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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.

  • 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.

  • Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

    • 1st Edition
    • Douglas P. Beall
    • English
    Worldwide, vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) continue to be the most common major fragility fracture, affecting patients over the age of 50, and osteoporosis is the most prevalent condition associated with VCFs. Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture provides treatment and management guidance of the osteoporosis disease process in patients who have had a VCF. This book opens with a foundation of osteoporosis and VCF and then reviews clinical and radiological assessment approaches, evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management options. Subsequent chapters cover the efficacy of the different vertebral augmentation types on patient outcomes, optimization methods, decisions for osteoporosis treatment in these patients, and recommendations to improve patient outcomes. Special attention is paid to the treatment sequence and objectives following an osteoporotic VCF. This book concludes with coverage of insightful developments in clinical management and current research and features targeted case studies representing common patient characteristics that showcase varying aspects of different VCFs and the underlying osteoporosis that gives rise to these fractures. This title serves as an invaluable resource for any practitioner managing fragility fractures in older patients as well as treating their underlying osteoporosis.

  • Signaling Pathways in Breast Cancer

    Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Strategies, and Multidrug Resistance
    • 1st Edition
    • Sumel Ashique + 3 more
    • English
    Signaling Pathways in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Strategies, and Multidrug Resistance provides an in-depth exploration of the complex molecular mechanisms that drive breast cancer progression. The book focuses on critical signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK/ERK, JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-catenin, and Notch, elucidating their roles in tumor development, survival, and therapeutic resistance. The content offers a comprehensive overview of these pathways, detailing their dysregulation in breast cancer and implications for targeted therapeutic strategies. It discusses FDA-approved treatments, emerging therapies, and the mechanisms behind drug resistance, integrating recent research findings to highlight novel molecular targets and biomarker discovery. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, bridging the gap between basic molecular biology and clinical applications. By providing structured insights into complex signaling networks and therapeutic interventions, it equips readers with essential knowledge for developing innovative approaches to breast cancer management and improving patient outcomes.

  • Advances in Transfusion Medicine

    A Practical Handbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Parmatma Prasad Tripathi
    • English
    Advances in Transfusion Medicine: A Practical Handbook presents a detailed overview of transfusion medicine, beginning with blood components and derivatives therapy, including RBC, platelet, and plasma transfusions, as well as hematopoietic stem cell therapy. The book addresses patient blood management, focusing on practical applications and specific considerations in various populations. Safety practices in transfusion, including blood donation strategies and reactions are also covered. In addition, emerging therapies and technologies, such as artificial red blood cells and gene therapy are explored alongside global health challenges related to blood safety and shortages.The role of immunohematology and genomics is highlighted, along with cellular therapy applications, ethical considerations, and a discussion on pediatric transfusions and guidelines for managing transfusions in children. Miscellaneous topics like emerging infections and pathogen reduction technologies complete the overview, emphasizing current practices and future directions in the field.

  • Body-on-a-Chip

    Essentials and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Atala + 1 more
    • English
    Body-on-a-Chip: Essentials and Applications provides the reader high-quality information, in a single resource, that is necessary to explore the use of BOC systems from design and development to testing and personalized medicine, to medical research and diagnostics. BOC systems can recapitulate native tissue/ organ architecture, diffusion kinetics of drugs physiological flow conditions etc., similar to what would happen in the body, they are particularly powerful in predicting human efficacy prior to clinical testing of a drug, determining potential toxicity, or in clinical studies to test underlying mechanisms or action or adverse effects. With recent advancements in high-throughput analysis systems and artificial intelligence, it has also become possible to screen several drugs at a time.

  • The Hormonal Treatment of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

    A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Hormonal Treatments in the Management of Pain and Infertility in Patients with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio Simone Laganà + 1 more
    • English
    The Hormonal Treatment of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Hormonal Treatments in the Management of Pain and Infertility in Patients with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis is a comprehensive and practical reference on the effects of various hormonal treatments on endometriosis and adenomyosis lesions. The book summarizes the latest evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of these treatments in managing pain associated with these conditions. Additionally, the book explores the evidence-based benefits of hormonal therapies in improving fertility chances for patients, both through natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies.The book helps readers grasp the generalizability of current research findings and identifies existing research gaps, shedding light on new perspectives for future investigation. Through this comprehensive approach, the book serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients alike.

  • Thin Film Photovoltaics

    Single-Junction and Tandem
    • 1st Edition
    • Jeyakumar Ramanujam + 1 more
    • English
    Thin Film Photovoltaics: Single-junction and Tandem provides a comprehensive introduction to thin film solar cells and the latest developments in this expanding field. The book includes detailed information on material properties required for solar cells, working principles, energy band structure, charge transport to the electrodes and approaches to improve efficiency. Front-end and back-end processes are discussed in detail. Current challenges to commercial translation and potential opportunities to overcome to those challenges are also covered, and factors limiting solar cells parameters are also considered. Emphasis is on new materials and state-of-the-art technologies used for fabrication and characterization.Thi... book is suitable for researchers in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering, energy, physics, and chemistry.

