Diseases and disorders Books
University Press of Mississippi Squint: My Journey with Leprosy
Book SynopsisLying in a hospital bed, José P. Ramirez, Jr. (b. 1948) almost lost everything because of a misunderstood disease. When the health department doctor gave him the Handbook for Persons with Leprosy, Ramirez learned his fate. Such a diagnosis in 1968 meant exile and hospitalization in the only leprosarium in the continental United States--Carville, Louisiana, 750 miles from his home in Laredo, Texas. In Squint: My Journey with Leprosy, Ramirez recalls being taken from his family in a hearse and thrown into a world filled with fear. He and his loved ones struggled against the stigma associated with the term ""leper"" and against beliefs that the disease was a punishment from God, that his illness was highly communicable, and that persons with Hansen's disease had to be banished from their communities. His disease not only meant separation from the girlfriend who would later become his wife, but also a derailment of all life's goals. In his struggle Ramirez overcame barriers both real and imagined and eventually became an international advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities. In Squint, titled for the sliver of a window through which persons with leprosy in medieval times were allowed to view Mass but not participate, Ramirez tells a story of love and perseverance over incredible odds. José P. Ramirez, Jr., is a social worker in Houston, Texas. He has written articles about Hansen's disease for the Houston Chronicle, the Star Magazine, the National Association of Social Workers Newsletter, and other publications.
£27.95
New Harbinger Publications The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook
Book SynopsisRepetitive reassurance seeking is one of the most common and difficult-to-treat compulsions for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This workbook gives readers powerful skills grounded in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for overcoming the need to know for sure, so they can learn to trust their own senses, live with confidence, and break the cycle of OCD once and for all.Learn to trust your own senses, live with confidence, and break the cycle of compulsive reassurance seeking with this empowering, step-by-step workbook.Are you constantly seeking reassurance from others? Do you suffer from debilitating anxiety if you aren''t absolutely certain about everything? Seeking reassurance to remove doubt or fear is natural, and we all do it from time to time. However, it becomes a compulsion when it develops into something repetitive and ritualistic. This compulsion is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can perpetuate and worse
£19.80
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Yoga Therapy for Diabetes
Book SynopsisApproaching diabetes from a multidimensional perspective, Evan Soroka links the practices and philosophy of yoga with science and lived experience. In this book, she addresses the major challenges of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, providing descriptive practices including spinal movements, breathing techniques and meditation.By giving yoga therapists and yoga teachers the tools to encourage a positive mindset in the person with diabetes and therefore putting them in charge of their own health, this manual helps to identify what might be out of balance and how to restore it.Trade ReviewWith Yoga Therapy for Diabetes, Evan Soroka has done a great service to the community of people diagnosed with Diabetes, as well as the Therapists whose job is to support them in finding ways that they can better manage their own condition. Her detailed knowledge of diabetes, from both a technical and an experiential standpoint, shines clearly throughout her book. In addition, her knowledge of the perspective and methods of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda, and how they can be adapted and applied for individuals with this condition makes this an extraordinary manual for both individuals with various forms of diabetes and their therapists alike. This book is a welcome contribution to the growing body of literature that makes these ancient healing modalities accessible and to those who wish to learn how to manage their own condition - in addition to the support of their licensed heath care providers. -- Gary Kraftsow, Founder/Director American Viniyoga Institute, LLC, Author Yoga for WellnessI am very impressed by the book that Evan wrote. She did an incredible job of lacing together the scientific theories of stress physiology, diabetes and the practice of yoga.While reading this book, I learned so much about how the stressors in our lives make diabetes difficult to manage and, more importantly, how the mind body practice of yoga can help many of us gain better control of our health.The intersections of yoga, stress management and diabetes control are illuminated through this wonderful text that spans from scientific theory to practice. -- Michael C. Riddell, PhD, Professor School of Kinesiology & Health Science, Muscle Health Research Center, York University, Toronto CanadaIn Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Evan Soroka has written a breathtakingly comprehensive work of depth and substance. I have deep professional and personal gratitude to Evan's work in this field, as does my partner Lydia, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1970. In 2014 I began my journey as parent to a T1D when my youngest son was diagnosed. Evan has made an enduring contribution to everyone dealing with this disease, as well as educators, loved ones, or parents. As a yoga educator I recommend Yoga Therapy for Diabetes become a staple of yoga therapy training program reading lists. -- Leslie Kaminoff, Co-author of Yoga Anatomy, Founder of The Breathing ProjectDiabetes impacts every aspect of life. One needs to balance diet and exercise, appropriately use medications to control glucose - which one has to monitor and adjust life to achieve desired results. The person with diabetes needs to be aware of everything you do, eat, feel, and think, to enable management of the diabetes. Evan Soroka has used yoga to do that for herself, and has developed yoga practices to help others do that for themselves. She notes that "yoga is a process that empowers a movement of change by building our internal fortitude, by refining self-awareness, and through the connection to something bigger, a source of inspiration." She focuses on using yoga therapy to help with diabetes. However, in doing so, she shows that yoga can be used to help with all aspects of life. And her insights into diabetes are profound. -- Jay S. Skyler, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychology, Deputy Director - Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of MedicineYoga Therapy for Diabetes is a stunner, a superlative resource for anyone wanting to thrive. Its pages are a rich fusion of science and ancient wisdom, depicting, as very few books have, the potential of yoga as a holistic and therapeutic practice. I will unequivocally recommend this exceptional work, one that can truly lead readers--with and without diabetes--on the journey to greater health and transformative growth. -- Yogarupa Rod Stryker, author of The Four Desires, founder of ParaYoga, creator of the app, SanctuaryTable of ContentsThe Story. 1. Introduction. 2. Diabetes. 3. Stress. 4. Philosophy. 5. The Tools. 6. Ayurveda. 7. Role of a Therapist. 8. Hyperglycemia. 8. Hypoglycemia. 10. Neuropathy. 11. Mental Health. 12. Beyond Diabetes.
£29.46
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Multiple
Book SynopsisYoga is an extremely beneficial therapy for ameliorating physical symptoms of both Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), and improving emotional wellbeing through breathing, asana, relaxation and meditation. Outlining each condition, its pathology, treatment and its impact on the lives of those affected, the book describes how yoga practice can be tailored to meet the specific needs of those with PD and MS, by improving mobility, balance, strength and wellbeing. Postures are categorised by their useful application, such as joint mobilising, balance and stability, stretching, alongside guidance on how to identify what is needed. Descriptions of yoga movements are accompanied by illustrations throughout, along with sample lesson plans and the personal testimonies of those who have experienced the benefits first hand. Ideal for yoga therapists and yoga teachers working with people with PD or MS, as well as students of the practice, it will also be of interest to practitioners working with beginner client groups and those with limited mobility.Trade ReviewJean Danford's long and in-depth personal experience and continuing enquiry into how best to incorporate the beneficial practice of yoga into the lives of those with Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, provides a wealth of practical and detailed information in this invaluable guide. Encouraging a view of the whole person, the therapeutic yoga in this book covers a wide range of suitable techniques from postures to meditation, with guidance on differing situations and circumstances to meet individual needs; crucially important as effects vary widely from person to person. Jean Danford not only shows that the challenges of movement and co-ordination need to be well accommodated but more importantly that the possibilities of yoga practice extend far wider than postures, with the potential for profound benefit to the lives and health of those using these yoga practices and following the intrinsic aim of yoga in seeking to go beyond the restrictions of body and mind. -- Barbara Dancer, Former Chair of the British Council for Yoga TherapyJean Danford's book on yoga therapy for Parkinson's Disease and MS is a valuable resource for both yoga teachers/therapists and those dealing with these conditions. This is a comprehensive text that provides sound, easy to understand information on these conditions, along with a well-balanced background on yoga as it is applied therapeutically and a number of yoga therapy protocols for dealing with these two conditions. Jean has found an ideal balance between providing the scientific, factual information and allowing the material to be accessible to those who are not versed in technical reading. Furthermore, the inclusion of a number of personal stories, will help readers better relate to those dealing with these conditions and the role yoga therapy can play in their wellbeing. -- Leigh Blashki, Founder Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy, International Association of Yoga Therapists Council of Advisors, Past-President Yoga AustraliaTable of ContentsForeword. 1. My Experience. 2. An Exploration of the Holistic Yoga Approach and How it Can Help. 3. Practical Section. 4. Sample Lesson Plans. 5. Personal Stories and Class Experiences.
