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  • Hyponatremia and 40 Years of Controversy

    Looking Back and Moving Forward
    • 1st Edition
    • Richard H. Sterns
    • English
    Hyponatremia and 40 Years of Controversy: Looking Back and Moving Forward traces and probes the prolonged, contentious debate surrounding the treatment of severe hyponatremia, a low-sodium concentration in the blood that can result in severe brain damage if managed incorrectly.A mix of memoir and science, the book explains how slow correction of hyponatremia became accepted and how consensus was disrupted by assertions that caution was unnecessary and harmful. It scrutinizes the controversy, offers an approach to management, and unpacks research limitations – reminding us that what is believed true today may change tomorrow.Hyponatremi... and 40 Years of Controversy: Looking Back and Moving Forward is a vital resource for both experienced medical specialists and novice trainees. It explains the physiology of how hyponatremia happens and how it hurts. By offering historical insights, scientific rigor, and practical guidance, this book promises to enhance clinical decision making, foster new research, and improve outcomes in patients with hyponatremia.

  • Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction

    • 1st Edition
    • Shubham Mahajan + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction explores the transformative potential of intelligent systems in enhancing human well-being through advancements in neurocognitive technologies, robotics, and AI-driven healthcare. This book addresses the fragmented knowledge at the intersection of these fields, enabling readers to understand the latest advancements and discover practical strategies for implementation. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations and governance in deploying AI and robotics in healthcare settings. Each chapter covers various aspects, including personalized medicine, human-robot interaction, cognitive robotics, wearable technologies, and the role of AI in mental health. The book also discusses the implications of cloud computing, big data, and human-computer interaction in enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being.

  • Nanofiber Therapeutics

    Revolutionizing Cancer and Inflammation Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Neeraj Mishra + 2 more
    • English
    Nanofiber Therapeutics: Revolutionizing Cancer and Inflammation Management is a comprehensive resource designed to enrich knowledge, catalyze scientific advancements, empower patients, and inform policy decisions in nanomedicine. This book leverages the transformative potential of nanotechnology to combat cancer and inflammation, two of the most challenging health conditions today. The book explores the revolutionary potential of nanofiber-based therapeutics, aiming to develop innovative solutions that overcome existing treatment limitations and improve patient outcomes. It bridges the gap between basic scientific research and clinical application, synthesizing the latest advancements in nanofiber technology with insights from preclinical and clinical studies. Covering every facet of nanofiber therapies—from design and production to clinical applications—the book offers a comprehensive overview. It aims to educate healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, patients, and the public about the potential of nanofiber therapeutics, empowering stakeholders with the knowledge needed for informed decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration. By highlighting cutting-edge research and technological innovations, this book inspires scientific curiosity and further research in the field. It fills a gap in the existing literature, laying the groundwork for future research and development, and driving advancements that could transform cancer and inflammation treatment.

  • Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 65
    • English
    Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part Two, Volume 65 in the Annual Reports on Medicinal Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this volume explore Transforming Modern Drug Discovery with Machine Learning – Applications in Ligand-based Drug Design, Optimizing Multi-Modal Drug Design Through Computational Pocket Mapping and Data Integration, Harnessing AI for Nucleic Acid Drug Discovery: Small Molecule Targeting DNA and RNA, AI-aided Drug Development for Protein Degraders: Design, Lead Identification, and Optimization, and more.Additional section delve into Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Antiviral Drugs – Progress and Applications, Artificial Intelligence for Drug Target Identification, and Machine Learning in Proteomic Biomarker Discovery

  • Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Sukanta Mondal
    • English
    Though global food demand is ever-increasing, agricultural productivity is declining, largely due to the shrinking of resources like cultivable land. Under such circumstances, the role of the livestock sector to fulfill growing food demand is particularly important for food and nutritional security. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production details the roles of both established and emerging reproductive and genomic technologies in creating more sustainable livestock production. This book outlines a variety of integrated strategies, covering traditional and modern omics approaches (structural, functional, comparative and epigenomics) and genomics-assisted breeding methods. These can be adopted and utilized to dissect and decode the gene regulatory networks involved in the quantitative yield and stress tolerance traits in livestock. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production is a particularly attractive resource for scientists, researchers, educators and professionals in livestock science, veterinary medicine, and food security. The work will allow professional readers to incorporate existing research into their practices and will prompt academics to build on existing research and make new discoveries.

