Clinical Priority for Common Emergency and Urgent Conditions in Neurosurgery
Emergency Neurosurgery is a constantly evolving specialty, resulting in ever increasing challenges posed on the higher specialty trainee. The focus of this Element is to guide the reader on the application of robust and easily applicable management strategies whilst dealing with the most challenging aspects of their professional workload. The authors have categorised the various subgroups of emergency neurosurgical workload, devised a comprehensive management algorithm, included case scenaria related to the most challenging emergency situations and highlighted easily overlooked clinical information. In summary, this Element will provide robust and easily applicable management strategies whilst dealing with the most challenging aspects of the emergency neurosurgical workload.
Mental Health Research and Practice
A comprehensive handbook covering current, controversial, and debated topics in psychiatric practice, aligned to the EPA Scientific Sections. All chapters been written by international experts active within their respective fields and they follow a structured template, covering updates relevant to clinical practice and research, current challenges, and future perspectives. This essential book features a wide range of topics in psychiatric research from child and adolescent psychiatry, epidemiology and social psychiatry to forensic psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders. It provides a unique global overview on different themes, from the recent dissemination in ordinary clinical practice of the ICD-11 to the innovations in addiction and consultation-liaison psychiatry. In addition, the book offers a multidisciplinary perspective on emerging hot topics including emergency psychiatry, ADHD in adulthood, and innovation in telemental health. An invaluable source of evidence-based information for trainees in psychiatry, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals.
Understanding infection prevention and control 2e
As evidenced by the recent outbreaks and COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is more relevant than ever. Since the first edition, there have been significant changes in IPC, with major advances in understanding disease transmission. There are additional resources such as artificial intelligence and virtual teaching platforms, that have proven useful to expand education across vast geographical areas, particularly in low-resource settings.The second edition of Understanding Infection Prevention and Control has updated chapters written by experts in the fields of microbiology, risk management, decontamination, the built environment, surveillance and outbreak management. It addresses the essential aspects of IPC structures at national and healthcare facility level to support building national programmes.Understanding Infection Prevention and Control is a comprehensive compendium of IPC that can be applied to all countries but with a particular focus on low- to middle- income countries. The text embraces the recent developments and recommendations in IPC from international authorities such as the World Health Organization. It is an ideal study and teaching tool, and will serve as a reference book for healthcare systems planners who wish to understand IPC and strengthen systems. KEY FEATURES-Explains how effective risk management can reduce healthcare-associated infection, antimicrobial resistance and length of hospital stay, and thereby reduce costs.-Provides easy-to-follow information, simplifying the subject of IPC.-Reflects recent evidence published on IPC especially in healthcare facility design and ventilation, giving the reader the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.-Is comprehensive and covers everything necessary for a post-graduate qualification in IPC, by supplementing the required reading lists.
Clinical and Surgical Aspects of Congenital Heart Diseases
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists
A comprehensive resource for mental health professionals--now in a fully revised and updated tenth edition. The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology. This fully revised and updated tenth edition provides essential information on medications and treatment options, and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders. This handbook makes it simple to: Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently Learn how different cultures view medical treatment--vital information for anyone treating clients from a variety of backgrounds Discontinue medication safely when needed The book also includes new material on novel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults. This comprehensive guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resource for every therapist's library.
Treating Functional Abdominal Pain in Children
This playful and practical handbook presents one of the first clinically tested treatment protocols for Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) in young children. Created and tested by Dr. Nancy Zucker with support from the National Institutes of Health, this intervention teaches children to become "FBI agents" (Feeling and Body Investigators) - detectives who investigate and learn to manage their symptoms. Kids develop a newfound trust in their bodies by using strategies that transform fear and confusion into curiosity and humor. This clinical manual provides a detailed step-by-step guide to treatment, including session plans, worksheets and activities, and is supplemented by diagrams, excerpts from case dialogues, references and cartoons. Downloadable full color materials are available online to print and use in individual or group sessions. Offering an effective and fun approach firmly rooted in science, this manual guides clinicians in implementing FBI in their own practices, enabling more children to access this novel treatment.
Resolving the Cholesterol Controversy
Resolving the Cholesterol Controversy recounts the science and scientific personalities behind the chain of discoveries upon which the lipid hypothesis of atherosclerosis was built.The narrative covers a period of just under 100 years, starting with Anitschkow's experiments with cholesterol-fed rabbits in 1913, and recounts the endeavours and achievements of the leading actors in this protracted scientific drama. The cast is drawn from an extraordinary variety of scientific disciplines: pathology, biophysics, epidemiology, nutrition, cardiology, lipidology, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, and clinical trial design. Most of the scientists believed that cholesterol played a causal role in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, but there were some who dissented strongly from this conclusion.The breadth of scientific disciplines involved in proving the lipid hypothesis is matched by the geographical spread of the participants. Anitschkow worked in Russia, Endo discovered the first statin in Japan, their commercial development by Merck took place in the USA and evidence of benefit from lowering cholesterol came from trials conducted in Scandinavia and the UK. The subsequent meta-analysis of these statin trials in 2005 proved the validity of the lipid hypothesis beyond any doubt. The history of how this all came about and its impact upon health policy and medical practice is recalled here in Resolving the Cholesterol Controversy.
