Women's Health in IbdThe Spectrum of Care from Birth to Adulthood
A comprehensive guide, Women's Health in IBD: The Spectrum of Care From Birth to Adulthood will help providers approach the specific issues that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face throughout their lifetimes.
Women’s Health in Autoimmune Diseases
This book focuses on conveying autoimmune disease expertise to gynecologists and other clinicians, allowing them to approach the treatment of each disease in a pragmatic manner. Each chapter reviews the current literature on treatments for autoimmune diseases, especially under special circumstances like pregnancy; rating disease severity; and providing practical guidelines based on the current state of knowledge. How autoimmune diseases affect fertility, and how to best prepare patients with these diseases for pregnancy, is also addressed. Unfortunately the current literature does not provide effective guidelines. This book addresses that shortcoming, and will help clinicians to implement appropriate treatments, while also outlining possible alternatives in order to provide effective treatment for women living with autoimmune diseases. It also explores important issues concerning autoimmune diseases in women such as: lupus nephritis, vasculitis, Sjogren's syndrome, anti phospholipid syndrome and systemic sclerosis, and their potential effects on unborn children. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable reference guide for Practicing Clinicians, Rheumatologists and Gynecologists, among others.
Sociocultural Examinations of Sports Concussions
Drawing from a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, Socio-cultural Examination of Sports Concussion offers a diverse set of analyses examining traumatic brain injuries as cultural phenomena affecting more than just an athlete's brain, but also shaping meanings, identities, and social contexts.
Infections of Cardiac Implantable Devices
The first monograph on CIED-related infections combining evidence from literature, daily clinical practice and new technical features Presents a globally relevant topic in terms of clinical impact and costs both for patients and healthcare systems Addresses a multidisciplinary audience, including cardiologists, experts in infectious diseases, electrophysiologists, researchers and health care providers
Practical Cardio-Oncology
This book takes a holistic view of the treatment of cardio-oncology patients, from evaluating those at high risk of developing cardio-toxicity, guidance for monitoring and managing patients during therapy to cardiac care of cancer survivors. It utilizes the latest research to offer advice on treatment strategy and practical training elements.
Back Smart
Dr. Daniel Kassicieh's decades of clinical research and work with treating patients has proven time and again that there are many often-ignored factors that can cause back and neck pain, and that you can become pain free without narcotics or surgery. Back pain is not something that must be simply tolerated, nor is it going to be relieved from all of the unnecessary surgeries many patients endure as a result of listening to misleading medical advice. Unfortunately, most people do not realize that they have a choice when they are suffering with terrible neck or back pain. They are told that surgery is their only option, even when it is has no possibility of relieving their pain. But you DO have a choice. In Back Smart: Free Yourself from Back and Neck Pain, Enjoy a Higher Quality of Life without Narcotics or Surgery, Dr. Kassicieh uses true stories, brilliant illustrations, and case studies that will help you understand your pain problems, the source of your pain, and your conservative treatment options. The sound, medical findings (and his extensive bibliography) give readers confidence that all is not lost, no matter how many failed efforts they have tried in desperation to function without back and neck pain. Back Smart shows how, for the majority (97%) of patients suffering with neck and back pain - surgery is not and will never be the answer.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriasis is a life-long chronic autoimmune disease characterized by thick scaly skin lesions and often associated with severe arthritis. In psoriasis, lesions skin cells, keratinocytes, grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery or red patches on skin. Normal skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every four weeks, but psoriasi
Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health
In this first edition of "Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health", international experts present state-of-the-art scholarly reviews of dietary and lifestyle effects on metabolic systems associated with cardiovascular health and disease.
Clinical Cases in Dysarthria
Through the medium of detailed clinical case reports, written by well-respected clinicians and researchers working internationally in the field, Clinical Cases in Dysarthria discusses the challenges, and rewards of applying evidence-based procedures to people with dysarthria in real-life busy routine clinical settings.
What Happened?
If you consult a psychiatrist for assistance with a mental health problem you will be subjected to the "What's wrong with you?" approach. You will be assessed, diagnosed and then treated, most commonly with a pill to combat your purportedly biologically based ill.But what if this is a hazardous and flawed paradigm? What if psychiatrists are inherently unable to reliably diagnose what ails you? Or, despite the listing of over 250 'mental illnesses' in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, what if there are only eight different types of interventions available to treat this myriad of different 'mental illnesses?'Furthermore, what if you take pills that change your brain biochemistry, but the biological basis of all the purported 'mental illnesses' are unknown?Could there be an alternative? And just maybe, are we being asked the wrong question?With over 40 years as a practicing psychologist and educator, Dr. Bill Saunders takes us on an open, honest, heartfelt and sometimes confronting journey of human experience. In his book, Bill challenges some of the 'truths' we know about mental health, sharing real stories that will make you laugh and cry, and sometimes leave you in shock!So, if you want to know what Mental Health is really about this is the book to read.
