Additive Manufacturing with Medical Applications
This reference text introduces latest technologies in the field of additive manufacturing and their applications in medical field. It will serve as a useful text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of industrial engineering, manufacturing science, and mechanical engineering.
Blockchain in Digital Healthcare
This edited book titled "Blockchains in Digital Healthcare" provides a panoramic review of prospects of Blockchain technology in healthcare domain.
Human Resources for Mental Health Service Delivery in Viet Nam
Human Resources for Mental Health Service Delivery in Viet Nam provides an overview of the country's current state of and challenges to mental health service delivery. The framework of the report is composed of four interconnected domains: health care, social services, education and mental health literacy, and informal care systems. The organizational structure, significant achievements, critical gaps, and problems in mental health service delivery at the institutional and community levels are highlighted in terms of public demand, availability, accessibility, and quality of service. The report uses new empirical data from surveys, workshops, and group discussions with key stakeholders. It describes the mental health workforce in Viet Nam and analyzes critical issues, including the shortage of professionals (psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and others). Given the need to develop all levels of mental health care, the report addresses the uneven distribution of the provision of service between levels of health care institutions and rural and urban regions, competency mismatches, job satisfaction, recruitment, and challenges to the retention of mental health workers. The report also examines the need for mental health education and training at the institutional and structured program levels, as well as the supply constraints to the future development of the mental health workforce. The interdisciplinary team of authors emphasizes the urgent need for Viet Nam to strengthen its human resources for mental health service delivery toward achieving universal health coverage, including all mental disorders. The report's evidence-based recommendations include multisectoral workforce planning; transformation of education and training; coordination, integration, and retention of the available workforce; improvement of the workforce governance framework; and strengthened mental health financing.
500 Single Best Answers for the Medical Oncology Specialty Certificate Exam
Written by senior trainees and consultants and verified by experienced medical oncology consultants in the style of the specialty certificate exam, this collection of 500 single best answers offers an ideal preparation for success. The aim of 500 SBAs for the Medical Oncology Specialty Certificate Exam is to provide an important evidence-based resource for trainees and non-trainees in preparation for the SCE in Medical Oncology. The practice questions enable learners to assess their own knowledge and identify gaps for further learning. Single-best answer (SBA) questions are accompanied with a description of the answer that highlights important trial data, NICE/other national guidelines and resources. The question number and layout closely mirrors that of the SCE blueprint. Topics covered follow the blueprint of the exam closely, and include: Scientific basis of malignancy, Systemic anti-cancer therapy, Acute oncology, Supportive therapies and palliative care, Breast cancer, Upper GI cancer, Colorectal and anal cancer, Lung and thoracic cancer, Gynaecological cancers, Urological and germ cell cancers, Haematological cancers, Skin cancer, Sarcoma. Less common cancers (Head and neck, CNS cancers, Endocrine), Carcinoma of unknown primary, Professional skills and ethics. Make this book the last thing you use before you take the exam.
Problem Solving in Acute Oncology
Increasing attention is being paid to the needs of cancer patients who present acutely with issues relating to their diagnosis an management, complications of their cancer, complications arising from their treatment, or who require appropriate symptom control or palliative care. Recent years have seen substantial service development to ensure acute oncology is appropriately provided, to improve outcomes and wellbeing of patients. A team of experts in cancer care have completely revised and updated the previous edition of this book to produce a template that can be used by any professional involved in the planning and delivery of acute oncology care around the world. This title is formally supported by the Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP). This highly patient-centred, readable text will be of value to clinicians and healthcare professionals, healthcare strategic and operations managers, and doctors in training, in their daily work.
Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and Cancer
Although cancer survival has improved markedly in developed countries in recent decades, not all groups have benefited equally. In particular, Indigenous and Tribal peoples continue to have poorer cancer outcomes than their non-Indigenous counterparts. The available evidence suggests these disparities are linked to a complex combination of factors, including higher incidence of cancers associated with a high case fatality, later stage of diagnosis, reduced access to cancer treatment, and poorer overall health. Much research is underway to explore approaches to improving health system responses for Indigenous and Tribal peoples. A developing evidence base is supporting effective translation of knowledge into practice. This book offers a global perspective on this evidence base, written from Indigenous perspectives. This book is the first comprehensive publication to report on cancer incidence, mortality, prevalence, survival, and inequities for Indigenous and Tribal peoples globally, with the aim of enhancing global efforts to improve outcomes for these populations. Its content and approach are led by Indigenous researchers with international reputations in health and cancer research. Chapters provide important information and data to support Indigenous-specific, targeted cancer awareness and early detection campaigns. This book goes beyond a discussion of the issues and challenges in Indigenous health, with a strengths-based approach to discussing successful health interventions, research projects, research translation, and living well - both with and beyond cancer. This is an open access book.
