Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Neurological Practice
This practical manual offers a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to botulinum toxin therapy in neurology, focusing on its use in treating spasticity and movement disorders affecting the upper and lower extremities, cervical region, and associated pain syndromes. The book integrates detailed anatomical descriptions, clinical indications, dosing strategies, and injection techniques for each target muscle, illustrated with high-quality figures and reference tables. Designed for neurologists, physiatrists, and clinicians in neurorehabilitation, the text covers all key aspects of pre-treatment evaluation, injection planning, and post-treatment monitoring. With structured chapters on muscle function, injection points, and condition-specific protocols, this guide provides an essential tool for safe and effective clinical practice in botulinum toxin therapy.
Complex Ethics Consultations
Clinical ethics consultants navigate dilemmas across patient care, public health, and healthcare policy. Issues span from the beginning to the end of life, complex discharges, employment of novel technologies, and visitation restrictions. The second edition relays the narratives of fraught, complex consultations through richly detailed cases. Authors explore the ethical reasoning, professional issues, and emotional aspects of these impossibly difficult scenarios. Describing the affective aspects of ethics consultations, authors highlight the lasting effects of these cases on their practices. They candidly reflect on evolving professional practice as well as contemporary concerns and innovations while attending to equity and inclusivity. Featuring many new chapters, cases are grouped together by theme to aid teaching, discussion, and professional growth. The book is intended for clinicians, bioethicists, and ethics committee members with an interest in the choices made in real-life medical dilemmas as well as the emotional cost to those working to improve the situations.
Exploring the World of Parasites
The world of parasites is as fascinating as it is intricate, revealing a hidden realm where survival depends on extraordinary adaptations and complex interactions. Parasites, organisms that live on or within a host organism to obtain nutrients, have existed for millions of years, shaping ecosystems and influencing the evolution of their hosts. While often associated with disease, parasites also play vital roles in ecosystems. They help regulate populations of other organisms, contributing to biodiversity. For instance, parasitic infections can prevent dominant species from overwhelming others, thus maintaining balance within communities. However, their impact on human and animal health is significant, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where parasitic diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The study of parasites, parasitology, has advanced significantly over the years, providing insights into their biology, host interactions, and control methods.
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Health
The unexpected and sudden transitions to work from home due to COVID- 19 pandemic has led to lifestyle and behaviour changes that severely affects the physical and mental well-being. The objective of the study is to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal factors of health among healthy individuals working from home. The cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2022 - December 2022 through online questionnaire that covers questions related to sociodemographic, work home environment characteristics, musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal issues. Individuals aged between 21-60 years and working from home were included. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test and Pearson correlation were analyzed using SPSS Version 26.Results: Study included 533 participants (21-40 years= 358, 41-60 years= 175) to assess the health issues among the healthy individuals working from home in COVID- 19 pandemic. We categorized these health issues in musculoskeletal and non- musculoskeletal issues.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics involves examining how to align job tasks and workplace conditions with the worker to enhance productivity, quality, and output, while reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), fatigue, and overexertion. Evaluating each job is essential and should take into account both physical and psychosocial elements that influence ergonomic results. Typically, a primary care clinician begins the assessment in response to the aforementioned common complaints. When managed effectively, job satisfaction improves, and the majority of patients resume their normal work routines. Naturally, modifications can be made based on a patient's evolving employment status, which may be influenced by prior results.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ZINGIBER ZERUMBET (L) Roscoe ex Smith
Zingiber zerumbet (L.) roscoe ex Smith is perennial aromatic plant species in the Zingiberaceae family, it primarily found in Asia tropical and subtropical regions, it is used as food and medicine. Numerous pharmacological effects of plant consisting of anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-allergic and anti-bacterial purpose. Modern cultivation and conservation measures are necessary to prevent overexploitation, which goes well beyond their natural potential for regeneration due to declining populations. For sustainable cultivation and conservation, high-frequency multiplication techniques in particular need to be developed. Through quick multiplication rates, in vitro propagation (also known as tissue culture) can address the problems and aid in sustainable breeding, cultivation, and preservation. True-to-type progenies and homogeneity in the products, such as the bioactive chemicals, are offered by micropropagation. Additionally, the preservation of germplasm in vitro (from healthy meristems) has benefits such as reducing the need for space and labour as well as preventing the buildup of infections and mutations.
