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  • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Food Safety

    Fundamentals, Nanomaterials, and Real-World Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • J. Tharini + 1 más
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    Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Food Safety: Fundamentals, Nanomaterials, and Real-World Applications is a vital resource addressing the urgent need for highly sensitive detection of organic, inorganic, and biological pollutants in food and water. Detecting hazardous molecules at nanomolar levels is crucial for ensuring public health and food safety, yet current methods often lack the sensitivity and specificity required for early detection. This book explores how advanced nanomaterials and flexible substrate matrices enhance the performance of electrochemical sensors, providing accurate, rapid, and cost-effective solutions for detecting contaminants in complex samples. The book covers essential topics, including the fundamentals of electrochemical sensing, nanocomposite synthesis, computational modeling, fabrication of flexible electrodes, and integration with artificial intelligence and IoT technologies. It discusses applications in detecting pesticides, heavy metals, veterinary drugs, food additives, and microbial pathogens, as well as the regulatory frameworks governing their use. Case studies and future directions highlight the potential for developing smart, reusable sensors that can be implemented in real-world food safety monitoring systems.Electrochemi... Sensors and Biosensors for Food Safety: Fundamentals, Nanomaterials, and Real-World Applications serves as an indispensable guide for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers committed to advancing food safety technologies, protecting public health, and promoting innovative solutions for sustainable food systems.
  • Bioactive Compounds

    Mechanisms, Challenges and Strategies for Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability
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    • Cristobal Noe Aguilar + 3 más
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    Bioactive Compounds: Mechanisms, Challenges and Strategies for Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability covers nutrition, food science, and pharmacology, elucidating the intricate dynamics of bioactive compounds and their impacts on human health. This comprehensive volume delineates the crucial differences between bioaccessibility and bioavailability, providing insights into their implications for health outcomes. Readers will explore the behavior of key classes of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and peptides, as well as their sources and interactions within the food matrix. The book further examines the essential role of gut microbiota in absorption processes, highlighting how these interactions can influence bioactive compound efficacy in the human body.Sections not only discuss the mechanisms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of bioactive compounds but also introduce cutting-edge tools and strategies designed to enhance their bioaccessibility and bioavailability.
  • Plant Nutrient Strategies for Abiotic Stress Resilience

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    • Mamdouh A. Eissa
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    Plant Nutrient Strategies for Abiotic Stress Resilience presents a cutting-edge exploration of how nutrient strategies can enhance crop resilience in the face of increasing abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat, cold, and nutrient-poor soils. Through 18 comprehensive chapters authored by leading experts in plant nutrition and stress physiology, the book bridges fundamental scientific knowledge with practical agronomic applications. Maintaining crop productivity in the face of abiotic stressors such as drought, salinity, nutrient depletion, and climate variability continues to challenge crop producers around the world. At the same time, they need to ensure environmentally sustainable nutrient management in diverse and often fragile ecosystems. Many lack access to integrated, up-to-date knowledge that combines soil-plant nutrient dynamics with real-world strategies to combat stress in crops. From nutrient uptake mechanisms under stress conditions to advanced innovations such as nano-fertilizers and genetic approaches for nutrient efficiency, Plant Nutrient Strategies for Abiotic Stress Resilience offers an essential, science-based toolkit for researchers, students, consultants, and policymakers aiming to secure sustainable crop production in a changing climate.
  • Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry

    • 5 Edición
    • William Clarke + 1 más
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    Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, updated reference and teaching resource focused on Laboratory Medicine, specifically tailored for clinical chemistry faculty, trainees, clinical laboratory scientists, clinical pathologists, and laboratory managers. Edited by renowned experts, the book integrates cutting-edge developments in clinical chemistry with practical applications for professional practice. This new edition covers foundational and advanced topics in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, emphasizing the integration of new technologies and methodologies. It addresses precision medicine, medical biotechnology, and artificial intelligence applications within the clinical laboratory setting. The content is designed to support both learning and board exam preparation, providing a deep understanding of the field alongside practical insights.
  • Microbiome-Modulating Strategies in Diabetic Wound Healing

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    • Jeena Gupta + 2 más
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    Microbiome-Modulatin... Strategies in Diabetic Wound Healing provides researchers with an in-depth analysis of the wound microbiome’s role in diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wound pathology. This reference elucidates microbial dysbiosis, biofilm formation, and host–microbe interactions that exacerbate impaired healing in diabetic patients. It critically evaluates emerging microbiome-targeted interventions—includ... probiotics, bacteriophages, antimicrobial peptides, and nanotechnology-enabl... drug delivery—supported by the latest molecular, microbiological, and clinical research. The book integrates advanced diagnostic methodologies such as next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to facilitate precise microbial profiling and personalized therapeutic design. By bridging mechanistic insights with translational and clinical evidence, this resource equips diabetic researchers with comprehensive knowledge to innovate and optimize microbiome-based strategies, ultimately aiming to reduce infection rates, combat antibiotic resistance, and improve regenerative outcomes in diabetic wound management.
  • Shared Research Resources

    Best Practices in Management and Administration
    • 1 Edición
    • Joshua Z. Rappoport + 1 más
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    Shared Research Resources: Best Practices in Management and Administration brings together best practices and case studies from research institutions around the world. Covering all areas of management, with examples and applications specific to the research environment, this is the perfect reference to build managerial skills. The first part is dedicated to introducing Shared Research Resources (SRR) management. The second part covers all aspects of staffing. Part three contains complete coverage of operations, including service development, instrument procurement, marketing, management software, customer support, safety, maintenance and repair. Part four is dedicated to fiscal management, budgeting, and reporting.Part five covers strategic management. Part six is devoted to the sustainability of the core facility. The final part covers assessment, including annual reports, program reviews, and audits. This book is a complete reference targeted at SRR managers and staff who need to keep updated with current best practices and case studies. It is also important reading for research institution managers and function leaders.
  • Epigenetic Mechanisms at the Crossroads of Development, Immune Response, and Neuropathology

