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  • Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor

    Science to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Gráinne M. Donnelly
    • English
    Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor: Science to Practice shines a spotlight on a critical but often overlooked aspect of female athlete health: the pelvic floor. Bringing together the expertise of international clinicians and researchers, this book highlights persistent gaps in knowledge and practice, offering valuable direction for future research. It educates professionals on how to effectively screen, treat, and rehabilitate athletes, emphasizing that pelvic floor dysfunction can profoundly impact engagement, athletic performance, and overall well-being. By addressing this traditionally taboo subject, the authors provide evidence-based insights that call for the pelvic floor to be considered as essential in sports medicine.Sections discuss practical strategies for screening and supporting athletes, managing or alleviating symptoms, and ensuring a safe return to sport, all while prioritizing long-term pelvic health. This is an indispensable resource for anyone working with female athletes, blending science and clinical experience to advance care in this vital area.

  • Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors

    • 1st Edition
    • Narashans Alok Sagar + 4 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors provides an integrated connection among agriculture, food, nutrition, and health sectors, compiling the history and evolution of AI, the scope of AI in the agricultural and food sectors, AI applications in the food processing and supply chain, and the role of AI in the food safety and healthcare industry. Edited by a multidisciplinary team, this book is a unique resource covering the innovative concepts of AI in the agriculture and food sectors, while providing useful insights to students, scientists, progressive farmers, food processing, and healthcare industries about the scope of AI applications.Users will find this to be a single platform for progressive farmers, food processing researchers, and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning about the potential of AI across a broad range of sectors. The book emphasizes the significance of stakeholder collaboration across disciplines to properly utilize the strengths of AI and handle its limitations.

  • Vector-Borne Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58
    • English
    Vector Borne Diseases, Volume 58 in the Methods in Microbiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release cover Methods for Isolation and Characterization of Arthropod Hemocytes, Tick-to-Host Transmission of B. burgdorferi: In Vitro and In Vivo Methodologies, Decoding the Zika Virus outbreak and Infection Dynamics, Visual and molecular methods for studying pathogen persistence in flea vectors, Lipidomic Analysis of Virus-infected Cells, and Implementation of the Neutropenic Thigh Infection Murine Model with Francsiella tularensis for Development of New Antibacterials.

  • Nutritional Epigenomics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 14
    • English
    Nutritional Epigenomics, Second Edition, Volume Fourteen in the Translational Epigenetics series, offers a comprehensive overview of nutritional epigenomics as a mode of study, along with nutrition’s role in the epigenomic regulation of disease, health, and developmental processes. Here, an expert team of international contributors introduces readers to nutritional epigenomic regulators of gene expression, our diet’s role in epigenomic regulation of disease and disease inheritance, caloric restriction and exercise as they relate to recent epigenomic findings, and the influence of nutritional epigenomics over circadian rhythms, aging and longevity, and fetal health and development, among other processes.Disease specific chapters address metabolic disease (obesity and diabetes), cancer, and neurodegeneration, among other disorders. Diet-gut microbiome interactions in the epigenomic regulation of disease are also discussed, as is the role of micronutrients and milk miRNAs in epigenetic regulation. Finally, chapter authors examine ongoing discussions of race and ethnicity in the social-epigenomic regulation of health and disease. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect current research in the field.

  • A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia

    • 1st Edition
    • Adithya Devadas Bhat + 1 more
    • English
    A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is a comprehensive resource on the latest in anesthetic care for the pregnant patients. It covers the newest evidence on various critical topics in obstetric anesthesia, and the inclusion of recommended perioperative protocols provides definitive references for optimal care. This book serves as an “in the moment” tool for solving challenging clinical problems, while functioning as a reference for both experienced clinicians and trainees. It also includes relevant patient management protocols, as well as numerous emerging topics that are lacking in presently available texts.A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is meant for anyone seeking immediately accessible information to facilitate real-time care of pregnant patients. Its approachable yet comprehensive knowledge base will be appreciated by anesthesia professionals at every level.

  • Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation

    • 1st Edition
    • Haroon Elrasheid Tahir + 3 more
    • English
    Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation focuses on the characterization, functionality, mechanisms, and processing of natural gum-based packages and its application for food preservation and smart packaging. Sections cover characterization, functionality, formulation, health, and eco-innovations in natural gums followed by global research indicators of gum packages. Additional content explores the application of natural gum and gum-based techniques for the protection of foods, including an evaluation of the potential use of gum-based smart packaging for the detection of food quality and safety in addition to the consumer acceptability of gum packaging.Final content focuses on natural gum package challenges, safety, and associated legislation followed by assessing the future potential of natural gum food packages. Edited by a team of experts in natural gums and food packaging materials, this book prioritizes sustainability and biodegradability by utilizing natural gums as an eco-friendly alternative to protect and indicate the freshness of foods.

