General practice / Family medicine Books
American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Asthma: A Clinical Support Chart
Book SynopsisThis convenient reference provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment and treatment of chronic and acute asthma in infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults. It covers signs and symptoms, triggers, diagnostic considerations, office pulmonary testing, clinical index tools, stepped approaches to treatment by age, maintenance and control, exacerbation assessment, and more.Topics include Approach to Evaluation Diagnosis Office Pulmonary Function Testing Exacerbation Assessment Respiratory Scoring Tools Classifying Severity by Age Intervention Overview NIH/NHLBI Stepwise Approaches to Management GINA Stepped Approaches to Treatment Maintenance and Control SABAs Inhaled Corticosteroids LABAs and LTRAs Inhaled Anticholinergic Agents Systemic Corticosteroids Anti-immunoglobulin E Therapy Other Biologics Trigger Management Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Asthma Control Test Tobacco Use/Vaping and Asthma Get Valid Spirometry Results Every Time Table of Contents Tab 1. Approach to Evaluation Tab 2. Diagnosis Tab 3. Office Pulmonary Function Testing Tab 4. Exacerbation Assessment Tab 5. Respiratory Scoring Tools Tab 6. Classifying Severity by Age Tab 7. Intervention Overview Tab 8. NIH/NHLBI Stepwise Approaches to Management Tab 9. GINA Stepped Approaches to Treatment Tab 10. Maintenance and Control Tab 11. SABAs Tab 12. Inhaled Corticosteroids Tab 13. LABAs and LTRAs Tab 14. Inhaled Anticholinergic Agents Tab 15. Systemic Corticosteroids Tab 16. Anti-immunoglobulin E Therapy Tab 17. Other Biologics Tab 18. Trigger Management Tab 19. Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Tab 20. Asthma Control Test Tab 21. Tobacco Use/Vaping and Asthma Tab 22. Get Valid Spirometry Results Every Time
£61.51
American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Allergies: A Clinical Support Chart
Book SynopsisThis convenient reference provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment and treatment of pediatric allergies in children of all ages, from infants to young adults. This quick reference tool is perfect to have on hand during evaluation, diagnosis, determination of treatment course, and communication with patients and parents about trigger management at home, as well as covers management strategies, customized treatment plans, referrals, and follow-ups. The chart covers allergens, allergy signs and symptoms (including food allergies), triggers, diagnostic considerations, anaphylaxis recognition and management, allergy testing and treatment protocols (including desensitization and immunotherapy), reactions to medications, differential diagnosis of dermatitis, atopy, and more. CONTENTS INCLUDE Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic Rhinitis Respiratory Exposures Remediation Strategies for Common Respiratory Allergens Mold Exposures Mold-Related Illness and Health Effects Hymenoptera Venom Allergy Classic Reactions to Antibiotics Immediate Reactions to Antibiotics Nonimmediate Reactions to Antibiotics Nickel Allergy Latex Allergy Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis Avoiding Eczema Triggers Food Allergies Cow’s Milk Allergy Peanut Allergy Anaphylaxis Recognition Anaphylaxis Treatment AAP Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan Allergy Testing Immunotherapy Table of ContentsTab 1. Allergic ConjunctivitisTab 2. Allergic RhinitisTab 3. Respiratory ExposuresTab 4. Remediation Strategies for Common Respiratory AllergensTab 5. Mold ExposuresTab 6. Mold-Related Illness and Health EffectsTab 7. Hymenoptera Venom AllergyTab 8. Classic Reactions to AntibioticsTab 9. Immediate Reactions to AntibioticsTab 10. Nonimmediate Reactions to AntibioticsTab 11. Nickel AllergyTab 12. Latex AllergyTab 13. Diagnosis of Atopic DermatitisTab 14. Treatment of Atopic DermatitisTab 15. Avoiding Eczema TriggersTab 16. Food AllergiesTab 17. Cow’s Milk AllergyTab 18. Peanut AllergyTab 19. Anaphylaxis RecognitionTab 20. Anaphylaxis TreatmentTab 21. AAP Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency PlanTab 22. Allergy testingTab 23. Immunotherapy
£43.20
American Academy of Pediatrics Preventing and Treating Tobacco and Nicotine Use
Book SynopsisThis convenient reference provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance to help their patients stop using tobacco- and nicotine-containing products--as well as the latest clinical data to encourage them to never start.CONTENTS CONSIST OF Nicotine-Containing Products Tobacco Use Disorder/Adverse Effects Prevention and Treatment Withdrawal Management, With and Without Medication Policy and Resources Table of Contents TAB 1. INTRODUCTION: NICOTINE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Adolescents Tobacco Products Youth-Friendly Flavors Examples of ENDS TAB 2. TOBACCO USE DISORDER/ADVERSE EFFECTS Tobacco Use Disorder Nicotine Addiction What Are the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal? Harms of Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, and ENDS Health Consequences Causally Linked to Smoking Health Consequences Linked to ENDS Educate Parents and caregivers on Signs That an Adolescent May Be Smoking or Vaping Smoking Vaping TAB 3. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Prevention Treatment Basic Principles of Tobacco Product Dependence Treatment Issues in Treating Adolescents Make a Plan With the Adolescent Ask About Tobacco Product Use and Exposure, Including E-cigarettes Tips Ask-Counsel-Treat Counseling Strategies for Stopping Tobacco Product Use Motivational Interviewing OARS Approach Making a Change Assess Importance Importance: Pros Versus Cons Assess Confidence Increase Confidence The 5 Rs Other Tips Arrange Follow-up Assessing Nicotine Dependence Rapid Assessment of Tobacco Dependence Nicotine Dependence Scales Other Tools Focused on Adolescents Other Tools for Adults TAB 4. WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT, WITH AND WITHOUT MEDICATION Management of Nicotine Withdrawal: Non-pharmacological Strategies Pharmacotherapy for Tobacco Product Dependence Issues in Treating Adolescents Who Have Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence Issues in Prescribing to Parents Notes Managing Relapse Create an Action Plan With the Adolescent/Parent Advanced Approaches for Adults TAB 5. POLICY AND RESOURCES Public Policy AAP-Endorsed, Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations Additional Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations Resources AAP Publications References
£43.20
American Academy of Pediatrics The TraumaInformed Pediatric Practice
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£52.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Primary Health Care Sciences: A Reader
Book SynopsisWhat are primary health care sciences? In this state-of-the-art synthesis of current knowledge, the phrase broadly encompasses the discovery, creation, accumulation and refinement of knowledge pertinent to primary health care. Jane Sims has brought together representatives from the various professions to give their unique perspectives on the current trends in primary health care in a discourse which will provide stimulating reading for all those who wish to improve their understanding of contemporary issues in this field. A number of themes run through the book. The first two chapters review the historical background of primary care and the organisational changes that have occurred in the last two decades. The following four chapters deal more closely with professional and service issues arising from the various policy changes. The next three chapters discuss a number of novel approaches to the promotion of efficient care giving, and how the patient is increasingly an active partner in, rather than a passive recipient of, such innovations. Taking up an issue arising from earlier chapters, the concluding chapter considers the impact of a changing health service on the educational needs of primary health care professionals, using GP education as an exemplar.Table of ContentsPrimary care in context. The organisational development of primary care. Nursing: responding to the primary care led NHS. Promoting interpersonal collaboration: the multidisciplinary face of primary health care. Pharmacy and primary health care. Primary mental health care. Service innovations at the primary-secondary interface: the example of hospital at home. Primary care information technology. The patient perspective. Education for the 'new' NHS. The way forward.
£60.75
American Nurses Association, Nursing Knowledge Center Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Review
Book SynopsisA robust learning tool developed to follow the national standard of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification. Written by nursing experts and based on the new American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pediatric Primary Care NP examination content outline, this new manual is an essential resource in helping nurses to elevate their careers.Becoming a certified Pediatric Primary Care NP is a rewarding experience, and nurses deserve the knowledge and skills needed to ace their exams. Study and analyze real-life case studies to familiarize yourself with Pediatric Primary Care NP standards of practice. Take advantage of more than 100 sample test questions designed to prepare you for the ANCC’s Pediatric Primary Care NP certification exam. Develop a recommended seven-step plan to get you ready for before and during the day of your exam. If you need to study to become certified as a Pediatric Primary Care NP, this is the right tool for you. No matter where you are in the certification process, make this book your trusted resource for certification preparation. Table of Contents INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chapter 1. Taking the Certification Examination General Suggestions for Preparing for the Exam 1 About the Certification Exams Internet Resources Chapter 2. Dimensions of the NP Role History of the NP Role Legal Dimensions of the Role Current Trends Professional Organizations Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 3. Healthcare Issues in the Child Healthcare Trends Epidemiology Health Maintenance Health Supervision Health Care and Intervention Considerations Case Studies Case Study Discussion References Chapter 4. Infectious Diseases General Approach Illnesses Presenting with Rash Illnesses Due to Specific Etiologic Agents Illnesses of Unknown Origin Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 5. Dermatology General Concepts Special Tips Common Problems of the Skin Bacterial Infections Fungal Infections Viral Infections Parasitic Infections Rashes of Allergic Etiology Trauma Autoimmune Disorders Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 6. Eye Disorders General Approach Conjunctivitis of the Newborn Eye Injuries Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 7. Disorders of the Ears, Nose, and Throat General Approach Ear Disorders Nasal and Sinus Disorders Mouth and Throat Disorders Anatomical Abnormalities Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 8. Respiratory Disorders General Approach Common Newborn Disorders Common Respiratory Disorders Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 9. Cardiovascular Disorders General Approach Heart Sounds and Murmurs Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects Acquired Heart Disease Rhythm Disorders Diseases Associated with Cardiac Involvement Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Disorders General Approach Vomiting Disorders Diarrheal Disorders Malabsorptive Disorders Abdominal Pain Rectal Pain and Itching Related Topics Disorders of the Umbilicus Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 11. Genitourinary Disorders General Approach Red Flags Urinary Tract Disorders Glomerular Disease Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 12. Female Reproductive Disorders General Approach Menstrual Cycles: Adolescent Considerations Menstrual Abnormalities Disorders of the Reproductive System Breast Abnormalities Teen Pregnancy Contraception Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 13. Male Reproductive Disorders General Approach Disorders of the Newborn Penile Disorders Testicular Disorders Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 14. Vulvovaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections General Approach Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System General Approach Arthritides Rotational Deformities Angular Deformities Infections Neoplasms Bone Trauma Common Fractures Soft Tissue Trauma Symptoms Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 16. Neurological Disorders General Approach Newborn Infants and Children Disorders of Development Seizure Disorders and Disorders That Imitate Seizures Neurologic Disorders Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 17. Hematology General Approach Disorders of the Blood Cells Coagulation Disorders Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 18. Endocrine Disorders General Approach Newborn Alterations Disorders of the Thyroid Growth Disorders Pubertal Disorders Breast Alterations Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 19. Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems Primary Care Mental Health Screening Developmental and Learning Disorders Disruptive Behavioral Disorders Mood Disorders Eating Disorders Substance Abuse Child Abuse Case Studies Case Studies Discussion References Chapter 20. Professional Issues and Research Evidence-Based Practice and Translational Science Information Systems and Technology Interprofessional Collaboration Pediatric Palliative Care Clinical Prevention and Population Health The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, an IOM Report References Appendix A. Review Questions Appendix B. Review Question Answers INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHORS
£90.95
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Viral Hepatitis: Acute Hepatitis
Book SynopsisThis book presents up-to-date, practically oriented information on major topics in acute hepatitis. The coverage encompasses epidemiology; diagnosis, including molecular methods; treatment and challenges; and the management of co-infections. The book opens by examining the local and global epidemiology of acute hepatitis. Detailed attention is then paid to each of acute hepatitis A, acute hepatitis B, acute hepatitis C, hepatitis D co-infection, and hepatitis E. Acute Hepatitis will be of high value for general practitioners and specialists in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and internal medicine. It will be international in scope in terms of both authorship and appeal.Table of ContentsLocal and global epidemiology of acute hepatitis.- Acute hepatitis A.- Acute hepatitis B.- Acute hepatitis C.- Hepatitis D co-infection.- Hepatitis E.
