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  • Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Herrero Trujillano + 4 more
    • English
    Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures ameliorates the dearth of literature covering interventional pain procedures under both X-ray and ultrasound guidance. While existing resources focus on either modality separately, this book fills the gap by providing a consolidated approach, leveraging the strengths of both techniques. By doing so, it ensures practitioners have access to the most versatile and effective imaging methods available. This book is inherently practical, designed to serve as a go-to guide for clinicians facing real-world challenges in pain management. Its organization by body areas facilitates quick access to relevant techniques, while step-by-step guidance and visual aids ensure clarity and ease of understanding. By focusing on clinical relevance, the book empowers practitioners to implement evidence-based imaging interventions with confidence and precision. Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the field of pain management. By equipping practitioners with cutting-edge imaging techniques and insights, it promises to improve patient outcomes and advance the standard of care. Moreover, its global reach ensures that its benefits extend far beyond geographical boundaries, reaching pain medicine practitioners worldwide.
  • Cell Death Part D

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 209
    • English
    Cell Death Part D explores the latest advances in the mechanisms, regulation, and significance of cell death in health and disease. Covering diverse topics such as apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and emerging pathways, this volume presents current research and novel insights from leading experts. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in understanding cellular processes and their implications for therapy and diagnostics.
  • Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides

    Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi
    • English
    Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides: Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications explores cutting-edge nonthermal extraction technologies, including ultrasound, microwave, high-pressure, pulsed electric field, enzymatic extraction methods, and cold plasma technology and their effects on polysaccharide biofunctionalities, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and potential applications. With an examination of the therapeutic benefits associated with these compounds, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity properties, this book aspires to highlight advanced techniques to significantly enhance polysaccharide yield, bioactivity, and purity when compared to traditional approaches.The initial chapters introduce the fundamental structures, sources, and importance of polysaccharides, thus setting the stage for a deeper understanding of their functionality and chemical characterization. By offering both theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, this book equips professionals with the knowledge required to effectively incorporate polysaccharides into health-promoting products for advancing research and applications in the evolving landscape of functional foods and biomedical innovation.
  • Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajneesh Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management explores advanced waste management through microbial processes. The book investigates the current limitations of traditional waste treatment and the potential for microbial cell factories in bringing innovative solutions to this field. Beginning with an introduction to the role of microbes in waste management, it examines global case studies demonstrating success stories in microbial waste treatment and microbial innovations for biotechnological applications in waste conversion. Concluding chapters focus on microbial pathways for anaerobic digestion, hydrolysis, and fermentation, and microbial technologies for industrial applications such as wastewater treatment and the biofuel industry.Additionall... the book considers microbial remediation of hazardous and toxic waste, microbial fuel cells, and strategies for plastic waste degradation. Emerging technologies, such as AI integration, microbial nanotechnology, and engineered microbes are discussed, along with their environmental impacts and potential for scaling up to commercial applications.
  • Intelligent Gene Editing in Plants

    The Convergence of AI and CRISPR
    • 1st Edition
    • Aftab Ahmad + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Gene Editing in Plants analyzes how AI-enabled design and CRISPR-based genome engineering are reshaping plant genetics, with a clear functional focus on delivering durable gains in crop productivity, stress tolerance, and nutritional quality.The work unfolds in three parts: [i] a foundational survey of genome-editing technologies and the evolving role of AI in precise trait modifications and outcome prediction; [ii] a thorough exploration of applications and synergies, including AI-assisted gRNA optimization, off-target mitigation, regulatory-network analysis, and trait enhancement for disease resistance and climate resilience; and [iii] an emerging-horizons section on cis-regulatory edits, omics integration, synthetic biology, and next-generation editing.Throughout, the volume interweaves practical experiences, cutting-edge methodologies, and case studies, alongside discussions of biosafety, ethical concerns, governance, and public perception, providing a holistic, decision-ready resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and regulatory authorities to navigate the opportunities and responsibilities of plant gene editing, with significant implications for sustainable agriculture and global food security.
  • Peptides in Antifungal Therapy

