Educational program on cerebrovascular diseases
Cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular accident or stroke, is a complex age-related disease with high mortality and long-term disability. In Cuba, it is the third leading cause of death. From January to December 2023, a quasi-experimental intervention study was conducted to assess the impact of an educational program in patients with risk factors for cerebrovascular disease. The main risk factor found was hypertension with 30 patients, followed by diabetes mellitus, for 85.7% and 51.4% respectively. In the study 27 patients presented inadequate knowledge about the types of stroke and after applying the Educational Program the figures decreased where only 6 patients reflected inadequate knowledge. After applying the program, 88.6% presented adequate knowledge about risk factors. A change in the lifestyle of the patients was observed, at the end of the intervention 45.7% and 71.4% presented a better control of Diabetes Mellitus and Arterial Hypertension respectively.
Torsion of the spermatic cord on an ectopic testicle
Spermatic cord torsion of an undescended testis is a rare but serious surgical emergency. Material and methods: We included 21 cases of torsion of an undescended testicle, which were operated on in the pediatric surgery department of CHU Fatouma Bourguiba Monastir. This study covers a 16-year period from January 2005 to July 2020.Results: The mean age was 2 years. Sixty-two percent (62%) of patients were followed for testicular ectopia and 42% had cerebral palsy. Inguinal swelling was the most frequent reason for consultation ( 95% ). Clinical examination revealed an irreducible painful hard inguinal swelling with an empty homolateral bursa in all patients. Local inflammatory signs were present in 43% of cases. The left side was affected in 76% of cases. The diagnosis was confirmed by surgical exploration in all patients. Orchidopexy was performed in all children.
Embryology Explained
Embryology Explained is an essential guide for medical students and residents, enriched with original illustrations by Dr Thomas Newman that navigate the complexities of embryonic development. Structured methodically, the textbook breaks down embryogenesis with clarity and precision. Each chapter is organised into four main sections - embryology, clinical relevance, molecular details, and key points - allowing learners to efficiently review and connect the material with their specific academic and exam requirements. Tailored specifically to address the components of embryology emphasised in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations, this book serves as an invaluable tool for exam preparation. It distinguishes itself from existing texts by shedding the common overly detailed approach and instead highlights the practical clinical applications of embryology, making it more pertinent and accessible for medical students and residents. It is an easy-to-read and comprehensive textbook that will explain embryology for you!
Assessment of renal function
The current definition of renal failure is based on the KDIGO criteria, which combine clinical markers (diuresis) with biological markers (creatininemia) to define AKI. Limitations in the assessment of renal function using creatinine levels (muscle mass dependency, large volume of distribution, delayed elevation relative to alteration in glomerular filtration rate) have prompted the search for alternative assessment methods that could enable earlier and more accurate detection of renal dysfunction. Analysis of renal perfusion through measurement of the renal resistance index could be an avenue of research for diagnostic and prognostic assessment of renal damage.
Birth Emergencies
About the Book Birth Emergencies for Community Midwives comprehensively explores the recognition and treatment of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum complications, spanning the care provided in community settings and definitive management in hospitals. Though written primarily for midwives who attend community births, Birth Emergencies merges current information with holistic perspectives that can help to reduce maternal, fetal and neonatal complications in any setting.Each chapter begins with clearly stated objectives and an instructive case study and ends with incisive discussion topics that anticipate real-world situations. Topics covered include- Maternal adaptations to pregnancy- Critical thinking and risk assessment- Recognizing and managing emergencies- Antepartum bleeding- Abdominal pain- Difficulty breathing- Trauma- Shock- Altered level of consciousness- Cardiac arrest- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy- Preterm birth- Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes- Malpresentations- Multiple gestation- Cord prolapse- Shoulder dystocia- Fetal and neonatal health- Neonatal resuscitation- Low-birthweight infants- Postpartum hemorrhage- Differential diagnoses- Client relations- Intra- and interprofessional relations- Midwifery and medicine- Transferring care- Stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout- Building a safer practiceIncorporating the latest research and professional guidance enhanced by 320 figures, 81 tables, 24 mnemonics-many of them unique-and numerous highlights and graphics, Birth Emergencies is the most comprehensive textbook of its kind. "Bonnie's excellent book is a valuable resource for community midwives managing out-of-hospital birth emergencies. . . . Buy it, read it, reread it, and save lives."from the foreword byJoe Livingston, MD, MPH
Mediastinitis following cardiac surgery
Purpose: To identify risk factors for mortality in patients who developed mediastinitis post cardiac surgery via sternotomy.Methods: Retrospective study conducted in the cardiothoracic surgery department of HMPIT between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2019. Mediastinitis was defined as a deep infection of the surgical site, requiring revision surgery with positive bacteriological samples, or a macroscopic aspect of infection.Mortality risk factors were sought from data relating to the patient, the initial surgery, the post-CEC operative follow-up, and the pre-, per- and postoperative management of revision surgery.Results: 55 patients were included. The mortality rate in these patients was 30.9%.The risk factors incriminated in the multivariate analysis were age over 60 years and admission in a critical condition, in contrast to a preserved LVEF, which was a protective factor.The microorganisms most frequently identified in bacteriological cultures were staphylococci, mainly aureus.
