Health Economics
This Element examines economic perspectives on improving quality and safety in healthcare. Though competition is generally recognised by economists as an important driver of improvement, it may not work so straightforwardly in healthcare - in part because some services are provided by very few organisations, but also because people are not always easily able to judge healthcare quality and rarely have to pay the full price for services. Different approaches for stimulating improvement are therefore needed, and the authors look at examples from the care home, primary care, and hospital sectors. They emphasise the need for economic evaluation of improvement efforts, based on the principle that improvement activities should only be undertaken if the benefits are worth at least the costs of implementing and running them. Using examples, they explain the economic approach to evaluating how benefits and costs of improvement efforts can be compared by applying cost-effectiveness analysis. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Health Economics
This Element examines economic perspectives on improving quality and safety in healthcare. Though competition is generally recognised by economists as an important driver of improvement, it may not work so straightforwardly in healthcare - in part because some services are provided by very few organisations, but also because people are not always easily able to judge healthcare quality and rarely have to pay the full price for services. Different approaches for stimulating improvement are therefore needed, and the authors look at examples from the care home, primary care, and hospital sectors. They emphasise the need for economic evaluation of improvement efforts, based on the principle that improvement activities should only be undertaken if the benefits are worth at least the costs of implementing and running them. Using examples, they explain the economic approach to evaluating how benefits and costs of improvement efforts can be compared by applying cost-effectiveness analysis. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
School Violence and Primary Prevention
Significant shifts in community violence have created a need for greater awareness of character development and violence prevention in schools. Since the first edition (2008), public concern generated by high-profile shootings and other violence in schools has only increased. Now more than ever, effective strategies for preventing violence, treating victims, and assessing at-risk children are needed. This new edition, an update of contemporary issues of school violence, is a compendium of theory, research, and applied models that addresses violence and critical ingredients in prevention interventions in the school setting. The book uniquely addresses psychiatric input on neurobiology of trauma and victimization of children who experience school violence. Authored by clinicians, counselors, educators, researchers, and other professionals, the volume has new approaches to primary prevention in schools and new contributors including a school superintendent, school safety officer, and specialists who treat relationship and dating violence. New topics include guidelines for school personnel that address exploitation of teenagers due to sex trafficking, and perspectives of parents whose children were victims of abuse and violence in schools. Among the topics explored: Developmental Issues in the Prevention of Aggression and Violence in SchoolUpdated Perspectives on Linking School Bullying and Related Youth Violence Research to Effective Prevention StrategiesThe Role of School District Superintendent in School Violence and Prevention: Softening Schools While Hardening BuildingsRole of Law Enforcement in School Violence Prevention Through Positive Intervention and Relationship-BuildingEmpowering Children to Prevent Violence School Violence and Primary Prevention is a critical and timely resource forschool, medical, and mental health professionals working with children. It is also useful for students in public health, education, social work, psychology, and counseling-focused education.
Holistic Healing
Welcome to Holistic Healing Multispeciality Hospital, where excellence in healthcare meets a compassionate approach to holistic healing. Our hospital is a beacon of wellness, dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare services that cater to the diverse needs of our patients.At Holistic Healing, we believe in treating the whole person, addressing not only the physical symptoms but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Our team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals is committed to delivering personalized care that goes beyond conventional medicine, embracing a holistic philosophy that encompasses the mind, body, and soul.What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence in every aspect of healthcare delivery. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest medical technology, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. We have assembled a team of specialists across various medical disciplines, providing a comprehensive range of services, from advanced surgeries to wellness programs aimed at preventive care.Holistic Healing Multispeciality Hospital takes pride in fostering a patient-centric environment where individuals feel supported and understood. Our caring and compassionate staff are dedicated to creating a healing atmosphere, promoting not only physical recovery but also emotional and mental well-being. We understand that each patient is unique, and we tailor our treatments to meet individual needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and collaboration in the healing process.Our commitment to excellence extends to our continuous pursuit of medical advancements and innovative therapies. We strive to stay at the forefront of medical science, ensuring that our patients benefit from the latest breakthroughs in healthcare. Holistic Healing is not just a hospital; it is a center of excellence where healing is approached with a multidimensional perspective, embracing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.As you entrust us with your health, we invite you to experience the difference at Holistic Healing Multispeciality Hospital. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, and holistic healing sets us apart as a beacon of hope and wellness in the realm of healthcare.
Lab Test References
The need for medical students to familiarize themselves with laboratory medicine is evident. It is said that approximately 60-70% of decision making in medicine is done based on the results of laboratory tests. Laboratory values essentially provide data in an objective form that relates to the patient's health. For easy understanding, this book has been categorized in to various sections based on the similarity of laboratory that are to be performed.
