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Books in Life sciences general

Providing a broad overview of biological systems, ecology, evolution, and molecular biology, this selection supports researchers, educators, and students across life sciences. It features foundational concepts, recent advances, and interdisciplinary approaches that promote comprehensive understanding and innovative research in the biological sciences.

  • Dissolvable Microneedles (DMNS) For Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Neetu Talreja + 3 more
    • English
    Dissolvable Microneedles (DMNS) For Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment presents a comprehensive, lab‑to‑clinic overview of dissolving microneedles (DMNs) for cancer diagnosis and therapy, emphasizing painless, minimally invasive delivery and localized treatment. The book details DMN materials, design, and fabrication—includin... AI‑enabled and 3D‑printed approaches—then advances to theranostic applications such as immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy, exosome‑loaded systems, and stimulus‑responsive platforms. Translation topics cover regulation, scale‑up, and CMC, alongside supportive strategies during chemotherapy.Academi... readers gain a structured synthesis of recent advances, practical methods, and clinical outlooks, positioning DMNs as patient‑friendly, cost‑effective tools with significant potential to revolutionize cancer care.

  • Social Determinants of Health in Surgery

    Research Methods and Clinical Review
    • 1st Edition
    • Steven A. Toms + 4 more
    • English
    Social Determinants of Health in Surgery: Research Methods and Clinical Review is a groundbreaking resource dedicated to examining the role of social determinants within surgical care. This book is designed for surgical trainees, healthcare providers, researchers, and policy administrators, offering a thorough exploration of how social factors impact surgical outcomes and practice. Featuring a detailed analysis of eleven key domains, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of integrating social determinants into surgical research and practice. The text provides essential guidance for those seeking to understand and improve patient outcomes through a broader, community-driven lens.In addition to its comprehensive coverage, the book delves into specialized topics such as big data analytics, ethical considerations, global health perspectives, pediatric surgical care, and clinical applications for research. It presents methodological guidance, including valuable tips and common pitfalls useful for readers at any stage of their surgical careers. The book also offers an in-depth review of social determinants research across ten major surgical specialties, highlighting significant trends, key studies, and current gaps in knowledge. Case studies and reflective interviews from experienced clinicians further enrich the reader’s understanding.

  • Fluid Dynamics of Viral Transmission

    • 1st Edition
    • Mehrzad Shams + 1 more
    • English
    Fluid Dynamics of Viral Transmission is an essential exploration into the transmission dynamics of COVID-19, focusing specifically on the airborne spread of respiratory aerosols carrying infectious viruses. In light of the recent global pandemic, it offers crucial insights into the complex interaction between fluid dynamics and viral transmission and provides practical solutions for minimizing risks in indoor environments. The book delves into CFD simulations, optimizing ventilation systems, air filtration strategies, and spatial layout modifications. It evaluates mitigation measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, and occupancy limits, aiming to equip readers with the knowledge to create safer indoor spaces. This book is ideal for public health officials, policymakers, healthcare professionals, engineers, researchers, and academics in fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, epidemiology, and virology.

  • Geostatistical Approaches to Environmental and Public Health Issues

    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Geostatistical Approaches to Environmental and Public Health Issues discusses how geostatistical techniques can be leveraged to better understand and respond to pressing environmental and public health challenges. The book showcases how techniques like kriging, spatial regression, Bayesian modeling, and space-time analysis offer powerful, nuanced insights into these issues. Emphasizing stochastic, non-deterministic approaches, it highlights the importance of modeling uncertainty in both environmental and health domains. Through case studies and research-driven chapters, sections demonstrate how integrating geospatial and statistical methods can enhance our understanding of where, why, and how events occur—ultimately improving the precision of health interventions and environmental policies.By aligning cutting-edge statistical approaches with the geospatial dimensions of health and environmental data, this book fills a critical gap in the literature and supports more targeted, data-driven decision-making in the face of global uncertainty. It bridges methodological innovation with applied research, making it an essential resource for scientists, policymakers, and public health practitioners.

  • Sustainable Digital Medicine

    Green Technology Integration for Inclusive Health Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Ordonez de Pablos + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Digital Medicine: Green Technology Integration for Inclusive Health Systems explores the transformative potential of digital innovation in healthcare. This edited volume brings together global perspectives on how emerging technologies can modernize health systems while promoting sustainability and inclusivity. The book covers key topics such as AI integration in medicine, digital tools for citizen empowerment, modernization of medical education, and the environmental impact of healthcare technologies. It includes case studies from Asia, Europe, the Gulf Region, and the Americas, offering comparative insights and practical applications. Contributors analyze challenges and opportunities in digital health, with policy recommendations for decision-makers. Designed for researchers, academics, and policymakers, this book provides timely knowledge and actionable strategies. Readers gain a deeper understanding of digital transformation in healthcare, new professional skillsets, and the role of technology in building resilient, equitable health systems aligned with global sustainability goals.