  • Advances in Brain Tumor Therapy

    From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Brain Tumor Therapy: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Practice explores the evolving landscape of brain tumor treatment, addressing challenges posed by these rare yet impactful malignancies. The book highlights significant improvements in patient prognoses due to advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapies while also recognizing the limitations of current treatment options. The content examines brain tumor epidemiology, incidence, risk factors, and survival rates followed by an extensive overview of existing therapeutic approaches, including clinical trials, targeted treatments, immunotherapies, and systemic therapies. It also delves into the critical signaling pathways that drive tumor biology and implications for future strategies.This book serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, medical students, and scientists, bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice. By providing insights into the latest advancements and emerging technologies, it equips readers with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of brain tumor therapy and prepare for future innovations.

  • Targeting DNA Repair Mechanisms, Tumor Genetics, and Signaling Pathways: Synergistic Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment, 12-Month Access, eBook

    • 1st Edition
    • Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 1 more
    • English

  • Moving Toward Nonanimal Approaches in Medical Research and Testing

    • 1st Edition
    • Gail A. Van Norman + 1 more
    • English
    Moving Toward Nonanimal Approaches in Medical Research and Testing pioneers a single-source guide for researchers regarding nonanimal research tools and methodologies and their many advantages and applications in place of animals. This book is presented in three parts: historical, ethical, legislative, and scientific contexts on the need to shift away from animal-based research and testing; the latest advances in nonanimal tools and methods for biomedical research and testing of human therapeutics and other compounds, including microphysiological systems, bioprinting, biobanks, and artificial intelligence; and achieving a practical shift toward these powerful approaches, including advocacy for legal, regulatory, and policy change, securing funding for nonanimal studies, and how to overcome bias against nonanimal methods. This book, primarily directed to researchers in biomedicine, human medical therapeutics, and toxicology, will also appeal to researchers in industry, providing overview and insights about the latest applications of nonanimal research tools and methods for product development and testing. Clinicians who wish to understand the reliability of testing therapeutics with nonanimal versus animal methods, as well as advocacy groups seeking an up-to-date understanding of ethical, economic, political, and scientific considerations in moving toward nonanimal approaches, will also find significant value in this text. Finally, legislators and those involved in regulatory review and oversight will benefit from this single comprehensive source for developing a basic understanding of nonanimal research and human safety.

  • Step-by-step Approach to the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis, 12-Month Access, eBook

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthusamy Chandramohan + 1 more
    • English

  • Foundations of Antiviral Research and African Ethnomedicinal Knowledge

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 120
    • English
    Advances in Botanical Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • The Matrix Metalloproteinases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    The Matrix Metalloproteinases, Volume 60 in The Enzymes series, explores recent advances in the study of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a critical family of enzymes involved in extracellular matrix remodeling and numerous physiological and pathological processes. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of chapters covering key aspects of MMP biology, including their structure, function, regulation, and detection through activity-based probes.Chapters in this release examine classical and selective MMP inhibitors, including specific targeting strategies for MMP-13, as well as the role of endogenous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. Additional contributions explore the involvement of MMPs in various biological and disease contexts, including oral diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, neutrophil biology, and cancer progression.The volume also addresses current challenges and opportunities in the design of MMP-targeted therapeutics, highlighting advances in drug development and pharmacological applications. Together, these chapters provide valuable insights into the biochemical, physiological, and clinical significance of MMPs, making this volume an essential reference for researchers in enzymology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences.

  • Navigating Health Research

    From Fundamentals to Advanced Practices in Biostatistics and Study Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Aliaa Rehan Youssef + 3 more
    • English
    Navigating Health Research: From Fundamentals to Advanced Practices in Biostatistics is an essential resource for students, scientists, and clinicians embarking on their research journeys. This book clarifies research methodology and regulation while providing foundational knowledge in biostatistics through clear explanations and illustrative examples. Covering both classical and modern advancements in health research, it addresses topics such as health economics, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics. The book offers a step-by-step guide through the research lifecycle, tackling challenges like study design flaws and ethical compliance. Emphasizing open-source software and freely available resources, it ensures accessibility for researchers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. With a multi-generational and multicultural perspective, this book enhances its relevance for a broad audience. By simplifying complex topics and promoting best practices, it empowers early-career researchers and clinicians to improve their skills, elevate the quality of their work, and contribute meaningfully to evidence-based practice in health research.