Pediatric Neurology
"This book is highly recommended for those who will engage with pediatric patients as an excellent starting point to learning most clinically relevant management." ---Doody's Review Service, 3 stars Comprehensive and accessible, Pediatric Neurology is the first reference designed for trainees and nonspecialists in search of targeted information on the diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions in children. Providing a broad window on the primary disorders seen in childhood, this book interweaves the expertise of field leaders from top national institutions to concisely distill the foundations of clinical pediatric neurology. Complete with up-to-date disease guidelines and evidence-based treatment recommendations, this book serves as a starting point for physicians and other health professionals who wish to delve into fundamentals of current pediatric neurology practice. Beginning with an overview of the clinical assessment of infants and children, the book features dedicated chapters to all major disorders and conditions likely to be encountered in the pediatric population. Chapters include current information on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and approaches to management for each condition in addition to tables summarizing key takeaways and detailed illustrations. Using plain language and a clear presentation of information throughout, the book is packed with the clinical wisdom needed for tackling such a complex field. With special emphasis on essential patient care concepts, Pediatric Neurology is the trusted resource for residents, general neurologists, pediatricians, medical students, and other practitioners who care for children and adolescents with neurological disease. Key Features: Introduces the foundations of clinical pediatric neurology Multi-purpose resource for point-of-care use, clinical rotations, or board preparation Organized by disease category to enhance accessibility and retrieval of key information Features chapters written by leading educators and clinicians in the field Incorporates up-to-date disease guidelines, latest FDA-approved drugs, and evidence-based treatment recommendations Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers
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Prostate Cancer Prevention
Prostate cancer is by far the most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of death due to cancer. It comprises a mixed group of tumours displaying varying clinical behaviour: while some have a very aggressive course, others are rather indolent. Prevention of prostate cancer and discrimination between aggressive and indolent forms are important clinical goals and the acquisition of significant new evidence on means of achieving these aims makes this book particularly timely. A wide range of topics are covered by leading authorities in the field. The biology and natural history of prostate cancer are reviewed and the role of lifestyle and dietary factors, assessed. Detailed attention is paid to risk prediction biomarkers and to the role of novel high-throughput nucleic acid-based technologies in improving risk prediction and thereby allowing tailored approaches to cancer prevention. Potential means of chemoprevention of prostate cancer are also reviewed in depth, covering the very positive new data on the impact of aspirin as well as evidence regarding 5α-reductase inhibitors, DFMO and lycopene. Guidance is provided on the differentiation of aggressive from indolent disease and the policy and research implications of recent findings are examined. This book will be of interest to both clinicians and researchers.
Jacob’s Jitters
This children's book explores the struggles of mental health in young children, specifically anxiety. It teaches children the lesson that there is no fear in asking for help and that it is the right step to a happy, healthy brain.
Antipsychotic Medications
Antipsychotic medications revolutionized the practice of psychiatry and have helped millions of people with a variety of mental health issues. Their discovery was largely experimental but based on the remarkable powers of clinical observation and scientific brilliance. Since then, they have altered perceptions of psychiatric disorders and have become a tool for not only exploring mechanisms of disease, but also for examining the nature of brain function. In this book, you will learn the discovery and story of antipsychotic medications, how societal perception has transitioned, and how future innovation will change these medications.
What in the world are organ transplants?
In this collection of in-depth articles, the ideas and promise of organ transplants will be delved into. The process of how modern and historical organ transplants were conducted will be extensively covered engagingly and expertly. Readers will gain a new understanding of the science and research behind organ transplantation. The controversies and opposing viewpoints will also be included as well as the depiction of organ transplants in popular culture. This book provides an incredible and unique learning experience on the topic of organ transplants.
What in the World is Treatment Resistance in Psychiatry?
Treatment resistance in psychiatry involves mental illnesses that do not significantly or positively respond to their treatments. In this book, the definition of this complication is elaborated on. It covers many topics that will aid with one's knowledge regarding treatment resistance in this area of medicine. This includes: the science involved, how different environments can affect it, and how prevalent treatment resistance is in our society.
