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Bentham Science Publishers is a major publisher of more than 100 peer-reviewed science, technology and medical (STM) journals, along with a rapidly growing collection of eBooks. Since 1993, Bentham Science Publishers has been catering to the information needs of the pharmaceutical, engineering, biomedical and medical research community.
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    • Plant-Microbe Interactions: A Comprehensive Review

      Plant-Microbe Interactions: A Comprehensive Review

      Plant-Microbe Interactions: A Comprehensive Review provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamic relationships between plants and their associated microbes, highlighting beneficial and harmful interactions. The book emphasizes the role of plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) and biocontrol agents, covering nutrient acquisition, nitrogen fixation, and plant stress management. It also examines harmful microbes responsible for pathogenesis and biotic stress, offering insights into their ecological and molecular mechanisms.

      The book examines microbiomes in both the rhizosphere and phyllosphere, the role of artificial neural networks in studying these interactions, and biotechnological advancements in managing plant pathogens. It brings together cutting-edge research on crop health, sustainable agriculture, and biotechnological innovations, offering comprehensive insights and practical solutions.

      Key Features:

      - Explores plant-microbe interactions in various environments.

      - Details biotechnological applications in plant health management.

      - Discusses microbial roles in nutrient bioavailability and stress tolerance.

      - Highlights recent advances in pathogen management and crop improvement.

    • Plant-derived Hepatoprotective Drugs

      Plant-derived Hepatoprotective Drugs

      Plant-derived Hepatoprotective Drugs is a comprehensive guide that explores the world of medicinal plants and their hepatoprotective properties, offering both basic and applied insights for scholars and hepatology residents. Structured chapters provide a deep dive into the subject, while referencing relevant research and future perspectives. Readers will learn the science behind hepatotoxicity and the role of plants in safeguarding liver health. The book also helps researchers to explore bioactive compounds extracted from plants, along with herbal formulations that contribute to hepatoprotection, and conveys an understanding of the effects of edible plants and spices on liver wellness. A chapter focusing on isolation and characterization of phytochemicals bridges theory and application for discovering and developing hepatoprotective biopharmaceuticals. Key Features: Gives a thorough understanding of hepatotoxicity and related bioactive compounds Comprehensive references to enhance understanding Well-structured chapters providing organized knowledge Basic and applied information for diverse readers Future perspectives offering a glimpse into ongoing research This is an ideal reference for pharmacology scholars and residents in hepatology, as well as readers interested in nature's potential in promoting liver health.

    • Pleurotus nebrodensis A Very Special Mushroom

      Pleurotus nebrodensis A Very Special Mushroom

      First described by Giuseppe Inzenga in 1863 as "the most delicious mushroom of the Sicilian mycological flora", Pleurotus nebrodensis remains today a prized species , especially in the Mediterranean. Pleurotus nebrodensis was sought after since ancient times as a delicious mushroom in the Madonie mountains of Sicily. Tourists and local people can appreciate the organoleptic qualities of the mushrooms in restaurants where delicious cuisine are prepared with raw or cooked mushrooms. However, its appearance and numbers are declining in nature and this species has been categorized as 'CR' (Critically Endangered) according to IUCN Red List Criteria. In situ conservation action for this fungus is being carried out thanks to rules issued by the Madonie Park administration prohibiting its collection as well as inoculation of roots of the associated plant C. ferulacea with grain mycelia of P. nebrodensis in the hope of increasing mushroom fructification in the wild. Ex situ conservation of P. nebrodensis has also started and involves cultivation of the mushroom in special farms in the hope of reducing collecting pressures on the species in the wild. Ex situ cultivation of P. nebrodensis also provides additional income for local farmers, who can offer a more economical product than that collected from the wild, and this in turn reduces pressure on the wild population.

      This e-book is an excellent resource for amateur and professional mycologists for learning scientific information about the family Pleurotaceae with particular reference to the taxonomic group "Pleurotus on Apiaceae plants" and the "Pleurotus eryngii species-complex" and is also suitable for university students for useful insights in botany, microbiology, mycology, agronomy, and forestry.

      Pleurotus Nebrodensis: A Very Special Mushroom also gives both general and specialized readers a glimpse into the selected history of mycology, folk traditions, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable development, information on mushroom cultivation techniques and alternative sources of income associated with this intriguing mushroom species.

    • Pluralist Readings in Economics: Key Concepts and Policy Tools for the 21st Century

      Pluralist Readings in Economics: Key Concepts and Policy Tools for the 21st Century

      Economics: Current and Future Developments : Volume 2

      The era of globalization has brought about unprecedented social, political, and environmental challenges for policy makers around the world due to the global impact of economic decisions. In view of these challenges, economics, as a discipline, needs to be taught with the goal of broadening the dialogue on social responsibility, and developing a new pluralist culture of decision making which is inclusive to different schools of economic thought. Pluralist Readings in Economics: Key-concepts and policy tools for the 21st century highlights the long-standing debates regarding economic systems, business models, criteria of justice, and economic policies by providing conceptual openings to economic theory in an engaging and accessible way. The author provides broad coverage of relevant topics through the selection of influential economic thinkers and introduces the reader to their ideas, context, and relevant interpretations. While dealing with complex problems, the author goes beyond commonly known concepts by presenting questions on the historical context of globalization. The study of economic concepts in this way leads to asking new questions concerning various issues relevant to economics. The goal of the text is to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to readers in order to equip them with information that is key to address global economic challenges. Thus, this pluralist approach calls for a reflection of the evolution of global social and economic conditions to demonstrate problem solving approaches that align with the goal of addressing these challenges.

      Pluralist Readings in Economics: Key-concepts and policy tools for the 21st century is suitable to a broad interdisciplinary readership as it will benefit all those who seek to better understand the complex stakes of the capitalist system, in the tensions between regulatory policies, free market equilibria, and participatory openings in governance. This introductory work also prepares the reader for debates and discussion in economic theory aimed at shaping policy transformations towards a more equitable, just and sustainable world.

    • Poison or Remedy? Case Reports on Selected Plants

      Poison or Remedy? Case Reports on Selected Plants

      A fascinating exploration of widely used medicinal and culinary plants that straddle the line between healing and harm. Poison or Remedy? Case Reports on Selected Plants presents detailed botanical and phytochemical insights, highlighting the active compounds responsible for both therapeutic and toxic effects. The book draws on real-world cases from across the globe to examine how plant parts and preparations that are often used for health, culinary, or traditional purposes can lead to adverse outcomes when misused or misunderstood.

