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Book SynopsisHow do our patients come to be the way they are? What forces shape their conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings? How can we use this information to best help them? This book offers students and practitioners from all fields of mental health a clear, practical, operationalized method for constructing psychodynamic formulations.Trade Review“This informative, thoughtfully organized, Cleary written book addresses a central topic that is being ever more exiled into the shadows of psychiatric knowledge and practice.” (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 1 December 2014) "This is the best book I have read on psychodynamic formulation. Clearly written, with a warm, conversational style and numerous clinical examples, this book shows the reader how centrally important a psychodynamic formulation is to understanding the patient and guiding the treatment—not just in psychotherapy—but in all clinical settings. The authors systematically guide the reader in developing skills and building knowledge to construct a psychodynamic formulation and thinking deeply about patients. It is the most comprehensive and accessible learning guide on psychodynamic formulation to date!" (Debra Katz,Vice Chair for Education at the University of Kentucky and Director of Psychiatry Residency Training, USA) “This highly anticipated companion text to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Clinical Manual provides a sophisticated yet easily understandable approach to developing psychodynamic formulations, one of the most challenging and important aspects of learning psychodynamic psychotherapy. Cabaniss and her coauthors understand how to present the complex world of psychodynamic psychotherapy and formulation in a way that beginning students can grasp and apply to their clinical work with patients. The system of developing formulations (Describe-Review-Link) provides focus, clarity and the flexibility to create meaningful ways of understanding our patients that will be of great benefit to both beginners and skilled clinicians. This book is a great advance in the way to approach developing the formulations that are the bedrock of well conceived treatment.” (David A. Goldberg, M.D California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, USA)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction xi PART ONE Introduction to the Psychodynamic Formulation 1 1 What is a Psychodynamic Formulation? 3 2 How do We Use Psychodynamic Formulations? 8 3 How do We Construct a Psychodynamic Formulation? 12 PART TWO DESCRIBE 17 4 Self 23 5 Relationships 32 6 Adapting 41 7 Cognition 52 8 Work and Play 61 Putting it Together – A Description of Problems and Patterns 69 PART THREE REVIEW 75 9 What We’re Born with – Genetics and Prenatal Development 81 10 The Earliest Years 90 11 Middle Childhood 101 12 Later Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood 113 Putting it Together – A Developmental History 123 PART FOUR LINK 135 13 Trauma 143 14 Early Cognitive and Emotional Difficulties 152 15 Conflict and Defense 163 16 Relationships with Others 173 17 The Development of the Self 182 18 Attachment 191 Putting it Together–A Psychodynamic Formulation 201 PART FIVE Psychodynamic Formulations in Clinical Practice 213 19 Psychodynamic Formulations in Acute Care Settings 215 20 Psychodynamic Formulation in Pharmacologic Treatment 222 21 Psychodynamic Formulation in Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Revising Over Time 230 22 Sharing Formulations with Our Patients 238 Epilogue 247 Appendix – How to Use Psychodynamic Formulation: A Guide for Educators 249 Recommended Reading 253 Index 259

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Book SynopsisPharmacovigilance Medical Writing covers the preparation of pharmacovigilance documents for all stages of the drug development process (i.e. from clinical development through to applications for marketing authorisations to the post-marketing stage).Trade Review“This book is well structured and should prove useful for pharmacovigilance scientists and writers to have a reference text and checklist for regulatory pharmacovigilance documentation requirements.” (Pharmaceutical Journal, 9 February 2013)Table of ContentsPreface – Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing Comes of Age ix Acknowledgements xiii Abbreviations xv 1 Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing – An Overview Across the Drug Development Process 1 2 Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing for Clinical Trials 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 The EU Annual Safety Report and US IND Annual Report – A Historical Look at Reporting from Clinical Studies 6 2.3 The Development Safety Update Report 9 2.4 References 30 3 Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing for Marketing Authorization 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.2 The Summary of Clinical Safety 34 3.3 The Integrated Summary of Safety 60 3.4 The 120-Day Safety Update Report 73 3.5 References 74 4 Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing in Risk Evaluation and Management 75 4.1 Introduction 75 4.2 The EU Risk Management Plan 76 4.3 The Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies Report 96 4.4 The Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report 106 4.5 References 114 5 Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing for Marketed Products 117 5.1 Introduction 117 5.2 The EU Periodic Safety Update Report 119 5.3 The US Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Report 147 5.4 The PSUR Addendum Report 157 5.5 The Summary Bridging Report 163 5.6 References 169 6 The Ad-Hoc Safety Review and Response to Questions Document 171 6.1 Introduction 171 6.2 The Ad-Hoc Safety Review 172 6.3 The Response to Questions Document 179 7 The Rest of the World 185 7.1 Introduction 185 7.2 Japan 186 7.3 Canada 188 7.4 Australia and New Zealand 188 7.5 India 189 7.6 Singapore and Taiwan 190 7.7 References 191 Appendices Appendix 1: Sample Line Listing 193 Appendix 2: Sample Summary Tabulation 197 Appendix 3: Another Look at the US IND Annual Report 199 Appendix 4: The New Pharmacovigilance Legislation in the EU 211 Appendix 5: The New EU Risk Management Plan 215 Appendix 6: The New EU Periodic Safety Update Report/Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report 227 Glossary 253 Index 259

