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Book SynopsisThis clinical guide describes a different way to treat borderline personality disorder. Rather than using the currently available therapies, the author presents a trans-theoretical approach that combines the essential elements of all effective treatments. The book offers a framework for understanding the nature and origins of borderline personality disorder that is used to define treatment targets and strategies. Building on this foundation, systems for organizing treatment are presented around change mechanisms common to all effective therapies. Interventions are presented in modules, allowing therapists to select treatment according to the needs of patients. Treatment is explained by dividing therapy into phases, each addressing different problems. Methods are described to promote engagement, manage suicidality, treat crises, improve emotional regulation, restructure maladaptive interpersonal behaviours, construct a new sense of self and identity, and build a life worth living. The vTrade Review'W. John Livesley is a much-needed resource, offering a fresh look and new ideas on a transtheoretical approach that integrates elements shared by all effective treatments.' Joan Swart, PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Introduction and Framework for Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: 1. Introduction; 2. Understanding normal and disordered personality; 3. Understanding borderline personality disorder; 4. Origins and development; Part II. Assessment and Treatment Planning: 5. Diagnosis and assessment; 6. Formulation, treatment planning and the treatment contract; Part III. General Modules: Introduction to Part III; 7. General treatment module 1: structure; 8. General treatment module 2: treatment relationship; 9. General treatment module 3: consistency; 10. General treatment module 4: validation; 11. General treatment module 5: self-reflection; 12. General treatment module 6: motivation; Part IV. Safety, Containment, and Engagement: The Initial Phase of Treatment: Introduction to Part IV; 13. Managing crises and containing emotions and suicidality; 14. Managing the early sessions; Part V. Improving Emotional Regulation and Modulation: Introduction to Part V; 15. General principles for improving emotional stability; 16. Building emotional stability: psychoeducation, awareness and emotion regulation modules; 17. Improving emotional processing; Part VI. Exploration and Change: Treating Interpersonal Problems: Introduction to Part VI; 18. Principles for treating maladaptive schemas and interpersonal patterns; 19. Treating submissiveness and attachment insecurity; 20. Treating the core interpersonal conflict; Part VII. Constructing a More Adaptive Sense of Self: Introduction to Part VII; 21. Building a more coherent self; 22. Promoting an adaptive self-narrative and flexible working selves; 23. Getting a life: building a personal niche; Part VIII. Retrospect and Prospect: Introduction to Part VIII; 24. Summary and overview: the treatment process across time.

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Book SynopsisBariatric surgery (BS) is a set of effective surgical procedures used for weight reduction and improvement of insulin sensitivity in morbidly obese patients, in comparison with non-invasive techniques such as drug treatment or changes in lifestyle. Chapter one discusses the effects of bariatric surgery on weight and diabetes, while Chapter Two focuses on peri, postoperative and late complications. Chapter Three covers Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disease characterised by abnormal reflux of gastric content and can be non-erosive or erosive, and the efficacy of a dietary compound containing chondroitin sulphate, aluminium hydroxide and hyaluronic acid. Chapter Four covers the role that the Transforming Growth Factor-beta family plays in the lives of metazoans, controlling key physiological processes from embryonic development to adult tissue homeostasis. In Chapter Five, the authors discuss their ongoing study on destroying food proteins that are responsible for allergy by different food processing techniques. Nickel, lead and cadmium are frequently unintentionally added to cosmetics as impurities during manufacturing. Chapter Six proposes an exhaustive focus on what metals are of interest, and what is the state of the art about analytical methodologies suitable to detect these toxic metals in cosmetics and personal care products. Chapter Seven examines the influence friend and family factors have on lifetime e-cigarette use, past year e-cigarette use, and perceptions of trying e-cigarettes soon in a national sample of Hispanic junior high and high school students.

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Book SynopsisAcute lower respiratory infections are one of the most common diseases in worldwide. Sometimes they constitute the most usual cause of death in children aged less than five years, with pneumonia like the leading origin. In Chapter One, the epidemiology (community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia), causes, risk factors and clinical basic aspects of bacterial pneumonia are presented. The genus Enterococcus coexists with several Gram-positive bacteria. Chapter Two discusses how new tools must be developed to track glycopeptide resistance dissemination by using ISs as markers in epidemiological investigations across the world. Chapter Three summarises the different antibiotic resistances that are being found in enterococci isolates from food and clinical cases and also its possible relationship.

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Book SynopsisRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a ubiquitous and highly contagious virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and hospitalisation during the first year of life and it might be associated with an increased risk of recurrent wheeze, asthma as well as with decreased respiratory function in school-aged children. In Chapter One, the authors report the most updated evidences for the environmental prophylaxis and summarise current recommendations about targeted palivizumab immunisation and ongoing trials on RSV vaccine development. Chapter Two summarises the most recent literature regarding acute bronchiolitis to provide an evidence-based approach to the management and treatment of this disease. In Chapter Three, the authors review risk factors associated with hospitalisation and pediatric intensive care unit admission. The final chapter illustrates a practical, pathophysiological and step up approach to children affected by severe bronchiolitis.

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Book SynopsisIn Advances in Health and Disease. Volume 4, the authors open by reflecting on the potential advantages and challenges of the focus group technique in health services research, based on a study conducted to better understand the perceptions and experiences related to access and utilization of healthcare services for immigrants in Portugal. Later, the authors examine Parvovirus B19 (PVB19), a widespread infection that affects 1-5% of pregnant women. The authors maintain that as PVB19 infection can cause severe morbidity and mortality, it should be part of the routine work up of complicated pregnancies, especially when fetal hydrops is suspected. This book also summarizes the evidence on propensity for TDM in anti-TNF therapy to guide interventions at therapeutic failure, while present data do not support the routine use of proactive TDM in everyday clinical practice. The authors maintain that the use of statins is necessary for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, and the criteria for assessing their hypolipidemic effect are clearly defined. Depending on the severity of experimental hyperlipoproteinemia, oral administration of atorvastatin may have a different effect on the overall activity of MMPs in the serum of mice. The following chapter discusses how employing focus groups provided the opportunity to 1) check cultural assumptions, 2) assess and prioritize areas of greatest perceived need, 3) tailor campaigns and outreach to the key values and beliefs of population of focus, and 4) understand and capitalize on social media and other communication favored by the population of focus to reduce health disparities. Congenital Hypothyroidism is examined as the most common endocrine disorder in childhood. In the last years the decrease of the TSH recall threshold has led to an increased of mild forms with in situ glands at the first diagnosis. As such, the re-evaluation of the diagnosis has become an important procedure to distinguish transient forms from permanent ones. Three types of Burkitt''s Lymphoma are also examined, including Endemic (African), Sporadic (non-African) and HIV-associated per WHO classification. Compared to the endemic type which is commonly associated with EBV infection, the incidence of EBV is lower in the other two types (20% in sporadic and 30- 40% in HIV patients). After which, end stage renal disease is examined in the same manner, reviewing the diagnosis, management and consequences. In a separate study, an integrated mixed method approach was used in 5 coastal communities in Tongatapu, Tonga, where some community members had their health and well-being affected by climate change and some did not. Results indicated that physical, mental and spiritual aspects of well-being were affected by climate change and that people were eager to see the implementation of strategies to improve their health and restore their mental well-being. The concluding study aimed to verify the influence of different motivational interventions for oral hygiene autonomy promotion on the biofilm control in individuals with special needs. The data suggest that motivational activities can be developed to promote autonomy in other aspects of general health, resulting in the improvement of the quality of life of individuals with special needs.