Protective Gloves for Occupational Use
This revised edition discusses ever-growing importance of protective gloves to occupation health in a single volume. It will an ideal text for professionals and graduate students in the fields of occupational and industrial hygiene, health care, chemical engineering, pharmacy, and environmental health.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the Improvement of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety
The book follows a proven training outline, including real-life examples and exercises to teach healthcare professionals how to lead effective and successful Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate patient harm.
Harris' Developmental Neuropsychiatry: The Interface with Cognitive and Social Neuroscience
Harris' Developmental Neuropsychiatry: The Interface with Cognitive and Social Neuroscience provides updated information to the first edition which was awarded Dewey's Medical Book of the Year. The outcome of many discussions with faculty members, residents, medical students, and nonmedical professionals over the past three decades at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital, this revamped second edition provides a comprehensive summary of knowledge and literature acquired through the authors' work with children and adolescents with developmental disorders and their families. This second edition features new material including epigenetics, social and affective neuroscience, updated DSM definitions and criteria for specific disorders, as well as all the latest genetics from the past 15 years. Harris' Developmental Neurospychiatry will be an invaluable resource for medical and graduate students.
Commemorative Issue Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the lives of millions of people and their families around the globe. It results in a relentless decline in cognitive function, loss of judgment, change in personality, and neuropsychiatric and behavioral symptoms. Pathologic features characteristic of AD are deposition in the brain of two types of misfolded proteins: β-amyloid in the form of extracellular plaques and tau protein in the form of intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. The causal mechanisms of AD are likely multi-factorial but are not yet completely understood. While we are making inroads, especially in the development of more accurate biomarkers for diagnosis, there is no curative treatment. The following compilation delves into the clinical and pathophysiologic aspects of AD while also addressing standard and cutting-edge treatments. Lifestyle and diet as modifiable risk factors are discussed while social and caregiver impact are given much-needed attention. The expert authors bring their unique insights and perspectives to one of the major health challenges of our time. This work serves as a repository for our current state of knowledge in the field of AD and as a resource for both health professionals and the general public.
From Loss to Memory
How do the billions of connections between neurons in our brain change as we learn and remember? This is the story of the discovery and the discoverer of synaptic pruning, the process of synapse elimination central to making us who we are. Taking the reader from Professor Peter Huttenlocher's childhood in wartime and post-war Germany to his emigration to the US to reunite with his mother and the launch and progress of a career in medicine and research, we uncover the motivations and process of scientific discovery that led to an unexpected leap in our understanding of the human brain. Decades after the discovery, the importance of synaptic pruning to early learning, autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions are now in the process of being uncovered.
Living with Gremlins
Anxiety.It must seem so simple for those who don't suffer from it. Words on a page, each conjuring an attribute of their life to go along with it. Worry too much, always nervous, so apprehensive, unrealistic fear.It is anything but simple to those who do suffer from it. Words on a page, each describing a living hell, a nightmare they can't wake from. Living with anxiety-if you suffer, you know. If you don't suffer, may you understand.
Living with Gremlins
Anxiety.It must seem so simple for those who don't suffer from it. Words on a page, each conjuring an attribute of their life to go along with it. Worry too much, always nervous, so apprehensive, unrealistic fear.It is anything but simple to those who do suffer from it. Words on a page, each describing a living hell, a nightmare they can't wake from. Living with anxiety-if you suffer, you know. If you don't suffer, may you understand.
Comprehensive Cosmetic Skincare in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
Comprehensive skincare with the help of cosmetic products is the key to maintaining health and youthfulness. Even the most unproblematic skin needs care with properly selected cosmetic products that preserve the skin's own resources and help resist external influences that accelerate aging. Moreover, any popular injection or physical treatment can give maximum effect only if the patient consistently follows a professional and home-based skincare regimen. This is the responsibility of the skincare practitioner, who must be able to not only perform the cosmetic procedure but also help select and explain to the patient the importance of using suitable products for their skin type.This book is dedicated to a detailed review and justification of the importance of all stages of cosmetic care for different skin types - preparation with cleansers and exfoliants, intensive action aimed both at stimulating metabolic processes in the skin and solving various aesthetic problems (e.g., rejuvenation, whitening), and completion of procedures with active cosmetic agents, thereby consolidating the results and increasing the renewed skin's protective potential. We explain in detail how classic and modern products work and why they can be used in some cases and are undesirable in others. We further discuss the most common questions that arise from skincare practitioners and their patients. In addition, separate sections of the book are devoted to skincare for the eyelids, lips, and hands.The book is useful to all professionals working with skin - long-time specialists and novice skincare practitioners, dermatologists, and consultants in selling skincare products, as well as students. In addition, it is of interest to all people who want to have healthy and youthful skin - the publication will expand their understanding of what a beautician does, and why it is so important to provide the necessary care for the skin, and, of course, what exactly it should be.