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Book SynopsisDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has quickly become a treatment of choice for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other complicated psychiatric conditions. Becoming proficient in standard DBT requires intensive training and extensive supervised experience.Trade Review“As the authors state at the outset, it is likely most useful for clinicians wondering what DBT is and what it includes, as well as for non-clinicians wondering what DBT is about. Some of the concepts are good therapy (e.g., the emphasis on validation), whereas some are unique to DBT (e.g., the consult team). Because some of the elements of DBT are good practice and can be incorporated into other treatment modalities, the authors succeed in finding a middle path between ignorance of DBT and trained practice of allelements.” (British Journal of Psychology, 6 January 2014)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors ix Foreword xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Introduction 3 Part I Theoretical, research, and clinical foundations 13 2 When DBT is indicated: The patients, the clinicians, and the evidence 15 3 BPD: Treatable or untreatable? 27 4 BPD: Diagnosis, stigma, and phenomenology 33 5 Understanding and treating self-harm behaviors in BPD 45 6 The ABC’s of DBT – the theoretical perspective 63 7 The ABC’s of DBT – overview of the treatment 75 Part II Using DBT in clinical practice 83 8 Commitment and goal setting 85 9 The DBT tool kit: The essential DBT strategies and what happens in the individual session 101 10 Skills training: The rationale and structure 125 11 Skills training: The four skill modules 135 12 Between-session contact and observing limits 153 13 Management of suicidal behavior 177 14 The Safety Planning Intervention 185 15 The three C’s of consultation 193 16 DBT case formulation 205 17 Beyond Target 1 – Therapy and “quality of life” interfering behaviors 221 18 The end of treatment 239 Index 245

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Book SynopsisHandbook for the Assessment of Children's Behaviours with Wiley Desktop Edition This ground-breaking book takes a new approach to the assessment of behaviour in children and adolescents. Written by an expert author team, combining one (Jonathan Williams) with higher qualifications in general practice, child neuropsychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry, with one (Peter Hill) with higher qualifications in medicine, paediatrics and child and adolescent psychiatry, the book draws on many thousands of multidisciplinary case discussions, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in the Children's Multispecialty Assessment Clinic in North London, and in private practice. The book is ideal for the busy mental health professional working in a small team. Organised to allow rapid look-up of behaviours with comprehensive lists of their possible causes, it synthesizes research evidence and clinical experience. The authors interpret behaviour broadly, including not jTrade Review“The addition of the Wiley Desktop edition is an excellent way of making the handbook more portable and accessible. The functionality works on a variety of computers, tablets and phones and this makes this handbook all the more appealing to the modern clinician.” (Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 1 August 2013) “This is a very good resource for professionals working in child and adolescent psychiatry. It provides a very thorough and well-organized guide for the assessment of patients with a wide range of complaints . . . The book offers a unique method to reach an accurate diagnosis, amenable to interventions from a biopsychosocial perspective.” (Doody’s, 1 February 2013) "Overall, this is a fantastic resource for anyone that assesses behaviour in children and adolescents. It is comprehensive and covers an amazing variety of topics in an easy to understand, concise way. This is a handbook that covers the depth and breadth of information that is normally reserved for textbooks and encyclopaedias. A clearly well researched and thought through book that would be valuable on the bookshelf or computer of any health professionals that work with children (the review copy has already been borrowed by colleagues and purchased as a leaving present). In particular the handbook would be relevant for child and adolescent psychiatrists, clinical and educational psychologists, paediatricians and CAMHS professionals both working long-term within the field or whilst still in training. The addition of the Wiley Desktop edition is an excellent way of making the handbook more portable and accessible in any setting. The functionality works on a variety of computers, tablets and phones and this makes this handbook all the more appealing to the modern clinician."(Dr Mark Lovell, Consultant Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Psychiatrist, South Tees LDCAMHS, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust) “A comprehensive and wide ranging book, exploring children’s behaviours from the routine to the quirky, set within a sound developmental framework. The layout with excellent cross-referencing and explanations is accessible and will be of interest to many clinicians working with children, young people and their families.” (Caryn Onions, Psychotherapist, Oxford, UK) "This is an incredibly useful book. It has a comprehensive list of presentations that frequently leave clinicians wondering what is going on. Beneath each entry lies a treasure trove of sophisticated, up to date evidence about conditions, blended with astute clinical wisdom." (Professor Stephen Scott, Professor of Child Health and Behaviour, Institute of Psychiatry, London)Table of ContentsIntroduction 9 Single Symptoms 11 Multiple symptoms occurring together 21 Cognition 27 General temporal patterns 61 Motor (General) 85 Motor (Specific Behaviours) 101 Sensory 121 Communication 143 Social 167 Home 189 School 215 Play 221 Preferences (General) 227 Preferences (Specific) 243 Breaking rules 249 Anger 285 Anxiety 295 Negativeness 309 Languor 321 Digestive / excretory 327 Bizarre experiences and ideas 343 Contradictions 353 Appendix A: Functional analysis 365 Appendix B: Further investigations / assessments 371 Appendix C: Syndromes and partial syndromes 383 Appendix D: DSM-IV behavioural syndromes 385 Appendix E: Catalogue of causes 393 Appendix F: Forms for assessment or monitoring 399 Appendix G: Mini-physical examination 409 Appendix H: Confidentiality 413 Glossary and index 417 References 577