    • 1 Edición
    • Varun Sasidharan Nair + 1 más
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    Epigenetic Mechanisms at the Crossroads of Development, Immune Response, and Neuropathology offers an in-depth exploration of how epigenetic mechanisms shape neural development, immune interactions, and disease progression in the central nervous system. This interdisciplinary volume synthesizes current knowledge across neuroscience, immunology, and pathology, addressing the critical need for integrated frameworks that connect molecular regulation with clinical outcomes. The book covers foundational epigenetic processes such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs, illustrating their roles in neural differentiation, circuit formation, and brain plasticity.It further examines how environmental factors influence epigenetic landscapes, impacting resilience and vulnerability to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The volume also delves into the epigenetic drivers of neuropathologies including glioblastoma, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration, highlighting emerging therapeutic strategies. With contributions from leading international experts, this resource bridges basic science and translational research, providing valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and advanced students seeking to understand and target complex CNS disorders.
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance

    Emerging Technologies and Therapeutic Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • Ahmet Acar
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    Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance: Emerging Technologies and Therapeutic Strategies explores innovative tools and strategies designed to address the critical issue of drug resistance in cancer treatment. This comprehensive volume is tailored for researchers, clinicians, and students, offering insights into the latest advancements and methodologies in the field. The book covers essential topics such as molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, the tumor microenvironment, and emerging technologies like single-cell analysis and computational modeling. Each chapter features contributions from leading experts, providing a multi-dimensional perspective on both foundational concepts and cutting-edge research.By engaging with this book, the academic audience gains access to groundbreaking research and therapeutic strategies that enhance understanding and practice. The knowledge acquired will inspire collaboration and innovation, ultimately contributing to more effective and personalized cancer treatment approaches.
  • Basics of Sleep Technology

    Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
    • 1 Edición
    • Ravi Gupta + 2 más
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    Basics of Sleep Technology: Fundamentals of Sleep Technology covers the critical elements of sleep and sleep technologies. The book gives a thorough understanding of sleep physiology, neurophysiological concepts, the principles of operation of the numerous equipment types used to diagnosis sleep disorders, and contemporary methodologies for diagnosing sleep disorders. As sleep professionals must understand the fundamentals of signal creation, acquisition principles, and data grading from a sleep diary, actigraphy, and polysomnography, this book provides all of this and more to anyone wishing to develop a comprehensive understanding of sleep.The book underscores that sleep medicine and technology are dynamic and rapidly growing medical specialties, and that one must stay up with the newest innovations in the area, but not at the price of the fundamentals. Users will find a solid background on cutting-edge advances in sleep medicine, diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutics.
  • PFAS Contamination

    Global Prevalence, Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • Saranya Narayanasamy + 1 más
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    PFAS Contamination: Global Prevalence, Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies offers a comprehensive overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), highlighting their global environmental prevalence, toxicological effects and health risks, and state-of-the-art remediation approaches. The book taps into the increasing recognition of PFAS as “forever chemicals” and explores the widespread contamination of these compounds in water, soil, and air along with their toxicological effects on human health and the ecosystem. It highlights advancements in detection methods as well as physicochemical, biological, and emerging remediation technologies, including plasma-based technologies, bioremediation, and advanced nanotechnology-based methods, such as plasma technology, bioremediation, and adsorption methods.Case studies illustrate successful applications, and the book examines policy frameworks, regulatory measures, and the public health impact of PFAS. This resource serves as a vital source of information for environmental toxicologists, environmental scientists, environmental consultants, engineers, and regulators studying PFAS prevalence, toxicity mechanisms, remediation, and practical strategies for mitigating PFAS contamination and fostering a deeper understanding of the global efforts to address this critical issue.
  • Flavoproteins and Flavoenzymes

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 747
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    Flavoproteins and Flavoenzymes, Volume 738 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Kirisu2 and KiPaD: global analysis of rapid flavoprotein redox kinetics from stopped-flow multi, ilagros Mendina, A Generic First Approach to Dissecting Flavoenzyme Catalytic Cycles, Removing Covalent Constraints of Protein Loops and Lids by a Split-Gene Strategy, Designing Oxygen Reaction Sites in Flavoprotein Dehydrogenases, Converting Noncovalent Flavoproteins into Covalently Flavinylated Proteins, Complexities of Riboflavin Biosynthesis, Reactions of Riboflavin Catabolism, and much more.Additional sections cover Ferredoxin-dependent thioredoxin reductase, Thermophilic Methylenetetrahydrof... Reductases, Ion-Pumping NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase, Loading E. coli Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase with Coenzyme Q, and Single-Component Halogenases.
  • Micro(nano)plastics in Organ Systems

    Health Impacts, Challenges, and Future Prospects
    • 1 Edición
    • Charan Singh + 4 más
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    Micro(nano)plastics in Organ Systems: Health Impacts, Challenges, and Future Prospects comprehensively discusses the impact of micro(nano)plastics on human health, analyzing their sources, classification, and exposure pathways, while also exploring their interactions with biological systems, their potential effects on various organ systems, and concerns related to bioaccumulation and toxicity. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of their classification, sources, and exposure pathways, and progressing through interactions with biological systems and the resulting toxicological effects. Furthermore, the book delves into recent advances in detection technologies, the development of more sustainable advances such as bioplastic-based nanoparticles, and the need for regulatory frameworks.The text meticulously examines the implications of these particles on various organ systems—including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, reproductive, and metabolic systems—while addressing critical issues such as bioaccumulation, immunological responses, and their potential harmful impact on health. It is an essential resource for toxicologists, environmental scientists, healthcare professionals, public health advocates, and others interested in the implications of micro(nano)plastics on health.
  • Endovascular Therapy for Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis

    • 1 Edición
    • Ning Ma + 1 más
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    Endovascular Therapy for Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis presents selected cases of endovascular treatment for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS), providing detailed information on periprocedural medical management, endovascular strategies, device selection, and follow-up outcomes. The book serves to improve understanding of ICAS and share clinical experiences from high-volume stroke intervention centres with neuro-interventional... The book reviews recent developments in ICAS management and presents evidence that appropriate patient selection and peri-operative planning may contribute to the effectiveness of endovascular therapy for ICAS
  • Current Approaches to Overcome Therapeutic Resistance of Leukemia

    • 1 Edición
    • Zhe-Sheng Chen + 2 más
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    Current Approaches to Overcome Therapeutic Resistance of Leukemia presents a comprehensive academic resource addressing the persistent challenge of treatment resistance in leukemia. It explores biological, molecular, and clinical dimensions of resistance, bridging fundamental research with therapeutic innovation. The book examines key resistance mechanisms, including genetic mutations, leukemic stem cells, and tumor microenvironment interactions, alongside emerging insights such as epigenetic regulation, metabolic reprogramming, and immune evasion. It further highlights advanced therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapy, targeted therapies, combination strategies, and AI-driven tools for drug discovery and monitoring. This volume provides students, researchers, and clinicians with foundational and integrated knowledge essential for understanding resistance biology and translating discoveries into clinical practice. It supports evidence-based decision-making and promotes the development of innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes.
  • Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatric Disorders Part B

    Other Conditions, Contexts and Considerations
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 307
    • Inglés
    Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatric Disorders is a two-volume work comprising Part A: Core Psychiatric Conditions (Volume 306) and Part B: Other Conditions, Contexts and Considerations (Volume 307). Together, the volumes provide a comprehensive, contemporary account of cognitive remediation and related cognition-oriented interventions across psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, lifespan, and other clinical contexts. Part A establishes the historical, conceptual, and practical foundations of cognitive remediation and examines its application across psychosis, serious mental illness, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Part B extends the discussion to personality disorders, eating disorders, behavioral addictions, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, cognitive concerns in older adults, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis, cognitive difficulties following electroconvulsive therapy, and emerging technology-enabled approaches. Across both volumes, contributors address intervention principles and mechanisms, clinical integration, adaptation and accessibility, metacognition and subjective cognition, memory, real-world skill acquisition, and functional and vocational outcomes. Together, the volumes provide a broad, integrated framework for understanding how cognition-oriented interventions can support recovery, participation, and everyday functioning across diverse clinical populations.
  • AI and Global Health

    Unlocking Transformative Potential
    • 1 Edición
    • Adil Haider
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    AI and Global Health: Unlocking Transformative Potential provides a roadmap for practitioners to apply and leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems using the World Health Organization's health systems approach. The book's combination of case studies and secondary research inspires the possibility of what can happen using AI in healthcare, ensuring the use of robust, scientific evidence to draw conclusions. Additionally, readers will learn from others in settings where AI has been a tool for change, providing healthcare practitioners and policymakers with what they need to think through how it can be applied in resource limited settings.The book provides a strong call to action for policymakers and healthcare leaders of governments, international organizations, and healthcare institutions to take the lead in AI implementation as a key lever for advancing global health goals through a systems approach. As AI is a rapidly evolving field with significant investment made in this industry in recent years from government and the private sector, this book articulates how this growth can be harnessed for countries that need a different approach to addressing global health problems.
  • Molecular Chaperones in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 156
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    Molecular Chaperones in Neurodegenerative Diseases explores the roles of molecular chaperones in maintaining protein homeostasis and their involvement in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative disorders. The book highlights current research on chaperone-mediated mechanisms, disease pathology, and emerging therapeutic approaches targeting protein misfolding and aggregation.
  • Childhood Disorders of Rickets and Osteomalacia

    A Comprehensive Review
    • 1 Edición
    • Suma Uday
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    Childhood Disorders of Rickets: A Comprehensive Review defines the pathophysiology of rickets and the various genetic and acquired conditions that present with rickets in childhood. This comprehensive review details the various forms of rickets, the histopathology, recent advances leading to new therapeutic options in treating rickets, and the role of Vitamin D and calcium in nutritional rickets. Additionally, the authors explore future research in various areas of nutritional and non-nutritional forms of rickets.Written by global experts for clinicians and researchers treating and studying the various forms of rickets, the book will also be of interest to those working in public health and policy makers working on the prevention of nutritional rickets worldwide.
  • Operative Strategies in Pelvic Exenteration Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Michael E Kelly + 1 más
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    Operative Strategies in Pelvic Exenteration Surgery is a reference for the surgical management of Pelvic Exenteration Surgery. It covers all aspects of surgery from the colorectal, urological, gynecological, and orthopedic point of view. Coverage consolidates the research of world-leaders and includes the history of exenterative study, outlining the current state and indicating future developments. The book also discusses the current surgical operative strategies for the management of locally advanced and recurrent pelvic neoplasms with illustrations, intra-op photos, and supplementary video material.Created from the experiences of an international collaboration of surgeons, this reference is the perfect reference for surgical oncologists, colorectal, gynecology, urology, and vascular surgeons as well as any group involved in complex pelvic surgery including complex open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
  • Emergent Nanotherapeutics in Diabetic Complications

