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  • Neglected Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance

    Impact on One Health and Sustainable Development Goals
    • 1st Edition
    • Indranil Samanta + 2 more
    • English
    Neglected Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance: Impact on One Health and Sustainable Development Goals provides a thorough examination of how neglected zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance together hinder the achievement of sustainable development goals declared by the United Nations in the pursuit of a disease-free world. Neglected zoonotic diseases, as defined by the World Health Organization, are diseases likely to impact the livelihoods of livestock keepers and those living in periurban communities in developing countries. This book examines how such zoonoses affect the health of vulnerable farming populations and reduce the production capacity of their livestock.Written by internationally recognized experts in the field of livestock and poultry zoonoses, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive description of modern sustainable development goals and defines neglected zoonotic diseases and their impacts on human physical, mental, social, and economic health. Subsequent chapters systematically describe the epidemiology, hosts and transmission, disease process, economic significance, and prevention and treatment protocols of key neglected zoonotic diseases, including echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, zoonotic tuberculosis, anthrax, brucellosis, leptospirosis, borreliosis, rickettsioses, and rabies. The book concludes with an assessment of the obstacles to achieving Sustainable Development Goals and possible mitigation strategies for veterinary researchers and policymakers alike.

  • Nonclinical Development of Biologics, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Lisa M. Plitnick + 1 more
    • English
    Nonclinical Development of Biologics, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics, Second Edition, is a complete reference devoted to the nonclinical safety assessment of novel biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and oncology therapeutics. Updated and revised, the new edition compares and contrasts these types of biologics with one another and with small molecule drugs, while incorporating the most current and essential international regulatory guidelines. This book discusses the different types of biologics, as well as early characterization strategies, principles of study design, nonclinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, nonclinical assays, and regulatory guidelines. A coedited book with chapters authored by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive reference provides critical insights to all researchers involved in early through late-stage biologics.

  • Fungal Biotechnology

    Industrial Applications and Market Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Ram Sarup Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Fungal Biotechnology: Industrial Applications and Market Potential provides a comprehensive and holistic review on the uses of filamentous fungi in food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to genetic and metabolic engineering approaches for heterologous proteins production in fungi, the book focuses on fungi as a source of bioactive compounds like enzymes, polysaccharides, alkaloids, glycoproteins, and phytohormones. It describes recent trends in the use of fungi for solid waste management and its subsequent conversion into value added products.As a complete guide on the broad uses of microfungi in different industrial sectors while maintaining a sustainable environment, this book is a beneficial resource for students, researchers, and scientists as an effective means of imparting knowledge on the current trends and future perspectives in the field of fungal biotechnology.

  • Leveraging Metaverse and Analytics of Things (AoT) in Medical Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • D. Jude Hemanth + 1 more
    • English
    Leveraging Metaverse and Analytics of Things (AoT) in Medical Systems explores the potential benefits and applications of emerging technologies such as metaverse and AoT in the field of healthcare. The book provides insights into how these technologies can be leveraged to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of medical systems. It explores the concept of metaverse and its potential applications in healthcare, including the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies for medical education, training, and simulation, as well as the development of immersive environments for patient care and therapy.The book also delves into the field of AoT, such as the use of wearable devices, smart sensors, and other connected technologies. Applications to monitor patient health, track medical outcomes, and inform clinical decision-making are covered. Integrating both technologies can help improve medical training, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes through the use of virtual reality and real-time data analytics.

  • Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Conditions using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Aid Interpretation of Clinical Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Rakesh Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Bone deformations can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and negatively impact on individual quality of life. Early and accurate detection of bone deformation is crucial for effective medical intervention. Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Aid Interpretation of Clinical Imaging outlines a comprehensive approach that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to identify bone deformations promptly and accurately. By leveraging advanced image analysis and pattern recognition, this approach aims to revolutionize the field of orthopedic diagnostics. This book covers challenges, technologies, applications, and future trends of AI and ML in Bone Deformation, addressing advanced and innovative techniques, frameworks, methodologies, and practical implementations of machine learning to get early predictions of Bone deformation. Written by experts in the field for researchers, surgeons, students, and instructors interested in musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Pathology