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Book SynopsisThe American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the Accrediting Council on Graduate Medical Education identify interviewing skills as a core competency for psychiatric residents. This title offers an approach to this topic that fulfills the need for training in biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis.Trade Review“This book is not only a first rate introduction for psychiatric residents and medical students interested in psychiatry but arguably should be a mandatory reading for all medical students given the importance of general interviewing skills, the prominence of psychiatric issues throughout medicine, and the importance of the techniques presented for building the foundations of the physician-patient relationship.” (Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 1 December 2014)Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 Listening to the Patient 1 Listening: The Key Skill in Psychiatry 1 The Primary Tools: Words, Analogies, Metaphors, Similes, and Symbols 3 How Does One Hear Words in This Way? 4 Listening as More Than Hearing 6 Common Blocks to Effective Listening 7 Crucial Attitudes That Enable Effective Listening 10 Theoretical Perspectives on Listening 14 Using Oneself in Listening 16 To Be Found: The Psychological Product of Being Heard 18 Listening to Oneself to Listen Better 20 Listening in Special Clinical Situations 23 Growing and Maturing as a Listener 26 Chapter 2 Physician–Patient Relationship 31 Formation of the Physician–Patient Relationship 34 Special Issues in the Physician–Patient Relationship 42 The Physician–Patient Relationship in Specific Populations of Patients 44 Conclusion 46 Chapter 3 The Cultural Context of Clinical Assessment 47 Introduction: The Cultural Matrix of Psychiatry 47 What Is Culture? 48 Culture and Gender 50 The Cultural Formulation 51 Ethnocultural Identity 52 Illness Explanations and Help-Seeking 53 Psychosocial Environment and Levels of Functioning 55 Clinician–Patient Relationship 56 Overall Assessment 57 Cultural Competence 57 Working with Interpreters and Culture-Brokers 60 Conclusion: The Limits of Culture 62 Chapter 4 The Psychiatric Interview: Settings and Techniques 65 Goals of the Psychiatric Interview 66 The Psychiatric Database 75 Database Components 77 Mental Status Examination 81 Conduct of the Interview: Factors That Affect the Interview 83 General Features of Psychiatric Interviews 85 Chapter 5 Psychiatric Interviews: Special Populations 103 Randon Welton and Jerald Kay Psychiatric Interview in Special Circumstances 104 Psychiatric Interview in Special Patient Populations 115 Conclusions 131 Chapter 6 Formulation 135 Allison Cowan, Randon Welton and Jerald Kay Biological Contributions 136 Social Factors 138 Psychological Factors 140 Summary 146 Chapter 7 Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Planning: A Multimodal Approach 147 Psychiatric Interview 147 Identifying Information 149 Chief Complaint 149 History of Present Illness 150 Past Psychiatric History 150 Personal History 150 Family History 151 Medical History 152 Substance Use History 152 Mental Status Examination 153 Physical Examination 157 Neurological Examination 158 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing 159 Structured Clinical Instruments and Rating Scales 159 Laboratory Assessments 159 Neurophysiologic Assessment 159 Brain Imaging 162 Special Assessment Techniques 163 Assessment of Risk 164 Suicide Risk 164 Differential Diagnosis 167 Initial Treatment Plan 170 Conclusion 171 Chapter 8 Professional Ethics and Boundaries 173 Introduction 173 Ethical Behavior and Its Relationship to the Professional Attitude 174 WPA Guidelines on Euthanasia 176 WPA Guidelines on Torture 177 WPA Guidelines on Sex Selection 177 WPA Guidelines on Organ Transplantation 177 WPA Guidelines on Genetic Research and Counseling in Psychiatric Patients 177 WPA Guidelines on Ethnic Discrimination and Ethnic Cleansing 178 WPA Guidelines on Psychiatrists Addressing the Media 178 The Coherent Treatment Frame and the Role of Therapeutic Boundaries in Effective Psychiatric Treatment 178 Boundary Violations 179 Components of the Coherent Psychiatric Frame 180 Stability 181 Avoiding Dual Relationships 182 Autonomy and Neutrality 183 Coherent and Noncollusive Compensation 183 Confidentiality 184 Anonymity 184 Abstinence 185 Self-respect and Self-protection 186 Summary 187 Index 191

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to child psychiatry which draws on clinical experience as well as the latest research findings. Child Psychiatry includes many practical tips on successful assessment and treatment techniques.Trade Review“Overall, this is a great introduction to child and adolescent psychiatry. It provides a general overview and looks at specific diagnoses and treatments, without getting bogged down in too many details, or going beyond the level necessary for the target audience. It is up to date and accurate, and is a helpful update to the previous edition.” (Doody’s, 29 March 2013)Table of ContentsForeword to First Edition vii Foreword to Third Edition ix Preface xi Part 1 Assessment Classification and Epidemiology 1 1 Assessment 1 2 Classification 22 3 Epidemiology 31 Part 2 Specific Disorders and Presentations 43 4 Autistic Spectrum Disorders 45 5 Disorders of Attention and Activity 56 6 Disruptive Behaviour 65 7 Juvenile Delinquency 79 8 School Refusal 89 9 Anxiety Disorders 95 10 Depression 102 11 Mania 109 12 Suicide and Deliberate Self-harm 116 13 Stress Disorders 123 14 Obsessive-compulsive Disorder 131 15 Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders 136 16 Selective Mutism 141 17 Attachment Disorders 145 18 Enuresis 151 19 Faecal Soiling 159 20 Sleep Disorders 163 21 Psychosomatics 171 22 Preschool Problems 182 23 Introduction to Adolescence and Its Disorders 187 24 Schizophrenia 193 25 Eating Disorders 199 26 Substance Use and Abuse 204 27 Maltreatment 210 Part 3 Risk Factors 227 28 Intellectual Disability 229 29 Brain Disorders 239 30 Language Disorders 244 31 Reading Difficulties 250 32 Insecure Attachment 259 33 Nature and Nurture 270 34 Coping with Adversity 282 35 School and Peer Factors 292 Part 4 Treatment and Services 299 36 Intervention: First Principles 301 37 Prevention 310 38 Medication and Diet 319 39 Behaviourally-based Treatments 328 40 Cognitive Interpersonal and Other Individual Therapies 336 41 Family and Systemic Therapies 344 42 Fostering and Adoption 361 43 Organisation of Services 370 Index 381

