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    • Multimodal Data Fusion in Healthcare

      AI Approaches for Precision Diagnosis
      • 1st Edition
      • Akansha Singh + 3 more
      • English
      Multimodal Data Fusion in Healthcare: AI Approaches for Precision Diagnosis explores the transformative potential of AI in modern medicine by integrating diverse data sources such as medical imaging, genomics, EHRs, and wearable sensors. It highlights how AI technologies are revolutionizing healthcare systems through personalized and proactive diagnostics. The book covers cutting-edge methodologies, real-world applications, and the challenges of multimodal data fusion. Topics include AI-driven diagnostics, precision medicine, real-time patient monitoring, and the integration of clinical, genomic, and wearable data, providing both theoretical foundations and practical insights. This book is essential for healthcare professionals, data scientists, and engineers, offering clear frameworks for integrating diverse data types. It addresses crucial issues like data interoperability, privacy, and technical constraints, providing practical solutions. It serves as an invaluable reference for understanding and applying AI advancements in diagnostic precision and personalized medicine.

    • Phytotoxicity of Organic Pollutants

      Impacts and Management
      • 1st Edition
      • Golam Jalal Ahammed + 1 more
      • English
      Phytotoxicity of Organic Pollutants: Impacts and Management offers new insights into understanding the mechanisms of plant response to organic pollutants and their impact on plant developmental biology and stress tolerance. The book provides coverage on the phytotoxicity and the deleterious effects of various organic pollutants on the mechanisms of plant growth, development, and responses to stress. It also considers environmental and plant-based remediation strategies to mitigate the impact phytotoxicity of organic pollutants and examines the broader potential implications of their impact on food safety and environmental sustainability. Phytotoxicity of Organic Pollutants is an interdisciplinary resource for scientists, academics, graduate students, and industry professionals interested in the study and remediation of the phytotoxicity of contaminants.

    • Single, Double, and Triple Starch Modifications

      • 1st Edition
      • Zebin Guo
      • English
      Single, Double, and Triple Starch Modifications, a volume in the "Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging" Series systematically reviews the chemical modification technology of starch and its latest research, in addition to providing a reference for the application of starch production technologies in food, materials, biomedicine and other fields. The book summarises the chemical modification methods of starch and its modified structure, as well as digestibility, and the physical and chemical properties. Simultaneously, it compares the latest research on the modification method, while describing its current or potential applications. Therefore, readers can comprehend the modification of starch and its related applications from a processing technology perspective and its impact. Edited by an internationally diverse group of experts and leaders who possess extensive knowledge of techniques and properties of the chemical modification of natural starch, this book is an excellent resource that ensures a global perspective on the subject matter.

    • Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer

      Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies
      • 1st Edition
      • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
      • English
      Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer: Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies explores contemporary methods for diagnosing and treating lung cancer using cutting-edge nanotechnology. The book provides a foundational understanding of lung cancer biology, detailing innovative nanodrug delivery strategies and their practical applications in treatment. The content is strategically structured, covering the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems. Chapters delve into specific technologies such as gold nanoparticles, exosome-mediated therapies, and siRNA-based gene silencing. The book also addresses challenges like drug resistance and toxicity, offering insights into future research directions and advancements in the field. This book benefits graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. It serves as an essential educational resource, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex challenges in lung cancer treatment using nanomedicine. This comprehensive guide ensures that readers stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics.

    • Metaverse and AI in Healthcare

      A Federated Learning Approach
      • 1st Edition
      • Jyotir Moy Chatterjee + 1 more
      • English
      Metaverse and AI in Healthcare: A Federated Learning Approach addresses the transformative integration of artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies in healthcare. It fills a critical gap by exploring how federated learning enables secure, decentralized data sharing and personalized medicine in virtual health platforms, meeting urgent demands for privacy, interoperability, and innovation. The book is structured into four parts covering foundational AI and federated learning concepts, augmented reality and metaverse applications, legal and cybersecurity challenges, and emerging strategic trends. Contributors from academia and industry present chapters on predictive modeling, cybersecurity frameworks, AR fitness, legal perspectives, and AI-driven medical tourism, supported by case studies and technical explanations. This reference equips graduate students, researchers, and professionals in academia and industry who specialize in computer science, federated learning, biomedical engineering, and digital healthcare with practical knowledge and forward-looking analysis. It empowers readers to navigate evolving digital health ecosystems, addressing data privacy, customized care, and global access challenges through federated learning and metaverse solutions.

    • Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis

      • 1st Edition
      • Jyotsna Kailashiya
      • English
      Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis is a groundbreaking resource that delves into the impact of filarial parasites on platelet functions in humans. This comprehensive work explores the intricate signaling and immunological pathways affected by these interactions, filling a significant gap in the existing literature. The book is particularly valuable for researchers, scientists, and clinicians involved in the management and study of lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis; and also human platelets. With limited prior information on the interplay between human platelets and filarial parasites, this text offers a fresh perspective that could enhance patient management strategies. By understanding these interactions, healthcare professionals may unlock new avenues for effective treatment and prevention of lymphatic filariasis. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the disease and contribute to its potential elimination.

    • Epigenetic Therapy by Phytochemicals in Lung Cancer

      Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Clinical Implications
      • 1st Edition
      • Umesh Kumar + 3 more
      • English
      Epigenetic Therapy by Phytochemicals in Lung Cancer provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between cancer epigenetics and phytotherapy, focusing on lung cancer. The book emphasizes the role of epigenetic alterations in cancer progression and presents phytochemicals as promising agents capable of reversing these changes, thereby offering innovative therapeutic strategies. The content examines the mechanisms by which epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone modification, contribute to lung cancer. It details specific phytochemicals—like curcumin, resveratrol, and quercetin—and their potential to modulate these pathways, while discussing clinical applications, challenges, and future research directions. For academics, this book equips researchers and healthcare professionals with evidence-based insights into alternative cancer therapies, enhancing understanding of multi-targeted approaches. It serves as a valuable reference for teaching and further research, promoting a more inclusive perspective in cancer care and addressing disparities in treatment access and efficacy.

    • Humanizing Artificial Touch

      Skin, Sensing, and Structures
      • 1st Edition
      • John-John Cabibihan
      • English
      Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

    • Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation

      • 1st Edition
      • Luiz Drude de Lacerda
      • English
      Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation presents state-of-the-art research on mercury bioaccumulation in marine life. Written by leading experts in marine toxicology, this book delivers the latest information on monitoring and modeling mercury biomagnification in key marine taxa. Early chapters introduce the basic biology and ecology of how mercury travels through marine organisms and accumulates within marine food webs. Central chapters discuss the current status and exposure risks of key taxa, including marine vegetation, invertebrates, fishes, mammals, and birds. The book concludes with an assessment of human exposure to mercury through seafood products and novel modeling tools to assess environmental exposure risks and bioaccumulation.User... will find this to be a great resource for a global assessment of mercury contamination in the ocean, including biological resources, monitoring and modeling, current tools, existing research gaps, and suggestions on how to improve our monitoring and policy tools for improved safety of marine life and human consumption. This is an indispensable tool for researchers, resource managers, fisheries stakeholders, and students alike.

    • Advances in Medical Imaging

      From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
      • 1st Edition
      • Dilber Uzun Ozsahin + 4 more
      • English
      Medical Imaging Application in Health Assessment and Disease Management is an all-encompassing book that explores the transformative power of medical imaging in various fields of medicine. It showcases the latest advancements and applications of medical imaging modalities, ranging from neurology and oncology to audiology and osteoporosis. The book highlights the role of medical imaging in understanding and treating neurological conditions, assessing bone health, unraveling hearing disorders, and diagnosing and treating oncological conditions. It also delves into the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. The book explores the use of medical imaging in observing mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and stress-related behavioral changes. This comprehensive resource is essential for researchers and professional engineers in the fields of medical image computing/processing... computer science, artificial intelligence, radiology, neuroscience, and biomedical research.

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