Resistance to Photodynamic Therapy in Cancer
This volume provides a comprehensive review of resistance induced by photodynamic therapy (PDT) in tumor cells. Understanding the underlying mechanisms in this process leads to the improvement of therapeutic modality, in combination with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. Photodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure that can exert a selective or preferential cytotoxic activity toward malignant cells. The procedure involves administration of an intrinsically non-toxic photosensitizing agent (PS) followed by irradiation at a wavelength corresponding to a visible absorption band of the sensitizer. In the presence of oxygen, a series of events lead to direct tumor cell death, damage to the microvasculature, and induction of a local inflammatory reaction. Studies reveal that PDT can be curative, particularly in early stage tumors and this volume explores the potential of PDT, but also reveals strategic approaches to overcome resistance in tumor cells.
Early Gastrointestinal Cancers II: Rectal Cancer
This Recent Results in Cancer Research volume provides an up-to-date overview of the multidisciplinary management of locally confined rectal cancer as well as colorectal cancer with synchronous resectable liver metastases. The contents comprise the majority of the invited contributions from the Second St. Gallen EORTC Gastrointestinal Cancer Conference, held on 6-8 March 2014 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Written by some of the world's leading experts in the imaging, endoscopy, pathology, molecular biology, surgery, radiotherapy and medical oncology of rectal cancer and liver metastases, the chapters offer a comprehensive view on the latest recommendations in diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment. Every clinician involved in the care of patients with rectal cancer will find this book interesting and helpful.
Sports and Exercise Training as Therapy in Cancer
​Georg Stuebinger verifies each of the 24 most common and deadliest cancer diseases worldwide including well-established and potential risk factors resp. important symptoms by using current literature and comprehensive scientific studies with a direct relation to the impact of various parameters of sports and exercise training such as training type, intensity, volume, duration and frequency complete with the corresponding effects. The impact of sports and exercise training as a potential therapy on reduced risk of cancer has been widely discussed in many scientific articles over the last few years, but is still widely unknown. In 2012, about 14 m cancer cases and 8.2 m cancer deaths appeared worldwide whereby cancer represents one of the most frequent causes of death accounting for approximately 13% with a continuously rising number.
Electrical Diseases of the Heart
Electrical Disease of the Heart, 2nd Edition, volume 2, covers the diagnostic and treatment options available in the management of electrical diseases and with its companion volume provides the latest developments in the field of experimental and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, genetics, pharmacology and interventional therapies of various clinical arrhythmogenic entities. This book is highly relevant to a broad audience, ranging from medical and graduate students, to clinicians and scientists.
Icpc-3 International Classification of Primary Care
This edition is indispensable for anyone wishing to use the international classification system for morbidity and functioning data in a primary care setting. Classification has been rewritten to reflect the continued shift in the health paradigm of primary care and public health.
Icpc-3 International Classification of Primary Care
This edition is indispensable for anyone wishing to use the international classification system for morbidity and functioning data in a primary care setting. Classification has been rewritten to reflect the continued shift in the health paradigm of primary care and public health.
The Heterogeneity of Cancer Metabolism
This open access volume will introduce recent discoveries in cancer metabolism since the publication of the first edition in 2018, providing readers with an up-to-date understanding of developments in the field.Genetic alterations in cancer, in addition to being the fundamental drivers of tumorigenesis, can give rise to a variety of metabolic adaptations that allow cancer cells to survive and proliferate in diverse tumor microenvironments. This metabolic flexibility is different from normal cellular metabolic processes and leads to heterogeneity in cancer metabolism within the same cancer type or even within the same tumor. In this book, the authors delve into the complexity and diversity of cancer metabolism and highlight how understanding the heterogeneity of cancer metabolism is fundamental to the development of effective metabolism-based therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. Deciphering how cancer cells utilize various nutrient resources will enable clinicians and researchers to pair specific chemotherapeutic agents with patients who are most likely to respond with positive outcomes, allowing for more cost-effective and personalized cancer treatment.This book has four major parts. Part one will cover the basic metabolism of cancer cells, followed by a discussion of the heterogeneity of cancer metabolism in part two. Part three addresses the relationship between cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts, and the new part four will explore the metabolic interplay between cancer and other diseases. This new section makes the book unique from other texts currently available on the market. The second edition will be useful for cancer metabolism researchers, cancer biologists, epidemiologists, physicians, health care professionals in related disciplines, policymakers, marketing and economic strategists, among others. It may also be used in courses such as intro to cancer metabolism, cancer biology, and related biochemistry courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
Postpartum Psychiatric Illness
Clues which point toward the etiology of postpartum psychiatric illness and its appropriate treatment are spread over four continents and 150 years of history. James Alexander Hamilton and Patricia Neel Harberger decided that it was time to assemble the bits and pieces of information.Postpartum Psychiatric Illness: A Picture Puzzle is an exceptional work that presents a wealth of research and treatment considerations in this neglected field.