£25.64
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Yoga Therapy for Stroke: A Handbook for Yoga
Book SynopsisA guide to yoga therapy for post-stroke rehabilitation, this book is for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, but also for occupational, recreational, physical and speech therapists who work with people with stroke and may integrate yoga into their practice.Rooted in evidence-based research and written by two yoga teachers who are also academics and researchers in rehabilitation, the book provides basic information about stroke and neuroplasticity, discusses the mind body disconnect that often occurs after stroke, and provides instruction on how to improve balance, strength and range of motion. It also covers effective meditation techniques to help overcome the stress and emotional impact of stroke. Clear photographs demonstrate yoga postures and activities specifically adapted for stroke patients, alongside case studies.Trade ReviewNo matter if you are sitting with your first student post-stroke, or have taught for years as an early pioneer, there is much to discover in the pages ahead. -- Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT, Founder and Director of SmartSafeYogaProven, practical advice and example practices for therapists who want to integrate yoga into their therapeutic practice. -- Linda S. Williams, MD, Principal Investigator, VA HSR&D Precision Monitoring QUERI and Professor of Neurology, Indiana University School of MedicineTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Exploring Stroke Basics. Chapter 3. Exploring Yoga Basics. Chapter 4. Yoga and Stroke Research. Chapter 5. Therapeutic Yoga into Practice. Chapter 6. Asanas. Chapter 7. Restorative Asanas. Chapter 8. Pranayama. Chapter 9. Meditation. 10. Description of Mudras. Chapter 11. Case Reports. Chapter 12. Sample Practices. Chapter 13. Tips and Resources. Chapter 14. Prevention.
£26.99
Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd Swimming With Fishes
Book SynopsisSet in rural Jamaica, Swimming With Fishes evokes the pain of a love affair between a London-born businessman and a native Jamaican and how that affair grows beyond either of their expectations...Sickle cell anaemia sufferer Kat wants a baby more than life itself. When the town herbalist foretells of a man from across the ocean who will father her child, Kat's hopes intensify into a dream that must come true.Her encounter with Londoner Ben years later edges the prediction toward reality. Their friendship develops into an all-consuming love to which they both surrender. Unknown to Ben, however, Kat is a sickle cell sufferer; and unknown to Kat, Ben is already married.
£7.59
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Human Challenge Studies in Endemic Settings:
Book SynopsisThis open access book provides an extensive review of ethical and regulatory issues related to human infection challenge studies, with a particular focus on the expansion of this type of research into endemic settings and/or low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Human challenge studies (HCS) involve the intentional infection of research participants, and this type of research is rapidly increasing in frequency worldwide. HCS are widely considered to be an especially promising approach to vaccine development, including for pathogens endemic to LMICs. However, challenge studies are sometimes controversial and raise complex ethical issues, some of which are especially salient in endemic and/or LMIC settings. Informed by qualitative interviews with experts in infectious diseases and bioethics, this book highlights areas of ethical consensus and controversy concerning this kind of research. As the first volume to focus on ethical issues associated with human challenge studies, it sets the agenda for further work in this important area of global health research; contributes to current debates in research ethics; and aims to inform regulatory policy and research practice. Insofar as it focuses on HCS in (endemic) settings where diseases are present and/or widespread, much of the analysis provided here is directly relevant to HCS involving pandemic diseases including COVID19. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Methods.- 3. History of human challenge studies.- 4. ethical issues.- 5. Community engagement, ethics review, and regulation.- 6. Case studies.- 7. Conclusions.- Acknowledgements.
£13.49
Springer International Publishing AG Marburg- and Ebolaviruses: From Ecosystems to Molecules
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£161.99
TFM Publishing Ltd FIBROMYALGIA
Book SynopsisIn an interesting survey amongst doctors, fibromyalgia was considered the least prestigious disease. Although this survey was done in a Scandinavian country and was done more than 13 years ago, the grim situation is still the same today all over the world. Patients suffering with fibromyalgia feel that they are not believed and they are not listened to. Despite knowledge being gathered on this disease for a few centuries, and having definite diagnostic criteria and management pathways, the healthcare system still fails many patients who are left without a diagnosis or treatment plan. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes widespread pain in many areas of the body and has significant accompanying symptoms like fatigue, waking unrefreshed and cognitive symptoms. Fibromyalgia affects patients as a whole including their cognitive performance, physical skills, psychological status, ability to work and social life. It can present as a part of the spectrum of functional pain syndromes, often accompanied by other systemic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and chronic fatigue. It is estimated that 1 in 20 can suffer with this debilitating condition. This textbook will cover the condition in great detail and is written in an easy-to-understand style. Doctors, nurses, medical students, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals will find this book informative. Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia will also find it useful to understand their medical condition; the book will help to direct them to specific treatment strategies, explaining the benefit and risk in detail. As this is a common chronic pain presentation, it will be of immense use to candidates preparing for examinations conducted by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK (FRCA), Faculty of Pain Medicine, UK (FFPMRCA), American Board of Anesthesiology (AB), College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (FCAI), European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC), Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZA), World Institute of Pain (FIPP/CIPS), Canadian Board exams, National Board of Examinations of India (Dip NB) and other competitive exams across the globe. The author is a senior consultant in pain medicine practising in the United Kingdom and is consulted by thousands of chronic pain patients every year. He has won many educational awards including a national innovative award in pain medicine. One of his innovations is published in the list of examples of excellence by the Faculty of Pain Medicine, London. He has lectured at many international, national and regional meetings, and is a regular invited expert lecturer in public groups and fibromyalgia patient support groups. He has also published many articles and textbooks on pain medicine.
