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Childhood Disorders of Rickets

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Suma Uday
English

Rickets is widely prevalent in low income countries and on the rise in high income countries. However, there is a significant delay in diagnosis due to a lack of knowledge. "Childhood Disorders of Rickets" defines the pathophysiology of rickets and the various genetic and acquired conditions that present with rickets in childhood. This comprehensive review details the various forms of rickets, the histopathology, the recent advances leading to new therapeutic options in treating rickets, along with exploring the role of Vitamin D and calcium in nutritional rickets. Additionally, the authors explore future research in various areas of nutritional and non-nutritional forms of rickets. Written by global experts for clinicians and researchers treating and studying the various forms of rickets. "Childhood Disorders of Rickets" will also be of interest to those working in public health and policy makers working on the prevention of nutritional rickets worldwide.

Waste to Resources

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Arup Giri + 3 more
English

Waste to Resources: Unlocking Potential Applications of Agricultural Waste is a comprehensive textbook that explores different types of agricultural wase, their sources and composition, and provides a deep understanding of the waste landscape within agriculture. Growing environmental concerns create a need to deploy sustainable processes, particularly within agriculture. This books sheds light on waste management techniques, covering both theory and practice, and pushes for the re-framing of agricultural waste as a valuable resource.This book considers the latest research and regulatory considerations surrounding the topic of agricultural waste to give a well-rounded understanding of the subject. The introductory chapters provide an overview of agricultural waste in the form of crop residues, livestock waste, pesticides, and chemical waste, and describe the environmental implications of the categories of waste. The subsequent chapters examine waste management techniques in agriculture, including traditional waste management and integrated waste management systems. They tackle using agricultural waste as a resource by harnessing biogas, nutrient recovery and recycling, and composting and vermicomposting. The last chapter explores the regulatory and policy issues related to waste management and potential agricultural waste management practices that can contribute to a sustainable agricultural system.This textbook is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduate students in environmental science and agricultural biology, and researchers and academics engaging with agricultural waste management in other disciplines. It is also useful for professionals in the field of agricultural waste management, including agricultural practitioners and environmental consultants. This textbook is accompanied by PowerPoint slides and case studies as additional resources for students and instructors.

ATP

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ronald Sluyter + 5 more
English

“ATP: Extracellular Communication in Health And Disease” delivers a comprehensive discussion of extracellular ATP biology and its communication role in both homeostasis and pathologic states. It explores the function of ATP across the nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, cutaneous cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, exocrine, haematopoietic and immune systems. The book considers ATP in the context of various disease states, including cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as pain and sensory disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. ATP in humans is explored alongside other species, including rodents, fish, and plants. This is the latest volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series. With contributions from specialists across pharmacology, physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, anatomy, molecular biology, therapeutics, and other critical fields, this volume provides a broad and detailed overview of ATP which will be helpful to researchers working in these areas and beyond.

Insect Proteins as Sustainable Food Ingredients

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ronghai He
English

In the quest for sustainable food solutions alternative to traditional proteins, insects are emerging as a compelling option. “Insect Proteins as Sustainable Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Processing and Consumer Acceptance,” explores the nutritional composition of various insect species from around the world such as the black soldier fly, cricket, mealworm and silkworm, and sheds light on their high protein, low-carbon, low emission, sustainable environmental benefits while providing insight into nutrition and health. With consumers more likely to eat processed insect products rather than whole body insects, “Insect Proteins as Sustainable Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Processing and Consumer Acceptance, examines insect protein extract as a raw materials and how it can significantly reduce consumers’ negative perception of insects as a food source. Experts in the filed introduce readers to the production and processing of insect protein flours, concentrates, isolates and hydrolysates and highlight the defatting, grinding, purification, drying and extraction technologies for insect proteins to be used for product innovation. Also addressed are flavor and sensory properties and ways to measure consumer acceptance of insect-based products. The book concludes by reviewing potential safety and allergy concerns and provides suggestions on how to establish a food safety regulatory framework.

Biomechanics of the Heart

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Peter Bovendeerd + 3 more
English

Biomechanics of the Heart provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the modelling and assessment of the heart’s biomechanics. It addresses topics such as the physiology of normal and diseased hearts, cardiovascular imaging, modelling of myocardial tissue in the passive and active states, as well as state-of-the-art approaches for patient specific modelling of the heart’s mechanical function. This is augmented by case studies and examples of the exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases. Readers are introduced to modelling of the heart’s anatomical and muscular structure, a review of imaging techniques to analyze the geometry, content and dynamics of the heart, as well as an in-depth look at the biomechanical properties of normal and diseased hearts. Chapters also cover modelling cardiac passive and contractile mechanics, biomechanical finite element simulations of the heart, patient-specific modeling of the heart and circulatory system, as well as the exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases.

