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Edible Flowers: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Processing, and Applications discusses several edible flowers and their history, bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, chemistry, and manifold applications. Composed of 20 chapters, the book explores significant edible flowers which have a bioactive and pharmacological attribute apart from preservation aspects. Each of the presented flowers are analyzed by its taxonomy, history, nutritional properties, important bioactive natural compounds, pharmacological potential, use in food processing, and marketability. Medicinal and edible flowers that are grown in the various countries and are thought to promote health are also the subject of this book, thus ensuring the food security aspect. Written by a team of experts in the field, this book is a good support for researchers and scientists working in the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a special interest by the study of edible flowers.

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a reversible syndrome in patients with advanced liver dysfunction, and is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities resulting from the accumulation of neurotoxic substances in the brain. In this issue, top experts provide detailed clinical reviews devoted to the epidemiology, manifestations, and management of HE in the hopes of improving patient outcomes.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical manifestations of HE; laboratory abnormalities of HE; pharmacologic management of HE; nontraditional treatment of HE; social impact of HE; future therapies of HE; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatic encephalopathy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Drs. Glenn T. Furuta and Dan Atkins bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases. Top experts provide a multilayered examination of the current state of knowledge in the field, compiling an issue that serves as a convenient reference for the evaluation and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs).Contains 21 relevant, practice-oriented topics including epidemiological and clinical clues to the etiology of EoE; dietary management of EoE; quality of life with EoE; diversity, equity, and inclusion in EoE; clinical presentation of patients with EGIDs; pharmacologic management of EGIDs; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Alexander Fanaroff and John W. Hirschfeld, Jr., bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Patient Management with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. Top experts provide insights into newer diagnostic modalities for patients presenting with symptoms of stable ischemic heart disease, review the pillars of medical management as well as emerging cardiometabolic therapies, provide updates on the role of revascularization, and reveal gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the presentation and management of stable ischemic heart disease.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including optimal medical therapy for stable ischemic heart disease in 2024: focus on antithrombotic therapy; antiplatelet therapy for patients that have undergone revascularization within the past year: which agents and for how long; ischemic heart disease in women: focus on SCAD and MINOCA; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on patient management with stable ischemic heart disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Samuel L. Oyer brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction. Nasal reconstruction of small defects is challenging, and the challenge compounds for full-thickness or near-total nasal defects. These complex procedures tax the ability of the most seasoned and skilled surgeons. This issue compiles the experience of experts in nasal reconstruction who share their techniques and pearls to optimize outcomes for patients with these challenging nasal defects.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including approach to major nasal reconstruction: benefits of staged surgery and use of technology; reconstruction of large nasal defects without a forehead flap; nasal lining reconstruction with pre-laminated forehead flap; nuances in forehead flap reconstruction for large nasal defects; prevention and management of complications in nasal reconstruction; management of traumatic nasal amputation injuries; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on partial to total nasal reconstruction, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the cardiovascular system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Jamie B. Conti and C. Richard Conti, Cardiovascular System, Volume 8 integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the cardiovascular system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Jamie B. Conti and C. Richard Conti, Cardiovascular System, Volume 8 integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.Provides a highly visual guide to the heart and blood vessels, from basic science, anatomy, and physiology to pathology and injury.Covers new diagnostics and therapeutics, including timely topics like intracardiac echocardiography, optical coherence tomography, radiation dose concerns, and coronary artery spasm.Provides a concise overview of complex information by integrating anatomical and physiological concepts with clinical scenarios.Compiles Dr. Frank H. Netter's master medical artistry-an aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a century-along with new art in the Netter tradition for each of the major body systems, making this volume a powerful and memorable tool for building foundational knowledge and educating patients or staff.NEW! An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael J. Schneck brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Advances and Future Trends in Vascular Neurology. Top experts discuss biomarkers in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; AI and other computer prediction tools in stroke; cardioembolic stroke; small vessel disease; advances and future trends in the diagnosis and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage; and more.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including new paradigms in stroke rehabilitation; the role of vascular neurology specialists; future trends in endovascular therapies beyond thrombolysis; future directions in the diagnosis and management of intracranial arterial disease; advances in genetics in stroke; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on current advances and future trends in vascular neurology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

