomographie sind komplex und für den Nicht-Physiker nur schwierig nachzuvollziehen. Dennoch muss jeder, der diese Technik in der Praxis erfolgreich anwenden möchte, ihre Grundlagen verstehen.In...
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Springer
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2013-12-18
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