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Industrial Applications of Glycoside Hydrolases
By Smriti Shrivastava. 2020
This book gathers selected studies on the industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases (GHs), presenting an updated classification of these enzymes,…
and discussing their structure, mechanisms, and various approaches to improve their catalytic efficiency. Further, it explains the various industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases in food, effluent treatment, biofuel production, and the paper and pulp industries. Lastly, the book provides a comparative analysis of glycoside hydrolases and discusses the role of metagenomics in the discovery of industrially important enzymes. As such it is a thought-provoking, instructive and informative resource for biochemists, enzymologists, molecular biologists and bioprocess technologists.Biochemistry of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Obesity (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease #20)
By Naranjan S. Dhalla, Paramjit S. Tappia, Sukhwinder K. Bhullar. 2020
Obesity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults as well as in obese children. This book…
will provide a description of the impact of obesity on the cardiovascular system and increased predisposition to CVD. It will identify the major biochemical mechanisms that lead to the occurrence of myocardial abnormalities and vascular alterations in obesity. We will also have some discussion on the biochemistry of the so-called obesity paradox in relation to CVD. The contributors to this book are international experts on obesity and associated cardiovascular complications. This book is also uniquely positioned as it focuses on the biochemistry of obesity-induced cardiovascular dysfunction. There are 20 chapters in 2 different parts in this book, comprising of Part A: Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Complications in Obesity (11 chapters) and Part B: Modification of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in obesity (9 chapters). The intent of this volume is to provide current and basic understanding of the biochemical mechanisms of obesity induced cardiovascular dysfunction that will be of value not only to cardiologists and other allied health professionals, but will also stimulate and motivate biomedical researchers and scientists to find the way to prevent the epidemic of obesity associated cardiovascular abnormalities. Furthermore, this book will serve as a highly useful resource for medical students, fellows, residents and graduate students with an interest in the cardiovascular system.In summary, this book covers a broad range of biochemical mechanisms of obesity-induced cardiovascular complications. We hope that the reader will understand that obesity is linked to an increase in the risk and occurrence of fatal CVD. Furthermore, the underlying message presented in the book is that the cause of obesity related disorders is complex and that understanding the biochemistry of cardiovascular dysfunction may contribute to the development of novel interventions for the prevention and treatment of obesity associated comorbidities.Postoperative Imaging of Sports Injuries
By Emma Rowbotham, Andrew J. Grainger. 2020
This book describes and illustrates the normal and abnormal postoperative appearances that may be observed following common orthopaedic surgical procedures…
in patients with sports injuries. The majority of sports injuries comprise ligamentous, cartilage, and tendon injuries at and about the joints. While surgical repair techniques for such injuries have advanced immeasurably over recent years, it is essential that any postoperative abnormalities are recognized promptly. Therefore a key aim of Postoperative Imaging of Sports Injuries is to explain which imaging appearances are to be expected and which are not. The book is primarily organized according to the involved joints and covers procedures for shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, and foot and ankle injuries. An additional chapter addresses articular cartilage repair techniques and their normal and abnormal imaging appearances. The authors are leading radiologists from Europe and North America who draw on their extensive experience. The book is copiously illustrated and readers will also have online access to ultrasound video clips.Echography and Doppler of the Brain
By Chiara Robba, Giuseppe Citerio. 2021
The aim of this book is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and professional use of diagnostic ultrasound…
