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  • Nanotechnology in Brain Tumor Treatment

    Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms and Pioneering Therapies
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Nanobiotechnology in Brain Tumor Treatment: Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms and Pioneering Therapies is a groundbreaking resource that addresses the formidable challenges posed by brain tumors in oncology. This comprehensive book explores the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for brain tumors, with a particular focus on the revolutionary impact of nanobiotechnology. By integrating cutting-edge research on nanotechnology with practical applications in neuro-oncology, this book offers a unique perspective on enhancing patient outcomes and advancing brain cancer treatment strategies.By offering a comprehensive overview of nanobiotechnology in brain tumor treatment, this resource serves as a vital tool for those involved in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of brain cancers, paving the way for innovative and personalized therapeutic approaches.

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Pain Management

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Scott G. Pritzlaff + 4 more
    • English
    A Comprehensive Guide to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Pain Management explores the theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and technical nuances of DRG stimulation, providing a robust framework for understanding and implementing this advanced pain management technique. The book consolidates current best practices, novel technical considerations, and emerging research into a single, authoritative volume. Main themes include the anatomical and physiological basis of DRG stimulation, clinical indications, patient selection, surgical techniques, device programming, and long-term patient outcomes. By integrating insights from leading experts in the field, the book provides a comprehensive and practical guide for clinicians, researchers, and students. Distinct from existing titles that merely touch upon the subject, this book offers a detailed and specialized focus on DRG stimulation, including up-to-date evidence, clinical guidelines, and case studies. The book also features pedagogical elements such as learning objectives, review questions, and case studies to enhance understanding and application.

  • Genome Damage

    Repair and Adaptation Across Life
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya + 2 more
    • English
    Genome Damage: Repair and Adaptation Across Life explores the significance of nucleic acid damage from environmental pollutants, UV radiation, and other stressors that can lead to mutations, genetic instability, and various diseases, including cancer. This book delves into the mechanisms of DNA and RNA repair, which are crucial for maintaining cellular health and enabling evolutionary adaptations. It examines these intricate processes across microbes, plants, and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of how genetic materials are regulated and repaired under diverse environmental conditions.Other sections cover a wide range of topics, including advanced molecular mechanisms of nucleotide repair, UV-induced damage, apoptosis cell death and autophagy, genetic instability in crops, and the role of post-translational modifications in DNA repair, the detection and quantification of DNA damage, the impact of synthetic chemicals and climate change on nucleic acids, and the therapeutic significance of DNA repair mechanisms. The book closes with a look towards future perspectives.

  • Intelligent IoT-based Diagnostic and Assistive Systems for Neurological Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Hanif Heidari + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent IoT-based Diagnostic and Assistive Systems for Neurological Disorders discusses the latest developed methods in IoT and its applications in neurological disorders that emphasize end-user requirements. Intelligent IoT is used to explore the intersection between medicine, data science, biomedical engineering, and healthcare systems. A comprehensive overview of modelling and analyzing the requirements of people with neurological disorders is presented in this book. Signals and images of biological activity are collected and analyzed based on patient specifications to facilitate more accurate diagnosis and treatment. The book also discusses cutting-edge AI methods for IoT devices designed to treat neurological conditions.

  • Neurogenetic Therapies

    Advancements in Treating Nervous System Disorders
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Ashutosh Pareek + 4 more
    • English
    Neurogenetic Therapies: Advancements in Treating Nervous System Disorders offers a comprehensive resource on the latest gene therapy techniques and their applications in treating neurological disorders. The book delves into various gene therapy methods, including genomic DNA-based therapies, vector-mediated delivery, and RNA interference-based gene silencing. It explores the use of these techniques in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Key topics include the molecular and genetic basis of nervous system disorders, the role of epigenetics, and the development of stem cell and genome editing therapies.With contributions from leading experts, the book also addresses regulatory and ethical considerations in gene therapy, providing a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Case studies and practical examples illustrate successful gene therapy treatments, offering valuable insights into translating research into clinical practice. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and scientists in neurogenetics, neurology, and molecular biology, as well as clinicians interested in the mechanisms and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Disorders of Memory

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Andrew E. Budson + 1 more
    • English
    Disorders of Memory provides a new update on research pertaining to memory disorders, with a central focus on differing components of memory processes, as well as clinical conditions affecting memory. The book covers methods of assessment and clinical treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these disorders. With chapters written by leading international experts, it provides an overview of our current knowledge on memory disorders that will be of benefit to both researchers and practitioners interested in neurology.

  • Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture

    Global Perspectives and Methods toward a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Soibam Khogen Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture: Global Perspectives and Methods toward a Circular Economy addresses the crucial aspects of waste management, available strategies for attaining a circular economy, and novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. As global demand for fish and fish products grows, commercial aquaculture operations must optimize resource utilization and reduce environmental impacts to ensure sustainable scaleup. This book discusses promising technologies like biofloc, aquaponics, recirculating aquaculture systems, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, microbial fermentation, insect-mediated bioconversion, and algal-based waste utilization. Written and edited by a diverse team of experts, Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture bridges disciplines in aquaculture, biology, and environmental engineering. It opens by addressing the recent history, significance, and challenges of global aquaculture expansion to provide context for these diverse audiences. Subsequent chapters explore proven, novel, and emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, solid waste recovery and valorization, and sustainable, environmentally conscious system scaleup. This is an essential read for aquaculturists, aquatic biologists, environmental scientists, and those interested in the economics of fish production.

  • Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Douglas P. Beall
    • English
    Worldwide, vertebral compression fractures (VCF) continue to be the most common major fragility fracture affecting patients over the age of 50, and osteoporosis is the most prevalent condition associated with VCFs. Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture provides treatment and management guidance of the osteoporosis disease process in patients who have had a vertebral compression fracture. The book opens with a foundation of osteoporosis and VCF then reviews clinical and radiological assessment approaches, evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management options. Subsequent chapters cover the efficacy of the different vertebral augmentation types on patient outcomes, optimization methods, potential complications, and decisions for osteoporosis treatment in these patients. Special attention is paid to the treatment sequence and objectives following an osteoporotic VCF. The book concludes with coverage of insightful developments in clinical management and research and features targeted case studies representing common patient characteristics and showcasing varying aspects of the VCF and underlying osteoporosis. This title serves as an invaluable resource for any practitioner treating patients with osteoporosis as well as those managing fragility fractures in older patients.

  • Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Robert Chen + 1 more
    • English
    Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications provides a detailed review on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation to study motor control. Split into two distinct parts, this new volume covers the latest research in motor control, including real examples of these methods in a clinical setting. The first part covers advanced methods such as transcranial magnetic, electrical and ultrasound stimulation, long latency, spinal reflexes, multichannel EMG, and EEG-EMG analyses that can be used to examine and modulate the motor system. The second part of the book addresses the clinical applications of these methods.

  • Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Kamalpreet Sandhu + 3 more
    • English
    Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design covers best practices and advanced design methods to capture, document, and validate various challenges at the early stage of the design process, also delving into how to mitigate design strategies to address those challenges without compromising the cost, effort, safety, and quality of the device. The book provides a comprehensive collection of technical notes, research designs, design methods and processes, case studies, comprehensive literature on the industrial impact of design methods and processes, and applications of digital technologies for design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. Readers will find multidisciplinary coverage of the application of technology and science for product design in healthcare sectors.

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