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  • Complicaciones crónicas de la diabetes mellitus. Perspectivas actuales y nuevas claves fisiopatológicas

    • 1st Edition
    • Didac Mauricio + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Entre las complicaciones de la diabetes se incluyen alteraciones patológicas que suelen relacionarse con el sistema vascular y los órganos diana habituales. Sin embargo, también hay complicaciones menos frecuentes, total o parcialmente independientes de la lesión vascular, que suelen pasarse por alto. Este libro ofrece una visión holística de la enfermedad y aborda no solo sus complicaciones habituales, sino también las afecciones menos conocidas y tratadas que se asocian a la diabetes. También se exponen los avances alcanzados en la comprensión de la arquitectura genómica de las complicaciones de la diabetes y cómo se puede utilizar la medicina de precisión para personalizar el tratamiento. Este libro es una obra exhaustiva sobre el tema, dirigida a endocrinólogos, diabetólogos, médicos de atención primaria e investigadores interesados en las complicaciones de la diabetes y en la información más actualizada al respecto.

  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Toxicology and Environmental Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhoumeng Lin + 1 more
    • English
    Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Toxicology and Environmental Health introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of machine learning and AI, providing clear explanations on applying these methods to toxicology and environmental health. The book delves into predictions of chemical ADMET properties, development of PBPK and QSAR models, toxicogenomic analysis, and the evaluation of high-throughput in vitro assays. It aims to guide readers in adapting machine learning and AI techniques to various research problems within these fields. Additionally, the text explores ecotoxicology assessment, impacts of air pollution, climate change, food safety, and chemical risk assessment.It includes case studies, hands-on computer exercises, and example codes, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals. The book highlights how AI can enhance risk assessment, predict environmental hazards, and speed up the identification of harmful substances.

  • Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Luis Rafael Martínez-Córdova + 1 more
    • English
    Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture explores the varied impacts of shrimp production and the modern approaches to minimizing those impacts. As demand for shrimp grows not only in the food sector, but also in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and cosmetics sectors, shrimp farming is among the top-growing global aquaculture industries. Given this growth, much research in recent decades has focused on promoting sustainable scale-up of the industry. This book delves into recent advancements in site selection, nutrition, disease prevention, and production systems.Written by a renowned team of shrimp production experts, this book begins by describing relevant considerations of site selection to maximize use of ecosystem services and minimize effluent impacts on surrounding habitats. Early chapters discuss advances in shrimp nutrition and natural feed using phytoplankton, zooplankton, and microorganisms. The book then turns to genetic tools used to protect against disease, as well as advances in disease detection and outbreak control. Final chapters discuss novel shrimp production systems, including low-density systems, multiphase aquaculture, automatic feeding, inland and boutique farms, aquaponics, polyculture, IMTA, and the best strategies for remediation of affected habitats.

  • Massachusetts General Hospital. Psicofarmacología y Neuroterapéutica

    • 2nd Edition
    • Theodore A. Stern + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Información práctica y específica de uno de los principales hospitales y departamentos de psiquiatría del mundo. La segunda edición de Massachusetts General Hospital. Psicofarmacología y Neuroterapéutica es la guía ideal sobre los más actuales tratamientos psicofarmacológicos y somáticos para enfermedades psiquiátricas y neurológicas. Compuesta por capítulos extraídos principalmente de la tercera edición de Massachusetts General Hospital. Tratado de Psiquiatría Clínica, de Stern et al., la presente obra, exhaustivamente revisada, se centra en los tratamientos psicotrópicos actuales, la terapia electroconvulsiva y la neuroterapéutica, lo que la convierte en una herramienta de ágil consulta, ideal para psiquiatras, psicólogos, internistas y enfermeras.

  • Williams. Tratado de endocrinología

    • 15th Edition
    • Shlomo Melmed + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Revisada y exhaustivamente actualizada, Williams. Tratado de endocrinología, 15.ª edición, sigue siendo la principal fuente de información acreditada acerca de los trastornos del sistema endocrino adulto y pediátrico. Autores y editores de renombre mundial tienden puentes entre la ciencia básica y la información clínica, manteniendo al lector al día de los últimos avances en fármacos, terapias y ensayos clínicos, entre otros muchos temas. Este texto esencial constituye un recurso imprescindible para endocrinólogos, cirujanos endocrinos, ginecólogos, internistas, pediatras y otros profesionales que precisan una cobertura actual y completa de este multifacético campo.

  • Domestic and Wild Sheep

    Origins, Genetics and Breeding
    • 1st Edition
    • Menghua Li + 1 more
    • English
    The Characterization of Genus Ovis: Genetics, Domestication and Behavior delves into the diverse world of wild and domesticated sheep. This book offers comprehensive information on the genetics, evolution, diversity, behavior, expansion, breeding, and domestication of sheep. It is a detailed characterization of this ecologically and commercially significant genus. Written by experts who have hosted the World Sheep Conference four times, the book is systematically structured into four sections to guide readers through the various Ovis species, their biological characteristics, genetic markers, and their significance to human populations.Furtherm... it offers new insights into the functional genetics of sheep species, their migrations and expansions in connection with human history, and guidance on successful breeding and husbandry. The book is organized for accessibility to student, academic, and professional audiences, making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in animal evolution, diversity, behavior, and husbandry.

  • Protein Structure Prediction and Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 147
    • English
    Protein Structure Prediction and Analysis, Volume 146 offers a comprehensive exploration of the methodologies, tools, and techniques utilized in the prediction and analysis of protein structures. The book delves into the fundamental principles of protein folding, modeling, and computational simulations, providing insights into the intricate process of predicting the three-dimensional structures of proteins. Sections in this new release include coverage of Current approaches for protein structure prediction and design, Protein Modelling, Prediction servers and applications in molecular modelling, Toward accurate in silico prediction of antigen binding affinities in antibody engineering, Molecular Blueprints: Guiding Drug Discovery through Protein Structure Analysis, and much more.Additional sections focus on Protein Structure Prediction Using Dynamic Speciation Evolutionary Algorithm with Problem Information Aggregation, Tau protein structure and dynamics, Tau interacts with G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), How to accurately predict nanobody structure: Classical physics-based simulations or deep learning approaches, Medicinal Chemistry-based Novel Therapeutics for Tauopathies in Alzheimer’s Disease, Mapping the Pathogenic Nexus: Gene Overlap and Protein Interaction Networks in Alzheimer's and Breast Cancer as a Precursor to Protein Structure Prediction and Analysis, and much more.

  • Federated Learning in Metaverse Healthcare

    Personalized Medicine and Wellness
    • 1st Edition
    • Shubham Mahajan + 1 more
    • English
    Federated Learning in Metaverse Healthcare: Personalized Medicine and Wellness explores the integration of the metaverse with healthcare, offering immersive experiences and personalized care. The book introduces federated learning, emphasizing its advantages over traditional centralized machine learning in healthcare. It provides a historical context and discusses the technological advancements that led to the emergence of metaverse healthcare. Privacy-preserving methods crucial for protecting sensitive healthcare data within federated learning environments are also examined, underscoring the importance of secure communication protocols. Other important points include the transformation of healthcare delivery through virtual environments, remote consultations, and immersive experiences.The role of telemedicine in facilitating remote diagnostics and consultations via virtual platforms, and the applications of augmented reality wearables for real-time health monitoring and wellness tracking are detailed. Additionally, the book discusses federated learning's ability to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, its role in predictive modeling for disease risks and prevention, as well as virtual health coaches offering personalized guidance for wellness management. The challenges and ethical dilemmas of metaverse healthcare and federated learning, along with potential solutions, are also considered.

  • Generative Artificial Intelligence and Ethics for Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Loveleen Gaur + 1 more
    • English
    Generative Artificial Intelligence and Ethics for Healthcare conducts a deep dive into the potential issues and challenges associated with Generative AI applications. The book begins with foundational concepts of generative AI and then explores ethical theories, including specific case studies in healthcare, and concludes with discussions on policy and future implications. Written for healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics and AI developers, by authors who have a thorough understanding of AI and machine learning in the healthcare.

  • Nanotheranostics and Precision Oncology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ramish Riaz + 4 more
    • English
    Nanotheranostics and Precision Oncology delves into the merging fields of cancer research and nanotechnology, offering a thorough review of the latest advancements in precision oncology. It begins with an exploration of cancer biology, illuminating the genetic foundations of oncogenesis alongside the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving cancer progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. This resistance remains the foremost challenge in cancer care. Across 28 chapters, the book addresses precision medicine's role in overcoming drug resistance, the importance of biomarkers, the interpretation of genetic analyses, and the shift toward personalized oncology.In addition, the book examines nanotheranostics' applications and mechanisms in cancer diagnosis and treatment, integrating them with precision oncology. It outlines the design, mechanism, and impact of nanoprecision medicine in cancer management. The final section considers the future of nanotheranostics in precision oncology and the challenges of translating these innovations from research to clinical practice. This comprehensive guide serves students, clinicians, researchers, and the pharmaceutical industry involved in nanomedicine, oncology, molecular biology, and precision medicine.

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