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Biology of fatty acids

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • E. P. Meran Keshawa + 1 more
  • English
“Biology of fatty acids: Biochemical, nutritional and pharmacological functions” provides a broad overview of fatty acids and their biological role. The book opens with a chapter outlining the source of some plant-derived fatty acids before exploring a range of different categories of fatty acids. This includes saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, odd- and even-chain fatty acids, short-chain fatty acids and halogenated fatty acids, fatty acids with c-c triple bonds and their biological effects are also investigated, as well as dietary fatty acids. Their structural characteristics and biological roles are explored throughout the book. The function of fatty acids as epigenetic modulators is highlighted, along with their role as disease biomarkers. Methods for fatty acid analysis are also included, and the book closes with a look towards future developments and considerations. This book provides a detailed discussion of the biochemical, nutritional and therapeutic effects of fatty acids, and will be an ideal companion to researchers and students working in these areas.

Frontiers of Cancer Biology

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Devavarapu Kasi Viswa Prasad + 1 more
  • English
“Frontiers of Cancer Biology: Current Trends in Cancer Research” presents the latest research in cancer, which is advancing day by day. This book provides an introduction to cancer genetics, as well as the roles of genomic instability, oncogenes, proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA damage and repair in relation to cancer. It then goes on to discuss viral genomics and cancer, epigenetics and cancer, cancer genetics, gene therapy in precision medicine. Finally, this book reviews the future direction of cancer genetics. “Frontiers of Cancer Biology: Current Trends in Cancer Research” is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in cancer biology, as well as academics that want to keep up to date with the field.

Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Sonali Vyas + 3 more
  • English
"Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare" explores the latest trends, developments, and future directions of intelligent semantic analysis techniques on retrieving and managing meaningful medical information for healthcare information systems, retrieving smart and relevant information with less time and cost. This book explores different computational methods, ideas, strategies, and techniques to analyze relevant healthcare information in an innovative and efficient way, bridging the gap between gathering and comprehending data with healthcare and biological applications. This book offers a comprehensive view of intelligent semantic analysis in healthcare, bridging the gap between data collection and healthcare applications, and providing innovative computational methods for data analysis. It focuses on intelligent semantic analysis specifically, rather than broader topics of big data and healthcare analytics. Additionally, it is geared towards practical approaches and innovative techniques for state-of-the-art and current challenges in healthcare data management.

Applied Mathematical Modelling for Biomedical Robotics and Wearable Devices

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • S. Sountharrajan + 3 more
  • English
"Applied Mathematical Modelling for Biomedical Robotics and Wearable Devices" offers readers a comprehensive and practical exploration of the integration of mathematical modeling in biomedical engineering. It presents the application of mathematical concepts, particularly in the design and optimization of biomedical robots and wearable healthcare devices. Through practical examples and case studies, the book illustrates the real-world application of mathematical models. Emphasizing healthcare engineering principles and latest trends like biomedical sensors, robots and wearable devices in healthcare, readers will understand how engineering contributes to improving medical practices, patient outcomes, and overall healthcare delivery. The book presents theoretical concepts and practical applications, providing insights into the challenges and solutions encountered in applying mathematical principles to biomedical engineering problems. It highlights the interdisciplinary collaboration required in the field, recognizing the collaborative nature of biomedical engineering that involves professionals from diverse fields.

eCARE for Healthy Ageing

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Luis Figueredo + 3 more
  • English
"eCARE for Healthy Ageing: Enhanced Caregiving through AI and Robotics Enablers for Healthy Ageing" serves as as a practical guide for researchers, providing a holistic perspective on activities of daily living (ADLs), health monitoring, and social interaction in the context of caregiving for older adults. In the first part, "Real-world Care Tasks and Requirements," the book addresses practical applications, aiming to guide future research based on end-users and establish the foundation for assistive technologies. The second part focuses on challenges in caregiving from a robotics and AI perspective, covering topics like environment interaction, navigation, manipulation, and learning new tasks. The third part extends the discussion to ADLs involving physical contact, such as dressing and feeding. It explores perception, health monitoring, physical collaboration, and interaction, addressing technological challenges and opportunities. The fourth part delves into the cognitive aspects of human-robot interaction, exploring social interaction with older adults. The final part integrates insights from large studies and successful cases, connecting them to the earlier discussions. It highlights limitations, ethical considerations, and individual needs/dilemmas in achieving a holistic robotics and AI solution for Geriatronics.

