Environmental medicine Books
Government Institutes Inc.,U.S. Environmental Health and Safety Audits
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Environmental Health and Safety Audits not only will help you put your company on course toward effective environmental compliance, but also now brings you up to date on changes in EPA and OSHA auditing policies, issues currently confronting auditing programs, and state-of-the-art strategies for managing and conducting audits. In this book, author Lawrence B. Cahill, a veteran with over 25 years of industry experience, provides all the information needed to conduct audits and manage an EH&S auditing program. He discusses new developments in information generation and availability, including ISO 14000 auditing guidelines, auditing dilemmas, and auditing tips. He provides several tools for building a successful audit program, including an EH&S audit program manual, a pre-audit questionnaire, a pre-audit checklist, an EH&S audit opening conference presentation, an environmental audit report, an EH&S audit appraisal questionnaire, and a management report. In addition to updates to most chapters, several new chapters address conducting third-party evaluations, and include a number of quick, practical reference guides on all aspects of performing an EH&S audit, from preparation to reporting findings. A new appendix also models a conference closing presentation.Table of ContentsPart I. Managing a Program Chapter 1. Perspectives in EH&S Auditing Chapter 2. Government Perspective Chapter 3. Legal Considerations Chapter 4. Elements of a Successful Program Chapter 5. Impact of International Standards on EH&S Audit Programs Chapter 6. The Challenges of Meeting ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines: Audit Program Gaps Chapter 7. A Review of Some Typical Programs Chapter 8. Benchmarking EH&S Audit Programs: Best Practices and Biggest Challenges Chapter 9. Competencies, Characteristics and Training of EH&S Auditors Chapter 10. Conducting Third-Party Evaluations of Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Programs Chapter 11. Information Management Chapter 12. Managing and Critiquing an Audit Program Part II. Conducting The Audit Chapter 13. Conducting the EH&S Audit Chapter 14. Typical Compliance Problems Found During Audits Chapter 15. Conducting Effective Opening and Closing Conferences Chapter 16. Auditing Dilemmas Chapter 17. Preparing Quality EH&S Audit Reports Chapter 18. Environmental Auditing: A Modern Fable Chapter 19. Achieving Quality EH&S Audits: Twenty Tips for Success Part III. EH&S Audit Practical Guides Chapter 20. EH&S Audit Guidance: Pre-Audit Preparation Chapter 21. EH&S Audit Guidance: On-Site Activities Chapter 22. EH&S Audit Guidance: Audit Findings Writing Guide Part IV. Special Auditing Topics Chapter 23. Property Transfer Assessments Chapter 24. Top Ten Reasons Why Phase I Environmental Assessment Reports Miss the Mark Chapter 25. Waste Contractor Audits Chapter 26. Waste Minimization or Pollution Prevention Audits Chapter 27. Evaluating Management Systems on EH&S Audits Chapter 28. International EH&S Audits
£119.70
Skyhorse Publishing Emergency War Surgery: The Survivalist's Medical
Book SynopsisThis is the illustrated official field manual used by US Army doctors and soldiers in the field. It offers profession, proven advice on dealing with infections, head injuries, fractures, burns, and more. For active-duty soldiers, first-responders, and anyone who might find themselves in a survival situation, it is a remarkable resource.Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal. This handbook provides much of the information needed to tackle these issues and features state-of-the-art principles and practices of forward trauma surgery as used by military physicians in far flung locations around the globe. Subjects include: Hemorrhage Control Shock and Resuscitation Vascular Access Anesthesia Face and Neck Injuries Thoracic Injuries Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord Amputations Radiological Injuries Biological Warfare Agents Chemical Injuries And much more! Featuring nearly 200 illustrations demonstrating proper techniques, Emergency War Surgery is the most trusted and up-to-date manual offered by the Department of Defense for military medical personnel in the field.
£12.34
Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook of Radon: Properties, Applications &
Book SynopsisThe unique characteristics of radon make it very attractive for earth science studies, as it can migrate over large distances within the earth and the atmosphere, be measured with accuracy, and be used as a tracer for many environmental processes of interest. This book presents properties, applications and health aspects of radon. Some of the topics discussed include spatial and temporal variations of soil-radon activity in fault zones; beta and gamma dose assessment due to radon short lived progeny; adverse health effects of radon; geological applications of radon anomalies in groundwater and soil-gas; radon and earthquake forecasting; dynamic assessment of radon source in buildings and influence of water-rock interactions on the presence of dissolved radon in groundwater.
£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Parasites: Ecology, Diseases & Management
Book SynopsisInteractions between competitors, predators and their prey have traditionally been seen as the foundation of community structure. Parasites - long ignored in community ecology and the care necessary bio-security are now recognised to play an important role in influencing species interactions and, consequently affecting the functioning of the ecosystem. Parasitism can interact with other ecological drivers, resulting in both adverse and beneficial effects on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Species interactions involving parasites are also keys to understanding many biological invasions and emerging infectious diseases. This book bridges the gap between ecology and epidemiology community to create a comprehensive examination of how parasites and pathogens affect all aspects of ecological communities, enabling a new generation of environmentalists to include parasites as a key element in their studies may be parasites human or animal, terrestrial or aquatic environments.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Mercury in the United States: Demand, Supply &
Book SynopsisEnvironmental concerns have led to numerous regulations that have dramatically decreased the reported production and use of mercury in the United States since the 1980s. Government legislation and subsequent industry actions have led to increased collection of mercury-containing materials and the recovery of mercury through recycling. Mercury emissions have been reduced and effective alternatives to mercury products have been developed for many applications. This book updates and quantifies the changes in demand, supply, use, and material flow for mercury in various sectors in the United States that have taken place since 1996.