      Featured plants include celery and Heracleum species with phototoxic effects, cinnamon rich in coumarins, tropane alkaloid-containing Angel's Trumpet, colchicine-bearing Gloriosa and Colchicum, licorice, ivy, nutmeg, oleander, Syrian rue, rhododendron (mad honey), and the castor oil plant. Through these examples, the book underscores the delicate balance between medicinal potential and toxic risk. Key Features:

      - Explores the dual nature of medicinal plants through global case reports.

      - Presents phytochemical structures of key bioactive and toxic compounds.

      - Highlights real-world implications of plant misuse in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

      - Combines scientific accuracy with readability for both experts and general readers.

      - Promotes awareness of plant safety, regulation, and responsible usage.

    • Polarity Index in Proteins-A Bioinformatics Tool

      Polarity Index in Proteins-A Bioinformatics Tool

      Polarity is a physico-chemical property that characterizes the electromagnetic stability of a protein and can be used to predict its plausible pathogenic action. For this reason, polarity is regarded as a major factor in most mathematical-computational algorithms that seek to characterize peptides and proteins. The Polarity Index Method makes it possible to reproduce the main classification of peptide proteins found in different databases, with a high degree of discriminative efficiency.

      Polarity Index In Proteins is a brief monograph that explains the foundations of the polarity index method and presents examples of the application of this method for identifying the structural and functional relationships of different types of proteins (including cell penetrating peptides and natively unfolded proteins).

      The monograph is divided into sections that cover basic protein biochemistry, the computational mathematical foundations of the polarity index method, the application of the method on different protein structures, and the evaluation of the results of famous experiments on biogenesis (Miller & Urey, Fox & Harada, Rode) by the same method.

      Polarity Index In Proteins serves as an essential handbook for students and researchers in the field of bioinformatics, proteomics as well as for studies on the role of proteins in the origin of life.

    • Polymeric Nanomedicines

      Polymeric Nanomedicines

      Over the last few decades, numerous nanoparticle platforms have been studied for their use in therapeutic applications. This book deals with the description of the construction of technical systems that combines different functionalities which bring liposomes, polymer-drug conjugates, polymer-protein conjugates, dendrimers, polymeric micelles, polymerosomes and other nanoparticles into the realm of nanotechnology proper, as opposed to traditional pharmacology or supramolecular chemistry. The volume additionally covers topics such as passive and active targeting, the strategies used for drug targeting, and the synthesis and characterization of polymeric nanoparticle platforms. Targeted polymeric nanomedicines have shown exciting results in preclinical studies, demonstrating their potential as therapeutic carriers. Therefore, the development of polymeric nanomedicines as therapeutic agents has generated great enthusiasm both in academia and industry.

      The book is systematically divided into chapters devoted to a class of polymeric nanomedicines. Each chapter also describes relevant aspects relating to drug design and targeting of polymeric nanomedicines wherever possible.

      In addition, a series of chapters concerning the contribution of polymeric nanomedicines in the treatment of several categories of diseases including cancer, inflammatory, renal, immunological diseases, and brain disorders is also presented.

      Key features of this book include:

      - A comprehensive and cutting-edge overview of polymeric nanomedicines available in a single dedicated volume

      - Discussions on advances in drug delivery systems for a variety of diseases

      - more than 2000 references, tables, equations, and drawings

      Readers, whether beginners or experts, will find in this book, contemporary and relevant information regarding the synthesis, evaluation and applications of polymeric nanomedicines. Supplemented with extensive bibliographic references, tables and figures, this book is an essential and incomparable reference for medicinal chemists, biologists, and medical (oncologic) researchers, as well as for scientists, undergraduate and graduate students in the field of medical bioengineering and polymer nanoscience.

    • Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1)

      Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1)

      Polymers in Modern Medicine – Part 1 offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative role of polymers in healthcare and medical innovation. This comprehensive book examines the diverse applications of polymeric materials in areas such as controlled drug delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and personalized therapies. With chapters spanning polymeric scaffolds, nanotechnology, smart polymers, biopolymers, and polymer-based implants, it provides detailed insights into the science and technology shaping modern medicine. The book also highlights cutting-edge advancements in polymeric coatings for medical devices, cancer nanomedicine, and vaccine development, emphasizing sustainability and biocompatibility.

      Key Features:

      - Latest advancements in polymer nanotechnology, scaffolds, hydrogels, and smart polymers.

      - Applications in drug delivery, prosthetics, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine.

      - Discusses biocompatible, sustainable, and personalized polymeric materials.

      - Bridges the gap between academia, industry, and clinical research.

    • Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2

      Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2

      Polymers in Modern Medicine – Part 2 examines the innovative use of polymers in advanced healthcare applications, focusing on personalized medicine, regenerative therapies, and diagnostics. The book highlights groundbreaking topics such as polymer-based nanomedicine for cancer therapy, polymeric hydrogels, biopolymers, and the role of polymers in diagnostics and vaccines. Building on foundational principles, it explores polymeric approaches to sustainable and patient-specific treatments.

      Readers will gain a deep understanding of emerging polymer technologies and biocompatible materials and their impact on cutting-edge medical solutions. This resource bridges the gap between scientific research and practical implementation in the pharmaceutical, biomaterial, and medical device industries.

      Key Features:

      - Covers polymers in regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, and diagnostics.

      - Insights into polymeric hydrogels, biopolymers, and smart polymers.

      - Sustainability and patient-specific applications in healthcare.

    • Populations, Biocommunities, Ecosystems: A Review of Controversies in Ecological Thinking

      Populations, Biocommunities, Ecosystems: A Review of Controversies in Ecological Thinking

      Discussions on historical and philosophical issues in ecology have been rather limited. This volume presents an enriched and comprehensive review on ecological issues. The topics covered in this e-book include the emergence of the field of life-history strategies in population ecology, the model building tradition in community ecology, the holism/reductionism debate, the ecosystemic and systemic approach as well as a discussion of the emergence, development and dominance of the biodiversity concept. By bringing together diverse ideas, points of view and theoretical traditions, often treated separately, the book allows the development of ecology as a whole discipline to emerge. This introductory book is intended to stimulate discussion among both beginners and professionals in the field of history and/or philosophy of science, as well as ecologists. The topics covered are also central to the concerns of scholars engaged in environmental studies, environmental ethics and policy-making.