Rosacea and Couperosis in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
Rosacea on average affects 5% of all people on Earth, and couperosis - a problem for a considerable number of fair-skinned people that catches up with them, if not in their youth, then as they age - is one of the symptoms of photoaging. Therefore, any specialist working with skin cannot avoid "encountering" these conditions.However, even though rosacea was regarded exclusively as a dermatological problem for a long time, and couperosis was deemed virtually impossible to cope with, modern research and developments in the field of dermatology give specialists a variety of working tools to correct these unpleasant aesthetic defects.The specialty of our book is that we look at cosmetic approaches that can help patients with rosacea and couperosis. We not only vouch that these approaches work but know from experience that cosmetic care can slow down the progression of these diseases. Thus, it not only saves patients from aggressive dermatologic treatment but also significantly improves their quality of life.This publication will detail the current understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of rosacea. We consider these facts important to know because recent research has dramatically changed the primary image of the disease and the treatment approaches. We now understand that what used to be considered a cure by dermatologists may sometimes worsen the skin condition of rosacea patients. We will thus examine in detail how to build a primary therapy based on these modern findings, what methods and products can be used, and what should be excluded from therapy and care programs offered to patients with rosacea.The same applies to couperosis, as we will once again explain this condition and how it differs from rosacea, allowing specialists to apply the most effective therapy, particularly laser treatment. How do these methods work? How to prepare and protect the skin? Whether there is an effect from topical and injectable methods (and what kind of effect)? All these questions are discussed in detail in the relevant sections.This book is a must-read for all specialists in aesthetic medicine, students pursuing degrees in dermatological specialties, and even patients who want to effectively resolve the problems of rosacea and couperosis.
Chemical Peeling in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
Chemical peeling (chemoexfoliation) has been among the most popular skincare and cosmetic dermatology treatments for many years. Its popularity is well deserved because it makes it possible to solve different aesthetic problems effectively and with minimal risks. Yes, this is true, but with one caveat: if the peeling is done correctly. "Correctly" means not only the procedure itself. The peel product, skin pre-treatment, and following restorative care must be chosen and performed by a qualified professional in line with the patient's needs and health status. There are many nuances, and the specialist's skill is to consider them all.This book presents all the most important facts you should know and remember when working with chemoexfoliation - from the chemical nature of different peeling agents and their effects on skin cells to the clinical effect, from indications and contraindications to the features of the procedure. The book reflects up-to-date knowledge and views about the purposes, mechanisms of action, and clinical possibilities of chemical peeling with a proven basis.The book consists of four parts. The first part reveals the essence of the method named "chemical peeling" and discusses its clinical capabilities and limitations in general.The second part describes different types of chemical peels - keratolytic, acid, enzymatic, and retinol. Although there are some similarities in the primary clinical outcomes (skin scaling), the peeling agents differ in their chemical nature, targets in the skin, and mechanisms. In addition to general indications and contraindications, each chemical peeling type has peculiarities in the procedure, and our book explains why this is so.The third part discusses the general principles of chemical peeling - the choice of the peel formulation, the skin preparation for the procedure, the procedure itself, and the subsequent rehabilitation. It also includes information about the influence of nutrition on the clinical results of chemical peeling.The fourth part focuses on the usefulness of instrumental assessment of skin conditions before and after chemical peeling. Objective data on the initial state of the barrier function of the patient's skin helps the practitioner to select the optimal peel product, determine the interval between the procedures, and monitor the skin's recovery. This reduces the risks of unwanted reactions and achieves the best possible clinical results.
