The Laser’s Edge
This book strips away the misconceptions about medical care for arthritis and reveals a safer and more effective treatment. If you are one of the millions of people suffering from Arthritis, this could be the most important book you ever own. On the surface, The Laser's Edge appears to be about a new and advanced arthritis treatment, but it goes much deeper than that. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Two out of three Americans will develop arthritis symptoms and just about all of them will go to their medical doctor first.This practice increases health care costs and exposes patients to the hidden dangers of today's health care system, unnecessarily. Among the very real dangers is death: 106,000 patients die every year from non-error, adverse effects of prescription drugs and there are 12,000 deaths a year as a result of unnecessary surgeries. The Laser's Edge will open your eyes to an entirely new way of treating arthritis without the risks of addictive medications, steroid shots or surgery. It provides hope for anyone who has been suffering from pain, and suffering from the experience of going to specialist after specialist without relief. The revolutionary treatment outlined in this book has helped countless patients avoid risky surgery and eliminate the need to take dangerous drugs.This book has the potential to change, maybe even save, your life.
McQs, Meqs and Ospes in Occupational Medicine
This second edition of the well-regarded Multiple Choice Questions and Revision Aid in Occupational Medicine continues as a comprehensive revision and study resource for those preparing for professional examinations in occupational health, occupational medicine and occupational health & safety. The content has been extensively revised and updated to cover relevant and current issues. There are three sections organized by question type - MCQ, MEQ, and OSPE. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer along with a brief justification explanation. The subject topics cover typical occupational health/medicine syllabuses associated with professional examinations including the use of the 'best of many' MCQ format. The book is essential reading for medical and non-medical practitioners studying for these examinations and will also be useful to those already in the multi-disciplinary field or those intending to enter it.
McQs, Meqs and Ospes in Occupational Medicine
This second edition of the well-regarded Multiple Choice Questions and Revision Aid in Occupational Medicine continues as a comprehensive revision and study resource for those preparing for professional examinations in occupational health, occupational medicine and occupational health & safety. The content has been extensively revised and updated to cover relevant and current issues. There are three sections organized by question type - MCQ, MEQ, and OSPE. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer along with a brief justification explanation. The subject topics cover typical occupational health/medicine syllabuses associated with professional examinations including the use of the 'best of many' MCQ format. The book is essential reading for medical and non-medical practitioners studying for these examinations and will also be useful to those already in the multi-disciplinary field or those intending to enter it.
Mammalian Cell Engineering
Preface...Table of Contents...Contributing Authors... Part 1 Engineering Mammalian Cells to Sense Biologically Relevant Inputs 1. Generation of CAR-T Cells by Lentiviral TransductionAtsushi Okuma 2. Synthetic Receptors for Sensing Soluble Molecules with Mammalian CellsLeo Scheller 3. Engineering Mammalian Cells to Control Glucose HomeostasisJiawei Shao, Xinyuan Qiu, and Mingqi Xie 4. Using Engineered Mammalian Cells for an Epitope-Directed Antibody Affinity Maturation SystemAkihiro Eguchi and Masahiro Kawahara 5. Purification of Specific Cell Populations Differentiated from Stem Cells using MicroRNA-Responsive Synthetic Messenger RNAsHideyuki Nakanishi and Hirohide Saito Part 2 Engineering Mammalian Cells to Sense Artificial Inputs 6. Green Light-Controlled Gene Switch for Mammalian and Plant CellsNils Schneider, Claire V. Chatelle, Rocio Ochoa-Fernandez, Matias D. Zurbriggen, and Wilfried Weber 7. Sonogenetic Modulation of Cellular Activities in Mammalian CellsYao-Shen Huang, Ching-Hsiang Fan, Wei-Ting Yang, Chih-Kuang Yeh, and Yu-Chun Lin 8. Constructing Smartphone-Controlled Optogenetic Switches in Mammalian CellsYuanhuan Yu, Guiling Yu, and Haifeng Ye 9. Constructing a Smartphone-Controlled Semiautomatic Theranostic System for Glucose Homeostasis in Diabetic MiceGuiling Yu, Yuanhuan Yu, and Haifeng Ye 10．Construction of Caffeine-Inducible Gene Switches in Mammalian CellsDaniel Bojar Part 3 Precise Genome Engineering Techniques using CRISPR-Cas Systems 11. Multiplexed Genome Engineering with Cas12aNiels R. Weisbach, Ab Meijs, and Randall J. Platt 12. Highly Multiplexed Analysis of CRISPR Genome Editing Outcomes in Mammalian CellsSoh Ishiguro and Nozomu Yachie 13. Optical Control of Genome Editing by Photoactivatable Cas9Takahiro Otabe, Yuta Nihongaki, and Moritoshi Sato Part 4 Engineering Mammalian Cells in Combination with Chemical Compounds/Systems 14. Chemogenetic Control of Protein Localization and Mammalian Cell Signaling by SLIPTSachio Suzuki, Yuka Hatano, Tatsuyuki Yoshii, and Shinya Tsukiji 15． Engineering Hydrogel Production in Mammalian Cells to Synthetically Mimic RNA GranulesHideki Nakamura 16．AgDD System: A Chemical Controllable Protein Aggregates in CellsYusuke Miyazaki 17. Intracellular Unnatural Catalysis Enabled by an Artificial MetalloenzymeYasunori Okamoto and Ryosuke Kojima 18．Feeder-Free Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Culture using a DNA Aptamer-Based Mimic of Basic Fibroblast Growth FactorYuri Hayata, Ryosuke Ueki, and Shinsuke Sando Part 5 New Techniques to Engineer Specific Mammalian Cells in a Targeted Manner 19. Protocol for de novo Gene Targeting via In Utero ElectroporationYuji Tsunekawa, Raymond Kunikane Terhune, and Fumio Matsuzaki 20. Magnetically Guided Single Cell Virus StampingRajib Schubert Subject Index List...