    • Postbiotics: Science, Technology and Applications

      Postbiotics: Science, Technology and Applications

      Postbiotics: Science, Technology, and Applications explains fundamental and applied knowledge about postbiotics. Chapters cover the definition and classification of postbiotics, principal methods for preparing them, information about the main postbiotic constituents and their biological activities and their clinical health benefits. The authors also familiarize the reader with potential applications of postbiotics in the food industry, pharmaceutical chemistry, medicine, and veterinary practice. The text is supported by informative illustrations, tables, and references for further reading. This comprehensive reference, with its emphasis on both basic and applied knowledge, is useful for researchers, academics, veterinarians, and students in the field of microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, biotechnology, food science, and agriculture.

    • Potassium Channels as a Target for Clinical Therapeutics

      Potassium Channels as a Target for Clinical Therapeutics

      This e-book presents an overview of the different substances capable of modulating potassium channels in relation to various clinical indications in cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology and neurology. The possible benefits and side effects of potassium channel modulators is discussed in correlation with biophysical and pharmacological properties of ion channels. Readers will learn how mutation of K+ channels can be conferred by molecular processes such as alternative splicing, RNA editing and posttranslational modifications. Altogether, this e-book will be of use to clinical practitioners, electrophysiologists and pharmacologists interested in the complicated but fascinating science of potassium channels.

    • Potential Health Benefits of Biologically Active Peptides Derived from Underutilized Grains: Recent Advances in their Isolation, Identification, Bioactivity and Molecular Analysis

      Potential Health Benefits of Biologically Active Peptides Derived from Underutilized Grains: Recent Advances in their Isolation, Identification, Bioactivity and Molecular Analysis

      Frontiers in Bioactive Compounds: Volume 4

      This volume is a complete review of the cutting-edge scientific evidence about the isolation, identification, bioactivity and molecular analysis of the biologically active peptides (BAPs) obtained from several underutilized grains. It provides a general review of current and new technologies in isolating and bioprospecting BAPs before going into the details of 11 grains. Amaranth, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, sorghum, lupin, mung bean, chickpea, broad bean, cocoa bean and chia are extensively discussed in dedicated chapters. Additionally, these chapters provide information about the characteristics of the crop, its main varieties, traditional uses, economic importance, nutritional aspects, structure and chemical composition of the grains, as well as the classification and distribution of the grain protein fractions. Moreover, the advances in the analytical techniques used for the concentration, purification and molecular characterization of BAPs are described. The impact of BAPs in the promotion of health is highlighted, as well as their potential incorporation as promising ingredients in the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. Finally, the main findings related to the potential antiviral and anti-COVID-19 activities of BAPs derived from underutilized grains are described. This reference will be of interest for academics, professionals and researchers focused in food science, biotechnology, pharmacology and agriculture, and to professionals involved in the research and development of natural products, pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals.

    • Practical Biochemistry

      Practical Biochemistry

      Practical Biochemistry provides both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into biochemistry, including the basic compounds, and laboratory methods. The book is designed for students and academic professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects of the subject.

      The book is systematically divided into five sections, each dedicated to a specific category of macromolecules and related biochemical techniques: 1) Carbohydrates, 2) Proteins, 3) Nucleic acids, 4) Lipids, 5) Supplementary Techniques and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Each chapter within these sections is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the aim, principles, procedures, and practical applications of biochemical techniques.

      Key features:

      · Comprehensive Information: meticulously organized and structured chapters provide a thorough and methodical approach to learning

      · Additional Learning Tools: ‘Did You Know' segments and ‘Viva Voice' questions enrich the learning experience by offering interesting facts and stimulating critical thinking

      · Practical Focus: Step-by-step guides aid readers in understanding and applying the techniques in the lab

      · Safety and Accuracy: teaches how to conduct safe and accurate experiments with precautions

      · Accessible Language: simple and lucid language helps beginners to understand complex biochemical concepts

    • Practical Digital Forensics: A Guide for Windows and Linux Users

      Practical Digital Forensics: A Guide for Windows and Linux Users

      Practical Digital Forensics: A Guide for Windows and Linux Users is a comprehensive resource for novice and experienced digital forensics investigators. This guide offers detailed step-by-step instructions, case studies, and real-world examples to help readers conduct investigations on both Windows and Linux operating systems. It covers essential topics such as configuring a forensic lab, live system analysis, file system and registry analysis, network forensics, and anti-forensic techniques. The book is designed to equip professionals with the skills to extract and analyze digital evidence, all while navigating the complexities of modern cybercrime and digital investigations.

      Key Features:

      - Forensic principles for both Linux and Windows environments.

      - Detailed instructions on file system forensics, volatile data acquisition, and network traffic analysis.

      - Advanced techniques for web browser and registry forensics.

      - Addresses anti-forensics tactics and reporting strategies.

    • Practical Handbook of Thermal Fluid Science

      Practical Handbook of Thermal Fluid Science

      Practical Handbook of Thermal Fluid Science is an essential guide for engineering students to practical experiments and methods in fluid mechanics. It presents the topic of practical fluid physics in a simple, clear manner by introducing the fundamentals of carrying out experiments and operational analysis of systems that are based on fluid flow. The information enables readers to relate principles in thermal fluid science with the real world operation of important instruments that greatly impact our daily life, such as power generators, air conditioners, refrigerators, engines, flow meters, airplanes, among others. Key Features: - A simple organized chapter layout that focuses on fundamental and practical information about thermal fluid science experiments and equipment - Provides an introduction to essential knowledge for analysis and evaluation of practical systems and major inventions - Presents information about analysis of operating data for power plant efficiency - Detailed chapters for studying and testing wind tunnels, sphere heating/cooling, pipe flow, engines, and refrigerators/heat pumps are provided - Experimental data of Venturi and orifice plate flow meters are provided to show step by step calibration and experimentation. - Presents information on report preparation - Includes multiple appendices to consolidate practical information for readers for quick reference.

    • Practical Notions on Fish Health and Production

      Practical Notions on Fish Health and Production

      Maintaining ideal fish health and production, both of farmed and wild fish populations, requires continuous infrastructural and process upgrades to avoid significant losses as well as to facilitate seafood safety. Aquaculture is multidisciplinary in nature, combining knowledge from biology, veterinary medicine and food technology.