Theories in Psychiatry
Psychiatry has to be taken seriously. An ever-increasing proportion of the population are prescribed long-term, powerful psychiatric drugs on opinions only, with no evidence of brain pathology. People who have broken no laws can be taken from their homes, locked in cells, stripped and drugged indefinitely, leaving them no practical means of regaining their civil rights. Niall McLaren shows that modern psychiatry is in a state of theoretical disarray. By analysing and comparing all current theories of mental disorders, he shows that either they don't exist in a scientific form or they are incapable of being developed to that point. Further, he shows that theories of mind in philosophy cannot fill psychiatry's theoretical void. Anybody with an interest in mental disorders will be greatly assisted by seeing just how the various attempts at theories fit together, and why they all fail. "Contemporary psychiatry is in theoretical crisis. This book brilliantly critiques the misguided theories presently leading the profession into a philosophical and practical quagmire. It shows how the profession's obsession with biological determinism is a serious danger to patients, as well as to the profession's future. By exposing the philosophical errors that undermine contemporary psychiatry's fundamental duty to heal anguished minds, it makes a profound case for transforming psychiatry from a reductive medical science into an effective human science. This book deserves a very wide readership." -- Dr Allan Patience, University of Melbourne"I consider Niall McLaren's work a very valuable contribution. It fills a major gap in the theory of mental disorders and will appeal to anybody with an interest in the field." -- Assoc. Prof. Carolyn Quadrio, University of New South WalesFrom Future Psychiatry Press
Oily Skin, Acne, and Post-Acne in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
Many books have been written about acne, but all focus on drug therapy. Unfortunately, the possibilities of modern skincare and aesthetic tools in helping patients with acne are still underestimated. We decided to correct this injustice and created a book in which we present skincare and aesthetic tools, methods, and approaches to preventing and treating this disease. The application of each method is justified in terms of the pathogenesis of acne and is supported by research findings. Describing the events that unfold in the skin after a particular treatment helps in elucidating its clinical possibilities and limitations.Significant advantages of the book are clear language (although we write about complicated things and use medical and scientific terminology, the information can be understood even by laypeople) and structure (all cause-and-effect connections become apparent, there is a complete understanding of what needs to be done and why).The book consists of four parts. The first part discusses the clinical signs and stages of acne and distinguishes the acne types amenable to skincare treatments from those that are not.The second part deals with the diagnosis of acne. It presents recommendations on visual examination and anamnesis collection and discusses the need for clarifying laboratory test results. Much attention is paid to the differential diagnosis of acne with dermatoses like Malassezia folliculitis, rosacea, and demodicosis.The third part presents the factors contributing to the development of acne, explains the pathogenesis of this disease, and outlines the targets to be treated and prevented.The fourth part is devoted to the practical use of skincare and aesthetic tools and methods at different acne stages - oily skin, non-inflammatory and inflammatory acne, and post-acne. The clinical effects of topical skincare products, injectables, cosmetic devices, and nutraceuticals are discussed.
Theories in Psychiatry
Psychiatry has to be taken seriously. An ever-increasing proportion of the population are prescribed long-term, powerful psychiatric drugs on opinions only, with no evidence of brain pathology. People who have broken no laws can be taken from their homes, locked in cells, stripped and drugged indefinitely, leaving them no practical means of regaining their civil rights. Niall McLaren shows that modern psychiatry is in a state of theoretical disarray. By analysing and comparing all current theories of mental disorders, he shows that either they don't exist in a scientific form or they are incapable of being developed to that point. Further, he shows that theories of mind in philosophy cannot fill psychiatry's theoretical void. Anybody with an interest in mental disorders will be greatly assisted by seeing just how the various attempts at theories fit together, and why they all fail."Contemporary psychiatry is in theoretical crisis. This book brilliantly critiques the misguided theories presently leading the profession into a philosophical and practical quagmire. It shows how the profession's obsession with biological determinism is a serious danger to patients, as well as to the profession's future. By exposing the philosophical errors that undermine contemporary psychiatry's fundamental duty to heal anguished minds, it makes a profound case for transforming psychiatry from a reductive medical science into an effective human science. This book deserves a very wide readership." -- Dr Allan Patience, University of Melbourne"I consider Niall McLaren's work a very valuable contribution. It fills a major gap in the theory of mental disorders and will appeal to anybody with an interest in the field." -- Assoc. Prof. Carolyn Quadrio, University of New South WalesFrom Future Psychiatry Press
Pigmentation in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
Pigment spots are the third most common request addressed to the skincare specialist. This book provides complete and reliable information to help you build a truly effective and safe program for treating pigmented lesions.The book consists of four parts. The first part describes the nature and mechanisms of pigment lesions. The stages of melanogenesis, the current understanding of melanocyte physiology and melanin functions, and differences in skin types between people of different ethnic groups are discussed in detail. Special attention is given to factors influencing pigmentation: hormones, stress, inflammation, nutrients, and UV. Moreover, "new" factors, such as visible light, infrared radiation, and air pollutants, are discussed clearly and comprehensively.The second part presents clinical types of dyschromia and describes methods for assessing pigmentation.The third part is devoted to pigmentation prevention and treatment. Modern depigmenting and exfoliating cosmetic products and the dermal targets on which they act are discussed in detail. Also covered are outdated and dangerous ingredients that can still be found on the market. Separate sections are devoted to sunscreens and antioxidants because they are no less critical than bleaching agents for pigmentation lesion treatment. This part also discusses the possibilities of physical methods with a detailed description of lasers and IPL devices, injectables, and nutraceuticals for skin lightening that have proven effectiveness. The last, fourth part, is devoted to treating vitiligo as the most common variant of hypomelanosis. Many different methods and approaches are used for its treatment, which is also relevant for other acquired pathologies associated with loss of pigment or melanocyte function.The book is intended for dermatologists, aestheticians, skincare specialists, specialists in aesthetic medicine, students and all interested persons.
