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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Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Anthony C. Chang + 4 more
English

Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine gives insight into the concepts and applications of artificial intelligence in primary care that is designed for general practice and family medicine clinicians. With a strong focus on the clinical aspects of artificial intelligence in primary care the reader is enabled to understand different potential use cases of AI within their practice, how to appraise these technologies and how to apply AI applications to real-world clinical scenarios.In 5 sections and 20 chapters, "Artificial Intelligence based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine" introduces Artificial intelligence in Primary care, it describes the applications of artificial intelligence, the implementation challenges and concludes with major takeaways and the future of artificial intelligence in primary care. In a special chapter, a day in the life of a General Practitioner is described. An extra compendium provides a recommended list of the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This book narrows the knowledge and expertise chasm between the data scientists and primary care clinicians and is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in artificial intelligence, primary care, family medicine, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

The Cardiac Conduction System

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Bjarke Jensen + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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The Cardiac Conduction System: Evolution, Development, and Therapeutic Potential, the latest release in the Hot Topics in Physiology series, provides the reader a thorough and comprehensive review of this intricate system. The book covers conventional topics: anatomy, electrophysiology, and key cellular characteristics, as well as emerging topics: patient specific computer modelling, induced pluripotent stem cells, and in vivo editing as state-of-the-art treatment strategy. Given the exhaustive coverage of topics, this book is "go-to reference" for the cardiac conduction system for years to come.This volume was published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It is an ideal reference for academics and researchers in anatomy, physiology, cardiology, electrophysiology, biomedical engineering and medical education at Undergrad, Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.

Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Wenjin Wang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals discusses the emergence of camera-based, contactless physiological measurement as a groundbreaking solution in healthcare monitoring. The book highlights the technology's non-invasiveness, capacity for continuous and long-term monitoring, and its ability to capture not only vital signs but also contextual information and behaviors. A unique aspect of this book is its rich set of compelling healthcare applications that will attract broader audiences (including researchers, engineers, clinicians, and students) from multidisciplinary fields.Finally, the book discusses the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing healthcare applications and aims to engage the healthcare industry in adopting this innovative approach to improve patient care and outcomes.

How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice

2nd Edition
November 1, 2025
Marjorie R. Jenkins + 1 more
English

How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice: A Personalized Approach to Patient Care, 2nd edition continues to provide content that can be readily utilized by the primary care clinician within their daily practice. The unique application framework assists practitioners in the application of sex and gender differences. It aligns sex and gender medicine with the emergence of precision medicine. Health care consumers are becoming increasingly aware of sex and gender issues related to their health and the clinicians who incorporate this approach into their practice attract an increasing number of patients who seek providers who “know the difference.” This book fills an important need by applying the findings that uniquely characterize the male and female patient to protocols for optimal clinical care and the detection and prevention of disease. This second edition provides updated evidence-based information on disease prevalence, diagnosis, testing, and treatment, and covers new topics such as sex differences in thyroid disease, pain and hypertension. Chapters have been updated to reflect the influences of sex and gender on disease clinical presentation, physical examination, laboratory and imaging testing, treatment and prognosis, and how these differences impact clinical decision-making.

Pain Conditions of the Head and Face

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Anat Galor + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Pain Conditions of the Head and Face: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management provides a user-friendly guide on diagnosing and managing common head and facial pain conditions using new methods and therapies. The book contains practical information, reviewing epidemiology, presenting key features, contributing mechanisms, and including treatment algorithms for common pain conditions of the head and face. Focus is given to aspects of disease that are novel and evolving, and all conditions are discussed within the framework of the latest advances in research and patient care.Doctors seeking to ameliorate their patients’ pain from such maladies as (among many others) neuropathic ocular pain, trigeminal neuralgia, herpetic neuralgia, temporomandibular disorders, burning mouth disorder, and neuropathic ear pain will require no other book to identify their patients’ illnesses and make sure they receive the care they need.

Nanomedicine and Nutrigenomics

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Yugal Kishore Mohanta + 2 more
English

Nanomedicine and Nutrigenomics: Pioneering the Future of Health offers a comprehensive introduction to nanomedicine and nutrigenomics, ensuring readers grasp the fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications. The book provides an overview of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and gene-nutrient interactions, paving the way for understanding the potential healthcare applications of these groundbreaking methodologies. It emphasizes the synergy between nanomedicine and nutrigenomics, showcasing how they can optimize health outcomes and delving into nanotechnology's role in enhancing drug delivery systems, diagnostics, and therapeutics, while also highlighting personalized nutrition interventions based on genetic makeup. The book addresses future advancements, ethical implications, and challenges, presenting a holistic view.

Nanodots for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 2 more
English

Nanodots for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment presents a pioneering exploration of nano-scale drug delivery systems that promise to revolutionize cancer care. This book, with insights from global scientific collaborations, delves into various nanodots employed in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The book provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology's role in cancer care, including the synthesis and characterization of nanodots and their importance in cancer imaging. It also covers various treatment options and offers practical suggestions for improving nanodots for cancer imaging and therapy, making it an invaluable resource for drug formulation experts, drug delivery specialists, oncologists, and translators.Nanodots enhance precision and effectiveness in delivering therapeutic agents to target sites within the body, representing a significant advancement in medical science.

Eye Melanoma Unveiled

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 2 more
English

Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery addresses the recent advancements in novel drug delivery systems for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma. Featuring contributions from scientists worldwide, it provides a detailed exploration of advanced drug delivery techniques employed in uveal melanoma treatment. The book begins with an overview of uveal melanoma, discussing its epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms. It also covers the imaging techniques and diagnostic methods crucial for accurate disease identification. Despite stable incidence rates over the past three decades and improved local treatments, survival rates for uveal melanoma have not significantly changed. Recent developments in genetics and cytogenetics have enhanced prognostication and the identification of cancers with high metastatic potential. Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery is an essential reading for drug formulation and delivery specialists, eye oncologists, translational researchers, and life scientists.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Graph Models for Biological Discovery

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Sudan Jha + 2 more
English

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Graph Models for Biological Discovery: Unveiling Biological Frontiers provides an innovative solution by presenting advanced techniques that integrate artificial intelligence with graph-based methodologies to unravel intricate biological networks. The book includes practical examples and case studies, equipping researchers and practitioners with the necessary tools to analyze molecular interactions, identify crucial biomarkers, and accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics. It explores the intricate synergy between advanced AI techniques and graph models designed specifically to unravel the complexities of biological systems. By leveraging cutting-edge AI algorithms and graph-based methodologies, researchers and practitioners can unlock new avenues for biological discovery, enabling them to analyse complex biological networks, predict molecular interactions, and identify novel drug targets with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

AI and Data Science in Medical Research

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Olfa Boubaker
English

AI and Data Science in Medical Research focuses on the integration of AI and data science into medical research, highlighting their impact on drug discovery, medical imaging, diagnostics, and genomic medicine. It addresses the acceleration of therapeutic compound discovery and optimization of drug development pipelines through AI. The volume also discusses advancements in medical imaging, including early disease detection and neuroimaging. Additionally, it covers the application of AI in genomic medicine, offering insights into personalized treatment strategies. The volume concludes with an examination of AI's role in public health surveillance, particularly in disease detection and epidemiological research.

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