Prescriber's Guide
With the range of psychotropic drugs expanding and the usages of existing medications diversifying, we are pleased to present the Eighth Edition of the world's best-selling formulary in psychopharmacology. The new edition features seven brand new compounds as well as information about several newly approved formulations of existing drugs. Many important new indications are covered for existing drugs, as are updates to the profiles of the entire content and collection, including new injectable and transdermal formulations, as well as updated warnings and indications. The icons and Pearls have been refreshed throughout, and with the book's its easy-to-use, full-colour template-driven navigation system, Prescriber's Guide combines evidence-based data with clinically informed advice to support everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health.
Prescriber's Guide
With the range of psychotropic drugs expanding and the usages of existing medications diversifying, we are pleased to present the Eighth Edition of the world's best-selling formulary in psychopharmacology. The new edition features seven brand new compounds as well as information about several newly approved formulations of existing drugs. Many important new indications are covered for existing drugs, as are updates to the profiles of the entire content and collection, including new injectable and transdermal formulations, as well as updated warnings and indications. The icons and Pearls have been refreshed throughout, and with the book's its easy-to-use, full-colour template-driven navigation system, Prescriber's Guide combines evidence-based data with clinically informed advice to support everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health.
Major Incidents, Pandemics and Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that all emergencies, major incidents and disease outbreaks can have substantial mental health consequences, and it has demonstrated the proven need for additional care for populations in the wake of disasters. This book brings together practice and recent developments in pre-hospital emergency care, emergency medicine and major trauma care with the wellbeing, psychosocial and mental health aspects of preparing for and responding to emergencies, incidents, terrorism, disasters, epidemics, and pandemics. Practical suggestions are included for future planning to provide better care for people caught up in emergencies. Setting it apart from other books on emergency preparedness is its specific focus on the psychosocial demands imposed on staff of healthcare and responding services. Featuring expert contributions from a wide variety of disciplines, this book appeals to people working within mental healthcare, emergency care, pre-hospital medicine, Blue Light services, public health, humanitarian care, emergency planning, and disaster management.
My Ride and Run with Dystonia Hardcover
Coach Chris Phelan's life changed forever when a devastating disease struck, leaving him unable to stand, walk, or sit still. He couldn't watch TV, use a cell phone, or work on a computer keyboard. His handwriting became unreadable. Slurred words made him sound like a drunk. Clumsiness and vertigo caused him to rely on a walker at first, and then a wheelchair. Seeking a diagnosis, Chris traveled the country and saw 31 doctors. The medical community could only guess, and the guesses ranged from Parkinson's, Epilepsy, or Cerebral Palsy. At least 20 drugs were prescribed, including over 250 Botox shots (18 around his eye sockets), and he was subjected to many tests and scans. Frustrated and angered, Janalou, his wife, typed his symptoms into the computer. Up popped the word DYSTONIA, blandly defined online as "a movement disorder." The internet description ended with a cheery note: "There is no cure." Armed with a name for the disease, Chris found a renowned neurosurgeon who had successfully treated dystonia patients using an experimental procedure: deep brain stimulation. The treatment required three surgical procedures, the first of which involved opening his skull and placing two sensors inside his brain. The day of the last procedure, Chris walked a mile without a walker. He rode a stationary bicycle two days later. Three days after that, he went to the gym, and within 11 days, he was running.
Where Is Your Sparkle?
It is a simple story where a girl from a small South Asian village discovers how to reflect and examine her feelings. She finds a way to address each emotion and reflect on it in a journal. In the process, she also encourages others to speak their truth and emotions.
Amyloidosis and Fabry Disease
This book presents a multispecialty and multidisciplinary approach on Amyloidosis and Fabry disease. These two "rare" diseases are underdiagnosed and have systemic peculiarities that should be emphasized for diagnosis. In both cases, early diagnosis is important for initiating treatment sooner, achieving better prognosis, and improving patients' quality of life. The history of these patients, in general, involves a long journey among health professionals to obtain a diagnosis. Even after a patient is diagnosed, there are still difficulties in understanding these complex diseases, managing complications, and defining specific treatment. Therefore, this work will be a valuable resource for many healthcare professionals, including physicians of various specialties, nurses, physiotherapists, and medical students. It will also be of interest to patients who would like to understand Amyloidosis and Fabry disease. The content will give healthcare professionals a clinical perspective and provide insights on proper care. Readers will be able to recognize the symptoms related to each disease and will be guided during diagnosis and treatment. Chapters include an overview on clinical course, and will address neurological, ophthalmological, dermatological, gastrointestinal, hematological and cardiology manifestations, orthopedic care, mutations, expressiveness according to epigenetics and multidisciplinary treatment. Chapter authors from around the world will contribute sharing their experience in managing these diseases.
Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health
The purpose of sexual and reproductive healthcare should be the enhancement of personal relationships and a healthy sex life and not merely counselling and care related to procreation or sexually transmitted infections. Providing practical and evidence-based guidance, this textbook follows the curriculum of the joint EBCOG and ESCRH examination in Contraception and Sexual and Reproductive Health . Coverage is comprehensive, allowing readers to gain an in-depth understanding of each topic. Written by trusted experts in the field, topics covered include contraception, infertility and sexual dysfunction, sexual violence and STIs. The text provides advice and practical tips for how to practice patient-centred counselling and shared decision-making. Improving the relationship between the patient and healthcare-provider leads to increased trust, adherence of advice and more satisfactory treatment for the patient.
