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  • A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia

    • 1st Edition
    • Adithya Devadas Bhat + 1 more
    • English
    A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is a comprehensive resource on the latest in anesthetic care for the pregnant patients. It covers the newest evidence on various critical topics in obstetric anesthesia, and the inclusion of recommended perioperative protocols provides definitive references for optimal care. This book serves as an “in the moment” tool for solving challenging clinical problems, while functioning as a reference for both experienced clinicians and trainees. It also includes relevant patient management protocols, as well as numerous emerging topics that are lacking in presently available texts.A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is meant for anyone seeking immediately accessible information to facilitate real-time care of pregnant patients. Its approachable yet comprehensive knowledge base will be appreciated by anesthesia professionals at every level.

  • Targeting DNA Repair Mechanisms, Tumor Genetics, and Signaling Pathways

    Synergistic Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 1 more
    • English
    Targeting DNA Repair Mechanisms, Tumor Genetics, and Signaling Pathways: Synergistic Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colorectal, gastric, liver, and pancreatic malignancies. The book addresses the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies by synthesizing current research on DNA repair, tumor genetics, and cellular signaling pathways critical to cancer progression and treatment. It examines the roles of DNA repair mechanisms and the influence of genetic factors on personalized medicine while also discussing the potential of combining targeted therapies to enhance treatment efficacy. Featuring real-world case studies and insights from leading experts, the book bridges the gap between basic research and clinical application. For an academic audience, this resource promotes a holistic understanding of GI cancer biology, addresses treatment resistance, and fosters collaboration among researchers and clinicians, ultimately improving patient outcomes in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Felix Rojas Lobos + 2 more
    • English
    Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems is a comprehensive compilation of important developments from a holistic viewpoint that considers power electronics, machines, control and mechanical systems. The study of power electronics and its integration in different applications is covered through tutorials, exercises and simulation examples that help identify real-time, solution-based models on the proposed converter and controller designs for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to explaining controller design for power electronics systems and power converters design, providing engineers and researchers in all areas of power and renewable engineering the most advanced knowledge needed.

  • Capsaicin, the Pungent Principle in Hot Pepper

    From Basic Pharmacology to Therapeutic Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Arpad Szallasi
    • English
    Capsaicin, the Pungent Principle in Hot Pepper: From Basic Pharmacology to Therapeutic Applications explores capsaicin's biological and pharmacological characteristics, from its discovery and isolation to its receptor identification and antagonists. The book's structure is divided into three sections, starting with the historical development of research on capsaicin. This foundational section provides a thorough understanding of the compound's journey from a simple pungent ingredient to a significant element in pharmacological studies. The second part of the book delves into capsaicin’s biological effects and pharmacology, covering areas such as nociception, pain, salivary secretion, body temperature regulation, and blood pressure regulation.Finally, the book examines the clinical applications of capsaicin, discussing potential future developments in desensitization, pain relief, injections, effects on the tumor microenvironment, appetite control, and longevity. This book is invaluable for pharmacology researchers and clinicians in pain management and cancer, offering insights into the unique characteristics and therapeutic potential of capsaicin.

  • Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Honey Goel + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies consolidates cutting-edge information on the latest technologies in tablet design and manufacturing, addressing the pressing need for innovation in an increasingly complex global market. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of tablet technology, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing through specialized topics. Key sections explore the historical context of tablet development, the significance of pharmaceutical excipients, preformulation aspects, and the physics of tablet compression. Subsequent chapters explore advanced topics, including coated tablets, modified-release formulations, organ-specific tablets, and state-of-the-art innovations like 3D printed tablets.Each chapter is enriched with practical examples and case studies, ensuring that readers can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. With contributions from a diverse group of national and international experts, this book is an invaluable asset for scientists in academia and industry alike. It elucidates preformulation parameters, outlines regulatory frameworks, and discusses recent advances in excipient technology and in-process testing equipment.