£119.99
Skyhorse Publishing Ranger Medic Handbook
Book SynopsisThe official Army special forces first-aid and medical emergency treatment of head injuries, burns, anaphylactic shock, and much more.Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less. Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. This official manual covers:Airway managementMenorrhage managementThoracic traumaGypovolemic shockHead InurySeisure managementOrthopedic traumaHypothermiaMalariaDiarrheaFungal skin infectionAnd much more!Written for US Army Rangers, but of use to Navy SEALs and all other special operation forces, this handbook lays a solid foundation for leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death.
£12.34
Island Press Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change
Book Synopsis"Superbly written and researched." —Booklist "Builds a strong case." —Kirkus Lyme disease is spreading rapidly around the globe as ticks move into places they could not survive before. The first epidemic to emerge in the era of climate change, the disease infects half a million people in the US and Europe each year, and untold multitudes in Canada, China, Russia, and Australia. Mary Beth Pfeiffer shows how we have contributed to this growing menace, and how modern medicine has underestimated its danger. She tells the heart-rending stories of families destroyed by a single tick bite, of children disabled, and of one woman’s tragic choice after an exhaustive search for a cure. Pfeiffer also warns of the emergence of other tick-borne illnesses that make Lyme more difficult to treat and pose their own grave risks. Lyme is an impeccably researched account of an enigmatic disease, making a powerful case for action to fight ticks, heal patients, and recognize humanity’s role in a modern scourge.Trade Review"A book on climate change I couldn't put down. An utterly convincing argument, beautifully told: what we do unto other species and the environment we do unto ourselves."--Mark Jerome Walters, author of Seven Modern Plagues and How We Are Causing Them "A major contribution to public knowledge of Lyme disease."--Christian Perronne, Head of the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Raymond Poincare University Hospital, Garches, France "A public warning and call to action"-- "Bangor Daily News" "A work of both breadth and depth, impressively documented and often elegant."-- "MinnPost" "As the planet heats, ticks spread--and with them not only Lyme disease but also a distinctly unnatural fear of the natural world. This book offers a powerful alert--hopefully it will cause us not only to protect our individual selves, but our society as well."--Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature "Engrossing."-- "Moms Clean Air Force" "The war against an eight-legged menace that emerged about 145 million years ago is escalating to frightening proportions, and we are losing it. Mary Beth Pfeiffer clearly outlines the failure of the scientific and medical communities to address the suffering of millions of people in the USA and around the world with tick-borne diseases. Her well-researched book is a call to action to find a cure."--Jane Alexander, actress, author, conservationist "Throws new light on one more danger caused by climate change. Pfeiffer points out the importance not only of combating ticks but also the need for doctors to respond quickly and provide appropriate treatment. A stark warning that Lyme is but the tip of the iceberg."--Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace "Engrossing...Pfeiffer makes a compelling argument that Lyme is expanding because of human influences on the environment, from warming temperatures to killing deer..this issue is important, urgent, and needs more advocates."-- "Massive Science" "Fascinating, timely."-- "The Voice" "Heart-wrenching...After you read Lyme, the standard advice of 'do your due diligence, check for ticks, stay aware' won't seem adequate...Pfeiffer has delivered a powerful wake-up call."-- "Sierra" "Powerful."-- "Slate" "Superbly written and researched, Pfeiffer's work should go a long way toward convincing the public to take this modern-day scourge more seriously." -- "Booklist" "Thoroughly researched and extremely well-presented case to raise the banner for patients...Hopefully, Pfeiffer will raise significant awareness of Lyme to the attention of health authorities, who currently underestimate the real significance of this disease. This book should be instrumental in achieving the required change of perspective."-- "The Biologist" "A highly enjoyable, illuminating and informative read...I enjoyed this book so much that when I finished it...I went right back to the start to reread it."-- "Lyme Disease UK" "A superbly written piece of investigative reporting, Lyme is as macabre as a Stephen King horror novel--except the topic is all the more frightening because it's real."--Garth Ehrlich, Executive Director of the Center for Genomic Sciences, Drexel University "As Pfeiffer's hard-hitting study reminds us, non-specific symptoms and other complexities make tackling Lyme a formidable challenge...She nimbly interweaves numerous strands of research--into the influence of climate change on the Lyme invasion, the disease, the pathogen, the vectors and the harrowing impacts borne by some sufferers."-- "Nature" "In page after page of data and interviews with patients, advocates, and researchers around the world, Pfeiffer builds a strong case...the basic facts she sets forth are credible, and they deserve immediate attention."-- "Kirkus"Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Ticks, Rising Chapter 2. "Invisible Assassin" Chapter 3. An Ancient Bug Revives Chapter 4. A Disease, Minimized Chapter 5. "Little Armored Tanks" Chapter 6. Faulty Tests Chapter 7. An Indestructible Pathogen? Chapter 8. Not Just Lyme Chapter 9. Childhood Lost Chapter 10. Lyme Takes Flight Chapter 11. A Lyme-free World Selected References Index
£20.58
Lexington Books Ontologies and Natures: Knowledge about Health in