    Cutting-Edge Innovations and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Peptides in Antifungal Therapy: Cutting-Edge Innovations and Clinical Applications takes an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to antifungal peptides and the effective ways they can be utilized to combat fungal infections and improve antifungal therapies. The book begins with an introduction to antifungal peptides. It also discusses the natural and synthetic sources of antifungal peptides, details the molecular mechanisms by which these peptides fight fungal infections, and explores the clinical applications and deliver the therapeutic potential of antifungal peptides. This book will be a very useful resource for those engaged in the study of fungal infections and peptide-based therapeutics.
  • Functional and Virtual Medical 3D Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine

    Education of the Novel Medical Approaches in Daily Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Artur Rydosz + 2 more
    • English
    Functional and Virtual Medical 3D Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine: Education of the Novel Medical Approaches in Daily Clinical Practice leverages cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies, such as 3D medical imaging, functional data analysis, and advanced educational frameworks to enhance clinical practice, medical research, and professional development in healthcare. Readers will learn to utilize enhanced diagnostic skills, discover how to implement immersive technologies into clinical workflows, and access resources for professional development, empowering them to stay current with advancements and elevate their clinical practice.Written by experts in the field for practicing clinicians, surgeons, and radiologists specializing in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, as well as medical researchers and educators who are actively integrating advanced multimodal medical technologies into clinical diagnostics, treatment planning, and procedural training, this book provides an ideal reference for professional development in healthcare.
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Women

    Understanding its Mechanisms and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Stéphane Peggy Manzo-Silberman
    • English
    Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Women: Understanding its Mechanisms and Management serves as a seminal reference for understanding the current landscape of cardiovascular health in young women, highlighting clinical areas that require focused attention. By customizing the information to their unique physiological and clinical differences, more precise and effective interventions will lead to improved outcomes. The information is meticulously updated to address the specific cardiovascular health issues encountered by young women with myocardial infarction. This ensures that each stage of care—from cardiovascular risk assessment and symptom-recognition to the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) pathway, and rehabilitation follow-up—is optimized.Ultimately... this book equips health professionals with the most current and evidence-based information, enabling them to deliver the highest standard of care for young women with myocardial infarction. It will enhance quality of care, and contribute to improved health outcomes for young women across all stages of the cardiovascular healthcare continuum.
  • Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Human Health

    Pathways of Exposure and Toxicological Impacts
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 2 more
    • English
    Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Human Health: Pathways of Exposure and Toxicological Impacts is a comprehensive exploration on how microscopic plastic particles affect human health. While much attention has been paid to environmental impacts, this book focuses on the biological consequences of human exposure. It traces the journey of plastics from global production to their breakdown into micro- and nanoplastics, detailing how they enter the body through food, water, air, and skin contact. The book investigates toxicological mechanisms—such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and endocrine disruption—linking plastic exposure to chronic diseases.In addition, it examines how these particles and their chemical additives may harm key systems, including respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems. Real-world case studies highlight exposure risks across different populations and environments. By integrating human biomonitoring data with advanced risk assessment frameworks, the book offers a scientific foundation for health professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Cell Free Synthesis of Biologics

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Sarfaraz Niazi
    • English
    Cell Free Synthesis of Biologics: A Comprehensive Guide addresses the need for efficient production methods in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As the demand for biologics continues to rise, traditional cell-based production systems often fall short due to high costs and complexity. This book offers a detailed exploration of cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS), providing researchers and professionals with the latest methodologies, best practices, and troubleshooting strategies necessary for successful implementation. The content is structured into comprehensive chapters that cover the historical development, technical foundations, optimization strategies, advanced technologies, and the regulatory landscape surrounding CFPS.Each section is designed to guide users through the complexities of establishing and scaling up cell-free systems, ensuring a clear understanding of the processes involved and the potential applications in therapeutic development, diagnostics, and industrial biotechnology. This book provides pharmaceutical scientists and pharma manufacturing professionals with practical insights and innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in biopharmaceutical production.