Survival - The Reptile Vol. 1
The class of reptiles in the animal kingdom is an array of creatures from the lizards to the extinct gigantic dinosaurs that includes the shelled turtles and tortoises, the huge and powerfully built crocodiles and alligators, and the limbless, slithering snakes. What do reptiles have in common? Reptiles are coldblooded. This gives them a distinct disadvantage compared to other creatures. Unlike mammals, reptiles are not able to sustain exertion in order to escape from a predator or pursue a prey. Being coldblooded, they are not able to generate heat and need to come out in the open to bask in the sun. So what survival strategy do they adopt? Each reptile adopts its own unique survival pattern, yet reptiles in common are often hidden, camouflaged and rely upon sudden and surprise attack. Dr. Rajan Sankaran brought into homoeopathy a unique integration between the symptoms of a remedy and the characteristics of the source of the remedy from nature. His first book in the animal series Survival - the Mollusc clearly delineates the survival strategy of the molluscs and its representation in the symptomatology and cases of mollusc remedies. This book on reptiles does the same for the reptile remedies. Coauthored with Dr. Meghna Shah, this book studies the survival strategy of reptiles in general and each reptile in particular. This book shows how this information, integrated with traditional information of these remedies and with clinical cases from several experienced homoeopaths, makes our remedy selection far more precise than ever before.
The Race to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccines
Detailing how Australia's Therapeutics Goods Administration conducted horizon scanning for new vaccines during the pandemic to assist ADB, this report is designed to help countries in Asia and the Pacific prepare for future outbreaks.It provides details of 16 vaccine manufacturers with novel and established vaccine technologies adapted to new pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Offering information on their vaccine pipeline and partnerships, the report shows their approach to working with ADB's developing member countries and can be used to inform decisions related to vaccine manufacturing and procurement.
Hematology Board Review
Now in its second edition, Hematology Board Review has been thoroughly revised and updated to contain the latest information that fellows and clinicians need to successfully prepare for the Hematology Certification Exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The new edition now contains even more high yield board study content and review questions. For the hematology-oncology fellow, hematologist, medical oncologist, or internist looking to review a given disease or blueprint category prior to their examination, this extremely practical study guide provides the pertinent points of emphasis that are often highlighted on the exam. Chapters on blood disorders and disease sites cover epidemiology, etiology and risk factors, staging, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, indications for treatment, prognostic factors, treatment recommendations, and special considerations. Clinical pearls on other major subspecialty areas found on the exam include hematologic emergencies and supportive care, transfusion medicine, stem cell biology and hematopoiesis, cellular therapy, management of hematologic disease, complications after cellular therapy, and biostatistics. With 240 practice questions, detailed rationales, and a convenient print + digital package, Hematology Board Review gives you the tools to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time! Key Features: Aligns with the latest Hematology Certification Exam ABIM blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of all hematologic malignancies, blood disorders, transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, standard treatment regimens, and biostatistics Revised to include new treatment recommendations and FDA approvals Includes end-of-chapter assessment questions with detailed rationales - a total of 240 questions Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on initial certification or MOC exam date Ability to study by topic area to identify strengths and weaknesses Timed practice test that simulates the test-taking environment Discussion board to connect with the Hematology exam-prep community
Equal Care
Introduces a vision for the future of health equity and explains practical policy measures for how to achieve it. Health inequity is one of the defining problems of our time. But current efforts to address the problem focus on mitigating the harms of injustice rather than confronting injustice itself. In Equal Care, Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, offers an innovative vision for the future of health equity by examining the social mechanisms that link injustice to poor health. He also presents practical policies designed to create a system of social relations that ensures equal care for everyone.As Berkowitz illustrates, the project of social democracy works to improve health by bringing relationships of equality to the sites of human cooperation: in civil society, in political processes, and in economic activities. This book synthesizes three elements necessary for such a project--normative justification, mechanistic knowledge, and technical proficiency--into a practical vision of how to create health equity. Drawing from the fields of medicine, social epidemiology, sociology, economics, political science, philosophy, and more, Berkowitz makes clear that health inequity is social failure embodied, and the only true cures are political. Equal Care is essential reading for anyone concerned with the future of health equity.
The Weaponisation of COVID19
This book tracks the 2020 outbreak due to a coronavirus strain labelled SARS-CoV-2, said to produce the Covid-19 disease. It brings evidence from scientists - who were ignored or censored by mainstream and social media cartels, for challenging the narrative, a one-sided approach by governments under the influence of the World Health Organisation and its benefactors. The agenda led to a worldwide shut down of Small-Medium Businesses and a dramatic shift in wealth towards big multinationals. Serious, non-covid medical conditions were overlooked, resulting in a spike in excess deaths, first in care homes and hospitals, and later in private homes. Seizing the opportunity afforded by fearful citizens with little stomach to resist psychological warfare waged by their governments, a long-opposed ID solution for tracking and tracing humans was rolled out. This was a precursor for a coming world take over by AI, and the transfer of wealth in exchange for digitised Universal Basic Income, enforced by global martial law. Gene altering injections were hurried out under Emergency Use. The leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, and the national regulator, attempted to censor its trial data for 75 years. The regulator also ignored data it kept on millions of adverse vaccine reactions, many deadly serious.
