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Book SynopsisImaging in Endocrinology will provide endocrinologists and radiologists of all levels with an outstanding diagnostic imaging atlas to aid them in the diagnosis and management of all the major endocrine diseases they are likely to encounter.Table of ContentsAbout the Companion Website xii Preface xiii Collaborators xiv Chapter 1 Thyroid 1 Chapter 2 Pituitary Gland 22 Chapter 3 Adrenal Gland 47 Chapter 4 Pancreas 76 Chapter 5 Bone and Mineral Metabolism 100 Chapter 6 Gonads 155 Chapter 7 Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders 206 Index 227

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Book SynopsisCovers such topics as prostaglandin synthetase enzyme, synthetic eicosanoids, innovative analytical methods, the influence of cytokines in the regulation of synthesis and actions, eicosanoids that influence the cardiovascular system, and newly discovered roles in reproduction and interactions with nitric oxide.Trade Review"Investigators with either or a basic or clinical interest in the metabolism of essential fatty acids and eicosanoid production have all such information at hand in this excellent compendium." (New England Journal of Medicine, March 17, 2005) "…it serves to effectively communicate the most current information on eicosanoids in an understandable manner.” (E-STREAMS, September 2004)Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Preface from Prostaglandins. Acknowledgements. Foreword. Section One: Biosynthesis and Metabolism 1. Perspectives on the Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Eicosanoids (Robert C. Murphy, Rebecca C. Bowers, Jennifer Dickinson and Karin Zemski-Berry). 2. Control of Eicosanoid Production by Cellular and Secreted Phospholipase A2 (Marise Andreani, Jean-Luc Olivier and Gilbert Béréziat). 3. Mechanisms of PGH synthase-1 (COX-1) activity and role of radical states (Carol Deby and Ginette Deby-Dupont ). 4. Regulation and Function of Prostaglandin Synthase 2/Cyclooxygenase II (Harvey R. Herschman). 5. Mammalian Lipoxygenases (Shozo Yamamoto, Hiroshi Suzuki, Natsuo Ueda, Yoshitaka Takahashi and Tanihiro Yoshimoto). 6. Biosynthesis and Biological Effects of 5-oxo-ETE and other Oxoeicosatetraenoic Acids (William S. Powell). 7. Synthetic Eicosanoids (Norrie. H. Wilson). Section Two: Analytic al Methods 8. Perspectives of Analytical Methods for Eicosanoids (Jay Y. Westcott and Angelo Sala). 9. Enzyme Immunoassays of Metabolites and Enzymes Using Acetylcholinesterase as label (Christophe Créminon and Jacques Maclouf). 10.Bioassay of Eicosanoids (Robert L. Jones). 11. Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectometry in Eicosanoid Analysis (Michinao Mizugaki, Takanori Hishinuma, Naoto Suzuki). 12. Time-resolved Fluoroimmunoassay in Eicosanoid Analysis (Werner Schlegel and Harald John). Section Three: Biochemical and Molecular Pharmacology 13. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of the Biochemical and Molecular Pharmacology of Eicosanoids (Subhash P. Khanapure and L. Gordon Letts). 14. Eicosanoid Antagonists (Kiyoshi Yasui and Akinori Arimura). 15. Biosynthesis and Degredation of Anandamide, an Endogenous Ligand of Cannabinoid Receptors (Natsuo Ueda and Dale G. Deutsch). 16. Inhibitors of Eicosanoids (K. D. Rainsford). 17. Biology and Chemistry of Products of the Isoprostane Pathway (L. Jackson Roberts, II, and Jason D. Morrow). 18. Insight into Prostanoid Functions; lessons from receptor-knockout mice (Yukihiko Sugimoto, Shuh Narumiya and Atsushi Ichikawa). Section Four: Immunology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Regulation 19. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Immunology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Regulation (Milan R. Henzl). 