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Translating Epigenetics to the Clinic reviews current
methodological tools and experimental approaches used by leading
translational researchers seeking to use epigenetics as a clinical
model. It organizes epigenetics into disease treatment areas with a
major focus on oncology, and with much coverage of pervasive
treatment categories such as diabetes, as well as the 'diseases of
modernity'-including pharmacological addiction, dementia, and
ageing. Pedagogically, the work concentrates on the latest
knowledge, laboratory techniques, and experimental approaches used
by translational research leaders in this field. The book promotes
cross-disciplinary communication between the sub-specialties of
medicine. In common with the rest of the books in Translational
Medicine, the book remains unified in theme by emphasizing recent
innovations, critical barriers to progress, and the new tools being
used to overcome them. Also includes specific areas of research
that require additional study to advance the field as a whole.
Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI: Theory and Applications in
Research and Medicine is the first comprehensive volume published
on HP gas MRI. Since the 1990's, when HP gas MRI was invented by
Dr. Albert and his colleagues, the HP gas MRI field has grown
dramatically. The technique has proven to be a useful tool for
diagnosis, disease staging, and therapy evaluation for obstructive
lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. HP gas MRI has also been
developed for functional imaging of the brain and is presently
being developed for molecular imaging, including molecules
associated with lung cancer, breast cancer, and Alzheimer's
disease. Taking into account the ongoing growth of this field and
the potential for future clinical applications, the book pulls
together the most relevant and cutting-edge research available in
HP gas MRI into one resource.
This reference, written by leading authorities in the field, gives
basic theory, implementation details, advanced research, and
applications of RF and microwave in healthcare and biosensing. It
first provides a solid understanding of the fundamentals with
coverage of the basics of microwave engineering and the interaction
between electromagnetic waves and biomaterials. It then presents
the state-of-the-art development in microwave biosensing,
implantable devices -including applications of microwave technology
for sensing biological tissues - and medical diagnosis, along with
applications involving remote patient monitoring. this book is an
ideal reference for RF and microwave engineer working on, or
thinking of working on, the applications of RF and Microwave
technology in medicine and biology. Learn: The fundamentals of RF
and microwave engineering in healthcare and biosensing How to
combine biological and medical aspects of the field with underlying
engineering concepts How to implement microwave biosensing for
material characterization and cancer diagnosis Applications and
functioning of wireless implantable biomedical devices and
microwave non-contact biomedical radars How to combine devices,
systems, and methods for new practical applications
Experimental Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics is the first book
in the field that focuses on the practicalities of performing a
large variety of in-vitro laboratory experiments. Explanations are
thorough, informative, and feature standard lab equipment to enable
biomedical engineers to advance from a 'trial and error' approach
to an efficient system recommended by experienced leaders. This is
an ideal tool for biomedical engineers or biomechanics professors
in their teaching, as well as for those studying and carrying out
lab assignments and projects in the field. The experienced authors
have established a standard that researchers can test against in
order to explain the strengths and weaknesses of testing
approaches.
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) requires unique
information technology to meet the challenges set by today's
aviation industry. How do IT services relate to aircraft MRO, and
how may IT be leveraged in the future? Leveraging Information
Technology for Optimal Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) responds to these questions, and describes the background of
current trends in the industry, where airlines are tending to
retain aircraft longer on the one hand, and rapidly introducing new
genres of aircraft such as the A380 and B787, on the other. This
book provides industry professionals and students of aviation MRO
with the necessary principles, approaches and tools to respond
effectively and efficiently to the constant development of new
technologies, both in general and within the aviation MRO
profession. This book is designed as a primer on IT services for
aircraft engineering professionals and a handbook for IT
professionals servicing this niche industry, highlighting the
unique information requirements for aviation MRO and delving into
detailed aspects of information needs from within the industry.
The textile industry is increasingly based on ongoing innovation
and development of higher performance products, and the field of
functional textiles is no exception. This book explores the
development of textiles with a wide range of functions, with the
aim of improving the performance of the product in terms of the
protection and health benefits that it can offer. The book is split
into two parts. Part one focuses on functional textiles for
improved performance and protection, with chapters reviewing
antistatic, flame retardant and infrared functional textiles, among
many others. Chapters in part two examine the uses of functional
textiles in a medical context, including superhydrophobic
materials, antibacterial textiles and insect-repellent materials.