    Principles and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Chhavi Chauhan + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Pathology: Principles and Applications provides a strong foundation of core artificial intelligence principles and their applications in the field of digital pathology. This is a reference of current and emerging use of AI in digital pathology as well as the emerging utility of quantum artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing in digital pathology. It is a must-have educational resource for lay public, researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, key administrators, and vendors to stay current with the shifting landscapes within the emerging field of digital pathology. It is also of use to workers in other diagnostic imaging areas such as radiology. This resource covers various aspects of the use of AI in pathology, including but not limited to the basic principles, advanced applications, challenges in the development, deployment, adoption, and scalability of AI-based models in pathology, the innumerous benefits of applying and integrating AI in the practice of pathology, ethical considerations for the safe adoption and deployment of AI in pathology.

  • Health and Climate Change

    Unraveling the Connections
    • 1st Edition
    • Saroj Pachauri + 2 more
    • English
    Health and Climate Change: Unraveling the Connections researches the linkages between climate change and human health as reported from Mexico, the UK, USA, India, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Cameroon. The book's chapters cover the multidimensional impacts of climate change on various aspects such as habitability, biodiversity, natural resources, and human health. This information from developed and developing countries will be of immense interest to the global audience of researchers, activists, governments, and others.Climate change, one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, has serious adverse effects on human health. Extreme climate events increase mortality and morbidity, the prevalence of water- and vector-borne diseases, malnutrition, and respiratory diseases. Climate change has serious effects on mental health. Mental health is impacted directly and indirectly resulting in mental illnesses and suicidal mortality. Global heating, due to the increasing greenhouse effect, has disturbed the energetic balance of the Earth and destroyed its fragile climate. It is creating an atmospheric imbalance with toxins that are affecting the human nervous system and, thereby, impacting health.

  • Osteomyelitis and Discitis of the Spine

    A Guide for the Management of Infectious Etiology of the Vertebral Column and Neurological Components
    • 1st Edition
    • Dia R Halalmeh + 1 more
    • English
    Osteomyelitis and Discitis of the Spine: A Guide for the Management of Infectious Etiology of the Vertebral Column and Neurological Components examines these spinal conditions and provides readers with the most appropriate management plans, including surgical treatment together with its indications. This book guides spine neurosurgeons and others when choosing the optimal surgical approach for their patients, shedding light on current advances in surgical techniques used in the management of vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis, particularly minimally invasive spine approaches.With authors representing diverse specialties, chapters reflect current clinical and surgical practice and discuss pathophysiology and pain management and rehabilitation. The book begins with related anatomy and extends to post-management rehabilitation and pain control, including a chapter dedicated to pediatric patients and their differing causative organisms, etiology, diagnostic modalities, and pathophysiology. This reference will provide increased awareness of potential spinal infection, facilitating multidisciplinary management plans, improving patient safety and outcomes, and enabling early intervention alternatives that improve patient outcomes and long-term quality of life.

  • Exosome Communication

    Advances in Research and Therapeutics for Health and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Dalapathi Gugulothu + 3 more
    • English
    Exosome Communication: Advances in Research and Therapeutics for Health and Disease serves as a crucial reference for pharmaceutical scientists, focusing on the key qualities of exosomes as drug delivery vehicles. Exosomes are intracellular membrane-based vesicles with diverse compositions, offering significant advantages over traditional drug delivery systems such as liposomes and polymeric nanoparticles, due to their nonimmunogenic nature. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of exosomes, starting with their history and development, understanding extracellular vesicles and biogenesis, and techniques for isolation and characterization. This book also addresses critical considerations like quality control, heterogeneity reduction, regulatory and ethical aspects, clinical trials, and scale-up manufacturing.

  • CRISPR Handbook

    Applications, Tools, and Resources
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhi-Yan Du
    • English
    CRISPR Handbook: Applications, Tools and Resources presents a detailed introduction to the CRISPR technology. This handbook summarizes the current CRISPR applications in diverse organisms, shares useful tools for starting a CRISPR experiment, and provides information on software and services for CRISPR technology.Written by an expert in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology of diverse experiment models, including plants, microalgae, and fungi. This handbook will serve as a guide for those who are interested in learning about CRISPR technologies and their applications in research and industry.

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