  • Sugarcane Research: From Molecular Insights to Field Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 119
    • English
    Advances in Sugarcane Research: From Molecular Insights to Field Applications presents a comprehensive and integrative overview of contemporary sugarcane science, bridging fundamental discoveries with crop modeling and climate change. As one of the world’s most important crops for sugar and bioenergy production.This volume brings together leading experts to explore advances across multiple scales of research—from genomics, molecular biology, and genetic improvement to plant physiology, stress responses, and crop management. Emerging approaches such as omics technologies, artificial intelligence, and functional genomics are addressed as a way to transform sugarcane breeding and accelerating the development of climate-resilient cultivars. In addition to molecular and physiological perspectives, the book addresses key aspects of agronomy, including plant nutrition, soil constraints, root system dynamics, and sustainable management practices. Special attention is given to abiotic stresses such as drought and ozone, as well as their underlying mechanisms and implications for sugarcane growth. The integration of crop modeling and agrometeorology further provides tools for predicting crop performance and supporting decision-making under limiting environmental conditions. Overall, this volume aims to serve as a key reference for understanding current progress and future directions in sugarcane research.

  • Pharmacological Approaches in Cancer Treatment

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Sadhna Aggarwal + 1 more
    • English
    Pharmacological Approaches in Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide presents an in-depth exploration of pharmacological approaches utilized in cancer treatment. The book's overarching theme revolves around understanding the intricate mechanisms and applications of various therapies, ranging from targeted treatments to immunotherapies. Through examination and analysis, the content sheds light on emerging trends and breakthroughs in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of cancer pharmacology. Sections target therapies, chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy, personalized medicine, combination therapies, drug resistance, novel drug delivery systems, palliative care in oncology, adverse effects of cancer pharmacotherapy, and preclinical studies.Each chapter provides the nuances of its respective subject matter, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of cancer pharmacology. Designed to cater to both oncology professionals and patients, this book serves as a valuable resource for enhancing understanding and informing treatment decisions.

  • Advancing Body Fluid Diagnostics with Flow Cytometry

    A Comprehensive Guide to Effusions and CSF
    • 1st Edition
    • Namrata P. Awasthi
    • English
    Advancements in Pathological Diagnosis: Harnessing Flow Cytometry for Detection of Malignant Epithelial Cells in Body Fluids is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in cytology and pathology, especially those interested in leveraging flow cytometry for diagnostic purposes. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of how flow cytometry can enhance the detection of malignant epithelial cells in body fluids, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical guidance. Flow cytometry's ability to rapidly analyze individual cells based on their properties is truly remarkable, and its application in detecting early-stage malignancies and screening large numbers of cells efficiently is invaluable. The book bridges the gap between traditional cytological diagnostics and the evolving landscape of technological advancements in pathology. Moreover, the inclusion of detailed chapters on flow cytometry and its applications in cytological diagnostics for effusion samples suggests that the book caters to both beginners in the field and seasoned professionals seeking to expand their knowledge base. The endorsement from medical professionals such as medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, and general surgeons further underscores the relevance and practicality of the book in enhancing diagnostics and patient care across various medical specialties. "Advancements in Pathological Diagnosis" is a timely and essential contribution to the field of cytology and pathology, offering a comprehensive guide to leveraging flow cytometry for improved diagnostics in the context of malignant epithelial cells in body fluids.

  • Fundamentals of Translational Tissue Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Yogesh Kumar Verma + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Translational Tissue Engineering explores the practical dimensions of tissue engineering (TE), outlining the intricate path of development of tissue engineered products. The book navigates the reader through the fundamental aspects and challenges in TE, equipping the reader with insights crucial to comprehending the journey a tissue engineered product traverses on its way to clinical translation. The first section, Material Sciences, provides the reader with a general overview covering the basics of scaffolds, biomaterials and techniques, while the larger, second section, Biological and Clinical Aspects, discussing the biological perspectives relating to tissue engineering.This is a multi-disciplinary work that will be ideal for audiences of varying levels of expertise, from the novice exploring fundamental concepts or the seasoned professionals seeking comprehensive information, readers of all backgrounds will be able to access and benefit from this tailored approach.

  • Signal Processing-Driven AI for Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Ildar Rakhmatulin + 1 more
    • English
    Signal Processing-Driven AI for Healthcare examines how AI techniques can be applied across four major biosignals—EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG—to derive clinically meaningful insights. As biomedical data becomes increasingly multimodal, there is a rising need for integrated methodologies that unite these signals within robust, explainable AI pipelines suitable for healthcare environments. This book provides a unified framework that spans data acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, modeling, evaluation, and deployment, with an emphasis on reproducibility, practical Python-based implementations, and real-world translation to clinical workflows.

