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This book presents a comprehensive treatise on community ophthalmology principles and practices for countries with developing and emerging economies. It is replete with chapters on basic epidemiology, health economics, basic statistics and lays the foundation of the global eye health-care programs with skills for community-based epidemiological projects in eye care. With extensive experience in conducting various epidemiological surveys funded by the Ministry of Health, WHO, Indian Council of Medical Research, etc., the editors provide practical knowledge to ophthalmologists, public health specialists, physician-scientists, researchers, eye care program managers, optometrists, and academicians involved in community ophthalmology operational studies.Key Features: - Presents a single platform for knowing everything about community ophthalmology from statistics and epidemiology to financing in an easy and succinct manner.- Serves as a robust resource and an advanced teaching tool for medical professionals.- Includes well-illustrated, succinct chapters for better understanding of various aspects of public health in eye care.- Provides tips and tricks for dealing with both expected and unexpected situations while conducting epidemiological research and data collection in the field.

Featuring contributions by an international team of the world's experts in urology and gynecology, this fifth edition reinforces its status as the classic comprehensive resource on female urology and urogynecology and an essential clinical reference in the field. There are new chapters throughout and new commentaries on important documents in the appendixes; each volume is now available separately. *Offers a comprehensive guide to surgical aspects *Covers important and common topics such as pelvic organ prolapse and robotic surgery and newer topics such as transgender surgery *Presents a practical and manageable level of detail

This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamental and applied aspects of biophysics foradvanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, chemistry, and biology.The application of physics principles and techniques in exploring biological systems has longbeen a tradition in scientific research. Biological systems hold naturally inbuilt physical principlesand processes which are popularly explored. Systematic discoveries help us understand the structuresand functions of individual biomolecules, biomolecular systems, cells, organelles, tissues, and eventhe physiological systems of animals and plants. Utilizing a physics- based scientific understandingof biological systems to explore disease is at the forefront of applied scientific research.This textbook covers key breakthroughs in biophysics whilst looking ahead to future horizonsand directions of research. It contains models based on both classical and quantum mechanicaltreatments of biological systems. It explores diseases related to physical alterations in biomolecularstructures and organizations alongside drug discovery strategies. It also discusses the cutting- edgeapplications of nanotechnologies in manipulating nanoprocesses in biological systems.Key Features: - Presents an accessible introduction to how physics principles and techniques can be used tounderstand biological and biochemical systems.- Addresses natural processes, mutations, and their purposeful manipulation.- Lays the groundwork for vitally important natural scientific, technological, and medicaladvances.Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman, a biophysicist and condensed matter scientist, is passionate aboutinvestigating biological and biochemical processes utilizing physics principles and techniques. Heis a professor of biophysics at King Saud University's Biochemistry Department in the College ofScience, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the co- founder of MDT Canada Inc., and the founder of Child LifeDevelopment Institute, Edmonton, Canada. He has authored Biophysics and Nanotechnology ofIon Channels, Nanoscale Biophysics of the Cell, and Membrane Biophysics. He has also publishedabout 50 peer- reviewed articles and several patents, edited two books, and has been servingon the editorial boards of Elsevier and Bentham Science journals. Dr. Ashrafuzzaman has heldresearch and academic ranks at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Universityof Neuchatel (Switzerland), Helsinki University of Technology (Finland), Weill Medical College ofCornell University (USA), and University of Alberta (Canada). During 2013- 2018 he also served asa Visiting Professor at the Departments of Oncology, and Medical Microbiology and Immunology, of the University of Alberta. Dr. Ashrafuzzaman earned his highest academic degree, Doctor ofScience (D.Sc.) in condensed matter physics from the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland in 2004.

