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Die 3. Auflage des Handbuchs bietet Klinikern, Laboratoriumsmedizinern, experimentell Forschenden sowie allen, die sich für den Liquor cerebrospinalis interessieren, in der täglichen Praxis eine schnelle und fundierte Orientierung über den aktuellen Wissensstand der Liquordiagnostik. Methoden und Indikationsstellungen zur Gewinnung des Liquor cerebrospinalis sowie die Analyseverfahren, Messparameter und Befundkonstellationen werden im Licht der neuesten Erkenntnisse ausführlich dargestellt. Das Buch ermöglicht eine umfassende Einsicht in methodische und interpretatorische Aspekte aller klinisch bedeutsamen Liquorparameter sowie in den Stellenwert der Liquordiagnostik heute. Neben den aktuellen Entwicklungen in Immunologie, Molekularbiologie und Proteinanalytik sowie der Standardisierung und Qualitätssicherung ist in der Neuauflage erstmals ein 50-seitiger Zytologieatlas mit exemplarischen Fallbeschreibungen Teil dieses Lehrbuches, welcher sich konzeptionell am stufenweisen Erfassen eines zytologischen Präparats orientiert und daher auch besonders für Einsteiger in die Liquorzytologie geeignet ist. Mit Unterstützung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Liquordiagnostik und Klinische Neurochemie e.V. (DGLN).

This book examines the indoor acoustic environment of China's care homes. Chapter 1 provides a brief introduction to the current situation in China's care homes. This includes the distribution, size, demand, and future development direction of these facilities. The chapter then presents an in-depth introduction and analysis of the indoor environment of these facilities, especially the acoustic environment. In Chapter 2, a case study and site investigation are described, and these are used to analyse the current state of the acoustic environment in these facilities, including the sound pressure level (SPL) and reverberation time (RT). Chapter 3 details the perceptions of the elderly regarding the acoustic environment of care homes and the correlation between the sound environment and other physical environments at the facilities. Chapter 4 presents the impact of the acoustic environment on the well-being of elderly residents and an analysis of the effects of different sound sources on the activities of the elderly. The effects of the acoustic environment on physiological indices of the elderly under different sound sources in care homes are analysed in Chapter 5. Finally, in Chapter 6, certain improvement strategies for the indoor acoustic environment of care homes are proposed based on the analysis. This book is a comprehensive exposition of research on the acoustic environment of care homes in China, and is useful reading for researchers in acoustics, architecture, design, engineering, and healthcare facilities. It could also be used as a scientific introduction for readers interested in this field.

This multidisciplinary textbook has been written and edited by multiple experts in the field to explore and define the management strategies for all types of dialysis access. With kidney failure a major public health problem worldwide and the care of these patients being widely regarded as suboptimal in the conventional surgical and interventional world, this reference combines the experience and knowledge of a world-renowned team of surgeons, interventionalists and nephrologists to definitively address this topic without regard to specialty. Principles of Dialysis Access provides a thorough review of the management of all types of access for patients requiring dialysis. It is designed for access surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional nephrologists, nephrologists and all others specializing in dialysis access. As the only comprehensive multi-author interdisciplinary textbook on this topic, it is essential reading for all who specialize in this field.

Dieses Praktikerhandbuch gibt einen praxisnahen Überblick über die Vorgaben der DSGVO und das deutsche Datenschutzrecht. Das Handbuch widmet sich unter anderem den organisatorischen und materiellen Datenschutzanforderungen, den Rechten der betroffenen Personen, der Rolle der Aufsichtsbehörden, den Schadensersatzanspüchen und den Bußgeldern nach der Verordnung, sowie deutschen nationalen Besonderheiten. Es enthält zahlreiche Praxishinweise und Anwendungsbeispiele sowie eine kompakte Übersicht zu den datenschutzrechtlichen Vorgaben für ausgewählte Verarbeitungssituationen mit hoher Praxisrelevanz, wie Cloud Computing, Big Data und Künstliche Intelligenz. Das Handbuch wurde für die zweite Auflage vollständig überarbeitet und berücksichtigt umfangreich neue datenschutzrechtliche Rechtsprechung und Behördenstellungnahmen.