Discovering and Analyzing Adverse Drug Effects on Molecular Level
Utilizing various techniques to uncover associations between drugs and adverse drug reactions (ADRs), particularly focusing on kidney failure has been demonstrated. By employing diverse methodologies like statistical analysis, molecular docking studies, and Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSAR) modeling, different aspects of drug-induced kidney failure have been demonstrated. The statistical relationships analyzed at a molecular level offers insights into the structural characteristics of drugs associated with kidney failure, aiding in the identification of potential factors contributing to this adverse reaction. Moreover, r exploration of molecular interactions through docking studies, focusing on proteins like Cytochrome P450 and Multidrug resistance protein 1 (MRP1), sheds light on the binding interactions of drugs causing kidney failure. The distinction in docking scores between MRP1 and Cytochrome P450 unveils the potential impact of residual interactions on kidney failure, indicating a pathway for further study and potential intervention. Development of QSAR models provides a mathematical framework to understand the relationships between drug structures and the adverse outcome of kidney failure. The descriptors highlighted in these models, such as MAXDP, benzimidazole substructure avoidance, and changes in T(N..P) and PCR ratios, offer practical insights for modifying drug structures to potentially mitigate the risk of kidney failure. Leveraging updated databases for the detection of new or rare drug adverse effect associations is a commendable step, as it can contribute to improving the timely reporting of risks.
A practical approach to clinical arrhythmology
The book is devoted to clinical arrhythmology and is written in a practical and understandable manner, intended for young cardiologists who sometimes get lost in the complexities of the field and fail to organize their knowledge in an efficient way. With this goal in mind, a number of prestigious specialists in the field have collaborated in this joint venture, writing a number of concise, useful, and very interesting chapters that summarize many hours of work and professional dedication.The result is easy to read and easy to handle. Perhaps best of all, this is an opportunity for the reader to enjoy a very personal celebration of friendship and electrophysiology.
Basic and Clinical Immunology by Names
Hundreds of eponyms are used within the field of immunology-Petri dish, Crohn's disease, Bence Jones protein, Kupffer cells, Freund's adjuvant, Ouchterlony immunodiffusion, to name just a few-but most of us don't know much about the individuals who gave their names to these terms. Where were they born and educated, what other accomplishments are they credited with, why has history chosen to remember them, or not? This book presents the first comprehensive collection of immunologic eponyms, and through them tells the story of this fascinating field, from its earliest beginnings to present day. Organized by surname and meticulously cross-referenced and indexed, this book offers historical anecdotes and little-known facts which scientists, clinicians, students, and general readers will find captivating and memorable. A one-of-a-kind introduction to immunology that serves as both a history lesson and current reference on the diseases, treatments, and individuals who have been crucial to this field.
Enough
Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. What's more horrifying, is that millions have died of this disease that's nearly 100% preventable. It's no secret that healthcare is full of inequities, with a severe lack of accessible screening programs. But women's health care is also impeded by cultural, gender, and political barriers, issues that have combined to create devastating consequences. A leading expert in cervical cancer prevention, Dr Linda Eckert takes her years of experience and weaves it together with the voices of the courageous women who use their own experience of cervical cancer to advocate for change. This heart-breaking, yet hopeful, book takes you through the world of cervical cancer with evidence-based information, personal stories and actionable outcomes. Society flourishes when women have access to safe and affordable healthcare. Together we can make this need a reality and eliminate the world's most preventable cancer.
Biographical Memoirs of Members of The American Philosophical Society
The distinguished physicians featured in this volume were all members of the American Philosphical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in America. The biographical memoirs, selected from the archives of the Society, present a panorama in the evolution of medicine during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and the personalities behind them. The memoirs were selected and edited by APS members Clyde F. Barker, President, APS, Former John Rhea Burton Professor and Chairman, Donald Guthrie Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and Thomas E. Starzl, Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Each memoir includes a portrait of the physician.
Immunological Bioinformatics
Using bioinformatics methods to generate a systems-level view of the immune system; description of the main biological concepts and the new data-driven algorithms. Despite the fact that advanced bioinformatics methodologies have not been used as extensively in immunology as in other subdisciplines within biology, research in immunological bioinformatics has already developed models of components of the immune system that can be combined and that may help develop therapies, vaccines, and diagnostic tools for such diseases as AIDS, malaria, and cancer. In a broader perspective, specialized bioinformatics methods in immunology make possible for the first time a systems-level understanding of the immune system. The traditional approaches to immunology are reductionist, avoiding complexity but providing detailed knowledge of a single event, cell, or molecular entity. Today, a variety of experimental bioinformatics techniques connected to the sequencing of the human genome provides a sound scientific basis for a comprehensive description of the complex immunological processes. This book offers a description of bioinformatics techniques as they are applied to immunology, including a succinct account of the main biological concepts for students and researchers with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, and computer science as well as explanations of the new data-driven algorithms in the context of biological data that will be useful for immunologists, biologists, and biochemists working on vaccine design. In each chapter the authors show interesting biological insights gained from the bioinformatics approach. The book concludes by explaining how all the methods presented in the book can be integrated to identify immunogenic regions in microorganisms and host genomes.
