Antimicrobial Alternatives Against Resilient Oral Biofilms
As dentistry advances, novel compounds and tools are being developed to maintain oral health and/or treat dental/periodontal infections. Dental caries (tooth decay) requires proper management to avoid this disease and, eventually, tooth extraction.Extensive literature documents the pathogenic role of certain microorganisms and their ability to persist in the oral cavity as a complex microbial community, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Dental plaque is stubbornly resistant to common cleaning procedures with mouthwashes, toothpastes and toothbrushes, as well as to antimicrobial drugs and host immune defenses. Orthodontic treatments such as orthodontic appliances create additional habitats for microbial growth and further disease.There is a wide variety of oral pathogens that are commonly found in the mouth, including fungal and bacterial pathogens, many of which are associated with antimicrobial resistance. Continuous development and study of innovative tools and compounds is required to facilitate microbial removal and maintenance of oral homeostasis.The aim of this book is to examine the effects of innovative antimicrobial compounds against oral biofilms. In line with previous studies, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans were chosen as representative members of different groups of pathogens, namely Gram-positive, Gram-negative and fungi, due to their high degree of tolerance to chemical and physical stresses. Ultimately, this book will add to the literature on an important aspect of human health that remains a persistent problem and impacts everyone.
Lindsey's Modern Medical-Surgical Nursing
Lindsey's Modern Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Judgment, Patient Care Concepts, Contemporary Practice & Management This book is a clear, practical guide for nursing students and practicing nurses who want to understand medical-surgical nursing without feeling overwhelmed. It explains complex topics in simple language and focuses on how nurses think, make decisions, and care for real patients in today's healthcare settings. Lindsey's Modern Medical-Surgical Nursing helps you build strong clinical judgment step by step. It connects theory to practice so you can understand not just what to do, but why you are doing it. Each chapter moves from assessment to care planning, intervention, and evaluation, making it easier to apply knowledge in clinical settings. What this book covers 1) Core professional nursing concepts, systems thinking, and patient-centered care 2) Care of adults and older adults with acute, chronic, and life-threatening conditions 3) Emergency care, trauma nursing, and disaster preparedness 4) Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance explained clearly Step-by-step care for disorders of all major body systems, including: a) Respiratory b) Cardiovascular c) Neurologic d) Gastrointestinal e) Endocrine f) Renal and urinary g) Musculoskeletal 5) Immune, hematologic, and integumentary systems 6) Perioperative care, rehabilitation, pain management, and end-of-life care 7) Telehealth, digital health, artificial intelligence, and modern nursing practice 8) Inclusive care topics, including transgender health and culturally competent care Learning features 1) Clear illustrations and images that explain anatomy, procedures, and care concepts 2) Real-world clinical examples that support decision-making 3) NCLEX-style review questions and case studies to test understanding 4) Easy-to-use lab values, diagnostic tests, and drug reference guides Who this book is for 1) Nursing students in PN, ADN, and BSN programs 2) Nurses preparing for NCLEX or other licensing exams 3) Practicing nurses who want a reliable medical-surgical reference 4) Educators looking for a structured, concept-based teaching resource Lindsey's Modern Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to help you think like a nurse, act with confidence, and provide safe, effective patient care in today's evolving healthcare environment.
A Common-Sense View of the Mind Cure
Written at the turn of the twentieth century, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to the principles of the Mind Cure, a movement emerging alongside New Thought and Christian Science but presented here without religious doctrine or mysticism.It explores how mental attitudes and emotional states may influence physical well-being, while maintaining respect for established medical practice rather than rejecting it. Set within a period of intense interest in psychology, health, and self-improvement, the text reflects broader debates about the relationship between mind and body in Western thought. Its themes focus on personal responsibility, mental discipline, and the practical application of belief in the process of recovery. Concise and plainly written, the work stands as a measured and thoughtful contribution to early mind-body discourse, highlighting the enduring appeal of integrating mental awareness into approaches to health and healing.
