Foreword

Biomarkers have become a cornerstone in precision medicine, assisting clinicians globally in understanding, diagnosing, and monitoring diverse diseases with greater accuracy, thus revolutionizing patient care.

The book "Biomarkers as Therapeutic Tools in Medical Diagnostics and Disease Monitoring," edited by Dr. Vandana Gupta, Dr. Megha Verma, and Dr. Ajay K. Shukla, brings together pioneering research and recent developments in the field of biomarkers, offering an extensive overview of their theranostic value across various diseases. Each chapter in the book provides a critical insight into the biomarkers with diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic value in various disease conditions.

This book showcases the most recent advancements in biomarker-based diagnostics and their role in therapeutic decision-making for a wide range of diseases and conditions, including neurological disorders (Chapter 1), inflammatory diseases, including IBD (Chapter 2), and autoimmune diseases (Chapter 6). The inclusion of cancer stem cell biomarkers and biomarkers for personalized cancer treatment (Chapters 8 and 9) highlights the significance of precision medicine in oncology. In addition, the chapters on cardio-oncology (Chapter 7), and coronary artery disease (Chapter 5), provide an in-depth analysis of how biomarkers influence risk stratification and disease progression tracking.

Of particular interest are the discussions on progressive neurodegenerative biomarkers (Chapter 3) and activity-based diagnostics (Chapter 4). These emerging areas highlight the future directions of biomarker-based research and its potential for transforming healthcare systems worldwide.

This book is an excellent resource for researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals who seek to understand ever-growing applications of biomarkers. It not only delves into the molecular basis of disease, but also provides practical insights into how biomarkers might be used for early detection, patient stratification, therapy monitoring, and precision medicine.

I extend my appreciation to the editor(s)/author(s) and contributors for their commitment to this important field. I am confident that this book will serve as a foundational reference, inspiring further research and innovation in biomarker-based diagnostics and therapeutics.