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    • Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer - Part B

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 399
      • English
      Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part B delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Liquid biopsy approaches to capture minimal residual disease and therapy response in patients with early stage cancers, Identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity, Extracellular Vesicles as Dynamic Biomarkers: Monitoring Therapeutic Responses and Drug Resistance in Cancer, and more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.

    • Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Tawanda Machingura + 1 more
      • English
      Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice explores the latest research on various targeted sensory programs, including case studies for clinical applications. Offering different sections on theory and structured frameworks, it covers various topics such as the polyvagal theory, occupational behavior theory, and trauma informed care, both in research and in clinical applications. This book provides readers with the knowledge, skills, and tools based on sensory approaches that will be effective to use with their clients in various situations and settings.

    • Fintech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions

      • 2nd Edition
      • John Hill
      • English
      Fintech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions, Second Edition explores the transformative potential of new entrants and innovations on business models. In its survey and analysis of Fintech, this book addresses current and future states of money and banking. It provides broad contexts for understanding financial services, products, technology, regulations, and social considerations. The second edition expands and updates topics covered in the first edition, with particular emphasis on current and expected impact of AI; maturation of crypto and consequent regulatory issues; international developments; and the continued integration of technology advances in large financial institutions. This book shows how Fintech has evolved and will drive the future of financial services. It sheds new light on disruption, innovation, and opportunity by placing the financial technology revolution in larger contexts.

    • Advances in Ecological Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 74
      • English
      Advances in Ecological Research, is a comprehensive volume that brings together cutting-edge developments, current trends, and emerging concepts in the field of ecology. This book provides an in-depth exploration of fundamental and applied ecological research, offering insights into the complex interactions between organisms and their environments.

    • Emotional Security and Conflict in Context

      A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Youth Adjustment
      • 1st Edition
      • E. Mark Cummings + 1 more
      • English
      Emotional Security and Conflict in Context: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Youth Adjustment covers the effects of conflict on children. Moving beyond conflict in the family, over 1 billion children are affected by community and political conflict and war, which also has profound and long-lasting implications for development. This book integrates several theoretical models that are central to work in this field, providing a clear review of the literature in a way that systematically and logically flows. In addition, it discusses child development from a developmental psychopathology perspective.Finally, the book integrates perspectives on violence and conflict across the social ecology, as well as several theoretical frameworks that are core to the field.

    • The Story of GLP-1

      A Historical Journey in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity
      • 1st Edition
      • Jens Juul Holst
      • English
      The Story of GLP-1: A Historical Journey in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity offers a compelling narrative about the discovery and development of the hormone GLP-1, which has revolutionized modern approaches to diabetes and obesity. Award-winning scientist Professor Jens Juul Holst, alongside co-authors Professor Sten Madsbad, Professor Jens Meldgaard Bruun, and Novo Nordisk Foundation CEO Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, trace the scientific breakthroughs and clinical advances that have made GLP-1 therapies, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, essential tools for improving blood sugar control and promoting meaningful, lasting weight loss in patients worldwide.The book explores the rising global prevalence of obesity and diabetes, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative solutions. It critically examines traditional treatments, noting their limitations in sustaining weight loss or reducing complications. The narrative details the paradigm shift brought by GLP-1 medications, including liraglutide and semaglutide, which offer improved cardiovascular outcomes and significant health benefits. The authors also address ongoing challenges of accessibility and affordability, prompting important societal discussions about equitable distribution and funding for these lifechanging therapies.

    • Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy

      Volume 2: Opportunities in Production, Storage, and Integration
      • 1st Edition
      • Mejdi Jeguirim
      • English
      Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy: Volume 2—Opportunities in Production, Storage, and Integration is the sixth book in the Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies series. Based on the key themes of the International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC), this volume looks at the production performance of renewable energy sources and emerging production processes.Containing all major renewable energy technologies in individual chapters, this reference includes some of the most dynamic developments, good practices, and future concepts in solar energy systems, energy storage, geothermal energy, bioenergy, wind energy, fuel cell, and hydrogen production, as well as in policy and regulation. By reviewing these state-of-the-art advances, considering them with real work application, and analyzing key challenges, this book provides readers with an up-to-date source on renewable energy grid integration and its importance in aiding the energy transition.This is a valuable resource for graduates, researchers, professors, and industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector, as well as advanced engineering courses dealing with renewable energy, sources, thermal and electrical energy production, and sustainability.

    • Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • Chengyuan Liang + 1 more
      • English
      Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a comprehensive resource that provides an overview of antimicrobial drug discovery. It covers a wide spectrum of pathogenic organisms causing human infections, exploring alternative therapeutic strategies beyond traditional small molecule drugs. The contents in the book are structured into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of antimicrobial drug discovery. From exploring viral and host targets, understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms, to the potential of nanomedicine and computational approaches, the book offers a comprehensive view of the field. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, chapters discuss the importance of drug discovery for fungi, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, and parasites, and offers insights into innovative biomedical approaches and combination therapies. By bridging the gap between experimental research and practical application, Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a key reference for pharmacologists and pharmaceutical scientists working in academic and corporate research. Medicinal chemists and microbiologists will also benefit from the multidisciplinary coverage of the book.

    • Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment

      • 1st Edition
      • Vincenzo Dentamaro + 2 more
      • English
      Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment explores cutting-edge, non-invasive techniques for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. The book focuses on behavioral biometrics, which analyzes patterns in a person’s actions rather than directly measurable traits. By utilizing artificial intelligence methods—like machine learning and deep neural networks—it enables the observation of subtle changes in gait, handwriting, and speech. These advanced approaches offer promise for earlier and more accurate diagnosis, potentially improving outcomes for millions affected by conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases through timely intervention and personalized care.In addition to its core coverage, the book delves into the practical applications of wearable sensors and the use of everyday devices like smartphones and tablets in assessments. It provides comprehensive chapters on how these technologies can aid clinicians and researchers in monitoring disease progression outside traditional clinical settings.

    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 148
      • English
      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 148 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this updated release presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Porphyrins Fused with Heterocyclic Rings: Preparation and Properties, Recent Developments in the Chemistry and Applications of 9-Deazapurines, Use of Deep Eutectic Mixtures in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Revisiting the Ugi Multicomponent Reaction Mechanism and its Application in the Synthesis of Fluorescent Heterocyclics, Application of the Prins Reaction in Heterocyclic Chemistry: Recent Trends, and Pyridinium-phenolate Dyes: Preparation and Properties.

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