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Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Here is an in-depth and informative introduction to dietary fibers and food supplements elaborating on their uses and benefits in the prevention and treatment of such health issues and diseases as diabetes obesity coronary heart disease colorectal and other types of cancer and gut health. The book also discusses the formulation-based approaches for the delivery of food supplements and dietary fibers as well as the use of botanicals in dietary supplements and fibers. The chapter on regulatory guidance of food supplement and dietary fiber discusses the current statutes and regulations addressing dietary ingredients manufacturing standards safety labelling and claims. The book explains how dietary fibers and food supplements work to maintain gut health addressing such issues as constipation loose stools inflammatory bowel diseases hiatal hernias gastroesophageal reflux disease Barrett’s esophagus diverticular disease hemorrhoids peptic ulcers gastritis celiac disease gallstones and colon cancer. | Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

GBP 139.00
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Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new book presents a variety of important research on functional foods—foods that have another role related to disease prevention or health. The first section of the book includes chapters on the complicated relationships between nutrition physical and mental health and disease. Section two focuses on the connection between health science and food and presents a number of case studies on the possible uses of functional foods. The book discusses important methods for nutritional interventions in relation to diseases such as obesity and other prominent health concerns in modern society. Topics include: Nutrigenetics and metabolic diseases Nutrition intervention strategies to improve health Nutrition consumption timing around exercise sessions Nutritional therapies for mental disorders Health benefits of particular foods such as eggs milk cereal garlic cinnamon nuts blueberries etc. Mineral- and protein-enriched foods | Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

GBP 82.99
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Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

This book provides an overview of the challenges in electronic health records (EHR) design and implementation along with an introduction to the best practices that have been identified over the past several years. The book examines concerns surrounding EHR use and proposes eight examples of proper EHR use. It discusses the complex strategic planning that accompanies the systemic organizational changes associated with EHR programs and highlights key lessons learned regarding health information—including technology errors and risk management concerns. | Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

GBP 82.99
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Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications

Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications

This new volume discusses the valuable contribution of immune-boosting properties of nutraceuticals and functional foods toward human health exploring dietary antioxidants vitamins and minerals edible microalgae herbs phytonutrients omega 3-fatty acids and probiotics. The volume addresses the immune-boosting properties of herbs and vegetables and the pharmacological and therapeutic importance of commonly used medicinal herbs and carotenoids-containing vegetables and their immunological and biological actions for treating disease and maintaining health. Several chapters focus on marine-derived sources used to boost immunity such as microalgae-derived compounds and compounds from coral reefs which can promote better health and alleviate the risk of development of degenerative diseases. | Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications

GBP 147.00
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Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

This compendium volume is an indispensable source of information on the ways in which wastewater can impact public health. The editor a well-respected expert in his field has collected the most recent and pertinent investigations into this serious issue. Included are studies involving:• The presence of various human enteric viruses in wastewater which reach the public through drinking and daily use water agriculture and through fishing waters • Antibiotic resistance produced by genetic changes in wastewater bacterial communities affecting both human and animal health • The presence of antidepressants in water consumed by the public• Possible methods of treatment for removing bacteria and pharmaceuticals from wastewaterThis threat to public health calls urgently for the development of new treatment technologies. The research in this volume provides state-of-the-art information about recent advances in wastewater treatment and it points the way toward future productive research. Civil engineers graduate-level research students and scientific research labs will all find valuable information. | Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition addresses some of the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. This volume part of the two-volume compendium focuses on research trends in sustainable horticulture that include postharvest management and processed food production from horticulture crops crop protection and plant health management and horticulture for human health and nutrition. Global food demand is expected to be double by 2050 while at the same time the production environment and natural resources are continually shrinking and deteriorating due to many complex factors. Horticulture a major sector of agriculture is vital to enhancing crop production and productivity in parity with agricultural crops to meet the emerging food demand. Implementing sustainable models of crop production is really an enormous endeavor. Promising technologies and management options are needed to increase productivity to meet the growing food demand despite deteriorating production environments.