Microcurrent, Ultrasound, and LED Therapy in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice
When people talk about aesthetic devices, they primarily mean high-energy technologies such as lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL), high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), radio frequency (RF), etc., but this unfairly overlooks low-energy therapy. Low-energy devices (referred to as cosmetic devices) are the most widespread in skincare practice. If you understand how they work, they can be used to achieve aesthetic results that are just as significant as those produced by high-energy devices. We created this book to explain how the most popular non-invasive skincare methods - modern low-energy microcurrent, ultrasound (US), and light-emitting diode (LED) therapy - work.In our book, there are no duty words from leaflets, which you can find in many manual guides for devices. We have collected scientifically valid information about all these methods. Only by understanding how they act can you achieve the best results.We explain simply and in detail what electricity, ultrasound (US), and light are and how they affect the skin. We discuss which parameters are essential and which are just marketing claims. We tell you what results can be achieved with microcurrent, US therapy and peeling, sonophoresis, and LED therapy, as well as what you should not expect from these approaches and what technologies they should be distinguished from. In addition, we cover the increasingly popular plasma therapy - exposure of the skin to low-temperature plasma (so-called cold plasma). Everything you need to know about these devices and methods to understand them and perform effective treatments is in this book.
In Pursuit of Unicorns: A Journey Through 50 Years of Biotechnology
Modern biotechnology--genetic engineering and cell manipulation--originated with the 1973 demonstration that genes from different organisms could be recombined and propagated in Escherichia coli. More than 50 years on, biotech is now a science that defines the 21st century. While still a young scientist, Tim Harris committed himself to this emerging industry. Now an accomplished investigator who became an astute, seasoned, and successful biotech business executive, he has written a captivating memoir chronicling the birth and maturation of the industry that now touches everyone's lives. He combines accounts of scientific successes and failures with a personal story of ambition, challenge, and discovery. From the pioneering early days of gene cloning and monoclonal antibodies to the current cutting-edge advancements in cell therapy, gene editing, and personalized medicine, Harris provides a candidly honest insider's view of biotech's remarkable evolution and its profound impact on health care. His story is rich in detail about the accomplishments, struggles, and triumphs played out in the laboratories and boardrooms of the many different companies set up to exploit the technology, and the often colourful personalities involved. It is a fascinating blend of science, business, and ethics. Harris's reflections on the complexities that come with rapid technological progress, and the responsibilities of scientists in shaping the future, are thought-provoking and timely. Tim Harris's story is one of passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment from those involved to making a difference. His book is a compelling read for working scientists (especially early- and mid-career academic and industry researchers wondering how to apply their research to human health), biotechnology entrepreneurs and investors, and anyone fascinated by how profoundly biotechnology has changed our world and where it is leading us in the future.
2024 Endocrine Case Management
2024 Endocrine Case Management: Meet the Professor (MTP) Reference Edition is a healthcare professional's source for the latest updates in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of endocrine disorders. This valuable resource allows healthcare professionals to evaluate their endocrine knowledge and gain insight into the strategies used by clinical experts. CME, MOC, online module not included. Updated annually. Features include: - Significance of the Clinical Problem- Key Learning Objectives- Strategies for Diagnosis and Management- Clinical Pearls and Pertinent References- Cases and Questions
2024 Endocrine Case Management
2024 Endocrine Case Management: Meet the Professor (MTP) Reference Edition is a healthcare professional's source for the latest updates in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of endocrine disorders. This valuable resource allows healthcare professionals to evaluate their endocrine knowledge and gain insight into the strategies used by clinical experts. CME, MOC, online module not included. Updated annually. Features include: - Significance of the Clinical Problem- Key Learning Objectives- Strategies for Diagnosis and Management- Clinical Pearls and Pertinent References- Cases and Questions
Modern Approach to Colposcopic Findings
No detailed description available for "Modern Approach to Colposcopic Findings".
Manual for Night-Time Emergencies for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellows
It offers succinct guidelines and algorithms to address the emergencies most likely to come up overnight. For those tempted to turn to AI for quick solutions, there are some salutary lessons from responses AI has given when asked about such emergencies.
Intelligent Drug Prescribing in Psychiatry
This new book, drawing on the author's distinguished career in front-line psychiatric practice, describes how to optimize prescribing practice in psychiatry and support greater partnership between patient and prescriber.
