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Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management

1st Edition
October 21, 2025
Amrita Srivastava + 1 more
English
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eBook
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Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management: A Natural Alternative details the sources and diversity of microbial and plant secondary metabolites, the methods used for their detection and extraction, their novel applications in disease management, and inclusion in mainstream therapy. Organized into three main sections, the book begins by discussing the potential of microbes, plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria as valuable sources of secondary metabolites, their role and mechanisms of action in symbiotic and competitive interactions, extractions and purification strategies, and the means to maximize their production. The book goes on to explore the utility of secondary metabolites in mitigating plant stress and their therapeutic impact on human health management. With contributions from experts in the field, Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management is a useful interdisciplinary resource for researchers, professors, graduate and postgraduate students, and industry professionals studying applied microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and plant science.

Comprehensive Guide to Inulin

1st Edition
October 21, 2025
Wasim Akram + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Comprehensive Guide to Inulin: Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products delves into the versatile functions of inulin, a prebiotic soluble fiber gaining recognition for its health benefits. Drawing on the latest research, this book outlines how inulin supports improved dietary habits, advances therapeutic approaches, and encourages sustainable ingredient choices for food and pharmaceutical industries. With insights from leading experts presented across 18 chapters, readers discover the comparative advantages of inulin over other soluble fibers, its emerging role in disease management, and its potential to shape personalized nutrition strategies.Beyond gut health, the guide highlights inulin’s influence on mental wellness and behavioral health, underscoring its holistic value in modern nutrition. Real-world case studies demonstrate inulin’s integration into functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical innovations, equipping both food science and medical professionals with practical applications. The book ultimately presents inulin as a pivotal ingredient, bridging scientific research with consumer product development and disease prevention.

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

1st Edition
October 20, 2025
Sachin Namdeo Kothawade + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Innovations and Insights in TNBC Management is a groundbreaking exploration into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing the management of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In 19 chapters, this comprehensive guide navigates the intersection of cutting-edge technology and healthcare, offering insights that bridge the gap among medical professionals, researchers, and individuals affected by TNBC. Diving into the complexities of TNBC, this book unveils the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment strategies, and reshaping the landscape of breast cancer care. From radiomics and genomic data analysis to predictive modeling and patient engagement, each chapter unveils the latest innovations and provides the practical applications of AI to empower healthcare practitioners and improve patient outcomes. This book is a timely and valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare

1st Edition
October 20, 2025
Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Synthetic Biology enables the capability to manipulate and modify leaving cells and organisms to program them for specific purposes and has the potential to change the course of the healthcare sector. Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare presents the latest findings and applications those in the healthcare sector need. Chapters cover a variety of synthetic biological tools in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and more. In addition, the vaccine development will cover DNA vaccines, synthetic and modified RNA-based vaccines, and personal vaccines for cancer, thus filling a gap in literature in the synthetic biology space. Written by international experts in the fields for those researching, practicing or studying in life sciences, biological sciences, including the synthetic biology domain.

Medical Robotics and Intelligent Healthcare Technologies

1st Edition
October 18, 2025
Jacky Baltes + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Medical Robotics and Intelligent Healthcare Technologies: AI Applications to Improve Healthcare in Developing Countries is an essential reference for professionals and researchers in fields such as biomedical engineering, health informatics, bioelectronics, medical electronics, physiology, and robotics. This book presents the latest advancements in AI and machine learning-based robotics applications, enabling readers to quickly grasp effective methods and compare various approaches. Addressing critical research areas that directly impact human life and health fills a significant market gap, providing valuable insights into AI, deep learning, machine learning, and big data analytics methods as they relate to emerging robotics research models in the biomedical and healthcare domains.It offers a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, themes, and tools in medical robotics, IoT-based applications, edge computing, and artificial intelligence. With a specific focus on developing countries, this book catalyzes healthcare progress by showcasing the potential of medical robotics and intelligent healthcare technologies. It aims to empower researchers and practitioners to harness these state-of-the-art technologies to improve healthcare systems worldwide.

