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  • Focal Neuropathies

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 201
    • English
    Facial Neuropathies, Volume 202 summarizes research and treatment on focal neuropathies to update clinicians on nerve biology and new diagnostic techniques to guide investigation and treatment of mononeuropathies. The book explores research broadly applicable to all types of mononeuropathies as well as individual mononeuropathy syndromes. Chapters on individual mononeuropathies include anatomy, causes, controversial diagnoses, and current or potential future treatments.

  • Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy V

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 187
    • Thomas Müller-Reichert + 1 more
    • English
    Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy V, Volume 187 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on timely topics, including Orthotopic brain tumor models derived from glioblastoma stem-like cells, RNA sequencing in hematopoietic stem cells, Generation of inducible pluripotent stem cells from human dermal fibroblasts, In vitro preparation of dental pulp stem cell grafts combined with biocompatible scaffolds for tissue engineering, Gene expression knockdown in chronic myeloid leukemia stem cells, Identification and isolation of slow-cycling GSCs, Assessment of CD133, EpCAM, and much more.

  • Innovating Health Against Future Pandemics

    • 1st Edition
    • Simona Mellino + 3 more
    • English
    Innovating Health Against Future Pandemics covers the key aspects which drive heterogeneity in an individual's response to COVID-19, including age, sex, genetic makeup, immune responses, comorbidities, and viral strains/loads. This book also reviews the case examples from other disciplines to highlight areas where precision medicine and AI could be applied for the improvement of pandemic management. This includes research, primary and secondary prevention, isolation/tracking, hospitalization and patient management, diagnosis, and treatments. Lastly, drawing on past experiences for each of the areas this book provides practical recommendations to manage future pandemics.COVID-19 offered an unprecedented occasion to test the impact of digitally enabled solutions within precision medicine for public health and for accelerating their deployment and adoption.

  • The Microbiome and Neurotoxicity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11
    • English
    Advances in Neurotoxicology, Volume 11 presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Gut microbiota as a mediator on the neurotoxicity of mercury, Relationships between lead-induced learning and memory impairments and gut microbiota disturbance in mice, Utility of zebrafish-based models in understanding molecular mechanisms of neurotoxicity mediated by the gut-brain axis, Alterations of gut microbiota linking environmental exposures to neurotoxicity, Iron Toxicity, Ferroptosis and Microbiota in Parkinson’s Disease: Implications for Novel Targets, and Modulation of gut microbiota with probiotics as a strategy to counteract endogenous and exogenous neurotoxicity.

  • Early and Late Presentation of Physical Changes of Puberty: Precocious and Delayed Puberty Revisited, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-2
    • Peter A. Lee + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Peter A. Lee and John S. Fuqua bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Precocious and Delayed Puberty Revisited. Top experts provide practical discussions of physical evidence of early or late pubertal development, offering a reasonable approach to patients presenting with these chief complaints.

  • Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems

    Coordination, Signaling, and Interaction under Adverse Situations
    • 1st Edition
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems: Coordination, Signaling, and Interaction under Adverse Situations is the first book to encompass these key aspects of plant science, biochemistry, soil science and fertilizer development in a single volume. Describing the micro- and macronutrients in the plant-soil system with the help of suitable illustrations, the book connects all the pieces enabling comprehensive and connected understanding. Sections cover recent advances in the understanding of how plants coordinate the acquisition, transport, signaling, and interaction, and cross-talks between macro‐ and micro-nutrients in adverse environmental situations.This book is a valuable reference for those putting research into practice in addressing stress situations, as well as providing important foundational insights for further research.

  • Innovation in Anesthesiology

    Technology, Development, and Commercialization Handbook
    • 1st Edition
    • English
    Innovation in Anesthesiology: Technology, Development, and Commercialization Handbook reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of leading anesthesiologists, engineering development professionals, business analysts, commercialization experts, regulatory and reimbursement specialists, and legal authorities, this volume in the Clinical and Medical Innovation series provides a clear process for the identifi cation, invention, and implementation of new solutions in anesthesiology. This is the ideal resource for anesthesiology innovators who desire to deliver patient solutions and applications to their inventions. Featured case studies on innovative products highlighting the stages required are included for reference.The book will lead researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and investors through a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new clinical technology solutions. Expert medical device inventor/entrepreneu... provide case studies on globally innovative products including successes, failures and practical advice. The book will be a key reference for entrepreneurs developing emerging technology in anesthesia, investors funding innovation in anesthesia, life science business leaders seeking to understand market trends in technology development, tech transfer offices determining prioritization of patenting dollars, distributors seeking to understand trends in anesthesia technology, as well as researchers and engineers seeking to understand market development needs and trends.

  • Reproducibility in Biomedical Research

    Epistemological and Statistical Problems and the Future
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erwin B. Montgomery Jr.
    • English
    Reproducibility in Biomedical Research: Epistemological and Statistical Problems, Second Edition explores the ideas and conundrums inherent in scientific research. This second edition addresses new challenges to reproducibility in biosciences, namely reproducibility of machine learning Artificial Intelligence (AI), reproducibility of translation from research to medical care, and the fundamental challenges to reproducibility. All current chapters are expanded to cover advances in the topics previously addressed. This book provides biomedical researchers with a framework to better understand the reproducibility challenges in the area. Newly introduced interactive exercises and updated case studies help students understand the fundamental concepts involved in the area.

  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

    Newer Drugs and Biomarkers
    • 2nd Edition
    • Amitava Dasgupta
    • English
    Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Newer Drugs and Biomarkers, Second Edition is an updated reference on TDM analytical techniques in diverse clinical settings. This new edition reviews exciting new developments in the area, including seven new chapters covering immunoassay design and applications, combined chromatographic techniques in therapeutic monitoring, drug monitoring in alternative specimens, pharmacogenomics of anticancer drugs, pharmacogenomics testing for patient management, selected antifungal agents, pharmacodynamic monitoring, and therapeutic drug monitoring of selected anticoagulants. All remaining chapters in the first edition were thoroughly revised and updated.This book is the ideal reference for clinical pathologists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists involved with TDM. Scientists working in diagnostic companies, developing reagents for monitoring therapeutic drugs will also find relevant information in this book.

  • Food Sustainability and the Media

    Linking Awareness, Knowledge and Action
    • 1st Edition
    • Marta Antonelli + 1 more
    • English
    **2025 PROSE Award Finalist in Media and Cultural Studies**Food Sustainability and the Media: Linking Awareness, Knowledge and Action is the first book to explore the roles that the media plays in raising awareness, spurring action, and increasing understanding about food security and global sustainability issues. The book addresses the means of leveraging traditional and new media to advance food and sustainability discourse by linking awareness, knowledge, and action. The book links sustainability and food security in media communication to address different topics, including the way climate change is framed by the media, key factors of success and failure in NGOs, public and corporate communication, and climate change denial.

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