    • 1 Edición
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 más
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    Emergent Nanotherapeutics in Diabetic Complications explores how cutting-edge nanotechnology is transforming the treatment of diabetes-related disorders beyond glycemic control. This comprehensive volume examines targeted, multifunctional nanoplatforms designed to address the wide range of comorbidities linked to diabetes, including vascular complications, metabolic dysfunctions, and impaired wound healing. Structured in five parts, the book spans from current nanoformulation strategies to emerging innovations such as CRISPR-Cas9 delivery, AI-guided nanoparticles, and 3D/4D printed nanostructures.Bridg... the gap between preclinical research and clinical application, it offers valuable guidance on stimuli-responsive systems, biocompatible materials, and regulatory pathways. This is essential resource for medical professionals, biomedical engineers, and pharmaceutical scientists seeking scalable, next-generation solutions for managing diabetic complications through nanomedicine.
  • Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in North Asia, Volume 1

    • 1 Edición
    • Lijing Ke + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in North Asia, Volume 1, is part of Elsevier's ongoing Traditional and Ethnic Food Series, complementing other volumes in the series by providing deeper scientific insight into traditional and ethnic foods from regions around the world. Supported by the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI), an international, non-profit network of food scientists and organizations dedicated to achieving global consensus on the availability of safe, healthy food worldwide, this volume offers a representative, comprehensive, scientific review of the traditional and ethnic foods native to North Asia, specifically China, Korea, and Taiwan. It explores the history, cultural heritage, composition, preparation, nutritional value, and scientific understanding supported by modern scientific research and data, while highlighting the health-promoting properties of well-established iconic regional traditional foods such as kimchi, tea phenolics, soy-based products, fermented vegetables, and rice-based dishes, to name a few. Through contributions from leading local experts, Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in North Asia, Volume 1, discusses the challenges and opportunities in harmonizing food regulations to facilitate the global availability of these culturally significant healthy foods. An essential resource for food and nutrition scientists, food industry professionals, policymakers, and regulators, this volume examines how traditional and historical eating habits continue to shape diets across North Asia.
  • Ethnopharmacological Strategies for Diabetes-Associated Reproductive Co-morbidities

    Evidence-Based Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes
    • 1 Edición
    • Debidas Ghosh + 3 más
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    Ethnopharmacological Strategies for Diabetes-Associated Reproductive Co-morbidities: Evidence-Based Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary reference addressing the complex link between diabetes mellitus and infertility in both men and women. This edited volume synthesizes molecular insights into diabetes-induced reproductive dysfunction—such as oxidative stress, inflammation, endocrine disruption, and tissue damage—with evidence-based evaluations of medicinal plants and their bioactive phytochemicals. It bridges laboratory research and clinical trials to highlight how plant-derived compounds can regulate glycemic control, restore hormonal balance, reduce oxidative damage, and improve gametogenesis. Targeting clinicians, researchers, and postgraduate students in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, the book offers detailed therapeutic profiles, safety assessments, and translational applications. By consolidating fragmented knowledge, it empowers healthcare professionals and scientists to develop integrative, cost-effective strategies for managing diabetes-related infertility.
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 229
    • Inglés
    Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • Reasoning

    An Integrative Approach
    • 2 Edición
    • Daniel Krawczyk
    • Inglés
    Reasoning: An Integrative Approach, Second Edition provides an overview, summary, and synthesis of research approaches to the psychology of reasoning. Representing historical perspectives, state-of-the art research, and coverage of upcoming future directions, this volume offers an integrative approach including research on animal behavior, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, AI, development, medicine, and philosophy. The contents range from animal studies through applied situations, and present historical perspectives, discussion of both animal reasoning and human reasoning to provide a cross-species context, and an examination of human reasoning across the lifespan. Though intended primarily for neuroscientists, the book will provide an interdisciplinary examination of reasoning, synthesizing perspectives from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, animal behavior, development, and philosophy, to provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of what reasoning is, various types of reasoning, and its role in decision making and social interactions. New to this edition is research on the influence of technology throughout the book, as well as a greater emphasis on the way that cultural backgrounds and variations in our exposure to information influence our thinking. This will enhance the scope, relatability, and diversity of the book, making it more applicable to future practices and research.
  • Biopolymers for 3D Tissue Engineering

    Processing and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Narendra Reddy + 1 más
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    Biopolymers for 3D Tissue Engineering: Processing and Applications explores the critical role of biopolymers in advancing tissue engineering and 3D cell culture—key technologies in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and disease treatment. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, properties, and processability of biopolymers with a focus on innovative techniques for converting them into functional scaffolds suitable for 3D cell culture. Sections cover carbohydrates, proteins, and synthetic biopolymers in a single, authoritative source, making it invaluable for students, researchers, professionals, and industry stakeholders.As scaffolds form the foundation of these applications, current options—primarily synthetic polymers like polypropylene, polyethylene, or polystyrene, and some natural materials such as collagen and silk fibroin—are often expensive and lack optimal properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical stability. This book addresses the global effort to develop next-generation scaffolds that overcome these limitations. As biopolymers offer a compelling solution, with inherent biodegradability, biocompatibility, and sustainability, this book guides on the latest technologies and innovations.
  • The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine

    From Basic Methods to Clinical Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Mario Cannataro
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    The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine: From Basic Methods to Clinical Practice explores revolutionary technological advancements in the medical and healthcare realms due to generative AI and Deep Learning. This comprehensive guide not only explores cutting-edge technologies such as transformers and large language models for newcomers but also demystifies advanced applications like sequential decoding techniques and segmentation algorithms rarely explored in other literature. Sections cover foundational concepts and terminologies, explore deep learning and generative AI, provide AI's role in biomedical research, examine its integration into clinical practice, scrutinize its applications in public health, and discuss challenges and future prospects.This is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field.
  • Current Research on Biofilm Mediated Chronic Diseases

