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  • Alternatives to Antibiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Baskaralingam Vaseeharan + 2 more
    • English
    Alternatives to Antibiotics in Sustainable Aquaculture explores issues associated with antimicrobial use and the available alternatives to support aquatic animal health. Aquaculture is a rapidly expanding pillar of global food production that sustains the livelihoods and food security of more than one billion people. Infectious bacterial disease is a primary challenge to sustainable aquaculture operations. The control of these diseases has relied heavily on antimicrobials, leading to serious issues associated with residues, antimicrobial resistance, and adverse environmental impacts. This book unveils the issues related to antimicrobial use and offers alternative approaches to foster a more sustainable global aquaculture industry. Edited by leading experts in aquatic animal health, this book systematically explores diverse alternatives to antimicrobial use. These approaches encompass natural-based antibiotic substitutes, antimicrobial peptides, probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, as well as immunostimulants and feed additives. Additionally, chemical alternatives, vaccines, bacteriophages, quorum quenching, and antibiofilm approaches are explored. The future of aquatic animal health is explored through the lens of novel technologies, including genomic and metabolomic approaches, nanotechnology, and nanobubble methods. Alternatives to Antibiotics in Sustainable Aquaculture will provide insightful knowledge for individuals from both academic and private sectors, as well as policymakers and regulators. The knowledge gathered in this book is intended to positively guide aquaculture supply chains toward a sustainable transformation of the industry.

  • Nutrition and Neurotoxicology - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16
    • English

  • Intelligence-Based Healthcare

    An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Chang + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider is an essential guide with an introduction to data science and artificial intelligence to provide the reader with a quick orientation and education on AI in healthcare. This book also offers a framework for success in planning, deployment, implementation, and evaluation of AI models in healthcare. In 25 chapters, Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider both introduces the reader to artificial in medicine and healthcare, and AI concepts. To render AI more understandable and relatable to the reader, case studies are used as a learning strategy to illustrate the aforementioned AI concepts. The cases implement AI in solving a very specific problem, clinical or operational, in clinical medicine or healthcare. Both cases that illustrate successful implementation of AI as unsuccessful application cases with important lessons learned are included. Each chapter can be read independently and therefore the book is a valuable resource for researchers, health professionals, postgraduate students, post doc researchers and faculty members in the fields of artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics

    Basic Concepts, Clinical Applications, and Cross-Disciplinary Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Naresh Kasoju + 1 more
    • English
    Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics is a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking roles stem cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs) play in regenerative medicine. The book examines the fundamental biology of stem cells and EVs, their therapeutic applications across tissues - including skin, neural, cardiac, ocular, and more and the innovative interdisciplinary approaches shaping the future of healthcare. The book is divided into three distinct sections. Section 1 covers Basic and Emerging Concepts, while Section 2 examines Therapeutic Applications and Disease Focus, and Section 3 explores Cross-disciplinary Innovations and Future Directions this field will encounter in this rapidly growing branch of medicine. Written by experts in the field for researchers and academics engaged in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and biomedical engineering. It will also be of interest to healthcare professionals such as physicians, surgeons, and specialists interested in tissue repair and regeneration.

  • Surgical and Non-Surgical Advances in Stroke Management and Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Creed M. Stary + 2 more
    • English
    Surgical and Non-Surgical Advances in Stroke Management and Therapeutics is a comprehensive overview of modern stroke care options. This crucial resource brings together the most recent research and clinical advances, providing insights into cutting-edge surgical procedures, novel treatments, and interdisciplinary approaches to modern stroke therapy. Readers will discover a complete analysis of both acute and chronic stroke therapies, with professional comments from key players in the field. From groundbreaking non-invasive treatments to cutting-edge surgical methods, this book provides a critical framework for healthcare practitioners committed to improving patient outcomes and rehabilitation

  • The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation

    Brain, Body and Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Nasrollah Moradikor + 1 more
    • English
    The Neuroscience of Appetite: Understanding the Brain's Control of Hunger and Behavior presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cravings. This book brings the data for how the brain, hormones, and different factors such as stress, environment, and even food itself affect our desire to eat. Written for academics and researchers, this book helps facilitate a comprehensive understanding of how the brain influences appetite regulation, allowing the reader to understand the neurobiological mechanisms helps to treat patients involved with obesity, eating disorders, or other related conditions. This book provides a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.

  • Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

    Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony C. Chang + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine provides a comprehensive look into the integration of artificial intelligence within primary care. This book aims to bridge the gap between data scientists and primary care clinicians by presenting potential AI applications, implementation challenges, and real-world clinical scenarios in an accessible manner. Comprised of 5 sections and 20 chapters, it offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for family medicine practitioners.Additi... the book includes a chapter dedicated to a day in the life of a General Practitioner, showcasing the practical impact of AI. It also features an extra compendium listing the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and clinicians eager to expand their knowledge in this emerging field.

  • Marination

    A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods
    • 1st Edition
    • Ioannis Savvaidis + 1 more
    • English
    Marination: A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods presents the latest developments in marination as a method of intervention in providing an improvement in food quality and assuring the safety of perishable foods.Composed of 12 chapters, the title covers marination types and its applicability in various food types (fish/seafood, meats, plant-based fresh produce, dairy-based products). Besides presenting the existing technologies to improve the quality of foods and to extend its shelf-life. The book also discusses marination as both a preservation technique and a technology to produce novel foods to consumers. Marination and mathematical models combined with spectroscopic techniques is also presented in the book. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a unique resource for researchers, scientists and industry personnel interested in natural techniques for preserving food and preventing the growth of food pathogens.

  • Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Fernanda C. Godoi + 4 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications, Second Edition continues to be the most comprehensive reference offering a broad overview of 3D printing technology applied to food. This new edition outlines the emerging 3D food printing technologies and their working mechanisms across a wide range of application areas, including the development of soft foods and confectionary designs. Composed of 22 chapters, the book covers new trends and demands, such as changes in consumer preferences, new regulations, or new applications of 3D printing technology in the food industry. It also explores the use of natural and organic materials as printing materials to address end-user concerns about artificial food. Besides covering the use of automated systems and advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency and consistency in 3D food printing. Case studies and best practices from industry professionals who have successfully scaled up their 3D food printing operations are presented throughout the chapters as well. Edited and written by a team of worldwide experts in 3D food printing, this book is the best resource covering the latest developments in 3D printing technology.

  • New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ignacio Fernandez Monzón + 1 more
    • English
    New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology provides an extensive guide on the novel tools and methodologies that are available to fish biologists across diverse sectors. Research in this area is growing exponentially, reflecting the global economic significance of fisheries and aquaculture industries, fish as model research organisms, and aquatic ecosystem health. This book combines a historical overview of each research area with detailed descriptions of emerging cellular and molecular tools. Written by a globally diverse team of experts, New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology is systematically structured for easy navigation by technical and nontechnical audiences. It explores recent advances in fish genomics, nutrition, development, reproduction, health, and welfare. Given the breadth of subject matter, this is an essential resource for students, academic researchers, aquaculturists and fisheries biologists, and resource managers alike.

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