Books published by Elsevier Health Sciences

Training Human Service Staff: Evidence-Based Strategies for Promoting Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Trainee Acceptance is a comprehensive guide that equips professionals with the tools and techniques to optimize the training of human service staff. In Section I, readers are introduced to staff training, understanding its importance and the critical criteria for success. The book delves into the gold standard of Behavioral Skills Training and explores in-person training methodologies in Section II, which encompass both group and individual staff training.Section III reviews technology-based training, including video modeling, computer-based training, and distance training via telehealth, offering readers innovative approaches to meet modern training demands. Special topics in staff training, such as maintaining staff skills, professional workshops, and the evolving gold standard, are explored in Section IV, rounding out a comprehensive resource.

Selecting diagnosis codes is faster and easier with Buck's 2025 ICD-10-CM for Physicians. Designed by coders for coders, this full-color manual includes all the ICD-10 codes that you need to code medical services provided in physicians’ offices and outpatient settings. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-CM - and to choose from the thousands of possible codes - this edition makes it easier with colorful anatomy plates (including Netter’s Anatomy illustrations) to help you understand anatomy and how it can affect your code choices. In addition, it comes with durable spiral binding, and includes a companion website with the latest coding updates.NEW! Updated 2025 Official Code set reflects the latest ICD-10 codes needed for diagnosis coding.At-a-glance Guide to the 2025 ICD-10-CM Updates in the front of the book lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing quick lookup of the coding changes.Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed in full in the Introduction, at the beginning of each chapter, and integrated within the code set, providing easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most.Unique! Full-color anatomy plates (including Netter’s Anatomy art) are included in a separate section for easy reference and cross-referenced within the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries, to help you understand anatomy and how it may affect choosing codes.Full-color design includes consistent color-coded symbols and text, providing easier access to codes and coding information.American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic® citations include official ICD-10-CM coding advice relating to specific codes and their usage.More than 190 illustrations provide visual orientation and enhance understanding of specific coding situations.Items are included throughout the Tabular List to ensure accurate coding, providing additional information on common diseases and conditions.Additional elements within specific codes define terms and add coding instructions relating to difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category.Symbols and highlights draw attention to codes that may require special consideration before coding, including: New, Revised, and DeletedUnacceptable Principal DiagnosisCodes that Call for the Use of Additional Character(s)Includes, Excludes 1, and Excludes 2Use AdditionalCode First and Code AlsoPlaceholder X symbol reminds users to assign placeholder X for codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character.Manifestation code symbol identifies conditions for which it is important to record both the etiology and the symptom of the disease.HCC symbol indicates diagnoses in the Tabular List associated with Hierarchical Condition Categories.Age and Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits help to ensure accuracy by denoting codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex.

Rehabilitation Robotics and Healthcare Devices presents cutting-edge topics in rehabilitation robotics and healthcare devices, covering basic concepts and providing readers with enough information to solve various practical problems. The book proves to be an excellent source to study the different emerging paradigms in rehabilitation robotics and healthcare areas, including related technologies such as sensors, wearable devices, internet of medical things, big data, machine learning for eHealth, edible sensors, robots in medicine, and exoskeleton robots for rehabilitation.

In the continuous pursuit of optimizing performance, development of advanced materials with highly specific properties has consistently been a critical component of aerospace engineering’s research. Aerospace Materials: Novel Technologies and Practical Applications puts strong emphasis on updating existing knowledge of a wide range of functional and structural materials and contextualizing it for industrial practice.The volume not only comprehensively covers different classes of materials, while providing an overview of each material’s mechanical and physical properties, as well as processing and testing, but also offers state-of-the-art guidance on their commercial use in the sector. Furthermore, it looks ahead to clarify what’s still needed to adapt traditional and novel materials to ever-changing aerospace technologies and related pressing sustainability challenges.The breadth of technical expertise that this international group of researchers provides proves to be an invaluable asset for users in academia and established professionals alike.

