Pediatric intensive care algorithms
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A Colour Atlas of Inguinal Hernias and Hydroceles in Infants and Children
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Memory Matters-A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Older Adults with Dementia
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or are you simply interested in learning more about this complex condition? If so, "Memory Matters: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Older Adults with Dementia" is the book for you!Written by experts in the field of gerontology and dementia care, this comprehensive guide offers a wealth of information and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of dementia with empathy, understanding, and resilience.With a focus on person-centered care, the book provides an in-depth look at the various types of dementia, their symptoms, and progression, as well as strategies for managing and treating these symptoms. You will also learn how to create a supportive environment for your loved one with dementia, including tips for incorporating meaningful activities into daily life, addressing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and finding joy and connection in the midst of this challenging condition.The emotional impact of dementia on both the individual and their caregivers is also addressed in detail, with guidance on coping with stress and burnout, finding support and resources, and managing the emotional ups and downs of the disease.In addition to expert insights, "Memory Matters" features inspiring real-life stories from individuals and families living with dementia, highlighting their challenges, coping strategies, and tips for living well with the condition. These stories provide a unique and invaluable perspective on the realities of dementia and offer hope and encouragement to readers.Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about dementia, "Memory Matters" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and support older adults with dementia. With its practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your library. Don't wait - order your copy today!
My Life With MND
In this moving, brave and insightful story, Daina tells of her journey from first symptoms to diagnosis, and goes on to explain how she has adapted to life with this debilitating condition.The book was written by Daina using eye-gaze technology, through which a camera picks up the motion of her eyebrows, which she uses to spell and select the correct words on her communication device. This is a slow and painstaking process, and as such serves as testament to her remarkable strength of character, fighting spirit, and positivity. It is this spirit which you will find throughout her story.
Neuropathy
This book reveals the best home remedies for diabetic nerve pain in the feet and hands.You will achieve nerve pain relief and learn to manage your neuropathy for good.Unlike other neuropathy books, this practical guide reveals a natural breakthrough method that will give you quick, safe relief. Throughout this book, we are going to go over: Different types of neuropathySymptoms and effectsHow neuropathy leads to social exclusionCauses of diabetic neuropathyNatural ways to reduce neuropathyPain management and acupuncture treatmentPowerful habits, nutrition tips, and routines for treatment.Whether you or someone you love is affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy (dpn), gaining a basic understanding of the cause and treatments is the first step toward managing diabetic nerve pain. But the explosion of research and treatment options to sort through makes choosing the right treatments to discuss with your doctor a daunting task.
Vaccines and CMV Reactivation
The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines may be inducing a short-lived temporary immunosuppression allowing cytomegalovirus (CMV) to become reactivated in some people in very rare cases. This reactivation of the cytomegalovirus can in rare circumstances cause myocarditis and Guillain-Barr矇 syndrome and a host of other ailments. The cytomegalovirus is highly ubiquitous in nature and common in people of all ages and is the cause of chickenpox and mononucleosis in adolescents. After infection, CMV remains dormant in the body of most humans throughout their lives, but can become reactivated during immune suppression. A decreasing CMV susceptibility with men older than 45 may be the reason why rare cases of myocarditis is happening in younger people who have taken the mRNA vaccine. CMV susceptibility increases between the ages of 16-45. Treatments, medications, and even vaccines can temporarily suppress the immune system and cause CMV reactivation. This is however very rare, but should be looked into as a possible cause of rare instances of myocarditis and Guillain-Barr矇 in those who have taken the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
The Secret Lives of Teeth
Learn how to interpret the metaphysical messages of your teeth and gum symptoms! This clear and comprehensive guide teaches you a unique, complementary self-help approach to easing toothaches, enhancing enamel and gum remineralization and getting better results with necessary dental treatments.Have you ever wondered whether there's more to oral health than regular brushing or avoiding sugar? Or whether there's an emotional or spiritual meaning to tooth decay or gum recession? Or why dental problems sometimes rise and fall with stress?Natural oral health coach, Meliors Simms, has explored such questions with hundreds of people to help them achieve better dental outcomes. Now, she unpacks the oral effects of generational trauma, adverse experiences, and adaptive emotional patterns to reveal an effective, complementary approach to oral health.The Secret Lives of Teeth offers fascinating perspectives on including: -A unique system of Tooth Archetypes to explain each individual tooth's emotional vulnerabilities-Energetic interpretations for abscesses, bruxism, cavities, gingivitis, plaque, receding gums and other symptoms-Metaphysical self-help exercises to help you relieve not only symptoms but also feelings of shame and fear about your oral health.Discover an exciting new way to respond to teeth and gum problems!
Toll-Like Receptors in Vector-borne Diseases
The immune system is highly complex, it senses foreign invaders, thus protecting the body. The adaptive arm of the immune system confers long-term protection, whereas the innate immune system confers immediate protection. In the case of the immune system, the pattern recognition receptors offer various modes of sensing the molecular patterns associated with pathogens. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are important mediators of inflammatory pathways in the gut which play a major role in mediating the immune responses towards a wide variety of pathogen-derived ligands and link adaptive immunity with the innate immunity. This book covers the role of TLRs in several vector-borne Diseases. Starting with an introduction to these diseases, the book explains the different types of receptors involved in these diseases. The diseases are then covered in separate chapters, including: malaria, lymphatic filariasis, visceral leishmaniasis, dengue fever, chikungunya, West Nile fever, and Japanese encephalitis. The book is a handy reference for researchers and trainees involved in clinical medicine and infection control. It can also serve as supplementary reading material for Students undertaking courses in biotechnology, public health, entomology, immunology, epidemiology, and life sciences.
