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    • Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Juana Frías + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition examines the significance of fermented foods to public health. The book presents the latest scientific evidence, showing the health-promoting components produced upon fermentation from a diversity of food matrices. The content includes the definition and characterization of traditional and innovative fermented foods, their mechanisms of action, and the evidence for effects on health and disease in humans. Putative health effects associated with direct interactions between the ingested live microorganisms and the host (probiotic effect), or indirectly, through ingestion of microbial metabolites and products of fermentation (biogenic effect) are discussed.This book will provide the food industry with new insights on the development of value-added fermentation, while also presenting nutritionists and dieticians with a useful resource to help them develop strategies to assist in the prevention of disease or to slow its onset and severity.

    • Photonic Sensors for Detection of VOC Biomarkers

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Sridhar Krishnaswamy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      VOCs available in exhaled human breath are the products of metabolic activity in the body and, therefore, any changes in their control level can be utilized to diagnose specific diseases. More than 1000 VOCs have been identified in exhaled human breath along with the respiratory droplets which provide rich information on overall health conditions. This book cover the introductory information on VOCs, their source in the human body, associated diseases, potential sensing materials used for selective detection, and the advancement in their sensing technology. These VOCs offer great potential as a biomarker for a disease that can be sampled non-invasively from exhaled breath with breath biopsy. However, it is still a great challenge to develop a rapid responsive, highly selective, and sensitive VOC-sensing system. This book analyzes all the challenges and their possible solutions that can be used to achieve target-specific detection and real-time monitoring of the VOC molecules in the exhaled breath. It also covers a detailed discussion of all the sensing materials developed for selective and sensitive detection of VOC molecules and their integration with photonic devices in order to develop miniature technology. It covers various miniature sensing systems that are being exploited in VOC sensing such as interferometer, Bragg grating, microstructured fiber, 3D printed optical sensing systems, etc. The book will also provide an overview of the FEM technique and computation methods used to optimize the optical sensing devices before their practical realization. Photonic sensors for detection of VOC biomarkers aims to provide comprehensive information to early career professionals and boost their existing knowledge in the area of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering.

    • Artificial Intelligence and Brain-Computer Interfaces in Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Chandra P. Sharma + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence and BCIs in Healthcare discusses the essentials of state-of-the-art brain signal analysis, AI, and BCIs available today. This book is an ideal bridge of these emerging technologies. Divided into three sections, the chapters cover the Fundamentals, Applications, and Regulatory Issues facing healthcare systems today. Artificial Intelligence and BCIs in Healthcare fills a gap in literature available to researchers and may also be of interest to clinicians.

    • Vaccinology and Immunizations

      • 1st Edition
      • March 24, 2026
      • Jahangir Moini + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Vaccinology and Immunizations is a thorough resource on the immune system, the history of vaccines, vaccine preparation, the process of vaccine approval, and the prevention and eradication of diseases. It also includes chapters on vaccine safety and errors, and complete information on pediatric and adult immunizations. There is also discussion on elderly immunology and immunization for people who are seeking to travel abroad, as well as timely information about COVID-19.Its focus on the innate and adaptive defense systems of the body will ensure understanding of human immunity and how immunizations are effective. There is a variety of available titles related to vaccinology and immunizations, but many are now outdated. Vaccinology and Immunizations provides a new, updated resource that is widely needed, and will be welcomed by students of undergraduate, graduate and master level in vaccinology or immunology, and would also be of interest to nurses, researchers, and pharmacists.

    • Handbook of Functional Foods

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Pradeep Kumar + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fueled by the link between diet and well-being, the benefits of functional foods for going beyond basic nutrition and providing health advantages from digestion to enhanced immunity, are gaining momentum worldwide. Handbook of Functional Foods: Techniques, Analytics and Health Benefits is a comprehensive resource that provides an overview of the extraction and analytical identification techniques of foods’ bioactive components for health and well-being while looking at metabolism, sensory, and safety components. This book reviews in detail how functional foods have the potential to drive innovation in the food industry, creating a broad range of healthier and more personalized food options. From emerging extraction and extrusion techniques for the creation of fiber-rich snacks to the synergistic effects of pro- and prebiotics on gut health, readers will come away with an advanced and fresh understanding of necessary insights needed to fill any knowledge gaps and aid in the development of new functional food products.