Canary In a (Post) Covid World
In Canary in a (Post) Covid World: Money, Fear, and Power (Volume 2 of the Canary series), 37 courageous voices-doctors, researchers, scientists, lawyers, journalists, ethicists, and creatives-reveal how powerful interests used the COVID-19 crisis as a tool to reshape our world. This is a rich, varied, and deeply disturbing story, told by some of the world's bravest and most qualified voices, of how our health care, information, and financial systems have been compromised in the name of profit and control.Volume 1, Canary in a Covid World: How Censorship and Propaganda Changed Our (My) World-an Amazon #1 Best Seller-closely examined the pandemic and how we were fed a diet of propaganda while media blocked diverse perspectives. Now, Volume 2 takes us further, exploring the greater plays at hand. These Canaries offer fascinating insights and stories that will educate, shock, and anger many.37 Contributors include: Dr. Julie Ponesse - Public intellectual and former Ethics ProfessorDr. Joel Wallskog - Co-founder of React19 and Orthopedic SurgeonScott W. Atlas, MD - Senior Fellow in Health Policy at Stanford's Hoover InstitutionDr. Byram Bridle - Associate Professor of Virology and Immunology and cancer therapeutics expertDr. Ramesh Thakur - Former UN Assistant Secretary-GeneralDr. Charles Hoffe - General practitioner and ER PhysicianProfessor Mattias Desmet - Clinical PsychologistRobert F. Kennedy Jr. - Environmental attorney and former U.S. presidential candidateAndrew Bridgen - Four term British Member of ParliamentSeamus Bruner - Researcher and bestselling authorDr. Michael Nevradakis - Journalist and Children's Health Defense HostMeredith Miller - Holistic coach, author, and speakerDr. Regina Watteel - PhD Statistician and authorDr. Peter McCullough - Internist and CardiologistDr. Angus Dalgleish - Professor of Oncology at St. George's, University of LondonDr. Sam Dub矇 - Mathematician, physician, and broadcasterDr. James Thorp - Obstetrician and GynaecologistDr. Roger Hodkinson - PathologistProfessor James Allan - Law Professor at the University of QueenslandDr. Mike Yeadon - Former VP and Chief Scientific Officer at Pfizer Global R&DDr. David Bell - Former Medical Officer and Scientist at the WHOJeffrey Tucker - President of Brownstone Institute and Senior Economics columnist at Epoch TimesDr. Meryl Nass - Internal Medicine physician and activistMargaret Anna Alice - Writer and bloggerTamara Lich - Organizer of the Canadian Freedom ConvoyPaul Thacker - Investigative journalistDr. Mary Talley Bowden - Otolaryngologist and Senior Fellow with the FLCCCCatherine Austin Fitts - Investment banker and former Assistant Secretary of HousingDr. Peter Parry - Associate Professor of PsychiatryProfessor Ian Brighthope - Physician and agricultural scientistDr. Kat Lindley - Family physicianShawn Buckley - Lawyer and founder of Canada's National Citizens InquiryIvor Cummins - Irish chronic disease researcher and public speakerJoshua Walkos - Independent journalist and researcherCJ Hopkins - Playwright, novelist, and political satiristRobin Monotti - Italian architect, film and cultural theoristJason Christoff - Researcher in behavior modification and psychological manipulationThis is a must-read for anyone questioning the power structures reshaping our world.
Natural delivery after previous caesarean section
The present work contributes effectively to the reduction of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality through the rational management of scar uterus deliveries in poorly endowed hospital settings. To achieve this, we carried out a prospective, multicentric, cross-sectional and analytical study of patients with scar uteri in four different secondary-level hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study identified 4 determinants of fetomaternal outcome, uterine challenge and maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality that define the PAUM score for predicting uterine challenge failure.The acronym PAUM was given to it in reference to the initials of its constituent keywords, namely: The use of this predictive score has the effect of improving quality in Caesarean section indications, increasing prophylactic Caesarean section rates and improving selection of patients undergoing uterine testing.