  • Applying Artificial Intelligence to Computational Biology and Medical Informatics

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Sufian Badar
    • English
    Applying Artificial Intelligence to Computational Biology and Medical Informatics explores the transformative role of AI and machine learning in modern biomedical research and healthcare. This volume bridges the gap between computational methods and biological applications, offering a comprehensive introduction for students and researchers across disciplines.The book covers foundational concepts in AI/ML, computational biology, and medical informatics, followed by in-depth chapters on medical imaging, network biology, chemoinformatics, and public health. It also addresses ethical and societal implications, interpretable AI, and real-world case studies, making complex topics accessible through clear language and structured content.Designed for early career researchers, students, and professionals without prior expertise in computer science or health sciences, this book provides a progressive learning path from basic to intermediate levels. Readers benefit from practical examples, online resources, and a coherent chapter structure that supports both academic study and applied research.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Clinical, Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Sultan Ayoub Meo
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Clinical, Diagnostic, and Laboratory Medicine explores how AI is transforming the landscape of modern healthcare—from diagnosis and clinical management to medical education and research. The book highlights AI’s growing role in medical education as well, demonstrating how virtual simulations, adaptive learning, and data-driven assessments are enhancing student training and clinical readiness. Addressing both opportunities and challenges, it examines ethical, regulatory, and privacy considerations that accompany this technological shift. Readers will find balanced, evidence-based insights into how AI can advance clinical efficiency and public health while maintaining professional and ethical integrity.Designed for physicians, medical students, educators, and policymakers, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how intelligent systems are reshaping the way clinicians think, learn, and practice. As AI now performs a wide range of cognitive tasks once limited to humans, including reasoning, problem-solving, and pattern recognition, this book helps readers understand the integration of AI into clinical workflows for more accurate diagnoses and streamlined decision-making.

  • Advances in Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence in Pathology

    • 1st Edition
    • Anil V. Parwani + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence in Pathology is a comprehensive resource in digital pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications for practicing pathologists, pathology trainees, and computational pathology scientists. This is a must-have guide to understand and potentially implement these latest technologies during routine practice and research activities. As pathology has been transformed in recent years by the large-scale integration of digital technology, the use of AI in pathology has seen significant technologic and practical advancements. This book lays the foundation for understanding and applying these technologies, making the book essential in both practice and research.

  • Human Histology

    A Text and Atlas for Physicians and Scientists
    • 2nd Edition
    • Bertalan Dudas
    • English
    Human Histology: A Text and Atlas for Physicians and Scientists, Second Edition offers full-page, low-magnification photomicrographs for organs and tissues surrounded by high-power images of the same sample. Each specimen is followed by a compact and simple-to-read description of the structures identified on the micrographs, offering a clear, visual understanding. In addition to 300 outstanding images, this new edition includes schematics of each organ for a more detailed representation, making it easier to learn. This is an invaluable resource for every clinical researcher and pathologist in need of accessible, relatively simple, but detailed information on normal histology in different organs systems.

  • Biosimilars and Biologics in Cancer Treatment

    An Era in Therapeutic Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Kuttiappan Anitha + 2 more
    • English
    Biosimilars and Biologics in Cancer Therapy: An Era in Therapeutic Strategies addresses challenges and opportunities in biosimilars and biologics, integrating the latest evidence, regulatory landscapes, economic implications, and strategies to enhance cancer management. The book aims to create an all-inclusive educational resource, bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, and inspire future research in oncology. It provides a comprehensive examination of cancer therapeutics, starting with an introduction to biologics and biosimilars, their historical development, and foundational principles. Sections explain mechanisms of action, drug development processes, regulatory landscapes, and clinical applications through case studies. Emerging therapeutic strategies, including combination therapies and personalized medicine, are also covered. This book benefits researchers, oncologists, pharmacologists, pathologists, and other healthcare professionals by offering up-to-date insights into the clinical aspects of biological medications and their biosimilars. Contributions from global experts ensure readers gain the latest advancements and practical guidance on integrating these therapies into clinical practice and research.

  • Functional and Virtual Medical 3D Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine

    Education of the Novel Medical Approaches in Daily Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Artur Rydosz + 2 more
    • English
    Functional and Virtual Medical 3D Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine: Education of the Novel Medical Approaches in Daily Clinical Practice leverages cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies, such as 3D medical imaging, functional data analysis, and advanced educational frameworks to enhance clinical practice, medical research, and professional development in healthcare. Readers will learn to utilize enhanced diagnostic skills, discover how to implement immersive technologies into clinical workflows, and access resources for professional development, empowering them to stay current with advancements and elevate their clinical practice.Written by experts in the field for practicing clinicians, surgeons, and radiologists specializing in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, as well as medical researchers and educators who are actively integrating advanced multimodal medical technologies into clinical diagnostics, treatment planning, and procedural training, this book provides an ideal reference for professional development in healthcare.

  • Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century

    Understanding and Combating the Rising Threat
    • 1st Edition
    • Dipayan Das + 3 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century: Understanding and Combating the Rising Threat addresses one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, antibiotic resistance. This book explores the science, history, and global impact of this crisis, providing readers with the knowledge they need to understand the problem and take necessary action. It meticulously unpacks the genetic, biochemical, and evolutionary mechanisms behind antibiotic resistance, while examining how human behaviors—from healthcare practices to agricultural methods—fuel its spread. It highlights the critical roles of environmental factors, misuse of antibiotics, and gaps in diagnosis and stewardship that exacerbate resistance across both clinical and community settings. It also examines innovative solutions, including next-generation antibiotics, alternative therapies, vaccines, and advances in infection control, alongside the global policy strategies necessary to combat this threat. By addressing the scientific, medical, economic, and sociocultural dimensions of antimicrobial resistance, this book provides a roadmap for coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts to preserve antibiotic efficacy and safeguard public health for future generations. It is written by global experts for researchers and scientists in microbiology, infectious diseases, public health, and pharmacology. It is also of interest to healthcare professionals such as clinicians, pharmacists, and nurses, as well as policymakers, public health officials, students, and industry professionals.

  • The Principles and Practice of Medical Education

    Shaping the Future of Healthcare
    • 1st Edition
    • Sameer Mohommed Khan
    • English
    The Principles and Practice of Medical Education: Shaping the Future of Healthcare presents a comprehensive and methodical approach to the many dimensions of medical education, offering healthcare professionals a clear and practical introduction to its core principles and applications. Designed to bridge the existing gap in accessible and structured resources, it explores the multifaceted nature of teaching, learning, assessment, and quality improvement within the medical field. This book also draws attention to the future perspectives of each topic further, giving a chance to the reader to ponder over various issues that might shape medical education in the future.This book is organized into six key parts, each covering a vital aspect of medical education. It begins with an introduction to the field, followed by a focus on curriculum development and instructional methodologies that enhance learning. The sections on assessment and feedback, as well as quality in medical education, address the importance of evaluation and continuous improvement. The final section explores research in medical education, encouraging evidence-based practices and innovation. Together, these sections provide a clear and practical guide for improving teaching and learning in healthcare. At the same time, this book also draws the attention of the reader towards the future perspectives of each topic.With over 15 years of experience in medical education, the author shares deep insight and practical expertise with the reader. This book serves as both an introduction and a tool for advancing educational practices that ultimately support better healthcare outcomes for those working or studying in the field.

  • Decolonizing Medical Education, Research and Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Faadiel Essop
    • English
    Decolonizing Medical Education, Research and Practice delves deeply into the complexities of transforming medicine by examining curricula, research, and clinical care. The book highlights how colonial legacies have shaped medical perspectives, resulting in persistent inequities and barriers to fair healthcare access. By critically analyzing the ways in which colonialism fostered false narratives about race and embedded systemic racism, the text underscores the urgent need to dismantle these longstanding biases. The first section offers a thorough critique of how Eurocentric traditions continue to influence medical education and practice, perpetuating discriminatory treatment and unequal outcomes.The second part of the book shifts focus to solutions, featuring case studies and practical strategies for creating a more inclusive, culturally sensitive healthcare system. Written by leading global experts, it is a vital resource for medical students, postgraduates, clinicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers interested in meaningful change. The authors aim to inspire a new era in medicine that acknowledges past harms and works toward equitable healthcare for communities worldwide.

  • Advanced Insights into Acute Pancreatitis

    Integrating Research, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology for Enhanced Clinical Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Hiroyuki Tomita + 1 more
    • English
    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 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 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.

  • Aging and the Kidney

    Mechanisms, Consequences, and Management Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Stephen Fadem + 2 more
    • English
    Aging and the Kidney: Possible Mechanisms, Consequences, and Management Strategies explores the connection between kidney health and overall well-being with increasing age and longevity. The first part examines histological, structural, physiological, and functional changes that contribute to age-related declines in kidney function. The role of nutrition and proteomics is also discussed. The second part examines the functional decline in elderly patients and includes subparts on impaired quality of life, sleep quality, fall risk, frailty, depression, and sarcopenia. It also considers unique features of hypertension, diabetes, glomerulonephritis, and peripheral vascular disease.The final part focuses on diagnostic, management, and prevention strategies. Common myths about chronic kidney disease in the elderly are addressed, with particular attention to how a solitary kidney in living donors ages over time. In addition, kidney function and its relationship to neurologic complications, cancers, and cardiovascular disease are explained, along with current treatment approaches, medications, and future directions in the care of elderly patients.

  • Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Marin Golčić + 2 more
    • English
    Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer provides healthcare professionals with holistic guidelines and whole-patient treatment philosophies that help practitioners address a patient's total needs. It is the only all-in-one resource for when the cancer patient and palliative care patient are one and the same. While other books focus on analgesics, this resource updates on how early palliative pain treatment can often be achieved by palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other methods. The myth that palliative care is only appropriate in late-stage illness persists not only among laypersons, but amongst many doctors as well.This book provides insights into what are commonly treated as unrelated disciplines, when in fact cancer care and palliative care have much to teach each other when it comes to oncology patients.

