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  • Biscuit Baking Technology

    Processing and Engineering Manual
    • 3rd Edition
    • Iain Davidson
    • English
    Biscuit Baking Technology: Processing and Engineering Manual, Third Edition shares over 50 years of experience in the biscuit baking industry worldwide, and is the most updated reference book for senior managers and staff involved in industrial-scale biscuit baking. This volume covers the biscuit industry process, ingredients, and formulations, as well as the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of baking ovens. This third edition is fully updated and covers topics, such as baking by infrared radiation, NIR, FIR and dielectric heating, new innovations from leading oven manufacturers, new products for baking cookies, filled cookies, and snack cakes, and 3D and puzzle biscuit design.

  • Secretory Proteins

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 133
    • Rossen Donev
    • English
    Secretory Proteins, Volume 133 in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series highlights new advances in the field, including chapters on Proprotein Convertases regulate trafficking and maturation of key proteins within the secretory pathway, Secretory Proteins in Cancer Diagnosis, Senescent Cells and SASP in Cancer Microenvironment: new approaches in cancer therapy, Autophagy for secretory protein: Therapeutic targets in cancer, Secretory proteins and pathways of secretion of osteosarcoma, Monocyte secretory proteins as drug targets for arresting progression of atherosclerosis, The secretory phenotypes of envenomed cells: insights into venom cytotoxicity, Macromolecules for secretory pathway in SARS-CoV-2 infection, and much more. Other sections cover Exploring the role of secretory proteins in the human infectious diseases diagnosis and therapeutics, Secretory proteins in orchestration of microbial pathogenesis- the curious case of Staphylococcus aureus, Influence of pathological mutations in Aspartylglucosylamin... Deaspartylase causing Aspartylglucosaminur... an in silico approach, and Change in conformational dynamics of Lipase A secretory protein upon mutation causing Wolman disease.

  • Biotechnology for Beginners

    • 3rd Edition
    • Reinhard Renneberg
    • English
    Biotechnology for Beginners, Third Edition presents the latest developments in the evolving field of biotechnology which has grown to such an extent over the past few years that increasing numbers of professional’s work in areas that are directly impacted by the science. This book offers an exciting and colorful overview of biotechnology for professionals and students in a wide array of the life sciences, including genetics, immunology, biochemistry, agronomy and animal science. This book will also appeals to lay readers who do not have a scientific background but are interested in an entertaining and informative introduction to the key aspects of biotechnology. Authors Renneberg and Loroch discuss the opportunities and risks of individual technologies and provide historical data in easy-to-reference boxes, highlighting key topics. The book covers all major aspects of the field, from food biotechnology to enzymes, genetic engineering, viruses, antibodies, and vaccines, to environmental biotechnology, transgenic animals, analytical biotechnology, and the human genome.

  • Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science

    Methods for Producing Smart Packaging
    • 1st Edition
    • Tariq Altalhi + 2 more
    • English
    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Methods for Producing Smart Packaging covers the latest advances in the development and production of smart packaging. The book addresses issues related to the production of smart packaging, including marketing and environmental impacts of these new products. The book demonstrates how modern packaging goes beyond protecting food against physical, chemical, and biological damage, and that scientific advances now enable producing functional packaging that prolongs product quality, preserves physical and chemical properties, produces greater protection against transportation shocks, and makes food more compact and easily recycled.

  • Hospitalization, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgery in Iran

    The Lifecycle of Medical Sciences
    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Akbar Velayati
    • English
    Hospitalization, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgery: The Lifecycle of Medical Sciences in Iran provides a complete understanding of the lifecycle of medicine in the underserved area of Iran. Coverage will elucidate the importance of communication between scientists in different countries for the further development of research to advance hospitalization infrastructure, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and surgery techniques and availability. Using a systematic timeline approach, coverage includes early medical sciences to present day of Iran. Each chapter highlights important research, techniques, and procedures throughout the lifecycle of medical sciences and includes topics from bloodletting and setting bones, to anesthesia and vaccines. The content in each chapter emphasizes standard protocols based on international recognition to help developing countries adopt newer technologies.