£42.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Geriatric Practice: A Competency Based Approach
Book SynopsisThis book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency. Each of the 45 chapters follow a consistent format for ease of use, beginning with an introduction to the associated competency and concluding with the most salient points for mastery. Chapters also includes brief cases to provide context to the clinical reasoning behind the competency, strengthening the core understanding necessary to physicians of the future. Written by expert educators and clinicians in geriatric medicine, Geriatric Practice is key resource for students in geriatric medicine, family and internal medicine, specialties, hospice and nursing home training, and all clinicians studying to work with aging patients.Table of ContentsPreface - Audrey Chun Section I: Introduction and Approach to Caring for Older Adults Chapter 1 - History and Trends - Jennifer A. Ouellet and Lisa M. Walke Chapter 2 - Identifying the Unique Needs of the Aging Population - Amit Shah Chapter 3 - Education of Current and Future Providers - Kathryn E. Callahan and Rosanne M. Leipzig Section II: Disease Presentations in Older Adults Chapter 4 - Physiology of Aging - Katherine Roza and Nisha Rughwani Chapter 5 - Normal vs. Abnormal Physical Exam - Vanessa Rodriguez and Melissa Bakar Chapter 6 - Testing in the Elderly - Michael Bogaisky Chapter 7 - Differential Diagnoses in the Setting of Advanced Age and Multiple Conditions - Ayla Pelleg and Ravishankar Ramaswamy Chapter 8 - Common Acute Illness - Noelle Marie Javier, Martine Sanon and Sara Suleman Section III: Multi-morbidity Chapter 9 - Patient-Centered Care for Persons with Multiple Conditions - Michelle Martinchek and Katherine Thompson Chapter 10 - Geriatric Pre-Operative Evaluation of the Older Adult - Stephanie Le and Allen Andrade Chapter 11 - Common Chronic Conditions - Erika Diaz Narvaez, Komal D’Souza and Veronica Rivera Chapter 12 - Geriatric Considerations in Common Surgical Conditions - Adora T. Santos and Steven Y. Chao Section IV: Medication Management Chapter 13 - Prescription Selection and Dosing - Sharon See Chapter 14 - High-Risk Prescriptions for Aging Patients - Khusbu Patel Chapter 15 - Dietary Botanicals and Supplements - Alan Remde and Raymond Teets Chapter 16 - Understanding the Medication List and Addressing Polypharmacy in Older Adults - Daniel Z. Mansour, Kriti Sharma and Nicole J. Brandt Section V: Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders (MENTATION) Chapter 17 - Depression in Older Adults: Principles of Diagnosis and Management - Elizabeth Mann, Gregory A. Hinrichsen and Shahla Baharlou Chapter 18 - Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD) - Amy S. Aloysi and Eileen H. Callahan Chapter 19 - Diagnosis and Management of Delirium - Claire K. Ankuda and Olusegun Apoeso Chapter 20 - Assessment of Memory and Function - Matthew Majeske Chapter 21 - Non-pharmacologic Management of BPSD: Agitation and Behavioral Problems in Dementia - Christine Chang Chapter 22 - Late-Life Insomnia - Hylton E. Molzof, Megan E. Petrov and Kenneth L. Lichstein Section VI: Functional Assessment/Self-Care Ability (MOBILITY) Chapter 23 - Assessment of Capability and Capacity - Michele Lee and Katherine Wang Chapter 24 - Developing a Management Plan - Stephanie W. Chow and Lizette Muñoz Chapter 25 - Safety and Risk Assessment - Karin Ouchida and Parham Khalili Chapter 26 - Falls Screening, Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment - Kristen DeCarlo and Sara M. Bradley Chapter 27 - Driving - Kelly Cummings and Helen Fernandez Chapter 28 - Individualized Decision-Making for Preventive Medicine in Older Adults - Lindsey C. Yourman, Jean Y. Guan and Roopali Gupta Section VII: Health Promotion and Advance Care Planning (MATTERS) Chapter 29 - Advance Care Planning for Older Adults - Mollie A. Biewald Chapter 30 - Patient Preference, Prognosis, and Decision-Making in Screening and Treatment - Erica Y. Chu Section VIII: Special Considerations for Sites/Models of Care Chapter 31 - Sites of Care for the Older Adult – Hospice, Clinic and Home-based Care - Dustin E. Suanino and Gabriel H. Brandeis Chapter 32 - Acute Care in the Home Setting: Hospital at Home - Barbara Morano, Joanna Jimenez-Mejia, Martine Sanon, Carmen Morano and Linda V. DeCherrie Chapter 33 - Hazards of Hospitalization - Martine Sanon Chapter 34 - Prevention of the Hazards of Hospitalization - Claire Davenport and Rebecca J. Stetzer Chapter 35 - Managing Medications and Addressing Polypharmacy - Ruth M. Spinner and Savitri Ramdial Chapter 36 - Foley Catheter Use and Management of Urinary Symptoms - Cynthia Lien and Neha Naik Chapter 37 - High-Risk Pressure Ulcers - Lisa A. Perez, Denise Cauble and Kathryn M. Daniel Section IX: Transitions of Care, Population Health Chapter 38 - Discharge Planning - Ogechi N. Dike and Grace Farris Chapter 39 - Interprofessional Care: Why Teamwork Matters - Annette M. Hintenach and Judith L. Howe Chapter 40 - Chronic Care Management - Siobhan Sundel and David Sundel Chapter 41 - Registries/Data in Population Health Management - Ania Wajnberg and Bernard F. Ortega Section X: Palliative Care and End of Life Chapter 42 - Management of Pain Symptoms - Megan E. Rau and Emily J. Chai Chapter 43 - Non-Pain Symptoms - Belinda Setters and Serena Hsiou-Ling Chao Chapter 44 - Psychosocial, Social, and Spiritual Needs of Geriatric Patients - Sheila Barton Chapter 45 - Introduction to Palliative Care - Amanda N. Overstreet
£149.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Urine Tests: A Case-Based Guide to Clinical
Book SynopsisUrine tests are used by a variety of primary care providers and specialists in order to diagnose, monitor and treat patients with various medical conditions. This first-of-its-kind text is a comprehensive clinical guide to the evaluation and application of urine tests. Clinical cases are used to highlight important aspects of urine testing. Further evaluation and management are then discussed based on the results of the urine tests. Topics covered include financial considerations, regulations, proper collection, testing methods, dipstick analysis, microscopy as well as cancer and drug screening tests, among others. Each chapter contains specific objectives for focus of study. Pertinent images, algorithms and board style review questions for important topics are also included. Written by nephrologists, urologists, other specialists and primary care physicians, Urine Tests uses a comprehensive approach to the clinical use of both common and uncommon urine testing. Primarily appealing to practicing primary care physicians, this book is also a useful resource for specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physician fellows, residents and medical students alike. Table of Contents
£42.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Perinatal Palliative Care: A Clinical Guide
Book SynopsisThis unique book is a first-of-its-kind resource that comprehensively covers each facet and challenge of providing optimal perinatal palliative care. Designed for a wide and multi-disciplinary audience, the subjects covered range from theoretical to the clinical and the practically relevant, and all chapters include case studies that provide real-world scenarios as additional teaching tools for the reader.Perinatal Palliative Care: A Clinical Guide is divided into four sections. Part One provides the foundation, covering an overview of the field, key theories that guide the practice of perinatal palliative care, and includes a discussion of perinatal ethics and parental experiences and needs upon receiving a life-limiting fetal diagnosis. Part Two delves further into practical clinical care, guiding readers through issues of obstetrical management, genetic counseling, neonatal pain management, non-pain symptom management, spiritual care, and perinatal bereavement care. Part Three discusses models of perinatal palliative care, closely examining evidence for different types of PPC programs: from hospital-based programs, to community-based care, and examines issues of interdisciplinary PPC care coordination, birth planning, and team support. Finally, Part Four concludes the book with a close look at special considerations in the field. In this section, racial, ethnic, and cultural perspectives and implications for PPC are discussed, along with lessons in how to provide PPC for a wide-range of clinical and other healthcare workers. The book closes with a look to the future of the field of perinatal palliative care.Thorough and practical, Perinatal Palliative Care: A Clinical Guide is an ideal resource for any healthcare practitioner working with these vulnerable patient populations, from palliative care specialists, to obstetricians, midwifes, neonatologists, hospice providers, nurses, doulas, social workers, chaplains, therapists, ethicists, and child life specialists.Table of ContentsIntroduction Definition of palliative care in general Difference between palliative care and hospice Definition and description of perinatal palliative care Overview of book and its’ intended uses/audience Section 1: Parent Experiences with Life-limiting Fetal Diagnoses 1. Theoretical Perspectives a. Prenatal Attachment b. Fetal Personhood c. Bereavement theories d. Developmental Tasks of Pregnancy in Life-limiting Fetal Diagnoses (LLFD) 2. Parental Needs a. Parental decision-making b. Parental needs from health care c. Working with families Section 2: Clinical Care of Families with LLFD 3. Scope of Care of Interdisciplinary Team (Overview) a. Obstetrics b. Genetics counseling c. Neonatology d. Palliative care e. Nursing care (obstetrics, labor and delivery, neonatal) f. Social work g. Specialists (cardiology, surgery, mental health, etc) 4. Palliative Care Specialist Management a. Family meetings b. Talking about goals of care c. Pain & Symptom management (role of palliative care, details in chapters 6, 7) d. Concurrent palliative and life-sustaining care 5. Obstetrical Management a. Prenatal care – routine and specialized for LLFD b. Ultrasounds (frequency, goal), testing c. Intrapartum management and special considerations i. Monitoring ii. C-section vs vaginal delivery d. Postpartum care – routine and specialized for LLFD 6. Neonatal Pain Management a. Pain perception in neonates b. Pain management approaches i. Nonpharmacologic (including nursing and parent role) ii. Pharmacologic (including opioids) 7. Non-Pain Symptom Management a. Nursing role b. Parental involvement c. Agitation and irritability (nonpharmacological, pharmacologic) d. Increased work of breathing e. Constipation f. Seizures g. Feeding and nutrition 8. Care in the Community a. Home care and hospice b. Community resources (bereavement, support groups, etc.) 9. Spiritual Care in the Perinatal Period (chaplain) a. Spiritual Assessment b. Rituals/Baptism? 10. Ethical Considerations in the Perinatal Period a. Ethics of provider presenting options (termination, continuation, palliative care) b. Borders of viability c. Futility d. Feeding and nutrition e. Limiting life-sustaining treatment 11. Bereavement Care a. What does it consist of b. Where is it provided 12. Considerations in Special Populations a. Underserved and minority populations b. Cultural perspectives on perinatal palliative care c. Complex family structure d. Parents who have struggled to conceive i. Prior loss ii. Infertility iii. LGBT couples e. Multiples f. Infants at the borders of viability g. When the mother is the one with the life-limiting illness Section 3: Perinatal Palliative Care Programs 13. Structure of PPC Programs + Starting a PPC Program 14. Interdisciplinary Care a. Communication within interdisciplinary care team b. Birth Planning and Birth Plans c. Care coordination d. Self-care of care team 15. Education and Training in PPC
£85.49
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Exercise Oncology: Prescribing Physical Activity
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking book presents a unique and practical approach to the evolving field of exercise oncology - the study of physical activity in the context of cancer prevention and control. Presenting the current state of the art, the book is sensibly divided into four thematic sections. Following an opening chapter presenting an overview and timeline of exercise oncology, the chapters comprising part I discuss primary cancer prevention, physical activity and survivorship, and the mechanisms by which these operate. Diagnosis and treatment considerations are discussed in part II, including prehabilitation, exercise during surgical recovery, infusion and radiation therapies, and treatment efficacy. Post-treatment and end-of-life care are covered in part III, including cardio-oncology, energetics and palliative care. Part IV presents behavioral, logistical and policy-making considerations, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach to exercise oncology as well as practical matters such as reimbursement and economics.Written and edited by experts in the field, Exercise Oncology will be a go-to practical resource for sports medicine clinicians, family and primary care physicians, oncologists, physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists, and all medical professionals who treat cancer patients.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Exercise Oncology: Past and Present Kathryn H. SchmitzPart 1 - Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention Chapter 2. Primary PreventionErika Rees-Punia, Alpa V. Patel Chapter 3. Physical Activity and Cancer SurvivalChristine M. Friedenreich, Chelsea R. Stone, Sandra C. Hayes Chapter 4. Mechanisms of Exercise in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and SurvivorshipHannah Savage, Keri L. Schadler Part 2 - From Diagnosis through TreatmentChapter 5. Exercise Oncology from Diagnosis through Treatment: An Overview of Outcomes and ConsiderationsCiaran M. Fairman, Daniel A. GalvãoChapter 6. Prehabilitation: An Emerging Standard in Exercise OncologyNicole L. Stout, Julie K Silver, Jennifer Baima, Sasha E. Knowlton, Xiaorong HuChapter 7. Exercise during Surgical Recovery Rosa M. Pasculli, Jonas Sokolof, Elizabeth Olecki, Kelly Stahl, Niraj GusaniChapter 8. Exercise during Infusion TherapyKristin L. Campbell, Amy KirkhamChapter 9. Exercise During Radiation TherapyJoachim WiskemannChapter 10. Effects of Exercise on Cancer Treatment Completion and EfficacyAndria R. Morielli, Kerry S. Courneya Part 3 – Post-treatment to End of LifeChapter 11. Exercise Oncology from Post-Treatment to End of Life: An Overview of Outcomes and ConsiderationsKira Bloomquist, Sandra C. Hayes Chapter 12. Exercise during Immediate Post-treatment Kerri Winters-Stone, Mary Medysky, Anna L. SchwartzChapter 13. Long-term and Late Effects of Cancer Treatments on Prescribing Physical ActivityAnna L. Schwartz, Jennifer W. Bea, Kerri Winters-StoneChapter 14. Exercise and Cardio-OncologyAmy M. Berkman, Susan C. Gilchrist Chapter 15. Energetics and Cancer OutcomesLeah M. Ferrucci, Melinda L. IrwinChapter 16. Exercise for Advanced Cancers, Metastatic Disease and Palliative CareSonya Lowe, Christopher Sellar, Kirsten Suderman, Margaret L. McNeely Part 4 - Behavior, logistics, and policyChapter 17. Cancer Survivors Becoming and Staying Physically Active: Challenges of Behavior ChangeBernardine M. Pinto, Madison M. Kindred, Chloe GrimmettChapter 18. Making Exercise Standard in Cancer Care Karen Basen-Engquist, Nathan H. ParkerChapter 19. Viewing Exercise Oncology through the Lens of MultidisciplinarityMartijn M. StuiverChapter 20. Policy and Reimbursement Considerations for Exercise Programming in CancerAndrea Cheville, Jennifer Baima, Philip Chang, Charles Mitchell, Stephanie Otto, Sonal Oza, David S. ZuckerChapter 21. Shaping the Future of Exercise OncologyKathryn H. Schmitz
£98.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Regenerative Medicine for Spine and Joint Pain
Book SynopsisRegenerative medicine (RM) is a rapidly expanding topic within orthopedic and spine surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation medicine. In the last ten years, regenerative medicine has emerged from the fringes as a complement and challenge to evidence-based medicine. Both clinicians and patients alike are eager to be able to offer and receive treatments that don't just surgically replace or clean old joints or inject away inflammation or work as a stop-gap measure. Regenerative medicine encompasses everything from the use of stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to prolotherapy, viscosupplementation and beyond. This book will provide healthcare practitioners dealing with spine and joint pain with the most current, up-to-date evidence-based information about which treatments work, which treatments don't, and which are on the horizon as potential game changers. Chapters are arranged in a consistent format and cover the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, and foot and ankle, providing a thorough, top-to-bottom approach. A concluding chapter discusses current and future directions and applications of RM over the next decade or two.Timely and forward-thinking, Regenerative Medicine for Spine and Joint Pain will be a concise and practical resource for orthopedists, spine surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists, and primary care providers looking to expand their practice. Table of ContentsIntroduction to Regenerative Medicine.- Basic Science Concepts in Regenerative Medicine.- Viscosupplementation.- Stem Cells.- Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP).- Prolotherapy.- Regenerative Medicine for the Spine.- Regenerative Medicine for the Shoulder.- Regenerative Medicine for the Elbow.- Regenerative Medicine for the Hand and Wrist.- Regenerative Medicine for the Hip.- Regenerative Medicine for the Knee.- Regenerative Medicine for the Foot and Ankle.- The Future of Regenerative Medicine.
