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Cerebral palsy is a debilitating disease that affects the everyday life of patients and their caregivers. Understanding its pathophysiology, preventing avoidable factors, and effectively treating the disease with the most appropriate approach is paramount in the management of patients with cerebral palsy. This book presents up-to-date information about the etiology, pathophysiology, social aspects, and optimum care and treatment alternatives o...

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most widespread infections worldwide, causing major health problems. Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections - New Findings, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention is a collection of chapters written by experts in the field from all over the globe. It includes recent scientific knowledge and advances in various approaches to the diagnosis, control, treatment, and management of bact...

As a fundamental aspect of science and technology, the electromagnetic field has infiltrated most human activities. This book reviews recent achievements in electromagnetic field theory, in the scientific research driven by the electromagnetic field, and in the application of the electromagnetic field in advanced technology. Theoretical aspects of the electromagnetic field are examined in detail and new interpretations of the basic interaction...

The use of experimental animals is quite common in medical research, especially for pharmaceutical developments and molecular pathway studies. Considering the effects of therapeutic agents used in the treatment of tissues and systems, it becomes clear how important experimental animals and the models developed on them are in research. The benefits of using animals for disease models include accessibility, applicability, and affordability. Most...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common tumor type arising from several distinct etiologies. It is usually diagnosed late and is difficult to treat. This volume presents an overview of selected aspects of HCC pathogenesis, and research aimed at developing diagnostic biomarkers. It points to a number of putative therapeutic targets, including signal transduction pathways, metabolic and epigenetic alterations in tumor cells, the tumor microen...

Melanoma is an aggressive type of cancer for which treatment has dramatically evolved during the last 15 years, improving response and survival figures. This book, written by a diverse panel of experts, presents a description of the most relevant aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, local treatment, prognostic biomarkers and treatment for advanced disease, including the most recent research on novel molecules that are either approved or are...

This book presents an overview of the current status and recent trends in nanofibers, their fabrication and applications. The aim is to provide readers with a clear understanding of the electrospinning process both in theory and applications. Challenges, opportunities and new directions for the future development of electrospinning technology are also discussed. The book provides fundamental knowledge and up-to-date information to enable advan...

Vitamin D is a unique bioregulatory molecule that can be synthesized in the skin as well as obtained via dietary sources. Vitamin D and its specific role in numerous diseases is a hot topic of scientific research. This book presents new insights into the specific role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathophysiological and biochemical mechanisms of many diseases. It is organized into four sections that present the latest data from clinical and p...

The management of maintenance processes and their integration with production processes is one of the significant challenges faced by industries today. It is known that maintenance must be carried out to guarantee the quality and continuity of production processes. Thus, manufacturing routines, production bottlenecks, and the criticality of each component or subsystem in the overall process should be considered not only by production managemen...

A thin film is a layer of material ranging from fractions of a nanometer to several micrometers in thickness. Thin films have been employed in many applications to provide surfaces that possess specific optical, electronic, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties. Through ten chapters consisting of original research studies and literature reviews written by experts from the international scientific community, this book covers the depositio...

Land use planning is a complex task that affects all aspects of life in contemporary societies. As such, this book includes contributions from specialists around the globe who have successfully undertaken empirical studies and analysis of rural and urban planning problems. Based on empirical research, this book discusses a variety of topics including agricultural land preservation plans and laws in Iran, using a multi-objective land allocation...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of multiple myeloma. It is organized into three sections with chapters addressing topics such as diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of multiple myeloma, treatment of multiple myeloma at diagnosis and at relapse, management of disease complications, and stem cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with a focus on autologous grafting using...

Capsicum is among the most valuable crops in the world. Its rich history, diverse colors, textures, variable pungency, and health-promoting potential make it a desirable crop. Capsicum - Current Trends and Perspectives explores Capsicum biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic pathways, pharmacological properties, potential health benefits, and pathogens. It also discusses pest management strategies, breeding for higher productivity, and post-ha...

This book discusses the most recent research on sugarcane production and its applications. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current technology of producing bioethanol from sugarcane to meet the global demands for biofuel. It also explores innovative technology to convert sugarcane into new value-added products. The book is designed to provide practical insights into the current challenges in the production of value-added products fr...

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has probably been the most important disease to emerge in the 21st century. This viral zoonotic disease has been a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but with a higher impact in low- and middle-income countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Up to December 4, 2022, more than 645, 195, 564 cases had been reported globally, with 6, 640, 845 deaths, and mor...

Skeletal muscles are the vastest tissue in the human body with an essential role in maintaining posture, moving, and regulating internal body temperature and metabolism. Consequently, skeletal muscle injuries or diseases can have a profound effect on one's life. In Advances in Skeletal Muscle Health and Disease, Fabio Arturo Iannotti has assembled contributions from international experts to provide a conclusive guide to what continues to be a ...

Honey is a natural food product with health benefits due to its numerous functional components that help to prevent and cure various diseases. This book provides a comprehensive overview of honey and honey production. The chapters discuss beekeeping practices, the geographical, entomological, and botanical origin of honey, the characteristics and properties of honey, the therapeutic and medicinal potential of honey, and honey's utilization in ...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a common and aggressive brain cancer with features of necrosis and endothelial proliferation in the histopathologic examination. Its presentation and management depend on tumor location, size, grade, and underlying histopathological characteristics. GBM tumors have clinical features of increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological deficits, or seizures (generalized or partial) with rapid progression. This book discu...

Plasmonics includes the fundamentals of surface plasmon polaritons in metals, and its rapidly increasing applications in biochemistry, nanotechnology, optical communication, sensing, and medicine. Surface plasmon polaritons have become popular because of their ultrasensitive optical measurement capabilities, and in recent years they have also been employed for ultra-high-speed data transfer. This book presents recent advances in the broad fiel...

Closed injuries and abdominal wounds have always been a difficult surgical problem. The presence of many vital organs in the abdominal cavity, the specifics of their anatomical structure, vascular architectonics, and innervation, the immediate proximity of intestinal contents rich in pathogenic flora, and the presence of organs producing extremely active enzymes lead to massive internal bleeding, rapid development of peritonitis, and irreversi...