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  • Fish Nutrition

    • 4th Edition
    • Ronald W. Hardy + 1 more
    • English
    Fish Nutrition, Fourth Edition is an up-to-date, authoritative presentation of all key elements of the nutrition of fish and crustaceans. As aquaculture is rapidly expanding, more than 200 herbivorous and carnivorous species occupy a diverse range of ecological niches, and have therefore evolved to utilize a wide array of food sources. This new edition highlights these differences and covers the complexity and challenges associated with fish nutrition, addressing nutrient requirements to produce high-quality, healthful and sustainable resources, the essential nutrients for fish species, including proteins and amino acids, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, a feed quality assessment, and fish pathology. Led by a team of international experts, this edition provides readers with new information on the use of high-throughput technologies in fish nutrition research, the role of feeds on the community structure of the microbiome, and advances in essential nutrient requirements.

  • Infinity Fish

    Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries
    • 1st Edition
    • Ussif Rashid Sumaila
    • English
    Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries is a practical and science-based reference that demonstrates how to value the benefits from restored marine ecosystems to sustain ocean and fishery resources for years to come. It discusses ecological and economical aspects to support the preservation of marine resources by understanding cost-benefits of fishery management systems. The book explains the economic benefits of restoring ecosystems that have been overexploited and how to maintain fisheries in a sustainable level. Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries is a useful reference to a wide range of audiences. It is for those who wish to make systematic efforts to develop their fisheries sector, scientists and researchers, anyone in fisheries management, marine resource management, economists, fish farmers, policy makers, leaders and regulators, operations researchers, as well as faculty and students.　

  • Atkinson's Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

    • 4th Edition
    • Shiew-Mei Huang + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pharmacology**Atkins... Principles of Clinical Pharmacology, Fourth Edition is the essential reference on the pharmacologic principles underlying the individualization of patient therapy and contemporary drug development. This well-regarded survey continues to focus on the basics of clinical pharmacology for the development, evaluation and clinical use of pharmaceutical products while also addressing the most recent advances in the field. Written by leading experts in academia, industry, clinical and regulatory settings, the fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to provide readers with an ideal reference on the wide range of important topics impacting clinical pharmacology.

  • Advances in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 111
    • Thomas Mettenleiter + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 111, the latest release in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting and timely chapters authored by an international board of subject matter experts.

  • Success Is What You Leave Behind

    Fostering Leadership and Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Cato Laurencin
    • English
    Success Is What You Leave Behind: Fostering Leadership and Innovation reveals the 16 proven practices that Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has used to build his distinguished career as a renowned orthopedic surgeon, biomedical engineer, educator and mentor. Dr. Laurencin shares his own experiences and how one can utilize them in their own career. The book discusses how to be a leader, how to handle challenging moments, how to foster creativity and innovation, how to use skills and successes to help others, and what he has learned from some of the giants in the world of the life sciences and medicine.

  • Biomedical Innovations to Combat COVID-19

    • 1st Edition
    • Sergio Rosales-Mendoza + 2 more
    • English
    Biomedical Innovations to Combat COVID-19 provides an updated overview on the development of vaccines, antiviral drugs and nanomaterials, and diagnostic methods for the fight against COVID-19. Perspectives on such technologies are identified, discussed, and enriched with figures for easy understanding and applicability. Furthermore, it contains basic aspects of virology, immunology, and antiviral drugs that are needed to fully appreciate these innovations. This book is split into four sections: introduction, presenting basic virologic and epidemiological aspects of COVID-19; vaccines against COVID-19, discussing their different types and applications used to develop them; diagnostic approaches for SARS-CoV-2, encompassing advanced sensing and microfluidic-based biosensors; and drug development and delivery, where antivirals based on nanomaterials or drugs are presented. It is a valuable source for virologists, biotechnologists, and members of biomedical field interested in learning more about how novel technologies can be applied to fasten the eradication of the COVID-19 and similar pandemics.