  • Hypoxia-induced Tumor Heterogeneity and Immune Evasion

    Clinical Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Benjamin Bonavida + 1 more
    • English
    Hypoxia-induced Tumor Heterogeneity and Immune Evasion: Clinical Interventions explores how hypoxic stress within the tumor microenvironment drives cancer progression, immune escape, and resistance to therapy. This volume integrates foundational and cutting-edge insights into tumor biology, immunology, and therapeutic innovation. The book is structured into five parts, covering tumor heterogeneity, hypoxia-driven mechanisms, immune evasion, clinical diagnostics, and future directions. It brings together global experts to examine how hypoxia shapes tumor evolution, alters immune responses, and influences treatment outcomes. Topics include metabolic reprogramming, angiogenesis, immune suppression, and hypoxia-targeted therapies, with emphasis on translational relevance. This resource benefits researchers, clinicians, and advanced students by offering a comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis of a rapidly evolving field. It supports deeper understanding of tumor complexity and equips readers with knowledge to inform experimental design, clinical strategies, and therapeutic development in oncology.

  • The Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment

    Systems Biology of Stroma–Microbiome Interactions for Precision Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 1 more
    • English
    The Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment: Systems Biology of Stroma–Microbiome Interactions for Precision Therapy unites leading experts to integrate stromal biology and microbiome science into a single, translational roadmap for pancreatic cancer. It frames tumor progression and treatment resistance as emergent properties of an ecosystem, not isolated cells. The book surveys the composition and heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment; cancer associated fibroblast plasticity; extracellular matrix and signaling dynamics; immune suppression; metabolic and hypoxic reprogramming; and gut/tumor associated microbiomes. Methodological chapters highlight single cell, spatial and multi omics approaches, experimental models, biomarkers, and clinical trial design, culminating in combination strategies and future directions. Readers gain a mechanistic, systems level synthesis that clarifies conflicting literature, prioritizes targets, and bridges basic, translational, and clinical domains—accelerating precision oncology and informing study design, patient stratification, and therapeutic combinations.

  • Complications in Spinal Surgery

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Rafael De la Garza Ramos + 2 more
    • English
    Complications in Spinal Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive reference for before and after surgery, covering common complications and rare complexities. The book is divided into major sections, including safety in spine surgery, general complications, complications by region (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral), complications related to pediatrics, and predictive analytics. Although some complications can happen irrespective of the spinal region, dividing into anatomical sections make the most sense for the reader. Designed to benefit both surgeons-in-training... and fellows—and seasoned professionals in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine practice, this book provides critical insights into the prevention, recognition, and management of complications.Unique to this book are the other implications of complications, such as how to approach patients and families, the medicolegal aspects of complications, and how to deal with these situations at a personal level. With its evidence-based approach, real-world case discussions, and expert perspectives, it equips readers with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of spine surgery and improve patient outcomes.

  • Management of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Complications

    • 1st Edition
    • Thakur Gurjeet Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Management of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Complications  presents the latest scientific advances in diagnosing and managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its diverse complications. This authoritative text covers molecular mechanisms such as inflammation and oxidative stress, genetic and epigenetic factors, and explores cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence and regenerative medicine. With detailed chapters on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and hematological complications, the book offers a holistic approach to understanding CKD’s complexity and evolving treatment strategies.The book’s content is organized to provide a thorough exploration of CKD, beginning with foundational topics like genetic contributions and diagnostic evaluation, progressing through specific complications such as diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and urologic conditions. Special focus is given to management strategies, nutritional interventions, and unique considerations in pediatric, geriatric, and pregnant populations. Emerging therapies, including precision medicine, gut microbiota modulation, and AI-driven early detection, are also extensively covered to keep readers at the forefront of nephrology research and clinical practice.Management of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Complications is an essential resource for nephrologists, general practitioners, medical students, nursing professionals, and healthcare providers involved in kidney disease care and research.

  • Fostering Research Integrity

    A Practical Guide for Research Ethics
    • 1st Edition
    • Ashima Anand
    • English
    Fostering Research Integrity: A Practical Guide to Research Ethics, a new release in Elsevier's series, Hot Topics in Physiology, addresses the aspects of research integrity, international normative instruments governing research integrity, and research practices.With chapters on animal research ethics and research practices for human subjects, this book is a valuable resource to all physiology researchers and beyond.

  • Nanofibers in Cancer Management

    Therapeutic Delivery Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 1 more
    • English
    Nanofibers in Cancer Management: Therapeutic Delivery Perspectives provides an authoritative academic resource on the role of nanofibers in advancing cancer therapy. It consolidates fundamental principles and translational strategies to address limitations of conventional treatments. The book explores polymer chemistry, fabrication techniques, and smart nanofiber systems tailored for major cancers, including breast, lung, liver, colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, ovarian, melanoma, oral, and CNS tumors. It emphasizes drug encapsulation, sustained release, localized delivery, and regulatory considerations, supported by evidence-based insights and global expertise. Readers benefit from a structured, modular approach that bridges material science and clinical application. This resource equips researchers, clinicians, and graduate students with practical knowledge to innovate targeted therapies and overcome challenges such as multidrug resistance and systemic toxicity.

