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Books in Life sciences

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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  • 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.

  • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.

  • BioMEMS Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
    • English
    BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

  • Lifestyle Epigenomics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ana B Crujeiras
    • English
    Lifestyle Epigenomics, a new volume in the Translational Epigenetics series, comprehensively details the interplay between lifestyle factors and epigenetic modifications associated with the onset of noncommunicable diseases and aging, shedding light on potential preventive and therapeutic strategies for disease from an epigenomics perspective. Here, more than 35 international experts in the field consider how lifestyle choices or habits can condition or prevent disease, along with tools for new research, from bioinformatics methodology to non-invasive sampling.Early, foundational chapters are followed by all-inclusive sections on epigenetic machinery in health and disease; dietary factors and epigenetics; adiposity and physical activity and epigenetics; psychological stress, social environment, toxins and contaminants exposure effects on epigenetics; and transgenerational and childhood epigenetics. To support understanding, each chapter includes a summary and key points lists, terms and definition, as well as research case studies outlining core components of recent studies, detailing their conditions, research techniques involved, and outcomes.

  • Step-by-step Approach to the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthusamy Chandramohan + 1 more
    • English
    Step-by-step Approach in the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis is a concise, practical reference source for the evaluation and interpretation of arthritis images. The book begins by briefly reviewing relevant anatomy, clinical and biochemical considerations. Subsequent chapters analyze specific arthritis indications in radiographic images using a simple, systematic approach. The book presents guidelines for when and when not to consider other advanced imaging techniques. Final chapters are devoted to troubleshooting strategies and key not-to-miss indications in rheumatic imaging. X-rays play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of arthritis. This book’s clear and simple explanations of the subtleties and distinctions in arthritis imaging aims to improve investigative accuracy and aid healthcare professionals in monitoring disease progression and driving treatment decisions. Clinicians and radiologists in rheumatology as well as orthopedics will find certain value in integrating this must-have handbook into their daily practice.

  • Fetal Metabolic Programming in Obesity and Diabetes

    From Mechanisms to Preventive Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Luis Sobrevia
    • English
    Fetal Metabolic Programming in Obesity and Diabetes: From Mechanisms to Preventive Therapy describes the consequences of cellular and molecular aspects of maternal obesity (before and during pregnancy), diabetes mellitus (pregestational and gestational), and gestational diabesity (i.e., women with pre-pregnancy obesity that developed GDM). The book covers the clinical aspects of mothers and children and the protocols for treating these diseases during pregnancy. Since the patients' clinical information correlates with metabolic parameters at a cellular and systemic level, it covers several pieces of evidence, addressing the pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes in pregnancy.This is an important resource for health professionals, researchers, and postdocs in obesity diabetes, as well as public health, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, cell physiology, cell metabolism, and clinical medicine.

  • Obesity

    Integrating Physiological, Pathophysiological and Clinical Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Javier Gonzalez
    • English
    Obesity: Integrating Physiological, Pathophysiological and Clinical Perspectives, a volume in Elsevier's Hot Topics in Physiology series, provides coverage across a wide range of physiological disciplines, covering obesity science at a sufficient level to be understood by physiologists who may not be an expert in all subdisciplines, and with an aim of unifying physiological perspectives on obesity. Divided into three sections, the book covers causes of obesity (e.g., regulation of energy balance), the consequences of obesity (e.g., metabolic, disease risk etc.), and strategies to prevent and/or manage obesity (e.g., bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle).This volume is published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It will be of great interest for clinicians, dieticians, exercise physiologists, and molecular biologists.

  • Nerve Growth Factor

    From Neuron Development to Neurology
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonino Cattaneo + 1 more
    • English
    Nerve growth factor: From Neuron Development to Neurology, the latest release in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series, offers a complete guide to nerve growth factor (NGF) across health and disease. Sections cover key properties, the latest advances, and biomedical applications of this neuropeptide. The book begins with an introduction and historical overview of the discovery of NGF before exploring its molecular characteristics. It then covers NGF in organ function, with chapters discussing the brain, immune system, blood vessels, heart, reproductive organs, teeth, and lungs. NGF pharmacology is then considered, with a focus on NGF as a therapeutic agent.The final section of the book covers NGF across diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diseases of the eye, chronic pain, and visceral disfunctions. Throughout the book, NGF is considered in the context of both mammalian and non-mammalian biology, making it an ideal reference for researchers working across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, and other biomedical areas.

  • Human-Centred AI For Intelligent Healthcare

    Approaches and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Mahmoud Hassaballah + 1 more
    • English
    Human-Centred AI For Intelligent Healthcare: Approaches and Technologies provides state-of-the-art AI technologies and healthcare tailored to human needs, highlighting the various ways AI is reshaping patient care, diagnostics, treatment modalities, and overall healthcare systems. From the intricacies of precision medicine to interventions in mental health, this reference provides a diverse array of AI applications. It addresses ethical considerations while emphasizing the transformative potential that AI holds for the healthcare industry. This reference is an essential companion for healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, technologists, and enthusiasts navigating the swiftly evolving landscape of AI in healthcare. Bridging a critical gap in literature, it offers a consolidated resource that not only explores the multifaceted applications of AI in healthcare but also underscores the importance of maintaining a human-centric approach in the integration of these technologies. With a focus on forecasting future trends and implications, this reference equips readers with the knowledge to stay at the forefront of the dynamic field of healthcare technology and empowers them to anticipate changes and adapt their strategies proactively in the face of evolving healthcare landscapes.

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