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  • Update on Obesity, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-1
    • Caroline M. Apovian + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editors Drs. Caroline M. Apovian and Dong Wook Kim bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Obesity. Top experts in the field cover the latest research regarding weight loss drugs, drug safety, pharmacotherapy, AI, and nutritional/lifestyl... changes for managing obesity.

  • Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization

    Theoretical and Practical Aspects
    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 1 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen as an energy vector. This book presents upstream, midstream, and downstream aspects and, at each stage, explains the concepts, methods, applications, and economics to provide a broad understanding of hydrogen energy.This book explains each of the key aspects of hydrogen energy in dedicated chapters, guiding readers through the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy vector to economic, safety, and environmental considerations. Chapter 1 explores energy storage technologies, highlighting hydrogen’s role as a clean, versatile energy carrier alongside electrochemical batteries and thermal energy storage. Chapter 2 analyzes the methods for hydrogen production and provides a review of the fundamental, technological, and environmental aspects of these methods. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the physical, chemical, and material methods for hydrogen storage, explaining the underlying theory, concepts, and mechanisms, and critically analyzing the challenges and opportunities. Chapter 5 explores the downstream aspects of hydrogen in transportation, power generation, energy supply in industry, and as a feedstock in refineries and the chemical industry. Chapter 6 builds on the previous chapters to provide a roadmap to the utilization of hydrogen energy, such as site evaluation and monitoring, and is supported by two case studies for hydrogen production and its storage by physical and chemical methods. Finally, Chapter 7 addresses the economic, safety, and environmental aspects of hydrogen supply chain alongside a well-to-wheel analysis.This book offers readers an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen energy for students, researchers, and professional engineers and will be of interest to anyone seeking a broad introduction to the topic of hydrogen energy.

  • Biosecurity of Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-1
    • Kelly Still Brooks + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Kelly Still-Brooks and Julia Herman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Biosecurity of Ruminants. Top experts cover emerging issues in global practice as well as human/animal interface and niche operations. Articles include abortion diseases, respiratory health, salmonella; and much more.

  • Today's Medical Assistant

    Clinical and Administrative Procedures
    • 5th Edition
    • Kathy Bonewit-West + 1 more
    • English
    Gain the professional knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical and Administrative Procedures, Fifth Edition helps you master the clinical and administrative procedures performed in this ever-expanding role. With guidelines reflecting the latest CAAHEP competencies, this resource uses videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn key medical assisting skills such as measuring vital signs, administering medications, bandaging, venipuncture, and assisting with minor office surgery. It also covers administrative skills such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and basic medical coding, and provides a solid foundation in A&P. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this book has everything you need to develop competency and prepare for certification.

  • Dealing with Chronic Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Deformities, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-1
    • Mohamed Mokhtar
    • English
    In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Dealing with Chronic Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Deformities. Posttraumatic foot and ankle deformities can be challenging to treat with conventional surgical approaches, and orthopedic surgeons and foot and ankle surgeons alike need to stay up to date on current approaches to these chronic conditions. In this issue, top experts discuss key topics such as malunions, arthritis, fractures, and other complex deformities.

  • Biochar Ecotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Abhay Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Biochar Ecotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment summarizes current accomplishments in biochar ecotechnologies for enhancing agricultural production, encouraging sustainable waste management, and fostering a circular bioeconomy by advancing the pyrolysis process at both large-scale industrial and small-scale-local levels. Chapters in the book synthesize recent breakthroughs in biochar agro-ecotechnologies for increasing agricultural productivity and promoting circular bioeconomy by advancing the pyrolysis process and add mechanisms involved in biochar-fertilizer mediated in-soil biogeochemical cycle and nutrients retention, availability and their losses, soil-microbial responses, emission of greenhouse gases, and plant responses.Finally, this book aims to increase research understanding of nanotechnological breakthroughs in the production of biochar-based slow-release fertilizers, including their Nano characteristics involved in increasing fertilizer usage efficiency and managing chemical losses, for sustainable agriculture and the environment.

  • Future of Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-1
    • Robert Joseph Thomas + 1 more
    • English
    In this special 20th anniversary issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert Joseph Thomas and Meir H. Kryger bring their considerable expertise to the topic of the Future of Sleep Disorders. Science, innovation, technology, and public and scientific interest all contribute greatly to the future of this fast-changing field. This issue seeks to report on, demystify, and predict the near-future possibilities in sleep medicine, in the expectation that sleep medicine will become increasingly personalized and will better bridge the gap between science and practice.

  • Infectious Diseases Diagnostics: From Current Strategies to Future Technologies, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-1
    • Marisa C. Nielsen
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Marisa C. Neilsen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Infectious Disease Diagnostics. Top experts discuss current guidelines for infectious diseases diagnostics and emerging technology in the field of clinical microbiology; cover the strengths and weaknesses of current testing strategies and how laboratory results are used to guide treatment and improve patient outcomes; and explore how laboratories can adapt to the dynamic endemicity of pathogens, increasing antimicrobial resistance, and pandemics.

  • Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-1
    • Luigi Di Biase + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Luigi Di Biase and Fengwei Zou bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure. Top experts discuss atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy; rate versus rhythm control of atrial fibrillation in heart failure; atrial fibrillation ablation in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; atrial fibrillation ablation in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; and much more.

  • Updates on Oncologic Genitourinary Pathology: Focus on Molecular Data and Biomarkers Relevant for Disease Classification and Clinical Management, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18-1
    • Andrés M. Acosta
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Andrés M. Acosta brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on Oncologic Genitourinary Pathology. Top experts help readers understand the relevance of new genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data for classification of diverse genitourinary tumors. This issue also covers histopathologic correlates of molecular findings, biomarkers that represent current or potential predictors of clinical outcomes, and identifying biomarkers and molecular results that impact clinical management and guide treatment.

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