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Bariatric surgery (BS) is a set of effective surgical procedures
used for weight reduction and improvement of insulin sensitivity in
morbidly obese patients, in comparison with non-invasive techniques
such as drug treatment or changes in lifestyle. Chapter one
discusses the effects of bariatric surgery on weight and diabetes,
while Chapter Two focuses on peri, postoperative and late
complications. Chapter Three covers Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD), a disease characterised by abnormal reflux of gastric
content and can be non-erosive or erosive, and the efficacy of a
dietary compound containing chondroitin sulphate, aluminium
hydroxide and hyaluronic acid. Chapter Four covers the role that
the Transforming Growth Factor-beta family plays in the lives of
metazoans, controlling key physiological processes from embryonic
development to adult tissue homeostasis. In Chapter Five, the
authors discuss their ongoing study on destroying food proteins
that are responsible for allergy by different food processing
techniques. Nickel, lead and cadmium are frequently unintentionally
added to cosmetics as impurities during manufacturing. Chapter Six
proposes an exhaustive focus on what metals are of interest, and
what is the state of the art about analytical methodologies
suitable to detect these toxic metals in cosmetics and personal
care products. Chapter Seven examines the influence friend and
family factors have on lifetime e-cigarette use, past year
e-cigarette use, and perceptions of trying e-cigarettes soon in a
national sample of Hispanic junior high and high school students.
Written by a distinguished pioneer in the history and development
of coronary angioscopic techniques, "Coronary Angioscopy" is the
first and only book to systematically describe the present status
of percutaneous coronary angioscopy and cardioscopy. Cardiologists
and other interested physicians will value its clear explanations
of the pathophysiology of coronary artery diseases, as well as the
author's advice and instruction on the mastering of cutting-edge
coronary angioscopic and cardioscopic techniques.
The book's scope includes a review of the dramatic developments
that have brought so much change in such a short time. From the
introduction of the flexible endoscope in the late 1940s to the
creation of the fiberscope by the author in the late 1990s, the
tools and techniques described within are presented with
well-earned authority.
Composed of three parts (addressing the topics of coronary
angioscopy, cardioscopy, and a discussion of possible future
applications of both techniques), the book's large, well-designed,
atlas-style format and extensive use of color illustrations (160 of
250 figures are in color) make it a particularly effective
resource. In addition, it provides information on new findings,
techniques and devices, such as the cardioscopic observation of
coronary microvessels from the cardiac chambers themselves, many of
which are not previously reported.
This book examines the technologies and processes for the
development and commercial production of stem cells according to
cGMP guidelines. The initial chapter of the book discusses the
therapeutic potentials of stem cells for the treatment of various
diseases, including degenerative disorders and genetic diseases.
The book then reviews the recent developments in the cultivation of
stem cells in bioreactors, including critical cultural parameters,
possible bioreactor configuration and integrations of novel
technologies in bioprocess developmental stages. The book also
introduces microscopic, molecular, and cellular techniques for
characterization of stem cells for regulatory approvals. Further,
it describes optimal cell transporting conditions to maintain cell
viability and properties. Further, it summarizes characterization
strategies of clinical grade stem cells for stem cell therapy. This
book is an invaluable contribution to having an academic and
industrial understanding with respect to R&D and manufacturing
of clinical grade stem cells.
Infectious disease pandemics are a rising threat in our globalizing
world. This agenda-setting collection provides international
analysis of the pressing sociological concerns they confront us
with, from cross-border coordination of public health governance to
geopolitical issues of development and social equity. * Focuses on
vital sociological issues raised by resurgent disease pandemics *
Detailed analysis of case studies as well as broader, systemic
factors * Contributions from North America, Europe and Asia provide
international perspective * Bold, agenda-setting treatment of a
high-profile topic
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