DNA Modification Detection Methods
Understanding the functional roles of DNA modifications relies on the accurate detection, quantification, and mapping of DNA modifications. Methods for deciphering DNA modifications have substantially improved over the last several years, which greatly revolutionize the field of DNA modifications. In addition to DNA cytosine methylation (5-methylcytosine, 5mC), the best-characterized epigenetic modification, many new modifications have been discovered to present in DNA in recent years. This book provides a comprehensive overview of available techniques and methods together with detailed step-by-step protocols for experimental procedures required to successfully perform analysis on various types of DNA modifications, including 5mC, 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), 5-formylcytosine (5fC), 5-carboxycytosine (5caC), 5-hydroxymethyluracil (5hmU), 5-formyluracil (5fU), N6-methyladenine (6mA), β-D-glucosyl-5-hydroxymethyluracil (base J) and 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine (OG). This laboratory manual is a valuable source for biochemists and molecular biologists from different fields who wish to investigate DNA modifications.
Adaptation, Coping, and Resilience in Children and Youth
A groundbreaking text for occupational therapists, Adaptation, Coping, and Resilience in Children and Youth: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach offers a different perspective in addressing the ways children and youth with a variety of conditions and personal contexts can have more optimized participation in everyday life.
The Military & Hospital Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem
The Order of St Lazarus saw its origins as an establishment located outside the walls of Jerusalem serving the needs of victims of leprosy. While its role in society changed as a result of political machinations, it still retained a hospitaller role in the subsequent centuries. This role became more central after the re-organization necessitated by the 18th century French Revolution. In the words of Albert Einstein, it is essential that "If you want to know the future, look at the past." This book reviews the hospitaller activities of the Order throughout the twentieth century with particular emphasis in the last decade. The Order's past strongly reflects the importance of the hospitaller element in the Order's outlook. The hospitaller role has become the main relevant raison d'礙tre of the modern Order and the past achievements should stimulate future efforts to help relieve the suffering of the sick and needy wherever they may be.
Anti-Herpesvirus Drugs and Vaccines
Since the advent of the first drugs to treat herpesvirus infections, the antimicrobial community has been looking for better and more specific drugs and vaccines to both prevent and suppress these infections. The greatest active pharmaceutical ingredient that has been discovered since then is acyclovir and its derivatives, and the greatest vaccine successes against human herpesviruses have been against the varicella zoster virus. Antiherpetic drug and vaccine discovery continues to this day, an example of which being the recent clinical licensing of drugs such as letermovir and animamevir and vaccines such as Shingrix. This Special Issue takes a look at both the current antiherpetic interventions that are available today, such as the medications and vaccines that are used both prophylactically and therapeutically, and the direction that the field is headed toward in the near future. We also explore newer ideas for long-term suppression.
Rehabilitation and Robotics
This book is a reprint of the Special Issue "Rehabilitation and Robotics: Are They Working Well Together?" It reports contributes on the integration of robotics in the rehabilitation processes focused on the clinical experience and acceptance, the emerging risks, the ethics, and new researches in the field of the social robots.
The Reasoning of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Awarded the 'International Contribution to Chinese Medicine' accolade at the 2023 World Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book is intended as an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for students, practitioners, or lay people with a general interest in Chinese medicine. It provides a clear and compact delivery of TCM's reasoning, history, philosophy, theory, and treatment principles. The author has approached this from the perspective of the reasoning behind Chinese medicine, its philosophical foundations, and its approach to treatment. The text is accompanied by clear and bold graphical illustrations to allow for an easier understanding.
The Reasoning of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Awarded the 'International Contribution to Chinese Medicine' accolade at the 2023 World Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book is intended as an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for students, practitioners, or lay people with a general interest in Chinese medicine. It provides a clear and compact delivery of TCM's reasoning, history, philosophy, theory, and treatment principles. The author has approached this from the perspective of the reasoning behind Chinese medicine, its philosophical foundations, and its approach to treatment. The text is accompanied by clear and bold graphical illustrations to allow for an easier understanding.
Love Radiology
Love Radiology Central Nervous System" represents love and adoration towards learning Radiology. Once you stroll through this title, understand it, recognize it, you will adulate it, with an attempt to preserve a long-term lasting impact.This title is presented simple comprehensive approach to Brain Spine Orbit with ease of reading and understanding the subject with images, to acquire enough knowledge before appearing for the post graduate examination or reporting CNS cases more so on MR in order to arrive at most suitable conclusion.. This title is equally relevant for students appearing for the post graduate examination in clinical subjectsHope you will treasure reading and understanding this title.Hariqbal Singh Heads the Department of Radiology, Nobel Medical College. He has technical expertise, managing equipment, personnel and resources. An effective administrator. He has a large number of publications in countrywide and global medical journals. He has authored quite a few books on Imaging.He has been a post-graduate teacher, examiner and guide since 1989 with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Diplomate National Board, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Sumandeep University, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (Nepal) and Kathmandu University.Mahesh Gautam is Assistant Professor in Department of Radiology, Nobel Medical College. He has several publications in medical journals. He is a profound and keen radiologist, enthusiastic and zealous observer. Along with Hariqbal Singh and Robinson Shrestha, he has authored Love Radiology series. Robinson Shrestha is Lecturer in Department of Radiology, Nobel Medical College. He is a disciplined, profound, reflective and ardent radiologist, fervent and passionate observer. Along with Hariqbal Singh and Mahesh Gautam, he has authored Love Radiology series.