Gait, Balance, and Mobility Analysis: Theoretical, Technical, and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of gait and movement analysis techniques, from traditional motion capture to modern wearable technologies. The book contains both a technical element that focuses on biomechanics and engineering concepts for gait analysis and the application of gait analysis with clinical populations. Beginning with a comprehensive background on the underlying neural control of gait and mobility in humans and physiological control of balance, the book then covers analysis methods and techniques for laboratory, clinic or remote patient assessment. It then examines how gait, mobility and balance are impacted by musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory conditions. Lastly, it discusses future directions and provides recommendations for future studies. Combining the expertise of engineers and clinicians, this book takes a multidisciplinary approach to show how and why gait, balance and mobility can be used to tackle important clinical questions for various conditions.

Pharmacology in Drug Discovery and Development: Understanding Drug Response, Third Edition is an introductory resource that illustrates how pharmacology can be used to furnish the tools necessary to analyze different drug behavior and trace this behavior to its root cause or molecular mechanism of action. Chapters logically build upon one another to show how to characterize the pharmacology of any given molecule and allow for more informed predictions of drug effects in all biological systems. New chapters are dedicated to the interdisciplinary drug discovery environment in both industry and academia, and special techniques involved in new drug screening and lead optimization.The updates to the Third Edition include a new section converting "descriptive" data into "predictive" data through comparison to mathematical models, expansion on enzymes, drug metabolites and drug-drug interactions, and two new chapters. The newly developed companion website hosts further educational resources to complement the book. As in previous editions, this new edition includes numerous valuable chapter summaries, detailed references, practical examples, and case studies throughout.

Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems offers a practical, systemic guide to the use of computer vision as an innovative tool to support renewable energy integration.This book equips readers with a variety of essential tools and applications: Part I outlines the fundamentals of computer vision and its unique benefits in renewable energy system models compared to traditional machine intelligence: minimal computing power needs, speed, and accuracy even with partial data. Part II breaks down specific techniques, including those for predictive modeling, performance prediction, market models, and mitigation measures. Part III offers case studies and applications to a wide range of renewable energy sources, and finally the future possibilities of the technology are considered. The very first book in Elsevier’s cutting-edge new series Advances in Intelligent Energy Systems, Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems provides engineers and renewable energy researchers with a holistic, clear introduction to this promising strategy for control and reliability in renewable energy grids.

Advancements in Nanotechnology for Food and Packaging explores current trends, advances and associated challenges of the applications of nanotechnology in the food sectors, such as the fabrication and characterization of functional food, developments and shelf-life extension. This book is organized into 16 chapters that cover the main concepts related to the use of nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and monitoring. Coverage includes food functionalization, quality management and control, food sensory, membrane filtration technology, nanotechnology-based sensors, sustainable packaging, regulatory aspects, and much more. This book an essential resource for materials and food scientists, technologists, researchers, academics and professionals working in nanotechnology and food science.

PEM Water Electrolysis: Fundamentals and Practice is a comprehensive reference on the design and operation of PEM water electrolyzers. Combining hydrogen production with engineering thermophysics, the book provides a unique resource for understanding the hydrogen production process, from fundamental concepts to practical implementation. Divided into four parts, the book covers the current state of hydrogen and the fundamentals of PEM water electrolysis and the various components and materials used in PEM electrolysis, including electrocatalysts, proton exchange membranes, membrane electrode assembly, porous transport layer, flow field, and corrosion, and more. Other sections explain the key processes involved in PEM electrolysis, such as two-phase flow, heat and mass transfer and delve into systems research, covering grid fluctuations, control systems, assembly, diagnosis, and commercialization. In addition, the book provides comprehensive information on the modeling of PEM electrolyzers, including heat and mass transfer and system analysis. Finally, the book contains informative videos of industrial facilities, laboratory setups, and preparation procedures.

Renewable Energy for Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Challenges, Approaches, and Solutions for Grid Integration provides a holistic guide to the critical technical challenges of integrating renewable energy for grid-connected electric vehicles. Considering the impact of renewable energy integration from a wide range of perspectives, this book leverages its global range and expertise to cover problems from power stability to market strategies, fast charging, and cybersecurity. Practical solutions are provided, incorporating the latest advances in technologies across meters, sensors, batteries, storage, demand response, artificial intelligence, and power system design. Supporting broad understanding and practical solution development, the book enables researchers, students, and industry professionals to take the next steps towards renewably sourced, grid-integrated electric vehicles.