£66.49
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Handbook of Contraception: Evidence Based Practice Recommendations and Rationales
Book SynopsisThis book presents an up-to-date and comprehensive review of female contraception, offering an extensive overview of contraception types, including oral, injectable, emergency, and various cervical barrier contraceptives. It also discusses behavioral and sterilization methods of contraception as well as the clinical effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, side effects, and mechanisms of action of each method.Now in its fully revised and expanded third edition, this text includes seven new chapters that address specific clinical issues that healthcare providers face daily. These issues include patients with medical problems, perimenopausal women, the adolescent population, post-pregnancy patients, patients with bleeding problems, fibroids or hyperplasia, obese patients and patients with acne or hirutism. There is also a new chapter dedicated to contraceptive methods that are currently in development. Each chapter reviews the correct use of the individual method, the most appropriate candidates, timing of initiation, red flag contraindications, risks and benefits, method of action, handling side effects, non-contraceptive benefits, switching methods and the CDC Medical Eligibility for the method. Importantly however, there is a new emphasis placed on standardized evidence-based practice recommendations incorporating the most recent US Selected Practice Recommendations and rationale as published by the US CDC. Written by experts in the field, The Handbook of Contraception, Third Edition, is a valuable resource for obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive medicine specialists and primary care physicians.Table of ContentsForewordPrefacePart 1: Prescribing Contraceptive MethodsChapter I: Contraceptive EffectivenessChapter 2: Combination Oral Contraceptive PillsChapter 3: Progestin-Only Oral ContraceptivesChapter 4: Transdermal Contraceptive Delivery SystemsChapter 5: The Contraceptive Vaginal RingChapter 6: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetateChapter 7: Implantable ContraceptionChapter 8: Intrauterine ContraceptionChapter 9: Barrier ContraceptivesChapter 10: Emergency ContraceptionChapter 11: Female Tubal SterilizationChapter 12: Behavioral Methods of ContraceptionChapter 13: Male Permanent Contraception: Vasectomy Part 2: Evidence Based Practice GuidelinesChapter I4: Choosing the Right ContraceptiveChapter 15: Contraception for the Postpartum PeriodChapter 16: Contraception in Perimenopausal Patients.-Chapter 17: Contraception in the AdolescentChapter 18: Controversies in Contraception
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare: A Case-Based Approach
Book SynopsisThis text uses a case-based approach to share knowledge and techniques on how to operationalize much of the theoretical underpinnings of hospital quality and safety. Written and edited by leaders in healthcare, education, and engineering, these 22 chapters provide insights as to where the field of improvement and safety science is with regards to the views and aspirations of healthcare advocates and patients. Each chapter also includes vignettes to further solidify the theoretical underpinnings and drive home learning. End of chapter commentary by the editors highlight important concepts and connections between various chapters in the text.Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare: A Case-Based Approach presents a novel approach towards hospital safety and quality with the goal to help healthcare providers reach zero harm within their organizations.Table of ContentsThis text uses a case-based approach to share knowledge and techniques on how to operationalize much of the theoretical underpinnings of hospital quality and safety. Written and edited by leaders in healthcare, education, and engineering, these 22 chapters provide insights as to where the field of improvement and safety science is with regards to the views and aspirations of healthcare advocates and customers. Each chapter also includes vignettes to further solidify the theoretical underpinnings and drive home learning. End of chapter commentary by the editors highlight important concepts and connections between various chapters in the text.Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare: A Case-Based Approach presents a novel approach towards hospital safety and quality with the goal to help healthcare provides reach zero harm within their organizations.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Disability as Diversity: A Case Studies Companion
Book SynopsisAdministrators in medical, nursing and health science programs are witnessing a substantial increase in the number of students with disabilities entering their programs. Concurrently, the benefits of diversity in healthcare are becoming increasingly apparent and important. A commitment to disability inclusion for qualified students should be a high-level goal of nursing, medical, and other health science programs. To support this goal, leaders in these areas must develop robust programs and an understanding of the needs of qualified students with disabilities in the health sciences and accompanying best practices for inclusion. This book of case studies is the perfect companion to Meeks' and Neal-Boylan's recently-published book Disability as Diversity. It contains ten cases related to medicine and nursing but with significant relevance to other health professions. Each case is preceded by an introduction with instructions on how to use it. The cases are followed by discussion questions and perspectives from the student, faculty and disability resource professional viewpoints. The cases are then deconstructed with reference to the book Disability as Diversity, relevant citations from the literature and case law. Developed by some of the most notable researchers and clinicians in the field this case book serves as truly invaluable resource for deans, program directors, faculty and student affairs personnel. Offices can use these cases as a platform for critical discussion and training about disability processes, policies and decision-making regarding accommodations and inclusion.Table of ContentsFront matterPart 1:1. Chapter 1: The student with a learning disability- Clarissa Connors: A medical student with undiagnosed ADHD and a learning disability.- 2. Chapter 2: The student with a physical disability-Tammy Thomas: A clinical year medical student with quadriplegia.- 3. Chapter 3: The student with a sensory disability- Conrad Barker: Rising 3 rd year medical student with hearing loss.- 4. Chapter 4: The student with a psychological disability- Rhonda Rapp: A fourth year medical student with depression andPTSD.- 5. Chapter 5: The student with a chronic health condition- Hillary Hampton: A second year medical student with Crohn’s disease.- 6. Chapter 6: The student with cancer- Marc Fernandez: A fourth year medical student with cancer.- Part 2.- 7. Chapter 7: Mee Sook Smith: A Nursing Student with a Learning Disability in an associate degree program - Case.- 8. Chapter 8: Maxwell Mason: A nursing student with a learning disability in a baccalaureate degree program - case 2.- 9. Chapter 9: The student with a physical disability- Sam Stone: A nursing student without a forearm.- 10. Chapter 10: The student with a sensory disability- Anna Howard: The nursing student with deafness.- 11. Chapter 11: The student with a psychological disability- the Nursing student with suicidal ideation.- 12. Chapter 12: the student with achronic health condition- Susan Nacht: A Nursing Student with Narcolepsy.- Part 3.- 13. Chapter 13: The student using medical marijuana.- 14. Chapter 14: The student who brings an animal to class.- 15. Chapter 15: The student who fails the medical board exam.- 16. Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Principles and Practice of College Health
Book SynopsisThis unique and comprehensive title offers state-of-the-art guidance on all of the clinical principles and practices needed in providing optimal health and well-being services for college students. Designed for college health professionals and administrators, this highly practical title is comprised of 24 chapters organized in three sections: Common Clinical Problems in College Health, Organizational and Administrative Considerations for College Health, and Population and Public Health Management on a College Campus. Section I topics include travel health services, tuberculosis, eating disorders in college health, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among college students, along with several other chapters. Subsequent chapters in Section II then delve into topics such as supporting the health and well-being of a diverse student population, student veterans, health science students, student safety in the clinical setting, and campus management of infectious disease outbreaks, among other topics. The book concludes with organizational considerations such as unique issues in the practice of medicine in the institutional context, situating healthcare within the broader context of wellness on campus, organizational structures of student health, funding student health services, and delivery of innovative healthcare services in college health. Developed by a renowned, multidisciplinary authorship of leaders in college health theory and practice, and coinciding with the founding of the American College Health Association 100 years ago, Principles and Practice of College Health will be of great interest to college health and well-being professionals as well as college administrators.Table of ContentsSection I. Common Clinical Problems in College Health Chapter 1 Campus Travel Health Services Julie Richards and Gail Rosselot Chapter 2 Tuberculosis Kent W. Bullis Chapter 3 Eating Disorders in College Health Melanie Trost Chapter 4 Depression and Anxiety in College Students Ayesha K. Chaudhary Chapter 5 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and College Students Cara M. Lusby and Scott H. Kollins Chapter 6 Athletic Medicine Jessica Higgs Chapter 7 Concussion Peter Duquette and P. Hunter Spotts Chapter 8 Contraception for College Reproductive Health Camille Moreno Chapter 9 Sexual Health Mary Johnson Section II. Population and Public Health Management on a College Campus Chapter 10 Supporting the Health and Well-Being of a Diverse Student Population Raphael D. Coleman, Katie Wilkinson, Padma Entsuah, Jaclyn M. Hawkins, and Gina Orlando Chapter 11 Student Veterans Amina Moghul Chapter 12 Health Science Students Giang T. Nguyen Chapter 13 Student Safety in the Clinical Setting David McBride Chapter 14 Campus Management of Infectious Disease Outbreaks Melanie J. Bernitz, Michael P. McNeil, and Julie A. Casani Chapter 15 Immunization Compliance Management Heather Spencer Chapter 16 Nutrition Services Franca Alphin and Toni Apadula Chapter 17 Sleep on College and University Campuses Michael P. McNeil and Eric S. Davidson Chapter 18 Substance Use and Abuse: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Alicia K. Czachowski and M. Scott Tims Section III. Organization and Administrative Considerations for College Health Chapter 19 Unique Issues in the Practice of Medicine in the Institutional Context Sarah Van Orman and Alyson Covington Chapter 20 Situating Healthcare Within the Broader Context of Wellness on Campus Julie Edwards Chapter 21 Organizational Structures of Student Health Richard P. Keeling Chapter 22 Funding Student Health Services James R. Jacobs and Leigh S. Stacy Chapter 23 Delivery of Innovative Healthcare Services Brian Halstater Chapter 24 Disability Access in Higher Education: Documenting as University Health Service Providers Grace C. Clifford
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Preoperative Assessment: A Case-Based Approach
Book SynopsisThis book uses a case-based approach to provide current information on a range of medical issues with the goal of enhancing preoperative evaluation and optimization. It meets the market need for a resource that concisely encapsulates current knowledge on the medical management of specific topics in a setting relevant to the preoperative clinic. In so doing the book aims to improve patient care and safety, enhance resource use, facilitate appropriate and timely management of preexisting conditions and diminish patient concerns.Organized into sections according to body system, each section consists of chapters delineating a specific disorder. Each chapter starts with a clinical vignette followed by a question-and-answer style investigation of the relevant issues. These questions attempt to address commonly encountered clinical dilemmas where opinion often differs between, and occasionally within, medical sub-specialties. Expertly written chapters are also supplemented by a number of chapters which address special considerations such as the frail patient and chronic opioid use.Preoperative Assessment: A Case-Based Approach is an invaluable reference for all physicians involved in preoperative assessment including anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, family doctors and residents in these fields. Nurse practitioners and other allied heath professionals involved in preoperative evaluation may also find this a book a valuable and timely resource. Trade ReviewTable of Contentsialysis Patient.- 27. Non-transplant Surgery for the Transplant Patient.-PART VIII MUSCULOSKELETAL.- 28. Systemic Sclerosis.- 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis.- 30. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.- 31. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.- IX NEUROLOGICAL.- 32.- Myasthenia Gravis.- 33. Ischemic Stroke.- 34. Parkinson Disease.- 35. Multiple Sclerosis.- 36. Intracranial Mass.- X HEMATOLOGICAL.- 37. Easy Bruising.- 38. Thrombocytopenia.- 39. Long Term Anticoagulation.- 40. Venous Thromboembolic Disease.- 41. Anemia.- 42. Sickle Cell Disease.- XI MISCELLANEOUS.- 43. The Pregnant Patient.- 44. The Psychiatric Patient.- 45. The Obese Patient Undergoing Non-Bariatric Surgery.- 46. The Frail Patient.- 47. The Opioid Tolerant Patient.- 48. Substance Abuse Disorder.- 49. Amyloidosisialysis Patient.- 27. Non-transplant Surgery for the Transplant Patient.-PART VIII MUSCULOSKELETAL.- 28. Systemic Sclerosis.- 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis.- 30. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.- 31. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.- IX NEUROLOGICAL.- 32.- Myasthenia Gravis.- 33. Ischemic Stroke.- 34. Parkinson Disease.- 35. Multiple Sclerosis.- 36. Intracranial Mass.- X HEMATOLOGICAL.- 37. Easy Bruising.- 38. Thrombocytopenia.- 39. Long Term Anticoagulation.- 40. Venous Thromboembolic Disease.- 41. Anemia.- 42. Sickle Cell Disease.- XI MISCELLANEOUS.- 43. The Pregnant Patient.- 44. The Psychiatric Patient.- 45. The Obese Patient Undergoing Non-Bariatric Surgery.- 46. The Frail Patient.- 47. The Opioid Tolerant Patient.- 48. Substance Abuse Disorder.- 49. Amyloidosisialysis Patient.- 27. Non-transplant Surgery for the Transplant Patient.-PART VIII MUSCULOSKELETAL.- 28. Systemic Sclerosis.- 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis.- 30. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.- 31. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.- IX NEUROLOGICAL.- 32.- Myasthenia Gravis.- 33. Ischemic Stroke.- 34. Parkinson Disease.- 35. Multiple Sclerosis.- 36. Intracranial Mass.- X HEMATOLOGICAL.- 37. Easy Bruising.- 38. Thrombocytopenia.- 39. Long Term Anticoagulation.- 40. Venous Thromboembolic Disease.- 41. Anemia.- 42. Sickle Cell Disease.- XI MISCELLANEOUS.- 43. The Pregnant Patient.- 44. The Psychiatric Patient.- 45. The Obese Patient Undergoing Non-Bariatric Surgery.- 46. The Frail Patient.- 47. The Opioid Tolerant Patient.- 48. Substance Abuse Disorder.- 49. Amyloidosis
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Women and the Practice of Medicine: A New History
Book SynopsisThis text offers a new interpretation of the dramatic changes that occurred in women in medicine over the course of the last seventy years, starting from the 1950s when women physicians were a curiosity to the present day when their presence is accepted and their achievements are broadly acknowledged. In seven chapters arranged by decades, this book examines the seminal events that shaped what has been described as “the changing face of medicine.” Using the lived experiences of women physicians featured as vignettes throughout the narrative, the book traces the effects of the quota system for admissions, second wave feminism and Title IX legislation, the restrictions of the “glass ceiling,” and a cascade of “equity issues” in career advancement and salary to offer a new account of the roles women played in shaping the standards and the contributing to progress in the field of medicine. Women faced gender specific challenges to enter, train and practice medicine that did not abate as they strove to balance work and family. As the book shows, such challenges and the attendant institutional responses offered by medical schools and government rulings shaped how women “do” medicine differently. Women and the Practice of Medicine offers a unique interpretation of this history and accounts for the changes in social norms as well as in women’s perspectives that have made them an invaluable “new normal” in the contemporary world of medicine. This book fills a gap in the more recent history of women in medicine, much of which is written by academic historians or sociologists; this book contributes a clinician’s “on the ground” point of view. It includes a researched, structured historical narrative spanning the last 70 years, but it seeks to frame this narrative with the personal stories and accomplishments of women physicians who lived through the time in question. The book also provides an overview of how much has changed in the practice of medicine as well as a reminder of what has not changed and what needs to further evolve for women to be equitable partners in medicine as well as other professional disciplines. The book concludes with two appendices containing a questionnaire used in interviews of 40 women conducted at the start of the book project, and a summary of the qualitative findings from the semi-structured interviews.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The 1950s “The Quota System”Chapter 2: The 1960s The Role of Feminism and The Women’s Movement Chapter 3: The 1970s The Effect of Title IX and related legislation Chapter 4: The 1980s “Having It All” / “Doing It All” Chapter 5: The 1990s “The Glass Ceiling” Chapter 6: 2000- 2010 Doing What it Takes Chapter 7: 2010- 2020 Life Style Issues Epilogue: Do Women Do Medicine Differently? Arguments For and Against Appendix I: Questionnaire for Interviews Appendix II: Summary of Interview Findings
