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  • Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral and Mental Health Care

    • 2nd Edition
    • David D. Luxton
    • English
    "Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral and Mental Healthcare", Second Edition, focuses on modern developments in AI and their specific application in mental health practice and research. AI technologies are transforming how mental and behavioral health care is provided and conducted. This updated edition summarizes recent advances in artificial intelligence in mental health clinical practice and research. Each chapter provides a technical description of the advance, a review of application in clinical practice, and empirical data on clinical efficacy. In addition, each chapter includes a discussion of practical issues in clinical settings, ethical considerations, and use limitations. New to this edition are chapters on topics such as machine learning in clinical and research settings, workflow efficiency through task automation, and how AI can be used to aid in precision health and medicine. This book will be helpful to mental health practitioners interested in learning about or incorporating AI advances into their practice and for researchers interested in a comprehensive review of these advances in one source. This book helps solve the problem of disparate, non-specific, or overgeneralized information by consolidating need-to-know information in one comprehensive reference volume specific to behavioral and mental health.

  • Bio-Click Chemistry

    Expanding Horizons Beyond the Click
    • 1st Edition
    • Flavia Zacconi + 2 more
    • English
    Bio-Click Chemistry: Expanding Horizons Beyond the Click delves into the dynamic intersection of biocatalysis and click chemistry, providing a comprehensive exploration of these rapidly evolving fields. This book offers in-depth insights into both historical perspectives and the latest advancements, ensuring readers gain a thorough understanding of fundamental principles, practical applications, and future directions. Readers will discover the versatile applications of biocatalysis and click chemistry in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biology, biomedicine, nanomedicine, and materials science, equipping researchers, educators, and industry professionals with the tools and techniques needed to foster innovation and real-world impact. Furthermore, the book investigates the emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in biocatalysis and click chemistry, empowering readers to stay ahead of the curve and drive transformative developments in chemical synthesis and enzymatic engineering. This indispensable guide is designed for researchers, educators, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing their work and exploring new frontiers in chemical synthesis and biocatalytic processes.

  • Biomedical Basis of Human Disease

    From Research to Clinic
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed El-Hashash + 3 more
    • English
    Biomedical Basis of Human Disease: From Research to Clinic provides information on pathophysiology/mech... of organ system disease and selected disorders and diseases that cause the most deaths worldwide, including but not limited to cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. This information is placed within the structural context of tissue/organ, molecular and cellular biology, pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment methods, and disease models in sections that also describe recent research examples, such as recently developed cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo biomedical science methods to bridge the bench and bedside. This text is suitable for students, researchers and practitioners in biomedicine and basic medicine.

  • Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis

    Integrating Research, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology for Enhanced Clinical Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Hiroyuki Tomita + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis: Integrating Research, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology for Enhanced Clinical Strategies offers a comprehensive exploration of acute pancreatitis, merging cutting-edge research with clinical practices. This essential resource equips medical professionals with the latest findings on pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies, including advancements in intensive care management, fluid resuscitation, nutrition, and surgical interventions. The book covers critical topics such as the epidemiology of pancreatitis, diagnostic criteria, radiological assessments, and the management of complications. It provides in-depth insights into pharmacotherapy, endoscopic interventions, and minimally-invasive surgical approaches, ensuring that readers are well-informed about best practices and innovations in the field.This book serves a diverse audience, including intensivists, internists, radiologists, pathologists, and basic research physicians. It is an invaluable tool for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of acute pancreatitis and improve patient outcomes, while also offering researchers the most current information to inform their studies. Whether you are treating patients or advancing research, this book is a vital addition to your library, bridging the gap between clinical practice and scientific inquiry in the management of acute pancreatitis.

  • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14
    • Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.

  • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Frederic Sampedro
    • English
    Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research covers how diffusion MRI has contributed to our understanding of common neurodegenerative diseases, bridging common microstructural changes across symptoms and disorders. Sections cover the technical basis of diffusion MRI, focusing on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease, taking an in-depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to recent understanding, and how it has motivated potential new therapeutic structures for Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary aggressive aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington’s disease, and more.The book concludes with implications for future research, making it a must-have reference for researchers and clinicians interested in the field of neuroimaging for neurodegenerative disorders.

  • Advancing Integrative Medicine Through Medical Intelligence

    Introduction to Medical Intelligence with Integrative Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Sumbul + 1 more
    • English
    Advancing Integrative Medicine Through Medical Intelligence: Introduction to Medical Intelligence with Integrative Medicine explores the synergy between advanced technologies like AI, data analytics, and traditional medicine. This comprehensive book examines how these fields converge to enhance healthcare outcomes by covering key topics such as the role of AI in modern medicine, the integration of traditional practices like Ayurveda and Unani with AI, and holistic approaches for patient care. It also includes AI-assisted mental health interventions, disease prevention through traditional methods, and AI in diagnosing chronic diseases and managing pain.Academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals will find this book invaluable for understanding how to combine AI and integrative medicine to improve health outcomes. It offers practical case studies and explores emerging trends that will shape the future of healthcare, making it a crucial resource for those interested in the evolving landscape of medical practices.

  • The Pharmacology of Obesity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 107
    • English
    The Pharmacology of Obesity, Volume 107 in the Advances in Pharmacology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Obesity Therapeutic Landscape, Challenges, and Unmet Needs, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Obesity for Therapeutic Selection, When to use First-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications?, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in our Clinics, Future Directions in Obesity Pharmacotherapy: Novel Targets and Pipeline Therapies, Destigmatizing Obesity: from language to the clinical environment, and much more.Additional chapters cover Role of Nutrition and physical Activity in the Therapy of Obesity, Behavioral and Lifestyle Strategies in Obesity Management and Post-Bariatric Follow-Up, The interpretation of Body-composition Metrics in Obesity, Digital Health, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Wearables in Obesity Care, Metabolic Aging and Obesity: how Physiology Changes with Age, Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies, and What Patients Could Benefit from Bariatric Surgery?

  • BioMEMS Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
    • English
    BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

  • Aquaculture with Artificial Intelligence

    Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Industry Development
    • 1st Edition
    • Baskaralingam Vaseeharan + 3 more
    • English
    Aquaculture with Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Industry Development will play in aquaculture and aquaculture-adjacent sectors in the coming years. The aquaculture industry faces various challenges, including environmental concerns, disease management, and resource optimization, and integrating AI into aquaculture practices can improve industry efficiency, sustainability, and overall productivity. This book explores how AI technologies such as machine learning for predictive analytics, computer vision for monitoring aquatic environments, and robotics for automated tasks can streamline various aspects of aquaculture requiring monitoring, management, and decision-making. Aquaculture with Artificial Intelligence: Smart Aquaculture is co-authored by a diverse team of experts bridging disciplines in aquaculture, aquatic immunology, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Early chapters provide a thorough introduction to the aquaculture industry to provide critical context for all audiences. Central chapters explore machine learning, bioimaging, drone technology, bioengineering, OMICs technologies, big data, and other AI technologies emerging in aquaculture. Global case studies highlight the practical applications of AI to various aspects of aquaculture operations, including automated feeding, water quality monitoring, disease protection, and precision aquaculture. The book concludes with a look to the future of the industry, research gaps, and opportunities for continued research. This is an essential read for aquaculturists, environmental scientists, data scientists, and roboticists interested in the intersection of aquaculture and AI.

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