GBP 82.99
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Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Applications in Health Improvement and Disease Management

Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Applications in Health Improvement and Disease Management

Addressing the increasing popularity of nutraceuticals dietary supplements and functional foods this comprehensive and timely book presents an abundance of information on herbal products and their applications. The chapter authors—highly skilled experienced and renowned scientists and researchers from around the globe—offer up-to-date knowledge on the uses of herbal products in health management in cancer treatment in mental health therapy and more. Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Advances and Applications begins with an introduction the nomenclature and characteristics of nutraceuticals and goes on to discuss in-depth applications for specific health issues including cancer diabetes Alzheimer’s disease alcoholism and more. It also looks at the pros and cons as well as the analytical techniques used for the production of nutraceuticals. Chapters cover market size regulatory perspectives manufacturing and in silico drug design. The book incorporates a wide diversity of case studies research and theories pertaining to natural products employed by developers and content experts in the field. | Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Applications in Health Improvement and Disease Management

GBP 82.99
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Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

The functional foods market represents one of the fastest growing and most fascinating areas of investigation and innovation in the food sector. This new volume focuses on recent findings new research trends and emerging technologies in bioprocessing: making use of microorganisms in the production of food with health and nutritional benefits. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I discusses functional food production and human health looking at some newly emerged bioprocessing technological advances in the functional foods (chocolates whey beverages) in conjunction their prospective health benefits. Part II on emerging applications of microorganism in safe food production covers recent breakthroughs in food safety in microbial bioprocessing. Chapters discuss spoilage issues harmful/pathogenic microorganisms genetically modified microorganisms stability and functionality and potential of food-grade microbes for biodegradation of toxic compounds such as mycotoxins pesticides and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Chapters in Part III on emerging scope and potential application in the dairy and food industry explore and investigate the current shortcomings and challenges of the microbially mediated processes at the industrial level. The editors have brought together a group of outstanding international contributors at the forefront of bioprocessing technology to produce a valuable resource for researchers faculty students food nutrition and health practitioners and all those working in the dairy food and nutraceutical industries especially in the development of functional foods. | Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

GBP 82.99
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Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders: Health Benefits and Safety presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. It details the healing benefits of specific spices and herb plant-based remedies such as garlic onion black pepper aloe vera Indian gooseberry chamomile and dandelion for the treatment of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids irritable bowel syndrome gallstones celiac disease peptic ulcers etc. It also discusses the therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages and the healing benefits of lectins in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The abundance of research presented in this volume will be valuable for researchers scientists growers students processors traders industries and others in the development of plant-based therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases. | Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

GBP 124.00
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Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book examines many of the predominant issues in the field of social work in mental health and substance abuse today. Topics discussed include incarceration of drug abusers methadone treatment for heroin users and substance abuse among sex workers. It also examines how parental smoking affects children’s attitudes binge drinking and the correlation between depression and sociodemographic factors. The book also explores help for homeless drug abusers and more.

GBP 82.99
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Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food security and child malnutrition are at the forefront of our attention both nationally and internationally. The chapters contained in this compendium include a range of methodologies—literature review cross-sectional study longitudinal study case-control and even a focus group!—all of which examine this urgent issue revealing new perspectives and facets of information. The international roster of contributors present a nuanced look at food security and child malnutrition with research into food security measures in many nations around the world. The book is broken into several parts coveringdefining food securityfood security nutrition and growth and developmentfood security and mental and physical healthfood security and child obesityconclusion with an information study from The Children's Healthwatch on household hardships public programs and their associations with the health and development of very young childrenThe range of topics and information presented here will be valuable for those involved with food security advocacy policymakers researchers social service professionals working children and families and others. | Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

GBP 82.99
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Social Work and Community Practice