The Invisible Hand of Cancer
Oncology is a field characterized as "medicine of high complexity" and cancer is generally regarded as a complex system. Therefore, it cannot be classified and treated according only to its biology. Even though research on the biology of cancer has increased and more studies have been published, the related sociological, political and economic dimensions, as well as mathematical models that predict whether this condition will take one course or another, have often been neglected. The Invisible Hand of Cancer--The Complex Force of Socioeconomic Factors in Oncology Today unfolds the variables behind the biological disease, exploring the social aspects and presenting cancer as a model inside of the Complexity Theory. Cancer is a generic word for more than 200 diseases. In a wider view of cancer treatment, the various factors of cancer interact in multiple ways and it is a difficult task to identify and understand all the possible combinations in this system. All these variablesand how they interact can be defined as the invisible hand of cancer. This book does not intend to be an exhaustive analysis of these aspects. It is a door being opened to the cancer research journey, along the years and beyond its biology. It will also discuss how social behavior can interfere in the evolution of cancer treatment, as a result of society's way of thinking and choices, thus the importance of truly addressing cancer as an intricate system and a public health issue. After the success of my children's books about cancer (Chubby's Tale: The true story of a teddy bear who beat cancer, Bald is Beautiful: A letter for a fabulous girl, Cancer Daily Life, and What is Cancer?: A book for kids), I have developed a passion for writing about science in a simple way for non-scientist readers. I have also worked to build a career as a writer, communicating with patients, advocates, and oncology and pediatric oncology professionals, mostly on Twitter. Everyone knows someone whohas or had cancer, so more and more popular science books on this topic are becoming bestsellers. This book is directed to a general audience and follows scientific standards, encompassing high-quality data, but in an easy-to-read format. Furthermore, it will raise awareness and show how simple actions such as not judging patients and not spreading false popular beliefs can contribute to achieve a new milestone in the cancer journey.
Eeg - Fmri
This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of information on all aspects of EEG-fMRI, a neuroimaging technique for synchronous acquisition of electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. The reader will find in-depth information on the physiological principles of the EEG and fMRI signals, practical aspects of data measurement, artifact reduction, data analysis, and applications. All the main areas of the technique's application are the subject of one or multiple chapters: sleep research, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neurology and psychiatry. In addition to providing a thorough update, this second edition offers five entirely new chapters covering important areas of research that have emerged during the past 5 years, including noninvasive brain stimulation during fMRI, resting-state functional connectivity, real-time fMRI, and neurofeedback. Written by the most prestigious experts in the field, the text is enhanced by numerous high-quality illustrations. This book will be valuable for neuroradiologists, neuroscientists, physicists, engineers, electrophysiologists, (neuro) medical scientists, neurologists, and neurophysiologists.Chapter 30 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Blood Pressure Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus
This book provides an in-depth and up-to-date review of the association between blood pressure disorders and diabetes mellitus. In addition, it discusses the specific role of hemodynamic alterations on the vasculature of various target organs (the retina, kidney, brain, and gravid uterus), topics that are infrequently considered and or acknowledged by clinicians. Covering all aspects of the interaction between metabolic and hemodynamic factors, the book presents the diverse perspectives of the contributing authors and extensive discussions of issues including diabetic kidney disease, diabetic hypertensive phenotypes and postural hypotension.
A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses
"A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses," authored by Jackie Ryan and Laurie Kear, is an essential resource for nurses and healthcare professionals. It delves into Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a common genetic disorder, highlighting its basic science, genetics, and clinical implications. The guide covers crucial aspects such as screening, diagnosis, and the nurse's role in managing FH. It offers practical insights into treatment rationale, with an emphasis on early detection and comprehensive care strategies. This guide serves as a vital tool for enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a deeper understanding of FH in clinical settings.
Cancer Stem Cell Markers and Related Network Pathways
This book entitled "Cancer Stem Cell Markers and Related Network Path-ways" is about cancer stem cell (CSC) markers and the molecular network pathways. CSCs play an important role in the cancer drug resistance, metastasis and recurrence. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is closely related to CSC phenotype.This book covers various aspects of the molecular networks related to CSCs including the important phenotypic change such as EMT. Readers will discover the importance of the identification of CSC markers and EMT-related molecules in CSC network pathways.The CSC signaling pathways and EMT molecular network pathways attract researchers in the field to define the cancer therapeutic targets. Cancer environment is important in the acquisition of CSC phenotype in cells. The revealing of this CSC mystery is across 7 chapters. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to research in the field of cancer and stem cells, as well as the network pathways. We hope that this book helps the readers to be interested in understanding why the CSC concept is important and attractive.
Memory
The history of the brain and the fulcrum of memory can be dated back to humanity's early history in the 17th century BCE in ancient Egypt, but we still do not comprehend the detailed subtleties of the brain's functioning in health or disease. Memory, that wonderful but critical property of the brain, refers to the psychological processes of acquiring, retaining, storing, and later retrieving information. How memories are formed has been a perplexing puzzle for over a century, and there are still many remaining questions about the underpinning biological mechanisms. The malleability of memories over time also means that internal and external factors can introduce errors and certain stimuli can sometimes act as powerful triggers that draw memories into conscious awareness. When memory becomes dysfunctional, problematic changes in our behavior and emotions devolve and potentially contribute to a variety of mental health disorders. Six tentative theories have so far been advanced to explain memory loss and age-related memory loss. Also, numerous memory constructs (more than 20 of them!) have been identified so far with no general consensus on the definition of many of them. Normal aging is associated with a decline in various memory abilities in many cognitive tasks. It is qualitatively different from memory loss associated with brain diseases such as any one or a mixture of several dementia types (including Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy bodies, frontotemporal, syphilitic, senilitic, etc.). Whilst the root causes of memory problems have not been identified, symptomatic treatments exist. The complete treatment portfolio is described, including nutrition and supplementation, pharmacotherapy, electromagnetic neurostimulation, neurosurgery (including electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial electrotherapy stimulation, continuous theta burst stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, magnetic seizure therapy, and deep brain stimulation), participation in clinical trials, and complementary & alternative therapies. The various available resources and supports are identified and current research including the latest developments are recapitulated. A roadmap is provided for diagnosing and treating memory issues.
