The HDL Handbook: Biological Functions to Clinical Implications brings laboratory research in HDL from bench to bedside in this needed resource for researchers and clinicians studying cholesterol, lipids, epidemiology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, researchers and clinicians working with an aging population, corporate researchers, post-doctorates; medical students and graduate students will find this publication useful because the scope of coverage includes basic science, genetics, epidemiology, and treatment of HDL cholesterol as well as potential targets to modify HDL cholesterol. - Comprehensive coverage of basic science, genetics, epidemiology and treatment - Reputable content on latest advances in HDL cholesterol research - Inclusive, worldwide content with country specific information - In depth discussion of potential targets to modify HDL

A comprehensive health care resource provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of almost two hundred diseases and disorders as well as health issues affecting men, women, children, and the elderly.

Fitness enthusiasts, as well as fitness professionals, will enjoy this comprehensive, and yet user-friendly text on exercise, health, fitness, wellness, and nutrition. The StairMaster Fitness Handbook features the writings of 40 individuals who are leading authorities in their respective fields. The Stair-Master Fitness Handbook is a one-stop reference for state-of-the-art information on sports medicine and fitness. The StairMaster Fitness Handbook is edited by James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM, and Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, and features a foreword by renowned expert Bruno Blake, M.D., Ph.D.

This text aims to present the answers to questions that patients and families would wish to ask nurses and doctors, but never do. It focuses on the difficulties experienced by spouses or families of people recovering from heart disease or heart surgery.

Explains how to recognize, treat, and manage over 160 everyday health problems, listing symptoms, causes, and home remedies, and offering advice on when to call the doctor; and includes tips and strategies for preventing illness.

This practice-oriented guide to programming with Field Programmable Logic Devices is the most complete resource on the subject. FPLDs are an essential part of today's high-performance electronic systems because they save board space, use less power, and offer quicker turnaround times than traditional integrated circuits. However, to maximize FPLDs, designers must understand and get around the tradeoffs involved. This one-stop guide addresses the challenges and opportunities through detailed coverage of: FPGAs, PLDs, PLAs, and CPLDs; the high-level description languages VHDL and Verilog; test issues; and more.

A guide to test characteristics and selection for use at UMHC.