      Practical Notions on Fish Health and Production brings an integrated approach concerning practical aspects of ichthyology, fish health and aquaculture systems. The textbook will give readers a better understanding of issues related to the management of fish health and production, seafood processing, security, quality and safety.

      The book is organized in three sections which cover 1) general aspects of fish biology and development, 2) fish diseases and veterinary medicine, and 3) aquaculture and marine food supply chain management.

      Practical Notions on Fish Health and Production is an essential text for students, food industry professionals and novice fish farmers undertaking courses or training programs in veterinary medicine, aquaculture, and marine food processing systems.

    • Practice and Re-emergence of Herbal Medicine

      Practice and Re-emergence of Herbal Medicine

      Natural Medicine: Volume 1

      Practice and Re-emergence of Herbal Medicine focuses on current research in Indian traditional medicine. Chapters cover many facets of herbal medicine, including quality control and experimental validation, intellectual property issues, pharmacovigilance and the therapeutic use of herbal medicine. The book informs readers about the effectiveness of traditional medicine systems, like Ayurveda and Siddha, in the region with reference to specific communities. The book also highlights herbal medications for diseases such as COVID-19, cancer and erectile dysfunction. The book is a timely reference for researchers interested in ethnobotany, alternative medicine and the practice of herbal medicine in indigenous communities. Series Introduction: Natural Medicine is a series of edited volumes that aims to be a repository of knowledge on herbal and traditional medicine with the goal of attracting a global audience. Contributions to the series will present evidence of the efficacy of plant-based medicine against disease. The series will also highlight issues in herbal medicine practice and research.

    • Pragmatic Internet of Everything (IOE) for Smart Cities: 360-Degree Perspective

      Pragmatic Internet of Everything (IOE) for Smart Cities: 360-Degree Perspective

      Pragmatic Internet of Everything (IOE) has emerged as a powerful paradigm for representing and solving complex problems. This reference demonstrates how to coordinate behaviour among a collection of semi-autonomous problem-solving agents: how they can coordinate their knowledge, goals and plans to act together, to solve joint problems, or to make individually or globally rational decisions in the face of uncertainty and multiple, conflicting perspectives.

      The book presents a collection of articles surveying several major recent developments in Pragmatic Internet of Everything (IOE). The book focuses on issues and challenges that arise in building IOE systems for smart cities in real-world settings. It also presents solutions to the issues faced by system architects. The synthesis of recent thinking, both theoretical and applied, on major IOE problems makes this essential reading for anyone involved in the design and planning of IOT systems for smart cities.

      Key Features

      - Summarizes available literature and practical ventures with references

      - Merges different perspectives on IoT technology thereby giving a 360-degree perspective to the reader

      - Gives some tips for implementation of practical ventures in this space

      - Includes an analysis of information gathered from citizens of smart cities

    • Precision Medicine and Human Health

      Precision Medicine and Human Health

      Precision Medicine and Human Health covers several aspects of precision medicine in 20 edited reviews by researchers and healthcare professionals. The breadth of information provided by the contributors aims to familiarize readers with basic and applied research in personalized therapy.

      Starting with an overview of the subject and its relationship with epigenetics, the book progresses into advanced topics that explain its wider applications. The use of precision medicine in treating different diseases such as protein misfolding disorders, gut ulcers and their effect on the gut microbiome, cancer treatment (for hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer, and oral cancer), fibromyalgia, high altitude sickness, and multiple sclerosis is explained. The book also covers modern therapeutic techniques to administer personalized therapy, including epithelial-mesenchymal therapy (EMT), circadian clock modulation, and artificial intelligence and phytoconstituents. The next chapters cover advanced technologies that are crucial to precision medicine, such as nanomaterials and advanced drug delivery systems. A concluding chapter on the therapeutic use of tannins in precision medicine rounds up the contents.

      Key Features:

      - Features 20 focused chapters contributed by scientific experts

      - Introduces readers to basic concepts in precision medicine

      - Covers the application of precision medicine in treating different diseases

      - Showcases several techniques used in experimental and clinical precision therapy

      - Explains modern technologies in precision medicine

      - Caters to a wide readership with introductions, structured headings, and references

      This is an informative reference for healthcare professionals in clinics and hospitals and any scholar who wants to learn about basic and applied knowledge in precision medicine.

    • Preclinical Atherosclerosis, Global Cardiovascular Risk and Cardiovascular Events

      Preclinical Atherosclerosis, Global Cardiovascular Risk and Cardiovascular Events

      The simple assessment of atherosclerotic risk factors is not an accurate tool to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults without past history of atherosclerotic disease. Preclinical atherosclerotic increases the global cardiovascular risk and should be evaluated for a better risk stratification. Intima-media thickness (IMT), reduced ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) and impaired flow mediated dilatation (FMD) are independent markers of multifocal but subclinical atherosclerosis and result associated with an increased rate of cardiovascular events. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) may be a useful non-invasive technique to detect silent coronary disease (CAD) in patients with peripheral preclinical atherosclerosis. This ebook outlines "preclinical athersclerosis" and its markers in clinical practice. The ebook gives simple but clear information for a better stratification of global cardiovascular risk. The text serves as an important guide for medical professionals involved in the management of cardiovascular patients.

    • Prediction in Medicine: The Impact of Machine Learning on Healthcare

      Prediction in Medicine: The Impact of Machine Learning on Healthcare

      Prediction in Medicine: The Impact of Machine Learning on Healthcare explores the transformative power of advanced data analytics and machine learning in healthcare. This comprehensive guide covers predictive analysis, leveraging electronic health records (EHRs) and wearable devices to optimize patient care and healthcare planning. Key topics include disease diagnosis, risk assessment, and precision medicine advancements in cardiovascular health and hypertension management.

      The book also addresses challenges in interpreting clinical data and navigating ethical considerations. It examines the role of AI in healthcare emergencies and infectious disease management, highlighting the integration of diverse data sources like medical imaging and genomic data. Prediction in Medicine is essential for students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and general readers interested in the future of healthcare and technological innovation.