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Book SynopsisIn this collection, the authors begin by examining recent works regarding the use of monoclonal antibodies in various immunoassays for addressing food allergy and food fraud issues. Monoclonal antibodies were initially produced with the goal of specifically target a disease-causing agent in clinical settings. Future research and development will also be discussed. Next, the book suggests that single nucleotide polymorphism diagnosis in clinical practice makes it possible to accurately identify the genetic component in the development of individual cases of female infertility, thus allowing for the development of appropriate treatment tactics. The following review tries to describe the state of the art of known interactions of paraquat (PRQ) with ligand-activated transcription factors and suggest these molecular targets for the treatment of PRQ toxicity. Paraquat is a herbicide which was banned in the European Union in 2007 but is still in use in other parts of the world. Later, the different therapeutic strategies used in the field of physiotherapy aimed at the recuperation of the upper limb after stroke are described. Referring to the current literature, the full range of techniques applied in the recovery of these patients is presented, from conventional treatments to emerging approaches and new technologies. The authors discuss the prevalence of hematuria from population-based studies ranged from <1-21%. The varying rates depend on patient demographics, study methodology including case definition, sample collection and examination technique. Causes of hematuria may be glomerular or non-glomerular. Common glomerular causes include IgA nephropathy, thin membrane disease, and post-infectious glomerulonephritis, amongst others. The final chapter aims to fill a gap in research on increasing the nutritional quality of packed lunches and/or increasing National School Lunch Program participation rates. While the NSLP is mandated to meet nutrition standards, packed lunches are not required to meet any nutrition standards. Recent research suggests packed lunches are lower in nutritional quality than NSLP lunches, and may be contributing to poor dietary profiles and higher risk of childhood obesity by providing fewer fruits and vegetables and more solid fats and added sugars.

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Book SynopsisThe different anticoagulant drugs used both in the treatment and prevention of deep venous thrombosis can cause several adverse effects. The most significant complication is bleeding. In Advances in Health and Disease. Volume 6, the authors begin by examining how to choose the most appropriate drug for decreasing the risk of bleeding, taking into account the characteristics of each of these drugs as well as those of the patient. The authors go on to discuss infectious mononucleosis, also known as kissing disease, which is characterized by the classic triad of fever, pharyngitis, and cervical lymphadenopathy, where lymhocytosis and atypical lymphocytes are also present. The classic test for infectious mononucleosis is the demonstration of heterophile antibodies. Monospot test, a qualitative test using the latex agglutination technique, is the most widely used method to detect the serum heterophile antibodies of infectious mononucleosis. Next, this collection presents the current knowledge on pro- and anticoagulation mechanisms in kidney diseases, as well as the authors experiences in the treatment of both conditions in different clinical subsets: glomerular, tubulo-interstitial and genetic renal diseases, in infectious diseases and illicit substance abuse with renal involvement and in some immunological inflammatory diseases with renal involvement. Later, the authors propose that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a catechin found in green tea, can prevent vascular endothelial cell injury and dysfunction. EGCG has an antioxidant effect in vascular endothelial cells and induces nitric oxide (NO) production by promoting endothelial NO synthase expression. The effects of EGCG might help to prevent arteriosclerosis in its early stages. However, detailed mechanisms of the preventive action of EGCG and its molecular targets on endothelial dysfunction remain elusive. Thus, this review explores the results of studies that investigated the effects of EGCG from green tea on the prevention of vascular endothelial dysfunction during the early stages of arteriosclerosis. This compilation also examines the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which has become a stumbling stone in the progress of human civilization. With congruence to whole world, Bangladesh has also been experiencing the epidemic since mid-1980. This collection provides a review regarding the prevalence of routine surveillance among the population considered at risk for HIV infection, as well as the national policy to prevent the HIV epidemic in Bangladesh. In a subsequent review, the authors examine streptozotocin (STZ), a compound that was originally identified in the late 1950s as an antibiotic, and currently is widely used to induce experimental diabetes mellitus. Although STZ has been used in research, there has been no standardization of a well-established protocol. Its important to highlight that STZ has non-specific toxicity, which can contribute to variability in its outcomes. This assessment aims to determine the influence of different protocols of induction of diabetes mellitus with STZ on the effectiveness of the method and possible side effects of this compound. This book also analyzes 57 relevant papers on the issue of nerve palsy after total hip replacement, and aims to review the pathophysiological data, prevalence, etiology, risk factors, prognosis and prevention of this complication. Nerve palsy after total hip replacement is a rare complication (0.08% to 7.6%). An especially relevant public health problem in South America and Africa is that of Yellow Fever (YF). A YF outbreak occurred in areas in close proximity to major urban centers of Brazil where YF vaccine was not routinely administered. In view of this, several YF mass vaccination campaigns were performed including these locations. Therefore, the authors review the pertinent information regarding the completion of the YF mass vaccination campaigns in 2017 and 2018 in Brazil. Future perspectives for this vaccination in the national territory are also discussed. The authors present current, normative data on a new examination method of endothelial dysfunction (ED) in childhood. The reversibility of ED is an attractive primary target in the effort to decrease cardiovascular risk in pediatric patients and to optimize therapeutic strategies. Thus, early detection of ED may have therapeutic and prognostic implications. To evaluate endothelial dysfunction, especially in children with chronic diseases, a combination of plethysmographic reactive hyperemia index (RHI) and specific biomarkers was used- plasma concentrations of assymetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), E-selectine and vasoadhesive molecules (VCAM) in comparison with healthy controls.

