Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers, Second Edition, helps professionals and students in clinical engineering successfully deploy medical technologies. The book provides a broad reference to the core elements of the subject, drawing from a range of experienced authors. In addition to engineering skills, clinical engineers must be able to work with both patients and a range of professional staff, including technicians, clinicians and equipment manufacturers. This book will not only help users keep up-to-date on the fast-moving scientific and medical research in the field, but also help them develop laboratory, design, workshop and management skills. The updated edition features the latest fundamentals of medical technology integration, patient safety, risk assessment and assistive technology.

Resistance to Anti-CD20 Antibodies and Approaches for Their Reversal presents in-depth content written by international experts in the study of resistance to anti-CD20 antibodies and approaches for their reversal. Anti-CD20 antibodies are used to achieve B cell depletion and are developed to treat B cell proliferative disorders, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In the past two decades, anti-CD20 antibodies have revolutionized the treatment of all B cell malignancies, however, there are patients that fail to respond to initial therapy or relapse sooner. This book explores new and existing avenues surrounding Anti-CD20 antibodies. In recent years, several next-generation anti-CD20 therapies have been developed but predicting and reversing resistance is still a challenging task. These areas are being actively studied as they represent a potential to improve anti-CD20 therapies and are discussed thoroughly in the book. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students and member of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about resistance to anti-CD20 antibodies and their reversal.

Throughout the world, artificial intelligence is reshaping businesses, trade interfaces, economic activities, and society as a whole. In recent years, scholarly research on artificial intelligence has emerged from a variety of empirical and applied domains of knowledge. Computer scientists have developed advanced deep learning algorithms to leverage its utility in a variety of fields such as medicine, energy, travel, education, banking, and business management. Although a growing body of literature is shedding light on artificial intelligence-enabled difficulties, there is still much to be gained by applying fresh theory-driven techniques to this vital topic. Revolutionizing Business Practices Through Artificial Intelligence and Data-Rich Environments provides a comprehensive understanding of the business systems, platforms, procedures, and mechanisms that underpin different stakeholders' experiences with reality-enhancing technologies and their transformative application in management. The book also identifies areas in various business processes where artificial intelligence intervention would not only transform the business but would also make the business more sustainable. Covering key topics such as blockchain, business automation, and manufacturing, this reference work is ideal for computer scientists, business owners, managers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

FOCAPD-19/Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, July 14 - 18, 2019, compiles the presentations given at the Ninth International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, FOCAPD-2019. It highlights the meetings held at this event that brings together researchers, educators and practitioners to identify new challenges and opportunities for process and product design.

Geoinformatics for Geosciences: Advanced Geospatial Analysis using RS, GIS and Soft Computing is a comprehensive guide to the methodologies and techniques that can be used in Earth observation data assessments, geospatial analysis, and soft computing in the geosciences. The book covers a variety of spatiotemporal problems and topics in the areas of the environment, geohazards, urban analysis, health, pollution, climate change, resources and geomorphology, among others. Sections cover environmental and climate issues, analysis of geomorphological data, hazard and disaster impacts, natural and human resources, the influence of environmental conditions, geohazards, climate change, geomorphological changes, etc., and socioeconomic challenges. Detailing up-to-date techniques in geoinformatics, this book offers in-depth, up-to-date methodologies for researchers and academics to understand how contemporary data can be combined with innovative techniques and tools in order to address challenges in the geosciences.

Computational Methods in Drug Discovery and Repurposing for Cancer Therapy provides knowledge about ongoing research and computational approaches for drug discovery and repurposing for cancer therapy. The book provides detailed descriptions about target molecules and pathways and their inhibitors for easy understanding and applicability. Users will find discussions on tools and techniques such as integrated bioinformatics approaches, systems biology tools, molecular docking, computational chemistry, artificial intelligence, machine learning, structure-based virtual screening, biomarkers and transcriptome which are discussed in the context of different cancer types, such as colon, glioblastoma, endometrial and retinoblastoma, amongst others. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, students and member of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about the use of computational modeling to better tailor treatments for cancer patients.

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.