£22.50
Right Book Press From Fatigue to Freedom: An inspiring journey to
Book SynopsisThere is hope.You can regain control.There are brighter days ahead.Charlotte Jones knows how it feels to be exhausted all the time and too tired to even lift your head off the pillow. She's experienced first-hand the desperate, debilitating feelings of frustration, despair and sadness that so often accompany chronic fatigue. And she knows how confused, overwhelmed, and lonely you probably feel right now.So, Charlotte has written this book as her gift to you. It's a beautifully illustrated and uplifting story of hope that takes very little effort to read but will guide you on an achievable, manageable road to recovery. As you read, you'll gently uncover ideas and approaches that you can use right away to start your own journey from fatigue to freedom.The fascinating characters you'll encounter in this story will each equip you with a toolbox of powerful ideas, techniques and solutions. Through their experiences you'll discover how to manage your energy levels, understand the importance of rest and repair and start to feel empowered with the belief that recovery is not only possible, but entirely in your hands.There's no baffling science or confusing jargon, just an inspiring and motivating tale that's brimming with helpful and hopeful golden nuggets that you can collect and use to support you as you heal.So lay back, relax and read your way to a better energy and a faster recovery!Charlotte has written this book as her gift to anyone suffering from chronic fatigue. It's a beautifully illustrated and uplifting story of hope that takes very little effort to read but will guide you on an achievable, manageable road to recovery. As you read, you'll gently uncover ideas and approaches that you can use right away to start your own journey from fatigue to freedom.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Detoxify
Book SynopsisThe Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against ThemA must-read for anyone committed to living a healthier, toxin-free life.' David Perlmutter, author of #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain BrainDr Cohen expertly dissects exactly where you are getting harmful exposures that wreak havoc on your immunity, and she gives practical advice on how to dodge and weave around those toxic obstacles. This is the book for you if you want to optimize your longevity.' William Li, New York Times bestselling author of Eatto Beat DiseaseImmune conditions and autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing in our modern world, driven by hidden triggers in our environment. From unregulated chemicals and radiation to light and noise pollution, these immune-disrupting agents (IDCs) push our bodies into chronic illness. While factors like age, medication use, and overall health play a role, many doctors are struggling to offer effective, sustainable solutions.In Detoxify, integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohendrawing on over two decades of clinical experienceoffers a powerful, practical guide to reducing immune system stress and activating your body's natural detoxification pathways. Using accessible language, Dr. Cohen reveals the surprising links between everyday toxins and chronic symptoms, uncovering what's hiding in our water, food, personal care products, and household items. More importantly, she provides simple, cost-effective steps to help you lead a toxin-reduced life, no matter your budget or lifestyle.You'll explore Dr. Cohen's 4A's of environmental health, conduct a full-body risk assessment, and follow a transformative 21-day plan to cut exposure and boost your detox process. This comprehensive resource also includes lab test recommendations, DIY recipes for household and personal care products, the Detoxify Food Pyramid, and over two dozen delicious, detoxifying recipes. With Detoxify, you'll have the tools to make practical lifestyle changes that can alleviate chronic illness, strengthen your immune system, and enhance your quality of life.
£15.29
Oxford University Press Inc Pain
Book SynopsisPart of the What Do I Do Now?: Palliative Care series, Pain uses thought-provoking, real-world cases to illustrate concepts, approaches to therapy, and potential barriers to optimal care presented by a diverse panel of interdisciplinary authors. Pain is a frequent and distressing symptom encountered by those with serious or life-limiting illness and may present in a multitude of fashions and from a wide array of etiologies. This book intertwines pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and ethical principles of pain control within case-based discussions, allowing readers to expect: Unique perspectives of pain control, from numerous essential members of the healthcare team; An engaging collection of cases that illustrate the most current approaches to the most commonly encountered pain syndromes in palliative care; Chapters that begin with cases and that utilize a conversational tone throughout, like a curb-side consult with a seasoned colleague.Consisting of 46 chapters that cover everything from antidepressants to cannabis, cultural competency to bone pain, this volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader''s ability to answer the question, What do I do now?
£45.99
Tellwell Talent Cancer The Pernicious Clonally Evolving Disease
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£38.95
National Academies Press Veterans and Agent Orange
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£73.28
National Academies Press Malaria Control During Mass Population Movements
Book SynopsisMalaria Control During Mass Population Movements and Natural Disasters provides a basic overview of the state of knowledge of epidemiology of malaria and public health interventions and practices for controlling the disease in situations involving forced migration and conflict.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 1. Introduction; 3 2. Malaria and Mobility -- A Brief History and Overview; 4 3. Epidemiology of Malaria; 5 4. Essential Components/Design of an Optimal Malaria Control Program; 6 5. Public Health Surveillance System; 7 6. Curative Services: Malaria Therapy and Case Management; 8 7. Preventive Interventions; 9 8. Community Involvement in Malaria Control and Prevention; 10 9. Special Studies and Operational Research; 11 10. Prophylaxis and Personal Protection for Relief Workers; 12 11. Return, Repatriation, or Resettlement of Displaced Populations; 13 12. Improving Malaria Control in Complex Emergencies; 14 References; 15 Appendix A: Description of Antimalarial Drugs; 16 Appendix B: Methodology for Efficacy Assessment of In Vivo Malaria Therapy; 17 Appendix C: Alternative Treatment Regimens for Severe Malaria; 18 Appendix D: Malaria Research and Technical Resources; 19 Appendix E: About the Authors
£41.00
National Academies Press Characterizing Exposure of Veterans to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides Used in Vietnam Interim Findings and Recommendations
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£39.00
National Academies Press PEPFAR Implementation Progress and Promise
Book SynopsisIn 2003 Congress passed the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, which established a 5-year, $15 billion initiative to help countries around the world respond to their AIDS epidemics. This book recommends that the program should focuses on the long-term strategic planning and capacity building.
