Subject(s): Peptide drugs | Proteins -- Therapeutic use | Drugs -- Design Summary: "A peptidomimetic is a small protein-like chain designed to mimic a peptide with adjusted molecular properties such as enhanced stability or biological activity. It is a very powerful approach for the generation of small-molecule-based drugs as enzyme inhibit

Subject(s): Phacoemulsification | Cataract -- Surgery Summary: "Cataract Surgery With Phaco and Femtophaco Techniques offers a unique insight into the evolution of phacoemulsification machines and the development of new ways to supply energy, as well as new devices that improve fluidics therefore increasing the safety of the phaco and femto

Subject(s): Cerebral arteriovenous malformations -- Surgery | Nervous system -- Methods -- Surgery | Blood-vessels -- Methods -- Surgery Summary: "The book is organized into three sections: tenets, the seven arteriovenous malformations, and selection. The tenets establish eight steps for AVM resection that comprise the phases of battle, a

Subject(s): Pharmaceutical chemistry | Drug development Summary: "Now in its seventh edition, Burger's Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery and Development provides an established, recognized, authoritative and comprehensive source on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery and development. This flagship reference for medicinal chemists a

Subject(s): Library fund raising -- Directories -- United States | Endowments -- Directories -- United States | Corporations -- Directories -- Charitable contributions -- United States Summary: Provides profiles of philanthropic programs in the United States --programs associated with private foundations, corporate foundations, and corporate di

Subject(s): Cochlear implants | Hearing disorders Summary: "We have built on the previous edition by adding new chapters relating to genetics, neuroplasticity, expanding criteria for implantation, the application of implant technology to tinnitus and vestibular issues, music perception, intraoperative monitoring, device reliability and reim

Subject(s): Mammaplasty -- Case studies | Breast -- Case studies -- Surgery Complications Summary: "Problems in Breast Surgery: A Repair Manual is destined to become a valued part of every plastic surgeon and breast surgeon's library. This unique book provides a virtual lifeline for addressing the challenges encountered in aesthetic and

Subject(s): Astigmatism -- Surgery Summary: "For both surgeon and patient alike, the success of modern implant surgery is increasingly judged by the refractive and astigmatic outcome. In spite of this, there has not yet been a practical book that addresses the process of performing limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs). Dr. Louis D. "Skip

Subject(s): Physical therapy -- Research Summary: In this book, the authors present current research in the study of physical therapy applications. Topics discussed include PPARs and their role in the molecular network and disease; assessment and interventions relating to abnormal gait in patients with chronic pain; a multi-therapeutic approach

Subject(s): Retinal degeneration -- Age factors | Vision disorders in old age Summary: The reader of this book will be reassured that this markedly enhanced edition has met the challenge of providing new information that is both intellectually and clinically valuable. Chapters are devoted to the following: pathophysiology and epidemiology of ag