Fast Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Among medical imaging modalities, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) stands out for its excellent soft-tissue contrast, anatomical detail, and high sensitivity for disease detection. However, as proven by the continuous and vast effort to develop new MRI techniques, limitations and open challenges remain. The primary source of contrast in MRI images are the various relaxation parameters associated with the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) phenomena upon which MRI is based. Although it is possible to quantify these relaxation parameters (qMRI) they are rarely used in the clinic, and radiological interpretation of images is primarily based upon images that are relaxation time weighted. The clinical adoption of qMRI is mainly limited by the long acquisition times required to quantify each relaxation parameter as well as questions around their accuracy and reliability. More specifically, the main limitations of qMRI methods have been the difficulty in dealing with the high inter-parameter correlations and a high sensitivity to MRI system imperfections. Recently, new methods for rapid qMRI have been proposed. The multi-parametric models at the heart of these techniques have the main advantage of accounting for the correlations between the parameters of interest as well as system imperfections. This holistic view on the MR signal makes it possible to regress many individual parameters at once, potentially with a higher accuracy. Novel, accurate techniques promise a fast estimation of relevant MRI quantities, including but not limited to longitudinal (T1) and transverse (T2) relaxation times. Among these emerging methods, MR Fingerprinting (MRF), synthetic MR (syMRI or MAGIC), and T1‒T2 Shuffling are making their way into the clinical world at a very fast pace. However, the main underlying assumptions and algorithms used are sometimes different from those found in the conventional MRI literature, and can be elusive at times. In this book, we take the opportunity to study and describe the main assumptions, theoretical background, and methods that are the basis of these emerging techniques. Quantitative transient state imaging provides an incredible, transformative opportunity for MRI. There is huge potential to further extend the physics, in conjunction with the underlying physiology, toward a better theoretical description of the underlying models, their application, and evaluation to improve the assessment of disease and treatment efficacy.
Patient-Centered Design of Cognitive Assistive Technology for Traumatic Brain Injury Telerehabilitation
Computer software has been productive in helping individuals with cognitive disabilities. Personalizing the user interface is an important strategy in designing software for these users, because of the barriers created by conventional user interfaces for the cognitively disabled. Cognitive assistive technology (CAT) has typically been used to provide help with everyday activities, outside of cognitive rehabilitation therapy. This book describes a quarter century of computing R&D at the Institute for Cognitive Prosthetics, focusing on the needs of individuals with cognitive disabilities from brain injury. Models and methods from Human Computer Interaction (HCI) have been particularly valuable, initially in illuminating those needs. Subsequently HCI methods have expanded CAT to be powerful rehabilitation therapy tools, restoring some damaged cognitive abilities which have resisted conventional therapy. Patient-Centered Design (PCD) emerged as a design methodology which incorporates both clinical and technical factors. PCD also takes advantage of the patient's ability to redesign and refine the user interface, and to achieve a very good fit between user and system. Cognitive Prosthetics Telerehabilitation is a powerful therapy modality. Essential characteristics are delivering service to patients in their own home, having the patient's priority activities be the focus of therapy, using cognitive prosthetic software which applies Patient Centered Design, and videoconferencing with a workspace shared between therapist and patient. Cognitive Prosthetics Telerehabilitation has a rich set of advantages for the many stakeholders involved with brain injury rehabilitation.
Strategic Health Technology Incorporation
Technology is essential to the delivery of health care but it is still only a tool that needs to be deployed wisely to ensure beneficial outcomes at reasonable costs. Among various categories of health technology, medical equipment has the unique distinction of requiring both high initial investments and costly maintenance during its entire useful life. This characteristic does not, however, imply that medical equipment is more costly than other categories, provided that it is managed properly. The foundation of a sound technology management process is the planning and acquisition of equipment, collectively called technology incorporation. This lecture presents a rational, strategic process for technology incorporation based on experience, some successful and many unsuccessful, accumulated in industrialized and developing countries over the last three decades. The planning step is focused on establishing a Technology Incorporation Plan (TIP) using data collected from an audit of existing technology, evaluating needs, impacts, costs, and benefits, and consolidating the information collected for decision making. The acquisition step implements TIP by selecting equipment based on technical, regulatory, financial, and supplier considerations, and procuring it using one of the multiple forms of purchasing or agreements with suppliers. This incorporation process is generic enough to be used, with suitable adaptations, for a wide variety of health organizations with different sizes and acuity levels, ranging from health clinics to community hospitals to major teaching hospitals and even to entire health systems. Such a broadly applicable process is possible because it is based on a conceptual framework composed of in-depth analysis of the basic principles that govern each stage of technology lifecycle. Using this incorporation process, successful TIPs have been created and implemented, thereby contributing to the improvement of healthcare services and limiting the associated expenses. Table of Contents: Introduction / Conceptual Framework / The Incorporation Process / Discussion / Conclusions
Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise
An Interactive Guide to the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is the fourth book in the series, Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise. TLR influences head control, alignment, muscle tone, balance against gravity, static and dynamic posture, visual skills, auditory skills, motor coordination, and vestibular skills (sense of balance). When the TLR is not fully integrated, milestones such as rolling, kneeling, sitting, standing, and walking will be compromised. In addition, motor coordination, postural control, reading, handwriting, concentration, and playing sports become challenging and may lead to other delays in learning, social interaction, and behavior. This interactive guide to the TLR offers service providers, fitness instructors, parents, and teachers the opportunity to incorporate therapeutic exercises. Inside you will find: Explanation of the primitive reflexes and how to identify "integrated" and "retained" reflexes in your child or student Signs and symptoms commonly observed when the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex is not fully integratedEasy-to-follow exercises and modifications Symptoms checklist Letter of support and guide to parents