Manual for Night-Time Emergencies for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellows
It offers succinct guidelines and algorithms to address the emergencies most likely to come up overnight. For those tempted to turn to AI for quick solutions, there are some salutary lessons from responses AI has given when asked about such emergencies.
Intelligent Drug Prescribing in Psychiatry
This new book, drawing on the author's distinguished career in front-line psychiatric practice, describes how to optimize prescribing practice in psychiatry and support greater partnership between patient and prescriber.
Endometriosis from Harm to Hope
Endometriosis is so much more than "a bad period" or a reproductive disease. Endometriosis ravages us, decimating our organs, fertility, and quality of life. It can affect multiple systems in our bodies, including our digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system, nervous system, and immune system. Endometriosis from Harm to Hope explains what endometriosis is, how to manage it, and while there is no cure, what your current treatment options are. Written by a mental health provider who dealt with her own endometriosis for decades, this guide does not gloss over the difficult mental toll of a chronic disease like endometriosis. Instead, it weaves in stories of patients who've been where you are and gives you the tools you need to advocate for yourself in the doctor's office, look after your mental health, and educate yourself, no matter where you are in your endometriosis journey. Endometriosis has taken many things, but despite all it has robbed us of, we still have value. We still have strengths. We are worthy of love, dignity, and joy because we exist, despite our limited capacities. We may not have complete control over our bodies, but through support, self-love, and self-care we can make sure it doesn't ravage every bit of us.
Regenerative Medicine & Peripheral Nerve Endoscopy
Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists, the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty. Interventional Pain Surgery is the third of the monograph series. This book comprehensively covers endoscopic techniques for spinal surgery. Topics include interlaminar lumbar endoscopy, transforaminal lumbar discectomy, endoscopic approaches for lumbar spinal canal stenosis, and management of chronic low back pain through rhizotomy and rhiziolysis. The endoscopic treatment of basivertebral neuropathy, cervical foraminotomy, and decompression techniques is explained in dedicated chapters. Finally, the book also addresses endoscopic posterior lumbar interbody fusion and procedures for adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion. Key Features -Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine -Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment -Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons -Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Natural Products and Nano-Formulations in Cancer Chemoprevention
This book covers various aspects of cancer chemoprevention including overview of chemoprevention in the process of tumorigenesis, and role of various phytochemicals, functional foods, and dietary interventions in disease prevention, and techniques such as cancer stem cell targeting, nano-formulations, and so forth.
Different Diagnoses, Similar Experiences
Emerging from an era of changing mental health and addiction services, Different Diagnoses, Similar Experiences is the first work in its field to gather narratives of mental health, addiction and dual diagnoses into one publication, as well as to critically examine the differences and similarities of these experiences. Documenting their own personal narratives, contributors share their unique journey to recovery, while Michael John Norton and Oliver John Cullen construct a series of recommendations for those working within similar circumstances to understand and embrace both the individuality and the shared experience of the recovery process. Giving voice to those in recovery who have chosen to channel their real-life experiences for the sake of helping others, this timely work offers valuable insights for researchers, mental health professionals, family members and support networks, as well as anyone whose life has been touched by the shadows of mental illness, addiction or dual diagnosis.
Zita West's Guide to Getting Pregnant
A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita West's programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Street's most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation. The book is for every couple trying to conceive and has fascinating advice taken from Zita's 20 years of experience as midwife and 7 years as an acupuncturist. It provides a structured, easy-to-follow step-by-step programme, complete with case studies and and enormously detailed questionnaire. The guide includes details on: - when and how often to have sex- what can prevent fertilisation and conception- everything you need to know about sperm and ovulation- nutrition, supplements and herbs- complementary therapies such as acupressure, lymphatic massage and hypnotherapy- how to overcome stress and other emotional blocks to pregnancy- PCOS, endometriosis and other health issues- tests and procedures if there is a problem- and much much more.
The Idea of Epilepsy
Epilepsy has a fascinating history. To the medical historian Oswei Temkin it was 'the paradigm of the suffering of both body and soul in disease'. It is justifiably considered a window on brain function. And yet its story is more than simply a medical narrative, but one influenced also by scientific, societal and personal themes. Written for a medical and non-medical readership, this book describes the major developments in epilepsy between 1860-2020, a turbulent era in which science dominated as an explanatory model, medical theories and practices steered an erratic course, and societal attitudes and approaches to epilepsy fluctuated dramatically. In the middle of this maelstrom was the person with epilepsy at the mercy of social attitudes and legislation, and at times harmed as well as helped by medicine and science. So entangled is the history that intriguingly, as an entity, epilepsy may now be thought not even to exist.
Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy!
Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 7th Edition combines images with clear, concise text to help students and new nurses master the knowledge they need to understand clinical disorders. It employs hundreds of detailed photographs, diagrams, charts, and images to boost understanding and retention of cell development, the infection process, cancer warning signs, abnormal cell growth, and so much more! The Seventh Edition of this popular title works as an illuminating supplement to the Pathophysiology course, which many students find challenging a beneficial review book for students preparing to take the NCLEX(R) a convenient and practical reference for new and experienced nurses, as well as for other healthcare professionals The content is thorough and detailed, employs inclusive language throughout, and presented with easy-to-digest pedagogical aids. Memory Joggers: Memory tips that help readers remember key structures and their functions Quick Quiz: End-of-chapter exercise to reinforce chapter objectives The Genetic Link: Connection between genetics and common disorders Battling Illness: The latest treatments for diseases and disorders Now I Get It!: Complex physiology processes stated in easy-to-handle terms Practice makes perfect - End of book practice exam
A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments
A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments: the Whole Serving to Put All Rational Inquirers in a Fair Way of Very Safely Forming Their Own Judgement Upon the Question; Which It Is Best to Employ, in Cases of Pregnancy and Lying-in, a Man-midwife; Or, a Midwife, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Prognosis of Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancer
The purpose of this book is to systematize the evidence regarding the prognostic factors of metastatic gastrointestinal tumors, separating the findings with the highest level of evidence among those available for each disease by selecting studies with the highest scientific evidence level.
Cognitive Non Duality Therapy
Every one of us experience issues of mental health at some point. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common states that affect our minds. By selfenquiry we can realize that there is only one universal consciousness, called the Self. We are able to tap into states of higher consciousness and move toward healing and wholeness. From a wealth of experience, both spiritual and practical, Dr. Akshya Vasudev offers a very relatable framework for understanding our true nature and offers methods of being centered in the Self. Meditation exercises and breath work are included as ways to relieve stress and anxiety and increase awareness of the universal Truth, allowing healing and restoration of mental health. Through self-enquiry, regular reflection and a contemplation practice, we can get glimpses of our true nature, which is existence, awareness, and bliss.Rooted in Hindu religion, or Sanatana Dharma, this book blends knowledge of ancient Vedanta with modern cognitive behaviour therapy. Using this combination of Eastern traditions and Western practices, we have immense potential to be healed, not by something or someone, but by our own Self, our own Divine nature.
Cognitive Non Duality Therapy
Every one of us experience issues of mental health at some point. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common states that affect our minds. By selfenquiry we can realize that there is only one universal consciousness, called the Self. We are able to tap into states of higher consciousness and move toward healing and wholeness. From a wealth of experience, both spiritual and practical, Dr. Akshya Vasudev offers a very relatable framework for understanding our true nature and offers methods of being centered in the Self. Meditation exercises and breath work are included as ways to relieve stress and anxiety and increase awareness of the universal Truth, allowing healing and restoration of mental health. Through self-enquiry, regular reflection and a contemplation practice, we can get glimpses of our true nature, which is existence, awareness, and bliss.Rooted in Hindu religion, or Sanatana Dharma, this book blends knowledge of ancient Vedanta with modern cognitive behaviour therapy. Using this combination of Eastern traditions and Western practices, we have immense potential to be healed, not by something or someone, but by our own Self, our own Divine nature.
The COVID-19 Pandemic
This timely volume is a comprehensive review of the evolution, diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment strategies (both modern as well as complementary and alternative) being used against COVID-19. With chapters written by experts in diverse medical fields from around the world, the volume presents authentic and easily understood information on this novel and often deadly virus.The book is organized in sections that cover pathology, epidemiology, and diagnosis; prevention strategies; and treatment. The book first covers the morphology, pathogenesis, genome organization and replication of coronavirus (COVID-19) and then goes on to address epidemiology and pathogenesis, the psychological effects, and detection assays and techniques. Chapters on prevention strategies discuss social distancing and quarantine, face masks and hand sanitizers, lockdown strategies, and vaccines. The authors also cover diverse treatment strategies, including using medicinal plants, natural products, and traditional Chinese medicines as well as nanomedicines.
Toxic Disruptions
This book provides a unique ethnographic account of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in India.