Homeopathy
This book is intended for people with a long-term chronic illness who are thinking of trying alternative treatments. The subject of alternative and complementary medicine (CAM) is often controversial due to its lack of scientific evidence. The hype and marketing around it boldly suggest miracle cures while seldom delivering on its promises. You will learn about: The History of Homeopathic MedicineThe Rise, Fall and Resurgence of HomeopathyHow Homeopathic Remedies Are MadeHow Homeopathic Remedies WorkHomeopathic Case-takingHow to Select a Homeopathic RemedyAn Introduction to Homeopathic RemediesConstitutional Homeopathic MedicineHomeopathic Treatment of Common DisordersThere are treatment options out there that you've never even dreamed of, and one of them just may do the trick and enhance your lifestyle. Crack opens this guide and begins enjoying natural healing and a healthier, less stressful life. Knowledge is the first step to achieving wellness of the body and soul.
Safer Fall
This book, Safer Fall, is a resource for those with Parkinson's Disease, Caregivers and generally anyone who is concerned with the danger of falling and the injuries that can result from a fall. The book offers detailed narrative and photos on types of falls and step-by-step techniques to practice. In addition, it offers techniques and photos to practice assisting individuals up from a fall or even from seated positions when they are struggling.
Are Your Teeth Making You Sick?
If you have a mouth, this book is for you! You will learn things about your own mouth you never knew or realized before. You'll not view your mouth just for eating, talking, and smiling anymore. Your mouth is the front door to your body. Most microorganisms get into your body through your front door. If you are reading this, you probably have a mouth. Are your teeth making you sick? We don't need hundreds of pages to explain the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. If you think about it, it's common sense! Infections anywhere in your body can put bacteria into your bloodstream. The bloodstream is the highway of the body! This book is written for families. If you can first understand, then begin the steps to having healthy mouths, you will soon eliminate the source of many diseases, your mouth. Many health care professionals were never taught the connection between dental infections and their effect on other diseases. If you know a health care professional, share this book with them. There are many references to the research and studies that connect the dots between dental infections, either teeth or gums, and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more.
The Tiger Protocol
Prevent and heal autoimmune diseases and live the life you want through this groundbreaking, integrative protocol from Ayurvedic medicine. After working with patients in his two decades of practice, Harvard-trained Dr. Akil Palanisamy was inspired to develop The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol, an integrative treatment approach combining his work as a functional medicine practitioner with his training in Ayurvedic medicine. He has since used this simple protocol to successfully treat thousands of patients with autoimmune diseases. The protocol works to address the root cause of your autoimmunity instead of treating just the symptoms. Through the T.I.G.E.R. protocol, you will: - Address Toxins - Heal Infections - Improve Your Gut Health - Learn to Eat Right - Consciously Rest and Rebalance In the United States, autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 25 million people--it is the fastest growing category of disease. That's a staggering number of individuals struggling with conditions like type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, lupus, and other issues like allergies and eczema. So many autoimmune patients feel confused, hopeless, or uninformed about their diagnosis and face poor quality of life despite conventional therapy; it can take three years and visits to four different health professionals to receive a formal, correct diagnosis of autoimmunity -- even though that is the best time for early intervention in which holistic treatments can lead to major benefits. Learn how to prevent and reverse autoimmune diseases through this groundbreaking, holistic protocol.
My Gut
Is your digestive system causing you extreme discomfort? Get educated and take action to start things flowing smoothly and begin feeling your best.Is diarrhea or constipation ruining your day? Do you suffer from symptoms such as a bloated abdomen, or abdominal pain and cramps? Are you suffering from unexplained weight loss or gain? Ada J. Peters knows firsthand the pain of G.I. disorders and understands there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Now she's sharing her years of research and her experience to help you escape the jungle of misinformation and become your own best advocate for a vigorous life.My Gut is a comprehensive handbook for understanding the gritty details of your inner workings, so you can take control and focus on solutions that work. Translating scientifically sound research into everyday language and pairing it with anecdotal insights and a dash of humor, Peters makes a complex subject relatable and easy to understand. And by applying her hard-won knowledge, you'll be able to begin your journey toward optimal health.In My Gut, you'll discover: �� Multi-faceted analyses of the range of conditions, so you save time and money by being prepared for dealing with doctors�� Approaches for managing gut imbalances, and critical nutritional distinctions, so you can stop just existing and start living�� What tests are available and how to get to the root cause of your disorder for a speedier route to effective treatment�� Lifestyle-change tips that will have you taking charge in improving the quality of your everyday�� Insight into various maladies such as dysbiosis, IBS, and SIBO, actionable steps you can take, and much, much more!My Gut is a down-to-earth handbook for the millions of women longing to recapture their sense of gastrointestinal well-being. If you like straight-to-the-point advice, building on your innate health, and being in control, then you'll love Ada J. Peters' insightful helping hand.Get your copy of My Gut to start the road to recovery today!
Pain Management
This workbook is a must-read for anyone struggling with chronic pain or adversity. With its evidence-based approach and practical strategies, this book is sure to become a best-seller and a powerful tool for personal transformation and growth. Don't let pain hold you back any longer - order your copy today and start your journey towards a life without limits! Here is a preview of what you'll learn...What is fibromyalgiaHow to test yourself for fibromyalgiaTreatments to stop fibromyalgia from ruining your lifeLifestyle changes for fibromyalgia sufferersThe power of hydrationRecommended fibromyalgia diet foodsRecipes for the fibromyalgia dietMeal plan suggestions and food journal examplesDid you know that there is a natural herbal supplement cure for pain relief, anxiety, depression, cancer, hangover, addiction, and arthritis. Can a single herb be a stimulant, sedative, analgesic, and euphoric all rolled up in one Yes, is a wonderful medicinal plant that can be used for multiple purposes. Until recent times, this secret was known only in the East. But now the cat is out of the bag and the use has become popular not only in the West but all over the world. Here is some good news for those who suffer from osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic backache, joint pain, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Medical Science
Essential for non-statisticians and researchers working with longitudinal data from medical studies, this updated new edition discusses the most important techniques available for analysing data of this type. Using non-technical language, the book explores simple methods such as the paired t-test and summary statistics as well as more sophisticated regression-based methods, including mixed model analysis. The emphasis of the discussion lies in the interpretation of the results of these different methods, covering data analysis with continuous, dichotomous, categorical and other outcome variables. Datasets used throughout the book are provided, enabling readers to re-analyse the examples as they make their way through chapters and improve their understanding of the material. Finally, an extensive and practical overview of, and comparison between, different software packages is provided. Readers will be able to use this book as a practical manual in their everyday work without needing a strong background in statistics.
Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Medical Science
Essential for non-statisticians and researchers working with longitudinal data from medical studies, this updated new edition discusses the most important techniques available for analysing data of this type. Using non-technical language, the book explores simple methods such as the paired t-test and summary statistics as well as more sophisticated regression-based methods, including mixed model analysis. The emphasis of the discussion lies in the interpretation of the results of these different methods, covering data analysis with continuous, dichotomous, categorical and other outcome variables. Datasets used throughout the book are provided, enabling readers to re-analyse the examples as they make their way through chapters and improve their understanding of the material. Finally, an extensive and practical overview of, and comparison between, different software packages is provided. Readers will be able to use this book as a practical manual in their everyday work without needing a strong background in statistics.
Drug Repurposing Against SARS-CoV-2
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective method of discovering new treatments for diseases than traditional drug development methods. It involves virtual screening of chemical candidates with the aid of computational methods like molecular docking. Drug Repurposing against SARS-CoV2 focuses on current trends in drug repurposing against the novel coronavirus strains. The book aims to give readers an overview of drug repurposing against COVID-19 and various techniques involved in the process. The book consolidates available information on the pathophysiology, drug targets, and drug repurposing against COVID-19 into a single, convenient resource. Key features - An up-to-date compilation of the evidence that supports the drug repurposing for COVID-19. - How to use repurposing of available drugs for disease therapy. - Provides an improved understanding of pathophysiology and SARS-CoV2 viral entry pathways. - Provides references for further reading
Chair Yoga
An easy and effective method to reduce stress while enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength is chair yoga for seniors. This book includes comprehensive guidelines and images that teach seniors how to perform chair yoga safely and effectively.This book starts with a complete introduction to chair yoga and its benefits for senior citizens. The fundamentals of chair yoga include correct breathing methods, postures, safety considerations, and adaptations for people with limited mobility. It also offers advice on how to pick the ideal chair for exercise. Here is what you will get with this comprehensive guide: A ton of poses for beginners. The best low-impact way to stay fit and reduce the risk of injury while increasing flexibility and balance.Illustrated instructions to start with the right foot to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and reduce muscle tensionAn easy-to-follow guide to improve mental strength and clarity and arrive at sensory peacefulness How to fit the poses and exercises to the individual needs and abilities ...and much moreThe body starts to wear down as you age and many older adults start to experience muscle loss, joint pain, reduction in bone density, and other physical problems.All these can lead to mobility issues, which means less freedom of movement, less independence, and a lower level of happiness.
Tooth Decay
One of the most common issues with oral health is tooth decay. It has affected a great number of people, including adults and children. However, the issue is now seen as mainly avoidable. You may discover more about dental decay, including its signs, causes, and remedies. You can learn how to avoid it, which is more vital.You can now live a full life without ever developing dental decay. You can avoid major tooth decay issues for the rest of your life if you practice good oral hygiene practices, consume a healthy diet, and schedule routine dental checkups. Here is a preview of what you'll learn...Common symptoms of tooth decayThe best course of treatmentHow to find a qualified dental professionalThe warning signs of tooth decayHow to improve your teeth healthThe best preventative measuresHow to stop pain quicklyFree offer inside!Much, much more!The natural tooth decay cure that I present in this book will astound you with its simplicity and effectiveness. If you can suspend disbelief long enough to read its every word, I guarantee you'll be floored - and moved to action - by this ingenious little therapy that not only works, but will give you greater peace of mind in knowing your dental health is firmly under control.
Heritage
Convinced that there is a need for a book in paediatrics that is neither a classical text nor a handbook, but a guide in the management of paediatric problems, the authors have compiled this book for the use of general practitioners, interns, and students. In it they present an orderly investigation of situations which may confront the doctor, stressing the urgency of early diagnosis for which specific treatment is available. Major problems are discussed, and although no attempt has been made to describe all neonatal disease, some of the rarer entities are included, since early recognition is important for successful management. The book beings with "Care of the Full-Term Baby," and then discusses the major problems of new-borns. A chapter on "Congenital Abnormalities" reviews the main disabilities that can be prevented or treated during the first month of life. Some chapters include definitions of terminology; some present physiological, aetiological, and pathological considerations; but all are organized so that the practical aspects of management are readily apparent. There are sections dealing with procedures and with dosages of drugs, including antibiotics.The readable, practical nature of the text, and the chronological organization of the investigative procedures will make this book useful to the general practitioners who are responsible for such a large percentage of paediatric care. It will be helpful, too, to the medical student and to paediatricians, who will find it a readily available source of initial reference for the major neonatal problems.
Fundamentals and Possibilities in Anti-Tuberculosis Vaccination
Since the end of World War II, BCG has almost exclusively held the stage in discussions of the problem of protective vaccination against tuberculosis. Yet inoculation with BCG is not the only method by means of which an immunity can be induced even in tuberculosis. It is also true that opinions by no means agree as to the value of BCG vaccination; particularly in the field of veterinary medicine an almost entirely unfavourable evaluation of the procedure has recently prevailed. As a result BCG vaccination is no longer accepted to such an emphatic degree today. Investigations with the objective of improving or replacing the method are claiming greater attention, especially in Germany.In the monograph the authors present a review of current problems in the field of vaccination in tuberculosis, and correlate the extensive experimental and clinical material including the work published in recent years. At a time when new developments seem to be making headway, this account will provide a useful summary of information and a basis for further work.