Theorising Occupational Therapy Practice in Diverse Settings
Practice theory provides a way of understanding everyday life, but until now its application in occupational therapy has not been much developed. Theorising Occupational Therapy Practice in Diverse Settings draws on practice theory to explore the conditions for occupational therapy practice in a variety of clinical and non-traditional settings. With examples from around the globe, the chapters of the first section unfold practice theory perspectives of occupational therapy history, the management of occupational therapists in health systems, professional roles and working contexts. A bridging chapter reviews this development and sets out some of the global social phenomena that shaped occupational therapy; including colonialism and social inequality. The authors look forward to where the profession finds itself at present, in terms of social and health needs, power structures, occupational therapy theory and emerging areas of practice. The second section of the book considers how occupational therapists are responding to the challenges facing the profession in relation to issues of access, resources and change. A final chapter reviews how occupational therapy can meet the health-related occupational needs of individuals, communities and populations throughout the 21st century. While acknowledging the complexity of occupational, health and social needs, the book enables readers to relate occupational therapy aims and objectives effectively to pragmatic strategies for dealing with the realities of working in different settings.With numerous case examples, this is an important new text for students and practitioners of occupational therapy. It is relevant both for those working in, or preparing for, placements in mainstream health and social care services, or in community interest companies, charities and social enterprises.
The Healthy Business Bridge
The innovative system described in this book represents the definitive risk management process. With mental ill-health the most concerning and growing cause of employee absence and poor performance, it provides a unique tool.By applying Dr Miller's R-O-P-E System(R), human resources/people professionals and line managers can find the root cause of costly ill-health and poor performance in the business. Using a scoring system to quantify and measure the risks and outcomes, her system can shine the light on previously unidentified internal and external factors leading to reduced productivity, employee behaviour and profitability.Dr Miller takes you through the four core elements of managing a healthy business. She has also provided guidance on how to address COVID-19 for employees returning to the workplace and those working from home.
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases: Smart Study Guide for Medical Students, Residents, Physicians and Clinical Pharmacists attempts to consolidate knowledge and information into a step-by-step process that would be easy to understand, remember, and apply in a clinical setting. High-yield information presented in this book is necessary for medical students and residents. This book has provided information for all disciplines working in infectious diseases, whether students, residents, physicians, pharmacists, or nurses. The book is organized for quick and easy to retrieve information for all professionals.
The Art of Massage
A classic manual the learner and the practitioner will find enlightening. Its comprehensive coverage of the physiological effects of massage, as well as the illustrated techniques, are as timeless and unchanging as the human form. Particularly helpful are the detailed therapeutic massage procedures for specific health needs.A classic manual the learner and the practitioner will find enlightening. Its comprehensive coverage of the physiological effects of massage, as well as the illustrated techniques, are as timeless and unchanging as the human form. Particularly helpful are the detailed therapeutic massage procedures for specific health needs.
239 Clinical Case Studies of Electro Acupuncture by Voll (Eav), Homeopathic and Natural Remedies
This work is a continuation of Dr. Grigorova's previous book Electro Acupuncture by Voll (EAV) and Homeopathy (2012), Milkana publishing, Santa Clara, CA, USA, which examines in detail the method of Dr. Reinhold Voll and how to use it to test for allergies and pathogens in humans and provides valuable tables with the best homeopathic remedies for curing of these allergies and pathogens.This new book is a practical application of Dr. Reinhold Voll's achievements in diagnostics and treatments based on balancing the energy state of human body organs. The book presents many clinical cases based on patients Dr. Grigorova has tested by the Voll method and successfully treated with classical homeopathic remedies, vibrationally prepared medications and herbal formulas selected by the Voll test. Of the total 239 clinical cases reported, there were 84 treatments with viral etiology, 76 cases of bacterial pathogens, 19 cases covering fungal infections, and 60 clinical cases describing parasitic infections. They demonstrated the following: 1. Diagnosis can be achieved in a radical new way, without human blood and secretion samples and without invasive tests and painful manipulations, by physically detecting the organism's and present pathogens' vibrational states.2. Effective and gentle treatment based on the energy principle can be applied for any known microscopic or larger pathogenic organism.3. It is possible to test and find treatment medication, resonant with a pathogen's vibrational frequency characteristics even when the pathogen is unknown or unclassified.The English language edition is divided in two volumes. The first presents the theory of the Voll method and 84 clinical cases with viral etiology including SARS-COV-2. The second volume covers bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections.The bacterial infections and their cure are of great concern today as bacteria become more and more resistant to existing antibiotics - the main mode of treatment at present. Similarly, fungal infections are problematic too - there is general lack of interest in searching for fungal cause of the infection and also in the development of new anti-fungal pharmacological agents. Finally, parasitic infections happen not only in tropical regions but in the developed world as well. Parasites live inside us and can cause asthma, anemia, eczema, allergies, infertility and even cancer. Volume 2 presents how the Voll method, based on the author's twenty years of practical experience, offers fast and effective diagnostics of the type of pathogen, be it bacteria, fungi or parasites, and the opportunity to find the appropriate combination of herbal, homeopathic and natural medicine treatment specific for each patient.The theoretical part, in Volume 1, shows that the Voll method is based on the contemporary knowledge of quantum physics applied on the interactions between the cells, the organs and the systems of the human body. At the heart of all reasoning in this book lies the philosophy and ideas of modern quantum physics that everything in our known world is vibration, energy and information. The physical objects, as well as the human body, exchange energy and information with the environment through vibrations. Any energy and information disorders can be efficiently corrected on a vibrational principal, with medications delivering frequencies resonant with the body according to its particular energy needs at the moment.