Breathe Until We Can't
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Information technologies in medicine
The collection of practical works is compiled in accordance with the working program for the discipline "Information technologies in medicine" for specialty: 60910200 - "Medical Business", 60910300 -Pediatric Business", 60910400 - "Medical and Preventive Business" Practical works occupy a central place in the study of the discipline of informatics. Their purpose is to organize and manage the independent work of the student in the process of laboratory-practical classes, as well as: - formation of practical skills and skills of work in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Paint, MS Power Point;- generalization, deepening, systematization and consolidation of the received theoretical knowledge;- formation of skills to apply the acquired knowledge in practice;- development of such professionally significant qualities of personality as observation, ability to compare, generalize, independence, responsibility, creative initiative.
Dignity in Care
No one goes into healthcare with the intention of hurting people, or wanting to come off as callous, cold, or unfeeling. Fortunately, most people working in healthcare understand that kindness and compassion are key, even foundational to success in the care they provide to patients and families. And yet, all too often, there are instances when contact with healthcare is tainted by experiences ranging from vaguely annoying or abrasive to outright emotionally assaultive. Patients may confront experiences that chip away at their sense of pride and personhood; this can be as subtle as being kept waiting for an appointment, as insidious as being required to wear a plastic hospital bracelet that tracks them according to an institutional number or code, and as jarring as being referred to as an aberrant body part - the proverbial "GI bleed in room two" or "breast tumor in room three." Dignity in Care provides readers with what they need to know about the humanity and tone of care, and how they can engage in these facets of care in a thoughtful and meaningful way that will satisfy their patients' needs to be seen and appreciated as "whole persons." The author explores how the humanity of care can get overlooked and how to avoid this happening. It teaches how to communicate better with patients, helping them to feel not just cared for, but cared about. Sir William Osler said, "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease." Dignity in Care applies this outlook to all of healthcare, because many people can gain technical competency, but success within healthcare requires more.
Educational program to prevent chronic kidney disease
Chronic Kidney Disease is a frequent complication of Diabetes Mellitus. Its early diagnosis decreases disease progression, improves quality of life and increases life expectancy.Objective: To determine the efficacy of an educational program to prevent CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Conclusions: The educational program was effective in raising the level of information of type 2 diabetic patients to prevent CKD.
The Natural Remedy Revolution
"The Natural Remedy Revolution: A Guide to Cancer Treatments Your Doctor May Not Share" offers an empowering exploration of natural alternatives for cancer prevention and recovery. This comprehensive guide delves into nutrition, herbal remedies, and detoxification strategies, revealing the potential of overlooked treatments like Fenbendazole. With real-life testimonies and actionable insights, readers will learn how to enhance their body's natural defenses and take control of their health journey.
Art Therapy and Nursing
Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art therapy is applicable to all age groups and helps individuals more easily express suppressed negative emotions. However, art therapy can be used not only as a useful therapeutic method to help patients open up and share their feelings, views, and experiences, but also as an adjunct treatment to diagnose illnesses to help medical professionals obtain complementary information that differs from traditional testing. The literature has shown that there are significant positive benefits for family members and healthcare providers of patients who participate in art therapy. This scholarly book will provide information on the definition of art therapy, its history, types of art therapy, its uses in health and medicine, art health and nursing, and its use in disease management.
Clinical Use of Blood
This exceptional reference book provides comprehensive insights into the conditions and requirements necessary to establish an optimal and supportive transfusion practice. It focuses on enhancing the procurement process and manufacturing of blood products (components) in an evidence-based and cost-effective manner, specifically targeting the vital advancements needed in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are home to 84% of the global population.While this book does not delve into practical disciplinary guidelines, its emphasis lies on crucial topics. It explores the balance between restricted and liberal use of blood and blood components, the implementation and utilization of artificial intelligence (including machine learning and deep learning), and the integration of a digital footprint within clinical transfusion prescription and practice. Additionally, it addresses the significance of educating clinicians in transfusion medicine, considering the educational environment and curricular outcomes. By contributing to the development of appropriate clinical utilization of blood and blood components, the book highlights the importance of patient blood management, evidence-based decision-making, prescription practices, and bedside care delivered by well-informed professionals, including clinicians, nurses, and technologists. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of fostering a conducive climate and environment, nurturing knowledge economy, and implementing quality management practices.In its essence, this book serves as an invaluable source of knowledge to enhance transfusion medicine practices, refine clinical indication setting, and facilitate informed decision-making. By emphasizing patient comfort, welfare, and the reduction of unnecessary harm and risks, it aims to make a significant contribution to the field. Hematologists and professionals involved in transfusion medicine will find this book to be an indispensable reference that enhances their understanding and expertise.