    • Predictive Analytics Using Statistics and Big Data: Concepts and Modeling

      Predictive Analytics Using Statistics and Big Data: Concepts and Modeling

      This book presents a selection of the latest and representative developments in predictive analytics using big data technologies. It focuses on some critical aspects of big data and machine learning and provides studies for readers. The chapters address a comprehensive range of advanced data technologies used for statistical modeling towards predictive analytics.

      Topics included in this book include:

      - Categorized machine learning algorithms

      - Player monopoly in cricket teams.

      - Chain type estimators

      - Log type estimators

      - Bivariate survival data using shared inverse Gaussian frailty models

      - Weblog analysis

      - COVID-19 epidemiology

      This reference book will be of significant benefit to the predictive analytics community as a useful guide of the latest research in this emerging field.

    • Pregnancy Disorders and Perinatal Outcomes

      Pregnancy Disorders and Perinatal Outcomes

      Pregnancy Disorders and Perinatal Outcomes offers readers insights into knowledge related to maternal habits or disorders that could affect fetal development and lead to disability later in childhood and adulthood. It contains chapters on the role of placenta, hormones, stress, nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, in vitro fertilization, obesity, immune systems and epigenetics in pregnancy well-being and perinatal outcomes. This ebook integrates both fundamental and clinical medicine and well as molecular and cell biology. It is written in a multidisciplinary context and would be a handy reference to a wide spectrum of readers including students, clinicians (obstetricians, neonatologists, pediatricians) and basic scientists in gynecology.

    • Pregnancy and Anti-Infective Agents

      Pregnancy and Anti-Infective Agents

      Frontiers in Anti-infective Agents: Volume 4

      This concise clinical reference facilitates health consultants and professionals for determining treatment options for some common prenatal and postpartum infections during pregnancy and the puerperium in patients.

      Key Features

      - Presents 9 organized, easy to read chapters on anti-infective agents for pregnant patients

      - Covers pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of relevant anti-infective agents

      - Includes information on classification and safety of anti-infective agents

      - Includes treatment of urinary tract infections

      - Covers medications for sexually transmitted diseases, including a complete section dedicated to HIV medication

      - Provides information about vulvovaginal infections

      - Covers the treatment of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

      - innovates with information about herbal remedies for infection for patients during pregnancy and breastfeeding

      Pregnancy and Anti-Infective Agents is therefore, a valuable handbook that enables quick consultation on safe antibiotics for the treatment of a variety of infections in pregnancy.

    • Premium and Specialized Intraocular Lenses

      Premium and Specialized Intraocular Lenses

      This eBook is a review on the state-of-the-art knowledge on currently available premium intraocular lenses. The volume covers a variety of intraocular lenses including multifocal, accommodative, aspheric, and toric versions and special intraocular biodevices such as intraocular telescopes. Details regarding their features, indications, contraindications and clinical results are also discussed based on evidence based / peer reviewed data. This eBook serves as a brief reference for optometry professionals seeking updates about high quality lenses for eye patients.

    • Prenatal Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and New Directions in Research and Multimodal Treatment

      Prenatal Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and New Directions in Research and Multimodal Treatment

      This ebook addresses the impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). It presents a compilation of current research by leading experts in the field and serves as a guide to future directions in FASD research, interventions and treatment. The book includes a comprehensive compendium of our knowledge of the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure and covers ways to screen and intervene with pregnant women, diagnosis and treatment to ameliorate the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (through the lifespan), and other related issues, such as building a state infrastructure of health services and legislation. The ebook is intended as a textbook for graduate courses relevant to FASD.

    • Prepare Yourself For the Professional Practice Examination

      Prepare Yourself For the Professional Practice Examination

      This eBook has been written in an easy style to understand the way to establish full clarity of the two subjects, dealt in the text books, Part "A" - Professional Practice and Ethics, and Part "B" - Engineering Law and Professional Liability. It eases the tough and complicated language used in the two textbooks. The simplicity of the language utilized to prepare the answers to the questions of the previous Professional Practice Examinations, paves a way to follow and understand these two subjects easily. The eBook can be considered as an essential prerequisite to the two textbooks assigned to the PPE candidates. The PPE candidates should consider this book as a useful tool in order to prepare themselves for the Examination.

    • Prerequisites for Healthy Organizational Change

      Prerequisites for Healthy Organizational Change

      We live in a time where organizational change has become the norm. Organizations are constantly undergoing major restructurings be it outsourcing, downsizing or major reorganizational changes, e.g., team or LEAN implementation. Stability has become the exception. Managing good and healthy change seems to be a prerequisite to secure the organization's survival. Research has indicated that the way the change is implemented greatly influences the results of changes and that organizational change may have detrimental effects on employees' working environment, health and well-being. The unique contribution of this Ebook is the healthy change perspective. This book is about how change can benefit the health of the organization and the individual employee, and it is hoped that it will be of interest to many readers.

    • Preventive Female Sex Factors Against The Development of Chronic Liver Disease

      Preventive Female Sex Factors Against The Development of Chronic Liver Disease

      Liver cancer, cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are observed predominately in men. Being male or female is believed to be an important human variable that affects health and liver disease throughout the life span. However, few works have been published on the biological mechanisms underlying gender specific differences in liver disease. Several mechanisms underlying sex-associated differences of progression of liver disease are demonstrated in this e-book based on biological factors as estrogen and hepatic iron stores. Readers will gain a better understanding of the pathogenesis of these sex-associated differences in liver disease and on how to design healthcare for liver disease more effectively for individuals belonging to both genders. The e-book should be a useful reference on gender specific medicine for counselors and clinicians as well as for patients with chronic liver disease.

    • Primary MATLAB® for Life Sciences: Guide for Beginners

      Primary MATLAB® for Life Sciences: Guide for Beginners

      This e-book provides readers a short introductory MATLAB® course oriented towards various collaborative areas of biotechnology and bioscience. The text concentrates on MATLAB® fundamentals and gives examples of its application for various problems in computational biology, molecular biology, biokinetics, biomedicine, bioinformatics, and biotechnology. MATLAB® is presented with examples and applications to various school-level and advanced life science / bioengineering problems - from growing populations of microorganisms and population dynamics, reaction kinetics and reagent concentrations, predator-prey models, to data fitting and time series analysis.

      The book is divided into 6 chapters containing material carefully selected and tailored to teaching several groups of biotechnology students. The topics are presented in a manner that allows readers to proceed sequentially on the strength of the preceding material.