£999.99
National Academies Press Assessing the Impact of Applications of Digital Health Records on Alzheimers Disease Research Workshop Summary
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£999.99
University of California Press Cancer
£72.00
Springer Drugs and the Liver
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£999.99
Cambridge University Press Comprehensive Behavioral ComB Treatment of
Book SynopsisA practical, user-friendly and comprehensive guide to the conceptualization of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) for clinicians covering all aspects of treatment. Thoroughly addressing hair pulling and skin picking disorders, featuring chapters on working with children, adolescents, and their families, and troubleshooting difficult cases.Trade Review'True to their stature as leaders in the field, Drs. Mansueto, Mouton-Odum, and Golomb have masterfully crafted a treatment approach to support those struggling with BRFBs. This engaging and clearly written text comprehensively covers clinical characterization, case conceptualization, evidence-based intervention, and how to address clinical challenges. This is a book that must be on the bookshelf of anyone working with individuals with BFRBs.' Eric A. Storch, Ph.D., McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor, Vice Chair & Head of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine'The world's leading experts on the ComB model of treatment of BFRB have provided clinicians with a clear and thorough description of the approach. A detailed case study interwoven throughout the book helps to concretize the ideas and illustrate how to put them into practice in a skillful manner. Common obstacles to successful treatment are addressed, and numerous ways to adapt ComB to the heterogeneous characteristics of people with BFRB's are identified. This book will help novices and experienced therapists alike to understand and treat these challenging clinical conditions in an empathic and effective manner.' David A. F. Haaga, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, American University, Washington, DC'This treatment guide is the clinician's best friend, providing a complete blueprint of strategies, from start to finish. You'll be able to offer your clients a choice of multiple interventions, both cognitive and behavioral, to target and replace each of the maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that have kept them dominated by these disorders for years. Well done!' Reid Wilson, Ph.D., Author, Stopping the Noise in Your Head'I am thrilled to encourage readers to dig deep in this wonderful book outlining the Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. While focused on therapy for hair pulling and skin picking, the approaches outlined by these master therapists have applicability to a broad range of behavioral disorders. Digging deep into the principles outlined in this manual will help even experienced therapists expand their cognitive BEHAVIORAL therapy skills set!!!' John T. Walkup, M.D., Margaret C. Osterman Professor of Psychiatry, Chair, Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago'This is a much needed work that will surely make a highly significant contribution to the treatment of BFRBs. The authors have each been trailblazers in this field for many years and share numerous unique insights gained from their hard-earned experience as clinicians and teachers. Their book will be absolutely indispensable to anyone who treats or hopes to treat these disorders. I give it my highest recommendation.' Fred Penzel, Ph.D., Western Suffolk Psychological Services, Huntington, New York'This book is a must-have for clinicians who work with individuals struggling with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). It includes a treasure trove information, including historical background, general overview, current treatment approaches, theoretical underpinnings, and (most importantly) how to apply the gold standard for the treatment of these afflictions: The Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for BFRBs. The authors skilfully walk the reader through the process of assessment and treatment by using the ComB model to show how to build a flexible foundation tailored to each clients' needs, and how to refine the plan as therapy progresses or if it gets stalled. They also make excellent use of case examples and dialogs to bring the process to life, especially when sensitive or difficult issues need to be broached. Congratulations to Charles Mansueto, Ruth Golomb, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum! Their new book will provide invaluable support to therapists as they guide their clients towards recovery.' Sherrie M. Vavrichek, LCSW-C, Senior Clinician, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, White Oak, MarylandTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Overview of BFRBs; 2. Clinical Presentation of BFRBs: A Brief Introduction to the ComB Model; 3. Overview of BFRB Treatment; 4. Getting Started With ComB Treatment; 5. Gathering Information: Assessment and Functional Analysis; 6. Implementing Appropriate Interventions; 7. Implementation of Specific Interventions: Emily's Story; 8. Self-Care Strategies for Client Support During Treatment and After Termination; 9. Working with Children and Families; 10. Troubleshooting Difficult Issues and Moving Forward with Treatment; Appendix.
£33.24
Cambridge University Press Management of Seizures in Neurosurgical Practice
Book SynopsisSeizures are a presenting feature of many neurosurgical disorders, and can arise as a result of neurosurgical treatment or its complications. In this Element the authors describe seizure diagnosis, emergency and ongoing management, and considerations in neurosurgical conditions.
£21.54
Legare Street Press Idiocy and Its Treatment by the Physiological
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£21.80
Legare Street Press Neurosyphilis Modern Systematic Diagnosis and
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£23.70
Johns Hopkins University Press Life Histories of Genetic Disease
Book SynopsisWritten for historians, sociologists, and anthropologists of science and medicine, as well as bioethics scholars, physicians, geneticists, and families affected by genetic conditions, Life Histories of Genetic Disease is a profound exploration of the scientific culture surrounding malformation and mutation.Trade ReviewBy presenting a historical review of the critical scientific literature for these clinical examples, the narrative provides an excellent demonstration of the sequential, developmental process of scientific discovery and acceptance of disease mechanisms... Recomended. ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction: Pursuing a Better Birth Chapter 1 Genetics Detectives Chapter 2 Chromosomal Cartography Chapter 3 The Genome's Morbid Anatomy Chapter 4 Seeing with Molecules Chapter 5 Institutionalized Disorders Chapter 6 Getting the Whole Picture Epilogue: The Genomic Gaze Notes Index
£35.00
Open Book Publishers A Complete Guide to Maggot Therapy: Clinical
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Caring for Prostate Cancer Survivors
Book SynopsisThis much-needed, holistic resource is an integrated whole-body approach to the treatment of prostate cancer survivors. Based on the latest research in men''s health, this book goes beyond the biological and surgical implications of prostate cancer treatment and offers invaluable insight into the psychological and social factors of the recovery process including behavioural changes, mental health, pelvic floor muscle training, general exercises, relaxation, and stretches.Complete with practical strategies and handouts, this book is ideal for physiotherapists, prostate cancer survivors and their families, as well as healthcare workers interested in expanding their knowledge in the second most common form of cancer in men worldwide, this is an essential resource that provides actionable advice and an expansive approach to recovery.
£24.70
Springer London Ltd Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology
Book SynopsisDermatologists are being asked to understand the pathophysiology of a number of immune-mediated skin diseases. In addition, a number of new products have appeared on the market during the past decade which requires an understanding of the mechanisms of action of these drugs. Dermatologists, however, have no easily understood book to which they can refer to regarding the disease or the drug.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“New technological advances, new information in the field of cellular immunity and immunopharmacology in relation to skin diseases are reviewed in 4 large sections. … For teaching and practicing dermatologists and immunologists.” (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 8 (2), December, 2010)Table of ContentsConcepts of Fundamental Importance for Understanding Skin Disease.- Cytokines and Chemokines.- Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Neuroimmunology.- Stress and Immunity.- Toll-Like Receptors.- Conventional and Unconventional T Cells.- Complement System.- Cutaneous Dendritic Cells in Health and Disease.- Antimicrobial Peptides.- Photoimmunology.- Angiogenesis for the Clinician.- Common Skin Diseases.- Contact Dermatitis: Allergic and Irritant.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Psoriasis.- The Immunology of Acne.- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer.- Immunobiology and Immune-Based Therapies of Melanoma.- Drug Eruptions.- Cutaneous Vasculitis.- Immunodermatology and Viral Skin Infection.- HIV Disease and AIDS.- Bacterial Infections.- Parasitic Infections.- Fungal Infections.- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.- Graft-Versus-Host Disease.- Allergic Urticaria.- Immunopharmacology.- Biologic Therapies for Inflammatory Disease.- Topical Immune Response Modifiers: Adjuvants.- Topical Immune Response Modifiers: Antiinflammatories.- Traditional Immune-Modulating Drugs.- Topical Corticosteroids.- Vaccines.- Intravenous Immunoglobulins.- Autoimmunity, Immunodeficiency, and Immune — Associated Dermatoses.- Novel Approach to the Evaluation of Primary Immunodeficiencies.- Iatrogenic Immunodeficiency and Skin Disease.- Granulomatosis.- Vitiligo Vulgaris.- Alopecia Areata.- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.- Fibrotic Skin Diseases.- Pemphigus Family of Diseases.- The Pemphigoid Spectrum.- Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita.- Immunoglobulin A Dermatoses.