Ethics and Biomedical Engineering
This book is about the interaction between biomedical engineering and ethics during emergencies, such as Low Resource Settings and Covid-19 pandemic. It addresses the issues between the universalism of human rights, ethical principles, regulatory standards of biomedical devices and the particular contextualism of emergency contexts.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People and their Lives
This book explores the unparalleled adversities and strain that the COVID-19 pandemic caused on the social and economic lives of people. The book allows readers a glimpse into the experiences of death of near and dears, loss of livelihood, psychological trauma, restrictions on movement and social life, shifts in international relations, and effects on big and small industries caused by the pandvnemic. It focusses on the major shifts caused within communities and highlights how politics, power dynamics, and socio-cultural systems have been reset and recovered during recent times. The volume also offers suggestions to offset economic hardships the pandemic has caused especially to the poor and marginalized as well as policy changes to help governments and communities to build more resilient economic and health infrastructure and support systems.With interdisciplinary contributions, this book is an essential read for students and researchers of public health, social sciences, health economics, healthcare management, development studies, public policy, and South Asian studies.
Anti-inflammatory and healing effects of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is fat-soluble and acts mainly as a powerful antioxidant agent, fighting free radicals that can irreversibly damage cells. Studies show that precisely because of its strong antioxidant action, vitamin E can provide benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, preventing prostate cancer, Alzheimer's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, as well as mitigating the effects of inflammatory processes. Food sources of vitamin E are mainly of plant origin, such as dried fruit, vegetable oils, wholegrain cereals, seeds and egg yolks. This book presents the development of an educational booklet that informs about the potential of consuming foods rich in vitamin E and their effects on relieving inflammatory symptoms and healing.
Herbal Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases
Herbal Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases addresses the immune system's role in autoimmune conditions and introduces evidence-based herbal therapies for diseases like lupus, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Chapters highlight innovative approaches such as phyto-nanotechnology for enhanced drug delivery and the therapeutic benefits of berry fruits. Readers will gain insights into bioactive compounds, their efficacy in clinical settings, and the integration of traditional wisdom with contemporary research. Ideal for students, researchers, and pharmaceutical professionals, this book bridges the gap between ancient remedies and cutting-edge healthcare solutions, offering a valuable resource for understanding and managing autoimmune disorders. Key Features: - Detailed exploration of herbal treatments for specific autoimmune diseases.- Integration of phyto-nanotechnology for advanced drug delivery systems.- Evidence-based insights supported by preclinical and clinical research.- Practical implications for academia, pharmaceutical research, and clinical practice.
Bodyworks
BodyWorks is a collection of poems that pay tribute to the design and purpose for various parts of the human body. The analogies made between these anatomical components and other mechanical instruments are intended to help the reader reflect on their physiological functions and contemplate whether man can truly replicate what God has created.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Martha Hinman holds baccalaureate and doctoral degrees in physical therapy (PT) as well as a master's degree in health education and a doctorate in allied health education and administration. During her 45 years of experience in higher education, she has mentored hundreds of students and faculty members at universities in Indiana, Maine, Texas, South Carolina, and New York. She has published 50 articles and book chapters, delivered more than 70 scientific and educational presentations, and received numerous awards for her teaching and research.Dr. Hinman is semi-retired and currently serves as the director for a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Long Island University. She is also a professor emeritus for Hardin-Simmons University and remains active as an accreditation reviewer and consultant for other PT education programs nationwide. In addition to Body Works, Dr. Hinman recently released the second addition of her first book entitled Amazing Grays: Spiritual Reflections on the Human Body. She currently resides in Abilene, Texas with her husband, Pete Hinman, Jr.
Interdisciplinarity in Health Teaching
I dedicate this book to God, in whom I place my faith. Who enlightened me to overcome all obstacles with strength, lightness and tranquillity at the right times. To my beloved husband Rodrigo Bastos, my faithful companion, who always helps me overcome every obstacle with his love, patience, trust and endless support. To my beloved parents, Luzimar Enaura and Joel Pinheiro, for their constant encouragement to study, their valuable and wise words, their understanding and their greatest love. To my sisters, Gabriella and Isabella, for their sincere smiles at key moments and for understanding my absence, even when I was present. To my dear professors, advisors and friends, Dr Carlos Henrique Falc瓊o Tavares and Dr Jerzu穩 Mendes T繫rres Tomaz. Models of competence, humility and coherence.