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Book SynopsisThroughout history, humans have consumed wheat simply to obtain energy from its starch and protein. In recent years, however, additional health-related benefits to wheat consumption have been discovered. In Advances in Health and Disease. Volume 7, the authors open by presenting the results of a randomized clinical trial that show wheat intake improves cognition. The trial was initiated based on the results showing that wheat supplementation improves memory in rodent models of Alzheimer''s disease and vascular dementia. Next, this collection reviews the most recent findings regarding to colorectal cancer risk factors. Colorectal cancer onset is related to mutations in specific genes whose etiology may vary. According to the origin of those mutations, risk factors of colorectal cancer can be divided into modifiable and non-modifiable. Keratoconus, the most common corneal ectasia, is also discussed. It is usually diagnosed during puberty with most of the diagnoses being between 10 and 20 years old, and men tend to be more affected than women. Current studies show that keratoconus has a multifactorial origin mixing genetic and environmental influence. Following this, the authors propose that strength training in youth needs to carefully consider specific needs, goals and interests of the pediatric population along with their physical and psychological uniqueness. Additionally, key characteristics of strength training for children and adolescents at various maturational stages are described, along with information on practical implementation in different settings. This collection also analyzes several publications on microcirculation disorders in diabetes mellitus (DM) which restrict the introduction of methods for noninvasive assessing microcirculation in clinical practice. Ways to increase the diagnostic significance of Laser Doppler Flowmetry for non-invasive assessment of microcirculation in patients with DM are discussed. Several protocols were developed in the early and middle 19th century in order to modulate the shape of the iris or to create scar tissue at the cone in order to treat keratoconus. However, the authors propose that the first major revolution in the surgical management of these patients came with keratoplasty, as previous interventions showed unreliable and contradictory results and were gradually abandoned. In conclusion, the authors discuss Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, a woody, perennial herb with evergreen, needle-like fragrant leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary extracts are used in food additives; and in traditional medicine, they have been observed to contain anti-tumor, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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Book SynopsisThe objective of the first chapter is to explain fertility preservation decisions as related to reproductive-aged cancer patients experiences and desires for future fertility. The second chapter discusses fertility preservation and how it can be used to help cancer patients retain their fertility. It is an emerging discipline that now plays a central role in the care of reproductive women with cancer. This chapter examines several key factors underlying why more men who have sex with other men are not using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, including (1) lack of awareness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (2) lack of exposure to other Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis users, (3) general lack of interest in learning more about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (4) lack of willingness to avail themselves of existing information sources and resources to learn more about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (5) perceived stigma associated with the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, and (6) perceived obstacles needing to be overcome in order to give Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis adoption more serious consideration. The aims of this chapter is to describe some of these recent studies, showing the potential of the flavonoids anthocyanins, flavones, quercetin, hesperetin and naringenin in the control of adipocyte inflammation. The possible biochemical pathways will be presented, as well as the results observed in in vitro and in vivo studies. Chapter five explains how plasma transthyretin measures the methionine role in metabolic processes that requires deregulating the transsulfuration pathway and methylating homocysteine. It measures nutritional wellbeing and the impact of metabolism on the outcomes of human disease in relationship to severe inflammatory disorders, chronic disease, and cancer. The final chapter examines chronic kidney disease and how it is a significant burden on the economy and healthcare system globally as the patients suffering from it requires long term renal replacement therapy in the form of dialysis or renal transplant.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of Volume 11 is to provide evidence on the indicators of fluid distribution and cellular integrity evaluated by nioelectrical impedance analysis in athletes of different performance levels and non-athletes. The second chapter presents a specific examination of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor among xenobiotic receptors, with a commentary on the preventive and therapeutic abilities of lignans against various diseases associated with the aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling pathway, including cancers, teratogenesis, inflammatory bowel diseases, osteoarthritis, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, leukemias and lymphomas. Additionally, the authors discuss scrub typhus, a bacterial disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi (O. tsutsugamushi), and how it is recognized as an important cause of fever in Asia. The objective of the next section is to conduct a literature review to identify key risk factors that contribute to the risk of infection and transmission of disease in residential aged care and community care settings. The indications and complications of surgical management of Choanal atresia will be thoroughly illustrated in the followingchapter, mainly focusing on the role of the transnasal endoscopic approach. Recently, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on the creation of more effective drugs for prevention and management of obesity and obesity-related diseases. The penultimate chapter examines the peptide fraction derived from tissue of Antarctic hydrobiont and how it has beneficial effects on the diet induced obesity in rats through the influence on oxidative status, development of inflammation, and disorders of the serotonergic system, which are considered to be the key pathogenic mechanisms of obesity-associated metabolic disturbances. The focus of the final chapter is to describe the demographic, clinical and microbiological characteristics of S. maltophilia infections in pediatric patients during a two year period (2016 to 2018) in a tertiary-care hospital in southern Brazil.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/advances-in-health-and-disease-volume-11/

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Book SynopsisDevelopmental disabilities or neurodevelopmental disabilities (includes intellectual disability) are a diverse group of chronic disorders that begin at anytime during the development process (including conception, birth, and growth) up to 22 years of age and last throughout an individual's lifetime. Major disabilities include intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and neural tube defects. We provide an introduction and review epidemiology of major disabilities and have also gathered international research from United States, Australia, Ghana, Jordan, Ireland, Italy and India on various aspects of intellectual and developmental disability, which we hope will be of interest to our readers.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Intellectual, Developmental and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities; A Systematic Literature Review on People with Intellectual Disability and Health; Prevalence Rate of Intellectual Disability among Children in Barwani, India; The Experiences of Caring for Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Perspectives from Selected Special Schools in Ashanti Region of Ghana; The Quality of Life of Normally Achieving and Low-Achieving Participants: Is It Associated with IQ and Metacognition?; How Family Carers Support Profoundly Intellectually Disabled Persons in Decision Making: A Literature Review; Learning, Motor and Mental Health Profiles in Pupils with Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Average Intellectual Functioning; Effects of Social Skills Training Using Teaching Strategies from Applied Behaviour Analysis on the Social Development of Children with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities; People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Reactions to Donald Trump Winning the 2016 United States Presidential Election; Ability of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Identify Emotions Using Visual and Musical Stimuli; Prolonged Survival in Trisomy 13: Implications for Counseling and Care Planning; About the Editors; About the Center for Children with Chronic Diseases and Down Syndrome Center Jerusalem, Israel, Department of Pediatrics, Mt Scopus Campus, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel; About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation opens with a contribution towards understanding the molecular mechanism of acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibition activity and its modulation, which will lead to the development of better Alzheimer disease drugs. Acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitors are drugs indicated for the treatment of disease, as well as several other important applications in medical treatments. The authors review what is currently known about the effects of interleukin-6, a well-known inflammation mediator, on the respiratory system. Papers are presented showing a general worsening of respiratory mechanics parameters both in animal experimentation and in humans. Advances in Health and Disease. Volume 22 also discusses Graves' orbitopathy, known also as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, the most common and debilitating extrathyroid manifestation of Graves' disease. Additionally, the authors discuss diabetic nephropathyis, a major micro-vascular complication of diabetes mellitus known to be the leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide. The clinical calculation, techniques of measurement and regulation of cardiac ejection fraction is examined. Cardiac ejection fraction is defined as the volume of blood that is ejected by the ventricle during each contraction. The concluding study aims to study the socioeconomic conditions of Beedi rollers to assess the health disturbances acquired as occupational hazards.

