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355 produkter

1. 

   Drinking Water and Health,

   Volume 3

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1980

   1736 kr

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   Drinking Water and Health, Volume 7

   Disinfectants and Disinfectant By-Products

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1987

   2909 kr

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   Chlorination in various forms has been the predominant method of drinking water disinfection in the United States for more than 70 years. The seventh volume of the Drinking Water and Health series addresses current methods of drinking water disinfection and compares standard chlorination techniques …

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   Putting Biotechnology to Work

   Bioprocess Engineering

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1992

   1322 kr

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   The ability of the United States to sustain a dominant global position in biotechnology lies in maintaining its primacy in basic life-science research and developing a strong resource base for bioprocess engineering and bioproduct manufacturing. This book examines the status of bioprocessing and …

4. 

   Toxicologic Assessment of the Army's Zinc Cadmium Sulfide Dispersion Tests

   Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1997

   1165 kr

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5. 

   Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiations

   Time for Reassessment?

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1998

   703 kr

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   The US Environmotection Agency Office of Radiation and Indoor Air asked the National Research Council to evaluate whether sufficient new data exist to warrant a reassessment of health risks reported in Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiations (BEIR V) in 1990. To respond to …

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   Computer Assisted Modeling

   Contributions of Computational Approaches to Elucidating Macromolecular Structure and Function

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1987

   140 kr

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   Fire and Smoke

   Understanding the Hazards

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1986

   1920 kr

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8. 

   Impact of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Policy on Biomedical Research in the United States

   Av National Research Council, Commission on Life Sciences m. fl.

   Häftad, 2001

   729 kr

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   The National Research Council's Committee on the Impact of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Policy on Biomedical Research in the United States was called on to assess the effects of the low-level radioactive waste management policy on the current and future activities of biomedical research. …

9. 

   Environmental Tobacco Smoke

   Measuring Exposures and Assessing Health Effects

   Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

   Häftad, 1986

   2399 kr

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   This comprehensive book examines the recent research investigating the characteristics and composition of different types of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and discusses possible health effects of ETS. The volume presents an overview of methods used to determine exposures to environmental smoke …

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    Risk Assessment in the Federal Government

    Managing the Process Working Papers

    Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

    Häftad, 1983

    1816 kr

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    Poultry Inspection

    The Basis for a Risk-Assessment Approach

    Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

    Häftad, 1987

    2051 kr

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    According to surveys, the public believes the chickens it is buying are wholesome. Poultry Inspection: The Basis for a Risk-Assessment Approach looks at current inspection procedures to determine how effective the Food Safety Inspection Service is in finding dangerous levels of contaminants and …

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    Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water

    Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

    Häftad, 1995

    636 kr

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    Possible Long-Term Health Effects of Short-Term Exposure To Chemical Agents, Volume 3

    Final Report: Current Health Status of Test Subjects

    Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.

    Häftad, 1985

    1830 kr

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14. 

    Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals

    Av Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Research Animal Facilities, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research m. fl.

    E-bok, 1997

    646 kr

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    Much has been written about the care of research animals. Yet little guidance has appeared on protecting the health and safety of the people who care for or use these animals. This book, an implementation handbook and companion to Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals , identifies …

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    Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence

    Av Committee on DNA Forensic Science: An Update, Commission on Life Sciences m. fl.

    E-bok, 1996

    779 kr

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    In 1992 the National Research Council issued DNA Technology in Forensic Science , a book that documented the state of the art in this emerging field. Recently, this volume was brought to worldwide attention in the murder trial of celebrity O. J. Simpson. The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence …

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    Improving Palliative Care for Cancer

    Summary and Recommendations

    Av National Cancer Policy Board, Institute of Medicine m. fl.

    E-bok, 2001

    419 kr

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    It is innately human to comfort and provide care to those suffering from cancer, particularly those close to death. Yet what seems self-evident at an individual, personal level has, by and large, not guided policy at the level of institutions in this country. There is no argument that palliative …

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    Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals

    Av Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels, Committee on Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2001

    762 kr

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    Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals contains a detailed and comprehensive methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures. The book provides guidance on what documents …

18. 

    Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter

    III. Early Research Progress

    Av Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2001

    576 kr

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    Regulatory standards are already on the books at the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other sources. At the same time, Congress and EPA have initiated a multimillion dollar research effort to …

19. 

    Evaluating Chemical and Other Agent Exposures for Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity

    Av Subcommittee on Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Committee on Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2001

    746 kr

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    The United States Navy has been concerned for some time with protecting its military and civilian personnel from reproductive and developmental hazards in the workplace. As part of its efforts to reduce or eliminate exposure of Naval personnel and their families to reproductive and developmental …

20. 

    Bioinformatics

    Converting Data to Knowledge

    Av Robert Pool, Joan Esnayra m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    658 kr

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    The goal of this workshop was to bring together bioinformatics stake holders from government, academe, and industry for a day of presentations and dialogue. Fifteen experts identified and discussed some of the most important issues raised by the current flood of biologic data. Topics explored …

21. 

    Opportunities for Environmental Applications of Marine Biotechnology

    Proceedings of the October 5-6, 1999, Workshop

    Av Board on Biology, Ocean Studies Board m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    796 kr

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    This 2-day workshop is the culmination of a study of the status and future of marine biotechnology. The overall goal of this workshop is to examine what was initially called "Opportunities for Marine Biotechnology in the United States," to consider where we are now in this field of "Environmental …

22. 

    Enhancing Data Systems to Improve the Quality of Cancer Care

    Av National Cancer Policy Board, Institute of Medicine m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    856 kr

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    One of the barriers to improving the quality of cancer care in the United States is the inadequacy of data systems. Out-of-date or incomplete information about the performance of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and public agencies makes it hard to gauge the quality of care. Augmenting today''s …

23. 

    Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury

    Av Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    932 kr

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    Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk. Combustion processes, especially coal-fired …

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    Methods for Developing Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines

    Av Subcommittee on Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines, Committee on Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    762 kr

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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) maintains an active interest in the environmental conditions associated with living and working in spacecraft and identifying hazards that might adversely affect the health and well-being of crew members. Despite major engineering advances in …

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    Strengthening Science at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Research-Management and Peer-Review Practices

    Av Committee on Research and Peer Review in EPA, Board on Environmental Studies in Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    1017 kr

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    In the three decades since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created, the agency''s scientific and technical practices and credibility have been independently assessed many times in reports from the National Research Council (NRC), EPA Science Advisory Board, General Accounting …

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    Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment

    Av Committee on Developmental Toxicology, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    953 kr

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    Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment reviews advances made during the last 10-15 years in fields such as developmental biology, molecular biology, and genetics. It describes a novel approach for how these advances might be used in combination with existing …

27. 

    Toxicological Risks of Selected Flame-Retardant Chemicals

    Av Subcommittee on Flame-Retardant Chemicals, Committee on Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    1905 kr

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    Ignition of upholstered furniture by small open flames from matches, cigarette lighters, and candles is one of the leading causes of residential-fire deaths in the United States. These fires accounted for about 16% of civilian fire deaths in 1996. On average, each year since 1990, about 90 deaths …

28. 

    Copper in Drinking Water

    Av Committee on Copper in Drinking Water, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    661 kr

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    The safety of the nation''s drinking water must be maintained to ensure the health of the public. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the levels of substances in the drinking water supply. Copper can leach into drinking water from the pipes in the …

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    Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces

    Detecting, Characterizing, and Documenting Exposures

    Av Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces: Technology and Methods for Detection and Tracking of Exposures to a Subset of Harmful Agents, Division of Military Science and Technology m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    1271 kr

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    Since Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Gulf War veterans have expressed concerns about health effects that could be associated with their deployment and service during the war. Although similar concerns were raised after other military operations, the Gulf War deployment focused national …

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    Review of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study Draft Final Report

    Av Committee on an Assessment of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Radiation Studies from DOE Contractor Sites: Subcommittee to Review the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study Final Results and Report, Board on Radiation Effects Research m. fl.

    E-bok, 2000

    1212 kr

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    In 1986, officials of the US Department of Energy revealed that the Hanford Atomic Products Operations in Richland, Washington, had been releasing radioactive material, in particular iodine-131, into the environment over a period of years. This information, which confirmed the suspicions of some …