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  • AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Balamurugan Balusamy + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the intersection between AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The book offers detailed insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. It presents case studies and real-world applications to illustrate the effectiveness of these solutions and highlights the significance of data privacy in healthcare and methods to ensure secure data sharing and storage. Topics such as federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology are covered to demonstrate how AI can enhance data security without compromising patient privacy. This book will be an essential resource for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, offering practical solutions and fostering a more in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare.

  • New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Gabriel Cismaru + 2 more
    • English
    New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation is the cutting edge book required by pediatric cardiologists and other professionals who encounter arrhythmias in children. Holter ECG examination has recently undergone significant advances in technology, sensors, and software. Yet, these innovations have been considered primarily in the context of adult patients. On the contrary, New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation uses a case-based methodology to illustrate diagnosis and management of actual pediatric patients. Further, it offers guidance in deciding when referrals are necessary for arrhythmological consultations or ablation interventions. This book also contains novel techniques for detecting and interpreting pediatric arrhythmias. These include the introduction of Poincare graphs, Lorenz plots, and other advanced methods for assessing heart rate variability. New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation modernizes readers' understanding of arrhythmias in children, thus improving the young lives of those in their care.

  • Deep Learning Approaches for Healthcare Data Analysis and Decision Making

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Ashish Bagwari + 5 more
    • English
    Deep Learning Approaches for Healthcare Data Analysis and Decision Making demystifies complex data-driven technologies, providing a clear framework for integrating advanced analytics into healthcare practices. With a focus on practical applications, the authors present a comprehensive digital transformation methodology that empowers readers to tackle the multifaceted challenges of healthcare data management. By leveraging deep learning techniques, readers will learn to analyze vast datasets, identify critical patterns, and develop predictive models that enhance diagnosis and treatment strategies while ensuring compliance with stringent data regulations. The book also addresses the pressing need for ethical AI practices, emphasizing patient privacy and data security. Real-world case studies illustrate how to implement personalized healthcare solutions and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, breaking down silos in knowledge and practice. Moreover, it explores innovative business models for sustainable AI integration, offering actionable insights for healthcare providers. This resource equips professionals with the tools to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and navigate the complexities of digital transformation in healthcare, making it a must-read for anyone at the intersection of technology and healthcare.

  • Learning-Based Predictions and Soft Sensing for Process Industries

    Theory, Methodology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Hamid Reza Karimi + 1 more
    • English
    Learning-Based Predictions and Soft Sensing for Process Industries: Theory, Methodology and Applications covers prediction and soft sensing in industrial processes that are subject to specific challenges with AI-empowered learning algorithms. With the aid of a data-driven modeling strategy, the book explores the problems of industrial prediction and soft sensing and formulates a series of learning-based theory, methodologies, and applications. The book introduces the basics of prediction and soft sensing backgrounds, including different categories of prediction theory. Secondly, covers the foundations of machine learning methodologies, including supervised learning prediction, semi-supervised, and self-supervised prediction. Finally, the book examines novel learning-based models/architectures...

  • Starch and Health

    Nutrition, Metabolism and Medical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Monica Trif + 3 more
    • English
    Starch and Health: Nutrition, Metabolism and Medical Applications, a volume in the Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging series, discusses the use of starch and its role in human health. The book provides detailed information on the glycemic index of various starches, the role of resistant starch in gut health, and practical starch usage in managing disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Chapters deal with digestive metabolism of starch, different types of resistant starches and its health benefits, starch in gut, cardiovascular, and mental health, innovations in starch-based medical applications, and its implications in food allergies and intolerances.This comprehensive approach ensures that the volume serves as both an informative guide and a practical tool for those in the field. By compiling the latest research findings, methodologies, and case studies, this book serves as a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to harness the potential of starch in human health.

