by Thompson Sarkodie-Gyan (2006)
Debilitating neuromuscular disorders and traumatic brain, spinal cord or peripheral injuries have a devastating effect on those who suffer from them. Written from an engineering perspective, and based on a course taught by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Neurorehabilitation Devices first helps the designer to better understand and formulate design, measurement and control systems for biomedical devices used in the treatment and recovery of people suffering from these disorders. Just some of the topics covered in this book are: methods to allow an amputee to control a powered artificial arm by means of electrical signals generated by contractions of muscles of the residual limb in combination with motor nerve activity from peripheral nerves, as well as the development of new technologies to use electrical stimulation to treat the hyperactive bladder, to electrically induce bowel movement and defecation, and to develop methods for selective stimulation of nerve fibres.
Lubov T. Timchenko
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Text provides a comprehensive overview of new data on several disorders associated with unstable mutations. Discusses molecular pathological processes that originate unstable mutations, inherited diseases associated with unstable mutations, and polyglutamine diseases.
Curt Simmons
Tired of putting up with Windows XP migraines? Here’s just the remedy you need. Arranged by ailment, this diagnostic tool helps you pinpoint and treat your problems quickly and easily. The book is packed with potent cures for a variety of anxieties related to everything from the display settings and start menu to software and utilities to hardware and peripherals to Internet connections and networking--and much more. You’ll also find fully up-to-date coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest multimedia tools including Windows Media Player 10. So, say goodbye to your Windows XP headaches and start enjoying peak system performance.
Andrew Dillon
Electronic documents offer the possibility of presenting virtually unlimited amounts of information to readers in forms which can be rapidly searched and structured to suit their needs. However, poor design and a failure to consider the user often combine to compromise the realization of this potential.; In this book, Dillon examines the issues involved in designing usable electronic documents from the perspective of the designer. It examines the human issues underlying information usage and emphasizes the issue of usability as the main problem in the electronic medium's failure to gain mass acceptance. In an attempt to provide a relevant description of the reading process that supports a more informed view of the issues, a series of studies examining readers and their views as well as uses of texts is reported. The results lead to the proposal of a user-centred framework that provides a broad qualitative model of the important issues for designers to consider when developing an electronic document.; "Designing Usable Electronic Text" focuses attention on aspects that are central to usability, and concludes with an analysis of the likely uses of such a framework and the realistic potential for electronic documents.
Steven Bassett
The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick. CliffsStudySolver Anatomy & Physiology is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you'll get the practice you need to bone up on body systems and more with problem-solving tools such as Straightforward, concise reviews of every topic Terms and principles for each subject Helpful charts and illustrations Practice problems in every chapter -- with explanations and solutions A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level Starting off with an introduction to anatomical terms and physiological concepts, this workbook ventures into cellular structure, cell reproduction, and chemistry, both organic and inorganic. You'll explore the muscular, central nervous, lymphatic, and endocrine systems, plus details about Skin, hair, nails, and glands Bones of the cranium, sternum, and vertebral column The five senses Blood composition and types Metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates The male and female reproductive systems Practice makes perfect --and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade. Author Steven Bassett started teaching anatomy and physiology at the high school level in 1978. He has been the lead instructor for anatomy and physiology at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1990. He is currently adjunct professor in the Physician's Assistance Program at Union College in Lincoln.