£999.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Understanding Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a structured, informed approach to the understanding and appreciation of drug action and effect providing a detailed description and discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for nurses.The text focuses and emphasizes safe prescribing and administration of medication highlighting the possible harm to patient in terms of adverse reactions.This book also includes the seldom addressed facet of pharmacotherapeutics; drug formulation as applied to practice, and adverse reactions. It informs on the medication used to manage diabetes mellitus, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal tract, the central nervous system and many other affections.Uniting these essential pharmacological processes and applying them to physiological system based medications, this work highlights issues relevant to drug interaction and important nursing responsibilities associated with administration/prescribing. The overall aim of the text is to equip the nurse with an understanding of issues related to pharmacotherapeutics that is aligned to current nursing roles and statutory requirements. Table of ContentsPrefaceSection 1: Legal and ethical issues 01 Legal and ethical issues associated with medication - Sherri Ogston-Tuck Sherri Ogston-Tuck Section 2: Principles of pharmacology 02 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - Ehsan Khan 03 Drug Formulations - Ali A. Dahab 04 Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions - Nicola Husain Section 3: Systemic pharmacology 05 Pharmacology of pain - Sheila Turner 06 Antimicrobials - Edward Purssell 07 Medications used for the Cardiovascular system - Joan Adams ; Dr Ehsan Khan 08 Medications used for the Renal system - Roseline Elsie Agyekum 09 Medications used for Diabetes Melitus - Haya Abu Ghazaleh; Dr. Ehsan Khan 10 Medications used for the Respiratory system - Shelley Peacock 11 Medications used for the Gastro-intestinal system – Dr. Ehsan Khan 12 Medications used for the Central nervous system – Dr. Ehsan Khan 13 Medications used for Mental health illness – Dr. Ehsan Khan 14 Medications used for Cancer - Mary Anne L. Tanay
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Physician's Guide to the Diagnosis, Treatment,
Book SynopsisThis updated and enlarged second edition is a unique source of information on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of metabolic diseases. The clinical and laboratory data characteristic of rare metabolic conditions can be bewildering for clinicians and laboratory personnel alike – reference laboratory data is scattered, and clinical descriptions can be obscure. The new Physician’s Guide with the additional more than 600 diseases now featured, documents 1200 conditions grouped according to type of disorder, organ system affected (e.g. liver, kidney, etc) or phenotype (e.g. neurological, hepatic, etc). It includes relevant clinical findings and highlights the pathological values for diagnostic metabolites. Guidance on appropriate biochemical genetic testing is also provided and established experimental therapeutic protocols are described, with recommendations on follow-up and monitoring. The authors are acknowledged experts, and the book is a valuable desk reference for all who deal with inherited metabolic diseases.Chapter 73 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.comTable of ContentsPart 1. GENERAL SUBJECTS AND PROFILES.- 1. Newborn Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- 2. Simple Tests and Routine Chemistry.- 3. Amino Acids.- 4. Organic Acids.- 5 .Acylcarnitines.- 6. Lysosomals.- 7. Untargeted Metabolomics – Next Generation Metabolic Screening.- 8. MRI and In Vivo Spectroscopy of the Brain.- 9. Genomic Approaches for the Diagnosis of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- 10. Other-omics Approaches and Their Integration for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- 11. Emergency Diagnostic Procedures and Emergency Treatment.- 12. Nosology of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- Part 2. DISORDERS OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS.- 13. Purine and Pyrimidine Disorders.- 14. Disorders of nucleotide metabolism.- 15. Disorders of Creatine Metabolism.- 16. Disorder of Glutathione Metabolism.- 17. Disorders of Ammonia Detoxification.- 18. Amino Acid Transport Defects.- 19. Disorders of Monoamine Metabolism.- 20. Disorders of Phenylalanine and Tetrahydrobiopterin Metabolism.- 21. Disorders of Tyrosine Metabolism.- 22. Disorders of Sulfur Amino Acid and Hydrogen Sulfide Metabolism.- 23. Disorders of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism.- 24. Disorders of Beta and Gamma Amino Acids.- 25. Amino Acid Synthesis Deficiencies.- 26. Disorders of Glycine Metabolism.- 27. Disorders of Lipoic Acid and Iron-Sulfur Protein Metabolism.- Part 3. DISORDERS OF VITAMINS, COFACTORS, METALS AND MINERALS.- 28. Disorders of Cobalamin Metabolism.- 29. Disorders of Folate Metabolism and Transport.- 30. Disorders of Biotin Metabolism.- 31. Thiamine Disorders.- 32. Disorders of Riboflavin Metabolism.- 33. Disorders of Niacin, NAD and Panthotenate Metabolism.- 34. Vitamin B6-Dependent and Responsive Disorders.- 35. Molybdenum Cofactor Disorders.- 36. Disorders of Copper, Zinc and Selenium Metabolism.- 37. Disorders of Iron Metabolism.- 38. Disorders of Manganese Metabolism.- Part 4. DISORDERS OF CARBOHYDRATES.- 39. Disorders of Carbohydrate Absorption, Transmembrane Transport and Metabolism.- 40. Disorders of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Polyol Metabolism.- 41. Hyperinsulinism.- Part 5. MITOCHONDRIAL DISORDERS OF ENERGY METABOLISM.- 42. Disorders of the Pyruvate Metabolism and the Krebs Cycle.- 43. Disorders of Mitochondrial Carriers.- 44. Isolated Mitochondrial Complex Deficiencies.- 45. Disorders of Replication, Transcription and Translation of Mitochondrial DNA.- 46. Disorders of mitochondrial homeostasis, dynamics, protein import and quality control.- 47. Primary Coenzyme Q10 Deficiencies.- Part 6. DISORDERS OF LIPIDS.- 48. Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders.- 49. Disorders of Glycerol Metabolism.- 50. Disorders of Ketone Body Metabolism and Transport.- 51. Disorders of Complex Lipids.- 52. Disorders of Eicosanoid Metabolism.- 53. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism.- 54. Disorders of Cholesterol Biosynthesis.- 55. Disorders of Adrenals and Gonads.- 56. Disorders of Bile Acid Synthesis. Part 7. DISORDERS OF TETRAPYRROLES.- 57. Disorders of Heme Metabolism.- 58. Inherited Disorders of Bilirubin Metabolism.- Part 8. STORAGE DISORDERS.- 59. Disorders of Autophagy.- 60. Lipidoses: The Sphingolipidoses, Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency and Niemann Pick type C.- 61. The Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses.-62. Mucolipidoses, Multiple Sulfatase deficiency, Cathepsin K and C Deficiency.- 63. Oligosaccharidoses and Sialic Acid Disorders.- 64. The Mucopolysaccharidoses.- 65. Cystinosis.- Part 9. DISORDERS OF PEROXISOMES AND OXALATE.- 66. Peroxisomal Disorders.- 67. Disorders for Oxalate Metabolism.- Part 10. CONGENITAL DISORDERS OF GLYCOSYLATION.- 68. Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation.- Part 11. VARIOUS.- 69. Cerebral Organic Acidurias.- 70. 3-Methylglutaconic acidurias.- 71. Biochemical Phenotypes of Questionable Clinical Significance.- 72. Knowledgebase of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMbase): A Practical Approach.- 73. WikiPathways: Integrating Pathway Knowledge with Clinical Data.
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Springer International Publishing AG Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: From
Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a state-of-the-art description of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although GERD is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, its diagnosis and management are often challenging. Expert physicians provide an evidence- and experience-based analysis in each chapter.Aimed at primary care physicians, internal medicine doctors, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, and medical students, the goal is to have a comprehensive and detailed easy-to-read book.Table of Contents1. Esophageal anatomy: the antireflux barrier.- 2. Pathophysiology of GERD.- 3. Clinical presentation: Esophageal and extraesophageal manifestations of GERD.- 4. “Refractory GERD”: fake reflux and real reflux.- 5. Radiologic evaluation of GERD.- 6. Endoscopic evaluation of GERD.- 7. Esophageal manometry and ambulatory pH monitoring.- 8. Medical therapy for GERD.- 9. Endoscopic treatment of GERD.- 10. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery.- 11. Robotic antireflux surgery.- 12. GERD and Obesity.- 13. GERD after bariatric surgery.- 14. Failed antireflux surgery: What next?.- 15. GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus and Beyond.- 16. GERD, Lung fibrosis and Beyond.