Tumour-Targeting with Stimuli Responsive Vesicular Nanocarriers: Basics to Emerging Applications not only acquaints scientists and science interns with the fundamental knowledge of the experimental aspects and state-of-the-art technology for vesicular carriers to equip their rational application in tumor targeting, but also provides a holistic understanding of regulatory concerns, patents, and clinical trials. In 15 chapters. this book provides basics and advances in stimuli-responsive vesicular carriers for tumor targeting based on findings outlined in highly organized tables, illustrative figures, and flow charts.With a focus on the extrapolation of bioengineering tools in the domain of vesicular carriers, stimuli-responsive features concerning tumors, drug delivery approaches, and associated challenges, it helps readers to define the major gaps in knowledge that can lead to significant scientific discoveries in therapy, diagnosis, and theragnosis of cancer.

Algal Biorefinery: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Applications focuses on algae's possibilities, assets, and functions as a renewable and sustainable resource that can act as an excellent alternative to withstand adverse environmental conditions to generate useful products. Thus, apart from helping reduce environmental pollution and the carbon footprint, algae can help mitigate factors causing rapid climate change via concurrent bioremediation, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability.This comprehensive book will examine dedicated state-of-the-art information on the topic of how algae can act as a cushion against climate change. It will also explain how algal-based biorefineries can act as a potential solution to climate change, lack of natural resources, and environmental pollution

Accelerating Digital Transformation with the Cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) is a reference for IT engineers and decision-makers who may engage in IoT platform pilot projects. The resources covered in this book help establish plans for sustainable operations and management and assist with the long-term procurement of relevant IoT technologies. The aim of the book is to be exhaustive and holistic by pointing out numerous issues and related solution options that guide with daily challenges when deploying and running IoT platforms.The book is divided into three parts where each part includes relevant theoretical chapters and applied case studies. Part One focuses on architectural and federation options for the design and implementation of IoT platforms that foster strategic collaboration opportunities. Part Two addresses vertical security challenges across IoT platform layers. Finally, Part Three shows how IoT is driving the digital transformation wheel through existing and forthcoming case studies.

Microbiology and Health Benefits of Traditional Alcoholic Beverages is an interdisciplinary reference for students, researchers, and academics studying anthropology and food and beverage science, especially those with interest in fermentation. Fermented beverages and alcoholic drinks are culturally and socially accepted products for consumption, drinking, entertainment, as well as for customary practices and religious purposes. Due to variation in substrates, climatic conditions, geographical locations and ethnicity, a colossal diversity of microbial community as well as major domains have been reported in the different varieties of fermented beverages of the world. This book covers the cultural context of these beverages along with their biochemistry, health benefits, and therapeutic uses. Topics include winemaking, malting and brewing of wine and beer, and culturally specific beverages and practices such as fermented palm beverages and agave.

Quick Guide to Endocrinology, The Pediatric Version, Second Edition, continues to be an essential resource which focuses on the physiology, diagnostics, and laboratory testing of endocrine (hormone-mediated) disorders encountered in the field of endocrinology with expanded coverage of pediatric endocrinology. The guide is for laboratory scientists and technicians, as well as trainees and clinicians in the field of pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology including fellows, residents, medical students, nursing students, and advance practice providers and students. It is presented in an easy to read, quick format, the physiology and method of measurement for hormones essential to many bodily processes and how their dysregulation results in disease. The characteristics of such diseases and diagnostic testing including up-to-date molecular testing is addressed.