      Primary MATLAB® for Life Sciences: A Guide for Beginners is essentially a concise and comprehensive text that provides an easy grasp and to-the-point access to the MATLAB® tool to the community of life sciences and bioengneering undergraduates and specialists.

    • Principles of Automation and Control

      Principles of Automation and Control

      Principles of Automation and Control is a concise textbook that explains the basics of robust automation and control strategies. It demonstrates the essentials for meeting consumer needs and ensuring cost-effective manufacturing processes without compromising product quality. With a focus on Industry 4.0, this book explores the principles and applications of automation in industrial systems, emphasizing efficiency, profitability, and flexibility. The thirteen chapters cover automated processes, control theory, computer control devices, industrial automation tools, and practical examples of system automation. The text uses a multidisciplinary approach with simple language to cater to the needs of readers at all levels (learners, beginner engineers, and professionals) seeking to expand their knowledge in automation and control theory and practice. Real-world case studies and empirical findings are also highlighted, which show how automated business solutions can enhance performance.

    • Principles of Hepatic Surgery

      Principles of Hepatic Surgery

      Principles of Hepatic Surgery introduces the reader to current trends in Liver surgery knowledge and practice. This reference book covers liver surgery fundamentals as well as cutting-edge progress in this exciting surgical specialty. Contributions have been written by expert hepatic surgeons from major medical centers around the world.

      Key features include:

       Information organized into five comprehensive sections: i) Liver Anatomy and Perioperative Care, ii) Approach to Malignant Hepatic Disease, iii) Approach to Benign Hepatic Disease, iv) Technical Aspects of Liver Resections, and v) Liver Transplantation

       Over 350 illustrations

       Truly effective didactic text, with logical, clear explanations, giving readers a pleasant reading experience

       Commentary sections written by experts for specific surgical cases.

      Principles of Hepatic Surgery is a valuable reference for both novice hepatologists and practicing liver surgeons.

    • Principles of Qualitative Inorganic Analysis: Precipitation, Separation and Identification of Cations

      Principles of Qualitative Inorganic Analysis: Precipitation, Separation and Identification of Cations

      This book provides notes for basic laboratory experiments in qualitative analysis of cations. The book introduces readers to basic methods and laboratory safety. Subsequent chapters cover six groups of cations. Each chapter explains important details that are required to understand how a particular analytical method works for detecting cations in samples, starting from sedimentation and ending with the identification.

      Key Features:

      - Simple, reader friendly format

      - introductory notes and summary

      - Covers several groups of metals

      - Appendix for handy reference with tables and references

      This is a useful textbook for early chemistry students and teachers as it equips the readers with sufficient information required to analyze chemical samples and deduce the presence of specific cations as part of laboratory coursework.

    • Probability Theory for Fuzzy Quantum Spaces with Statistical Applications

      Probability Theory for Fuzzy Quantum Spaces with Statistical Applications

      The reference considers probability theory in two main domains: fuzzy set theory, and quantum models. Readers will learn about the Kolmogorov probability theory and its implications in these two areas.

      Other topics covered include intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IF-set) limit theorems, individual ergodic theorem and relevant statistical applications (examples from correlation theory and factor analysis in Atanassov intuitionistic fuzzy sets systems, the individual ergodic theorem and the Poincaré recurrence theorem).

      This book is a useful resource for mathematics students and researchers seeking information about fuzzy sets in quantum spaces.

    • Probability and Statistics: Theory and Exercises

      Probability and Statistics: Theory and Exercises

      Probability and Statistics: Theory and Exercises is a textbook focused on practical examples of probability theory and statistics, with the goal of giving readers a thorough understanding of mathematical relationships in these subjects. The book is designed for basic courses in probability and statistics, and is aimed primarily at non-specialists and beginner level students.

      The book is divided into 2 sections, respectively.

      Probability: Includes a primer on set theory, basic probability theory definitions and calculations, combinatorial analysis, random variables and distribution laws

      Statistics: Covers basic concepts of descriptive statistics

      Key features

      - Simple, clear language for easy comprehension of key concepts

      - Carefully chosen exercises with solutions for self-learning

      - Over 40 Illustrations for clear explanations

      - References for further reading and tutorials.

    • Probing Intracellular Regulation

      Probing Intracellular Regulation

      Advances in Genome Science: Volume 2

      Genome science or genomics is essential to advancing knowledge in the fields of biology and medicine. Specifically, researchers learn about the molecular biology behind genetic expression in living organisms and related methods of treating human genetic diseases (including gene therapy). Advances in Genome Science is an e-book series which provides a multi-disciplinary view of some of the latest developments in genome research, allowing readers to capture the essentiality and diversity of genomics in contemporary science.

      The second volume of this ebook series contains a selection of articles on intracellular gene regulation and expression in human disease such as arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome, Tumors and Malaria among other diseases. The volume also features some chapters on plant genetics

    • Probiotics in Anticancer Immunity

      Probiotics in Anticancer Immunity

      Frontiers in Cancer Immunology: Volume 3

      Probiotics have been suggested to be involved in both prevention and treatment of various human cancers. Probiotics in Anticancer Immunity is a set of volumes in the Frontiers in Cancer Immunology series that explains biochemical mechanisms of anticancer immunity exerted by probiotics in various human cancers. It presents edited chapters focused on the evidence of probiotic use against human cancers through several animal and human studies.

      This volume of Probiotics in Anticancer Immunity consists of 11 chapters. The introductory chapters provide information about the link between gut microbiota and the host immune system in cancer and the general mechanisms of anticancer immunity exerted by probiotics. Subsequent chapters are focused on probiotics' anticancer immunity in specific cancers such as, skin cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, cervical and colon cancer.

      Key features

      - Gives a new dimensions and insight in the role of probiotics in anticancer immunity towards various human cancers

      - Provides several color figures and tables to clearly explain relevant information

      - Includes recent information with new insights and references

      - Meets the needs of basic (pre-clinical) and advanced clinical researchers and postgraduate scholars

    • Progress in Food Biotechnology

      Progress in Food Biotechnology

      Recent Advances in Biotechnology: Volume 4

      Progress in Food Biotechnology covers recent advances in the food processing sector. Readers will gain an academic and industrial perspective on how biotechnology improves food product quality, yield, and process efficiency. Novel opportunities for utilizing value-added products in the food industry, such as microbial cultures, enzymes, flavour compounds, and other food ingredients are also explained.