Introduction
Nuclear chemistry represents a vital fi eld of basic and applied research. This Volume 1 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Introduction describes the relevant parameters of stable and unstable atomic nuclei, the various modes of radioactive transformations, the corresponding types of radiation, and fi nally the mechanisms of nuclear reactions. The 2nd edition has updated the chapters throughout with additional material. The reader is also referred to the new edition of Volume 2 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Modern Applications.
Modern Applications
Modern applications of nuclear chemistry concern various scientific disciplines. This new edition of Volume 2 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Modern Applications summarizes recent knowledge on radiation measurement and dosimetry, highsensitive, high-selective, and non-destructive analytical technologies, environmental aspects and nuclear dating, state-of-the-art research on actinides and radioelements, nuclear energy, and molecular diagnosis and patient treatment for nuclear medicine. Individual topics are presented by leading experts. This 2nd edition has updated literature references and includes new material throughout. The reader is also referred to the new edition of Volume 1 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Introduction.
Clinical Laboratory Science
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 in Laboratory Technology** Using a discipline-by-discipline approach, Turgeon's Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 9th Edition, provides a fundamental overview of the concepts, procedures, and clinical applications essential for working in a clinical laboratory and performing routine clinical lab tests. Coverage includes basic laboratory techniques and key topics such as safety, phlebotomy, quality assessment, automation, and point-of-care testing, as well as discussion of clinical laboratory specialties. Clear, straightforward instructions simplify laboratory procedures and are guided by the latest practices and CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) standards. Written by well-known CLS educator Mary Louise Turgeon, this edition offers essential guidance and recommendations for today's laboratory testing methods and clinical applications.Broad scope of coverage makes this text an ideal companion for clinical laboratory science programs at various levels, including CLS/MT, CLT/MLT, medical laboratory assistant, and medical assisting, and reflects the taxonomy levels of the CLS/MT and CLT/MLT exams.Detailed procedure guides and procedure worksheets on Evolve and in the ebook familiarize you with the exact steps performed in the lab.Vivid, full-color illustrations depict concepts and applicable images that can be seen under the microscope.An extensive number of certification-style, multiple-choice review questions are organized and coordinated under major topical headings at the end of each chapter to help you assess your understanding and identify areas requiring additional study.Case studies include critical thinking group discussion questions, providing the opportunity to apply content to real-life scenarios.The newest Entry Level Curriculum Updates for workforce entry, published by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Exam Content Outlines, serve as content reference sources.Convenient glossary makes it easy to look up definitions without having to search through each chapter.An Evolve companion website provides convenient access to animations, flash card sets, and additional review questions.Experienced author, speaker, and educator Mary L. Turgeon is well known for providing insight into the rapidly changing field of clinical laboratory science. NEW! Content spans traditional principles and practices to the expanding applications of molecular diagnostics that reflect the most current clinical laboratory practices and technology. NEW! New Frontiers in Molecular Diagnostics chapter explores the future of the field. NEW! Coverage of the "new face" of clinical laboratory practice recognizes of the important need for laboratories for SARS-CoV-2 testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increased emphasis on safety, patient considerations, and delivery of testing modes. NEW! Exploration of current laboratory safety issues, strategies, and the need for various safety-related officers to control problems such as supply chain interruptions and the risk of infection from aerosols. NEW! Applications of innovative quality models, such as clinical outcomes and biological variation, improve the acceptable standards of laboratory testing and the interpretations of reference ranges. NEW! Expanded information on new oral anticoagulants is presented along with the appropriate laboratory testing, with alternative testing added to the discussion of blood coagulation. NEW! Increased focus on cell types in cerebrospinal fluid includes descriptions of associated clinical disorders and microbial examination. NEW! Expanded comparisons of the characteristics of impor
Digital Radiography and Pacs
Gain a full understanding of the basic principles and techniques of digital imaging! Using an easy-to-understand format and style, Digital Radiography and PACS, 4th Edition provides the latest information on digital imaging systems. It offers tips on producing clear radiographic images, and helps you build skills in computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR), as well as picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). Coverage also includes quality control and management guidelines for PACS, CR, and DR. Written by noted educators Christi Carter and Beth Veale, this book provides excellent preparation for the ARRT credentialing exam and for success as a practicing radiographer or technologist. Coverage of digital imaging and PACS is provided at the right level for student radiographers and for practicing technologists transitioning to digital imaging. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms at the beginning of each chapter introduce the chapter content, and help students organize study and boost their comprehension. More than 200 photographs and illustrations help to illuminate digital imaging concepts. Practical information addresses topics such as working with CR/DR workstations, including advanced image processing and manipulation functions; PACS workstations, archiving solutions, and system architectures; and effective techniques for digitizing film, printing images, and preparing image files. Bulleted summaries recap the main points of each chapter, ensuring that students focus on the most important concepts. Review questions at the end of chapters are linked to the chapter objectives and help students assess their understanding of the material, with answers provided to instructors on the Evolve website. NEW! Latest information on digital imaging systems includes computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), as well as the data required by practicing technologists who are transitioning to digital imaging. NEW! Updates reflect the latest ARRT and ASRT content specifications. NEW! Full-color design is added to this edition.
Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual for Kinn’s the Medical Assistant
Designed to support the trusted content in Kinn's The Medical Assistant, 15th Edition, this study guide is an essential review and practice companion to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and help you apply medical assisting content. This robust companion guide offers a wide range of activities to strengthen your understanding of common administrative and clinical skills - including certification preparation questions, a review of medical terminology and anatomy, and application exercises. Trusted for more than 65 years as a key part of the journey from classroom to career, it also features competency checklists to accurately measure your progress and performance from day one until you land your first job as a medical assistant. Comprehensive coverage of all administrative and clinical procedures complies with accreditation requirements. Approximately 190 step-by-step procedure checklists enable you to assess and track your performance for every procedure included in the textbook. Chapter-by-chapter correlation with the textbook allows you to easily follow core textbook competencies. Matching and acronym activities reinforce your understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and chapter vocabulary. Short-answer and fill-in-the-blank exercises strengthen your comprehension of key concepts. Multiple-choice questions help you prepare for classroom and board exams. Workplace application exercises promote critical thinking and job readiness before you enter practice. Internet exercises offer ideas for expanded and project-based learning. NEW! Content aligns to 2022 Medical Assisting educational competencies. NEW! Advanced Clinical Skills unit features three new chapters on IV therapy, radiology basics, and radiology positioning to support expanded medical assisting functions. NEW! Coverage of telemedicine, enhanced infection control related to COVID-19, and catheterization. NEW! Procedures address IV therapy, limited-scope radiography, applying a sling, and coaching for stool collection. UPDATED! Coverage of administrative functions includes insurance, coding, privacy, security, and more. EXPANDED! Information on physical medicine and rehabilitation. EXPANDED! Content on specimen collection, including wound swab, nasal, and nasopharyngeal specimen collections.
Leisure Competence Measure
The Leisure Competence Measure (LCM) is a testing tool with a 201-page manual that can be used with most patient populations served by recreational therapists. The LCM is a standardized instrument designed to measure outcomes in recreational therapy. It consists of eight subscales: leisure awareness, leisure attitude, leisure skills, cultural/social behaviors, interpersonal skills, community integration skills, social contact, and community participation. It works for both screening and full client evaluation. The LCM will: objectively measure change in client functioning over time; provide a basis for evidence-based decision making; guide client-centered goal setting and recreational therapy intervention; provide a mechanism for program evaluation; help ensure compliance with CARF, JCAHO, and CCHSA standards; and provide accountability data to funding sources, administrators, and inter-disciplinary teams. The LCM has been rigorously tested with demonstrated evidence of good validity, reliability, feasibility, and sensitivity to change. It has been found useful across a variety of settings, from rehabilitation to long-term care.The LCM Professional Manual includes the LCM and provides: detailed, step-by-step guidelines for ad-ministering, scoring, and interpreting the LCM; LCM practice cases and accompanying explanatory notes for both screening and full client evaluation; and the conceptual basis and theoretical framework for the LCM. Additionally, the LCM Professional Manual includes: an overview of theoretical frameworks that have direct relevance to recreational therapy practice; an introduction to major conceptual frameworks of disability; an introduction to measuring outcomes; an overview of goal setting, along with goal setting case studies; and an introduction to goal attainment scaling and recreational therapy practice.
Human Factors in Paramedic Practice
The system elements of paramedic practice are interconnected and complex. These elements can include the patient, the paramedic and their colleagues, the environment, the equipment, the tasks, and the processes and procedures of the organisation. Considering the socio-technical realities of care that paramedics provide are so complex, how can you best meet these challenges to support safe and effective practice as a clinician?Written as an introduction to the discipline of human factors, the authors highlight key principles and theories and relate these to aspects of paramedic practice. Containing practical prehospital examples, this resource provides a firm understanding of systems thinking and design, enabling you to look for instances where the principles of human factors might be applied in your own practice. Accompanied by 40 full-colour images, chapters cover key topics including: 'Human error'Systems thinkingHuman-centred designInteraction with the patientWell-being of the paramedicSafety cultureNon-technical skills of individuals and teams.Whether you are a pre-hospital care professional who is involved in education, learning from events, procurement, or influencing safety culture, you will benefit from the tools and techniques provided throughout.
The BREATHE! Journal
The BREATHE! Journal is a Quit Smoking workbook designed to help you quit smoking in 6 weeks. It is best used with the online course based on The Quit Smoking Formula QSF), a proven roadmap to help you quit smoking. The Quit Smoking Formula can be obtained from QuitSmokingFormula.Com The Quit Smoking Formula is made up of 5 steps that make up the acronym SMILE. S - Starting your smoke-free life M - Mastering your mind I - Improving your chances to Quit once and for all L - Lifestyle Changes to heal your body. E - Ensuring long term success The course and journal will help you identify your why, reframe your failures, set yourself up for success, understand triggers, withdrawals and cravings, as well as how to manage them. They also clarify myths and talk about medications, mental health and stress management. Healing your body via lifestyle changes with nutrition, supplements, sleep, exercise is also discussed. Light is also shed on accountability, managing obstacles, and living smoke-free forever.