This book publishes contributions of the 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023), an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science. The book is divided in several parts. In'Materials Science,'readers delve into nanostructural correlations in thermochromic VO2 thin films for smart windows, as well as microstructural observations of super duplex stainless steel. The'Marine Technology'part explores riverbed scour, wave reflection, and innovative nature-based solutions for coastal protection.'Additive Manufacturing and Welding Technology'delves into studies on carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and fatigue properties of 3D-printed specimens.'Structural Integrity and Structural Health Monitoring'offers insights into offshore pipeline fatigue life prediction and risk-informed decision-making for existing structures. The'Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation'part encompasses stress monitoring, rail profile measurement, and health-monitoring approaches for debonding diagnosis.'Dynamics and Vibrations'ventures into investigations on combined viscous and Coulomb damped systems and seismic signal analysis for landslides.'Materials Engineering'delves into strengthening reinforced concrete members and dynamic properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers.'Building Materials and Concrete Structures'cover topics like minibar reinforced concrete, impact response of reinforced columns, and residual strength of cement-based composites.'Electronic Sensors and Intelligent Systems'showcase simulations under high voltage transmission lines, synthesis of BaxSr(1-x)TiO3, and antenna catheter modeling.'Asset Integrity'discusses analytical and experimental analyses of buckling in aluminum columns and I-beams, lateral-torsional buckling capacity, and modulation of fluid streams. Finally,'Climate Change and Circular Economy'addresses climate-adaptive design, circular economy integration, and eco-innovative concrete applications with recycled materials. This book provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research and advancements in mechanical and civil engineering, offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the field.

Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy provides a multidisciplinary, up-to-date view of the physics of black holes, along with an exhaustive overview of crucial open questions and recent advancements in the astrophysics of black holes in the wake of incredible advancements made in the last decade. It includes discussions on improvements in theoretical modeling and observational perspectives for black holes of all sizes, along with associated challenges. The book's structure and themes will enable an entwined understanding of black hole physics at all scales, thus avoiding the compartmentalized view that is typical of more specialized manuscripts and reviews.This book is a complete reference for scientists interested in a multidirectional approach to the study of black holes. It provides substantial discussions about the interplay of different types of black holes and gives professionals a heterogeneous and comprehensive overview of the astrophysics of black holes of all masses. - Focuses on recent advances and future perspectives surrounding black holes, providing researchers with a clear view of cutting-edge research - Offers readers a multidisciplinary, fresh view on black holes, discussing and reviewing the most recent advancements in theoretical, numerical and observational techniques put in place to detect black holes - Provides a bridge among different black hole areas, fostering new collaborations among professionals working in different, but intrinsically interconnected fields

Nature-Inspired Sensors presents and discusses the basic principles and latest developments in nature-inspired sensing and biosensing materials as well as the design and mechanisms for analyzing their potential in multifunctional sensing applications. The book starts with a comprehensive review of certain fundamental mechanisms in different living creatures, including humans, animals, and plants. It presents and discusses ways for imitating various nature-inspired structural features and their functional properties, such as hierarchical, interlocked, porous, and bristle-like structures and hetero-layered brick-and-mortar structures. It also highlights the utility of these structures and their properties for sensing functions, which include static coloration, self-cleaning, adhesive, underwater navigation and object detection, electric charge generation, and sensitive olfactory functions for detecting various substances. This is followed by an appraisal of accumulating knowledge and its translation from the laboratory to the point-of-care phase, using selective sensors as well as desktop and wearable artificial sensing devices, for example, electronic noses and electronic skins, in conjunction with AI-assisted data processing and decision-making in the targeted field of application. In addition, the book offers an insight into the challenges of continuing the development of nature-inspired smart sensing and biosensing technology and their wider availability, which can be substantially improved. It is a valuable reference for graduates, undergraduates, researchers, and working professionals in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and biomedical and environmental science. - Discusses the current strategies for fabricating nature-derived bio/chemical sensors - Presents ways to apply nature-derived bio/chemical sensors in real life - Describes the future of nature-derived bio/chemical sensors