  • A Comprehensive Guide for the Novice Researcher in Clinical Trials

    • 1st Edition
    • Miltiadis Lytras + 2 more
    • English
    A Comprehensive Guide for Novice Researcher in Clinical Trials is a must-have resource for individuals embarking on the journey of clinical research. This book is tailored for beginners, offering a clear and structured introduction to the vital principles, methodologies, and skills required to design and conduct robust clinical trials. Spanning 13 chapters, it meticulously covers the entire clinical trial process, emphasizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. From foundational research concepts to advanced trial strategies, the guide empowers readers to confidently navigate the complexities of clinical trials and contribute meaningfully to the field of healthcare.In addition to its foundational content, the book addresses a variety of important topics, such as ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and the development of trial protocols. It explores different trial designs, types of bias, and the historical evolution of clinical research. Practical sections on data management, monitoring, statistical analysis, and project management offer readers hands-on guidance for real-world application. Notably, the book includes a dedicated focus on regulatory affairs in Saudi Arabia, making it particularly valuable for health professionals in that region.

  • Arginase: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Targeting

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 740
    • English
    This volume of Methods in Enzymology, entitled “Arginase: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Targeting,” provides a comprehensive, methodology-driven perspective on arginase research spanning molecular, biochemical, and translational domains.The volume is organized into four sections that reflect the breadth of the field, spanning structural and mechanistic enzymology, inhibitor design and therapeutic development, clinical and metabolic aspects of arginine biology, and the evolutionary and functional diversity of arginase and related enzymes. Chapters cover experimental approaches to enzyme expression, purification, and structural characterization; synthetic and computational strategies for inhibitor discovery; and emerging therapeutic modalities, including antibody-based targeting of specific arginase isoforms, advanced delivery systems, and engineered enzyme formulations.Importa... the volume extends beyond classical views of arginase as an enzyme of arginine metabolism, highlighting its broader structural and functional context within the ureohydrolase superfamily and related guanidinohydrolase enzymes, including alternative substrates, catalytic diversity, and roles in microorganisms and plants. These perspectives emphasize arginase function in nitrogen metabolism, host–pathogen interactions, and environmental and physiological adaptation.By integrating contributions from both academia and industry, this volume emphasizes reproducible methodologies and provides a cohesive “from enzyme to organism” framework, connecting fundamental structure–function relationships with applications in metabolism, vascular biology, and therapeutic development.

  • Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Honey Goel + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies consolidates cutting-edge information on the latest technologies in tablet design and manufacturing, addressing the pressing need for innovation in an increasingly complex global market. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of tablet technology, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing through specialized topics. Key sections explore the historical context of tablet development, the significance of pharmaceutical excipients, preformulation aspects, and the physics of tablet compression. Subsequent chapters explore advanced topics, including coated tablets, modified-release formulations, organ-specific tablets, and state-of-the-art innovations like 3D printed tablets.Each chapter is enriched with practical examples and case studies, ensuring that readers can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. With contributions from a diverse group of national and international experts, this book is an invaluable asset for scientists in academia and industry alike. It elucidates preformulation parameters, outlines regulatory frameworks, and discusses recent advances in excipient technology and in-process testing equipment.

  • Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants

    Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding
    • 1st Edition
    • Eti Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants: Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding introduces readers to the technological advances in medicinal plants for improving plant-based bio drugs. Chapters cover various aspects of bio fabrication, synthetic biology as well as advance biotechnology- based breeding in medicinal plants. These technologies are very well explored in crop plants but not well studied in medicinal plants. Medicinal plants have enormous therapeutic compounds traditionally used in various cultures for the treatment of many diseases and health conditions. These plants produce a wide range of bioactive compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids and phenolic compounds which exhibit pharmacological effects on the human body. Medicinal and aromatic plant-based medicines have been used for centuries and continue to play a significant role in human healthcare. Advances in this area recently hold promise for addressing unmet medical needs, improving healthcare outcomes, and promoting sustainable approach to health and wellness of human population worldwide. Biofabrication and Synthetic Biology in Medicinal Plants: Advances in Biotechnology and Breeding is written by international experts in the field for a diverse audience of scientific researchers, early career professionals, students and experts working in the field of synthetic biology of medicinal plants.

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