The study of pharmacology requires memorization, association, and application of knowledge about hundreds of medications-a daunting task for even the most dedicated student. Mind Maps in Medical Pharmacology helps physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and medical students master the understanding of pharmacology through easy-to-understand, visual Mind Maps. These user-friendly, multi-sensory tools condense large amounts of information, helping you organize, integrate, and retain what you've learned in the vast and complex field of pharmacology.Provides comprehensive coverage of essential pharmacology information in a concise, visual, easy-to-remember format.Each Mind Map includes brief explanatory text further describing the clinical relevance, indications, mechanism of action, significant drug interaction, adverse effects, black box warnings, contraindications, and monitoring parameters.Includes animated versions of each of the 39 Mind Maps in the eBook.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical laboratory. Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 7th Edition uses hundreds of full-color photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of hematology and hemostasis. This new edition details the parts and functions of the cell; shows how to accurately identify cells; covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origins; and simplifies hemostasis and thrombosis concepts and disorders. Easy to follow and understand, this book also covers key topics, including working in the hematology and hemostasis laboratory; complementary testing areas such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics; and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells. Content throughout the text reflects the latest information on hematology and hemostasis. Hematology and hemostasis instruments are described, compared, and contrasted. More than 700 full-color illustrations and photomicrographs make it easier to visualize hematology concepts and show what you'll encounter in the laboratory. Instructions for laboratory procedures include detailed figures and sources of errors. Case studies in each chapter provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios. Hematology and hemostasis reference intervals are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference. Bulleted chapter summaries make it easy for you to review important points. Learning objectives begin each chapter and indicate what you should achieve, with review questions appearing at the end. Appendices provide easy access to a list of key formulas, abbreviations, and a detailed glossary to complement learning. NEW! Chapter on Patient Safety in Hematology and Hemostasis. NEW! Section on hematology and hemostasis in transgender populations. UPDATED! White blood cell chapters are current with the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours. NEW! Changes in laboratory results associated with COVID-19 and other viral infections. NEW! Content and figures on plasma transport, cell communication, and signal transduction. NEW! Coverage of CRISPR technology for treatment of hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia. UPDATED! Major revision of the Automated Blood Cell Analysis chapter.