The demands of producing high-quality, pathogen-free food rely increasingly on natural sources of antimicrobials to inhibit food spoilage organisms, foodborne pathogens, and toxins. The recent developments and innovations of new antimicrobials from natural sources for a wide range of applications require that knowledge of traditional sources for food antimicrobials is combined with the latest technologies in identification, characterization, and applications. This book explores novel, natural sources of antimicrobials as well as the latest developments in using well-known antimicrobials in food, covering antimicrobials derived from microbial sources, animal-derived products, plants, and value-added products. This book includes the development and use of natural antimicrobials for processed and fresh food products. New and emerging technologies concerning antimicrobials are also discussed.This bookconsiders recent developments and innovations in food technology in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against microbes. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. Advanced topics in the volume include food processing, food security, preservation, nutritional analysis, quality control, and maintenance as well as good manufacturing practices in the food industries.Students, research scientists, academicians, and policy makers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Food Science and Technology as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, food microbiology, fermentation technology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, microbial/medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book: Covers all food antimicrobials, natural and synthetic, with up-to-date research on each type Recent references on every conceivable food antimicrobial Describes recent laws and regulatory guidelines in the selection of appropriate additives for specific food products Includes innovations in natural antimicrobial value-added products Offers current and future applications of emergent antimicrobial technologies and the use of multifactorial food preservation with antimicrobials Details methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infection

Written by a variety of experts in the field, this book explores the critical issues and current topics in nonclinical drug development. It covers individual topics and strategies in drug development from compound characterization to drug registration.

Building a clinically integrated workplace with a high level of clinical competence requires careful considerations to Hospital Planning. Green Field or Brown field Hospital Project, Clinicians and C-Suite Executives need to acquire capabilities to address the planning needs of any organization. This book aims to provide both theoretical and practical inputs for Planning and Designing of Health Care Facilities in developing countries. It clearly indicates the steps to be followed, facts to be weighed and components to be considered to arrive to a correct planning solution. With health reform looming and the revenue base shifting rapidly we need to integrate patient safety concerns in the Design Process. Key Features1. Liberal use of tables and figures to support conclusions, illustrate concepts and display quantitative information, making it easier for readers to understand and refer large quantities of data.2. Integrates the international norms for planning and designing of Healthcare Facilities into the developing country setting. 3. Handbook and ready reckoner for C Suite Executives, Hospital Engineers, Project Consultants, and students of Hospital Administration.

Including over 500 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of vascular disorders to test the skills of all vascular specialists. Suitable for postgraduate trainee vascular medicine internists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and endovascular therapists as they prepare for exams or ensure that they remain up to date. Divided into 21 subject specific sections and meticulously written and researched, the questions and their accompanying rationales are enhanced by explanatory illustrations and supported by key references. Students and experienced clinicians will be prepared for both testing and teaching in all aspects of clinical practice. Advances in the treatment of vascular disease have played a significant role in rising life expectancy over the past 70 years, resulting in lower morbidity, mortality, and quicker recoveries. However, there remains an urgent challenge in controlling risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and tobacco abuse. As explosive growth in endovascular technology continues, it is more important than ever for vascular specialists to remain proficient and stay up to date.

Forensic DNA Transfer provides a guide to the recognition and current understanding of DNA transfer in forensic criminal investigations. Increased improvements in technology mean that it is now routinely possible to obtain DNA profiles from non-visible deposits. How or when the DNA in question was deposited may be an issue in the context of the case, especially if the donor of the DNA is not in dispute. A DNA profile alone cannot reveal when or how that DNA was deposited at a crime scene, nor can it reveal the body matter from which it originated. Issues of transfer associated with activities may be debated--which the traditional discrimination purpose of DNA profiling cannot address.DNA may be everywhere and anywhere--in homes, workplaces, transport, and on personal items including clothing. DNA from a person may be on an object they have never contacted or in a room they have never entered. Concepts discussed in the book include non-self DNA on hands through day-to-day activities, the prevalence of background DNA in the environment and perhaps on the exhibit, the persistence of any DNA transferred, and that a DNA result will depend on these variables as well as recovery techniques. Since DNA may be transferred to an exhibit: (a) during the commission of a crime, (b) before the crime, and/or (c) after the crime through handling, examination, and testing, this text covers various transfer pathways and sources of DNA. Inadvertent issues of transfer of DNA resulting in wrongful convictions and the misleading of investigations are discussed, with an emphasis on contamination mitigation.Forensic DNA Transfer examines the additional complexity resulting from non-visible deposits of DNA that impact on sampling and testing regimes. The changing understanding of the composition of purported "touch DNA" deposits from the skin, including extracellular DNA transported via body secretions is described. Further, the newer focus on interpreting DNA evidence--using activity level propositions and the rationale and associated issues--is also discussed.

