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    • Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Hiroyuki Tomita + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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 the 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 the 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.

    • Natural extracellular vesicles: a new nanomedicine for cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • KN ArulJothi + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      "Natural-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Innovations in Nanomedicine" explores the potential of natural-derived extracellular vesicles (NDEVs) as next-generation tools in therapeutic applications. Shifting the focus from mammalian-derived EVs, this book highlights plant, fungal, bacterial, and algal sources, promoting a sustainable and biocompatible approach to drug delivery and disease modulation. The content emphasizes the unique properties of NDEVs in cancer therapy, immunomodulation, and regenerative medicine, addressing the limitations of conventional therapies by enhancing drug bioavailability and reducing off-target effects. It also provides insights into underexplored sources and practical guidance on safety, scalability, and regulatory considerations. For the academic audience, this book serves as a comprehensive resource that bridges nanotechnology and biomedical sciences. It equips researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical scientists with consolidated knowledge and experimental techniques, empowering them to explore the evolving frontiers of precision-driven therapeutics rooted in nature.

    • AI and Global Health

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Adil Haider
      • English
      • Paperback
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      AI and Global Health: Unlocking Transformative Potential provides a roadmap for practitioners to apply and leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems, using the World Health Organization's health systems approach. AI is a rapidly evolving field with significant investment made in this industry in recent years from government and the private sector and this book articulates how this growth can be harnessed for countries that need a different approach to addressing global health problems. While global health is not the traditional audience for AI related work, there is transformative potential in the application of AI to global health that can impact every aspect of the system from financing to quality of care. The combination of case studies and secondary research inspires the possibility of what can happen using AI in healthcare, ensuring the use of robust, scientific evidence to draw conclusions. Additionally, readers will learn from others in settings where AI has been a tool for change, providing healthcare practitioners and policymakers to think through how it can be applied in resource limited settings. "AI and Global Health: Unlocking Transformative Potential" is a strong call to action for policymakers and healthcare leaders of governments, international organizations, and healthcare institutions to take the lead in AI implementation as a key lever for advancing global health goals through a systems approach.

    • Phytochemicals and Hallmarks of Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Gautam Sethi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Phytochemicals and Hallmarks of Cancer: From Molecules to Medicine delves into the potential of phytomedicine to effectively address both established and emerging hallmarks of cancer, offering valuable insights into their translational applications from bench to bedside. The book provides comprehensive information about how the plant-derived product tackles cancer by targeting different hall markers that drive cancer progression. In 12 chapters the book not only describes the implications of plant products on cancer immunotherapy, gives insight in the hurdles in clinical translating plant derived products for cancer therapy, but also focuses on the therapeutic aspects of phytochemicals, providing insights into how understanding of mechanism of actions of phytochemicals can aid to develop innovative therapies. By addressing these knowledge and information needs Phytochemicals and Hallmarks of Cancer: From Molecules to Medicine is designed to be accessible to clinicians and researchers alike in the field of phytochemical applications in medicine.

    • Polyphenols in Wound Healing

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Bushra Akhtar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polyphenols in Wound Healing presents a comprehensive exploration of how naturally occurring compounds—polyphenol... a pivotal role in advancing wound care therapies. Divided into four thoughtfully curated sections, this book begins with an in-depth review of the science of wound healing, introducing readers to the fundamentals of skin physiology, the various types of wounds, and key therapeutic targets. By grounding the reader in the essential biology and pathology of wound healing, this section builds a strong foundation for understanding the innovative strategies presented in the chapters that follow. The second section delves into the world of polyphenols, offering detailed information on their natural sources, especially medicinal plants, and the techniques used for their extraction, isolation, and purification. The third section transitions to the core of the book’s focus—how polyphenols act on biological pathways to support wound healing. This includes mechanisms such as reducing inflammation, combating oxidative stress, modulating matrix metalloproteinases, enhancing collagen synthesis, and promoting tissue regeneration and angiogenesis. Each chapter is backed by current research, offering mechanistic insights that bridge traditional knowledge with modern biomedical science. This structured and progressive organization ensures that all key aspects of polyphenol-based wound healing are clearly presented and easy to follow, making the book highly accessible for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. Whether seeking to deepen their scientific understanding or explore new avenues for therapeutic development, this book equips its audience with a thorough and cohesive perspective on the promising role of polyphenols in wound management.