A Practical Guide to Exercise Prescription in Equine Rehabilitation
Designed for equine practitioners, this book introduces the core principles of exercise prescription and clinical reasoning required to deliver effective, evidence-informed rehabilitation programs. Drawing on both human and equine research, it bridges the gap between theory and practice to support safe progression, optimal tissue adaptation, and improved performance outcomes.The focus is on helping practitioners confidently design and progress rehabilitation programs that facilitate a return to pre-injury function-or enhance performance-through structured, goal-driven exercise prescription.Across 126 pages, the book covers: - Fundamental principles of rehabilitation and exercise prescription- The stages of equine rehabilitation- Pain, mobility and flexibility, strength, power, endurance, and interval training- The Goldilocks Principle: finding the optimal exercise dose- Setting meaningful and measurable SMART goals- Selecting and applying outcome measures- A critical review of current research on equine rehabilitation tools and practices- Step-by-step guidance on designing effective rehabilitation programsThree detailed case studies illustrate real-world clinical reasoning, including program design, goal setting, and outcome measurement. Case examples address: - Acute tendon injury- Kissing spines- Thoracic asymmetry and postural dysfunctionAn extensive reference list supports further learning and evidence-based practice, making this book a practical resource for equine physiotherapists, veterinarians, and rehabilitation professionals seeking to strengthen their clinical decision-making and exercise prescription skills.
Breakthrough
Meet the doctors, scientists and patients patients fighting the world's worst diseases 'A must read.' Siddhartha Mukherjee, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies What does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy rarely runs smooth. Drug hunting demands radical leaps of imagination, the expertise of many... and a hefty dollop of luck. Unsurprisingly, 'eureka' moments come few and far between - but, when they do, they change lives. Charting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of biomedical research and celebrates the tireless work of the scientists, doctors, patients and families fighting for better medical care. For each of these medicines, whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer, or something as commonplace as paracetamol, there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. Documenting these fascinating journeys, Breakthrough grants a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve - and very often save - our lives. Foreword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus *** 'Utterly compelling.' Dame Kate Bingham, author of The Long Shot 'A celebration of medical innovation.' Guardian 'Captivating... An essential read.' Art Levinson, former CEO of Genentech
The Tree of Symptoms
In this book, psychiatrist Emil Sabanovic guides readers through the landscape of psychosomatic medicine with the precision of a clinician and the clarity of a storyteller. Through real-world cases and simple metaphors, he reveals how biology, biography, and mind form one living system, and how understanding that system changes the way we treat, teach, and live."...described in a concise manner that will be invaluable to healthcare professionals... this work is highly recommended." - Reader's Favorite"...a book that feels like getting a masterclass and a kind clinic visit at the same time." - Reedsy Discovery
The Learning Imperative
Why do academic health systems keep failing at transformation-despite brilliant people, adequate resources, and genuine commitment?After a decade working inside academic health systems across three continents, physician-scientist Nabil Zary has identified a pattern that explains why most improvement initiatives quietly die within 18 months. It's not a lack of effort. It's not resistance to change. It's something more fundamental-and more fixable-than anyone wants to admit.The uncomfortable truth: Most health systems are trying to solve an organic problem with mechanical tools. They teach emergent learning principles through linear processes. They pursue culture change through committee structures. And they wonder why nothing sticks. The Learning Imperative challenges everything you think you know about organizational transformation. Through unflinching analysis and real-world examples from systems that succeeded-and those that spectacularly failed-this book reveals: The five reasons transformation efforts consistently fail (and the one underlying cause that makes them all inevitable)Why governance-not culture, not technology, not training-is the foundational decision that determines whether your transformation succeeds or joins the 70% that failThe critical first 90 days that separate systems destined for breakthrough from those destined for yet another abandoned initiativeHow to conduct an honest organizational autopsy before launching your next transformation attemptThis is not a feel-good book. There are no easy frameworks or reassuring platitudes. Instead, you'll find diagnostic questions that force uncomfortable self-assessment, decision points that demand real commitment, and a clear-eyed roadmap for leaders ready to stop pretending and start transforming.If your organization has tried transformation before and failed, this book will tell you why. If you're about to try again, it might save you from repeating the same mistakes.The Learning Imperative is essential reading for health system leaders.