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary
Book SynopsisPrimary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) make decisions on a daily basis regarding treatment for musculoskeletal problems, including referrals to orthopedic surgeons and other specialists. Despite the large number of patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints, primary care providers often feel poorly educated about how to assess and manage these conditions. Now in its fully revised second edition, Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers continues to be a go-to resource for clinicians interested in the effective treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Written by expert orthopedic, physical medicine and pain management specialists at major Harvard teaching hospitals, the second edition of Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers represents a high-yield and succinct resource on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Chapters overview specific body parts, typical presentations of disease, options for diagnostic testing, treatment paradigms, and anticipated outcomes of management both in the primary care setting and following specialist consultation. The text offers suggested pathways for working up and treating these problems with an emphasis on when referral to a specialist, or surgical intervention, is needed. While all previous chapters have been fully revised, this edition also includes nine brand new chapters, including chapters on pain management, hip-spine syndrome, adult spinal deformity, sports-related injuries, and cost and quality in musculoskeletal care.Table of ContentsPart I – The Spine1. Axial Neck and Back PainJay M. Zampini2. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis SyndromeErika T. Yih,Danielle L. Sarno3. Pain Management for Chronic Musculoskeletal DisordersAlexander J. Kim, Tennison Malcolm, Ehren R. Nelson4. Adult Spinal DeformityCaleb M. Yeung, Harry M. Lightsey IV, Melvin C. Makhni5. Cervical Radiculopathy and MyelopathyKevin M. Hwang, Amandeep Bhalla, James D. Kang6. Lumbar Disc Herniation and RadiculopathyCristopher M. Bono, Andrew K. Simpson7. Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and SpondylolisthesisDaniel G. Tobert, Mitchel B. HarrisPart II - Osteoporosis8. Osteoporosis, Vertebral Compression Fractures and Vertebral Cement AugmentationMarco L. Ferrone, Andrew J. SchoenfeldPart III – The Hip9. Hip Soft Tissue InjuriesCheri A. Blauwet, David M. Robinson10. Femoroacetabular Impingement, Labral Tears, and Hip ArthroscopyMatthew J. Best, Scott D. Martin11. Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Treatment of Hip OsteoarthritisMichael J. Weaver12. Hip Spine SyndromeJeffrey Lange, Richard M. WilkPart IV – The Shoulder and Elbow13. Shoulder Soft Tissue InjuriesCourtney K. Dawson14. Shoulder InstabilityLaura Lu, Marie Walcott, Arnold B. Alqueza15. Glenohumeral OsteoarthritisDaniel Plessl, Lawrence Higgins, Michael Messina, Carolyn M. Hettrich16. Elbow Osteoarthritis and Soft Tissue InjuriesGeorge S.M. Dyer, Stella J. LeePart V – The Hand and Wrist17. Hand and Wrist Soft Tissue ConditionsChristina Y. Liu, Brandon E. Earp18. Hand and Wrist ArthritisDafang Zhang, Barry P. Simmons19. Upper Extremity Nerve EntrapmentPhilip E. Blazar, Ariana N. MoraPart VI – Sports and Acitivity Related Injuries and Orthobiologics20. Bone Stress InjuriesErin E. Finn, Adam S. Tenforde21. Hamstring and Calf InjuriesDavid M. Robinson, Kelly C. McInnis22. Running InjuriesMatthew Zinner, Rebecca G. Breslow23. OrthobiologicsKristian von Rickenbach, Alp Yurter, Joanne Borg-SteinPart VII – The Knee24. Knee OsteoarthritisJeffrey N. Katz, Kaetlyn R. Arant, Thomas S. Thornhill25. Surgical Approaches to Advanced Knee OA (TKA, UKA, Osteotomy)Adam S. Olsen, Vivek M. Shah26. Cartilage Defects in the Knee: Clinical, Imaging and Treatment AspectsChilan B. G. Leite, GergoMerkely, Christian Lattermann27. Meniscal and Ligamentous Injuries of the KneeSimon Goertz, Emily M Brook, Elizabeth Matzkin28. Anterior Knee Pain: Diagnosis and TreatmentNatalie A. Lowenstein, Elizabeth G. MatzkinPart VIII – The Foot and Ankle29. Ankle ArthritisEric M. Bluman, Jeremy T. Smith, Christopher P. Chiodo, Elizabeth A. Martin30. Soft Tissue Disorders of the AnkleJeremy T. Smith, Eric M. Bluman, Christopher P. Chiodo, Elizabeth A. Martin31. Midfoot Arthritis and Disordersof the HalluxChristopher P. Chiodo, Jeremy T. Smith, Eric M. Bluman32. Plantar FasciitisJames P. Ioli33. Foot and Ankle InjuriesElizabeth A. Martin, Eric M. Bluman, Christopher P. Chiodo, Jeremy T. SmithPart IX - Cost and Quality in Musculoskeletal Care34. Managing Cost and Quality in Musculoskeletal CareCameron R. Egan, Adam E. Roy, Richard Iorio
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Common Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors: A
Book SynopsisThis book provides a clinically useful resource for evaluation and management of the symptoms and issues that burden survivors of breast cancer. Improvements to breast cancer screening and treatment have resulted in more patients than ever before having been cured after local definitive and systemic therapies. Primary care providers and specialists must be increasingly familiar with the issues that breast cancer survivors routinely face. This is the first book to provide a single resource for common issues faced by breast cancer survivors from a truly multidisciplinary perspective; each chapter of this text is coauthored by at least one oncologist and one specialist outside the field of oncology in order to include the perspectives of relevant disciplines. User-friendly and clinically applicable to all specialties, individual chapters also include tables and figures that describe how best to conduct initial evaluation of the given symptom as well as an algorithm, where applicable, outlining the optimal management approach. Common Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Management empowers non-cancer specialists and practitioners who care for breast cancer survivors to address common issues that impact patient quality of life. Table of ContentsOverview of the National and International Guidelines for Care of Breast Cancer Survivors.- Breast Imaging in Breast Cancer Survivors: Screening for New Breast Cancers and for Cancer Recurrence.- Hot Flashes.- Management of Genital Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Sexual and Reproductive Health Concerns in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Arthralgias.- Persistent Breast Pain (PBP).- Common Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors – A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Management of Neuropathy.- Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment.- Cancer-Related Fatigue.- Sleep Issues and Insomnia.- Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms and Disorders in Women with Breast Cancer.- Obesity, Weight Gain and Weight Management in Women with Early Breast Cancer.- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Shoulder Impairments– Physical Therapy and Plastic Surgery.- Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Cardiovascular Health in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Diabetes and Breast Cancer.- Hair Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Skin Reactions Associated with Breast Cancer Treatment.- Hereditary Cancer Counseling and Germline Genetic Testing.- Common Considerations in Male Breast Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Management.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology for
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to obstetrics and gynecology in developing countries. Although significant progress has been made towards the reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity globally, they are still unacceptably high in developing countries. This can be directly or indirectly tied to poor quality maternal health care and lack of access to cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare. Health practitioners in developing countries also contend with trying to keep abreast of recent developments in obstetrics and gynecology while dealing with lack of time, resources, and access to relevant information. This textbook was thus created by experts in obstetrics and gynecology with extensive experience in African clinical settings and consultants in developed countries to teach proper and accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of gynecologic and obstetric health issues within the context of developing countries.This second edition has been fully updated throughout with an added 25+ chapters that cover topics such as reproductive health, gynecological cancers and research methods. The book is divided into six sections: Women’s Reproductive Health; Obstetrics; Medical and Surgical Disorders in Pregnancy; General Gynecology; Gynecological Malignancies; Health Systems Organization, Research Methodology and Biostatistics. These section topics have been carefully covered by expert authors with the use of valid scientific data, policy instruments, and adapted to the cultural and social context of developing countries, with particular in depth coverage of conditions that have greater prevalence and incidence in developing countries. Each chapter also focuses on filling gaps in knowledge with a distinct pedagogical approach, starting with a set of learning objectives and ending with key takeaways for the chapter.This is an ideal guide for residents, medical students, practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology, midwives, general practitioners, and pediatricians, particularly those working in developing companies.Table of ContentsSECTION 1: WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: An Overview.- Clinical Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries.- Preventing Perinatal Mortality in Developing Countries.- Abortion.- Female Circumcision/Mutilation/Cutting.- Reproductive Epidemiology, Health Status and Burden of Disability.- SECTION 2: OBSTETRICS.- Preconceptional Counselling and Prenatal Care.- Ultrasound in Labour and Delivery.- Evidence-Based Antenatal Care.- Fetal Growth Abnormalities, Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Macrosomia.- Management of Normal and Abnormal Labour.- Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM).- Induction of Labour.- Electronic fetal Monitoring.- Operative Vaginal Delivery.- Breech Presentation and Delivery.- Caesarean Delivery and Peri-partum Hysterectomy.- Obstetrical Analgesia and Anaesthesia.- Aetiology and Management of Obstetric Haemorrhage.- Preterm Birth.- The Puerperium.- SECTION 3: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY.- Intensive Care Management of Trauma During Pregnancy.- Cardiovascular Disorders in Pregnancy.- Respiratory Disorders in Pregnancy.- Hypertension in Pregnancy.- Critical-Care Management of Severe Preeclampsia-Eclampsia and Obstetric Hypertensive Crisis.- Haemoglobinopathies in Pregnancy.- Anaemia in Pregnancy.- Diabetes in Pregnancy.- Venous Thromboembolism In Pregnancy.- Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Pregnancy.- Haematological Disorders in Pregnancy.- Mental Health Disorders in Pregnancy and Puerperium.- HIV in Pregnancy.- Non-HIV Viral Infections in Pregnancy.- Neoplastic Diseases in Pregnancy.- Oral Health in Pregnancy.- Ectopic Pregnancy.- Prevention and Management of Recurrent Miscarriage.- SECTION 4: GENERAL GYNAECOLOGY.- Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections Through Integrated Reproductive Health Services.- Uterine Fibroid and Hysterectomy.- Endometriosis.- Chronic Pelvic Pain.- Infertility.- Laparoscopy.- Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Urogynaecology.- Obstetric and Non-Obstetric Fistulas.- Amenorrhea and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.- Menopause.- Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- SECTION 5: GYNAECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES.- Rising Burden of Gynaecological Cancers in Developing Countries.- Molecular Biology of Gynaecological Cancers.- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.- Cancers of the Vulva and Vagina.- Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention.- Cancer of the Uterine Corpus.- Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.- Germ Cell Tumours of the Ovary.- Principle of Radiation Therapy for Gynaecological Cancers.- Emerging Trends and Best Practices in Hospice and Palliative Care.- SECTION 6: HEALTH SYSTEMS ORGANISATION, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS.- Leadership of Health Care Teams, Organisations and Systems: Implications for Curriculum Revision in Medical Education.- Mobilising Human and Financial Resources for Maternal Health.- The Role of Professional Associations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- Ethics, Liability, and Risk Management in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- Human Rights and Legal Treaties relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- Evaluation of Clinical Significance in Intervention Research.- The Common Statistical Faux Pas in Journal Publications.- Survey Research Major Methodological Flaws: Caveat Lector.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Dermatology in Rural Settings: Organizational,
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the maldistribution of health care between people in dense cities and more rural areas. This proactive resource provides solutions that will motivate dermatologists to make a difference, including free rural clinics and incentives to attract dermatologists to the aforementioned areas. Comprehensive yet concise, the book encompasses not only the logistics of the healthcare issues, including location, incentive, and set up of facility but includes insight into the effectiveness of teledermatology, a practice more commonly utilized due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additionally, chapters examine the relationship between economic viability and quality of care, as well as government incentives and political action to mitigate this issue. Unique and timely, Dermatology in Rural Settings is an invaluable resource for dermatologists, resident dermatologists, and academic physicians interested in rural and urban health.Table of ContentsIntroduction1) Access to Dermatology in Rural America: Statistical Measures and Epidemiology (Eliot Mostow, MD, (Professor, Department of Dermatology, Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio and Clinical Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio) emostow@neomed.edu and Jennifer A Stein, MD (Associate Professor of Dermatology, New York University Langone Hospitals) jas231@med.nyu.edu2) A Comparison of rural, suburban and urban dermatology (Laurel L. Wessman MD (PGY3, Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities wessm018@umn.edu&nbsDollars and Cents in Rural America3) Economics of rural dermatology practice (Taylor Sisson, MBA, DHA, Departmental Business Manager, Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) wsisson@umc.edu4) Government and private efforts to incentivize rural practice (low interest loans, grants, etc) (Josh Ortega, MD, PGY-2 Rural Track Dermatology Resident, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) jortego93@gmail.comPriming the Rural Dermatology Care Pump5) Rural dermatology residency slots: priming the pump (Abel Torres, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL) abelt@aol.com6) Training family practice residents in a rural dermatology clinic (Janet Ricks, DO Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) jricks2@umc.edu7) Training medical students in a rural dermatology clinic (Ross Pearlman, MD, PGY-3 Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) rpearlman@umc.edu8) Political action in rural dermatology (Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, Private Practice, Chicago, IL) kiracofe@aol.comEstablishing Rural Dermatology Practices9) Academic rural dermatology offices (Amy Flischel, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS aflischel@gmail.com and Stephen E. Helms, MD, Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS shelms@umc.edu10) Private practice rural dermatology offices (Ira Dan Harber, MD, PGY-4, Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center) iharber@umc.eduPhilanthropic Approaches to Rural Dermatology Care11) Free rural clinics: city folk making a difference in rural America (Leslie Partridge, NP, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) lahoward2@umc.edu12) Dermatologic care on the Indian Reservations (Lucinda Liu Kohn, MD, Dermatology Assistant Professor, Dermatology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO) lucinda.kohn@cuanschutz.eduUtilizing technology to provide rural dermatology services13) Project Echo: improving rural dermatology through digital primary care education (Karen Edison, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Director of Missouri Telehealth Network, University of Missouri Health System, Columbia Missouri) edisonk@health.missouri.edu14) Delivering “store and forward” teledermatology to rural primary care practices: an efficient approach to provision of rural skin care (Chelsea Mockbee, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) CSMockbee@umc.edu15) Overcoming barriers to implementation of teledermatology (Robert T. Brodell, MD Tenured Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Instructor in Dermatology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry rbrodell@umc.edu Research in Rural Dermatology Practice16) Health services research in rural dermatology (Vinayak Nahar, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) vnahar@umc.edu17) Dermatology research: Stirring the scientific pot on an island distant from the “mother ship” (Richard Summers, MD, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) rsummers@umc.eduMaking It Happen: The Rural Renaissance18) Rural dermatology private practice: a life worth living (Adam Byrd, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) acbyrd@umc.edu19) Attracting dermatologists to rural America: Making a difference one rural practice at a time (Cindy Firkins-Smith, MD, CEO, Carris Health, Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota) Cindy.Smith@carrishealth.com
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Dermatology in Rural Settings: Organizational,
