Biostatistics and Research Methodology is a book that aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the essential components of medical research. Divided into two volumes, the first volume focuses on the initial stages of research, while the second volume delves into advanced topics such as data analysis and interpretation. The book emphasizes the practical applications of biostatistics and research methodology in medical research, with a focus on the interpretation of statistical results. The authors have presented the concepts in a clear and concise writing style, making it easy to understand even for readers with little or no prior knowledge. The book is well-organized and provides comprehensive coverage of both biostatistics and research methodology, making it an excellent resource for students, researchers, and medical professionals who need a comprehensive understanding of both these topics. Overall, "Biostatistics and Research Methodology" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of these two critical components of medical research and their practical applications. 

Drug delivery systems (DDS) are one important component of drug development and therapeutics. Currently, many drug delivery systems are available for delivering drugs with either time or spatial controls and numerous others are under investigation. Many books and reviews on drug delivery systems based on drug release mechanism(s) have been published. As the technology evolves, it is crucial to introduce these new drug delivery concepts with examples so that the pharmaceutical scientists and researchers can grasp the technology well and apply them easily in the field of drug discovery, development and bioengineering. Overall, the main objective of writing the book is to provide readers with a broad spectrum of scientific information in a concise and systemic manner. The content in each chapter is organized with the following sections: • Introduction • Rationale for the system design. • Mechanism and kinetics of controlled release. • Current status of the system/technology. • Future potential of the delivery systems. 

Helicobacter pylori is a universally distributed bacterium which affects more than half of the world population. The infection is associated with the development of various diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, besides extradigestive diseases. This book is a comprehensive overview of contributors on H. pylori infection in several areas. Its chapters were divided into sections concerning general aspects of H. pylori infection, immunopathology and genetic diversity, questions regarding possible routes of bacterium transmission, the importance of the strains characteristics in the development of gastric cancer and the possibilities of prevention, H. pylori infection in children, the possible association between its infection and extradigestive diseases, and the principal therapeutic regimens of bacterium eradication, considering the antimicrobial resistance. 

Over the past few decades, there has been unprecedented progress in the design of versatile biopolymer-based nanoplatforms for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, particularly due to their attractive traits, including excellent biocompatibility, outstanding biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and facile chemical modifiability. Biopolymer-Based Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications serves as a clear and detailed body of information on the synthesis and characterization of biopolymer-based materials in nanomedicine. This book describes various nanomaterials consisting of biopolymers including polysaccharides (i.e., derived from plants, animals, bacteria, algae, and fungi) and polypeptides in terms of their structures, synthetic protocols, and characterization and uses as therapeutic drugs and gene delivery carriers and in other biomedical fields. The chapters of this book, which are contributed by internationally renowned scholars working in the arena of biopolymer-based nanomaterials, would offer a wide vision on the potential future applications of these nanomaterials in the delivery and targeting of bioactive molecules of pharmaceutical interests and in tissue engineering, biosensing, bioimaging, and diagnostic purposes. The state-of-the-art information presented in the book would also encourage young investigators and researchers to further bring cutting-edge developments in the field of nanomedicine in the near future. 

Helicobacter pylori is a universally distributed bacterium which affects more than half of the world population. The infection is associated with the development of various diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, besides extradigestive diseases. This book is a comprehensive overview of contributors on H. pylori infection in several areas. Its chapters were divided into sections concerning general aspects of H. pylori infection, immunopathology and genetic diversity, questions regarding possible routes of bacterium transmission, the importance of the strains characteristics in the development of gastric cancer and the possibilities of prevention, H. pylori infection in children, the possible association between its infection and extradigestive diseases, and the principal therapeutic regimens of bacterium eradication, considering the antimicrobial resistance.