Motherhood Confined
When we imagine life behind the high walls of the fortress-like prisons that were built and modified as the modern prison system was created in the mid-nineteenth century, we conjure up scenes where strict regulation prevailed to control people in body and in mind. An image that poses something of a paradox is that of mothers and their babies living in this carceral environment. This book looks behind the cell doors of these institutions to illuminate the experiences of this group of prisoners. The management of their health alongside the management of penal discipline posed complex conundrums to the prison system. Although rarely fully considered at policy level, this balancing act was negotiated by those who lived and worked in prisons on a daily basis. An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC) licence.
Modeling Inhibitors of Matrix Metalloproteinases
This book covers various modern molecular modeling methodologies particularly related to matrix metalloproteinases inhibitors (MMPIs). The text comprises an in-depth description of ligand-based drug designing (LBDD) and structure-based drug designing (SBDD) modeling strategies for designing potential and target specific or selective MMPIs.
Health Information Processing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th China Health Information Processing Conference, CHIP 2023, held in Hangzhou, China, during October 27-29, 2023. The 27 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: healthcare information extraction; healthcare natural language processing; healthcare data mining and applications.
The Living Medicine
A remarkable story of the scientists behind a long-forgotten and life-saving cure: the healing viruses that can conquer antibiotic resistant bacterial infectionsFirst discovered in 1917, bacteriophages--or "phages"--are living medicines: viruses that devour bacteria. Ubiquitous in the environment, they are found in water, soil, inside plants and animals, and in the human body. When phages were first recognized as medicines, their promise seemed limitless. Grown by research scientists and physicians in France, the Soviet Union, and elsewhere to target specific bacteria, they cured cholera, dysentery, bubonic plague, and other deadly infectious diseases. But after Stalin's brutal purges and the rise of antibiotics, phage therapy declined and nearly was lost to history--until today. In The Living Medicine, acclaimed science journalist Lina Zeldovich reveals the remarkable history of phages, told through the lives of the French, Soviet, and American scientists who discovered, developed, and are reviving this unique cure for seemingly-intractable diseases. Ranging from Paris to Soviet Georgia to Egypt, India, Kenya, Siberia, and America, The Living Medicine shows how phages once saved tens of thousands of lives. Today, with our antibiotic shield collapsing, Zeldovich demonstrates how phages are making our food safe and, in cases of dire emergency, rescuing people from the brink of death. They may be humanity's best defense against the pandemics to come. Filled with adventure, human ambition, tragedy, technology, irrepressible scientists and the excitement of their innovation, The Living Medicine offers a vision of how our future may be saved by knowledge from the past.
Government of Insiders
Discover the hidden forces that shaped one of the most significant health care reforms in US history. In A Government of Insiders, William Genieys traces the winding path from the failed health policy priorities of the Clinton administration to the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Genieys uncovers the pivotal role of a committed group of unelected governmental elites known as "long-term insiders" who meticulously developed policy ideas and political connections. During George W. Bush's presidency, these insiders reconceptualized the foundations of a far-reaching health coverage reform both within and outside the public sector. When President Obama took office, these insiders returned to positions of power and ensured that their reform vision took center stage. Genieys highlights how these people were instrumental in crafting and passing the ACA by integrating existing programs like Medicare and Medicaid, engaging market forces with an individual mandate and health care marketplaces, and addressing the crucial issue of cost containment. By shedding light on the action of these health coverage policy elites and their role as custodians of the public interest, Genieys challenges traditional assumptions about the influence of economic elites and reveals the positive role of unelected professionals in advancing the common good. A Government of Insiders is a groundbreaking exploration of the unseen forces behind major policy reform, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamics of power in American politics.
The Surgery of William of Saliceto
William of Saliceto in his time was the premier surgeon of Bologna, who wrote a textbook of medicine before he published his Surgery in 1275. Although he was trained as a cleric, he is not known to have been active as a priest. His skill, wisdom and conservative practices are clearly exposed in his treatises, and made him famous as a teacher. His prime pupil was Lanfranchi of Milan, who carried William's methods into France.
