A Plea for the Insane in the Prisons and Poor-Houses
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
The book provides a comprehensive examination of pancreatic cancer, integrating global insights with an African-focused perspective. Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: Global Strategies and African Perspectives is structured into five parts, each addressing key aspects of the disease, from epidemiology to future innovations in care. Part I (Chapters 1 and 2) explores the global and African contexts, highlighting disparities in prevalence, diagnosis, and healthcare infrastructure. Part II (Chapter 3) delves into the biological and molecular mechanisms of pancreatic cancer, including genetic mutations and emerging therapeutic targets. Part III (Chapters 4 and 5) focuses on precision medicine and early detection, discussing advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biomarker-driven approaches. Part IV (Chapters 6-8) covers treatment strategies, from conventional therapies to novel interventions like immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Finally, Part V (Chapters 9-11) emphasizes the importance of advocacy, research, and policy reforms, outlining strategies for improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of pancreatic cancer care.By bridging scientific advancements with real-world challenges, this book serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers working to enhance pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention--both in Africa and globally.Key Features Examines pancreatic cancer worldwide, with a focus on Africa's unique challenges and healthcare disparities. Explores molecular mechanisms, precision medicine, and AI-driven early detection. Covers surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Highlights research, healthcare policies, and strategies to improve patient care.
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Obesity in the Black Community
In this ground-breaking book, three leading experts in obesity medicine offer a comprehensive approach to origins, obstacles, and opportunities for addressing obesity in the Black community. Given the complexity of the disease of obesity coupled with the health disparities that unequally affect Black people, there is a dire need for an unbiased resource that provides an authoritative, evidence-based overview. It unprecedentedly unifies the biopsychosocial contributors to obesity and boldly goes beyond quoting statistics to proposing effective solutions for physicians and professionals to implement in their clinical practice. Key Features: 1. Dispels stereotypes and biases to offer solutions for one of the most significant medical conditions affecting Black people. 2. Integrates best clinical practices with cultural context, providing a full overview of obesity treatment options for medical students and professionals. 3. Provides insights from Black medical doctors who personally and professionally identify with, care for, and treat Obesity in the Black community.
Obesity in the Black Community
In this ground-breaking book, three leading experts in obesity medicine offer a comprehensive approach to origins, obstacles, and opportunities for addressing obesity in the Black community. Given the complexity of the disease of obesity coupled with the health disparities that unequally affect Black people, there is a dire need for an unbiased resource that provides an authoritative, evidence-based overview. It unprecedentedly unifies the biopsychosocial contributors to obesity and boldly goes beyond quoting statistics to proposing effective solutions for physicians and professionals to implement in their clinical practice. Key Features: 1. Dispels stereotypes and biases to offer solutions for one of the most significant medical conditions affecting Black people. 2. Integrates best clinical practices with cultural context, providing a full overview of obesity treatment options for medical students and professionals. 3. Provides insights from Black medical doctors who personally and professionally identify with, care for, and treat Obesity in the Black community.
Group Work in Correctional Rehabilitation
Group work in the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) started in 2001 and has remained as the main channel for rehabilitation to take place. This book explores the transformative power of group therapy within a correctional setting, offering a comprehensive guide for therapists, psychologists, counsellors and prison staff who facilitate therapeutic groups for incarcerated individuals. Grounded in evidence-informed practices, this work delves into SPS's progressive and professional approaches in rehabilitation through the lens of specialists and correctional officers who lead intervention groups for prisoners and drug abusers accumulated over the last two decades.The book provides insights into the unique ethical considerations of leading groups in a prison setting, and the role correctional officers can also play in leading groups. With real-life case studies, facilitator tips and guidance on managing group dynamics in a high-security environment, the book provides practitioners with the knowledge and understanding about working with individuals to improve decision-making skills, and fostering positive behavioural change.