Advances in medicine and biology Volume 26 / Leon V. Berhardt, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Berhardt, Leon V.

Series:

Advances in Medicine and Biology

Advances in Medicine and Biology ; v.26

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (331 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the study of ceramics in biomedical research applications; HtrA as a chaperone and protease in bacterial pathogenesis; the role of the unfolded protein response in cell physiology, inflammation, hepatic disease, and renal transplantation; stroke prevention after cardiac surgery; recent developments in total hip arthroplasty; the effect of sonar on human hearing; and, fracture fixation in orthopaedic trauma surgery.

Contents:

""ADVANCES IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY. VOLUME 26 ""; ""ADVANCES IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY. VOLUME 26 ""; "" Contents ""; ""Preface ""; ""Tissue Engineering Strategies and Stem Cells ""; ""1. Abstract ""; ""2. Introduction ""; ""3. Bioengineering Strategies Used in Regenerative Medicine ""; ""3.1. The Extracellular Matrix as a Gold Standard ""; ""3.2. Cues that Influence Cell Response ""; ""3.3. Material Construction and Design""; ""3.4. Biomaterials and Stem Cell Based Therapies""; ""3.5. Fabrication Techniques ""; ""3.6. Conclusions ""; ""4. Nerve Regeneration ""

""4.1. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) """"4.1.1. Introduction to the PNS ""; ""4.1.2. Tension-Free Primary Repair Alternatives ""; ""Nerve Grafting""; ""Nerve Transfers ""; ""End-to-Side Neurorrhaphy""; ""Nerve Allografts and Conduits ""; ""4.1.3. Conclusions ""; ""4.2. The Central Nervous System (CNS) ""; ""4.2.1. Introduction to the CNS ""; ""4.2.2. Repair and Regeneration Strategies ""; ""4.2.3. Biomimetic Alternatives ""; ""5. Multipotent Cells in Tissue Engineering ""; ""5.1. Introduction ""; ""5.2. Sources and Functions of Multipotent Cells ""

""5.3. In Vitro Differentiation Update: Media Supplementation and Transfection """"Conclusion ""; ""References ""; ""The Dysregulated Immune System of Patients on Dialysis ""; ""Abstract ""; ""Introduction ""; ""Uremic Stress ""; ""Innate Immune System""; ""Adaptive Immune System ""; ""Toll-Like Receptors ""; ""Oxidative Stress""; ""Iroon Loadd ""; ""Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents ""; ""Vitamin D Metabolism ""; ""Medication ""; ""Catabolism and Malnutrition ""; ""Dialysis-Related Factors ""; ""Infections ""; ""Staphylococcus Aureus ""; ""Hepatitis ""

""Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) """"Cytomegalovirus ""; ""Membrane-Related Activation and Bioincompatibility ""; ""Conclusion ""; ""References ""; ""The Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Fixation of the Radial Osteocutaneous Donor Site and the Biomechanical Properties of Various Plates ""; ""Abstract ""; ""Introduction ""; ""Methods ""; ""Bone Pairs and Plates ""; ""Preparation of Bone and Section Defect ""; ""Torsion Testing ""; ""Four-Point Bending Test ""; ""Statistical Analysis ""; ""Results ""; ""Torsion Testing ""; ""Four-Point Bending Testing ""; ""Discussion""

""i) )Strengthening the Osteotomised Radius """"II) The Strengthening Effect of Prophylactic Internal Fixation (PIF): Biomechanical Studies ""; ""III) The Strengthening Effect of Prophylactic Internal Fixation (PIF): Clinical Studies ""; ""IV) The Reduced Incidence of Secondary Surgery with Prophylactic Internal Fixation (PIF) ""; ""V) Potential Complications with Prophylactic Internal Fixation (PIF) ""; ""VI) Developments in the Design of Plates ""; ""Conclusion ""; ""Sponsorship ""; ""Acknowledgments ""; ""References ""; ""Genetic Risk Factors in Glaucoma ""; ""Abstract ""

""Introduction ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61942-796-6