Alexander's Nursing Practice is the most comprehensive textbook available for undergraduate nursing students today. This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. It covers all the basics of nursing, including care of patients with common disorders, core nursing issues like medicines management and infection prevention and control, and how to nurse specific patient groups. The sixth edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest evidence, policies and registration requirements, and reflects the transformative changes currently occurring in healthcare policies, procedures and technologies. With a host of features to enhance the learning and teaching experience, this book will make a significant contribution to preparing compassionate nurses who will deliver patient-centred, high quality and holistic care. Designed to help the reader navigate the demands of the latest NMC educational requirementsExpert team of contributors led by renowned editor, Ian Peate OBE FRCNFully updated with the latest evidence and trends - incorporates the latest practice guidelines, research findings and clinical standards relevant to the nursing fieldAddresses the role of nurses in primary care settings, general practice nursing responsibilities, chronic disease management, health screening and the delivery of integrated, patient-centred care within the UK primary care landscapeRichly illustrated throughout to reinforce key concepts, demonstrate clinical procedures and engage students in active learningIncludes a wide range of helpful learning features including case studies and critical thinking exercises - helps the reader to analyse complex situations, make evidence-based decisions and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team membersPedagogical features to help students navigate the textbook, organise their learning and review key concepts efficientlySupplemented with online material including MCQs, image bank, critical thinking questions, extra online material (supplementary text), website figure references and extra online imagesThe latest NHS policies, guidelines and protocols; aligned to NMC standards for nursing practice, Code of Professional Conduct and regulatory requirements for nursing education in the UKDiscussion of key legislation impacting nursing practice in the UK, such as the Health and Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Data Protection Act and relevant provisions of the Human Rights Act, plus a special emphasis on the important issue of Duty of CandorConsideration of clinical governance frameworks, quality assurance mechanisms and risk management strategies implemented within the NHS to ensure patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement in healthcare deliveryEmphasises the importance of collaborative practice and interdisciplinary teamwork within the UK healthcare systemIntegration of content related to patient safety initiatives and strategies endorsed by organisations such as the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) and the NHS Patient Safety StrategyExpanded coverage of community and public health nursing roles, responsibilities and interventionsExplores mental health nursing practice within the UK contextEnhanced discussion around parity of health ensuring equity and fairness in the provision of healthcare services, regardless of individuals' socio-economic status, ethnicity, gender, age or other characteristics

Préparez-vous à la pratique avec ce texte essentiel consacré aux questions juridiques et éthiques canadiennes ! Axé uniquement sur l'environnement en constante évolution et souvent complexe des soins de santé au Canada, Questions éthiques et juridiques dans le secteur des soins infirmiers au Canada, Fifth Edition couvre de manière experte les questions éthiques et juridiques souvent entremêlées auxquelles les professionnels des soins de santé sont confrontés aujourd'hui. Cette édition comprend des discussions sur les perspectives juridiques et éthiques autochtones, les défis juridiques et éthiques liés au SRAS-CoV-2, des études de cas pour le NCLEX de nouvelle génération (NGN)®, et bien plus encore. De plus, le style d'écriture clair et direct présente l'information telle que vous la rencontrerez dans votre pratique quotidienne, ce qui vous assure d'être encore mieux préparé à avoir un impact dès le début !MISE À JOUR ! Cette version entièrement révisée et élargie couvre les sujets éthiques et juridiques les plus importants concernant les populations vulnérables, les autochtones (Rapport d'enquête Joyce Echaquan), les réfugiés et les personnes 2ELGBTQI+, les technologies de pointe et la télémédecine, l'évolution des champs d'exercice des différentes catégories d'infirmières, l'aide médicale à mourir (AMM) et bien d'autres encoreNOUVEAU ! Couverture des perspectives juridiques et éthiques indigènes et des modes de connaissance et de compréhension liés à la santé, aux soins de santé et à la prise de décisionNOUVEAU ! Informations actualisées sur les défis juridiques et éthiques à l'époque du SRAS-CoV-2NOUVEAU ! Études de cas pour le NCLEX de nouvelle génération (NGN)®/MD sur le site Evolve

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to promote equity in health care! Focused on what nurses can do to address health disparities, The Social and Structural Determinants of Health: Educating Nurses to Advance Health Equity provides a comprehensive look at how factors such as income, education, and race can lead to systemic disadvantage in health and well-being. It shows how nurses can partner with communities and organizations to understand the root causes of inequities in health, develop equity-minded skills, and take action to advance long-lasting progress. Written by Teri A. Murray, a noted nursing educator with rich expertise in health equity, this text makes it easy to learn and apply the principles that can lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities. Coverage of the social determinants of health (SDOH) addresses the environmental conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, and how these conditions lead to systemic disadvantage in health and all aspects of life. Descriptions of the health disparities seen in marginalized and minoritized populations include structural determinants such as the distribution of wealth, power, social and cultural norms, and economic and political factors. Context for the health disparities seen at the population level includes both structural and social determinants. Consistent format of chapters includes a chapter overview, learning objectives, Reflection questions, a case study or community-based experience, and more. Unit I of the book includes five chapters patterned after the framework used by Healthy People 2030: Social Determinants of Health, with a sixth chapter on the historical context of race and racism in health and how it is an underlying factor for the inequities that lead to health disparities. Chapters in Unit II provide strategies and approaches that nurses can employ to advance health equity. Answer guidelines for in-text Case Studies and Reflection Questions are provided in the back of the book.

