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  • A Comprehensive Guide to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Pain Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Scott G. Pritzlaff + 4 more
    • English
    A Comprehensive Guide to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Pain Management explores the theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and technical nuances of DRG stimulation, providing a robust framework for understanding and implementing this advanced pain management technique. The book consolidates current best practices, novel technical considerations, and emerging research into a single, authoritative volume. Main themes include the anatomical and physiological basis of DRG stimulation, clinical indications, patient selection, surgical techniques, device programming, and long-term patient outcomes. By integrating insights from leading experts in the field, the book provides a comprehensive and practical guide for clinicians, researchers, and students. Distinct from existing titles that merely touch upon the subject, this book offers a detailed and specialized focus on DRG stimulation, including up-to-date evidence, clinical guidelines, and case studies. The book also features pedagogical elements such as learning objectives, review questions, and case studies to enhance understanding and application.

  • Disorders of Memory

    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew E. Budson + 1 more
    • English
    Disorders of Memory provides a new update on research pertaining to memory disorders, with a central focus on differing components of memory processes, as well as clinical conditions affecting memory. The book covers methods of assessment and clinical treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these disorders. With chapters written by leading international experts, it provides an overview of our current knowledge on memory disorders that will be of benefit to both researchers and practitioners interested in neurology.

  • Advances in Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence in Pathology

    • 1st Edition
    • Anil V. Parwani + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence in Pathology is a comprehensive resource in digital pathology and AI technologies and applications for practicing pathologists, pathology trainees, and computational pathology scientists. This is a must-have guide to understand and potentially implement these latest technologies during routine practice and research activities. As pathology has been transformed in recent years with the large-scale integration of digital technology and AI there has been a great deal of technologic and practical advancements. This book lays the foundation of understanding these technologies as well as applying them making the book essential in both practice and research.

  • Alternatives to Antibiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Baskaralingam Vaseeharan + 2 more
    • English
    Alternatives to Antibiotics in Sustainable Aquaculture explores issues associated with antimicrobial use and available alternatives to support aquatic animal health. The book unveils the issues related to antimicrobial use and offers alternative approaches to foster a more sustainable global aquaculture industry. These approaches encompass natural-based antibiotic substitutes, antimicrobial peptides, probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, as well as immunostimulants and feed additives. Additionally, chemical alternatives, vaccines, bacteriophages, quorum quenching, and antibiofilm approaches are explored. The future of aquatic animal health is covered through the lens of novel technologies, including genomic and metabolomic approaches, nanotechnology, and nanobubble methods.This book provides insightful knowledge for individuals from both academic and private sectors, as well as policymakers and regulators. The knowledge gathered in this book is intended to positively guide aquaculture supply chains toward a sustainable transformation of the industry.

  • Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Hirak Ranjan Dash
    • English
    Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology showcases the latest advancements in microbial technology for forensic applications, covering a wide range of topics in forensic microbiology. Sections explore human normal microflora, cover classical methods of analyzing microbes, discuss microbial tools in forensic medicine that address post-mortem analysis, and delve into microbial biomarkers for estimating time of death. Investigative microbiology topics include analyzing body fluids, geolocation prediction using microbes, ancient microbial DNA analysis, biodefense, and emerging infections.The book's final section focuses on challenges and future approaches, covering statistical interpretation of data, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of forensic microbiology. With contributions from renowned experts in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners in microbiology, genetics, forensic science, and for law enforcement professionals and advanced students.

  • Genome Damage

    Repair and Adaptation Across Life
    • 1st Edition
    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya + 2 more
    • English
    Genome Damage: Repair and Adaptation Across Life explores the significance of nucleic acid damage from environmental pollutants, UV radiation, and other stressors that can lead to mutations, genetic instability, and various diseases, including cancer. This book delves into the mechanisms of DNA and RNA repair, which are crucial for maintaining cellular health and enabling evolutionary adaptations. It examines these intricate processes across microbes, plants, and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of how genetic materials are regulated and repaired under diverse environmental conditions.Other sections cover a wide range of topics, including advanced molecular mechanisms of nucleotide repair, UV-induced damage, apoptosis cell death and autophagy, genetic instability in crops, and the role of post-translational modifications in DNA repair, the detection and quantification of DNA damage, the impact of synthetic chemicals and climate change on nucleic acids, and the therapeutic significance of DNA repair mechanisms. The book closes with a look towards future perspectives.