Endometrium in Perimenopausal Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
A normal endometrial cycle is associated with changes in both endometrial glands and stroma that allow the pathologist to diagnose microscopically the phase of menstrual cycle. Irregular menstrual bleeding and menorrhagia occur frequently among perimenopausal women. Any women over the age of 40 years with menorrhagia or other forms of increased vaginal bleeding should undergo endometrial biopsy in order to detect atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma. The incidence of malignant neoplasms of the uterus increases rapidly in women over the age of 40 years. In view the high incidence of premalignant and malignant endometrial lesions in perimenopausal patients with abnormal bleeding pattern and a relatively few studies in literature, this study focus on histomorphological spectrum of endometrial changes in perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding.
Dyslipdemia in Diabetic Retinopathy & Cataract
Diabetes Mellitus is a lifestyle disease affecting almost 547 billion people globally. New treatment modalities, drugs and diagnostic techniques has made life easy for this morbid condition among patients. However, visual complications like retinopathy and secondary cataract tend to be severe in some patients leading to loss of vision. Dyslipidemia may be the underlying cause for these complications. A study at a tertiary care center supports this hypothesis and suggests that controlling lipid parameters may delay these visual complications.
Meta-analysis on Revolutionizing Sickle Cell Disease Management
The title "Revolutionizing Sickle Cell Disease Management: Gene Therapy and X Cells as Emerging Solutions" suggests a meta-analysis exploring cutting-edge advancements in treating sickle cell disease (SCD). It highlights gene therapy, a promising approach that modifies defective genes to produce healthy red blood cells, and X Cells, likely referring to novel stem cell-based or engineered cellular therapies aimed at correcting or replacing diseased cells. The study likely reviews clinical trials, success rates, and challenges of these innovations, assessing their potential to transform SCD treatment from symptom management to a functional cure.
Efficacy of Non-Acetylcholinesterase Therapies in Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline in aging populations, particularly among those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), poses an increasing public health challenge. For decades, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors have remained the cornerstone of pharmacologic intervention in these groups. However, growing concerns about their cardiovascular and respiratory adverse effects - especially in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities - necessitate the exploration of alternative therapies with safer profiles and potentially superior efficacy.This work presents the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at identifying and evaluating non-acetylcholinesterase treatments for cognitive decline in patients with MCI, AD, or in individuals aged 65 years and above. We conducted a rigorous literature search of PubMed and the Cochrane Library, covering studies published between January 1, 1990, and September 30, 2024. Eligible studies included randomized clinical trials and longitudinal follow-ups that utilized standardized neurological assessments to measure cognitive outcomes.
Healing Beyond Boundaries
Embark on an enlightening journey through the diverse landscape of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with this comprehensive guide that bridges ancient wisdom and modern healthcare practices. From the energy-based principles of chakra systems to evidence-based applications in moderndentistry and medicine, this book offers an in-depth exploration of ten major CAM modalities including Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Reiki, and Sound Therapy.Written with both practitioners and students in mind, this thorough examination delves into the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and currentresearch supporting each therapeutic approach. The work uniquely combines traditional healing philosophies with contemporary medical perspectives, providing a balanced view of how these complementary practices can enhance conventional healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional seekingto expand your therapeutic toolkit, a student exploring alternative medicine, or a curious reader interested in holistic wellness, this authoritative resourceoffers valuable insights into the future of integrated healthcare and the growing role of complementary therapies in modern medical practice.
Breakthrough computer and medical technologies in oncology
In this book, the authors will reveal the principles of an original method of computer IR spectroscopic diagnostics, classification and prognosis of tumor treatment; present a unique method of computer interpolation prognosis of the timing of metastasis among cancer patients after surgery, permitted to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment after surgery, and the results of its application in clinical practice; present a new method of lymphosorption, permitted in a short time, around the clock and continuously, using the closed-loop recirculation method in the treatment of cancer patients, to replace all the patient's lymph with the lymph of a healthy person free of cancer cells; show the production of new forms of an antitumor drug with a uniform distribution of spherical drops of cytostatic inside the carrier material, which allows, when implanting the drug into areas of the patient's body, supplying blood to the tumor, with a calculated dose of cytostatic, to act directly on tumor cells at the time of their mitosis for their effective destruction, without affecting healthy cells of the body.