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the maldistribution of health care between people in dense cities and more rural areas. This proactive resource provides solutions that will motivate dermatologists to make a difference, including free rural clinics and incentives to attract dermatologists to the aforementioned areas. Comprehensive yet concise, the book encompasses not only the logistics of the healthcare issues, including location, incentive, and set up of facility but includes insight into the effectiveness of teledermatology, a practice more commonly utilized due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additionally, chapters examine the relationship between economic viability and quality of care, as well as government incentives and political action to mitigate this issue. Unique and timely, Dermatology in Rural Settings is an invaluable resource for dermatologists, resident dermatologists, and academic physicians interested in rural and urban health.Table of ContentsIntroduction1) Access to Dermatology in Rural America: Statistical Measures and Epidemiology (Eliot Mostow, MD, (Professor, Department of Dermatology, Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio and Clinical Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio) emostow@neomed.edu and Jennifer A Stein, MD (Associate Professor of Dermatology, New York University Langone Hospitals) jas231@med.nyu.edu2) A Comparison of rural, suburban and urban dermatology (Laurel L. Wessman MD (PGY3, Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities wessm018@umn.edu&nbsDollars and Cents in Rural America3) Economics of rural dermatology practice (Taylor Sisson, MBA, DHA, Departmental Business Manager, Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) wsisson@umc.edu4) Government and private efforts to incentivize rural practice (low interest loans, grants, etc) (Josh Ortega, MD, PGY-2 Rural Track Dermatology Resident, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) jortego93@gmail.comPriming the Rural Dermatology Care Pump5) Rural dermatology residency slots: priming the pump (Abel Torres, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL) abelt@aol.com6) Training family practice residents in a rural dermatology clinic (Janet Ricks, DO Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) jricks2@umc.edu7) Training medical students in a rural dermatology clinic (Ross Pearlman, MD, PGY-3 Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) rpearlman@umc.edu8) Political action in rural dermatology (Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, Private Practice, Chicago, IL) kiracofe@aol.comEstablishing Rural Dermatology Practices9) Academic rural dermatology offices (Amy Flischel, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS aflischel@gmail.com and Stephen E. Helms, MD, Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS shelms@umc.edu10) Private practice rural dermatology offices (Ira Dan Harber, MD, PGY-4, Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center) iharber@umc.eduPhilanthropic Approaches to Rural Dermatology Care11) Free rural clinics: city folk making a difference in rural America (Leslie Partridge, NP, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) lahoward2@umc.edu12) Dermatologic care on the Indian Reservations (Lucinda Liu Kohn, MD, Dermatology Assistant Professor, Dermatology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO) lucinda.kohn@cuanschutz.eduUtilizing technology to provide rural dermatology services13) Project Echo: improving rural dermatology through digital primary care education (Karen Edison, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Director of Missouri Telehealth Network, University of Missouri Health System, Columbia Missouri) edisonk@health.missouri.edu14) Delivering “store and forward” teledermatology to rural primary care practices: an efficient approach to provision of rural skin care (Chelsea Mockbee, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) CSMockbee@umc.edu15) Overcoming barriers to implementation of teledermatology (Robert T. Brodell, MD Tenured Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Instructor in Dermatology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry rbrodell@umc.edu Research in Rural Dermatology Practice16) Health services research in rural dermatology (Vinayak Nahar, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) vnahar@umc.edu17) Dermatology research: Stirring the scientific pot on an island distant from the “mother ship” (Richard Summers, MD, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) rsummers@umc.eduMaking It Happen: The Rural Renaissance18) Rural dermatology private practice: a life worth living (Adam Byrd, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS) acbyrd@umc.edu19) Attracting dermatologists to rural America: Making a difference one rural practice at a time (Cindy Firkins-Smith, MD, CEO, Carris Health, Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota) Cindy.Smith@carrishealth.com
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Geriatrics for Specialists
Book SynopsisThis book aims to be a single point of reference for advances in the care of geriatric populations across medical and surgical specialties. The aging population is a unique demographic with its own health challenges. Geriatricians are specifically trained to address these challenges but few medical students or residents enter geriatrics, even as the demand for geriatric expertise increases. The practices of many medical and surgical specialists are dominated by older patients who may themselves see many specialists but rarely visit geriatricians. This updated edition elucidates the most common medical conditions seen in aging patients and translates approaches to those conditions for physicians across specialties. Divided into three sections that assemble crosscutting issues, medical specialties, and surgical and related specialties, this book serves as a guide for clinicians of all backgrounds who will work with older patients as the demographic ages further.This second edition of Geriatrics for Specialists expands the number of specialist chapters to reflect growth in research in aging and clinical care for older people in dermatology, plastic surgery, and behavioral neurology. All original chapters from the first edition are extensively revised and updated to reflect the rapid growth of new knowledge in the field.Table of ContentsFrailty.- Delirium.- Preoperative Evaluation.- Psychiatric Disorders in Older Adults.- Medication Management.- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues.- Hospital Medicine.- Screening Tools for Geriatric Assessment by Specialists.- Cardiothoracic Surgery.- Emergency Medicine.- Geriatric Trauma and Emergency General Surgery.- Special Evidence-Based Considerations in Geriatric Gynecologic Care: Pelvic Floor Disorders.- Geriatric Cross-Cutting Issues in Ophthalmology.- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery.- Rehabilitation.- Urology.- Vascular Surgery.- Rheumatology.- Cardiovascular Disease.- Endocrinology.- Gastroenterology.- Infection and Immunity in Older Adults.- Kidney Disease.- A Geriatric Perspective on Oncology Care.- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.- Behavioral Neurology.- Geriatric Dermatology.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Role of Family Physicians in Older People
Book SynopsisThis book provides family doctors with a wealth of evidence-based indications and tips regarding geriatric medicine and approaches for the management of older patients, to be applied in daily practice. After discussing old and new features of healthy ageing and the approaches required in Family Medicine Consultation, the text introduces key elements of geriatric medicine such as frailty, sarcopenia, and the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), before describing a range of characteristics unique to older patients in different contexts, with a dedicated section on Palliative Care. The role of polypharmacy and the importance of quaternary prevention and deprescribing are also addressed. Finally, the book emphasizes both the importance of a humanistic approach in caring and the approach of research and meta-research in geriatrics. Though many texts explore the role of primary care professionals in geriatric medicine, the role of family doctors in older people care has not yet been clearly addressed, despite the growing burden of ageing, which has been dubbed the “silver tsunami.” Family physicians care for individuals in the context of their family, community, and culture, respecting the autonomy of their patients. In negotiating management plans with their patients, family doctors integrate physical, psychological, social, cultural and existential factors, utilizing the knowledge and trust engendered by repeated visits. They do so by promoting health, preventing disease, providing cures, care, or palliation and promoting patient empowerment and self-management.This will likely become all the more important, since we are witnessing a global demographic shift and family doctors will be responsible for and involved in caring for a growing population of older patients. This book is intended for family medicine trainees and professionals, but can also be a useful tool for geriatricians, helping them to better understand some features of primary care and to more fruitfully interact with family doctors.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Family Doctors and the Silver Tsunami: how to face the storm.- Scales and Scores for comprehensive geriatric assessment in primary care.- Nutritional issues of older people in primary care.- Frailty and sarcopenia in primary care: current issues.- The older patient with cognitive impairment in primary care.- The older patient with psychiatric illness.- The older patient at home.- Managing incontinence.- Intermediate care in older population: the role of the Family Doctor.- The older patient in nursing home.- The role of caregivers in older people.- Red Flags in elderly care.- Vaccinations in older people.- The Geriatric Team: clinical and social aspects.- Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence.- Polipharmacy and overtreatment.- Quaternary Prevention and Deprescribing.- Quality or quantity of life? Supportive and palliative approach to the elderly.- Dying at home.- Dying in 4D (or more).- Integrating spiritual care in the frame.- Dignity Therapy.- Conclusions.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Principles of Virtual Orthopedic Assessment
Book SynopsisFilling a gap in literature, this concise and practical book presents the principles of virtual orthopedic assessment and shares insights into the use of technology for distance patient-physician communication. Offering expert know-how and best practices, it equips readers with essential information on how to best remotely manage the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients.The book starts by defining telemedicine and presenting the basic requirements. The following chapters each focus on a specific joint or compartment, highlighting its peculiarities in terms of remote clinical assessment, and also discussing data security, patient confidentiality and consent as well as medico-legal issues. Moreover, the book features a dedicated chapter that analyzes specific issues related to remote assessment in children, older patients, noncompliant patients, and patients with pain. Covering all the basic and practical aspects of this emerging field, this book is a must-read for orthopedists and other professionals, such as general practitioners and physiotherapists, wanting to gain insights into remote orthopedic patient care.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- What is telemedicine?.- Basic requirements for proper virtual orthopedic assessment.- Shoulder and upper arm.- Elbow and forearm.- Hand and wrist.- Pelvis, hip and thigh.- Knee.- Lower leg, foot and ankle.- Spine.- Neurological assessment.- Special issues and situation on telemedicine.- Medico legal & confidentiality & data security & patients consents.- Dealing with children and old age and noncompliant patients, and patients in pain.- Other related issues.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic
Book SynopsisThe book discusses the impact of genetics, social determinants of health, the environment, and lifestyle in the burden of cardiometabolic conditions in African American and Hispanic/Latinx populations. It includes fully updated and revised chapters on genetics and CVD risk, epidemiology of cardiovascular health, cardiovascular imaging, dyslipidemias and other emerging risk factors, obesity and metabolic syndrome, heart failure, and genetic variations in CVD. Unique aspects within African American and Hispanic/Latinx populations are explored with suggested appropriate therapeutic interventions. New chapters focus on ASCVD risk assessment, emerging precision medicine concepts, the impact of diabetes, resilience and CVD survival, and lifestyle and dieting considerations. Written by a team of experts, the book examines the degree to which biomedical and scientific literature can clarify the impact of genetic variation and environment on cardiovascular disease. The Second Edition of Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations is an essential resource for physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students in cardiology, internal medicine, family medicine, clinical lipidology, and epidemiology.Table of Contents1. Overview and Perspectives: Cardiovascular Disease in Racial/Ethnic Minorities in the era of COVID-19.- 2. Introduction to Precision Medicine: Minority Populations and Cardiovascular Health.- 3. Lipoprotein (a): A Cardiovascular Risk Factor affecting Ethnic Minorities.- 4. Emerging Precision Medicine Concepts and Cardiovascular Health in African Americans and Hispanics.- 5. The Implementation Frontier: Impact on Cardiovascular Health in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations.- 6. Genomic Approaches to Hypertension.- 7. Heart Failure in African Americans and Hispanic Americans; a persistent and disproportionate burden in under-represented minorities.- 8. Heterogeneity, Nativity, and Disaggregation of Cardiovascular Risk and Outcomes in Hispanic Americans.- 9. Cardiovascular Epidemiology in Hispanics/Latinos: Lessons Learned from HCHS/SOL.- 10. Lessons Learned from the Jackson Heart Study.- 11. Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Hispanic/Latino Population.- 12. Progress in ASCVD Risk Assessment in African Americans and Hispanic Americans.- 13. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN MINORITIES - Unique Considerations: Hypertension in African and Hispanic Americans.- 14. Weight Loss, Lifestyle, and Dietary Factors in Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans and Hispanics.- 15. Coronary Calcium Scoring In African American and Hispanic Patients.- 16. Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans.- 17. Cardiac Amyloid Heart Disease in Racial/Ethnic Minorities: Focus on Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy .- 18. Imaging for the Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Minority Populations.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Asylum Medicine: A Clinician's Guide
Book SynopsisAsylum medicine, a field encompassing medical forensic evaluations of asylum seekers, is an emerging discipline in healthcare. In a time of record global displacement due to human rights violations, conflict and persecution, interest in the medical and psychological evaluation of individuals subjected to torture and other ill-treatment is high. Health professionals are uniquely qualified to use their skills to make contributions to a group of vulnerable individuals fleeing danger and death in their home countries. Health professionals involved in asylum medicine perform medical and psychological forensic evaluations of asylum seekers. Their educational background prepares them to examine and describe physical and emotional scars related to trauma, and further training allows them to assess these scars in the context of persecution, describe them in a medical-legal affidavit and support these findings with testimony. Providers of asylum medicine are often involved in advocacy, as many governments become increasingly hostile to asylum seekers. Books on human rights exist, but there is no authoritative text of asylum medicine. This book presents a comprehensive overview of asylum medicine, with emphasis on the historical and legal background of asylum law, best practices for performing asylum examinations, challenges of examining detained asylum seekers, education of trainees and advocacy. Written by experts in the field, Asylum Medicine: A Clinician's Guide is a first of its kind resource for health care providers who practice asylum medicine.Trade Review“The book is very well organized. While it is eminently readable cover-to-cover as an introduction to the discipline, it also serves well as a convenient, point-of-care quick reference resource. … this is an important contribution to the resources for individuals involved in care of such patients. It is very accessible in terms of the writing style and organization. It will be a valuable addition to the library of any physician who works with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.” (Mark K. Huntington, Family Medicine, Vol. 55 (2), 2023)Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Hand and Wrist Injuries in Baseball: A Clinical
Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively reviews soft tissue, bone, ligament, and nerve injury of the hand and wrist unique to baseball. Organized into three sections, the book begins with a discussion on fractures of the hand and wrist, including the distal radius, scaphoid, and phalanges. Following this, section two examines ligament injuries from the wrist to the thumb. Section three then concludes the book with an analysis of tendon and nerve injuries. Chapters include high-quality images and tables to supplement expertly written text.Unique and thorough, Hand and Wrist Injuries in Baseball is an invaluable resource for orthopedics surgeons and sports medicine specialists, as well as primary care physicians, emergency room physicians, pediatricians, athletic trainers, and therapists.Table of ContentsSection I: Fractures of the Hand and WristDistal Radius FracturesScaphoid FracturesCarpal Fractures Excluding the ScaphoidHook of the Hamate FractureCarpometacarpal (CMC) Injuries Digits 2-5Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures of the DigitsThumb Basilar Fractures/Thumb CMC DislocationSection II: Ligament Injuries of the Hand and WristWrist Ligament Injury (Scapholunate)Thumb Metacarpalphalangeal Collateral Ligament InjuryCollateral Ligament Injury of the Digits 2-5Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex InjurySection III: Tendon and Nerve Injuries of the Hand and WristFlexor Tendon Injury Including PulleyExtensor Tendon Injury/Extensor Carpi UlnarisMedian Nerve/Ulnar Nerve/Thumb Perineural FibrosisSection IV: Special Populations and RehabilitationInjuries of the Hand and Wrist in the YouthPost-Treatment Care of the Athlete.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Nutrition Guide for Physicians and Related