Heart Failure in the Child and Young Adult

2nd Edition
October 18, 2025
Joseph Rossano + 5 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Heart Failure in the Child and Young Adult: From Bench to Bedside, Second Edition highlights unique aspects of heart failure in the young. This comprehensive resource combines research from multiple contributors with current guidelines to bridge the knowledge gap for the recognition and management of heart failure in children. Coverage begins with the basic science of heart failure and then progresses through diagnosis, management, treatment, and surgery, finally concluding with advanced special topics, including genetics, self-management, and nanomedicine.This new edition covers advancements in the field, including additional chapters and discussion on biomarkers, neuromuscular disease, quality of life, palliative care, and the impact of COVID-19 in myocarditis and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. It will serve as an indispensable reference to basic science researchers in cardiology, pediatrics, cardiologists, and pediatric cardiologists.

Myasthenia Gravis, Part B

1st Edition
Volume 183
October 17, 2025
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Myasthenia Gravis, Part B, Volume 183 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Typical and Atypical Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Evaluation, Myasthenia Gravis in Women, Fatigue and Myasthenia Gravis, Clinical and Electrophysiologic Outcomes, Standard Treatment and Different Geographical Approaches, Rescue Treatments, Novel Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis, Measuring Treatment-Related Side Effect Burden in Myasthenia Gravis, Exercise and Myasthenia Gravis, The Social and Personal Impact of Myasthenia Gravis, and Future Perspectives.

Interaction of Food Macromolecules

1st Edition
October 17, 2025
Ibrahim Khalifa + 2 more
English
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Interaction of Food Macromolecules: The Matrix of Future Foods provides a detailed understanding on why biological macromolecules, i.e., proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates with ligands interactions are essential to understanding biology at the molecular level. The book aims to create a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on the interaction between macromolecules and ligands, providing an understanding on how biological macromolecules with ligands interactions are central to facilitating the discovery, design, and development of future, functional foods. In addition, it outlines information available on the macromolecules-ligan... interaction that happens inside the food matrixes and inside our bodies.Knowing about the mechanisms responsible for the macromolecules-ligan... recognition and binding facilitates the discovery, design, and development of future and functional foods.

Ophthalmic Drug Delivery

1st Edition
October 17, 2025
Neelesh Kumar Mehra
English
Paperback
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Ophthalmic Drug Delivery: Advancement, Industrialization Prospect and Applications delves into the complexities and potential of scaling up and commercializing pharmaceutical innovations within ophthalmology. This book serves as a complete guide through research findings, industry insights, and regulatory guidelines, offering a thorough roadmap for the future of drug delivery systems targeting the eye. The importance of understanding the eye's physiology and anatomy is emphasized, laying the foundational knowledge necessary for developing effective treatments. The book continues by exploring various aspects such as novel formulations, fixed-dose combinations, and microbiological considerations.It also discusses cutting-edge research in reverse engineering approaches, the significance of Quality by Design (QbD), and the treatment of eye-related diseases like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, uveal melanoma, cataracts, and fungal keratitis. Corporate researchers will find the manufacturing insights particularly beneficial, making this an essential resource for professionals in the field of ophthalmic drug delivery.

Preventable Medical Errors

1st Edition
October 17, 2025
Erwin B. Montgomery Jr.
English

Preventable Medical Errors: The Role of Different Sciences in Medical Education and Practice addresses the issues of staying up to date with evolving medical practices, by providing practical examples linked to real-world patient safety concerns and illustrating theoretical discussions with clear clinical practice scenarios. The book is divided into two sections, Part 1 - How Did It Come To This? and Part 2 - Where Does It Go From Here?; which guide the reader through how we got here historically and how we can navigate our way out using the tools the author presents. Thus paving the way, bridging a gap between theory and practice, while emphasizing the importance of patient safety. Written for all medical professionals, at the forefront of postmodern and scientific medical advancements, to ultimately improve clinical outcomes and reduce preventable medical errors.

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