A Study on Factors Associated with Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori
H.pylori is a flagellated gram-negative, microaerophilic, helical bacterium about 3.5 μm long, commonly found in the stomach, its infections are most often contracted in childhood and is known to cause duodenal and gastric ulcers, as well as being a major risk factor for stomach cancer and Peptic ulcer with a high prevalence in Uganda.
Breast Cancer
The most common kind of cancer in women is breast cancer. Breast cancer is still a complicated and diverse illness that necessitates multimodal treatment approaches, even with advancements in early detection and targeted therapy development. While standard therapeutic approaches such as hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical resection, and monoclonal antibody-based regimens have significantly improved patient outcomes, they are frequently linked to side effects and variable efficacy based on patient-specific factors and tumor subtype. In recent years, interest has grown in the integration of complementary and alternative medicine, particularly phytotherapy, into conventional oncology care. Various herbal compounds have demonstrated anticancer properties in preclinical studies, including pro-apoptotic, anti-proliferative, and anti-angiogenic effects. This book provides an overview on breast cancer, its risk factors, and different therapeutic regimens including herbal medications.
Software For Speech Language Therapy Clinical Services
"Software for Speech Language Therapy Clinical Services" presents "TherapyTalk", a smart, web-based platform designed to modernize speech-language therapy. It tackles key limitations of traditional methods-manual tracking, limited access, and lack of personalization-by integrating AI and ML to create adaptive therapy plans and real-time assessments. Built for children with Cleft Lip and Palate, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities, it offers role-based dashboards for patients, therapists, and supervisors. The system supports remote access, automated progress reports, and speech evaluation based on fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation. By combining clinical insight with digital innovation, this book highlights a scalable solution that enhances therapy outcomes and makes speech care more accessible, efficient, and empowering for all.
Clinical Study on Padadari
People who walk too much on rough ground without using footwear. E.g. Farmer's, housewives, field workers etc are prone to diseases of the foot especially padadari.The disease in which vata is increased producing fissures in the sole of feet is known as Padadari.Now a day's it's a very common disease seen in day-to-day life.Padadari also known as crack heel in modern medicine are scarring of radiating cracks with ulceration. It appears more in winter season when skin is dry.Cosmetology is growing rapidly, new procedures and medicines are coming from the field of modern medicines, but still some diseases are there which are out of modern medicines control. Specifically, skin diseases do not have firm and total cure in modern medicines, they tend to recur.These kinds of pits & falls of modern medicine where ayurveda can come strong and give total cure to the patient.
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Post- Operative Surgical Patients
Fluid and electrolyte balance is a crucial aspect of oral surgery, as it can significantly impact a patient's overall health and recovery. Oral surgery procedures can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances due to various factors such as bleeding, vomiting, and reduced oral intake. Fluid balance refers to the amount of water and electrolytes in the body, which is regulated by the kidneys, hormones like antidiuretic hormone, aldosterone, RAAS, and other mechanisms like the thirst mechanism. It is important for oral surgeons to closely monitor their patients' fluid and electrolyte levels and provide appropriate therapy as needed to support their recovery and overall well-being. Overall, maintaining proper fluid and electrolyte balance is crucial in ensuring successful oral surgery outcomes.
Local Flaps in Oro-Facial Reconstruction
"Local Flaps in Oro-Facial Reconstruction" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the principles, techniques, and clinical applications of local flaps in maxillofacial surgery. It provides step-by-step insights into designing, harvesting, and executing various reconstructive flaps to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. With a focus on evidence-based approaches, this book serves as a valuable resource for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, and reconstructive specialists.
Management of Rujakarmarmakshat of Gulpha Sandhi (Ankle Sprain)
Ankle sprains are common injuries, particularly in sports and physical activities, and though they may seem minor at first, they can cause significant pain and disrupt daily routines. The standard treatment for such sprains often involves external therapies, with topical applications such as Lepa being central to the healing process. This research focuses on the effectiveness of two Ayurvedic formulations - Kolakulatthadi Lepa and Manjisthadi Lepa - in treating Rujakarmarmakshat, a term from Ayurveda referring to injuries of the ankle joint (Gulpha Sandhi). These formulations are discussed within the broader context of Ayurvedic principles of disease prevention and management.