      Chapters in the volume cover topics related to (1) food bioactive peptides and functional properties of proteins, (2) classification, biosynthesis, and application of bacterial exopolysaccharides, (3) enzymatic modification of phospholipids, and related applications, (4) microbial culture research and application in food fermentation, (5) probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, (6) biotechnological production of food additives, (7) phenolic-based nanoparticles and relevant applications, (8) enzyme discovery approaches and industrial dairy enzyme applications, (9) bioconversion of major industrial and agro-industrial by-products into various bio-products as examples of a bio-based economy, and (10) plant epigenetics and future prospects of epigenetics to improve crop quality.

      Information is presented in a simple language supported by graphs, tables, numbers, market trends, and accounts of successful product launches. This volume is a handy resource for a broad range of industrial researchers, students, and biotech professionals from both academia and industry who are involved in the multidisciplinary fields of food biotechnology and food chemistry.

    • Progress in Green Economics

      Progress in Green Economics

      Green economics refers to the discipline in which economists and businesses pursue policies that are conducive to minimizing environmental and ecological damage and therefore sustainable development.

      Progress in Green Economics primarily focuses on developments in the transition of different industries and sectors to a sustainable, environment-friendly economic model. The book presents 7 chapters that cover different topics that reflect these developments in the field from a number of academic and practical angles.

      The topics covered in the book include a review of the Food Energy Water Waste (FEWW) paradigm in Asian countries, an analysis of green economic forces in the Arctic region, green economics for protected area tourism, a conceptual analysis of green economics strategy, sustainable development and green banking in South Africa, and six sigma methodology for implementing green economic policies in different industries. Each chapter is organized into reader-friendly sections and is supplemented with references for the benefit of more involved scholars.

      The multi-regional perspectives, along with the theoretical and practical information on the topic make this reference a timely and handy resource on green economics and sustainable development for academics, scholars, industrialists, policymakers and economics enthusiasts alike.

    • Progress of Time-Dependent Nuclear Reaction Theory

      Progress of Time-Dependent Nuclear Reaction Theory

      Frontiers in Nuclear and Particle Physics: Volume 2

      This book is a compilation of the latest theoretical methods for treating models in nuclear reactions. Initial chapters in this volume explain different aspects of time-dependent nuclear density functional theory, such as numerical calculations, density constrained models, multinucleon transfer reactions, and superfluid time dependent density functional theory. In addition, the volume also presents chapters covering other topics in nuclear physics, such as quantum molecular dynamics, cluster models in stable and unstable nuclei, chain structure theory in light nuclei, many-body systems and more. The volume is intended as a guidebook for graduate students and researchers to understand recent theories used in applied nuclear particle physics and astrology.

    • Promising Cancer Therapeutic Drug Targets: Recent Advancements

      Promising Cancer Therapeutic Drug Targets: Recent Advancements

      Promising Cancer Therapeutic Drug Targets: Recent Advancements offers a comprehensive overview of novel and emerging strategies in cancer therapy. The book explores cutting-edge approaches such as exosomal delivery systems, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and immunotoxins, alongside targeting mechanisms like cancer stem cells, apoptosis pathways, and key signaling processes. A strong emphasis is placed on the therapeutic potential of natural compounds in disrupting cancer progression and enhancing treatment response. Chapters are organized around molecular targets, therapeutic pathways, and bioactive agents to provide a clear, thematic structure.

      Key Features

      - In-depth exploration of CRISPR/Cas9, exosomes, and stem cell-targeted therapy

      - Focus on natural compounds in cancer treatment

      - Insights into key signaling pathways (Hippo, Hedgehog, STAT3)

      - Discussion on apoptosis and drug resistance mechanisms.

    • Protective Material Coatings For Preserving Cultural Heritage Monuments and Artwork

      Protective Material Coatings For Preserving Cultural Heritage Monuments and Artwork

      Long-standing artworks and monuments show the wisdom and cultural identity of an ancient society along with the educational, material and spiritual merits of the people of that time. However, many historical artifacts and cultural monuments have been eroded over time and are in danger of deterioration beyond repair. There is a need to protect and conserve these artifacts. Restoration and preservation requires a multidisciplinary understanding of the inherent properties of these works based on the type of material and sufficient information in the properties of protective and conservation materials and research methods.

      Protective Material Coatings For Preserving Cultural Heritage Monuments and Artwork aims to familiarize students with the recent practices in conservation and restoration science in recent years by presenting a modern orientation on the subject focused on material coatings. Readers will be able to understand the properties of different materials in antique objects and how to adopt appropriate treatment methods based on these properties.

      This book consists of 5 chapters. In the first chapter, materials analysis techniques are described for historical monuments along with coatings used to preserve them. The second chapter introduces the properties of metals, alloys, and their common corrosion and explains protection strategies for metal monuments. An emphasis is given to nanocomposite coatings to prevent decay, especially through electrochemical corrosion. Chapter 3 is devoted to studying natural leather and parchments and their conservation from damage by environmental factors such as UV radiation, temperature, and humidity. The fourth chapter deals with stone works, which are in many historical objects. Chapter 5 introduces the reader to additional preservation materials and innovative methods employed to protect historical monuments and cultural heritage sites. Information about the removal of materials, cleaning of improper prior repairs is also given.

      Protective Material Coatings For Preserving Cultural Heritage Monuments and Artwork is an ideal book for students of archeology, architecture, materials science and contemporary arts courses who are required to learn about the techniques of preserving antique buildings and works of art. It also serves as a handy reference for professionals and general readers interested in the curation of museums and the conservation of buildings, and cultural heritage sites.

    • Protein Misfolding Disorders: A Trip into the ER

      Protein Misfolding Disorders: A Trip into the ER

      Neurodegenerative disorders such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Prion-related disorders (PrD) and Huntington's disease (HD) share a common neuropathology, primarily featuring the presence of abnormal protein inclusions containing specific misfolded proteins. These groups of diseases are now classified as Protein Misfolding Disorders. This Ebook gives a comprehensive overview of the possible mechanisms involved in Protein Misfolding Disorders and possible therapeutic strategies to treat these diseases. The Ebook provides the most recent evidence addressing the role of cellular stress responses to neurological diseases, along with therapeutic strategies to alleviate ER stress in a disease context.

