Vascular endothelium in health and disease

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Jeffrey M. Drazen, Sven-Erik Dahlen, Tak H. Lee

A critical reference for every asthma researcher and clinician, Five-Lipoxygenase Products in Asthma highlights agents and products of the 5-LO pathway and its relationship to other pathways ... explores the enzymology of the 5-LO pathway with focus on leukotriene transport, degradation, and excretion ... details the role of protein identification in the 5-LO pathway ... describes human cell types that produce leukotrienes and their activation ... outlines pharmacological and binding study evidence for leukotriene receptors ... discusses the recovery of leukotrienes in lung disease ... analyzes leukotriene receptor antagonists and synthesis inhibitors by specific agent ... provides a "by entity" summary of individual drug information in exercise-induced, allergen-induced, aspirin-induced, and chronic stable asthma ... profiles the use of agents active on the 5-LO pathway in asthma treatment ... and more.

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Bruce Abernethy ... [et al

The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement provides a long overdue, balanced introduction to the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural and psychological bases of human movement. The book has sections covering each of the major biophysical sub-disciplines of human movement (functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and sport and exercise psychology) and within each section a common thematic organization of chapters devoted to basic concepts, to maturational and ageing changes in each movement dimension across the lifespan, and to adaptational changes in movement capability arising from training and lifestyle factors. Boxed areas within each chapter provide more detailed exposition of some pivotal studies which have underpinned current knowledge.

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Lisa A. Wroble

"Readers will learn about the causes of stress, how stress affects the body, and how to manage stress"--Provided by the publisher.

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David A. Wise

The number of Americans eligible to receive Social Security benefits will increase to 80 million in the next 20 years. Wise and a distinguished group of analysts examine the economic issues that will confront policy makers as they seek to design policies to protect the economic and physical health of these older Americans.