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Springer International Publishing AG JIMD Reports - Volume 12
Book SynopsisJIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Clearly the information is unique and appropriate for clinicians involved in the care of patients with inherited metabolic disorders. This is a good source of updated information on well-established clinical phenotypes as well newly described disorders. … JIMD is unique in its inclusion of clinical reports and short research reports, which makes it very attractive to busy clinicians wishing to publish their unique cases. It is a must-have in all metabolic clinics.” (Luis F. Escobar, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2014)Table of ContentsDifferent case studies.
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Springer International Publishing AG HIV and Young People: Risk and Resilience in the
Book SynopsisRevisiting the thinking on vulnerability to HIV and risk of infection, this book provides better understanding by considering the risk of HIV infection alongside notions of personal and collective resilience, dignity and humiliation.The work shows that young people in the urban slum dignify their world and, in doing so, establish priorities and draw on a set of references oftentimes intelligible to them alone. Moreover, humiliation, as an interpersonal event, adds to a sense of vulnerability and lies closely behind choices directly affecting personal health and livelihood. Thus, dignity and humiliation are shown for the first time to have a critical role in health seeking and risky behavior related to HIV, and this is an area in great need of further research. The crucial focus of this work is further emphasized by the rapid growth of urban slums, and high rates of HIV among both slum dwellers and young people, who continue to bear the brunt of the AIDS epidemic, thirty years on. This comprehensive literature review provides a compelling argument that the time is right to further explore the nexus of risk and resilience from a people-centered perspective. Fresh insight is critical to reach the goal of ending AIDS by 2030.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Vulnerability and Risk – health and well being in the slum.- 3. HIV as an urban epidemic.- 4. Young people –vulnerability, risk and HIV in the urban slum.- 5. Migration, young people and vulnerability in the urban slum.- 6. Conclusion – strengthening the evidence.
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Springer International Publishing AG Mycobacterial Skin Infections
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Springer International Publishing AG How to Overcome the Antibiotic Crisis: Facts,
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on antibiotics research, a field of topical significance for human health due to the worrying increase of nosocomial infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria. It covers several basic aspects, such as the evolution of antibiotic resistance and the influence of antibiotics on the gut microbiota, and addresses the search for novel pathogenicity blockers as well as historical aspects of antibiotics. Further topics include applied aspects, such as drug discovery based on biodiversity and genome mining, optimization of lead structures by medicinal chemistry, total synthesis and drug delivery technologies. Moreover, the development of vaccines as a valid alternative therapeutic approach is outlined, while the importance of epidemiological studies on important bacterial pathogens, the problems arising from the excessive use of antibiotics in animal breeding, and the development of innovative technologies for diagnosing the “bad bugs” are discussed in detail. Accordingly, the book will appeal to researchers and clinicians alike.Table of Contents
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Springer Verlag GmbH Canine Distemper Virus: Marburg Virus
Table of ContentsCanine Distemper Virus.- Marburg Virus.
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Springer Verlag, Japan Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease
Book SynopsisThe beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans are the only cells in the body that produce and secrete insulin. This metabolic hormone plays a central role in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis. This book provides a comprehensive review of the beta cell in health and disease. The book’s primary aim is to encourage investigators to become actively involved in diabetes research and the search for new approaches to prevent and treat diabetes.Table of ContentsPancreatic Beta Cell and Insulin Biosynthesis.- Architecture of Pancreatic Islets.- Transcriptional Regulation of Insulin Gene Expression.- The Biosynthesis of Insulin.- Cell Signaling and Insulin Secretion.- Metabolic Regulation of Insulin Secretion.- Mechanisms of Beta-Cell Death in Diabetes.- Ion Channels and Insulin Secretion.- Gap Junctions and Insulin Secretion.- Protein Kinase A-Independent Mechanism of cAMP in Insulin Secretion.- Regulation of Insulin Granule Exocytosis.- Mechanism of Insulin Exocytosis Analyzed by Imaging Techniques.- Two-Photon Excitation Imaging of Insulin Exocytosis.- Pancreatic Development and Beta-Cell Formation.- Regulation of Beta-Cell Growth and Death.- Beta-Cell Replication.- Stem Cells as a Cure for Diabetes.- Use of Extra-Pancreatic Tissues for Cell Replacement Therapy for Diabetes.- Incretins and Beta-Cell Function.- Molecular Biology of Gluco-Incretin Function.- Incretins and Regulation of Insulin Secretion.- Pancreatic Beta Cell and Disease.- Pancreatic Islet Pathology in Type 2 Diabetes.- Genetic Disorders of the Pancreatic Beta Cell and Diabetes (Permanent Neonatal Diabetes and Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young).- ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels in Health and Disease.- Glucokinase in Glucose Homeostasis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycemia, and as Drug Receptor.
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Bohn Stafleu van Loghum The history of oncology
Book Synopsis‘The story of oncology is not only fascinating but also contains many accounts of dead ends, chance discoveries, illusions, mistakes and disappointments alongside the few successes.’These words are taken from the introduction to this book. The author, professor emeritus of Medical Oncology, reviews all aspects of the problem of cancer from a historical perspective, from the oldest existing records to the latest scientific and medical advances. It will interest the many people engaged in the treatment of cancer to read how the current therapeutic methods came about, and the book may also provide inspiration for cancer researchers, and for all those directly or indirectly involved with cancer. The layman looking for background information on a particular treatment may find it useful too. The various chapters can be read independently. A glossary and a few explanatory diagrams augment the text.This book grew out of an invitation the author received to lecture on the history of oncology. During his background reading, he discovered that there was no single volume dealing with the entire history of the subject. Fortunately, however, a great deal of information could be found here and there in the literature. As he read, he was struck by the fascinating stories behind many discoveries, and felt impelled to put them together in a single comprehensive account. The results of his labors are presented in this remarkable volume.The author, Prof. D.J.Th. (Theo) Wagener, was head of the department of Medical Oncology at the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in the Netherlands from 1982 to 2001, chairman of the Educational Committee of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), a member of the Educational Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and a member of various international scientific working groups, mainly of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC).Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The occurrence of cancer in ancient times and the development of ideas about the nature of the complaint.- 3. The treatment of cancer in the past.- 4. The maturing of surgery as a treatment for cancer.- 5. The historical development of radiotherapy.- 6. The development of chemotherapy.- 7. The history of the hormonal treatment of cancer.- 8. The background of targeted therapy and the emergence of a new approach.- 9. Immunotherapy in the past and the present.- 10. The origins of psycho-oncology.