  • Nanomaterials for Stem Cell Modulation

    Innovation and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Syed Mahmood + 3 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials for Stem Cell Modulation: Innovation and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive exploration of how nanotechnology is transforming stem cell science and regenerative medicine. This authoritative volume examines the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials, their interactions with stem cells, and their capacity to direct stem cell behaviors such as proliferation, differentiation, and therapeutic delivery. By blending foundational principles with cutting-edge innovations, the book bridges the gap between basic laboratory discoveries and clinical translation. Written by experts in the field, the book addresses the critical need for an integrated resource that unifies current knowledge with emerging research and practical applications.While interest in nanotechnology and stem cells continues to grow, the literature remains fragmented. This book fills that gap by offering structured insights, case studies, and guidance on selecting nanomaterial systems tailored to specific therapeutic goals, while also navigating regulatory and translational challenges. Designed for researchers, graduate students, and professionals, the text serves as both a practical guide and an academic reference across disciplines including nanotechnology, stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Federated Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks in Healthcare

    Enhancing Privacy and Efficiency
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhishek Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Federated Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks in Healthcare: Enhancing Privacy and Efficiency explores the innovative intersection of quantum computing and federated learning in the context of healthcare. As medical data grows exponentially and privacy concerns intensify, this book addresses the urgent need for secure, scalable AI solutions that enable collaborative data analysis without compromising patient confidentiality. It offers a detailed examination of the theoretical foundations of quantum machine learning and federated systems, complemented by practical case studies spanning medical imaging, genomics, and disease diagnosis. The content delves into architecture design, security protocols, and optimization techniques, equipping researchers and practitioners with the tools to develop privacy-preserving AI models tailored for medical applications. The book also discusses regulatory considerations, deployment challenges, and future research directions, positioning itself as a vital resource for advancing healthcare AI. Its comprehensive approach bridges fundamental science and real-world implementation, empowering healthcare professionals, data scientists, and policy makers to harness next-generation quantum federated systems for improved patient outcomes and data security. This resource is essential for those seeking to implement cutting-edge AI technologies in healthcare, ensuring secure, efficient, and collaborative medical data analysis.

  • AI-Driven Personalised Pediatric Nutrition

    • 1st Edition
    • Gayathri Nagasubramanian + 2 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Personalised Pediatric Nutrition explores how emerging digital ecosystems, spanning immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, wearables, and online communities, are reshaping pediatric nutrition and child health. Bridging the intersection of nutrition science and digital health, this comprehensive reference integrates clinical data analysis, education, ethics, and policy into a unified framework. The volume provides practical strategies for the safe, ethical, and equitable implementation of digital nutrition interventions. Key topics include AI-driven personalization, digital therapeutics, immersive learning environments, data governance, equity, and child safety, all supported by global case studies and actionable implementation models. The book covers twelve thematic areas, each featuring international case studies, and cross-disciplinary insights. Readers will apply this knowledge to optimize growth and development, design patient-centered digital pathways, and inform policy decisions that promote safe, equitable digital nutrition care for all children. This reference supports rigorous assessment, scalable deployment, and sustained improvements in child health outcomes today.

  • Antiviral African Medicinal Plants: Families, Species, and Therapeutic Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 121
    • English
    Antiviral African Medicinal Plants: Families, Species, and Therapeutic Applications is a comprehensive scholarly volume that systematically explores the rich pharmacopeia of African flora as a source of antiviral agents. Organized by plant families and species, it integrates ethnopharmacological traditions with modern phytochemical and pharmacological evidence, highlighting the therapeutic potential of diverse classes of natural products. The book provides critical analyses of structural diversity, mechanisms of action, and translational challenges, while emphasizing the cultural relevance and accessibility of medicinal plants in African healthcare systems. By bridging traditional knowledge with contemporary biomedical research, the volume offers a harmonized framework for advancing African medicinal plants into scientifically validated antiviral therapies. It serves as both a reference for researchers and a roadmap for interdisciplinary collaboration in drug discovery, public health, and ethnomedicine.

  • Smart Approaches for Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy, and its Associated Challenges

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul A. Millner + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Approaches for Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy, and its Associated Challenges presents a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies transforming cancer care. This edited volume bridges foundational science with clinical relevance, offering insights into theranostics, nanomedicine, and molecular therapeutics. The book delves into advanced diagnostic tools such as biosensors and theranostic nanoparticles, and therapeutic innovations including peptide-drug conjugates, epigenetic modulation, and nucleic acid-based treatments. It addresses key challenges in glioblastoma, pediatric brain tumors, and drug-resistant cancers, while highlighting translational strategies that integrate diagnostics and therapy. Academics benefit from a multidisciplinary reference that supports research, fosters innovation, and enhances understanding of emerging cancer therapies. It equips researchers with the latest developments to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.

  • GANs in Medical Diagnostics and Classification

    • 1st Edition
    • Abhishek Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    GANs in Medical Diagnostics and Classification explores the role of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in addressing underdiagnosed and overlooked health challenges. The book bridges cutting-edge AI research with real-world medical applications, presenting interdisciplinary insights into how GANs enhance diagnostics, treatment precision, and disease surveillance across domains such as antimicrobial resistance, rare genetic disorders, and environmental health risks. It also examines ethical, policy, and accessibility dimensions of AI in healthcare. By combining technical depth with practical case studies, this volume equips medical researchers, AI engineers, and healthcare professionals with actionable knowledge to tackle silent epidemics using GAN-based tools.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cancer Biology

    Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Sadhna Aggarwal
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cancer Biology: Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment explores the revolutionary impact of AI on cancer biology and oncology. This comprehensive volume delves into AI technologies, including machine learning and deep learning, enhancing our ability to understand, diagnose, and treat cancer with unprecedented precision. The book covers a wide range of topics, from cancer biology fundamentals to AI-driven techniques in diagnosis and personalised treatment. It discusses medical imaging, genomics, drug discovery, and predictive modelling, along with ethical and regulatory considerations, offering a holistic view of AI in cancer research. For academic audiences, this book provides invaluable insights into improving clinical outcomes and patient care. Researchers and clinicians will benefit from the detailed analysis of AI applications, while students and scholars will find a wealth of information to support their studies and future innovations in cancer treatment.

  • Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age

    Economic Efficiency and Transformation
    • 1st Edition
    • Miltiadis D. Lytras + 2 more
    • English
    Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age: Economic Efficiency and Transformation addresses the transformation in global healthcare that has been driven by digital innovation, economic efficiency, and value-based care. The book provides comprehensive frameworks that integrate health economics, digital transformation, and patient-centered value delivery. Facing rising costs, aging populations, and chronic diseases, the healthcare sector also sees opportunities in AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT for smarter, more efficient delivery. Users will find an exploration of the economic implications of these technologies, offering strategies to align them with value-based care principles, optimize resources, and improve patient outcomes.For academics, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, this book bridges theory and practice with cutting-edge research and real-world case studies. It equips readers with the knowledge and frameworks to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, emphasizing global perspectives and diverse technological applications, ultimately driving innovation and economic sustainability in healthcare delivery.

  • Morbidity Prevention in Aging

    The Role of Salutogenesis Amidst Crises
    • 1st Edition
    • Nestor Asiamah + 3 more
    • English
    Morbidity Prevention in Aging: The Role of Salutogenesis Amidst Crises addresses the urgent need to rethink disease prevention strategies for an aging population. The book begins by exploring how age-friendly environments support health-seeking behaviors. The next section focuses on developing personal skills such as resilience and self-efficacy for maintaining health during crises. Section III examines the reorientation of health services to support preventive care, including community care and diet promotion, while Section IV addresses the creation of policies that facilitate health-promoting interventions and integrate prevention strategies. Community engagement and empowerment in promoting health is emphasized in the fifth section.The book concludes by providing a framework for understanding disease prevention amidst crises, focusing on diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic experiences and ensuring equitable opportunities for lifelong disease prevention. This groundbreaking book emphasizes a salutogenic approach that focuses on factors promoting health rather than merely treating diseases. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how to maintain health and prevent diseases across the lifespan, even amidst challenges such as wars, climate change, and industrial hazards.

  • Translational Medicine in Dry Eye Disease

    A Comprehensive Clinical and Scientific Strategy
    • 1st Edition
    • Marco Zeppieri + 2 more
    • English
    Translational Medicine in Dry Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Clinical and Scientific Strategy offers clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals a comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource that translates the latest scientific advances into practical strategies for diagnosing, managing, and treating dry eye disease. By bridging laboratory research and clinical application, this book equips end users with up-to-date insights, innovative diagnostic tools, and evidence-based therapies to improve patient outcomes in the rapidly evolving field of ocular surface health.

  • The Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Revolutionizing Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
    • English
    Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence describes the complexity of healthcare data that necessitates the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI). This book offers an explicit accounting of vital aspects on artificial intelligence in healthcare, discussing perspectives of the technologies explored based on findings outlined in highly organized tables, illustrative figures, and flow charts. It brings together novel applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare and helps readers define major gaps in knowledge that can lead to significant scientific discoveries.In addition, the book covers computational drug design, genomic data mining, nanomedicines, medical devices, cosmeceuticals, biosensors, genome counseling, quality control, clinical trials, and cybersecurity. Researchers, students, and scientists will find the book provides foundational and practical knowledge, along with the most advanced AI applications in healthcare.

  • Glial Mechanisms in Sleep and Circadian Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Marcos G. Frank
    • English
    Glial Mechanisms in Sleep and Circadian Biology presents a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the role of glial cells in numerous, often unexpected, aspects of sleep. It seamlessly links glial cell activity to the multi-system processes that affect sleep. Experts in the field discuss how glial cells influence the sleep-wake cycle, the accumulation and discharge of sleep drive, the timing of sleep and wake across the 24-hour day, and how glial cells may govern important sleep functions (e.g., brain plasticity and metabolism). This is a book that could well change scientists’ and practitioners’ traditional beliefs about the factors underlying sleep.Users will find the book's content at the forefront of one of the hottest topics in basic sleep research. Over the last decade, scientists have made breakthrough discoveries revealing that sleep is not only a product of neurons, but of neuronal-glial interactions.

  • Nanocarrier-Based Immunotherapy

    Emerging Frontiers in Cancer
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 1 more
    • English
    Nanocarrier-Based Immunotherapy: Emerging Frontiers in Cancer explores innovative nanotechnology approaches to enhance cancer immunotherapy. This comprehensive volume addresses the design, mechanisms, and clinical potential of nanocarriers such as polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, exosomes, and inorganic nanomaterials in modulating immune responses against tumors. The book provides in-depth coverage of foundational principles, recent advancements, and translational strategies. In addition, it discusses how nanocarriers improve targeted delivery, overcome tumor immune evasion, and enable combination therapies.Chapters highlight cutting-edge topics like AI integration, safety profiles, and regulatory considerations, offering a multidisciplinary perspective. Designed for an academic audience, this resource facilitates understanding of nanomedicine’s role in cancer treatment. It equips researchers, clinicians, and students with scientific insights, novel strategies, and practical solutions to accelerate the development of next-generation immunotherapies.

