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  • Beer in Health and Disease Prevention

    • 2nd Edition
    • Victor R. Preedy
    • English
    Just as wine in moderation has been proposed to promote health, research is showing that beer – and the ingredients in beer – can have similar impact on improving health, and in some instances preventing disease. Beer in Health and Disease Prevention, 2nd Edition addresses both the benefits and concerns associated with consumption of beer and beer ingredients on cancers, cardiovascular disease, antioxidant benefits, and other health related concerns. It offers a holistic view from beer brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds.Beer in Health and Disease Prevention, 2nd Edition continues to be the single most comprehensive volume needed to understand beer and beer-related science. Presenting both the concerns and problems of beer consumption as well as the emerging evidence of benefit, this book offers a balanced view of today's findings and the potential of tomorrow's research. This is an essential reference for researchers studying alcoholic beverages, beer brewing, nutrition, and public health. Dieticians and clinicians, as well as those working in the beer brewing industry, will also benefit from this invaluable resource.

  • Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis

    Integrating Research, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology for Enhanced Clinical Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Hiroyuki Tomita + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis: Integrating Research, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology for Enhanced Clinical Strategies offers a comprehensive exploration of acute pancreatitis, merging cutting-edge research with clinical practices. This essential resource equips medical professionals with the latest findings on pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies, including advancements in intensive care management, fluid resuscitation, nutrition, and surgical interventions. The book covers critical topics such as the epidemiology of pancreatitis, diagnostic criteria, radiological assessments, and the management of complications. It provides in-depth insights into pharmacotherapy, endoscopic interventions, and minimally-invasive surgical approaches, ensuring that readers are well-informed about best practices and innovations in the field.This book serves a diverse audience, including intensivists, internists, radiologists, pathologists, and basic research physicians. It is an invaluable tool for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of acute pancreatitis and improve patient outcomes, while also offering researchers the most current information to inform their studies. Whether you are treating patients or advancing research, this book is a vital addition to your library, bridging the gap between clinical practice and scientific inquiry in the management of acute pancreatitis.

  • Extrusion Cooking for Food and Feed

    Biochemistry, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Baran Das + 2 more
    • English
    Extrusion Cooking for Food and Feed: Biochemistry, Technology, and Applications offers a comprehensive updated knowledge on extruded food products (for human, pet, and aquaculture) and the associated processing technologies and machinery requirements. Comprised of 18 chapters, the book covers every possible application of the food extrusion, explaining the biochemical changes of food ingredients during extrusion cooking, the design aspect of the extruder, besides also covering cold and hybrid extrusion, the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fat and lipid in extrusion, and the pet feed and aqua feed. A concise book on extrusion cooking benefits the readers to understand the present status of snacks foods, and it also allows industries take on meeting the growing demand for pet food.

  • Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Marin Golčić + 2 more
    • English
    Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer provides healthcare professionals with holistic guidelines and whole-patient treatment philosophies that help practitioners address a patient's total needs. It is the only all-in-one resource for when the cancer patient and palliative care patient are one and the same. While other books focus on analgesics, this resource updates on how early palliative pain treatment can often be achieved by palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other methods. The myth that palliative care is only appropriate in late-stage illness persists not only among laypersons, but amongst many doctors as well.This book provides insights into what are commonly treated as unrelated disciplines, when in fact cancer care and palliative care have much to teach each other when it comes to oncology patients.

  • Aging and the Kidney

    Mechanisms, Consequences, and Management Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Stephen Fadem + 2 more
    • English
    Aging and the Kidney: Possible Mechanisms, Consequences, and Management Strategies explores the connection between kidney health and overall well-being with increasing age and longevity. The first part examines histological, structural, physiological, and functional changes that contribute to age-related declines in kidney function. The role of nutrition and proteomics is also discussed. The second part examines the functional decline in elderly patients and includes subparts on impaired quality of life, sleep quality, fall risk, frailty, depression, and sarcopenia. It also considers unique features of hypertension, diabetes, glomerulonephritis, and peripheral vascular disease.The final part focuses on diagnostic, management, and prevention strategies. Common myths about chronic kidney disease in the elderly are addressed, with particular attention to how a solitary kidney in living donors ages over time. In addition, kidney function and its relationship to neurologic complications, cancers, and cardiovascular disease are explained, along with current treatment approaches, medications, and future directions in the care of elderly patients.