Periodontal Medicine
This book explores the evolving frontiers of periodontology, integrating cutting-edge insights into the periodontal microbiome, systemic health interactions, regenerative therapies, and precision diagnostics. It bridges clinical dentistry with biomedical innovation, highlighting the role of periodontitis in systemic disease and advancing interdisciplinary strategies for prevention and care. Emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence, host modulation, and molecular diagnostics, the book presents a forward-looking view of personalized periodontics. Contributions from a diverse team of researchers and clinicians provide a comprehensive resource for understanding how innovations in microbiology, immunology, and bioactive therapies are transforming periodontal practice and research. A must-read for clinicians, researchers, and students seeking to stay ahead in evidence-based, personalized care.
7th CiiEM International Congress 2025
This reprint volume of extended abstracts from the 7th CiiEM International Congress reflects the interdisciplinary scope of the event, held in Caparica, Portugal, from 2 to 4 July 2025, with the theme of "Empowering One Health to Reduce Social Vulnerabilities." It gathers 25 peer-reviewed contributions originally presented as oral or poster communications, selected from over 130 scientific submissions. The volume highlights the diversity of research bridging health sciences, psychology, education, forensic sciences, and biomedical innovation. Topics range from clinical practice and patient-centered care-such as xerostomia management, diagnostic delay in burning mouth syndrome, and rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease-to technological applications in dentistry, endodontics, and cancer prognosis using artificial intelligence. Broader societal dimensions are also represented, with studies on intimate partner violence, sexual harassment in higher education, young offenders' rehabilitation, compassion fatigue in firefighters, and attitudes toward community service. Contributions addressing sustainable food systems, pharmaceutical profiling of drug abuse, and risks of polypharmacy further illustrate the One Health perspective. Equally significant are the pedagogical innovations presented, including modular veterinary curricula and multi-strategic models for science teaching, underscoring the congress' role in fostering academic development. Together, these works demonstrate how interdisciplinary research, and education can inform health policies, strengthen resilience, and reduce social vulnerabilities.
Botulinum Toxins
This Reprint is configured as a continuation of the previous volume entitled "Botulinum Toxins: New Uses in the Treatment of Diseases", of which it constitutes the second volume. The purpose of this Reprint is to update the scientific community on the possible developments in the new therapeutic applications of botulinum toxin, also considering the fact that, to date, the list of human pathologies in which botulinum toxin produces favorable effects is constantly growing. This Reprint contains contributions of various natures, such as reviews, research articles (both on animal models and clinical studies), case reports, or off-label indications. It also includes contributions explaining the mechanisms of action of botulinum toxins in the various pathologies for which they exert their therapeutic action.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Spine Research
This Reprint highlights the rapidly growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in advancing spine research and clinical care. By harnessing large-scale data and sophisticated algorithms, AI and ML are transforming traditional approaches to diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome prediction for spinal disorders. The contributions in this Reprint illustrate how these technologies improve imaging analysis, enable personalized treatment strategies, and support predictive modeling to enhance patient outcomes. This Reprint also addresses the challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI-driven research, including data quality, algorithm transparency, and clinical integration. Through a collection of recent studies and reviews, it offers an in-depth overview of how AI and ML are shaping the future of spine medicine, from automated imaging interpretation to predictive analytics and patient-specific care. This Reprint serves as a valuable reference for clinicians, researchers, and technologists seeking to understand and apply AI and ML innovations within the field of spine research. It underscores the potential of these technologies to revolutionize diagnostics; improve therapeutic precision; and contribute to safer, more effective, and personalized spinal healthcare.
