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Elsevier's Life Sciences collection helps researchers get comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on the study of living organisms, their processes, and interrelationships, spanning disciplines like biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and addressing emerging trends such as genomics, biotechnology, and sustainability, essential for advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

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    • Geriatric Neurosurgery in Clinical Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Joe M. Das
      • English
      Geriatric Neurosurgery: An Evidence-Based Approach 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.

    • 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.

    • Cryo-EM Methods and Management

      • 1st Edition
      • Edward T. Eng + 2 more
      • English
      Cryo-EM Methods and Management provides a detailed introduction to the latest advances of cryo-EM, from technical innovations to the logistical challenges of maintaining a modern cryo-EM facility. The book consists of four parts, beginning with an overview of cryo-EM. It then moves on to discuss Cryo-EM workflows, with chapters focusing on sample handling and preparation, data collection and hardware, and data procession and visualization. The third part centers on aspects of cryo-EM infrastructure and community building, considering facility set-up and management, monitoring facility performance, instrumentation monitoring , data sharing and standards, and training and development standards. The book then closes with a section looking towards future prospects for cryo-EM. This is an ideal reference for cryo-EM facility and lab managers, providing guidance to the often-overlooked aspect of facility building and management. Additionally researchers working with cryo-EM across molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology and biochemistry will benefit from this book.

    • 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.

    • Quick Guide to Diabetes Mellitus

      • 2nd Edition
      • William Winter E + 3 more
      • English
      Quick Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, Second Edition provides essential knowledge on the pathophysiology, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, and basic clinical management of diabetes and its complications targeted to laboratory scientists and technicians. Eleven percent of the U.S. population have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, and laboratory scientists play an essential role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of this disease. This reference presents an easy-to-read question-and-answer format that will provide fundamental knowledge and aid in commonly encountered clinical challenges.This updated release includes new information on genetic and environmental risk factors for type 1 and 2 diabetes, pediatric glucose targets per American Diabetes Association Standards, type 2 diabetes management sections, including treatment guidelines and information on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and gastric bypass surgery.

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      Current Status and Phytomedicine
      • 1st Edition
      • Mohammad Afzal Zargar + 3 more
      • English
      Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Current Status and Phytomedicine is a novel resource to understanding PCOS, its history, epidemiology, potential causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options as well as future implications and disease management. While the diagnosis and management of PCOS present challenges, understanding its impact on health and implementing appropriate treatment strategies are crucial for optimizing women's health in reproductive life.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age and is typically treated with conventional pharmacological therapy and surgery, which may have side effects and limited long-term efficacy. Phytomedicine is an area of great potential for improved patient outcomes. Researchers of PCOS will find this book essential to help further research in this area.

    • 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.

    • Intelligence-Based Healthcare

      An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider
      • 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.

    • Advances in Hepatorenal Syndrome Research

      Untangling Pathophysiology, Improving Diagnostic Strategies, and Leveraging Therapeutic Innovations
      • 1st Edition
      • Justin Belcher
      • English
      Advances in Hepatorenal Syndrome Research: Untangling Pathophysiology, Improving Diagnostic Strategies, and Therapeutic Innovations is a comprehensive review of the historical perspectives, prevalence, and prognosis of HRS, offering insights into its evolving clinical recognition and shifting paradigms of pathophysiology. Explore the multifaceted pathophysiology of HRS as experts navigate the complexities of cardiac dysfunction, inflammatory cytokines, and other modern understandings shaping the field. Explore differential diagnosis, uncovering alternative etiologies and current diagnostic criteria, while shedding light on biomarkers and novel diagnostic tests revolutionizing patient assessment. Contents will also guide readers through the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in intravascular volume assessment sets the stage for exploring medical therapy options, including vasoconstrictors and albumin usage. Written by a team of experts, this comprehensive reference highlights the intricate pathophysiology of hepatorenal syndrome while delivering the most up-to-date insights into diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Historically overshadowed by grim prognoses, hepatorenal syndrome has undergone a renaissance of interest due to recent breakthroughs, revolutionizing treatment paradigms. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a burgeoning researcher immersing yourself in this dynamic field, this resource offers a thorough examination, encompassing novel diagnostic criteria, innovative biomarkers, and state-of-the-art treatments.

    • Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 730
      • English
      Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery, Volume 720 provides descriptions of the latest techniques in computational methods for the study of natural products. Techniques covered are related to genome mining, natural product biosynthesis, natural product evolution, and natural product structure. Chapters in this new release cover Prediction of natural product bioactivity from BGC sequence to guide genome mining efforts, Genome mining for resistance genes to identify bioactive natural products with ARTS, Predicting lasso peptide structure with LassoPred, Predicting lanthipeptide structure with Rosetta, Using lsaBGC to investigate BGC Evolution, and an Analysis of BGC evolution with CORASON.

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