Mental Health
Der Mental Health Planer ist dein t瓣glicher Begleiter f羹r mehr Achtsamkeit und seelisches Wohlbefinden. In einer hektischen Welt f瓣llt es oft schwer, den Blick f羹r das Wesentliche zu bewahren. Dieser Planer bietet dir gezielte ?bungen, Reflexionen und Tipps, die dir helfen, Stress zu bew瓣ltigen, Selbstf羹rsorge zu pflegen und innere Balance zu finden. Mit einer Kombination aus Wochenzielen, Tagespl瓣nen und kreativen Schreibimpulsen l瓣dt er dich ein, deinen individuellen Weg zu mehr Gelassenheit und innerer St瓣rke zu entdecken. Ideal f羹r alle, die einen positiven und nachhaltigen Einfluss auf ihre mentale Gesundheit suchen." Diese Beschreibung hebt die Funktionen und den Nutzen des Planers hervor und k繹nnte Interessenten ansprechen, die nach einer M繹glichkeit suchen, ihren Alltag bewusster und achtsamer zu gestalten.
Mental Health
Der Mental Health Planer ist dein t瓣glicher Begleiter f羹r mehr Achtsamkeit und seelisches Wohlbefinden. In einer hektischen Welt f瓣llt es oft schwer, den Blick f羹r das Wesentliche zu bewahren. Dieser Planer bietet dir gezielte ?bungen, Reflexionen und Tipps, die dir helfen, Stress zu bew瓣ltigen, Selbstf羹rsorge zu pflegen und innere Balance zu finden. Mit einer Kombination aus Wochenzielen, Tagespl瓣nen und kreativen Schreibimpulsen l瓣dt er dich ein, deinen individuellen Weg zu mehr Gelassenheit und innerer St瓣rke zu entdecken. Ideal f羹r alle, die einen positiven und nachhaltigen Einfluss auf ihre mentale Gesundheit suchen." Diese Beschreibung hebt die Funktionen und den Nutzen des Planers hervor und k繹nnte Interessenten ansprechen, die nach einer M繹glichkeit suchen, ihren Alltag bewusster und achtsamer zu gestalten.
Pharmacovigilance
The medicine used by an urban population for different purposes, including therapeutic ones, becomes a pollutant when it enters a natural ecosystem, alters its balance, affects its health and turns an environment that provides natural resources (water and food of plant and animal origin) into a danger to human health. Pharmacovigilance becomes a useful tool for Ecological Medicine, which, by taking care of the health of the environment, takes care of the health of the population, chronically and inadvertently exposed to biologically active molecules. This work begins the study of Pharmacovigilance in the Sal穩 Dulce Watershed, with the detection of modifications in the state of health of this eco-system that endangers biodiversity, sustainability and human health; to later search for the presence of non-biodegradable organic molecules as potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
Electromyographic Parameters in Exercises with Elastic Resistance
Elastic bands are portable, inexpensive compared to bodybuilding machines and can reproduce various traditional resistance training movements. When we exercise with elastic bands, we know that the intensity increases as we stretch the implement. However, this intensity is always based on the student's perception of effort or that of the teacher/physiotherapist prescribing the activity. This is a major problem. How can I tell if my student is progressing if I don't know the load they started training with? This and many other problems, such as monitoring performance and movement patterns, can be solved when the biofeedback system for exercising with elastic overload proposed in this book is used. Understand how the levels of muscle activation and fatigue index behave when the elbow flexion exercise is practiced with different resistances (pulley and elastic band) with objective and subjective load control.
Management of neck pain in military athletes
Introduction: Cervicalgia is a professional and sporting handicap for military personnel, particularly athletes, and a real public health problem. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of 35 military athletes.Results: The mean age of the athletes was 34.2 簣 7.7 years. The mean duration of neck pain was 40 簣 30 months. Imaging revealed abnormalities in 29 athletes. 45.71% of patients underwent rehabilitation for a mean duration of 4.07 簣 3.57 months. 3 patients underwent surgery. Discontinuation of sport was definitive in 4 athletes.We found a highly significant correlation between the duration of sporting activity and the duration of neck pain (P = 0.05). Conclusion: Our study revealed a correlation between the duration of sporting activity and the duration of neck pain, with an influence on the duration of rest. Analysis of a larger population than that of Tunisian military athletes of different specialties should provide more precise information on the influence of this pathology.