Advances in the Discovery of Novel Antimicrobial Agents in Nature and Their Applications
Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the most pressing global challenges, threatening both public health and the sustainability of food and medical systems. In the search for new solutions, increasing attention is being directed toward nature as a source of diverse bioactive compounds that may provide effective and safe alternatives to conventional antibiotics.This Special Issue of Antibiotics focuses on the discovery, characterization, and application of novel natural antimicrobial agents. It highlights studies investigating plant extracts, essential oils, microbial metabolites, and compounds derived from marine organisms, with particular emphasis on understanding their mechanisms of action, from the inhibition of virulence factors to the development of nano formulations and biotechnological delivery systems.Equally important are studies that link natural antimicrobials with practical applications in medicine, food preservation, environmental protection, and the conservation of cultural heritage. Together, these contributions demonstrate that sustainable solutions for combating infections can still be found in nature, supported by modern scientific insight and technological innovation.
2nd Edition of Innovation in Chemical Plant Design
In an era where chemical engineering systems must meet evolving demands, such as greater sustainability, leaner footprints, and smarter integration, the 2nd Edition of Innovation in Chemical Plant Design in Processes invited innovative contributions to redefine how we conceive, build, and operate chemical production plants. Building on the success of the first edition, this Special Issue highlighted advances across several synergistic fronts: process intensification and modularization; novel (bio-)based or low-impact energy systems; digitalization, control and automation in plant analytics; advanced materials, nanotechnologies, and smart reactors; and circular-economy strategies applied to chemical-plant design in sectors such as energy, food/agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and construction. Whether presenting conceptual layouts, techno-economic environmental assessments, system simulation, experimental pilot-scale validation, or full-scale case studies, these papers articulated how design choices drive performance, resource efficiency, safety, and sustainability. In this issue, original research articles and review articles clearly address innovation in process design, highlighting trends, challenges, and future directions.
Management of Pancreatic Cancer
This reprint includes a variety of original studies and reviews addressing the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer, a highly lethal disease that still has poor prognosis and limited curative-intent therapeutic resources. This reprint also includes studies addressing potential predictors of pancreatic cancer development.
Building The Balanced Horse
As physiotherapists, we see many horses experiencing pain and injury that could have been prevented. Their owners aren't neglectful (most are deeply committed to their horse's wellbeing), but simply lacked the knowledge to recognise the subtle signs that something wasn't quite right.This book bridges that gap. Drawing on our years of experience in human/equine physiotherapy and sports science, we provide a clear framework for understanding exercise prescription and training. You'll learn how to structure programs that reduce the risk of injury, build strength and resilience, and support long-term soundness and performance.Through practical examples and case studies, we share how to: recognise and prevent overuse injuriesmanage training loads and recovery effectivelyassess and monitor your horse's soundness and performanceYou will also gain a deep understanding of anatomy and the effects of different exercises, surfaces, speed and the influence of the rider. QR codes to view videos of all the exercises described are provided throughout the book.We don't offer you a "one-size-fits-all" plan. This 160 page book provides you with the skills to tailor exercise and training to your horse's individual needs so that you can make confident, informed decisions that truly benefit their wellbeing.
Calm the Fire Within
Does your body feel less like home and more like a battleground? If you're grappling with relentless fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, or unpredictable autoimmune flares, you know how overwhelming it can be. Countless doctor visits, confusing labels like Hashimoto's, RA, Lupus, Celiac, or Crohn's, and advice that never goes beyond surface-level fixes can leave you frustrated and exhausted.Calm the Fire Within is not just another book about autoimmune conditions. It's a science-backed, compassionate guide that targets the true root cause: chronic inflammation.Author Aris Thorne introduces the Autoimmune Anti-Inflammatory Protocol, a clear and practical roadmap to help you reclaim your vitality. Instead of chasing symptoms, this protocol empowers you to identify your unique inflammatory triggers, use nutrition as medicine, heal your gut lining, calm your nervous system, optimize sleep, and minimize toxic exposures.Inside this book, you will discover how to: Pinpoint personal inflammatory triggers sabotaging your healthImplement anti-inflammatory nutrition tailored to your bodyHeal and protect your gut barrier for long-term resilienceReduce stress and improve sleep to calm immune responsesSupport your body with safe movement and toxin reductionBecome your own best advocate on the healing journeyImagine waking up energized, moving through your day with reduced pain, clear thinking, and a renewed sense of control over your health. This transformation is possible when you address the fire within.If you're ready to move beyond survival and truly thrive, Calm the Fire Within offers the science, strategies, and hope you've been searching for. Your path to lasting vitality starts here.