TISSUE CULTURE STUDIES IN STEVIA REBAUDIANA Bertoni
Stevia rebaudiana Bert (Asteraceae) has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. It has also shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia rebaudiana Bert (Asteraceae) has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance, therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets. It has also shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance, therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets. In the present research we have taken a mother plant of Stevia rebaudiana Bert (Asteraceae) and cultured it in tissue culture lab in order to avoid contamination.
Handbook for a promising alternative therapy of breast cancer
Cancer is a complex and diverse condition. It is a disease that affects the genome of cells due to Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mutations that turn on oncogenes and tumor suppressors stop working, it has the ability to invade or spread to other body tissues that causes a range of disorders, it the moment, cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases and an issue Important public health around the world, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) reports.The medical treatments most commonly used to treat cancer include radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy, as well as a number of techniques often combined to have a synergistic effect, including the use of natural plant extracts such as amygdalin.
Therapeutic Insights
5 lectures, Dornach, June 24, 26 and July 1-3, 1921 (CW 205)How do the human organs--heart, lung, kidney, and so on--reveal themselves in a person's psychological makeup? Knowing this, might a person relate to the world through higher knowledge instead of physically predetermined tendencies? In these lectures, Rudolf Steiner gives particular attention to the relationship of the inner organs to soul activities and disorders.This volume is a translation from German of five lectures in Der Mensch in Zusammenhang mit dem Kosmos 5: Menschenwerden, Weltenseele und Weltengeist - Erster Teil: Der Mensch als leiblich-seelische Wesenheit in seinem Verh瓣ltnis zur Welt (GA 205).
Chelidonium / Curcuma Comp.
This first volume of the Persephone Series reports on the work of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum. It concerns a new remedy suggested by Rudolf Steiner for the treatment of gall bladder disorders. The late Willem Daems, scientist, pharmacist, and author, presents a scholarly exploration of the history of this new remedy.
Racism in Pharmacy
Racism in Pharmacy: De-Prescribing a Hushed Reality is a bold and necessary examination of systemic racism within the pharmacy profession. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in the UK's National Health Service, Elsy A. Gomez Campos shares her personal journey alongside a critical analysis of institutional bias, unequal career progression, and racially biased patient care practices.From pharmacy school to hospital leadership roles, this book exposes how discrimination manifests in education, hiring, training, and even in the medicines patients receive. With powerful personal narratives and thorough research, Campos spotlights racial disparities that remain unspoken in healthcare systems and challenges the silence around them.This book is both an eye-opener and a call to action-for healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and readers who care about building inclusive, equitable systems. It also delivers actionable strategies for systemic change, promoting anti-racism and diversity in pharmacy practice and leadership.A must-read for those committed to health equity, social justice, and reforming the culture of healthcare from within.
Racism in Pharmacy
Racism in Pharmacy: De-Prescribing a Hushed Reality is a bold and necessary examination of systemic racism within the pharmacy profession. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in the UK's National Health Service, Elsy A. Gomez Campos shares her personal journey alongside a critical analysis of institutional bias, unequal career progression, and racially biased patient care practices.From pharmacy school to hospital leadership roles, this book exposes how discrimination manifests in education, hiring, training, and even in the medicines patients receive. With powerful personal narratives and thorough research, Campos spotlights racial disparities that remain unspoken in healthcare systems and challenges the silence around them.This book is both an eye-opener and a call to action-for healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and readers who care about building inclusive, equitable systems. It also delivers actionable strategies for systemic change, promoting anti-racism and diversity in pharmacy practice and leadership.A must-read for those committed to health equity, social justice, and reforming the culture of healthcare from within.