imaging in the visualization and interpretation of various cerebral conditions not only in neurointensive care, but also in the operating room and, in general, cardiothoracic and neurocritical care settings. It is chiefly intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with a basic knowledge of ultrasound physics, but also for neurosurgeons and neurologists.All chapters were coordinated by the Editors, with experiences in hands-on courses on Echography and Doppler of the Brain, and prepared by international experts. The book covers from basic principles to estimation of intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion. The topics cover emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation to general intensive care, neurointensive care and anesthesia, including special populations as pregnant and children and setting as LMIC. Clinical scenarios complete the book. An innovative and unique guide that equips readers to perform bedside and non-invasive assessments for a range of cerebrovascular diseases.Aneurysms of the Popliteal Artery
By Antonino Cavallaro. 2021
Popliteal aneurysms are still controversial in terms of their pathogenesis, and challenging in terms of their treatment. This book offers…
a detailed overview of the latest advances in our understanding of the disease, and highlights the latest theories. Divided into eght sections, it focuses on: the historical background, embryology and anatomy of the popliteal artery, clinical presentation and diagnosis, pros and cons of traditional surgical techniques, pros and cons of advanced endovascuar techniques. The last section focuses on non-atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysme, i.e. on diseases in which popliteal aneurysms may specifically appear, rendering more challenging the diagnosis and the treatment As stressed in the foreword by the Chief Editor of the Journal of Vascuar Surgery, this book, given its scope, offers a valuable guide for all health professionals - experts and in training -.involved in vascular pathology and surgery.Sexual Crime and Trauma (Sexual Crime)
By Nicholas Blagden, Belinda Winder, Kerensa Hocken, Rebecca Lievesley, Phil Banyard, Helen Swaby. 2020
This book explores the growing understanding and evidence base for the role of trauma in sexual offending. It represents a…
paradigm shift, in which trauma is becoming an important risk factor to be considered in the treatment of individuals convicted of sexual crime. The authors consider the theoretical and historical explanations and understandings of sexual offending and its relationship with early trauma, paving the way for a volume which considers client’s treatment needs through a new, trauma-informed lens. The experiences and challenges of specific groups are also explored, including young people and women. Readable, yet firmly anchored in a sound evidence base, this book is relevant to psychologists, therapists, criminologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers, students, and to practitioners and the general public with an interest in learning more about the topic.Biomedicalization: Technoscience, Health, And Illness In The U. S
By Laura Mamo, Adele E. Clarke, Janet K. Shim, Jennifer Ruth Fosket, Jennifer R. Fishman. 2010
The rise of Western scientific medicine fully established the medical sector of the U.S. political economy by the end of…
the Second World War, the first “social transformation of American medicine.” Then, in an ongoing process called medicalization, the jurisdiction of medicine began expanding, redefining certain areas once deemed moral, social, or legal problems (such as alcoholism, drug addiction, and obesity) as medical problems. The editors of this important collection argue that since the mid-1980s, dramatic, and especially technoscientific, changes in the constitution, organization, and practices of contemporary biomedicine have coalesced into biomedicalization, the second major transformation of American medicine. This volume offers in-depth analyses and case studies along with the groundbreaking essay in which the editors first elaborated their theory of biomedicalization. Contributors. Natalie Boero, Adele E. Clarke, Jennifer R. Fishman, Jennifer Ruth Fosket, Kelly Joyce, Jonathan Kahn, Laura Mamo, Jackie Orr, Elianne Riska, Janet K. Shim, Sara ShostakSupportive Care Strategies: Optimizing Transplant Care (Advances and Controversies in Hematopoietic Transplantation and Cell Therapy)
By Laura Finn, Alva R. Roche Green. 2020
This book provides up-to-date, clinically relevant information on a range of complex issues relating to supportive care strategies for the…
recipients of hematopoietic cell transplantation. The topics addressed include the prevention, recognition, and treatment of transplant-related side effects; management of pretransplant comorbidities; supportive care for specific age groups; quality of life issues in patients who experience graft-versus-host disease; mental and spiritual health care; caregiver and healthcare provider support strategies; and important issues related to end of life care. The aim is to supply hematologists, oncologists, transplant specialists, and palliative care physicians with practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in patient care to optimize transplant-related outcomes. The book’s format, which offers concise, non-exhaustive coverage of these and other unique topics, is supplemented by a wealth of working tables, algorithms, and figures, ensuring that it will also serve hematology, oncology and transplant trainees as a reliable companion during their daily work. The authors are world-renowned experts in the field of hematopoietic transplantation and palliative care medicine, and present well-reasoned opinions based on their own experiences and draw attention to relevant results from potentially high-impact clinical trials.Non-Pushing PCI Techniques