    Immunological Background and Clinical Interpretations
    • 1 Edición
    • Dibyajit Lahiri + 3 más
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    Current Research on Biofilm Mediated Chronic Diseases: Immunological Background and Clinical Interpretations is an in-depth exploration of the complex interplay between biofilms, the immune system, and chronic diseases. These microbial communities, encased in self-produced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), adhere to surfaces and resist environmental stresses, including host immune responses and antimicrobial agents.This comprehensive book investigates the formation, characteristics, and profound impact of biofilms on human health. Coverage spans the fundamentals of biofilm formation, immune evasion, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR); the role of biofilms in chronic diseases including periodontal disease, chronic wounds, and respiratory and urinary tract infections; their involvement in cancer development and neural disorders via the gut-brain axis; emerging therapeutic strategies such as nanotechnology, phage therapy, and immunomodulatory approaches; and the growing application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to biofilm-immune interactions and personalized medicine.Current Research on Biofilm Mediated Chronic Diseases: Immunological Background and Clinical Interpretations provides essential insights for researchers, undergraduates, and postgraduates seeking to understand and combat the challenges posed by biofilms in chronic disease pathology. This book offers valuable knowledge on recent techniques for detecting and mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biofilm formation, making it an indispensable resource for scientists and clinicians alike.
  • Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease – Part B

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 193
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    Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease – Part B, published as Volume 193 of the serial International Review of Neurobiology, provides a comprehensive examination of emerging blood-based biomarkers and related biological mechanisms relevant to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, vascular cognitive impairment, stroke, and other neuropsychiatric disorders. The volume highlights advances in biomarker discovery, genetic and epigenetic determinants of neurodegeneration, extracellular vesicles and exosomes, protein misfolding, microRNA dysregulation, blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and biofluid-based biosensing technologies. It also explores the integration of artificial intelligence with multimodal biomarker datasets to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and precision medicine approaches. Bringing together contributions from international experts, this volume offers researchers and clinicians an up-to-date resource on translational developments that are shaping the future of neurodegenerative disease detection and management.
  • Application of Python in the Healthcare Technology

    Medical Data Analysis and Developing ML/AI Models
    • 1 Edición
    • Praveen Kumar M
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    Application of Python in Healthcare Technology: Medical Data Analysis and Developing ML/AI Models provides comprehensive coverage of the Python programming language from a medical-based perspective. With a strong focus on utility-based learning rather than technical-based learning of Python, this title clarifies how the application of Python in the healthcare technology industry has a meaningful impact on patient care through the development of deep learning models for early prediction of diseases and the development of Clinical Decision Support System (CDS). In 13 chapters, an extensive range of topics pertaining to the intersection of Python and medical sciences is covered. Coverage defines how to set up an environment to work with python, describes Python class, methods, and functions, explains both basic and advanced statistical analysis in Python, and provides a tool to assist in the development of deep learning models such as API, Git, Github, NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy.
  • Current Advances in Cancer Stem Cells and Neoplasia Research

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 8
    • Hirendra Banerjee
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    Cancer, Volume 8 in the Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease series explores the rapidly evolving role of stem cells in cancer treatment. As cancer continues to impose a heavy global health burden, stem cell therapies are being recognized for their regenerative potential and ability to enhance recovery following aggressive therapies. Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation is already a standard, FDA-approved treatment for hematologic cancers such as leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma. These cells help regenerate healthy blood cells post-treatment. In addition, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and neural stem cells (NSCs) are showing promise in preclinical models as therapeutic carriers, capable of homing to tumor sites and delivering anti-cancer agents such as nanoparticles, siRNAs, and small-molecule drugs. Recent clinical advancements include differentiation therapy, where stem cells are used to induce cancer cells to become non-cancerous. Two completed phase I clinical trials have demonstrated innovative applications: one using NSCs to convert a prodrug into a toxic compound within tumors, and another using MSCs engineered with viral enzymes to activate cytotoxic drugs directly at the tumor site. MSCs have also helped reduce graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a major complication of stem cell transplants. This volume is divided into two main sections: understanding stem cell roles in cancer biology, and translating stem cell innovations into clinical practice. It features cutting-edge research, including organoid models, genetic editing, and iPSC technologies. Together, these insights offer a timely review of the field’s progress and its real-world potential to reshape cancer therapy.
  • Advances in Preservation and Packaging for Milk and Dairy Products

    • 1 Edición
    • Roji Waghmare + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Preservation and shelf-life extension make food safe to eat and accessible to people all over the world, significantly reducing spoilage and waste. As a particularly perishable food group, milk and dairy products require highly effective methods of preservation and packaging in the ever-changing global food supply chain. Advances in Preservation and Packaging for Milk and Dairy Products provides in-depth knowledge of the methods and technologies used to ensure the safety, quality and shelf life of milk and dairy products. This book begins with an overview of the fundamental principles and challenges of preserving milk and dairy products. It progresses to discuss advances in both conventional and emerging preservation techniques, from thermal and fermentation methods to non-thermal technologies like high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, and cold plasma. This book also provides a comprehensive overview of packaging innovations, including biodegradable and active packaging. Taking an interdisciplinary approach,Advances in Preservation and Packaging for Milk and Dairy Products is a comprehensive guide for food scientists, researchers, and industry professionals working to innovate in the dairy sector.
  • Trauma During Pregnancy