Der Stahlbau-Kalender 2024 dokumentiert wiederum verlässlich und aus erster Hand den aktuellen Stand der Stahlbau-Regelwerke. In diesem Sinne werden, neben der Aktualisierung des Kommentars zu Eurocode 3 Teil 1-1'Allgemeine Bemessungsregeln', vor dem Hintergrund der Entwicklung der zweiten Eurocode-Generation die wesentlichen strukturellen und technischen Änderungen vorgestellt und erläutert. Die neuen Entwürfe zu den Eurocode 3 Teilen 1-11 und 1-14 sowie Teil 2 und Teil 5 werden auszugsweise in deutscher Übersetzung wiedergegeben und die Änderungen gegenüber den derzeit gültigen Fassungen dokumentiert. Die zugrunde liegenden aktuellen Forschungsergebnisse werden erläutert. Zahlreiche Anwendungs- und Berechnungsbeispiele fördern das Verständnis der neuen Regelungen. Darüber hinaus werden Hinweise und Beispiele zur Berechnung typischer Stahlkonstruktionen, wie z. B. Windenergieanlagen oder Strukturen aus Winkelprofilen mit geschraubten Anschlüssen, gegeben. In bewährter Weise bewegen sich alle Kapitel nahe an der Ingenieurpraxis und enthalten zahlreiche Beispiele. Das Buch ist ein Wegweiser für die richtige Berechnung und Konstruktion im gesamten Stahlbau mit neuen Themen in jeder Ausgabe. Herausragende Autoren aus der Industrie, aus Ingenieurbüros und aus der Forschung vermitteln Grundlagen und geben aktuelle praxisbezogene Einführungen.

This book describes the methods for measuring cerebral blood flow (CBF) using radioactive tracers, positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Divided into nine chapters, the book covers the attributes, history, theory, and measurement methodology for CBF. It also explains the pathophysiology of brain vascular problems. The temporal and spatial fluctuations of CBF in correspondence with neuronal activity provide us with a new window onto how the brain works. The book details the theories and methodologies for measuring CBF and reviews advances in technology from the era of Kety-Schmidt to the present. The book is targeted at scientists, clinicians and medical students who wish to know more about the principles of tracer kinetics in quantitative measurement of CBF. It discusses the diagnosis of brain pathophysiology via CBF and explores the only partially understood mechanisms that regulate fluctuations in brain function. Written in an accessible manner, the book may also help general readers to understand the fundamental role of CBF in supporting the brain's activities.

Six years have passed since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. With its numerous data protection obligations and the threat of high fines, companies had to change their approach to data protection. It has been an ongoing challenge for companies to keep up with the constant changes deriving from a plethora of new decisions by courts and supervisory authorities. The 2nd Edition of this book provides a practical overview of the requirements of the GDPR. Examples, tables, and checklists showcase the requirements of the GDPR, whilst also giving practical tips to tackle the regulatory challenges. The handbook examines the GDPR's scope of application, the organisational and material requirements of the GDPR, the rights of data subjects, the role of the supervisory authorities, and enforcement and fines. The book has been completely revised for the second edition and takes extensive account of new data protection case law and regulatory guidelines.

This official textbook of the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC) comprises a comprehensive review of all possible neurologic conditions that one may encounter in the practice of neuro-intensive care. It covers various topics, from the history and origin of neuro-intensive care to psychological and nursing care. Neurocritical care is the intensive care management of patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical illnesses such as massive stroke, bleeding in or around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage), brain tumors, brain trauma, status epilepticus, nerve and muscle diseases (myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome), spinal cord disorders and the cardiopulmonary complications of brain injury. Neurocritical care units specialize in managing the unique needs of such critically ill patients. The textbook is divided into many sections. Chapters discuss issues related to palliative care and describe some of the commonly performed procedures in the neuro-intensive care unit as well. It provides a straightforward and systematic approach to various clinical problems encountered during intensive care management of neurologic patients. It includes a separate section on special considerations in neurocritical care. The book includes ample figures, flowcharts and algorithms. The textbook is a valuable resource for residents, fellows and trainees in neuroanesthesia, neurointensive care, critical care, and anesthesia. It serves as a quick guide to all intensivists managing neurosurgical patients. It is also helpful for general intensivists who occasionally manages neurologic patients.

Familienrechtliche Verfahren genießen einen zweifelhaften Ruf. Dieser Band setzt sich mit ihnen multiperspektivisch auseinander. Fachleute der verschiedenen beteiligten Professionen zeigen die Probleme auf: unzureichende Ausbildung von Familienrichterinnen und Familienrichtern, Tendenzvorgaben für Sachverständige, schlechte Qualität von Gutachten, mangelhaftes Engagement von Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälten und der Verlust von Kindeswohl. Betroffene schildern die Folgen, unter denen sie leiden mussten. Um diese zu verhindern, werden Alternativen aufgezeigt wie interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, lösungsorientierte Ansätze, Mediation

This book unites cutting-edge research related to various aspects of dog olfaction. It includes rich expertise about detection dogs with application perspectives, and expands beyond.In four clearly arranged sections, readers will discover specialist contributions on:the fundamentals of olfaction, anatomy, comparative olfactory neuroscience and dysfunctionmethodological reflections on canine olfactometry and essential implications for practice, comprising dog selection for scent detection, handler bias and signal detection conceptsthe connection with dog behavior, cognition, welfare, and learning and training methodsdiverse application examples of dog olfactory capabilities, such as disease detection for diagnostics, infectious disease surveillance, forensics and ecological conservationThe unique and exciting link between science and practice makes this book a valuable read not only for researchers, but alsofor practicing veterinarians and professionals in the fields of canine detection, chemical sensing, working dog behavior and welfare.

