Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (AMDTC): 96 Volumes

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Advancements in medicine have prolonged the life expectancy of individuals all over the world. Once life-threatening conditions have become significantly easier to treat and even cure in many cases. Continued research in the medical field will further improve the quality of life, longevity, and wellbeing of individuals.

The Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (AMDTC) book series seeks to highlight publications on innovative treatment methodologies, diagnosis tools and techniques, and best practices for patient care. Comprised of comprehensive resources aimed to assist professionals in the medical field apply the latest innovations in the identification and management of medical conditions as well as patient care and interaction, the books within the AMDTC series are relevant to the research and practical needs of medical practitioners, researchers, students, and hospital administrators.

Topics Covered

Alternative Medicine
Cancer Treatment
Chronic Conditions
Critical Care
Diagnostic Medicine
Disease Management
Disease Prevention
Emergency Medicine
Experimental Medicine
Internal Medicine
Medical Procedures
Medical Testing
Patient Interaction
Patient-Centered Care

Titles in Series

The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Human Health and Disease

Pranav Kumar Prabhakar (Department of Biotechnology, Nagaland University, India)

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules that play a crucial role in human health, influencing a wide range of physiological processes. While ROS...

Research Methodologies and Practical Applications in Psychoneuroimmunology

K. Jayasankara Reddy (Christ University, India)

Research methodologies in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) are diverse, incorporating a blend of experimental, clinical, and observational approaches to study the complex...

Deep Learning in Medical Signal and Image Processing

Muhammad Aamir (College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Huanggang Normal University, China), Uzair Aslam Bhatti (School of Information and Communication Engineering, Hainan University, China), Ziaur Rahman (College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Huanggang Normal University, China), Jameel Ahmed Bhutto (College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Huanggang Normal University, China), Waheed Ahmed Abro (Faculty of Sciences Jean Perrin, University of Artois, France)

Deep learning is revolutionizing the analysis of medical signals and images, offering unprecedented advancements in diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Techniques su...

Innovations and Challenges in Space Medicine and Healthcare

Kyla Latrice Tennin (College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix, USA), Ilaria Cinelli (Mars University, USA)

Space medicine is crucial for understanding the effects of space travel on the human body, ensuring the health and safety of astronauts during missions. Its advancem...

Distribution and Treatment of Infectious Diseases: Challenges for Developed and Developing Nations

Hiba Hamdar (Medical Learning Skills Academy, Lebanon)

In our interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an ever-increasing threat, transforming boundaries and affecting both developed and developing nations. While d...

Impact of Yoga and Proper Diet on Cardiopulmonary Function

Ayan Chatterjee (Adamas University, India), Tanmay Sarkar (Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, India & West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal, Malda, India), Nitesh Bansal (Jindal Global University, India), Krishnendu Adhikary (Paramedical College, Durgapur, India)

Regular yoga practice and maintaining a balanced diet has a profound impact on various facets of health and well-being. There are intricate connections between these...

Spatially Variable Genes in Cancer: Development, Progression, and Treatment Response

Ramya Raghavan (Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India)

Spatial variable genes (SVGs) in cancer refer to genes that exhibit different expression levels or patterns across different regions or cells within a tumor. Cancer-...

Development and Treatment of PTSD

Robert W. Motta (Hofstra University, USA)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a significant mental health challenge, with a broad range of causes and complex influencing factors beyond traditional...

Nanomaterials and the Nervous System

Deniz Eren Erisen (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China), Kadir Uludag (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China), Nafees Ahmad (Central South University, China)

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine and neuroscience. However, with this innovation comes the concern of the potential risks posed by nanomaterials to the hum...

Examining Physiology, Nutrition, and Body Composition in Sports Science

Ayan Chatterjee (School of Health Science and Technology, Medhavi Skills University, India), Tanmay Sarkar (Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, India & West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal, Malda, India)

In sports science, a thorough understanding of physiology, nutrition, and body composition is essential for optimizing athletic performance and enhancing health. Exa...