    • 1 Edición
    • Jorge Hidalgo + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Surgical Care of the Critically Ill During Pregnancy, a volume in the Critical Care Obstetrics series, is a novel reference to educate physicians, nurses, and all allied healthcare personnel caring for pregnant women in all surgical aspects including trauma. The book's authors offer best practices and evidence-based material explicitly focused on the most common complications in pregnant patients that may occur to improve patient care. It not only covers critical care investigation from medical-surgical complications that any patient can present, but also how to prepare and anticipate complications in the critical care unit.
  • The Brain Histaminergic System in Health and Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Zhong Chen + 2 más
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    Histamines in Neurology and Psychiatry summarizes histamines and their impact on neuroinflammation and brain development in key neural circuits. This book presents the latest research on the physiological regulation of a neuroendocrine responses and releases, broadly discussing histamine receptor modulators and histamine effects in neurology and psychiatry, and also including clinical applications that will be of interest to practitioners.
  • Pain Conditions of the Head and Face

    A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Anat Galor + 1 más
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    Pain Conditions of the Head and Face: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management provides a user-friendly guide on diagnosing and managing common head and facial pain conditions using new methods and therapies. The book contains practical information, reviewing epidemiology, presenting key features, contributing mechanisms, and including treatment algorithms for common pain conditions of the head and face. Focus is given to aspects of disease that are novel and evolving, and all conditions are discussed within the framework of the latest advances in research and patient care.Doctors seeking to ameliorate their patients’ pain from such maladies as (among many others) neuropathic ocular pain, trigeminal neuralgia, herpetic neuralgia, temporomandibular disorders, burning mouth disorder, and neuropathic ear pain will require no other book to identify their patients’ illnesses and make sure they receive the care they need.
  • Metagenomics in Biotechnology

    Environmental, Industrial, and Clinical Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Abd El-Latif Hesham + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Metagenomics in Biotechnology: Environmental, Industrial, and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive understanding of metagenomic biotechnology, including its underlying principles, techniques, and tools used for data analysis. It explores how metagenomics plays a crucial role in environmental and industrial applications, such as the identification and quantification of microbial communities, the bioremediation of pollutants, biofuel development, and sustainable agriculture. The book also delves into the clinical implications of metagenomics, from technological advancements, pathogen identification, detection, drug discovery, and development. This understanding helps aid in the design and implementation of innovative solutions to environmental, industrial, and clinical challenges. With current trends, challenges, and solutions in metagenomics rounding out the coverage, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of the various techniques used for data analysis and further leverage the potential of metagenomic biotechnology.
  • Lightweight Secure and Intelligent Approaches for Medical Devices

    Trends and Future Frontiers
    • 1 Edición
    • R. Praveen + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Lightweight Secure and Intelligent Approaches for Medical Devices: Trends and Future Frontiers addresses the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and edge computing within healthcare. This reference meets the critical demand for resource-efficient, secure, and trustworthy AI models tailored specifically for embedded medical devices operating under stringent constraints. By integrating advances in lightweight AI, medical device security, and intelligent data processing, the book fills a vital gap in current literature, offering researchers, engineers, and healthcare professionals a comprehensive resource to develop next-generation medical technologies. The book is organized into four parts, beginning with foundational concepts including the evolution of AI in healthcare devices, lightweight model design, and medical device security standards. It progresses to predictive intelligence and reliability, covering AI techniques for disease monitoring, device calibration, and personalized medicine. The security and privacy section explores network architectures, privacy-preserving AI, lightweight cryptography, and defenses against adversarial attacks. The final part presents emerging trends such as edge AI, digital twins, explainable AI, augmented and virtual reality applications, and quantum-safe security protocols. Each chapter combines theoretical insights with practical case studies and research perspectives to guide real-world deployment. Lightweight Secure and Intelligent Approaches for Medical Devices: Trends and Future Frontiers serves as an essential reference for researchers, medical device developers, cybersecurity professionals, and graduate students aiming to innovate secure and intelligent healthcare solutions in resource-constrained environments.
  • Halal Meat Production

    Challenges and Innovations
    • 1 Edición
    • Awis Qurni Sazili + 2 más
    • Inglés
    With approximately 25% of the world's population identifying as Muslim, halal food encompasses an important part of global food production. Halal meat poses particular challenges as production increasingly grows in scale while regulatory standards must be maintained to keep animal welfare, handling, and slaughter practices in accordance with Islamic law. Halal Meat Production: Challenges and Innovations aims to compile the latest research and key background information on this topic, promoting additional research and improving existing practices. It will comprehensively explore recent scientific advances in halal meat production, including the fundamental concept of halal, animal welfare, and proper handling and restraining techniques. It will also address key challenges and critical topics, such as the use of stunning in halal slaughter, industrial-scale production, and cultured meat products.Halal Meat Production: Challenges and Innovations is written and edited by experts from around the world. This book offers an ideal resource for meat and livestock scientists as well as food regulatory agencies.
  • Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications

    • 2 Edición
    • Fernanda C. Godoi + 4 más
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    Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications, Second Edition offers a broad overview of 3D printing technology applied to food. This new edition outlines emerging 3D food printing technologies and their working mechanisms across a wide range of application areas, including the development of soft foods and confectionary designs. Chapters cover new trends and demands, such as changes in consumer preferences, new regulations, and new applications of 3D printing technology in the food industry. It also explores the use of natural and organic materials as printing materials to address end-user concerns about artificial food.In addition, the book covers the use of automated systems and advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency and consistency in 3D food printing. Case studies and best practices from industry professionals who have successfully scaled up their 3D food printing operations are presented throughout. Edited and written by a team of worldwide experts in 3D food printing, this book is the best resource covering the latest developments in 3D printing technology.
  • Dry Eye Disease