Book SynopsisIn Ontologies and Natures: Knowledge about Health in Visual Culture, Fernando Gonzalez Rodriguez argues that visual culture offers insights into how societies perceive the role of nature in their own and others' pursuits to cure and care for the human body. By using a set of visual surfaces and artefacts as entry points—such as vlogs, toys, cosmetics, psychotropics, stamps, posters, and animation, among others—the book sheds light on the evolution, circulation, and rootedness of ideas about nature as a healing source. The first part of the book considers how visual culture operates as a vehicle to diffuse, transmit, mediate, and communicate health-related knowledge and imaginaries about the role of nature in medicinal therapies (e.g., a dictionary). The second part explores the process by which nature becomes a consumable, encapsulated in objects defined by their visual and material traits. The author focuses on items such as labels on packages of herbal cosmetics and infographics about superfoods. In the third part, Gonzalez Rodriguez examines the situatedness of health within two physical contexts: geographical and mental. Methodologically, the book is informed by historical sources, visual-virtual ethnography, content analysis, and semiotic-linguistic analysis of objects from all corners of the globe, paying particular attention to Indigenous traditional knowledge(s).Table of ContentsPart I: Images of NatureChapter 1. Visual HealingChapter 2. Animated EpistemologiesPart II: Shapes of NatureChapter 3. Barcoded PharmacopeiasChapter 4. Gendered Epistemic ArtefactsPart III: Sites of NatureChapter 5. Topological PanaceasChapter 6. Sensorial Interfaces
£69.30
Between the Lines Pain and Prejudice
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£15.26
CABI Publishing Handbook of Environmental Toxicology, A: Human
Book SynopsisA Handbook of Environmental Toxicology focuses on two key aspects: human disorders and ecotoxicology as affected by major toxins originating from biological sources and pollutants, as well as radiation generated spontaneously or as a result of anthropogenic activity. A diverse array of these potentially harmful agents regularly appear in the atmosphere, soil, water and food, compromising both human health and biodiversity in natural and managed ecosystems. This book: - provides authoritative reviews together with specialist short communications to complement the main chapters and address contemporary issues with important case studies; - explores the cutting edge of research and also indicates the likely direction of future developments; - contains extensive coverage of toxicants that are of significant current interest and will be of increasing concern for many years to come; and - encourages international cooperation in future research on pollution and other environmental agents causing harm to human health and degradation of natural habitats in the ecosystem. Written by an international team of authors from a range of educational, medical and research establishments, this book is an essential reference for advanced students and researchers in the areas of environmental sciences, ecology, agriculture, environmental health and medicine, in addition to industry and government personnel responsible for environmental regulations and directives.Table of ContentsPART I: BIOGENIC COMPOUNDS 1: Phytotoxins 2: Mycotoxins 3: Cyanobacterial Toxins 4: Amino Acids and Peptides as Mediators of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Higher Plants PART II: AMBIENT GASES AFFECTING HUMAN HEALTH AND ADAPTATION IN HIGHER PLANTS 5: Ozone I. Human Disorders: an Overview 6: Ozone II. Biophysical Observations 7: Nitrogen Dioxide: Ambient Exposure in Human Disorders 8: Sulfur Dioxide and Human Disorders 9: Plant Response to Acid Rain Stress PART III: PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS 10: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Ecotoxicity in the Aquatic Environment and Implications for Human Health 11: The Developmental Neurotoxicity of Polychlorinated Biphenyls: a Continuing Environmental Health Concern 12: Dioxins I. Dynamics and Legal Directives in Europe 13: Dioxins II. Human Exposure and Health Risks 14: Dioxins III. Relationship to Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy 15: Environmental Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Human Health 16: Organochlorine Insecticides: Neurotoxicity 17: Organophosphates I. Human Health Effects and Implications for the Environment: an Overview 18: Organophosphates II. Neurobehavioural Problems Following Low-Level Exposure: Methodological Considerations for Future Research 19: Glyphosate as a Glycine Analogue PART IV: PETROLEUM POLLUTION 20: Crude Oil Pollution I. Deepwater Horizon Contamination: Human Health Effects and Health Risk Assessments, a Case Study 21: Crude Oil Pollution II. Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Contamination on Sediment Toxicity in the Gulf of Mexico 22: Crude Oil Pollution III. Exxon Valdez Contamination: Ecological Recovery, a Case Study 23: Review of Studies of Composition, Toxicology and Human Health Impacts of Wastewater from Unconventional Oil and Gas Development from Shale PART V: TOXICOLOGY OF HEAVY METALS 24: Minamata Disease and Methylmercury Exposure 25: Lead Poisoning 26: Cadmium I. Exposure and Human Health Effects: an Overview 27: Cadmium II. Cardiovascular Effects of Human Exposure to Cadmium: Left Ventricular Structure and Function PART VI: PARTICULATES AND PLASTICS 28: Particulates from Combustion Sources: Formation, Characteristics and Toxic Hazards 29: Assessment of the Ecotoxicity of Airborne Particulate Matter 30: Toxicity of Microplastics in the Marine Environment PART VII: RADIATION RISKS 31: UV Exposure and Skin Protective Effects of Plant Polyphenols 32: Radon I. Lung Cancer Risks 33: Radon II. Leukaemia or CNS Cancer Risks Among Children 34: Fukushima Nuclear Accident: Potential Health Effects Inferred from Butterfly and Human Cases PART VIII: REMEDIATION 35: Microbial Remediation of Contaminated Soils 36: Metallic Iron for Environmental Remediation: Prospects and Limitations 37: Remediation of Contaminated Soil by Biochar PART IX: OUTLOOK AND CONCLUSIONS 38: Environmental Regulations in China 39: 21st Century Toxicology: Methods for Environmental Toxicology and Monitoring 40: Unequivocal Evidence Associating Environmental Contaminants and Pollutants with Human Morbidity and Ecological Degradation
