Bentham Science Publishers

Opportunities for Biotechnology Research and Entrepreneurship explores the intersection of scientific innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors in the field of biotechnology. With a focus on addressing real-world challenges and creating transformative solutions, this book offers valuable insights into the diverse applications of biotechnology across ecology, food, industrial, and medical sciences. Comprising 20 chapters, this edited volume brings together contributions from experts around the globe, offering a comprehensive overview of emerging research trends and techniques. Each chapter provides necessary background information and presents current and future applications of biotechnology, making it an ideal resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals. Key features include global perspectives, concise summaries tailored for easy understanding, and updated data accompanied by illustrations and flow charts. Whether exploring environmental sustainability, enhancing food security, optimizing industrial processes, or advancing medical treatments, this book serves as a valuable reference for those interested in the dynamic field of biotechnology.

This handbook covers Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) with a specific focus on choroidal and vitreoretinal disorders. It serves as an invaluable resource for teaching and aiding daily clinical decision-making in the field. Book chapters dissect the fundamentals of angiography through OCT, offering guidance on OCT-A and insights into macular perfusional findings across various vitreoretinal and choroidal pathologies. From diabetic retinopathy to autoimmune diseases and neovascularization, the book addresses prevalent vascular entities encountered in routine practice. Furthermore, it explores innovative approaches, including antivascular endothelial growth factor molecules and extended-release delivery devices, contributing significantly to the diagnostic and decision-making processes in clinical and surgical retina care. Each chapter is contributed by experts in the relevant subspecialty. Key Features: Practical, patient-centered guide emphasizing a clinical approach. Demonstrative clinical cases for enhanced understanding. Evaluation of perfusional indices using noninvasive and noncontact imaging techniques. High histopathological correlation of structural tissue characterization with microvascular evaluation. Exploration of new perfusion concepts and their role in disease pathogenesis. Part 2 covers advanced topics in OCT-A for choroidal and vitreoretinal disorders. Chapters explore macular perfusional repercussions in obstructive venous vascular phenomena, OCT-A findings in retinal infarction, and the role of macular perfusion in myopic macular traction maculopathy. Further discussions include postoperative perfusional findings in vitreoretinopathy, distinctions in choroidal vasculopathies, and the application of OCT-A in managing pathological choroidal neovascularization. The part concludes with a review of postoperative membrane formation, the usefulness of OCT-A in neurodegenerative diseases, and the evaluation of arterial occlusions and choroidal neovascularization management.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about research in oral infections and their association with cardiovascular diseases. Several epidemiological, clinical and other scientific aspects are covered in this book through the work of medical experts.

The detailed accounts in this book are of great value to readers in the scientific community, practitioners, teachers and students in relevant fields, and health-care planners.

Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications II: With Maple Illustrations integrates fundamental theories of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) with practical applications and Maple-based solutions. This comprehensive textbook covers vector-valued differential equations, matrix solutions, stability methods, and periodic systems. Using Maple and MapleSim software, readers learn symbolic solutions, plotting techniques, 2D/3D animation for ODE problems, and simulations for engineering systems.

This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics, physics, economics, and engineering, as well as researchers and professionals needing advanced applications of ODEs. Key Features:

- Comprehensive introduction to ODE concepts and real-life applications

- Solutions for initial value problems using Maple and MapleSim software

- Analysis of stability using Routh-Hurwitz and Lyapunov methods

- Models of neural firing, avian influenza, and biological populations

- Practical guidance on MapleSim for multi-domain simulations, code generation, and Monte Carlo simulation

Organic Spectroscopy: Technology and Applications is an essential guide to the principles and practices of spectroscopy in organic chemistry. This comprehensive text covers the fundamentals of the electromagnetic spectrum, UV-visible, infrared (IR), Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry, providing a structured approach to understanding each technique`s role in molecular analysis. Designed for students and professionals alike, the book emphasizes problem-solving and structural analysis, offering a methodical progression through each technique to build practical expertise. Illustrated with detailed diagrams and real-world spectra, the text also includes solved examples to reinforce learning and enhance application skills.

Key Features:

- Comprehensive coverage of core spectroscopy techniques: UV-visible, IR, Raman, NMR, and mass spectrometry.

- Step-by-step explanations and problem-solving techniques for structural analysis.

- Numerous illustrations and spectra for visual learning.

Organoid Technology: Disease Modelling, Drug Discovery, and Personalized Medicine covers organoid technology emerging as a transformative platform in biomedical research. Chapters explain in detail the physiologically relevant in vitro 3D models that closely mimic human tissues and organs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development, application, and future potential of organoids in modern life sciences. It highlights the critical applications in disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and high-throughput drug screening.