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Book Synopsis* Covers all child and adolescent psychiatric conditions * Prioritizes most commonly occurring disorders * MCQs on companion website to aid learning * Written by experienced clinicians addressing real world issues, such as trauma, abuse, divorce, foster care and school problems .Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface to Clinical Child Psychiatry, Third Edition xiii Section I The Fundamentals of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Practice 1 Chapter 1 The Initial Psychiatric Evaluation 3 William M. Klykylo Chapter 2 Psychological Assessment of Children 20 Antoinette S. Cordell Chapter 3 Neurobiological Assessment 46 George Realmuto, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan Chapter 4 Educational Assessment and School Consultation 64 Dorothyann Feldis Chapter 5 Psychiatric Assessment in Medically Ill Children 73 James H. Duffee, William M. Klykylo, David M. Rube Chapter 6 How to Plan and Tailor Treatment: An Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 90 Brian J. McConville, Sergio V. Delgado Chapter 7 Assessment of Infants and Toddlers 107 Martin J. Drell Chapter 8 Play Therapy 120 Susan C. Mumford Chapter 9 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 130 Christina C. Clark Section II Common Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders 151 Chapter 10 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 153 David M. Rube, Tejal Kaur Chapter 11 Disruptive Behavior Disorders 175 Jennifer P. Edidin, Niranjan S. Karnik, Scott J. Hunter, Hans Steiner Chapter 12 Child and Adolescent Affective Disorders and their Treatment 189 Rick T. Bowers, Christina G. Weston, Julia Jackson Chapter 13 Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence 215 Craig L. Donnelly, Jesse C. Rhoads Chapter 14 Substance Use in Adolescents 243 Jacqueline Countryman Chapter 15 Childhood Trauma 255 Julia Huemer, Sidney Edsall, Niranjan S. Karnik, Hans Steiner Chapter 16 Attachment and its Disorders 274 Jerald Kay Chapter 17 The Eating Disorders 289 Randy A. Sansone, Lori A. Sansone Chapter 18 Elimination Disorders: Enuresis and Encopresis 305 Ryan C. Mast, Andrew B. Smith Chapter 19 Sexual Development and the Treatment of Sexual Disorders in Children and Adolescents 325 James Lock, Jennifer Couturier Section III Developmental Disorders 343 Chapter 20 Learning and Communications Disorders 345 Pamela A. Gulley Chapter 21 The Autistic Spectrum Disorders 353 Russell Tobe, Young Shin Kim, Thomas B. Owley, Bennett L. Leventhal Chapter 22 Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation) 377 L. Lee Carlisle, Bryan H. King, Arthur Maerlender Chapter 23 Movement Disorders: Tics and Tourette's Disorder 399 Kevin Lam, Barbara J. Coffey Chapter 24 Psychotic Disorders 418 Michael T. Sorter, Daniel A. Vogel Chapter 25 Neuropsychological Assessment and the Neurologically Impaired Child 435 Scott D. Grewe, Keith Owen Yeates Chapter 26 The Somatoform Disorders 458 Patricia I. Ibeziako, David Ray DeMaso Chapter 27 Sleep Disorders 475 Martin B. Scharf, Christine V. Wellborn Section IV Special Problems in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 493 Chapter 28 Loss: Divorce, Separation, and Bereavement 495 Jamie Snyder Chapter 29 Foster Care and Adoption 508 Jill D. McCarley, Christina G. Weston Chapter 30 Child Psychiatry and the Law 518 Douglas Mossman Index 539

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Book SynopsisPatients with intellectual disability (ID) can benefit from the full range of mental health services. To ensure that psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions are relevant and effective; individuals with ID should be evaluated and treated within the context of their developmental framework. Behavior should be viewed as a form of communication. Individuals with ID often present with behavioral symptoms complicated by limited expressive language skills and undiagnosed medical conditions. Many training programs do not include focused study of individuals with ID, despite the fact that patients with ID will be seen by virtually every mental health practitioner. In this book, the authors present a framework for competent assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in individuals with ID. Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability is a resource guide for psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other prescribers treating patients with ID. It is a Trade Review"..the book easily surpasses its goal to serve as a manual for the psychiatric treatment of this population, as the chapters provide a solid overview of the subject matter,including contemporary references. Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability: A Practical Manual will definitely appeal to those who spend the majority of their professional time providing psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as to those with less frequent contact with this patient group." (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2013) “This is a superb and extremely helpful book on the diagnosis and management of patients with intellectual disability. I wish this book were available when I was in training!.” (Doody's, 12 October 2012) "This is a good source of practical information directed at clinicians in the field. Drs. Gentile and Gillig provide us with a concise well referenced survey of the rapidly developing field of community-based management of complex neurobehavioral and psychiatric conditions." (The NADD Bulletin, 2012)Table of ContentsDedications vii Editor biographies ix List of contributors xi List of abbreviations xiii Foreword xv 1 Overview 1 Allison E. Cowan, MD and Julie P. Gentile, MD 2 Psychiatric Assessment 14 Ann K. Morrison, MD and Paulette Marie Gillig, MD, PhD 3 Medical Assessment 26 Julie P. Gentile, MD and Michelle A. Monro, DO 4 Neurologic Conditions 51 Paulette Marie Gillig, MD, PhD and Richard Sanders, MD 5 Traumatic Brain Injuries and Co-occurring Mental Illness 75 Gretchen N. Foley, MD 6 Interviewing Techniques 90 Julie P. Gentile, MD and Paulette Marie Gillig, MD, PhD 7 Mood Disorders 125 Ann K. Morrison, MD and Christina Weston, MD 8 Anxiety Disorders 146 Kelly M. Blankenship, MD 9 Psychotic Disorders 161 Allison E. Cowan, MD 10 Personality Disorders 191 Julie P. Gentile, MD and Allison E. Cowan, MD 11 Aggression 210 Julie P. Gentile, MD and Paulette Marie Gillig, MD, PhD 12 Psychotropic Medications 250 Christopher T. Manetta, DO and Julie P. Gentile, MD 13 Psychotherapy 278 Carroll S. Jackson, LISW-S and Julie P. Gentile, MD 14 Behavioral Assessment and Interventions 309 Betsey A. Benson, PhD 15 Legal Issues for Treatment Providers and Evaluators 325 Jeannette Cox, JD 16 Syndromes of Intellectual Disability 338 Kelly M. Blankenship, MD and Christina Weston, MD Index 366