By Kazuaki Mitsudo. 2021
This book provides an in-depth review of non-pushing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). With abundant, clear figures, the chapters logically describe…
retrograde wiring techniques, including the stenting of bifurcation lesions, right coronary artery ostial lesions, and left main trunk (LMT) lesions, and then go on to illustrate Mitsudo’s non-pushing PCI techniques. Short columns between chapters offer tips and tricks to help readers gain a better understanding.Given its scope, this book is not only a valuable resource for by coronary interventionalists dealing with PCI for complex lesions including chronic total occlusion (CTO), but also serves as a practical and informative for cardiologists.Medical Terminology: Mastering the Basics
By Cindy Destafano, Fran Federman. 2020
Medical Terminology: Mastering the Basics presents a solid introduction to basic medical terminology, providing you with the skills to communicate…
effectively using medical language in the healthcare field. Organized by body system, this work text covers essential root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. It also summarizes basic anatomy and physiology, common diseases and disorders, diagnostic tests and procedures, and therapeutic treatments. Through completing numerous activities, you will learn the meanings of the word parts and will practice spelling, pronouncing, breaking down, and building medical terms. You will not only learn, but will also practice, using these terms to interpret examples of written and audio medical records you will encounter in healthcare.In diesem Buch informiert der renommierte Kopfschmerzexperte Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel über Formen und Ursachen von Kopfschmerzen und Migräne sowie über moderne Diagnosemöglichkeiten…
und Therapieverfahren, inklusive alternativer Behandlungsverfahren. Darüber hinaus erhalten Betroffene wichtige Informationen und Tipps zur Selbsthilfe und Vorbeugung. Dazu gehören u.a. zahlreiche Adressen von Selbsthilfegruppen und Kliniken, Tipps zur richtigen Einnahme von Medikamenten und Hinweise auf wertvolle Serviceseiten im Internet. Die 9.Auflage erscheint komplett überarbeitet und erweitert. Neue Themen sind u.a. Vorbeugung von Migräne- und Kopfschmerzen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen, Ernährung und Migräne, neue Medikamente zur Attackentherapie, Immuntherapie mit CGRP-Antikörper und wirksame digitale Versorgung mit der Migräne-App. · ·Proximal Hamstring Tears: From Endoscopic Repair to Open Reconstruction
By Thomas Youm. 2021
Currently, there are no texts focused on proximal hamstring pathology and surgical treatment options. While midsubstance muscle tears of the…
hamstring are typically treated non-operatively, proximal hamstring tears often require surgery, which can create anxiety for the orthopedic surgeon, as the exposure is deep and the sciatic nerve is at risk for injury. Moreover, the algorithm for repairing proximal hamstring tears is complex, as the spectrum of pathology starts from partial tears to acute tears to chronic tears with varying degrees of retraction. With the advent of arthroscopic procedures around the hip, innovative treatment methods such as endoscopic surgery have been utilized to repair the proximal hamstring. For successful treatment of chronic hamstring tendon tears, allograft reconstruction has been shown to be successful. The book opens with a thorough review of the relevant functional anatomy of the hamstring and related structures, before moving on to discuss epidemiology, classification and biomechanics of injury. The main focus, however, is on treatment strategies, from non-operative methods, including cutting-edge biologics, to open, endoscopic and arthroscopic approaches for partial, acute and chronic tears. The management of complications and rehabilitation protocols round out the presentation. Detailed illustrative case examples provide real-world demonstration of each chapter's concepts.Practical and user-friendly, Proximal Hamstring Tears will be very useful for the sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation medicine, and physical therapy communities.Plant Responses to Soil Pollution
By Sheo Mohan Prasad, Pratibha Singh, Sunita Kumari Singh. 2020
Soil is a vital support system for all life forms, and is directly or indirectly exposed to various pollutants and…