Critical Developments in Cancer Immunotherapy

Mohsen Sheykhhasan (Qom University of Medical Sciences, Iran), Piao Yang (The Ohio State University, USA), Naresh Poondla (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA)

Cancer still poses a significant challenge in healthcare since traditional treatments often fail to produce desired results and patient outcomes. Conventional therap...

Green AI-Powered Intelligent Systems for Disease Prognosis

Ashish Khanna (Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, India), Saikat Gochhait (Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management, Symbiosis International (Deemed), India & Samara State Medical University, Russia)

Experts in Medicine are under new pressures of advancing their studies while also reducing the impact they leave on the environment. Researchers within the fields of...

Nutrition Controversies and Advances in Autoimmune Disease

Srikanta Patnaik (SOA University, India & Interscience Institute of Management and Technology, India), Ahmed M. Hamad (Benha University, Egypt), Debjyoti Paul (Amity University, Kolkata, India), Pushan Kumar Dutta (Amity University, Kolkata, India), Muhammad Shafiq (Guangzhou University, China & Shenyang Normal University, China)

Understanding the complex interplay between food safety, nutrition, bioscience, and data algorithms is crucial for effectively managing autoimmune diseases. However,...

Difficulties and Challenges in Geriatric Health Management

Adil Hamad Alharthi (King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia)

Within modern medicine, a pressing concern looms; the care and well-being of our aging population. As the number of elderly individuals seeking medical attention con...

Neuroscientific Insights and Therapeutic Approaches to Eating Disorders

Jyoti Kukreja (Jagannath International Management School, India), Veena Tewari (Majan University College, UAE), Geetha M. (SR University, India), Ramesh Chandra Poonia (Christ University, India), Rahul R. Verma (Delhi University, India)

In the complex landscape of binge eating disorders, a pervasive and intricate challenge unfolds. Binge eating, characterized by Binge eating disorders, is a difficul...

Causes and Management of Nutritional Deficiency Disorders

Ajanta Nayak (Shailabala Government Women's Autonomous College, India), Snigdha Misra (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medical and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia)

Pervasive nutritional deficiency disorders impact overall health, cognitive development, and susceptibility to chronic diseases. The absence of vital nutrients leads...

Principles and Approaches to Diagnostic Bone Marrow Examination

Samia Hassan Rizk (Cairo University, Egypt)

As hematologic diseases become increasingly complex, accurate diagnosis of bone marrow disorders presents a formidable challenge. Integrating multiple techniques suc...

Future of AI in Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Shankar Mukundrao Khade (Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University, India), Raj Gaurav Mishra (School of Technology, Management, and Engineering, SVKM's NMIMS University (Deemed), Indore, India)

The healthcare industry is grappling with numerous challenges, including rising costs, inefficiencies in service delivery, and the need for personalized treatment ap...

Mental Health Counseling for Men: Practical Strategies and Effective Engagement

Daniel Bates (University of Cincinnati, USA)

In recent times, researchers, theorists, and mental health counselors have directed increased attention toward understanding and effectively treating men’s mental he...

Therapeutic and Pharmacological Applications of Ethnobotany

Sara Musaddiq (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Imama Fayyaz (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Kiran Mustafa (The Women University Multan, Pakistan & Government Graduate College (W), Khanewal, Pakistan)

In the intricate tapestry of nature, the potential of kitchen spice seeds remains largely untapped, despite their rich history as sources of natural compounds with d...

Frontiers in Combating Antibacterial Resistance: Current Perspectives and Future Horizons

Ajmer Singh Grewal (Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, India), Ashwani Kumar Dhingra (Global Research Institute of Pharmacy, India), Kunal Nepali (Taipei Medical University,Taipei, Taiwan), Geeta Deswal (Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, India), Arun Lal Srivastav (Chitkara University, India)

The rise of modern antimicrobial drug resistance has evolved into a pressing global health crisis, challenging the very foundation of our ability to combat infectiou...