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Book SynopsisImprove your sales performance and avoid burnout with Mental Health, resilience, and stress-management strategies. In Stress Less, Sell More: 220 Strategies to Prevent Sales Burnout and Maximize Mental Performance, celebrated sales leader and founder of the Sales Health Alliance, Jeff Riseley, delivers a practical and impactful handbook that makes it easy for sales teams to perform better and build mental health conversations consistently into their busy selling days. In the book, you'll explore ways to navigate the pressures and stressors faced by every sales professional. Its pages can be read day-by-day or all at once, and a companion website supplements the material found in the book with free articles, , and videos. You'll also discover: How to build an individual Mental Health and stress-management toolkit to improve mental resilience and sales performance. Ways to overcome stressors in sales like lost deals, missed targets and buyers ghoTable of ContentsHow to Use This Book xv January 1 Quota Relief 2 Compounding Health 3 PIP 2.0 4 Sales Sabbaticals 5 Intrinsic Motivation 6 Work Hard, Play Hard 7 Kobe 9 The Problem with Slack 10 Slack Hygiene 11 Eight Rules to Live By 12 Take Your Breaks 13 The Problem with Process 14 VP Sales Enablement 15 Interview Questions 16 LeBron James 17 Daily Vitamins 18 Advice from a Friend 20 Remove Your Blockers 21 Hiring Process Burnout 22 Sharing Bad Habits 23 Endnotes 23 February 25 Listen to Your Body 26 Stop the Hamster Wheels 27 Being Present 28 Sales Role Models 29 Recognition vs Praise 31 Treat Them like Family 32 Who Will Be More Motivated? 33 Two Tennis Balls and a Sock 34 When You’re Not 100% 36 How to End Stigmas 37 The Date Jar 39 Who’s More Responsible? 40 David vs Goliath 41 Rejection Handle 42 Dangerous Expectations 43 You Need a Hobby 44 Do Wellness Initiatives Work? 45 Save Past Experiences 47 Responding to Good News 48 Changing Jobs 49 Endnotes 50 March 51 “Grinding” in Sales 52 Fight Together, Not Alone 53 Motivation Bucket Checklist 54 Meaningful Work in Sales 55 Connecting through Failure 56 The Problem with Rewards 57 Pattern Interrupts 58 Steve Kerr 59 Am I Experiencing Burnout? 60 What Are We Doing? 61 Vulnerability Paradox 62 Revenge Bedtime Procrastination 63 Not Programmed to Exercise 64 Sales Is a Marathon 65 Stoicism and Resilience 66 Burnout and Control 67 “Squeezing” Salespeople 69 Formula 1 70 My Team “Looks” Healthy 71 Mindful Eating 72 Endnotes 72 April 73 Messy Humans 74 Exercise for $25,000? 75 Drinking Culture in Sales 76 Prioritize Mental Health 77 Collaboration in Sales 78 Sales Training Confusion 79 Lark or Owl? 80 Have or Have Not 81 Getting Mental Health Wrong 82 Languishing 83 Emotional Experiences 84 Napping in Sales 85 20 Extra Days 86 Don’t Be a Homer 87 Take a Mental Health Day 88 Control What You Can Control 89 Get Involved 90 Protect Your Players 91 Your To-Do List 92 Proactive Sales Onboarding 93 Endnotes 93 May 95 Say NO More 96 Recovery Metrics 97 Personal Growth 98 Unlimited PTO Is Not Enough 99 Contents ix Climb Down into the Hole 100 Mental Health Cost Calculator 101 Uncle Ben 103 Stop and Check 104 The Wim Hof Method 105 The Power of “Yet” 106 Visualizing Sleep 107 Where Is the Off-Ramp? 108 Toxic Sales Dashboards 109 Sharing Openly 110 Why Are You Angry? 111 Components of Hope 113 Not Feeling Motivated? Read This 114 Impact of Job Security 115 Being Supportive 116 Choosing the Right Type of Meditation 117 Endnotes 117 June 119 Craft, Mind, and Body 120 Who Do You Want to Be? 121 The NFL and Sales 122 It’s Showtime! 123 The Power of Appreciation 124 Grab an Umbrella 125 Corporate Greed 126 Learning a New Skill 127 Be Like Mike 128 What Are You Feeling? 129 Endnotes 129 July 131 Back from Vacation 132 Your Signature Move 133 Empowering Sales Teams 135 Top-Down, Bottom-Up 136 Eustress vs Distress 138 Benefits of Meditation 139 Emotional Literacy 140 Compound Resilience 141 Block the Sales Dashboard 143 Upper Limit Happiness 144 The Right Action 145 Hearing vs Listening 146 Distanced from Work 147 Competing Perspectives in Sales 148 Top Performers 149 The Bus Stop 150 Overtraining 151 Afternoon Coffee 152 Email Apnea 153 Theory X or Theory Y 154 Endnotes 154 August 155 Uncoupling from Fear 156 Courageous Vulnerability 157 Mindset Matters 158 Praising Effort and Learning 159 Perception and Targets 160 Becoming a CEO 161 ABCs of Anxiety 162 Sales and Masks 163 Five Dysfunctions of Mental Health 164 Your Voice Matters 165 Mindset and Algorithms 166 The Anxiety Cure 167 Action Thinking 168 Interview Candidates 169 Dark Horses 170 Wellness Day Problems 171 Social Impact 172 Get in Touch 173 Delivering Bad News 175 Stop Making Excuses 176 Endnotes 176 September 177 Stop Wasting Time 178 Suicide Prevention 179 Push-Ups and Sales Burnout 180 Sales Biases 181 Types of Sales Stressors 182 Swing Votes 183 Fear of Loss 184 Doing the Dishes 185 Control Your Information 186 Bad Outcomes of Success 187 The Pre-call Ritual 188 Needs vs Wants 189 Sales Needs Emotion 190 Drinking on the Job 191 Playing the Long Game 193 No One Is Wearing Shoes! 194 High Strain Activities 195 Stop Aiming for Perfect 196 Intermittent Fasting 197 Input-Focused Mindset 198 Endnotes 199 October 201 You Don’t Need Years of Experience 202 Starting the Conversation 203 No Brakes 204 What Is Empathy Really? 205 30 Days of Sweat 206 Ryan Reynolds 207 RATT 208 Working for Workers Act 209 Stop Comparing 210 Your “Spidey-Sense” 211 More Sleep = More Sales 212 “I’m a Failure” 213 Seasonal Changes 214 Maybe They 215 Trust Recession 217 HALT 218 Be Kind to Each Other 219 Did I Matter? 220 Fix Yourself First 221 Hope in Sales 222 Endnotes 222 November 223 Buyer Mental Health 224 Mastery Manipulation 225 Super Mario 226 Failure in Sales 228 “Feeling Lucky” 229 The Drivers 230 Seeds of Growth 231 Planning to Miss 232 Story Editing 233 Instant Gratification 234 Don’t Speak Up 235 Rehearsal Loop 236 Small Actions Matter Most 237 Buyer Ghosting 239 Challenging Experiences 240 The PIP 241 Becoming a Chameleon 242 The First Call 243 Jeff Goldblum 244 The Off-Season 245 Endnotes 245 December 247 Your Inner Citadel 248 Building Empathy 249 Law of the Lever 250 Bad Is Stronger than Good 252 Keeping It Objective 253 Finding the Present 254 How Supported Do You Feel? 255 Naïve Realism 256 Stress-Enhancing Mindset 257 Sleep Best Practices 259 Endnotes 260 Afterword: Salience Bias 261 About the Author 263 Index 265

