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Immunotoxicogenomics

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Naimat Ali + 2 more
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Immunotoxicogenomics: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Systems Toxicology covers the major mechanisms and effects of toxic substances on the immune system, and on the regulation of gene expression. This includes the aims, opportunities, clinical applications, recent developments, and emerging and future trends. The book begins with a discussion of the systemic approach to toxicants, but also looks at current genomic tools used to assess immunotoxicity and systems biology methods used in immuno-toxicogenomics. Other topics include genomic expression profiling, gene expression as a tool to understand and predict immunotoxicity, immunotox-icogenomics as a screening tool, and the assessment and analysis of Immunotoxicogenomics data.This book provides a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach for researchers in the fields of toxicology, genetics, immunology, and others engaged in the study on the effects of toxic substances on immune responses.

Population Genomics in the Developing World

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
George P. Patrinos + 2 more
English
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Population Genomics in the Developing World: Concepts, Applications, and Challenges, a new volume in the Translational and Applied Genomics series, provides a comprehensive, up-to-date summary of the field of population genomics in developing countries. The book equips students, researchers, and clinicians with the practical skills and approaches necessary to face the unique challenges and opportunities of practicing population genomics in developing countries. Following a brief foundational overview, more than a dozen authors working in developing nations share applied case studies from the field, including rationale, methods, analysis, and outcomes to reinforce understanding.Key themes across the country specific chapters include efficient genetic data generation and effective computational and statistical tools to analyze population-level data. The book then discusses clinical interpretation of this data, from direct-to-consumer ancestry testing to translational and applied precision medicine. A final chapter considers ethical aspects of conducting genomic research in developing countries.

Role of Medicinal Plants in Autoimmune Diseases

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Reetika Mahajan + 4 more
English
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Role of Medicinal Plants in Autoimmune Diseases: Concepts, Perspectives, and Utilization provides comprehensive knowledge of autoimmune diseases and the role of various medicinal plant products in their treatment. The book discusses the immune system as a group of complex biological structures and processes in an organism which gives protection against a wide range of pathogenic organisms while simultaneously distinguishing these pathogens from the organism’s own healthy cells and tissues, thus maintaining homeostasis in the body.It has been an age-old practice to use extracts and other parts of various plants in treating many diseases. Several plants contain various pharmacologically active substances which can be used to treat different diseases. Among these medicinal plants, many have shown good immunomodulatory properties and could act as natural immunosuppressant agents in treating autoimmune disorders.

Application of Emerging Technologies and Strategies to Extract Bioactive Compounds

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Paulo Eduardo Sichetti Munekata
English
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Application of Emerging Technologies and Strategies to Extract Bioactive Compounds, Volume Three in the Developments in Food Quality and Safety series, is the most up-to-date resource covering trend topics such as advances in the analysis of toxic compounds and control of food poisoning, food fraud, traceability and authenticity, revalorization of agrifood industry, natural antimicrobial compounds and application to improve the preservation of food, non-thermal processing technologies in the food industry, nanotechnology in food production, and Intelligent packaging and sensors for food applications.Chapters in this release explore the latest developments in the application of each technology, such as ultrasound, microwave, high-pressure, pulsed electric fields, ohmic, uv and ir heating, extrusion, and solar energy assisted extractions, along with membrane technologies and alternative solvents for green extraction. The series is edited by Dr. José Manuel Lorenzo and authored by a team of global experts in the field.

Nanosensors in Healthcare Diagnostics

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Abhinay Sharma + 3 more
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Nanosensors in Healthcare Diagnostics examines the role of nanosensors in clinical microbiology, their utilization in point-of-care sensing, and their application in clinical diagnostics.The book addresses the concept of nanosensors and their utilization in healthcare diagnostics. It covers the principles and mechanisms involved in the nanosensor-based diagnostics platforms and discusses various approaches and techniques used in preparation of nanosensors as well as the application of nanosensors in clinical diagnostics and their significance. This book will be a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals studying nanosensors in biological and medical sciences.

Neurobiology of Infectious Diseases

1st Edition
Volume 1
November 1, 2024
Tatiana Barichello + 2 more
English
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Neurobiology of Infectious Diseases covers mechanisms underlying infectious diseases. It is divided into six distinct sections, beginning with the foundations of Neuroinfection. This section includes chapters on the role microbiota-gut-brain axis and specialized blood-neuronal barriers play in neurobiology of infectious diseases. The next three sections detail various bacterial infections, parasitic infections, viral infections, and fungal infections of the central nervous system. The last section reviews the proteins and other peripheral mediators that affect the central nervous system. Internationally contributed by experts in the field this book sets the foundation of neurobiology and infectious disease.Neurobiology is the study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior. Current research is vital for determining pharmaceutical and medicinal treatments for neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders and diseases.

Osteomyelitis and Discitis of the Spine

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Dia R Halalmeh + 1 more
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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.

Glycation

1st Edition
Volume 125
November 1, 2024
Gerald Litwack
English
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Glycation, Volume 125 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Jorge Hidalgo + 2 more
English
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The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman is a volume in the Critical Care in Obstetrics series. It’s a novel reference to educate physicians, nurses, and all allied healthcare personnel caring for pregnant women with kidney compromise. The authors have gathered the best evidence-based material explicitly focused on severe kidney complications in pregnant patients and postpartum. Among the chapters, the book covers medical-surgical complications that any patient can present, such as acute kidney injury during pregnancy, kidney disease, and hypertension complications specific to pregnancy.

Gait, Balance and Mobility Analysis

1st Edition
November 1, 2024
Samuel Stuart + 1 more
English
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Gait, Balance and Mobility Analysis: Theoretical, Technical, and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of gait and movement analysis techniques, from traditional motion capture to modern wearable technologies. The book contains both a technical element that focuses on biomechanics and engineering concepts for gait analysis and the application of gait analysis with clinical populations. Beginning with a comprehensive background on the underlying neural control of gait and mobility in humans and physiological control of balance, the book then covers analysis methods and techniques for laboratory, clinic or remote patient assessment.It then examines how gait, mobility and balance are impacted by musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory conditions. Lastly, it discusses future directions and provides recommendations for future studies. Combining the expertise of engineers and clinicians, this book takes a multidisciplinary approach to show how and why gait, balance and mobility can be used to tackle important clinical questions for various conditions.