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    • Natural Language Processing for Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 2, 2026
      • Laxmi Shaw + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Natural Language Processing for Healthcare: The Rise of Intelligent Assistants addresses the critical gap between cutting-edge AI research and its practical application in healthcare, offering an accessible yet comprehensive guide tailored to the unique challenges of medical environments. It highlights how NLP technologies are revolutionizing patient care, medical documentation, and clinical decision-making, while emphasizing ethical, legal, and interoperability considerations. Structured into four sections, the book begins by laying foundational knowledge in NLP and healthcare data, covering crucial concepts such as tokenization, medical ontologies like UMLS and SNOMED CT, machine learning models including BioBERT and ClinicalBERT, and the emerging impact of large language models like GPT. The applications section explores real-world implementations of intelligent assistants, such as virtual health chatbots, clinical documentation tools, conversational AI for patient engagement, and voice recognition integrated into electronic health records. Technical chapters provide insights into system architectures, evaluation metrics, data privacy, security, and interoperability standards like FHIR. The final section looks ahead to future directions including multilingual NLP, federated learning for privacy preservation, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven healthcare assistants. This book is an indispensable resource for a broad audience. Healthcare professionals and clinicians will find practical insights into streamlining patient care and diagnostics. Biomedical researchers and data scientists can deepen their understanding of NLP methods tailored to medical data. Students, educators, technology developers, and healthcare administrators alike will benefit from the book’s balanced coverage of theory, implementation, and regulation, empowering them to innovate and responsibly deploy intelligent assistants that enhance healthcare delivery worldwide.

    • Biomechanics of the Human Spine

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Fabio Galbusera + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.Contribut... from leading institutions worldwide ensure the inclusion of the latest research and expertise in spine biomechanics. Highlights include in-depth experimental testing, numerical simulation, and in vivo studies, such as imaging and motion analysis. The book stands out for its comprehensive approach, bridging the gap between biomechanical knowledge and clinical application. It is indispensable for professionals in the field, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for understanding and treating spinal disorders.

    • Photonic Sensors for Detection of VOC Biomarkers

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Sridhar Krishnaswamy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      VOCs available in exhaled human breath are the products of metabolic activity in the body and, therefore, any changes in their control level can be utilized to diagnose specific diseases. More than 1000 VOCs have been identified in exhaled human breath along with the respiratory droplets which provide rich information on overall health conditions. This book cover the introductory information on VOCs, their source in the human body, associated diseases, potential sensing materials used for selective detection, and the advancement in their sensing technology. These VOCs offer great potential as a biomarker for a disease that can be sampled non-invasively from exhaled breath with breath biopsy. However, it is still a great challenge to develop a rapid responsive, highly selective, and sensitive VOC-sensing system. This book analyzes all the challenges and their possible solutions that can be used to achieve target-specific detection and real-time monitoring of the VOC molecules in the exhaled breath. It also covers a detailed discussion of all the sensing materials developed for selective and sensitive detection of VOC molecules and their integration with photonic devices in order to develop miniature technology. It covers various miniature sensing systems that are being exploited in VOC sensing such as interferometer, Bragg grating, microstructured fiber, 3D printed optical sensing systems, etc. The book will also provide an overview of the FEM technique and computation methods used to optimize the optical sensing devices before their practical realization. Photonic sensors for detection of VOC biomarkers aims to provide comprehensive information to early career professionals and boost their existing knowledge in the area of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering.

    • Connected Diagnoses

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Keshav Kaushik + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Connected Diagnoses: IoT, Healthcare, and Digital Forensics offers a detailed examination of the dynamic relationships among Internet of Things (IoT) technology, healthcare practices, and digital forensics. By exploring how these fields intersect, the book underscores the transformative impact of connected devices on patient care, data security, and investigative processes. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical dilemmas and cybersecurity challenges that arise as medical technology becomes increasingly integrated with digital networks. Through expert insights and real-world examples, the book provides practical strategies for navigating this evolving landscape and improving outcomes in both medical and forensic settings.Beyond its emphasis on cybersecurity and ethics, the book discusses legal implications, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends in the deployment of IoT within healthcare environments. It delivers guidance on best practices for data management and forensic evidence collection, helping professionals stay ahead in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

    • AI and Data Science in Medical Research

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Olfa Boubaker
      • English
      • Paperback
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      AI and Data Science in Medical Research focuses on the integration of AI and data science into medical research, highlighting their impact on drug discovery, medical imaging, diagnostics, and genomic medicine. The book addresses the acceleration of therapeutic compound discovery and optimization of drug development pipelines through AI. The volume also discusses advancements in medical imaging, including early disease detection and neuroimaging. Additionally, it covers the application of AI in genomic medicine, offering insights into personalized treatment strategies.The volume concludes with an examination of AI's role in public health surveillance, particularly in disease detection and epidemiological research.

