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Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

This reference text is a must have for any current or future clinicians or students of microbiology. It is concisely organized to provide vital information on many of the microbes one will regularly encounter and the most efficacious ways of addressing associated infections. Discussion of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and measures to combat them are also one of the key features of this text. Whether you desire to utilize this book at the bedside for prompt treatment decisions or as a reference manual to be used at your leisure you will find it to be a valuable addition to your library. | Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

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The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

Present anti-virus technologies do not have the symmetrical weaponry to defeat massive DDoS attacks on smart cities. Smart cities require a new set of holistic and AI-centric cognitive technology such as autonomic components that replicate the human immune system and a smart grid that connects all IoT devices. The book introduces Digital Immunity and covers the human immune system massive distributed attacks (DDoS) and the future generations cyber attacks the anatomy and critical success factors of smart city Digital Immunity and the role of the Smart Grid how Digital Immunity defends the smart city and annihilates massive malware and Digital Immunity to combat global cyber terrorism. | The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

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Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri Lanka is a tropical country a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize plant material from a cultural philosophical and scientific perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects several Sri Lankan herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global disease conditions. Key Features:Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka’s long history of using herbal medicinesEmphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugsReviews the hot topic of Sri Lankan herbs which possess bioactive constituents and have promising therapeutic effectsAids the international natural product communities to better understand the herbal resources in Sri Lanka

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Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: A Field Manual for Control and Prevention teaches industry professionals managers and researchers how to combat corrosion failure associated with hydrotesting. It discusses how a test liquid must be selected how corrosion by bacteria should be controlled and how to eliminate the risk of leakage. Rather than teaching how hydrotests should be conducted it helps the reader evaluate the quality of a hydrotest that’s already been conducted in terms of oxygen scavenger use biocide testing inhibitor addition and water quality and explains the tasks that top and middle management must ensure are taken with respect to corrosion assessment of hydrotesting. The manual also discusses microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) as the main corrosion mechanism related to post-hydrotesting and offers essential knowledge on combating this corrosion process. In addition to being a manual for top and middle management on how to deal with corrosion this book also: | Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

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Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

Climate Health Risks in Megacities: Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning courageously confronts the immense challenges of alleviating climate change and takes the initiative to layout an agenda that calls for action in the rapidly changing landscape of our global climate. This guide provides a constructive methodology for developing and implementing risk management and operational continuity management systems to climate change effects on urban populations. It addresses key issues such as physical location proper sanitation food security and vector-borne diseases against the backdrop of climate change and then model its effect on the urban dwellers. The author also reveals the benefits of implementing a unique risk management approach to combat global threats and focuses on building urban resilience in the face of disasters. Prepared with a comprehensive and forward-thinking style this book draws on indispensable case studies in key megacities like New York Los Angeles Beijing Rio de Janeiro London Mumbai and Lagos and links researchers scientists city’s mayors environmentalists policy-makers and world leaders from central areas to review reflect and expound on future directions. | Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

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Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Efficient mobile systems that allow for vital sign monitoring and disease diagnosis at the point of care can help combat issues such as rising healthcare costs treatment delays in remote and resource-poor areas and the global shortage of skilled medical personnel. Covering everything from sensors systems and software to integration usability and regulatory challenges Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design offers valuable insight into state-of-the-art technologies research and methods for designing personal diagnostic and ambulatory healthcare devices. Presenting the combined expertise of contributors from various fields this multidisciplinary text:Gives an overview of the latest mobile health and point-of-care technologiesDiscusses portable diagnostics devices and sensors including mobile-phone-based health systemsExplores lab-on-chip systems as well as energy-efficient solutions for mobile point-of-care monitorsAddresses computer vision and signal processing for real-time diagnosticsConsiders interface design for lay healthcare providers and home usersMobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design provides important background information about the design process of mobile health and point-of-care devices using practical examples to illustrate key aspects related to instrumentation information processing and implementation.

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Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations

Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations

Soldier-robot teams will be an important component of future battle spaces creating a complex but potentially more survivable and effective combat force. The complexity of the battlefield of the future presents its own problems. The variety of robotic systems and the almost infinite number of possible military missions create a dilemma for researchers who wish to predict human-robot interactions (HRI) performance in future environments. Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations provides an opportunity for scientists investigating military issues related to HRI to present their results cohesively within a single volume. The issues range from operators interacting with small ground robots and aerial vehicles to supervising large near-autonomous vehicles capable of intelligent battlefield behaviors. The ability of the human to 'team' with intelligent unmanned systems in such environments is the focus of the volume. As such chapters are written by recognized leaders within their disciplines and they discuss their research in the context of a broad-based approach. Therefore the book allows researchers from differing disciplines to be brought up to date on both theoretical and methodological issues surrounding human-robot interaction in military environments. The overall objective of this volume is to illuminate the challenges and potential solutions for military HRI through discussion of the many approaches that have been utilized in order to converge on a better understanding of this relatively complex concept. It should be noted that many of these issues will generalize to civilian applications as robotic technology matures. An important outcome is the focus on developing general human-robot teaming principles and guidelines to help both the human factors design and training community develop a better understanding of this nascent but revolutionary technology. Much of the research within the book is based on the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) U. S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 5-year Army Technology Objective (ATO) research program. The program addressed HRI and teaming for both aerial and ground robotic assets in conjunction with the U. S. Army Tank and Automotive Research and Development Center (TARDEC) and the Aviation and Missile Development Center (AMRDEC) The purpose of the program was to understand HRI issues in order to develop and evaluate technologies to improve HRI battlefield performance for Future Combat Systems (FCS). The work within this volume goes beyond the research results to encapsulate the ATO's findings and discuss them in a broader context in order to understand both their military and civilian implications. For this reason scientists conducting related research have contributed additional chapters to widen the scope of the original research boundaries.

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Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

From the slippery covering on rocks in a stream to the clogging slime in a bathtub drain biofilms are present in everyday life in a variety of forms. This seemingly harmless build-up also accounts for 80 percent of all microbial infections. With chapters authored by experienced contributors from academia and industry Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach demonstrates effective ways to combat the health and economic havoc that biofilms are wreaking while also tapping into their positive potential. Replete with Tables and Illustrations Many in ColorUnder the editorial guidance of esteemed industrial microbiologist Dr. Daryl Paulson this book presents an in-depth discussion of medically challenging biofilms. It provides a solid foundation in the basic microbiology of biofilms and then goes on to discuss the biofilms associated with medical devices catheters and dental unit water lines as well as those that impact cardiovascular medicine the gastrointestinal system periodontal disease and chronic wounds. This informative work concludes with an exploratory chapter of the various methods used to investigate biofilms. Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach presents key information clearly and concisely – a useful guide for environmental food and water microbiologists as well as biochemists pharmaceutical scientists and product and biofilm engineers. | Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

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Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

Astrocytes play diverse roles in central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction and the connections that the astrocyte makes with other cells of the brain are essential for a variety of important neural tasks. Bringing together contributions from international experts at the top of their field Astrocytes: Wiring the Brain emphasizes cellular connections and surveys the most current findings on astrocyte activity. The first section of the book identifies major astrocyte biomarkers and describes how they define the different connectivity domains. Next the book examines the role of these connections. It explains how their function can be manipulated under physiological conditions and how dysfunction of the connectivity leads to aberrant brain performance. The final section explores the alterations of glia that have been observed in specific diseases of the brain. These include epilepsy autoimmune encephalitis Alzheimer’s disease autism and major depression. The book identifies key mechanisms responsible for these alterations. An important and emerging field astrocytes and their functions are critical to neuroscientists and neurologists both in academia and in industry particularly in the search for and development of new drugs to combat a variety of diseases affecting the CNS. As research continues to grow in this area this volume will spur heightened advances and understanding into the effects of these neural cells on a range of pathologies. | Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

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Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention

Functional foods and nutraceuticals dietary supplements and natural antioxidants have established their potential roles in the protection of human health against disease. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention examines the benefits efficacy and success of properly designed nutraceuticals and functional foods in human health and their possible application in disease prevention. The book demonstrates diverse disease pathophysiology and how nutraceuticals and functional food can be used to combat and prevent disease. The book discusses global food habits and trends safety and toxicology and how food addiction or overindulgence of food can lead to a variety of disease states. It then highlights how supplements help in disease prevention. Although a significant number of nutraceuticals and functional foods have demonstrated their efficacy a large number of supplements are still surviving on false claims. Therefore the editors underscore risks and benefits and why government regulatory agencies are so critical of these nutraceutical supplements. With the global nutraceuticals market expected to reach $204. 8 billion by 2017 what once seemed a very niche sector has become big business. An overview of nutraceuticals and functional foods and their application in human health this book exhaustively covers antioxidants functional foods and nutraceuticals in human health and disease prevention. With contributions from experts and pioneers the book gives insight into the role of functional foods in optimal diet and exercise.

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Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

A detailed reference for the practicing engineer Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition focuses on air pollution control systems and outlines the basic process engineering and cost estimation required for its design. Written by seasoned experts in the field this book offers a fundamental understanding of the factors resulting in air pollution and covers the techniques and equations used for air pollution control. Anyone with an engineering or science background can effectively select techniques for control review alternative design methods and equipment proposals from vendors and initiate cost studies of control equipment using this book. This second edition of a bestseller includes new methods for designing control equipment enhanced material on air pollution science updates on major advances in the field and explains the importance of a strategy for identifying the most cost-effective design. The book also covers: New legislation and updates on air regulation New advances in process integration design techniques The atmospheric and health effects of air pollution Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition helps combat the solution problem with extensive coverage of air pollution control processes. Fully updated with new legislation air regulations and extensive reviews of the design of control equipment this book serves as an ideal reference for industry professionals or anyone with an engineering or science background needing a basic introduction to air pollution control equipment design.

