Advanced Statistical Analysis with SPSS
Having already published Volume 1 and Volume 2 on data analysis with SPSS, we are now presenting yet another work, this time detailing the various techniques of advanced analysis with SPSS, In this book, we'll take a look at the various advanced data processing techniques in SPSS, We begin with logistic regression, fish regression, linear regression, regression equation, MANOVA and multivariate analysis.For each technique, we illustrate an example, setting out the various steps to be followed in SPSS.We hope to bring back a valuable tool enabling learners to find solutions to different databases.
Disembodied Brains
Recent new technologies have brought the realm of science fiction to reality. The development of human-animal neuro-chimeras, which are animals with some component of a human brain, plays into society's long-standing fascination with the crossover between humans and animals. In the same way, the development of human brain organoids-small parts of a human brain grown from harvested human cells-feeds our fear and fascination of disembodied brains. The general reaction to these technologies is shock or disgust. This book closely examines the public's response to such new scientific advances: the questions they raise about the biological essence of personhood, the ethics of growing and mixing human-animal parts, and the fears of dystopian misuse that might arise from the development of such technologies. There is a general public belief in a foundational distinction between humans and animals, and the development of human-animal neuro-chimeras violates this belief and creates opposition to the technology itself, regardless of the intentions behind its development. There is a similar foundational belief that disembodied human parts, such as harvested cells used for the creation of human brain organoids, are not truly separated from the original donor and therefore a brain organoid grown in a dish retains some essence of the person from whom the cells originated. This likewise results in concern and resistance to such technology being used at all. In Disembodied Brains, John H. Evans also examines general attitudes toward biotechnology overall that contribute to public views of neuro-chimeras and organoids, and concludes with a discussion of the best ways to set reasonable limits on these technologies, so that they might be used for advancement of medical science without empowering the dystopian abuse that people rightly fear.
The Sound Seeker's Handbook
Discover a world of better hearing with ""The Sound Seeker's Handbook: Unbiased Reviews and Insights for Cochlear Implant Selection""! This revolutionary book is a treasure trove for anyone exploring the realm of cochlear implants. Authored by a renowned expert in the field, it offers unparalleled insights and unbiased reviews to guide your journey towards improved hearing.From the latest advancements in cochlear implant technology to heartwarming success stories of those whose lives have been transformed, this Handbook covers it all. Whether you're a potential implant candidate or a concerned family member, this comprehensive guide will help you make informed decisions about your hearing health. Embrace the joy of hearing without limitations! Unlock a world of sound and speech understanding through carefully curated information, empowering you to select the perfect cochlear implant for your unique needs. Step into the future of hearing care with ""The Sound Seeker's Handbook"" and embark on a life-changing hearing journey today! #SoundSeekers #HearingRevolution #CochlearImplantInsights #BetterHearing #UnbiasedReviews
Brain Reset
Unlock the power of your brain with Brain Reset: 7 Steps to a Healthier Brain and discover the path to a healthier and happier life. This book will help you take control of your life and eliminate the symptoms of an unhealthy brain, such as chronic fatigue, light/sound sensitivity, brain fog, depression, poor concentration, and more. With simple steps and easy-to-understand language, this book will show you how to take control of your life and reset your brain for a happier and healthier future.
A Way of Life
There are some individuals in history who leave such an indelible mark on the world that their legacy lasts long after they've departed. Sir William Osler is one such person. A Canadian physician, Sir William Osler was widely regarded as the father of modern medicine. Born in 1849 in Ontario, he went on to become one of the most influential medical educators and practitioners of his time. Known for his compassionate approach to care, Osler left a remarkable impact on the field of medicine and helped shape its development in the 20th century. Sir Osler's address to Yale students, entitled "A Way of Life," is considered noteworthy and important for several reasons: Emphasis on the Human Side of Medicine: Osler's address stressed the importance of the compassionate and humanistic aspects of medicine, encouraging future physicians to not only focus on the science and technology of medicine but also on the care and understanding of patients as individuals.Holistic Approach to Healthcare: Osler advocated for a holistic approach to healthcare, recognizing that a patient's overall well-being is influenced by factors beyond just their physical health. He encouraged medical students to consider the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of patient care.Promotion of Lifelong Learning: Osler emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and self-improvement for physicians. He believed that the medical field was continuously evolving, and physicians should stay updated with the latest knowledge and techniques throughout their careers.Legacy in Medical Education: Osler's address had a profound impact on medical education. His ideas about medical training, patient-centered care, and the development of a well-rounded physician influenced the curriculum and approach of many medical schools, and his principles are still relevant in medical education today.Humanism in Medicine: Osler's address is often cited as a foundational text in the movement to bring greater humanism into the practice of medicine. It served as a reminder that the doctor-patient relationship is built on trust, empathy, and genuine care.Inspiration for Future Physicians: "A Way of Life" continues to inspire medical students and practitioners to approach their profession with a deep sense of purpose, ethics, and a commitment to serving the best interests of their patients.
West Nile Virus
This volume provides researchers with the most updated understanding of the basics of West Nile Virus (WNV). Chapters focus on the biology, virology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, as well as the step-by-step molecular, cellular, and statistical methods to study WNV infection in cell culture, mosquitos, animal models, and human clinical specimen. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, West Nile Virus: Methods and Protocols aims to be a valuable resource for all researchers interested in learning more about this important and developing field.
Regulatory T-Cells
This volume provides methods and models for investigating the immunosuppressive subset of CD4+ T-cells, regulatory T-cells (Treg). Chapters guide readers through, basic protocols for analyzing Treg in mice and humans, single-cell analysis for analyzing Treg, and methods for the analysis of Treg in clinical application. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Regulatory T-Cells: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.
Translational Research Methods in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This volume explores the latest techniques used to study neurodevelopmental diseases (NDD) that range from molecular aspects to integrated research approaches and brain imaging in living rodents. Chapters in this book cover topics such as protocols to deliver shRNA in vitro and in vivo using lentiviral particles to knock-down specific protein expression; experimental procedures to use recombinant fluorescent probes to visualize endogenous proteins at the mammalian synapse; CRISPR/Cas9 toolkit to assess either gain- or loss-of-gene function in brain organoids; detailed protocols to use in vivo manipulations to correct the behavioral phenotypes in cognitive disorder mouse lines; and experimental approaches to genetically engineer macaque models of NDDs and investigate how genetic predisposition may cause neural and functional alterations. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results inyour laboratory. Cutting-edge and practical, Translational Research Methods in Neurodevelopmental Disorders is a valuable resource for all researchers who want to learn more about this important and developing field.
Dengue Diagnostics
Diagnostics plays a vital role in identifying infectious diseases that have the potential to become an epidemic, such as dengue. Good diagnostics enables identifying the cause of an outbreak and assessing interventions for a better impact. The dengue virus is a member of the family of flaviviruses that cross-reacts serologically with all members of its family. The presenting symptoms do not allow definitive diagnosis because they can be of malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, or one of a host of other possibilities. In children, efficient and accurate dengue diagnostics is very important for the early confirmation of dengue because of its quick progress to severe dengue. Dengue diagnostic assays are wide-ranging--from being a reliable one that is time-consuming and expensive to rapid test kits that substantially vary in their accuracy. Therefore, it is important to know which test is to be used at what time, considering whether the population is in an endemic area, as well as how and when to use these tests, be it for the virus or for its genome, antigens, or antibodies. An ideal diagnostic test is one that can pick the virus early enough, is rapid and easy to perform, and affordable by all communities but such a test is yet not available. This book deals with most of the methods that have been used or developed for diagnosing dengue. It addresses the timeline for the evolution of the virus in the body, the body's response from the onset of fever, and the role of diagnostics as time progresses. It covers most methods, detailing selected protocols, as well as compares them and assesses the time point at which they are useful. The book will be helpful in determining the right test, at the right time, for the right population.
Artificial Intelligence in Pet/CT Oncologic Imaging
This book presents artificial intelligence applications that may help in detecting disease, defining tissue characterization (benign vs malignant), staging and correlation with molecular biomarkers. Originally positioned as a means for noninvasive molecular phenotyping and quantification in the 1970s, PET's technological improvements in the 2000s generated renewed interest in quantification, which has grown over the last five years. This progress is parallel with the development of Artificial intelligence (AI) systems for Oncology which aim at providing the best possible treatment to patients suffering from lung, breast, brain, prostate, liver and other types of cancer. The chapters provide an overview of the use of AI in PET/CT imaging for various types of cancer, and it will be an invaluable tool especially for nuclear medicine physicians and oncologists.
American Disgust
Examining the racial underpinnings of food, microbial medicine, and disgust in America American Disgust shows how perceptions of disgust and fears of contamination are rooted in the country's history of colonialism and racism. Drawing on colonial, corporate, and medical archives, Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer argues that microbial medicine is closely entwined with changing cultural experiences of digestion, excrement, and disgust that are inextricably tied to the creation of whiteness. Ranging from nineteenth-century colonial encounters with Native people to John Harvey Kellogg's ideas around civilization and bowel movements to mid-twentieth-century diet and parenting advice books, Wolf-Meyer analyzes how embedded racist histories of digestion and disgust permeate contemporary debates around fecal microbial transplants and other bacteriotherapeutic treatments for gastrointestinal disease. At its core, American Disgust wrestles with how changing cultural notions of digestion--what goes into the body and what comes out of it--create and impose racial categories motivated by feelings of disgust rooted in American settler-colonial racism. It shows how disgust is a changing, yet fundamental, aspect of American subjectivity and that engaging with it--personally, politically, and theoretically--opens up possibilities for conceptualizing health at the individual, societal, and planetary levels.
Human Ring Chromosomes
This book presents chromosome-wise clinical cases following an evidence-based protocol, in addition to providing the scientific background on the mechanisms of human ring chromosome (RC) formation. Presence of RCs in a genome can lead to several rare genetic diseases. This book, edited by the leading experts Prof. Peining Li and Prof. Thomas Liehr, is the first comprehensive book on this topic.Over the past 60 years, banding cytogenetics, fluorescence in situ hybridization, chromosome microarray analysis, and whole genome sequencing have been used to diagnose cases with a RC. Ring syndrome of sever growth retardation and variable intellectual disability has been considered a common clinical feature for all RCs. Clinical heterogeneity of chromosome-specific deletion and duplication syndromes, gene-related organ and tissue defects, cancer predisposition to different types of tumors, and reproduction failure has been reported in the literature. However, the cases of RCs reportedin the literature account for less than 1% of its real occurrence. Current diagnostic practice lacks laboratory standards for analyzing cellular behavior and genomic imbalances of RCs to evaluate its compound effects on patients. The under-representation of clinical cases and the lack of comprehensive diagnostic analysis make challenging to establish accurate clinico-cytogenomic correlations. Given recent advances in genomic technology and organized efforts from peer experts, standardized cytogenomic diagnosis and evidence-based clinical management could be envisioned for all patients with RCs.Furthermore, supernumerary small ring chromosomes and the patient's perspective are addressed--the latter by including family stories of RC-carrier relatives. Acquired RCs in various cancers are also discussed, as well as the potential role of RCs in research applications like iPSC cellular modeling and genomic editing.This book is a valuable reference for clinical geneticists, personnel in cytogenetics and molecular genetics laboratories, genetic counselors, and researchers in related fields.
Biomaterials and Immune Response
This book focuses on the role of the immune system in biomaterial applications. In the field of biomaterials there are significant advances in using immunomodulation techniques to improve the success rates of implantable materials. For better understanding of such techniques it is required to have a full grasp of the biomaterial immune system in
Machine Learning for Multimodal Healthcare Data
This book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Workshop on Machine Learning for Multimodal Healthcare Date, ML4MHD 2023, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, in July 2023. The 18 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. The workshop's primary objective was to bring together experts from diverse fields such as medicine, pathology, biology, and machine learning. With the aim to present novel methods and solutions that address healthcare challenges, especially those that arise from the complexity and heterogeneity of patient data.
Fight for Your Life
THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU INSIGHT INTO 5 COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES, EXPLAIN WHAT THEY ARE: THEIR FOUNDATION, AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM WITH MEDICATION AND A HOLISTIC APPROACH. IT WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE AGING PROCESS AND MENOPAUSE. DISCUSSING DIFFERENT TYPES OF THERAPIES PLUS THE DEVELOPMENT OF 5 NATURAL PRODUCTS THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND ARE HELPING TO FIGHT THESE ILLNESSES AND THE NATURAL PROCESS OF MENOPAUSE.
Do I Know You?
A fascinating history of how we recognize faces--or fail to recognize them.In Do I Know You? Sharrona Pearl explores the fascinating category of face recognition and the "the face recognition spectrum," which ranges from face blindness at one end to super recognition at the other. Super recognizers can recall faces from only the briefest exposure, while face blind people lack the capacity to recognize faces at all, including those of their closest loved ones. Informed by archival research, the latest neurological studies, and testimonials from people at both ends of the spectrum, Pearl tells a nuanced story of how we relate to each other through our faces. The category of face recognition is relatively new despite the importance of faces in how we build relationships and understand our own humanity. Pearl shows how this most tacit of knowledge came to enter the scientific and diagnostic field despite difficulties with identifying it. She offers a grounded framework for how we evaluate others and draw conclusions about them, with significant implications for race, gender, class, and disability. Pearl explores the shifting ideas around the face-recognition spectrum, explaining the effects of these diagnoses on real people alongside implications for how facial recognition is studied and understood. Face blindness is framed as a disability, while super recognition is framed as a superpower with no meaningful disadvantages. This superhero rhetoric is tied to the use of super recognizers in criminal detection, prosecution, and other forms of state surveillance. Do I Know You? demonstrates a humanistic approach to the study of the brain, one that offers an entirely new method for examining this fundamental aspect of human interaction. The combination of personal narratives, scientific and medical research, and high-profile advocates like Oliver Sacks helped to establish face recognition as a category and a spectrum in both diagnostic and experiential realms. Building on an interdisciplinary foundation that includes the history of medicine, science, and technology, disability studies, media and communication, artificial intelligence ethics, and the health humanities, Pearl challenges the binary nature of spectrum thinking in general and provides a fascinating case study in the treatment of this new scientific category.
Patterns of Parental Behavior
Modern neuroscience has presented new opportunities for exploring the molecular and neural mechanisms controlling specific social responses. This book reviews insights into the neural circuits underlying a particularly fascinating form of social interaction, parental behavior. This book presents a detailed review of maternal and paternal behavior of particular mammalian species. It offer neuroscientists a spectrum of specific mammals that can be used as experimental models to explore particular topics on the functions of the nervous system. It shows that results coming from the laboratory can be translated into useful information for raising mammals on the farm, and it stimulates biologists to gain insights into the underpinnings of the complex mechanisms governing mammalian behavior in the wild. It also discusses the implications of this research for human parental behavior.
Situating Religion and Medicine in Asia
This volume presents studies of the mobilisation of practices for health and spiritual well-being in various regions and times across Asia. The chapters use a common structure to situate these practices within their regions and times, demonstrating how they circulated across religious, medical and scientific domains.
Monoamine Oxidase
This detailed book examines the main methods to study mammalian monoamine oxidases (MAOs), ranging from cell biology to computational chemistry. Beginning with techniques on how to obtain pure samples of MAO A and MAO B, the volume continues by covering assays and techniques used to measure MAO enzymatic activity and perform inhibition studies, methods to address cellular localization and function of MAOs, either in cell lines or in animal models, as well as computational methods applied to rational drug design approaches that are used to develop new MAO inhibitors. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Monoamine Oxidase: Methods and Protocols serves as a vital resource for scientists who are interested in studying MAOs and other similar amine oxidase enzymes.
Complications and Adverse Effects of Amphotericin B Use
Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal agent with in vitro activity against a wide variety of fungal pathogens. The administration of amphotericin B can be associated with adverse effects that occur after repeated administrations of the drug such as water and electrolyte disturbances, the most concerning toxicity and the one on which most studies have focused remains nephrotoxicity. This study aimed to determine adverse reactions to amphotericin B in patients with HIV/AIDS at the Hospital de Infectolog穩a de Guayaquil.
Fight for Your Life
THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU INSIGHT INTO 5 COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES, EXPLAIN WHAT THEY ARE: THEIR FOUNDATION, AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM WITH MEDICATION AND A HOLISTIC APPROACH. IT WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE AGING PROCESS AND MENOPAUSE. DISCUSSING DIFFERENT TYPES OF THERAPIES PLUS THE DEVELOPMENT OF 5 NATURAL PRODUCTS THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND ARE HELPING TO FIGHT THESE ILLNESSES AND THE NATURAL PROCESS OF MENOPAUSE.
Forensic entomotoxicological evaluation of a normal lethal dose of Acetonitrile
Scientific Study from the year 2023 in the subject Medicine - Other, grade: A, University of Ibadan, language: English, abstract: A study was carried out on the forensic entomotoxicological evaluation of carrion insects of rabbits euthanized with Acetonitrile between February and March, 2023, at the stadium of the University of Ibadan. The rabbits were obtained from The Teaching and Research farm, University of Ibadan, Oyo state. The rabbits were then euthanized with 10ml of Acetonitrile while the control group were scarified by cervical dislocation. Adult carrion insects were collected from the carrions using a sweep net and stored in 70% alcohol. The larvae were collected into a bowl by using a scoop, immobilized with hot water and later placed in sample bottles containing 70% alcohol. Pupae were also collected using forceps immobilized with hot water and later placed in sample bottles containing 70% alcohol. Ambient and carcass temperature was measured using infrared thermometer while relative humidity was recorded with a digital hygrometer. Calliphoridae and Muscidae were the initial pioneers of the decomposing carcass and were seen during the fresh stage, while Sarcophagidae arrived shortly after the fresh stage of decomposition. It was found that Calliphoridae was the most dominant carrion insect while Sarcophagidae was the least dominant among the pioneer. The control group had more abundance and species composition of carrion insects than the paraquat-poisoned rabbits. The length and weight of the larvae as indices of growth were also observed to be comparatively higher in the control than the 10ml acetonitrile rabbit. The highest mean temperature value for the decomposing 10ml Acetonitrile-treated rabbits was 31.90簞C while its lowest mean value was 22.60簞C. The highest mean relative humidity value was 99% while the least recorded was 42% due to the rainy season. Acetonitrile was found to retard the growth of carrion larva as shown in Musca domestica wh
Technology and Medicine
This book describes the developments in medicine and medical technology from ancient times to modern days. It is an exciting journey where the readers will learn about the many great inventions by people that did not take the knowledge of their times as a fact. They challenged mysticism, beliefs, the religion, and the church.
Technology and Medicine
This book describes the developments in medicine and medical technology from ancient times to modern days. It is an exciting journey where the readers will learn about the many great inventions by people that did not take the knowledge of their times as a fact. They challenged mysticism, beliefs, the religion, and the church.
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells
This book provides a systematic review of the development, function, and patho-physiologic role of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) in humans. The chapters of the book discuss the origin and discovery, hematopoietic development as well as molecular regulation of pDCs in the context of immune activation as well as immune tolerance. It also discusses the role of pDCs in human diseases, including infections, autoimmune/inflammatory diseases, cancers and metabolic disorders, and opportunities for pDC‐targeting therapies in these varied clinical contexts.
Myth and (Mis)Information
This collection draws together original scholarship from international contributors on a range of aspects of professional and semi-professional medical work and its relations to British culture. It combines a diverse spectrum of scholarly approaches, from medical history to book history, exploring literary and scientific texts, such as satiric poetry, essays, anatomies, advertisements, and the novel, to shed light on the mythologisation and transmission of medical (mis)information through literature and popular culture. It analyses the persuasive and sometimes deceptive means by which myths, as well as information and beliefs, about medicine and the medical professions proliferated in English literary culture of this period, from early eighteenth-century household remedies to the late nineteenth-century concerns with vaccination that are still relevant today.
Bayesian Filter Design for Computational Medicine
This book serves as a tutorial that explains how different state estimators (Bayesian filters) can be built when all or part of the observations are binary. The book begins by briefly motivating the need for point process state estimation followed by an introduction to the overall approach, as well as some basic background material in statistics that are necessary for the equation derivations that are utilized in subsequent chapters. The subsequent chapters focus on different state-space models and provide step-by-step explanations on how to build the corresponding Bayesian filters. Each of the main chapters that describes a single state-space model also describes the corresponding MATLAB code examples at the end. Descriptions are also provided regarding the code. The code contains both simulated and experimental data examples. All the experimental data examples are taken from real-world experiments. The experiments involve the recording of skin conductance, heartrate and blood cortisol data. A MATLAB toolbox of code examples that cover the different filters covered in the book is included in a companion webpage. The book is primarily intended for graduate students in either electrical engineering or biomedical engineering who will be beginning research in state estimation related to point process data or mixed data (i.e., point processes and other types of observations). The book can also be used by practicing researchers who measure skin conductance and heart rate or pulsatile hormones in their own work (e.g. in psychology). This is an open access book.
Doing Psychiatry in Postwar Europe
Doing psychiatry engages with the history of European psychiatry in the second half of the twentieth century through a close and fresh look at the practices that contributed to reshape the mental health field. Case studies from across Europe allow readers to appreciate how new 'ways of doing' contributed to transform the field, beyond the watchwords of deinstitutionalisation, the prescription of neuroleptics, centrality of patients and overcoming of asylum-era habits. Through a variety of sources and often adopting a small-scale perspective, the chapters take a close look at the way new practices emerged and at how they installed themselves, eventually facing resistance, injecting new purposes and contributing to enlarging psychiatry's fields of expertise, therefore blurring its once-more-defined boundaries. An electronic version of this title is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) licence and can be downloaded from manchesterhive. DOI: 10.7765/9781526173485
No Longer Trapped
"No Longer Trapped" is a powerful and inspiring story that chronicles the incredible journey of Dr. Shelita McGowan, an accomplished chiropractor who endures a life-altering traumatic event that leaves her emotionally and psychologically scarredafter being robbed at gunpoint in her own home. The traumatic experience leaves her trapped in a web of fear and anxiety for an agonizing 14 years. As a successful chiropractor, Dr. Shelita has always been passionate about helping others find physical and emotional balance. However, after the incident, she finds herself struggling to regain control of her own life."No Longer Trapped" explores Dr. Shelita's journey to recover joy, reclaim peace and pursue purpose. This book is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the capacity we all possess to heal, grow, evolve and transform our lives. Dr.Shelita's story serves as an inspiration to anyone who has faced trauma, showing that it is possible to reclaim one's life and find joy and purpose once again. With candor, vulnerability, and wisdom, she shares her journey of overcoming adversity by providing a roadmap for others on their own paths of healing and transformation.
Private Physiotherapy
Welcome to my book!It's your complete guide to upskilling yourself for private practice!How to attract and retain your client base, then build and market your practice as a long-lasting effective brand.How to choose your best career pathway in practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy and transfer your skills into private sector work.How to master exercise prescription and manipulative therapies while integrating advanced technologies safely and efficiently.Building an outstanding reputation while creating a secure and hugely rewarding living is completely achievable!
Existential Medical Ethics
When you think of the words medicine and philosophy, your first thought might be that the two words aren't related. What could they possibly have in common? Once upon a time, however, existential philosophy and medicine were inextricably linked. In the days of ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, and even during the Renaissance, the practice of medicine without some kind of philosophical underpinning simply wouldn't be considered. But as our thinking moved from the spiritual to the rational, philosophy became a focus for the humanities, while medicine fell into science. That "unlinking" we have today makes visiting the doctor because you aren't feeling very well a very trying prospect. Richard George Boudreau, a maxillofacial surgeon, bioethicist, attorney at law, forensic expert, has numerous academic credentials, including MA, MBA, DDS, MD, JD, PhD, PsyD degrees, examines the existential philosophical underpinnings that have influenced perceptions of health, wellness, illness, and medicine since the time of the ancient Greeks in this scholarly work. He argues that interpreting and evaluating theoretical foundations and the meanings they hold are essential to defining a workable philosophy of medicine. Find out how bringing philosophy, the mind-body connection, and other ideas into alignment with medicine can benefit patients, doctors, and the entire medical system. "I continue to marvel at Dr. Boudreau's brilliance, energy and productivity." Barry I. Ludwig, MD UCLA Clinical Professor of Neurology
Existential Medical Ethics
When you think of the words medicine and philosophy, your first thought might be that the two words aren't related. What could they possibly have in common? Once upon a time, however, existential philosophy and medicine were inextricably linked. In the days of ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, and even during the Renaissance, the practice of medicine without some kind of philosophical underpinning simply wouldn't be considered. But as our thinking moved from the spiritual to the rational, philosophy became a focus for the humanities, while medicine fell into science. That "unlinking" we have today makes visiting the doctor because you aren't feeling very well a very trying prospect. Richard George Boudreau, a maxillofacial surgeon, bioethicist, attorney at law, forensic expert, has numerous academic credentials, including MA, MBA, DDS, MD, JD, PhD, PsyD degrees, examines the existential philosophical underpinnings that have influenced perceptions of health, wellness, illness, and medicine since the time of the ancient Greeks in this scholarly work. He argues that interpreting and evaluating theoretical foundations and the meanings they hold are essential to defining a workable philosophy of medicine. Find out how bringing philosophy, the mind-body connection, and other ideas into alignment with medicine can benefit patients, doctors, and the entire medical system. "I continue to marvel at Dr. Boudreau's brilliance, energy and productivity." Barry I. Ludwig, MD UCLA Clinical Professor of Neurology
Renal Physiology and Hydrosaline Metabolism
This volume discusses renal function and the mechanisms by which the kidney regulates the composition and volume of the extracellular fluid. It also highlights the role of the kidney in the development and progression of arterial hypertension. Most textbooks of renal physiology are based in mammalians physiology and mostly human physiology of the kidney, but the authors considered that this book should also include other species to include the broad spectrum of students and researchers in the life and biomedical sciences. In this sense, we included chapters such as comparative osmoregulation in non-mammalian vertebrates and we emphasize that in vertebrates like fish, reptiles, amphibians and birds, the kidneys and extrarenal organs are vital to maintain fluid homeostasis. The purpose of the book is to provide a concise frame of knowledge in a clear and direct language, of the renal function to medical and biological sciences students. In the context of normal renal function, we providepathophysiological basis for chronic renal diseases and hypertension with the participation of renal vasoactive hormones. This book is used as textbook in several physiology courses for medical, nursing and biological sciences students at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Finis Terrae University, Universidad San Sebastian as well as other universities.
Pioneers in Cell Physiology: The Story of Warren and Margaret Lewis
This monograph is dedicated to the lives and scientific achievements of the physiology pioneers Warren and Margaret Lewis. Their story spans the first half of the 20th century, from their respective educations through early, independent research to joint research from 1910 to 1955. Among the numerous developments they initiated, were the discovery of pinocytosis, the beginnings of video microscopy and the development of the first mammalian tissue cultures. Their research expanded the theoretical knowledge of cell structure and function. On a more practical level, they advanced many laboratory methods, like the first recipes for culture media. The text is beautifully enriched with personal anecdotes about their lives. This is the story of two scientific pioneers in the context of early 20th century biology and physiology. It is an inspiration for senior and aspiring researchers.
High Competency Levels in Filipino Nursing Students. A Study in a Tertiary Government Medical Center
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject Nursing Science - Miscellaneous, grade: BSN Level 3, course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, language: English, abstract: This study evaluated the level of competency of third- and fourth-year Filipino nursing students who had their clinical exposure at a tertiary government medical center. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. The respondents were 32 nursing students who had been exposed to the clinical setting, and 28 staff nurses from the delivery room and medical ward. The main instrument used was the survey questionnaire adopting the components of the Professional Regulation Commission - Board of Nursing (PRC-BON) National Nursing Core Competency Standards to assess the nursing students' competencies. In order to ensure the validity and accuracy of the result, a simple percentage was used to determine the profile of the respondents; weighted mean and t-test were used in order to assess the level of nursing students' competencies. The majority of the respondents were in the age bracket of 20-25 years old, mostly females, and mostly assigned to the delivery room.
Evaluating Knowledge and Practices on HAIs. A Study at Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject Nursing Science - Miscellaneous, course: Infection prevention and control, language: English, abstract: At the Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital in Rwanda, Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) pose a pressing safety concern for both medical practitioners and patients. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 96 healthcare workers concerning the prevention and control of these infections.
Diver Medic Technician Course
The role of the Diver Medic Technician (DMT) is to provide care in the event of a diving accident. As this care can have a significant impact on the injured diver's life, it is crucial for the DMT to receive comprehensive training to ensure preparedness for a range of scenarios. The Institut National de Plong矇e Professionnelle (INPP) in Marseille, France offers IMCA DMT training in accordance with the guidelines outlined in this handbook. All concepts within this book conform to the IMCA DMT training programme and are presented in a format suitable for use during diving missions. The chapters encompass DMT principles and incorporate a "How To" section detailing optimal practices for first aid and advanced care giving, with all pertinent concepts and laws included. Additionally, the contents page provides an overview of all the chapters, and each significant subject area has its own contents page to aid comprehension and efficient information retrieval.
We Learn as we grow
Dr Yogesh Gupta became a degree holder of Medicine in the year 2003. He is practicing since then in city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. In 20 years of practice and 10 years of studies before that has given him an insight of Indian healthcare system. He has seen many changes happening in this period from nursing home culture to corporate hospital culture. From cash patient to cashless patient to free treatment culture in India.In between he got married to a beautiful intelligent wife, a research scientist Dr. Geeta Gupta. Both of them were blessed with two beautiful angel's daughter Manya and Arayna. Their presence gave him a purpose in life apart from service to patients.He strongly believes that in medical education and medical practice there is a huge difference. Medical education is good enough to provide a degree to practice. But real thing starts when we practice that medicine in real situations. The book that we read, the lectures we attended and the theory we cramped for exams where only to get degree. Then what happens when the doctor start practicing, he or she always feels that they were cheated during education. So much was left untouched during studies.Knowing and learning about Indian healthcare led to a belief that we are at a crossroad. Either we choose to go and become an Americanized healthcare or we choose to create our own safe and healthy Indian healthcare. But till this is decided by intelligent people and policy makers of India he decided to play safe. Increasing cases of medical negligence, violence against doctors, tirade by media, slavery by corporate hospitals and bullying insurance companies have become a way of life. Let's hope we doctors learn it right and we all pray that we can practice in peace.This is his second book. First book was Covid diaries: Virus vs. We. Writing that book and then looking to the response from the medical fraternity motivated him to write this journey of his. This is non-fiction account of his medical practice. He is sure that doctors will relate to each of the story account. His hope is that medical profession deserves more in India.
HPV and cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer caused by HPV. This cancer is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix. There are more than 150 types of HPV, 40 of which can infect the ano-genital tract. And 13 are considered oncogenic, with types 16 and 18 being the most prevalent in cases of cervical cancer. This book covers various aspects of the subject, such as: epidemiological aspects of the disease in Brazil and worldwide, and various aspects of the disease, such as: contagion, infection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The chapters were written by a team of health professionals (biomedical doctors, physiotherapists and nurses). It is hoped that this publication will help to clarify the issue of cervical cancer.
A History of Disability in England
Throughout history numerous individuals with disabilities have had to pit themselves against huge obstacles placed in their way because of the type of person they were born as, the type of person they became through accident, illness or circumstances, or the type of person they have been perceived as. This book tells the story of how disabled people have done this, how they have seen themselves, how they have been perceived and treated by others and how they have influenced society.People with disabilities have always been a part of English society and this concise thousand-year history ranges from the surprisingly integrated communities of the medieval and early modern periods to the institutionalisation of the 19th and 20th centuries.Sometimes the history of disability is described as a hidden history. This book argues that it is no such thing. The history of people with disabilities is often in front of our eyes, yet we frequently choose to ignore it, or simply do not see it. Accounts of daily life, events, art, literature, family histories and political debate have always featured people with disabilities who are there for all to see, but too often observers, particularly non-disabled observers, gaze straight past them.
Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Community Health Workers
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Medicine - Other, grade: passed, language: English, abstract: This study assessed the determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among community health workers in Minglanilla, Cebu in the implementation of Covid-19 vaccine in the country. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. The respondents were 187 community health workers. The main instrument used was an adopted modified survey questionnaire entitled "Determinants of Vaccine Hesitancy" from the World Health Organization. In order to ensure the validity and accuracy of the results, a simple percentage was used to determine the profile of the respondents; weighted mean and anova were used in order to assess the determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among community health workers. Majority of the respondents were in the age bracket of 42-52 years old, mostly are females, married, majority are high school level and barangay health workers have the highest number in job categories and most of the respondents are in 5 years and above of service. The determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among community health workers in terms of contextual influences, individual and group influences, and in vaccine and specific influences were interpreted as agree, which means an influential situation. Overall, the given situations were all determinants of vaccine hesitancy; and, the community health workers of Minglanilla were not hesitant to be immunized with Covid-19 vaccine. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended an action plan that answers the statements with the lowest mean on the determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy such as Covid-19 vaccines should be compulsory to all health workers. It is preferable to acquire immunity against infectious diseases naturally (by having the disease) than by vaccination. By not taking the Covid-19 vaccine, a health worker might put an individual at risk. The action plan focuses on implementin
Sleep Quality Among Staff Nurses During Covid-19 Pandemic
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject Health - Miscellaneous, grade: passed, language: English, abstract: In the relentless battle against a global pandemic, who is caring for the caregivers? Delve into a crucial exploration of sleep quality among staff nurses at Cebu South Medical Center during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, a time when their dedication was most critical, and their well-being potentially most compromised. This insightful study meticulously examines the sleep patterns of 132 nurses, employing a descriptive cross-sectional design and the widely recognized Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to uncover the hidden struggles behind the masks and tireless efforts. Beyond simply quantifying sleep, the research delves into the factors impacting these frontline heroes, analyzing how age, gender, marital status, work hours, and shift patterns intricately intertwine to affect their rest and recovery. Statistical rigor, utilizing t-tests and ANOVA, reveals significant relationships, painting a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by nurses striving to balance their professional duties with their personal health. More than just an academic exercise, this study serves as a clarion call for systemic change, advocating for the development of targeted action plans to improve sleep quality, mitigate stress, and enhance the overall well-being of these vital healthcare professionals. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a long shadow on the sleep and health of nurses and why addressing these issues is paramount for ensuring the safety and quality of care for all. This research provides invaluable insights for healthcare administrators, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others, offering a path toward a healthier and more sustainable healthcare system. Keywords: Sleep quality, staff nurses, COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), healthcare workers,
Influenza Virus
This book will guide readers through the history of the flu. In ten chapters, it explains Influenza in a simple way. Influenza always seems to have endless topics. The flu virus, seemingly tiny, has brought on one disaster after another to human beings. 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the '1918 Flu' that swept the world. The flu, a century ago, claimed nearly one-twentieth of human life on the planet. It became the most deadly flu in human history.This book introduces the past and present life of the influenza virus in a light-hearted way, leading the reader to review the past from the history of the flu, the development of the flu, human immunity and health, impacts on society and the country. Through touching stories, illustrations and diagrams, it tells the great discoveries and related advances in science and technology, introduces medical knowledge related to influenza, and reviews the medical effectiveness in preventing influenza, thus displaying the ongoing battle between humans and the flu virus.Looking back at the development of science and technology, humans have relentlessly sought the prevention and control of this infectious disease, constantly guarding the path of life and health, which gradually becomes a quiet past, but only to awaken again and again.
Circadian Clocks
This volume provides backgrounds, methods, and troubleshooting for the analysis of circadian rhythms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels in vertebrates and invertebrates, and also covers light input, sleep, circalunar rhythms, and seasonal rhythms. The chapters in this book discuss behavioral and biological testing, histochemistry, single-cell imaging, electrophysiology, photochemistry, genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology, chemical biology, and mathematical modeling. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include experimental detail and key advice from the specialists needed to successfully carry out these methods in your laboratory. Cutting-edge and practical, Circadian Clocks is a valuable resource for all researchers seeking to learn about established and novel methods in chronobiology, and the molecular mechanisms of the rhythmic control of physiology and behavior.
Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia
"This exciting and unique book provides a significant collection of the research base and theory surrounding leisure and dementia."Dr Mary O'Malley, BSc, PhD, CPsychol, Senior Research Fellow, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, UK "This is the most important edited collection to emerge from leisure studies in the last thirty years." Professor Karl Spracklen, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, UK "This book is a novel collection of works that not only broadens and enriches our understandings of the importance of leisure for people living with dementia, but in demonstrating the possibilities for living well with dementia through engagement with leisure, it helps to build the foundation for developing an ethical standard to support such engagement to the fullest extent possible."Pia Kontos, Senior Scientist and Professor, KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada This book examines leisure in the everyday lives of people living with dementia and challenges readers to consider the role of leisure activities beyond their potential for therapeutic benefit. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia emphasises how leisure offers people living with dementia opportunity to realise their citizenship through participating in leisure in everyday life. It explores the role of society in enabling this through giving equal chances to make choices about how, when and where people participate. This book: - Examines diverse kinds of leisure, including sports, music, travel, nature, and the online world- Contains accessible summaries and 'So what does this mean in practice?' sections at the end of each chapter- Has been co-edited and written with a guiding vision provided by a person living with dementia- Contains contributions from authors across the world and across multiple disciplines. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia is essential reading for anyone whose study or work in nursing or social care, occupational therapy, social work, arts therapies, arts, health and wellbeing, sports and exercise, or gerontology includes an interest in dementia. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Karen Gray is a researcher at the University of Bristol, UK. She has wide-ranging experience in researching and evaluating engagement in arts and creative activity for health and wellbeing. Dr Chris Russell is Senior Lecturer with the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, UK, where he is Programme Lead for the Post Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies. Jane Twigg has a background as a physiotherapist. This was before caring for her mom, who had dementia, including supporting Mom to continue to live in the world. Jane is now living with atypical dementia. She has a passion for life. Long distance walking brings her most joy, giving her a sense of achievement and wellbeing.
