Body Maps
A historical and cultural study of how representing invisible anatomical structures has reshaped our understanding of human anatomy.In Body Maps, Lan A. Li unveils a rich history of the hidden landscapes of the human body. This compelling study explores the world of "invisible" anatomy, explaining how hand-drawn body maps have shaped our understanding of the human form across cultures and centuries. From the meridian charts in East Asian medicine to neurophysiological illustrations, Body Maps traces the evolution of anatomical representation from the tenth to the twentieth centuries. Drawing on case studies across time and place, from Kaifeng to Dejima and from Beijing to Berlin, Li expertly navigates the complex interplay between Eastern and Western medical traditions. At the heart of this history remains a perennial mystery: How did representations of jingluo (meridians) become intertwined with--and sometimes subsumed by--concepts of nervous anatomy? By examining the graphic history of these invisible structures, Body Maps challenges our assumptions about the stability of medical knowledge and invites us to reconsider the nature of anatomical "reality." Each chapter opens with a single image and explores how practitioners negotiated between materiality and metaphor, with the nature of the body and the symbols used to represent it. Body Maps is a thought-provoking exploration of how images shape our understanding of the world. By bringing together insights from the history of science, postcolonial studies, art history, Chinese studies, critical cartography, and medical anthropology, Li offers a fresh perspective on the cultures of objectivity that have defined our approach to the human body.
Check Your Depression and Mental Health in Every Month
Mental health is very important for our daily to execute any task we need to concentrate. Concentration and work stamina can be reduced by depression. What are the causes of depression that is fact . But how will we recover this is an important question. If we never fall in depression that is the best. I given the prediction model's code in this book. By running the you can check your mental health at least in a month.
Dealing with Medical Uncertainty in and Through the History of Medicine
National Health Services of Western Europe
This book draws on research within neo-Weberian and neo-institutionalist perspectives to critically analyse National Health Services (NHSs) in Western Europe. Exploring the challenges posed by neo-liberal policies, it also looks at the impact of the role of the state, the medical profession, the public and the medical-industrial complex in their development. Bringing together a top-line range of expert international contributors, this book includes national studies from three European macro-regions: Britain, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. In the first part, the NHSs of each country considered are examined historically and in a contemporary context in face of emerging challenges - from cost containment to governance. The second part looks across the macro-regions at the influence of the main actors involved in their evolution and sustainability. Comparing and contrasting the NHSs of Western Europe, the book ends with a discussion of future directions. This book makes a vital contribution at a time when health services globally have been under great pressure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is written for academics and advanced students of healthcare, management, public policy, social policy and sociology - in addition to health professionals and policymakers.
Biomimetics
Biomimetic dentistry emphasizes restoring teeth using materials and techniques that closely mimic natural tooth structure, aiming to preserve as much of the original tooth as possible. This approach focuses on minimal invasiveness and the use of biocompatible materials to replicate the strength and function of natural teeth.The core philosophy of this book is the biomimetic principle- the idea that the intact tooth is the ideal model for reconstruction and success. The biomimetic approach is conservative and preserves the biology (vitality) of the tooth.Thus, this book serves as a valuable guide for dental professionals seeking to implement biomimetic principles in restorative and endodontic procedures, offering insights into techniques that prioritize the preservation of natural tooth structure and function.
