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  • Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    • 2nd Edition
    • Bo Shen
    • English
    Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Second Edition, serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This new edition keeps readers updated with cutting-edge medical treatments, state-of-the-art endoscopy, and imaging technologies, as well as the evolution of interventional IBD. It explores the latest advancements in IBD diagnosis and management, including recent endoscopy instruments for measuring disease activity and the transformative world of image-enhanced endoscopy. Additionally, it delves into the groundbreaking application of artificial intelligence (AI) in IBD, revolutionizing diagnosis, disease monitoring, and dysplasia surveillance. New content introduces topics such as intestinal ultrasound, device-associated enteroscopy in Crohn’s disease, insights into IBD-like conditions (autoinflammatory disorders), and the value of intraoperative endoscopy in IBD procedures. The book integrates new consensus guidelines for endoscopy imaging in IBD, explores AI applications in diagnosis and monitoring, addresses COVID, COVID vaccines, and IBD, and presents new interventional IBD techniques. This edition provides state-of-the-art information on differential diagnosis, advanced endoscopy, imaging technologies, and AI. It offers updated guidelines for disease activity assessment and advancements in endoscopic therapy modalities. Designed for a diverse range of medical professionals, it is an indispensable resource for comprehensive, current IBD knowledge. Gastroenterologists and IBD specialists will find resources for cutting-edge treatments and AI insights. Primary care clinicians can use an expanded list of differential diagnoses for early-stage identification. Surgeons can deepen their understanding of interventional techniques, while pathologists and radiologists can improve diagnostic skills through AI and image-enhanced endoscopy. This resource ensures medical professionals across disciplines are equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of IBD diagnosis, treatment, and management.

  • Machine Learning in MRI

    From Methods to Clinical Translation
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • Thomas Kuestner + 3 more
    • English
    Machine Learning in MRI: From Methods to Clinical Translation, Volume Thirteen in theAdvances in Magnetic Resonance Technology and Applications series presents state-of-the-art machine learning methods in magnetic resonance imaging that can shape and impact the future of patient treatment and planning. Common methods and strategies along the processing chain of data acquisition, image reconstruction, image post-processing, and image analysis of these imaging modalities are presented and illustrated. The book focuses on applications and anatomies for which machine learning methods can bring, or have already brought. Ideas and concepts on how processing could be harmonized and used to provide deployable frameworks that integrate into the clinical workflows are also considered.Pitfalls and current limitations are discussed in the context of how they could be overcome to cater for clinical needs, making this an ideal reference for medical imaging researchers, industry scientists and engineers, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and clinicians. By giving an interdisciplinary presentation and discussion on the obstacles and possible solutions for the clinical translation of machine learning methods, this book enables the evolution of machine learning in medical imaging for the next decade.

  • Nutrition and Women's Health

    Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Lakshaman Pingale + 1 more
    • English
    Nutrition and Women's Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies delves into the critical role nutrition plays in human health, highlighting its growing importance among healthcare providers, research scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. Despite significant progress, there remains a lack of targeted research specifically addressing women's nutritional needs at various life stages. This book aims to fill that gap, offering comprehensive insights into the benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods for disease prevention, treatment, and recurrence through different phases of a woman's life.The book covers a wide range of topics, including nutritional modules for teenage nutrition, the interaction of sex hormones, menopause management, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility, and bone, skin, and heart health. It emphasizes the underlying causes of various pathophysiological conditions linked to nutrition and provides practical diet plans to help avoid health issues across various age groups. Expert authors present evidence-based strategies for improving women's health through nutrition, making this book an invaluable resource for professionals and individuals alike.

  • Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ethan Waisberg + 2 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology is a comprehensive guide that delves into the advanced technologies utilized in space medicine today. The book is structured into three sections: an introduction to the physiology of space medicine, a detailed overview of various space medicine technologies, and the application of these technologies on Earth. Authored by leading experts in the field, it aims to bridge the gap between space medicine physiology and technological advancements, offering valuable insights. Additionally, the book serves as a useful resource for doctors, engineers, commercial industries, and governments, highlighting the significance of translational applications of space medicine technologies.This is a pivotal read for anyone interested in the intersection of space exploration and medical science.

  • Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Kern Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery provides a comprehensive resource designed to educate and train spine specialists in the latest uni- and biportal endoscopic spine surgery techniques, enhancing their proficiency and advancing clinical practice. Experts from around the world heavily emphasize surgical precision, patient safety, and optimal outcomes through expert knowledge and practical strategies. This video book is divided into eight distinct sections: Foundations of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Instruments and Technology, Cervical/Thoracic/Lu... Spine Endoscopy, Advanced Endoscopic Techniques, Managing Complications and Postoperative Care, and Future Directions in Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Authored by key opinion leaders around the world, this book is designed for practicing spine surgeons and spine surgery trainees seeking to deepen their knowledge of the most state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques today.

  • Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahendra Rai + 1 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer is an essential reference that explores the multifaceted role of medicinal plants in combating cancer. The book covers a broad range of interconnected topics including ethnomedicinal plants used in cancer by tribes and aboriginals, herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine for cancer, integrated approaches of modern and conventional drugs, anti-cancerous secondary metabolites, plant-based anticancer drugs approved by FDA and WHO, toxicity to humans, and the role of emerging technologies such as the applications of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. The contents are divided into six parts. Part one opens with an introductory chapter, followed by the different combinations of plant-based drugs and modern medicine for cancer treatment, and recent developments in cancer research. Part two discusses the ethnomedicinal uses of plants in cancer and the role of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in cancer. Part three incorporates the role of secondary metabolites in cancer treatment. Part four elaborates on the plant-based drugs recommended by FDA/WHO. Part five concerns the human phytotoxicity of secondary metabolites, and part six describes the role of emerging nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence in phytotherapy drug delivery and treatment. Targeted at researchers, healthcare professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book provides technical and in-depth knowledge, contributing to ongoing advancements in cancer treatment. It uniquely integrates ethnomedicinal therapies with modern technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of the research into phytomedicinal cancer therapies.

  • Molecular Biology Techniques

    A Classroom Laboratory Manual
    • 5th Edition
    • Sue Carson + 3 more
    • English
    Molecular Biology Techniques: A Classroom Laboratory Manual, Fifth Edition, is an in-depth laboratory manual for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the general field of molecular biology techniques and biochemical applications. Presented as a series of coordinated experiments that mimics either a one- or two-semester research experience, the book also provides theories and explanations behind the techniques. Topics include manipulation of recombinant DNA, protein expression and purification, analysis of mRNA levels, mammalian cell culture techniques, CRISPR-mediated gene knockdown, and more. New topics, such as Gibson assembly experiments, have also been included. For instructors, the book contains easy to follow guides and preparation lists, designed to facilitate lab setup and pre-lab questions for use as a teaching tool.

  • Trichoderma Biological Control Agent

    Phylogeny to Formulation
    • 1st Edition
    • Sudisha Jogaiah + 2 more
    • English
    Trichoderma Biological Control Agent discusses the biology and physiology of Trichoderma, beginning with its discovery in nature and continuing through its application in industrial organic agriculture production. It highlights the features of Trichoderma, enabling the reader to identify strains with the best parameters for a given scenario and guide their preparation for commercialization as protective agents against fungal phytopathogens and biostimulators, in particular, for plant crops.Trichoderma spp. are filamentous rhizosphere fungi known for their ability to colonize plant roots and promote resistance. They are a dominant component of numerous soil ecosystem mycobiomes, and knowledge of their features, such as secondary metabolite production and interactions with plants and other microbes, is crucial for identifying effective applications in agriculture.The coverage of both direct and indirect biocontrol capabilities against a vast array of soil phytopathogens makes this book a valuable resource for researchers and academics seeking to improve their effective application in sustainable plant health and agriculture.

  • Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses

    • 1st Edition
    • Moulay Mustapha Ennaji
    • English
    Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses examines the extensive clinical applications of biomarkers in cancer research, with a particular focus on oncoviruses. The book explores key topics such as cancer risk assessment, screening, and early detection. It further covers accurate diagnosis, patient prognosis, prediction of response to therapy, and cancer surveillance and monitoring. In 47 detailed chapters, Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses presents the molecular biology and pathogenesis of viral oncology, the mechanisms of viral oncogenesis in humans, signaling pathways, and therapeutic options such as vaccines. It also discusses the future of cancer therapy involving oncoviruses.The present book also covers critical analyses of cost savings in healthcare, respiratory biomarkers in viral infections, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on pandemic preparedness, early detection, surveillance, and response strategies. These discussions aim to provide valuable insights into how lessons from the pandemic can be applied to improve healthcare systems and response strategies for both viral infections and cancer, helping inform future health management practices.This book is an invaluable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding in the field of cancer and virology. It offers valuable state-of-the-art insights, incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge developments in the field.

  • Fundamentals of Cost-Efficient AI

    In Healthcare and Biomedicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Rohit Kumar
    • English
    Fundamentals of Cost-Efficient AI: In Healthcare and Biomedicine provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the principles of designing, training, and deploying efficient artificial intelligence systems. It explains the theory behind cost-aware machine learning and data mining and examines methods across deep learning, graph neural networks (GNNs), transformer architectures, diffusion models, reinforcement learning, and knowledge distillation.The book covers fine-tuning and compression techniques such as low-rank adaptation (LoRA), parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), adapter-based tuning, pruning, and quantization. It also explores inference acceleration through Flash Attention, prefill optimization, and speculative decoding, and explains how mixture-of-experts (MoE) architectures can scale models efficiently across GPUs and edge devices.To build a strong conceptual understanding, the text introduces fundamentals of GPU architecture, matrix multiplication, memory hierarchies, and parallelization strategies, helping readers develop an intuition for optimizing training and inference pipelines.While applicable across domains, the book places special emphasis on healthcare and biomedicine, where efficient AI can reduce costs and improve diagnostics, precision medicine, and clinical decision support. Real-world case studies and interviews with experts from organizations such as Google and Microsoft provide practical insights into building scalable healthcare AI systems. Aimed at graduate students, researchers, clinicians, biomedical engineers, data scientists, and AI practitioners, this book bridges algorithmic principles with applied implementation.

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