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  • Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease

    Mechanisms and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease: Mechanisms and Management delves into the complex relationship between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. The book examines how these conditions intersect and influence each other, providing insights into their pathophysiological and epidemiological aspects. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of metabolic interactions, molecular signaling, and various factors that regulate the confluence of these diseases. Written by experts, this comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, academicians, scientists, and graduate students in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. In addition to exploring the mechanisms, the book discusses theranostics and strategies to manage both conditions.It includes sections on drug repositioning, dietary modifications, and the impact of metabolic dysfunction on neurological disorders.

  • Coconut-Based Beverages and Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
    • English
    Coconut-based beverages have recently grown in popularity, and research output has reflected this trend. Younger consumers are increasingly focused on health and wellness, and coconut beverages contain a range of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They have a unique taste that is naturally sweet, refreshing, and nutty in flavor. Coconut-Based Beverages and Products covers a wide range of coconut-based drinks, as well as other selected coconut products. A chapter is dedicated to each type of drink or product and key elements such as chemistry, nutritional profile, production standards, preservation, and packaging methods are covered as appropriate for each product. Coconut-based Beverages and Products provides a comprehensive view of the recent developments in the production and processing of coconut-based products with a focus on beverages, as well as their nutritional benefits. Information on clinical trials and the future outlook of research also help readers identify areas for further investigation, innovation, and product development.

  • Understanding Renal Biochemistry

    Insights from Nephrotic Syndrome to Systemic Renal Dynamics
    • 1st Edition
    • Emmanuel Kwaku Ofori + 1 more
    • English
    Understanding Renal Biochemistry: Insights from Nephrotic Syndrome to Systemic Renal Dynamics provides a comprehensive exploration of nephrotic syndrome and related renal disorders. Tailored for academicians, young researchers, and graduate/postgraduat... students worldwide in fields such as renal research, chemical pathology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology, laboratory science, and pathology, this book offers cutting-edge insights into novel diagnostic approaches, underlying pathophysiology, and effective management strategies. Enriched with real-world case studies, it bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, empowering readers to advance their understanding and make informed decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases. The book provides a well-structured exploration of renal biochemistry and related disciplines, guiding readers through foundational concepts to advanced research and future directions in nephrology. Authored by experts, chapters cover topics such as renal biomarkers, diagnostic precision, therapeutic interventions, and management strategies, with case studies illustrating real-world applications. Each chapter begins with a clear outline, incorporates strategic case studies, and concludes with comprehensive summaries, ensuring readers can easily grasp core concepts and benefit from practical insights, enhancing their learning experience and retention of knowledge. With each chapter supplemented by figures, tables, and case studies, this book provides a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of renal pathophysiology and its clinical management. For scientists and researchers, the book fills a crucial gap by providing a comprehensive resource on renal pathophysiology, covering both glomerular and tubular dysfunctions, thus offering valuable insights and the latest advancements in nephrology research. For clinicians, it serves as an essential reference, offering extensive information on relevant biochemical markers for disease diagnosis, providing practical guidance to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

  • Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Vivek Chaturvedi + 3 more
    • English
    Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases explores the transformative potential of biomedicine in gastroenterology, from innovative drug delivery systems to nanoscale imaging techniques. The book's content offers a detailed analysis of emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal disorders. By addressing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers, readers gain a holistic understanding of how biomedicine is reshaping the entire landscape of gastroenterology. With a focus on personalized medicine approaches and future perspectives, this book inspires collaboration and awareness among researchers, medical practitioners, and patients, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and quality of life. Sections cover a wide range of topics that are essential for understanding the intersection of biomedicine and gastroenterology. Beginning with an introduction to NanoBioMedicine and its application in gastrointestinal diseases, readers are guided through nanoscale drug delivery systems, nanoimaging techniques, and nanotheranostics in cancer treatment. Specific chapters address the role of nanotechnology in managing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease, while also exploring the integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 130
    • English
    Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 130 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

  • Genome Analysis

    Principles and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Dev Bukhsh Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Genome Analysis: Principles and Methods provides recent and advanced information about genome analysis approaches and techniques to study and annotate the structure and function of the genome. It is a compendium of important topics such as NGS analysis, genome fragmentation and assembly, metagenomics, cloning and expression, physical marker analysis, transcriptome data analysis, sequence alignment and comparison, evolutionary analysis, SNP analysis, genome-based disease diagnosis and therapies, micro-RNAs, pharmacogenomics, genetic approaches to disease intervention, and challenges with opportunities in genome analysis and genomics, etc.The latest developments in the field are discussed, and key concepts are introduced to ensure readers understand advanced concepts and methodologies in the area. The book serves as a valuable guide to the present, emerging, and evolving research methodologies in the field.

  • The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance

    • 1st Edition
    • David B. Rivers + 1 more
    • English
    The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.

  • Health, Nutrition, and Sustainability

    Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
    • English
    Evolving dietary preferences, increasing concerns over food security and a growing awareness of the negative impact traditional food production practices have on the environment, have caused a major shift in the food landscape. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, addresses the surge in interest in exploring unconventional and alternative food sources that can diversify diets and become new sources of sustainable foods. From the underutilized to the lesser known, these foods are prime to improve nutrition and reduce ecological and carbon footprints. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, introduces readers to untapped food sources such as novel grains and seeds, underutilized fruits and vegetables, rare spices and herbs, edible invasives and edible flowers, and seaweed and microalgae and highlight their bioactive components and nutritional values. Through topics such as waste valorization, precision agriculture, organic farming and climate-smart agriculture strategies, the book also demonstrates how adaptation of underutilized plant foods play a crucial role in meeting global food security while minimizing environmental impact. The authors also navigate the readers through the safety and toxicity of these foods. A complementary volume highlighting the dietary, sensory, and gastronomic applications of unconventional foods and how they can enhance future product development is also available.

  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Surgery

    Management, Surgical Approaches, and Post-Operative Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Jennifer E Dietrich + 3 more
    • English
    Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Surgery: Management, Surgical Approaches, and Post-Operative Care is an excellent and novel resource to understanding the management of adolescent gynecologic patients as written by top experts. The book offers detailed pearls of surgery and has a preoperative planning approach to abdominal, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgeries, as well as postoperative considerations. This is a comprehensive but easy-to-follow step-by-step surgical atlas for PAG surgeries organized in a historical context with the most recent research advances in the field. It provides expert views and perspectives with visuals to aid in learning useful to anyone in, or interested in, the field.

  • Lateral Flow Assays

    From Bench to Market
    • 1st Edition
    • Sibel Ayşıl Özkan + 1 more
    • English
    Lateral Flow Assays: From Bench to Market provides a detailed understanding of lateral flow assays (LFAs), the technology behind them, and their potential uses. The book opens with a discussion of the key elements of LFAs before covering a range of different LFA types, including aptamer-based and SERS-based LFAs. Applications across the biosciences and beyond are explored, such as virus detection, including Covid-19, bacteria detection, hormonal detection, and cancer biomarkers. LFAs for the detection of narcotics, environmental pollutants, food additives, allergens, toxins, and metabolites are also explored. The book then discusses commercialization aspects of LFAs before looking to future developments.This book offers a complete overview of these biosensors and is an ideal reference for researchers and lab technicians across the biomedical sciences who work with these devices. It is also relevant to researchers and practitioners in food chemistry, the environmental industry, and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to those involved in the development of lateral flow devices.

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