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Book SynopsisVolume 23 begins with a focus on Sjogren's syndrome, a multisystem autoimmune disorder caused by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands and characterized by hypofunction of the exocrine glands. Signs and symptoms may include musculoskeletal, neurological, hematological, digestive and nephrological manifestations. The authors present the results of a study that suggest that infrequent and unsystematic supervision, as well as inadequate supervisory skills of in-charges, are critical challenges to effective supervision and leadership. This suggests a need for more frequent supervision and a focus on the importance of training supervisors in supervisory skills, including problem solving and feedback. The subsequent study analyses the engagement designs and management framework of maternal newborn health and HIV/AIDS services using Mkapa Fellows Program (MFP) II wave 1. The 2017 WHO Country Capacity Survey responses are studied to assess the global status of cervical cancer prevention and control through the availability of best buys packages service, population coverage and policy cohesion. A subsequent study attempts to verify whether there are differences in psychosocial risk among police officers from suburban towns and the city center, aiming to identify if localities play a role in the latter. Later, the current state of the art aspects of the C/D ratio is reviewed in conjunction with its possible clinical impacts, including practical considerations for clinicians. A focus on multidrug resistant tuberculosis is provided, and the authors propose that to improve treatment outcomes, a shorter and more economical 9 -- 12 month treatment regimen is necessary. The closing article discusses some current techniques used in dementia mitigation, presenting insight into future treatment trends.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation opens with a discussion of tuberculosis, the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. Widespread occurrence of drug-resistant tuberculosis and multidrug-resistant- tuberculosis poses a serious threat to global control efforts. The authors review the importance of sleep for healthy functioning, the role sleep plays in eating patterns and diet, and how this may relate to weight gain and obesity. Diabetic cardiomyopathy, one of the major complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus, is studied. This condition is characterized by structural and functional changes in the myocardium in absence of coronary artery disease, other cardiac pathologies or hypertension. This compilation goes on to propose that body composition could serve as a pre-screening tool and a safe, injury-free indicator of changes in the physical fitness of police officers. The closing study assesses whether economic damage from excessive restrictions due to COVID-19 might eventually result in more harm to public health than the virus itself.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Health and Disease. Volume 26 opens with a deep insight into the effects of probiotics on humans, animals and plants, the proposed mechanism of action and their applications. Following this, the authors focus on the pathophysiology of iron metabolism and hepcidin, their regulation with ferroportin, matripatase-2, as well as the factors involved in causing iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. A review is provided on interleukin 6, a small glycoprotein and pleiotropic cytokine produced during chronic inflammation by monocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, lymphocytes, keratinocytes, astrocytes and several malignant cells. The authors examine the protection of people and the environment from radiation in the event of nuclear accidents, maintaining that in disasters with widespread contamination, the protection system must rely on experts'' ethical values. To achieve global commitments on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the concluding study necessitates enhancing different intervention measures, including strengthening laboratory facilities in different health institutes for early detection.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Health and Disease. Volume 27 first discusses how the nanotechnology field has received considerable attention in medical sciences because of the unique characteristic features of nanoscale materials. The authors go on to discuss biofilm, a structured community of bacterial cells enclosed in a self-produced polymeric matrix adherent to an inert or living surface. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are discussed, as they are an important occupational health problem in industrialized countries and industrially developing countries. More specifically, the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal complaints in dentists is discussed, as the past two decades have witnessed a sharp rise in the incidence. The authors briefly review the research on how healthy aging is being studied by researchers, providing a community-based participatory research framework for defining healthy aging from their own work utilizing concept mapping methodology. The closing study focuses on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, a sleep breathing disorder in which the airway is blocked by intermittent relaxation of the throat muscles.

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Book SynopsisVolume 28 opens with a focus on meningoencephalitis, a broad term encompassing inflammation of the brain as well as the overlying meninges, and the authors review its different causes, diagnostic methods and treatment. A general overview of the COVID-19 virus among the human population is provided, after which the underlying clinical manifestations and effects on those living with HIV are addressed. An overview is also provided on Cushing's syndrome, a rare disorder caused by pathologic cortisol overproduction with a wide spectrum of clinical signs and symptoms such as weight gain, irregular periods, depression, and anxiety. The authors describe propofol use and administration during drug-induced sleep endoscopy, a technique that plays an important role in detecting dynamic anatomical variations in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Following this, musculoskeletal changes due to prolonged usage of screen touch devices are defined, described, and classified, along with validated diagnostic assessment tools. The results of genetic association studies of multifactorial oral and dental conditions such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, developmental enamel defects, and apical periodontitis are discussed. The procedure for performing a safe and reproducible standard cholecystectomy is carefully defined, considering all tips and tricks. The closing study focuses on miscarriage, the most frequent obstetric complication affecting about 15% of all pregnancies.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at: https://novapublishers.com/shop/advances-in-health-and-disease-volume-28/