Heritage
With the mounting public interest in disease, health, physicians, nurses, and hospitals, it is necessary to study problems in the field with a view to constructive improvement. This report will stimulate constructive change and give support to improvements in individual hospitals. Based mainly on a detailed questionnaire study of general hospitals in Ontario, it is a practical document, referring to current procedures, which will help administrators, nurses, and physicians to improve infection control in their institutions. It will be useful, too, in the instruction of nurses and medical students.Because a survey in itself will not produce beneficial change in hospitals, practical suggestions for infection control have been provided in the body of the report and in appendices. In controversial areas, the authors have made what they considered to be the most reasonable suggestions, but they have not hesitated to record those practices which they believed to be wrong or outdated. In all cases, they have supported their case by direct observation, quotations from the questionnaires received from hospitals or by views expressed in current technical literature. Along with the questionnaire survey, which covered 208 hospitals, the authors conducted intensive studies of six institutions of various sizes including in their studies interviews with hospital staff, the writing of a report, and discussion of the report with the hospital administrator. The promise of complete anonymity ensured that the information received was accurate.In the future, hospitals will be increasingly faced with two serious problems: overcrowding, with too many patients, too many people ministering to these patients, too many people ministering to these patients, and, in all this, too many sources of infection; and a lack of adequately trained staff. It may be even more difficult to alter the latter set of circumstances than the former, because it is easier to construct more buildings to counter overcrowding than it is to train the multitude of technical people for all the wide reaches of medical science and service. Realizing this, the author recommend the hospitals be so constructed, staff so trained, and equipment so designed and infection control will be the most efficient possible under conditions of stress and shortage of personnel. They warn that the unplanned, untested use of mechanical contrivances and procedures could lead to more, rather than less, spread of hospital infection.
Pandemics
Students learn about notable natural disasters, both recent and in the distant past. These books will encourage classroom discussion of natural disasters, the science behind them, and how societies cope with them.
Gut
Become body literate with Gut: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratize health for a new generation of readers. Gut: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to this hidden-away part of the body. We tend only to pay attention to our gut when it tries to tell us something - when it feels uncomfortable or something goes wrong. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of gut health so you can steer clear of Dr Google and discover what will make your gut happier and healthier. Dr Austin Chiang is a world-renowned expert in gut health and TikTok star who believes everyone has a right to know and understand their body. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries and investigating what we fear and most misunderstand about our gut. In this book, you can find: -Easy-to-follow science and lifestyle advice with simple FAQs -Illustrations with data-driven images that show how certain lifestyle choices impact your health-Best tips to help you know how to best care for your body and gut -Chapters that outline how your gut works, How to have a healthy gut, and what to do to improve gut health From what you should eat (or not) to how often you should poo, to the microbiome and the brain/gut connection - this taboo-tackling book applies science to every day, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Gut: An Owner's Guide won't just help you understand your body; it might even change your life. This book is part of a series titled Breasts: An Owner's Guide by Dr Philippa Kaye, Brain: An Owner's Guide by Dr. Eli Ricker, and Heart: An Owner's Guide by Dr Paddy Barratt.
Concussion
Concussion will help guide you through the first few weeks after a concussion with some helpful tips on concussion rehabilitation. The symptom, headache, sleep, exercise and appointment diaries will ensure the most important information about your injury is available to your healthcare practitioners, parents and coaches. It can be difficult to navigate through all the information out there. In this book I will briefly explain: Why you have a concussionThe types of concussionConcussion Symptoms and why you have themWhy your doctor is recommending certain treatmentsResources and helpful tips that your doctor may not have told you aboutIt's never too late to transform your body, so whether you've been exercising for a short time, for many years, or have never set foot in a gym hall, stretching is likely to benefit you. So, what are you waiting for? Quickly scroll up and get your copy right away and start your journey to flexibility and balance.
Follow Your Dreams
One thing that never comes back or waits for us is time. Studies are made of older people's regrets when they were interviewed on their deathbeds. One of the most common regrets was not following their dreams. It can be a painful experience to realize you have run out of time. Everything comes and goes - lovers, friends, money, but time never waits for anyone. Take the opportunity to chase what you want. Don't forget that the world is full of possibilities. It is never too late to create something wonderful for yourself. It is never too late to chase after what your true calling is. If you want something, you make it happen. Beginning is scary, exciting, terrifying, and all things amazing. Begin even when you're not sure... What do you have to lose? Do whatever you want but do it now so that you have no regrets later in life.
Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune condition that impacts the exocrine glands. These glands are important for the production of saliva and tears.The glands that are responsible for producing tears (the lacrimal glands) and saliva (the salivary glands) are the primary targets of the immune system's attacks, which inhibit the glands' capacity to release the relevant fluids. This can result in several issues, including dry eyes, a dry mouth, difficulty speaking, and an increased risk of tooth decay and infections. Additionally, this can make it more difficult to talk.Pain in the joints, rashes on the skin, and general fatigue are some of the additional symptoms that may be brought on by the immune system's attack on other organs and tissues in certain people. Lymphoma can occur in a very tiny percentage of individuals who have Sjogren's Syndrome.This can happen anywhere from a few years to a few decades after the initial diagnosis. After the onset of Sjogren's Syndrome, additional autoimmune disorders can manifest themselves. In total, almost half of all people who have Sjogren's Syndrome also have another type of autoimmune condition.There is no cure for Sj繹gren syndrome, but there are treatments that can help relieve the symptoms. One treatment option is to focus on managing the condition through diet.In this quick start guide, we will talk in detail: About Sjogren's Syndrome Its symptoms and causes Women and Sjogren's syndrome Treatment and managementDiet and a 3-step plan for implement the diet
Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
Fully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential resource for all expedition medics and well-informed travellers, as well as nurses, paramedics, medical students, and other expedition members travelling in remote, wilderness areas of the world. Now containing more guidance about caving medicine, the third edition includes revised and additional illustrations and essential maps of the spread of diseases. Clear and concise, readers can rely on this handbook to provide the key knowledge and practical advice they need. It enables efficient preparation and planning before the journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical problems during the expedition, as well as highlighting rare but important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on preventative measures, it also contains chapters dealing with crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments, with guidance about the obligations of a clinician joining an expedition, ethical approaches to such work, and medicine in various extreme environments. This edition will give you the confidence and skills you need to travel to any extreme or remote environment. Incorporating the combined knowledge and experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners, this is a practical, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of expedition and wilderness medicine.