Book SynopsisThis fully updated and expanded third edition is a reference guide on nutrition and its clinical implications for health and disease through the life-cycle. The book endeavors to address the needs of those who would most benefit from up-to-date information on recent advances in the field of nutrition. Written by experts in the field, chapters cover a diverse range of nutritional areas that present a succinct overview of recent thinking and discoveries that have the greatest capacity to aid physicians and other healthcare professionals in improving the nutritional health of their clients. The text is divided into eight parts. Part one and two address the nutrient requirements and special nutrition-related issues for people across all stages of the lifespan—from pregnancy and infancy through the adolescent years to the older adult years. Part three summarizes the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of chronic conditions frequently seen in clinical practice, including obesity, diabetes, bone disorders, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Part four describes different dietary patterns (the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, the vegetarian diet, and the ketogenic diet). Part five describes nutrition challenges specific to surgery and several different acute diseases and disorders (gastrointestinal disorders, food allergy and intolerance, diseases of the liver and pancreas, kidney disease, eating disorders, bariatric surgery, sarcopenia, and drug interactions with food). Part six looks at different aspects of the diet (coffee, tea, dietary fat, dietary sugars, energy drinks, alcohol, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and the gut microbiome). Part seven examines a range of factors that influence dietary health decisions (creating nutritional behavior change, methods for assessing nutritional status, Dietary Reference Intakes, an overview of the diet and food guides, food labels, and sources of nutrients). Finally, part eight looks at dietary supplements (including the problem of dishonest marketing) and false and misleading information in the area of nutrition. The growing nutritional impact of COVID-19 is discussed throughout the book where appropriate.Nutrition Guide for Physicians and Related Healthcare Professions Third Edition serves as a comprehensive guide that is organized by age/lifespan, nutrition therapy in relation to chronic disease and COVID, diet and its role in prevention, dietary requirements and recommendations, and influencing health decisions for the patient. It is a valuable resource of practical and easy-to-access information on nutrition for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and others in their daily practice.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction.- Why Nutrition Matters in Clinical Practice.- Part II: Nutrition Consideration Across the Lifespan.- Pregnancy: Preparation for the Next Generation.- Infants: Transition from Breast to Bottle to Solids.- Young Children: Preparing for the Future.- Nutrition in Adolescence.- Nutritional Challenges of Girls and Woman.- Healthy Aging: Nutrition Concepts for Older Adults.- Dietary Considerations for Postmenopausal Women.- Dietary Influence on Cognitive Function in the Elderly.- Part III: Nutrition for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases.- Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Nutritional Genomics: Choosing the Wrong Parents.- Obesity: Understanding and Achieving a Healthy Weight.- Nutrition Therapy for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes.- Nutrition Therapy for Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.- Osteoporosis and Bone Health: Sound Suggestions for Stronger Bones.- Coronary Heart Diseasee: Nutritional Interventions for Prevention and Therapy.- Dietary Influence on Blood Pressure.- Diet, Physical Activity, and Cancer Prevention.- Nutritional Prevention of Irritable Bowel and Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Part IV: Nutritional Requirements Following Surgery and Acute Disease.- Dietary Considerations During Chemotherapy.- Role or Nutrition in Understanding Common Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Food Allergy and Intolerance: Diagnosis and Nutritional Management.- Nutrition in Patients with Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas.- Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney-Related Disorders.- Eating Disorders: Disorders of Under and Over Nutrition.- Nutritional Considerations for the Treatment of Depression.- Nutritional Considerations Following Bariatric Surgery.- Nutrition for Sarcopenia Prevention.- Drug Interactions with Food and Beverages.- Part V: Food and Nutrient Health Effects.- Coffee Consumption and its Impact on Health.- Health Effects of Tea Consumption.- Dietary Fat: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.- Dietary Sugar Intake: Is There a Best Recommendation.- Dietary Recommendations for Juices and Soft Drinks.- Sports Beverages for Optimizing Physical Performance.- Energy Drinks and Human Healthy.- What is the Best for the Patient: Abstinence or Moderate Alcohol Consumption?.- Dietary Fiber: All Fibers are not Alike.- Vitamins: The Essentials.- Mineral Nutrients: From Macro to Ultra Trace.- Nutritional Influence on the Gut Microbiome.- Part IV: Influencing Dietary Health Decisions.- Guidelines for Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Referrals in the Clinical Setting.- Nutritional Status: An Overview of Methods for Assessment.- Food Synergy, Nutritional Science to Food Guides.- Dietary Supplements: Navigating a Minefield.- A Plague of False and Misleading Information.- Dietary Reference Intakes: Cutting Through the Confusion.- Food Labels and Sources of Nutrients: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff.- Part VII: Conclusions.- What Needs to Change for Nutritional Health to Improve?.- Appendix A: Aids to Calculations.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Approaches to Chronic Kidney Disease: A Guide for
Book SynopsisChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global public health problem, affecting nearly one in seven adults in the United States alone. It is a disease that integrates chronic illness at several levels, and the progressive condition is associated with high rates of co-morbidity. This text provides a comprehensive, current state-of-the art review of this field, serving as a valuable resource for primary care providers and non-nephrology clinicians that treat patients with CKD. It is comprised of 24 chapters focused on specific aspects of the disease. The first 2 chapters provide a bit of background on the disease, describing the anatomy and physiology of the kidney as well as the definition and epidemiology of the disease. The following 3 chapters discuss the detection, prevention and progression of the disease. The next 6 chapters describe the relationship of the disease with other conditions and most common co-morbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. The chapters, that follow focus on the CKD associated complications and the CKD within special populations such as the elderly and minorities as well as dietary restrictions and drug dosing. The book concludes with discussion on preparation for renal replacement therapy and preemptive organ transplantation as an alternative to dialysis in the management of the advanced CKD. Written by experts in the field, Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease is a comprehensive guide for clinicians, especially primary care providers including residents and fellows in training, who take care of chronic kidney disease patients. It is also a useful tool for researchers dealing with this challenging field. Table of ContentsRenal Physiology for Primary Care CliniciansState of the Care Definition and Epidemiology of CKDScreening Tests for CKD DetectionPrevention of CKD and Retarding the Progression of CKDProgression of CKD and Uremic SymptomsDiabetic Kidney DiseaseHypertensive Kidney DiseaseInfection Related Kidney DiseaseHepatorenal Syndrome.- Lupus NephritisOnco-NephrologyComplications of Chronic Kidney Disease: Electrolyte and Acid – Base DisordersAnemia in chronic kidney diseaseCKD – Mineral and Bone DisorderHypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney DiseaseCKD in Elderly: Do old kidneys behave differentlyCKD in Non-Renal Solid Organ TransplantationCKD and PregnancyCKD in Minorities: Non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics Asians Indian AmericansNutrition in CKD.- Drug Dosing in CKD: Polypharmacy and NephrotoxicityUse of Iodinated and Gadolinium Containing Contrast Media in CKDPreparation for Renal Replacement Therapy.- Pre-emptive Kidney Transplant: An Alternative to Dialysis
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Men’s Health and Wellbeing
Book SynopsisThis book provides a concise overview of the latest controversies and advances in men’s health. It covers the male anatomy, physiology, and the metabolic syndromes that most commonly affect males. A range of benign and malignant conditions affecting the prostate, testes, rectum and colon are detailed. Chapters feature an easy-to-follow format and feature learning objectives to highlight the key concepts in each chapter aiding the reader to develop a thorough understanding of fundamental aspects in men’s health.Men’s Health and Wellbeing features insightful reviews of controversies and recent developments in men’s health, and is a valuable resource for all trainee and practicing medical professionals who treat these patients.Table of ContentsThe Male Reproductive System Anatomy.- Physiology of Male Hormones.- Hypogonadism and Late onset Hypogonadism.- Male Factor Infertility.- Erectile Dysfunction.- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.- Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Men’s Health.- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity and Cancer Risk.- Impact of Trauma and Orthopaedics on Men’s Health.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Alcohol related liver disease.- Recreational Drugs and Men’s Health.- Benign Surgical Conditions.- Benign Gastrointestinal Conditions.- Malignant Gastrointestinal Conditions.- Lung Cancer and Smoking.- Testicular Malignancy.- Prostate Cancer Malignancy.- Physical activity and dietary considerations for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.- Prostate Cancer Survivorship and Physical Health.- Mind and Body in Men’s Health.- Engaging Men with Men’s Health.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Diversity in Action: Case Studies in Cultural
Book SynopsisThis book presents an extensive collection of high-yield case vignettes with recommendations for a comprehensive approach to cultural psychiatry. Culture is defined from an anthropological perspective, with an emphasis on aspects of culture beyond race, ethnicity, and other traditional demographic categories. The goal of this book is to offer clinical applications of cultural psychiatry via examination of special populations, systems, and settings. With ever-changing geopolitical environments, institutional structures, and sociodynamics, attention and consideration of context is paramount. Theoretical models and specific frameworks for evaluating cultural influence on the manifestation, development, and treatment response of mental health illnesses are presented. The chapters are organized to showcase different ways in which culture plays into everyday clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the full sum of the care delivery transaction within a larger context, including public and community systems of care. Real-world case examples are discussed in each chapter to help contextualize the dynamic nature that culture plays in practice across inpatient and outpatient settings. Each case presents with relevant academic and historical background and practical operational advice for psychiatrists providing care within these respective communities. The authors address diverse clinical cases related to refugee and asylum seekers, military service members, survivors of human trafficking, incarcerated populations, and more. Training recommendations and best practices are outlined including psychopharmacology, psychosocial treatments, and cultural adaptations to evidence based treatments.Diversity in Action: Case Studies in Cultural Psychiatry is a useful resource for all psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, social workers, nurses, administrators, public policy officials, and all medical professionals working with a culturally diverse subset of patients seeking mental health.Table of Contents1. Introduction Hilary M. Gould, Gabriela G. Mejia, and Steve KohPart I Survivors 2. Survivors of TorturePriti Ojha3. Survivors of Human TraffickingJoanna Ortega, Mollie Gordon, Kimberly Gordon-Achebe, and Rachel Robitz4. Survivors of Combat TraumaSavannah L. Woodward and David NissanPart II Special Populations5. Co-Occurring DisordersAaron Meyer, Gabriela G. Mejia, and Hilary M. Gould6. Telepsychiatry to Rural PopulationsGregory Evangelatos, G. Andrew Valasquez, Christine Le, Juan Sosa, Jessica Thackaberry, and Donald M. Hilty7. Religion, Spirituality, and Mental HealthHannah Cherian Sweet and Rachel Ann Paul8. Biculturalism: the case of two North American neighborsBernardo Ng and Nancy Catherine Colimon-ArdilaPart III Systems and Settings9. Correctional PsychiatrySanaz Kumar and Philip J. Candilis10. Shifting Gears: Cultural Assimilation into Primary CareTeresa Pan, Rahul Lauhan, Jeanne Maglione, and Alan Hsu11. Psychiatric Care in Residential Care Environments Omar Ghosn, Steve Huege, and Daniel D. Sewell
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Endocrinology and Diabetes: A Problem Oriented
Book SynopsisDeveloped by a renowned group of international authors, this engaging, case-based title once again offers readers a wide range of thought-provoking case studies that reflect contemporary, challenging, hands-on clinical care. Expanded and fully updated, Endocrinology and Diabetes: A Problem Oriented Approach, 2nd Edition addresses the complete range of endocrinologic problems found in patient care, offering the reader a convenient and pointed way to solve clinical problems in a timely manner. Due to its comprehensive coverage and practical focus, this title has developed a special place in the field of endocrinology and will again be of great interest to endocrinologists, diabetologists, internal medicine physicians, family physicians, fellows, and residents. The enthusiastic reception and warm welcome of the first edition of this book was overwhelming and gratifying. Despite many standard texts that cover physiology and clinical aspects of endocrinology, this book found a special place because it focused on patient care and practical aspects of endocrine practice. In the current volume we were fortunate to again have the honor of collaboration by international authors who pride themselves foremost as clinical endocrinologists. We hope our readers will find this updated, improved edition worthwhile, and use it for the benefit of their patients. Table of ContentsSection I: EndocrinologyHyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis HypothyroidismThyroid Nodules and CancerEvaluation of Sellar Masses Hyperprolactinemia AcromegalyHypopituitarismCushing's Syndrome Adrenal Failure Adrenal IncidentalomasEndocrine Hypertension Hirsutism and Virilization MenopauseMale HypogonadismHormone Therapy in the Transgender PatientIdiopathic Short Stature: Diagnostic and Therapeutic ApproachDelayed PubertyPrecocious PubertyAmbiguous GenitaliaNon-Parathyroid HypercalcemiaHypocalcemiaPrimary HyperparathyroidismVitamin D DeficiencyPostmenopausal OsteoporosisOsteoporosis in MenGlucocorticoid-induced OsteoporosisMetabolic Bone Diseases Other than OsteoporosisSection II: Diabetes Mellitus Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis of Diabetes MellitusGestational DiabetesOral Therapies for Type 2 DiabetesGLP-1 Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Insulin TherapyHypoglycemia in the Non-Diabetic PatientHypoglycaemia in DiabetesHypoglycaemia in DiabetesThe Diabetic NeuropathiesDiabetic NephropathyThe Diabetic FootDiabetic RetCarbohydrate Counting Section III: Obesity, Lipids, and Nutrition Pharmacological treatment of obesityNon-alcoholic Fatty LiverTreatment of Obesity in the Patient with Type 2 DiabetesDyslipidemiaDietary Approach for Cardio-metabolic DisordersNutrition Supplements in Sports
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG CPAP Adherence: Factors and Perspectives