Probabilistic Models of the Brain
A survey of probabilistic approaches to modeling and understanding brain function.Neurophysiological, neuroanatomical, and brain imaging studies have helped to shed light on how the brain transforms raw sensory information into a form that is useful for goal-directed behavior. A fundamental question that is seldom addressed by these studies, however, is why the brain uses the types of representations it does and what evolutionary advantage, if any, these representations confer. It is difficult to address such questions directly via animal experiments. A promising alternative is to use probabilistic principles such as maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference to derive models of brain function.This book surveys some of the current probabilistic approaches to modeling and understanding brain function. Although most of the examples focus on vision, many of the models and techniques are applicable to other modalities as well. The book presents top-down computational models as well as bottom-up neurally motivated models of brain function. The topics covered include Bayesian and information-theoretic models of perception, probabilistic theories of neural coding and spike timing, computational models of lateral and cortico-cortical feedback connections, and the development of receptive field properties from natural signals.
Mysteries of the Mind
Despite centuries of scientific study and philosophical debate, the structure, function, and seemingly unlimited potential of the human mind continue to be a mystery. The brain has been studied anatomically, chemically, and physiologically, yet the medical field is still no closer to understanding the mind than it was a century ago. That's because most of the astounding abilities that belong to the mind have mistakenly been attributed to the brain. The brain is merely a computer in the head that records, integrates, and plays back information that it receives from the mind and the body.The two articles presented in this book, written by the neuropsychiatrist who published the first comprehensive psychophysiological hypothesis of psychiatric disorders, provide clinical, anatomical, and electrophysiological evidence that the mind and the brain are distinctly different but tightly integrated entities that continuously interact with each other as they process information from the environment, govern the body, and encode memories. In the first article, the precise location of the mind deep within the brain is identified, and its dynamic relationship with the brain is used to explain a number of heretofore inexplicable phenomena including learning, memory, unconscious thought, abnormal thought, dissociative states, and out-of-body experiences. In the second article, the mind-brain relationship is used to explain near-death experiences and to provide a precise definition for the mysterious divide between life and death.Although scientifically-sound in their logic, these articles transcend science because they incorporate that which cannot be seen with the eye or analyzed with physical instrumentation; they incorporate the spiritual element or "soul" of a human being. From this more anatomically and functionally compete perspective, they supply answers to some of the most challenging questions in the fields of psychological, psychiatry, and neurology.
Recent Advances in Phylogenetics
This edited volume is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters concerning developments within the field of phylogenetics. The book includes scholarly contributions by various authors, edited by experts pertinent to the field of phylogenetics. Each contribution comes as a separate chapter but is directly related to the book's topics and objectives. The target audience comprises scholars and specialists in the field.
Animal Genetics
Animal genetics is a field of science with important theoretical and practical significance in finding the answers for the actual problems of mankind. We hope that the readers will discover some new facts regarding the relationship between plasma proteins and boar semen freezability, the importance of some behavioral factors that affect reproduction in horses, and also an important chapter regarding the use of genetically modified organisms for the repopulation of species of commercial importance in aquatic environments, their effect on the genetic pool, risks to protected areas, and policies for their proper management.
Synucleins
Neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating conditions that result in degeneration and death of nerve cells. A significant group of these diseases is the synucleinopathies, which are characterized by the accumulation of aggregates of alpha-synuclein in neurons, nerve fibers, or glial cells. There are three main types of synucleinopathies: Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multiple system atrophy. Synucleins are small, naturally unfolded proteins prone to aggregate and form intracellular inclusions, which impair normal cellular functions. This book presents new data on synuclein aggregation and its effect on cholesterol transport. It also discusses the role of genetic contribution to these diseases and approaches to inhibition of synuclein aggregation.
The Seven Books Of Paulus AEgineta Vol.-1
"The Seven Books of Paulus ?gineta, Volume 1" authored by Aegineta Paulus is a comprehensive and influential medical treatise that has left a lasting impact on the field of medicine. This ancient work, dating back to the 7th century, and which that comprises the first volume of a seminal series that delves into various of medical topics, reflecting the author's expertise as a prominent Greek physician. This collection of stories by Aegineta Paulus attempts to compile many of her classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. some stories are interesting and amazing, while other softly creep up on you and pull you in. In Volume 1, Aegineta Paulus offers a meticulous exploration of medical knowledge and practices of his time. The text covers a wide array of subjects, including anatomy, surgery, pharmacology, and obstetrics. Through detailed descriptions and also practical instructions, Paulus ?gineta imparts valuable insights into the understanding and also treatment of various ailments serving as an essential reference for medical practitioners of the era. The work's enduring significance lies in its compilation of medical knowledge from different sources, incorporating the wisdom of previous medical authorities such as Hippocrates and other one Galen.