Memory
The history of the brain and the fulcrum of memory can be dated back to humanity's early history in the 17th century BCE in ancient Egypt, but we still do not comprehend the detailed subtleties of the brain's functioning in health or disease. Memory, that wonderful but critical property of the brain, refers to the psychological processes of acquiring, retaining, storing, and later retrieving information. How memories are formed has been a perplexing puzzle for over a century, and there are still many remaining questions about the underpinning biological mechanisms. The malleability of memories over time also means that internal and external factors can introduce errors and certain stimuli can sometimes act as powerful triggers that draw memories into conscious awareness. When memory becomes dysfunctional, problematic changes in our behavior and emotions devolve and potentially contribute to a variety of mental health disorders. Six tentative theories have so far been advanced to explain memory loss and age-related memory loss. Also, numerous memory constructs (more than 20 of them!) have been identified so far with no general consensus on the definition of many of them. Normal aging is associated with a decline in various memory abilities in many cognitive tasks. It is qualitatively different from memory loss associated with brain diseases such as any one or a mixture of several dementia types (including Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy bodies, frontotemporal, syphilitic, senilitic, etc.). Whilst the root causes of memory problems have not been identified, symptomatic treatments exist. The complete treatment portfolio is described, including nutrition and supplementation, pharmacotherapy, electromagnetic neurostimulation, neurosurgery (including electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial electrotherapy stimulation, continuous theta burst stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, magnetic seizure therapy, and deep brain stimulation), participation in clinical trials, and complementary & alternative therapies. The various available resources and supports are identified and current research including the latest developments are recapitulated. A roadmap is provided for diagnosing and treating memory issues.
Blood
"This book is the brilliant and long needed corrective that we have waited for, since the first time we stuffed a box of pads into a three-ply paper bag and slunk out of a pharmacy. Never again." --Samantha Bee New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Manifesto and "the world's most famous and outspoken gynecologist" (The Guardian) fights myths and fearmongering with real science, inclusive facts, and shame-free advice on the topic that impacts more than 72 million Americans every month: menstruation. Most people who menstruate can expect to have hundreds of periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are important for many people, those who menstruate deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. At a time when charlatans, politicians, and social media are succeeding in propagating damaging misinformation with real and devastating consequences, Dr. Jen provides the antidote with science, myth busting, and no-nonsense facts. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many suffer in silence, thinking their bodies are uniquely broken, or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what's typical, what's concerning, and when to seek care--recounted with the expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr. Jen today's most trusted voice in gynecology.Dr. Jen answers all your period-related questions, including: Why do we menstruate? How heavy is too heavy? How much should periods hurt? And she provides essential information about topics such as: * The fascinating biology of menstruation* Menstrual migraines, PMS, and period diarrhea (yes, it's a thing, unfortunately)*Vaccines and menstruation*Legitimate menstrual products, and the facts behind toxic shock syndrome*Painful periods and endometriosis*Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)*Debunking social media disinformation about contraceptionBlood is about much more than biology. It's an all-in-one, revolutionary guide that will change the way we think about, talk about--and don't talk about--our bodies and our well-being. "Requisite reading. A no-nonsense, educational, science-backed, in-depth title about menstruation and the impact it can have on one's body. This title will empower readers to better understand their bodies and to advocate for themselves in medical situations." --Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "Filled with piercing social analysis and enlightening science, this one's a winner." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
Fighting for Survival
There's no doubt that medicine has made incredible strides in treating, and even curing, cancers. But there's a portion of the population that's missing out on these medical advances--African Americans. Dr. Fitzoy Dawkins wants to change that. He wants African Americans to fully embrace all that research and medicine has to offer, so they can fight and cure their cancers instead of succumbing to them.There are many reasons why African Americans shy away from the medical industrial complex: Tuskegee, Henrietta Lacks, fear, denial, not wanting to be a "guinea pig." But so much has changed in medical protocols over the past fifty years that these fears are no longer valid. And yet, African American cancer patients have essentially sidelined themselves from finding a cure. Fighting for Survival is Dr. Dawkins' his love letter to African American cancer patients, his plea for them to fully participate in all possible healing opportunities, so they can conquer cancer.