Book SynopsisThis book presents a broad range of perspectives on the topic of CPAP adherence. This includes theoretical underpinnings of adherence; multi-disciplinary practical approaches as well as special considerations in diverse clinical populations, age groups and cultures by authors from five continents. CPAP Adherence is a novel and highly relevant publication for sleep physicians, psychologists, dentists, respiratory therapists, sleep technicians, family physicians as well as PAP and oral appliance providers. This book will help improve patient care and quality of life.Table of ContentsPART 1.- 1. When To Treat With Cpap And How To Define Success.- 2. Interventions to Improve CPAP Adherence.- 3. Patient Adherence to CPAP– A Practical Interdisciplinary Model.- 4. Soft Styles of Motivating Patients to Adopt CPAP.- 5. The role of education and support in CPAP adherence.- 6. Role of the Behavioural Sleep Specialist Psychologist in Promoting CPAP Adherence.- 7. Role of the physician in CPAP adherence and CPAP trials.- 8. PAP Therapy for Sleep Breathing Disorders: Good Policies and Practices.- PART 2.- 9. Socio-Economic Differences in CPAP Adherence.- 10. The Impact of Partner and Family Support.- 11. Personality and Mental Health as Determinants of CPAP Use.- 12. Costs of Treatment Non-adherence in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.- 13. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Phenotypes And Positive Airway Therapy Adherence.- PART 3.- 14. PAP Adherence in Neurology Patients.- 15. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP and Impact on Cognitive Function.- 16. Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of CPAP and CPAP.- 17. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia in Patients with Comorbid Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- 18. Overview of Medication Treatment for Comorbid Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (COMISA).- 19. CPAP Adherence in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Depression.- 20. Adherence with Treatment for Sleep Apnea in Patients with Co-morbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.- 21. ReleVancouvere of CPAP in Ophthalmic Disease.- 22. CPAP Adherence and Bariatric Surgery Patients.- 23. CPAP adherence in pregnancy.- PART 4.- 24. Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children ReleVancouvere to Treatment Approaches.- 25. PAP Management and Adherence for Children and Adolescents with OSAS.- 26. Cpap Adherence In Children With Special Health Care Needs.- . PART 5.- 27. Monitoring of the Patient on CPAP and When should Alternative Treatment Modalities be Considered.- 28. Oral Appliance Use for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders.- 29. Utilization of wake promoting drugs in patients on CPAP therapy.- 30. Improving CPAP Adherence using Telehealth.- 31. The CPAP Machine, Mask and Interface.- 32. How to Start Using and Benefit from CPAP Use_ A CPAP Vendor's Practical Information to Patients.- 33. The CPAP treatment Coordinator’s Role in Helping Patients with CPAP Use.- 34. The Respiratory Therapist and the Vendor’s Perspective on CPAP Adherence.- 35. Global Perspective on CPAP Adherence.- 36. Questionnaires Evaluating Sleep Apnea and CPAP Adherence.- 37. The Past and Future of CPAP.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisThis book is a point-of-care resource for effective sexual and reproductive healthcare for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and medical backgrounds in the primary care setting. This useful guide is divided into three parts, and other than part three, which deals exclusively with transgender and gender diverse patients, all content will relate to patients of all gender identities. Part one presents sexual and reproductive health (SRH) using a lifespan approach, including chapters on pediatrics, adolescents and young adults, adults, and older adult patients. Part two presents an approach to common SRH issues that span multiple age groups, including contraception and family planning, sexually transmitted infections and cancer screenings as well as sexual and reproductive health in the setting of common medical conditions. Part three is dedicated to sexual and reproductive health for transgender and gender non-binary patients, including psychosocial, medical, surgical and legal aspects of health. This book provides primary care clinicians with a framework for providing effective sexual and reproductive healthcare to patients of all ages, sexual orientations and gender identities in a way that is inclusive, focuses on health, and addresses the needs unique to specific populations.Trade Review Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Excelling in the Clinic: A Concise Guide for
Book SynopsisWorking in the outpatient clinic is a key training experience for medical students. When they arrive at the clinic, students may discover that their time on the inpatient wards does not necessarily prepare them to perform well in the outpatient setting. Everything is different in the clinic, from the nature and context of the patient encounter to the student’s role in note-writing, oral case presentation, and case discussion with the attending physician. The purpose of this book is to guide students as they transition to the world of 15-minute appointments, telemedicine, cyberchondriasis, motivational interviewing, shared medical appointments, and real-time informatics. The aim is to give students a clear understanding of their role in a variety of clinic settings, to evaluate and present their patients well, maximize learning, and provide excellent care for their patients. Excelling in the Clinic explains the process of becoming an effective, efficient, and scholarly worker in the primary care clinic.Table of Contents 1. The Importance of Primary Care The Power of Incremental Care – Effects of High Quality Primary Care on Health Outcomes – The Long-Term Physician-Patient Relationship – Seeing the Big Picture 2. Medical Education in the Outpatient Clinic: Benefits and Barriers Benefits: Role-Modeling, Mentoring, and One-on-One Teaching – Barriers: Stressed Clinical Preceptors, Student Preconceptions 3. Clinic Settings, Schedules, and Structures Settings – Schedules – Structures – Other Clinic Experiences 4. COVID-19 and the Rapid Rise of Telemedicine How COVID-19 Has Changed Primary Care – Telephone and Video Visits: Benefits and Limitations – Student Participation in Telemedicine – Telemedicine is Here to Stay 5. Role of the Student in the Outpatient Clinic Active Versus Passive Clinic Experiences – What Your Clinic Attending is Looking For – Increasing the Level of Responsibility: the RIME Framework – Working with the Clinic Staff – Following Up on Test Results and Consults 6. Preparing to See the Patient Chart Review and Creating an Agenda for the Visit – More Thoughts on the Agenda: “I Just Want to Know if I’m Healthy Enough for Bacon” 7. The Patient-Centered Interview Basics of the Patient-Centered Interview – Greeting and Introduction – Begin with an Open-Ended Question, and Listen Carefully to the Answer – Look at the Patient, Not the Screen – Med Reconciliation – Evaluate New Symptoms with Pertinent Positives and Negatives – Review of Systems – Using Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change – Dealing with Talkative, Angry, and Distracted Patients – Cyberchondriasis – Shared Decision-Making 8. The Physical Exam (Lack of) Evidence for the Routine Physical Exam – The Irrational Physical Exam? – Checking Your Exam Findings with the Attending – Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the Primary Care Clinic 9. The Concise Oral Case Presentation The SOAP-Style Oral Presentation – Schema for the Oral Case Presentation in the Clinic – Using the Problem List as a Guide – Examples of Oral Presentations 10. Discussing the Case Identifying Key Learning Points from the Case – Using SNAPPS for Case Presentation, Discussion, and Teaching – Researching the Case and Reporting Your Findings – Questioning Dogma in the Clinic – Responding to Feedback 11. Writing a Clinic Note The Classic SOAP Note and its Function – How Not to Write a Progress Note: Things to Avoid – Examples of Concise Clinic Notes 12. Service-Learning Clinics Working in Shelters and Homeless Clinics – Student-Run Free Clinics – Challenges and Satisfactions of Caring for the Underserved – The Silver Chalice 13. Careers in Primary Care Traditional, Non-Traditional, and Academic Practice Options – Finding Your Niche in Primary Care – Academic Careers in Primary Care: How to Get There – The Future of Primary Care
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Springer International Publishing AG Diagnoses Without Names: Challenges for Medical
Book SynopsisDoctors, patients, investigators, administrators, and policymakers who assign diagnoses assume three elements: the name describes an entity with conceptual or evidentiary boundaries, the person setting the name has a high degree of certainty, and the name has a consensus definition. This book challenges this practice and offers an alternative to assigning diagnoses: quantitating diagnostic uncertainty in personal and public medical plans.This book offers the stakeholders' views participating in a workshop, sponsored by the Barbara Volcker Center/Hospital for Special Surgery, taking place in April 2020, about uncertain diagnoses. Chapters examine the circumstances in which diagnosis names are "unassignable", either because patients do not fit within diagnostic "boxes" or because health abnormalities evolve and change over time. In addition, the book deconstructs the processes of diagnosis and explores how different stakeholders used diagnosis names for various purposes. In examining pertinent questions, the book offers a roadmap to achieving consensus definitions or including measures of uncertainty in personal care, research, and policy.Diagnoses Without Names: Challenges for Medical Care, Research, and Policy is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, fellows, and graduate students in internal medicine, rheumatology, and clinical immunology as well as investigators, administrators, policymakers.Table of ContentsPrefacePART I. DEFINING DIAGNOSTIC UNCERTAINTY 1. Diagnosis: An Illustration of Uncertainty: SLE/Lupus Spectrum 2. Diagnosis: Syndrome, Genome, or Both?3. What Level of Detail Defines Uncertainty in Diagnosis?4. Frequency of Diagnostic Uncertainty: All Doctors, or Tertiary Care Specialty Clinics Only?5. Frequency: Rheumatologists or All Chronic Illness Specialties? PART II. DECONSTRUCTING THE CONCEPT OF ‘DIAGNOSIS’ 6. Patients’ Entry into the Medical World (Strengths and Weaknesses of History, Examination, Laboratory)7. Other Data Sources (Severity, Time, Sociological, Environmental, Cultural Factors)8. Deconstructing the Thought Process by Which Diagnoses are Made (Subjective and Objective Data; Quantitative and Qualitative Data; The Effect of Time) 9. Quantitating Uncertainty10. Methodological Pluralism (Syndrome, Genome, Externalities, and Other Factors; Diagnoses Change as Science Evolves) PART III. THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF “DIAGNOSIS”11. Physicians, Patients12. Clinical Scientists, Basic Scientists13. Pharma14. Payers, Policy Makers, Public15. Fiscal Effects of Uncertain Diagnoses16. Is Diagnostic Certainty Required?PART IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS17. Conclusions
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Springer International Publishing AG Laws of Medicine: Core Legal Aspects for the
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the US laws that affect clinical practice for healthcare professionals with no legal background.Divided into thirteen sections, each chapter starts with a summary of the chapter’s content and relevant legal concepts in bullet points before discussing the topics in detail. An application section is provided in many chapters to clarify essential issues by reflecting on clinically relevant case law or clinical vignette(s). Filling a crucial gap in the literature, this comprehensive guide gives healthcare professionals an understanding or a starting point to legal aspects of healthcare.Table of Contents1. Introduction to the US Legal System 2. Public Health Law 3. Law and Economics 4. Access to Care 5. Tort Law 6. Administrative Law 7. Federal Regulations 8. State Regulations 9. Antitrust Law 10. Mental Health Law 11. Labor and Employment Law 12. Reproductive Health Law 13. Insurance Law 14. Drug and Medical Device Law 15. Intellectual Property Law 16. Cannabis Law 17. Global Health Law 18. Law and Bioethics 19. Healthcare Reform
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Springer International Publishing AG Dermatology in Public Health Environments: A
Book SynopsisDermatological diseases are extremely common around the globe, and a systematic understanding of these conditions and their relationships with various epidemiological factors could provide insights to help governments and private institutions address the challenges they need to overcome in order to improve global health. This extensively revised second edition comprehensively discusses the fundamental areas of dermatological practice in public health. It features more than 900 figures, eight new chapters and two new sections: a) Dermatological Biopsy and Major Histopathological Patterns, exploring surgical methods for collecting cutaneous specimens from outpatients and the analysis of major histopathological patterns; b) Special Chapters, which outlines Hospital Dermatology in Public Health, covering hospital care as a backup in dermatoses of importance in public health; Dermatological Education in Public Health, examining the interface between teaching and students for the development of dermatological practice; and a Brief History of Dermatology.Further topics include the profile of dermatological care based on epidemiological concepts; the most significant skin diseases (including dermatology in tropical medicine); the relationship between the environment and dermatological diseases; dermatoses in the human life cycles, diseases that are not primarily dermatological, but have a high impact on public health and may have skin and mucosal manifestations; a number of emerging issues in dermatology in public health; clinical approaches (diagnosis and management) to common dermatological symptoms; multidisciplinary approaches in dermatology; surgical and histopathological aspects of the main dermatological diseases; and the hospital as an aid in the management of complex dermatoses and dermatological education in public health. Written by experts with extensive experience in their respective fields, this book is a valuable reference resource for undergraduate and graduate students, dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as anyone interested in the relationship between dermatology and public health.Table of ContentsSection I. Dermatology in Public Health1. Concepts of Relevant Diseases for Public Health 2. International Public Health Strategies in Dermatology3. The User of Public Health Services in Dermatology4. Impact of Preventive Campaigns in Dermatology: A Brazilian Experience Section II. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Cutaneous Infectious5. Hanseniasis6. Tuberculosis7. Other Mycobacteriosis8. Sexually Transmitted Diseases9. Bacterial Infections10. Viral Infections11. Fungal Infections12. Parasitic and Protozoal Infections13. Congenital Syphilis Section III. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Neoplasias14. Precursor Lesions of Skin Cancer15. Basal Cell Carcinoma16. Squamous Cell Carcinoma17. Melanoma18. Cutaneous T Lymphomas and Others Lymphoproliferative DiseasesSection IV. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases19. Eczema20. Psoriasis 21. Seborreic Dermatitis22. Lichen planus23. Acne24. Hidradenitis25. Rosacea26. Vitiligo27. Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses28. Vasculitis29. Apthae30. Neutrophilic Dermatosis31. Adverse Drug Reaction Section V. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Skin Diseases and Environment32. Cold and Heat33. Ultaviolet Radiation and Idiophatic Phtodermatosis34. Dermatosis for Plants35. Skin Lesions Caused by Venomous Animals 36. Occupational Dermatitis37. Air Pollution and the Skin HealthSection VI. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Vital Cycle and Dermatology38. Skin Diseases and Pregnancy39. Neonatal Dermatosis40. Cutaneous Aging and Dermatosis in Geriatric patients Section VII. Skin Manifestations of Major Diseases in Public Health41. Diabetes Mellitus42. Diseases of Thyroid43. Dyslipidemias44. Nutritional Disorder, Morbidly Obese and Post-Bariatric 45. Renal Failure46. Connective Tissue Diseases47. Smoking, Alcoholism and Use of Ilicit Drugs48. HIV / AIDS49. Human T-Cell Lymphothtropic Virus Type-1 (HTLV-1) Infection 50. Liver Diseases51. Transplant Recipients52. Psychiatric Disorders53. Neoplasias and ParaneoplasiasSection VIII. Emerging Issues of Dermatology in Public Health54. Ethnicity and Dermatology55. Skin Disorders in Transgender Patients56. Dermatosis in Conflict Zones and Disasters Areas57. Dermatology and Sports58. Photoprotection59. Skin Banking60. Marketing influence on body image perception: a Bioethical Perspective61. Quality of Life in Dermatology62. Vaccine and the Prevention of Dermatological Diseases63. Dermatoscopy in the Public Health Environment64. TeledermatologySection IX. Signs and Symptoms of Skin Diseases in Public Health – a Practical Guide to Management65. Pigmented Lesions66. Purpura67. Pruritus68. Prurigo69. Ulcers Legs and Lymphedema70. Urticaria71. Erythema Nodosum72. Rash73. Alopecia74. Stains 75. Xerosis76. Hyperhidrosis77. Nail disease78. Metatarsalgia, Calluses, Callosities of the Feet Section X. Dermatological Biopsy and Major Histopathological Patterns79. Skin Biopsy 80. Major Histopathological Patterns in DermatologySection XI. Multidisciplinary Team and Dermatological Care 81. Dermatological Assistance in Primary Health Care: a Nursing Approach 82. Care Wounds – Dressings83. Physical Therapy in Hanseniasis84. Psychological Approaches in Treating Patients with Dermatological Diseases Section XII. Special Chapters85. Dermatological Education in Public Health - The Teaching of Dermatology 86. Hospital Dermatology: the role of dermatologists in hospital settings 87. Brief History of Dermatology
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Springer International Publishing AG Osteoporosis in Clinical Practice
Book SynopsisThis book is a quick-reference guide to osteoporosis that equips the reader with easy-to-follow guidelines for lifelong maintenance of skeletal structure and function, with an emphasis on the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of osteoporosis. Organized into 20 chapters it provides a concise, yet complete evidence-based overview of osteoporosis prevention and management “from paediatrics to geriatrics”. This practical guide is aimed at raising awareness and educate physicians across disciplines about this preventable, treatable and now even curable disease and emphasizing how every doctor can contribute to stop the “osteoporosis treatment gap” recognized over the last ten years. Covering bone biology, pathophysiology, secondary and drug-induced osteoporosis, as well as risk factors, diagnostic measurements, treatment and monitoring strategies, new drugs, management of osteoporotic fractures, and much more, this book is a must-have for all those involved in the prevention and care of this global threat.Table of Contents1 Biology of the Skeleton.- 2 Definition and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis.- 3 Risk Factors and Prevention of Osteoporosis.- 4 Clinical Aspects and Diagnosis of Osteoporosis.- 5 Treatment Strategies and Drugs in Osteoporosis.- 6 Prevention and Management of Osteoporotic Fractures.- 7 Variants of Osteoporosis and Immobilisation.- 8 Secondary Osteoporosis in Medical Disciplines.- 9 Drug-Induced Osteoporosis and Transplantation.- 10 Joint Disorders and Osteoporosis/Osteonecrosis.- 11 Bone Marrow Disorders and Osteoporosis.- 12 Bone Metastases and Osteoporosis/SRE´s.- 13 Local Bone Disorders and Osteoporosis/Bone Marrow Edema.- 14 Other Organs/Tissues and Osteoporosis.