harmful chemicals. Any pollutant entering the soil system not only affects the quality of the soil, but also the plants and crops growing in it. Further, soil pollution has far-reaching impacts, since harmful chemicals can become biomagnified and enter the food chain, causing severe health concerns. Degraded soils can adversely affect various plant systems by creating biotic and abiotic stress, which increases the chances of biochemical and physiological disorders. Chronic diseases and lower yield have been reported as consequences of soil pollution. Drawing on decades of soil-related research, this book focuses on soil pollution, types of soil pollutants, and their impacts on plant physiological and biochemical systems, along with crop productivity. The book begins with a brief introduction to soil pollution and continues with a discussion of the different types and their effects, together with remediation methods. It highlights various sources of soil pollution such as herbicides, acidification, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, heavy metals, and radioactive pollutants. It also covers plant responses to combinations of pollutants, effects of pollutants on plant ultrastructure, interactions between pollutants and plant diseases, and interactions between pollutants and agricultural practices. In closing, it addresses the challenges involved in the restoration of degraded land, side effects of agricultural practices in the form of greenhouse gases, and strategies for mitigating these effects. Plant Responses to Soil Pollution offers an essential guide for students, environmental consultants, researchers and other professionals involved in soil and plant-related research.Cell Culture Techniques (Neuromethods #145)
By Michael Aschner, Lucio Costa. 2019
This volume discusses the requirements, advantages, and limitations of studying cell culture. The chapters in this book cover topics such…
as in vitro blood-brain barrier functional assays in human iPSC-based models; neuron-glia interactions examines with in vitro co-culture; epigenetic changes in cultures neurons and astrocytes; rat brain slices; brain punching technique; and using microRNA for in vitro neurotoxicity testing and related disorders. In Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Cell Culture Techniques, Second Edition is a valuable resource for students and experiences researchers who are interested in learning more and making risk decisions in this evolving field.The Chemical Biology of Long Noncoding RNAs (RNA Technologies #11)
By Jan Barciszewski, Stefan Jurga. 2020
This book offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of various aspects of long non-coding RNAs. It discusses their emerging significance…
in molecular medicine, ranging from human cancers to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Transcriptomic studies have demonstrated that the majority of genomes found in complex organisms are expressed in highly dynamic and cell-specific patterns, producing huge numbers of intergenic, antisense and intronic long non-protein-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). Thousands of lncRNAs have been identified, and unlike mRNA, they have no protein-coding capacity. A large repertoire of ncRNAs, actively transcribed from the mammalian genome, control diverse cellular processes, both in terms of development and diseases, through a variety of gene regulatory mechanisms. IncRNAs have emerged as a new paradigm in epigenetic regulation of the genome. Given its scope, the book will be of particular interest to molecular, chemical, cell and developmental biologists, as well as specialists in translational medicine involved in disease-oriented research. It also offers a valuable resource for in silico experts seeking a deeper understanding of lncRNA expression and function through computational analysis of the NGS data.Prävention gastroenterologischer Tumorerkrankungen: Primär-, Sekundär- und Tertiärprävention
By Jürgen F. Riemann, Dieter Schilling. 2020
Tumoren des Magen-/Darmtrakts sind häufige Krebserkrankungen, die einerseits sehr hohe Kosten für das Gesundheitssystem bedingen, andererseits durch präventive Maßnahmen und…
Früherkennung in vielen Fällen nachgewiesenermaßen wirksam verhindert werden können. Eine Reihe von Screeningmethoden und diagnostischen Maßnahmen haben sich als effektiv erwiesen, hervorzuheben ist hier vor allem der Erfolg der Dickdarmkrebsvorsorge. Dieses Buch fasst zusammen, welche modernen und wirkungsvollen Möglichkeiten zur Prävention gastrointestinaler Tumoren derzeit eingesetzt werden, und zeigt auch auf, welche Herausforderungen, vor allem hinsichtlich einer effektiven Risikostratifikation und damit „Personalisierung“, noch zu meistern sind. Es wendet sich an Gastroenterologen, Internisten ohne Schwerpunktbezeichnung, Allgemeinmediziner/Hausärzte, Viszeralchirurgen sowie alle sonstigen medizinischen Zielgruppen, die sich für die Vorsorge gastrointestinaler Krebserkrankungen interessieren.Atlas of Parathyroid Imaging and Pathology
By Alexander L. Shifrin, L. Daniel Neistadt, Pritinder K. Thind. 2020
This book provides a visual demonstration of normal and ectopic locations of parathyroid adenomas using different modalities in patients with…
