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  • Lifestyle Medicine

    Lifestyle, the Environment and Preventive Medicine in Health and Disease
    • 4th Edition
    • Michael Sagner
    • English
    Lifestyle Medicine: Lifestyle, the Environment and Preventive Medicine in Health and Disease, Fourth Edition aims to reduce the burden of chronic diseases by harnessing technology and providing a better understanding of environment-biology interactions, evidence-based interventions, and the underlying mechanisms of chronic diseases. This new edition is greatly expanded to cover major chronic diseases as well as infectious diseases. Led by top experts in the field, the editors provide a framework to promote and facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration with an orchestrated common language and an integrated care model to increase the population’s heath span.The book provides the latest research updates on the pathophysiology of preventable diseases, Clinical updates on interventions for practice, and Public health updates on Precision Medicine / Systems Biology approaches to prevention for clinicians and Interdisciplinary aspects for allied health professionals. It is essential to healthcare professionals who want to: understand the potential of preventing diseases; understand how to maintain health and well-being; understand the implications of preventable diseases for society and individuals; and understand lifestyle aspects in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

  • Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 153
    • English
    Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Design, Volume 152 provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future directions in the identification and exploitation of molecular targets for the development of new therapeutics. This volume brings together leading experts to discuss the fundamental principles of target discovery, validation, and the strategies used to design molecules that modulate biological pathways in disease. Topics covered in this new release include Recent Strategies and Approaches for the Development of Molecularly Targeted Nanomedicine, Transcriptomic Profiling for Therapeutic Target Discovery in Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Transcriptomic Insights into Hormone-Driven Malignancies: Toward Targeted Therapeutic Strategies, and much more.Additional chapters cover Targeting Kinases in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cancer: Structural Insights and Therapeutic Strategies, Small molecular therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases, Signaling cascades of Tau protein, Understanding molecular role of lipids for Alzheimer's disease, Clinical Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies in Chordoma, Molecular Characterization and Experimental Models of Chordoma, Disordered Proteins as Fuzzy Viral Drug Targets, amongst other timely topics.

  • Biology

    A Human Health Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Harry E. Peery + 2 more
    • English
    Biology: A Human Health Perspective offers important medical case histories and complex color illustrations, interacts with the reader, and asks questions throughout. Sections cover the basic chemistry of biology and cell origins, and energy and protein processing before discussing cell reproduction, genetics, evolution, and their place in public healthcare. Clinical applications and medical terminology are also included across chapters, and pioneering medical developments such as holographic surgery, robotic neurosurgery, and tractography are featured.This textbook, along with supporting ancillary materials such as PowerPoint slides, solution manuals and quiz banks is a vital resource for all undergraduate students studying biology or for those looking to develop a career in a health profession who need a basic understanding of the field.

  • Photonics

    An Electromagnetic Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Chang-Hee Lee
    • English
    Photonics: An Electromagnetic Approach introduces students to the field by means of a comprehensive integration of diverse explanations within a unified framework rooted in electromagnetic theory. This framework is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate students, while also providing researchers with a moderately detailed description. The book strives to cover underlying physical photonics principles rather than focusing on actual devices and systems. It starts with the underlying physics in Maxwell’s equations. Many important features in photonics are covered as solutions of linear Maxwell’s equations, including reflection, refraction, interference, radiation, diffraction, optical waveguide, optical resonator, etc. Ray optics are introduced by considering the dimensionality of the interesting region. Resonant interactions between electromagnetic fields and media, including semiconductors, are explained classically or semi classically. Various dynamic characteristics of a laser are also discussed. Noise mechanisms in the detection and generation processes of optical radiation are also explained in detail. Fundamentals for nonlinear optical phenomena are explained by solving nonlinear wave equations both for elastic and inelastic nonlinearities.

  • Natural Disasters Under Changing Climate

    Modeling Strategies, Predictions, and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Omid Rahmati + 4 more
    • English
    Natural Disasters Under Changing Climate: Modeling Strategies, Predictions, and Management is an essential textbook within the natural disaster prediction domain, functioning as a comprehensive book on natural disasters, and focusing on floods, landslides, earthquakes, dust storms, land subsidence, wildfire, sea level rise, drought, snow avalanches, debris flow, desertification, sand dune migration, and heatwaves. In addition to taking a range of natural disasters into account, it covers novel approaches in artificial intelligence and remote sensing and provides an overview of the different concepts of natural disasters perception and how geo-environmental, topo-hydrological, and edaphic variables are connected with their occurrences.The initial chapters of the book shed light on the main principles and mechanisms of disasters prediction and the application of artificial intelligence algorithms in natural disasters domain. They discuss the applicability of the predictive models in the natural hazards domain and how the understanding of disaster management can happen with the help of disaster susceptibility maps. The book then pivots into landslide susceptibility modeling under climate change and details the use of DInSAR as a powerful tool for studying the effects of earthquakes in various regions. Following that, dust storm frequency and intensity, and how these are impacted by climatic factors, as well as water and land use management, is discussed at length.

  • Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes

    • 1st Edition
    • Jan Bakker + 4 more
    • English
    Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes assesses the transition of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site from agricultural land to protected nature reserve from the 1970s to present day. Bordered by Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is home to barrier island marshes, man-made foreland salt marshes, and estuarine marshes. This book explores the important question of how to prioritize the biodiversity of man-made and natural ecosystems during such a transition and how to effectively manage it.Written by leading experts in coastal marsh ecology, this book collates half a century of research along the Wadden Sea. It is systematically organized for effective delivery of its major themes. The first section of the book discusses the crucial mechanisms of differing salt-marsh ecosystems. The second section examines how various management regimes, including livestock grazing, drainage, cutting, and restoration, affect these mechanisms. The third section concludes the book by summarizing the results of unintentional and deliberate management efforts to maintain salt marsh biodiversity.Ecology... Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes comprehensively summarizes the multi-decadal collaboration between conservation agencies and universities from the Wadden Sea's bordering countries to examine the effectiveness and utility of various marsh management regimes. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers, land managers, and policy makers tasked with maintaining natural and man-made biodiversity and effectively ushering coastal marsh communities through land use changes.

  • Hormones in Neuroscience

    The Pancreas and Pancreatic Hormones
    • 1st Edition
    • Victor R. Preedy + 3 more
    • English
    Hormones in Neuroscience: The Pancreas and Pancreatic Hormones explores the latest research in neuroendocrinology in relation to the pancreas and pancreatic hormones. This volume aims to cover the deficiencies in existing literature on the link between hormones and neurological tissues. This book offers translational context and seeks to address behavioral consequences of altered endocrine gland pathology, while also addressing causative and modulating influences.

  • Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy

    From Industry 4.0 to 5.0
    • 1st Edition
    • Fatima Zahra Benbrahim + 3 more
    • English
    Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy offers readers, including researchers, energy professionals, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders, credible, forward-looking information to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. For researchers, there is a wealth of data and frameworks to advance innovation. Provides energy stakeholders with expert insights into technology deployment and regulation. Risk-return profiles, market trends, and ESG metrics will be of particular interest to investors and innovators. For policymakers, the book includes modeling and impact assessments to guide climate policy. Presents corporate leaders with strategic roadmaps, emissions benchmarks and tools to align sustainability with business goals. By offering a framework for understanding the evolution of industrial practices, the book enables readers to prepare for future challenges while equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in a decarbonized economy.

  • Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification in Biomechanics

    From Soft Biological Tissue to Blood Flow
    • 1st Edition
    • Gerhard A. Holzapfel + 2 more
    • English
    Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification in Biomechanics: From Soft Biological Tissue to Blood Flow provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technology in biomechanical modeling and analysis. Part I presents the foundational principles of modeling primary biomechanical systems, including the intricate workings of the cardiovascular system. This section also provides invaluable insights into essential topics such as sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, machine learning, and surrogate modeling. In Part 2, the book transitions into an in-depth examination of the current state-of-the-art in model validation techniques across a diverse array of biomechanical disciplines, including the latest advancements and best practices. Part 3 introduces current and innovative approaches for quantifying uncertainties inherent in biomechanical modeling. Chapters range from established methodologies to emerging techniques, providing a comprehensive overview of the various strategies employed in addressing uncertainty in biomechanical studies. Finally, in Part 4, the book concludes with a focus on cutting-edge methods, specifically spotlighting the utilization of machine learning and surrogate modeling for both model validation and uncertainty quantification. Through real-world applications and case studies, this book provides an in-depth understanding of how these advanced techniques are reshaping the landscape of biomechanics research.

  • Smart Hospital Anatomy with Advanced Sensors

    Innovations in Patient Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Tyagi + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Hospital Technology with Advanced Sensors: Innovations in Patient Care explores the transformative role of advanced sensor systems in modern healthcare environments. This edited book presents a comprehensive overview of smart hospital technologies, emphasizing the integration of AI, IoT, and automation to enhance patient care and hospital operations. The book covers a wide range of topics including wearable and implantable sensors, AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery, smart ICUs, and cybersecurity in healthcare. It also addresses emerging trends such as blockchain for medical data, ethical AI, and the convergence of smart hospitals with smart cities, supported by global case studies and expert contributions. Designed for students, researchers, and academics in bioinformatics, this book offers foundational knowledge, current applications, and future directions in digital healthcare. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities in building intelligent, data-driven hospital systems that improve outcomes and redefine patient experiences.

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