The Oxford Handbook of Phenomenological Psychopathology
The field of phenomenological psychopathology (PP) is concerned with exploring and describing the individual experience of those suffering from mental disorders. Whilst there is often an understandable emphasis within psychiatry on diagnosis and treatment, the subjective experience of the individual is frequently overlooked. Yet a patient's own account of how their illness affects their thoughts, values, consciousness, and sense of self, can provide important insights into their condition - insights that can complement the more empirical findings from studies of brain function or behaviour. The Oxford Handbook of Phenomenological Psychopathology is the first ever comprehensive review of the field. It considers the history of PP, its methodology, key concepts, and includes a section exploring individual experiences within schizophrenia, depression, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and phobia. In addition it includes chapters on some of the leading figures throughout the history of this field. Bringing together chapters from a global team of leading academics, researchers and practitioners, the book will be valuable for those within the fields of psychiatry, clinical psychology, and philosophy.
Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders
This full-color, practical handbook provides a concise, evidence-based psychopharmacological approach to the management of complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Part I focuses uniquely on topics and strategies relevant to treating this challenging patient population. These approaches go beyond standard guidelines while adhering to research and clinically derived data. Part II provides a concise array of information regarding those classes of medications most commonly used when treating complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Each medication guide contains sections including mechanisms of action, typical treatment response, monitoring, dosing and kinetics, medications to avoid in combination/warnings, and take-home pearls. Part III offers tips in brief appendix chapters for managing common issues ranging from loading lithium and valproic acid to the treatment of acute psychomotor agitation. An essential resource for psychiatrists, forensic clinicians, psychiatric trainees, and all mental health professionals involved with, or interested in, the treatment of challenging psychotic disorders.
A Practical Guide to Emergency Telehealth
A Practical Guide to Emergency Telehealth is the most thorough, up to date, and practical guidebook available for the design and implementation of a wide variety of acute and episodic distance-based clinical services. Historically it has been evident that Emergency Medicine stands to benefit from improvements in telecommunication technologies. This book helps readers understand how emergency telehealth can be used to improve care within and outside the ED, discover telehealth opportunities, identify solutions for health care disparities, guide them through to implementation, and support them to long-term success. Chapters feature case examples, checklists, and lessons learned from professionals who have been at the forefront of the telehealth industry. The content is designed for individuals and institutions at all levels of telehealth experience. It is fitting and essential for hospital administrators, information technology staff, emergency medicine clinicians, nurses, and other key stakeholders involved in the delivery of urgent and emergent medical care. Advance Praise for A Practical Guide to Emergency Telehealth "This excellent text will serve the practitioners with a ready reference as telehealth continues to grow in importance and utility in the aftermath of a global pandemic." -- Charles R. Doarn, MBA, FATA, FAsMA, Research Professor, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, MPH Program Director, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati "While telehealth as a method of providing care is not new, pre-COVID growth accelerated by the response to COVID-19 has been remarkable. Dr. Sikka and his colleagues have provided us with the most comprehensive body of work to date on this important subject." -- B. Tilman Jolly, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer, Aveshka, Inc., Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University "This book provides an excellent summary of the contemporary issues in emergency telehealth, and is a must read for clinicians interested in this topic." -- Jesse Pines, MD, National Director of Clinical Innovation, US Acute Care Solutions
Membership Primary Care
In the United States, family medicine and primary care are on the verge of extinction. The biggest problem that has defined this issue is the lack of time physicians must spend with their patients, which, on the average, is only seven minutes. Since the resources and reimbursement for primary care doctors are so razor thin these physicians must build up panels of patients reaching into the thousands so they can run 30 or more patients through their office daily. This is an unsustainable vicious cycle, as more resources are required for these large numbers of patients, dramatically increasing the doctor's overhead. In Membership Primary Care: Transforming Family Medicine is Key to Healthcare Reform, Robert T. Bailey, PharmD, MD, shares revelatory wisdom that offers solutions for our dysfunctional and expensive healthcare system. Dr. Bailey explores a successful model to restore family medicine to its former days of glory and prominence, so it can play a primary role in reforming our healthcare system, improving the wellness of US citizens, and substantially reducing the high cost of healthcare. Written to both patients and healthcare thought leaders, Membership Primary Care clearly identifies the major problems in the medical field and provides a blueprint for improving family medicine. Putting into practice Dr. Bailey's teaching can result in a win-win-win situation for the patient, the doctor, and the healthcare system. With more universal acceptance of Dr. Bailey's model of care, primary care will draw more of our brightest medical students into this incredibly important field, while greatly improving patient care and decreasing utilization of the most expensive doorways into healthcare. The practical methods Dr. Bailey shares will reform our current system of sick care to one of wellness and prevention. The powerful truths within Membership Primary Care will change your understanding of all that healthcare can be. Dr. Bailey is a recognized thought leader in family medicine, primary care, and clinical pharmacy. He was inspired to write this book to offer an effective solution to reform family medicine and healthcare in general for the sake of the health of our citizens and to dramatically reduce our healthcare expenses as a country. Dr. Bailey is founder and president of Bailey