Health of People, Places and Planet
This book has three main goals. The first is to celebrate the work of a great public health figure, the late A.J. (Tony) McMichael (1942-2014). The second is to position contemporary public health issues in an interdisciplinary context and in ways that highlight the interdependency between the environment, human institutions and behaviours; a broad approach championed by Tony. The third is to encourage emerging and future public health leaders to advocate for policies and cultural change to sustain and improve human health, from a foundation of objective scholarship. The book's foreword and 38 chapters were written by people who were inspired by Tony; many of whom worked with him at some point in the last 40 years. Its structure reflects five major public health domains, each of which Tony made major contributions to in an extremely productive academic life: occupational health and safety; environmental and social epidemiology; nutrition and food systems; climate change and health; and ecosystem change and infectious disease. The final section, 'Transformation', is dedicated to Tony's desire for public health scientists to propose adaptive and mitigating solutions to the problems they were observing. Each section contains at least one key publication involving Tony. There is also a selection of artworks from an exhibition which formed part of the conference held to honour Tony at The Australian National University in 2012. This conference formed the first part of Tony's festschrift, completed by this book.
Parkinson's & Recreation
Parkinson's & Recreation is a humorous yet sensitive look at author Dennis Jernigan's journey through the rough and rocky terrain of Parkinson's Disease.In Parkinson's & Recreation, Dennis takes the reader from the devastating and dreaded moment of hearing the words, "Mr. Jernigan. You have Parkinson's Disease," to the instances of discovering unexpected moments of joy and peace as he came to terms with the diagnosis and symptoms he's lived with for over four years now.With open honesty and humor, Jernigan bares his soul about overcoming the difficulties of fear and anxiety that often creep in when breaking the news of a diagnosis like this. Through stories and anecdotes, as well as practical advice, Dennis shares the beauty of his journey so far and the myriad opportunities he's found to make new and lasting-and sometimes hilarious-memories with his family.Whether you suffer from Parkinson's Disease (PD), know someone who does, or whether you have no experience with PD at all, this book will prove to be a breath of fresh air to you in the chaotic world around you.In a nutshell, Parkinson's and Recreation is the story of a man who decided to change his attitude and perspective when faced with a dreaded circumstance. It's the story of a man who has chosen to live life fully...and die well.A warning to the most pious readers: Jernigan shares a few stories teetering very near the boundaries of good taste (to almost bawdy in nature) but all with the hope of showing the good, the bad, and the humorous as honestly as possible.
Men with Their Hands
Sometimes your own family isn't enough. Growing up different is never easy, but Michael, a deaf young man from a small town, knows that he must find his true family beyond his biological one. He struggles and fails to find others of his kind until he attends college in New York City.There, we meet a variety of people from a deaf gay family of sorts: Eddie, an older accountant aching for love; Lee, an effeminate dishwasher with a pronounced weakness for red-haired men; Vince, a charismatic dancer who lives intensely no matter the state of his health; Neil, a brooding woodcarver who becomes a deaf woman's obsession; Stan, a lanky stock boy at the A&P on Christopher Street; Ted, a hard-of-hearing college student with ambivalent feelings about the deaf community; and Rex, an ASL interpreter who avoids his own emotions during the early days of the AIDS epidemic. It is through these people that Michael, no longer a smalltown boy, begins to create a new family of his own. Taking place from 1978 to 2003, his story will open your eyes and heart to what it means to be different in an indifferent world. The first place winner of the Project: QueerLit 2006 Contest, this second edition features a new foreword by the author.
Optimal Wellness
Aiming its ideas and methods towards better appreciation and greater use of holistic wellness, or integrated comprehensive human health, Optimal Wellness: Necessary Biological, Psychological, and Social Integrations is purposed towards readers' self-help and self-supervision, with practical knowledge and applicable tools that all people can work with to promote wellness, and to repair, develop, and maintain their multifaceted well-being. In this book you'll find enduring lessons, accessible explanations, and reliable instructions from 14 degreed and certified doctors, massage and physical therapists, and fitness trainers whose evolved and ever-evolving strategies for wellness have enlightened them as holistic thinkers beyond the pale of reductive specialization. Each of the writers' chapters emphasizes biopsychosocial perspectives-the comprehensive integrations of physical, mental, and social influences-that view the larger medical, anatomical, spiritual, and practical pictures from which complete health is drawn. Biopsychosocial holism seeks to complement specialization by recognizing-and then converging-added pieces to the puzzle of wellness or added colors to the full spectrum of health. Resulting in innovations created synergistically, our writers' holism takes on new dimensionality, a deeper and broader understanding of what makes humans tick best. As with all ethically concerned healers, this book's authors recommend that readers seek specialist help whenever a situation warrants special attention beyond what they, the readers, can do on their own. This self-help book offers verified preventive, curative, and maintenance guidelines that will save readers time, money, and needless physical and psychological aggravations and that will provide the proper building blocks to structure their future wellness and health program, whatever a reader's current state of wellness may be. This book's accessible outlook, with best-practice lessons from the West and the East, and informed by wellness holists writing about their holistic practices, is further unified by the "Recurring Subject Index" at its end.