20. Prostaglandins and the Immune Response (Diana C. Fleming and Rodney W. Kelly). 21. Leukotrienes in Aspirin-intolerant Asthma (Anthony P. Sampson and Stephen T. Holgate). 22. Essential Fatty Acids (Yoeju Min and Michael A. Crawford). 23. Endothelial Secretory Function and Atherothrombosis (Stefan Chlopicki and Richard J. Gryglewski). 24. Molecular Regulation of Pancreatic Islet Prostaglandin Sythesis and Its Relevance to Diabetes Mellitus (R. Paul Robertson). 25. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Bone (Carol C. Pilbeam and Lawrence G. Raisz). 26. Aging and Prostaglandins (A. Hornych). Section Five: Inflammation 27. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Pain and Inflammation (Burkhard Hinz and Kay Brune). 28. Anti-Inflammatory Steroids (Françoise Russo-Marie). 29. Eicosanoids and Algesia in Inflammation (Lynne Murray, Henry Sarau and Kristen E. Belmonte). 30. Cyclooxygenase-2 in Cancer (Ovidiu C. Trifan and Jaime L. Masferrer). 31. Cytokines and Eicosanoids in Arthritis (K. D. Rainsford). Section Six: Circulatory Systems 32. Prespectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in the Circulatory System (James B. Lee). 33. Aspirin and Activated Platelets (Artur-Aron Weber). 34. Generation of Vasoactive Prostanoids by the Cyclooxygenase-2 Pathway in the Cardiovascular System of the Rat (P. J. Kadowitz, S. R. Baber, M. M. Mazim, M. Keebler, H. C. Champion, T. J. Bivalacqua, D. B. McNamara and A. L. Hyman). 35. Eicosanoid Generation and Effects in Cardiac Muscle and Coronary Vessels (Karsten Schrör). Section Seven: Digestive System 36. Perspective and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in the Digestive System (Chi Hin Cho, Joshua Ka Shun Ko and Marcel Wing Leung Koo). 37. Eicosanoids and Liver Regeneration (David A. Rudnick and Louis J. Muglia). 38. Eicosanoids and the Intestine (Klaus Bukhave and Jørgen Rask-Madsen). 39. Eicosanoids and Stomach Physiology (Brigitta M. Peskar). Section Eight: Nervous System 40. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Arachidonic Acid Release, Action and Metabolism In the Nervous System (Christopher D. Breder). 41. Eicosanoid Pathways in the Aging of the Central Nervous System (Hari Manev and Tolga Uz). 42. Arachidonate Metabolites in the Neurophysiological System: The Fever Pathway (Ji Zhang and Serge Rivest). 43. Prostanoids in Pain (Tony L. Yaksh, Patrick W. Mantyh and Camilla I. Svensson). 44. Eicosanoids: Roles in the Pathophysiology of Cerebral Ischemia (Robert W. Hickey and Steven H. Graham). 45. NSAIDs in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (Paul S. Aisen). 46. Prostaglandins and Eicosanoids (A.I.M. Glen and B.M. Ross). 47. Essential Fatty Acids: Eicosanoid Precursors in the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease (Krishna Vaddadi). Section Nine: Conclusions and Correlations 48. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Obstetrics and Gynaecologic Practice (I. Z. MacKenzie). 49. Prostaglandins and Male Reproductive Physiology (Rodney W. Kelly). 50. Prostaglandin F2: The Luteolytic Hormone (John A. McCracken). 51. Prostaglandins in Implantation (Norman L. Poyser). 52. Parturition and the Clinical Interruption of Pregnancy (S. Cowan and A.A. Calder). 53. Foetal and Neonatal Ductus Arteriosus (Kazuo Momma). Section Ten: Conclusions and Correlations 54. Biochemical Interactions of Platelet-Activating Factor with Eicosanoids (Joseph T. O’Flaherty and Robert L. Wykle). 55. Eicosanoid Precursors as Pharmaceuticals (David F. Horrobin). 56. Pharmaceutical Exploitation: cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase inhibitors (Paola Patrignani and Maria G. Sciulli). 57. Pharmaceutical Exploitation: Eicosanoids and their Analogs (David F. Woodward and June Chen). Epilogue. Index.