Antinociceptive effect of eugenol
We investigated the effect of eugenol, capsaicin and lidocaine on the formalin test in mice. Eugenol, a phenolic derivative, chemically designated as 4-allyl-2-methoxy-phenol, commonly known as clove essence, as it is present in large quantities in the essential oil of cloves (Eugenia aromatica), at doses of 0.01; 0.1; 0.3; 1; 3 and 10 microg/site, administered intraplantarly, did not promote an increase in nociception compared to the control in the first phase of the test. In the formalin test, eugenol reduced nociception by 70.69% at a dose of 0.1 microg/site, suggesting its effect on pain of neurogenic origin by reversibly inhibiting nerve activity. Pre-treatment with capsazepine and a test to destroy afferent C fibers confirmed the action of eugenol on TRPV1 receptors, as eugenol did not reduce the nociception caused by formalin in either test. We conclude that eugenol in small doses does not increase nociception; it has a local antinociceptive effect, probably due to its inhibitory action on TRPV1 receptors; eugenol, capsaicin and lidocaine have a local antinociceptive effect in the first phase of the formalin test.
Management of non-severe head injuries
Introduction: Non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined by a Glasgow score of 9 or higher, and is a frequent pathology in the neurosurgical setting. Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemio-clinical and prognostic aspects, the therapeutic modalities and the role of the nurse in its management.Methods: This was a retrospective study based on 61 patient records from a seven-year period (2014-2020) who had been treated for non-severe head injury.Results: The mean age of our population was 45 years, with a male predominance (sex ratio=2.05). The main causes of CT were public road accidents (55.8%) and domestic accidents (31.1%). The main lesions found were extradural hematomas (50.8%) and embarrures (24.6%). Treatment was mainly surgical (62.3%).Conclusions: Head trauma requires multidisciplinary management.The nurse plays a vital role in its management, as well as in psychological care and support for families and relatives.
Overview of Malaria Infection and Haematological Indices in Africa
Malaria, a severe parasitic disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, is caused by various Plasmodium species, with P. falciparum and P. vivax posing the greatest threat. While most infections are uncomplicated, a small percentage progresses to severe malaria, characterized by disruptions in immune cell profiles and increased cytokine levels. Severe P. falciparum malaria is associated with elevated plasma cytokines, T cell lymphopenia, and impaired T cell function. Treatment aims to restore immune cell balance, particularly CD3+, CD4+, and CD8+ cells. Protective immunity involves CD8+ T cells and cytokines like IFN-γ and TNF, while CD4+ T cells combat erythrocytic parasites through cytokine secretion and macrophage activation. Regulatory T cells also play a role, highlighting the importance of cytokine balance in malaria. Additionally, factors like antigen affinity influence T helper lymphocyte differentiation, affecting immune responses to the disease.
Ernest Amory Codman
Here's the first book-length biography of Ernest A. Codman (1869-1940), "father of shoulder surgery" and pioneer in outcomes research. This book vividly recalls Codman's career, including his breakthrough idea that patients' progress should be followed long enough to determine if their treatments are working. This biography also chronicles the development of the first radiology department, the first anesthetic record, and Codman's creation of the first tumor registry, "The Registry of Bone Sarcoma."
Economic Status and Quality of Life of Older People in the Drc
Ageing populations generate support needs that are less and less met by public services. It is therefore pertinent to explore the coping strategies mobilized by the elderly to meet the challenges they face, by comparing them to other age groups.The notion of the elderly is a complex one, since it refers not only to age but also to vulnerability. The aim of this study was to assess the economic level and quality of life of the elderly in the Boto Health Zone, in the South Ubangi Province.What's more, their quality of life remains precarious due to the lack of economic support for the elderly from the Congolese state. In the DRC, it is difficult to know the situation of the elderly, as there has never been a general census of the elderly. These people are neither supervised nor supervised, and most of them are left to their own devices.
Bronchopulmonary malformations in children
The congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of the lung is a rare abnormality. The diagnosis may be discussed with many other broncho-pulmonary malformations and some acquired diseases.The aim of our work was to discuss some diagnostic and therapeutic problems of CCAM and prevent an unnecessary lobectomy.A retrospective study of 14 children operated over 20 years. We perform an analysis of personal cases of diagnostic and therapeutic errors.The preoperative diagnosis was established on clinical and radiological findings. The diagnosis of CCAM was dismissed by histology which found: interstitial emphysema (1 case), pulmonary infarction (3 cases), bronchiectasis (1 case), pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis (1 case), lung abscess and unclassified lesions (7 cases) and hybrid lesion (1 case). In 1 case, the diagnosis of pulmonary abcess was rejected and CCAM was established.The diagnosis and the treatment of CCAM must be based on a multidisciplinary collaboration. The working diagnosis on clinic and radiology requires histological confirmation. Some diagnostic problems require confrontation with warned pathologists to avoid unnecessary lobectomy.