    A Clinical Handbook
    • 1 Edición
    • James Stuart William Wolffsohn + 2 más
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    Dry Eye Disease: A Clinical Handbook illuminates the translation of cutting-edge research on dry eye disease into practical situations, allowing clinical diagnosis and management of the condition using the latest evidence-based methods. It first presents research on the core pathophysiological features of dry eye disease, including tear film instability, hyperosmolarity, inflammation, and ocular surface damage. Thereafter, it champions a patient-centered approach to dry eye management, emphasizing the necessity of classifying the ocular surface disease(s) most relevant to each case. It discusses global disease distribution and the role of non-modifiable risk factors like age, sex, and ethnicity. Additionally, the book describes tools for monitoring symptoms over time and assessing subtle signs of the disease. Readers will find practical methods for improving patient outcomes both in clinical settings and at home.
  • Fungal Biodeterioration and Biodegradation

    Insights into Fungal Behaviour, Mechanisms, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Adesh Kumar + 3 más
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    Fungal Biodeterioration and Biodegradation: Insights into Fungal Behaviour, Mechanisms, and Applications offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of fungi’s dual roles in environmental processes and material deterioration. Fungi are Earth's main recyclers, capable of breaking down complex substances like lignin, plastics, and pollutants. However, they also cause biodeterioration of food, artworks, textiles, and infrastructure, posing challenges across industries and conservation efforts. This book bridges molecular mechanisms with practical applications, providing researchers, conservators, and industry professionals with essential knowledge on how fungi interact with materials, pollutants, and microbial communities. It covers foundational topics such as fungal biology, enzymatic pathways, and colonization processes. The volume explores fungi’s role in degrading natural and synthetic polymers, petroleum products, and environmental contaminants, supported by case studies on cultural heritage preservation, bioremediation, and industrial waste management. Cutting-edge omics, enzyme engineering, and scalable biotech solutions are highlighted, along with future directions in fungal biotechnology and genetic engineering.Fungal Biodeterioration and Biodegradation equips professionals with scientific insights and practical strategies to harness fungi’s power for environmental cleanup, sustainable industry practices, and cultural conservation.
  • Plant Tissue Culture

    Techniques and Experiments
    • 5 Edición
    • Sunghun Park
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    Plant Tissue Culture, Fifth Edition offers a practice-driven introduction to one of the most influential experimental platforms in plant science. Combining established methodologies with contemporary advances in biotechnology, it demonstrates how cultured cells, tissues, and organs can be used to explore plant development and morphogenesis, propagate valuable germplasm, generate novel variation, and support crop trait enhancement.Structur... around a series of laboratory exercises, the book enables technical proficiency alongside an in-depth understanding of the biological principles that govern cellular growth, function, and regenerative responses. Readers are guided through the investigative techniques that have shaped the field, from micropropagation and embryo rescue to protoplast technologies and plant transformation, illustrating how in-vitro systems continue to serve as powerful tools for both discovery and application.This fully revised edition also discusses the expanding relationship between culture-based methods and molecular approaches, including genome editing and RNA interference. Building on decades of established principles and placing cutting-edge developments in the broader context of plant research and agricultural innovation, the volume highlights the continuing evolution of a discipline that remains central to unlocking and harnessing plant potential.
  • Omics Bioprospecting of Beneficial Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture

    • 1 Edición
    • Sergio de los Santos Villalobos + 2 más
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    Advances in high-throughput sequencing, systems biology, and microbiome science reveal unprecedented opportunities to harness microbial diversity for crop productivity, soil health, nutrient management, and pest and disease control. These technologies are enabling researchers to move beyond the simple identification of useful microorganisms toward a mechanistic understanding of their functions, interactions, and uses in agricultural systems.Omics Bioprospecting of Beneficial Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture examines how genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, metagenomic, and integrated multi-omics approaches are accelerating the discovery and development of agricultural biologicals. Chapters cover plant-growth-promoti... and nutrient-solubilizin... bacteria, mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi, insect-associated microorganisms, bacteriophages, and plant-associated viruses, highlighting their roles in supporting plant health and ecosystem resilience.In addition to discovery pipelines, the book addresses emerging tools for community profiling, activity characterization, microbial engineering, and precision agriculture. Real-world applications and case studies demonstrate how these approaches are being translated into reduced reliance on chemical inputs and suited to specific crops and growing conditions.The volume concludes with discussions on biosafety, regulatory frameworks, commercialization challenges, climate resilience, and future directions for microbiome-based innovations. Bringing together perspectives from leading scholars across disciplines, it provides a comprehensive reference for scientists, agronomists, microbiologists, biotechnology professionals, and graduate students committed to strengthening food security.
  • Quercetin in Drug Discovery

    • 1 Edición
    • Gautam Sethi + 2 más
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    Quercetin in Drug Discovery is a detailed reference exploring the multifaceted pharmacological potential of quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid with significant therapeutic promise. Addressing the critical need for consolidated knowledge, this guide highlights quercetin’s diverse biological activities and the translational challenges limiting its clinical applications, making it essential for researchers and pharmaceutical scientists. The comprehensive table of contents covers quercetin’s pharmacological properties, molecular docking studies, and ADME profiles, alongside therapeutic applications in cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other conditions. It further examines bioavailability enhancement strategies, drug formulation, innovative delivery systems, and clinical trial evidence. Contributions from leading experts provide detailed insights into signaling pathways, molecular targets, and synthetic derivatives. Quercetin in Drug Discovery equips pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, and pharmaceutical scientists with critical information to advance research and drug development. By addressing bioavailability issues and regulatory considerations, this reference supports the translation of quercetin from bench to bedside, fostering innovation in natural product-based therapeutics.
  • Metabolic Reprogramming in Breast Cancer: A New Frontier in Therapy

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 408
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    Metabolic Reprogramming in Breast Cancer: A New Frontier in Therapy explores how altered metabolic pathways drive breast cancer progression, survival, and treatment resistance. The book highlights emerging insights into tumor metabolism and discusses how these discoveries may open new avenues for targeted and more effective therapies.
  • Biochemistry of Foods

