Published July, 2016
By Alice N. Lee, Graeme C. Wright and Rao Rachaputi
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With the peanut representing an ever-increasing component of the global diet, this book presents a scientific analysis of the two main and dichotomous properties of peanuts: allergenicity and health. The volume provides a technical explanation of the bioactive nutrients and dietary benefits of the peanut.

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Published May, 2016
By Jason Tetro, Emma Allen-Vercoe and Sydney M. Finegold
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A technical reference covering human microbiome research and its ramifications for medicine and nutrition. The initial chapters furnish a scientific explanation of the microbiome in general and its ecology. The book then provides a detailed investigation of microbial populations as these pertain to physiology, metabolism and immunology.

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Published May, 2016
By Mary Bemker and Barb Schreiner
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Focuses on enhancing understanding, and characterizing the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and its place in the current healthcare environment. The book offers guidelines for planning and conducting all phases of a DNP capstone project. Examples of successful projects from varied areas of nursing practice are included.

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Published April, 2016
By Tiffany Kelley and W. Ed Hammond
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Provides foundational knowledge on electronic health records (EHRs) for the delivery of quality nursing care. Chapters cover descriptions of EHR components and functions, privacy and security considerations, interfaces and interoperability, design, building, testing, implementation, maintenance and evaluating outcomes.

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Published February, 2016
By Dhiraj A. Vattem and Vatsala Maitin
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Presents basic and advanced technical information on the sources, mechanisms and safety of food bioactives in the etiology and prevention of chronic and infectious diseases. In so doing, the book offers details useful for not only understanding but also improving the functionalities of foods.

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Published August, 2015
By Denise M. Korniewicz
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Provides practical approaches to the application of leadership and management principles while systematically presenting the content needed for skilled leadership in varied clinical settings. A case study is presented at the beginning of each chapter and incorporated into the theoretical material as a continuing illustration.

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Published June, 2014
By Mary Paterson
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This textbook is intended for students preparing as advanced practice clinicians, including DNPs, DPTs, DOTs, and physician assistants. Each section features a case study to facilitate classroom discussion. The book is suitable for healthcare finance courses and for schools of social work, medicine, occupational, and physical therapy.

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Published March, 2014
By Edward Harris
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Presents a technical introduction to all facets of nutritive minerals in foods, including their chemistry, transport, absorption, bioavailability and physiological functions. The book explains the in vivo behaviour of minerals at a molecular level and clarifies their unique metabolic roles.

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Published November, 2013
By Denise M. Korniewicz
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This professional reference combines research on the best practices for infection control in clinical settings with essential information for advanced practice nurses. The book is organised by healthcare settings, and the coverage ranges from small practice offices to large hospitals and medical institutions.

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Published October, 2012
By Wen Zhong
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Offers a scientific introduction to the study, engineering and applications of medical textiles. The book moves systematically from the fundamentals of textile materials and their fabrication through biocompatibility and biodegradability to the applications of textiles in healthcare, ranging from hygiene to wound care, grafts and implantables.

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