£192.74
CABI Publishing Natural Environments and Human Health
Book SynopsisThe role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Nature and Health Chapter 3: The Historical Connection Between Natural Environments and Health Chapter 4: Concepts and Theories Chapter 5: Child Development and Nature Chapter 6: Adaptations and Applications Chapter 7: Outcomes and Benefits Chapter 8: Sense of Place and the Role of Education Chapter 9: Innovative Approaches to Integrating Natural Environments and Health Chapter 10: Future Actions and Implications for Policy and Research Chapter 11: Resources
£41.79
CABI Publishing Planetary Health: Human Health in an Era of
Book SynopsisPlanetary Health - the idea that human health and the health of the environment are inextricably linked - encourages the preservation and sustainability of natural systems for the benefit of human health. Drawing from disciplines such as public health, environmental science, evolutionary anthropology, welfare economics, geography, policy and organizational theory, it addresses the challenges of the modern world, where human health and well-being is threatened by increasing pollution and climate change. A comprehensive publication covering key concepts in this emerging field, Planetary Health reviews ideas and approaches to the subject such as natural capital, ecological resilience, evolutionary biology, One Earth and transhumanism. It also sets out through case study chapters the main links between human health and environmental change, covering: - Climate change, land use and waterborne infectious diseases. - Sanitation, clean energy and fertilizer use. - Trees, well-being and urban greening. - Livestock, antibiotics and greenhouse gas emissions. Providing an extensive overview of key theories and literature for academics and practitioners who are new to the field, this engaging and informative read also offers an important resource for students of a diverse range of subjects, including environmental sciences, animal sciences, geography and health.Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction and Key Concepts 1: Introduction to Planetary Health 2: Key Concepts in Planetary Health Part 2: Conceptual Frameworks for Planetary Health 3: The Evolutionary Biology Approach: a Natural Baseline for Human Health 4: The Natural Capital Approach: Opportunities and Challenges 5: The One Earth Approach: Planetary Health in an Era of Limits 6: The Transhuman Approach: Technoscience and Nature Part 3: Human Health in an Era of Global Environmental Change 7: Trends in Human Health 8: The Demographic Transition 9: The Epidemiological Transition 10: The Ecological Transition 11: Agriculture: Land Use, Food Systems and Biodiversity 12: Urbanization, Living Standards and Sustainability 13: Energy Use, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming 14: Environmental Protection: a Key Tool for Planetary Health 15: Conclusions: Equity, Distribution and Planetary Health Part 4: Case Studies of Planetary Health 16: Climate Change, Land Use and Waterborne Infectious Disease 17: Sanitation, Clean Energy and Fertilizer 18: Trees, Well-being and Urban Greening 19: Livestock, Antibiotics and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
£31.25
CABI Publishing Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Environmental Toxicology is designed as a concise text, introducing students to the fundamentals of this important subject. It covers the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of the major pollutants, and provides an explanation of their implications for human morbidity via the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary dysfunction and neurological conditions. Considering impacts on biodiversity, such as effects from acid rain, heavy metals and selected anthropogenic compounds, this book: - Covers biogenic contaminants, gases and particulates, organic pollutants, petroleum, heavy metals, complex polymers and radiation; - Considers the impact of pollutants across human health, biodiversity, water and food safety; - Includes questions, further reading and case studies to spark discussion in tutorials. Covering all the major biological toxins and pollutants, this book forms a true introduction to the subject for undergraduates studying environmental toxicology and related subjects.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Biogenic Contaminants 3: Ambient Gases and Particulates 4: Persistent Organic Pollutants 5: Fossil Fuel Pollutants 6: Metallic Elements 7: Consumerism and Lifestyle Choices: Toxicological Perspectives 8: Radiation 9: Adaptation in Microbes and Higher Plants 10: Discussion
£25.27
Berghahn Books Impotent Warriors: Perspectives on Gulf War
Book Synopsis From September 1990 to June 1991, the UK deployed 53,462 military personnel in the Gulf War. After the end of the conflict anecdotal reports of various disorders affecting troops who fought in the Gulf began to surface. This mysterious illness was given the name “Gulf War Syndrome” (GWS). This book is an investigation into this recently emergent illness, particularly relevant given ongoing UK deployments to Iraq, describing how the illness became a potent symbol for a plethora of issues, anxieties, and concerns. At present, the debate about GWS is polarized along two lines: there are those who think it is a unique, organic condition caused by Gulf War toxins and those who argue that it is probably a psychological condition that can be seen as part of a larger group of illnesses. Using the methods and perspective of anthropology, with its focus on nuances and subtleties, the author provides a new approach to understanding GWS, one that makes sense of the cultural circumstances, specific and general, which gave rise to the illness.Trade Review “Medical dialogues are rarely solely about medical matters but serve as a proxy for feelings about the self and the way that an individual relates to others. Indeed, the inclusion