In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Marcie Feinman brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Trauma Across the Continuum. Top experts discuss a full range of topics in trauma surgery, including demographics, triage, resuscitation, social disparities, as well as individual traumas such as head, chest, pelvis, and mangled extremity. Additional articles cover trauma in the elderly, nutritional support, and teaching and learning during trauma.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including trauma demographics and injury prevention; disparities in, and societal burden of, trauma care; prehospital trauma care; resuscitation and care in the trauma bay; trauma bay evaluation for decision-making; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on trauma across the continuum, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Adam S. Kanter and Nicholas Theodore bring their considerable expertise to the topic of New Technologies in Spine Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss advances in anterior, lateral, and anterolateral approaches to the spine; smart surgical implants; digital phenotyping, wearables, and outcomes; augmented and virtual reality in spine surgery; robotics; and more.Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advances in imaging (intraoperative cone beam CT, synthetic CT, bone scan, low dose protocols); image-guided spine surgery; artificial Intelligence in spine surgery; advances in Implant technologies; new technologies for spinal cord injury (stem cells, Domicell, Matricelf, neuronal regeneration, MUSIC, ACMI); and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on new technologies in spine surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Firas Zahr and Marvin Eng bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Transcatheter Mitral Valves. Top experts in the field cover surgical therapy for mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation; functional mitral regurgitation: patient selection and optimization; treating mitral regurgitation beyond high-risk and inoperable patients; and much more.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including transcatheter mitral valve replacement for native mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter therapy for dysfunction related to mitral annular calcification; assessment of mitral valve dysfunction; transcatheter therapy for mitral valve stenosis; transcatheter mitral annuloplasty; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on transcatheter mitral valves, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sarah K. Wise and Daniel M. Beswick bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Allergy and Asthma in Otolaryngology. Top experts in the field provide a comprehensive review of up-to-date management strategies for allergic rhinitis and asthma in otolaryngologic settings, including diagnosis, treatment, anticipated future therapies, and associated comorbidities.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the burden of asthma and allergic rhinitis: epidemiology and health care costs; management of asthma for the otolaryngologist: current and future therapies; promising new diagnostic and treatment modalities for allergic rhinitis; update on the role of fungus in allergy, asthma, and the unified airway; air quality, allergic rhinitis, and asthma; allergic rhinitis and its effect on sleep; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on allergy and asthma in otolaryngology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jason K. Sicklick brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Precision Medicine and Cancer Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss specific surgical areas of precision oncology, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, and sarcoma, as well as related topics such as immune-oncology, histology, molecular testing, biologics, and targeted therapies.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including precision oncology in breast cancer surgery; precision oncology in lung cancer surgery; precision oncology in hepatopancreatobiliary cancer surgery; evolution of precision oncology, personalized medicine, and molecular tumor boards; targeted therapies, biologics, and immunotherapy in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings: perioperative risks; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on precision medicine and cancer surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Pharmacology**Find the essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! For nearly 50 years, Elsevier’s Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals has been a trusted resource for complete, accurate drug information in a concise, quick-access format. New to the 2025 edition are 16 monographs of the most recent IV drugs to be approved by the FDA, in addition to updated drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all current IV drugs. Known as the #1 IV drug handbook on the market, this annual publication is ideal for use in critical care areas, at the nursing station, in the office, and in public health and home care settings.Detailed monographs on more than 400 IV drugs provide an impressive breadth of coverage that goes well beyond any comparable drug reference.Individual monographs include the drug name, phonetic pronunciation, usual dose, dilution, compatibility, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, interactions, side effects, antidote, and more.Additional drug monographs are provided on the Evolve website.Highlighted Black Box Warnings make it easy to locate information on medications with serious safety risks.Blue-screened text calls attention to special circumstances not covered by Black Box Warnings.Dosage and dilution charts within monographs provide quick summaries of essential clinical information.Life-stage dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients.Convenient, A-to-Z format organizes all drug monographs by generic name, allowing you to find any drug in seconds.Spiral binding allows the book to lie flat, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks.NEW! Drug monographs for 16 newly approved drugs by the FDA include the most current information.NEW! Updates on drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and more are included throughout the guide to reflect changes to existing medications.NEW! Best practices guidelines for the preparation and administration of injectable drugs are provided from the National Coalition for IV Push Safety.

The Massachusetts General Hospital is widely regarded as one of the world's premier psychiatric institutions. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, 3rd Edition, offers practical, informative, and hands-on advice from the staff of the esteemed MGH Department of Psychiatry, helping you put today’s best practices to work for your patients. This authoritative reference covers a wide variety of clinical syndromes and settings, aided by superb graphics throughout. In one convenient volume, you’ll have easy access to the answers you need to face and overcome any clinical challenge.Uses a reader-friendly and highly templated format with abundant boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, references, and suggested readings.Contains new chapters on the Psychiatric Management of Patients with Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, and Gastrointestinal Disease; COVID-19 Infection; Burns, Trauma, and Intensive Care Unit Treatment; Care of LGBTQ Patients; and Mindfulness and Resilience.Covers key areas, such as Substance Use Disorders; Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders; Emergency Psychiatry; Functional Neuroanatomy and the Neurologic Examination; Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment; Military Psychiatry; Psychiatric Manifestations of Traumatic Brain Injury; Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry; End of Life Care; and Approaches to Collaborative Care and Primary Care Psychiatry.Features key points for every chapter, updated DSM-5 criteria, and enhanced content on collaborative care and behavioral medicine, ensuring that your knowledge is thorough and up to date.Corresponds to the companion review volume, Massachusetts General Hospital Study Guide for Psychiatry Exams, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 978-0-443-11983-5).An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Systemic racism profoundly affects the medical education work and learning environment, from the staff and faculty who are the backbone of every medical school, to what and how medical students are taught, who teaches them, and how they are supported and evaluated. Achieving Antiracism in Medical Education addresses the underlying root causes of racism in medical education- its culture, values, and mental models-and offers practical, real-world strategies for transforming its culture instead of merely reacting to crises and solving discrete problems.¿ Offers a ground-breaking, five-phase approach to dismantling racism in medical education with a strategy that is broadly transformative, lifelong, people-dependent, and responsive to the world around us.¿ Offers activity-led guidance for medical education-from readiness and engagement through implementation, change management, and sustainability.¿ Provides practical tools and guidance to establish a self-sustaining cycle, including downloadable forms and worksheets.¿ Written by authors who have established a thriving antiracism program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and schools who have participated in their framework.¿ Includes student perspectives.¿ An outstanding resource for faculty, staff, students, administrators, and leaders in medical education, as well as those in other areas of health care who provide education and training.¿ An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.N/A