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment Strategies
In the domain of oncology, the mission for successful and creative disease treatment procedures has arrived at a significant second. "Altering Malignant growth Therapy Systems" investigates the state of the art progressions that are reshaping the scene of disease care and carrying newly discovered desire to patients around the world. The book starts by digging into the groundbreaking force of customized medication. Customary disease medicines have frequently taken a one-size-fits-all methodology, yet late leap forwards in genomics and sub-atomic science have made ready for accuracy medication. Perusers will set out on an excursion through the complexities of hereditary profiling, understanding how individualized treatments are custom-made to the extraordinary hereditary cosmetics of every patient's growth. This designated approach upgrades therapy viability as well as limits secondary effects, denoting a change in perspective in the battle against malignant growth. Immunotherapy arises as an encouraging sign in the book, displaying how the body's own resistant framework can be saddled to battle disease cells. From safe designated spot inhibitors to supportive cell treatments, the story unfurls with accounts of astounding recuperations and the commitment of solid reactions. Perusers gain knowledge into the notable Vehicle Lymphocyte treatments and the phenomenal examples of overcoming adversity of patients who have encountered noteworthy reductions, proclaiming another period in malignant growth immunotherapy. The investigation reaches out to the cutting edge of nanotechnology, where little ponders are having a major effect in disease treatment. Nanoparticles, drug conveyance frameworks, and designated treatments at the sub-atomic level are uncovered as huge advantages in the battle against malignant growth. The book explains how these infinitesimal developments are expanding drug viability while limiting fundamental poisonousness, introducing an original road for more okay and compelling malignant growth medicines. "Altering Malignant growth Treatment Methodologies" doesn't avoid the job of man-made consciousness (artificial intelligence) and AI in reshaping the scene of oncology. Perusers will observer how these advances dissect tremendous measures of clinical information, foresee treatment reactions, and aid early identification, introducing another time of information driven, patient-driven care. The story closes with a look toward the future, investigating arising treatments like CRISPR quality altering and the reconciliation of mechanical technology in medical procedure. As science and innovation keep on meeting with human versatility, the book remains as a demonstration of the noteworthy headway made in the field of malignant growth therapy, offering a brief look into a future where disease might be vanquished through resourcefulness, empathy, and constant devotion to the prosperity of those confronting this impressive enemy.
Mental Health Chronicles Series - How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset
Dear Reader, Welcome to the world of mental health journaling - a sacred space for self-reflection, growth, and healing. Within these pages, you hold the power to uplift your spirit, invigorate your mind, and nourish your goals. In a world that often moves at blink-and-you'll-miss- it speed, it's crucial to make time for self-care and self- discovery. Anxiety, stress, and emotional turbulence may have clouded your mind, making it difficult to find clarity and peace within. But fear not! Together, we will navigate the labyrinth of emotions, and experiences, helping to simplify the path to mental well-being. This journal is not merely a bunch of blank pages awaiting your words. It is your compassionate companion, offering solace and understanding during your unique journey. Here, you are free to unburden yourself, celebrate small and large victories, and confront the challenges that may still linger. Within the sheltered realm of these pages, there is no judgment, no expectation, and no pressure. Your unique experience and perspective hold immeasurable worth, and your voice deserves to be heard. Whether you choose to fill the lines with eloquence or simply scribble fragments of your thoughts, please remember each entry is a valuable contribution to your growth. In this sacred space, you are challenged to take off the mask we so often wear in the outside world. It is here that you can be raw, vulnerable, and authentic - allowing your true self to be seen and embraced without reservation. By giving yourself permission to explore the depths of your emotions and confront the shadows that may lurk within, you will discover profound insights and find the healing you seek over time. As you embark on this journaling journey, I encourage you to embrace the process itself rather than fixate solely on the outcome. Remember, it is not about reaching a certain destination or ticking off boxes on a list of accomplishments. Rather, it is about cultivating self-awareness, fostering self-compassion, and nurturing a sense of curiosity about the intricate workings of your intelligently beautiful mind. In the quiet moments of reflection, let your pen become a bridge between your inner world and the possibilities that lie ahead. Create a sanctuary for your thoughts, fears, triumphs, and dreams. As you pour your heart onto these pages, allow your words to be a living testament to courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to your own well-being. I am honored to be a part of your journey, and I believe in your ability to navigate the twists and turns with grace and resilience. Remember, you are not alone in this - countless others have walked similar paths, faced similar challenges, and emerged stronger and wiser on the other side. You have the power to reclaim all of your untapped joy, cultivate a positive mindset that serves you, and foster a deep sense of self-love and peaceful confidence. - And it will take a worthwhile effort and time. So, open the first page of this journal with hope, curiosity, an open heart, and an open mind. Embrace the transformative power of self-reflection, and allow it to guide you towards a life of greater fulfillment and peace. Each journaling session is an opportunity to not only connect with yourself but also to rekindle the light within that sometimes flickers but never extinguishes. Remember, the pages you are about to fill are not just a record of your journey but also a testament to your strength, resilience, and indomitable spirit. Cherish this space, invest in yourself, and let your words be an ode to the magnificent journey of becoming whole. With great respect for your decision to evolve, Paul
A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses
"A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses," authored by Jackie Ryan and Laurie Kear, is an essential resource for nurses and healthcare professionals. It delves into Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a common genetic disorder, highlighting its basic science, genetics, and clinical implications. The guide covers crucial aspects such as screening, diagnosis, and the nurse's role in managing FH. It offers practical insights into treatment rationale, with an emphasis on early detection and comprehensive care strategies. This guide serves as a vital tool for enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a deeper understanding of FH in clinical settings.