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Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

Stealth technology is a crucial pre-requisite in the combat zone where swiftness surprise and initiative are the decisive elements for survivability. The supreme goal here is to reduce the visibility of military vehicles by shaping application of radar absorbing materials passive cancellation active cancellation etc. With respect to multilayered radar absorbing structures (RAS) this book presents an efficient algorithm based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) for the material selection as well as optimization of thickness of multilayered RAS models considering both normal as well as oblique incidence cases. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical background required for the analysis of multilayered RAS as well as the step-by-step procedure for the implementation of PSO-based algorithm. The accuracy and computational efficiency of the indigenously developed code is also clearly established using relevant validations and case studies. FEATURES Provides step-by-step procedure for the implementation of particle swarm optimization (PSO) based algorithm in the context of multilayered radar absorbing structures (RAS) design Helps to understand the EM design analysis and optimization of multilayered RAS Describes the theoretical background required for the analysis of multilayered RAS Illustrates in detail the theoretical formulation supported by intuitive ray diagrams and comprehensive flowcharts to implement the algorithm with ease Includes elaborate validations and case studies This book will serve as a valuable resource for students researchers scientists and engineers involved in the electromagnetic design and development of multi-layered radar absorbing structures. | Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

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Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

How do you prevent a critical care nurse from accidentally delivering a morphine overdose to an ill patient? Or ensure that people don't insert their arm into a hydraulic mulcher? And what about enabling trapped airline passengers to escape safely in an emergency? Product designers and engineers face myriad such questions every day. Failure to answer them correctly can result in product designs that lead to injury or even death due to use error. Historically designers and engineers have searched for answers by sifting through complicated safety standards or obscure industry guidance documents. Designing for Safe Use is the first comprehensive source of safety-focused design principles for product developers working in any industry. Inside you’ll find 100 principles that help ensure safe interactions with products as varied as baby strollers stepladders chainsaws automobiles apps medication packaging and even airliners. You’ll discover how protective features such as blade guards roll bars confirmation screens antimicrobial coatings and functional groupings can protect against a wide range of dangerous hazards including sharp edges that can lacerate top-heavy items that can roll over and crush fumes that can poison and small parts that can pose a choking hazard. Special book features include: Concise illustrated descriptions of design principles Sample product designs that illustrate the book’s guidelines and exemplify best practices Literature references for readers interested in learning more about specific hazards and protective measures Statistics on the number of injuries that have arisen in the past due to causes that might be eliminated by applying the principles in the book Despite its serious subject matter the book’s friendly tone surprising anecdotes bold visuals and occasional attempts at dry humor will keep you interested in the art and science of making products safer. Whether you read the book cover-to-cover or jump around the book’s relatable and practical approach will help you learn a lot about making products safe. Designing for Safe Use is a primer that will spark in readers a strong appreciation for the need to design safety into products. This reference is for designers engineers and students who seek a broad knowledge of safe design solutions. . | Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

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Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

Sarcopenia: Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects describes the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength defined by Rosenberg in 1997 as a hallmark of aging and referred to as “sarcopenia”. As life expectancy continues to increase worldwide sarcopenia has become a major public health issue. The condition worsens in the presence of chronic diseases that accelerate its progression. Sarcopenia is not considered to be “a process of normative aging” but according to the International Classification of Disease Tenth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) as a disease. As sarcopenia is an unavoidable process prevention and management are the only options to promote healthy aging actions that should perhaps should perhaps be taken during youth. Included in this book:· Features essential information on sarcopenia its current definition and molecular and cellular aspects of this disease· Discusses the development of physical frailty a complication of sarcopenia and predicts its occurrence in the older population· Presents alterations in muscle protein turnover and mitochondrial dysfunction in the aging process · Provides data on the negative involvement of sarcopenia in certain chronic diseases that can lead to cachexia a metabolic wasting syndrome· Describes presbyphagia or age-related changes in the swallowing mechanism in older people· Details possible strategies to combat muscle wasting in healthy older adults and their limitationsThis book features information collected from pioneers or experts on human aging from around the globe including Europe Brazil Canada Japan and the United States. It is a valuable source of information for nutritional scientists medical doctors sports scientists food scientists dietitians students in these fields and for anyone interested in nutrition. We hope this book provides a better understanding of sarcopenia which inevitably occurs with aging without weight loss. The book also provides information outlining strategies to prevent or limit muscle wasting due to normal aging in order to promote successful aging. | Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

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