Social Work and Community Practice

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book explores a variety of physical mental and lifestyle challenges faced by community populations. Some of the topics discussed include homelessness smoking trends among certain populations mental health issues among different age and gender groups substance abuse and domestic violence. The book also examines community health promotion nutrition intervention contraception and more. | Social Work and Community Practice

GBP 82.99
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Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

This volume demonstrates the diverse state-of-the-art applications that combine artificial intelligence with soft computing which has great potential for creating smart personalized healthcare services. The book showcases the myriad uses of AI and computer techniques in healthcare that employ deep learning robotics machine learning blockchain emerging cloud edge computing Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance consensus CNN architecture Splunk genetic algorithms (GA) DurBhashan and many more. These technologies can be used in healthcare for enhanced data sharing remote health monitoring tele-rehabilitation connecting rural populations with healthcare services identifying diseases and health issues automated medical diagnosis analyzing information in surgical videos ensuring timely communication and transportation during health disasters and emergencies for optimizing expenditures and more. | Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

GBP 193.00
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Urban Land Use Community-Based Planning

Urban Land Use Community-Based Planning

This compendium volume Urban Land Use: Community-Based Planning covers a range of land use planning and community engagement issues. Part I explores the connections between land use decisions and consequences for urban residents particularly in the areas of health and health equity. The chapters in Part II provide a closer look at community land use planning practice in several case studies. Part III offers several practical and innovative tools for integrating community decisions into land use planning. | Urban Land Use Community-Based Planning

GBP 82.99
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Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

This volume takes an in-depth look at various biological and chemical hazards in food and food products that pose health threats. It also outlines methods and practices for the diagnosis prevention and management of these hazards in food production processes. The new scientific research and case studies presented in the volume cover mycotoxins foodborne pathogens antibiotic residues from dairy animals pesticide residues the presence of heavy metals in food and more. Chapters also address food allergy management and offer lessons and practices in food recall situations. The authors discuss the various food toxins their sources as well as management mitigation and prevention strategies. Also addressed are the specific adverse effects on people with health problems such as diabetes hypertension cancer neurodegenerative diseases and more. This book is organized in such a way that each chapter treats one major food safety hazard and offers novel control methods for health food safety and quality enhancement through various means. Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products: Prevention Practices and Management will aid researchers and policymakers as it illustrates the various aspects of food safety hazards and how to analyze and control these potential health threats. | Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

GBP 131.00
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Childhood Obesity Prevalence Pathophysiology and Management

Childhood Obesity Prevalence Pathophysiology and Management

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has increased worldwide in recent decades. Obesity in childhood is associated with a wide range of serious health complications and an increased risk of premature illness and death later in life. This book presents childhood obesity trends across multiple demographics and discusses the contributing genetic and environmental factors. It demonstrates the adverse health consequences of childhood obesity both as they relate to childhood and as they last into adulthood and presents multiple methods for obesity treatment included community and family-based intervention pharmacotherapy and surgical procedures. | Childhood Obesity Prevalence Pathophysiology and Management

GBP 82.99
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Temperate Fruits Production Processing and Marketing

Temperate Fruits Production Processing and Marketing

This volume Temperate Fruits: Production Processing and Marketing presents the latest pomological research on the production postharvest handling processing and storage and information on marketing for a selection of temperate fruits. These include apple pear quince peach plum sweet cherry kiwifruit strawberry mulberry and chestnut. With chapters from fruit experts from different countries of the world the book provides the latest information on the effect of climate change on fruit production organic fruit growing and advanced fruit breeding the nutraceutical value and bioactive compounds in fruits and their role in human health and new and advanced methods of fruit production. Topics include microirrigation sustainable nutrient management crop protection and plant health management and farm mechanization. | Temperate Fruits Production Processing and Marketing

GBP 82.99
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Frankincense – Gum Olibanum Botany Oleoresin Chemistry Extraction Utilization Propagation Biotechnology and Conservation