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Book SynopsisThe normal functioning of the human female reproductive system is sacrosanct, as it allows for the essential nurturing of offspring. Conditions such as endometriosis and fibroid formation can have devastating consequences to the progeny, as well as the parents, both physically and mentally. This book has several chapters that deal with the role of stem cells in the safer outcome of pregnancies. Mesenchymal stem cells continue to make waves as various researchers dwell on their low immunogenicity to prevent graft rejection when used for therapeutic strategies. Dental pulp-derived stem cells are being sought after to address many therapies. However, researchers must exercise ethical caution to avoid resorting to pulling out the teeth of live, healthy animals, including those qualified for pets. The efficacy of cancer treatments with naturally occurring plant-derived substances and the characterization of cancer stem cells and lesions continue to engage researchers of this ever-perennial disease and its potentially lethal pathology. Stem cells to replenish the pancreatic islet cells from induced pluripotent stem cells are an actively pursued subject in regenerative medicine for diabetes patients. Stem cells in immune responses are also attracting researchers to investigate immune tolerance and autoimmunity.Table of ContentsPreface; Stem Cells of Female Reproductive System: Endometrium vs Fallopian Tube; Anti-angiogenic Potential of Itraconazole and Its Reversal by Endometrial Stem Cells Using Chick Embryo Model; Intrauterine Infusion of Human Autologous Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Improves In Vitro Fertilization Success in Infertile Women; Development and Characterization of Hematopoietic Stem Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cells; Mutation Analysis of MTHFR Gene in Indian Women with Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriages; Folic Acid Supplementation Improves Pregnancy Outcomes; Comparison of the Proliferation Potential of Bone Marrow and Adipose- Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cultivating on Human Amniotic Membrane; Efficacy of the Mesenchymal Stem Cells Therapy Combined with Core Decompression in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials; Proliferation Capacity and Osteogenic Potential of Human Gingival Stem Cells versus Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells; Comparison between the Effect of MTA and Biodentine on Proliferation and Odontogenic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells (In Vitro Study); The Monomeric Resins TEGDMA and HEMA Regulate the Transcriptional Control of Matrix Metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9, in Human Pulp Fibroblasts and Mesenchymal Stem Cells; Effect of Dental Stem Cells on T Cell Proliferation; Amount of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2, Epidermal Growth Factor, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Adipose Tissue, Umbilical Cord, and Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Secretome: An In-Vitro Study; Identified Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) in Ex- Vivo Cultured Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (B-ALL) Cells; Role of Simarouba glauca DC Plant in Cancer: A Short Review; Study of Histomorphological Spectrum of Thyroid Lesions in Thyroidectomy Specimens, Along with Cytological Correlation: Cross Sectional Study from 2015 to 2018; Generation of Pancreatic β Cells from Peripheral Blood Mononucleocytes Derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells; Stem Cells: An Exciting Avenue for Diabetes Mellitus; Regenerations Role in the Development of Desensitization and Immunological Tolerance; Features of the Immune Response to Ones Own Antigens and Foreign Antigens; Regenerative Approach to the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients; Medical Applications of Infrared Thermography: A Narrative Review; Index.

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Book SynopsisCerebral Ischemia Clinical Implications & Therapeutics

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Book SynopsisAutism is a condition that hits the patient in places that can''t be hidden; in his/her behaviour. It is a condition worn for public scrutiny, blending personal aspects of the patient''s life with his/her social environment. It provides for guilt in patients and for Job-like ponderings in their parents. How do you measure the extent of damage to a patient''s life or that of the parent''s? Present day thinking portrays the problem of autism in the context of a triangle. In this triangle each interconnected vertex alternatively represents the autistic person, pathophysiological theories on causation, and symptoms. This book focuses on certain themes: those physical aspects which make an individual autistic. Although we are willing to entertain both psychological and biological explanations, this book will deal primarily with the biological. Even when these explanations overlap, ultimately, they perform different functions; one biased towards the need to know and the other towards the need to cure.

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Book SynopsisSickle cell anaemia is an inherited blood disorder, characterised primarily by chronic anaemia and periodic episodes of pain and occurring in approximately 1 in every 400 African-American infants born in the United States each year. Individuals of Mediterranean, Arabian, Caribbean, South and Central American, and East Indian ancestry can also be affected. The underlying problem involves haemoglobin, a component of the red cells in the blood. The haemoglobin molecules in each red blood cell carry oxygen from the lungs to the body organs and tissues and bring back carbon dioxide to the lungs. In sickle cell anaemia, the haemoglobin is defective. After the haemoglobin molecules give up their oxygen, some of them may cluster together and form long, rod-like structures. These structures cause the red blood cells to become stiff and to assume a sickle shape. Unlike normal red cells, which are usually smooth and donut-shaped, the sickled red cells cannot squeeze through small blood vessels. Instead, they stack up and cause blockages that deprive the organs and tissue of oxygen-carrying blood. This process produces the periodic episodes of pain and ultimately can damage the tissues and vital organs and lead to other serious medical problems. Unlike normal red blood cells, which last about 120 days in the bloodstream, sickled red cells die after only about 10 to 20 days. Because they cannot be replaced fast enough, the blood is chronically short of red blood cells, a condition called anaemia. Sickle cell anaemia is caused by an error in the gene that tells the body how to make haemoglobin. The defective gene tells the body to make the abnormal haemoglobin that results in deformed red blood cells. This book gathers the latest research in this important field.

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Book SynopsisSmoking is a greater cause of death and disability than any single disease, says the World Health Organisation. According to their figures, it is responsible for approximately five million deaths world-wide every year. Tobacco smoking is a known or probable cause of approximately 25 diseases including cancer, heart attacks and strokes. The WHO says that its impact on world health is still not fully assessed. This book offers leading edge research from around the globe with a focus on smoking cessation and the effects of passive smoking on health.

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Book SynopsisMalaria is an infectious disease that is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. It infects between 300 and 500 million people every year and causes between one and three million deaths annually, mostly among young children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is not just a disease commonly associated with poverty, but is also a cause of poverty and a major hindrance to economic development. Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases and an enormous public-health problem. Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases and an enormous public-health problem. The disease is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. The most serious forms of the disease are caused by Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, but other related species (Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae) can also infect humans. This group of human-pathogenic Plasmodium species are usually referred to as malaria parasites. Malaria parasites are transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasites multiply within red blood cells, causing symptoms that include fever, anaemia, chills, flu-like illness, and in severe cases, coma and death. Malaria transmission can be reduced by preventing mosquito bites with mosquito nets and insect repellents, or by mosquito control by spraying insecticides inside houses and draining standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs. One of the most important recent advances in malaria research is the mapping of the Plasmodium falciparum genome. For the next five to ten years, until an effective vaccine is developed, malaria control will largely be dependent on vector control measures such as improvements in housing construction, source reduction, impregnated bednets, and residual insecticide treatment. This book presents leading-edge research in this field.

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Book SynopsisHeart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States,England, Canada and Wales, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Heart disease is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which is any disease of the heart or blood vessels. Among the many types of heart disease are, for example: Angina; Arrhythmia; Congenital heart disease; Coronary artery disease (CAD); Dilated cardiomyopathy; Heart attack (myocardial infarction); Heart failure; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Mitral regurgitation; Mitral valve prolapse; and Pulmonary stenosis. This book brings together important recent research on heart disease with a focus on women and heart disease.

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Book SynopsisHeart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Heart disease is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which is any disease of the heart or blood vessels. Among the many types of heart disease are, for example: Angina; Arrhythmia; Congenital heart disease; Coronary artery disease (CAD); Dilated cardiomyopathy; Heart attack (myocardial infarction); Heart failure; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Mitral regurgitation; Mitral valve prolapse; and Pulmonary stenosis. This book brings together important recent research on heart disease with a focus on men and heart disease.