Established as the definitive reference for the IVF clinic, the sixth edition has been extensively revised, with the addition of several important new contributions on laboratory topics, including KPIs for the IVF laboratory, Quality control in the cloud, Artificial Intelligence, AI in gamete and embryo selection, Demystifying vitrification, Microfluidics, Gene editing, Disaster management, and Early human embryo development revealed by static imaging. As previously, methods, protocols, and techniques of choice are presented by IVF pioneers and eminent international experts.

"e;The OHE Compendium of Health Statistics"e; is the one-stop statistical source specially designed for easy use by anyone interested in the UK health care sector and the NHS. It contains over 300 simple, easy-to-read tables and charts and provides a wide range of information on UK health and healthcare, demography, expenditure and major illness in a single volume. It also includes long time series and comparisons with other economically developed nations. The UK data are broken down into England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and contain annual figures from as far back as 1949 (the first full year of the NHS). An on-line version of the "e;OHE Compendium"e; is also available.

After many years of teaching graduate courses in applied mathematics, Youssef N. Raffoul saw a need among his students for a book reviewing topics from undergraduate courses to help them recall what they had learned, while his students urged him to publish a brief and approachable book on the topic. Thus, the author used his lecture notes from his graduate course in applied mathematical methods, which comprises three chapters on linear algebra, calculus of variations, and integral equations, to serve as the foundation for this work. These notes have undergone continuous revision. Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers is designed to be used as a graduate textbook for one semester. The five chapters in the book can be used by the instructor to create a one-semester, three-chapter course. The only prerequisites for this self-contained book are a basic understanding of calculus and differential equations. In order to make the book accessible to a broad audience, the author endeavored to strike a balance between rigor and presentation of the most challenging content in a simple format by adopting friendlier, more approachable notations and using numerous examples to clarify complex themes. The hope is both instructors and students will find, in this single volume, a refresher on topics necessary to further their courses and study.

Medical Generalism, Now! is a unique and timely consideration of generalist medical practice. With a focus on the knowledge work of clinical practice and by taking a whole healthcare system view, the book responds to a recognized need to strengthen generalist practice within modern healthcare delivery in both primary and secondary care settings. Through a series of creative provocations directed to consulting clinicians and their trainers/educators, service leaders and managers, and policy makers, readers are encouraged to challenge the orthodox view that generalism is an outdated 'Jack of all trades' sub-set of clinical medicine delivering the 'simpler' aspects of medicine, with more complex issues requiring onward specialist referral. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate the challenges to be faced, accompanied by a description of the principles of generalist knowledge work needed to tackle the scenarios described and discussing the implications for practice and service re-design. Essential reading for clinicians, managers and policy makers across all healthcare settings, the book concludes with a call to action, synthesizing the learning from each chapter to define and describe delivery of the key changes needed.