Harnessing Medicinal Plants in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Arpita Roy (Sharda University, India)

In a world grappling with the relentless impact of cancer, claiming nearly 10 million lives in 2020 alone, the pursuit of effective prevention and treatment methods...

Medical Robotics and AI-Assisted Diagnostics for a High-Tech Healthcare Industry

Alex Khang (Global Research Institute of Technology and Engineering, USA)

While ultra-high field strength diagnosis technologies and artificial intelligence have propelled medicine imaging towards microstructure analysis and precise medici...

Driving Smart Medical Diagnosis Through AI-Powered Technologies and Applications

Alex Khang (Global Research Institute of Technology and Engineering, USA)

Academic scholars face the daunting challenge of keeping pace with the rapid evolution of innovative technologies. The emergence of AI-driven solutions, deep learnin...

Deep Learning Approaches for Early Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Raul Villamarin Rodriguez (Woxsen University, India), Hemachandran Kannan (Woxsen University, India), Revathi T. (Woxsen University, India), Khalid Shaikh (Prognica Labs, UAE), Sreelekshmi Bekal (Prognica Labs, UAE)

Within the context of global health challenges posed by intractable neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the significance of early di...

AI-Driven Innovations in Digital Healthcare: Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Applications

Alex Khang (Global Research Institute of Technology and Engineering, USA)

Within the healthcare sector, a pressing need for transformative changes is growing. From chronic diseases to complex diagnostic procedures, the industry stands at t...

Cutting-Edge Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Sciences

Pranav Kumar Prabhakar (Department of Biotechnology, Nagaland University, India), Ajit Prakash (University of North Carolina, USA)

Cutting-Edge Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Sciences is a comprehensive exploration of the revolutionary impact of nanotechnology on the field of medici...

Geriatric Dentistry in the Age of Digital Technology

Dachel Martínez Asanza (University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba)

Geriatric Dentistry in the Age of Digital Technology is a comprehensive guide that addresses the crucial role of dental professionals in providing specialized care f...

Clinical Practice and Post-Infection Care for COVID-19 Patients

Gunda Varaprasad Rao (NMH Heart Care Center, Nashik, India), Sangeeta Dhamdhere-Rao (Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Pune, India)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many coronavirus-positive patients faced myriad health issues during treatment and post treatment. Many people who lost their lives due...

Exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Products in Disease Therapy

Etetor Roland Eshiet (Sustainable Energy Environmental and Educational Development (SEEED), USA)

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology have led to a concomitant growth in exploratory studies into the definitive properties of traditional therapies employ...

Natural Products as Cancer Therapeutics

Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan (Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SIMATS), India), Srinivasan Vasantha (Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SIMATS), India), Ashok Kumar Pandurangan (B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India)

The field of cancer therapeutics faces challenges like limited treatment options, adverse side effects, and drug resistance, leaving a critical gap in addressing thi...

Experimental and Clinical Evidence of the Neuropathology of Parkinson’s Disease

Ahmed Draoui (Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco), Omar El Hiba (Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco), Arumugam R. Jayakumar (Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA)

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 t...

Pharmacological Benefits of Natural Agents

Many natural products are known to have health-promoting pharmaceutical activities. For example, capsaicin, curcumin, epigallocatechin, resveratrol, and quercetin ha...

Multidisciplinary Applications of Natural Science for Drug Discovery and Integrative Medicine

Muhammad Shahzad Aslam (School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia), M Ayaz Ahmad (University of Guyana, Guyana)

The multidisciplinary applications of natural science in drug discovery are essential for identifying and developing new drugs and represent a promising area of rese...

Cognitive Cardiac Rehabilitation Using IoT and AI Tools

Parijat Bhowmick (Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India), Sima Das (Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, India), Kaushik Mazumdar (Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad, India)

In recent times, research in human-focused robot technologies aims to bring social-emotional intelligence closer, which interconnects with human lifestyles. Among se...

Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population

Luis Vieira Ribeiro (School of Health, University of Algarve, Portugal), Anabela Magalhães Ribeiro (School of Health, University of Algarve, Portugal)

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. Act...

Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients

Adil Hamad Alharthi (King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia)

As old age is increasing globally, some challenges arise such as multimorbidity, a unique medical condition that has multiple potential complications and thus needs...

Cannabis sativa Cultivation, Production, and Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics

Rafiq Lone (Central University of Kashmir, India), Aabid Hussain Mir (University of Kashmir, India), Javid Manzoor (Jiwaji University, India)

Cannabis sativa has a long history; however, it has not been fully exploited for its beneficial uses. This plant can solve many present challenges, including challen...

Medical Cannabis and the Effects of Cannabinoids on Fighting Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Parkinson's, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Rana R. Zeine (Kean University, USA), Brian W. Teasdale (Kean University, USA)

Research on the therapeutic efficacy of cannabinoids has demonstrated that cannabidiol (CBD), either alone or in 1:1 mixtures with delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)...

Perspectives on Coping Strategies for Menstrual and Premenstrual Distress

B.S. Parimal (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India), Kavita Gupta (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India)

Women around the world are dealing with hormone and menstrual problems; evidence linking high levels of menstrual distress to harmful health effects continues to eme...

Handbook of Research on Advanced Phytochemicals and Plant-Based Drug Discovery

Ajeet Singh (ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, India)

A great deal of interest has been generated recently in the isolation, characterization, and biological activity of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals have the potential...

AI Applications for Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Rajae El Ouazzani (Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco), Mohammed Fattah (Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco), Nabil Benamar (Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco)

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been very successful across fields such as healthcare, security, precision agriculture, smart city, and autonomous drivin...

Historical and Epidemiological Analyses on the Impact of Infectious Disease on Society

Edward Greenberg (Cigna, USA)

Infectious diseases have been a threat since the beginning of civilization, leading the world to constantly adapt and advance medical knowledge in order to survive....

Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics

Ashok Kumar Pandurangan (B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India), Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan (Central Leather Research Institute, India), Fahad A. Alhumaydhi (Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia)

Many chemotherapeutic agents are available in today’s market that are highly effective against a variety of cancer types; however, the major drawbacks of these chemo...

The Pediatric Eye Exam Quick Reference Guide: Office and Emergency Room Procedures

Lily Zhu-Tam (Citywide Eye Care Optometry, USA), Ida Chung (College of Optometry, Western University of Health Sciences, USA)

There is a need for comprehensive books that provide crucial information in a clear and direct manner, particularly in the medical field. Currently, there are limite...

Medical Atlas of Cornea and External Diseases in Middle Eastern Populations

Anna Hovakimyan (Malayan Ophthalmologic Centre, Armenia)

Disease and pathologies can differ based on geographic area as well as social conditions of life. This is no less true for the treatment of cornea and external disea...

Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing During and After Global Health Crises

Jennifer Lynne Bird (Oxbridge Academy, USA)

Millions of people experience stress in their lives, and this is even more prevalent in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether this stress stems from a job...

Handbook of Research on Pathophysiology and Strategies for the Management of COVID-19

Omar El Hiba (Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco), Jayakumar Radhakrishnan (Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA), Tiziano Balzano (University Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, Spain), Faical Isbaine (Emory University, USA)

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-Cov2), which...

Artificial Intelligence for Accurate Analysis and Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sandeep Kautish (Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal & Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia), Gaurav Dhiman (Government Bikram College of Commerce, India & Lebanese American University, Lebanon)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known as a neuro-disorder in which a person may face problems in interaction and communication with people, amongst other challenge...

Integrated Care and Fall Prevention in Active and Healthy Aging

Patrik Eklund (Umea University, Sweden)

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 possibl...

Cases on Applied and Therapeutic Humor

Michael K. Cundall Jr. (North Carolina A&T State University, USA), Stephanie Kelly (North Carolina A&T State University, USA)

Recent evidence indicates that humor is an important aspect of a person's health, and studies have shown that increased levels of humor help with stress, pain to...

