Yashwant V. Pathak - Böcker

The education division is a prominent part of the public health profession. It focuses on educating individuals and communities to promote health and prevent disease. The educators are drawn from a diverse range of disciplines and defined as professionally prepared individuals who serve in a variety of roles using appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals.This unique volume in the Global Science Education Series describes some of the challenges faced by this profession in helping the audience to understand public health and solve health issues. Key Features:Aids researchers in designing an evaluation study in CPE for health professions and related fields Presents data on how public health practice comprises of individuals working together toward promoting population health Covers continuing professional education in the US and how it can be adopted globally Discusses the Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model at lengthDemonstrates how questionnaires are preferable in evaluating CPE programs due to their cost effectiveness and being user friendly

Bioactive peptides have been receiving attention recently due to their applications as health-promoting agents. Derived from food proteins and other natural sources, they exhibit various beneficial effects such as preventing diseases or modulating physiological systems once absorbed. As the market for nutraceuticals and functional foods continues to expand, consumer interest has also grown and there are many common foods that have shown an abundance of bioactive peptides, including dairy products, cereal, legumes, meat, and numerous other sources.In this newest addition to the series Nutraceuticals: Basic Research and Clinical Applications, Bioactive Peptides: Production, Bioavailability, Health Potential, and Regulatory Issues provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field of food protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides, their food sources, bioavailability, production, applications, functionalities, health potentials, and regulatory issues governing their use.Features Discusses different methodologies employed for scaling up bioactive peptides commercially Provides information on optimizing the production process Explains various bioactive properties exerted by different types of bioactive peptides Explores the application of metabolomics to the study of bioactive peptides With over 20 chapters written by established subject matter experts in their field, this book provides timely information and discusses the latest developments of bioactive peptides. It will be useful for researchers, academics, and industry experts, and can serve as an excellent resource for anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge in the field of bioactive peptides.

The ocean offers boundless benefits to human health. Known for millennia as a source of food, it is continuously gaining recognition as a provider for a variety of materials, and as the largest habitat on our planet, the ocean’s biodiversity stands far above anywhere else. Functional ingredients derived from marine algae, invertebrates, and vertebrates can help fill the need for novel bioactives to treat chronic conditions such as cancer, microbial infections, and inflammatory processes. The latest addition to the Nutraceuticals: Basic Research/Clinical Applications series, Marine-Based Bioactive Compounds: Applications in Nutraceuticals provides an account of marine-derived nutraceuticals and their potential health benefits.Key Features:Provides the latest information on trends in this fast-growing marketFocuses on the six marine taxa that offer the most exciting potentialGives practical guidance to anyone wishing to enter this sectorWith contributions from an international group of experts, this book presents a great many opportunities in marine nutraceuticals from the six oceanic taxa that offer the most potential to benefit human health. It is a great resource for established nutraceutical companies.

This book covers various aspects of antibody mediated drug delivery systems – theoretical aspects, processing, viral and non-viral vectors, and fields where these systems find and /or are being evaluated for applications as therapeutics and diagnostic treatment. Chapters discuss actual applications of techniques used for formulation and characterization. Applications areas include cancer, pulmonary, ocular diseases; brain drug delivery; and vaccine delivery. The contributing authors represent over 10 different countries, covering recent developments happening around the globe.

Bioactive peptides have been receiving attention recently due to their applications as health-promoting agents. Derived from food proteins and other natural sources, they exhibit various beneficial effects such as preventing diseases or modulating physiological systems once absorbed. As the market for nutraceuticals and functional foods continues to expand, consumer interest has also grown and there are many common foods that have shown an abundance of bioactive peptides, including dairy products, cereal, legumes, meat, and numerous other sources.In this newest addition to the series Nutraceuticals: Basic Research and Clinical Applications, Bioactive Peptides: Production, Bioavailability, Health Potential, and Regulatory Issues provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field of food protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides, their food sources, bioavailability, production, applications, functionalities, health potentials, and regulatory issues governing their use.Features Discusses different methodologies employed for scaling up bioactive peptides commercially Provides information on optimizing the production process Explains various bioactive properties exerted by different types of bioactive peptides Explores the application of metabolomics to the study of bioactive peptides With over 20 chapters written by established subject matter experts in their field, this book provides timely information and discusses the latest developments of bioactive peptides. It will be useful for researchers, academics, and industry experts, and can serve as an excellent resource for anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge in the field of bioactive peptides.