Germ Theory
Germ Theory: Medical Pioneers in Infectious Diseases, SECOND EDITION From the ancient worlds of Hippocrates and Avicenna to the early 20th century hospitals of Paul Ehrlich and Lillian Wald to the modern-day laboratories of Fran癟ois Barr矇-Sinoussi and Barry Marshall, Germ Theory brings to life the inspiring stories of medical pioneers whose work helped change the very fabric of our understanding of how we think about and treat infectious diseases. In beautifully crafted narratives, author Robert Gaynes describes and presents compelling stories, including How Edward Jenner, the pioneer of vaccination, faced down scores of naysayers How a chance discovery led Louis Pasteur to the idea that the virulence of microbes can be altered How scientists in France, the Netherlands, and Denmark produced penicillin during World War 2 while keeping their efforts hidden from the Nazis The second edition features three new chapters based on interviews with Nobel Laureates Fran癟ois Barr矇-Sinoussi and Barry Marshall, and former NIAID Director and medical advisor to seven U.S. presidents Anthony Fauci, detailing fascinating accounts from their careers, including their groundbreaking work in the areas of HIV, peptic ulcers, and COVID-19, respectively. Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title award for its first edition, Germ Theory is required reading for anyone training or working in the field of infectious diseases or with an interest in microbes, the history of medicine, or how new discoveries can bring about paradigmatic shifts in thinking. Germ Theory, Second Edition was selected as a top community college title for December 2023 by CHOICE: The Top 75 Community College Titles: December 2023 - Choice 360
Epidemiology for Dummies
Become a disease detective with this easy-to-understand resource Epidemiology For Dummies is packed with key concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples in the study of disease transmission and control. It's a must-have for students in all public-health-related fields, and for curious learners, too. This Dummies guide will help you conquer even the trickiest epidemiological concepts. In this introduction to the fascinating, complex science, you'll learn--in terms anyone can understand--all the basic principles of epidemiology, plus how those concepts translate to public health outcomes and policy decisions. Learn the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology Discover real-world examples and public health threats Understand the complex social factors that influence health Embark on a public health career or just pass your epidemiology courseAnyone who wants or needs to understand the fundamentals of epidemiology and the science behind public health will love Epidemiology For Dummies.
CSCS Study Guide 2023-2024
Introducing our CSCS(R) Study Guide 2023-2024: 550+ Practice Questions, Exam Prep for the NSCA(R) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(R) Test [6th Edition]! Ascencia Test Prep's CSCS Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the National Strength and Conditioning Association(R) (NSCA(R)) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(R) (CSCS(R)) the first time.Quick review of the concepts covered on the CSCS exam2 Full practice tests with detailed answer explanationsTips and tricks from experienced personal trainersAccess to online flash cards, cheat sheets, and moreAscencia Test Prep's CSCS Study Guide is aligned with the official CSCS framework. Topics covered include: Exercise ScienceNutritionAssessmentExercise techniqueProgram DesignClient Relations and CoachingSafety and Risk ManagementProfessional Development and Responsibility NSCA(R) was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. About Ascencia Test PrepAt Ascencia Test Prep, we understand that healthcare professionals need high-quality educational resources. That's why our test prep materials are developed by credentialed experts with years of experience who are excited to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're just starting your career or ready to climb higher, we're here to help you feel ready on test day.
My Pathway with Terminal Melanoma
After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Terminal Metastatic Melanoma in 2014 and given only 3 months to live, this book details my journey over the past 9 years. Beginning as a result of shocking medical negligence, to where I am now. It details, what I tried, what failed, what worked, what I did. It's been a long hard road but I never gave up, even though at times I almost did. I hope from reading my journey that others who may be on the same path as I was, might find inspiration, hope and help."May the sun always shine ahead of you on your pathway and may you find enlightment at the end"
I, Like Many Things
In a world of change we cling to constants that comfort us while catastrophes lure behind cut corners. We compartmentalize and channel our focus into cones of concentration when confronted with choices. Many might decide to do so with intention while others simply try to cope with the complexities. While we are no strangers to change, this current historical conjuncture presents extremities and emergencies that invite conjecture on normalcy and its fragility, challenges to status quos and rapid adaptation to revised realities.As everyday life is turned on its head, the home remains a physical and metaphorical locus of our greatest aspirations and deepest anxieties. A performative and pervasive space where fictions become realities and rearranging furniture and fixtures constitutes political acts with planetary consequences. Today's dense time offers us glimpses of a myriad of hybridized and alternative modes of domesticity that demand our shared attention and careful critical inquiry before they are once again lost to routine.I, Like Many Things is a story of contemporary life and architecture that begins with everyday domestic practices and the notion of "home" as a literal (and literary) space--a space which simultaneously structures and is structured by our relationship to each other and the world. To tell this story, twenty-six authors from far-flung fields and geographies collectively narrate four fluid chapters of a thick history of the present.Across four chapters and three visual catalogs, I, Like Many Things presents anecdotal stories, fictions, academic research, poetry, and visual essays. One chapter explores nascent and invasive virtual worlds. Another hones in on ongoing ecological collapse and climate disaster. A third chapter finds ground in social movements and political organizing, while a fourth ponders selfhood, imagination, and the possibilities of "off-time." As timely distractions between chapters, catalogs present past inquiries by us and open call participants.I, Like Many Things is for those to whom