This book illustrates and discusses key points related to intra- and postoperative complications of brain, spine and peripheral nerve surgery, and covers the majority of neurosurgical subspecialties, including skull base surgery, brain tumor surgery, vascular and endovascular neurosurgery, neuroendoscopy, functional neurosurgery, spine surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, radiosurgery and radiotherapy. In addition, it considers related medicolegal, ethical and philosophical aspects. Including material that represents the combined proceedings of the First International Conference on Complications in Neurosurgery (March 3-5, 2017; Mumbai, India) and the dedicated symposium “Complications in Neurosurgery” during the XVI Congress of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (August 20-25, 2017; Istanbul, Turkey), the articles in this volume were written by recognized experts in the field and based both on their personal experience and the latest scientific evidence. It offers a valuable reference guide, providing detailed recommendations on the prevention and management of complications in neurosurgery.

Dieses Buch ist ein erster Aufschlag, um die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Metaverse in Wissenschaft und Praxis voranzutreiben. Wie wird das Metaverse aussehen? Worum geht es? Wo stehen wir? Was benötigen wir? Wohin geht die Reise? Zunächst ist das Metaverse eine Idee bzw. ein Versprechen. Ralf T. Kreutzer und Sonja Klose versuchen, eine Vision greifbar und vorstellbar zu machen. Wie beim Internet ist es zu diesem Zeitpunkt schwierig vorherzusagen, welche Entwicklungen und Technologien von welchen Personen und Unternehmen in welcher Art und Weise erstellt und kombiniert werden.Die Autoren nehmen Sie an die Hand und empfehlen Ihnen: Ignorieren Sie diese Entwicklungen nicht! Es müssen nicht gleich umfassende Investitionen ins Metaverse getätigt werden. Aber ein paar Fingerübungen sind ratsam. Damit Sie schon an Bord sind, wenn der Zug tatsächlich Fahrt aufnimmt. Außerdem kann es Ihnen beim Employer Branding zu Vorteilen verhelfen, wenn sichtbar wird, dass Sie sich auch mit spannenden Zukunftsthemen beschäftigen.„Das vorliegende Werk zeigt einen spannenden, wissenschaftlich gut fundierten Blick auf das Metaverse.“ Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder von Upland und Mitverfasser des Werkes „Navigating the Metaverse“

Focusing on time-tested protocols, tailored imaging and current procedural equipment, this popular, practical handbook by Drs. Krishna Kandarpa, Lindsay Machan, Robert Lewandowski, and Parag J. Patel features extensive updates to keep you current with rapid growth in the field. Now in brilliant full color throughout, Kandarpa Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures, 6th Edition, is a convenient, easy-access guide to all current radiologic procedures. It's an ideal resource not only for practicing interventional and general radiologists, but also for fellows and residents in training, IR nurses, and special procedure technologists.

Cross-Impact Balances (CIB) is a method frequently used for research, in companies and in administrations for the systematic construction of qualitative scenarios. This book introduces the fundamentals of the method and uses a clear step-by-step example to explain how scenarios can be constructed with CIB. It describes possible problems in applying the method and offers help for various use cases. It includes a detailed discussion of the design decisions that shape a CIB application and the methods that can be used to collect the necessary data. The application examples presented provide a first impression of the possibilities of the method. A discussion of the strengths and limitations of the method offers guidance on the use cases in which CIB can be profitably applied. The book is valuable for researchers and practitioners in the field of scenario analysis.

Cette étude, fruit d'une lecture du matériau féminin du troisième évangile et d'une enquête sur les conditions du disciple en Luc, met en pleine lumière la qualité du parcours des femmes avec Jésus. Elles acquièrent un statut nouveau dans son coeur, par l'avènement du Royaume du Christ qui fait tomber les barrières et libère les captifs. Au-delà du langage de Luc, les femmes sont des disciples dans l'intimité du coeur et de la volonté de Jésus ; des disciples engagées à servir le royaume de Dieu. Cette praxis de Jésus signe et annonce des communautés ecclésiales intégrées où hommes et femmes sont appelés à servir dans la diversité des charismes.

