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Because MS affects men and women in their most productive time of life, it is often viewed as a devastating illness that can rarely be treated. While the efficacy of specific treatments may remain in dispute, there are many measures available that can significantly improve the comfort and quality of life of patients with MS. This illustrated...

Written by several respected experts in the field, Biomaterials in Orthopedics discusses bioabsorbable biomaterials for bone repair, nondegradable materials in orthopaedics and delivery systems. Topics in this text include biocompatibility and the biomaterial/tissue interface; self-reinforced bioabsorbable devices and guided regeneration; bone...

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The eye is our window to the world and the loss of its function has a most profound effect on our ability to interact with the world around us. Despite this there is a tendency to underestimate the range, complexity and subtlety of the processes that sustain its function. This volume presents a view which attempts to draw together various aspects...

The field of intensive care in nephrology is a rapidly evolving one, with research starting to translate into clinical guidelines and standards.  Encompassing core subjects in critical care and nephrology, as well as specific related consultative topics, this clearly presented text is organized into three sections focusing on:  * up-to-date...

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