Psychedelics
The definitive guide to the science of psychedelics--"the perfect intro for anyone curious about psychedelics and MDMA" (Ethan Nadelmann, founder and former executive director, Drug Policy Alliance)--and how they can impact our health by world-renowned, leading authority Professor David Nutt. We are on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience. After fifty years of prohibition, criminalization and fear, science is finally showing us that psychedelics are not dangerous or harmful. Instead, when used according to tested, safe and ethical guidelines, they are our most powerful newest treatment of mental health conditions, from depression, PTSD, and OCD to disordered eating and even addiction and chronic pain. Professor David Nutt, one of the world's leading Neuropsychopharmacologists, has spent 15 years researching this field and it is his most significant body of work to date. In 2018, he co-founded the first academic psychedelic research center - underpinned by his mission to provide evidence-based information for people everywhere. It revived interest in the understanding and use of this drug in its many forms, including MDMA, ayahuasca, magic mushrooms, LSD and ketamine. The results of this have been nothing short of ground-breaking for the future categorization of drugs, but also for what we now know about brain mechanisms and our consciousness. At a time where there is an enormous amount of noise around the benefits of psychedelics, this book contains the knowledge you need to know about a drug that is about to go mainstream, free from the hot air, direct from the expert. Are you ready to change your mind?
Mentalizing Power and Powerlessness
In this book, the author discusses with a view to psychotherapeutic practice how power and the exercise of power can be used in a constructive sense. Spontaneously, people tend to associate the topic of power negatively. They mostly talk about their own powerlessness and the power of "those up there", and very rarely about their own striving for power. It is undisputed that power and the exercise of power, as well as dealing with powerlessness, play an important role in psychotherapy. Nevertheless, the constructive and destructive aspects of power are still too little reflected. Here, there is a mentalization deficit on the part of both psychotherapists and patients. In this book questions are asked and suggestions for practice are developed. Written for psychological psychotherapists, child and adolescent psychotherapists, family therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, physicians, students, and psychotherapists in training.
Telemental Health
Featuring contributed chapters written by experts in the field, Telemental Health: What Every Student Needs to Know equips future counselors with the tools, skillsets, and knowledge required to effectively serve clients across different modalities. Opening chapters address the history of telemental health, opportunities and challenges associated with practice, ethical decision-making, and technical and practical considerations with emphasis on creating a telemental health space that is professional and confidential. Readers learn about the importance of integrating assessment within the telemental health setting. They are provided with strategies for initial screenings for appropriate fit for telemental health, biopsychosocial assessments, and crisis and suicide assessments with a focus on how to navigate these digitally. Additional chapters explore clinical skills, relationship-building, documentation, billing, and recordkeeping. Readers learn about working with specialized populations, including young children, adolescent and older adult populations, couples, families, groups, LGBTQ+ populations, individuals in recovery, and individuals with intellectual disabilities and chronic pain. The closing chapter discusses the importance of self-care for telemental health practitioners. Designed to support the modern counselor, Telemental Health is ideal for graduate-level students in counseling and related fields, as well as any helping professional who is new to providing telemental health services.
Vice and Psychiatric Diagnosis
Vice and Psychiatric Diagnosis begins with the simple question of why some categories of mental disorder include immoral or criminal conduct as diagnostic features, while most mental disorders in the DSM and ICD do not involve such "vice-laden" concepts. While this initial puzzle seems to concern only the limited domain of psychiatric nosology, Sadler's expansive scholarship reveals that this simple question leads inexorably to complex questions about the role of "madness and morality" in intellectual history, and to today's many conflicts and contradictions in the policy and culture of mental health, criminal justice, and related social welfare efforts. The book outlines the implications of vice concepts being incorporated into psychiatric diagnosis and clinical practice, leading to some of the vexing problems in mental health and social care. These issues include the fragmentation of care in social welfare efforts involving mentally ill people, criminal offenders, intellectually disabled individuals, and juvenile offenders. The analysis extends to cultural attitudes and policies as well: the insanity defense, managing the mentally ill criminal offender, the value of punishment in criminal justice, and derivative issues such as the ethics of forensic psychiatry, the growing problem of mass shootings, stigma, health literacy, and the difficulties in pursuing rigorous and consistent approaches to psychiatric diagnostic classification. In the pursuit of untangling these threads of vice and psychiatric diagnosis, Sadler provides a brief history of ideas about madness and morality, beginning in prehistory and extending into the late 20th century. The lessons from this history are applied in subsequent chapters, examining the "vice-mental disorder relationship" from the perspectives of philosophical/conceptual issues, the perspectives of criminal law and the criminal justice system, and the perspectives of public interest and public opinion. The concluding chapters formulate an alternative way of thinking about the vice-mental disorder relationship in clinical practice and public policy, culminating in "Forty Theses" which present the detailed conclusions and social implications for this monumental work.
Duplex Sonography of the Brain-Supplying Arteries
Ultrasound diagnostics in the context of clinical findings and other imaging examinationsIntroductory reading and reference workQuick orientation due to uniform structure: techniques, clinical pictures, findings, sources of error
Type-1 Diabetes
This volumes details methods focusing on technological innovation and recent advances in diabetes management. Chapters will guide readers through recent advances, beta-cell regeneration, non-invasive imaging of endogenous, transplanted islets theranostics, microRNA profiling of beta-cells and artificial intelligence, and deep learning algorithms in diabetes. Written in the 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 protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Type-1 Diabetes: Methods and Protocols is for a broad audience including basic researches, clinicians, and physician scientists whose major focus is in diabetes.