Frankincense – Gum Olibanum Botany Oleoresin Chemistry Extraction Utilization Propagation Biotechnology and Conservation

Frankincense also called olibanum is an aromatic resin used since ancient times for incense perfume and aromatherapy. It is readily available as an essential oil or as a supplement or extract and studies have shown that it may enhance heart health and liver health and soothe pain and inflammation. This new volume is a comprehensive desktop reference book specifically gum olibanum - frankincense. It introduces the significance of the species and covers the botany phytochemistry propagation extraction and pharmacological uses. It also discusses the species’ genetic diversity using molecular markers in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects of Boswellia species the trade and commerce of frankincense and as well as its threats and conservation. | Frankincense – Gum Olibanum Botany Oleoresin Chemistry Extraction Utilization Propagation Biotechnology and Conservation

GBP 147.00
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Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies

Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies

This book presents a wealth of information and research about the most potent cancer healing therapies focusing particularly how nanomedicine holistic medicine and other cancer therapies play important roles in treating cancer. Nanotechnology has the power to radically change the way cancer is diagnosed imaged and treated. The holistic approach to cancer involves noninvasive procedures focused upon restoring the health of human energy fields. | Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies

GBP 82.99
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Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

The book provides a wide introduction on history minerology geology and the characteristics and application of different natural nanotubes. It is the first comprehensive book to discuss natural nanotubes particularly halloysite nanotubes. The book will be useful mainly for postgraduate students and researchers working on the application of natural nanotubes. It will also be useful for those companies or researchers that focus on the design of materials and composites for sustainability. This book:• Provides updates on the diverse and expanding applications of natural mineral nanotubes (including halloysite sepiolite and palygorskite) in various industries and polymer nanocomposites for medical health and environmental applications• Provides a comprehensive review of the modification and intercalation of different natural mineral nanotubes• Reviews recent studies of the mechanical properties of halloysite nanotubes• Provides an up-to-date background on the structure identification and nomenclature of various natural mineral nanotubes including halloysite palygorskite sepiolite chrysotile and erionite• Gives comprehensive global information on the mineralogy geology and occurrence of natural mineral nanotubes• Discusses the current understanding of the health risks of natural mineral nanotubes | Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Internet of Medical Things in Smart Healthcare Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario

Internet of Medical Things in Smart Healthcare Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario

The COVID-19 epidemic has helped to expand the function of the Internet of Medical Things in healthcare at an exponential rate. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of IoMT in the post-COVID-19 era providing an overview of modern technologies used for the improvement of healthcare such as IoT artificial intelligence robotics big data and wearable devices used in healthcare applications with a focus on the detection and treatment of COVID-19 and related viruses. The volume presents the principles state-of-the-art developments architecture real-world applications actual case studies results of IoMT experiments and sensor-based systems and more. The chapters look at various aspects of artificial intelligence in IoMT-based telemedicine health monitoring early COVID detection automatic intravenous fluids feeds chest x-ray images data collection for decision-making security of health information and more. This volume provides an understanding of the real applications development of healthcare systems architectural frameworks and modern design elements of healthcare systems. | Internet of Medical Things in Smart Healthcare Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario

GBP 131.00
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E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-based systems and computer networks are becoming standard practice across all sectors including health engineering business education security and citizen interaction with local and national government. With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world this two-volume book discusses and reports on new and important developments in the field of e-systems covering a wide range of current issues in the design engineering and adoption of e-systems. | E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

GBP 82.99
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Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

This new volume provides an abundance of information on new biomedical applications being used today. The book covers a wide range of concepts and technologies discussing such modern technological methods as the Internet of Things e-pills biomedical sensors support vector machines wireless devices image and signal processing in e-health and machine learning. It also includes a discussion on software implementation for the devices used in biomedical applications. The different types of antennas including antennas using RF energy harvesting for biomedical applications are covered as well. | Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

GBP 139.00
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