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Book SynopsisA rare disease is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population. Rare diseases can vary in prevalence between populations, so a disease that is rare in some populations may be common in others. This is especially true of genetic diseases and infectious diseases. In this book, the authors present current research on the diagnoses, challenges and developing treatments for rare diseases, from researchers across the globe. Topics discussed include commotio cordis, also known as cardiac concussion with described cases of ventricular fibrillation and sudden death from cardiac arrest; the clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) myasthenia gravis (MG); neurological complications of histiocytosis; nail-patella syndrome; management of cardiac angiosarcoma; diagnosis and treatment of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder; eosinophilic pancreatitis; non-traumatic splenic rupture; and alkaptonuria (AKU).

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume includes seven chapters, each of which details a recent scientific advancement in health and disease. Chapter One describes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and elaborates various treatment, therapeutic, and management strategies for PCOS which may help in relieving its economic and social burden. Chapter Two addresses the ethical problems of the use of human foetal cell cultures in the manufacture of vaccines as well as other ethical dilemmas associated with vaccines. Chapter Three reviews fundamental aspects of imaging in the diagnosis of pneumomediastinum, including the normal mediastinal anatomy and relevant variants in plain radiography and computed tomography. Chapter Four summarizes current literature involving fasted exercise and health benefits and discusses the proposed mechanisms, aiming to determine fasted aerobic exercise applicability as a health-promoting strategy. Chapter Five examines the role that aerobic exercise plays in osteoporosis prevention and management, and how different exercise modalities contribute to bone health. Chapter Six reviews the main features of spontaneous pneumomediastinum, both in its asymptomatic and emergent forms, with focus on clinical signs and symptoms, natural course and the differential diagnosis. Lastly, Chapter Seven covers the current strategies for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus.Table of ContentsPreface; Genetics of Hyperandrogenism and Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Treatment and Therapeutic Strategies; Ethical Aspects of Immunization; Essentials of Pneumomediastinum on Imaging: Relevant Anatomy, Main Causes, Typical Findings and Potential Pitfalls; Fasted Exercise and Fat Oxidation: Hope or Hype?; The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Bone Health and Osteoporosis; Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: Management of the Spectrum of Clinical Presentations; Current Strategies for Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume includes six chapters detailing recent advancements in health and disease. Chapter One describes the set-up and characteristics of various endoscopic submucosal dissection devices. Chapter Two explains neural plasticity, or the brain's ability to rewire itself, and how it relates to the treatment and progression of various neurological conditions. Chapter Three discusses a range of medical interventions where progesterone has been found useful, highlighting its exceptional role in supporting pregnancy to full term. Chapter Four details the characteristics, classification, pharmacokinetics, drug interaction, clinical uses and adverse effects of anticoagulants. Chapter Five analyses how emergency medical services responded to the global pandemic of 2020. Lastly, Chapter Six summarises published results on the influence of low birth weight, prematurity, and nutritional status during childhood on the tooth eruption of deciduous and permanent teeth.Table of ContentsPreface; Set-Up, Technique, and Tricks on Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection; Synaptic Plasticity and Neurological Diseases; Recent Developments of Progesterone in Nano-Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery; Oral and Newer Anticoagulants: General Characteristics, Classification, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Uses and Adverse Effects; EMS Pandemic Response in the United States; The Influence of Birth Weight, Prematurity and Nutritional Status on Tooth Eruption; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume includes some of the latest research pertaining to the topics of health and disease. Chapter One examines the interplay between molecular redox signaling and the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Chapter Two discusses the origin and mechanism of antibody development, autoantibodies' association with disease, and the available therapeutic interventions. Chapter Three describes the microbial diversity of breast milk and the factors influencing this diversity. Chapter Four collects the evidence on adolescent bone growth, nutrition, physical activity, and hormonal changes related to occurrence of osteoporosis later in life. Chapter Five reviews evidence regarding the effects of allopurinol and febuxostat in kidney disease. Lastly, Chapter Six examines the phenomenon of elevated serum uric acid in patients with chronic kidney disease.Table of ContentsPreface; The Interplay between Molecular Redox Signaling and the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System: Relevant Aspects Related to Pathophysiological Processes in Human Diseases; Autoantibody, an Adaptive Immune Response: History, Structure and Evolution; Probiotic Microflora of Breast Milk and the Influence of Variable Factors; Adolescent Nutrition: A Link to Prevention of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis; Successful Control of Hyperuricemia in Chronic Renal Failure; Serum Uric Acid Fluctuations during Hemodialysis: Clinical Implications; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this edited volume, updates in the field of health and disease are presented. Chapter One studies the incidence of hearing loss in patients with congenital cytomegalovirus infections. Chapter Two reviews the current literature concerning the multifactorial theories and etiologies of glaucomatous optic disc change and visual field loss in patients with normal-tension glaucoma. Chapter Three discusses the effectiveness of endovascular treatment for peripheral arterial disease, which is common in dialysis patients. Chapter Four describes a new technique for severely calcified infrapopliteal artery lesions called "percutaneous intraluminal needle cracking." Chapter Five aims to identify the occurrence of chronic kidney disease in the family members of chronic hemodialysis patients. Chapter Six describes methods for the outpatient management of oncologic patients with solid tumors and febrile neutropenia. Chapter Seven ascertains the suitability of peritoneal dialysis as a first choice for treatment of acute kidney injury patients. Chapter Eight reports on the application of a cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode for the determination of phenylbutazone using the differential pulse voltammetry, as a simple alternative method for quality control of this drug. Chapter Nine investigates the liaison between contaminated foods and the occurrence of illness in consumers to provide a clear picture of reports during the years 2010-2020. Lastly, Chapter Ten reviews the benefits and limitations of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and the evidence behind the recommendations to support their use in different patient populations.Table of ContentsPreface; Hearing Loss in Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia; The Multifactorial Pathogenesis of Normal Tension Glaucoma: A Brief Review; Effectiveness of Endovascular Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease in Dialysis Patients in Japan; Novel Technique of Percutaneous Intraluminal Cracking Using Puncture Needles for Severely Calcified Infrapopliteal Artery Lesions; Chronic Kidney Disease Occurrence and Treatments in the Family Members of Hemodialysis Patients; Outpatient Management of Oncologic Patients with Solid Tumors and Febrile Neutropenia; Renal Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury: The Role and Benefits of Peritoneal Dialysis; An Improved Voltammetric Method for Quality Control of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Containing Phenylbutazone; Investigation on Norovirus Occurrence in Foodstuffs during the Years 2010-2020; Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors: Not Just for Diabetes Anymore?; Index.