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi in a wide range of foods (cereals, peanut, tree nuts, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa, grapes, spices...) both in the field and after harvest, particularly during storage. They can also be found in processed foods of plant origin, or by transfer, in food products of animal (milk, eggs, meat and offal). Mycotoxins are of major concern since they can cause acute or chronic intoxications in both humans and animals which are sometimes fatal. Many countries, particularly in Europe, have set maximum acceptable levels for mycotoxins in food and feed.The book reviews the latest literature and innovations on important aspects of mycotoxins, e.g. mycotoxin producing fungi and the related ecosystems, mycotoxin occurrence, toxicity, analysis and management. Quantitative estimations of impacts of climate change on mycotoxin occurrence have been made recently, using predictive modelling. There is also a growing interest in the occurrence and toxicity of multiple mycotoxins in food and feed, including emerging or modified forms of mycotoxins. Innovative tools were also developed to detect and quantify toxinogenic fungi and their toxins. In order to reduce the use of chemicals that are harmful to the environment and health of consumers, alternative methods of prevention and decontamination of mycotoxins were tested in pre- and post-harvest, using microorganisms, natural substances or radiation treatments.

Policymakers, farmers, managers of agriculture and others look to agricultural economists for accurate estimates of the costs and returns of individual agricultural commodities. But there is great diversity and disagreement among practitioners about the best method for such analysis. The contributors to this volume explore how different uses of estimates determine different methods of estimation, as well as evaluating what the preferred methods are for similar uses.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.

Cinema and medicine have been inextricably linked since the earliest days of film, with doctors appearing in fictional films before criminals, the clergy or even cowboys. But why have healthcare professionals - often played by major stars - featured so prominently in film history, and what does this have to tell us now? Responding to Alexander, Lenahan and Pavlov's Cinemeducation (Radcliffe, 2005) which focused on the uses of cinema in medical teaching, this book instead examines what film has to say about medicine, its practitioners, and their cultural meaning. Drawing on a miscellany of films from the dawn of cinema to the 2000s, from horror and westerns to war films and art cinema, and informed by a film and cultural studies-based approach, this will be a valuable text for students of medical or film history, researchers in the medical humanities, and medical practitioners with an interest in the portrayal and cultural representation of their profession.

Advances in Plant Disease Management: Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research is an invaluable compilation for researchers/students/stakeholders/policymakers in agriculture. The book aims to offer the latest understanding of fundamental and basic research fronts toward managing crop plants diseases. After clearly explaining the updated knowledge on the host immune system, and pathogen's interplay with the host as unraveled through genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular studies, this book equips readers with the knowledge to confidently account for them during the formulation of management strategies for major crop plant diseases.The book offers comprehensive coverage of the research advances in plant disease management, including: Newer insight into the host-pathogen interaction, including effector-driven pathogenesis in different host-pathogen systems Updates on plant defense pathways leading to resistance to pathogens Use of novel molecules, antagonists, and genome-editing tools toward manipulating host resistance Plant protection policies that support the agricultural production system from a global perspective

Authored by experienced medical professionals, this essential book equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of medical diagnosis. It is an extensive collection of Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) covering a wide range of topics in general medicine. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations to provide comprehensive insights. By engaging with these realistic scenarios, readers will develop a deeper understanding of medical conditions, their presentations, and the appropriate diagnostic approaches. The book goes beyond memorization, fostering analytical skills and honing the ability to identify key diagnostic clues within the questions themselves.

This book discusses optical technologies for Diabetic Foot management. It combines the current medical literature review with an overview of the technology and physics behind it. Thus, it is a single-source introduction to the topic. It can also be used as a reference source and practical guide for the use of technology. The particular focus is on low-cost technologies, including hyperspectral imaging, thermography, and endogenous bacterial fluorescence. Moving diagnostic modalities closer to the patient (e.g., primary care) allows the disease to be detected at an earlier stage, thus improving outcomes. However, while some optical technologies are available commercially, they have not received wide clinical adoption due to gaps in knowledge translation to mainstream medicine. This book aims to narrow this gap with practical illustrations. The book will be of interest to a broad range of healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, engineers, and decision-makers, who are dealing with complications of diabetes.Key Features: Reviews the current state of technologies Provides a practical guide with practical considerations and illustrations Supplies a 360-degree view of the combination of clinical information with a technology background and primers on physics and engineering