Jones & Bartlett Learning’s Medical Assisting Exam Review for National Certification Exams
This fifth edition of Jones & Bartlett Learning's Medical Assisting Exam Review for National Certification Exams provides a capstone review for soon-to-be graduated, recent graduates, and working medical assistants who are preparing to take a national certification exam. Take advantage of a unique approach that uses a pretest with analysis to help users identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop their own personalized study plan to streamline review and practice. This proven book is packed with study smart resources, including more than 2,000 questions and six timed, simulated exams available online, as well as study tips and exam-taking strategies. The book's user-friendly design follows a simple outline format to make the information easy to digest, and we have sequenced topics so they build on each other.Every new print copy includes Navigate Premier Access that unlocks a complete, interactive eBook, student practice activities, Anatomy & Physiology module, audio glossary, and more!Learn more with this informative video! go.jblearning.com/HouserVideo
Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Physical Therapy** Gain a solid foundation in physical therapy for infants, children, and adolescents! Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children, 6th Edition provides essential information on pediatric physical therapy practice, management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, and special practice settings. Following the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this text describes how to examine and evaluate children, select evidence-based interventions, and measure outcomes to help children improve their body functions, activities, and participation. What also sets this book apart is its emphasis on clinical reasoning, decision making, and family-centered care. Written by a team of PT experts led by Robert J. Palisano, this book is ideal for use by students and by clinicians in daily practice. Comprehensive coverage provides a thorough understanding of foundational knowledge for pediatric physical therapy, including social determinants of health, development, motor control, and motor learning, as well as physical therapy management of pediatric disorders, including examination, evaluation, goal setting, the plan of care, and outcomes evaluation.Focus on the elements of patient/client management in the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice provides a framework for clinical decision making.Focus on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) provides a standard language and framework for the description of health and health-related states, including levels of a person's capacity and performance.Experienced, expert contributors help you prepare to become a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and to succeed on the job. NEW! New chapter on social determinants of health and pediatric healthcare is added to this edition. NEW! New chapter on Down syndrome is added. NEW! 45 case scenarios in the ebook offer practice with clinical reasoning and decision making, and 123 video clips depict children's movements, examination procedures, and physical therapy interventions. NEW! An ebook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all the text, figures, and references, plus the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Therapeutic Exercise
The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You'll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique--in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.Immersive Cases Online--NEW! Six multimedia clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies, patient loading, and post-intervention strategies.Video Library Online Full-color videos show you how. A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization, resistance, and spinal stabilization.See what students and practitioners are saying online about previous editions... Great book... "with great explanation, descriptions and pictures to describe the various interventions that can be used for specific patient complaints or conditions. Highly recommended!"--Natalie B.Great Standard. "This book is a must have for any orthopedic physical therapist. Now it is even better with ICF information in it."--R.F.S.Good buy."Initially bought this book for PT school. It's quite substantial. Most definitely one of the books I do not plan to sell after I am done with the program. Would recommend."--Talisa S.
3D Image Reconstruction for CT and PET
This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real practice and computer implementation of the algorithms. Accompanied by example data sets, real ready-to-run Python toolsets and scripts and an overview the latest research in the field, this guide will be invaluable for graduate students and early-career researchers and scientists in medical physics and biomedical engineering who are beginners in the field of image reconstruction. A top-down guide from theory to practical implementation of PET and CT reconstruction methods, without sacrificing the rigor of mathematical background Accompanied by Python source code snippets, suggested exercises, and supplementary ready-to-run examples for readers to download from the CRC Press website Ideal for those willing to move their first steps on the real practice of image reconstruction, with modern scientific programming language and toolsets Daniele Panetta is a researcher at the Institute of Clinical Physiology of the Italian National Research Council (CNR-IFC) in Pisa. He earned his MSc degree in Physics in 2004 and specialisation diploma in Health Physics in 2008, both at the University of Pisa. From 2005 to 2007, he worked at the Department of Physics "E. Fermi" of the University of Pisa in the field of tomographic image reconstruction for small animal imaging micro-CT instrumentation. His current research at CNR-IFC has as its goal the identification of novel PET/CT imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. In the field micro-CT imaging, his interests cover applications of three-dimensional morphometry of biosamples and scaffolds for regenerative medicine. He acts as reviewer for scientific journals in the field of Medical Imaging: Physics in Medicine and Biology, Medical Physics, Physica Medica, and others. Since 2012, he is adjunct professor in Medical Physics at the University of Pisa. Niccol簷 Camarlinghi is a researcher at the University of Pisa. He obtained his MSc in Physics in 2007 and his PhD in Applied Physics in 2012. He has been working in the field of Medical Physics since 2008 and his main research fields are medical image analysis and image reconstruction. He is involved in the development of clinical, pre-clinical PET and hadron therapy monitoring scanners. At the time of writing this book he was a lecturer at University of Pisa, teaching courses of life-sciences and medical physics laboratory. He regularly acts as a referee for the following journals: Medical Physics, Physics in Medicine and Biology, Transactions on Medical Imaging, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Physica Medica, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics.
