Biomedical Photonics for Diabetes Research

Biomedical photonics methods have improved the diagnosis of diabetes and related complications, and this book provides an introduction to these methods. It covers the theoretical basis and practical issues of biophotonics studies in diabetes, and is of interest to biomedical physicists, researchers, and doctors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In 2021, a staggering 537 million people worldwide were diagnosed with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. As a result, the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus have become one of the highest healthcare priorities. Biomedical photonics methods have emerged as powerful tools in improving and assisting in the diagnosis of various disorders and complications arising from diabetes. These methods have also been extensively utilized in various studies in the field of diabetes, encompassing the assessment of biochemical characteristics, metabolic processes, and microcirculation that are impaired in this disease.

This book serves as an introduction to the methods of biomedical photonics. The chapters, authored by renowned experts from around the world, cover a wide range of topics, including the theoretical foundations of different biophotonics methods and practical considerations related to conducting experimental studies for diagnosing disorders associated with diabetes. It offers a comprehensive summary of the recent advancements in biomedical optics and photonics in the study of diabetes and related complications.

This book will be of interest to biomedical physicists, researchers, practicing doctors, and endocrinologists seeking to explore new instrumental methods for monitoring the effectiveness of patient treatment.

Key Features:

The first collective book combining accumulated knowledge and experience in the field of diabetes research using biophotonics.

Contributions from leading experts in the field.

Combines the theoretical base of the described methods and approaches, as well as providing valuable practical guidance and the latest research from experimental studies.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367628307