of transcripts of interviews and discussions is of particular value…a brave book that challenges popular assumptions about Gulf War syndrome; her analysis of the long-term effects of military service will serve as an important record not only for those with an interest in the armed forces, but also for researchers in the field of illness perception.” · The British Journal of Psychiatry “This is an important anthropological study, which I believe is set to become a classic. The theoretical perspectives are clearly presented and applied to compelling ethnographic material. The publication of this manuscript will make it accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students of anthropology, as well as students of political science, sociology and military studies.” · Vieda SkultansTable of Contents List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: GWS EXPLANATORY MODELS Chapter 1. “Desert Rats, Not Lab Rats” Introduction Biomedical Position on GWS A Veteran’s View Discussion of GWS Causes Risk Conclusions Chapter 2. Chains of Causation, Chains of Knowledge Introduction Contested Knowledge Claims to Truth and Knowledge Levels of Causation Meta-narrative Conclusions PART II: BODIES AND BOUNDARIES Chapter 3. Leaky Bodies Introduction Body Substances Body Substances as Commodity Visibility Shifting Boundaries Extended Boundaries Leaky Bodies Internal Risks Conclusions Chapter 4. “We are the Enemy” Boundaries and Borders Theories of Causation and the Immune System Military Metaphors Conclusions PART III GWS AS UNIQUE ILLNESS Chapter 5. Veterans’ Associations The Construction of GWS Narratives The Role of Women “You Aren’t Mad – It’s Chemical” Conclusions Chapter 6. The Disappearing Man: Narratives of Lost Masculinity Semen The Soldier’s Body: The Embodiment of Masculinity GWS Bodies: The Disappearance of Masculinity “Old Women’s Diseases” Women Conclusions Chapter 7. Impotent Warriors: The Context of Narratives of Lost Masculinity Military Masculinity Masculinity under Threat Gender Anxiety Leaving the Military The Military Context Conclusions: Embodying Male Lack Conclusion: GWS and World Trade Centre Syndrome GWS: An Illness of Our Time? Risk and Vulnerability The medicalisation of Life The Approach of Anthropology Ethical Issues and Dilemmas Conclusions Appendices Bibliography Index
£89.10
Berghahn Books Impotent Warriors: Perspectives on Gulf War
Book Synopsis From September 1990 to June 1991, the UK deployed 53,462 military personnel in the Gulf War. After the end of the conflict anecdotal reports of various disorders affecting troops who fought in the Gulf began to surface. This mysterious illness was given the name “Gulf War Syndrome” (GWS). This book is an investigation into this recently emergent illness, particularly relevant given ongoing UK deployments to Iraq, describing how the illness became a potent symbol for a plethora of issues, anxieties, and concerns. At present, the debate about GWS is polarized along two lines: there are those who think it is a unique, organic condition caused by Gulf War toxins and those who argue that it is probably a psychological condition that can be seen as part of a larger group of illnesses. Using the methods and perspective of anthropology, with its focus on nuances and subtleties, the author provides a new approach to understanding GWS, one that makes sense of the cultural circumstances, specific and general, which gave rise to the illness.Trade Review “Medical dialogues are rarely solely about medical matters but serve as a proxy for feelings about the self and the way that an individual relates to others. Indeed, the inclusion of transcripts of interviews and discussions is of particular value…a brave book that challenges popular assumptions about Gulf War syndrome; her analysis of the long-term effects of military service will serve as an important record not only for those with an interest in the armed forces, but also for researchers in the field of illness perception.” · The British Journal of Psychiatry “This is an important anthropological study, which I believe is set to become a classic. The theoretical perspectives are clearly presented and applied to compelling ethnographic material. The publication of this manuscript will make it accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students of anthropology, as well as students of political science, sociology and military studies.” · Vieda SkultansTable of Contents List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: GWS EXPLANATORY MODELS Chapter 1. “Desert Rats, Not Lab Rats” Introduction Biomedical Position on GWS A Veteran’s View Discussion of GWS Causes Risk Conclusions Chapter 2. Chains of Causation, Chains of Knowledge Introduction Contested Knowledge Claims to Truth and Knowledge Levels of Causation Meta-narrative Conclusions PART II: BODIES AND BOUNDARIES Chapter 3. Leaky Bodies Introduction Body Substances Body Substances as Commodity Visibility Shifting Boundaries Extended Boundaries Leaky Bodies Internal Risks Conclusions Chapter 4. “We are the Enemy” Boundaries and Borders Theories of Causation and the Immune System Military Metaphors Conclusions PART III GWS AS UNIQUE ILLNESS Chapter 5. Veterans’ Associations The Construction of GWS Narratives The Role of Women “You Aren’t Mad – It’s Chemical” Conclusions Chapter 6. The Disappearing Man: Narratives of Lost Masculinity Semen The Soldier’s Body: The Embodiment of Masculinity GWS Bodies: The Disappearance of Masculinity “Old Women’s Diseases” Women Conclusions Chapter 7. Impotent Warriors: The Context of Narratives of Lost Masculinity Military Masculinity Masculinity under Threat Gender Anxiety Leaving the Military The Military Context Conclusions: Embodying Male Lack Conclusion: GWS and World Trade Centre Syndrome GWS: An Illness of Our Time? Risk and Vulnerability The medicalisation of Life The Approach of Anthropology Ethical Issues and Dilemmas Conclusions Appendices Bibliography Index
£15.15
Octopus Publishing Group The Healing Nature of Water
Book SynopsisExplore the healing properties of water in this captivating book, part of a series dedicated to nature's restorative power.
£9.50
Helion & Company Wars, Pestilence and the Surgeon's Blade: The
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Helion & Company Wars, Pestilence and the Surgeon's Blade: The
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Thieme Publishing Group Muscle Injuries in Sports
Book SynopsisThe first book to focus exclusively on muscle injuries in sports! Accounting for the majority of sports-related disorders, injuries of the skeletal muscles have been difficult to define, classify, and treat mainly due to a lack of scientific background and missing guidelines. Now, for the first time, readers will find full coverage of muscle anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, imaging, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention in one comprehensive volume. It includes a standardized terminology and new classification system, both based on a consensus conference that took place in 2011 in Munich. Special Features: Written by top international sports medicine physicians who have more than 35 years of experience treating competitive athletes, including the German national soccer team Emphasizes practice-oriented content with a scientific foundation Shares dozens of case studies that highlight injury assessment, pitfalls, and complications Provides more than 500 vivid, full-color illustrations and photographs, including detailed anatomic diagrams and tables At a time when athletic muscle injuries have increasingly become the focus of research and clinical studies, especially due to their frequency and impact on player absence, this book makes an enormous contribution to the field. It is essential reading for all sports medicine physicians, residents and fellows, physical therapists, coaches, and other practitioners involved in caring for athletes. Table of Contents1 Functional Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle 2 Basic Physiology and Aspects of Exercise 3 Molecular and Cell Biology of Muscle Regeneration 4 Muscle Healing: Physiology and Adverse Factors 5 Epidemiology of Muscle Injuries in Soccer 6 Terminology, Classification, Patient History, and Clinical Examination 7 Ultrasonography 8 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 9 Differential Diagnosis of Muscle Pain 10 Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology in Sports 11 Conservative Treatment of Muscle Injuries 12 Role of the Spine in Muscle Injuries and Muscle Disorders 13 Operative Treatment of Muscle Injuries 14 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 15 Prevention of Muscle Injuries 16 Special Case Reports from High-Performance Athletics
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Springer International Publishing AG Cancer and AIDS: Part IV: Future Perspectives
Book SynopsisThe lifestyles and socio-economic status that are prevalent in regions of the world with limited resources form the background for the unique features of neoplastic diseases in these areas, where the majority of the world population lives. The predominance of the world’s retroviral burden of in these areas further compounds the nature and challenges of the cancer there. Much of the international cancer literature covers the nature and challenges of the disease as seen in high-income regions of the world, thereby giving a skewed view of the global cancer challenges. As the low- and middle-income regions of the world transition from communicable to non communicable disease patterns, there is a need for a corresponding paradigm shift, with increased emphasis on what the world needs to know about non communicable diseases, including cancer, where the disease is hitherto poorly documented. The main goal of the proposed book is to contribute to this outcomes.Table of ContentsPart IV: Future Perspectives Chapter 10 – Strategies for progress Abstract Section 10.1.0: The role of international partnership in the development of global health systems Section 10.1.1: Models of humanitarian global outreach in health care Section 10.1.2: The concept of “convergence” and the future of health care research Section 10.1.3.0: The concept of global health Section 10.1.3.1: Models of global health partnership in cancer control Section 10.1.3.2: The tiered resource stratification framework of the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) Network Section 10.1.3.3: ASCO’s resource-stratified guidelines for the management of invasive cervical cancer Section 10.1.3.4: NCCN framework for resource stratification for invasive cervical cancer Section 10.1.3.5: Resource-stratified approaches in the primary prevention of cervical cancer Section 10.1.3.5.1 ASCO resource-stratified guideline for the primary prevention of cervical cancer Section 10.1.3.6: Resource-stratified approaches in the secondary prevention of cervical cancer Section 10.1.3.4.1: Selected Global Health Activities for promoting cancer control/Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Section 10.1.3.4.2 Global Curriculum and Mentoring Program Section 10.1.3.4.3: Global Curriculum and Mentoring Program/International Development and Education Award Section 10.1.3.4.4: Proposal for recognizing global oncology as an academic field Section 10.2: Overcoming barriers to progress in the control of cancer and retroviral diseases, including HIV/AIDS Section 10.2.1: Prioritizing strategies for universal health coverage Section 10.2.1.1: mHealth Strategies for Universal Health Coverage Section 10.2.1.2: Community Health Insurance Coverage as a strategy for Universal Health Care Section 10.2.1.3: Innovation in provider training as a strategy in UHC Section 10.2.2: The role of politics in attainment of Universal Health Coverage Section 10.2.3: The role of science and engineering in human welfare Section 10.2.3.1: The role of science Section 10.2.3.1.1: Science advocacy Section 10.2.3.1.2: Science education in low- and middle-income countries Section 10.2.3.1.3 Examples of the transforming effect of science in LMICs Section 10.2.3.1.3.1 Impact of science on the emergence of South Korea Section 10.2.3.1.3.2: Impact of science on Middle-Eastern cooperation Section 10.2.3.1.3.3: Impact of the US-Cuba scientific diplomacy Section 10.2.3.1.3.4: Boosting science in Singapore Section 10.2.3.1.3.5: India boosts its ambitious space program Section 10.2.3.2: Transforming the practice of engineering to meet global health needs Section 10.2.3.3 Models in innovation with potentials for cancer and HIV/AIDS control in LMICs Section 10.2.3.3.1: Affordable, weather durable x-ray machine Section 10.2.3.3.2: Affordable cancer immunotherapy in Cuba Section 10.2.3.3.3: The smart village for rural electrification Section 10.2.3.3.4: HIV/AIDS control in China Section 10.3: The future of control of cancer and retroviral diseases Page 1055: Section 10.3.1: From the National Cancer Act to the 21st Century Cures Act Page 1059: Section 10.3.2: Advances in lung cancer prevention Page 1062: Section 10.3.3: Ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic Page 1063: Section 10.3.4: Finding a cure for AIDS – a possible convergence of cancer and HIV/AIDS researchIndex
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Peter Lang AG Beanspruchungen, Ressourcen und Gesundheit von
Book SynopsisDie Verantwortung von Vorgesetzten erstreckt sich nicht zuletzt auf das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter. Wer aber kümmert sich um ihre eigene Gesundheit? Was sind die wichtigsten Beanspruchungen, was die Ressourcen von Führungskräften? Wie schätzen sie selbst ihre Gesundheit ein? Zu welchem Ergebnis kommt dagegen ein Check-Up beim Präventivmediziner? Die in diesem Buch dargestellten Untersuchungsergebnisse beantworten alle diese Fragen ausführlich. Die Befragung der Führungskräfte hat unter anderem auch ergeben, dass die allgemeinen Beanspruchungen in den letzten fünf Jahren im Durchschnitt gestiegen sind. Deswegen und in Anbetracht der demografischen Entwicklung sind sowohl ein durchdachtes individuelles wie ein umfassendes betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement unerlässlich.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Karrierefaktor guter Schlaf: Wie Sie sich zu
Book SynopsisElke Pohl beschreibt mit Beispielen und wichtigen Tipps Auswirkung und Bekämpfung von fehlender Schlafqualität oder Schlafstörungen. Diese sind ein wichtiges Warnzeichen für eine fehlende Balance und zumeist Vorboten von chronischer Erschöpfung. In Verbindung mit den logisch folgenden Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten stellen sie auch einen erheblichen Risikofaktor für Mitarbeiter, Führungsstil und Produktivität in den Unternehmen dar. Dass Schlafstörungen und Tagesmüdigkeit die Leistungsfähigkeit von Menschen in hohem Maße beeinflussen, ist bekannt. Dennoch widmen immer noch zu wenige Unternehmen diesem Thema die gebührende Aufmerksamkeit. Positive Ansätze sollen Hilfestellungen geben.Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Lob des Schlafes.- Auswirkungen von Schlafstörungen.- Der Tag macht die Nacht.- Werden Sie aktiv!.- Unternehmen sorgen für gesunden Schlaf.