Awareness & Knowledge about Disposal of Unused and Expired Medication among Professionals and Students
This book delves into the critical issue of medicine usage and disposal, highlighting its profound impact on public health and environmental sustainability. While medicines are essential for treating diseases, relieving pain, and enhancing quality of life, their misuse and improper disposal pose significant risks. Safe usage not only involves correct administration but also responsible storage and disposal.Improper disposal of expired or unused medicines-such as flushing them down the drain or tossing them in the trash-can lead to drug pollution, posing environmental and health hazards. Alarmingly, despite their expertise, healthcare organizations often provide inconsistent guidance on safe disposal methods. This gap calls for urgent attention and standardized guidelines.Focusing on the state of Gujarat, this study presents findings from a comprehensive field survey involving 385 respondents from rural, semi-urban, and urban areas. The research evaluates public awareness and practices related to the disposal of unused and expired medications among professionals, students, and households. It reveals a concerning lack of knowledge about safe drug disposal.The book emphasizes the urgent need for public education, policy intervention, and collaborative efforts across sectors. By addressing pharmaceutical waste management, this work advocates for sustainable development and a safer environment, offering practical recommendations for improving disposal practices across communities.
Central Lines, Ports and Piccs
Central Lines, Ports & PICCs: Highways to the Heart explains how central lines are used to support treatment for certain medical conditions. Readers follow a child's experience with treatment and learn how the three types of lines, including ports, tunneled central lines, and peripherally inserted central catheters, work. The story uses an analogy of highways vs backroads to demonstrate how treatment needs to take the quickest and easiest route to the heart. Every step of the process is described in easy-to-understand language and vibrant color illustration. To help supplement conversations with doctors, important information including procedure details and home care tips is included in a 'Facts' section at the end of the book, along with a helpful glossary of 'Doctor Words' with relevant medical terms explained in plain language. This informative and comforting book is part of The Strength of My Scars series, written and illustrated by surgeon Maria Baimas-George.
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Atresia: My Troublesome Tree, follows a child's experience with biliary atresia, a complex disease that blocks the bile system causing liver failure. The story describes the liver and bile ducts as a magnificent tree that becomes diseased. From disease onset to the Kasai procedure, liver transplantation, and immunosuppression medicines, the book guides readers through every step in easy-to-understand language and vibrant illustration. The book aims to help caregivers of a newborn with biliary atresia understand the anatomy and hospital course, and also serves as a resource for patients when they grow up and want to understand their medical journey, and share their experience with loved ones. A 'Facts' section at the end includes important information, and a glossary of 'Doctor Words' explains relevant medical terms in plain language. This informative and comforting book is part of The Strength of My Scars series, written and illustrated by surgeon Maria Baimas-George.
Every Day Is Saturday
Discover a heartwarming and insightful journey through the challenges and unexpected moments of living with dementia in Every Day is Saturday. Rod McCombie shares his personal experience following his wife Jeannine's diagnosis in June 2022. This book offers a unique perspective, embracing the humour and finding positivity in the face of a condition that defies logic. Inspired by Jeannine's consistent belief that every day is Saturday, Rod illustrates how adapting and understanding the perspective of a loved one with dementia can minimize stress and enhance quality of life. Learn from their experiences, from navigating a confusing world to cherishing simple joys. Rod, a Chartered Certified accountant, provides practical insights and a compassionate approach, aiming to offer comfort and a different view on dementia for fellow caregivers and anyone seeking to understand this challenging condition.
Growing Costs of U.S. Health Care Corporate Power vs. Human Rights
The high costs of affordable health care have been a driver of rhetoric for many elections in the U. S. However, it is such a complicated subject that it has received little attention during each election campaign. Once again, the fix-not-for-profit national health insurance, as demonstrated by all other high-income countries-has received little attention.This book traces the history of health care in the U. S. over the last 50 years, and describes the ways whereby costs and other problems of health care can be resolved to the benefit of all U. S.residents.
Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked
This is your wake-up call!It's a sad fact that corruption exists in much of society. But when you go to your doctor, you don't expect that corruption to interfere with your well-being. You know something is wrong when you leave your appointment with a prescription and generic advice, but you just can't put your finger on exactly what or why.Unfortunately, medicine has become increasingly corrupt. Blue suits-the CEOs of pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, hospital systems-large group practices, directors of federal health agencies, and patient advocacy groups run medicine. The choices you're offered don't encompass your full list of options. So, what can you do?Author Dr. Joseph Jacko has seen your frustrations and wrote Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked as a comprehensive guide to teach you how to: Find the truth in the medical field, prompting you to think critically and research what's best for youUnderstand the numbers behind the numbers so you can intelligently process medical "facts"Select a medical provider outside the insurance-based system so you can get more truthful informationStaying healthy is the best thing you can do for yourself and will minimize the chances of you getting misinformation. When you need medical help, who you listen to matters. The people who control medicine are willing to risk your health in their quest for money, power, and control. Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked arms you with the information to make the right decisions for yourself and your well-being.It's time to educate yourself so you can confidently trust and listen to yourself.