With its distinguished editors and contributions from some of the
world's leading authorities, Functional textiles for improved
performance, protection and health is invaluable for textile
scientists, technologists and engineers as well as those designing
and manufacturing textiles. It is also a suitable reference for the
academic sector.
The Internet serves as an essential tool in promoting health
awareness through the circulation of important research among the
medical professional community. While digital tools and
technologies have greatly improved healthcare, challenges are still
prevalent among diverse populations worldwide. The Handbook of
Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology presents
a comprehensive discussion of health knowledge equity and the
importance of the digital age in providing life-saving data for
diagnosis and treatment of diverse populations with limited
resources. Featuring timely, research-based chapters across a broad
spectrum of topic areas including, but not limited to, online
health information resources, data management and analysis, and
knowledge accessibility, this publication is an essential reference
source for researchers, academicians, medical professionals, and
upper level students interested in the advancement and
dissemination of medical knowledge.
The internet of medical things provides significant advantages for
the well-being of society by increasing the quality of life and
reducing medical expenses. An important step towards a smart
healthcare system is to utilize the potential of existing
technologies in order to deliver the best services to users and
improve their circumstances. With the help of internet of medical
things technologies, self-care and early diagnosis are influential
services in strengthening the healthcare ecosystem, especially
those which utilize remote monitoring systems. The Internet of
Medical Things (IoMT) and Telemedicine Frameworks and Applications
focuses on the role of artificial intelligence, the internet of
medical things, and telemedicine as well as the advantages and
challenges that can occur from the integration of these
technologies. The book also evolves methodologies to develop
frameworks for the integration of the internet of medical things
and telemedicine. Covering topics such as remote healthcare,
medical imaging, and data science, this reference work is ideal for
researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors,
and students.
Principles of Measurement and Transduction of Biomedical Variables
is a comprehensive text on Biomedical Transducers covering
principles of functioning, application examples and new technology
solutions. It presents measurement methods of biomedical variables
and their transduction to an electrical variable such as voltage.
This can then be more easily quantified, processed and visualized
as numerical values and graphics; for instance, in a video monitor
or liquid crystal display. A different type of transducer is
presented in every chapter, such as the functioning principle,
transducer block diagram, modeling equations and basic applications
in biomedical engineering.
It shows technical and theoretical principles to measure biomedical
variables as arterial blood pressure, blood flow, temperature and
CO2 concentration in exhaled air. Coverage of these principles will
enable you to know how to construct main type of transducers with
biomedical applications. Prof. Button s book brings together
universal concepts and current technical information on how sensors
and transducers function which makes this book an ideal resource
for teaching measurement and transduction of biomedical variables
in undergraduate and postgraduate Biomedical Engineering programs.
Learn how to design transducers through practical examples and
applied informationCovers MEMS and laser sensorsGet an overview of
the range of devices and techniques available plus advantages and
shortcomings for each transducer type"
The Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (PSB) 2017 is an
international, multidisciplinary conference for the presentation
and discussion of current research in the theory and application of
computational methods in problems of biological significance.
Presentations are rigorously peer reviewed and are published in an
archival proceedings volume. PSB 2017 will be held on January 4 -
8, 2017 in Kohala Coast, Hawaii. Tutorials and workshops will be
offered prior to the start of the conference.PSB 2017 will bring
together top researchers from the US, the Asian Pacific nations,
and around the world to exchange research results and address open
issues in all aspects of computational biology. It is a forum for
the presentation of work in databases, algorithms, interfaces,
visualization, modeling, and other computational methods, as
applied to biological problems, with emphasis on applications in
data-rich areas of molecular biology.The PSB has been designed to
be responsive to the need for critical mass in sub-disciplines
within biocomputing. For that reason, it is the only meeting whose
sessions are defined dynamically each year in response to specific
proposals. PSB sessions are organized by leaders of research in
biocomputing's 'hot topics.' In this way, the meeting provides an
early forum for serious examination of emerging methods and
approaches in this rapidly changing field.
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