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Springer Verlag GmbH Pilze in Innenräumen und am Arbeitsplatz
Book SynopsisDer Band informiert umfassend über Pilze in Innenräumen und am Arbeitsplatz und liefert Hilfsmittel zu deren Identifizierung. Dazu gehört Fotomaterial, das die Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt in den letzten 10 Jahren gesammelt und ausgewertet hat. Gesetzliche Grundlage ist das ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz, das bei Speisepilz-Kulturen oder Mikropilzen in Lebensmittel- und Pharmaindustrie ebenso Anwendung findet wie beim unbeabsichtigten Kontakt mit Schimmelpilzen. Eine Reihe von Erkrankungen wird auf den Kontakt mit Pilzen zurückgeführt.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... viele wunderschöne Fotos einfach Freude und Lust machen, sich mit der unglaublich reichhaltigen Welt der Pilze auseinanderzusetzen ...” (Petra Münstedt, in: Blickpunkt öffentliche Gesundheit, 2013, Vol. 29, Issue 4)Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Definition und Abgrenzung der Pilze.- Einordnung der Pilze in der Gesamtschau aller Lebewesen.- Rechtliche Grundlagen.- Beabsichtigtes Verwenden.- Lebensmittelherstellung.- Pharmaindustrie.- Labors.- Unbeabsichtigte Exposition.- Holzverarbeitung, Hausfäulepilze.- Dermatophyten.- Kühl-Schmierstoffe.- Abfallwirtschaft.- Landwirtschaft, Gartenbau.- Schimmel in Gebäuden.- Lebensmittelherstellung.- Maßnahmen der Risikominimierung.- Grundprinzipien.- Praktische Beispiele.- Abfallwirtschaft.- Gebäudesanierung.- Archive.- Vorsorgemaßnahmen in Gebäuden, Planung, Betrieb, Hygiene.- Pilze und Gesundheit.- Wirkungsmechanismen.- Infektionen, Allergien, Irritationen, Toxische Wirkungen.- Häufige Pilzerkrankungen.- Berufskrankheiten.- Beurteilung, Messmethoden, Identifizierung.- Ortsbegehung, Vorgangsweise in Innenräumen.- Klassische Methoden der Luftkeimsammlung, Oberflächenbeprobung, Materialanalysen.- Molekularbiologische Methoden.- Chemische Analysemethoden: GC, HPLC, IR; MVOC, Mykotoxine.- Liste von Innenraumpilzen.- Vorkommen, Eigenschaften, Fotos.- Glossar
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New India Publishing Agency Plants for Human Survival and Medicines
Book SynopsisThis book presents an in-depth exploration of the potential plants that can contribute to human survival. It delves into the medicinal properties of plants and the ongoing research to discover new drugs, molecules, and leads. It also covers ethnic and traditional applications, as well as the nutraceutical values of plants. The book provides a comprehensive baseline of information on plants and their potential impact on human health. It is based on twenty-five research articles and focuses primarily on plant species such as Boswellia serrata, Butea monosperma, Colebrookea oppositifolia, Cymbopogon khasianus, Dendrophthe falcata, Dysoxylum binectariferum, Echinacea purpurea, Grewia asiatica, Picrorrhiza kurroa, Saussurea costus, Withania somnifera, Zanthoxylum armatum, as well as different species of Aconitum and Panax, Ashtavarga groups (Habenaria intermedia, Habenaria edgeworthii, Malaxis acuminata, Malaxis muscifera, Lilium polyphyllum, Polygonatum verticillatum, Polygonatum cirrhifolium, and Roscoea procera), and hundreds of other plants used by ethnic tribes in the Himalayan region for food, shelter, and medicine. The books research studies and clinical trials can help in the development of medicine formulations and products. The introduction section emphasizes specific research avenues for drug development programs. The books collections of views represent a diverse range of scientific perspectives, reflecting the thousands of ideas that enabled thoughtful deliberations from various scientific fields.
