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Books in Life sciences

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Staats + 3 more
    • English
    In the complex realm of our physiology, the vagus nerve stands as a silent orchestrator, influencing health and disease in ways that have long been underestimated. Vagus Nerve Stimulation delves into the profound significance of this 10th cranial nerve, tracing its course through the body and illuminating its role as a vital component of the parasympathetic nervous system.This comprehensive reference, contributed by leading experts at the forefront of medical science, unveils the groundbreaking field of vagus nerve stimulation—a non-invasive approach to harness the body's innate potential for health optimization, inflammation control, and disease modification. Contributed by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive volume serves as a compendium of current knowledge about stimulating the vagus nerve in many different disease states. This book starts with the foundational insights in Basic Science and Technical Considerations. From there, it continues to Neurologic Conditions, where chapters explore applications for epilepsy, cluster headaches, and concussions. Evolving Therapy for Neurologic Conditions introduces cutting-edge treatments for acute ischemic stroke, synaptic plasticity, and neurodegenerative disorders. The book extends into Psychiatric and Somatic Conditions, providing insights into anxiety, depression, addiction disorders, and more. Conventional Inflammatory Conditions shed light on vagus nerve stimulation's role in combatting sepsis, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, and metabolic syndrome, among others. Concluding with a foray into Oncology, the book highlights the potential of vagus nerve stimulation in addressing the lingering effects of long covid and migraine. With an authoritative blend of scientific rigor and practical application, this reference serves as an indispensable guide to the vast landscape of vagus nerve stimulation, transforming our understanding of health and wellness.

  • Nonclinical Development of Biologics, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Lisa M. Plitnick + 1 more
    • English
    Nonclinical Development of Biologics, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics, Second Edition, is a complete reference devoted to the nonclinical safety assessment of novel biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and oncology therapeutics. Updated and revised, the new edition compares and contrasts these types of biologics with one another and with small molecule drugs, while incorporating the most current and essential international regulatory guidelines. This book discusses the different types of biologics, as well as early characterization strategies, principles of study design, nonclinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, nonclinical assays, and regulatory guidelines. A coedited book with chapters authored by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive reference provides critical insights to all researchers involved in early through late-stage biologics.

  • Leveraging Metaverse and Analytics of Things (AoT) in Medical Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • D. Jude Hemanth + 1 more
    • English
    Leveraging Metaverse and Analytics of Things (AoT) in Medical Systems explores the potential benefits and applications of emerging technologies such as metaverse and AoT in the field of healthcare. The book provides insights into how these technologies can be leveraged to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of medical systems. It explores the concept of metaverse and its potential applications in healthcare, including the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies for medical education, training, and simulation, as well as the development of immersive environments for patient care and therapy.The book also delves into the field of AoT, such as the use of wearable devices, smart sensors, and other connected technologies. Applications to monitor patient health, track medical outcomes, and inform clinical decision-making are covered. Integrating both technologies can help improve medical training, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes through the use of virtual reality and real-time data analytics.

  • Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis

    Clinical and Laboratory Aspects
    • 4th Edition
    • Beth H. Shaz + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Laboratory Medicine**Transfusio... Medicine and Hemostasis: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects, Fourth Edition continues to be the only "pocket-size" quick reference for pathology and transfusion medicine for residents and fellows. It is helpful to all physicians and allied health professionals who order and administer blood components, cellular therapies, specialized factors for hemostatic abnormalities, coagulation testing, and those who consult and care for these often very ill patients. This book is ideal for pathology, medicine, surgery, and anesthesia residents, transfusion, hematology, and anesthesia fellows, and certified and specialized practitioners, as well as medical technologist in transfusion, cellular therapy, hematology, and coagulation. This new edition covers the many new developments that have occurred since the previous edition to include new blood products, new indications, or clinical conditions in which blood products are used. Similarly, new hemostasis testing is introduced as well as new clinical scenarios due the COVID-19 pandemic that area relevant to hemostasis and transfusion medicine. This includes COVID coagulopathy, Vaccine Induced Thrombotic Immune Thrombocytopenia, Pediatric reference range in coagulation testing, Platelet rich plasma and MNC products – CAR-T cells.

  • Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Conditions using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Aid Interpretation of Clinical Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Rakesh Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Bone deformations can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and negatively impact on individual quality of life. Early and accurate detection of bone deformation is crucial for effective medical intervention. Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Aid Interpretation of Clinical Imaging outlines a comprehensive approach that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to identify bone deformations promptly and accurately. By leveraging advanced image analysis and pattern recognition, this approach aims to revolutionize the field of orthopedic diagnostics. This book covers challenges, technologies, applications, and future trends of AI and ML in Bone Deformation, addressing advanced and innovative techniques, frameworks, methodologies, and practical implementations of machine learning to get early predictions of Bone deformation. Written by experts in the field for researchers, surgeons, students, and instructors interested in musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Exosome Communication

    Advances in Research and Therapeutics for Health and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Dalapathi Gugulothu + 3 more
    • English
    Exosome Communication: Advances in Research and Therapeutics for Health and Disease serves as a crucial reference for pharmaceutical scientists, focusing on the key qualities of exosomes as drug delivery vehicles. Exosomes are intracellular membrane-based vesicles with diverse compositions, offering significant advantages over traditional drug delivery systems such as liposomes and polymeric nanoparticles, due to their nonimmunogenic nature. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of exosomes, starting with their history and development, understanding extracellular vesicles and biogenesis, and techniques for isolation and characterization. This book also addresses critical considerations like quality control, heterogeneity reduction, regulatory and ethical aspects, clinical trials, and scale-up manufacturing.

  • Feed and Feeding for Fish and Shellfish

    Nutritional Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Vikas Kumar
    • English
    Feed and Feeding for Fish and Shellfish: Nutritional Physiology presents foundational knowledge and the most recent advances in aquaculture finfish and crustacean metabolism and nutritional requirements, feed ingredients, nutrient deficiency disorders, and integrated sciences. Nutrition is fundamental to the success and sustainability of the aquaculture industry as it relates to economics, fish health, high-quality product production, and pollution minimization. This book provides a unique, complete, and comprehensive coverage of the nutrition, metabolism, and feeding strategies of key aquaculture species.Written by an international group of experts, this work introduces nutrient requirements of finfish, prawn, shrimp, crabs, and lobster before delving into advances in feed ingredients, production, and practices. Latter chapters discuss the risks of nutritional deficiency and associated diseases and disorders. The final section of the book describes integrated sciences, including aquaculture species immune systems, muscle development, reproduction, gut health, and broader perspectives on seafood quality and food security.

  • Plant Cell Biology

    From Astronomy to Zoology
    • 3rd Edition
    • Randy O. Wayne
    • English
    Plant Cell Biology: From Astronomy to Zoology, Third Edition connects the fundamentals of plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant growth and development, plant taxonomy, plant biochemistry, plant molecular biology, and plant cell biology. It covers all aspects of plant cell biology without emphasizing any one plant, organelle, molecule, or technique. Although most examples are biased towards plants, basic similarities between all living eukaryotic cells (animal and plant) are recognized and used to best illustrate cell processes. This is a must-have reference for scientists with a background in plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant growth and development, plant taxonomy, and more.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Pathology

    Principles and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Chhavi Chauhan + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Pathology: Principles and Applications provides a strong foundation of core artificial intelligence principles and their applications in the field of digital pathology. This is a reference of current and emerging use of AI in digital pathology as well as the emerging utility of quantum artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing in digital pathology. It is a must-have educational resource for lay public, researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, key administrators, and vendors to stay current with the shifting landscapes within the emerging field of digital pathology. It is also of use to workers in other diagnostic imaging areas such as radiology. This resource covers various aspects of the use of AI in pathology, including but not limited to the basic principles, advanced applications, challenges in the development, deployment, adoption, and scalability of AI-based models in pathology, the innumerous benefits of applying and integrating AI in the practice of pathology, ethical considerations for the safe adoption and deployment of AI in pathology.

  • CRISPR Handbook

    Applications, Tools, and Resources
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhi-Yan Du
    • English
    CRISPR Handbook: Applications, Tools and Resources presents a detailed introduction to the CRISPR technology. This handbook summarizes the current CRISPR applications in diverse organisms, shares useful tools for starting a CRISPR experiment, and provides information on software and services for CRISPR technology.Written by an expert in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology of diverse experiment models, including plants, microalgae, and fungi. This handbook will serve as a guide for those who are interested in learning about CRISPR technologies and their applications in research and industry.

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