    • Roadmap to Successful Digital Health Ecosystems

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Evelyn Hovenga + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Roadmap to Successful Digital Health Ecosystems: A Global Perspective, 2nd edition, explores the transformative integration of digital health technologies to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of digital health, focusing on next-generation systems and the role of artificial intelligence in creating efficient healthcare ecosystems. The revised content covers topics such as regional implementation experiences, workforce management, and precision healthcare. New chapters highlight advancements in digital health technologies, case studies from Jamaica and Africa, and strategies for addressing fragmentation in healthcare systems. The book emphasizes ethical AI use and proactive, integrated healthcare approaches. For the academic audience, this revision serves as an essential resource, compiling cutting-edge research and practical applications that inform best practices in digital health. It equips researchers, educators, and practitioners with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of digital health ecosystems and drive innovation in their fields.

    • Comprehensive Chemistry and Biology of Coumarins Scaffold

      • 1st Edition
      • February 13, 2026
      • Shehryar Hameed + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Comprehensive Chemistry and Biology of Coumarins Scaffold covers detailed methods and protocols to synthetize Coumarin derivatives and different applications and future perspectives for these compounds. Coumarin-Based Scaffolds plays an important role in organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemistry as they act as a bridge between chemistry, life sciences, and biochemical investigations. Coumarin is an important scaffold for designing, generating a wide variety of chemical libraries and drug-like candidates to obtain desired therapeutic and pharmacological properties. Specific functional groups are covered as well as the synthesis of bioactive compounds against specific pathological conditions.The discovery of new coumarin-based drug candidates during the last decades has been covered to assist the pharmaceutical, bioorganic and medicinal chemists for their further research on coumarin-based molecules.

    • Mathematical Modeling and AI-Driven Computational Techniques for Epidemiology and Disease Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Sayooj Aby Jose + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Mathematical Modeling and AI-Driven Computational Techniques for Epidemiology and Disease Dynamics offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative methodologies at the intersection of mathematics, biology, and medicine. This book delves into advanced mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and computational intelligence, providing essential tools for understanding and managing complex disease dynamics. Covering a wide range of topics, including fractional-order modeling, optimal control strategies, and privacy-preserving technologies, it addresses critical challenges in public health and healthcare systems. With contributions from leading experts, this volume bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics seeking interdisciplinary solutions to global health issues.

    • Marine Microbial Products

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities delves into the extensive and highly diverse world of marine microbes, an assemblage of organisms that contain a broad array of bioactive chemicals. Often unique due to the extreme environmental conditions in which they are synthesized, these chemicals present opportunities for innovations in human health, environmental sustainability, and technological progress. Readers will gain valuable insights into the biodiversity of marine microbes, characterization of their bioactive chemicals, and opportunities for innovation and sustainable development across multiple sectors. Written and edited by a diverse team of environmental microbiologists, this book is systematically structured to provide readers with a foundational understanding of marine microbial taxa, the products that may be synthesized from these organisms, technological innovations, and future directions of research. Chapters collate the most current research in healthcare, sustainable industry, and commercial production to provide readers with the latest information on antibiotics, antivirals, anticancer therapeutics, immunosuppresive chemicals, bioremediation, food processing, biofertilizers, biopesticides, cosmetics, pigments, probiotics, and functional foods. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this growing area of research, Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities is structured for accessibility to academic and professional audiences spanning a variety of sectors. It is an indispensable resource for students, professors, researchers, and industry professionals in biology, biotechnology, sustainable development, food and healthcare sciences, and adjacent industries.

    • Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Amit Gefen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness: From Design Principles to Physiological Performance addresses the measurable physical, chemical, biomaterial, fluid structure, mechanical and thermal characteristics that are imperative for a dressing to effectively treat acute and chronic wounds. Divided into two parts, the book discusses the properties of wound dressings, their structure, and how they interact with skin surfaces based on scientific investigation and testing. It also discusses potential tradeoffs, including associated costs of manufacturing, clinical performance characteristics of a dressing, e.g., ease of application and removal, the ability of the dressing to stay in place, and more.This book will be valuable for all professionals involved in the treatment of all types of wounds, including biomedical engineers, material scientists, clinicians across all the relevant medical disciplines, industrialists and regulatory professionals in the field of wound care, academics, scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of medical devices, and undergraduate and graduate bioengineering and medical engineering students who are interested in the structure and function of wound dressings.

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