the pandemic was an exercise in spatial design. Those who consider themselves architects or designers and those who do not. Those of us who engage with, push back on, and negotiate the spaces we inhabit, consciously or unaware, expanding our collective field of action. I, Like Many Things insists on the critical interdependencies of all social, political, and environmental struggles, and attempts to maneuver ambiguities, complexities, imaginaries, and chaos as stepping stones toward more integrative and sensitive spatial practices. It can be read as an unreliable guide to alternative ways in many directions.With contributions by Kyriacos Christofides, Meera Badran, Francesco Casetti, Stefano Masserini, Raqs Media Collective, Rachael Marie Scicluna, Michelle Millar Fisher, Lee Scrivner, Kathryn-kay Johnson, Nathalie Frankowski, Cruz Garc穩a, Zachariah A. Michielli, Adonis Archontides, Jennifer C. Nash, Simone C Niquille, Simon Str繪yer, Patricia Dom穩nguez, Athar Mufreh, Joshua Tan, Lu穩sa Sol, Nikolaj Schultz, Ellen Blumenstein, Markus Miessen, Pinar Yoldas, Deirdre Barrett, Oxana Timofeeva, Martina Potlach, Shahla Alharthi, Leidy Karina Gomez Montoya, Andrea Sanchez Moctezuma, Rachel Ghindea, Athiba Balasubramanian, Konstantinos Ballis, Abhishek Ambekar, Katie Colford, William Beck, David Bruce, Dhruv Gulabchande, Edgar Papazian, Andrew Economos Miller, Chase Ireland, Anthony Iovino, Giada Puccinelli, Pete Pham, Sofia Guzman, Nick Massarelli, Sangji Han, Ethan Lethander, Helen Farley, Megan Panzano, Drew Doyle, Alondra Correa, Renata Cesar, Michelle Nguyen, Christina Zhang, Michelle Bunch, Rukshan Vathupola, Matthew Liu, Anishwar Tirupathur, Mari Kroin, Montgomery Balding, Jessica Jie Zhou, Miguel Astete, Hoby Horak, Benjamin Tan, Tarranum Akhter, Jonathan Bolch, Andr矇 Caetano, Katie Lau, Elias Vera Carrion, Nathan Garcia, Morgan Anna Kerber, Yanara Formandoy, Rhea Schmid,
Nurse Florence(R), What Does Our Thyroid Do?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science. Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book
Nurse Florence(R), What Does Our Thyroid Do?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science. Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book
Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure
An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension. And about half don't even know they have it. That's because high blood pressure develops with no signs or symptoms ... until it has caused serious damage. Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure offers information and tools to help you keep blood pressure from building to dangerous levels. By taking specific steps, you can live well with high blood pressure - and even keep it from ever forming. In this book, Gary Schwartz, M.D., tells you how. You'll learn how high blood pressure develops, what puts you at risk, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how to reduce your risk of conditions associated with it. While blood pressure naturally rises with age, it's not guaranteed that you'll develop high blood pressure - even if it runs in your family. And if you have high blood pressure already, you can take action to correct it and improve your health, all with simple, everyday choices. Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure offers a solid understanding of the ways you can control your blood pressure - and your future. The steps outlined in this book will help you reach a healthy blood pressure level and live well for years to come.
Rescue Your Failing Brain Before It's Too Late!
In this book, "RESCUE YOUR FAILING BRAIN BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!" you will learn simple action steps to prevent and reverse brain degeneration. It is easy to ignore subtle signs of mental deterioration. But if you don't take action now, sooner or later you may end up with serious cognitive issues like my mother, who was found by the neighbors wandering around naked in the middle of the night. Act now, before it is too late! We have been taught to believe that nothing can be done once you get Alzheimer's disease. If told that you have it, you are counseled to get your affairs in order now while you can still make decisions, because you will not be able to make decisions as the disease progresses. Unfortunately, this advice is still being given out. But, it does not have to be true. There is something that we can do. Alzheimer's disease is not only preventable, but is also reversible, especially in the early stages. Individualized programs can be developed to specifically address each person's problem areas. We can identify and address the causes. Many of these causes revolve around diet and lifestyle. Common causes include antibiotic use, pre-diabetes, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Don't wait until it's too late. Immediately follow the action steps in this book to prevent and reverse cognitive decline before it's too late. You have a serious problem if you are experiencing the symptoms of the deterioration of your brain. If this is so, you need to act as quickly as possible to prevent further brain function decline, because by the time the problems can be definitely identified as Alzheimer's type dementia, 80-90% of the brain tissue may already be degenerative. Anything that compromises this last 10-20% will produce major disabling symptoms requiring extended care facilities. We tend to think that we will eventually get around to addressing the problem of memory loss. We may ignore the earliest symptoms of dementia, such as brain fog and depression, along with forgetting phone numbers or names or needing to make grocery lists. These are symptoms of neurodegeneration in areas of the brain involving memory. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease involving the entire brain. Loss of focus, motivation, and depression, inefficient work habits, difficulty sleeping and staying on task are all serious symptoms of brain degeneration. If overlooked by family members or yourself, you may miss your chance to reverse the problem.
Uveitis Management
This book is a practical, patient-centered, clinical approach to assist ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees in the early diagnosis and management of walk-in patients presenting with uveitis of unknown etiology. It is symptoms- and signs-oriented and illustrated with many images, such that it may be an easily used reference for deciding on diagnostic tests and treatment options. Written by leading international experts in the field, Uveitis Management serves as a practical tool for daily work in an ophthalmic clinic, helping you through the first steps of investigation, management and treatment decisions for these complex patients, highlighting pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to manage complications as they occur.
