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Books in Life sciences

  • How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms

    From Bench to the Clinics
    • 1st Edition
    • Neelam Poonia + 2 more
    • English
    How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms: From Bench to the Clinics provides a comprehensive roadmap for transitioning complex injectable formulations from the laboratory to clinical applications. Offering an exploration of various complex injectables, including liposomal dosage forms, nanoparticles, and microspheres, this book delves into dosage form design, excipient selection, stability studies, and optimization techniques. The book examines manufacturing technologies such as aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and lyophilization, and their applications in producing complex injectables. Discussions on quality control measures, analytical techniques, and quality assurance practices are provided to ensure consistent quality and purity throughout the manufacturing process.Readers will benefit from the expert knowledge and practical insights shared by industry professionals and leading researchers, including successful examples of marketed complex injectables. Highlighting best practices and regulatory requirements, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the guidelines for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of complex injectables. Ideal for pharmaceutical scientists, formulation developers, and regulatory professionals, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the scale-up and commercialization of complex injectable dosage forms.
  • Marine Microbial Products

    Applications and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
    • English
    Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities delves into the extensive world of marine microbes, an assemblage of organisms that contain a broad array of bioactive chemicals. Written and edited by a diverse team of environmental microbiologists, this book provides readers with a foundational understanding of marine microbial taxa, the products that may be synthesized from these organisms, technological innovations, and future directions of research. Chapters collate the most current research in healthcare, sustainability, and commercial production, presenting readers with the latest information on antibiotics, antivirals, anticancer therapeutics, immunosuppressive chemicals, bioremediation, food processing, biofertilizers, biopesticides, cosmetics, pigments, probiotics, and functional foods.The book is structured for accessibility to academic and professional audiences, spanning a variety of sectors. It is an indispensable resource for students, professors, researchers, and industry professionals in biology, biotechnology, sustainable development, food, healthcare sciences, and adjacent industries.
  • Medical Device Design

    Innovation from Concept to Market
    • 3rd Edition
    • Peter J. Ogrodnik
    • English
    Medical Device Design: Innovation from Concept to Market, Third Edition provides the bridge between engineering design and medical device development. The book clearly explains the process of medical device development - from very early stages of conceptualization to commercialization on the global market. It addresses medical devices' regulatory (FDA and EU) requirements, shows the essential methodologies medical designers must understand to ensure their products meet requirements, and brings together proven design protocols, enabling engineers and medical device manufacturers to rapidly bring new products to the marketplace.This book is suitable for professional engineers, both new and experienced, as well as students taking a course in medical device design.
  • Natural Product Drug Discovery

    Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules
    • 1st Edition
    • Ning Li + 1 more
    • English
    Natural Product Drug Discovery: Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules, a new volume in the Drug Discovery Opinion series, provides a comprehensive examination of the role of natural products in innovative drug development. The book addresses the significant challenges that highly active natural molecules face in the drug development process, including issues related to bioavailability and potency. Sections present analyses of various classes of natural products, including polysaccharides, volatile oils, and diterpenoids, exploring their chemical properties, biological activities, and potential clinical applications. Each chapter, written by leading experts, offers insights into structural modification techniques, naturally sourced inhibitors, and the application of green biomanufacturing strategies.It will serve as an essential resource for researchers, pharmacologists, and industry professionals involved in natural product drug discovery. Readers will find the necessary information to navigate the complexities of the field, emphasizing the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. Through a thorough understanding of these natural compounds, this book aims to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic innovations in pharmacotherapy.
  • Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Harish Dureja + 5 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management explores innovative drug delivery systems utilizing nanotechnology to revolutionize the treatment and management of COPD. By presenting the latest advancements in nanotechnologies—inc... polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, and theranostic nanoparticles—this volume aims to enhance patient outcomes, alleviate symptoms, and improve lung function, thereby addressing the urgent need for more effective therapies. Structured to cater to a diverse audience, from beginners to advanced researchers, this comprehensive text begins with an overview of COPD, its epidemiology, and current limitations in treatment. The core chapters explore a wide range of nanotechnological applications for diagnosis and disease management, including cutting-edge topics such as nano-immunotherapy and green nanotechnology. Each chapter was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from academia and industry, ensuring a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory health, and bioinformatics. Nanotechnology-based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management not only fills a critical gap in COPD literature but also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. It promises to be a definitive guide on how innovative drug delivery systems can transform COPD care, paving the way for future advancements in respiratory health management.
  • Telehealth in Movement Disorders