The Seven Books Of Paulus AEgineta Vol.-2
"The Seven Books of Paulus ?gineta, Volume 2," authored by Aegineta Paulus, continues the profound exploration of medical knowledge and practices that the ancient Greek physician initiated in his seminal work. Building upon the foundation laid in Volume 1, this second volume further solidifies Aegineta's reputation as a prominent figure in the history of medicine. This collection of stories by Aegineta Paulus attempts to compile many of her classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. some stories are interesting and amazing, while other softly creep up on you and pull you in. In Volume 2, Aegineta Paulus delves deeper into a wide range of medical subjects, expanding on topics previously discussed while introducing new insights and advancements. The text delves into areas such as diseases, symptoms, and their treatments, covering both common ailments and more obscure conditions. Paulus ?gineta's meticulous approach to detailing symptoms and treatments showcases his dedication to evidence-based medicine. This volume also demonstrates the author's practical approach to medicine, providing guidance on surgical techniques, including the use of various instruments and procedures.
Law of Medical Negligence for Medical Professionals
Written in an engaging and accessible style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of law and medicine. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource-order your copy today!In addition you are entitled to get free online advice from Dr. Binoy Gupta (email: - eleena100@hotmail.com) on any issue relating to Medical NegligenceFor the Medical ProfessionalThis book will help you understand: 1. What is Medical Negligence2. What precaution the Doctor should take to avoid being involved in litigation.3. What records the Doctor should maintain.
Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction
The 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease. Extremely interesting from a medical standpoint, the study of pandemics also provides unexpected, broader insights into culture and politics. This Very Short Introduction describes history's major pandemics--plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS--highlighting how each disease's biological characteristics affected its pandemic development. McMillen discusses state responses to pandemics, such as quarantine, isolation, travel restrictions, and other forms of social control, and pays special attention to the rise of public health and the explosion of medical research in the wake of pandemics, especially as the germ theory of disease emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today, medicine is able to control all of these diseases, yet some of them are still devastating in much of the developing world. By assessing the relationship between poverty and disease and the geography of epidemics, McMillen offers an outspoken and thought-provoking point of view on the necessity for global governments to learn from past experiences and proactively cooperate to prevent any future epidemic.
Yin Yang Reset
If you're like most of our patients - and us! - you've probably tried a LOT of diets and protocols in an effort to be well. Enough, already. Here's why Yin Yang Reset is in a league of its own.We've seen Chinese food therapy work wonders both at home and in the clinic. Food is our medicine. It's the rock-solid foundation of our well-being, each and every day. But, after slogging through confusing Traditional Chinese Medicine texts and boring food lists, we wondered: does tapping into ancient wisdom have to be so damn complicated?We didn't think so. As rebellious acupuncturists, we decided to shake up our industry by going DIY with TCM. So, we rolled up our sleeves and created Yin Yang Reset, our 21st-century update of ancient Chinese food therapy designed to bring an imbalanced body back into balance. We created a simple diagnostic quiz and five DIY programs that use short-term food therapy you can easily apply in your very own kitchen, using everyday ingredients. Our goal was to get you up dancing again.
X-Ray Imaging Systems for Biomedical Engineering Technology
This book addresses X-Ray Imaging Systems intended for biomedical engineering technology students and practitioners, and deals with the major technical components of x-ray imaging modalities. These modalities include film-based imaging, digital radiography, and computed tomography. Furthermore, principles and concepts essential to the understanding of how these modalities function will be described. These include fundamental radiation physics, imaging informatics, quality control, and radiation protection considerations. X-Ray Imaging Systems for Biomedical Engineering Technology: An Essential Guide is intended for biomedical engineering technologists, who provide technical advice and services relating to digital radiography and CT departments not only in hospitals but in private facilities as well. Students in radiological technology programs may also find this to be a useful resource.
The Doctor Medicine Couldn't Kill
These stories illustrate that Modern Western Medicine has lost its way and with it the seeds to its renewal in so many ways. Authentic medicine requires reconnection to traditional sources and input from other disciplines and cultures. In modernity, it demands what is referred to as a 'paradigm shift' in thinking and direction that may involve relative turbulence in that process. It further demands we all take primary responsibility and control in matters of health: Our stories help illustrate this, and assist our empowerment in any healing process.Kennan is not claiming simplistic solutions to the dilemmas and crises facing modern medicine. All factors - physical, psychological and spiritual - are integral to healing as wholeness and not directed to mere symptomatic relief. What makes Kennan's orientation different is that he has chosen to continue his explorations in the field of health and healing outside of the institutional mainstream. With no active affiliations with or commitments in his former profession, he believes he is in a clearer position for critical comment. One creative way of undertaking this is to use the personal story, or narrative, directly and unashamedly.Ian and Kennan were drawn together for this project, and beyond. Ian's academic and intellectual input had been the foil that Kennan needed to broaden his views and thinking. For differing reasons, both were drawn to this writing project. Although not intentionally an educational work, it does expose Ian's great gift as a teacher: To make people think for themselves. In medicine, this has become critical for the patient as much as any doctor.
