Books in Life sciences

Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia

1st Edition
March 31, 2025
Alan D. Kaye + 1 more
English
eBook
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Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia provides all the essentials of obstetric anesthesia in a straightforward, user-friendly format that avoids encyclopedic language and lengthy discussions, and is inclusive of other healthcare specialties and subspecialties including obstetrics, neonatal care, and more. Coverage spans the essentials of obstetrics as well as overlooked issues including obstetric pharmacology and physiology safe practice strategies, clinical concepts for vaginal delivery and C-section, high-risk pregnancy states and management of the complicated parturient, complications and medicolegal, fetus and newborn considerations, and guidelines, standards and statements related to obstetric anesthesia.Pharmacol... Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia is the perfect reference for an interdisciplinary group of health professionals, policymakers, and researchers working and training in the field of obstetric anesthesiology

Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production

1st Edition
March 31, 2025
PK Gupta
English
eBook
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Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.

Electrospinning and Electrospraying Encapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Hadis Rostamabadi + 2 more
English
eBook
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Electrospinning and Electrospraying Encapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds provides comprehensive approaches utilized to fabricate structured polymer fibers and particles for designing bioactive delivery systems through electrospinning and electrospraying. Divided into four parts, the chapters review practical applications, scale-up/industriali... challenges and new opportunities.This book examines electrospinning and electrospraying encapsulation, characterization approaches of bioactive-loaded electrospun fibers/electrosprayi... particles, and application of bioactive-loaded electrospun fibers/electrospraye... particles. Edited by experts in the field, this book will be of great interest to researchers, practitioners, and those who work in the various fields of encapsulation, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food ingredients.

Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Manviri Rani + 1 more
English
eBook
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Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings: Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications offers core and advanced information about various nanomaterials and their synthetic approaches to nanostructured coatings. The book focuses on the application of multifunctional nanostructured coatings (MNCs) in the areas of biomedicine, the environment, and energy, and presents the latest advances in the design, preparation, characterization, and fabrication of MNCs. Techniques covered in the book include chemical deposition (including plasma-assisted deposition) and physical deposition methods such as magnetron sputtering, arc evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and ion-beam sputtering.In addition, the book also explores the use of multifunctional ZnO/TiO2 nanoarray composite coatings, Ta- and Si-doped multifunctional bioactive nanostructured films, in situ-generated titanium-oxo clusters, and silver nanoparticles. It will be useful for researchers working in the areas of materials science, coating technologies, nanotechnology, sustainability, and environmental engineering.

Explainable AI in Healthcare Imaging for Medical Diagnoses

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Tanzila Saba + 2 more
English
eBook
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In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, Explainable AI in Healthcare Imaging for Precision Medicine addresses the critical need for transparency, trust, and accountability in AI-driven medical technologies. As AI becomes an integral part of clinical decision-making, especially in imaging and precision medicine, the question of how AI reaches its conclusions grows increasingly significant. This book explores how Explainable AI (XAI) is transforming healthcare by making AI systems more interpretable, reliable, and transparent, empowering clinicians and enhancing patient outcomes.Through a comprehensive examination of the latest research, real-world case studies, and expert insights, this book delves into the application of XAI in medical imaging, disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and personalized care. It discusses the technical methodologies behind XAI, the challenges and opportunities of its integration into healthcare, and the ethical and regulatory considerations that will shape the future of AI-assisted medical decisions.Key areas of focus include the role of XAI in improving diagnostic accuracy in fields such as radiology, pathology, and genomics and its potential to enhance collaboration between AI systems, healthcare professionals, and patients. The book also highlights practical applications of XAI in personalized medicine, showing how explainable models help tailor treatments to individual patients, and discusses how XAI can contribute to reducing bias and improving fairness in medical decision-making.Writ... by leading experts in AI, healthcare, and precision medicine, Explain[S3G1] able AI in Healthcare Imaging for Precision Medicine is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, students, and policymakers. Whether you are looking to stay at the forefront of AI innovations in healthcare or seeking to understand how explainability can build trust in AI systems, this book provides the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in medicine. It invites readers to explore how XAI can revolutionize healthcare and precision medicine, shaping a future where AI is both powerful and trustworthy.

CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Jen-Tsung Chen
English
eBook
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CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture summarizes the current genome editing technology being used in food and energy crops. It presents methods and applications of CRISPR tools for breeding climate-smart and stress-tolerant crops that are better able to resist biotic and abiotic stressors due to climate change.Gene editing tools are increasingly seen as options for improving plant health and productivity. CRISPR is one such emerging and quickly advancing crucial technology for the research field of plant physiology, plant molecular biology, and crop breeding. CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture focuses on genetic engineering using CRISPR technology for precision breeding of crops to achieve climate resilience, stress tolerance, and higher yield. Organized by specific plant challenges, this book presents expert insights from around the globe, providing updated knowledge of CRISPR with an emphasis on facing climate change and supporting sustainable agriculture.This volume in the Genome Modified Plants and Microbes in Food and Agriculture series will be valuable for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students seeking to understand and advance the use of CRISPR technologies toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Preclinical Landscape in Cancer Research

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
English
eBook
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Preclinical Cancer Landscape discusses the issues in preclinical-to-clini... translatability of molecularly targeted cancer therapies and the need to better align tumour biology in patients With a strong focus on the status, challenges, prospects and the need of robustness of preclinical cancer research, the book acknowledges that the bar for reproducibility in performing and presenting preclinical studies must be raised to facilitate a transparent discovery process that frequently and consistently leads to significant patient benefit. In 22 chapters this book describes the current status of preclinical research in multiple cancers. This book is a timely and valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field. " Preclinical landscape in cancer research " is written by experts in the field and informed with facts directly from manufacturers. Pharmaceutical scientists, medical researchers, biomedical engineers and clinical professionals will find this an essential reference.

Intelligent Nanobiosystems in Medicine and Healthcare, Volume 1

1st Edition
March 28, 2025
Vijay Mishra + 2 more
English
eBook
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Intelligent Nanobiosystems in Medicine and Healthcare, Volume One: Fundamentals, Fabrication and Commercialization provides an overview of recent progress in the nanobiosystems arena, helping readers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that take advantage of recent advances in nanomedical technologies. The book explores a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using the latest advancement in cutting-edge nanomedical technologies. It highlights established research and technology on intelligent nanobiosystems, their rapidly emerging aspects, and future research directions. Sections cover nanobiosystems, explore nano candidates and fabrication aspects, and delve into the challenges of commercialization.Th... book will be a useful resource for researchers and postgraduate students in pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnology as well as medical professionals, biologists, chemists, materials scientists, clinical researchers, biochemical and biomedical engineers working both in academia and industry.

Intelligent Nanobiosystems in Medicine and Healthcare, Volume 2

1st Edition
March 28, 2025
Vijay Mishra + 2 more
English
eBook
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Intelligent Nanobiosystems in Medicine and Healthcare, Volume 2: Applications of Intelligent Nanobiosystems provides recent progress in the nanobiosystems arena, helping readers better design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that take advantage of recent advances in nanomedical technologies. The book explores a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using the latest advancements in cutting-edge nanomedical technologies. This updated volume includes chapters by experts in the field, featuring an exploration of targeted therapy and drug delivery systems, analytical and imaging tools, theranostics, tissue engineering and regenerative medicines, dentistry tools and modern developments.This book will be a useful resource for researchers and postgraduate students in pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnology industries as well as medical professionals, biologists, chemists, materials scientists, clinical researchers, and biochemical and biomedical engineers working both in industry and academia.

Aquatic Biomes

1st Edition
March 28, 2025
Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
English
eBook
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Aquatic Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores the effects of anthropogenic activities on Earth’s aquatic biomes, species, and climate. It summarizes operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve or recover aquatic biomes at global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies the challenges and threats to aquatic organisms and connects them to real cases of conservation.Aquatic Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity is an important resource for students, professors, researchers, governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation seeking guidance on the best practices for aquatic biome conservation.

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