Machine learning has redefined the way we work with data and is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of everyday life. The Pragmatic Programmer for Machine Learning: Engineering Analytics and Data Science Solutions discusses how modern software engineering practices are part of this revolution both conceptually and in practical applictions.Comprising a broad overview of how to design machine learning pipelines as well as the state-of-the-art tools we use to make them, this book provides a multi-disciplinary view of how traditional software engineering can be adapted to and integrated with the workflows of domain experts and probabilistic models.From choosing the right hardware to designing effective pipelines architectures and adopting software development best practices, this guide will appeal to machine learning and data science specialists, whilst also laying out key high-level principlesin a way that is approachable for students of computer science and aspiring programmers.

This book unravels the trajectories and dilemmas of development in Nigeria since its independence in 1960. Despite enormous human and material resources, development progress in Nigeria has not met expectations. By delving into the various factors that have influenced development efforts and initiatives, Development in Nigeria: Promise on Hold? aims to draw out lessons to help the country to achieve its potential.In many ways Nigeria typifies the African puzzle of near-misses, a never-ending drive towards development with enormous promise but no real practical output. As in many states within Africa, these failures can be traced to structural inadequacies and the perennial weakness of public institutions. Problems which collectively undermine sustainable development and growth include political corruption, ethnicity, failure of public institutions, distributional injustice, fiscal centralism in a purported federal state, faulty democratic traditions, malevolent elite class, religious and social conflicts, among others. By taking a comprehensive panoramic overview of the country's historical experience as both a military dictatorship and democracy, Edlyne Eze Anugwom presents a nuanced, comprehensive and contemporary interrogation of the ever-dynamic forces and factors in Nigeria's development project. This book's incisive examination of Nigeria's development aspirations over time will be of interest to students of Development and African Studies, as well as to practitioners and multilateral agencies involved in development planning and intervention in Nigeria who are looking for strategies for overcoming the challenges facing the country.

This book will initiate and introduce the readers to the state-of-the-art developments and trends in this field of study and will largely cater the scientific need of scientists engaged in melatonin research across the globe.

This volume in the popular series, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, begins with the history of cancer treatment, carcinogens, and molecular mechanisms involved in cancer pathogenesis. It incudes conventional and advanced cancer therapies ranging from oral and parenteral preparations to advanced fabricated systems such as nanoparticles, liposomes, antibodies, aptamers, poly(amidoamine) and photodynamic therapies. The preparation and mechanisms of molecular targeting of cancer are presented and the authors focus on a diverse audience including undergraduates and research students.Features Timely coverage of changes in process control technology for the phamaceutical industry, a dynamic area in terms of products and manufacturing processes Provides an update on the unique requirements of these industries and how they differ from others, for example the microelectronics or specialized chemicals industries Draws on the author's vast experience in the field of industrial hygiene and hazardous materials Presents a collection of unique situations in which industrial hygiene was implemented to resolve a variety of scenarios and did not interfere with quality issues Addresses current topics relating to industry evolution such as migration of therapies to higher potency, RiskMAP, new modalities in medicines and treatments, large molecule therapeutics and conjugates

Stem cell science has emerged as a novel discipline in biomedical research over the past decade. With advancements in this field, stem cells have demonstrated versatile applications ranging from basic research to clinical case studies. Recognizing the demand for knowledge in stem cell applications, this book aims to provide comprehensive information on stem cell technology and its application in biosystems. It covers fundamental culture methods, advanced stem cell-based biosystems, and clinical case studies of stem cell therapy. This book is intended for individuals with an interest in stem cell science, offering valuable insights into this rapidly evolving field.