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Book SynopsisAfter a century of misunderstanding the differences between diet, weight control, and health, The Case for Keto revolutionizes how we think about healthy eating—from the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar.Based on twenty years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifestyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Gary Taubes gives us a manifesto for the twenty-first-century fight against obesity and diabetes.For years, health organizations have preached the same rules for losing weight: restrict your calories, eat less, exercise more. So why doesn't it work for everyone? Taubes, whose seminal book Good Calories, Bad Calories and cover stories for The New York Times Magazine changed the way we look at nutrition and health, sets the record straight.The Case for Keto puts the ketogenic diet movement in the

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Book SynopsisCocina latina ligera, el primer libro de la chef venezolana Johana Clavel, reune más de 170 recetas latinoamericanas en sus versiones más saludables, inspiradas por su misión de llevar bienestar y conocimiento nutricional a nuestros hogares. La comida latinoamericana es deliciosa, pero también puede ser excesivamente frita y alta en carbohidratos y azúcar. Johana busca romper los esquemas e inspirar a madres, padres y cualquier amante de la cocina a recrear sus recetas favoritas en sus versiones más saludables. Desde incluir linaza molida en sus tamales, hasta sustituir arroz por quinua en una deliciosa paella de mariscos, Johana invita a sus lectores a descubrir los maravillosos beneficios de comer alimentos frescos, variados y completos – sin sacrificar su inigualable sabor latino. Sin embargo, aprender a cocinar platos sanos es, en su opinión, solo mitad de la batalla. Entender la importancia de com

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Book SynopsisAlready a classic in the alcohol treatment and counseling communities, here is a life-changing guide for anyone in a therapeutic relationship—whether a professional counselor, a teacher, a parent, or a friend. Based on studies that pinpoint the characteristics of the most effective therapists, Becoming Naturally Therapeutic shows you how to help those you care about by opening your heart and releasing the healer within. A nationally known pioneer in the area of addiction and transpersonal psychology, Jacquelyn Small shows you how to emphasize without enabling, how to care without controlling, and how by helping others in a genuine spirit of giving you invariably help yourself. She teaches how the true art of therapy lives within us all. You’ll learn: • The ten characteristics—from empathy and warmth to immediacy and concreteness—that all counselors need to discover within themselves. • How to ove

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Book SynopsisTake it from a mom who raised two teenage boys into actual humans—yes, they can and do change. This is her tough love and candid advice on being a good guy in a world full of assh*les. Have you ever returned the family car with less than a quarter tank left? Or gotten a technical in a rec-league basketball game? If so, you might be an assh*le—or you’re at least acting like one. But there’s hope for you yet!  As it turns out, everyone needs to learn one major lesson to safely avoid assh*le territory: Other people are also humans. (Whoa.) This frank, funny, and necessary guidebook contains everything young men need to know to have positive interactions, make better decisions, and recognize when they’re being jerks. Things like, just don’t be an assh*le . . .• To your family: Parents are not your servants.• To your friends: They’ll laugh at you, not with you.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling authors of Cat and Nat’s Mom Truths go deeper than ever before with outrageous revelations and relatable stories that let every mom know she's not alone.Remember when you were first expecting, and it seemed like every woman on the planet who had ever given birth felt the need to warn you? Your life is about to change forever!With seven kids between them, Cat and Nat know a thing or two about the way motherhood turns your life upside down. Fiercely committed to dismantling the pressure to be perfect, they’ve connected with their audience by sharing their completely real take on the stress, guilt, and joy of being a mom. One might even say they’ve made a brand of oversharing. In their first book, they shared short dispatches and advice from the trenches. Now, Cat and Nat have invited the legion of moms who love them to share their own deepest darkest parenting secrets, and use those to kick off the

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Book Synopsis“Working with Will Cole has changed my health and my life. Gut Feelings offers a highly effective, intuitive, and softer way to reset and reconnect your body and emotions.”—GWYNETH PALTROW The definitive guide to understanding the connection between what you eat and how you feel, offering a 21-day plan to reset your relationship with your body and heal the gut inflammation caused by stress, shame, and trauma—from the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting and Ketotarian.It's easy to suffer from frustration and confusion when it comes to nutrition and health. With so much focus on what, when, and how to eat, the emotional component of eating tends to get left behind. Dr. Will Cole sheds light on the relationship between your physical and emotional health, providing a framework for you to better understand the gut-brain connection and influence that connection for the better. He illustr

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate modern-day breastfeeding guide, with empowering, medically sound advice and solutions for the trickiest issues—from a pioneering ENT doctor and breastfeeding expert.In today’s breastfeeding-friendly environment, the pressure to nurse is intense. We hear over and over that breastfeeding is natural, and every woman can do it. The truth is, the majority of moms need help breastfeeding, but they’re forced to sift through varying viewpoints from a dizzying host of sources instead of being able to turn to a doctor for advice. And when breastfeeding doesn’t work, they’re the ones getting blamed for failure.  In Better Breastfeeding, you will find information, not opinions: science-backed facts to help you make informed decisions, without feeling ashamed or bullied. Dr. Linda Dahl presents a new paradigm for breastfeeding based on diagnosing and treating mothers and babies using anatomy and physiology, offering

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Book SynopsisChildren''s Choice Award winner Bethany Barton dives into the microscopic world of germs with fascinating information and tons of humor!This book is covered in germs! But to be fair, so are we. Did you know that there are more viruses and bacteria on Earth than there are stars in the known universe? Learn all about the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don''t, and everything in between. Written in Bethany Barton''s trademark balance of informative and hilarious, I''m Trying to Love Germs is a perfect entry point to viruses, the pandemic, and the importance of washing our hands.