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World Health Organization Energy: shared interest in sustainable
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World Health Organization Dermal exposure
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World Health Organization Aircraft disinsection insecticides
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Drug Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders
Book SynopsisThe book was conceived with the intention to provide relevant clinical information to practitioners and students about medications routinely used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The book intends to provide focussed material which can be easily assimilated, and the pocketbook format allows bedside use of the book. There are 12 chapters contributed by internationally recognized stalwarts in the field of psychiatry, covering important disorders or specific populations. The contribution from experts in the field provides clinical perspective to the rational and informed usage of medications in the clinical care. A drug resource providing up-to-date information on the rapidly evolving field of pharmacotherapeutics in psychiatry. Exhaustive coverage of various disease conditions commonly dealt in clinical practice. A surfeit of tables and charts provided with evidence-based comparative data on various drug therapies and their appropriate usage in clinical practice. Written by national and international experts having extensive research and clinical experience with a hand on the pulse of this rapidly evolving field of psychiatry. Useful for varied health professionals including psychiatrists, physicians, medical students, nursing professionals and others who are working in the field of mental health. Table of Contents1. Pharmacotherapy of Psychosis 2. Treatment of Depression 3. Pharmacological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder 4. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders 5. Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions 6. Psychotropic Medications for Substance Use Disorders 7. Pharmacological Treatment of Cognitive Decline and Dementia 8. Treatment of Personality Disorders 9. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 10. Drugs in Lactation and Pregnancy 11. Psychopharmacology for the Primary Care Physicians 12. Drugs in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Springer Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment:
Book SynopsisThis proceedings volume results from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on 'Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment: Robust Tools for Risk Assessment (BRITE)’. The BRITE workshop discussed insights from cancer research, epigenetics, non-human and human risk assessment, since many of the state-of-the-art biomarkers being developed for humans deserve consideration for environmental applications and vice versa. Sessions were very wide-ranging covering methods, mechanisms, cross disciplinary application and regulation.The chapters in this book have been grouped into five major themes that were covered by the BRITE workshop:· Techniques for biomarker development· Low-dose effect mechanisms· Biomarkers for risk evaluation· Biomarkers in wildlife· Biomarker use and responses Each chapter has been written independently and reflects the views of the chapter author(s). Therefore, the readers can form their own balanced view of the different perspectives on biomarkers of radiation in the environment. Given the breadth of topics covered and the state-of-the-art perspectives shared by leading experts in their respective fields, this book should form a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in how biomarkers can be used to improve our understanding of radiation in the environment and its potential impacts.Table of ContentsTECHNIQUES FOR BIOMARKER DEVELOPMENT.- Chapter 1. Reducing Uncertainties In Live Monitoring Of Radiation In Wildlife; T. Cresswell.- Chapter 2. Synchrotron Light Facilities And Applications In Life Sciences; V.M. Tsakanov.- Chapter 3. Elemental Imaging In Biology Using Synchrotron X-Ray Fluorescence Microscopy; K. Brown.-LOW-DOSE EFFECT MECHANISMS.- Chapter 4. Modelling Direct And Indirect Effects Of Radiation: Experimental, Clinical And Environmental Implications; S.C. Brueningk, G.P. Powathil.- Chapter 5. Immune Networks In The Context Of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation; D. Schaue et al.- Chapter 6. Learning From Nato Biomarker Research For Humans; A. Giovannetti et al.- BIOMARKERS FOR RISK EVALUATION.- Chapter 7. Exosomes As Radiation Biomarkers; K.K. Jella.- Chapter 8. Monitoring Very Low Dose Radiation Damage In Dna Using “Field-Friendly” Biomarkers; K. Rothkamm, S. Burdak-Rothkamm.- Chapter 9. The Development Of Bio-Assays Based On Non-Targeted Effects Of Radiation; A Potential Worm-Hole Into Ecosystem Level Biomarkers; C. Mothersill. BIOMARKERS IN WILDLIFE.- Chapter 10. Birds As Bioindicators Of Radioactive Contamination And Its Effects; A. Bonisoli-Alquati.- Chapter 11. Amphibians In Field Radioecology: A Review And Perspective; G. Orizaola.- Chapter 12. Measuring Adaptive Responses Following Chronic And Low Dose Exposure In Amphibians; M. Audette-Stuart et al.- Chapter 13. Are There Ecosystem-Relevant Endpoints For Measuring Radiation Impacts?; C. Bradshaw.-Chapter 14. Biomarkers And Ecological Indicators For Environmental Radioactivity In Invertebrates; K. Raines et al.- BIOMARKER USE AND RESPONSES.- Chapter 15. Biomarkers Of Radiation And Risk Assessment By Ionizing Radiation, Countermeasures For Radiation Protection Of Environment, Workers And Public; L. Qafmolla.- Chapter 16. Application Of The International System Of Radiation Protection In Fit-For-Purpose Assessment Of Impacts; T.L. Yankovich.- Chapter 17. Practicalities Of Mainstreaming Biomarker Use – A Canadian Perspective; S. Mihok, M. McKee.- Index.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Sanitation Triangle: Socio-Culture, Health
Book SynopsisThis open access book deals with global sanitation, where SDG 6.2 sets a target of enabling access to sanitation services for all, but has not yet been achieved in low- and middle-income countries. The transition from the United Nations MDGs to the SDGs requires more consideration based on the socio-cultural aspects of global sanitation. In other words, equitable sanitation for those in vulnerable situations could be based on socio-cultural contexts. Sanitation is a system that comprises not only a latrine but also the works for the treatment and disposal of human waste. Sanitation systems do not function by themselves but have significance only through social management. The process of decision-making also largely depends on socio-cultural conditions, and the importance of sanitation needs to be socially acknowledged. The health benefits of sanitation improvement—among the significant contributions of sanitation—also need to be considered in the socio-cultural milieu. Further, the social-culture itself is affected, and potentially even created, by sanitation. In this context, more progress on the improvement of sanitation requires a more holistic approach across disciplines.In this book, we present the concept of the Sanitation Triangle, which considers the interconnections of health, materials, and socio-culture in sanitation, as a holistic approach, and the case studies based on the Sanitation Triangle by diverse disciplines such as Cultural Anthropology, Development Studies, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Science Communication. By the deep theoretical examinations and inter-dialogues between the different disciplines, this book explores the potentialities of inter-disciplinary studies on global sanitation.Table of Contents
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Public Health Understanding the Impact of Environmental Pollutants
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