  • Advancements in Personalized Cellular Immunotherapy

    A Comprehensive Guide to Cancer Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Advancements in Personalized Cellular Immunotherapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Cancer Treatment is an authoritative guide that delves into the foundational principles, recent advancements, and clinical applications of this innovative treatment approach, aiming to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. It offers a thorough analysis of the mechanisms of action, therapeutic efficacy, and safety profiles of various cellular immunotherapy modalities, enabling clinicians to make well-informed treatment decisions and optimize patient outcomes. The book promotes interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together experts from oncology, immunology, molecular biology, and translational medicine. Through detailed case studies, clinical guidelines, and practical insights, it provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively incorporate cellular immunotherapy into standard oncology practice. Additionally, the book addresses key challenges and future directions in the field, such as strategies to enhance treatment efficacy, overcome resistance mechanisms, and broaden the accessibility of cellular immunotherapy to more patients. Advancements in Personalized Cellular Immunotherapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Cancer Treatment aims to educate and empower healthcare professionals, fostering continued innovation and collaboration to improve cancer care and patient outcomes.

  • Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Betsy Foxman + 1 more
    • English
    Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Second Edition examines the opportunities and methodologic challenges in the application of modern molecular genetic and biologic techniques to infectious disease epidemiology. The application of these techniques dramatically improves the measurement of disease and putative risk factors, increasing our ability to detect and track outbreaks, identify risk factors and detect new infectious agents. However, integration of these techniques into epidemiologic studies also poses new challenges in the design, conduct, and analysis. This book presents the key points of consideration when integrating molecular biology and epidemiology.Section... discuss how using molecular tools in epidemiologic research affects program design and conduct, consider the ethical concerns that arise in molecular epidemiologic studies, and provide a context for understanding and interpreting scientific literature as a foundation for subsequent practical experience in the laboratory, and in the field. The book is recommended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying infectious disease epidemiology and molecular epidemiology; and for the epidemiologist wishing to integrate molecular techniques into their studies.

  • Vertebrate Carbonic Anhydrases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59
    • English
    Vertebrate Carbonic Anhydrases, Volume 59 in The Enzymes series, explores recent advances in the study of carbonic anhydrases (CAs) in vertebrate systems. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of chapters examining the diversity, structure, function, and physiological roles of vertebrate CA isoforms across multiple tissues and cellular compartments. Chapters include discussions on the phylogenetic relationships of vertebrate carbonic anhydrases and detailed examinations of several important isoforms, including carbonic anhydrases I, II, and III, as well as membrane-associated enzymes such as CA IV and XV. Additional contributions explore mitochondrial carbonic anhydrases (CA VA and VB), secreted isoforms such as CA VI, and more.The volume also examines acatalytic carbonic anhydrases and tumor-associated isoforms, providing insights into their structural characteristics and biological significance. A concluding chapter addresses current challenges and opportunities in the development of selective inhibitors and activators targeting vertebrate carbonic anhydrase isoforms, highlighting their potential therapeutic applications.

  • Healing Botanicals

    From Tradition to Therapeutics
    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Healing Botanicals: From Tradition to Therapeutics explores the connection between traditional herbal wisdom and modern medical science, examining herbaceuticals—plant... compounds with therapeutic potential—through the lens of clinical evidence, pharmacology, and global healthcare practices. Organized into five parts, the book begins by tracing the evolution of herbal medicine and delving into the phytochemical and pharmacological foundations of healing botanicals. Subsequent sections focus on botanicals for stress, immunity, digestion, chronic pain, mental health, and cardiovascular support, highlighting their applications in disease management.Special emphasis is placed on the integration of adaptogens, immune-boosting herbs, and neuroprotective botanicals in contemporary therapeutic strategies. In addition to therapeutic uses, the book addresses critical concerns such as safety, clinical validation, regulatory frameworks, and quality control. It concludes by forecasting the future of herbal medicine, exploring innovations, global trends, and the potential of plant-based therapies in preventive and personalized healthcare.

  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    The Changing Landscape
    • 1st Edition
    • Debasis Bagchi + 3 more
    • English
    Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: The Changing Landscape takes a systematic approach, discussing the benefits and achievements of AI while also exploring the questions and challenges of AI as it relates to health and medicine. The first section provides historical context, introducing the reader to the fundamentals of AI in health care. The second section addresses the primary applications of AI in healthcare, including chatbots for tele-counseling, telemedicine, and AI assisted prediction tools. The third section focuses on the use of robotics and AI driven precision instruments to carry out complex surgical procedures.The fourth section highlights emerging AI assisted technologies for the management of diseases and disorders. The fifth section covers emerging applications of AI in medical science and holistic health management, for example ChatGPT and Natural Language Processing algorithms. Finally, the sixth section concludes with chapters dedicated to federal and regulatory issues of adopting AI as it relates to human health, along with the ethical issues and limitations.

