Books in Life and medical sciences

A History of Angiogenesis

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Gianfranco Natale + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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A History of Angiogenesis: Discoveries, Research and the Therapeutic Potential presents a recent history of discoveries in the angiogenic field that contribute to the development of the anatomical knowledge of the process, experimental models, and new pharmacological approaches in different angiogenesis-related diseases. This multifaceted book is enriched with deep scientific contents, and each chapter clearly defines historical steps, the emerging role during the years of new morphological findings, molecular pathways, and targets. Focus is also directed on key challenges associated and future directions.The history of angiogenesis research is an intriguing tool for discovering answers to a wide array of queries arising in the biological and medical world. This comprehensive resource skillfully integrates all the key aspects related to angiogenesis, and will be of immense help to students, researchers, and industry experts who want to explore the last two decades of angiogenesis discoveries and research.

Phytochemicals in Cancer Therapy and Beyond

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Gautam Sethi + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Phytochemicals in Cancer Therapy and Beyond explores the significant role of natural products in combating diseases, particularly cancer. The book emphasizes the mechanisms through which natural products operate in treatments, making it a comprehensive guide for understanding their therapeutic potential. Spanning 24 chapters, it delves into regular cancer treatments, challenges faced, and advancements in the field. Special focus is given to phytochemicals and their cellular mechanisms, molecular pathways in therapy, and innovative nano-scale delivery systems that enhance treatment efficacy.This book is an essential resource for oncology researchers, disease therapy experts, diabetes mellitus treatment professionals, cellular signaling scientists, and nanomaterial engineers, offering valuable insights into the clinical applications of phytochemical therapies.

Medical Oncology Compendium

1st Edition
April 16, 2025
Ramon Andrade B de Mello
English
eBook
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Medical Oncology Compendium discusses several important topics in oncology with the help of leading experts worldwide who incorporate not only knowledge on recent developments in the field, but contextualize them within diverse socioeconomic environments to guarantee the applicability of the content in challenging scenarios. The book comprehensively discusses topics such as surgery, radiology, carcinogenesis, screening, assessment tools, evidence-based medicine, and precision oncology as applicable to different cancer types as non-small and small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, breast cancer, gastric-rectal cancer, female specific cancers, prostate, skin and bone sarcomas.In addition, it discusses options to minimize oncology pain and palliative care. It is a valuable resource for oncologists, clinicians, researchers, healthcare workers and members of biomedical field who needs to understand more about diagnosis, treatment options and support for cancer patients.

Encyclopedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

2nd Edition
March 22, 2025
Shoba Ranganathan + 2 more
English
eBook
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) combine elements of computer science, information technology, mathematics, statistics, and biotechnology, providing the methodology and in silico solutions to mine biological data and processes, for knowledge discovery.In the era of molecular diagnostics, targeted drug design, translational medicine and Big Data for personalized medicine, computational methods for data analysis are essential tools for biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, biomedical and computer science, as well as mathematics and statistics. New areas are emerging, and relatively isolated fields are becoming current hot research areas in BCB, such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantitative Biology, Computational Vaccinology, Epidemiology and Infection Diffusion, Synthetic Biology, and Phenomics. The role of BCB in characterizing SARS-CoV-2 variants and facing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one example of how these tools can help us better prepare for such future events.This Encyclopedia comprises three sections, covering Methods, Topics, and Applications. The methodologies and algorithms underpinning BCB are described in the Methods section; Topics covers traditional areas such as phylogeny, as well as more recent areas such as translational bioinformatics, cheminformatics and environmental informatics; Applications provides guidance for commonly asked “how to” questions.Navigating the maze of confusing jargon and the plethora of software tools is often confronting for students and researchers alike. This comprehensive and unique resource provides up-to-date theory and application content to address molecular data analysis requirements, with precise definitions of terminology and lucid explanations by field experts.

Agent-Based Models with MATLAB

1st Edition
January 20, 2025
Erik Cuevas + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Agent-Based Models with MATLAB introduces Agent-Based Modeling (ABM), one of the most important methodologies for complex systems modeling. The book explores computational implementations and accompanying MATLAB software code as a means of inspiring readers to apply agent-based models to solve a diverse range of problems. It comes with a large amount of software code that accompanies the main text, and the modeling systems described in the book are implemented using MATLAB as the programming language. Despite the heavy mathematical components of Agent-Based Models and complex systems, it is possible to utilize these models without in-depth understanding of their mathematical fundamentals.This book enables computer scientists, mathematicians, researchers, and engineers to apply ABM in a wide range of research and engineering applications. It gradually advances from basic to more advanced methods while reinforcing complex systems through practical, hands-on applications of various computational models.