Nutrition for Brain Health
We are what we eat. And when we eat healthy foods, our brains and our bodies benefit.Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia and have suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This third edition discusses research-based dietary interventions that promote brain health to decease dementia risk and slow disease progression.Sections new to this edition discuss the importance of gut and oral health in keeping body and brain inflammation in check; consider additional popular eating strategies and diets such as plant-based diets, ketogenic diets, and intermittent fasting; and provide updated research on red wine consumption.Follow the simple checklists in the book to learn how to: Set and meet health goals.Apply the Cleveland Clinic pillars of brain health to your daily life.Assess food and drink choices and determine whether they promote healthy cognitive function.Learn how to identify a fad diet and differentiate it from a long-term health choice.Identify and address potential barriers to starting a successful diet.If you or a loved one is at risk for developing dementia, the guidelines presented in this book can help you maintain your brain health and fight the onset of dementia. If you or your loved one has already been diagnosed, this book will provide insights into nutritional changes that may slow the progression of the disease.A well-nourished brain is a healthy brain. Order now and start feeding your brain.
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Although the near ubiquity of social media in modern society has raised important questions about its potentially detrimental impacts on youth, discussions often center on its individual effects, largely on risks, prioritizing adult perspectives over young people's lived experience. Social Media and Youth Mental Health offers a broader, multi-generational perspective. Examining the influence of social media on children and young people from many different yet interconnected angles, the book draws from the expertise of 41 scholars and clinicians around the world. It explores more than a dozen different aspects of social media as they pertain to youth mental health, including: - Representations of sexuality in social media- Diversity, bullying, and hateful speech on online platforms- Online privacy- The role of agency in media use and mental health- The effect of media multitasking on developing brains- The impact of social media on racial, gender, sexual, and class identities- The relationship between social media and self-harm and suicide In addition to discussing the valid concerns about the influence of social media on youth mental health, this book explores the potentially positive role that social media can play in clinical applications, devoting a chapter to its possible use both as a method for disseminating psychoeducation and as a component of digital intervention. Importantly, Social Media and Youth Mental Health incorporates the voices and perspectives of children and adolescents themselves-too often excluded from the public discourse--throughout the book and in a special chapter that examines the agency and experiences of the young people at the center of the public discussion. Pragmatic and rich in detailed, evidence-based information, this guide offers a foundational framework from which policymakers, industry leaders, mental health professionals, and researchers can develop a shared understanding of the issue's complexities and promote the urgent need for a new phase of innovation and design that prioritizes health and well-being.
Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms
Sensors are effective tools used to carry out cost-effective, fast, and reliable sensing for a wide range of applications. This volume presents a brief history behind sensing technology and highlights a broad range of biosensing techniques based on optical and electrochemical response methods. Starting from the traditional enzyme-based biosensing method to functionalized nanostructure-based sensors, this book also provides a detailed overview of some of the advanced sensing methodologies based on photonic crystal cavity-based sensing devices.The authors showcase the extraordinary success of nanomaterials, their current strategical exploitation, and an unprecedented pool of possibilities they hold for the future. Many of the technologies have been developed recently for the sensing of various bioanalytes and molecules, some of which have been included in this book through dedicated chapters. The book looks at various sensors, such as for biosensing, electrochemical sensing, gas sensing, photoelectrochemical sensing, and colorimetric sensing, all of which have shown vast potential.
Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences
Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences: An Essential Tool in Agri-Business and Health Care Systems explores the diverse roles that nanobiotechnology plays in the medical sciences, pharmacy, healthcare, and in plants and agriculture.Looking at the diverse applications of nanotechnology in the healthcare field, the chapter authors discuss its importance in drug delivery, biomedical imaging and medical diagnostics, and healthcare management. The volume emphasizes how nanomedicine can treat different types of cancers and can improve medical imaging for the diagnosis of different kinds of diseases, resulting in quicker and more accurate diagnosis and better treatment options.The volume delves into nanobiotechnology in plants and its application in nanofertilizers and nano-pesticides in agriculture. It also documents how agri-nanobiotechnology can be a tool for innovative green technology that can be applied for global food security, biodiversity, and climate change solutions.The themes of nanobiotechnology in medicine and in plants are merged in the chapter on the types and therapeutic effects of plant product-based nanomedicine for malignancies. The potential toxicity of nanoparticles in plants is also elucidated.This volume provides an insightful overview of nanobiotechnology in medicine and in plants and agriculture that will be valuable for researchers and scientists and faculty and students in the areas of nanobiotechnology, agriculture, plant molecular biology, and medicine and healthcare.
Skin Sense!
Is beauty but skin deep? From acne to wrinkles, SKIN SENSE! is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned about the state of his or her skin. Authored by an accomplished board-certified dermatologist, SKIN SENSE! explores our outermost layer in both health and disease including such diverse topics as: complexion do's and don'ts the role of nutritional supplements social media: proceed with caution! changing moles, indoor tanning, and the skin cancer epidemic contagious disorders such as scabies, herpes, MRSA, and impetigo up-to-date management strategies for acne, eczema, and psoriasis anti-aging therapies including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and microdermabrasion