Fine-Tuning Life
Take a journey into the fascinating world of microRNA, the genome's master controllers. Discovered in 1993, our genome's master controllers are critical to the evolution of complex life, including humans. This captivating book tells their story, from their discovery and unique role in regulating protein levels to their practical applications in brain health and other branches of medicine. Written by a neuroscientist, it provides an in-depth look at what we know about microRNAs and how we came to know it. Explore the impact of these molecular conductors on your life and gain a new appreciation for the precision they bring to the molecular noise in our cells. Perfect for students of neuroscience, life sciences such as biochemistry and genetics and the curious public alike, this is the captivating tale of the conductors of life's molecular orchestra.
Anxiety and Depression in Primary Care
This book provides practical information about depression and anxiety in primary care, with a focus on the approach in different countries and incorporating global ranges/prevalence, risk factors and health burden including that associated with COVID-19 and its pandemic.
Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Numerous studies have shown that individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have statistically higher rates of OCD and vice versa, yet there has been no comprehensive book dedicated to their comorbidity. This clinical guide fills that gap and provides a tool for health professionals working with patients presenting with both diagnoses. This book reviews the existing literature on the comorbidity of these disorders, and the perspectives of the authors' clinical practice working with OCD and EDs. Chapters cover clinical pitfalls, assessment, and suggested treatments, detailing the overlap between both illnesses and how comorbidity changes the overall presentations. The authors provide evidence-informed clinical suggestions for existing treatments, in addition to several case study examples, to highlight ways in which to better improve care for patients. A must-read for clinicians who have either experience with or want to expand their knowledge on how to assess and treat the co-occurrence of OCD and EDs.
Cardiac Surgical Complications
This book comprehensively reviews a selection of cases resulting from complications that can occur in cardiac surgical procedures. It details the science behind each potential complication along with a range of available strategies to rectify the issues, including those applicable to minimally invasive techniques. Chapters are well illustrated and feature clinical pearls to reinforce key points. Cardiac Surgical Complications: Strategic Analysis and Clinical Review provides a practically applicable guide on how to successfully resolve and mitigate potential complications in cardiac surgery. Consequently, it is a valuable resource for all trainee and practicing cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and intensive care physicians.
Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy
Providing practical, visually oriented guidance on the benefits of botulinum toxin in a wide variety of disorders, some new and unexpected, this new edition of Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy is fully updated in scope and detail. Chapters discuss the pathophysiology of each condition, summarizing the rationale for botulinum toxin, and describing the injection approach. Clear illustrations of the injection sites are included, using a 'clinician's eye' perspective, which allows physicians to readily identify anatomical landmarks and approach angles for injection. Dosing tables for available toxin formulations are included. The Manual covers cosmetic treatment of the upper and lower face, as well as aesthetic smile correction. Extensive guidance on how to use ultrasound and how cadaveric dissections can assist localization and targeting of injections is provided. Designed for teaching and bedside guidance, the Manual is useful to a diverse range of clinicians looking to use botulinum toxin in their practice.
Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Across Cultures
Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition involving deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Individuals with intellectual disability experience a greater burden of co-occurring physical and mental illness compared to the general population, and often need a significant degree of support from healthcare professionals and carers, as well as family and friends. Additionally, their lives can be greatly influenced both positively and negatively by the cultures in which they exist, including societal attitudes, belief systems and norms. An insightful addition to the Oxford Cultural Psychiatry series, Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability across Cultures explores the health, support structures, and societal attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities throughout the world. Written by international experts of intellectual disability and mental health, this comprehensive textbook covers broad topics such as anthropology, mental health, physical health, research, and sexuality. It also comprises chapters dedicated to specific geographic regions, such as Africa, America, Australasia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Psychosis: Global Perspectives
Psychotic disorders are a major public health challenge. Psychoses are associated with significant individual, familial, and societal costs. Yet, our understanding of these conditions is limited because the overwhelming majority of research is conducted in a small number of countries in North America, Europe, and Australasia, which together comprise only around 16% of the world's population. There are consequently substantial gaps in our knowledge of psychoses, and the need for a global perspective is obvious. Psychosis: Global Perspectives comprises two parts: In the first half of the book, the authors review the current evidence base on psychoses around the world by theme, from epidemiology to human rights, highlighting commonalities and differences between settings and illustrating the gaps in our knowledge. The second half of the book synthesises existing research from nine countries in the Global South, providing detailed accounts of ongoing research programmes, local treatment systems, and cultural contexts, and contrasting these with theory and data generated from the Global North. Together, these sections illustrate how experiences of psychosis may be shaped by social context, and the importance of diversifying the settings in which research on psychosis is conducted. Academically rigorous yet accessibly written, this new title addresses the substantial inequalities in literature and attention in the global understanding of psychotic disorders.
Victor Horsley
Sir Victor Horsley (1857-1916) was a brilliant and pioneering neurosurgeon who also shaped the direction of clinical medicine through his work with the British Medical Association, Medical Defence Union, and General Medical Council. Before the nervous system could be imaged, Horsley operated successfully on the brain and spinal cord, and performed palliative procedures on patients dying from brain tumours. Nevertheless, he became a social pariah due to his support for nationalised health insurance, child welfare and women's rights, amongst other causes. In this fascinating biography, leading neurologist Dr Michael J. Aminoff places Horsley's life and work in the context of the society in which he lived and explores his influence on the development of neurosurgery and social policies still in effect. The many underlying themes to the book include the interplay of science and politics, and the responsibility of physicians to themselves and for the welfare of society.