    • 4 Edición
    • Michael N.A. Eskin + 2 más
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    Biochemistry of Foods, 4th edition, continues to be the most comprehensive reference offering a broad overview of food biochemistry, food technology, human health and nutrition. This new edition outlines new developments in food biochemistry, such as metabolomics and the role of Artificial Intelligence in food innovation.Composed of 24 chapters, Section 1 deals with Biochemical Changes in Raw Foods, now including a new chapter on edible insects. Section 2 addresses changes due to food processing, including browning reactions such as the Maillard reaction, caramelization, and ascorbic acid oxidation. Additional chapters include baking and minimally processed foods. Section 3, Biochemistry of Food Spoilage, includes a new chapter on contaminants in foods. Section 4, on Health and Functional Foods, brings chapters on probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics. The final section 5, on Biotechnology and Innovations in Foods, includes additional chapters on metabolomics, the role of AI in biochemistry of foods.Edited and written by a team of world-renowned experts, this impressively comprehensive reference continues to bridge the gap between introductory and highly specialized books dealing with aspects of food biochemistry for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of food science, horticulture, and nutrition.
  • Bioinformatics Essentials II

    From Multi‑omics to AI – Methods, Workflows, and Translational Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Syed Mudasir Ahmad + 2 más
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    Bioinformatics Essentials II, From Multi‑omics to AI – Methods, Workflows, and Translational Applications offers a comprehensive guide to modern bioinformatics, focusing on best-practice workflows for multi-omics data analysis and AI-assisted discovery. Designed for learners and early-career researchers, it bridges foundational knowledge with cutting-edge applications. The book covers experimental design, sequencing technologies, and core omics workflows including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics. Advanced chapters explore single-cell and spatial omics, multi-omics integration, AI/ML applications, and environmental bioinformatics.Each chapter includes learning objectives, worked examples, toolbox comparisons, and reproducible code. This resource empowers students, faculty, and applied researchers to confidently analyze complex datasets and translate findings into agriculture, health, and environmental solutions. Its modular structure and companion website enhance usability in both coursework and independent study.
  • Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Julian Martínez + 2 más
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    Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing: Fundamentals and Applications aims to bring a didactic approach to supercritical fluid technologies, considering the specific aspects of their use in food processing, and including issues that must be considered in a food industrial plant. The book's chapters cover fundamentals and then move through extraction, separation, adsorption, impregnation, drying, physical processing, particle formation, coprecipitation, reaction, and enzyme and microorganism inactivation. It concludes with a chapter on current practice and future challenges, as well as a look at project formulation for developing new food products.Supercritic... fluids have gained increasing attention in the scientific community and industries where their application can lead to valuable products by means of green and sustainable processes. Food processing is one of the greatest application fields of supercritical technology, which can help produce new and natural ingredients. It is increasingly applied by research groups in universities, including food engineering schools.
  • Adult Hydrocephalus and Disorders of CSF Dynamics

    • 1 Edición
    • Benjamin D. Elder + 1 más
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    Adult Hydrocephalus and Disorders of CSF Dynamics reviews the pathophysiology, evaluation, differential diagnosis, management and treatment of adult hydrocephalus and disorders of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The introductory section begins with the anatomy and physiology of the cerebrospinal fluid system, with a review of adult hydrocephalus management, including longitudinal care and management of comorbidities. The following technical section devoted to shunt design and development, and then management of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). Coverage includes differential diagnosis and treatment of iNPH, as well as common presentations, neuroimaging, genetic studies, CSF biomarkers, and using artificial intelligence. Confirmatory testing discusses high volume lumbar punctures, lumbar drainage trials, and CSF infusion testing. Medical and surgical treatments are reviewed with expected functional outcomes. A subsequent section discusses secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus, caused by other etiologies such as hemorrhage, tumors, or infection, and covers longstanding overt ventriculomegaly (LOVA), management of adult patients who were shunted as children, and Chiari malformations. The book concludes with high and low pressure CSF dynamics disorders, including idiopathic intracranial hypertension and secondary intracranial hypertension, followed by a review of the medical, surgical, and ophthalmological management of these disorders.
  • Biofeedback and Pain Management

    A Clinical Guide
    • 1 Edición
    • Anu Kotay
    • Inglés
    Biofeedback and Pain Management: A Clinical Guide provides a detailed understanding of the psychophysiology of chronic pain, biofeedback treatments, the realities of living life with chronic pain limitations, and the role of pain in our lives and society. The book covers evidence on the effective uses of biofeedback interventions for pain management, including protocols, as well as case-based examples and strategies practitioners can use in real-life settings. Sections define biofeedback, including illustrations that depict how biofeedback is a useful part of any pain management treatment plan, cover procedures based on evidence and case examples, and present the social context of chronic pain.
  • Fetal Metabolic Programming in Obesity and Diabetes

    From Mechanisms to Preventive Therapy
    • 1 Edición
    • Luis Sobrevia
    • Inglés
    Fetal Metabolic Programming in Obesity and Diabetes: From Mechanisms to Preventive Therapy describes the consequences of cellular and molecular aspects of maternal obesity (before and during pregnancy), diabetes mellitus (pregestational and gestational), and gestational diabesity (i.e., women with pre-pregnancy obesity that developed GDM). The book covers the clinical aspects of mothers and children and the protocols for treating these diseases during pregnancy. Since the patients' clinical information correlates with metabolic parameters at a cellular and systemic level, it covers several pieces of evidence, addressing the pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes in pregnancy. This is an important resource for health professionals, researchers, and postdocs in obesity diabetes, as well as public health, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, cell physiology, cell metabolism, and clinical and translational medicine.