HYPNOTHERAPY The Art and Science of Transformational Healing
Hypnotherapy: The Art and Science of Transformational Healing is a comprehensive, evidence-informed exploration of clinical hypnotherapy, integrating its ancient roots with modern psychological science and neuroscience.Beginning by addressing what hypnosis truly is, and importantly what It is not, the book carefully debunks common myths while offering a clear, accessible understanding of hypnosis as a natural, focused state of consciousness. Readers are guided through the rich history of hypnosis, from ancient ritual practices to its evolving role in contemporary therapeutic and medical settings.Central to the book is an exploration of stress as a silent burden on modern health, followed by an in-depth examination of the brain in trance. Drawing on current neuroscience, the text explains the specific brain processes involved in hypnosis, including attention, perception, emotional regulation, and neuroplastic change. The emerging science of epigenetics is explored, highlighting how environment, belief, and experience can influence gene expression and healing.The book delves into the transformative power of feeling, suggestion, repetition, metaphor, and therapeutic language, demonstrating how carefully constructed communication can bypass the conscious critical mind and facilitate meaningful change. Practical insight is offered into self-hypnosis, regression therapy, and the ethical integration of hypnotherapy alongside other therapeutic approaches.Clinical applications are explored across a wide range of presentations, including stress and anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain management, irritable bowel syndrome, trauma and PTSD, phobias, self-esteem, performance enhancement, infertility, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and functional neurological disorders. Special attention is given to working with children and supporting neurophysiological healing.Concluding with a reflection on the growing global integration of hypnotherapy within medical and multidisciplinary settings, this book positions hypnotherapy as both an art and a science, grounded in evidence, guided by compassion, and focused on empowering individuals to reclaim agency, resilience, and wellbeing.Written for practitioners, students, and curious readers alike, Hypnotherapy: The Art and Science of Transformational Healing offers a thoughtful, credible, and inspiring contribution to the future of hypnotherapeutic understanding and practice.
What You Must Know about Kidney Disease
Understand and deal with kidney disease and its related problems.While the news that you or someone you love has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 37 million Americans it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. The new edition of What You Must Know about Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer all your questions but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to evaluate and choose both conventional treatments and complementary therapies.The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys' structure and function and discusses common kidney disorders. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand the status of your health and your prognosis. Part Two examines kidney problems and their conventional treatments. Part Three presents an in-depth look at the most effective complementary treatments available, from simple lifestyle changes to nutritional and herbal supplementation, meditation, and more.There is so much you can do to improve both your kidney health and your overall well-being. What You Must Know about Kidney Disease provides you with the knowledge you need to be a wise participant in your own health care.
What You Must Know about Kidney Disease
Understand and deal with kidney disease and its related problems.While the news that you or someone you love has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 37 million Americans it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. The new edition of What You Must Know about Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer all your questions but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to evaluate and choose both conventional treatments and complementary therapies.The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys' structure and function and discusses common kidney disorders. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand the status of your health and your prognosis. Part Two examines kidney problems and their conventional treatments. Part Three presents an in-depth look at the most effective complementary treatments available, from simple lifestyle changes to nutritional and herbal supplementation, meditation, and more.There is so much you can do to improve both your kidney health and your overall well-being. What You Must Know about Kidney Disease provides you with the knowledge you need to be a wise participant in your own health care.