From Surgeon to Shaman
"I shall share with you how I see you as a one-of-a-kind work of art..."- Kenneth Hamilton, MDFounder, The H.O.P.E GroupWhen Kenneth Hamilton was just four years old, a woman found him walking near his home, as he often did. She took his hand, and asked him to take her to his mother. When the women met, the stranger said, "Please take very good care of him. He is very important to the world." The woman left and the family never saw her again. "Life" kept on happening to Ken and many things gave him pause over the years to consider that he wasn't living "conventionally." Ken's later career as a surgeon rewarded him with the opportunity to listen to the stories of other humans' lives. He became known as "The Doctor Who Listens" for his faithful attention to his patients' stories. They revealed to him the preciousness of every human being's story, for no two of them are alike. Ken eventually became aware that a powerful psychology lay behind this work and he was led down an exciting path to meet his inner soul. Ken Hamilton invites you to join him in an adventure that could not have been possible for ordinary souls until some 50-odd years ago. Let fear become awareness and anger become presence, and come along...
Therapist Hour Logbook
The Therapist Log Hour Notebook is designed for clinicians on all experience levels. It is a lifesaver. The Therapist Log Hour Notebook is designed to assist therapists and counselors with keeping an accurate account of their hours during their clinical and professional journey. You will no longer have to look in several places for hours acquired during your hour documentation journey for licensure or requirements for school. This book will allow for all hours, signatures, etc., earned to be kept in one place. Anyone interested in being stressed less with clinical hour documentation will find this book to be a game-changer. Dr. Tina Scott, the bestselling author of Therapy Notebook and Mogul Entrepreneur, has created various successful organizations, books, events, and resources that have nationally reached her clients. Her focus is helping individuals and organizations tear down and walk through the barriers to living their best life. She enjoys creating tools and the space that allows for healing to take place. Dr. Tina is a strong advocate for mental health and conducts Mental Health First Aide training worldwide. She is your prescription for Mental Wellness. DrTinaScott.com
An Occupational Perspective on Leadership
An Occupational Perspective on Leadership: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions, Third Edition is essential for occupational therapy students, practicing clinicians, and administrators. Building upon the 2 previous editions, Drs. Sandra Dunbar-Smalley and Kristin Winston provide an in-depth exploration of leadership theories alongside the application of occupational therapy theoretical models to leadership practice within the occupational therapy profession. The Third Edition includes new theoretical perspectives, case examples, and adapted reflection activities to further meet the needs of students and entry-level professionals. New chapters address: - Followership in the context of leadership- A systems approach to leadership- Shared leadership- Transforming health care with leaders for change An Occupational Perspective on Leadership: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions, Third Edition demonstrates the potential of occupational therapy leadership and encourages the next generation of students and clinicians to advance their understanding and application of occupational therapy and leadership theory for best practices.
The Everyday Bodysmith
'To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance' Shakespear. As a mother of 4 children, I know what it's like to neglect yourself and put everyone else first. Being intentional about your health, mental wellness, and having a positive spirit can allow you to be your best, creating a chain reaction where others believe they can also do and be their best. In order for that to occur, a decision to INVEST in yourself is undoubtedly the way to go. The bodysmithing techniques used at this studio will help to ground and remind you that 'YouGotThis'. As a BodySmith, I humbly come beside you with this guide, my skills, and my experience to lead you on your journey to better health, wellness, and recovery. It's a privilege to call this my career and I look forward to helping you improve the quality of your life!
Echolalia
For most specialists echolalia is a clear symptom of autism. When speaking with parents, speech therapists, and speech pathologists it is evident that echolalia, in a child, is regarded as a negative phenomenon. They are afraid of it. They try to get rid of it in all possible ways. They consider it a sign of "abnormality", an irreparable breakdown in the child's brain. I suggest key questions you need to ask in each case of echolalia in a child: Is this pointless behaviour or can it help the child adapt and communicate? Is this a pathological phenomenon or a sign of an exact stage of speech development? Is this a breakdown in the brain or its functional immaturity? This book will present a fresh point of view, based on the analysis of international linguistic research and the extensive experience of the team of neurologists, speech therapists and psychologist at the children's Neurological clinic "Prognosis" in St. Petersburg, Russia.
First Aid for Beginners
There has been a lot of studies and research regarding the survival and the preparation required for overcoming the disastrous effects of the various calamities and war. Dealing with the medical emergencies is one of the important aspects of this field. If you need to have a proper guideline regarding the making of the survival guide for the first aid medical kit, here is the brief illustration of its various aspect. In this book i will cover the following topics: What are first aid kits and medicine kits?The corresponding history of first aid kitsWhat are the different first aid strategies that you can do such as the do's and don'ts when a specific situation happensThe different materials that you will need to include on your first aid and medicine kitHow to drink your prescription medicines the right wayIt can be difficult to think clearly when we're in the middle of life's storms. We want to be level-headed, calm, and able to rise above our situations, but there are times when we just can't seem to overcome these trials. Our own strength, and all our resources seem to fail us.The book is easy to use, and within moments, you'll have access to the comfort, assurance, wisdom and strategies you'll need to be victorious over your circumstances.
Measuring Spinal Cord Injury
This book describes validated outcome measures for the international Spinal Cord Injury population. Based on rigorous systematic reviews of ca. 80,000 scientific articles, the authors present assessment tools for various clinical uses in the health sciences, following parameters of validity, reliability, and responsiveness. It is important for the development of clinical practice and research that practical and appropriate measures become universally accepted; this would allow comparisons and meta- analysis of high-quality randomized controlled trials of people with this increasingly common injury. This book emphasizes the need for consensus among researchers as to which tools must be studied in depth or adapted to other national contexts, or which measurement instruments should be standardized in order to develop universal norms and standards for the performance of people with Spinal Cord Injury. It offers a valuable practical guide for clinicians, rehabilitation professionals and nurses, but will also help researchers to gain more confidence in using valid and reliable assessment tools for comparable clinical trials.