#ChickenSoup - Old Remedy New Again
Few recipes are as beloved and revered as chicken soup in the world of comfort food. Touted as a cure-all for both physical and mental ills, it is a culinary tradition that has been passed down through the years, whispered from grandmothers to grandchildren. Whether relished as a comforting dinner on a frigid winter evening or as a treatment for the common cold, chicken soup has gone beyond simple feeding to become a symbol of warmth, healing, and nourishment.Chicken soup is more than just a warm bowl of broth with some vegetables and chicken; it's a nutritional powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive components hidden beneath the seemingly straightforward exterior. These substances not only satisfy the palate but also have a number of positive health effects. We will learn the truths behind this liquid gold's lore as a healing potion as we delve into its depths. We'll examine the vitamins and minerals that make it a nutrient-rich treasure trove, analyze how its components affect our immune system, and find out how it may not only calm our souls but as well as our symptoms.Welcome to the nutritional world of chicken soup!
Personal Health Informatics
This book clarifies consumer and personal health informatics and their relevance to precision medicine and healthcare applications. Personal Health Informatics covers a broad definition of this emerging field, with individuals not simply consuming health but as active participants, researchers and designers in the healthcare ecosystem. The world of health informatics is constantly changing given the ever-increasing variety and volume of health data, care delivery models that shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, new entrants in the ecosystem and the evolving regulatory decision landscape. These changes have increased the importance of the role of patients in research studies for understanding work processes and activities, and the design and implementation of health information systems. Therefore, personal health informatics now provide research tools and protocols to engage within individual contexts when developing solutions, which can improve clinical practice, patient engagement and public health. Personal Health Informatics offers a snapshot of this emerging field, supported by the methodological, practical, legal and ethical perspectives of researchers and practitioners. In addition to being a research reader, this book provides pragmatic insights for practitioners in designing, implementing and evaluating personal health informatics in healthcare settings. It represents an excellent reader for students in all clinical disciplines and biomedical and health informatics to learn from the case studies provided in this emerging field.
Eu Hta 101
The regulation on European Health Technology Assessment (EU HTA) entered into force on 11 January 2022 and will apply from 12 January 2025. It introduces joint clinical assessments and joint scientific consultations at the European level for new health technologies, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices. While market access, pricing and reimbursement will continue to be the responsibility of EU member states, EU HTA will nevertheless have an immense impact on these national market access activities. This book serves as a practical guide designed to help developers of pharmaceuticals prepare for the upcoming EU HTA process.
A History of Plant Medicine
A comprehensive guide detailing the story of healing with herbs from pre-history to modern times. Drawing on her decades of experience as an established herbalist and historian, Christina Stapley presents an encyclopaedic and accessible guide to the theory and practice of Western herbal medicine throughout history. Spanning an impressive timeline of two thousand years, A History of Plant Medicine is a fundamental textbook for students and practitioners of herbal medicine to enhance their study and practice, as well as an enjoyable narrative for anyone interested in this bountiful and fascinating subject. Using a wealth of historical research, Stapley invites readers on a journey from the beginnings of botany, through to the development of Greek and Celtic medicine, including Roman medicine and the Roman settlement of Britain. It moves on to explore Anglo-Saxon leechbooks, Arabic Medicine, Norman influenced physicians and surgeons and pharmacy in the Medieval Period. It also examines the physic garden in Britain, Culpeper and Astrology, concluding with changes and developments to herbal medicine in the modern day. As well as offering a detailed chronology of herbalism in the Western world, A History of Plant Medicine provides practical advice and recipes which can be implemented in the daily practice of the modern herbalist. Stapley creates tangible threads through time, focusing on the most used herbs at different periods, and following them over the centuries. Special emphasis is put upon seeking out effective recipes and practices abandoned in favour of new ideas and foreign herbs, and each is presented clearly and accessibly throughout. A History of Plant Medicine also illuminates the work of women physicians across the ages, whose work has often been obscured or forgotten. Ultimately, A History of Plant Medicine invites herbalists (both new and old), historians, or interested lay people, to re-evaluate their relationship with herbal medicine, in understanding how different herbs are perceived in the light of knowledge and beliefs at particular times, in order to aid a greater understanding of the Western herbal tradition.
Bayesian Precision Medicine
Presents modern Bayesian statistical models and methods for identifying treatments tailored to individual patients using their prognostic variables and predictive biomarkers.
The Human Body
Discover the secrets of the human body with the newest beautiful, educational and fun title in the Shine-a-light series. Hold a light behind the pages to see muscles flex, watch as food travels through the digestive system and take a peek at the skeleton holding you upright.
Text Book on Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs
This Text Book on Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs is designed to help students to understand the various aspects and complete understanding of substance use disorders, as a guide for teachers and students of Nursing on the knowledge and skills in managing clients with substance use disorder. Compilation of this book has been made specially to understand the concepts of alcohol, Assessment of alcohol client, Diagnosis, its complications and management, laws and policies. It also emphasized the role of self esteem and the effectiveness of counselling in dealing with alcoholic clients. This book can be the basis of a firm foundation for more advance studies and enable the reader to gain a through understanding of abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Neuromorphic Circuits
This book covers a constructive approach to modeling analog neuromorphic circuits with CMOS and nano transistors, focusing on the BioRC project at the University of Southern California.
Sexualizing Cancer
The virus that changed how we think about cancer and its culprits--and the vaccine that changed how we talk about sex and its risks. Starting in 2005, people in the US and Europe were inundated with media coverage announcing the link between cervical cancer and the sexually transmitted virus HPV. Within a year, product ads promoted a vaccine targeting cancer's viral cause, and girls and women became early consumers of this new cancer vaccine. An understanding of HPV's broadening association with other cancers led to the identification of new at-risk populations--namely boys and men--and ignited a plethora of gender and sexual issues related to cancer prevention. Sexualizing Cancer is the first book dedicated to the emergence and proliferation of the HPV vaccine along with the medical capacity to screen for HPV--crucial landmarks in the cancer prevention arsenal based on a novel connection between sex and chronic disease. Interweaving accounts from the realms of biomedical science, public health, and social justice, Laura Mamo chronicles cervical cancer's journey out of exam rooms and into public discourse. She shows how the late twentieth-century scientific breakthrough that identified the human papilloma virus as having a causative role in the onset of human cancer galvanized sexual politics, struggles for inclusion, new at-risk populations, and, ultimately, a new regime of cancer prevention. Mamo reveals how gender and other equity arguments from within scientific, medical, and advocate communities shaped vaccine guidelines, clinical trial funding, research practices, and clinical programs, with consequences that reverberate today. This is a must-read history of medical expansion--from a "woman's disease" to a set of cancers that affect all genders--and of lingering sexualization, with specific gendered, racialized, and other contours along the way.
Imaging and Pathology of Pancreatic Neoplasms
The second edition of this atlas focuses on imaging methods and techniques, new diagnostic concepts and therapeutic approaches in management of pancreatic neoplasms. Although interest in pancreatic pathology is very high in the radiological and gastroenterological communities, less is known about it than about, for example, liver pathology. Diagnosis depends on the structure of the pancreatic lesion, which can be directly visualized in US, CT or MR images.The book's focus is very much on the imaging and pathological appearances, with most of the text concentrated at the beginning of the book followed by images gallery. A comprehensive overview is provided of typical and atypical presentations and diverse aspects of common and rare pancreatic tumors, including ductal adenocarcinomas with dedicated chapter to ductal adenocarcinoma downstaging, neuroendocrine neoplasms, cystic pancreatic neoplasms and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. The Verona "Pancreas Centre,"the first institute of its kind in Italy and one of very few in the world, pursues an interdisciplinary approach to treating the problems of this organ, focusing on the patient, on research, and on teaching. A dedicated center that can look back on 40 years of tradition, many of its respected specialists have made essential contributions in surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, pathology, and radiology. Given its scope, this atlas will be an invaluable asset, helping radiologists understand the underlying pathology and helping pancreatic pathologists understand the imaging translation.
Sexualizing Cancer
The virus that changed how we think about cancer and its culprits--and the vaccine that changed how we talk about sex and its risks. Starting in 2005, people in the US and Europe were inundated with media coverage announcing the link between cervical cancer and the sexually transmitted virus HPV. Within a year, product ads promoted a vaccine targeting cancer's viral cause, and girls and women became early consumers of this new cancer vaccine. An understanding of HPV's broadening association with other cancers led to the identification of new at-risk populations--namely boys and men--and ignited a plethora of gender and sexual issues related to cancer prevention. Sexualizing Cancer is the first book dedicated to the emergence and proliferation of the HPV vaccine along with the medical capacity to screen for HPV--crucial landmarks in the cancer prevention arsenal based on a novel connection between sex and chronic disease. Interweaving accounts from the realms of biomedical science, public health, and social justice, Laura Mamo chronicles cervical cancer's journey out of exam rooms and into public discourse. She shows how the late twentieth-century scientific breakthrough that identified the human papilloma virus as having a causative role in the onset of human cancer galvanized sexual politics, struggles for inclusion, new at-risk populations, and, ultimately, a new regime of cancer prevention. Mamo reveals how gender and other equity arguments from within scientific, medical, and advocate communities shaped vaccine guidelines, clinical trial funding, research practices, and clinical programs, with consequences that reverberate today. This is a must-read history of medical expansion--from a "woman's disease" to a set of cancers that affect all genders--and of lingering sexualization, with specific gendered, racialized, and other contours along the way.