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) was described as a master regulator of the cellular antioxidant response. Moreover, many critical biological functions linked to cell viability, metabolism, autophagy, inflammation, immunity, and differentiation have been attributed to Nrf2, which regulates over 600 genes. It is well known that oxidative stress, which Nrf2 can ameliorate, plays a key role in many pathologic processes such as aging, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Flavonoids, on the other hand, through their ability to activate and upregulate Nrf2, can have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Flavonoids are an essential ingredient in nutraceuticals, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals. The present book Flavonoids and Anti-Aging: The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2 focuses on the interaction between Nrf2 and flavonoids and their applications in various conditions such as aging, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disease and many other areas. Key Features: Focuses on the mechanisms and use of flavonoids in activating Nrf2 as an anti-aging and "WELLNESS" molecule Provides a specific approach to flavonoid activation of Nrf2 and its implications in aging and various disease conditions and its applications as nutraceuticals Presents flavonoid-based functional foods Discusses the flavonoid nutraceuticals market and future trends Written by experts in the field, this book provides a unique approach to understanding the flavonoid activation of the transcription factor Nrf2, which is responsible for many different disease conditions due to increased reactive oxidative species in the body caused by some physiological triggers.

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) was described as a master regulator of the cellular antioxidant response. Moreover, many critical biological functions linked to cell viability, metabolism, autophagy, inflammation, immunity, and differentiation have been attributed to Nrf2, which regulates over 600 genes. It is well known that oxidative stress, which Nrf2 can ameliorate, plays a key role in many pathologic processes such as aging, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Flavonoids, on the other hand, through their ability to activate and upregulate Nrf2, can have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Flavonoids are an essential ingredient in nutraceuticals, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals. The present book Flavonoids and Anti-Aging: The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2 focuses on the interaction between Nrf2 and flavonoids and their applications in various conditions such as aging, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disease and many other areas. Key Features: Focuses on the mechanisms and use of flavonoids in activating Nrf2 as an anti-aging and "WELLNESS" molecule Provides a specific approach to flavonoid activation of Nrf2 and its implications in aging and various disease conditions and its applications as nutraceuticals Presents flavonoid-based functional foods Discusses the flavonoid nutraceuticals market and future trends Written by experts in the field, this book provides a unique approach to understanding the flavonoid activation of the transcription factor Nrf2, which is responsible for many different disease conditions due to increased reactive oxidative species in the body caused by some physiological triggers.

The education division is a prominent part of the public health profession. It focuses on educating individuals and communities to promote health and prevent disease. The educators are drawn from a diverse range of disciplines and defined as professionally prepared individuals who serve in a variety of roles using appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals.This unique volume in the Global Science Education Series describes some of the challenges faced by this profession in helping the audience to understand public health and solve health issues. Key Features:Aids researchers in designing an evaluation study in CPE for health professions and related fields Presents data on how public health practice comprises of individuals working together toward promoting population health Covers continuing professional education in the US and how it can be adopted globally Discusses the Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model at lengthDemonstrates how questionnaires are preferable in evaluating CPE programs due to their cost effectiveness and being user friendly

Healthy gut function is associated with normal central nervous system (CNS) function. Hormones, neurotransmitters, and immunological factors released from the gut are known to send signals to the brain either directly or via autonomic neurons. Recently, studies have emerged focusing on variations in the microbiome and the effect on various CNS disorders, including, but not limited to anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and autism. Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidence is focused on understanding the role of gut microbiomes on anxiety and how it can be treated using various nutraceuticals. It covers recent trends and clinical evidence in application of nutraceuticals in treating anxiety and related disorders.Key FeaturesExplains various factors related to anxiety and anxiety-related disorders including pathophysiological and pharmacological factorsDiscusses the pharmacology behind anxiety and related disordersExplores the role of gut microbiota and its relationship with anxiety and related disordersDescribes different nutraceuticals and classes of nutraceuticals which can be useful to treat anxiety and related disordersIn recent years, there has been an increased interest in nutraceuticals and their applications in treating many diseases and disorders. The market has grown tremendously, and this book focuses on the many clinical studies reporting on the usefulness of nutraceuticals in treating such health conditions.

