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Today’s society recognizes that the last decades of an individual’s life are usually those in which health tends to deteriorate and chronic pathologies increase. Action at this level is verified through the increased concern of government officials with the elderly population motivated by the socio-economic impact of costs associated with the provision of healthcare in this group. Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of health assessments for an aging population. Covering topics such as ambulatory wellbeing, gerontology, and neuropsychological assessment, this premier reference source is a valuable resource for gerontological healthcare professionals, gerontological social workers, psychologists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.
In today’s world, healthy aging and a fulfilling lifestyle are important to older members of society, with many opting to remain as independent and mobile as possible for as long as possible. However, elderly individuals tend to have a variety of functional limitations that can increase the likelihood of debilitating falls and injuries. Assessments of functionality are very often only performed following an accident, which implies a hindsight bias because results do not necessarily reflect pre-accidental performance capacities. Furthermore, these belated measures do little to reduce the likelihood of new falls. As such, it is imperative that personalized preventative approaches are taken t...
Much remains to be known about public utilities system organization, efficiency, management, legislation, practices, and solutions worldwide, as well as the implications for sustainable development in different countries. Thus, a better understanding of the different management practices in public utilities across different contexts is needed to assess their impact on efficiency and sustainability, especially in the changed climate conditions. Transformation and Efficiency Enhancement of Public Utilities Systems: Multidimensional Aspects and Perspectives considers the necessity to transform public utilities systems towards sustainability and efficiency. This publication investigates the perf...
The multidisciplinary applications of natural science in drug discovery are essential for identifying and developing new drugs and represent a promising area of research. Drug discovery is a complex and challenging process that involves multiple disciplines, including biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine. One of the most interesting areas of drug discovery is using natural science, which involves the study of natural products and their potential therapeutic benefits, in which the research literature has previously been lacking appropriate attention. Multidisciplinary Applications of Natural Science for Drug Discovery and Integrative Medicine is a research book that bridges the gap ...
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world after Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to the pioneering works of Arvid Carlson in the 20th century identifying dopamine as the main neurochemical agent involved in Parkinson’s disease’s onset and progress, our understanding of the neuropathology has increased. The elaboration of L-Dopa as the first pharmacological treatment approach has brought new hope for curing or at least slowing the neurodegenerative progress and the decline of motor and cognitive functions in Parkinson’s disease patients. To date, imaging techniques along with genetic and biochemical tools have allowed scientists and clinicians ...
The field of cancer therapeutics faces challenges like limited treatment options, adverse side effects, and drug resistance, leaving a critical gap in addressing this disease. Natural Products as Cancer Therapeutics explores the untapped potential of bioactive compounds derived from nature, providing a fresh perspective on cancer treatment. Authored by esteemed scholars, this book comprehensively examines these compounds and their diverse pharmacological benefits. With cutting-edge research, this book has the potential to revolutionize oncology by expanding treatment options and emphasizing the safety and efficacy of natural compounds. It empowers researchers, practitioners, and scholars to explore new avenues in cancer therapeutics, contributing to improved patient outcomes in the ongoing battle against cancer. Embracing the potential of natural products, this book offers a comprehensive and effective approach to combatting cancer.
In recent times, research in human-focused robot technologies aims to bring social-emotional intelligence closer, which interconnects with human lifestyles. Among several areas that can benefit from it, the healthcare sector, which consists of many possible areas of therapeutic interposition, is the most vital. Further, there is always concern about patient adherence to cardiac rehabilitation. It is essential to understand the motivational factors affecting patient participation and compliance with cardiac rehabilitation by recognizing and understanding the nature of patient experiences. Cognitive Cardiac Rehabilitation Using IoT and AI Tools describes the application of AI techniques used t...
«Com teologias diferentes e diferentes critérios sociológicos, podemos ter muito zelo apostólico, multiplicar iniciativas e atividades, mas chegaremos irremediavelmente a pontos diferentes.» Dom António Ribeiro acentuou sempre o dever de empenhamento e de participação da Igreja na construção de uma sociedade justa e pluralista.
This book contains selected papers presented at the second international Conference on Progress in Digital and Physical Manufacturing (ProDPM'21), organized by the School of Technology and Management (ESTG) of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL), from the 27th to 29th of October 2021. It represents a significant contribution to the current advances in digital and physical manufacturing issues as it contains topical research in this field. The book is an essential reading for all of those working on digital and physical manufacturing, promoting better links between the academia and the industry. The conference papers cover a wide range of important topics like biomanufacturing, advanced rapid prototyping technologies, rapid tooling and manufacturing, micro-fabrication, 3D CAD and data acquisition, and collaborative design.