Getting Back On Track
Getting Back on Track This is a book that is going to rock you back on your heels and get you thinking along new lines. It will enable you to lift up your life and get free of social conditioning that has been crippling us all for thousands of years. In addition, the book will show you how many of the complications to health brought about by medical procedures and drugs over the last century, based on false understandings, can be resolved. Ten common homeopathic remedies in very high (mega) potencies, can release commonly stored emotions, attitudes and false beliefs, thus allowing the body to heal itself of a wide range of physical complaints. Read what these crippling beliefs are, how they have allowed us to be led along, like lambs to the slaughter, by the nose, into a cul-de-sac of personal, social and medical ignorance - and what you can do to get your life back on track. Healing your emotions, freeing yourself of your accumulated emotional baggage and getting your life on track, is not traumatic, not a slow process, does not require intense investigation into your childhood nor the re-experiencing of harrow traumas. It does not require hours or years of counselling, psychology, hypnosis, auto-suggestion, religious conversion, past-life therapy, meditation, vegetarianism, self-analysis, relationship analysis, praying, New Year resolutions, will-power, months in the wilderness or sailing singlehanded around the world. Getting Back on Track shows you the true healing. Not the way to unrestrained, detrimental emotions, not the way to violent outbursts of anger or floods of tears of grief, not the way to guilt-free irresponsibility. None of these is healthy, either. What you will get is personal growth, so that new insight gives you freedom from anger, freedom from grief, freedom from guilt, freedom from fear, and with this freedom, a new strength to take positive steps towards your own, and therefore planetary healing.
Struck Down By the Gods
Full Academic Colour Version: All 47 chapters, 14 appendices and full bibliography The headings are more academic, but the text is the same as the abridged version "Struck Down by the Gods" is the literal translation of the ancient word for stroke, apoplexy. This book describes the different types of strokes, their causes, and the medical conditions often mistaken for stroke. Although originally intended for the non-medical person who wants to know how to prevent stroke (and heart attacks), during my more than 12-year journey of discovery, I have learnt much that I believe would be of benefit to all healthcare professionals.The book contains interesting historical facts on the evolution of knowledge from ancient times, explains the difference between absolute and relative risk and benefit, and identifies the real cause of atherosclerosis A terrific book... Professor Steve Davis AO Based on our own experience we unreservedly commend this highly informative book to diverse audiences. including the lay audience, well-established neurologists, students of medicine, other healthcare disciplines as well as early career trainees. Enjoyment is assured! ...Professors Steve Davis AO, Geoff Donnan AO and Richard Gerraty. More about the Book This book describes the different types of stroke, their causes, and the medical conditions often confused with stroke. The abridged version is primarily intended for non-medical readers who want to know how to prevent stroke (and heart attack). This academic version contains all the scientific evidence that should be of benefit to all healthcare professionals. Atherosclerosis, the cause of virtually all ischaemic heart disease and a major cause of stroke, is the progressive accumulation throughout life of cholesterol beneath the intima of arterial walls. Based on irrefutable autopsy evidence, the book challenges the long-held belief that smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure are the primary causes of atherosclerosis. Although once established, risk factors exacerbate atherosclerosis, they cannot be the cause, firstly because the disease atherosclerosis develops decades before these risk factors occur and decades before the onset of symptoms (in some cases, prior to birth), and secondly, it occurs in the absence of risk factors. Many other reasons for challenging these beliefs are revealed.It discusses the risk factors that identify those who are at increased risk of developing symptoms of stroke and myocardial infarction related to the disease atherosclerosis, in particular, smoking and obesity.It makes a plea to regulatory authorities to change how industry-funded research is conducted and published, to provide greater certainty. It recommends the appointment of independent data and safety monitoring committees and the prohibition of industry confidentiality claims over the study data. Finally, it makes a plea to publishers to include a clear statement on the front page stating whether the study is funded by industry or not. Ensure that all papers discuss both relative risk reduction (the benefit to society) and absolute risk reduction (the benefit to the individual), the numbers needed to treat, and an economic analysis of the cost-benefit.
