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Incretins are a group of gastrointestinal hormones that cause an increase in the amount of insulin released from cells in the pancreas after eating. Incretin based drugs are used to control blood sugar levels in the management of diabetes. This book is a concise guide to incretin based therapy. Beginning with an introduction to the history and physiology of incretins, the following sections examine the clinical pharmacology of GLP-1 Analogues and DPP-4 Inhibitors, the pleiotrophic effects of incretins and comparative pharmacology. Each section integrates science with practical therapeutic guidance for clinicians involved in the management of diabetes. The final chapter discusses the future of incretin therapies, including non-diabetic usage and combination therapy. Key Features Concise overview of incretin based therapy for the management of diabetes Guides clinicians step by step through the history and pharmacology of various molecules Integrates science with practical therapeutic guidance Includes chapter on the future of incretin therapy
This book focuses on different applications of multimedia with supervised and unsupervised data engineering in the modern world. It includes AI-based soft computing and machine techniques in the field of medical diagnosis, biometrics, networking, manufacturing, data science, automation in electronics industries, and many more relevant fields. Multimedia Data Processing and Computing provides a complete introduction to machine learning concepts, as well as practical guidance on how to use machine learning tools and techniques in real-world data engineering situations. It is divided into three sections. In this book on multimedia data engineering and machine learning, the reader will learn how...
This book is a comprehensive assessment of the patients with COPD and asthma with appropriate diagnosis and management. Review on the diagnosis and management of the patients with bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosing along with the current management of acute exacerbation. A discussion of the diagnosis and management of the patients with idiopthic pulmonary fibrosis and an acute exacerbation and the management options those are currently available. Extensive reviews of the treatment of acute pulmonary exacerbation of sarcoidosis and the three phases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (acute, subac.
This book "Contemporary Management of Multiple Myeloma" discusses in detail about the management of multiple myeloma. Multiple Myeloma is the second most common hematological malignancy in the United States. This book highlights the interplay between the malignant plasma cell and the microenvironment, and the role of genetic alterations, adhesion molecules and critical cytokines in this complex milieu. The first chapter of this book discusses epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of multiple myeloma. The clinical presentation of the common plasma cell dyscrasias and discuss the diagnostic and prognostic work-up with a highlighting on recent advances in chapters 3 and 4. Chapters from 5 to ...
With the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic helped to ramp up the use of digital communications technology, there is a continued need to find new ways to maintain and improve cybersecurity. This new volume investigates the advances in artificial intelligence and soft computing techniques in cybersecurity. It specifically looks at cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of cybersecurity for cloud intelligent systems, applications of cybersecurity techniques for web applications, and cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems. A diverse array of technologies and techniques are explored for cybersecurity applications, such as the Internet of Things, edge computing, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, soft computing, machine learning, cross-site scripting in web-based services, neural gas (GNG) clustering technique, and more.
What are the means to create a paradigm shift from conventional to intelligent companies? Industry 6.0: Technology, Practices, Challenges and Applications shows how integrating Industry 6.0 technology with data creates a framework for that shift. The book discusses the limitations, pitfalls, and open research questions in Industry 6.0, as well as the most recent advances, architectures, frameworks, applications, and novel practices, methods, and techniques. These are vital for resolving intelligent Internet of Things issues. There is a special focus on sustainable growth, humanization and environmentally friendly intelligent system applications, and an emphasis on the latest innovations in i...
Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series, this book discusses progress in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Beginning with an introduction to the pathogenesis of the disease, the following chapters are each dedicated to a different condition that may manifest itself in tandem with, or as a result of endometriosis, including uterine fibroids, cysts, adenomyosis, ovarian cancer and subfertility. The effects of endometriosis on the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract and the thoracic organs, are also discussed.
This book explores how digital technologies are transforming cultural heritage preservation, documentation, and archiving. It delves into the technical aspects of digitalization techniques, digital preservation strategies, and the use of advanced technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality in the context of cultural heritage. Digital Cultural Heritage: Challenges, Solutions and Future Directions covers the digital documentation and archiving of cultural artifacts, which involves the use of imaging techniques, data storage, and metadata management. This aspect would resonate with engineers specializing in imaging technology, data management, and information systems. The chapters s...
Doody Rating : 4 stars : The primary target audiences for this volume are pulmonologists, allergists, graduate students, thoracic surgeons, and their assistants, in training and in practice, who evaluate and treat patients who have or may have respiratory damage or disease. Unique insights into the interpretation of spirometric, lung volume, diffusing capacity, and other measurements commonly made in pulmonary function laboratories. Normal values are dependent on gender, age, and body size. Review of the best available reference equations and selection of the optimal equations, not only for th.
This book is aimed at clinicians, internists, postgraduate students who want to keep abreast of the recent advances in understanding of all micro and macrovascular complications of diabetes. A crisp and concise quick reference guide to all the complications seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. A easy-to-read format, supplemented with clinical pearls, fast facts, and algorithms, enables rapid understanding of key aspects of pathogenesis and management of complications of diabetes. The book will be very useful to physicians as well as students to serve as an important resource to enrich their practice of diabetes care. All complications of diabetes have been comprehensively covered with equal emphysis on acute metabolic and chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications.