1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910463165103321

Autore

Reginster Jean-Yves

Titolo

Osteoporosis [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Future Medicine Ltd, 2013

ISBN

1-78084-168-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (88 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BruyèreOlivier

Disciplina

616.716

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Foreword. Osteoporosis; 1. Pathogenesis of osteoporosis; 2. Diagnosis of osteoporosis; 3. Nonmedical treatment of osteoporosis; 4. Pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis; 5. Preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Osteoporosis is considered to be a major health issue in all developed countries, but recent years have seen improvements in understanding and management of the disorder. This work, authored by a team of international experts, explores the pathogenesis and diagnosis of disease, available treatments (pharmacological and non-medical) together with options for prevention.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910437931803321

Autore

Di Giuseppe Elisa

Titolo

Nearly zero energy buildings and proliferation of microorganisms : a current issue for highly insulated and airtight building envelopes / / Elisa Di Giuseppe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

3-319-02356-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 94 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, , 2191-530X

Disciplina

579.17

Soggetti

Buildings - Airtightness

Buildings - Energy conservation

Molds (Fungi) - Control

Algae - Control

Sick building syndrome - Prevention

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"ISSN: 2191-530X."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Definitions -- Introduction -- Algal Growth on External Building Envelope -- Development of Mould in Indoor Environments -- Analytical and Experimental Methods for the Assessment of the Biological Proliferation in Buildings -- Nearly Zero Energy Buildings and Proliferation of Microorganisms -- Remedial Actions and Future Trends -- Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a concise review of the thermo-physical phenomena which regulate heat and moisture transportation in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings envelopes, and their relationship with the growth of biological organisms. It describes the main microorganisms proliferating on contemporary building elements and within buildings. It also states the consequences of biological growth on durability, aesthetics and human health; and provides the main methods for the analytical and experimental evaluation of proliferation. Finally, through the review of recent developments, remedial actions to counter the biological phenomenon are examined, and an outline is provided for future innovations in a field not yet widely investigated.