  • Venous Ulcers

    • 2nd Edition
    • Cynthia K. Shortell + 1 more
    • English
    Venous Ulcers, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive synthesis of evidence-based recommendations and the highest level of expertise from a leading group of doctors, which is a fundamental constituent for the appropriate management of nonhealing venous wounds in everyday practice. This book offers a fertile environment for a complete understanding of genetics and molecular and biochemical mechanisms that lead to the development and progression of venous ulcers, which is essential for elucidating the underlying pathophysiology and can be utilized for developing novel therapies and accessing previously inaccessible areas of research. Socioeconomic impact, impact on health-related quality of life, the clinical course of the disease, and diagnostic algorithms are elaborated in detail. All currently available treatment modalities are explained in a clinically applicable approach with particular emphasis on operative technique, technical feasibility, success rates (both clinical and technical), and side effects. Lastly, this book elaborates on special diagnostic considerations and management of the most complex patients, often requiring the highest level of expertise for successful treatment.

  • Tratamiento integral del ictus

    • 7th Edition
    • James C. Grotta + 7 more
    • Spanish
    Título derivado del libro de referencia internacional sobre el abordaje integral del ictus, Grotta, que recoge todos los temas relacionados con el tratamiento clínico de esta patología excluyendo así toda la parte vinculada al tratamiento quirúrgico. Esta obra incluiría los diferentes enfoques terapéuticos de esta patología recogiendo en su índice un total de 12 capítulos. Considerando que el abordaje del ictus tiene un enfoque totalmente transversal, el objetivo que se persigue con este derivado es que cualquier profesional NO neurólogo tenga a su disposición el contenido esencial para la asistencia de un paciente que ha sufrido un accidente cerebrovascular. Este derivado, al igual que la obra de referencia, está escrito por los mayores expertos de mundo en la materia e incorpora los resultados de las investigaciones más recientes realizadas en cuanto al manejo de la patología. Igualmente, la parte de terapia farmacológica está completamente actualizada incluyendo los últimos hallazgos en esta área.

  • Urgencias en endocrinología

    • 1st Edition
    • Alexander L. Shifrin
    • Spanish
    Las urgencias en endocrinología son potencialmente mortales y pueden pasarse por alto con facilidad en pacientes sin antecedentes de enfermedades endocrinas. Urgencias en endocrinología es una imprescindible guía práctica de diagnóstico y tratamiento dirigida a los profesionales de la medicina, que cubre las urgencias frecuentes y graves relacionadas con los trastornos metabólicos endocrinos de la tiroides, las paratiroides, la hipófisis, las glándulas suprarrenales, el páncreas y los tumores neuroendocrinos gastrointestinales.

  • FAQ Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia G. Oppelt + 1 more
    • German
    Das klar formulierte Kompendium mit knapp 300 Fragen und Antworten bereitet Ärzt*innen darauf vor, kleine und heranwachsende Mädchen sowie Jugendliche mit ihren spezifischen Problemstellungen gynäkologisch kompetent und sicher zu betreuen. Auf dem aktuellem wissenschaftlichem Stand werden u.a. dargestellt: die Besonderheiten der kinder- und jugendgynäkologische... Sprechstunde Erkrankungen des äußeren Genitals, der Ovarien, genitale Fehlbildungen Brustentwicklungsstö... Blutungsstörungen Kontrazeption Infektionen Sexueller Kindesmissbrauch Expert*innen aus ihrem Fach beantworten umfassend die wichtigsten und dringendsten Fragen. Das Buch eignet sich für: Weiterbildungsassist... und Fachärzt*innen Frauenheilkunde Geburtsmedizin, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Kidnerchirurg*innen Endokrinolog*innen

  • Clinical Management of Pediatric COVID-19

    An International Perspective and Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Char Leung
    • English
    Clinical Management of Pediatric COVID-19: An International Perspective and Practical Guide provides the most current international research and clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Coverage ranges from epidemiology including origin, route of transmission, incubation period, mortality and susceptibility risk factors; to pathogenesis, including difference between the adult and pediatric populations. Diagnosis is covered with special attention to the difference between adult and pediatric patients as well as the differences between newborns, children and adolescents. The book presents current complications, including multisystemic inflammatory syndrome as well as treatment therapies including antiviral and immunomodulatory therapies for this age group. Finally, immunization efficacy and safety are examined. This is the perfect reference to provide guidance to pediatricians on the diagnosis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2, as well as a valuable source of the latest research about the pediatric population for further study.

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