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    • The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2024
      • Jorge Hidalgo + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman is a volume in the Critical Care in Obstetrics series. It’s a novel reference to educate physicians, nurses, and all allied healthcare personnel caring for pregnant women with kidney compromise. The authors have gathered the best evidence-based material explicitly focused on severe kidney complications in pregnant patients and postpartum. Among the chapters, the book covers medical-surgical complications that any patient can present, such as acute kidney injury during pregnancy, kidney disease, and hypertension complications specific to pregnancy.
    • Mononuclear Non-heme Iron Dependent Enzymes Part B

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 704
      • September 17, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Mononuclear Non-heme Iron Dependent Enzymes, Volume 704, Part B focuses on methods for studying, characterizing, and leveraging the chemistry of mononuclear non-heme iron dependent enzymes. Chapters in this new release include Observing extradiol dioxygenases in action through a crystalline lens, Methods used to determine the structure of the oxygenase component of naphthalene 1,2-dioxygenase, Expression, purification, kinetics, and crystallization of non-heme mononuclear iron enzymes: biphenyl, phthalate, terephthalate dioxygenase, Substitution of the Mononuclear, Non-heme Iron Cofactor in Lipoxygenases for Structural Studies: Non-heme iron enzyme dependent reactions, and much more.Other sections cover Cyclopropanation and aziridination catalyzed by non-heme iron and 2-oxogluatarate dependent enzymes, Expression, purification, and characterization of non-heme Iron-dependent mono-oxygenase OzmD in Oxazinomycin Biosynthesis, Isonitrile Biosynthesis by a Non-Heme Iron(II)-Dependent Oxidases/Decarboxyla... Functional analysis of an a-ketoglutarate-depe... non-heme iron oxygenase in fungal meroterpenoid biosynthesis, Spectroscopic and Computational Studies of a Bifunctional Iron- and 2-oxoglutarate Dependent Enzyme, AsqJ, and much more.
    • Hazardous Chemicals

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2024
      • Jaspal Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Hazardous Chemicals: Overview, Toxicological Profile, Challenges, and Future Perspectives offers comprehensive coverage of hazardous chemicals and their routes of exposures, mechanism of toxicity, hazard control measures, handling and storage, emergency guidelines, and safety measures.The book is organized into specific classifications of chemical hazards: pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, automotive, paint and paint solvents, chemical manufacturing solvents, dyes, cleaning agents, pharmaceuticals, and radioactive products. It discusses the health risk and environmental impact of these toxic substances. It also provides management strategies including risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. Hazardous Chemicals is a practical resource for researchers, academics, industry professionals, graduate and postgraduate students in toxicology and environmental science engaged in the evaluation of toxic substances and human health concerns.
    • Non-Traumatic Acute Surgical Problems

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2024
      • Constantine P. Spanos
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Non-Traumatic Acute Surgical Problems: An Infographic Guide is curated to offer a comprehensive understanding of acute surgical challenges, excluding trauma. Tailored specifically for medical students navigating their surgical rotations and seasoned instructors in the field, this guide serves as an indispensable resource. Each chapter serves as a path through the intricacies of acute surgical conditions with clarity and depth. Contents provide insight into the complexities of acute cholecystopathy, appendicitis, and acute pancreatitis, providing invaluable insights into diagnosis and sophisticated management strategies. This book navigates through the labyrinth of gastrointestinal bleeding scenarios, encompassing upper, lower, and variceal bleeding, as well as formidable challenges like caustic ingestion and esophageal perforation. Contents further cover vascular emergencies, unraveling the mysteries of aortic dissection, peripheral arterial embolism, and hypercoagulability, while mastering essential principles for timely and effective intervention. Coverage includes the subtleties of urological emergencies such as renal colic, pyelonephritis, and testicular torsion, alongside gynecological conditions including ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease.With a wealth of information, thoughtfully structured in an accessible format, this book not only empowers but emboldens its readers. Equipped with knowledge, insight, and confidence, individuals traversing the realm of acute surgical problems are fortified to navigate the challenges of real-world clinical settings with unwavering competence and assurance.
    • Functional Foods

