Books in Biotechnology

Photonic Sensors for Detection of VOC Biomarkers

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Sridhar Krishnaswamy + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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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.

eCARE for Healthy Ageing

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Luis Figueredo + 3 more
English

"eCARE for Healthy Ageing: Enhanced Caregiving through AI and Robotics Enablers for Healthy Ageing" serves as as a practical guide for researchers, providing a holistic perspective on activities of daily living (ADLs), health monitoring, and social interaction in the context of caregiving for older adults. In the first part, "Real-world Care Tasks and Requirements," the book addresses practical applications, aiming to guide future research based on end-users and establish the foundation for assistive technologies. The second part focuses on challenges in caregiving from a robotics and AI perspective, covering topics like environment interaction, navigation, manipulation, and learning new tasks. The third part extends the discussion to ADLs involving physical contact, such as dressing and feeding. It explores perception, health monitoring, physical collaboration, and interaction, addressing technological challenges and opportunities. The fourth part delves into the cognitive aspects of human-robot interaction, exploring social interaction with older adults. The final part integrates insights from large studies and successful cases, connecting them to the earlier discussions. It highlights limitations, ethical considerations, and individual needs/dilemmas in achieving a holistic robotics and AI solution for Geriatronics.

Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Abdelwahed Barkaoui + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints delves into the intricate details of each joint, exploring anatomical, mechanical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of joint biomechanics by dedicating each chapter to specific joints, detailing their anatomical structure, biomechanical mechanisms, associated diseases, and pathologies. It also covers treatments, surgical interventions, and imaging-based modeling alongside numerical simulation techniques using the finite element method. This approach provides readers with an innovative perspective on the technological advancements in joint biomechanics. In addition to exploring joint-specific details, the book discusses the advantages and limitations of modern techniques.Finally, the book emphasizes the potential for these methods to improve clinical decision-making, optimize personalized treatments, and design medical devices. The integration of advanced modeling and simulation techniques enhances the understanding of the complex mechanisms of joints, contributing significantly to both academic research and practical clinical applications.

Quantum Health AI

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Dominique J Monlezun
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantum Health AI: The Revolution of Medicine, Public Health, and Global Health is the first comprehensive book defining the transformation of the global health ecosystem by the fusion of our most powerful technologies—quantum computing and artificial intelligence—while defending an actionable human-centred approach to doing so responsibly, equitably, and sustainably. We can continue to watch wars, diseases, poverty, polarization, cyber-crime, and climate change only worsen. Our strongest technologies can remain centralized in a small number of companies and countries for their profit and power. Or we can cooperatively put quantum AI to work for the health of all of us, by better managing this technology’s overarching strategic competition between democracies and autocracies, along with the public and private sectors (balancing human security with national security, economic growth with household livelihoods, individual rights with the common good). This book draws on the decade plus of original research and first-hand perspective of the world’s first triple doctorate-trained physician-data scientist and AI ethicist. It unpacks the history, science, values, and political economics framing and driving quantum AI (including its physics, metaphysics, ethics, governance, computing, sensing, communication, materials, and security), the global health ecosystem (healthcare systems, public health agencies, biotechnology companies, and development institutions), and their growing integration, wins, and challenges. This one-stop book provides a global, inclusive, and practical guide for understanding and shaping these societal and technological trends. It thus empowers health, technology, and policy students, practitioners, professionals, researchers, and leaders in organizations, universities, companies, and governments—ultimately to make and maintain the human-centred quantum AI safeguarding and advancing humanity’s health, home, and future.

Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery

2nd Edition
July 1, 2025
Mohammad Hossein Abedin Nasab
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery, Second Edition provides an update on state-of-the-art systems and methods for robotic and computer-assisted surgeries. Written by leading researchers from academia and industry, this new edition includes over 700 illustrations, flowcharts, diagrams, and dedicated multimedia content across all chapters.This new edition also includes introductory chapters which discuss the fundamental concepts in robotics and image-guided surgery. Through its coverage of basic concepts and recent advances across all subspecialties, the book serves as a vital and comprehensive reference for engineers, surgeons, and researchers in the life science and healthcare world interested in surgical robotics.Fusing engineering, radiology, and surgical principles into one book, this new edition also includes coverage of new surgical devices and new surgical robotic systems, expanding the number of chapters from 39 to more than 50. Biomedical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical and computer engineers, medical and engineering students, and surgeons in the field of surgical robotics and image-guided surgery will benefit from this comprehensive reference, written by global experts from across academia and industry.

Artificial Intelligence-Based Smart Healthcare Systems

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Kashif Naseer Qureshi + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Smart Healthcare Systems: New Standards, Technologies, and Communication Systems delves into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern healthcare. The book sheds light on the integration of AI technologies into healthcare systems, significantly enhancing diagnostics, patient care, treatment, research, and administrative processes. It emphasizes AI's emergence as a crucial component of healthcare, where advanced AI-powered networks improve data communication, sensing, and monitoring capabilities, setting new standards for healthcare efficiency and accuracy.In addition to discussing AI's applications in patient monitoring, medical image analysis, human pose estimation, speech recognition, and disease diagnosis, the book explores architectural frameworks like software-defined networks, cloud and edge-based architectures, and mobility-based systems. It stresses the need for scalable, flexible, energy-efficient, and interoperable designs to support AI integration. Furthermore, the importance of robust security, privacy standards, and policies in AI-based healthcare systems is highlighted, considering the unique challenges and requirements of this domain.

Deep Learning Assessment of Neurological Imaging

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Tripti Goel + 3 more
English

"Deep Learning Assessment of Neurological Imaging" provides an introduction to deep learning structures and pre-processing methods for detecting MRI anomalies. It also provides a comprehensive account of deep learning research on MRI images for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, and a discussion on current research issues and future objectives. The book is a valuable resource to guide new entrants in the field to make a meaningful impact in their development efforts. The book concludes with a brief overview of the problems discussed and potential future advancements in the field.

Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Parveen Kumar + 2 more
English

Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics: Technologies, Innovations and Applications, a new volume in the Medical Robots and Devices: New Developments and Advances series, provides an overview of medical robotics, including fundamentals, a bibliometrics review, and essential elements. Other sections delve into emerging technologies such as the Internet of Medical Robots Things (IoMRT), artificial intelligence-driven medical robots, robotic cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity considerations, and the integration of digital twin technology.Final sections explore various applications of medical robots in surgery, healthcare management, diagnostics imaging, pharmacy and medication dispensing, hospital logistics, ethical considerations, future prospects, and challenges in the field.

IoT-WSN-DT Based Medical Systems and Nanotechnology for Smart Cancer Care

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Tuan Anh Nguyen
English
Paperback
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IoT-WSN-DT Based Medical Systems and Nanotechnology for Smart Cancer Care explores the latest advances in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), digital twin, and wireless sensor networks for real-time cancer care, enabling efficient decision-making and treatment. The book examines how data from medical nanosensors can be integrated with the technology of digital twins for cancer forecasting and monitoring, providing accessible smart insights via remote and mobile devices. By combining the strengths of smart nanotechnology, IoT-based platforms, WSN technologies, and DT, a powerful medical system can be developed for smart cancer care.This system can help in early diagnosis, targeted drug delivery, real-time monitoring, and personalized treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Advances in Applied Microbiology

1st Edition
Volume 131
July 1, 2025
Geoffrey M. Gadd + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 131 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology where users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.

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