Clinical Procedures for the Ocular Examination, Fifth Edition
A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!The definitive skill-building guide--revised and updated with new contentClinical Procedures for Ocular Examination is the must-have eye care resource, whether you're a student, resident, or practitioner. Here, in one concise handbook, is every major clinical procedure used in primary care ocular examinations. Offering ideal preparation for clinical eye exams, the book features detailed, systematic guidance on how to confidently perform all major examination techniques, which are described by purpose, indication, equipment, setup, recording, and examples.The procedures are accompanied by precise illustrations and photographs, designed to enhance your knowledge and comfort level with the full spectrum of techniques. Updated to reflect the latest research, technologies and techniques, this fifth edition of Clinical Procedures for Ocular Examination represents the single most essential clinical companion in eye care available anywhere.Step-by-step procedures for every exam procedure, including techniques that are new to this editionConvenient summaries of practical procedures with a focus on methods and indications that removes the distracting noise of theoretical discussionNew section on best practices for patient privacy and infection controlNew coverage of Ancillary Testing, Ocular Imaging, and Advanced ProceduresExpanded tables, plus updated references and norms
Being Autistic is Not a Behavior Problem
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has become a widely used form of therapy for autistic children without its theories and methods being well understood. This critical analysis of the theories and research on which ABA bases its claim to being an evidence-based treatment is a must-read for everyone who has a stake in the lives of autistic individuals. This book reviews the literature which shows that ABA is not based on scientific research, and that practitioners of ABA are not required to be trained in child psychology, pediatrics, child development, education, family therapy, language development, or scientific research. ABA is not based on any form of developmental science, but primarily on the works of B.F. Skinner whose ideas were first published over seventy years ago. This philosophical viewpoint, radical behaviorism, holds that individual experiences are irrelevant to behavior change because the determining factors of our actions are in the environment; the rewards and punishments that result from those actions. This in-depth analysis of the theories and research of ABA leads to the conclusion that ABA is not an applied science, nor does it promote values consistent with current models of child development and education. Other promising methods based on modern science, including parent-directed early infancy pre-emptive strategies and peer-based LEGO Clubs, also discussed here, are often overshadowed by the media coverage and marketing strategies of ABA-based autism services, despite these messages being overstated and misleading. Simply put, the public trust and investment in ABA services needs to be reviewed in greater detail, and with greater skepticism. The pseudoscientific concepts described by behavior analysts sound convincing to many, but upon closer examination amount to little more than what most educators and parents typically do already, and at the same time, involve costly and invasive services with little or no evidence of meaningful benefit. Some natural strategies such as peer-mentoring and caregiver training do help autistic children and their families to adapt to mainstream settings, the persistent promise of evidence-based autism treatment, has generated an expanding market for ABA services which actually interferes with typical social development. Modern views of child development, social and cultural adaptability, play, and education emphasize integration of individuals and their sociocultural environments. Less costly, proactive, and non-invasive approaches to improving social adaptability and quality of life for autistic children and their caregivers are currently available, but unlike ABA-based services, they are not widely promoted in the public media or offered directly to families by thousands of newly certified providers. A science-based and holistic understanding of the life experiences of autistic individuals recognizes the importance of sociocultural adjustment and long-term quality of life, not behavioral compliance in adult-controlled settings, even when those settings are described as naturalistic. Radical behaviorism was not and will never be compatible with developmental models which view development as a reciprocal and dynamic synergistic process, not the outcome of a successful behavior plan. It is important for those who care about diversity in society to promote the creative contributions of individuals with diverse life experiences and to stop thinking about being different as a behavior problem.
Endocrine Physiology, Sixth Edition
A Doody's Core Title for 2023!Master the aspects of endocrine physiology required in clinical medicine and to ace the USMLE(R)Endocrine Physiology delivers unmatched coverage of the fundamental concepts of hormone biological actions―providing the foundation you need to understand the physiologic mechanisms involved in neuroendocrine regulation of organ function.This updated edition has been revised for greater clarity and understanding. Each chapter opens with a short description of the functional anatomy of the organ, highlighting important features pertaining to circulation, location, or cellular composition that have a direct effect on endocrine function. Newly added annotated illustrations highlight principle concepts in each chapter.Emphasizing must-know principles, Endocrine Physiology is the single-best endocrine review available for the USMLE(R) Step 1.This sixth edition features: An informative first chapter describing the organization of the endocrine system, as well as general concepts of hormone production and release, transport and metabolic rate, and cellular mechanisms of actionBoxed case studies that show how to apply principles to real-world clinical situationsBulleted objectives, key concepts, study questions with expanded answers, suggested readings, and diagrams encapsulating key conceptsPedagogical instruction throughout
Fatal Jump
Exploring the fateful chains of events that gave rise to humanity's infectious diseases and pandemics.Why do global pandemics materialize? To address this question, we must delve into the world of pathogens that transcend their original host species and jump into new ones. Most pathogens fail to initiate infection or spread in the population when they jump. Only a few sustain onward chains of transmission, and even fewer sustain these indefinitely. Yet the rare pathogens that do make the leap have caused many of humanity's most dangerous infectious diseases.In Fatal Jump: Tracking the Origins of Pandemics, veterinary disease ecologist Dr. Leslie Reperant investigates mysteries such as how African-originated monkeypox left its home continent, why COVID-19 could threaten measles control, and how pigs' fondness for mangoes enabled the deadly Nipah virus to spread. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into hugely destructive pathogens carried by rats, bats, ticks, and mosquitoes, as well as lesser-known vectors such as prairie dogs and camels. Drawing from the latest research, she discusses whether we can predict these deadly jumps before they happen and what factors--including environmental change, population dynamics, and molecular evolution--enable a zoonotic disease to reach full pandemic status. Rich with recent scientific discoveries and emerging theories, this book spans a diverse range of disciplines, weaving their insights into a holistic view of infectious disease.With new pathogens emerging at an alarming pace, Fatal Jump reorients our perspective on pandemics from a human-centered standpoint to the bigger picture. We will understand what actions are necessary to control emergence only by recognizing the increasingly global nature of human society and the connections between the planet's environmental health and our own health.
