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    • Emerging Paradigms in Delivery of Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glioblastoma

      • 1st Edition
      • September 18, 2025
      • Rajeev Sharma + 4 more
      • English
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      Emerging Paradigms in Delivery of Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glioblastoma describes the intense research and clinical developments that are required to optimize the available treatment options and the potential side effects to heal brain cancer. The success of this strategy includes the use of validated biomarkers, appropriate patient selection criteria, strategies to prevent adverse events, and the implementation of immunotherapy in multimodal treatment approach. In 18 chapters, this title sets forth the rationales for promising therapies like immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint blockade, chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy, oncolytic virotherapy, and vaccine therapy.In addition, the book reviews potential novel agents, the current status of preclinical and clinical trials, and the challenges and future perspectives in glioblastoma immuno-oncology. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.
    • The Times They are A-Changin´: On Cannabinoids and Psychedelics´ Therapeutic Potential and Social Impact

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 296
      • September 18, 2025
      • English
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      Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: A Therapeutic Revolution, Volume 296 offers original research, reviews, and essays, including basic science and clinical studies on cannabinoids and psychedelics. This includes basic works on the neurotransmitter systems, the effects of drugs on animal and human perception, and emotion and cognition. Chapters in this new release include Chemical diversity, receptor binding affinity and pharmacology of phytocannabinoids: insights into neuronal mechanisms, Does cannabis work for insomnia?, Testing NPSs as harm reduction strategies, Cannabis-based products in Brazil: regulation for quality improvement, Anti-prohibitionist social movement in Brazil and the strength of the Marijuana Marches, and much more.Other chapters include discussions on Philopsychedelia: The Reflorescence of Psychedelic Philosophy, Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Transcending Death and Alleviating Spiritual Suffering, High dreams: inhaled DMT increase lucid dreams and nightmares, Malaise in the psychedelic revolution: when and for whom this movement brings opportunities, and the Neurophenomenology of psychedelic-induced mystical experiences.
    • Main Group Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 85
      • September 18, 2025
      • English
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      Main Group Chemistry, Volume 85 in the Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting chapters written by an international board of authors.
    • An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling

      • 5th Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Gabriel Lord + 1 more
      • English
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      An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling, Fifth Edition bridges the gap between basic probability and an intermediate level course in stochastic processes, serving as the foundation for either a one-semester or two-semester course in stochastic processes for students familiar with elementary probability theory and calculus. The objectives are to introduce students to the standard concepts and methods of stochastic modeling, to illustrate the rich diversity of applications of stochastic processes in the applied sciences, and to provide an integrated treatment of theory, applications and practical implementation. A well-regarded resource for many years, the text is an ideal foundation for a broad range of students.
    • Sports Physician Handbook

      • 4th Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Yannis P. Pitsiladis + 3 more
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      Sports Physician Handbook, the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.
    • CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
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      CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens improves the understanding of CRISPR-mediated crop protection, presenting innovative strategies for developing disease-resistant crops that can withstand a variety of biotic stresses.In agricultural food production, a range of stressors continues to challenge crop production globally. Fortunately, modern crop breeding approaches have developed rapidly, including the promising technology of plant genome editing. Leading to improvements in disease resilience or stress-tolerant crops, CRISPR/Cas9 is among the mainstream genome editing technologies for plant breeding precision and efficiency.CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens offers in-depth summaries curated by leading experts and professors in the field of agricultural biotechnology, providing the essential knowledge needed to advance research and applications in crop resilience.
    • Aging in Ophthalmology

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Jorge L Alio MD + 2 more
      • English
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      Aging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future of ophthalmology. With a strong focus on therapeutic options, the book shows the latest improvements in medical and surgical possibilities. It describes both the risks of the aging of the eye, the aging of different parts of the eye (like the retina, lens, and iris), therapeutic approaches to limit the aging processes of the eye, along with a glance into the future. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in the aging process in the human eye.
    • Soil Pollution

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 16, 2025
      • Teresa Rocha-Santos + 2 more
      • English
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      Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of soil pollution, distribution, transport, and fate of pollutants and transformation of pollutants in soil and metabolite accumulation. Soil pollution has increased over the last decades and may pose a risk for human and ecological health. The book expands and updates on current knowledge with an increased focus on PFAs and micronanplastics. The new edition also includes a new chapter on the One Health initiative.In this book, researchers and students in soil science will find appropriate and comprehensive information on organic, inorganic, and nanoparticle pollutants in soil, methodologies for their monitoring, and data reporting processes in order to gain adequate insights of pollution problems caused by these pollutants.
    • Sustainable Plant Foods

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2025
      • Sajad Ahmad Wani + 2 more
      • English
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      Sustainable Plant Foods: A Scientific Approach to Alternative Food Sources delves into plant-based nutrition and its transformative potential for human health and the environment. By addressing the detrimental effects of animal agriculture on well-being and ecological balance, the book advocates for a shift towards plant-based alternatives. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable diets for improving human health and nutrition while contributing to a more sustainable planet. The book explores new developments and challenges in plant-based alternatives. It covers the nutritional benefits, sensory appeal of underutilized fruits, vegetables, legumes, and strategies for developing clean-label alternatives to eggs, meat, cheese, and milk.
    • Sustainable Valorization of Date Palm By-products and Wastes

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2025
      • Sajid Maqsood + 2 more
      • English
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      Sustainable Valorization of Date Palm Byproduct and Wastes provides a comprehensive resource on the sustainable valorization of date byproducts and waste. Composed of 13 chapters, this book highlights the various green technologies and processing methods that can be used to extract valuable compounds from these byproducts and convert them into high-value products, such as biofuels, animal feed, and functional food ingredients. Bringing together contributions from leading experts in the field of food science and technology, this title provides a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in the industry, as well as policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students.Date palm is a significant crop in many regions of the world, producing large quantities of byproducts and wastes that are often underutilized or wasted.