  • Advances in Hepatorenal Syndrome Research

    Untangling Pathophysiology, Improving Diagnostic Strategies, and Leveraging Therapeutic Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Justin Belcher
    • English
    Advances in Hepatorenal Syndrome Research: Untangling Pathophysiology, Improving Diagnostic Strategies, and Therapeutic Innovations is a comprehensive review of the historical perspectives, prevalence, and prognosis of HRS, offering insights into its evolving clinical recognition and shifting paradigms of pathophysiology. Explore the multifaceted pathophysiology of HRS as experts navigate the complexities of cardiac dysfunction, inflammatory cytokines, and other modern understandings shaping the field. Explore differential diagnosis, uncovering alternative etiologies and current diagnostic criteria, while shedding light on biomarkers and novel diagnostic tests revolutionizing patient assessment. Contents will also guide readers through the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in intravascular volume assessment sets the stage for exploring medical therapy options, including vasoconstrictors and albumin usage. Written by a team of experts, this comprehensive reference highlights the intricate pathophysiology of hepatorenal syndrome while delivering the most up-to-date insights into diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Historically overshadowed by grim prognoses, hepatorenal syndrome has undergone a renaissance of interest due to recent breakthroughs, revolutionizing treatment paradigms. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a burgeoning researcher immersing yourself in this dynamic field, this resource offers a thorough examination, encompassing novel diagnostic criteria, innovative biomarkers, and state-of-the-art treatments.

  • Plant Powered Probiotics

    Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages
    • 1st Edition
    • Pintu Choudhary + 2 more
    • English
    Plant Powered Probiotics: Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages guides readers through the scientific aspects of fermentation, including detailing microbial roles, health benefits, and quality control. The book compares health advantages to other sources while emphasizing gut health and the importance of pro-and prebiotics for a healthy microbiome. Precision fermentation, strain selection, and optimized production processes are addressed, along with the safety of agro-waste of some common plant-based ingredients. The book concludes with the next generation and emerging trends in non-dairy probiotic beverage formulations.As the demand for foods containing probiotics coupled with an increased desire for dairy alternatives has opened the door for the creation of functional non-dairy beverages that have proven track records for gut and immune health, this book highlights fermentation origins, processes, and novel plant-based ingredients while also exploring health effects and digestive benefits.

  • Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Chen + 1 more
    • English
    Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications provides a detailed review on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation to study motor control. Split into two distinct parts, this new volume covers the latest research in motor control, including real examples of these methods in a clinical setting. The first part covers advanced methods such as transcranial magnetic, electrical and ultrasound stimulation, long latency, spinal reflexes, multichannel EMG, and EEG-EMG analyses that can be used to examine and modulate the motor system. The second part of the book addresses the clinical applications of these methods.

  • Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care

    Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Jill Harrison + 1 more
    • English
    Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care: Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions addresses the urgent need for effective care strategies for the over 50 million individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This insightful book introduces embedded, pragmatic trials as a way to bridge the gap between clinical research and everyday practice, emphasizing collaboration among healthcare systems, researchers, and communities. Through a series of chapters, the book explores partnership strategies, ethical considerations, and the selection of meaningful outcome measures, all aimed at enhancing dementia care. The authors present case studies that showcase successful interventions and innovative practices across care settings.By highlighting both the challenges and solutions in dementia care, this book serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals and researchers. It advocates for a compassionate approach that values the voices of individuals living with dementia, ultimately aiming to improve their quality of life.

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