Vitreoretinal Disease
This Reprint provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of vitreoretinal diseases, their clinical features, and the latest progress in diagnosis and treatment. Vitreoretinal diseases encompass a wide spectrum of ocular conditions affecting the vitreous, retina, and surrounding structures, posing major challenges for both patients and clinicians.The articles in this collection address the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of disorders such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and vitreomacular traction. Contributing authors highlight new diagnostic tools that enable earlier and more accurate detection of these conditions. Emphasizing innovative therapeutic and surgical strategies, this Reprint discusses advances in intravitreal injections, laser photocoagulation, vitrectomy, and emerging pharmacological approaches, with attention to their efficacy and safety.By gathering contributions from leading experts, this Reprint serves as a valuable reference for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers. It aims to enhance understanding, promote timely diagnosis, and improve patient management and visual outcomes in vitreoretinal diseases.
Brain Candy
While fighting an aggressive brain tumor, Deirdre must care for her mother with advanced Alzheimer's, raise her teenage daughter, and help her husband chase a new dream - opening a barbecue restaurant. Her greatest defense is her sense of humor in this tender memoir chronicling life struggles that are often tragic - but can still be very funny. Grab a tissue and take a ride as one batty broad battles her way through the tragicomic trials of her most perilous adventure yet - brain cancer.
Patients Beyond Borders Fourth Edition
Patients Beyond Borders is the world's most trusted source of information for patients seeking high-quality affordable healthcare around the world. Author Josef Woodman covers the most-traveled destinations for specialties such as dentistry, cosmetic treatment, orthopedics, bariatrics, IVF/fertility, vision, hearing, health checkups and more. Nine chapters help healthcare consumers plan and budget a medical journey, provide advice on what to do while in-country and how to successfully recover and return from a medical procedure. This best-selling guidebook cites 17 medical travel destinations where some 2 million Americans visit every year for medical treatment, including Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and more.
Pharmacology - III
Dive into the intricate world of pharmacology with "Pharmacology - III," a comprehensive and indispensable guide for students of pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry. With 35 detailed chapters, this book offers thorough insights into the mechanisms of drug action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, therapeutic indications, and drug interactions. From fundamental studies to clinical management, this text provides a solid pharmacological foundation for rational drug use in therapeutics. Filled with diagrams, tables, and the latest advancements in the field, "Pharmacology - III" is a must-have resource that promises to engage and educate readers with its in-depth exploration of drug science.
Natural Products and Their Modifications as Agents Used in the Fight against Pathogens
The increasing resistance of bacterial strains to commercially available antibiotics remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine. Consequently, the identification and characterization of novel bioactive compounds of natural origin have become essential in combating this global issue. Equally crucial is the preservation of the intestinal microbiota, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining systemic homeostasis and overall health. Natural extracts exhibit diverse biological activities and frequently exert protective effects on the gut microbiota. Therefore, the rational design and selection of chemical modifications that enhance antimicrobial activity while simultaneously supporting immune functions, and demonstrating anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties, are of particular scientific interest.This Reprint brings together research and review articles focusing on these key aspects. It presents studies comparing the biological activity of pathogenic bacterial strains and/or intestinal microbiota in the presence of natural compounds and their chemically modified derivatives. Manuscripts included in this collection also explore the bioactivity of crude plant extracts, isolated compounds, and dominant phytochemical combinations naturally occurring in plants. Moreover, this Reprint highlights the potential of extracts and their major constituents' processes. These approaches represent a promising direction in the ongoing development of novel therapeutic strategies against infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms.