  • Stochastic Analysis and Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hidekazu Yoshioka + 1 more
    • English
    Stochastic Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications offers practical insights and solutions to contemporary challenges in resource, environment, and energy management. From sustainable fishery practices to water quality assessment and renewable energy generation, the book addresses urgent global issues. Additionally, it delves into the mathematical and computational aspects of stochastic control, aligning with modern concepts like Sustainable Development Goals and Green Transformation. It bridges the gap between experimentalists, who face practical issues without strong theoretical foundations, and theoreticians, who often propose idealized solutions. It does so by using stochastic modeling and control theory to foster balance between the environment and humanity.

  • Interventions and Modifiers of Well-Being and Their Impact

    • 1st Edition
    • Colin R. Martin + 3 more
    • English
    Interventions and Modifiers of Well-Being and Their Impact examines the interlink between physical and emotional well-being. This volume defines the significance of well-being and its applications to health. Sections review the various positive modifiers of well-being, including yoga, meditation, art, and dance while also outlining potential negative modifiers like obesity, addiction, and the use of social media. Each chapter provides case studies and clinical examples of applications. Written by international experts in the field, this book will be the single source researchers and clinicians understand and implement modifiers to help improve well-being.

  • Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants

    Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding
    • 1st Edition
    • Eti Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants: Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding introduces readers to the technological advances in medicinal plants for improving plant-based bio drugs. Chapters cover various aspects of bio fabrication, synthetic biology as well as advance biotechnology- based breeding in medicinal plants. These technologies are very well explored in crop plants but not well studied in medicinal plants. Medicinal plants have enormous therapeutic compounds traditionally used in various cultures for the treatment of many diseases and health conditions. These plants produce a wide range of bioactive compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids and phenolic compounds which exhibit pharmacological effects on the human body. Medicinal and aromatic plant-based medicines have been used for centuries and continue to play a significant role in human healthcare. Advances in this area recently hold promise for addressing unmet medical needs, improving healthcare outcomes, and promoting sustainable approach to health and wellness of human population worldwide. Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants: Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding is written by international experts in the field for a diverse audience of scientific researchers, early career professionals, students and experts working in the field of synthetic biology of medicinal plants.

  • Biological Measures of Well-Being

    • 1st Edition
    • Colin R. Martin + 3 more
    • English
    Biological Measures of Well-Being is organized into four distinct sections that together examine the interlink between physical and emotional well-being. The first section introduces the reader to the correlation among well-being with the environment, economic status, and biological measures. The second section outlines the blood and body fluids as biological correlates of well-being. The third section reviews physiology and imaging as biological correlates of well-being. The fourth discusses the genetic correlations of well-being. Written by international experts in the field, this book will be the single source researchers and clinicians will need to understand well-being and its interlink with biological measures.

  • Arginase: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Targeting

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 740
    • English
    This volume of Methods in Enzymology, entitled “Arginase: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Targeting,” provides a comprehensive, methodology-driven perspective on arginase research spanning molecular, biochemical, and translational domains.The volume is organized into four sections that reflect the breadth of the field, spanning structural and mechanistic enzymology, inhibitor design and therapeutic development, clinical and metabolic aspects of arginine biology, and the evolutionary and functional diversity of arginase and related enzymes. Chapters cover experimental approaches to enzyme expression, purification, and structural characterization; synthetic and computational strategies for inhibitor discovery; and emerging therapeutic modalities, including antibody-based targeting of specific arginase isoforms, advanced delivery systems, and engineered enzyme formulations.Importa... the volume extends beyond classical views of arginase as an enzyme of arginine metabolism, highlighting its broader structural and functional context within the ureohydrolase superfamily and related guanidinohydrolase enzymes, including alternative substrates, catalytic diversity, and roles in microorganisms and plants. These perspectives emphasize arginase function in nitrogen metabolism, host–pathogen interactions, and environmental and physiological adaptation.By integrating contributions from both academia and industry, this volume emphasizes reproducible methodologies and provides a cohesive “from enzyme to organism” framework, connecting fundamental structure–function relationships with applications in metabolism, vascular biology, and therapeutic development.

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