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  • Tendon Regeneration

    Understanding Tissue Physiology and Development to Engineer Functional Substitutes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Manuela E. Gomes + 5 more
    • English
    Tendon Regeneration: Understanding Tissue Physiology and Development to Engineer Functional Substitutes was the first book to highlight the multi-disciplinary nature of this specialized field and the importance of collaboration between medical and engineering laboratories in the development of tissue-oriented products for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) strategies.Beginning with a foundation in developmental biology, the book explores physiology, pathology, and surgical reconstruction, providing guidance on biological approaches that enhances tendon regeneration practices. Contributions from scientists, clinicians, and engineers who are the leading figures in their respective field’s present recent findings in tendon stem cells, cell therapies, and scaffold treatments, as well as examples of pre-clinical models for translational therapies and a view of the future of the field.New coverage will include signaling pathways for tendon development, molecular mechanisms of tendinopathy, inflammation contribution to healing and pathology of tendons, tendon aging and degeneration, tendon models, and translational studies for tendon regenerative medicine.

  • The Sustainable Food Choice

    An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behavior
    • 1st Edition
    • Valentina Carfora
    • English
    The Sustainable Food Choice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behaviour explores the intricate relationship between individual preferences, societal norms, and global challenges in the pursuit of sustainable eating habits. Featuring contributions from experts across various fields, the book delves into the nutritional, social, and psychological foundations of food choices, the influence of technology and innovation, and the role of policy in guiding consumer behavior. Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, it offers a roadmap for promoting environmentally friendly and health-conscious food consumption patterns.The book is structured into three sections, with each part focusing on unique aspects of sustainable eating. Highlights include chapters on psychological predictors of food choices, the impact of political attitudes, mindfulness in eating, front-of-package labeling, and smartphone interventions. It provides a holistic understanding of how science, mindfulness, and technology can be leveraged to encourage sustainable food choices.

  • 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Fahima Dilnawaz + 3 more
    • English
    3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications is an all-encompassing guide covering both fundamentals concerning biofabrication principles and intricate protocols for precise construction of biomimetric 3D systems supporting advanced cell culture development that faithfully recapitulates human disease hallmarks, with a special focus on cancer. This title fills the void left by existing publications overlooking essential aspects associated with combining multimodal medical imaging alongside precision cancer treatment options. In 12 chapters 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications leads the reader from an introduction to bioprinting technologies for cancer models, to models for immunotherapy and tumour-immune interaction, to biomimetrics 3D models to the applications of all these models in 3D bioprinted cancer models . 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications uniquely combines distinct modalities under a unified framework suitable not only for seasoned veterans but also newly minted trainees encountering these sophisticated practices for the first time.

  • Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences

    • 3rd Edition
    • John D. England
    • English
    Major advances in neurobiology and the clinical neurosciences have occurred in the past decade. Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Third Edition, Seven Volume Set, will cover and review all major areas of neuroscience and will be one of the few publications that can provide a complete overview of the neurological sciences in an easily accessible electronic format. All 21 sections and approx. 500 chapters will contain extensive supplemental links to useful references. Of special note are the new and paradigm shifting developments in genetics, immunology, molecular neurobiology, neuro-diagnostic tools and therapies for neurological disorders. This new edition will provide a thorough and easily accessible update in all areas of the neurological sciences. The sections and chapters will be written by internationally recognized experts from around the world and will be a valuable resource for all researchers, students and established scientists in the fields of neurology, psychiatry, and neurosurgery.

  • Farmacología humana

    • 7th Edition
    • Jesús Flórez Beledo + 2 more
    • Spanish
    La séptima edición de "Farmacología humana", obra de referencia de la especialidad en habla hispana, ofrece un texto exhaustivo y plenamente actualizado, guiado por la claridad expositiva y combinando el conocimiento teórico con la práctica clínica. Se han mantenido y reforzado los capítulos que abordan los principios básicos de la ciencia farmacológica y se han reflejado todas las novedades acontecidas desde la última edición y se ha incluido un nuevo capítulo dedicado a las "Terapias antoneoplásicas dirigidas". Otra novedad a destacar es la incorporación de nuevos colaboradores que junto con los ya tradicionales aúnan experiencia y frescura a esta magnífica obra.