Healthy gut function is associated with normal central nervous system (CNS) function. Hormones, neurotransmitters, and immunological factors released from the gut are known to send signals to the brain either directly or via autonomic neurons. Recently, studies have emerged focusing on variations in the microbiome and the effect on various CNS disorders, including, but not limited to anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and autism. Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidence is focused on understanding the role of gut microbiomes on anxiety and how it can be treated using various nutraceuticals. It covers recent trends and clinical evidence in application of nutraceuticals in treating anxiety and related disorders.Key FeaturesExplains various factors related to anxiety and anxiety-related disorders including pathophysiological and pharmacological factorsDiscusses the pharmacology behind anxiety and related disordersExplores the role of gut microbiota and its relationship with anxiety and related disordersDescribes different nutraceuticals and classes of nutraceuticals which can be useful to treat anxiety and related disordersIn recent years, there has been an increased interest in nutraceuticals and their applications in treating many diseases and disorders. The market has grown tremendously, and this book focuses on the many clinical studies reporting on the usefulness of nutraceuticals in treating such health conditions.

Phytochemicals are receiving increasing attention due to their observed nutritional and health-promoting effects in numerous food applications. As plant secondary metabolites with bioactive properties, they may provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition to reduce chronic disease conditions. Their importance in nutrition and health cannot be overstated as it has generated so much interest and studies focused on elucidating their roles has produced so many outstanding results. Plant phytochemicals are readily used in alternative medicine in South East Asia especially, in China and India and they are becoming widely acceptable worldwide. However, very little is still known about the phytochemicals despite these intense research efforts because of their diverse biological and chemical nature.In this newest addition to the series, Nutraceuticals: Basic Research and Clinical Applications, Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field of bioactive plant phytochemical compounds, their food sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, extraction, production, and applications. Experts in the field discuss various bioactivities of the notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutrition and health, e.g., lowering of CVD, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, cancer, oxidative stress, neurodegenerative diseases and a host of other chronic disease conditions.Key Features:Describes the various nutritional and bioactive significances of notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutritional and medical research and their food and/or plant sourcesIncludes various approaches for the quantification, extraction and production of the notable and promising phytochemical compounds in nutrition and healthExamines the challenges and promises of plant phytochemical as ingredients for the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals as well as their use in alternative medicineDiscusses regulatory issues regarding plant phytochemicals, especially as it pertains to their health claims and use

Phytochemicals are receiving increasing attention due to their observed nutritional and health-promoting effects in numerous food applications. As plant secondary metabolites with bioactive properties, they may provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition to reduce chronic disease conditions. Their importance in nutrition and health cannot be overstated as it has generated so much interest and studies focused on elucidating their roles has produced so many outstanding results. Plant phytochemicals are readily used in alternative medicine in South East Asia especially, in China and India and they are becoming widely acceptable worldwide. However, very little is still known about the phytochemicals despite these intense research efforts because of their diverse biological and chemical nature.In this newest addition to the series, Nutraceuticals: Basic Research and Clinical Applications, Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field of bioactive plant phytochemical compounds, their food sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, extraction, production, and applications. Experts in the field discuss various bioactivities of the notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutrition and health, e.g., lowering of CVD, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, cancer, oxidative stress, neurodegenerative diseases and a host of other chronic disease conditions.Key Features:Describes the various nutritional and bioactive significances of notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutritional and medical research and their food and/or plant sourcesIncludes various approaches for the quantification, extraction and production of the notable and promising phytochemical compounds in nutrition and healthExamines the challenges and promises of plant phytochemical as ingredients for the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals as well as their use in alternative medicineDiscusses regulatory issues regarding plant phytochemicals, especially as it pertains to their health claims and use

Nutrition remains the key to the successful treatment of diseases, in addition to the various evolved medical treatments across the world. The treatment outcome improves to a better extent with a degree of nourishment of the patients.Therapeutic Nutrition in Ayurveda (TNA) categorizes diseases system-wise and discusses nutrition with references from Ayurveda classics as well as publications from indexed journals in today’s world.This book emerges as a pilot project to discuss the clinical experiences directly and the concept of nutravigilance by experienced authors of respective specialties like hepatology, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, gynecology, and so on. It broadly discusses diet and nutrition based on 12 different groups of diet in Ayurveda. Nutrition has been widely discussed for every disease dynamically in Ayurveda, with details of exclusion and inclusion of foods over a stipulated period or entire duration of treatment.Key Features:Presents system-wise and disease-wise therapeutic nutritionIncludes clinical experience of physicians on therapeutic nutritionContains interdisciplinary discussion on therapeutic nutrition with an integrated approachThe integration of traditional and conventional health systems, along with the multidisciplinary approach, is the emerging trend for inclusive health care in the coming decades. This book serves as a handy guide for health care professionals across the continents, providing interdisciplinary correlations on nutrition.