Strategies to Overcome Superbug Invasions: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Dimple Sethi Chopra (Punjabi University, India), Ankur Kaul (Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, India)

Recently, there has been an upsurge in microbial infections. Extensive and inappropriate usage of antimicrobial drugs in treating infections has led to the evolution...

Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis-Associated Cancer

Ashok Kumar Pandurangan (B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India)

In recent years, epidemiological studies have shown a significant increase of incidences regarding ulcerative colitis (UC) in most regions of the world. At present,...

Enhancing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Herbal Formulations

Rajesh Kumar Kesharwani (Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed), Prayagraj, India), Raj K. Keservani (Faculty of B. Pharmacy, CSM Group of Institutions, Prayagraj, India), Anil K. Sharma (GD Goenka University, India)

Novel drug delivery systems cover the approaches, formulation, technologies, and modes for transporting any pharmaceutical compound throughout the body to safely get...

Climate Change and Its Impact on Fertility

Khursheed Ahmad Wani (Goverment Degree College, Bijbehara, India), Nibedita Naha (ICMR, National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, India)

Climate change is the biggest threat to the fertility of mammals across the globe through its potential effects on heat stress, nutrition security, extreme weather e...

Treating Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders With Herbal Medicines

Arif Hussain (Manipal Academy of Higher Education, UAE), Shalini Behl (Manipal Academy of Higher Education, UAE)

The utilization of herbal medicine to treat endocrine and metabolic disorders has garnered much attention within the past few decades. Specifically, the popularity o...

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Cancer Therapeutics

Sumit Kumar (National Institute of Pathology, New Delhi, India), Moshahid Alam Rizvi (Jamia Millia Islamia, India), Saurabh Verma (National Institute of Pathology, India)

The complexity of cancer demands an integrated approach from both a cancer biology standpoint and a pharmaceutical basis to understand the different anticancer modal...

Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Elham Abbas Aljaaly (King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia), Nahlaa Abdelwahab Khalifa (King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia), Rouba Khalil Naaman (King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia), Manar Abduljalil Bakhsh (King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia)

Medical nutrition therapy plays a central role in the management of diseases including reducing disease risk, slowing disease progression, and monitoring nutritional...

Handbook of Research on Disease Prediction Through Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Geeta Rani (Manipal University Jaipur, India), Pradeep Kumar Tiwari (Manipal University Jaipur, India)

By applying data analytics techniques and machine learning algorithms to predict disease, medical practitioners can more accurately diagnose and treat patients. Howe...

Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications

Shirley Telles (Patanjali Research Foundation, India), Ram Kumar Gupta (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)

While yoga was originally intended to be practiced for spiritual growth, there is an increasing interest in applying yoga in all areas of life. It is important to un...

New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD

Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan (Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, India)

It seems as though each day more children are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD causes challenges not only for the patient but als...

Handbook of Research on Oncological and Endoscopical Dilemmas in Modern Gynecological Clinical Practice

Konstantinos Dinas (2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Stamatios Petousis (2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Matthias Kalder (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany), George Mavromatidis (2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

For the past decade or so, research regarding women’s health has become a major source of concern among health professionals. Due to the vast amounts of research, it...

Diagnostic Techniques and Therapeutic Strategies for Parotid Gland Disorders

Mahmoud Sakr (Alexandria University, Egypt)

In the past several decades, the medical community has witnessed professionals, instead of generalizing their knowledge, specialize in a specific area of practice. H...

Evaluation and Management of High-Risk Pregnancies: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Sapna Nanda (Panjab University, India)

Complications during and after pregnancy and birth result in hundreds of thousands of deaths each year and can lead to lifelong health problems. Even with these comp...

Noninvasive Ventilation Technologies and Healthcare for Geriatric Patients

César Fonseca (Universidade de Évora, Portugal), Manuel José Lopes (Universidade de Évora, Portugal), David Mendes (Universidade de Évora, Portugal), Jose Garcia-Alonso (University of Extremadura, Spain), Felismina Mendes (Universidade de Évora, Portugal)

In the past, elderly patients were given artificial airway technologies, such as a tracheostomy tube, to assist with their breathing. However, thanks to the advances...