    • Barrier Membranes in Regenerative Dentistry

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Mehrdad Lotfazar
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Barrier Membranes in Regenerative Dentistry: From Concepts to Clinical Applications and Bioengineering is the first comprehensive book dedicated to the science, technology, and clinical practice of barrier membranes in regenerative periodontal and implant therapy. Bridging foundational biology with state-of-the-art innovations, this authoritative volume traces the historical evolution of barrier membranes, examines their material and biological properties, and explores their therapeutic applications in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and guided bone regeneration (GBR). Structured as both a scholarly reference and a practical clinical guide, the book spans the continuum of membrane technologies—from early passive barriers to today’s bioenhanced, gene-activated, and tissue-engineered platforms. Each chapter integrates scientific principles with real-world surgical application, supported by more than 500 clinical and scientific illustrations and over 1,000 peer-reviewed references. Concise summary boxes, clinical implications, and key conclusions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning and support evidence-based decision-making. Unique features include comprehensive coverage of both degradable and non-degradable membranes, comparative analysis of material classes, and forward-looking perspectives on biofunctional and personalized regenerative approaches. Authored by a clinician-scientist with over three decades of expertise in implant and regenerative dentistry, and featuring a foreword by Dr. Homa H. Zadeh, a global authority in regenerative periodontology, this volume establishes itself as the definitive resource in the field. Essential for periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, implantologists, postgraduate students, and biomaterials researchers, this book fills a long-standing gap by delivering the depth, rigor, and clinical integration necessary to advance practice and research in regenerative dentistry.

    • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 132
      • June 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

    • Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology

      • 3rd Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Ajay K. Singh + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology... Third edition remains the definitive translational reference in the field of nephroendocrinology, investigating both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. It offers researchers and clinicians expert analyses of nephroendocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism.S... the publication of the 2nd edition in 2009 there have many updates and new findings have emerged. The new edition covers these needed updates and new chapters have been added including a dedicated chapter on the pathophysiology of inflammation, iron metabolism and erythropoiesis, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, the treatment of pre-eclampsia, and HIF-PHIs.

    • Pediatric Substance Exposure

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Ju Lee Oei
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pediatric Substance Exposure is a crucial resource for medical practitioners focusing on the long-term management of children exposed to addictive substances during pregnancy. It provides guidance on supporting families affected by substance abuse, starting with a comprehensive overview of epidemiology and global policy. The book examines various substances and their impact on children, discussing fetal management, infant and child care, and addressing family needs as the child grows. Beyond the basics, the book reviews social aspects, future research, and policy needs. Clinicians and researchers will find it invaluable for evidence-based decision-making and optimal treatment strategies.

    • The Heart and Vascular System

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2026
      • Ramachandran S. Vasan + 1 more
      • English
      The Heart and Vascular System: An Encyclopedia, Five Volume Set serves as a comprehensive digital reference, designed for students, instructors, clinicians, and researchers in biomedical and medical sciences. This encyclopedia consolidates both foundational and advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular system, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of heart and vascular health. With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death globally, this work equips professionals and learners with the critical information needed to advance research, inform clinical practice, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.This extensive encyclopedia features approximately 200 expertly written and edited articles, ensuring reputable and authoritative content. Its digital format offers easy searchability and convenient access, setting it apart as the most advanced and user-friendly resource available for cardiovascular topics. By spanning basic, clinical, and population sciences, the set supports a wide range of users, from those seeking introductory knowledge to experts pursuing specialized research.

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