Renowned globally for its effectiveness and innovation in abdominal contour surgery, discover the pioneering TULUA Abdominoplasty technique, developed by Dr. Francisco Javier Villegas-Alzate. Offering first-of-its-kind coverage of this effective, alternative surgical technique, TULUA Abdominoplasty: Transverse Plication Technique provides expert, up-to-date guidance from international leaders in abdominoplasty. This comprehensive guide offers unparalleled insights and detailed, step-by-step instructions essential for modern plastic surgeons. Ideal for plastic surgeons seeking advanced techniques and unparalleled results, TULUA Abdominoplasty sets a new standard in surgical excellence and patient care.Provides complete, authoritative coverage, including technical tips and personal approaches from international leading experts in abdominoplasty.Richly illustrated with clinical case photos and diagrams, providing visual clarity on procedural techniques.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Authored by the two primary organizations in the field, Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition, remains the premier treatise in this increasingly important area of medical practice. In the midst of a progressively litigious culture, this essential reference provides up-to-date information on topics surrounding professional medical liability, the business aspects of medical practice, and medicolegal and ethical issues, offering comprehensive discussions on a myriad of topics that health care professionals face every day.Addresses the legal aspects of almost every medical topic that impacts health care professionals, using actual case studies to illustrate nuances in the law.Offers the expert guidance of top professionals across medical and legal fields in an easy-to-read format.Includes new chapters on Legal Medicine History; Healthcare Technology; Patients with Infectious Diseases (HIV Infection and COVID-19); General Pain Management; Opioids and Illicit Drugs: Misuse, Abuse and Addiction; Cannabis (Marijuana); Drug (Treatment) Courts; and Public Health Law and Policy.Provides authoritative information on current issues such as the high costs of medical liability insurance for practitioners and organizations; changes in health care and the law, including HIPAA and patient privacy; the overturning of Roe v. Wade; the opioid epidemic, and more.Features Key Points boxes to open every chapter, Pearls boxes to call out important details, additional diagrams and tables throughout, a glossary of medical terms, and updated references and suggested readings.Serves as the syllabus for the Board Review Course of the American Board of Legal Medicine (ABLM).An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Sixth Edition continues to be the leading textbook and reference in this field for clinical practitioners. The book provides the evidence basis for the effectiveness of this treatment, as well as guidelines for how to perform it from the selection of treatment animal to application with patients. This new edition is fully updated and contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards, of practice, and more. Organized into four sections, the book explores the conceptualization of the animal-human bond, best practices for AAI professionals, considerations related to animal selection/ training/ welfare, and utilizing AAI in special populations.The book may serve as a study guide for the Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification Exam.

Learn to accurately interpret 12-lead ECGs with this easy-to-understand guide! The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 5th Edition describes how to accurately interpret 12-lead ECGs for effective recognition and treatment of patients experiencing ACS. The book's streamlined format uses hundreds of illustrations, summary tables, and ECG examples to help you quickly master the material. You'll learn to identify ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and other causes of ST elevation. Designed for use as a clinical reference or in a continuing education class, this book reflects current science related to emergency cardiovascular care. More than 300 colorful illustrations depict concepts and skills. Landscape view presents 12-lead ECGs in their actual size for more realistic 12-lead ECG Interpretation. More than 100 practice ECGs help you apply your knowledge and master 12-lead ECG interpretation. Case studies promote recognition and treatment of patient complaints. Consider This boxes highlight important tips, and Quick Review questions with answers and rationales reinforce key content. Learning objectives in each chapter emphasize the knowledge you should gain, and key terms are bolded upon first mention for easier learning. Spiral binding makes it easier to lay the book flat for study or for use while on the job. NEW! Updated ECGs make it easier to comprehend and apply the material. NEW! Each chapter is updated to reflect current science, with references provided.

Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical and Modern Healthcare Informatics provides a deeper understanding of the current trends in AI and machine learning within healthcare diagnosis, its practical approach in healthcare, and gives insight into different wearable sensors and its device module to help doctors and their patients in enhanced healthcare system. The primary goal of this book is to detect difficulties and their solutions to medical practitioners for the early detection and prediction of any disease. The 56 chapters in the volume provide beginners and experts in the medical science field with general pictures and detailed descriptions of imaging and signal processing principles and clinical applications. With forefront applications and up-to-date analytical methods, this book captures the interests of colleagues in the medical imaging research field and is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals who wish to understand the principles and applications of signal and image processing and its related technologies in healthcare.

Ideal for sleep specialists, pediatricians, or family medicine practitioners, Assessment and Treatment of Infant Sleep provides in-depth information about normal aspects of sleep in infancy, as well as both medical and behavioral sleep problem assessment and management. This unique resource offers concise, consolidated guidance when preparing for a clinic or rotation with patients in infancy or when engaging in treatment planning for young children with sleep problems.Covers normal and abnormal aspects of infant sleep and provides evidence-based tools to direct assessment and treatment of medical and behavioral sleep concerns.Discusses new protocols and treatments specific to children under 24 months of age.Highlights the unique evaluation and management of medical sleep disorders specific to infants, with a focus on special populations.Contains full-color illustrations throughout, including diagrams, photographs, and sleep studies (polysomnography).Distills a growing body of research related to the spectrum of medical and behavioral disorders in infant sleep in a single reference ideal for clinicians or researchers.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Artificial Intelligence in e-health Framework, Volume One: AI, Classification, Wearable Devices, and Computer-Aided Diagnosis presents a variety of AI techniques and applications for solving issues in the healthcare industry. As Artificial Intelligence is increasingly incorporated into medical systems and methods, it is critical to understand the formulations and basics of machine and deep learning as well as how to implement these advances into practice. This book specifically explores Artificial Intelligence developments in disease diagnosis, health monitoring, medical image recognition, and diagnostics, as well as e-health records management.This is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and all who wish to broaden their knowledge in this advancing technology.

Sustainable Materials for Food Packaging and Preservation: Food Security and Sustainability discusses the recent trends and development of bio-based sustainable materials, focusing on their fabrication and application in food packaging and food preservation. This book brings together fundamental information and the most recent advances in the characterization, processing, and modification of sustainable materials and their impact on food packaging and storage of food products for improving their shelf life. Special attention is given to smart, active, and edible packaging, and the utilization of nanoemulsion and nanoencapsulation in the food industry is also discussed. In addition, the book reviews the use of proteins, polysaccharides, and microbial and chemically derived materials for food preservation.

Chest Blunt Trauma: A Modern Approach to a Multidisciplinary Disease provides novel treatment ideas for cardiothoracic injuries. The book interweaves knowledge of new surgical techniques, better understanding of patho-physiologic effects of injuries, and enhanced intensive care methods to create a holistic strategy of patient support. This text is a welcome addition for any clinician or researcher seeking refreshed information on the management of trauma to the chest wall.While non-operative treatment has long been the standard of care, the book discusses the vast improvements in understanding how to treat cardiothoracic injuries. Innovative surgical techniques, instruments, post-operative care, and the multisystemic nature of this illness.

Part of the superbly illustrated Operative Techniques series, Spine Surgery, 4th Edition, brings you up to speed with must-know surgical techniques in today’s technically demanding spine surgery. Step-by-step, evidence-based guidance walks you through both common and uncommon situations you’re likely to see in your practice, including trauma-related cases. Concise, detailed text accompanies the excellent visuals to provide a comprehensive, practical tool ideal for orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons.Focuses on individual procedures, each presented in an easy-to-follow format for quick reference.Combines brief bulleted descriptions of surgical procedures with crisp, clear illustrative drawings and images, clinical pearls, and just the right amount of relevant science.Contains seven all-new chapters: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Lenke Classification and Surgical Indications; NOMS Framework: Approach to the Treatment of Spinal Metastatic Tumors; Antepsoas Approach for Lumbar Interbody Fusion; Robotically-Assisted Spinal Surgery: Setup and Workflow; Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality in Spinal Surgery: Setup and Workflow; Endoscopic Discectomy and Foraminotomy; and Awake Spinal Surgery.Includes surgical videos available online that demonstrate how to perform state-of-the-art procedures.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.