Latest Internet resources added to Intute: health and lifesciencesIntute: health and lifesciences presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our databasePrevention of childhood obesity : a review of systematic reviews- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Produced by the Scottish Evidence Based Child Health Unit (SEBCHU) and published by NHS Scotland in 2008, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of reviews in order to synthesise the available evidence on the prevention of childhood obesity. Systematic reviews published between 1992 and 2005 and meeting certain criteria were considered, with five systenatic reviews meeting the final inclusion criteria. The contents of the 38-page report include an executive summary, background.http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080828-150133... Drost project, The- (Found September 22, 2008 ) The Drost Project Visual Guides to Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction) started as a collection of images compiled by Dr Maarten Drost (Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida) spanning his academic career (more than 30 years). This Web atlas on veterinary reproduction is freely available and is aimed at students and specialists in the field of animal reproduction. Images have been contributed from a variety of sources and experts, many of whom are listed on this site. There are...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080912-170924... Pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic relationships of valnemulin for porcine proliferative enteropathy Ileitis- (Found September 22, 2008 ) This technical note on the pharmacokineticpharmacodynamic relationships of valnemulin (ECONOR) for porcine proliferative enteropathy iletis is authored by Drs D.G.S. Burch and U. Klein. Made available on the Web by Octagon Services Ltd this note considers materials and methods and results and conclusions. References are provided.http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080919-144006... MAIN Network of Excellence ; targeting cell migration in chronic inflammation- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Targeting Cell Migration in Chronic Inflammation is one of the research programmes established by the Main Network of Excellence (Main-Noe) and is co-funded by the European Union. Each Network of Excellence is designed to strengthen scientific and technical excellence on specific research projects through the integration of resources and expertise at European level. The website provides information on the EU NOE, its structure, management, organisation, participating members and network...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080730-163217... European Society for Pigment Cell Research- (Found September 22, 2008 ) The European Society for Pigment Cell Research (ESPCR) is a scientific society which promotes interdisciplinary knowledge and research on the pigmentary system, including both normal and pathological conditions. Its membership includes researchers and clinicians from various disciplines, including developmental biology, biochemisty, cell and molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry and physics. The website provides information about the society, its history, aims,...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080731-184247... Pathophysiology of the endocrine system- (Found September 22, 2008 ) 'Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System' is a hypertextbook aimed at both beginners and advanced learners. The book covers the fundamental concepts in endocrinology and provides a tour of the endocrine system, focusing on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas, gastrointestinal hormones, and other endocrine tissues and hormones. It also covers the physiology of different species. A glossary of terms and index is available, and..http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080827-151130... Radiology assistant, The- (Found September 22, 2008 ) 'The Radiology Assistant' is the educational website of the Radiological Society of The Netherlands. It focuses on common radiological issues in a problem oriented way, in which imaging plays a major role in the managament of the patient, and it is designed for radiology residents and radiologists. It includes fully illustrated articles relating to the abdomen, breast, cardiovascular system, chest, head, neck, musculoskeletal and neurological systems, paediatric cases, and other case studies....http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080911-142328... Microbial diversity- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Home page for the online text-book, Microbial Diversity, written by Oladele Ogunseitan. This text offers a comprehensive, in-depth treatment of microbial diversity for undergraduate and graduate students. Coverage includes the impact of microorganisms on ecological and earth system phenomena, the nature of microbial species, the use of microscopic, culture, molecular and phylogenic systematic methods, environmental evolution, biochemical cycling and species interactions. The full-text of...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080731-200745... Fundamental bacterial genetics- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Home page for the text-book, Fundamental Bacterial Genetics, written by Nancy Trun and Janine Trempy. It provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of fundamental microbial genetics. The full-text of sample chapters, including Introduction to the cell, Bacteriophage, Gene expression and regulation, and DNA cloning, can be freely accessed. The website provides instructional material which can be used by students and lecturers. This includes details of related titles, and...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080731-201529... Paying the price : the cost of mental health care in England to 2026- (Found September 22, 2008 ) In 2006 the King's Fund commissioned a review to estimate mental health expenditure in England for the next 20 years. The review had the aims of assessing the current need for mental health services and the costs of services provided, to project needs and costs to the year 2026, and to assess the impact that specific interventions may have on these costs. The 165-page document includes an executive summary (background, methods, findings), an introduction, and sections on methods, projected...http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080828-141629... |