Advances in Cancer Biomarkers Research

1st Edition
December 1, 2024
Anand Narayan Singh + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advances in Cancer Biomarkers Research provides a thorough and detailed description of cancer biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutics in several cancer types. The book presents a compendium of topics related to current advanced research, along with fundamental knowledge that will help readers fully comprehend the field of cancer biomarkers. Topics discussed include such the role of genetic mechanisms, epigenetics, DNA and microRNA in different cancers, signaling pathways and exosomes. In addition, the book discusses biomarker research applied to several cancer types, such as head and neck, urological, lung, bone tumors, hematological and neurological malignancies and breast cancers.This will be a valuable resource for cancer researchers, oncologists, graduate students and members of the biomedical field who are interested in the potential of biomarkers in cancer research and treatment.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

1st Edition
November 29, 2024
Mahsa Ghajarzadeh + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Stepwise Approach for Medical and Biomedical Researchers presents a step-by-step approach to develop systematic reviews and meta-analysis for biomedical and medical research. Systematic reviews are the highest quality evidence in medical research, providing an answer to a specific question, and they can be developed in the form of comprehensive literature search, critical appraisal, and synthesis of the evidence. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis are key elements of evidence-based medicine by summarizing the results of previous studies with the use of specific and reliable methods.Initially, systematic review and meta-analysis were exclusive to clinical trials, however systematic reviews of observational and diagnostic studies have expanded, making it essential for members of the field to master those techniques. This practical reference is a valuable resource for biostaticians, researchers, students, and members of medical and biomedical fields who need to understand more about systematic reviews and meta-analysis in their research work.

Fixed Point Optimization Algorithms and Their Applications

1st Edition
November 23, 2024
Watcharaporn Cholamjiak
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Fixed Point Optimization Algorithms and Their Applications discusses how the relationship between fixed point algorithms and optimization problems is connected and demonstrates hands-on applications of the algorithms in fields such as image restoration, signal recovery, and machine learning. The book is divided into nine chapters beginning with foundational concepts of normed linear spaces, Banach spaces, and Hilbert spaces, along with nonlinear operators and useful lemmas and theorems for proving the book’s main results. The author presents algorithms for nonexpansive and generalized nonexpansive mappings in Hilbert space, and presents solutions to many optimization problems across a range of scientific research and real-world applications. From foundational concepts, the book proceeds to present a variety of optimization algorithms, including fixed point theories, convergence theorems, variational inequality problems, minimization problems, split feasibility problems, variational inclusion problems, and equilibrium problems. Fixed Point Optimization Algorithms and Their Applications equips readers with the theoretical mathematics background and necessary tools to tackle challenging optimization problems involving a range of algebraic methods, empowering them to apply these techniques in their research, professional work, or academic pursuits.

Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide in Cancer and Inflammatory Disorders

1st Edition
November 14, 2024
Valentina Rapozzi + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide in Cancer and Inflammatory Disorders: Third International Conference on Therapeutic Application of Nitric Oxide in Cancer and Inflammatory Disorders presents updated information on the chemistry, signaling of newly derived therapeutic nitric oxide donors/inhibitors, and their complexes in liposomes or nanospheres in both preclinical and clinical investigations.This book consists of the following: The program and abstracts presented at the Third International Conference in Udine, Italy, September 3-5, 2023; Parts I–V review on (I) the general properties of nitric oxide in diseases; (II) the role of nitric oxide in cancer; (III) nitric oxide and immunity; (IV) nitric oxide and aging; and (V) nitric oxide and therapeutics. In addition, part VI is an educational review on artificial intelligence and its application in diseases. These updated reviews present many examples of research investigations related to the application of novel therapeutic compounds on nitric oxide and new derivatives, as well as their significant therapeutic activities against various resistant cancers that are unresponsive to current treatments and in different inflammatory disorders.This book is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, oncologists, graduate students, and investigators from medical and biomedical fields who want to learn more about NO and its therapeutic applications in cancer and inflammatory diseases. This book is also highly useful for both clinicians and oncologists as well as pharmaceutical companies involved in the development of new anticancer/antiinfla... agents.

The Evolution of Immunotherapy Against Tumors

1st Edition
August 27, 2024
Domenico Ribatti
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Evolution of Immunotherapy Against Tumors: An Historical Approach summarizes the literature concerning the development of the theory of immune surveillance against tumors. It discusses the evidence for and against this theory, along with the concept of immunoediting. Finally, current approaches in anti-tumor immunotherapy will be analyzed.The immune system plays a major role in the surveillance against tumors. To avoid attack from the immune system, tumor cells develop different strategies to escape immune surveillance. Evidence of immune surveillance comes from both animal models and clinical observations. Mice with a wide variety of immunodeficiencies have a high rate of tumor incidence and are more susceptible to transplanted or chemical carcinogen-induced tumors. Immunosuppressed patients have a high incidence of tumors. However, many patients develop cancer even in the presence of an apparently normal immune system. This indicates that tumor cells can escape immune surveillance.

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