In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.
Introducing Biological Rhythms is a primer that serves to introduce individuals to the area of biological rhythms. It describes the major characteristics and discusses the implications and applications of these rhythms, while citing scientific results and references. Also, the primer includes essays that provide in-depth historic and other background information for those interested in more specific topics or concepts.
Plants that Fight Cancer is an up-to-date, extensive review of plant genera and species with documented anticancer properties, serving as an invaluable aid to those engaged in cancer therapy or research. Current knowledge is briefly described in the first part of the book, along with the conventional, advanced and alternative treatments for cancer. This is followed by a general review of plant-derived groups of compounds with anticancer properties (chemistry, biosynthesis, mode of action).
B. Saunders. Univ. of Calfornia School of Medicine, San Francisco. Atlas of surgical technique for urologists. Extensive halftone line drawings with commentary. Previous edition: c1989. 171 contributors, 125 U.S. DNLM: Urogenital System--surgery--atlases. Summary: An essential atlas for the urologic surgeon! Rating: 5
In addition to its excellent job prospects, a career as a pharmacy technician can lead to an exciting future as a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy Technician Career Starter details everything necessary to discover this exciting career: you'll discover the different facets of a pharmacy technician's job, find essential information on a range of training programs, and learn how to earn your certification with information on the exam, test tips, and sample questions.