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Book SynopsisA picture book edition of the board book about love, relationships, and families, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Trade Review"A must for the shelves… this comprehensive and age-appropriate discussion about love for the youngest children, provides opportunities for important conversations between children and their caregivers." - School Library Journal"Many caregivers will appreciate this concise, useful, and ultimately hopeful conversation starter." --Kirkus

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Book SynopsisTHE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDSWhy is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my family leave is over? What’s the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource for helping you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. Based on the very latest research, this fully revised and updated edition covers everything you need to know about breastfeeding, including:• the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant• the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations on breastfeeding• how to prepare for the first feeding and adjust to life as a nursing mother• guidance for rooming-in with your baby to strengthen your bond and reduce the risk of SIDS• helpful tips for pumping and storing your milk• revised nutrition recommendations for the nursing mother• ideal ways to e

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Book SynopsisOffers a look at the science of nutrition. In this book, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. It follows the 'life and times' of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus on the practical and social issues.Table of ContentsPart I: Nutrients in the Environment. 1. Nutrition Discovered. The Many Faces of Nutrition. Evolution of Nutrition Science. Definition of a Nutrient. Overview of the Nutrient Classes. 2. Nutrients in Detail. Carbohydrates. Proteins. Lipids. Vitamins. Minerals. Water. 3. The Circle of Life. Energy - Universal Life Support. Nutrients as Energy Distributors. Nutrient Recycling. 4. Nutrient Availability. Global Food Availability. Dietary Recommendations. Dietary Supplements. Part II: Nutrients in the Body. 5. Nutrient Capture and Assimilation. Digestion. Nutrient Absorption and Transport. Nutrient Destinations. 6. The Absorptive State. Liver. Muscle. Adipose. Brain. 7. The Fasting States. Liver. Muscle. Adipose. Brain. Part III: Physiologic Aspects of Nutrition. 8. Body Composition. Energy Balance. Body Fat-Too Much, Too Little. Dieting vs. Weight Management. 9. Nutrition-Related Diseases. Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. Cancer. Diabetes Mellitus. Osteoporosis. 10. Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle. Pregnancy and Lactation. From Infants to Teenagers. The Adult Years. Part IV: Social and Economic Aspects of Nutrition. 11. Psychology of Nutrition. Food Choices. To Eat or Not To Eat. Eating Disorders. 12. Use and Misuse of Nutrition Information. From Research to Newspapers to Public Policy. Understanding Disease Risk. Interpreting Nutrition Information. 13. The Food Industry. Food Technology. Food-Borne Illness. Food Labeling. Functional Foods. 14. A Healthy Future. Physical Activity. The Concept of "Optimal Health". Information Resources

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Book SynopsisIn this surprising and remarkably practical book, Dr. Skotnicki reveals the harmful effects of modern skincare habits and provides a step-by-step guide to preserve the microbiome, fight aging and develop beautiful, problem-free skin.Women, men and children are having more skin problems today than ever before. Sensitive skin prevalence has skyrocketed, and the number of people reacting to cosmetics is climbing. Why? Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki argues that the cause is a key element of our contemporary lifestyle: the grooming and beauty habits that the advertising and personal-care product industries have encouraged us to pursue. Those miraculous cleansers, creams and balms we're buying to protect our outer layer may actually end up harming the body's largest organ.     In Beyond Soap, Dr. Skotnicki argues that the best state for normal skin is the natural state—the one that avoids disturbing the skin's protective barrier and the bact

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Book SynopsisA radical re-think of our approach to everything from education, healthcare and work, to design, relationships and politics. An essential and inspiring read for everyone interested in our collective future.A revolution in how we age is here. Yes, ageing is inevitable: one year from now we will all be a year older; that will never change. What can and will change is how we age--and how we can all take a much bolder approach to doing it with vigour and joy.The time has come to cast off prejudices and to blur the lines of what is possible and permissible at every stage of life. In other words: we need to learn to re-imagine our approach to later life. Emboldening ourselves in older age demands big structural changes. For a start, we will have to tear up the old script that locks us into devoting the early part of our life to education, the middle chunk to working and raising kids, and whatever is left over at the end to leisure. In an age-inappropriate