    • Women and Health 3E V1

      • 3rd Edition
      • Volume 1
      • March 27, 2026
      • Rebecca Troisi + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Women and Health, Third Edition, Volume One offers a comprehensive exploration of health issues affecting women of all ages, from adolescence to maturity. Unlike other books that focus solely on reproductive health, this volume adopts a truly international perspective, addressing a wide range of topics, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences. Additionally, the book delves into the health of mid-life and older women, emphasizing the impact of genetics, sex, and gender on health, offering valuable insights for clinicians and health research scientists.

    • Women and Health 3E V2

      • 3rd Edition
      • Volume 1
      • March 27, 2026
      • Rebecca Troisi + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Women and Health, Third Edition, Volume Two provides a comprehensive overview of health issues affecting women at various stages of life, from adolescence to old age. Unlike other books that focus solely on reproductive health, this volume covers a broad spectrum of topics including osteoporosis, breast cancer, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and the impact of societal and behavioral factors on health. Its international perspective ensures a holistic approach to understanding women's health.In this new edition, the book emphasizes the health of mid-life and older women, incorporating the latest scientific findings and controversies. It delves into genetics and the influence of sex and gender on health, offering valuable insights for lay readers, clinicians, and health research scientists. This edition captures the maturity of the field of women's health since previous editions, presenting an updated compendium of the epidemiology of health conditions affecting women throughout their lives.

    • A History of Angiogenesis

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Gianfranco Natale + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      A History of Angiogenesis: Discoveries, Research and the Therapeutic Potential presents a recent history of discoveries in the angiogenic field that contribute to the development of the anatomical knowledge of the process, experimental models, and new pharmacological approaches in different angiogenesis-related diseases. This multifaceted book is enriched with deep scientific contents, and each chapter clearly defines historical steps, the emerging role during the years of new morphological findings, molecular pathways, and targets. Focus is also directed on key challenges associated and future directions.The history of angiogenesis research is an intriguing tool for discovering answers to a wide array of queries arising in the biological and medical world. This comprehensive resource skillfully integrates all the key aspects related to angiogenesis, and will be of immense help to students, researchers, and industry experts who want to explore the last two decades of angiogenesis discoveries and research.

    • Agricultural Insights from Space

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Dharmendra Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Agricultural Insights from Space: Machine Learning Applications in Satellite Data Analysis seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, presenting cutting-edge research alongside real-world examples. This book leverages geospatial technology and Artificial Intelligence to address various challenges in agriculture. Readers will find practical examples and case studies demonstrating how machine learning and deep learning techniques can extract valuable insights from remote sensing data, optimizing agricultural processes. Highlighting the significance of satellite data, the book explores the benefits of leveraging space-based information for enhancing agricultural practices.The book emphasizes the importance of geospatial intelligence and AI technologies in monitoring and managing agricultural activities. It inspires readers to envision a future where these innovative approaches lead to more productive agricultural environments and healthier growth for future generations.

    • Advances in Applied Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 62
      • September 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 62 highlights new advances, with this volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover higher order discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods for the contact problems, Anisotropic Recovery-Based Error Estimators and Mesh Adaptation Tailored for Real-Life Engineering Innovation, Adaptive mesh refinement on Cartesian meshes applied to the mixed finite element discretization of the multigroup neutron diffusion equations, and more.Other sections cover a posteriori error analysis for Finite Element approximation of some groundwater models Part I: Linear models, a posteriori error estimates for low frequency electromagnetic computations, and more.

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