  • Comorbilidad en trastornos psicóticos

    Hacia una mejora del diagnóstico y el abordaje
    • 1st Edition
    • André Barciela Veras + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Obra que detalla con gran pericia los datos que respaldan un innovador enfoque para subclasificar la esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos en base a las comorbilidades de ansiedad y depresión. Proporciona casos prácticos simulados, criterios diagnósticos del DSM-5, modelos de entrevista específicos para cada una de las cinco comorbilidades en pacientes con psicosis y opciones terapéuticas mejoradas. También se analizan las psicosis relacionadas con el consumo de sustancias, las enfermedades médicas y el tratamiento médico, así como otros factores que contribuyen a los trastornos psicóticos. Esta pionera obra de referencia, única en su área, es un recurso clínico, docente, de investigación y de formación, útil para psiquiatras, psicólogos, profesionales de enfermería, trabajadores sociales, neurólogos y cualquiera que esté interesado en la asistencia y el tratamiento de pacientes con trastornos psicóticos. La obra incluye ejemplos de entrevistas con los pacientes y/o purebas de laboratorio para cada diagnóstico. Detalla los síntomas, cuasipsicóticos y los signos secundarios de las comorbilidades, tanto cuando aparecen de forma aislada como asociados a psicosis. Subraya el significado específico de cada diagnóstico y los papeles contribuyentes de los neurotransmisores, la hipofrontalidad, los traumas psicológicos y la genética.

  • Principles of Nucleic Acid Structure

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stephen Neidle + 1 more
    • English
    Principles of Nucleic Acid Structure, Second Edition, provides the most complete and concise summary of underlying principles and approaches to studying nucleic acid structure, including discussions of X-ray crystallography, NMR, molecular modelling and databases. The book's focus is on a survey of structures that are especially important for biomedical research and pharmacological applications. This updated edition includes the latest advances relevant to recognition of DNA and RNA by small molecules and proteins, including sections on RNA folding, ribosome structure and antibiotic interactions, DNA quadruplexes, DNA and RNA protein complexes and short interfering RNA (siRNA).This reference is a must-have for those seeking an authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date source on all aspects of nucleic acid structure, from basic first principles to details of recent research results.

  • Dancing Protein Clouds: Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in the Norm and Pathology, Part C

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 183
    • English
    Dancing Protein Clouds: Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in the Norm and Pathology, Part C, Volume 183 represents a set of selected studies on a variety of research topics related to intrinsically disordered proteins. Topics in this volume include discussions on the evolution of disorder, consideration of the peculiarities of phase separation of the prion protein, a general discussion of the relationships between intrinsic disorder and protein functions, coverage of the structural and functional characterization of several important intrinsically disordered proteins, such as transcription factors, outer membrane porins, trans-membrane and membrane associated proteins with ID regions, discussion of molecular simulations of IDPs, and much more.

  • Vascular Surgery

    A Clinical Guide to Decision-making
    • 1st Edition
    • Piergiorgio Settembrini + 1 more
    • English
    Vascular Surgery: A Clinical Guide to Decision-making is a concise but comprehensive resource for operating vascular surgeons and clinicians. It serves as an essential reference manual, particularly to young vascular surgeons, for consulting the basic scientific knowledge of pathogenesis of various illnesses, as well as how to approach them in a clinical setting. Adopting a translational approach, this book dissects the background of vascular pathology and links it to application in surgical techniques, as well as providing practical tips and tricks for surgical maneuvers. With insights and suggestions from various experienced and skilled vascular surgeons, this book covers a range of topics including the origin of diseases, clinical presentation, and therapeutic options, from medical therapy to surgical or endovascular approach. Each chapter also reviews international cutting-edge research in the vascular field and its clinical application, illuminating future developments in the field. With the contributions of first-class vascular surgeons, this book also covers uncommon and advanced case studies while exploring the pros and cons of each intervention option, helping practitioners make informed decisions when facing difficult cases. This unique reference also helps young surgeons to make quick decisions in challenging cases, such as how to choose between open and endo treatment.

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