This book on the anatomy of central nervous system arteries concentrates on all anatomical variations of the central nervous system and it describes the embryological processes that hide behind the possible adult variants.The first section of the work is a reminder of general concepts of embryology. After that, each section corresponds to arteries of an anatomical location: intradural, dural, skull base and cranio-cervical junction. Each chapter is dedicated to a single artery to facilitate the reader's search for information. In addition, modern and detailed illustrations of the embryological steps and adult variants are included. There are two types of illustrations: artist's drawing, usually to explain the vascular embryology, and angiographic images. The central point of the book lies in the space devoted to the embryological development of each artery and the processes that can lead to the development of different variants in the adult. The audience of this bookis aimed at neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists, specialists in the neurovascular area, but it will also help residents in neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neurology in their daily practice.

This book is focused on trigeminal neuralgias and their management, a field in which, during the two past decades, there were numerous advances in comprehension of mechanisms of the disease and diagnosis with imaging, as well as in medical therapies and in surgical treatment. The authors are well-known specialists for this treatment and summarize their long experience in this comprehensive and practical book. They are experts not only on the surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with the micro-vascular decompression procedure but also with the lesioning procedures. In this pictorial guide, readers can find the pathways for diagnosis, and practical guidelines to help decision-making among the most appropriate treatments, tailored on to every patient's need. Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and dentists, but also ENT specialists, ophthalmologists, and maxillofacial specialists, would find an invaluable support in this book devoted to a rather frequent problem to deal with.

This book initiates the conversation about the metaverse in science and practice. What will the metaverse look like? What is it about? Where do we stand? What do we need? Where is the journey going? To begin with: Is the metaverse an idea or a promise? Ralf T. Kreutzer and Sonja Klose try to make the vision tangible and imaginable. As with the Internet, it is difficult at this point to predict which developments and technologies will be created and combined by which individuals and companies and in what way.The authors take you by the hand and recommend: Don't ignore these developments! There is no need to make extensive investments in the metaverse today. But a few hands-on exercises are provided to help you be ready when the bandwagon picks up speed. In addition, it can help you to gain advantages in employer branding if it becomes visible that you are also dealing with exciting future topics.

This is the second and fully updated edition of the successful volume on intestinal failure in adults and children. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of intestinal failure: from acute and chronic intestinal failure management and treatment, to outcomes, consequences and problems of treatment. In addition, 20 new chapters have been added, covering acute and chronic pancreatitis, critical care and abdominal pain among other topics. Each of the chapters contains a section with top tips on the topic, summarizing the essential take-home messages. Highly educational, this book is a must have for gastroenterologists but is of use for all members of a hospital nutrition support team including nurses, dietitians and pharmacists, whom it will serve as a practical guide for management of intestinal failure both in the hospital and in an outpatient setting. Written by a multidisciplinary author team, this book brings this important subject to a wide readership. With extensive referencing the book provides a detailed overview of the topic, discussing the latest research in the subject and how this relates to current clinical practice and potential future treatments.

Dieses Buch führt in die Theorie und Praxis der Cross-Impact-Bilanzanalyse (CIB) ein, die dazu dient, auf Basis von qualitativen Expertenaussagen zu Systemzusammenhängen qualitative Szenarien zu konstruieren. Die Konstruktion der Szenarien erfolgt Software-gestützt auf Basis eines Konsistenzalgorithmus. Das Manuskript beschreibt zunächst das Anwendungsfeld der Methode und erläutert dann Schritt für Schritt die Methodendurchführung anhand eines einfachen Beispiels. Anschließend werden Sekundärauswertungen vorgestellt, mit denen Schlussfolgerungen aus den gewonnenen Szenarien gezogen werden können. Ein weiteres Kapitel behandelt Problemfälle der Methodenanwendung und bietet Hilfestellungen für verschiedene Fälle. Es folgen vertiefte Ausführungen zur Gestaltung der Analyse und zur Erhebung der erforderlichen Daten, bevor einige Beispiele aus der Anwendungspraxis einen Eindruck von der Leistungsfähigkeit der Methode vermitteln. Das Manuskript schließt mit einer Einordnung der Methode und mit der Diskussion ihrer Stärken und Grenzen.