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  • Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Francisco M. Sánchez-Margallo + 1 more
    • English
    Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a concise and solid overview of the primary robotic systems currently employed in minimally invasive surgical practice. Combiningtechnical description with clinical insights, the book serves as a practical reference for surgeons,researchers... and healthcare professionals beginning to engage with robot-assisted procedures.This book examines established platforms across laparoscopic, endoscopic, and microsurgicalapproac... It describes system design and functionality, complemented by a thorough review ofsafety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. By seamlessly integrating engineering concepts with surgical applications, its content equips readers with a well-de ned framework for understanding both the potential and limitations of robotic technologies in minimally invasive surgery.

  • Comprehensive Integrative Oncology

    • 1st Edition
    • Suzanna Zick + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Integrative Oncology is a vital resource for clinicians who seek to blend integrative therapies with conventional oncology care to enhance patient outcomes. This book, authored by experts in both conventional and integrative medicine, emphasizes a holistic approach to cancer treatment. It provides practical guidance on incorporating scientifically-backe... therapies like botanicals, supplements, mind-body practices, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise into standard cancer care, all while prioritizing patient safety, prevention, and overall wellness. The book delves into the philosophy of integrative oncology, offers tools for practical application, and presents integrative strategies for cancer prevention and symptom management.Additiona... it explores the needs of special populations within oncology. It serves as an indispensable textbook for oncology researchers and practitioners who aim to provide holistic and patient-centered care.

  • Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Harjinder Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies comprehensively covers the available products on the market, including processing, sensory qualities, and nutritional value in comparison to dairy milk. The book also looks ahead to new and emerging biotechnologies—such as molecular farming and precision fermentation—that promise to create near-identical products to animal derived dairy. Bringing together key issues of environmental sustainability, human nutrition, biotechnology, and product development, this book is an interdisciplinary reference written and edited by a global team of experts from a variety of fields.It will be of significant value to academics, scientists, and students as this is a very hot topic in the food science area. Additionally, this book will be a great resource for the food industry and many start-up companies currently working on developing innovative alternative proteins and dairy products.

  • Fetal Programming

    The Connection between Nutrition and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Miljana Z. Jovandaric
    • English
    Fetal Programming: The Connection between Nutrition and Disease covers the intestinal microbiota of newborns, how it is extremely prone to changes influenced by the method of delivery, diet, use of antibiotics and probiotics by the mother, environment, socioeconomic status of the mother, geographical location, infections with pathogenic microorganisms, and more. The book describes the root of disease—oxidative stress and improper nutrition—and how they specifically effect pregnancy. In recent years, it has become more and more evident that nutrition is crucial for the proper development of the immune system of the fetus, and its disruption can lead to disease.This period in a newborn’s life is crucial for interventions on the intestinal microbiota in order to reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases by correcting dysbiosis.

  • Animal Models of Disease Part E

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 203
    • English
    Animal Models of Disease, Part E, Volume 203 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, presents significant advancements in understanding disease mechanisms through animal models. The book features chapters on timely topics such as characterizing tumor-infiltrating group 1 innate lymphoid cells in PyMT breast tumors and using zebrafish to unravel the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. The book also covers colitis mouse models and appropriate models for studying diabetes pathophysiology, demonstrating its comprehensive approach to current research.Additional sections cover evaluating polyglutamine protein aggregation in transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans models of Huntington's disease and studying tumor responses to radioimmunotherapy in ovarian cancer models. It also highlights the antimicrobial regime for gut microbiota depletion in mice and the biodistribution of metallic nanoparticles for lymphoma studies. This book is an essential resource for researchers seeking to explore disease mechanisms and therapeutic approaches through animal models.

  • Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Geerten W. Vuister + 3 more
    • English
    Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of advanced tools such as AI, genomics and proteomics to ensure future agricultural production.The integration of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics has advanced the understanding of plant and microbial systems and the application of this knowledge has enabled precision farming, optimizing crop yield and minimizing environmental impact. There are unprecedented opportunities to enhance crop yields, improve pest and disease management, to optimize resource utilization and to mitigate environmental impacts. Through the use of advanced data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling, researchers can decipher complex biological processes and develop innovative solutions for agricultural challenges.Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture explores the advancements in AI-driven omics technologies, such as genome editing, transcriptomics, and phenomics, and their applications in crop improvement, soil health monitoring, and precision agriculture.

  • Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Syndrome

    Current Knowledge and Updates
    • 1st Edition
    • Shitiz Sriwastava
    • English
    Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Updates provides an overview of the immune-driven disorders of the nervous system, particularly autoimmune encephalitis. By integrating case studies, flow charts, and clinical examples throughout, the book helps users navigate the complexities of autoimmune encephalitis. Sections also address demographic traits, tumor correlations, and outcomes, equipping readers with essential knowledge for diagnosis and management. With a strong focus on classifying these disorders, defining their pathogenesis and pathophysiology, and examining recent treatment guidelines, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for clinicians, neurologists, and researchers in neuroimmunology.

  • Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 726
    • English
    Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics, Volume 727 covers lipids, a chemically diverse set of biological molecules subject to rapid metabolism and transport. This dynamic behavior has motivated the development of methods across multiple disciplines for their detection and manipulation. Split into three parts, the chapters in this new release include Measurement of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids, Superresolution organelle imaging with lipophilic HIDE probes, Ultra-high resolution analysis of membrane lipids from 15N metabolically labeled mice, Superresolution lipid imaging with expansion microscopy, High-resolution phosphoinositide analysis in healthy versus disease cells, and much more.Additional chapters focus on Alkyne lipids as tracers of lipid metabolism, Imaging oxidative stress in biomembranes, Imaging the dynamics of phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate metabolism, Lipidomics for studying sphingolipids in cell death, Non-invasive imaging of phosphoinositides with genetically encoded lipid biosensors, Profiling lipotypes at the single cell level in heterogenous populations, MS imaging of phosphoinositides, and much more.

  • Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 399
    • English
    Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part B delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Liquid biopsy approaches to capture minimal residual disease and therapy response in patients with early stage cancers, Identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity, Extracellular Vesicles as Dynamic Biomarkers: Monitoring Therapeutic Responses and Drug Resistance in Cancer, and more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.

  • Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51
    • English
    Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology, Volume 51 provides comprehensive profiles of four pharmaceutical compounds: Vortioxetine, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Perindopril, and Ferulic Acid. In addition, it includes a review article concerning Drugs and Polymer Based Local Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases. Chapters in this new release include Vortioxetine: A Comprehensive Profile, Rosuvastatin Calcium: A Comprehensive Profile, Ferulic Acid: A Comprehensive Profile, Perindopril: A Comprehensive Profile, Drugs and Polymer Based Local Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases, Kinetic Exclusion Assay Technology: Theory, Experimental Aspects, and Applications in Concentration Measurements Across Diverse Fields, and more.No other book series provides this essential information as promptly and pertinently. Sections provide review articles and database compilations categorized into five primary domains: Physical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; ADME Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Methodology Pertaining to the Characterization of Drug Substances and Excipients; and Methods of Chemical Synthesis.

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