Key Features:

Covers organ-specific organoid development and bioengineering methods

Discusses integration with emerging technologies such as nanotechnology

Includes insights into personalized medicine using patient-derived organoids

Covers details about the current regulatory and ethical landscapes in organoids-based research.

Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. It has a relatively higher incidence in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries and presents a major public health and social challenge. This monograph updates the reader on the dental and orofacial characteristics of thalassemia major in Arab populations. Since very few detailed studies on these topics among Arabs have been published, the monograph attempts to bridge the knowledge gap in this area. Clinical, radiographic and odontometric features of the typical thalassemia major patient are clearly described in this book.

Key Features

- Provides a ready reference for dental and orofacial features in thalassemia major including a review of appropriate dental care

- Covers the pathogenesis, systemic complications, morbidity and mortality, management, and prevention of thalassemia major.

- Provides guidelines for optimal dental care.

- Covers special topics such as epidemiology, consanguinity, hematologic diagnosis, genetic testing, literature review, diet and nutrition, cost of treatment, and prevention

- Includes colored photographs, radiographs, drawings, tables, and 2 plates to illustrate examples and information

- Provides references for further reading

This monograph is a handy reference for medical and dental students, and caregivers on the subject of clinical dentistry in thalassemia patients.

"Orthodontic Treatment of Class III Malocclusion is a clinical textbook which highlights both research findings as well as clinical treatment of patients with Class III malocclusions. The volume equips readers with a critical review of present information about 1) the craniofacial biology behind various treatment strategies, 2) Diagnosis and treatment planning in both growing and non-growing Class III patients and 3) Contemporary orthodontic appliances using implants and miniscrews.

The book is divided into sections proving evidence-based research on the following aspects of Class III malocclusions: the genetic and epigenetic factors contemporary diagnosis and treatment planning for patients early treatment of Class III problems treatment of Class III problems in the adolescents surgical treatment of adult Class III patients treatment of Class III problems in patients with craniofacial anomalies

Orthodontic Treatment of Class III Malocclusion will empower clinicians with a sound knowledge about rationale for using certain treatment modalities and will help both general practitioners and specialists such as pediatric dentists and orthodontists to use this information for their daily practice."

This comprehensive compendium unravels the intricacies of three common and daunting skeletal disorders: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. These ailments afflict people across all age groups, demanding a deeper understanding of their diagnostic, prognostic, preventive, and therapeutic dimensions. It presents seven key topics written by medical experts that explore research on these diseases: Chronic Lung Disease and Osteoporosis An exploration of the intricate link between chronic lung ailments and osteoporosis.

AI Detection of Knee Osteoarthritis Recent use of artificial intelligence aiding knee osteoarthritis identification. Inflammatory Signalling in Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers the role of cytokines and chemokines in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D, Immune System, and Bone Health Unveils the vital implications of Vitamin D on the immune system and bone health. Bone Water and Hydration Effects A review of the impact of drugs on bone hydration status through the lens of bone water. Dietary Patterns and Rheumatoid Arthritis An analysis of the connection between dietary habits and rheumatoid arthritis. Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (Chapters 112-130): An examination of the self-perceived quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, comparing South Asian and British White populations. This knowledge-rich treatise is a valuable resource for patients and their families battling these skeletal ailments. It's equally beneficial for medical students, orthopedists, researchers, and anyone eager to grasp the complexities of these widespread skeletal pathologies.

With an increase of the population of elderly people in modern society due to advances in medicine and healthcare facilities, there is also an increase in the incidence and duration of chronic illnesses. Similarly, advanced age is considered a significant determinant of depression and poor quality of life. Additionally, the provision of therapies relevant to chronic diseases addresses the issues beyond the concept of cure, bringing to the center the need for a dignified quality of life of patients. An increased interest in quality of life is observed in patients who suffer from chronic diseases, including those with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). End-stage kidney disease patients have a high burden of disease affecting their quality of life and dramatically shortening their life expectancy. Therefore, exploring quality of life issues among such patients becomes an essential task in the management of this population. This volume is written by researchers with a well-rounded understanding of the characteristics and impact of ESKD and provides a penetrating practical discussion to date of alternative approaches for comprehensively measuring the burden of end-stage kidney disease. Outcomes Assessment in End-Stage Kidney Disease focuses on the impact of this complex and exacting condition on patients and those that care for them. It also examines the economic impact of ESKD and the healthcare policy implications of this disease. It also brings comprehensive and thoughtful insights into the issues confronted by patients with ESKD to readers interested in nursing or medical caregiving, geriatrics and health psychology.