PHPT and to describe parathyroid gland–related pathology. It includes several modern imaging modalities for localization of parathyroid glands and parathyroid adenomas, such as Sestamibi scan, SPECT/CT Sestamibi scan, neck ultrasound, MRI, thin-cut CT, and 4D CT scans. Written by experts in the field, chapters include pathology images corresponding to radiology imaging for some presented cases (gross and high-power view). Authors have also collected radiological images of difficult-to-localize parathyroid adenomas in ectopic (abnormal) locations. The atlas is organized by location of the adenomas in upper and lower eutopic locations followed by ectopic locations. Each case demonstrates dual or triple modalities such as US, Sestamibi scan, or SPECT/CT Sestamibi scan, thin-cut CT scan, or 4D CT performed on the same patient. A chapter on parathyroid pathology is also included to help the reader understand challenges in pathological interpretation. Atlas of Parathyroid Imaging and Pathology serves as a valuable reference for radiologists, endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons, ENT surgeons, surgical oncologists, endocrinologists, pathologists, nephrologists, students, and all physicians and allayed health practitioners involved in the treatment of patients with primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism.Microcirculation in Cardiovascular Diseases (Updates in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection)
By Anthony M. Heagerty, Enrico Agabiti-Rosei, Damiano Rizzoni. 2020
This book offers an extensive review of the most recent data on the pathophysiological role of structural and functional alterations…
in the microcirculation, particularly focusing on hypertension and diabetes. It covers several relevant and innovative aspects, including the possible mechanisms involved in the development of microvascular remodeling and rarefaction, the technical approaches available for the detection of microvascular alterations, including non-invasive evaluations, the prognostic role of changes in small resistance artery structure, the possibility of preventing or regressing such alterations with appropriate treatment, and the potential clinical advantages of such intervention. A number of innovative areas of research are considered, including the role of the immune system, inflammation and oxidative stress in the development of microvascular alterations. Lastly, it examines the availability of recent non-invasive methods for the evaluation of small resistance artery morphology in the retina, which in the near future may provide a useful tool for the stratification of cardiovascular risk and even for clinical decisions regarding drug treatment, thus providing physicians with a clinically relevant instrument for improving and optimizing the management of hypertensive and diabetic patients. The book provides valuable, clinically relevant information for specialists (cardiology, internal medicine, and endocrinology) and general practitioners, and also offers novel and stimulating data to basic and clinical researchers.Biobanking of Human Biospecimens: Principles and Practice
By Pierre Hainaut, Jim Vaught, Kurt Zatloukal, Markus Pasterk. 2017
This volume is the first comprehensive text on human biobanking authored by scientists and regulatory officers who have led…
the field over the past 10 years It covers biobanking issues and its importance in advancing the field of research in cancer cardiovascular metabolic and other diseases Biobanks of human specimens have become the cornerstone for research on human health that harnesses the power of omics technologies to identify biomarkers for disease susceptibility Biobanks are an essential component of the development of personalized medicine which relies on the molecular analysis of biospecimens that are truly representative of individuals and of diseases Over the past decade biobanking has been the focus of major investments and developments aimed at developing appropriate infrastructure methods networking practice and evidence-based pre-analytical procedures This volume explores topics including specimen storage protocol design specimen collection pre-analytical processing and preservation long-term storage retrieval and separation and distribution to analytical laboratory platforms These activities are extremely complex and are essential for biomedical and biotechnological developments and this text provides critical information about biobanking for the development of future forms of medicineVerplegen van verstandelijk gehandicapten
By G.T.M. Burger. 2005
Dit boek is bestemd voor kwalificatieniveau 4 en 5 en vormt een onderdeel van het leer- en vormingsgebied verpleegkunde …
Het boek behandelt de verstandelijk gehandicaptenzorg in haar volle breedte Na een ori ntatie op zorgvragers met een verstandelijke handicap wordt ingegaan op veelvoorkomende complicaties op het vaststellen van de hulpvraag en op diverse strategie n voor benadering en behandeling Ook wordt stilgestaan bij specifiek hulpvragen en de begeleiding daarbij Hierbij kan gedacht worden aan slechtziendheid agressie stervensbegeleiding en ziekenhuisopname Het boek wordt afgesloten met een overzicht van relevante wetgeving en een beschrijving van de voorzieningenstructuur