Ophthalmic Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Neelesh Kumar Mehra
  • English
"Ophthalmic Drug Delivery: Advancement, Industrialization Prospect and Applications" explores the challenges and opportunities in scaling up and commercializing pharmaceutical innovations in this area. This comprehensive reference navigates through research, industry insights, and regulatory guidance, providing a comprehensive roadmap for the future of ophthalmic drug delivery. The book begins with an introduction to ocular drug delivery systems, highlighting the importance of understanding the physiology and anatomy of the eye for effective treatment. Subsequent chapters cover various aspects of ophthalmic drug delivery, including novel formulations, fixed-dose combinations, microbiological considerations, reverse engineering approaches, and the role of Quality by Design (QbD). Additionally, the book addresses various eye-related diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, uveal melanoma, cataracts, and fungal keratitis, emphasizing the need for effective treatments. "Ophthalmic Drug Delivery: Advancement, Industrialization Prospect and Applications" is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical professionals alike, offering a comprehensive guide to the future of ophthalmic drug delivery. Corporate researchers can particularly benefit from the manufacturing insights provided within the chapters of this book.

Soil Microorganisms for Plant Growth Promotion and Soil Health

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Gustavo Santoyo
  • English
"Soil Microorganisms for Plant Growth Promotion and Soil Health" provides readers with an overview of plant growth-promoting microorganisms residing in the soil and their molecular mechanisms to improve plant growth and soil health. A soil beneficial microbe cannot only be the living cells, but also their components, such as molecules or enzymes produced by this beneficial microbiota. Molecules like microbial phytohormones can be excellent promoters or regulators of plant growth, as well as proteins and other compounds like volatiles, which might elicit a systemic resistance response against pathogenic threats. Therefore, plant growth promoters living in soil, associated with plant roots, could act through direct beneficial interactions with the plant, by stimulating or regulating growth responses to environmental conditions, or indirectly by inhibiting the growth of potential microbial pathogens and herbivore pests. Uncovering the critical mechanisms of action and the fundamental role of soil microorganisms will boost our knowledge to execute sustainable strategies in agricultural production, resulting in healthier soils and thus encouraging food security worldwide. In addition, this book introduces a noteworthy emphasis on fungi. "Soil Microorganisms for Plant Growth Promotion and Soil Health" provides students and researchers in soil science with a comprehensive understanding of soil microbiota diversity and functions, along with insights into the mechanisms by which plan growth, including molecular processes involved in nutrient acquisitions and defense mechanisms.

Application of Adult Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Farshid Sefat + 1 more
  • English
"Application of Adult Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine" provides a comprehensive overview of tissue engineering via adult stem cells used to treat various disorders throughout the human body, including many new and up to date techniques. Part One of the book provides the reader with an introduction of adult stem cells, tissue engineering and the stem cell application in regenerative medicine. Part Two focuses on the different body organ systems, including the nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, circulatory system, endocrine system, skeletal system, reproductive system, muscular system, and ocular system. Part Three concludes with a review of the future of adult stem cells in the regenerative medicine field. Written by global leaders in the field for anyone studying, researching or working in the areas of adult stem cells, tissue engineering or regenerative medicine.

Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Cognition in Pediatric and Neonatal Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • August 1, 2025
  • Anthony Chang + 1 more
  • English
"Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Cognition in Pediatric and Neonatal Medicane" 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 vastly improves the speed of adoption of AI in pediatric and neonatal healthcare by providing a framework of AI deployment in children and healthcare. In addition to a large section on the principles and theories of artificial intelligence as well as its application in a number of pediatric subspecialties, the book will have about 50 commentaries that all have the same structure The book is presented in a systematic manner for all clinicians to understand the in-depth thinking of the leaders in the pediatric AI domain from an international perspective. "Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Cognition in Pediatric and Neonatal Medicane" 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. It also offers a framework for success in planning, deployment, implementation, and evaluation of AI models in healthcare. In addition, current state of the art of pediatric subspecialties will be presented with future directions to guide the pediatric and neonatal clinicians. Finally, a colorful collection of commentaries by leaders of AI use in children’s health is inserted throughout the book.