Nutrition remains the key to the successful treatment of diseases, in addition to the various evolved medical treatments across the world. The treatment outcome improves to a better extent with a degree of nourishment of the patients.Therapeutic Nutrition in Ayurveda (TNA) categorizes diseases system-wise and discusses nutrition with references from Ayurveda classics as well as publications from indexed journals in today’s world.This book emerges as a pilot project to discuss the clinical experiences directly and the concept of nutravigilance by experienced authors of respective specialties like hepatology, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, gynecology, and so on. It broadly discusses diet and nutrition based on 12 different groups of diet in Ayurveda. Nutrition has been widely discussed for every disease dynamically in Ayurveda, with details of exclusion and inclusion of foods over a stipulated period or entire duration of treatment.Key Features:Presents system-wise and disease-wise therapeutic nutritionIncludes clinical experience of physicians on therapeutic nutritionContains interdisciplinary discussion on therapeutic nutrition with an integrated approachThe integration of traditional and conventional health systems, along with the multidisciplinary approach, is the emerging trend for inclusive health care in the coming decades. This book serves as a handy guide for health care professionals across the continents, providing interdisciplinary correlations on nutrition.

This unique volume presents AI in relation to ethical points of view in handling big data sets. Issues such as algorithmic biases, discrimination for specific patterns and privacy breaches may sometimes be skewed to affect research results so that certain fields to appear more appealing to funding agencies. The discussion on the ethics of AI is highly complex due to the involvement of many international stakeholders such as the UN, OECD, parliaments, industry groups, professional bodies, and individual companies. The issue of reliability is addressed including the emergence of synthetic life, 5G networks, intermingling of human artificial intelligence, nano-robots and cyber security tools.FeaturesDiscusses artificial intelligence and ethics, the challenges and opportunitiesPresents the issue of reliability in the emergence of synthetic life, 5G networks, intermingling of human artificial intelligence, nano-robots, and cyber security toolsEthical responsibility and reasoning for using AI in Big DataAddresses practicing medicine and ethical issues when applying artificial intelligence

This unique volume presents AI in relation to ethical points of view in handling big data sets. Issues such as algorithmic biases, discrimination for specific patterns and privacy breaches may sometimes be skewed to affect research results so that certain fields to appear more appealing to funding agencies. The discussion on the ethics of AI is highly complex due to the involvement of many international stakeholders such as the UN, OECD, parliaments, industry groups, professional bodies, and individual companies. The issue of reliability is addressed including the emergence of synthetic life, 5G networks, intermingling of human artificial intelligence, nano-robots and cyber security tools.FeaturesDiscusses artificial intelligence and ethics, the challenges and opportunitiesPresents the issue of reliability in the emergence of synthetic life, 5G networks, intermingling of human artificial intelligence, nano-robots, and cyber security toolsEthical responsibility and reasoning for using AI in Big DataAddresses practicing medicine and ethical issues when applying artificial intelligence

While disease is inevitable in humankind, the current century has been burdened with many chronic diseases, most of which are lifestyle mediated and, which in part can be controlled by consuming foods with specific functions. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases: Two Volume Set explores the role functional foods and nutraceuticals have in the development and maintenance of health, and how these can assist the body in its battle against inflammation and chronic illnesses.Volume I focuses on the clinical evidence of functional foods and nutraceuticals and chronic diseases; and Volume II discusses the molecular mechanisms, and the researches on the role of functional foods/nutraceuticals in preventing and treating chronic diseases through epigenetic modulation.Contributors hail from different geographical locations around the world and have many years of research and scholarly experience in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and biology. These volumes are a great reference for practitioners, scientists, and clinicians in the management of chronic diseases.

This book addresses various aspects of recent progress in the development of all types of tumorresponsive and site-specific delivery platforms together with the range of related chemistries. It is a timely volume as global research in oncology is moving towards more biochemical signal–based and cell environment–inspired therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the need to explore various characterization techniques for specific stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms and toxicological and regulatory aspects.Features:Focused, comprehensive volume providing a different angle on theranostics in cancer interventionTargets not only the multifunctionality of nanosystems but provides a comprehensive overview of niche technical aspectsGiven the chemistries presented here, it provides both early-career and experienced readers with strategies from leading authorities in the field globally