    • Protein and Peptide Letters

      Protein and Peptide Letters

      Protein & Peptide Letters publishes letters, original research papers, mini-reviews, and guest-edited issues in all important aspects of protein, peptide, and proteomics research, including structural studies, advances in recombinant expression, function, synthesis, enzymology, immunology, molecular modeling, drug design and large-scale proteomic analyses. Manuscripts must have significant elements of novelty, timeliness, and urgency that merit rapid publication. Reports of crystallization and preliminary structure determination of biologically important proteins are considered only if they include significant new approaches or deal with proteins of immediate importance, and preliminary structure determinations of biologically important proteins. Purely theoretical/review papers should provide new insight into the principles of protein/peptide structure and function. Manuscripts describing computational work should include some experimental data to provide confirmation of the results of calculations.
      Protein & Peptide Letters focuses on the following key areas of protein, peptide and proteomics research:
      • Advances in Recombinant Expression
      • Biotechnology
      • Conformational Analysis
      • Chemical Synthesis
      • Drug Design
      • Enzymology
      • Function
      • Immunology
      • Molecular Recognition
      • Pharmacology
      • Protein Engineering
      • Protein Folding
      • Purification and Analysis
      • Sequencing
      • Structure Studies
      • Proteomics and Systems Biology
      • Post-Translational Modifications
      • Protein-Protein Interactions
      • Quantitative and Structural Proteomics
      • Mass Spectrometry and Bioinformatics in Proteomics
      • Post-Translational Modification (PTM) Proteomics
      • Computational Proteomics
      • Clinical Proteomics
      • Pharmacoproteomics
      • Metaproteomics
      Protein and Peptide Letters is an international, peer-reviewed journal on all aspects of protein, peptide and proteomics, published monthly (print & online) by Bentham Science Publishers.
    • Protocols used in Molecular Biology

      Protocols used in Molecular Biology

      Protocols used in Molecular Biology is a compilation of several examples of molecular biology protocols. Each example is presented with a concise introduction, materials and chemicals required, a step-by-step procedure and troubleshooting tips. Information about the application of the protocol is also provided. The techniques included in this book are essential to research in the fields of proteomics, genomics, cell culture, epigenetic modification and structural biology. The protocols can also be used by clinical researchers (neuroscientists and oncologists, for example) for medical applications (diagnostics, therapeutics and multidisciplinary projects).

    • Protozoa

      Protozoa

      Immune Response to Parasitic Infections: Volume 1

      This Ebook provides an interesting and up-to-date overview of Parasite Immunology in terms of a survival battle between hosts and parasites, describing firstly how parasites interact with different B cell compartments and trigger a vigorous antibody response. An Interesting chapter deals with new insights into immune diagnosis in Trypanosoma cruzi infection, while another chapter on malaria vaccines critically reviews their development since the beginning, examining the basis for failures or successes encountered in clinical trials. Chapters on immunological aspects of amoebiasis, giardiasis, toxoplasmosis and leishmaniasis in humans are written by top researchers in the world working in this field. This Ebook should prove to be of interest to researchers and students wishing to familiarize themselves with the latest developments in this field. Therefore, this Ebook is considered essential for all researchers involved in Infectious Diseases, Parasitology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Vaccine design and discovery.

    • Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Individuals Linked to Radicalization and Lone Wolf Terrorism

      Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Individuals Linked to Radicalization and Lone Wolf Terrorism

      In recent times, the phenomenon of lone wolf terrorism has been observed with the social assumption that a radicalized individual is only guided by personal, social, and ethnic reasons to commit an extremist act. Nevertheless, there is still much to understand about this phenomenon and improve the methods of investigation or psychiatric interventions. This handbook attempts to cover gaps in understanding the psychiatric aspects of radicalization and the phenomenon of lone-wolf terrorism. Edited by expert clinical psychologists, the contributors have taken both a qualitative and theoretical route to analyze the phenomenon, prompted by their clinical experience with mental health professionals, being in contact with radicalized people living in local towns and prisons.

      Key Features

      - Addresses the topic of lone wolf terrorism from multiple angles including psychological aspects, social aspects, philosophical aspects and prevention

      - Provides insights into forensic psychiatric methods used to study terrorism

      - Includes contributions from several mental health experts

      - Explains information in a concise, easy to comprehend manner

      - Includes references for further research

      Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Individuals Linked to Radicalization and Lone Wolf Terrorism serves as a practical handbook for psychologists, psychiatrists, criminologists, social workers, allied professionals (such as law enforcement officers) and students (in criminology, social science or psychology programs for example) who want to learn about the causes and prevention of terrorism, with a focus on radicalization processes and lone wolf agents.

    • Psychological and Health-Related Assessment Tools Developed in China

      Psychological and Health-Related Assessment Tools Developed in China

      This book presents a collection of psychological and health-related assessment tools designed and developed in China. These instruments are formulated with a specific focus on their applicability and cultural appropriateness to Chinese people living in China or overseas as well as other Asians who may share a Chinese cultural heritage. The methods and procedures on item and scale formation are described in detail with respect to their relevant cultural background and underpinning beliefs. Results on psychometric properties and validation are thoroughly presented. Each instrument is included with an English Translation.

    • Psychopharmacological Issues in Geriatrics

      Psychopharmacological Issues in Geriatrics

      Demographic changes due to improved life expectancy and access to medical care has increased the number of people aged 65 years and beyond. This raises an important new challenge for healthcare professionals. Changes in organ functions, homeostatic mechanisms and receptor responsiveness impair drug distribution, metabolism and excretion, and reduce the effectiveness of medicines among geriatric patients. As a consequence, management of medical regimens is much more challenging in the elderly than in younger adult patients. Elderly patients are also more susceptible than other age groups to certain drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions and adverse drug reactions owing to the number of drugs administered.

      Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication is a common finding in the elderly healthcare and it is considered a public health issue related to morbidity, mortality and health care resource use.

      Psychopharmacological Issues in Geriatrics can be regarded as a ‘pharmacovigilance’ manual for elderly patients as it presents recommendations for geriatric prescription with specific considerations.

      The book also provides a comprehensive review of specific classes of psychopharmacological agents used to treat geriatric patients, including antipsychotics, anxiolytics, hypnotics and mood stabilizers. The book is intended as a handbook for general medical and nursing practitioners.

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