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death. Deliver the highest quality care to your patients by recognizing and minimizing common mistakes. Providing quality care free of clinical errors isn't just a matter of knowing what to do in any given situation-it's about actively knowing what not to do. Mistake-Based Learning in Cardiology: Avoiding Medical Errors provides healthcare professionals with a summary of the common ways to inadvertently cause medical errors for each major clinical action. This resource also provides valuable information on why the mistake may be made and openly discusses medical errors to facilitate growth, learning, and psychological safety in today's workplace. Identifies the most common errors associated with each disease and clinical action. Dissects each mistake into potential reasoning errors and pinpoints the major clinical principles related to the error. Helps you understand why the mistake was made and how to avoid similar mistakes, empowering you with pre-emptive thoughts that act as an excellent first-line defense against medical mistakes. Supports you with timely, point-of-care solutions if the medical error were to occur. Uses a concise, templated format for quick reference and review. Helps prepare you for clinical rotations and future practice, as well as for the medicine and cardiology board exams. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

The 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering: ESCAPE-34/PSE2024, Volume 53 provides the latest information to come out of the International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering joint event. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students, and consultants for chemical industries.

The Global Climate Crisis: What To Do About It addresses the imminent need to fully understand the causes, effects, and evidence of global warming due to the large amount of climate disinformation and complexity of much of the available valid science. In this second edition, the authors broaden the understanding of global warming, bring new findings to light, and report on successes and failures when dealing with this global crisis. They address the science of global warming in a concise, readable manner while providing an in-depth reference for readers who want more details or to study the sources of information.New developments are covered in this second edition such as advances in the deployment of renewable energy sources and the evolving status of climate change indicators They present a plan based on an established and economically feasible current technology to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They note that while progress is being made, it is not happening fast enough or on a large enough scale to meet prescribed goals of limiting temperature increase.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Women's Health Issues discusses the applications, challenges, and solutions that machine learning can bring to women's health challenges. The book illustrates advanced, innovative techniques, frameworks, concepts, and methodologies of machine learning which enhance the future healthcare system. This book's primary focus is on women's health issues and machine learning's role in providing solutions to these challenges, providing novel ideas for feasible implementation. It also provides an early-stage analysis for early diagnosis of women's health issues.

Custom Power Devices for Efficient Distributed Energy Systems presents a range of novel ideas and concepts based on renewable energy-fed power generation and control, offering avenues to efficient utilization and improved power quality and addressing power quality issues such as harmonics compensation, supply current balancing, and neutral current compensation. The book begins by introducing distributed power systems within the global renewable energy context, reviewing different types of renewable energy sources and distributed power generation systems, and detailing custom power device design and modeling. This is followed by individual chapters, providing in-depth coverage of specific techniques and applications with insights into various topologies, as well as control algorithms, used for power control in a range of distributed energy conversion systems, such as solar, wind, hydro, and other power sources. Finally, power quality issues in renewable energy distributed generation are discussed and addressed in detail. This is a valuable resource for researchers, faculty, and advanced students with an interest in power generation systems, renewable energy, and power systems engineering, as well as practicing engineers, R&D professionals, managers, and other industry personnel in the renewable energy sector.

Additive Manufacturing Materials and Technology discusses recent developments and future possibilities in additive manufacturing. The book focuses on advanced technologies and materials, with chapters centered on shape memory materials, alloys and metals, polymers, ceramics, thermosets, biomaterials, and composites. Fiber-reinforced materials are covered as well, as are the lifecycle and performance criteria of 3D printed materials. Other chapters look at the various applications of these materials and processing techniques, covering their use in the aerospace and automotive sectors, construction, bioengineering, and the pharmaceutical industry. Various additive manufacturing techniques such as electron beam melting, selective laser melting, laser sintered, fused deposition, and more are also studied.

