Skeletal Muscle Health in Metabolic Diseases explores the vital role of skeletal muscle in regulating energy metabolism and its interactions with other organs, such as the liver and brain, in the context of metabolic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. This comprehensive guide covers how metabolic disorders impact muscle glucose metabolism, liver function, and brain health, alongside the effects of nutrition and exercise on carbohydrate metabolism. Readers will gain insights into the mechanisms underlying muscle atrophy, oxidative stress, and cellular damage caused by these conditions. Key Features: - In-depth analysis of skeletal muscle’s role in whole-body metabolism and metabolic disease. - Exploration of metabolic dysfunction in relation to liver and brain health. - Insight into the impact of diet and physical activity on muscle and carbohydrate metabolism. - Examination of muscle atrophy and cellular changes in metabolic disorders.

AI Innovations in Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Advancing Therapy through Technology offers a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This book addresses the AI’s role in drug discovery, development, and delivery, highlighting applications in personalized medicine, nanotechnology, and clinical trials. It also covers AI’s impact on community and hospital pharmacy, herbal medicine, and drug product design. Each chapter examines the use of AI in optimizing drug processes, from designing innovative therapies to improving regulatory compliance and future trends in pharmaceutical technology. This insightful resource is invaluable for researchers, pharmaceutical professionals, and healthcare innovators aiming to advance therapeutic outcomes through AI. Key Features: - Comprehensive coverage of AI applications in drug discovery, delivery, and design. - Insights into AI-driven personalized medicine and nanotechnology. - Regulatory perspectives on AI in drug delivery and medical devices. - Future trends and innovations in AI for pharmaceutical technology.

Anthocyanins are a diverse group of phytochemicals used for the treatment and management of acute and chronic ailments. This book is a comprehensive guide to anthocyanins and their importance as pharmaceutical and nutraceutical agents. The book provides detailed information about anthocyanin sources and their application in the treatment of diseases including cancer, gastric disorders, infertility, metabolic diseases, and neurological disorders. Key features · Explains the importance of phytochemicals and nutraceuticals · Provides details of anthocyanin sources and mechanisms of action · Includes chapters dedicated to the use of anthocyanins to treat specific diseases · Provides a summary of the market for anthocyanins as a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product · Includes scientific references

Computer-Aided Drug Discovery Methods: A Brief Introduction explores the cutting-edge field at the intersection of computational science and medicinal chemistry. This comprehensive volume navigates from foundational concepts to advanced methodologies, illuminating how computational tools accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics. Beginning with an overview of drug discovery principles, the book explains topics such as pharmacophore modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and molecular docking. It discusses the application of density functional theory and the role of artificial intelligence in therapeutic development, showcasing successful case studies and innovations in COVID-19 research. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in academia and industry, this book serves as a vital resource in understanding the complex landscape of modern drug discovery. It emphasizes the synergy between computational methods and experimental validation, shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences toward more effective and targeted therapies.

The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists in Hospital Settings is a comprehensive textbook designed to equip graduate pharmacy students and residents with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective clinical pharmacy practice in hospitals. This book emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of clinical pharmacy and the importance of adhering to international guidelines and standards. The book provides an overview of hospital pharmacy practice with an introduction to the essential requirements of a hospital environment, followed by a detailed exploration of clinical pharmacist roles across major medical subspecialties, including internal medicine, infectious diseases, intensive care, pediatrics, cardiology, and oncology. Key Features General and specialized Roles: Comprehensively covers different aspects of clinical pharmacology from basics to medical subspecialties Practical Insights: Offers practical tools, reference resources, and strategies for clinical pharmacy practice across different hospital departments. Advanced Practice: Guides readers from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical pharmacy practices, preparing them for specialized roles within hospital settings. Global Standards: Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary education and adherence to global clinical pharmacy standards. This textbook is an essential resource for pharmacy students, specialist assistants, and anyone pursuing a career in clinical pharmacy.

Common Lip Diseases: A Clinical Guide is a comprehensive medical atlas designed to enhance the understanding and management of various labial pathologies. This guide is specifically tailored for dentistry students, dentists, and dermatologists, offering a clear and concise overview of common lip diseases, organized by etiology for easy reference. The atlas covers a wide range of conditions, including infectious and inflammatory cheilitis, traumatic lip diseases, and systemic immunological disorders like lichen planus and pemphigus vulgaris. It also addresses labial manifestations of systemic diseases, vascular pathologies, and potentially malignant disorders such as squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, the guide explores pigmented lesions and introduces innovative treatment protocols like phototherapy and photodynamic therapy. Key Features - Quick and easy-to-read medical reference - Covers several conditions of the lips - Several detailed images - Case studies for understanding outpatient clinical practice With its didactic approach, this atlas is an invaluable resource for medical professionals seeking to advance their basic knowledge in oral medicine.

Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists, the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty. Interventional Pain Surgery is the third of the monograph series. This book comprehensively covers endoscopic techniques for spinal surgery. Topics include interlaminar lumbar endoscopy, transforaminal lumbar discectomy, endoscopic approaches for lumbar spinal canal stenosis, and management of chronic low back pain through rhizotomy and rhiziolysis. The endoscopic treatment of basivertebral neuropathy, cervical foraminotomy, and decompression techniques is explained in dedicated chapters. Finally, the book also addresses endoscopic posterior lumbar interbody fusion and procedures for adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion. Key Features - Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine - Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment - Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons - Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists, the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty. Endoscopy and Fetoscopy Techniques for the Brain and Neuroaxis is the second of the monograph series. The book covers advanced endoscopic techniques for brain and spinal surgeries. Topics include visualization of the brain, endoscopic approaches to the sellar region, fetoscopy treatments for myelomeningocele, and methods for cancer pain relief. It also discusses endoscopic correction of craniosynostosis in children, complications like autonomic dysreflexia, and the importance of identifying the Adamkiewicz system in spinal procedures. Key Features - Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine - Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment - Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons - Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.

This book aims to fill research gaps in the search for chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive natural compounds. It includes a collection of detailed reviews focusing on bioactive compounds from plant sources that can be beneficial for cancer therapy. Topics covered include the role of antioxidants in cancer therapy, medicinal plants for cancer chemotherapeutics, bioactive compounds from marine plants, and a review of inhibiting nitric oxide reactions for preventing cancer. Chapters are contributed by researchers who have provided detailed lists and descriptions of the relevant plant sources, the compounds and the biochemical reactions. The book includes references for advanced reading. This book is intended as a reference for scholars and healthcare professionals studying natural medicines for cancer prevention and treatment.

Stem cell and regenerative medicine research is an important area of clinical research which promises to change the face of medicine as it will be practiced in the years to come. Challenges in the 21st century to combat diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease and retinal disorders, among others, may well be addressed employing stem cell therapies and tissue regeneration techniques. Frontiers in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research brings updates on multidisciplinary topics relevant to stem cell research and their application in regenerative medicine. The series is essential reading for researchers seeking updates in stem cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine. Volume 11 includes 5 chapters on these topics: - The use of embryology in clinical practice - Molecular regulation and signaling transduction in human tissue development - Cell differentiation on hydrogels and its application in regenerative medicine - Stem cell therapy for sepsis - Tumorigenicity assessments for stem cell-derived therapeutic products.