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Springer International Publishing AG Remediation in Medical Education: A Mid-Course Correction
Book SynopsisOn a daily basis, health professions educators struggle to find effective and respectful ways of working with trainees who struggle to meet standards – most of whom will become practicing clinicians. Society allows and expects the health professions to regulate ourselves, and we must do so. The first edition of this book concentrated on medical student learners mainly in the United States. Since then, the literature has exploded, offering a wider range of remediation practices for all levels of learners in all health professions throughout the world. This new edition continues to offer evidence-based, theory-informed, and pragmatic approaches to identifying and remediating trainees who cannot yet perform to standards. Illustrative case studies frame practical and programmatic advice from experienced front-line educators. All original chapters have been updated, and there are 21 brand new chapters. Of the 73 chapter authors, 52 are new to this edition, broadening the book’s relevance internationally and across the health professions. This book is required reading for all those committed to ensuring health professionals are ready and able to serve the health of the public.Table of ContentsPart I: Overview and FramingChapter 1: Remediation: The Measure of a ProfessionChapter 2: Toward a Programmatic Approach for Remediation: Evidence-based Goals for InstitutionsChapter 3: Diversity, Inclusion, and Remediation: Excellence Requires EquityChapter 4: The Metacognitive Competency: Becoming a Master Adaptive LearnerChapter 5: The Learner’s Experience of RemediationChapter 6: A Stepwise Approach to Remediation for the Frontline Clinician-EducatorPart II: Remediation by CompetencyChapter 7: “They Need to Read More”: Helping Trainees who Struggle with Knowledge BaseChapter 8: Remediation of Physical Examination SkillsChapter 9: Assessment and Remediation of Clinical ReasoningChapter 10: Remediation for Technical SkillsChapter 11: Evaluation and Remediation of Organization, Efficiency, and Time ManagementChapter 12: Remediation of Interpersonal and Communication SkillsChapter 13: Professionalism Lapses as Professional Identity Formation ChallengesChapter 14: Nuts and Bolts of Professionalism RemediationChapter 15: Reflection and Narrative in RemediationChapter 16: Remediation Through the Lens of Systems-Based Practice and Practice-Based Learning and ImprovementPart III: Special TopicsChapter 17: Learning Differences and Medical EducationChapter 18: Trainee Well-being and RemediationChapter 19: Faculty Development: Preparing to Conduct RemediationPart IV: Systems, Legal, and Ethical Considerations – Undergraduate Medical Education and Interprofessional Schools Chapter 20: The View from Three Medical School Dean’s OfficesChapter 21: Commentary From A Brazilian Medical ProfessorChapter 22: Commentary from the University of Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ProgramChapter 23: Commentary from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory UniversityChapter 24: Commentary from the Purdue University College of PharmacyChapter 25: Commentary from the School of Physical Therapy, University of California, San FranciscoPart V: Systems, Legal, and Ethical Considerations – Graduate Medical EducationChapter 26: The View from the Office of the Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), Washington University in St. LouisChapter 27: Commentary from the Oman Medical Specialty BoardChapter 28: Commentary from the National Healthcare Group Family Medicine Residency, SingaporeSection VI: Systems, Legal, and Ethical Considerations – Preparing for DismissalChapter 29: When the Prognosis is Poor: Documentation, The Law, and When and How to Give Up
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Springer International Publishing AG Patient Safety: A Case-based Innovative Playbook
Book SynopsisThis book aims to serve as a playbook and a guide for the creation of a safer healthcare system in the contemporary healthcare ecosystem. It meets this goal through examinations of clinical case studies that illustrate core principles of patient safety, coverage of a broad range of medical errors including medication errors, and solutions to reducing medical errors that are widely applicable in many settings. Throughout the book, the chapters offer viewpoints from healthcare leaders, accomplished practitioners, and experts in patient safety. In addition to highlighting important concepts in patient safety, the book also provides a vision of patient safety in the subsequent decade. Furthermore, it will describe what changes need to “fall into place” between now and the next 10-15 years to have that future realized. The book presents and analyzes a number of cases to illustrate the most common types of medical errors and to help readers learn the key clinical, organizational, and systems issues in patient safety. Patient Safety, 2nd edition, is an invaluable text for all physicians, healthcare workers, policymakers, and residents who are working towards a more equitable and effective healthcare system. Table of ContentsSection I: IntroductionChapter 1 - Patient safety methodologiesChapter 2 - Measuring patient safety Section II: Concepts Chapter 3 - Patient identificationChapter 4 - Teamwork and communication Chapter 5 - Transitions of Care and CommunicationsChapter 6 - Graduate medical education and patient safetyChapter 7 – Information Technology and patient safetyChapter 8–Clinical ethics and patient safetyChapter 9 – Health Equity: A key aspect of patient safety Chapter 10 – High ReliabilitySection III: ExamplesChapter 11 -Medication errorChapter 12 - Medication reconciliation error Chapter 13 - Retained surgical itemsChapter 14 - Wrong-site surgeryChapter 15 - Transfusion-related hazardsChapter 16 - Hospital-acquired infections Chapter 17–Hospital fallsChapter 18- Pressure ulcersChapter 19 - Diagnostic errorSection IV: Special considerations Chapter 20–Patient safety in pediatricsChapter 21 - Patient safety in radiology Chapter 22- Patient safety in anesthesiaChapter 23 - Patient safety in behavioral healthChapter 24–Patient safety in outpatient careChapter 25 - Patient safety in critical careChapter 26: Patient safety in long-term care and nursing homesChapter 27: Patient safety in emergency departmentSection V: Organizational issues Chapter 28–Error disclosureChapter 29–The culture of safetyChapter 30 - Second victim
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Springer International Publishing AG The Unhappy Total Knee Replacement: A
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the need for improved diagnostic and treatment guidelines for patients in whom total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has had an unsatisfactory outcome. It opens by discussing the basics of TKA and the various causes of failure and pain. Diagnostic aspects are considered in detail, with attention to advances in clinical investigation, laboratory analysis and in particular, imaging techniques. In addition, helpful state of the art diagnostic algorithms are presented. Specific pathology-related treatment options, including conservative approaches and salvage and revision TKA strategies, are then explained, with identification of pitfalls and key points. A series of illustrative cases cover clinical scenarios frequently encountered in daily clinical practice. The evidence-based, clinically focused guidance provided in this book, written by internationally renowned experts, will assist surgeons in achieving the most effective management of these challenging cases.Table of ContentsBasics of total knee replacement: Anatomy and biomechanics of the knee after total knee arthroplasty.- Biology of the knee after TKA- the neglected potential or source of failure?- There is an optimal axial alignment in TKA- rotation does matter!- There is an optimal alignment of the TKA- tibial rotation does matter!- Gap balancing in total knee arthroplasty- the US perspective.- Design, shape, and materials of total knee arthroplasty - What works well, what does not.- Patellofemoral complications and mal-tracing in TKA are influenced by what?- Image analysis- new ways to improve the diagnosis in patients after TKR.- How can preoperative planing prevent occurrence of a painful TKA? Causes of pain after TKA: Avoiding Wound Complications in Total Knee Arthroplasty- Failure of the TKA implant.- Periprosthetic fractures following total knee replacement- an epidemic problem on the rise!- Malposition and malorientation of TKA.- The problem of under- or oversizing of TKA.- Instability of TKA.- Extensor mechanism deficiency in TKA.- Causes and diagnosis of aseptic loosening after TKA.- Infection after TKA.- Allergy and hypersensitivity to implant materials in patients with TKA: an allergological approach.- Stiffness after total knee arthroplasty.- The unhappy TKA: Reducing the impact of psychological factors on outcome.- Impingement after TKA. Diagnostics: Medical History and physical examination.- Laboratory analysis in the assessment of painful total knee arthroplasty.- What do the radiographs tell us?- CT determination of component orientation and position in patients after TKA.- Magnetic resonance imaging in knee arthroplasty.- The diagnostic value of SPECT/CT in the ‘unhappy’ total knee arthroplasty- a potential for better diagnosis!- FDG-PET in patients with total knee arthroplasty - what is the evidence?- Fluoroscopy and stress radiographs diagnosing laxity/instability in patients after TKA.- Biopsy, joint puncture, diagnostic arthroscopy.- A diagnostic algorithm for patients with painful total knee arthroplasty – what to do when?- Algorithm for the management of patients with painful total knee arthroplasty Treatment principles - Conservative treatment: Management of patients with painful total knee arthroplasty: A multimodal approach.- Pain after TKA- when is a conservative treatment possible?- Radiosynovectomy.- Physical therapy, alternative treatment options, braces/orthotics.- Treatment principles -Surgical treatment: General Principles.- Exposure for revision TKA.- Intraoperative landmarks in revision surgery- when to choose what?- Arthroscopic treatment of patellofemoral soft tissue impingement after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty.- Arthroscopic or open treatment of stiff knees after TKA.- Treatment of aseptic loosening.- Treatment of Instability after TK.- Cementless versus cemented revision TKA.- Use of stems in revision TKA.- Ligament and gap balancing in revision TKA.- Unusual causes of failure and unexpected complications.- My algorithm treating infection after TKA.- My special case of infection after total knee arthroplasty.- Joint line restoration in revision surgery.- Treatment of patellofemoral pain after TKA.- Hinged implants for revision TKA.- The management of bone loss in revision TKA.- My experience with diagnosis and treatment of extensor apparatus insufficiencies.- Low-grade infection after total knee arthroplasty.- Treatment of infection after TKA- one stage versus two stage.- Navigated revision arthroplasty- what is the benefit?- Periprosthetic fracture treatment in TKA.- Salvage procedures in revision TKA.- Future developments and perspectives. Case discussion.
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Springer International Publishing AG Lifestyle Medicine: A Manual for Clinical Practice
Book SynopsisLifestyle – the manner in which people live – is fundamental to health, wellness, and prevention of disease. It follows that attention to lifestyle is critically important to effective and successful health care. But here’s the challenge: health care professionals receive very little, if any, formal training about lifestyle counseling and therefore are ill equipped to incorporate lifestyle issues into clinical practice. In response, “Lifestyle Medicine” is evolving as a means to fill this knowledge gap. Lifestyle medicine approaches health and wellness by harnessing the power of lifestyle-related behaviors and influencing the environment we live in. It is a formal approach that promises to enhance and strengthen a re-invigorated health care system that is still outpaced by the epidemic proportions and complexity of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, depression, hypertension, and cancer, among others. Lifestyle Medicine: A Manual for Clinical Practice presents this formal approach in a pragmatic context. This unique and practical manual provides clear and succinct guidance on nearly all aspects of lifestyle medicine. The approach is both explanatory and pragmatic, providing case studies and bulleted translation of academic information into clinical practice recommendations. There is an emphasis on scientific evidence wherever possible as well as opinions by the expert chapter authors who practice lifestyle medicine. There is a “how-to” rationality to the book, consistent with a premise that any and all health care professionals should, and perhaps must, incorporate lifestyle medicine. A valuable checklist is included at the close of the book that summarizes key points and provides a practical tool for routine patient encounters.Trade Review“In 32 chapters the authors review the influence of lifestyle on medical conditions, but more important is how changes in lifestyle may improve these diseases. An interesting approach which has led to formation of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. For clinical practitioners.” (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 14 (2), December, 2016)“Each chapter is a standalone monograph with an introduction, very short vignettes of a case history, followed by the psychological aspects, physical impact, some evidence-based management thoughts, resources, and references. … This book takes a comprehensive approach, covering many of areas that the single-issue monographs on this topic do not. As such this is a valuable overview that has tremendous value to primary care or specialist clinicians, and for supporting medical professionals such as nutritionists, physical therapists, and pharmacists.” (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2016)Table of ContentsChapter 1Why Lifestyle Medicine?Chapter 2The Importance of Healthy Living and Defining Lifestyle MedicineChapter 3Communication and Behavioral Change Tools: A Primer for Lifestyle Medicine CounselingChapter 4Paradigms of Lifestyle Medicine and WellnessChapter 5Composite Risk Scores Chapter 6Clinical Assessment of Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors During Weight Loss TreatmentChapter 7Anthropometrics and Body CompositionChapter 8Physical Activity Measures Chapter 9Metabolic Profiles - Based on the 2013 Prevention GuidelinesChapter 10 The Chronic Care Model and the Transformation of Primary CareChapter 11 Guidelines for Healthy Eating Chapter 12A Review of Commercial and Proprietary Weight Loss ProgramsChapter 13Physical Activity ProgramsChapter 14Behavior Modification and Cognitive TherapyChapter 15Treating Tobacco Use in Clinical PracticeChapter 16Alcohol Use and ManagementChapter 17Sleep ManagementChapter 18Integrative MedicineChapter 19Transcultural Applications to Lifestyle MedicineChapter 20Community Engagement and Networks: Leveraging Partnerships to Improve LifestyleChapter 21Lifestyle Therapy as Medicine for the Treatment of ObesityChapter 22Lifestyle Therapy for Diabetes MellitusChapter 23Lifestyle Therapy in the Management of Cardiometabolic Risk: Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and DyslipidemiaChapter 24CancerChapter 25LIFESTYLE MEDICINE FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DEPRESSIONChapter 26 Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Patients with Persistent PainChapter 27Forestalling Age-Related Brain Disordersiv>Chapter 28Chronic Kidney DiseaseChapter 29Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and steatohepatitisChapter 30Gastroenterology Disease and Lifestyle MedicineChapter 31Lifestyle Medicine and Chronic Pulmonary DiseaseChapter 32Lifestyle Medicine and HIV-infected patients
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Birkhauser Verlag AG Comprehensive Cardiovascular Medicine in the
Book SynopsisThe thoroughly updated second edition of this key textbook provides an authoritative discussion of cardiovascular disease for the practicing primary care clinician. It examines a variety of disease states with emphasis on risk factors, risk estimation, and established cardiac disease. The book also explores the co-morbid conditions that surround cardiovascular disease. It includes key points, algorithms, case studies, recommendations on evidence-based practice, and summary boxes. A key resource for the busy practitioner, the Second Edition of Comprehensive Cardiovascular Medicine in the Primary Care Setting is designed to give residents, fellows, and primary care physicians the skills to confidently perform assessments, initiate and maintain efficacious therapy, and know when a referral to a cardiologist is advisable.Table of ContentsPart I: Cardiovascular Risk Factors.- Epidemiologic Characterization of Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.- Risk Quantitation: 10-year and Lifetime Estimation.- Hypertension.- Dyslipidemia.- Obesity and Therapeutic Approaches to Weight Loss.- Inflammatory Markers and Novel Risk Factors.- Deciphering Cardiovascular Genomics and How They Apply to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.- Metabolic Syndrome.- Type I Diabetes Mellitus.- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.- Chronic Kidney Disease.- Part II: Coronary Artery Disease.- Evaluation of Chest Pain and Myocardial Ischemia.- Unstable Angina and NSTEMI.- ST Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction.- Coronary Artery Stenting.- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.- Cardiac Rehabilitation. -Part III: Peripheral Forms of Venous and Arterial Disease.- Carotid Artery Disease.- Peripheral Arterial Disease.- Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism.- Pulmonary Hypertension and Cor Pulmonale.- Management of Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident.- Aortic Aneurysms.- Erectile Dysfunction.- Part IV: Cardiac Disease.- Cardiac Valvular Disease.- Pericardial Diseases.- Common Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias.- Congestive Heart Failure.- Part V: Cardiac Imaging.- Coronary Calcium Scoring.- Cardiac CT Angiography.- Cardiac MRI Imaging.
£123.49
Springer Antibiotika in der Praxis 2019 2020
Book SynopsisGenerics - Handelsnamen.- Leitsätze der Antibiotikatherapie.- Mikrobiologische Diagnostik: Probenentnahme, Probentransport.- Zusammenarbeit mit Laborärzten und Mikrobiologen.- Der bakteriologische Notfall.- Resistenz wichtiger Erreger.- Häufigste Erreger - Antibiotikaauswahl.- Antibiotika, Antimykotika: Spektrum, Dosierung, Nebenwirkungen.- Antibiotikatherapie der wichtigsten Infektionen in der Praxis.- Mindestbehandlungsdauer von bakteriellen Infektionen.- Versagen der Antibiotikatherapie.- Antibiotikatherapie in der Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit.- Antibiotika bei Lebererkrankungen.- Lokalantibiotika.- Antibiotika- und Infektionsprophylaxe.- Alternative antiinfektiöse Therapie.- Wichtige Hygienefragen aus der Praxis.- Hygiene in der ärztlichen Praxis.
£26.59
Steinkopff Darmstadt Physiotherapeutisches Rezeptierbuch: Vorschläge
Book Synopsis1. Physiotherapeutische Methoden und Maßnahmen in alphabetischer Anordnung.- 2. Behandlungsvorschläge, alphabetisch geordnet nach Diagnosen.- 3. Abbildungen zu Reflexzonen- und Neuraltherapie verschiedener Organerkrankungen.- Reflexzonen des Herzens.- Reflexzonen der Atmungsorgane.- Reflexzonen des Magens.- Reflexzonen des Darmes.- Reflexzonen von Leber und Gallenblase.- Reflexzonen von Niere, Harnleiter und Harnblase.- Reflexzonen der Genitalorgane.- 4. Abbildungen für die Behandlung peripherer motorischer Lähmungen.- Verlauf und motorische Innervation einiger peripherer Nerven und charakteristische Sensibilitätsausfälle.- Nerven- und Muskelreizpunkte für Diagnostik und monopolare Stimulierung.- Verzeichnis der Präparate.- Verzeichnis der physiotherapeutischen Methoden und Maßnahmen.- Verzeichnis der Diagnosen.Table of Contents1. Physiotherapeutische Methoden und Maßnahmen in alphabetischer Anordnung.- 2. Behandlungsvorschläge, alphabetisch geordnet nach Diagnosen.- 3. Abbildungen zu Reflexzonen- und Neuraltherapie verschiedener Organerkrankungen.- Reflexzonen des Herzens.- Reflexzonen der Atmungsorgane.- Reflexzonen des Magens.- Reflexzonen des Darmes.- Reflexzonen von Leber und Gallenblase.- Reflexzonen von Niere, Harnleiter und Harnblase.- Reflexzonen der Genitalorgane.- 4. Abbildungen für die Behandlung peripherer motorischer Lähmungen.- Verlauf und motorische Innervation einiger peripherer Nerven und charakteristische Sensibilitätsausfälle.- Nerven- und Muskelreizpunkte für Diagnostik und monopolare Stimulierung.- Verzeichnis der Präparate.- Verzeichnis der physiotherapeutischen Methoden und Maßnahmen.- Verzeichnis der Diagnosen.
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