Recent Advances in Research on the Human Placenta (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789535101949)

This book contains the total of 19 chapters, each of which is written by one or several experts in the corresponding field. The objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive and most updated overview of the human placenta, including current advances and future directions in the early detection, recognition, and management of placental abnormalities as well as the most common placental structure and functions, abnormalities, toxicology, infections, and pathologies. It also includes a highly controversial topic, therapeutic applications of the human placenta. A collection of articles presented by active investigators provides a clear update in the area of placental research for medical students, nurse practitioners, practicing clinicians, and biomedical researchers in the fields of obstetrics, pediatrics, family practice, genetics, and others who may be interested in human placentas.

Author: Jing Zheng
ISBN-10: 9535101943
ISBN-13: 9789535101949
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 03/07/2012
Pages: 442
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.00d