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  • Cell Death Part E

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 210
    • English
    Cell Death Part E presents the latest advances and comprehensive reviews in the rapidly evolving field of cell death. This volume explores the molecular mechanisms, regulatory pathways, and biological consequences of various forms of cell death—including apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and other non-canonical processes. Leading experts contribute in-depth chapters covering experimental techniques, recent discoveries, disease associations, and therapeutic implications. This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in understanding the complexities of cell death and its impact on health and disease.

  • Microbial Biofilms and Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 224
    • English
    Microbial Biofilms and Cancer series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Therapeutic Potentials of Tenofovir Alafenamide in Hepatitis B

    • 1st Edition
    • Lung-Yi Loey Mak + 1 more
    • English
    Therapeutic Potentials of Tenofovir Alafenamide in Hepatitis B offers a comprehensive examination of the therapeutic potentials of Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) in hepatitis B, providing a succinct and up-to-date summary of all relevant evidence for this first-line oral antiviral agent. Readers will discover the diverse potential applications of TAF in chronic hepatitis B, informed by valuable lessons learned from HIV treatment while also gaining insights into future therapeutic possibilities. Authored by leading experts in the field, each chapter presents focused and insightful perspectives, making this book an indispensable resource for practitioners and researchers alike.The text delves into key topics such as the pharmacological profile of TAF, its comparative efficacy against traditional antiviral agents, safety and tolerability, and the impact of TAF on drug resistance. Additionally, it explores the use of TAF in special populations, including pediatrics, the elderly, and individuals with renal impairment, as well as future directions in hepatitis B treatment strategies. Serving as a critical resource for physicians, researchers, pharmacologists, and biomedical scientists, this book highlights the core knowledge necessary for understanding TAF and its clinical applications. Sections also identify key areas for further research and encourages collaborative studies among recognized leaders in the field.

  • Sustainable Agriculture

    Technologies, Application, and Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Wasswa Shafik
    • English
    Sustainable Agriculture: Technologies, Application, and Practices provides readers with a foundational understanding of sustainable agriculture principles alongside the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence. It addresses the urgent need for innovative solutions in farming by examining the technological landscape that will shape the future of agriculture. This includes precision farming, robotics, data analytics, and crop genetics, all of which are aimed at fostering more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.Structured into six well-organized sections, the book begins with foundational concepts of sustainability and the enabling technologies that support them. This includes in-depth discussions on the principles of sustainability, the role of technology in enhancing agricultural practices, and the socioeconomic impacts of sustainable farming. Subsequent chapters look into practical applications, showcasing how smart irrigation, crop monitoring, and supply chain optimization can significantly bolster sustainable operations. Each chapter provides case studies, and practical strategies to ensure a thorough understanding of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize sustainable agriculture.This book serves as an essential resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, and environmental science. It is equally beneficial for researchers, practitioners, and professionals in the fields of agricultural innovation, environmental sustainability, and data analytics. It offers additional resources such as PowerPoint slides to support student learning and facilitate classroom discussions.

  • Self-Learning AI in Healthcare

    Agentic Systems for Smarter Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj + 4 more
    • English
    Self-Learning AI in Healthcare: Agentic Systems for Smarter Medicine introduces an essential and timely exploration into the transformative potential of advanced artificial intelligence within modern medicine. As healthcare faces mounting challenges—from managing vast, complex patient data to improving diagnostic precision and personalizing treatments—tradition... AI models often fall short due to their static nature and dependence on human retraining. This book addresses the critical need for self-learning and agentic AI systems that autonomously adapt, refine decision-making, and navigate complex clinical environments with minimal intervention. By bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical healthcare applications, it opens new pathways toward more intelligent, efficient, and responsive patient care. The book’s comprehensive contents, contributed by leading global experts, span a wide range of pivotal topics. It begins with foundational insights into the rise of self-learning AI and neural networks tailored for adaptive medical systems. Subsequent chapters delve into unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning for autonomous healthcare decision-making, alongside decentralized edge AI approaches. Specialized sections cover personalized medicine, hospital workflow optimization, remote patient monitoring, early disease detection, federated learning for privacy preservation, and AI-driven rehabilitation. Further, this book explores AI applications in drug discovery, mental health support, radiology, digital twins, and medical robotics, culminating with an examination of future challenges, ethics, and regulatory frameworks shaping self-learning AI’s trajectory in healthcare. This book is tailored to serve a diverse yet specialized audience spanning academic, professional, and research sectors. Healthcare IT professionals and clinical informatics specialists will gain practical guidance for implementing adaptive AI solutions within complex healthcare environments. AI researchers and data scientists focused on developing self-learning models will find cutting-edge methodologies and case studies that advance medical applications. Biomedical engineers seeking to integrate autonomous AI systems into medical devices and workflows will benefit from in-depth explorations of real-world innovations. Additionally, graduate and doctoral students in computer science, biomedical informatics, and health data science will acquire comprehensive knowledge essential for mastering the complexities of adaptive AI in healthcare.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 200
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 200, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