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Book SynopsisFind home remedies and advice on illnesses and injuries! There are plenty of medical scenarios that can be identified and treated at home. This medical reference book takes you through the most common illnesses and injuries, their symptoms, locations in the body, how to treat them at home and when to seek professional medical attention.Inside this first aid guide, you’ll find:    • Easy-to-access visual symptoms guide, arranged by body part affected, working from head to toe    • Intuitive entry-level helps the reader identify illness or locate injury quickly    • Clear, simple illustrations of the associated anatomy help medical understanding    • Conditions are listed in order of likelihood, with the most likely first, for speedy diagnosis    • Symbols direct a reader to the appropriate form of me

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Book SynopsisDK brings you an all-encompassing and illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey, from the moment of conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life.Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side, you will be fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey.With day-by-day artworks and fetal images showcasing your baby’s development, this comprehensive pregnancy book is perfect for both first-time mums and experienced parents alike. Dive right in to discover: - A day-by-day structure with unmatched detail for every step of the journey.- The day-by-day format is continued for the first two weeks of life with a new-born baby.- An hour-by-hour account of the crucial 12 hours post-delivery.- Illustrated artwork to show fetal development throughout the stages of pregnancy.As your due date approaches, this baby development b

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Book SynopsisThe New Cancer Survivors digs deep for the truth and serves it up with humor and attitude-offering a wealth of information, comfort, and inspiration.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Hanging In ThereChapter 2. The Bad NewsChapter 3. Talking And HopingChapter 4. Being Sick: The Short RunChapter 5. A New Subculture: The New SurvivorsChapter 6. Tools and CrutchesChapter 7. Complementary and Alternative TherapiesChapter 8. Significant Others: A Part Of The MainChapter 9. The Media And The Message: Cancer As MetaphorChapter 10. Work: The Passion Of LaborChapter 11. MoneyChapter 12. The Big Picture: A Search For MeaningAppendix: The Cancer Survivors' Bill of RightsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide helps people navigate the important but often intimidating process of thinking about, and planning for, an uncertain future.Trade ReviewValuable resource. Columbia College Today 2007 A practical guide to help individuals make end-of-life decisions and communicate them to healthcare providers, family members, and other loved ones. UU World 2008 This practical guide helps people navigate the important but often intimidating process of thinking about, and planning for, an uncertain future. Exceptional Parent 2008 Doukas and Reichel achieve two things rarely seen in books geared toward the general public. First, they are uncommonly forthright... The second noteworthy achievement of Planning for Uncertainty is its compatibility with the family physician's worldview. -- David Satin, MD Family Medicine 2008 Planning for Uncertainty contacts much helpful information about advance directives and advance care planning. -- Ellen W. Bernal Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine 2008Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: What Every Person Needs to Know1. What the Patient Self-Determination Act Means to You2. When Is Treatment Beneficial and When Is It Not Beneficial?3. How Ethical Principles Affect Health Care Decisions4. The Value of Values5. How Advance Directives Work6. The Values History: Defining Your Health Care Values7. You, Your Family, and Health Care Decisions: Choosing a Proxy8. Signing Advance DirectivesAppendixLinks to Advance Directive Forms by StateOther Useful LinksMy Advance Directives for Future Medical TreatmentThe Values HistoryAdvance Directive in Brief CardIndex

