According to Wikipedia: "Charles Alexander Eastman (Sioux: Ohiyesa February 19, 1858 - January 8, 1939) was a Native American author, physician and reformer. He was active in politics and helped found the Boy Scouts of America."

Handbook of Basic and Clinical Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics provides a review of the basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology of the eye with a focus drug therapy, drug delivery and use of therapeutic medical miniature devices. An understanding of the pharmacological actions of drugs acting on the eye requires the student and health care practitioner to learn additional principles in basic and clinical sciences that are unique to this organ. As a sensory organ, the eye...

Nutrition and Functional Foods in Boosting Digestion, Metabolism and Immune Health explores the role of appropriate nutrition and digestive enzymes in healthy digestion. The book addresses salient gastrointestinal features involved in healthy digestion pathophysiology, including coverage of the enzyme-microbiome connection and linkage, features of indigestion problems, roles of traditional and conventional ethnic foods, structurally diverse digestive enzymes, drugs, nutraceuticals and nove...

With renal dysfunction affecting millions worldwide, this book presents a timely and integrative look at emerging insights—from molecular foundations to clinical management. It explores the intricate mechanisms, systemic impact, and clinical complexities of kidney diseases in a multidisciplinary context.Spanning a broad spectrum of conditions, the book addresses renal tubular acidosis, polycystic kidney disease, renal lithiasis, diabetic kidney disease, and sodium imbalance&n...

Research Protocols for Ophthalmic Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics: Glaucoma – Ocular Hypertension offers a detailed, step-by-step protocols for isolating, characterizing, and analyzing cells and tissues of the eye’s anterior segment—where OHT originates—using techniques from molecular biology, pharmacology, and histology.Across eight thematic sections, the book covers ocular anatomy, drug screening, receptor localization, cell-based assays, in vitro and in vivo models, drug for...

According to World Health Organization (WHO) one billion people worldwide are affected by one of the thousands of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Alzheimer disease, strokes, and headaches. Neurological disorders also include brain injuries, neuroinfections, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson disease. A Review on Neurological Disorders: Pathophysiology, Molecular Mechanisms, and Therapeutics covers the major topics related to neurological disorders, current challenges in diagnosis...

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: The Changing Landscape takes a systematic approach, discussing the benefits and achievements of AI while also exploring the questions and challenges of AI as it relates to health and medicine. The first section provides historical context, introducing the reader to the fundamentals of AI in health care. The second section addresses the primary applications of AI in healthcare, including chatbots for tele-counseling, telemedicine, and A...

For more than 65 years, this best-selling text by Drs. Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates, and Mike A. Laffan has been the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology. The 12th Edition of Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology continues the tradition of excellence with thorough coverage of all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies as well as traditional manual me...

The book is a comprehensive guide that explores the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery and development covering a range of topics, including the use of molecular modeling, docking, identifying targets, selecting compounds, and optimizing drugs.The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within the field of drug design and development represents a pivotal moment in the history of healthcare and pharma...

The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both ...

**Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence Award Winner, 2024****Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Laboratory Medicine**Use THE definitive reference for laboratory medicine and clinical pathology! Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine, 7th Edition provides the guidance necessary to select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. Comprehensive coverage includes the latest advances in topics such as clinical chemistry, gen...

This book serves as a critical resource that bridges the gap between burgeoning technology and its practical implementation. The book starts with an in-depth exploration of healthcare 5.0 principles, laying the foundation for the reader to understand the current shifts in healthcare paradigms. Then, it dives into the intricacies of generative models in healthcare, detailing how these algorithms work and the applications they serve. The book further delves into the subsets of generative mac...