Vaccines in Developing Countries
Vaccines represent one of the most effective, affordable, and impactful public health tools available to developing countries, saving millions of lives each year. Immunization is a proven method to prevent illness, disability, and death from a wide range of vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumonia, polio, rotavirus, diarrhea, rubella, tetanus, and other infections caused by bacterial and viral pathogens.As global efforts focus on reducing poverty and improving health equity, investment by developing nations in enhancing research and development for vaccine design, production, and accessibility becomes increasingly vital. Strengthening immunization programs targeting both communicable and non-communicable diseases contributes significantly to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and promoting universal health coverage.This book presents a collection of 15 scholarly papers contributed by professionals and researchers from nine countries-Egypt, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. These contributions offer in-depth insights into current and emerging trends in vaccine development, with particular attention to the design and innovation of 'third-generation' vaccines. The volume also addresses the key scientific, logistical, and policy challenges encountered in modern vaccinology, making it an important resource for public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers working toward global immunization and health equity.
Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities
In a world facing multiple intersecting crises, the push for healthier, more resilient societies has never been more urgent. This timely book reveals how empowered and organised communities can lead this change. It offers policy makers, academics, and activists research-driven insights, decolonial perspectives and real-world examples of organising and collective actions from across the global North and South. By centring on the power of community development, participation, and social movements, the book delivers actionable frameworks to tackle inequality and advance the right to health, making it an essential resource for anyone committed to health justice and for building equitable and sustainable health systems worldwide.
Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities
In a world facing multiple intersecting crises, the push for healthier, more resilient societies has never been more urgent. This timely book reveals how empowered and organised communities can lead this change. It offers policy makers, academics, and activists research-driven insights, decolonial perspectives and real-world examples of organising and collective actions from across the global North and South. By centring on the power of community development, participation, and social movements, the book delivers actionable frameworks to tackle inequality and advance the right to health, making it an essential resource for anyone committed to health justice and for building equitable and sustainable health systems worldwide.
Tiredness, Chronic Fatigue & Exhaustion
Tiredness, fatigue, and exhaustion (TFE) affect millions of people in the UK and the USA, affecting lifestyle, productivity and road traffic accidents. Although they can result from age, unfitness, infection, heart failure, and hypothyroidism, they more often result from patient behaviour, home, and work relationships, social circumstances, and lifestyle stresses that cause disturbed sleep. Studying these factors allows some insight into the possible causes of the health divide.This study explores the neurophysiological mechanisms by which sleep restores - or fails to restore - perceived energy.A long period of tiredness, fatigue, and exhaustion can precede cardiac infarction, stroke, the onset of angina, and tachyarrhythmias. The presence of fatigue can make angina, heart failure, and hypertension more difficult to treat. Managing TFE effectively may help to reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular outcomes in those with established CVS risk factors. In the absence of any organic cause, a diagnosis of post-viral syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalitis (ME) is often made. For patients with known CVS disease, a family history of CVS disease, or hypertension, clinicians should conduct a CVS evaluation before accepting these diagnoses.Cardiovascular pathophysiology (endothelial inflammation, atherogenesis, hypercoagulability, hypertension, etc.) has features in common with some of the neurophysiological mechanisms causing TFE.Exploring the neurophysiological causes of TFE requires different scales of brain activity to be examined. These include molecular aspects (transmitters); neuronal aspects (conduction); neuronal pathway patterns ('connectomics'), and at the global scale, cerebral functioning. They are all considered here as they relate to wakefulness, executive functioning, and sleep disturbance.This book reviews various treatments and interventions for TFE. They include sedation, sleep therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, social change, and cognitive therapy for sleep (CBTi), along with cardiac therapeutic measures.
Biochemistry of Connective Tissue
Connective tissue plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, support, and biochemical functions in the human body. It consists of specialized cells and an extracellular matrix (ECM), which includes collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and glycoproteins. Collagen is the most abundant structural protein, providing tensile strength. It undergoes hydroxylation and cross-linking to form stable fibers. Elastin ensures elasticity in tissues like skin, lungs, and blood vessels. Proteoglycans and GAGs contribute to hydration, resilience, and shock absorption, particularly in cartilage. Glycoproteins such as fibronectin and laminin mdiate cell adhesion and communication.