Family Medical Care, in Scottsdale, Arizona, since 2003 (www.baileyfamilymedicalcare.com) and is a specialist in the BaleDoneen Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Method. He is an expert in the integration of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. He has received numerous patient awards, including Patient Choice Physician Awards, America's Most Compassionate Doctor Awards, Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor Award, Top 10 Family Doctor and Medical Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the NCQA/ADA Physician Diabetic Recognition Program Award. Dr. Bailey is a board-certified family medicine physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. His background is broad and diverse. He has served as a tenured associate professor of surgery, family medicine, and pharmacy at Creighton University and an associate professor of family medicine and Director of Family Medicine Research at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale. Dr. Bailey has an illustrious academic career spanning more than forty years and has been awarded numerous large research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Health Futures Foundation in esophageal disease, pharmacology, and left ventricular heart assist devices as a bridge to heart transplant. Dr. Bailey is a Christian physician and minister and was ordained as a full-time Christian minister of medicine by William Standish Reed, MD, who pioneered the healing of the whole person through the spirit, mind, and body. Dr. Bailey serves as president of a nonprofit organization, Prophet's Reward, Inc., (www.prophetsreward.org) to further positive health care reform in primary care and to advance whole person medicine.
Clinical Research and Case Report On Cardiovascular Disease by Pharmacists in Japan
Pharmacists need to conduct clinical research and case reports as drug experts. This time, we indicated a case report in which a pharmacist proposed a combination therapy of midodrine and droxidopa to a doctor for refractory hypotension in a patient with chronic heart failure. In addition, we showed the results of a retrospective study evaluating the efficacy of recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin, a therapeutic agent for disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing
Skin physiology assessment is moving from a descriptive approach to a deeper understanding of biophysical and biochemical processes in the stratum corneum, such as epidermal barrier function and stratum corneum hydration. New, non-invasive approaches offer reliable and reproducible methods for product testing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, as well as in basic research. While standard instruments focus on functional aspects, innovative devices offer a deeper understanding of underlying mechanisms.This book discusses the assessment of skin physiology and of skin functions in clinical studies using non-invasive biophysical instruments, offering readers a comprehensive guide to planning, performing and evaluating the results of scientific studies in skin measurement and the legal framework for these studies. Written by leading experts in the field, it focuses on practical aspects of non-invasive measurements. After introducing the legal aspects of the current framework for clinical cosmetic studies and basic research in cosmetology, it explores the technical practicalities of organizing a testing lab and the pre-requirements for planning a study. The third and main section addresses specific topics in cosmetic testing e.g. skin hydration, and also includes chapters on sensory aspects and in vivo skin structure vizualization. This new, updated edition of Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing is a valuable tool for researchers, students, and medical staff wanting to gain insights into how best to assess skin functions in controlled studies using non-invasive biophysical instruments.
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
This second edition textbook provides invaluable guidance on carrying out qualitative research in psychology using methods both individually and in combination. Suitable for researchers at all stages of their development, the book provides a go-to resource for students who are just starting out, as well as for experienced qualitative researchers planning to carry out research pluralistically. Key features include: -A new chapter on Thematic Analysis-Updated chapters on four other widely used qualitative method - grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis, discourse analysis and narrative analysis-Discussions of the theoretical foundations of qualitative methods employed singly and pluralistically-Consideration of ethical and quality issues pertinent to different methods when used separately and in conjunction-Inclusion of the use of visual and other non-textual data -Problem-based questions-Reflections on practice from experienced researchersThe book has been updated throughout to reflect current developments in, and research examples from, the full breadth of the discipline, including from health, social, counselling, and sports and exercise psychology. Studies carried out as part of both academic and professional practice are included, alongside discussion of ways in which researchers from both settings can work together effectively. "This book opens new horizons for innovation, and creates new avenues to explore the complexity of human experience."--Dr Amy Burton, Senior Lecturer in Qualitative Research Methods, Staffordshire University, UK"Frost invites advanced students to move from broad conceptual understandings towards a nuanced appreciation of the potential of qualitative methods in psychology."--Neil Cooper, Professor of Learning and Teaching in Psychology, University of East Anglia, UK"With a crystal clear writing style, Frost enriches our understanding of the practice and experience of doing pluralistic qualitative research - an invaluable contribution."--John McCarthy, Head of School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Ireland"Frost has delivered a highly relevant, useful, and contemporary book that will be a prized guide on any qualitative journey."--Brett Smith, Director of Research, Department of Psychology, Durham University, UK"Nollaig Frost has been instrumental to the advancement of a pluralistic perspective in qualitative psychology. This keenly awaited second edition of her book does not disappoint."--Carla Willig, bestselling author of Introducing Qualitative Research in PsychologyNollaig Frost is Adjunct Professor at the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Ireland; Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London, UK; and Visiting Researcher at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches and supervises qualitative research to students at all levels and has led the Pluralism in Qualitative Research (PQR) project since its inception in 2006.