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Book SynopsisForthright, compassionate, and practical, this guide is a trusted source of advice for anyone who is sexually active.Trade ReviewRecommended. Choice 2008 This is a useful resource for any sexually active person or STD educator. Given the rapidly changing nature of this field, this second edition provides useful updated information. Doody's Review Service 2008Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: What You Need to Know1. Genital Anatomy2. A Key to Symptoms3. What to Expect During an STD Examination4. Sexual Communication: Communicate Now, No Regrets Later5. What Is "Safer Sex"?Part II: Encyclopedia of STDsBacterial VaginosisChancroidChlamydia InfectionDonovanosisEpididymitisFungal (Yeast) InfectionsGenital WartsGonorrheaHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHerpesHIV Infection and AIDSLymphogranuloma VenerumMolluscum ContagiosumNongonococcal UrethritisPelvis Inflammatory DiseaseProctocolitis, Proctitis, and EnteritisPubic LiceScabiesSyphilisTrichomoniasisAppendix: ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisForthright, compassionate, and practical, this guide is a trusted source of advice for anyone who is sexually active.Trade ReviewRecommended. Choice 2008 This is a useful resource for any sexually active person or STD educator. Given the rapidly changing nature of this field, this second edition provides useful updated information. Doody's Review Service 2008Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: What You Need to Know1. Genital Anatomy2. A Key to Symptoms3. What to Expect During an STD Examination4. Sexual Communication: Communicate Now, No Regrets Later5. What Is "Safer Sex"?Part II: Encyclopedia of STDsBacterial VaginosisChancroidChlamydia InfectionDonovanosisEpididymitisFungal (Yeast) InfectionsGenital WartsGonorrheaHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHerpesHIV Infection and AIDSLymphogranuloma VenerumMolluscum ContagiosumNongonococcal UrethritisPelvis Inflammatory DiseaseProctocolitis, Proctitis, and EnteritisPubic LiceScabiesSyphilisTrichomoniasisAppendix: ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisProviding the most reliable and up-to-date information on this very common and difficult disorder, she helps women understand uterine fibroids and make the best possible choices about their care.Trade ReviewThis exceptionally well-written book is easy to read (estimated 9th grade reading level) and helpful to women wishing to understand fibroids and make health decisions... Highly recommended. -- Nancy Crossfield Consumer Connection 2007 Dr. Stewart offers practical, down-to-earth advice about when to seek treatment and which choice may be optimal in a given situation. American Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2008 A heavily referenced work recommended... for comprehensive consumer-health collections and large public libraries. Library Journal 2007 Addresses the newest research into fibroids and their treatment. -- Rebecca Traister Salon 2008 This book is a comprehensive account of uterine fibroids for the motivated patient. Doody's Review Service 2008 Readers are unlikely to find many 'here is what you should do' answers. Rather, one will walk away with greater insight, recommendations on how one might proceed and likely more questions than when one began. Uterine Fibroids: The Complete Guide is a must-read for every woman and should be on the reading list of all medics. -- Mohammad Sami Walid, M.D., Ph.D. Journal of the National Medical Association 2008 Very readable. I think that most patients and even some medical staff, will find this book very informative and helpful. -- Elizabeth E. Puscheck American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2008Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I. About FibroidsChapter 1. Who Gets Fibroids, and What Are the Symptoms?Chapter 2. What Are Uterine Fibroids?Chapter 3. Why We Are So Far Behind in Understaning and Treating FibroidsChapter 4. The Endocrinology of the UterusChapter 5. Why Do Fibroids Form?Chapter 6. Diagnosis: How Do I Know That I Have Fibroids?Chapter 7. What Firboids Come BackPart II. Surgical TreatmentChapter 8. Surgery Inside the Uterus: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, Endometrial Ablation, and Vaginal MyomectomyChapter 9. Laparoscopic Myomectomy and MyolysisChapter 10. Abdominal MyomectomyChapter 11. Uterine Artery EmbolizationChapter 12. Focused Ultrasound Surgery and Other Thermoablative TherapiesChapter 13. HysterectomyPart III. Medical TreatmentChapter 14. Tradtional Hormonal Therapies: Birth Control Pills and ProgestinChapter 15. GnRH Agonists, Add-Back Therapies, and GnRH AntagonistsChapter 16. Innovative Medical Strategies for Treating Uterine FibroidsPart IV. Other Factors, Other ConditionsChapter 17. The Genetics of FibroidsChapter 