  • ​​Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain

    From Research to Clinical Applications​
    • 1st Edition
    • Alaa Abd-Elsayed
    • English
    Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain: From Research to Clinical Applications provides an in-depth exploration of cannabinoids and their applications in modern medicine. The book begins with an historical overview, followed by a detailed examination of the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid receptors. Next, sections cover various phytocannabinoids, including CBD and THC, as well as synthetic cannabinoids like dronabinol and nabilone. Each chapter delves into the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, actions, and side effects. The content is meticulously organized to address the medical uses of cannabinoids, including in pain management, perioperative care, and their applications in specific populations such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly.Sections also discuss the medicolegal considerations surrounding cannabinoid use. Contributions from leading experts provide evidence-based recommendations and practical guidelines for clinical practice, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This book is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students. It bridges the gap between research and clinical practice, offering practical insights and up-to-date information. Readers will benefit from its thorough coverage, multidisciplinary perspectives, and detailed discussions, making it an essential guide for anyone involved in the medical use of cannabinoids.

  • Cardiometabolic Dynamics

    A Deep Dive into Health and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Yihua Bei + 1 more
    • English
    Cardiometabolic Dynamics: A Deep Dive into Health and Disease explores the intricate relationship between metabolic health and cardiovascular diseases, illuminating how cellular and molecular mechanisms contribute to metabolic dysregulation. The book delves into the ways metabolic pathologies act as precursors to cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. With a focus on healthy cardiometabolic dynamics, it underscores the crucial role they play in sustaining cardiovascular wellness, offering a comprehensive perspective on the intersection of metabolism and heart health.The book further examines the influence of lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise on cardiovascular metabolism and highlights emerging technologies like omics, genetic engineering, and wearable devices to advance research, diagnosis, and treatment.

  • Explainable AI in Clinical Practice

    Advanced Applications and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Saurav Mallik + 4 more
    • English
    Explainable AI in Clinical Practice: Advanced Applications and Future Directions builds on foundational concepts to explore the practical implementation and emerging trends of transparent AI in healthcare. Featuring contributions from leading experts, this volume presents advanced methodologies, real-world case studies across various medical specialties, and strategies for overcoming ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges. The book offers comprehensive frameworks for integrating explainable AI into clinical workflows, emphasizing trust, patient understanding, and regulatory compliance. In addition, it examines future technologies such as federated learning, multimodal systems, and human-AI collaboration, providing insights into the evolving landscape of AI in medicine.Essential for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, this volume aims to accelerate the responsible adoption of explainable AI, ultimately enhancing patient care, clinical decision-making, and healthcare system efficiency.

  • Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab

    • 1st Edition
    • Konstantinos P. Letsas + 1 more
    • English
    Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab provides a comprehensive, practical, and systematically organized guide to diagnostic pacing maneuvers for the differential diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardias during electrophysiology studies.Emerging from the need to provide a complete collection of literature on diagnostic pacing maneuvers published over the last 40 years, this book includes more than 30 diagnostic pacing maneuvers, with detailed instructions on when and how to perform them, how to interpret the findings, and how to recognize their potential pitfalls.This book aspires to serve as a thorough and comprehensive guide, structured both as a benchside reference companion for the electrophysiology lab and as an educational resource for cardiac electrophysiology fellows newly introduced to the fascinating yet challenging world of invasive cardiac electrophysiology.

  • Epidemic Modeling

    Principles, Algorithms, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Teddy Lazebnik
    • English
    Epidemic Modeling: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications is a comprehensive introduction and practical guide to building, understanding, and applying epidemiological models in real-world contexts. Bridging theory and practice, the book walks readers through the full modelling pipeline from the biological, social, and political drivers of disease spread to classical compartmental models such as SIR, and onward to modern computational techniques including agent-based simulation, machine learning, and optimization under uncertainty. Each chapter builds progressively, pairing clear conceptual explanations with hands-on code, real data examples, and step-by-step methods that readers can adapt to new challenges. Drawing on extensive academic and industry experience, the text emphasizes how modelling decisions are made in practice addressing real-world complications such as incomplete data, reporting delays, and measurement error. Designed as both a learning resource and long-term reference, the book equips readers to move beyond running existing models to designing, evaluating, and communicating their own. It also fosters a shared language across disciplines, helping technical and non-technical audiences engage meaningfully with modelling insights. Timely and practical, this book empowers the next generation of modelers and decision-makers to respond effectively to an increasingly complex epidemic landscape.

  • Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Danielle Moyer + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare summarizes recent and ongoing research efforts across global regions in the field of pediatric gender affirming healthcare. The book begins with an overview of the current and historical context in which research and clinical practice of pediatric gender affirming care occurs. It goes on to cover gender development and developmental pathways, risk, and resilience among transgender and gender diverse youth, and provides an overview of healthcare and barriers to access before exploring specific care models for pediatric gender affirming healthcare.The final chapter summarizes the current state of research, highlights key gaps in scientific knowledge, and asserts a call to action to researchers in the field to answer principal questions with high-quality research methods. Contributors from diverse backgrounds and experience come together with informative scientific findings in an effort to reduce bias and better meet the needs of this marginalized group of young people.

  • Next-Generation Onco-Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Onco-Therapeutics explores the latest advancements in cancer treatment, focusing on personalized medicine and innovative therapeutic strategies. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how emerging technologies can reshape oncological care, providing insights into effective and compassionate patient management.The content explores the cutting-edge developments in cancer therapies, featuring clinical examples and case studies that illustrate the practical application of new treatment modalities. It emphasizes the importance of integrative approaches that address the diverse needs of cancer patients, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped with the most current information in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Polyphenols in Wound Healing

    • 1st Edition
    • Bushra Akhtar + 1 more
    • English
    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, the 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. Other sections delve 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. A focus on how polyphenols act on biological pathways to support wound healing is also included.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.

  • Smart Hospital Anatomy with Advanced Sensors

    Innovations in Patient Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Tyagi + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Hospital Technology with Advanced Sensors: Innovations in Patient Care explores the transformative role of advanced sensor systems in modern healthcare environments. This book presents a comprehensive overview of smart hospital technologies, emphasizing the integration of AI, IoT, and automation to enhance patient care and hospital operations. Topics covered include wearable and implantable sensors, AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery, smart ICUs, and cybersecurity in healthcare. It also addresses emerging trends such as blockchain for medical data, ethical AI, and the convergence of smart hospitals with smart cities. Content is supported by global case studies and expert contributions.Design... for students, researchers, and academics in bioinformatics, this book offers foundational knowledge, current applications, and future directions in digital healthcare. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities in building intelligent, data-driven hospital systems that improve outcomes and redefine patient experiences.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 134
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 134 in this ongoing series, examines physiologic and pathophysiologic biochemistry and impacts on Clinical Chemistry testing and design. Sections cover Molecular mechanisms of disease and advances in the development of improved diagnostic and predictive biomarkers. Specific chapters in this new release include Biomarkers in Heart Failure, RNA biomarkers in antidoping, Cardiovascular disease and miRNA, Chronic low-grade inflammation in vegetarians and vegans: biomarker evidence and methodological considerations, Advances in microfluidic extracellular vesicle technology, and Biomarkers for Assessing Magnesium Status.As these evolving technologies and analytic strategies have become increasing relevant given the healthcare and socioeconomic impact worldwide, this book provides an essential reference.

  • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Frederic Sampedro
    • English
    Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research covers how diffusion MRI has contributed to our understanding of a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases, unraveling early microstructural brain damage even at presymptomatic stages. Sections cover the technical basis of diffusion MRI, focusing on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease, taking an in-depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to our recent understanding of, and motivated potential new monitoring and therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease, multiple system atrophy, motor neuron diseases, and more.The book concludes with implications for future research, making it a must-have reference for researchers and clinicians interested in the field of neuroimaging for neurodegenerative disorders.

  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics

    Basic Concepts, Clinical Applications, and Cross-Disciplinary Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Naresh Kasoju + 1 more
    • English
    Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics: Basic Concepts, Clinical Applications, and Cross-Disciplinary Innovations provides a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking roles stem cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs) play in regenerative medicine. The book examines the fundamental biology of stem cells and EVs, their therapeutic applications across tissues - including skin, neural, cardiac, ocular, and more and the innovative, interdisciplinary approaches shaping the future of healthcare. Sections cover Basic and Emerging Concepts, Therapeutic Applications and Disease Focus, and Cross-disciplinary Innovations and Future Directions the field will encounter in this rapidly growing branch of medicine.Written by experts in the field for researchers and academics engaged in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and biomedical engineering, this book will be of interest to healthcare professionals such as physicians, surgeons, and specialists interested in tissue repair and regeneration.

  • Phytochemicals and Hallmarks of Cancer

    From Molecules to Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Gautam Sethi + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Tumor Microenvironment

    • 1st Edition
    • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
    • English
    Tumor Microenvironment provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationships between various cancers and their respective tumor microenvironments. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of cancer, detailing the unique characteristics of its microenvironment, including the roles of immune cells, stromal components, and extracellular matrix. The book highlights advancements in research, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic strategies aimed at targeting the tumor microenvironment, offering valuable insights into potential future directions in cancer treatment. By presenting cutting-edge information and real-world applications, this book helps readers understand cancer biology while also fostering innovative approaches to research and clinical practice that contribute to improved patient outcomes.

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