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Book SynopsisWe are delighted to offer this textbook to the scientific community, entitled Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Health and Diseases, which covers a timely topic in the rapidly evolving discipline of vascular biology. Written primarily for a life science audience and clinicians, the fundamentals of EPCs biology and the latest characterization and definition in health and diseases are introduced, followed by explanations of the most cutting-edge cell therapy methods to cure ischemic diseases. In Section One, endothelial cell progenitor isolation methods and biological characterization were reported. The discovery of this novel endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) concept has overturned the previous dogma which suggested that vasculogenesis could only occur during embryogenesis. In fact, both vasculogenesis and angiogenesis may potentially have a synergistic role in postnatal revascularization. Also, this chapter summarized recent advances in EPC biology such as biological function, origin, definition, and classification. Each EPC culture and isolation method is clearly defined to prevent confusion in EPC biology. Section Two focuses on EPC biological function alteration in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Several large clinical trials have reported that the number and biological function are strongly associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. The diagnostic and prognostic potential of EPC is crucial in terms of CVD. In Section Three, biological dysfunction mechanisms of EPC and their scarcity in diabetic patients' peripheral blood were clearly described. Preclinical studies have shown that EPC-based therapy is feasible, safe, and efficacious in multiple disease states. Subsequently, this has led to several clinical trials demonstrating the feasibility and safety profile of EPC therapy against cardiovascular ischemic diseases. In Section Four, regenerative medicine pioneers discussed EPCs translation to the clinic and cell transplantation challenges along with their solutions. Personalized stem cell-based therapy approaches employing several clinical biomarkers, disease-related genetic-trait evaluation methods, and advanced analyses with state-of-the-art computational methods such as machine learning-based prediction can increase cell therapies' efficacy and decrease treatment costs. The last chapter in the book describes a therapeutic application of EPC-derived extracellular vesicles to cure CVD.Table of ContentsPreface; Advances in Endothelial Progenitor Cell Biology; Diagnostic and Prognostic Potential of EPCs in Cardiovascular Diseases; Epidemiology of Peripheral Artery Disease; Endothelial Progenitors in Metabolic Diseases; Endothelial Progenitor Cell Therapy in Heart Disease Pitfalls in Clinical Translation, Impact of Stem Cell Senescence, And Personalized Medicine by AI-Application; EPC in Peripheral Arterial Diseases; EPC in Kidney Diseases; Therapeutic Applications of Endothelial Progenitor Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Cardiovascular Diseases; Index.

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Book SynopsisOver ten percent of people infected with the COVID virus will suffer with long COVID syndrome. Up until now, more than one million people have been affected with this syndrome in the United Kingdom alone, and the incidence worldwide is estimated to be more than 35 million people, although this may be the tip of the iceberg. The World Health Organization has highlighted a need for the three Rs -- Recognition, Research and Rehabilitation. Long COVID syndrome can be frustrating and disabling, even many months or years after the infection; sufferers complain of fatigue, pain, post-exertional malaise, cognitive dysfunction and many other systemic symptoms. It can be challenging for healthcare professionals to recognise the disease and for patients who are suffering from the condition it can have a wide and far-reaching impact on their lives and day-to-day activities. Being a relatively new condition, many healthcare professionals, now more than ever, need to have the requisite knowledge to recognise and manage this severely debilitating disease. This book will be useful to all frontline healthcare professionals to help diagnose, manage and direct patients to the available resources. General practitioners, physiotherapists, pain therapists, nurses, surgeons, physicians, junior doctors, psychologists, medical students and other clinicians will be able to update their knowledge on long COVID syndrome with this easy-to-read book. Patients will also find the book useful to understand the basis of the disease and how they can seek help. This comprehensive treatise covers a wide variety of topics on long COVID syndrome including the aetiopathogenesis, recognition, systemic involvement, investigations, guidelines on management, available resources, systemic management and pain/fatigue management. This book will be handy for candidates preparing for various examinations conducted by the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK (MRCGP), Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK (FRCA), Faculty of Pain Medicine, UK (FFPMRCA), College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (FCAI), European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC), Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), World Institute of Pain (FIPP/CIPS), National Board of Examinations of India (Dip NB), and the American and Canadian board examinations, as well as other examinations conducted by medical boards across the globe. The author is a consultant in pain medicine who has published extensively on various topics and specialises in treating long COVID patients. He has written many textbooks in the fields of anaesthesia and pain, and conducts regular examination courses attended by candidates from all over the world. He is also a regular invited lecturer on the specialist subject of long COVID syndrome.

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Book SynopsisThe Understanding IBD chart presents an overview of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which refers to two diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohn''s disease. Both diseases are represented by images showing areas of inflammation and cutaway views of the affected areas, and by text sections covering definition, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Book SynopsisOsteoporosis currently affects 25 million people in the United States, and as the baby boomers enter their fifties, the disease is poised to strike millions more. In this text, readers will find everything they need to know to slow, stop, and even reverse the bone loss that causes osteoporosis.Trade Review"This comprehensive book was written as a guide for patients and their families and, as such, covers a variety of topics related to osteoporosis in a simple, well-explained way....This is an excellent reference."--Physiotherapy Canada"Although much more widespread among women, osteoporosis also strikes men, so this overview of the disease speaks to a larger audience than many may suspect. Lane uses her experience as a clinician to add greatly to the book, notably in the case histories she cites and the understanding of patients she expresses."--Booklist"A concise, authoritative overview of this major health problem largely affecting women.... Lane makes effective use of case studies throughout the text to illustrate typical risk situations and treatment options. Recommended for both public and academic libraries for the more sophisticated consumer."--Library Journal"The Osteoporosis Book by osteoporosis researcher Nancy E. Lane, M.D., codirector of rheumatology at San Francisco General Hospital, covers all bases: a description of the disease and its causes, who is at risk, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and dealing with its pain and problems."--Consumers Digest

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Book SynopsisThe treatment outlined in this therapist guide is intended for people suffering from depression and living with chronic illnesses. As a result of their poor health, many individuals who are chronically ill become depressed and fail to maintain steady self-care routines. Using this guide, therapists can help clients with chronic illnesses to develop core skills and tecniques that will enable them to take better care of themselves. The program incorporates a unique Life-Steps module that teaches clients strategies for keeping up with their medical regimens, including tips for remembering to take medications, getting to medical appointments on time, and communicating effectively with medical providers.Based on the principles of CBT, this guide provides therapists with overviews of adherence behaviours for select illnesses including cancer, HIV, diabetes, and hypertension, among others. The chapters detail adherence skills, integrated with cognitive and behavioural strategies for managing Table of Contents1. Introductory Information for Therapists ; 2. Overview of Adherence Behaviors for Selected Illnesses ; 3. Module 1: Psychoeducation about CBT and Motivational Interviewing ; 4. Module 2: Adherence Training (Life Steps) ; 5. Module 3: Activity Scheduling ; 6. Module 4: Cognitive Restructuring (Adaptive Thinking) ; 7. Module 5: Problem-Solving ; 8. Module 6: Relaxation Training and Diaphragmatic Breathing ; 9. Module 7: Review, Maintenance, and Relapse Prevention