18. Pregnancy, Infertility, and MiscarriageChapter 19. Adenomyosis and Endometrial PolypsChapter 20. Uterine CancersChapter 21. Alternative and Complementary TherapiesChapter 23. What Can We Do about Firbroids?Appendix: Hints for Surgical RecoveryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisFriendly, accessible, and packed with valuable information, this guide is an essential resource for women who are troubled by urinary incontinence.Trade ReviewAn excellent resource for women with urinary incontinence and their caretakers. Wide in scope and thorough in coverage. Library Journal 2007 This in-depth, reader-friendly guide explains the different kinds of incontinence, methods of diagnosis, and what to expect in the examining room. American Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2008 Friendly, accessible, and packed cover to cover with invaluable information, and should most definitely be read by any woman who may potentially suffer from this ailment, and the highest recommendation to medical library collections. Midwest Book Review 2008 In-depth, reader-friendly. Urology Times 2008 This book offers women some sound and practical advice regarding possible treatment/management options for their urinary incontinence. -- Julie Vickerman Journal of Community Nursing 2009Table of ContentsPreface1. Introduction: What Is Urinary Incontinence and What Can Be Done about It?2. The Urinary System: Understanding How It Works3. Stress, Urge, and Mixed: Types of Incontinence and Their Causes4. Consulting a Doctor: How to Find the Right Physician and What You Can Expecy5. Medical Tests: Why and How Are They Done?6. Nonsurgical Treatments: What Options Are Available?7. Surgical Treatments: What Does Incontinence Surgery Involve?8. Selecting Treatment: Which One Is Right for You?9. Treatment Complications: What to Do if Something Goes Wrong10. Summary: Taking Control of Urinary IncontinenceGlossaryResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisHeart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) can be a matter of life or death, and people with arrhythmias must get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This guide provides information about palpitations, rapid heart rhythms (tachycardias), slow heart rhythms (bradycardias), cardiac arrest, and other conditions related to irregular heartbeats.Trade ReviewA superb book which is neither confusing or condescending for those seeking sound advice on Heart Rhythm Problems. -- Henry Purcell, Editor, British Journal of Cardiology Arrhythmia Watch 2011Table of ContentsForeword, by Chris ChiamesPrefacePart One: The Basics1. Overview2. Who Is Your Cardiologist?3. The Pulse: Heartbeat and Rhythm4. Heart Rhythms5. The PumpPart Two: Heart Rhythm Abnormalities6. Slow Rhythms: Bradycardias7. Fast Rhythms: Tachycardias8. Ventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation9. Supraventricular Tachycardia10. Atrial Fibrillation11. Atrial FlutterPart Three: Sudden Cardiac Arrest12. Sudden Cardiac ArrestPart Four: Syncope13. SyncopePart Five: The Tests14. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)15. Stress Test and Related Procedures16. Continuous Monitoring Devices17. Echocardiogram18. Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) Angiogram and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)19. Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angiogram, Left Ventriculogram, Angioplasty, and Stenting20. T-Wave Alternans (TWA)21. Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)22. Tilt Table TestPart Six: Procedures and Medications for Treating Heart Problems23. Catheter Ablation24. Electrical Cardioversion and Defibrillation25. Heart MedicationsPart Seven: Devices for Treating Heart Problems26. Pacemakers27. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)28. Biventricular Devices29. Implantable Cardiac Monitors30. Device Implant Procedures31. Device Replacement and Lead Extraction32. RecallsPart Eight: The Diseased Heart33. Heart Failure34. Cardiomyopathy35. Hereditary ConditionsPart Nine: Prevention and Resuscitation36. Preventing Heart Disease37. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)38. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)Part Ten: Follow-up and Patient Care39. Patient Follow-up40. Support Groups41. Defensive Patienting 101: A Primer on Patient SafetyAcknowledgmentsAppendixesA. When an Electrophysiology Study Is AppropriateB. When an Implantable Permanent Pacemaker Is AppropriateC. When an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Is AppropriateD. When Biventricular Therapy Is AppropriateGlossaryBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAn encyclopedia of yoga practices, practical yoga, and the philosophy and background of yoga. Included are three thorough sections on health and energy levels, postures, and a survey of yoga''s history.