Multiplicative Partial Differential Equations presents an introduction to the theory of multiplicative partial differential equations (MPDEs). It is suitable for all types of basic courses on MPDEs. The authors' aim is to present a clear and well-organized treatment of the concepts behind the development of mathematics and solution techniques. The text is presented in a highly readable, mathematically solid format. Many practical problems are illustrated, displaying a wide variety of solution techniques.Features Includes new classification and canonical forms of second-order MPDEs Proposes the latest techniques in solving the multiplicative wave equation such as the method of separation of variables and the energy method Useful in allowing for the basic properties of multiplicative elliptic problems, fundamental solutions, multiplicative integral representation of multiplicative harmonic functions, meant-value formulas, strong principle of maximum, multiplicative Poisson equation, multiplicative Green functions, method of separation of variables, and theorems of Liouville and Harnack

Abstract Algebra: An Inquiry-Based Approach not only teaches abstract algebra but also provides a deeper understanding of what mathematics is, how it is done, and how mathematicians think.

The main focus of this book is the examination of women's health issues and the role machine learning can play as a solution to these challenges. This book will illustrate advanced, innovative techniques/frameworks/concepts/machine learning methodologies, enhancing the future healthcare system. Combating Women's Health Issues with Machine Learning: Challenges and Solutions examines the fundamental concepts and analysis of machine learning algorithms. The editors and authors of this book examine new approaches for different age-related medical issues that women face. Topics range from diagnosing diseases such as breast and ovarian cancer to using deep learning in prenatal ultrasound diagnosis. The authors also examine the best machine learning classifier for constructing the most accurate predictive model for women's infertility risk. Among the topics discussed are gender differences in type 2 diabetes care and its management as it relates to gender using artificial intelligence. The book also discusses advanced techniques for evaluating and managing cardiovascular disease symptoms, which are more common in women but often overlooked or misdiagnosed by many healthcare providers.The book concludes by presenting future considerations and challenges in the field of women's health using artificial intelligence. This book is intended for medical researchers, healthcare technicians, scientists, programmers and graduate-level students looking to understand better and develop applications of machine learning/deep learning in healthcare scenarios, especially concerning women's health conditions.

This book presents methods for the summation of infinite and finite series and the related identities and inversion relations. The summation includes the column sums and row sums of lower triangular matrices. The convergence of the summation of infinite series is considered. The author's focus is on symbolic methods and the Riordan array approach. In addition, this book contains hundreds summation formulas and identities, which can be used as a handbook for people working in computer science, applied mathematics, and computational mathematics, particularly, combinatorics, computational discrete mathematics, and computational number theory. The exercises at the end of each chapter help deepen understanding.Much of the materials in this book has never appeared before in textbook form. This book can be used as a suitable textbook for advanced courses for high lever undergraduate and lower lever graduate students. It is also an introductory self-study book for re- searchers interested in this field, while some materials of the book can be used as a portal for further research.

This monograph presents a coherent and elementary introduction to Gauge theories of the fundamental interactions and their applications to high-energy physics. It deals with the logic and structure of local Gauge symmetries and Gauge theories, from quantum electrodynamics through unified theories of the interactions among leptons and quarks. Many explicit calculations provide the reader with practice in computing the consequences of these theories and offer a perspective on key experimental investigations. First published in 1983, this text is ideal for a one-semester course on Gauge theories and particle physics. Specialists in particle physics and others who wish to understand the basic ideas of Gauge theories will find it useful as a reference and for self-study.

Social media provides a new way for aesthetic practitioners to connect with consumers and to differentiate their clinics; however, to most clinic managers and practitioners, digital media represents a sea of confusion that they cannot even begin to know how to navigate. With over 25 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Lewis offers a unique understanding of the challenges clinics face every day to market their products and services ethically, manage patients, and stay profitable. This updated text serves as an expert user's guide written specifically for healthcare professionals in need of an in-depth introduction and comprehensive actionable program for digital marketing, social media, and aesthetic clinic management. It is a must-read for practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments in this hotly competitive field.This second edition features: NEW chapters on hot topics you need to know MORE tips, charts, tables, and resources UP TO THE MINUTE strategies for success