  • Advances in Management of Pediatric Brain Tumors

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 167
    • English
    Advances in Management of Pediatric Brain Tumors, Volume 167 encapsulates the latest developments in the field for various types of pediatric brain tumors. By examining these survival gaps, the volume offers insights into strategies for improving outcomes and bridging the gap in care on a global scale. Chapters in this new release include Pediatric-type diffuse low grade gliomak, Pediatric-type diffuse high grade glioma/Diffuse Midline glioma, Ependymoma, Choroid plexus tumors, Embryonal tumors/medulloblasto... Craniopharyngioma and other sellar-region tumors, and much more.Other sections cover Germ cell tumors, Immunotherapy for pediatric brain tumors, Emerging interventional treatments in the management of pediatric brain tumors, and Management of pediatric brain tumors in low-middle income countries.

  • γδ T Cells in Health and Disease Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 398
    • English
    γδ T Cells in Health and Disease, Part B provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the diverse roles that γδ T cells play in human physiology and pathology. This volume builds on foundational knowledge to explore advanced topics and recent discoveries in γδ T cell biology, with a particular focus on their mechanisms of action, functional diversity, and implications for clinical practice. Chapters in this new release cover Development of gd T cells, Human T-cell receptor inborn errors of immunity shed light on the real-life role of γδ vs αβ T lymphocytes, and much more.Other sections explore Deciphering the Role of γδ T cells in Skin Inflammatory Diseases: Insights from Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Alopecia Areata, Role of gd T cells in zoonosis infection, γδ T cells in Escherichia coli infection and Gamma-delta T cells in breast cancer: dual role in tumor immunity and emerging therapeutic approaches.

  • Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
    • English
    Synthetic Biology enables the capability to manipulate and modify leaving cells and organisms to program them for specific purposes and has the potential to change the course of the healthcare sector. Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare presents the latest findings and applications those in the healthcare sector need. Chapters cover a variety of synthetic biological tools in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and more. In addition, the vaccine development will cover DNA vaccines, synthetic and modified RNA-based vaccines, and personal vaccines for cancer, thus filling a gap in literature in the synthetic biology space. Written by international experts in the fields for those researching, practicing or studying in life sciences, biological sciences, including the synthetic biology domain.

  • Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing

    • 1st Edition
    • Hirak Ranjan Dash
    • English
    Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing delves into the cutting-edge of DNA analysis, presenting a comprehensive guide that unlocks the potential of DNA in solving complex cases. This book stands as a vital resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as biology, zoology, medicine, anthropology, microbiology, and genetics. Designed for those with a basic understanding of biological sciences, it is particularly beneficial for graduate, post-graduate, and research level students. The book explores the evolution of DNA analysis, focusing on predictive methods and investigative leads such as ancestry, lineage, and phenotype.Each chapter, contributed by internationally renowned experts, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the accuracy and utility of DNA analysis. The book is comprised of various sections, starting with fundamental concepts of investigative and predictive DNA analysis, followed by technological advancements in the field, and concluding with the challenges and future concerns of DNA analysis. It serves as an indispensable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in DNA analysis, making it a must-read for the scientific community.

  • Oceanic Dolphins

    Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Allen Jefferson
    • National Marine Mammal Foundation
    • English
    Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans. For centuries, dolphins have fascinated humans with their intelligence and adaptability. As our understanding of marine mammals expands, there is a growing need for comprehensive references on their ecology and biology. This series, created to meet this need, provides definitive reviews of all living species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume features chapters written by leading global experts on offshore and oceanic dolphin species. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the species, covering aspects such as distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the effects of human activities on these species.

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