Hot Topics in Cardio-Oncology
Over the last years, thanks to growing advances in the field of cancer therapies, a considerable decrease in cancer mortality has been observed. Unfortunately, such therapies have shown a wide spectrum of cardiotoxicities. This book provides the readers with the latest advances and insights in the ever-expanding field of Cardio-Oncology. Specific topics discussed in the book include the potential role of inflammation in Cardio-Oncology and the description of the different manifestations of cardiotoxicities (including vascular toxicity, systemic hypertension, arrhythmias), analyzing the complex relationships between cancer and heart failure, two conditions whose prevalence increases with ageing. Furthermore, the role of biomarkers and imaging in cardio-oncology is discussed.
Memory and Attention Adaptation Training
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment. Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy offering evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment of this common survivorship condition. Organized into a session-by-session Clinician Manual and related Survivor Workbook, MAAT is conducted in eight treatment visits and has been demonstrated effective when delivered through telehealth technology, so survivors can readily fit MAAT into their busy lives. The MAAT Clinician Manual provides a clearly written summary of the scientific literature on CRCI and detailed guidance for each visit, including an agenda outline, in-depth discussion, and accompanying fidelity checklist in the appendix. Designed to be used in conjunction with the Survivor Workbook, the Clinician Manual also includes the full text of the workbook in a separate appendix, giving clinicians convenient one-volume access to the complete material.
Gain Control Over Your Psoriasis
Finally gain back control of your life and thrive in clearer skin!Stop living in so much pain, and start self-healing by harnessing the power of the latest psoriasis science and research. Make peace with your body by learning your psoriasis triggers, not by attempting to follow some unproven highly restrictive psoriasis diet which inevitably will leave you feeling even more stressed out and exhausted. Let a true nutrition expert and fellow psoriasis sufferer reveal how you can heal using food.When registered dietitian nutritionist Caylee Clay was diagnosed with psoriasis, she soon discovered how little modern medicine offers for relief, and quickly tired of hearing how there is no "cure" and no clear "causes" for psoriasis. Instead, she used her training and experience as a medical provider to find answers. The result? Caylee has experienced complete remission from her own psoriasis, due exclusively to the info in this book.Now a leader in the field of psoriasis and nutrition, Caylee offers a groundbreaking approach to healing psoriasis. Gain Control Over Your Psoriasis puts you on the path of self-healing using science, not guesswork. You will learn how to identify your triggers, reduce your psoriasis symptoms and pain, plus support the healing process without dieting. Harness the revolutionary intuitive eating program to avoid the trap of disordered eating or obsessing over food as a misguided attempt to feel better and find relief.This holistic approach to healing psoriasis is organized into five easy strategies, where you will discover: 1) Nourishing foods and nutrients to eat more of2) The power of meal timing3) How to identify your individual food sensitivities4) Universal food triggers to reduce, and5) Beneficial lifestyle modifications.Quit guessing when it comes to your psoriasis, and instead let science guide your healing process!
Substance Abuse, Habitual Behavior, and Selfcontrol
This book offers innovative perspectives on self-control over the use of habituating substances and related types of behavior. It reviews the powerful social-psychological influences of normative rules and interpersonal circumstances in developing capacities for self-control in the use of heroin.