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started on Your Bipolar Journey 5 Chapter 1: Grasping Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis 7 Chapter 2: Exploring Possible Causes: The Brain and Body Science of Bipolar Disorder 29 Chapter 3: Reining in Bipolar Disorder: Prognosis and Treatments 49 Part 2: Obtaining a Diagnosis, Developing a Treatment Plan, and Building a Team 61 Chapter 4: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 63 Chapter 5: Building Your Treatment Plan 91 Chapter 6: Building a Winning Mood-Management Team 103 Part 3: Managing the Biology of Bipolar Disorder 119 Chapter 7: Leveling Moods with Medication 121 Chapter 8: Coming to Terms with Medications and Their Side Effects 149 Chapter 9: Expanding Your Biological Treatment Options 169 Chapter 10: Addressing Bipolar Disorder Across Diverse Communities 185 Part 4: Developing Essential Survival Skills 205 Chapter 11: Exploring Self Help and Professional Therapies 207 Chapter 12: Making Lifestyle Adjustments 227 Chapter 13: Communicating Effectively 245 Chapter 14: Solving Problems and Resolving Conflict 259 Chapter 15: Planning Ahead for a Mood Episode 271 Part 5: Dealing with the Fallout 283 Chapter 16: From Hospitalization to Recovery 285 Chapter 17: Returning to Work or Not 301 Chapter 18: Overcoming Financial Setbacks 315 Part 6: Assisting a Friend or Relative with Bipolar Disorder 329 Chapter 19: Supporting Your Loved One 331 Chapter 20: Dealing with Crisis Situations 345 Chapter 21: Supporting Your Bipolar Child or Teen 361 Part 7: The Part of Tens 389 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Managing Bipolar 391 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder 399 Index 405

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Book Synopsis* Index of trauma and pathological conditions for quick reference * Appendix on measuring performance * Helpful references and suggestions for further reading * Self-assessment tools to support continued learning and development of report writing skills .Trade Review"Having spent nearly 100 years preventing non-medical staff from reporting radiographs, a significant part of the radiological profession, facing with the spiralling radiological workload, is beginning to think otherwise. This book provides an invaluable companion for those who would come around to this 'new' concept. This text is a valuable source of information for the following professional groups. Radiographers experienced in skeletal reporting or undertaking 'red dot' reporting and those training for these roles; medical practitioners, in particular casualty residents who work in emergency departments; physiotherapists and other professional groups who have an interest in musculo-skeletal trauma and pathology. Finally, I would recommend that this book be available on the shelves of imaging departments' libraries for it will greatly help the specialist registrars in radiology. Section one would be particularly read with benefit by the latter." Paediatric Radiology, 2006Table of Contents1. Introduction. Section 1. 2. A Radiologist's Perspective. 3. Legal Aspects Arising in the Reporting of X-rays. 4. Uncertainty and Bias in Decision Making. 5. Pattern Recognition. 6. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Skeletal System. Section 2. 7. Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Limb. 8. Skeletal Trauma of the Lower Limb. 9. The Spine. 10. Pelvic Fractures. 11. Chest Trauma. 12. The Skull and Face. Appendices. Index

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Book SynopsisCovers the major subject areas within the field of electrocardiography. This book is suitable for the entire electrophysiology community in addition to educating cardiologists.Trade Review"Although seemingly daunting at first glance, the book is divided into short chapters each written as a stand-alone statement on a particular topic technique, making the content truly accessible." "This book is a testament into the richness and the vitality of the electrocardiographic signal, and to the pivotal role it plays in cardiovascular care. It provides a glimpse into the future of an old tool; which appears to be very bright." "This book is a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art knowledge in the dynamic aspects of electrocardiography." "...this book is divided into short chapters, each written as a stand-alone statement on a particular topic or technique, making the content truly accessible." "Illustrations are numerous and good quality". (Doody's Notes, 2004)Table of ContentsSection 1: Heart Rate Variability. 1. Physiologic Background. 2. Standard Measurement of Heart Rate Variability. 3. Nonlinear Dynamics of R-R Intervals. 4. Correlations among heart rate variability: Components and automatic mechanisms. 5. Physiological Understanding of HRV Components. 6. Automatic Balance. 7. Heart Rate Variability: Stress and psychiatric conditions. 8. Circadian Rhythm of Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability. 9. Time-frequency Analysis of Heart Rate Variability under Automatic Provocations. 10. Effects of Drugs. 11. Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Populations: Correlates and Consequences. 12. Heart Rate Variability in Ischemic Disease. 13. Heart Rate Variability in Heart Failure. 14. Heart Rate Variability in Diabetes and Neuropathies. Section 2: Baroreflex. 15. Baroreflex: Physiologic Background. 16. Invasive Determination of Baroreflex Sensitivity. 17. Noninvasive Provocations of Baroreflex Sensitivity. 18. Analysis of the Interactions between Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Variabilities. 