  • Developmental Dyscalculia

    From Brain Mechanisms to Educational Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yarden Gliksman + 2 more
    • English
    Developmental Dyscalculia: From Brain Mechanisms to Educational Applications presents research with a domain-general approach. It examines issues in the fields of numerical and non-numerical cognitive domains, neuro- mechanisms, and pedagogic issues to pave the way to a bridge between lab research, daily life, and curriculum applications, with a goal of finding a pathway to early diagnosis and interventions of developmental dyscalculia. It will be of interest to researchers with interests in cognitive neuroscience and education, to contribute fruitful discussions between education and neuro-cognition. 

  • Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Human Health

    Current Trends, Nutrition, and Public Health Implications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hassan Vatanparast
    • English
    Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Human Health: Current Trends, Nutrition, and Public Health Implications covers plant-based milk alternatives and their impact on human health and nutrition. The book includes information on global national dietary recommendations, consumption trends, and public health concerns, and draws economic and health comparisons between conventional dairy milk and plant-based milk alternatives. Additional topics included are the history and commercialization of plant-based milks, their role in ethical issues, their influence on social well-being, and their impact on agriculture, business, and economics. Finally, the authors present projections for the future role and impact of plant-based milk alternatives in a global setting.This reference will be of particular interest to researchers in nutrition, food and beverage science, and public health who focus on dairy milk and milk alternatives, beverage companies and product developers in the non-dairy milk space, as well as governmental organizations that provide health recommendations.

  • Space Biology and Space Biotechnology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ai-Rong Qian + 3 more
    • English
    Space Biology and Space Biotechnology provides the reader with a wide-ranging review of space biology and related fields. Topics covered include the space environment, space microbiology, space botany, space hydrobiology, space physiology, space development, space ecology, animal and tissue engineering, space simulation technology, and space pharmaceuticals. Written for professionals in biology and biotechnology, graduate students and post-docs, as well as spaceflight professionals in industry, academia and government, this book covers all the right bases in space biology and biotechnology.

  • Psychopharmacologie pratique

    Transposer les résultats des essais fondés sur les preuves dans la pratique clinique
    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph F. Goldberg + 3 more
    • French
    Aujourd’hui, la polypharmacologie est un outil majeur pour le traitement des patients souffrant de formes graves et chroniques de troubles de l’humeur, d’anxiété, de psychose ou de troubles du comportement.Dans l’esprit des travaux et écrits de Stephen M. Stahl, cet ouvrage offre une vue d’ensemble novatrice sur les connaissances en psychopharmacologie et les stratégies de prises de décision, en intégrant les résultats d’essais fondés sur les preuves aux données de la clinique, avec des exemples et des situations cliniques réelles. Il aborde la manière dont les prescripteurs peuvent mettre en place une « psychopharmacologie sur mesure », adaptée aux besoins spécifiques de chaque patient, en conservant l’approche et l’état d’esprit d’un praticien.Quelle que soit leur expérience, les professionnels pourront ainsi affiner et améliorer leurs prescriptions et leurs prises en charge, en ciblant les manifestations des circuits neuronaux dysfonctionnels et les dimensions psychopathologiques, au-delà des diagnostics psychiatriques conventionnels.Prése... sous une forme dynamique, pratique et en couleurs, avec des tableaux de synthèse, des encadrés et des vignettes cliniques concrètes, cet ouvrage est un guide précieux d’aide à la décision pour tous les praticiens qui prescrivent des psychotropes. Joseph F. GoldbergProfesseur de psychiatrie clinique,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New YorkStephen M. StahlProfesseur de psychiatrie et de neurologie,Universit... of California Riverside and University of California San DiegoMarc-Antoine Crocq (traducteur)Psychiat... des adolescents du Haut-Rhin, CAMUHA,Université de Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse

  • Rice Cultivation Under Abiotic Stress

    Challenges and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Sudhakar Srivastava + 2 more
    • English
    Rice Cultivation under Abiotic Stresses: Challenges and Opportunities provides a unique look at three key factors in optimized rice yield – cultivation practices, understanding abiotic stress response, and mitigation strategies – enabling the reader to better understand the cause, effect, and means of protecting rice crop yield. It is a uniquely comprehensive resource for advancing the sustainable and optimal production of rice that will be a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Plant Physiology, and Environmental Science.Rice is the primary source of energy for over half of the world’s people. It can play a vital role against mal and under nutrition, but as climate and other abiotic challenges continue to impact yield, steps need to be taken to ensure production.

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