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  • Nano Meets Micro

    Revolutionizing Medicine through Microfluidic Devices
    • 1st Edition
    • Fatemeh Hataminia + 1 more
    • English
    Nano Meets Micro: Revolutionizing Medicine through Microfluidic Devices explores the transformative potential of integrating nanotechnology with microfluidics to revolutionize medical diagnostics, treatment, and personalized medicine. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed examination of how these cutting-edge technologies are making healthcare more precise, efficient, and personalized. The book begins by defining nanomedicine and microfluidics, highlighting their importance in healthcare and exploring their intersection to provide advanced healthcare solutions. It covers traditional and emerging fabrication techniques for microfluidic devices, the design and synthesis of nanoparticles, and the integration of nanomedicine into microfluidic systems. Practical examples and case studies illustrate how these technologies are used in drug delivery, disease diagnosis, and rapid diagnostics. With a strong focus on future implications, the book discusses emerging trends and potential advances in microfluidics and nanotechnology, including the integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics. It addresses the challenges and future directions in the commercialization of nanomedicine and microfluidic devices, providing a roadmap for translating laboratory innovations into clinical applications. This book is an essential resource for biomedical researchers, professionals in microfluidics and nanotechnology applications in healthcare, and graduate students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection of these fields. It also serves as a valuable reference for pharmaceutical companies, laboratory equipment manufacturers, healthcare startups, and healthcare professionals interested in the latest advancements in medical technology.

  • Human-AI-Cognitive Intelligence Software, System, and Services for Quality Assurance

    Theories and Methods with Systems Thinking for Behaviour Change in the Medical Decision-Making Pathway
    • 1st Edition
    • Pantea Keikhosrokiani
    • English
    Habit-based Behavior Change Medical Information Support System and Artificial Intelligence: Theories, Methods, and Data Analytics Approach provides a guideline to design and implement Habit-based Behavior Change Support Systems (HBCSS) which can change patient’s unhealthy habits to prevent the development of diseases. It presents theories, methods, management, and data analytics approach required to design, implement, and prescribe the use of HBCSS for several diseases’ management.It discusses topics such as theories of behavior change, ontologies and knowledge management, data mining, privacy and security, descriptive and prescription analytics. In addition, it discusses how to measure habit-change, future directions of the field, and case studies based on real-world examples.It is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, students, and member of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about the use of medical systems to improve patients’ health.

  • Alternative Splicing

    Recent Advances in Health and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Sayeed ur Rehman A. Kalam + 1 more
    • English
    Alternative Splicing: Recent Advances in Health and Disease offers a comprehensive study of this cellular process, its fundamental characteristics, latest advances and clinical utilization. Opening with an introduction to alternative splicing and its function in generating transcriptome and protein diversity, the book considers the role of this process across a range of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and viral infections. Key methods used to study alternative splicing are also investigated, including high-throughput sequencing-based methods, bioinformatics tools, computational methods, single-cell sequencing techniques and mass-spectrometry based proteomics. This is followed with analysis of therapeutic approaches associated with alternative splicing. This is an ideal reference for those involved in investigating alternative splicing and its impact to health and disease, and is therefore relevant to researchers across cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology and related areas.

  • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 89
    • English
    Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, Volume 89 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 134
    • English
    Advances in Parasitology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Healthcare 5.0

    Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoMT, and Big Data
    • 1st Edition
    • Yugal Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Healthcare 5.0: Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoMT, and Big Data addresses the urgent need for innovation in today’s complex healthcare data landscape, characterized by pandemics, aging populations, and escalating chronic conditions. This book introduces the concept of ‘Healthcare 5.0’ as an interconnected, data-driven, and patient-centric framework, where advanced technologies—such as AI, ML, IoMT, Big Data, and Large Language Models (LLMs)—converge to optimize care, streamline operations, and deliver personalized, predictive solutions that meet real-world challenges. Comprising six comprehensive sections, the book moves from core AI applications in electronic health records, drug discovery, data management, and privacy, through cutting-edge big data analytics for precise disease forecasting and diagnosis. It explores new research advances in the Internet of Medical Things including connected device architectures and their fusion with AI for dynamic decision-making. The third section focuses on data analytics in telemedicine, remote care, system usability, and integration in Healthcare 5.0. The personalized healthcare section details analysis and applications in AI- and IoT-powered assistance, and real-time monitoring. The last section explores the development of LLMs and their applications in medical imaging, clinical decision support, predictive analytics, system architectures, as well as the ethical challenges of their deployment in healthcare. Healthcare 5.0: Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoMT, and Big Data serves as an essential resource for graduate students, researchers, and engineers in computer science, data science, and biomedical informatics. It bridges theory and practical application, offering interdisciplinary insights, foundational background, detailed case studies, and guidance on navigating the next generation of healthcare data systems. Whether for research or real-world innovation, readers gain the tools to design, analyze, and implement intelligent healthcare data solutions for a rapidly evolving digital era.

  • Cranial Nerve Compression Syndromes

    A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Florian Roser + 1 more
    • English
    "Cranial Nerve Compression Syndromes: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management" is a comprehensive volume exploring the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of common and rare disorders involving the cranial nerves. This multidisciplinary resource integrates perspectives from neurosurgery, neurology, radiology, psychology, dentistry and pain management. It discusses cutting-edge research, multi-modality treatments, and advanced surgical techniques, including interventions, microvascular decompression and endoscopic procedures.

  • Capsule Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients from Theory to Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas M. Attard
    • English
    Capsule Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients from Theory to Practice is a practical and authoritative guide that empowers pediatric gastroenterologists, physicians, and trainees to navigate the complexities of Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) in children. With a focus on bridging knowledge gaps and providing practical insights, this book offers updated information on understanding and utilizing VCE in the pediatric population. The book covers the background and technical aspects of VCE, including guidance on setting up a pediatric VCE service and an overview of indications and limitations. It delves into practical aspects such as preprocedural preparation, artifact reduction techniques, and management of capsule retention. By exploring VCE in various disease conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, hereditary polyposis syndromes, and chronic abdominal pain, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of diagnosis, surveillance, and management. Special content elements, including key terms, case studies, and a timeline of recent advances, enhance the learning experience. This essential resource empowers readers to optimize patient care, make informed decisions, and confidently navigate the realm of VCE in children.

  • Laboratory Sleep Medicine

    Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Gupta + 2 more
    • English
    Laboratory Sleep Medicine: Fundamentals of Sleep Technology is the second of the Fundamentals of Sleep Technology books. It discusses balancing the fundamentals of sleep medicine with the newest innovations in the lab. High priority is given to practices that must be followed in sleep labs to guarantee the safety of patients and workers. To make information straightforward and easy to grasp, key events in each epoch of polysomnography are showcased. This serves to walk sleep professionals cogently through the history of sleep technology advancement. Laboratory Sleep Medicine: Fundamentals of Sleep Technology is keenly aware that manual titration with PAP is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea. However, certain patients may require oxygen treatment, which is also covered in depth. In addition, case vignettes illustrate the development of a relevant report using the following: data from a sleep diary, actigraphy, and polysomnography. How to do sleep tests in unusual situations (such as at-home sleep apnea testing and testing in an intensive care unit) are also covered.

  • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

    Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Guidelines
    • 1st Edition
    • Moshe Hod + 6 more
    • English
    Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Guidelines is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the latest developments in GDM. Over the past 20 years, significant progress has been made in the study of its epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. This book delves into these advancements, offering insights that are crucial for both researchers and clinicians. It explores potential therapeutic solutions to enhance patient care, and is essential reading for obstetricians, endocrinologists, diabetes researchers, maternal health specialists, and pediatric endocrinologists, as well as specialty fellows, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in these fields.

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