  • Nutraceutical Applications in Food Processing and Preservation

    • 1st Edition
    • M. Anuradha + 1 more
    • English
    Nutraceutical Applications in Food Processing and Preservation addresses the urgent need for healthier and safer food processing methods by integrating nutraceuticals as natural alternatives to conventional additives. The book explores the intersection of food science, nutrition, and biotechnology to seek innovative solutions to enhance food safety and nutritional value amid rising consumer health consciousness. The contents encompass an in-depth analysis of food additives and their evolution, a detailed coverage of various nutraceutical types such as phytochemicals and probiotics, and practical applications across beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery, and meat alternatives.The book also includes case studies that showcase successful nutraceutical substitutions, discussions on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and market trends that affect product development and food safety. By providing regulatory insights, scientific advancements, and consumer trend analyses, this reference fosters the creation of safer, health-promoting food products. It will equip food scientists, technologists, product developers, and academic researchers with actionable knowledge to innovate and improve food processing practices.

  • Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention

    • 2nd Edition
    • Juana Frías + 2 more
    • English
    Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition examines the significance of fermented foods to public health. The book presents the latest scientific evidence, showing the health-promoting components produced upon fermentation from a diversity of food matrices. The content includes the definition and characterization of traditional and innovative fermented foods, their mechanisms of action, and the evidence for effects on health and disease in humans. Putative health effects associated with direct interactions between the ingested live microorganisms and the host (probiotic effect), or indirectly, through ingestion of microbial metabolites and products of fermentation (biogenic effect) are discussed.This book will provide the food industry with new insights on the development of value-added fermentation, while also presenting nutritionists and dieticians with a useful resource to help them develop strategies to assist in the prevention of disease or to slow its onset and severity.

  • Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pancreatic Diseases

    Best Practices and Recent Innovations in Technology and Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Masayuki Kitano
    • English
    Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pancreatic Diseases: Best Practices and Recent Innovations in Technology and Techniques provides step-by-step guidance, case studies, detailed images, and videos on advanced techniques in endoscopic ultrasonography for pancreatic diseases. Organized into four sections, the book reviews the latest advances in endoscopic ultrasound equipment, techniques, complications, safety measures in scanning methods, microbubbles and contrast harmonic imaging, elastography, and fine needle tissue acquisition. Tumor detection, characterization, and diagnosis is reviewed, and pancreatic diseases treatment and intervention methods are covered extensively.The book concludes with the examination of groundbreaking methods and discussion of future directions. It fully equips endoscopists with the most recent developments in endoscopic ultrasound and is a vital resource for navigating the evolving landscape, enabling practitioners to excel in advanced clinical practices and contribute to the field’s growth.

  • Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Disorders

    Innovations and Insights
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Disorders: Innovations and Insights revolutionizes the therapeutic paradigm for autoimmune illnesses, offering new perspectives over traditional medication therapies. This complete and accessible resource examines how immunotherapy teaches the immune system to detect and fight targeted cells, enhancing the body's immune response by providing additional components to strengthen its defense mechanisms. It is essential reading for medical professionals, researchers, and students seeking to learn about immunotherapy as an alternative approach to treating autoimmune disorders. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and classification of autoimmune diseases, the immunopathogenesis of these disorders, and the development and application of monoclonal antibodies. It explores immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell modulation therapies, cytokine targeting therapies, B-cell depletion strategies, adoptive cell transfer, and regulatory T cells. Additionally, it addresses immunomodulatory agents, small molecules, personalized immunotherapy approaches, and the application of immunotherapeutic strategies for specific autoimmune diseases. Future directions and emerging therapies, as well as regulatory and ethical considerations, are also discussed. Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Disorders: Innovations and Insights bridges the gap between current scientific research and practical clinical applications, leading to better patient outcomes. By supporting academic and clinical research, promoting future innovations, and fostering collaboration among medical professionals, researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers, this book enhances the knowledge and skills necessary for developing advanced and effective treatment options. This ultimately leads to improved patient care and more effective management of autoimmune disorders.

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