  • Genetic Breeding and Aquaculture of Shellfish

    • 1st Edition
    • Shi Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Genetic Breeding and Aquaculture of Shellfish covers the global status, research advancements, and future trends in shellfish genetic breeding. Addressing the challenges and solutions related to shellfish genetic breeding and aquaculture, this book is structured into two main sections, genetic breeding and aquaculture. Early chapters summarize the basic biology and ecology of shellfish before delving into the theory and research of genetic breeding practices. Latter chapters apply theory to practice, offering practical guidance on mature and novel cultivation models and technical directions for stakeholders and technicians working in shellfish cultivation industries.Readers will find this to be a resource that bridges scientific innovation with practical application to navigate the progress of shellfish aquaculture in the 21st century and contribute to the sustainable development of global aquaculture. It is an essential resource for students, academic researchers, industry scientists, and aquaculture technicians spanning shellfish research and aquaculture sectors.

  • Insurance Technology

    Navigating the Innovation, Risk, and Future of Insurance
    • 1st Edition
    • Steven Haynes
    • English
    Insurance Technology: Navigating the Innovation, Risk, and Future of Insurance offers a comprehensive, applied examination of the evolving relationship between technology and the insurance industry. The book explores the transformative effects of digital tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies on traditional insurance models, with sections covering the entire lifecycle of insurance operations, from underwriting to claims management, fraud detection, risk evaluation, and customer engagement. Each chapter includes real-world case studies, worked examples, chapter-end questions, hands-on activities, and forward-looking insights, providing students and professionals alike with both a theoretical understanding and practical tools to apply in their own work.By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this book combines risk management principles, technology, and business strategy across InsurTech innovation, big data in actuarial modeling, regulatory challenges, cybersecurity issues, and the increasing importance of parametric insurance and smart contracts. As the insurance sector undergoes unprecedented digital transformation, this textbook serves as a vital resource, equipping students and professionals to navigate and lead despite a shifting landscape. A companion web page includes a teaching guide and lecture slides to support course use.

  • Dairy 4.0

    Revolutionizing the Dairy Sector Through Industry 4.0 Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Abderrahmane Aït Kaddour + 1 more
    • English
    Dairy 4.0: Revolutionizing the Dairy Sector Through Industry 4.0 Technologies explores how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, smart sensors, 3D printing, blockchain, and digital twins can drive the future of dairy. The book provides a thorough understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and their applications, promoting sustainability through improved resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact. The book also offers practical insights and case studies demonstrating the impact of technology on dairy quality, safety, and traceability. Challenges such as high initial costs, data security concerns, technological integration complexities, regulatory and ethical issues, and resistance to change are addressed.Users will find this to be a resource that stimulates innovation by showcasing the latest research and developments, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The book explores opportunities and hurdles, providing insights to drive the industry's transformation and helping to create conducive regulatory environments for technological adoption.

  • Starches in Smart Packaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Swarup Roy + 1 more
    • English
    Starches in Smart Packaging explores the innovative use of biodegradable, starch-based polymers in developing sustainable packaging solutions. Derived from natural resources such as maize, rice, and tubers, starch is a non-toxic, eco-friendly material with great potential to replace conventional plastics. This book addresses the growing need for environmentally responsible packaging by covering research from laboratory studies to industrial applications, focusing on smart packaging for food preservation, quality monitoring, and active packaging functionalities. Content includes discussions on starch extraction processes, fabrication techniques, and methods to enhance properties like barrier, thermal, and mechanical performance.It also examines the incorporation of bioactives, nanomaterials, natural colorants, and cross-linkers to create advanced packaging materials. Finally, the book highlights applications in extending shelf life, monitoring food freshness, and ensuring safety, alongside considerations for large-scale production, biodegradability, and sustainability. Regulatory frameworks, consumer acceptance, and future challenges in the field round out the content.

  • Mineral Nutrients to Mitigate Abiotic Stress in Crops

    • 1st Edition
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Mineral Nutrients to Mitigate Abiotic Stress in Crops offers a clear and timely examination of the physiological and biochemical dynamics that govern how plants endure increasingly unpredictable growing conditions. The volume begins by outlining the fundamental principles that shape a crop’s capacity to acquire, distribute, and utilize nutrients, and then considers how these processes influence its survival and productivity when confronting drought, salinity, heat, or nutrient-induced stress. Across the chapters, contributors show how nutrient availability guides defense mechanisms—from maintaining cellular stability and enzymatic function to modulating antioxidant potential, osmotic adjustment, and stress-related signaling—and how intensifying environmental pressures reorder metabolic priorities, redirect root behaviour, and reallocate resources at the whole-plant level.Building on this foundation and proceeding in an intentionally structured sequence, this book integrates applied approaches encompassing soil and fertilizer systems, nutrient biofortification, and the breeding of nutrient-efficient cultivars. By integrating established science with emerging insights, it delivers a coherent, forward-looking framework for interpreting plant resilience and for implementing adaptive strategies that underpin effective responses in diverse cultivation contexts, thereby strategically equipping researchers and practitioners to navigate the increasingly complex challenges facing modern agriculture.

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