  • Advanced Technologies for Disease Intervention

    Innovations Across Precision Medicine, Nutrition and Holistic Therapies
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Ranbir Chander Sobti + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Technologies for Disease Intervention: Innovations Across Precision Medicine, Nutrition and Holistic Therapies, Two Volume Set investigates the current and emerging advances in disease detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and how molecular medicine and biotechnology have contributed to this changing landscape. In the pursuit of sustainable development, biotechnological innovations are revolutionizing global health and well-being. These advancements enhance disease detection, diagnosis, treatment measures, and prevention, significantly improving life expectancy and quality of life worldwide. This comprehensive two-volume reference delves into these transformative developments, offering a state-of-the-art compendium on emerging therapies, technologies, and their applications in patient care. Volume 1 focuses on sustainable health practices through biotechnology, exploring traditional health systems, diagnostic innovations, and integrative therapies. Key topics include: the role of traditional medicine and practices in sustainable health; contemporary and emerging technologies such as aptamer diagnostics, telemedicine, nanomaterials and AI in healthcare; advances in regenerative medicine; innovations in reproductive health and aging including cryopreservation techniques and biotechnological developments in geriatric medicine; the role of computational biology in understanding uterine diseases; and the latest advances in obesity and type 2 diabetes management. Volume 2 then delves deeper into emerging technologies for disease intervention, focusing on drug development, delivery systems, nutrition, and natural products for health. Themes explored here include: developments and trends in drug discovery; drug repurposing; contemporary drug delivery systems; phototherapeutics; personalized drug delivery; innovations in vaccine development; the role of nutraceuticals in disease prevention; and the use of natural products and herbal interventions for sustainable health. This reference is essential for understanding the latest advancements in biotechnology and their applications in healthcare, and will be useful to researchers and students working across molecular biology, pharmaceutical science, the nutraceutical industry and related fields.

  • An Authoritative Guide to Chronic Pediatric Abdominal Pain

    Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Miguel Saps + 1 more
    • English
    An Authoritative Guide to Chronic Pediatric Abdominal Pain: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management provides a comprehensive and extensive overview of all aspects relevant to the care of children with abdominal pain. It includes chapters tailored to each discipline, level of training, and primary interest (clinical or research), covering daily practice, diagnosis, testing, conventional and complementary treatments, interdisciplinary care, and the transition to adult gastroenterology treatment. The book critically updates the evidence behind these methods and prepares readers to understand more advanced techniques. Topics include early adverse life events, intestinal permeability, visceral hypersensitivity, sex differences, microbiome infections, use of antibiotics, and the microbiome.Informati... on clinical perspectives and management in the emergency department helps inform pediatricians, gastroenterologists, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners about the scientific basis for prior workups, differential diagnoses, and the rationale behind them. In addition, this book helps clinicians understand the basic research behind these factors, how they influence pathophysiology, clinical presentation, progression, and outcomes.

  • Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease

    Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential resource that delves into the groundbreaking use of nanotechnology in the fight against one of the most challenging neurodegenerative disorders. This volume offers an in-depth exploration on how gold nanoparticles can be used to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of Alzheimer's disease. By examining the molecular mechanisms that enable nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier, the book highlights their role in inhibiting amyloid fibrils and their potential as precise diagnostic tools.Covering a wide range of topics, this comprehensive guide serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals at the forefront of Alzheimer's research and nanomedicine.

  • The Dual Role of Inflammation in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Surajit Pathak + 1 more
    • English
    The Dual Role of Inflammation in Cancer Genesis and Therapy explores the pivotal role inflammation plays in the development and progression of cancer. The book delves into how chronic inflammation creates a microenvironment that supports tumor growth by promoting cellular proliferation, survival, and migration while suppressing immune responses. It traces historical observations, linking inflammation to cancer while also examining how inflammatory cells and mediators contribute to various stages of tumorigenesis. In addition, it discusses the implications of inflammation on cancer treatment, highlighting the potential of anti-inflammatory agents and immunotherapy in targeting the inflammatory tumor microenvironment.By elucidating on the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, the book aims to pave the way for more effective and personalized cancer treatment strategies. As such, it is a valuable resource for researchers in immunology and oncology.

  • Plant-Induced Systemic Resistance

    Mechanisms and Applications Against Biotic and Abiotic Stressors
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan + 2 more
    • English
    Plant-Induced Systemic Resistance examines how intrinsic defense signaling and state-of-the-art biotechnologies can fortify crops while reducing reliance on chemical inputs. This rigorous treatment unpacks the biochemical circuitry of induced immunity, the networks coordinating defense, and the innovative molecular biology tools that empower durable protection under a variety of stress triggers. Against the backdrop of rising pest pressures, evolving resistance patterns, and environmental concerns, it presents a forward-looking framework for integrating host defenses within comprehensive crop protection initiatives.This volume traces a clear trajectory from foundational concepts to precision management solutions, delivering data-driven methodologies, decision support tools, and scalable practices for sustainable agriculture, enriched by real-world case studies that illustrate adoption across research, extension, and industry contexts. Governance, regulatory considerations, and societal implications are woven throughout to ensure responsible innovation.Bridging lab-derived knowledge with field-ready interventions, this essential resource opens avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration to bolster plant resilience against various biotic and abiotic stressors, expanding the toolkit for integrated crop protection.

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