The Little Book of Chakras
This beautifully illustrated book features simple exercises and prompts to awaken your chakras to improve your physical health, balance energies and resolve physical, emotional and spiritual issues The chakras are vibrant energy wheels or centers of spiritual power, located within the subtle body, through which our life energy flows. Traditionally, there are seven principal chakras - the Base Chakra, the Sacral Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, the Heart Chakra, the Throat Chakra, the Brow Chakra, and the Crown Chakra - with a number of minor chakras also being mentioned in sacred texts. With detailed descriptions of the chakras and their associations and easy-to follow exercises and activities, you will learn how to work with each of these powerful energy centers to enhance all aspects of your life. By bridging traditional practice and cutting-edge research, this book shows that you do not have to practice super difficult yoga asanas (postures) or lengthy meditations in order to increase your vital pranic energy, your life-force. Featuring beautiful illustrations and simple exercises, this is the perfect little book to help you: - Heighten your consciousness - Improve your health and wellness - Clear clutter from your mind and home - Tune into what the natural world and your body are telling you
Benjamin Rush, Civic Health, and Human Illness in the Early American Republic
Benjamin Rush (1745-1813) casts a long shadow over American medicine as well as over the social and political history of the American republic. The Philadelphia physician involved himself in numerous social, political, and scientific projects while maintaining a busy practice and lecturing to thousands of students over his career. As a result, attempts by historians to make sense of Rush and his world have been complicated and contradictory. Nevertheless, it is within that mixed narrative of the social, medical, and political that Rush's story becomes its most compelling. At the end of the Revolutionary War, new American citizens found themselves in a new country. For Rush and his colleagues, that newness extended beyond a change in political structure. They believed that the physical challenges of growing cities and western expansion and the psychological challenges of new identities came together in ways that could help or hurt American health. From his vantage point at one of the nation's few medical schools, located in its intellectual capital, Rush developed a reputation as America's physician--while mixing social and scientific ideas for the "improvement" of the country as a whole. Putting Rush in this context, Benjamin Rush, Civic Health, and Human Illness in the Early American Republic goes beyond biography to explore his social and scientific networks and their role in the development of a distinctly American medical profession.
How To Protect Your Family's Assets From Devastating Nursing Home Costs
The Musculoskeletal System
PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMA CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. The Musculoskeletal System is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in musculoskeletal care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and other musculoskeletal diseases and conditions
New Medical Technology in Patient Care
In an era of unprecedented technological innovation, New Medical Technology in Patient Care: A Physicians Guide explores the groundbreaking advances revolutionizing the world of healthcare. From the diagnostic power of artificial intelligence to the precision of robotic surgery, this book delves into the most exciting developments shaping the future of medicine and surgery. It offers a comprehensive look at how AI algorithms are assisting physicians in interpreting complex medical data, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses, while also providing insights into the life-saving potential of AI-driven treatment recommendations. Beyond AI, this book also discusses the rise of robotic surgery and 3D bioprinting.By exploring these dynamic shifts in diagnosis and treatment, this book prepares its readers for the next wave of medical advancements -- one that promises to enhance patient care, save lives, and redefine the practice of medicine for the 21st century and beyond.
The Nobel Prizes 2021
The Nobel Prizes is the official yearbook of the Nobel Foundation. This edition provides extensive information about the 2021 laureates: their Nobel Prize lectures and their autobiographies, as well as presentation speeches and background about the Nobel festivities.Published on behalf of the Nobel Foundation.
The Nobel Prizes 2021
The Nobel Prizes is the official yearbook of the Nobel Foundation. This edition provides extensive information about the 2021 laureates: their Nobel Prize lectures and their autobiographies, as well as presentation speeches and background about the Nobel festivities.Published on behalf of the Nobel Foundation.
In Defence of Psychiatric Diagnoses
This book makes a distinctive contribution by providing a novel defence of psychiatric diagnoses. It defends psychiatric diagnoses by portraying them as idealised models understood in a neo-Kantian sense. It reject accounts which see psychiatric diagnoses as biomedical entities or as natural kinds. Drawing upon this neo-Kantian approach to scientific models, the book provides a novel metaphysical account of what psychiatric diagnoses are and novel epistemological guidelines for constructing psychiatric diagnoses. Psychiatric diagnoses are portrayed as models which abstract away from particular aspects of particular people to create generalised models that are applicable to multiple people. In Defence of Psychiatric Diagnoses is essential reading for all scholars and researchers of the philosophy of science especially those focussing on the philosophy of psychiatry.