  • Empowering Health through Lifestyle Medicine

    The Essential Guide for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • John Anthony Stevens
    • English
    Empowering Health through Lifestyle Medicine: The Essential Guide for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease is an evidenced-based health discipline for use by anyone in the healthcare profession including clinicians and public health and for those researching illness prevention and chronic disease management to improve health research practice and patient outcomes. Combining the best available research with personal insights and experience and using the Lifestyle Medicine 6 pillar framework, the book engages readers not only in the description and efficacy of LM but also in the knowledge, concepts and behaviours to better prevent and manage nutrition, physical activity, stress, mental health as well our interaction with the environment for a healthier, happier life.

  • Biosimilars in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
    • English
    Biosimilars in Cancer is a comprehensive resource on the role of biosimilars in treating various cancer types. The book offers a succinct yet thorough overview of current trends in oncology, covering 21 different cancers from liver to breast cancer. Chapters provide detailed insights into trends, fundamental facts, and practical and clinical data, making it an invaluable tool for academics and practitioners. The book empowers researchers and clinicians to enhance understanding and improve patient outcomes through the effective use of biosimilars in oncology. Targeted primarily at pharmaceutical researchers, biomedical scientists, and clinicians, it supports the growing oncology biosimilars market.In addition, the book provides critical insights for those involved in cancer diagnostics and clinical trials, helping them stay ahead in this rapidly progressing field.

  • Responsible AI in Healthcare

    Navigating the EU AI Act and Global Regulatory Frameworks
    • 1st Edition
    • Miltiadis D. Lytras + 3 more
    • English
    Responsible AI in Healthcare: Navigating the EU AI Act and Global Regulatory Frameworks examines how health systems design, deploy, and oversee AI under evolving legal and ethical mandates. It provides an integrated, practice‑oriented roadmap for compliance and responsible innovation. This book offers the first integrated, comparative treatment of the EU AI Act and global regulatory frameworks for healthcare, translating ethics and law into operational evaluation, governance, and value assessment. Through structured cases, decision tools, and stakeholder methods, it equips researchers and clinicians to design, validate, and deploy AI responsibly—and to keep learning as regulations evolve. Readers gain actionable tools, checklists, and frameworks to operationalize ethical AI, prepare for audits and certifications, and anticipate global convergence (“Brussels Effect”) shaping digital health. The volume serves clinicians, administrators, developers, policy and legal experts seeking rigorous yet accessible guidance.

  • Health Geography

    Theories, Methods, and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Peng Jia
    • English
    Health Geography: Theories, Methods, and Case Studies examines the interdisciplinary domain of health geography, systematically integrating geographical science with public health paradigms. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the theoretical foundations, methodological innovations, and practical implications of health geography. Special emphasis is placed on employing geo-spatial technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to enhance disease prevention, health risk assessments, and healthcare resource allocation.By fostering an integrative dialogue among geography, epidemiology, and advanced technological approaches, the book addresses contemporary public health challenges from local to global scales. The book includes over 50 international case studies addressing infectious and chronic diseases, and health resource allocation.

  • Gut Health in Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Wellness

    Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sushil Kumar Dubey + 2 more
    • English
    Gut Health in Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Wellness delves into the intricate relationship between gut microbiota and diabetes, emphasizing their significant impact on gastrointestinal health. This book bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications, offering a comprehensive exploration on how the gut microbiome affects both metabolic and gastrointestinal health. By examining current scientific findings, the book elucidates the mechanisms through which gut bacteria impact insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and inflammatory responses. Additionally, practical strategies for optimizing gut health are provided, encompassing dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, and targeted interventions.The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in metabolic and gastrointestinal functions, and recent research has illuminated the mechanisms by which gut bacteria influence conditions such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dysbiosis, or the imbalance of gut microorganisms, can disrupt glucose metabolism, lead to insulin insensitivity, and promote chronic inflammation, all of which contribute to the progression and development of metabolic diseases like diabetes. Furthermore, gut dysbiosis is linked to various gastrointestinal disorders, often worsening symptoms and complicating treatment efforts.

  • An Authoritative Guide to Chronic Pediatric Abdominal Pain

    Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Miguel Saps + 1 more
    • English
    An Authoritative Guide to Chronic Pediatric Abdominal Pain: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management provides a comprehensive and extensive overview of all aspects relevant to the care of children with abdominal pain. It includes chapters tailored to each discipline, level of training, and primary interest (clinical or research), covering daily practice, diagnosis, testing, conventional and complementary treatments, interdisciplinary care, and the transition to adult gastroenterology treatment. The book critically updates the evidence behind these methods and prepares readers to understand more advanced techniques. Topics include early adverse life events, intestinal permeability, visceral hypersensitivity, sex differences, microbiome infections, use of antibiotics, and the microbiome.Informati... on clinical perspectives and management in the emergency department helps inform pediatricians, gastroenterologists, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners about the scientific basis for prior workups, differential diagnoses, and the rationale behind them. In addition, this book helps clinicians understand the basic research behind these factors, how they influence pathophysiology, clinical presentation, progression, and outcomes.

  • Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunyan Qiao + 3 more
    • English
    Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy comprehensively and systematically covers all aspects of gonioscopy: from basic knowledge and common manifestations to characteristic signs of different diseases, and the application of gonioscopy in the laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Including over a thousand high-quality images, it helps clinicians explore the diverse and fascinating world of the anterior chamber angle, and deepens their understanding of the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-ups of glaucoma.

  • An Illustrated Guide to Cancer Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Tomas Koltai + 1 more
    • English
    An Illustrated Guide to Cancer Biology offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of oncological molecular biology and provides valuable insights into topics such as cancer cell migration, chemotherapeutic drug mechanisms, and the roles of RNA in cancer. With 33 chapters covering a wide array of subjects, including the Hanahan and Weinberg hallmarks of cancer, tumor heterogeneity, and hormone-dependent cancer, this guide serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and practicing oncologists in medicine, oncology, and biochemistry alike. This book stands out not only for its comprehensive coverage of diverse topics but also for its unique approach.With over 400 figures strategically interspersed throughout the text, this book offers readers a visually engaging journey through the intricacies of cancer biology. These illustrations, ranging from molecular pathways to cellular interactions, make navigating topics like chemotherapeutic drug mechanisms and tumor heterogeneity more accessible. Additionally, the inclusion of sections on repurposing drugs, tumor kinetics, and epigenetics further aids in a deep understanding of cancer biology.

  • Global Healthcare in the 21st Century

    Challenges, Innovations, and Pathways to Equity
    • 1st Edition
    • Alex Matter
    • English
    Global Healthcare in the 21st Century: Challenges, Innovations, and Pathways to Equity provides a compact, authoritative, and up-to-date analysis of healthcare systems across the world at a time of unprecedented medical, technological, and geopolitical change. The book presents a comparative analysis of healthcare across 52 countries, spanning all four World Bank income categories and representing 82% of the global population. It examines global population dynamics, epidemiological trends, and the pathophysiology of major disease groups while highlighting persistent inequities in access, affordability, and quality of care.Equal emphasis is placed on therapeutic advances and preventive strategies, including vaccination and public health interventions. In addition, the book explores transformative innovations such as artificial intelligence in drug discovery, gene and stem cell therapies, transplantation medicine, and next-generation imaging. External forces shaping healthcare—climate change, armed conflict, pandemics, economic constraints, and recent political developments, including the impact of US health research policies—are critically assessed.

  • Technological Fusion in Experimental Medicine and Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Shubham Mahajan + 1 more
    • English
    Technological Fusion in Experimental Medicine and Biology examines how artificial intelligence, omics technologies, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering are converging to reshape experimental medicine. The book presents an integrated, end‑to‑end translational framework connecting hypothesis development, experimentation, multimodal data integration, AI‑driven analysis, and clinical translation. It covers the core enabling technologies and the models that link diverse tools into coherent biomedical workflows. Content is structured across foundational concepts, technologies, workflow integration, application domains, and real‑world case studies, supported by schematic workflows, decision frameworks, and ethical and regulatory perspectives. Chapters emphasize deep learning, reproducible research, and data governance, with case studies in cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological research. The book provides researchers, educators, and lab leaders with a unified framework for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and translational innovation.

  • Geriatric Neurosurgery in Clinical Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Joe M. Das
    • English
    Geriatric Neurosurgery in Clinical Practice is an essential resource that provides a thorough and modern overview of geriatric neurosurgery. This volume compiles the latest research and clinical practice guidelines, offering practical advice for clinicians caring for elderly patients. It delves into a range of topics, including the management of common neurosurgical conditions in elderly patients, surgical techniques, postoperative care, and the integration of multidisciplinary approaches to enhance patient outcomes. Users will find this to be an invaluable reference for practicing neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents, neurologists, geriatric physicians, and researchers seeking clear and concise information on current treatments and procedures for geriatric neurosurgery.

  • New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation

    • 1st Edition
    • Gabriel Cismaru + 2 more
    • English
    New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation is the cutting edge book required by pediatric cardiologists and other professionals who encounter arrhythmias in children. Holter ECG examination has recently undergone significant advances in technology, sensors, and software. Yet, these innovations have been considered primarily in the context of adult patients. On the contrary, New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation uses a case-based methodology to illustrate diagnosis and management of actual pediatric patients. Further, it offers guidance in deciding when referrals are necessary for arrhythmological consultations or ablation interventions. This book also contains novel techniques for detecting and interpreting pediatric arrhythmias. These include the introduction of Poincare graphs, Lorenz plots, and other advanced methods for assessing heart rate variability. New Insights in Pediatric Holter Monitoring and Interpretation modernizes readers' understanding of arrhythmias in children, thus improving the young lives of those in their care.

  • Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Herrero Trujillano + 4 more
    • English
    Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures ameliorates the dearth of literature covering interventional pain procedures under both X-ray and ultrasound guidance. While existing resources focus on either modality separately, this book fills the gap by providing a consolidated approach, leveraging the strengths of both techniques. By doing so, it ensures practitioners have access to the most versatile and effective imaging methods available. This book is inherently practical, designed to serve as a go-to guide for clinicians facing real-world challenges in pain management. Its organization by body areas facilitates quick access to relevant techniques, while step-by-step guidance and visual aids ensure clarity and ease of understanding. By focusing on clinical relevance, the book empowers practitioners to implement evidence-based imaging interventions with confidence and precision. Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the field of pain management. By equipping practitioners with cutting-edge imaging techniques and insights, it promises to improve patient outcomes and advance the standard of care. Moreover, its global reach ensures that its benefits extend far beyond geographical boundaries, reaching pain medicine practitioners worldwide.

  • Metabolomic Phenotyping for the Future of Personalized Medicine

    Beyond the Biomarkers
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacopo Troisi + 1 more
    • English
    Metabolomic Phenotyping for the Future of Personalized Medicine: Beyond the Biomarkers takes a critical look at the advancements in the field. It begins by explaining the essential steps of metabolomics analysis—from sample collection to data interpretation—while exploring how these workflows pave the way for targeted medical applications. With a focus on precision, it shows how metabolomics provides key insights into the mechanisms behind diverse phenotypes, making it an indispensable asset for biomedical research. The second section dives into the transformative results achieved in major medical domains through metabolomics, detailing how this emerging science contributes to understanding complex disease mechanisms.The book also outlines the international regulatory framework essential for conducting research within this field, ensuring compliance and ethical standards. By combining practical guidelines with visionary insights, this text serves as a cornerstone for future strides in personalized medicine and highlights the growing influence of metabolomics in shaping tomorrow’s healthcare systems.

  • COVID-19 in New York City

    Public Health Crisis and its Aftermath
    • 1st Edition
    • Rainer W.G. Gruessner
    • English
    COVID-19 in New York City: A Five-Year Account presents a comprehensive account of the pandemic, from how events unfolded, how circumstances were handled, and how New Yorkers learned to better manage a similarly deadly pandemic in the future. The book documents the period from when the first case was diagnosed in New York City, addressing the medical, political, social, psychological, business, and environmental aspects, as well as the changes in behavior and lifestyle. The author shares his birds eye view of the city through a comprehensive investigation of the events, and the impact of the current and future implications for all readers.This book serves as a guide for anyone interested in how to handle and cope with a future deadly pandemic or similar disaster and is written by a physician and advocate for science who was living in New York City during the pandemic.

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Women

    Understanding its Mechanisms and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Stéphane Manzo-Silberman
    • English
    Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Women: Understanding its Mechanisms and Management serves as a seminal reference for understanding the current landscape of cardiovascular health in young women, highlighting clinical areas that require focused attention. By customizing the information to their unique physiological and clinical differences, more precise and effective interventions will lead to improved outcomes. The information is meticulously updated to address the specific cardiovascular health issues encountered by young women with myocardial infarction. This ensures that each stage of care—from cardiovascular risk assessment and symptom-recognition to the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) pathway, and rehabilitation follow-up—is optimized.Ultimately... this book equips health professionals with the most current and evidence-based information, enabling them to deliver the highest standard of care for young women with myocardial infarction. It will enhance quality of care, and contribute to improved health outcomes for young women across all stages of the cardiovascular healthcare continuum.

  • Precision Oncology in Liver Cancer

    Genomics, Infection, and the Exposome in African and Global Contexts
    • 1st Edition
    • Zodwa Dlamini
    • English
    Precision Oncology in Liver Cancer: Genomics, Infection, and the Exposome in African and Global Contexts explores liver cancer through the lens of precision medicine, integrating molecular profiling, environmental exposures, and targeted therapies. The book presents a multidisciplinary approach, covering infectious drivers like HBV/HCV, environmental carcinogens such as aflatoxins, and emerging tools including genomics, AI, and liquid biopsies. It emphasizes African-specific challenges and innovations, with case studies and comparative global insights. This volume equips researchers, clinicians, and policymakers with evidence-based strategies to address liver cancer disparities, offering a forward-looking framework for equitable cancer care and research in Africa and globally.

  • Biomedical Basis of Human Disease

    From Research to Clinic
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed El-Hashash + 3 more
    • English
    Biomedical Basis of Human Disease: From Research to Clinic provides information on pathophysiology/mech... of organ system disease and selected disorders and diseases that cause the most deaths worldwide, including but not limited to cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. This information is placed within the structural context of tissue/organ, molecular and cellular biology, pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment methods, and disease models in sections that also describe recent research examples, such as recently developed cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo biomedical science methods to bridge the bench and bedside. This text is suitable for students, researchers and practitioners in biomedicine and basic medicine.

  • Pediatric Pulmonology

    A Global Handbook for Clinical Care Providers
    • 1st Edition
    • Allen J. Dozor
    • English
    Pediatric Pulmonology: A Global Handbook for Clinical Care Providers provides an in-depth exploration of pediatric respiratory diseases, offering a detailed examination of various conditions, diagnostic techniques, and treatment protocols. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the assessment of children with respiratory diseases to specific conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Each chapter is contributed to by leading experts in the field, ensuring that the content is both authoritative and up-to-date. These crucial, practical skills are essential when a pediatric patient's first point-of-care is not a respiratory specialist.This is especially true of medical treatment in resource-poor areas. The book includes "how to guides" on vital procedures such as spirometry, chest imaging, and the management of respiratory emergencies. It also addresses respiratory diseases in newborns, the impact of environmental factors on children's respiratory health, and the unique challenges faced by children with neurologic and neuromuscular diseases. This comprehensive approach ensures that non-specialists gain a holistic understanding of pediatric respiratory diseases and their management.