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Book SynopsisPsychosomatic Medicine (PM) is a rapidly developing subspecialty of psychiatry focusing on psychiatric care of patients with other medical disorders. PM specialists diagnose and manage psychiatric symptoms in a variety of medical settings, optimize their patients'' medical care, and expand understanding regarding the role of psychological factors in health and disease.Dr. Kurt Ackerman and Dr. Andrea DiMartini presernt Psychosomatic Medicine , portable handbook geared to helping psychiatric and other medical practitioners and trainees to stay current in their understanding of the practice of psychosomatic medicine. Drawing practical techniques and wisdom from their team of contributors, Psychosomatic Medicine provides readers with historical background, key clinical information and guidelines, readily accessible charts and tables, exercises to aid in self-assestment, and suggestions for further reading to spark additional learning in this rapidly developing field of psychiatry.Trade ReviewIncreasing recognition of the effects of comorbid psychiatric disorders that accompany medical conditions mandates that all physicians including psychiatrists, understand that recognition and management of such coexisting clinical entities is imperative. This convenient volume encompasses such information in a practical yet comprehensive manner. From common symptoms such as anxiety, depression, insomnia and agitation to specific disease entities where psychiatric disorders commonly coexist, the book offers the clinician a guide to effective and evidence based management. Psychosomatic Medicine should be on the desk or in the pocket of all clinicians, whether a seasoned practitioner or a resident. * Thomas N. Wise, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. *This is a small and portable handbook packed with the latest information on commonly encountered psychosomatic medicine topics. It summarizes current scientific literature and condenses it down to need-to-know basics. Its standardized format, easy-to-reference tables, and eloquent conciseness make it incredibly easy to use. Clinicians and trainees in psychiatric and medical practice will find this a valuable tool. * - Heather Huang, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. History of Psychosomatic Medicine and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry ; 2. Psychiatric Consultation in the Inpatient General Medical Setting ; Psychiatric Diagnosis and Management in the General Medical Setting ; 3. Mood Disorders and Insomnia in the General Medical Setting ; 4. Anxiety in the General Medical Setting ; 5. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders ; 6. Psychopharmacology in the General Medical Setting ; 7. Management of Agitation in the General Medical Setting ; 8. Strategies to Improve Coping and Manage Maladaptive Behaviors in the General Medical Setting ; 9. Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity ; Psychiatric Presentations Associated with Neurologic and Other Medical Conditions ; 10. Delirium ; 11. Neurocognitive Disorders in the General Medical Setting ; 12. Psychiatric Presentations Associated with Neurologic Illness ; 13. Psychiatric Presentations Associated with Organ Failure and Systemic Illness ; Emergent Complications of Medication and Substance Use ; 14. Catatonia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome ; 15. Toxidromes: Toxicology and the Psychiatric Patient ; 16. Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal States in the General Medical Setting ; Special Topics in Psychosomatic Medicine ; 17. Perinatal Psychiatry ; 18. Psycho-Oncology ; 19. Organ Transplant Psychiatry ; 20. Psychiatric Evaluation and Management of Pain ; 21. Psychiatry in Palliative Care ; 22. Future Directions in Psychosomatic Medicine

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Book SynopsisSurgical Pain Management is an essential, step-by-step guide to surgical techniques and the perioperative management of chronic pain patients whose treatment includes implantable therapies. Chapters review the steps necessary for defining a potential candidate for implant and the infrastructure to support the perioperative period and beyond, controversies in approaches for both intrathecal and spinal cord stimulation implants, healthcare education for patients with these devices, neuroaxial drug delivery, electrical stimulation of the peripheral and central nervous system, and a variety of invasive procedures for chronic and cancer pain. Appendices provide supplemental information regarding guidelines, physiology, technologies available, troubleshooting, and documentation required to organize an interventional service. This book details a range of approaches from basic implant therapies to more advanced therapies, making it an ideal companion to an advanced training program in intervenTrade ReviewThe inclusion of case studies and the multiple forms for provision of care, not seen in other texts, serves to elevate its functional value... The conciseness of this text makes it easy to reference. * Collin Clarke, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia *I am confident that this book is an excellent addition in Interventional Pain disciplines. The flow and content in most of the chapters is adequate and focused towards the title of the chapter...this is a well written and informative guide for all practicing physicians * Gauhar Afshan, Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care *It provides comprehensive knowledge and the collective experience and insight of over forty healthcare professionals involved in pain alleviation. * Nano Khilnani, Biz India Online News *It will be of help for pain specialists and for those who are considering training in pain as a subspecialty. The book allows comparison of your practice with theway in which it is performed in a leading academic department. * P. L. Gambus, British Journal of Anaesthesia *Any physician or health professional working in the field of chronic pain should have this book in their collection to better understand how implantable devices for the management of pain work and what the clinician and patient should know about them. * Open Pain Journal Vol. 9, Serge Marchand, Ph.D. *Table of ContentsPart I: Foundations of a Surgical Pain Management Team 1. Organization of an Implant Service 2. Anesthetic Management for Chronic Pain Surgery 3. Psychological Evaluation of the Surgical Pain Patient 4. Patient Education for Surgical Intervention for Pain Part II: Operations in Surgical Pain Management 5. Implantable Drug Delivery Systems 6. Externalized Epidural Infusion Systems 7. Dorsal Column Stimulation 8. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation 9. Craniofacial Nerve Stimulation 10. Field Stimulation 11. Sacral Nerve Stimulation 12. Treatment of Discogenic Pain: Minimally Invasive Procedures 13. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty 14. Minimally Invasive Treatments for Spinal Stenosis: Percutaneous Lumbar 15. Endovenous Ablation Part III. Appendices Appendix 1. ASRA Anticoagulation Guidelines Appendix 2. Applied Spinal Anatomy Appendix 3. Pharmacology of Intrathecal Medications Appendix 4. CSF Pharmacokinetics Appendix 5. Guide to Choosing Electrodes and Pulse Generators Appendix 6. Problem Solving Stimulator Malfunction Appendix 7. Implantable Devices and Equipment Appendix 8. FDA Medical Device Reporting Appendix 9. Sample OR Dictations Appendix 10. Surgeon's Preference Cards Appendix 11. Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Antimicrobial Prophylaxis, Skin Preparation and Surgical Field Draping Appendix 12. Incisions, Wounds and Suturing Appendix 13. Surgical Instruments

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