Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance

Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance
Author: Dmitry M. Kissin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2019-07-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1108498582

Offers a comprehensive guide to assisted reproductive technology surveillance, describing its history, global variations, and best practices.

How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease

How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
Author: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
Publisher:
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2010
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Behavioural Responses to a Changing World

Behavioural Responses to a Changing World
Author: Ulrika Candolin
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2012-06-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0191633267

Human-induced environmental change currently represents the single greatest threat to global biodiversity. Species are typically adapted to the local environmental conditions in which they have evolved. Changes in environmental conditions initially influence behaviour, which in turn affects species interactions, population dynamics, evolutionary processes and, ultimately, biodiversity. How animals respond to changed conditions, and how this influences population viability, is an area of growing research interest. Yet, despite the vital links between environmental change, behaviour, and population dynamics, surprisingly little has been done to bridge these areas of research. Behavioural Responses to a Changing World is the first book of its kind devoted to understanding behavioural responses to environmental change. The volume is comprehensive in scope, discussing impacts on both the mechanisms underlying behavioural processes, as well as the longer-term ecological and evolutionary consequences. Drawing on international experts from across the globe, the book covers topics as diverse as endocrine disruption, learning, reproduction, migration, species interactions, and evolutionary rescue.

Colposcopy and Treatment of Cervical Precancer [OP]

Colposcopy and Treatment of Cervical Precancer [OP]
Author: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Walter Prendiville
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-06
Genre: Cervix uteri
ISBN: 9789283224587

This colposcopy manual was developed in the context of the cervical cancer screening research studies of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the related technical support provided to national programs. It is thus a highly comprehensive manual, both for the training of new colposcopists and for the continuing education and reorientation of those who are more experienced. This manual offers a valuable learning resource, incorporating recent developments in the understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), as well as in colposcopy and cervical pathology. Expertise in performing satisfactory, safe, and accurate colposcopic examinations requires high competence in the technical, interpretive, and cognitive aspects, and the capability to develop pragmatic and effective management plans and treatment. This comprehensive and concise manual covers all these aspects and serves as a useful handbook for acquiring the necessary skills for the visual recognition and interpretation of colposcopic findings and for developing the personal and professional attributes required for competence in colposcopy.

Reproductive Biology

Reproductive Biology
Author: Rickey Cothran
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0190688564

This is the sixth volume of a ten-volume series on The Natural History of the Crustacea. The volume synthesizes in nineteen chapters our current understanding of diverse topics in crustacean reproductive biology. In the first part of this book, the chapters address allocation strategies to reproduction, gamete production, brooding behavior, and other components of parental care in crustaceans. The second part of the volume centers on sexual systems in crustaceans. The third section of the volume covers crustacean mating systems and sexual selection. Reproductive Biology ends with three chapters covering diverse topics including reproductive rhythms, crustacean personality research, and record breaking crustaceans with respect to reproductive characters.

Male Reproductive Dysfunction

Male Reproductive Dysfunction
Author: Basu SC
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2011-05-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9350252201

The second edition of Male Reproductive Dysfunction has been completely updated to present the most recent information on the subject. The book begins with a brief historical review of reproductive science, and then examines make reproductive anatomy and physiology, and the various causes of infertility. An updated chapter on the role of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is included, as well as discussion on the psychological impact of infertility. Well-illustrated diagrams and tables help explain the different causes and their treatment.

Human Fertility Control

Human Fertility Control
Author: D F Hawkins
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 148316361X

Human Fertility Control: Theory and Practice reviews the theoretical and practical concepts of human fertility control and covers topics ranging from hormonal contraception and barrier methods to intra-uterine contraception, legal abortion, and sterilization. Family planning is also discussed, with emphasis on contraception in patients with medical disorders. Comprised of 21 chapters divided into seven sections, this book begins with an introduction to hormonal contraceptives, including the oral ones such as combined pills, sequential pills, and low-dose progestagen pills, along with injectable hormones and implants. The following chapters explore the clinical pharmacology of estrogens and progestagens; combined oral contraceptives; and the relative effectiveness and risks of hormonal contraception. Barrier methods such as condoms, spermicides, and coitus interruptus (male withdrawal) are also described. The remaining chapters examine intra-uterine devices and complications of intra-uterine contraception; issues surrounding legal abortion; and methods of operative sterilization. This monograph will be a valuable resource for obstetricians and gynecologists, medical and postgraduate students, nurses and midwives concerned with family planning, and specialists in training.

Translating Physiological Tools to Augment Crop Breeding

Translating Physiological Tools to Augment Crop Breeding
Author: Mamrutha Harohalli Masthigowda
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2023-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811974985

This book covers different physiological processes, tools, and their application in crop breeding. Each chapter emphasizes on a specific trait/physiological process and its importance in crop, their phenotyping information and how best it can be employed for crop improvement by projecting on success stories in different crops. It covers wide range of physiological topics including advances in field phenotyping, role of endophytic fungi, metabolomics, application of stable isotopes, high throughput phenomics, transpiration efficiency, root phenotyping and root exudates for improved resource use efficiency, cuticular wax and its application, advances in photosynthetic studies, leaf spectral reflectance and physiological breeding in hardy crops like millets. This book also covers the futuristic research areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This contributed volume compiles all application parts of physiological tools along with their advanced research in these areas, which is very much need of the hour for both academics and researchers for ready reference. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, physiology, botany, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists will also find this a useful resource.