The Cancer Biopathy
What is cancer? Traditionally, medical science has thought of it as an invasive tumor arising spontaneously in an otherwise healthy organism. Consequently, it has na簿vely devised increasingly intricate techniques to eradicate the tumor and treat its complications. These techniques have had varying degrees of success.In contrast, Reich defines cancer not as a tumor-the tumor is merely a late manifestation of the disease-but as a systemic disease due to chronic thwarting of natural sexual functioning. The ensuing biopathic shrinking of the organism is revealed initially in emotional despair and resignation, which leads eventually to a disturbance of cellular metabolism, with the tumor as its most visible manifestation.In this radically different scientific investigation of a process that ends, literally, in the putrefaction of the living body due to chronic suffocation of the tissues, Reich has arrived at the conclusion that "cancer is the most significant somatic expression of the biophysiological effect of sexual stasis." If this is so, there is a far greater possibility for the prophylaxis of cancer than for its treatment.Reich's contribution to an understanding of cancer is based on his years of clinical, social, and laboratory study of human emotions and his discovery of the specific energy processes manifested in them. A detailed account of this discovery forms the opening chapters of the book, providing the experimental and theoretical basis for the later chapters in which he presents his findings on the emotional background of the disease, the crucial role played by inadequate sexual functioning that causes a general devitalization and shrinking, the origin of the cancer cell, experimental therapy with laboratory animals and human beings, and, finally, the problems and possibilities of prevention.
Deep Learning for ECG Synthesis
One of the major causes of death is cardiovascular diseases. In 2019, it reached 32% of all deaths worldwide. ECG is widely used in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases mostly since it is non-invasive and painless. Diagnosis is usually performed by human specialists which is timeconsumingand prone to human error, in case of availability. However, automatic ECG diagnosis is becoming increasingly more acceptable since not only it eliminates randomized human errors, butalso it can be available as a bedside testing any time and anywhere using common and affordablewearable heart monitoring devices. Automatic ECG diagnosis algorithms are usually deep neural network classifier models which classify the ECG beats depending on the general pattern of the ECG heartbeat
Overcoming Hearing Loss: From Drug Therapy to Cochlear Implant Surgery - Latest Advancements in the Management of Hearing Loss
This book starts by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the inner ear. Then it delves deeper into hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the genetics behind it. How to manage related symptoms such as hyperacusis and tinnitus is also discussed as well as current medical treatments and new immunological approaches to treating hearing loss. Furthermore, the most up-to-date hearing devices such as digital hearing aids, implantable bone conduction devices, and cochlear implants are discussed at great length.Each chapter opens with an overview of its main concepts, is filled with various illustrations and tables to aid in the explanation of the text, and concludes with a list of the pertinent citations. This fascinating book is especially aimed at people with hearing loss and includes pertinent information on devices assisting them in hearing. This unique book that is addressed to both patients and professionals, is an easy to read book and will update them about the management of hearing loss in 2023 and beyond.
Overcoming Hearing Loss: From Drug Therapy to Cochlear Implant Surgery - Latest Advancements in the Management of Hearing Loss
This book starts by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the inner ear. Then it delves deeper into hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the genetics behind it. How to manage related symptoms such as hyperacusis and tinnitus is also discussed as well as current medical treatments and new immunological approaches to treating hearing loss. Furthermore, the most up-to-date hearing devices such as digital hearing aids, implantable bone conduction devices, and cochlear implants are discussed at great length.Each chapter opens with an overview of its main concepts, is filled with various illustrations and tables to aid in the explanation of the text, and concludes with a list of the pertinent citations. This fascinating book is especially aimed at people with hearing loss and includes pertinent information on devices assisting them in hearing. This unique book that is addressed to both patients and professionals, is an easy to read book and will update them about the management of hearing loss in 2023 and beyond.
Anxiety and Depression in Primary Care
This book provides practical information about depression and anxiety in primary care, with a focus on the approach in different countries and incorporating global ranges/prevalence, risk factors and health burden including that associated with COVID-19 and its pandemic.
Disease Detectives
Plants are an essential part of our planet's ecosystem, providing us with food, oxygen, and numerous other resources. However, just like humans and animals, plants are also susceptible to diseases. Understanding the importance of plant health and the field of plant pathology is crucial for students interested in the field of botany.Plant health refers to the overall well-being of plants, including their ability to resist diseases, pests, and environmental stresses. Healthy plants not only yield higher crop production but also contribute to a balanced and sustainable environment. As students delve into the world of botany, they will realize that maintaining plant health is of utmost importance for the future of agriculture and the planet.Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases and the science behind their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Disease detectives, or plant pathologists, play a crucial role in identifying and managing plant diseases to ensure the health and productivity of crops. By understanding the causes, symptoms, and transmission of plant diseases, students can help protect plants from harmful pathogens and work towards sustainable agriculture.Plant diseases can have devastating effects, leading to significant yield losses, economic hardships, and even famine in some regions. By learning about plant health, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and manage these diseases effectively. They can recognize early signs of disease, implement proper disease management techniques, and develop innovative strategies to combat plant pathogens in a sustainable manner.Moreover, plant health is not only essential for agriculture but also impacts the natural environment. Healthy plants contribute to the biodiversity of ecosystems, supporting a wide range of organisms, including insects, birds, and mammals. By preserving plant health, students can contribute to the conservation of natural habitats and promote sustainable practices.