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Book SynopsisWhy do people die? How do you explain the loss of a loved one to a child? This book is a compassionate guide for adults and children to read together, featuring a read-along story and answers to questions children ask about death.Talking about Death is a classic guide for parents helping their children through the death of a loved one. With a helpful list of dos and don'ts, an illustrated read-along dialogue, and a guide to explaining death, Grollman provides sensitive and timely advice for families coping with loss. This redesigned and updated edition explains what children at different developmental stages can and can't understand about death; reveals why it's crucial to be honest about death; helps you understand the way children express emotions like denial, grief, crying, anger, and guilt; and discusses children's reactions to different kinds of death, from the death of a parent to the death of a pet.

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Book SynopsisFrom sexpert Susie Bright, this luxe box contains 30 seductive prompts and dares, each sealed in an envelope ready for the taking. Select an envelope, tear it open, and read the card aloud to discover what comes next. No two lovers will play the cards the same way twice!

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Book SynopsisAppalachians have been characterized as a population with numerous disparities in health and limited access to medical services and infrastructures, leading to inaccurate generalizations that inhibit their healthcare progress.

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Book SynopsisDiscovering sensitive and specific biomarkers for systemic oxidative damage is essential to better understand the role of oxidative stress in human disease. Once these roles are more clearly understood we are able to identify novel drug and nutraceutical targets.Trade Review"Chemists, pharmacologists, and other researchers describe the principles behind current methods for measuring antioxidant activity and oxidative stress and their practical applications in specific health situations." (SciTech Book News, December 2010) Table of ContentsPreface vii Contributors ix 1. Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress: An Overview 3Kyung-Jin Yeum, Robert M. Russell, and Giancarlo Aldini 2. Enzymatic Antioxidant Defenses 21Sayuri Miyamoto, Hirofumi Arai, and Junji Terao 3. Antioxidants as Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress 35Ikuyo Ichi and Shosuke Kojo 4. LDL Oxidation as a Biomarker of Antioxidant Status 51Mohsen Meydani, EunHee Kong, and Ashley Knight 5. The Isoprostanes: Accurate Markers and Potent Mediators of Oxidant Injury in Vivo 65Joshua D. Brooks, Brian E. Cox, Klarissa D. Hardy, Stephanie C. Sanchez, Sonia Tourino, Tyler H. Koestner, Jocelyn R. Hyman-Howard, and Ginger L. Milne 6. Hydroxyoctadecadienoic Acid (HODE) as a Marker of Linoleic Acid Oxidation 85Yasukazu Yoshida and Etsuo Niki 7. Oxysterols: Potential Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress 99Luigi Iuliano and Ulf Diczfalusy 8. Lipid Peroxidation Originating α, β-unsaturated Aldehydes and Their Metabolites as Biomarkers 117Françoise Guéraud 9. Oxidative Modifi cation of Proteins: An Overview 137Paul J. Thornalley and Naila Rabbani 10. Immunochemical Detection of Lipid Peroxidation-specific Epitopes 157Koji Uchida 11. Mass Spectrometric Strategies for Identification and Characterization of Carbonylated Peptides and Proteins 173Marina Carini and Marica Orioli 12. Nitrotyrosine: Quantitative Analysis, Mapping in Proteins, and Biological Significance 199José M. Souza, Silvina Bartesaghi, Gonzalo Peluffo, and Rafael Radi 13. Ubiquitin Conjugates: A Sensitive Marker of Oxidative Stress 219Fu Shang and Allen Taylor 14. Covalent Modifications of Albumin Cys34 as a Biomarker of Mild Oxidative Stress 229Giancarlo Aldini, Kyung-Jin Yeum, and Giulio Vistoli 15. Protein S-glutathionylation and S-cysteinylation 243Graziano Colombo, Aldo Milzani, Roberto Colombo, and Isabella Dalle-Donne 16. DNA Oxidation, Antioxidant Effects, and DNA Repair Measured with the Comet Assay 261Mária Dušinská and Andrew R. Collins 17. Hydroxylated Nucleotides: Measurement and Utility as Biomarkers for DNA Damage, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidant Efficacy 283Phyllis E. Bowen 18. Exocyclic DNA Adducts as Biomarkers of Antioxidant Defense and Oxidative Stress 319Roger W.L. Godschalk Index 333

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Book SynopsisAs a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life - and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe itâs time to listen to a teacher.Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibilityâTeachers are our eyes and ears - and thereâs a lot they wish we knew.In Teenagers 101, veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world. In an age of instant gratification, how do they learn to work hard? How do they become self-reliant when Mom and Dad are quick to step in? How do they make the transition from kids to adults? Speaking as an educator and a parent herself, Deurlein offers practical strategies for getting teens to: Be self-motivated Take responsibility for learning Puzzle through problems Become their own advocate Present themselves welTable of Contents CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7 CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33 CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49 CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65 CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85 CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107 CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129 CHAPTER 8 College Isn’t for Everyone: Is It Best for Your Child? 147 CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165 CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179 CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195 CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211 CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231 NOTES 235 INDEX 238 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246

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Book SynopsisAll children test boundaries (and sometimes your patience).Itâs a natural part of growing up. Your job as a parent is to let them know whatâs acceptable and what isnât, praise good behavior, and enforce limits.Easier said than done. Even the best-intentioned parents can find themselves shouting - or capitulating yet again to avoid a scene. Worse, the one-size-fits-all discipline methods experts tout can be too narrow for some concerns.Blending developmental insights with an arsenal of proven techniques, Stress-Free Discipline prepares parents for any challenge: the preschooler who throws a fit...the second-grader who refuses homework...the budding tween who dishes out insults. The book helps determine the root cause, explaining what drives the behavior, why itâs usually normal, how to prevent escalations, and how to instill self-control. Once parents grasp the underlying motivation they can select the strategy that fits their childâs age, temperament, and issue - including

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