  • Pediatric Substance Exposure

    • 1st Edition
    • Ju Lee Oei
    • English
    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.

  • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

    Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Guidelines
    • 1st Edition
    • Moshe Hod + 6 more
    • English
    Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Guidelines is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the latest developments in GDM. Over the past 20 years, significant progress has been made in the study of its epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. This book delves into these advancements, offering insights that are crucial for both researchers and clinicians. It explores potential therapeutic solutions to enhance patient care, and is essential reading for obstetricians, endocrinologists, diabetes researchers, maternal health specialists, and pediatric endocrinologists, as well as specialty fellows, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in these fields.

  • Intelligence-Based Healthcare

    Artificial Intelligence Concepts with Real‑World Applications for Healthcare Leaders and Providers
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Chang + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider is an essential guide with an introduction to data science and artificial intelligence to provide the reader with a quick orientation and education on AI in healthcare. This book also offers a framework for success in planning, deployment, implementation, and evaluation of AI models in healthcare. In 25 chapters, Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider both introduces the reader to artificial in medicine and healthcare, and AI concepts. To render AI more understandable and relatable to the reader, case studies are used as a learning strategy to illustrate the aforementioned AI concepts. The cases implement AI in solving a very specific problem, clinical or operational, in clinical medicine or healthcare. Both cases that illustrate successful implementation of AI as unsuccessful application cases with important lessons learned are included. Each chapter can be read independently and therefore the book is a valuable resource for researchers, health professionals, postgraduate students, post doc researchers and faculty members in the fields of artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

  • Respiratory Critical Illness During Pregnancy

    Critical Care in Obstetrics
    • 1st Edition
    • English
    Respiratory Critical Illness During Pregnancy: Critical Care in Obstetrics, a volume in the Critical Care Obstetrics series, provides a novel reference for healthcare personnel caring for pregnant women with various health compromises specific to respiratory complications. The book's chapters reflect the growing scope of critical care obstetrics and the increasing importance and recognition of the hospital structure's field, covering the most common respiratory complications that any patient can present during pregnancy, including Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension and Infection, Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep Disorders, Respiratory failure and more.All intensivists, regardless of primary discipline, must possess a core set of critical care skills that allow them to manage critically ill patients. Here, the authors have gathered the best evidence-based material on respiratory scenarios.

  • Perianal Crohn’s Disease

    Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Bolin Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Perianal Crohn’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment includes the latest knowledge, concepts, first-hand theoretical views, and clinical experience of clinical frontline experts in the field of inflammatory bowel disease. The book systematically describes disease phenotypes, clinical features, examination methods, diagnoses, and treatments. It takes a scientific, practical, and systematic account of both common and rare conditions associated with Perianal Crohn’s Disease, offering informative content, clinical case information, cutting-edge viewpoints, and current, authoritative research findings. The book contains a depth of current clinical experience, including the use of photographs to support examples of conditions, methods, and techniques. In addition, it provides clear ideas and a wealth of clinical information for the clinical diagnosis and management of perianal Crohn's disease.

  • Diagnostic Reasoning

    Laboratory-Based Case Studies in Clinical Chemistry
    • 1st Edition
    • Ibrahim A. Hashim
    • English
    Training in clinical chemistry is acquired via different avenues that include didactic lectures on pathophysiology of disease, methodologies and practical aspects of testing, and through attendance of operations meetings, sign-out sessions, seminars and tutorials. There is little instruction on how to apply the vast amount of knowledge gained in the process to practice. In other branches of medicine, cases are regularly presented with clinical information and therapeutic interventions which form the basis of training. Diagnostic Reasoning: Laboratory-Based Case Studies in Clinical Chemistry fills this gap for clinical chemistry. The concise and practical approach of the book, including real-life scenarios, is an excellent resource for pathology trainees, clinical laboratory science students, clinical chemistry fellows, clinical laboratory professionals, and clinicians. These cases help professionals remain competent in the field and be successful in their board exams. The cases are stated as they present, often with no or few clinical details accompanying the sample request with only barcoded samples arriving into the laboratory. In a busy laboratory, thousands of these cases are received daily and it is impossible to review the clinical information associated with the specimens.

  • Digital Transformation in Healthcare

    Innovations in Hospital and Medical Services
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Ordonez de Pablos + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Innovations in Hospital and Medical Services explores the digital revolution in healthcare, addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by hospitals, medical faculties, and research institutions. The book highlights the role of advanced information technologies in providing innovative solutions for an ageing population's well-being. It covers critical areas such as hospital management, adapting medical education to digital advancements, and emerging IT tools in healthcare. The book features contributions from leading academics and practitioners worldwide, discussing topics like 5G, AI, big data, blockchain, and digital tools for citizen empowerment, supported by real-world case studies. This resource is invaluable for academics, offering new insights to shape innovative policies in healthcare, education, and information technologies. It fosters dialogue among managers, students, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, contributing to the global advancement of digital healthcare practices.

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