Biopsychosocial Perspectives and Practices for Addressing Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

Simon George Taukeni (University of Namibia, Namibia)

While there are a number of clinical practices for treating a variety of diseases, there is an urgent need to integrate bio-psychosocial perspectives and practices i...

Role of Nutrition in Providing Pro-/Anti-Inflammatory Balance: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Uğur Günşen (Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey), Ramazan Mert Atan (Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey)

Food selection plays an important role in ensuring pro- and anti-inflammatory balance. Certain foods are responsible for increasing inflammation while others have an...

Handbook of Research on Prenatal, Postnatal, and Early Childhood Development

Neriman Aral (Ankara University, Turkey)

Child development comprises children’s cognitive, linguistic, motor, social and emotional development, communication, and self-care skills. Understanding development...

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Altering Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Tanu Wadhera (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India), Deepti Kakkar (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India)

Disorder-assistive and neurotechnological devices are experiencing a boom in the global market. Mounting evidence suggests that approaches based on several different...

Ethnomedicinal Plant Use and Practice in Traditional Medicine

Akash Akash (Gurukul Kangri University, India), Navneet Navneet (Gurukul Kangri University, India), B.S. Bhandari (Garhwal University, India)

Traditional medicinal knowledge, especially the use of ethnomedicinal plants in developing countries, has been passed down for generations. Today, however, scientist...

Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Indian Spices

Neha Mishra (Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences, India)

Though their usage greatly diminished at the dawn of the scientific area, Indian spices were traditional parts of healthcare for thousands of years. However, over th...

Advanced Pharmacological Uses of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products

Ajeet Singh (National Dairy Research Institute, India), Padam Singh (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, India), Navneet Bithel (Gurukul Kangri University, India)

A vast majority of the world’s population lacks access to essential medicines and the provision of safe healthcare services. Medicinal plants and herbal medicines ca...

Quality Control of Cellular Protein in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Md. Sahab Uddin (Southeast University, Bangladesh), Ghulam Md. Ashraf (King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia)

Protein misfolding and aggregation are hallmarks of several neurodegenerative proteinopathies. Though multiple factors like aging, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dy...

Multidimensional Perspectives and Global Analysis of Universal Health Coverage

Yeter Demir Uslu (Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey), Hasan Dinçer (Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey), Serhat Yüksel (İstanbul Medipol University, Turkey)

Many countries are seeking to reach an effective universal health coverage system to increase the quality of life of their citizens. By implementing universal health...

Examining Biological Foundations of Human Behavior

Barre Vijaya Prasad (Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India)

Biopsychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain and neurotransmitters influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. It is a subdivision of beh...

Handbook of Research on Medical Interpreting

Izabel E.T. de V. Souza (Osaka University, Japan), Effrossyni (Effie) Fragkou (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)

Providing efficient and safe healthcare services is tenuous even at the best of times. Hospital staff who must also circumnavigate language barriers are placed in pr...

Quality Assurance in the Era of Individualized Medicine

Anastasius S. Moumtzoglou (P. & A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital, Greece)

There is a significant deficiency among contemporary medicine practices reflected by experts making medical decisions for a large proportion of the population for wh...

Diagnosing and Managing Hashimoto’s Disease: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Mahmoud Sakr (Alexandria University, Egypt)

Once thought uncommon, cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are becoming much more commonplace through the increasing use of needle biopsy and serologic tests for antibo...

Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing

Jennifer Lynne Bird (Oxbridge Academy, USA)

The fields of writing as healing and health coaching have expanded to aid in the physical and emotional healing of patients. Using writing as a healing method allows...

Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan (Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, India)

Intellectual disability is a generalized disorder appearing before adulthood characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or mor...

Global Applications of One Health Practice and Care

Sandul Yasobant (Center for Development Research (ZEF), Germany), Deepak Saxena (Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, India)

Many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, and our environment including the emergence and reemergence of diseases such as swine flu, rabies, an...