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 14, 2024
      • Mingruo Guo
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Functional Foods: Principles and Technology, Second Edition covers the definition, history, and development trends of functional foods. Specifically, this updated edition discusses the chemistry of functional components and their physiological properties of functional foods, including antioxidants, dietary fiber, pre-, pro-, and paraprobiotics, symbiotics, and postbiotics, selected nutritional supplements, soy and soy foods, human milk biochemistry and infant formula, sports drinks chemistry, and formulation aspects. This book is sure to be of interest to food and nutrition researchers, pharmacologists, and those teaching and studying related fields.
    • Tea in Health and Disease Prevention

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 14, 2024
      • Victor R. Preedy + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      While there is a nearly universal agreement that drinking tea can benefit health, information on the benefits or adverse effects of drinking tea is scattered, leaving definitive answers difficult to ascertain. Tea in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, once again addresses this problem, bringing together all the latest and most relevant information on tea and its health effects into one comprehensive resource. This book covers compounds in black, green, and white teas and explores their health implications, first more generally, then in terms of specific organ systems and diseases. With over 75% brand new content, this fully reorganized, updated edition covers a wider range of tea varieties and beneficial compounds found in tea, such as epigallocatechin gallate and antioxidants.Tea in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, is an organized, efficient resource that will help readers find quick answers to questions and will help inspire further studies for those interested in tea research. This is a must-have reference for researchers in food science and nutrition, as well as nutritionists and dieticians.
    • Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 14, 2024
      • Victor R. Preedy + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, presents a comprehensive look at the compounds in coffee, their benefits (or adverse effects), and explores coffee as it relates to specific health conditions. Embracing a holistic approach, this book covers the coffee plant, coffee production and processing, the major varieties of coffee, and its nutritional and compositional properties. Coffee’s impact on human health, disease risk, and prevention comprises the majority of the text. Diseases covered including Alzheimer’s, anxiety and depression, asthma, diabetes, cancer, and more. This book also covers coffee’s impact on organs and organ systems, including the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and the gut microbiome.Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, is the only book on the market that covers all varieties of coffee in one volume and their potential benefits and risks to human health. This is an essential reference for researchers in nutrition, dietetics, food science, biochemistry, and public health.
    • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Production

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 13, 2024
      • Iain Davidson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Production, Second Edition is a practical reference that brings a complete description of the process and equipment necessary for automated food production in the food/biscuit industry. The book describes the existing and emerging technologies in biscuit making and production, making it a valuable asset to R&D personnel and students in food technology and engineering areas. The second edition brings 370 new photos and images for updated equipment. Additional chapters covering energy usage and baking efficiency are also included, along with data on energy usage and energy saving.Iain Davidson shares his almost 50 years of experience in the biscuit baking industry worldwide with students, researchers or people joining a biscuit making company.
    • Childhood Obesity

      • 1st Edition
      • September 13, 2024
      • Luis Moreno
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Childhood Obesity: From Basic Knowledge to Effective Prevention brings together field experts, taking a multifactorial approach to understand the scope and various causes of the issue and offer the latest in treatment and prevention strategies and resources. Beginning with basic concepts and definitions, chapters progress to cover worldwide prevalence and trends, genetic and epigenetic origins, metabolic programming, and neuroendocrine control of appetite and satiety. Further, this book examines social determinants and lifestyle behaviors contributing to risk factors as well as complications associated with childhood obesity.Final chapters discuss multidisciplinary treatment, strategies for prevention, and current worldwide policies aimed to address obesity in children. This fundamental reference is a vital resource for both researchers and practicing clinicians in pediatric medicine.
    • Programa para mejorar la gestión del dolor crónico

      • 1st Edition
      • September 13, 2024
      • Carolina BAEZA-VELASCO + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Este libro está pensado para el paciente, concebido como una auténtica guía práctica, es una herramienta de seguimiento y de motivación que le ayudará a centrarse en su objetivo, a no cejar en sus esfuerzos por mitigar el dolor cotidiano y a recuperar la calidad de vida. Las distintas intervenciones psicológicas incluidas no pretenden curar el dolor, sino ayudar a los pacientes a desarrollar recursos psicológicos y a adoptar herramientas eficaces para afrontar mejor el sufrimiento.