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Springer Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
Book Synopsis1. Atherosclerosis.- 2. Gastrointestinal Regulatory Peptide Control of Insulin Secretion and its Relevance to Diabetes Mellitus.- 3. Insulin Resistance.- 4. Diabetes Mellitus and Atherosclerosis.- 5. Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus.- 6. Lipid Metabolism and its Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus.- 7. Diabetes Mellitus and Raised Blood Pressure.- 8. Insulin and Atherosclerosis.- 9. The Possible Role of Glycation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis.- 10. Haemostatic Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus.- 11. Proteinuria in Relation to Cardiovascular Mortality and Morbidity in Diabetes Mellitus.- 12. Non-ischaemic Heart Disease in Diabetes Mellitus.- 13. Experimental Atherosclerosis and Diabetes Mellitus.Trade Review' This book is of interest to clinicians of different specialties participating in the management of diabetic patients, but it is also good reference source for researchers in this field. ' Journal of the Royal Col. of Phy. of London 26:4 1992 '....but I can thoroughly recommend it to cardiologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists, general physicians, geriatricians, pathologists and vascular surgeons.' Age and Ageing 22:1 1993 'I will find the book a useful source. I recommend the book to those who are interested in the all too common problem that it is atherosclerosis that most commonly leads to the clinical morbidity and early death of our diabetic patients.' The Ulster Medical Journal 61:1 1992 Table of Contents1. Atherosclerosis.- 2. Gastrointestinal Regulatory Peptide Control of Insulin Secretion and its Relevance to Diabetes Mellitus.- 3. Insulin Resistance.- 4. Diabetes Mellitus and Atherosclerosis.- 5. Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus.- 6. Lipid Metabolism and its Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus.- 7. Diabetes Mellitus and Raised Blood Pressure.- 8. Insulin and Atherosclerosis.- 9. The Possible Role of Glycation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis.- 10. Haemostatic Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus.- 11. Proteinuria in Relation to Cardiovascular Mortality and Morbidity in Diabetes Mellitus.- 12. Non-ischaemic Heart Disease in Diabetes Mellitus.- 13. Experimental Atherosclerosis and Diabetes Mellitus.
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Springer International Handbook of Pancreas Transplantation
Book Synopsisand history of pancreatic transplantation.- 1. Modern concepts of diabetes and its pathogenesis.- 2. Experimental pancreas transplantation: a survey of relevant issues.- Commentary by L.H. Toledo-Pereyra.- 3. Indication of combined pancreas and kidney transplantation.- 4. Indication for pancreas transplantation alone.- 5. Surgical techniques and complications.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- Commentary by R. Schlumpf and F. Largiadèr.- 6. Organ preservation.- Commentary by P.J. Garvin.- Commentary by F.O. Belzer and J.H. Southard.- 7. Pre-, per- and post-operative care of the pancreas transplantation recipient.- 8. Immunosuppression for pancreas transplant recipients.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- 9. The diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic rejection.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- 10. Pathology of pancreas grafts.- 11. Endocrine function of the pancreatic graft.- 12. Exocrine function of the pancreas graft.- 13. Effect of pancreas transplantation on secondary complications of diabetes.- 14. Pancreas transplant registry.- 15. Pancreas transplant experience of individual institutions University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A..- University of Barcelona, Department of Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.- University of Birmingham, Queen Elisabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, U.K..- University of Louvain Medical School, Brussels, Belgium.- University of Cambridge Clinical School, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, U.K..- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A..- Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A..- University of Genoa, Transplant Unit, Genoa, Italy.- Sahlgren's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.- University Hospital, Innsbruck, Austria.- University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa,U.S.A..- Hôpital Edouard Herriot, University of Lyon I, Lyon, France.- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A..- University of Munich, Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, F.R.G..- National Hospital, Oslo, Norway.- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czechoslovakia.- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A..- Huddinge Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.- University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.- 16. Islet transplantation: a review of the objective, the concepts, the problems, the progress and the future..- 17. The implantable artificial pancreas.- 18. Perspectives in pancreatic transplantation.- Index of subjects.Table of Contentsand history of pancreatic transplantation.- 1. Modern concepts of diabetes and its pathogenesis.- 2. Experimental pancreas transplantation: a survey of relevant issues.- Commentary by L.H. Toledo-Pereyra.- 3. Indication of combined pancreas and kidney transplantation.- 4. Indication for pancreas transplantation alone.- 5. Surgical techniques and complications.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- Commentary by R. Schlumpf and F. Largiadèr.- 6. Organ preservation.- Commentary by P.J. Garvin.- Commentary by F.O. Belzer and J.H. Southard.- 7. Pre-, per- and post-operative care of the pancreas transplantation recipient.- 8. Immunosuppression for pancreas transplant recipients.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- 9. The diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic rejection.- Commentary by D.E.R. Sutherland.- 10. Pathology of pancreas grafts.- 11. Endocrine function of the pancreatic graft.- 12. Exocrine function of the pancreas graft.- 13. Effect of pancreas transplantation on secondary complications of diabetes.- 14. Pancreas transplant registry.- 15. Pancreas transplant experience of individual institutions University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A..- University of Barcelona, Department of Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.- University of Birmingham, Queen Elisabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, U.K..- University of Louvain Medical School, Brussels, Belgium.- University of Cambridge Clinical School, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, U.K..- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A..- Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A..- University of Genoa, Transplant Unit, Genoa, Italy.- Sahlgren’s Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.- University Hospital, Innsbruck, Austria.- University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A..- Hôpital Edouard Herriot, University of Lyon I, Lyon, France.- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A..- University of Munich, Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, F.R.G..- National Hospital, Oslo, Norway.- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czechoslovakia.- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A..- Huddinge Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.- University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.- 16. Islet transplantation: a review of the objective, the concepts, the problems, the progress and the future..- 17. The implantable artificial pancreas.- 18. Perspectives in pancreatic transplantation.- Index of subjects.
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Springer Endocrinology
Book SynopsisDDDDDDDDDDDD Effective management logically follows accurate diagnosis. Such logic often is difficult to apply in practice. Absolute diagnostic accuracy may not be possible, particularly in the field of primary care, when management has to be on analysis of symptoms and on knowledge of the individual patient and family. This series follows that on Problems in Practice which was con cerned more with diagnosis in the widest sense and this series deals more definitively with general care and specific treatment of symp toms and diseases. Good management must include knowledge of the nature, course and outcome of the conditions, as well as prominent clinical features and assessment and investigations, but the emphasis is on what to do best for the patient. Family medical practitioners have particular difficulties and advantages in their work. Because they often work in professional isolation in the community and deal with relatively small numbers of near-normal patients their experience with the more serious and more rare conditions is restricted. They find it difficult to remain up-to-date with medical advances and even more difficult to decide on the suitability and application of new and relatively untried methods compared with those that are 'old' and well proven. vii Their advantages are that because of long-term continuous care for their patients they have come to know them and their families well and are able to become familiar with the more common and less serious diseases of their communities.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The Pancreas.- 3. Thyroid Disease.- 4. The Parathyroid Gland and Calcium Metabolism.- 5. Endocrine Diseases of the Ovary and Breast.- 6. The Testis.- 7. Disorders of the Pituitary.- 8. Disorders of the Adrenal Gland.