19. Arterial Baroreflexes in Ischaemic Heart Disease, and their role in sudden cardiac death. 20. Heart Rate Turbulence on Holter. 21. Heart Rate Turbulence in Pacing. 22. Physiologic Hypotheses on Heart Rate Turbulence. 23. Heart Rate Trbulence in Ischemic Heart Disease. Section 3: Ischaemic Patterns. 24. Electrocardiographic Background. 25. Dynamics of Silent Ischaemia. 26. Dynamics of ST Segments in Ischaemic Heart Disease. 27. Spatial Patterns of ST-Segment Shift During Myocardial Ischaemia. 28. ST Segment Trend Monitoring of Acute Chest Pain Patients. 29. Circadian Patterns of Ischaemic Episodes. 30. Electrocardiographic Findings in Patients with Cardiovascular Syndrome X. Section 4: Ventricular Repolarisation. 31. Cellular Basis for the Repolarization waves of the ECG. 32. Individual QT/RR Relationships. 33. Circadian Patterns of QTC Interval. 34. QT Dispersion. 35. Morphological Assessment of T Wave Patterns. 36. Circadian Pattern of T Wave Morphology. 37. QT Interval Dynamics During Exercise. 38. T Wave and QT Interval Changes Related to Myocardial Ischaemia. 39. Influence of Rhythm Abnormalities on Ventricular Repolarisation. 40. Dynamics of Acquired Long QT Syndrome. 41. Electrocardiogram of Brugada Syndrome and its Dynamic Pattern. 42. Electrocardiographic T Wave Changes in Left Ventricular Hypertrophy. 43. Macro T Wave Alternans. 44. Microscopic T Wave Alternans. 45. T Wave Alternans in Ischaemic Heart Disease. 46. Dynamic Repolarization Changes and Arrhythmia Assessment. Section 5: Atrial Fibrillation. 47. Pathophysiology of the Atrial Fibrillation Electrogram. 48. P Wave Abnormalities Prior to AF Episodes. 49. Dynamics of Atrial Electrogram AF. 50. Detection of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Episode. 51. Circadian Pattern of AF Paroxysms. 52. Monitoring after Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation. 53. Heart Rate Profile in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation. 54. Monitoring Heart Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation. 55. Autonomic Influence of Atrial Fibrillation. 56. Long Time Monitoring of Cardiac Rhythm in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Section 6: Ventricular Arrhythmias. 57. Monitoring Ectopic Activity. 58. Circadian Pattern of Arrhythmic Episodes. 59. Holter Monitor-Guided Antiarrhythmic Therapy. 60. Dynamics of Heart Rate Prior to Arrhythmias. 61. Technical Considerations. 62. Ischaemic Patterns. 63. State of the Art Marker Channels. 64. Interpretation of Device Stored Rhythms and Electrocardiograms

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Book SynopsisWritten as a companion text to Dr Hesselson's first book about pacing, Simplified Interpretation of ICD Electrograms focuses on teaching an understanding of the electrogram (EGM) signal for troubleshooting ICD rhythms.Table of ContentsTable of Contents. Preface. Foreword. SECTION I - ICD BASICS. Chapter 1: What Is an ICD?. Chapter 2: ICD System and Cardiac Anatomy. Chapter 3: The Hardware. The ICD Generator. The ICD Leads. The ICD Programmer. Chapter 4: ICD Electronics. Defibrillation Waveforms. Defibrillation Polarity and Shock Configuration. Defibrillation Threshold (DFT). Chapter 5: Sensing. Chapter 6: Detection. Chapter 7: The Tachycardias. Chapter 8: The Therapies. Chapter 9: ICD Pacing. Basic Pacing. Pacing for Congestive Heart Failure. Chapter 10: Unusual ICD Situations and Alternate Applications. SECTION II - CASE STUDIES. Chapter 11: Case Studies - Part A. Chapter 12: Case Studies - Part B. SECTION III: ANSWERS. Answers. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of the popular book Evidence-based Sports Medicine builds on the features that made the first edition such a valuable text and provides a completely up-to-date tool for sports medicine physicians, family practitioners and orthopedic surgeons. Updated to take into account new evidence from systematic reviews and controlled trials, Evidence-based Sports Medicine is a unique reference book on the optimum management of sports-related conditions. This second edition: contains sections on acute injury, chronic conditions, and injuries to the upper limb, groin and knee and to the lower leg pays increased attention to the important and emerging area of injury prevention features thoroughly revised methodology sections within each chapter, reflecting changes in technique and application MCQs and essay questions that allow readers to continually assess their knowledge and understanding of the topicsTrade Review"The choice of topics and the immense effort that went into the search for appropriate materials is commendable." (Evidence Based Medicine, April 2009) “This book offers a unique, high quality presentation of current clinical evidence…while placing more emphasis on injury prevention and refining literature search techniques.”(Doodys Reviews) Table of ContentsSection 1: Prevention. 1 Is it possible to prevent sports and recreation injuries? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials, with recommendations for future work. Jennifer M. Hootman. 2 Evidence-based preparticipation physical examination. Peter J. Carek. 3 Does stretching help prevent injuries?. Ian Shrier. 4 What effect do core strength and stability have on injury prevention and recovery?. Bryan Heiderscheit and Marc Sherry. 5 Do foot orthoses prevent injury?. Karl B. Landorf and Anne-Maree Keenan. 6 Who should retire after repeated concussions?. Paul McCrory. 7 What recommendations should be made concerning exercising with a fever and/or acute infection?. Christopher A. McGrew. 8 Should you play sport with a congenital or acquired abnormality of a solid abdominal organ?. Abel Wakai and John M. Ryan. 9 What type of exercise reduces falls in older people?. M. Clare Robertson and A. John Campbell. 10 Is there a role for exercise in the prevention of osteoporotic fractures?. Gladys Onambele-Pearson. Section 2: Acute injury. 11 What is the role of ice in soft-tissue injury management?. Chris Bleakley and Domhnall MacAuley. 12 Compression. Andrew Currie and Matthew W. Cooke. 13 NSAIDs and pain management in sports. Weiya Zhang. Section 3: Chronic conditions. 14 Benefits of regular exercise in the treatment and management of bronchial asthma. Felix S.F. Ram and Joanna Picot. 15 What is the role of exercise in the prevention of back pain?. Joanne Dear and Martin Underwood. 