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    • Handbook of Spinal Anesthesia

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2025
      • Craig D. Mcclain + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Spinal Anesthesia introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of administering spinal anesthesia. The book's chapters explore the anatomy of the spine and the mechanism of action of a neuraxial block, as well as the pharmacology of local anesthetics in this area. Sections also include guidance for assessing risks on a patient-by-patient basis and feature a range of administration techniques. Information on pre-operative patient care, patient monitoring and post-operative care is also included. The book considers complications and challenges in performing spinal anesthesia and closes with a chapter on recent advances in the field. This book acts as a comprehensive foundation to spinal anesthesia. It is an ideal reference for junior doctors, medical officers, and non-specialist physicians seeking a practical guide to performing spinal anesthesia.

    • Harnessing Genomic Tools for Crop Improvement

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Lakshmi Narayana R. Vemireddy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      In the rapidly evolving landscape of crop genetics, the book, Harnessing Genomic Tools for Crop Improvement is an essential resource designed for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to leverage bioinformatics tools for precision breeding. This comprehensive manual provides step-by-step guidance on utilizing molecular data derived from genetics and breeding experiments, offering hands-on instructions for key software applications in genetic diversity analysis, QTL mapping, genome-wide association mapping, haplotype analysis and genomic selection.Beyond technical tutorials, the book explores cutting-edge bioinformatics tools such as sequence databases, BLAST, primer designing, and sequence alignment, ensuring users gain a holistic understanding of genomics-driven crop improvement. Definitions, terminology clarifications, and interpretation of the results help bridge the gap between theory and application, simplifying complex analyses.Whether you are a novice or an experienced researcher, this book equips you with the skills to analyze and apply genomic data effectively, making it an invaluable asset for transforming geneticists into genomicists in both plant and animal sciences.

    • Pathology of the Laboratory Rabbit

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Alys Bradley
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pathology of the Laboratory Rabbit serves as a “go to” text for all pathologists working on laboratory rabbits in safety assessment studies. The book helps diagnostic veterinary pathologists rule out spontaneous non-clinical disease pathology when assigning cause of death to these animals which are also kept as domestic pets. The book provides a comprehensive text on the spontaneous pathology seen in common laboratory rabbit strains. This is the first book collating information on all organ systems in these strains.

    • Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Arash Zibaee + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications explores the complex relationships between entomopathogenic fungi and insects. This interdisciplinary book delves into the physiological, immunological, and behavioral responses elicited by fungi in insects, offering insights for sustainable development. It assesses the potential applications of these fungi as biopesticides against harmful insects while considering their impact on non-target populations. This comprehensive work is invaluable for researchers and professionals in agroecosystems, insect pathology, biocontrol, plant protection, and crop health, as well as graduate students focused on sustainability.In addition, the book examines the mutualistic roles fungi can play in insect physiology, such as aiding in digestion. These fungi, prevalent in insect habitats, can serve as microbial pest control agents by infecting and weakening insect hosts. The book emphasizes the importance of mitigating potential harm to non-target insect populations, ensuring a balanced approach to biocontrol in agricultural practices.

    • Cancer Theranostics, Second Edition

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Xiaoyuan Chen + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Cancer Theranostics, Second Edition provide updates on new molecular imaging probes and techniques for early detection of cancer and describes molecular imaging-guided cancer therapy. Discussions also include nanoplatforms, incorporating both cancer imaging and therapeutic components, as well as clinical translation and future perspectives. New to this edition is the inclusion of recent developments and a streamlined structure that leads the reader through the content more intuitively, from problem to solution. More illustrations of different forms of cancer theranostics​ are included, and this edition also contains completely new content on DNA and RNA theranostics. In addition, new case studies are featured.This new edition is published in time to meet the needs of medical researchers in a comprehensive manner, encompassing diagnostics, in vivo imaging and its use for image-guided therapy, and a variety of other miscellaneous subjects. This book is a must-have for all research scientists, medical physicists, and physician scientists in cancer experimental therapeutics and molecular imaging.

    • Wind Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Chun Wei + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Wind Energy Systems: Control, Optimization, and Market Strategies, the latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering series, presents in-depth coverage of the technical aspects of controlling and optimizing wind energy resources, including advanced control strategies to enhance anti-disturbance and stable operation. The book begins by introducing wind energy resources in power systems and provides an overview of control, optimization methods, and market strategies. This is followed by individual chapters that detail advanced methods and approaches, moving from traditional centralized electricity grids characterized by source-grid-load systems to systems that integrate storage of energy, thus source-grid-load-sto... electricity grids.Users will find cutting-edge knowledge supported by case studies, practical applications, and code. This latest volume will be of interest to those involved in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of wind energy systems, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, industry practitioners, and R&D professionals.

    • Culture, Leadership, and Organizations

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Adebowale Akande
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Culture, Leadership, and Organization: Embracing the Complexity of Leadership presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary issues in leadership, people, and management across organizations. This book explores the critical interplay between diverse perspectives, meaningful relationships, and the ever-evolving landscape of global business, highlighting the essential traits and competencies that distinguish exemplary leaders. Through twenty-one detailed chapters contributed by scholars and experts unravels the intricate connections between political influence, leadership styles, and organizational performance, providing valuable insights for navigating complex power structures and interpersonal relationships effectively. This book bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical leadership challenges, offering a fresh perspective on transforming organizations and fostering inclusive, transformational leadership styles that drive unity and success.

    • Revolutionizing Digital Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence and Automation

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Alex Khang
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Revolutionizing Digital Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Principles, Technologies, and Applications is a transformative exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies are reshaping the healthcare landscape. In an era where precision, efficiency, and accessibility in medical services are paramount, this book delves into cutting-edge advancements in AI-powered diagnostics, wearable smart devices, and automated patient care systems. It stands as a beacon for innovators and healthcare professionals who aim to harness technology to streamline processes, improve patient outcomes, and create sustainable solutions in an ever-evolving industry.Beyond its focus on AI and automation, the book also examines the ethical implications and challenges of integrating technology into healthcare. It discusses strategies for implementing these technologies while ensuring patient privacy, maintaining human connection in care delivery, and navigating regulatory hurdles. With detailed case studies and forward-looking insights, the text provides a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging digital tools to shape the future of healthcare.

    • Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part 1

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 64
      • October 24, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part One, Volume 64 in the Annual Reports on Medicinal Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field. Chapters in this release include Artificial Intelligence in Small Molecule and Nucleic Acid Research: A Review, AI-aided Drug Development for Protein Degraders: Design, Lead Identification, and Optimization, AI-aided Drug Development for Protein Degraders: Biology Validation, Disease-association, Drug Repurposing, Transforming Modern Drug Discovery with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Antiviral Drugs: Progress and Applications, Artificial Intelligence for Drug Target Identification, and Machine Learning in Proteomic Biomarker Discovery.

    • A Practical Handbook of Endocrine Imaging

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2025
      • Joseph M. Pappachan + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      A Practical Handbook of Endocrine Imaging is to help professionals who are not familiar with the exact role and ability of imaging in endocrine diseases. In particular, the strengths and weaknesses of different imaging modalities, their order of selection and application in endocrine diseases. Imaging is not conventionally included in medical school training and during specialist training. Understanding which imaging test to use, exactly what clinical question is addressed is key to timely diagnosis of disease. This book is a quick reference to select the order and type of imaging, to be guided through clinical scenarios with relevant imaging pathways.

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