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Springer Clinical Pathology of the Endocrine Ovary
Table of ContentsI Embryology.- 1 The role of mesonephros in ovarian organogenesis.- II Ovarian Follicle Biodynamics.- 2 Hormonal control of ovarian follicular development.- 3 Recruitment selection and maturation of the dominant ovarian follicle in the menstrual cycle.- 4 Intraovarian regulation of maturation of granulosa cells.- 5 Influence of cyclic variations in gonadotrophin and steroid hormones on follicular growth in the human ovary.- 6 Hormonal control of Leydig cell function.- III Clinical Pathology.- 7 Evolution and function of non-ovulatory follicles.- 8 The menopausal ovary.- 9 The ovarian stroma after the menopause: activity and ageing.- 10 Ovary and pregnancy.- IV Clinical Physiopathology.- 11 Clinical investigation of luteal defect: a model for understanding the endocrine correlates of the menstrual cycle disorders.- 12 Gonadotrophin-resistant ovaries: a desensitization syndrome?.
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Springer PCR for Clinical Microbiology: An Australian and International Perspective
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Springer Diagnostic Imaging of Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Springer Radiology of Influenza: A Practical Approach
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic
Book SynopsisThis book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill. Leading international authors provide their commentary alongside a summary of existing evidence on how to effectively dose antibiotics. Severe infection frequently necessitates admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). Equally, nosocomial sepsis often complicates the clinical course in ICU. Early, appropriate application of antibiotic therapy remains a cornerstone of effective management. However, this is challenging in the critical care environment, given the significant changes in patient physiology and organ function frequently encountered. Being cognisant of these factors, prescribers need to consider modified dosing regimens, not only to ensure adequate drug exposure, and therefore the greatest chance of clinical cure, but also to avoid encouraging drug resistance.Table of Contents1. Basic Pharmacokinetic Principles.- 2. Antibiotic Pharmacodynamics.- 3. Physiological Manifestations of Critical Illness.- 4. Dosing in Obese Critically Ill Patients.- 5. Hypoalbuminemia and Altered Protein Binding.- 6. Antibacterial Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically ill.- 7. Augmented Renal Clearance.- 8. Antibiotic Dosing During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.- 9. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: More than Avoiding Toxicity.- 10. Generic and Optimised Antibacterial Dosing Strategies in the Critically Ill.- 11. Antifungal PK/PD in the Critically Ill.- 12. Antibiotic Dosing in Pediatric Critically Ill Patients.- 13. Antibiotic Stewardship in the Intensive Care Unit.
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Penguin Life Child in You
Book SynopsisThe breakthrough two-million-copy international bestseller about how to befriend your inner child to find happinessCompassionate, clear-eyed, and insightful . . . The Child in You is like your own personal therapist that you can carry around with you. --Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneNominated for Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel H. Pink’s Next Big Idea ClubWe all want to be loved and to feel safe to express who we really are. But over time we grow estranged from what brings us our purest happiness--because everyday traumas, unyielding societal expectations, and the judgment of our parents and peers submerge our true self beneath layers of behaviors rooted in fear and shame and mistrust. In The Child in You, psychologist Stefanie Stahl guides you, step-by-step, through her therapeutic method that has helped millions to peel away these lay
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Svadhyaya Breath Journal: A Companion Workbook to
Book SynopsisSvadhyaya (self-reflective) Breath Journal is a companion workbook to Restoring Prana. Restoring Prana is a training manual on transformative breathing for yoga therapists, yoga teachers and bodyworkers and it presents a new way of understanding and applying breath to a wide range of ailments.Each chapter in Restoring Prana ends with specific practices that the reader is asked to track in a breath journal and this workbook provides a pre-formulated journal for this purpose. This workbook follows the chapter chronology of the parent text, with the key concepts highlighted and with space for breath charts, logs and reflection..Svadhyaya Breath Journal is the perfect companion to Restoring Prana and highlights the importance of practical application of theory discussed in the parent book.Trade ReviewRothenberg is taking the ancient art of pranayama and teaching it in a modern context. This journal is essential for all yoga teacher, yoga therapists and even students of yoga to use as they begin to explore the potency of their own breath patterns. Many people will be very surprised when they dig deep into the exercises that are elegantly laid out in this journal. They will find the life-force within and learn how to use breath as a tool to self-regulate. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., Board President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (2018-2020)Pranam to Robin Rothenberg for this remarkable book! Svadhyaya Breath Journal is not just an informative text based on Robin's many years of research, practice and teaching, but a workbook that can be a daily companion for anyone sincere about restoring their prana and optimizing their health. -- Leigh Blashki, Board of Directors IAYT, C-IAYT, past-President Yoga AustraliaThis amazing workbook is for people who don't just want to study yogic philosophy as a system of abstract concepts, but rather wish to incorporate the teachings of yoga into their everyday lives. Robin provides a step-by-step guide for cultivating health that interweaves the philosophic wisdom of the ancients with the most current understanding of human physiology and how the body functions. -- Lynn Crimando, C-IAYT, NBC-HWC, Buteyko Affiliated PractitionerThe SBJ workbook is an accessible and effective self-study tool for any yoga teacher, yoga therapist or heath care practitioner who is interested in learning and increasing their own mastery over breathing. Robin nicely bridges what we in Western Medicine know about breathing and what yoga teaches to give the reader access to their Energetic Bank Account with the goal to bring healing to ourselves and others. -- Claudia Kleffner, OT, C-IAYT, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Faculty of Essential Yoga Therapy Training ProgramI see The Svadhyaya Breath Journal handbook as a perfect companion to Robin Rothenberg's Restoring Prana. This manual guides the reader step by step in transformation of intellectual information contained in Restoring Prana into experiential embodied wisdom. The book covers short explanations followed by many practices using asanas, mantras, mudras, chanting and breathing techniques. "AS yoga teaches we can change only what we are aware of" the guide focuses always on developing an understanding of our inner world and subtle body as we build awareness through recommended practices. It teaches breath/prana impact on every part of the body, emotions and mind through specific practice sequences. It is open-ended rather then prescriptive as it invites and guides one through experimentation and inner awareness. As we follow Svadhyaya Breath Journal it will make us better yoga teacher, yoga therapist and a human being. -- Lee Majewski, MA, DYEd, C-IAYT, Author and Yoga TherapistIn Svadhyaya Breath Journal, Robin Rothenberg has created the Sakti activator to her Siva volume Restoring Prana. This detailed companion workbook/journal brings each and every concept in Restoring Prana to life through specific, pragmatic, and progressive practices and questions for reflection that support the reader's experiential understanding of functional breathing, functional movement, and pranayama practices that support body/mind/spirit health. As she does so deftly in Restoring Prana, Robin masterfully braids the Western science around the respiratory function's crucial role in balanced body/mind/spirit health with the ancient teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda. Whether in a training program, continuing education, or individual personal exploration, this brilliant gem is an essential experiential guide for yoga practitioners, yoga teachers and therapists, and healthcare practitioners. -- Aggie Stewart, MA, C-IAYT, Yoga Teacher/Yoga Therapist, former Accreditation Manager at IAYT, and author of Yoga as Self-Care for Healthcare Practitioners: Cultivating Resilience, Compassion, and Empathy.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Chapter One. 2. Chapter Two & Chapter Two Practices. 3. Chapter Three. 4. Chapter Four: Subtle Breathing, the Foundation of Function. 5. Chapter Five: The Nose Versus The Mouth. 6. Chapter Six. 7. Chapter Seven: The Core, The Bandhas and The Breath. 8. Chapter Eight. 9. Chapter Nine: The Mind of the Subtle Body. 10. Chapter Ten: Pra?ayama as Kumbhaka.
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