Algae - Science and Applications
Algae - Science and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of algae's versatility and promising applications in various fields. The book covers commercial and industrial uses, from biofuels and biodegradable products to valuable nutritional supplements. Readers will discover the critical role of algae in aquaculture, where seaweeds enhance environmental sustainability and productivity. It also presents solutions for mitigating climate change by growing microalgae in advanced photobioreactors designed to capture and convert carbon dioxide. The book also highlights the significant pharmaceutical potential of algae-derived bioactive compounds. In addition, using algae as sustainable feed additives demonstrates their ability to improve animal health and nutrition, promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Ideal for researchers, industry professionals, and students, this volume serves as a guide to the science and practical applications of algae, reflecting the ongoing advances in this dynamic field.
Red Blood Cells - Functions and Significance
Red Blood Cells - Functions and Significance delves into two interesting aspects. Firstly, the unique structural components, their evolution through the ladders of different phyla, and their membrane with specific functions. The first section also emphasises the synergistic mechanisms of the membrane proteins towards the efficient functioning of these cells. Secondly, their pivotal role as biomarkers in different clinical conditions. The following section gives a comprehensive view of the clinical significance of red blood cells at various stages of their development and differentiation. The book highlights the efficient coordination between the cell's structural organisation and functions. The readers will also be intrigued by the red blood cells' unique structure and critical functions and their role in the early diagnosis of different clinical situations.
Gut Microbiota
This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the role of gut microbiota in human health. It presents the latest research on gut microbiota, from the characterization of different microbial species to their functions in food conversion and cancer prevention.
Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain
Pain is a complex medical problem and universal physical affiliation of mankind. Pain in the orofacial region is a common affliction, affectingbetween 10 and 50% of the population. The diverse potential for pain arising from trigeminal receptive fields is why evaluation and management of orofacial pain require collaboration among all fields of medicine. This textbook aims to include all forms of orofacial pain with its differentiating features that helps in diagnosis and management. Nerve physiology, neuroanatomy and classification are considered in the introductory chapters. It is followed by detail chapters on neuralgias, headache disorders and musculoskeletal disorders with details on etiology, patho-physiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis and management.This book also have explanatory figures, diagrams and flowcharts to help in proper understanding of the subject
Thought Healer’s Dilemma
Thought Healer's Dilemma is a multifaceted, biochemical thriller. During the day, Julia Binder, a biochemist, develops the promise of a full cure for Alzheimer's. At night, alone and in secret in her lab, she learns to reach into the mind and manipulate thoughts themselves. Will she be able to heal the thoughts that lead to addiction, depression, and mental illness? Is her research the beginning of a bright new future for humanity? When her secret is exposed, multiple forces want her research to create something else, a dark and dystopian tomorrow, driven by mind control. The dark side of her research terrifies Julia.She calls on her younger brother to help her. He works for an international executive security firm and is recovering from his own demons of PTSD and addiction. He finds a darkness swirling around his sister Julia, men following her, bugging her home and lab, trying to kill him and kidnap her. Julia and John face repeated attacks. He finds no reality, no entity that he can trust. All is twisted and obscured. Julia and John are on their own.In the middle of all the danger, or perhaps because of it, they both fall into love, but is their love and sex real? Perhaps it is bought and paid for, part of a larger, hidden plan? Julia's lover says he will endure torture and even give his life for her. Will he? John's lover works for the CIA. John trusts him completely. Should he?In the end, there is only one solution. Bring all the dark shadows together in one small room. Shine a bright light on all of them. End it all. Really? The truth, as always, is hard to find.
The Compleat Surgeon; The Whole Art Of Surgery Explain’D In A Most Familiar Method.