Step-by-step Approach in the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Muthusamy Chandramohan + 1 more
English

“Step-by-step Approach in the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis” is a concise, practical reference source for the evaluation and interpretation of arthritis images. The book begins by briefly reviewing relevant anatomy, clinical and biochemical considerations. Subsequent chapters analyze specific arthritis indications in radiographic images using a simple, systematic approach. The book presents guidelines for when and when not to consider other advanced imaging techniques. Final chapters are devoted to troubleshooting strategies and key not-to-miss indications in rheumatic imaging. X-rays play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of arthritis. This book’s clear and simple explanations of the subtleties and distinctions in arthritis imaging aims to improve investigative accuracy and aid healthcare professionals in monitoring disease progression and driving treatment decisions. Clinicians and radiologists in rheumatology as well as orthopedics will find certain value in integrating this must-have handbook into their daily practice.

Drug Discovery in the Microbiome

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Amelia Palermo + 1 more
English

Drug Discovery in the Microbiome: Discovery and translation of microbiome therapeutics provides a comprehensive outlook on novel therapeutic opportunities arising from microbiome research. This book also tackles aspects that uniquely pertain to the development and translation of therapeutics targeting the microbiome. Recent research has pointed to the microbiome as the largest untapped druggable space residing within the human body, which offers an unprecedented opportunity for the development of effective and well tolerated therapeutics. The coverage includes 30 chapters, grouped into seven main parts. Included are topics pertaining microbiome science, such as: the foundations of the human microbiome field and the lates state-of-the-art translational research approaches, intervention types, intervention personalization, and integration of the microbiome into a coherent model of inter-organ and system-scale interactions within the host. The book also covers novel bioinformatic and data modeling strategies for integrating microbiome data at the systems level, for facilitating data interpretation, for streamlining the development of precision prebiotic, probiotic, dietary, and small molecule interventions targeting the microbiome. Finally, it includes expert opinions on the reassessment of traditional drug development standards and practices in the context of the gut microbiome. Pharmacologists, pharmaceutical scientists and microbiologists will benefit from the foundations of microbiome science, and the development of therapeutics targeting the microbiome. The authors highlight the need for an end-to-end reassessment of the drug development pipeline, including preclinical and clinical trial design, drug-drug, drug-microbe, and drug-diet interaction assessments (i.e., context-dependent interactions), and regulatory standards. Clinicians involved in microbiome therapeutics will also benefit from the breadth of coverage in this book.

The Handbook of Autobiographical Memory

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Mohamad El Haj + 2 more
English

“The Handbook of Autobiographical Memory: From Basic to Applied Perspectives” offers a comprehensive view on autobiographical memory with a multidisciplinary approach. This volume explores contemporary advances in understanding both the cognitive and neural processes, with historical context of autobiographical memory theory and assessment. The book further synthesizes insights from cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of autobiographical functioning as well as understanding departures from the norm in terms of autobiographical memory dysfunction. A section on applications will equip readers with essential information regarding the assessment and detection of autobiographical memory dysfunction in neurological and psychiatric populations, how such processes evolve over the lifespan, and how deviations from healthy memory function can be supported through novel rehabilitation practices.

Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Douglas P. Beall
English

Worldwide, vertebral compression fractures (VCF) continue to be the most common major fragility fracture affecting patients over the age of 50, and osteoporosis is the most prevalent condition associated with VCFs. “Patient Treatment and Management Following an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture” provides treatment and management guidance of the osteoporosis disease process in patients who have had a vertebral compression fracture. The book opens with a foundation of osteoporosis and VCF then reviews clinical and radiological assessment approaches, evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management options. Subsequent chapters cover the efficacy of the different vertebral augmentation types on patient outcomes, optimization methods, potential complications, and decisions for osteoporosis treatment in these patients. Special attention is paid to the treatment sequence and objectives following an osteoporotic VCF. The book concludes with coverage of insightful developments in clinical management and research and features targeted case studies representing common patient characteristics and showcasing varying aspects of the VCF and underlying osteoporosis. This title serves as an invaluable resource for any practitioner treating patients with osteoporosis as well as those managing fragility fractures in older patients.

Molecular Endocrinology

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Henry M Zeidan + 1 more
English

"Molecular Endocrinology: Clinical and Pharmaceutical Approaches" addresses key endocrine concepts for both professionals and students to apply their knowledge of basic concepts in an endocrine-related pathology or disease state. This book fills the gap between endocrine biochemistry, physiology and clinical pharmacology, and pathology. It covers all the biochemical, Patho-physiological, pharmacological and clinical concepts of endocrinology applying the basic concepts to practical applications presented in medicine. This is a unique resource useful to students and professionals throughout their careers as it provides illustrated reviews designed around modules that could be utilized as a resource to prepare for national board and certification examinations such as United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and Diplomat in Clinical Chemistry and American Board of Bio analysis.