    Principles, Strategies, Applications, and New Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Wael Mohamed Yousef Mohamed + 2 more
    • English
    The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to pause and reevaluate how we operate specifically in medicine, shifting to telemedicine and telehealth. Integrating telemedicine and telehealth into the healthcare system enables patient safety and has been proven beneficial to medical and surgical practices including patient primary care. Telehealth in Movement Disorder: Principles, Strategies, Applications, and New Directions provides guidance on how to deliver clinical assessment and treatment to movements disorders patients through telemedicine. This book is divided into three distinct sections. The first section reviews general principles including strategies, standards, policies, and ethical aspects. The second section explores how telemedicine can be integrated into diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with movement disorders including the use of new AI technologies. The final section discusses the integration and application of telemedicine in developing countries, including challenges and future opportunities.
  • Agricultural Applications of Earth Observation

    • 1st Edition
    • Peng Fu
    • English
    Agricultural Applications of Earth Observation details the revolutionary impact of satellite and remote sensing technologies in enhancing agricultural practices. It bridges the knowledge gap by making advanced satellite and sensor data understandable and applicable, enabling readers to select the best tools for specific agricultural needs. Real-world case studies and practical examples demonstrate the successful implementation of Earth Observation technologies in agriculture, inspiring readers with tangible results and encouraging innovative thinking. Agricultural Applications of Earth Observation enables readers to apply Earth Observation technologies to enhance agronomical sustainability and contribute to more environmentally friendly practices. With detailed methodologies and a range of additional supplementary elements, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to drive the future of agriculture into a more sustainable era.
  • Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy Part G

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 202
    • English
    Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy, Part G, Volume 202 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including In situ imaging of pulmonary invariant Natural Killer T cells in precision cut lung slices, Immunofluorescent microscopy to quantify and characterize chromosomal instability, Spatial techniques for understanding the tumor microenvironment, Very high-flex immunophenotyping using co-linear cytofluorometric evaluation, Large-scale CRISPR-Cas9 screens to define regulators of immune checkpoint biology, Assessment of cytoplasmic dsDNA for cellular immunogenicty, and much more.Additional sections cover Harmonization of a multiparametric flow cytometry panel for immunological monitoring on PBMC and whole blood samples: a real-life example, Quantitative assessment of arterial remodeling from confocal microscopy image analysis of the mid-gestation mouse decidua, Phenotypic characterization and function of tumor infiltrating and peripheral B cells in cancer patients, Methodological Advances to analyze Cancer-Associated Fibroblast-derived ECM effects on Macrophage Polarization, and many other topics that will be of interest to readers.
  • Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Marin Golčić + 2 more
    • English
    Pain Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer provides healthcare professionals with holistic guidelines and whole-patient treatment philosophies that help practitioners address a patient's total needs. It is the only all-in-one resource for when the cancer patient and palliative care patient are one and the same. While other books focus on analgesics, this resource updates on how early palliative pain treatment can often be achieved by palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other methods. The myth that palliative care is only appropriate in late-stage illness persists not only among laypersons, but amongst many doctors as well.This book provides insights into what are commonly treated as unrelated disciplines, when in fact cancer care and palliative care have much to teach each other when it comes to oncology patients.
  • Behavior of Insect Natural Enemies

    Ecology and Applications in Biological Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Omkar + 1 more
    • English
    Behavior of Insect Natural Enemies: Ecology and Applications in Biological Control provides a comprehensive guide to the mating, oviposition, predation, parasitism, competition, and foraging behavior of insect and mite natural enemies. With contributions from leading experts, the book is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the fascinating world of insect behavior. Researchers in academia and industry can build upon the knowledge in this resource to investigate and develop novel biocontrol methods. Students, particularly graduate and postgraduate students, as well as lecturers in the fields of entomology, parasitology, zoology, and plant protection will also benefit from its fascinating information.Natural enemies of insects, consisting of predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, have attracted the attention of scientists and industry experts across the globe. Their unusual behaviors, from parasitism to cannibalism, exemplify a variety of biological behaviors and processes occurring within a balanced, yet complex ecosystem. They are ecofriendly and safe alternatives to pesticides yet still act as effective checks to pest populations.