Surviving Coronavirus
With MS each day can bring a new challenge, no matter who you are. Hidden pain and agony, to voice it may seem insane, but it helps. Sometimes I use analogies and deep metaphors, so keep on your toes when you read this. (Prepare to think deep. In 2020 we have a pandemic taking over and no one knows what to do. Living in fear of disease is similar for us all. This book is helpful for all illnesses and the fear we live in from them.The use of deep analogy and visuals is my attempt to explain how someone may feel with an invisible illness. MS is a difficult condition and may leave people feeling helpless. As an MS patient with a bad autoimmune system, with corona, nothing has changed. The average person has no grounds for comparison. Sufferers, suffering this dragon of an illness, are all unique. Anyone with MS can feel comfortable in their individuality, but also know they are not alone. It is the glass half full approach that'll get you through the bad times.Written and self published from Quarantine during Coronavirus Pandemic 2020. Ross L. Tokach is son to Ronald and Dianne Tokach. Ross is a 38 year old Aurthor, Filmmaker, Scholar, SURVIVOR!
Ati Teas Science Coloring Book
Mometrix Test Preparation's ATI TEAS Science Coloring Book: TEAS 7 Test Prep for the Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Scientific Reasoning SectionsMade by Mometrix experts for students looking to reinforce their TEAS 7 science knowledge through interactive, visual learning.Detailed Coloring Book Includes: Introduction: Understand how this coloring book supports your TEAS 7 science preparation.General AnatomyRespiratory SystemCardiovascular SystemDigestive SystemNervous SystemMuscular SystemSkeletal SystemReproductive SystemEndocrine SystemIntegumentary SystemUrinary SystemLymphatic SystemBiologyChemistryATI(R) and TEAS(R) are registered trademarks of the Assessment Technologies Institute(R), which is unaffiliated, not a sponsor, or associated with Mometrix Test Preparation.Key Features and Benefits: Human Authored: Our book is written and reviewed by qualified professionals to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.Visual Learning Reinforcement: Designed to help students actively engage with material by coloring detailed anatomical and scientific illustrations.Targeted Science Review: Covers the essential science concepts tested on the TEAS 7 exam, including anatomy, biology, and chemistry.Accessible and Organized: Clear labeling, structured layout, and easy-to-follow diagrams help you study more efficiently and retain more information.Study Strategies: Includes helpful tips on how to use coloring as a learning tool to reinforce difficult topics.Start learning with a more hands-on and visual approach today!
Getting Back On Track
Getting Back on TrackThis is a book that is going to rock you back on your heels and get you thinking along new lines. It will enable you to lift up your life and get free of social conditioning that has been crippling us all for thousands of years. In addition, the book will show you how many of the complications to health brought about by medical procedures and drugs over the last century, based on false understandings, can be resolved.Ten common homeopathic remedies in very high (mega) potencies, can release commonly stored emotions, attitudes and false beliefs, thus allowing the body to heal itself of a wide range of physical complaints. Read what these crippling beliefs are, how they have allowed us to be led along, like lambs to the slaughter, by the nose, into a cul-de-sac of personal, social and medical ignorance - and what you can do to get your life back on track.Healing your emotions, freeing yourself of your accumulated emotional baggage and getting your life on track, is not traumatic, not a slow process, does not require intense investigation into your childhood nor the re-experiencing of harrow traumas. It does not require hours or years of counselling, psychology, hypnosis, auto-suggestion, religious conversion, past-life therapy, meditation, vegetarianism, self-analysis, relationship analysis, praying, New Year resolutions, will-power, months in the wilderness or sailing singlehanded around the world.Getting Back on Track shows you the true healing. Not the way to unrestrained, detrimental emotions, not the way to violent outbursts of anger or floods of tears of grief, not the way to guilt-free irresponsibility. None of these is healthy, either. What you will get is personal growth, so that new insight gives you freedom from anger, freedom from grief, freedom from guilt, freedom from fear, and with this freedom, a new strength to take positive steps towards your own, and therefore planetary healing.