Unlock the secrets of 17th-century surgical mastery with "The Compleat Surgeon" by M. Le Clerc, a timeless treasure now revived for the modern reader. Out of print for decades, this masterpiece has been meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare glimpse into the art of surgery as it was practiced centuries ago. This edition is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, bridging the past and present with its rich historical insights. Dive into the fascinating world of early medical practices, where Le Clerc's engaging and accessible prose demystifies complex surgical techniques with clarity and precision. Whether you're a casual reader intrigued by the evolution of medicine or a collector of classic literature, this book promises to captivate and educate. Experience the blend of history and science in a beautifully restored volume that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. "The Compleat Surgeon" is more than a book; it's a journey through time, now available for today's and future generations to cherish.
Nurse Practitioner Guide
This book comprises a compendium of practice guides created for nurse practitioners. Over 290 concise, fast-reading topics for nurse practitioners working in emergency medicine, urgent care and family practice. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, toxicology, neurology, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, general surgery, genitourinary disorders, electrolyte and acid/base disturbances, HEENT, trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, infectious disease, dermatology, hematology, psychiatric and social, environmental emergencies, and critical care, among others. The book provides differential diagnosis, pertinent clinical facts, and practice guidance in a bulleted outline format for improving patient care and safety. The author Donald Correll, M.D. is a former Emergency Department Medical Director of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Tennessee), which treats over 100,000 acute care patients annually.
Commentaries On The Surgery Of The War In Portugal, Spain, France, And The Netherlands; From The Battle Of Roli a, In 1808, To That Of Waterloo, In 1815; With Additions Relating To Those In The Crimea
Step into the gripping world of battlefield surgery with "Commentaries on the Surgery of the War" by G. J. Guthrie, a timeless masterpiece now revived by Alpha Editions. Out of print for decades, this extraordinary work has been meticulously restored, offering a rare glimpse into the evolution of surgical practices from the Napoleonic Wars to the Crimean conflict. This is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserved for today's and future generations. Guthrie's vivid accounts transport you to the front lines, where innovation and bravery intersected in the face of adversity. Discover the groundbreaking techniques and human stories that shaped modern surgery, all captured with unparalleled detail and passion. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a medical professional, or a lover of classic literature, this book offers a unique blend of historical insight and emotional depth. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. This beautifully restored edition is a testament to the enduring impact of Guthrie's work and a must-have for any discerning reader's collection.
Ocular Surface Tumors
Ocular surface tumors, although uncommon, are significant disorders of the ocular surface, including conjunctiva, cornea, and adjacent structures. Benign growths, which are more or less harmless, are less dangerous than malignant ones, which may impact vision and overall ocular health. This book has 13 Chapters, including: Introduction and Chapter 1, Introduction to Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 2, Classification of Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 3, Pathophysiology of Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 4, Management of Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 5, Clinical Presentation of Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 6, Diagnostic Techniques for Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 7, Recent Advances in the Treatment of Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 8, Prognosis and Follow-up Care for Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 9, Psychosocial Aspects and Quality of Life for Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 10, Future Directions for Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 11, Case Studies for Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 12, Pediatric Ocular Surface Tumors;Chapter 13, Recurrence and Metastatic Disease in Ocular Surface Tumors, and finally, References.I hope all students, Professors and Other interested parties can use this book.
Human Reproductive Biotechnology
It encompasses all existing and projected applications of biotechnology in human and animal reproduction, including assisted reproductive technology (ART), contraception, and additional methods.Assisted reproductive technology refers to the application of reproductive techniques to address infertility. Instances: Artificial insemination and cloning Cryopreservation of sperm, oocytes, and embryos. Embryo transplantation.Fertility pharmaceuticals.The male reproductive system consists of the testes and accessory sexual organs, including the seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper's glands.The testes consist of seminiferous tubules. Spermatozoa mature along the walls of the seminiferous tubules.
An Ethics of Clinical Uncertainty
This book explores the ethical implications of managing uncertainty in clinical decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. It develops an ethics of clinical uncertainty that brings together insights from the clinical and biomedical ethical literatures.
The Power of Nutrition During Menopause
"The Power of Nutrition During Menopause: Unlock Your Radiance" is an empowering guide designed to help women navigate menopause with confidence through smart dietary choices. As the body undergoes hormonal shifts, this book provides a science-backed roadmap to managing symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and weight gain. Discover the essential role of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats in balancing hormones, supporting bone and heart health, and enhancing overall well-being. With tailored meal plans, easy recipes, and natural therapies, this holistic approach empowers women to embrace menopause proactively transforming it into a period of strength, balance, and vitality.