Future Modern Distribution Networks Resilience: From Passive Operation to Strategic Active Paradigms examines the combined impact of low-probability and high-impact events on modern distribution systems' resilience. Using practical guidance, the book provides comprehensive approaches for improving energy systems' resilience by utilizing infrastructure and operational strategies. Divided into three parts, Part One provides a conceptual introduction and review of power system resilience, including topics such as risk and vulnerability assessment in power systems, resilience metrics, and power systems operation and planning. Part Two discusses modelling of vulnerability and resilience evaluation indices and cost-benefit analysis. Part Three reviews infrastructure and operational strategies to improve power system resilience, including robust grid hardening strategies, mobile energy storage and electric vehicles, and networked microgrids and renewable energy resources. With a strong focus on economic results and cost-effectives, this book is a practical reference for students, researchers, and engineers interested in power engineering, energy systems, and renewable energy.

Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

Electric Vehicle Tribology: Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Transportation Future provides practical, comprehensive guidance on a new and increasingly important area of tribology. Building skills from fundamentals to solution design, this book demonstrates the unique tribological techniques essential to the efficient electrification of transport systems. Led by Professors with a combined three decades in industry and academia, and collecting insights from experts around the world, this book begins with the essential knowledge regarding both Electric Vehicles and tribology. After outlining the unique tribological needs of EVs, the book then breaks down the components and hardware required. It provides detailed protocols and methods for the testing and improvement of lubricants and materials, as well as a dedicated section on modern lubrication specific to EVs. Throughout, it considers the critical question of sustainable tribology, and the long-term sustainable options for lubrication and materials for electric vehicles.

Securing Next-Generation Connected Healthcare Systems: Artificial Intelligence Technologies focuses on the crucial aspects of IoT security in a connected environment, which will not only benefit from cutting-edge methodological approaches but also assist in the rapid scalability and improvement of these systems. This book shows how to utilize technologies like blockchain and its integration with IoT for communication, data security, and trust management. It introduces the security aspect of next generation technologies for healthcare, covering a wide range of security and computing methodologies.Researchers, data scientists, students, and professionals interested in the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare management, data security of connected healthcare systems and related fields, specifically on data intensive secured systems and computing environments, will finds this to be a welcomed resource.

Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems brings together the latest advances in photovoltaic control and integration, with various embedded technologies applied to standalone and grid connected systems in normal and abnormal operating conditions, with new approaches intended to overcome a number of critical limitations in using PV technology. The book begins by introducing modern photovoltaic (PV) systems, system integration, materials, and thermodynamic analysis for improved performance, before examining applications in industrial processes, artificial neural network technology, and economic analysis of PV systems. In-depth chapters then demonstrate the use of advanced control and optimization techniques, covering the use of new embedded technologies, through different applications such as MPPT controllers, solar trackers, cleaning systems, cooling systems, and monitoring systems. Applications of photovoltaic energy systems in distributed generation, microgrid, and smart grid systems will be considered.

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editor Dr. Rathan M. Subramaniam brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical PET/CT: Quarter-Century Transformation of Oncology. The first PET-CT prototype for clinical evaluation was installed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1998, and combined PET/CT scanners perform almost all PET scans today. These combined scans help pinpoint abnormal metabolic activity and may provide more accurate diagnoses than the two scans performed separately. In this issue, top experts discuss specific cancers where PET/CT is used and how it has transformed diagnosis in that area.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics on PET/CT transformation of oncology, including breast cancer, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer, gastric and colonic cancers, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on how PET/CT has transformed oncology over the last 25 years, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Francesco M. Egro and C. Scott Hultman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Acute and Reconstructive Burn Care, Part I. Top experts in the field discuss topics relevant to this complex field, including timing of excision/grafting and burn reconstruction; sedation and pain management in adult and pediatric patients; how to minimize narcotic use; critical care, ethical issues, and palliative care; and much more.Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including inhalation injuries, respiratory failure, and ventilatory support in acute burn care; prevention and management of infections in burn patients; pain management in burn patients: pharmacologic and surgical management of acute and chronic pain; burns in the elderly; challenges in the management of large burns; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on acute and reconstructive burn care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.