Affective-respiratory paroxysm in children and issues of treatment tactics
Affective-respiratory paroxysm (ARP) in children is a non-epileptic paroxysmal disorder manifested by involuntary breath-holding, short-term loss of consciousness, and impaired motor activity caused by emotional or physical stimuli. The relevance of the problem is due to the high frequency of misdiagnosis of ARP as epilepsy, which can lead to unwarranted prescription of antiepileptic therapy and negative consequences for the neuropsychiatric development of the child. The monograph by U.T. Babazhanova explores etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations and risk factors of ARP, and also proposes diagnostic methods and treatment tactics aimed at preventing complications and improving the quality of life of patients.
Phytotherapy, with Brazilian Herbal Medicines
This work was based on research into the databases of the USP School of Medicine and the USP School of Psychology, as well as a review of classes already taught in the Doctorate in Psychoanalysis. The aim was to develop material to help patients treated at university outpatient clinics and at my Physiotherapy and Psychoanalysis Clinic, which focuses on weight loss and eating disorders. This phytotherapy work is the result of more than two decades of accompanying patients, whether in a clinic using phytotherapics, in the classroom at universities teaching, on courses in various cities across the country and on plantations advising on how to harvest. He has always shown everyone that practice must be allied to research, and that the diversity of Brazilian herbal medicines requires a lot of study and constant updating. This work expresses the efforts to demonstrate this traditional, efficient therapy, which brings practical results for patients.
'The Beginnings at First Were Merely a Subtle Shift in Emphasis in the Basic Attitude of the Physicians'
This catalogue documents and complements the exhibition at the historical site of the Charite in central Berlin inaugurated in 2017. Published in a German and an English edition, it details the history of the Charite during the times of National Socialism and documents doctors' questionable medical actions and medical crimes. Furthermore, it contains the perspectives and personal accounts of those affected, including victims of medical transgressions and medical scientists persecuted by the regime. Both the catalogue and the exhibition result from the research project Wissenschaft in Verantwortung - GeDenkOrt.Charite. Targeting both scientists as well as the broader public, they provide information and encourage reflection about the permanent peril of modern medicine.
Neurological Disorders
This book offers an engaging exploration of neurology, presenting a rich collection of unique and rare clinical cases that challenge conventional perspectives. Each chapter provides valuable insights into complex neurological disorders, focusing on their diagnosis and management. With a blend of real-world examples and expert commentary, readers will encounter a diverse range of conditions, each illustrating the nuances of neurological practice. Designed to foster active learning, the book includes interactive content such as thought-provoking questions and case studies that encourage readers to deepen their understanding and critically engage with the material. Whether you're a medical student, a practicing clinician, or simply interested in the field, this resource is an invaluable tool for enhancing your knowledge and diagnostic skills in neurology.
Static foot disorders and low back pain
Introduction: The aim of our work was to evaluate the association between foot statics disorders and common low back pain. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study including patients with a static foot disorder. The population was divided into two groups: study group (with common low back pain) and control group (without common low back pain). Results: Forty patients were enrolled. A flat foot was present in 65% of the study group and 70% of the control group. Hollow foot was noted in 35% and 30% of the study and control groups respectively. Hindfoot valgus and varus were present in 25% and 15% of the study group, and 20% and 10% of the control group, respectively. In the analytical study, there was a significant association between foot statics disorders and low back pain: talalgia (p= 0.03), hyperkeratosis (p= 0.05), foot deformities (p= 0.03), flat foot (p=0.01), hollow foot (p= 0.01), hindfoot valgus (p= 0.001) and hindfoot varus (p= 0.001).Conclusion: Our study suggests the role of foot statics disorders as a risk factor for common low back pain.
Macroscopic examination in gynecology
This comprehensive guide to medical macroscopy explores a wide range of gynecological pathologies, from myomas to adnexectomies and cystectomies. It also covers specific cases such as the non-tumoral uterus, the particularities of placentas in twin pregnancies, and procedures such as mastectomy, conization and cervico-uterine smear analysis. Each section details in depth the essential protocols for the macroscopic examination of surgical specimens associated with these specific pathologies. This manual is designed to guide healthcare professionals in the careful analysis of specimens, thereby promoting accurate diagnoses and appropriate patient management.