Primary Care Revisited
1.Renewal of Primary Care.- 2.Philosophy in Primary Health Care Policy and District Health Systems.- 3.Economics, Demands and Financial Considerations in Primary Care.- 4.Sustainable Health Care Systems.- 5.The Role of the Mass Media in Primary Care.- 6.Public Private Partnership in Primary Care.- 7.Care Models and Practices of Mental Health Care.- 8.Integrated Care and Roles of Community Health Practitioners.- 9.Community Health Centres and Capacity Building.- 10.Health in workplaces.- 11.Child and adolescent care.- 12.Men's and women's care.- 13.Ageing population and elderly care.- 14.Palliative care and end of life issues.- Social Context.- 15.Equity, quality and gate-keeping.- 16.Social responsibility and ethics in community health care.- 17.Health seeking behaviour - Doctor shopping.- 18.Non-government organisations and volunteers.- 19.Social marketing in health promotion and behaviours in lifestyle modification.- 20.Primary care in the context of environment and housing.- 21.Emergency services and preparedness for disasters.- Development, Research and Education .- 22.Knowledge management and transfer.- 23.Lifelong education for providers and community.- 24.Development and application and mobile technology and Internet-of-Things to aid primary care.- 25.Research needs and funding.- 26.A comprehensive framework for measuring primary care.- 27.The WHO Healthy City and health promoting schools movement.- 28.A comprehensive framework for measuring primary care.
Dermatopathology
#3 in New Releases in Dermatology (Amazon 6/15/2021) Dermatopathology: A Quick Diagnostic Guide by Modupeola Soetan SamailaSkin disease is ubiquitous and, for cosmetic reasons, a relentless driver for an ever-increasing attendance at hospitals and clinics in the tropical countries. With an increasing number of dermatologists, the frequency of skin biopsies seeking pathological diagnosis is also on the rise in these countries.Many of these diseases are apt to appear similar clinically and not a few of them have common histiogenetic and molecular bases and, therefore, may present diagnostic challenges to the pathologist in routine bench work. This is not helped by the limited number of specialist dermatopathologists and near-total lack of relevant immunohistochemical, molecular techniques and genetic tests and a dearth of relevant textbooks and atlases that describe these disease entities in our setting.Dermatopathology: A Quick Diagnostic Guide is an attempt to bridge these chasms. In it, we describe a simplified, systematic approach in the diagnosis of common tropical skin diseases and tumours as well as tropical diseases with cutaneous manifestations. It suggests useful, ancillary diagnostic special stains and immunohistochemistry to aid definitive diagnosis, where they could be procured.The book is meant to serve as a diagnostic guide to skin diseases and will be useful for the practicing pathologists, pathology trainees, dermatologists and, indeed, general medical practitioners. About the AuthorAuthor, Modupeola Soetan Samaila, had her post-fellowship Dermatopathology training at the Department of Dermatopathology, University of California, San Francisco, USA and was also a Visiting Fellow at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital, Rhode Island. She is currently a Professor of Pathology at the College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.
What in the World is Angioplasty?
What in the World is Angioplasty? Explores and explains one of science's great inventions; angioplasty, which is used to combat a significant plague in our world today; cardiovascular disease. Arteries and veins are often blocked with fats and other substances that build up and eventually become plaque. In contrast with other surgical techniques used to prevent cardiovascular disease, Angioplasty is a minimally invasive technique that helps improve blood supply to its respected area and reduce damage. What in the World is Angioplasty? Delves deep into how angioplasty works, its significance, and the prospects of this technique. In the World, Angioplasty is a novel written by students and is compiled into a single anthology. It is directed by Dr. Austin Mardon, the founder of the Antarctic Institute of Canada, and whose institute provides excellent internship opportunities for young people all across the nation.
e-Mental Health
E-mental health has brought about massive changes to the landscape of healthcare delivery, social health, and even on the geo-political scale. Along with these massive technological leaps, there are accompanying repercussions that are not all beneficial. When we break it down, the prefix e- indicates electronic and mental health refers to our psychological well-being. When combined, we draw the expansive definition for e-mental health: our psychological well-being in an electronic space. This electronic space can be any aspect of the digital world - virtual reality, social media, entertainment, apps, websites, etc. As it entrenches itself into our everyday life, we must explore its benefits but stay skeptical to its detriments.
Current Diagnosis & Treatment Orthopedics, Sixth Edition
Fully updated and enhanced, this popular Lange book provides the most current, high-yield information available on orthopedic disorders and diseases A Doody's Core Title for 2022! Packed with 500 images and meticulously organized for high-impact learning, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Orthopedics, Sixth Edition emphasizes the major diagnostic features of musculoskeletal disease states, the nature of the diseases, the workup required for diagnosis, and all treatment options. It includes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and laboratory and imaging studies to help readers accurate diagnose patients and fully understand treatments. Chapters cover general considerations and imaging in surgery; musculoskeletal trauma, adult reconstructive, hand, foot, ankle, and pediatric surgery; sports medicine; spinal disorders, diseases, and injuries; musculoskeletal oncology; amputations; and rehabilitation and geriatric medicine. Perfect for surgical and emergency medicine residents, orthopedic surgery fellows, internal medicine and family practitioners, medical students, PAs, and nurse practitioner students, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Orthopedics, Sixth Edition provides the knowledge and insights you need to deliver safe, effective treatment to every patient. Features a new chapter on imaging in orthopedics.
