Vascular Inflammation in Systemic Autoimmunity

Vascular Inflammation in Systemic Autoimmunity
Author: Giuseppe A. Ramirez
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2017-01-16
Genre:
ISBN: 2889450902

Plasticity and dynamism characterize the immune system as a tissue-integrating network with defensive functions. Blood and lymphatic vessel trees constitute the most evident and intuitive physical platform for the development of the net of interactions between immune cells, body tissues and foreign agents. Moreover vessel repair and immune patrolling are intimately linked physiological functions with common evolutionary roots. Not surprisingly variable degrees of vascular inflammation are often detectable in the setting of systemic inflammation and autoimmunity, whereas research in the field of cardiovascular pathology is progressively converging towards the identification of a common inflammatory background. The definition of the role of vascular inflammation in causing, sustaining and/or predicting the development of systemic autoimmunity constitute a challenging, unexplored frontier towards the development of a new generation of treatments and a better patient care.

Selected Areas in Cryptography

Selected Areas in Cryptography
Author: Carlisle Adams
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2007-12-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3540773592

Here, more than two dozen papers on some of the latest subject areas in cryptography have been selected for publication. They represent the refereed post-proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Selected Areas in Cryptography, SAC 2007, held in Ottawa, Canada, in August 2007. Chosen from more than 70 submissions, they cover a huge array of topics including stream cipher cryptanalysis, modes of operation and side-channel attacks. Online files and updates are included.

Singularities I

Singularities I
Author: Jean-Paul Brasselet
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2008
Genre: Singularities (Mathematics)
ISBN: 082184458X

Haptics: Generating and Perceiving Tangible Sensations, Part I

Haptics: Generating and Perceiving Tangible Sensations, Part I
Author: Astrid M. L. Kappers
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2010-07-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642140645

Annotation This book constitutes the proceedings of the conference on Haptics: Generating and Perceiving Tangible Sensations, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in July 2010.

Implementing Hoshin Kanri

Implementing Hoshin Kanri
Author: Anders Melander
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2021-11-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000479897

This book focuses on the implementation of Hoshin Kanri. It is a response to most books on strategic planning that tend to downplay the implementation and only describe the fully implemented planning process. The power of this book originates from a project in which a team of five professionals over a period of three years implemented Hoshin Kanri in 14 companies; results were drawn from 130 workshops with leadership teams. The project team subsequently ran several accelerators inside large and small companies as well as public institutions. All these experiences together form the implementation focus of the book. Moreover, the organization of the book mirrors the message of its scientific thinking, which is also the basic principle of Hoshin Kanri: Chapter 1 focuses on the basic analysis—Is Hoshin Kanri something for your organization? Chapter 2 addresses the ambition—What is the vision for strategy work in your organization? Chapter 3 presents the conditions needed for effective strategic work. Chapter 4 discusses the choice of implementation strategy and your role as the change agent. Chapter 5 describes how Hoshin Kanri works when implemented. Chapter 6 addresses coaching/mentoring and the Kata philosophy. Chapter 7 presents important analytical tools. Appendix 1 describes the journey made by a medium-sized construction company. Essentially, this book describes in a concrete and structured way how you—the change agent—can use Hoshin Kanri in your organization to tackle large and complex challenges.

The Acth Axis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment

The Acth Axis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
Author: Rolf C. Gaillard
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461505011

"In this outstanding volume, Dr. Gaillard has assembled a team of international experts who have written one of the most comprehensive treatises on this topic. Ranging from fundamental molecular developmental mechanisms of the corticotroph cell, to the treatment of Cushing's Disease, these chapters provide a cutting edge overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of disordered hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function. Especially noteworthy are the inclusion of chapters on appetite control and neuro-immunomodulation, reflecting the recent exciting advances in these fields. The student of Cushing's Disease and the HPA axis will find elucidation of the latest basic scientific advances, coupled with patient friendly guidelines for clinical diagnosis and management of an extremely challenging neuroendocrine disorder. The repute of the authors, highest quality writing, lucid text and comprehensive coverage of the topics, all blend to result in an excellent text."

Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice E-book

Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice E-book
Author: M. S. Muthu
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1123
Release: 2022-09-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8131253481

• Each chapter will provide PowerPoint slides for the faculties to use as a preliminary version for their UG classes. They can edit as needed and use them • Handy supplementary forms have been included for a few chapters, namely Case history, Protective stabilization, which students and practitioners can use to diagnose the problems and manage a child properly. It regularly allows excellent documentation at the department and clinic level to systematically collect data and write research papers • All the related and integrated specialties of Pediatric Dentistry is extensively covered with the experts in the field under "Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry" • The terminologies and sections divisions are updated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) guidelines • Clinician's Corner – Handy, clinical tips were provided at the end of each relevant chapter to understand better the topic for the students and the Practicing Dentists and Pediatric dentists • Chapters on exceptional and innovative topics such as Research Methodology for beginners, Dental Photography, Psychological ownership, Ethics, Ergonomics, which are often expected, have been included • Administering LA to children - one of the most challenging things in Pediatric Dentistry is addressed through a dedicated chapter on The "TeDiE Technique • Flowcharts have been included in many chapters to understand the subject or procedures better. • Stepwise clinical images have been provided for specific clinical procedures (viz. ART, Strip crown)

C, H, N and O in Si and Characterization and Simulation of Materials and Processes

C, H, N and O in Si and Characterization and Simulation of Materials and Processes
Author: A. Borghesi
Publisher: Newnes
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 044459633X

Containing over 200 papers, this volume contains the proceedings of two symposia in the E-MRS series. Part I presents a state of the art review of the topic - Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Oxygen in Silicon and in Other Elemental Semiconductors. There was strong representation from the industrial laboratories, illustrating that the topic is highly relevant for the semiconductor industry. The second part of the volume deals with a topic which is undergoing a process of convergence with two concerns that are more particularly application oriented. Firstly, the advanced instrumentation which, through the use of atomic force and tunnel microscopies, high resolution electron microscopy and other high precision analysis instruments, now allows for direct access to atomic mechanisms. Secondly, the technological development which in all areas of applications, particularly in the field of microelectronics and microsystems, requires as a result of the miniaturisation race, a precise mastery of the microscopic mechanisms.