Opioid Use Disorders
Drug misuse, abuse and Addiction is a multifaceted problem that impacts individuals, families, and society as a whole. The physical, psychological, and social levels of individuals and society are all affected as a result of drug addiction. Withdrawal symptoms include psychomotor, palpitation, perspiration, sleeplessness, restlessness, transitory hallucination or illusion, frustration, bodily and psychological ailments, and so on. Opioids, sometimes known as narcotics, are pain relievers recommended by doctors to manage chronic or severe pain. Opioid medicines are designed to relieve pain, but they've been widely promoted and inappropriately administered, resulting in a slew of injuries and fatalities. Abuse of opioids can cause vomiting, mood swings, a loss of capacity to reason (cognitive function), and potentially respiratory failure, coma, or death. Opioids have a significant potential for addiction, and overdoses and deaths are prevalent.
Identifiability and Regression Analysis of Biological Systems Models
Care atlases for managing regional healthcare systems
Demographic change is forcing healthcare systems at all levels to replan their care structures. In Salzburg, the idea was born to develop a regional, cross-sectoral care atlas as an information and planning tool for politicians, administrators, experts and the population. This book summarizes the basis for this: It uses the literature and three best-practice examples from the USA and Germany to illustrate what geographical representations in health reporting can and cannot achieve and develops a checklist for a good health care atlas. In interviews with experts, the opportunities, requirements and challenges for a regional, cross-sectoral health care atlas for the federal state of Salzburg are identified. The interviews show that a regional project for Salzburg should be started as an interactive online platform on a small scale and continuously developed during operation.
Coffee's effect on viral liver disease
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and its beneficial effects have been the subject of study for years. As an antioxidant drink, it can inhibit liver enzymes, reducing hepatocyte damage and may be directly linked to a decrease in APRI and FIB4 values in cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis C. This improvement in the liver is directly related to coffee intake. With this in mind, this study looked at coffee intake in different groups with viral hepatopathies and the findings showed that increasing coffee consumption can improve the liver profile of these patients.
Your Body is Your Teacher
Could you view illness as an opportunity for self growth?What if your annoying ailments were worth something?Are you enduring a cascade of symptoms and want to be back in control?Drawn from the personal experiences and clinical cases of Naturopath Julie O'Connell Seamer, Your Body is Your Teacher is a compilation of lightbulb moments.While pregnant with their son, Julie lost her partner to suicide. This tragedy was the culmination of years of chronic health issues her partner had suffered.Julie's understanding crystalised: illness is the body's warning system, signalling imbalances which demand attention. Whether it's the common cold, chronic discomfort from a lingering condition, or a fatal disease, these symptoms indicate changes in the body that are inextricably connected to spiritual and emotional health.If you're sick of being sick, or you've reached a dead end in your healing, and you want to move forward empowered by a holistic understanding of your experience, or you simply wish to be best armed in maintaining optimal wellbeing, Your Body is Your Teacher is the book for you.
A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care
"From start to finish, this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice."Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK "This third edition of this book continues where the first and second editions excelled - in providing the foundations of critical thinking for students of health and social care." Dr David M Rea, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, UKEver been told to be 'more critical' in your essay writing? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?Returning in its third edition, this bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover: How to think more critically about readily available informationHow to find the 'best available' evidence and be more critical of itHow to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentationsHow to adopt critical thinking in practiceHow critical thinking can play a key part in the development of health and social care servicesRefreshed with up-to-date theory and contemporary ideas throughout, this fully revised third edition includes: Further examples to illustrate important pointsAdditional activities to help deepen learningNew sections on writing with a critical voice from notetaking to a final draftAdvice about thinking and writing critically when using online resources and social mediaFurther developments to the key tool 'Six questions for critical thinking' which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluationThis book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike.Dr Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University, UK.Dr Marion Waite is a Principal Lecturer in Nursing and Education in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwiferyat Oxford Brookes University, UK.
Electromagnetic Fields of Wireless Communications: Biological and Health Effects
This book covers diverse related on biological and health effects of radio frequency (RF), microwave electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiations through physics, biology, pathology, epidemiology, and plausible biophysical and biochemical mechanisms of microwave telecommunication EMFs. It includes consequences &exposure limits of EMF exposure.
Multi-State Models for Clinicians
Multi-State Models for Clinicians: A Self-Learning Guide is a concise and practical resource aimed at helping clinicians understand and apply multi-state models in medical research. It introduces key concepts and terminology related to tracking transitions between different health states over time, which is common in chronic diseases and complex medical conditions. The guide provides a step-by-step approach to building and analyzing multi-state models, highlighting their utility in improving the understanding of disease progression and patient outcomes. It also discusses practical applications in clinical research, demonstrating how these models can enhance decision-making and treatment strategies. Additionally, the guide covers the use of tools and software for implementing multi-state models and addresses common challenges in their application. This guide is an essential resource for clinicians looking to integrate advanced statistical modeling techniques into their research.