This book addresses various aspects of recent progress in the development of all types of tumorresponsive and site-specific delivery platforms together with the range of related chemistries. It is a timely volume as global research in oncology is moving towards more biochemical signal–based and cell environment–inspired therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the need to explore various characterization techniques for specific stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms and toxicological and regulatory aspects.Features:Focused, comprehensive volume providing a different angle on theranostics in cancer interventionTargets not only the multifunctionality of nanosystems but provides a comprehensive overview of niche technical aspectsGiven the chemistries presented here, it provides both early-career and experienced readers with strategies from leading authorities in the field globally

This volume provides an overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologies. Metabolic disorders occur when metabolic processes in the body are disrupted. They contribute a significant burden to human health globally. They can be congenital or acquired, for example, diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, osteopenia, mild-moderate hypovitaminosis D, erectile dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and thyroiditis. Metabolic disorders have gained significant importance due to the exponential increase in obesity worldwide. Early diagnosis of metabolic disorders is important in order to employ lifestyle and risk factor modification.Features:An overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologiesDescribes recent trends in diagnosis of metabolic disordersDiscusses management and treatment of metabolic diseasesAllows quick identification and retrieval of material by researchers learning the efficacy, associated dosage and toxicity of each of the classes of compoundsSuitable globally for graduate and postgraduate students studying metabolic diseases

This volume provides an overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologies. Metabolic disorders occur when metabolic processes in the body are disrupted. They contribute a significant burden to human health globally. They can be congenital or acquired, for example, diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, osteopenia, mild-moderate hypovitaminosis D, erectile dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and thyroiditis. Metabolic disorders have gained significant importance due to the exponential increase in obesity worldwide. Early diagnosis of metabolic disorders is important in order to employ lifestyle and risk factor modification.Features:An overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologiesDescribes recent trends in diagnosis of metabolic disordersDiscusses management and treatment of metabolic diseasesAllows quick identification and retrieval of material by researchers learning the efficacy, associated dosage and toxicity of each of the classes of compoundsSuitable globally for graduate and postgraduate students studying metabolic diseases

The global nutraceutical and health supplement market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness and evolving healthcare needs. However, navigating the diverse and fragmented regulatory landscape across regions poses a significant challenge.Nutraceuticals: Global Regulatory Status and Challenges provides a comprehensive overview of global regulatory frameworks, empowering professionals to understand and comply with varying standards. From ingredient approval to labeling requirements, this book offers critical insights into key markets, as well as emerging markets.FeaturesDetailed analyses of regulatory frameworks, terminology, and safety aspects.Expert perspectives on global trends and country-specific guidelines.Strategic insights for product development and market forecasting.Nutraceuticals: Global Regulatory Status and Challenges is an indispensable guide for regulatory professionals, R&D teams, marketers, and business leaders seeking to capitalize on the global nutraceutical market.

At the frontier of modern medicine lies a revolution in drug delivery systems that operates at the scale of billionths of a meter. Nanocarriers for Nucleic Acids and Proteins presents a comprehensive exploration of these groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping therapeutic approaches across medical science.From fundamental concepts to cutting-edge applications, this comprehensive volume brings together world-class researchers to provide an in-depth examination of:Design principles and characteristics of various nanocarrier systemsAdvanced delivery mechanisms for nucleic acids and proteinsBreakthrough applications in gene therapy and cancer immunotherapyCritical aspects of translating laboratory success to clinical implementationFeaturing detailed coverage of lipid-based, polymer-based, inorganic, and bio-inspired nanocarriers, this essential resource bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application. Whether you are developing new therapeutic approaches, optimizing delivery systems, or exploring the frontiers of nanomedicine, this comprehensive guide provides the insights and frameworks needed to advance your work.

To arrive at the most appropriate decision regarding patient management, an essential step for medical practitioners is to determine a correct and accurate diagnosis of the patient’s condition. In recent years there have been significant technological efforts in chemistry, biochemistry, laboratory science, and biotechnology toward improving disease diagnosis and management in patients. Further, drug developers have utilized some of these novel diagnostic methods during preclinical and clinical trials that have led to creating efficiencies in their development processes. This book provides an overview of diagnostic procedures that aid in precision medicine and the drug development process.Presents innovative methodologies for diagnostic testing that will be beneficial to biomedical science researchers and health professionalsDiscusses recent significant technological advancement toward improving disease diagnosisDescribes recent developments in spectroscopic and chromatographic methods that will be of interest to pharma companies and scientists in chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacologyGives an overview of the integration of artificial intelligence in digital health that will be beneficial to biotechnologists, bioengineers, health professionals and people in regulatory agenciesIs suitable globally for graduate and postgraduate students studying laboratory medicine

Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.

Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.

Sustainable Nanotechnology A robust examination of the use of nanotechnology in the manufacture of sustainable products In Sustainable Nanotechnology: Strategies, Products, and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of nanotechnology applications in environmental, pharmaceutical, and engineering products in the context of global sustainability. The book offers balanced coverage of the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. Divided into three parts, the editors have included contributions from leading scholars discussing sustainability, toxicological impacts, and nanomaterial-based adsorbents. This edited volume helps readers understand how nanotechnology and nanomaterials apply in different global sustainability challenges. It also discusses models for understanding the lifecycle and risk assessments of manufactured nanomaterials. Case studies are included to explore such topics as design, remediation, and technology assessment. The book also provides: Thorough introductions to nanotechnology-based research priorities for global sustainability and the challenges and opportunities of modern, sustainable nanotechnologyComprehensive explorations of improving the sustainability of bio-based products with nanotechnology and the improvement of the environmental sustainability of biopolymers using nanotechnologyPractical discussions of nanotechnology-based polymers for drug delivery applicationsIn-depth examinations of green nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systemsPerfect for nanotechnology-focused professionals, sustainability experts, biomedical experts, and pharmaceutical industry practitioners, Sustainable Nanotechnology: Strategies, Products, and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of neuroscientists, bioengineering professionals, and those involved in neuroprosthetic engineering.

Although health claims for nutraceuticals range from the fantastic to the sublime, most of these claims are based on cell culture studies and have not been validated in humans, making them inadequate for public health recommendations. Focusing on human population-based research (epidemiology studies), Nutraceuticals and Health: Review of Human Evidence explores the role of nutraceuticals in human health, disease prevention, health promotion, and as an adjunct to disease treatment. The editors and their team of recognized experts deliver a comprehensive scientific review of the latest research. The book opens with a general background of nutraceuticals and human health, then covers health and disease areas such as cancer, lipidermia and cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome with obesity, diabetes and hypertension, respiratory health, the gut microbiome, and cognitive decline. It then concludes by addressing the methodological issues that must be addressed in the conduct of epidemiological research on nutraceuticals in health and disease.Although nutraceuticals hold significant promise in alleviating the suffering from disease, for this potential to be fulfilled, much more research is needed to document safety and disease risks in humans. Addressing important knowledge gaps, the book includes cutting-edge summaries that highlight both the biological and epidemiological findings of relevant studies of nutraceuticals in health and disease. Taking an unusual, yet crucial epidemiological focus, it examines whether, and what kinds of, evidence exist to support a role for nutraceuticals in disease risk, prevention, and treatment.

In a finished nutraceutical product, flavors play an integral role. Flavor Development for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals is about the crucial role added flavors play in any nutraceutical product. It describes the various extraction techniques that are being adopted for manufacturing flavors from natural raw materials. Yield and retention of aromatic components during several extraction methods and flavor encapsulation techniques for thermal degradable food components are discussed. Advanced methods of flavor extraction techniques like supercritical C02 extraction are emphasized. The safety and quality aspects of flavor incorporation in food processing industries are reviewed with respect to international regulations. The importance of flavor in the nutraceuticals industry is also discussed. In addition, the book stresses the functional value and organoleptic acceptability towards product optimization/formulation. Features: Explains how flavors play an integral role in a finished nutraceutical product Describes the various extraction techniques that are being adopted for manufacturing flavors from natural raw materials Covers flavor encapsulation techniques for thermal degradable food components Provides an introduction to the history of how some natural flavor ingredients, botanicals, and extracts were used in ancient times in Ayurveda and herbal medicineThis is an ideal reference book for the flavor chemists, food scientists, nutraceutical formulators, and students and academicians who are working in the area of nutraceutical, supplement, and functional food development and provides very useful information to help them select appropriate flavors for their products. Also available in the Nutraceuticals: Basic Research/Clinical Applications Series:Flavors for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, edited by M. Selvamuthukumaran and Yashwant Pathak (ISBN: 978-1-1380-6417-1)Antioxidant Nutraceuticals: Preventive and Healthcare Applications, edited by Chuanhai Cao, Sarvadaman Pathak, Kiran Patil (ISBN 978-1-4987-3703-6)Food By-product Based Functional Food Powders, edited by Özlem Tokuşoğlu (ISBN 978-1-4822-2437-5)