Pre-Screening Systems for Early Disease Prediction, Detection, and Prevention

Thierry Edoh (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Pravin Pawar (Philips Research, India), Sagar Mohammad (Philips Research, India)

With the development of advanced screening procedures and techniques, certain limitations of the existing screening processes for disease methodologies and paradigms...

Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

Advancements in medical and healthcare technologies pave the way to improving treatments and diagnoses while also streamlining processes to ensure the highest qualit...

Handbook of Research on Critical Examinations of Neurodegenerative Disorders

Md. Sahab Uddin (Southeast University, Bangladesh), Md. Shah Amran (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Neurodegeneration is a key feature of several diseases that are referred to as neurodegenerative diseases. The process of neurodegeneration is not well-understood so...

Effective Techniques for Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia

Steven Chang (Stanford University, USA), Allen Ho (Stanford University, USA)

The diagnosis and treatment of disease is a primary concern for health professionals and individuals in society. Managing the treatment and controlling symptoms of d...

Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care

Barre Vijaya Prasad (Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS), India), Shamsi Akbar (King George's Medical University, India)

Mental and physical disorders are common in old age but frequently remain undetected and untreated. Managing treatment and controlling symptoms of these disorders is...

Emerging Developments and Practices in Oncology

Issam El Naqa (University of Michigan, USA)

Cancer is a leading cause of death that affects numerous people at every age and their relatives. In recent years, there has been a tremendous advancement in imaging...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Kidney Health

Mayuree Tangkiatkumjai (Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand), Annalisa Casarin (The NIHR Research Design Service East of England, UK), Li-Chia Chen (University of Manchester, UK), Dawn-Marie Walker (University of Southampton, UK)

The diagnosis and treatment of disease is a primary concern for health professionals and all of society. With the growing use of alternative medicine, patients can r...

Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga

Shirley Telles (Patanjali Research Foundation, India), Nilkamal Singh (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)

Yoga has evolved into a popular fitness practice across the globe. With the various schools of practice, it is imperative for practitioners to study both traditional...

Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population

Ben Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Artie Ng (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Peter Yuen (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

Lasting healthcare for the entire population, specifically the elderly, has become a main priority in society. It is imperative to find ways to boost the longevity o...

Emerging Applications, Perspectives, and Discoveries in Cardiovascular Research

Ashim Malhotra (Pacific University, USA), Shivani Soni (California State University, Fullerton, USA & Chapman University, USA & Alabama State University, USA)

Scientific developments in recent years have led to significant strides and advancements within the medical field. By integrating these findings into medical practic...

Healthcare Community Synergism between Patients, Practitioners, and Researchers

Valerie C. Bryan (Florida Atlantic University, USA), Jennifer Lynne Bird (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Proper health education is a vital component to ensuring patients’ satisfaction, safety, and well-being. To achieve this goal, interdisciplinary collaboration has em...

Transformative Healthcare Practice through Patient Engagement

Guendalina Graffigna (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy)

Recent literature suggests that patient participation and engagement may be the ideal solution to the efficacy of healthcare treatments, from a clinical and pragmati...

Promoting Patient Engagement and Participation for Effective Healthcare Reform

Guendalina Graffigna (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, Italy)

Industry professionals, government officials, and the general public often agree that the modern healthcare system is in need of an overhaul. With organizations conc...

Effective Methods for Modern Healthcare Service Quality and Evaluation

Panagiotis Manolitzas (Technical University of Crete, Greece), Evangelos Grigoroudis (Technical University of Crete, Greece), Nikolaos Matsatsinis (Technical University of Crete, Greece), Denis Yannacopoulos (Piraeus University of Applied Sciences, Greece)

Turbulent changes in worldwide economies and decreases in overall quality of life have led to a re-evaluation of the current state of health services. Improvements i...

Handbook of Research on Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Conditions

Dimitrios I. Fotiadis (University of Ioannina, Greece)

Stemming from environmental, genetic, and situational factors, chronic disease is a critical concern in modern medicine. Managing treatment and controlling symptoms...