Nursing Skills in Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Monitoring
Organisms need to be able to maintain nearly constant internal environments in order to survive, grow and function effectively and efficiently. By maintaining homeostasis, humans remain healthy, strong and protected from the invasion of foreign organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. This practical pocket guide covers: - the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system vital signs - recognition of common arrhythmias and important skills for cardiovascular health cannulation and venepuncture - the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system - skills related to addressing respiratory problems. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
700 Essential Neurology Checklists
These 700 essential neurology checklists have been developed to assist in minimising error and boosting clinical safety in the care of neurological patients. They apply to all aspects of neurology, a specialty noted for its size, diversity, and complexity.Appropriate not just to neurologists but to all medical professionals.
Chirurgische Fallstricke Kardialer Rhythmusimplantate
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Nursing Skills in Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Monitoring
Organisms need to maintain nearly constant internal environments in order to survive, grow and function. This pocket guide covers key knowledge and nursing skills in relation to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Suitable for student nurses and nursing associates, as well as newly qualified nurses, it is ideal for use in practice.
Handbook of Eeg Interpretation
Praise for the Third Edition: "[B]roadly clinically useful and provides excellent, succint, and practical information for clinical neurophysiologists of all levels... This should be a standard addition to the library of all neurologists." (c) Doody's Review Service, 2021, Lawrence Brown, MD (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) Thoroughly updated and expanded Third Edition of the most trusted resource for anyone involved in EEG interpretation. Designed for on-the-go reference in the clinic or at the bedside, Handbook of EEG Interpretation concisely covers the fundamental components of EEG in clinical practice with graphic examples of classic EEG presentations and essential text throughout. Six new chapters have been added to address areas of growing importance with new dedicated chapters on technical aspects and artifacts of recording. With chapters written by prominent experts, this portable reference includes updated examples and color images new to this edition to reflect current advances in the field. Using a visual approach to identifying EEG waveforms, this handbook is the prime point-of-care reference on all major EEG topics: normal and abnormal variants, epileptiform and nonepileptiform abnormalities, adult and pediatric seizures, status epilepticus, ICU EEG, and sleep; in addition to ambulatory and video-EEG monitoring, electrocorticography, and magnetoencephalography. Essential "bottom-line" information in every chapter helps guide clinicians through the many challenges of EEG interpretation to improve patient outcomes. Practical tips from authors are included in a user-friendly manner. Designed for rapid retrieval and structured review, this handbook is a highly useful tool for neurology residents and fellows, clinicians, and technologists in search of reliable EEG information, regardless of specialty or level of training. Key Features: Third edition of the comprehensive, easy to read, quick access handbook on EEG interpretation Updated to reflect advanced clinical EEG applications and techniques Expanded coverage with the addition of six entirely new chapters Provides a visual approach to identifying EEG waveforms and understanding the essence of their clinical significance with over 300 color tracings Purchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers
Bioprinting
Of the 121,000 people on donor lists in the U.S., over 100,000 need kidney transplants and thousands die each year while waiting. Bioprinting aspires to build healthy kidney tissue from a patient's own cells and transplant this to boost failing kidneys without fear of rejection... As the 21st century dawned, a handful of inspired scientists tried to use 3D printing to create living human tissue. Their vision was to restore the health of people with intractable injuries, such as worn out cartilage, severed nerves, ailing kidneys, failing hearts--the gamut of human frailties. Their modest success energized others to join the quest. Now, after two decades of ingenious effort and hard work, they have carved out a vibrant new discipline: bioprinting. In Bioprinting: To Make Ourselves Anew, physicist Kenneth Douglas casts an eye over the achievements and future of bioprinting. He explains the science with rigor but with a minimum of technical baggage. This is the first book on the subject written expressly for the lay audience: accessible and even entertaining. Douglas interviewed two dozen bioprinting researchers from around the world, and he enriches the narrative by sharing stories from the scientists behind the science. These contemporary vignettes are complemented by historical accounts of the women and men whose prescient contributions were foundational to the development of bioprinting. The book describes the challenges and accomplishments in the bioprinting of blood vessels, cartilage, skin, bone, skeletal muscle, neuromuscular junctions, liver, heart, lung, kidney, and so-called organs-on-a-chip, as well as the challenges of providing a blood supply and nerves to bioprinted tissues. This is a compelling tale of a work in progress: to imitate nature and help heal people with debilitating afflictions.
