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Books in Life sciences

  • International and Life Course Aspects of COVID-19

    • 1st Edition
    • June 13, 2024
    • Rajkumar Rajendram + 2 more
    • English
    International and Life Course Aspects of COVID-19 describes the nuances and international variations of COVID-19 in different populations and age groups. This volume details those differences in chapters examining the effects of the virus at different life stages, including newborns, children, adolescents, and older populations. Consideration of the age-specific effects of COVID-19 on the brain are a major focus unique to this resource. International observations and global outcomes are also described. This volume is relevant for all clinicians working to ensure the best outcomes for patients with COVID-19 worldwide.
  • Valorization of Fruit Seed Waste from Food Processing Industry

    Insights on Nutritional Profile, Biological Functions, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • June 12, 2024
    • Manoj Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Valorization of Fruit Seed Waste from Food Processing Industry: Insights on Nutritional Profile, Biological Functions, and Applications, Volume Five in the Developments in Food Quality and Safety series, provides comprehensive information regarding different aspects of fruit seed waste which can be of great help to students, research scholars, professors, and food industries for both theoretical and practical work. The book covers the composition of different types of fruit seed waste, including their biological and functional characteristics, applications, and extraction/valorizat... methods for the production of value-added products.This series is the most up-to-date resource covering trend topics such as Advances in the analysis of toxic compounds and control of food poisoning; Food fraud, traceability and authenticity; Revalorization of agrifood industry; Natural antimicrobial compounds and application to improve the preservation of food; Non-thermal processing technologies in the food industry; Nanotechnology in food production; and Intelligent packaging and sensors for food applications.
  • Signal Processing Driven Machine Learning Techniques for Cardiovascular Data Processing

    • 1st Edition
    • June 12, 2024
    • Rajesh Kumar Tripathy + 1 more
    • English
    Signal Processing Driven Machine Learning Techniques for Cardiovascular Data Processing features recent advances in machine learning coupled with new signal processing-based methods for cardiovascular data analysis. Topics in this book include machine learning methods such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, and meta-learning combined with different signal processing techniques such as multivariate data analysis, time-frequency analysis, multiscale analysis, and feature extraction techniques for the detection of cardiovascular diseases, heart valve disorders, hypertension, and activity monitoring using ECG, PPG, and PCG signals.In addition, this book also includes the applications of digital signal processing (time-frequency analysis, multiscale decomposition, feature extraction, non-linear analysis, and transform domain methods), machine learning and deep learning (convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), transformer and attention-based models, etc.) techniques for the analysis of cardiac signals. The interpretable machine learning and deep learning models combined with signal processing for cardiovascular data analysis are also covered.
  • Enhancement of Brain Functions Prompted by Physical Activity Vol 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 286
    • June 12, 2024
    • English
    Enhancement of Brain Functions Prompted by Physical Activity, Volume Two, Volume 286 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances, with this updated volume presenting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Predicting sports performance of elite female soccer players through smart wearable measurement platform, Physical activity and verbal memory performance: mediating effects of resting-state brain activity, Associations between physical activity, body composition, and cognitive performance among female office workers, Grip strength, working memory, and emotion perception in middle aged males, Association of aerobic fitness and grip strength with cognitive and academic performance in Arab children, and much more.
  • Mechanisms of Disease Pathogenesis in Multiple Sclerosis

    • 1st Edition
    • June 11, 2024
    • Francisco Javier Quintana
    • English
    Mechanisms of Disease Pathogenesis in Multiple Sclerosis summarizes our current understanding on MS and its clinical features and monitoring with available biomarkers, focusing on mechanisms that drive disease pathogenesis and their control by genetic, environmental factors and novel therapies for disease management. The book is written for neurologists, neuroimmunologists and clinical, translational and basic researchers interested in mechanisms of neurodegeneration. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease which targets the central nervous system (CNS). It is the most common cause of non-traumatic neurological disability in young adults with a prevalence of 1 in 1000 and increasing, hence the importance of this book.
  • Advances in Immunology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 162
    • June 11, 2024
    • English
    Advances in Immunology, Volume 162, the latest release in a long-established and highly respected publication, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunology.
  • Malabsorptive Surgeries

    Surgical Techniques, Results, and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • June 7, 2024
    • Jaime Ruiz Tovar
    • English
    Malabsorptive Surgery: Surgical Techniques, Results, and Challenges describes the development of classic and new malabsorptive surgical techniques. Coverage includes the results obtained after the procedures, as well as postoperative complications - including early complications (associated with the difficulty of the operation) and late complications (associated with nutritional sequelae). This book is the perfect reference for basic and translational research focused on the mechanism of action of malabsorptive procedures, that goes beyond the bypassing of intestinal loops, affecting the regulation of hormonal signals. The content is also useful for bariatric surgeons and endocrinologists dealing with the bariatric options and results.Despite the aims of bariatric surgery focusing on performing procedures associated with low postoperative complications rates (mostly restrictive procedures), there is increasing evidence showing mid- and long-term failure of restrictive and mixed procedures in terms of weight regain and recurrence of comorbidities. This has increased the need for revisional surgeries after failed primary procedures, and consequently, increased the popularity of malabsorptive techniques.
  • Treatment of Breast Cancer with Natural Products

    • 1st Edition
    • June 7, 2024
    • Yachana Mishra + 1 more
    • English
    Treatment of Breast Cancer with Natural Based Products is designed to provide a wide spectrum of information and knowledge on phytotherapeutics in breast cancer treatment. With a strong focus on the established research and technology on phytoconstituent-bas... nanocarriers, the book also covers their rapidly emerging aspects and discusses future research directions in the treatment of breast cancer. Users will find insights into breast cancer symptoms, epidemiology, risk factors, screening, treatment, and drugs delivery systems. Other sections cover Curcumin, Paclitaxel, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Sulforaphane, Epigallocatechin-3-G... Allicin, Berberine, and Vinca Alkaloids in the treatment of breast cancer, along with future perspectives.This book presents a groundbreaking opportunity for both academia and industry to reshape contemporary medical and healthcare approaches. With a specific emphasis on various facets of phytoconstituents within the realm of oncology, this publication serves as a precious asset for researchers, as well as graduate and post-graduate students specializing in oncology, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, and related biomedical fields.
  • Onco-Palliative Care Essentials

    • 1st Edition
    • June 7, 2024
    • Azar Naveen Saleem + 2 more
    • English
    Onco-Palliative Care Essentials gives insight into the much-needed specialty to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. With a strong focus on the fundamental essentials of onco-palliative care, this book covers real-life cases with challenging cultural, existential, and social aspects.This book introduces the field of onco-palliative care to the reader, focusing on managing complex aspects associated with cancer and its treatment. It also helps the reader regarding approaches for “end of life care and discussion.” This book concludes with challenging care scenarios.Onco-Palli... Care Essentials is a very useful reference for all who are involved in cancer and palliative care, as well as those who care for cancer and terminally ill patients.
  • Immune Landscape of Pancreatic Cancer Development and Drug Resistance

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5
    • June 7, 2024
    • Batoul Farran + 1 more
    • English
    Immune Landscape of Pancreatic Cancer Development and Drug Resistance explores advances in immune-based therapies aimed at harnessing the power of the immune system against pancreatic cancer and rewiring tumor microenvironments to eradicate pancreatic cells. With a strong focus on the development of therapeutic methods to improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer, this book also shows the latest trends in immune targeted approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment. In 12 chapters, the book discusses our current understanding of PC development and its various mutational and immune features and explore some of the new immune-based therapies aimed at targeting pancreatic cancer. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge of advances in immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer.