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  Redefining the Boundaries of...

  Paul Cerrato, John D. Halamka

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  Health care as it stands today needs to be re-imagined. Redefining the Boundaries of Medicine by Paul Cerrato and Dr. John Halamka challenges the profession to renegotiate its priorities and address the fact that it’s become timid and reluctant to explore new care delivery models. The guiding premise of this book is that rethinking and reimagining the way medicine is practiced in the 21st century will improve health outcomes, and that technology is central to this transformation. Dr. Halamka is the President and Paul Cerrato is the Senior Research Analyst and Communications Specialist for Mayo Clinic Platform, which is harnessing novel technologies to change how care is provided. This cutting-edge work, along with their combined 80 years of experience in healthcare, afford Dr. Halamka and Mr. Cerrato authoritative voices in technology and health care. This book shows how one-size-fits-all health care is slowly giving way to a more precise, personalized approach that takes into account each person’s unique environmental and genetic risk factors. It discusses the use of several emerging technological tools that give each patient a unique “topographical map” to navigate their journey. Artificial intelligence in health care must be accurate, equitable and ethical; providers need to embrace a better way to predict diseases, identify effective treatments and rethink much of the conventional wisdom that has been handed down over the decades. Redefining the Boundaries of Medicine provides the guide to doing just that.

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  Life Everlasting - The Animal...

  Anónimo

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  From one of the finest naturalists and writers of our time, a fascinating investigation of Nature’s inspiring death-to-life cycle. 
   
  How does the animal world deal with death? And what ecological and spiritual lessons can we learn from examining this? Bernd Heinrich has long been fascinated by these questions, and when a good friend with a terminal illness asked if he might have his “green burial” at Heinrich’s hunting camp in Maine, it inspired the acclaimed biologist and author to investigate. Life Everlasting is the fruit of those investigations, illuminating what happens to animals great and small after death. 
   
  From beetles to bald eagles, ravens to wolves, Heinrich reveals the fascinating and mostly hidden post-death world that occurs around us constantly, while examining the ancient and important role we too play as scavengers, connecting death to life. 
   
  “Bernd Heinrich is one of the finest naturalists of our time. Life Everlasting shines with the authenticity and originality that are unique to a life devoted to natural history in the field.”—Edward O. Wilson, author of The Future of Life and The Social Conquest of Earth 
   
  ""Despite focusing on death and decay, Life Everlasting is far from morbid; instead, it is life-affirming . . . convincing the reader that physical demise is not an end to life, but an opportunity for renewal.""—Nature 
   
  “A worldwide tour of the role of death in nature that is consistently fascinating and fun to read.”—Seattle Times

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  Welcome to AI - A Human Guide to...

  David L. Shrier

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  A fascinating guide to the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence and how this powerful technology will impact our lives, our careers, and our world. 
   
   
   
  Artificial intelligence is driving workforce disruption on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. 
   
   
   
  In schools and universities AI technology has forced a reevaluation of the way students are taught and assessed. Meanwhile, ChatGPT has become a cultural phenomenon, reaching a hundred million users and attracting a reputed $1 trillion investor interest in its parent company, OpenAI. 
   
   
   
  The race to dominate the generative AI market is accelerating at breakneck speed, inspiring breathless headlines and immense public interest. 
   
   
   
  Welcome to AI provides a rare view into a frontier area of computer science that will change everything about how you live and work. Listen to this book and better understand how to succeed in the AI-enabled future.

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  Future Directions in Cloud...

  Alexander Brooks

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  The indispensable manual "Future Directions in Cloud Computing: The Future of IT Infrastructure: Strategies and Applications" is meant for IT specialists, company executives, and tech enthusiasts excited to explore the quickly changing realm of cloud computing. This thorough book explores how cloud technologies transform IT infrastructure, providing a comprehensive grasp of present methods and potential future developments. 
  The book starts by outlining the historical evolution of cloud computing, including background information and emphasizing key turning points that have influenced the sector. The fundamental ideas and varieties of cloud computing, from hybrid and multi-cloud solutions to public and private clouds, will be thoroughly understood by readers.  
  The book goes beyond theory to examine the practical applications of cloud computing. It demonstrates how cloud technologies can enhance security, modernize infrastructure, and reduce costs in real-world IT operations.  
  A thorough analysis is conducted of the strategic applications of cloud computing, encompassing its function in software development, data administration, and company operations. In addition, the book examines cutting-edge developments and technologies poised to further transform the cloud environment, like blockchain, quantum computing, and serverless architectures. 
  "Future Directions in Cloud Computing" is not just a book about the present state of cloud computing. It's a guide that equips readers with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the future of this rapidly evolving field. For individuals who wish to thrive in the rapidly changing field of cloud computing, it's an invaluable resource.

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  The Seaweed Revolution - How...

  Vincent Doumeizel

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  Accessible and engaging, topical reading with case studies from around the world. Written by world expert with guaranteed media coverage. First mainstream book looking at seaweed from an environmental standpoint. Will appeal to fans of popular science and those with interest in environmental issues.

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  Medical Biochemistry - The...

  Ava Westwood

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  Medical biochemistry is a field that sits at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine, exploring the chemical processes and substances that govern the functioning of living organisms. It plays a vital role in understanding the molecular basis of health and disease, providing essential insights into how cells, tissues, and organs interact and function. This branch of biochemistry is not only concerned with the fundamental biochemistry of life but also with how biochemical mechanisms influence disease development, progression, and treatment. By examining the chemical foundations of biological systems, medical biochemistry helps bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice. 
  The scope of medical biochemistry is vast, encompassing a variety of topics including metabolism, enzymology, molecular genetics, and cell signaling. At the core of this discipline is the study of how nutrients and biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are involved in cellular function. Understanding how the body uses these molecules for energy, structure, and regulation is essential for comprehending how metabolic disorders, genetic conditions, and cancers arise. Additionally, the molecular mechanisms of drug action and response are grounded in biochemistry, making it an essential field for the development of therapeutic interventions. 
  Medical biochemistry also serves as a key tool in diagnostics. Through the identification of biomarkers, which are specific biochemical indicators of disease states, clinicians are able to detect and monitor various health conditions, including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Advances in technology, such as the development of genetic testing, enzyme assays, and high-throughput screening methods, have expanded the ability to identify and analyze these biomarkers, thereby enhancing the precision of medical diagnoses.

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