16 How should you treat spondylolysis in the athlete?. Christopher J. Standaert and Stanley A. Herring. Section 4: Injuries to the upper limb. 17 How evidence-based is our examination of the shoulder?. Anastasia M. Fischer and William W. Dexter. 18 How effective are diagnostic tests for the assessment of rotator cuff disease of the shoulder?. Jeremy Lewis and Duncan Tennent. 19 How should you treat an athlete with a first-time dislocation of the shoulder?. Marc R. Safran, Fredrick J. Dorey, and Duncan Hodge. 20 Are corticosteroid injections as effective as physiotherapy for the treatment of a painful shoulder?. Daniëlle van der Windt and Bart Koes. 21 How should you treat tennis elbow? An updated scientific evidence-based approach. Alasdair J.A. Santini, Michael J. Hayton, and Simon P. Frostick. Section 5: Injuries to the groin and knee. 22 How reliable is the physical examination in the diagnosis of sports-related knee injuries?. Anthony Festa, William R. Donaldson, and John C. Richmond. 23 What is the optimal treatment of acute anterior cruciate ligament injury?. Graham Bailie and Ian Corry. 24 What is the most appropriate treatment for patellar tendinopathy?. Jill L. Cook and Karim M. Khan. 25 How do you treat chronic groin pain?. Peter A. Fricker and Greg Lovell. Section 6: Injuries to the lower leg. 26 How evidence-based is our clinical examination of the ankle?. C. Niek van Dijk. 27 Can we prevent ankle sprains?. Roald Bahr. 28 How should you treat a stress fracture?. Kim Bennell and Peter Brukner. 29 What is the best treatment of subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon?. Deiary Kader, David J. Deehan, and Nicola Maffulli. 30 How to manage plantar fasciitis. Gerald Ryan. Multiple-choice question answers. Index

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Book Synopsis[There has been an] extraordinary shift in how we understand and treat psychosis, none more so than in the arena of Early Intervention (EI) bringing with it new hope for young people with emerging psychosis and their families. From the introduction to the book Centred around the Early Psychosis Declaration (EPD), this book explores the declaration''s five themes through contributions from a sizeable number of mental health practitioners, service-users and carers. It is designed to help those working with people experiencing psychosis at an early stage of illness to develop and implement effective early intervention skills, enabling them to examine and refine their practice. Most importantly, the book is a practical guide to delivering early intervention strategies with a unique focus on recovery. Includes an abundance of case studies to link theory to practice Evidence-based Edited by an team with a wealth of clinical and research Trade Review"It will also be of interest to those wanting to know how to convert a common sense idea into workable public health policy and practice." (Nursing Standard, 23 February 2011)Table of ContentsContributors Editor biographies Foreword 1. Introduction (David Shiers and Jo Smith). Theme 1 Improve access and engagement. 2. Duration of untreated psychosis and pathways to care (Kat Brunet and Max Birchwood). 3. Inpatient provision in early psychosis (Tom Craig and Paddy Power). 4. Developing youth focussed services (Kathryn Pugh and Clare Lamb). 5. Strategies for engagement (Lynda Tait, Diane Ryles and Alexa Sidwell). 6. Early intervention service models (Guy Dodgson and Stephen McGowan). 7. Cognitive behavioural interventions in early intervention services (Elizabeth Newton and Emma Cotes). 8. Culturally diversity in early psychosis (Swaran P. Singh and Satnam Singh Kunar). 9. Antipsychotic medicines and their use in first episode psychosis (Alan Farmer). Theme 2 Raising community awareness. 10. Working with diagnostic uncertainty in first episode psychosis (Alan Farmer). 11. Early detection and treatment opportunities for people with emerging psychosis (Paul French). 12. Primary care liaison for individuals with first episode psychosis (David Shiers and Helen Lester). 13. Raising community awareness for early psychosis (Kate Macdonald and Paul Blackburn). 14. Raising awareness in schools (Rowena Passy, Carly Mays, Graham Carr, Glenn Roberts, John Somers and Jos Dawe). Theme 3 Promoting recovery and ordinary lives. 15. Working with motivational difficulties in first episode psychosis (I. Reid, T. Barker and J. Smith). 16. Early intervention and vocational opportunities (Eric Davis, Richard Burden and Ros). 17. Substance misuse in first episode psychosis (Ian Wilson). 18. Relapse prevention in early psychosis (A. Gumley and C. Park). 19. Trauma and first episode psychosis (M. Bernard, C. Jackson and P. Patterson). 20. Suicide prevention in early psychosis (Paddy Power). 21. Managing delayed recovery in first episode psychosis (Charles Montgomery and Glenn Roberts). 22. Nurturing hope in early psychosis: A conceptual model to guide intervention (Dan Pearson). Theme 4 Family engagement and support. 23. Family interventions for first episode psychosis (Frank R. Burbach, Grainne Fadden and Jo Smith). 24. Sharing care with families (Mandy Reed, Sharon Peters and Lizzie Banks). 25. The needs of siblings in first episode psychosis (Jo Smith, Gráinne Fadden and Lucie Taylor). 26. Group based interventions (David Glentworth and Mandy Reed). Theme 5 Practitioner learning. 27. Roles of different professionals (Iain Wright). 28. Shared capabilities in mental health practice (Gina Smith and Sarah J Boldison). 29. Training clinicians working in early intervention (Eric Davis, Mark Rayne, Ian Wilson and Lindsay Rigby). 30. Clinical supervision in early intervention teams (T. Gillam). 31. Conclusion: Where next for early intervention. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy By Tom Kenny, RN Vice President, Clinical Education and Training, St.Trade Review“Written by an acknowledged authority in this field, the book meets its goal of serving as a reference for cardiac resynchronization therapy.” Doodys ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface. 1 Understanding Heart Failure. 2 Cardiovascular Anatomy of the Healthy Heart. 3 Cardiac Physiology and Heart Failure. 4 Causes of Heart Failure. 5 The Neurohormonal Model of Heart Failure. 6 An Overview of Heart Failure Drugs. 7 Ventricular Dyssynchrony. 8 Arrhythmias in Heart Failure Patients. 9 Indications for CRT. 10 Types of CRT Systems. 11 Implant Procedures. 12 Basic Programming. 13 Advanced Programming. 14 Basic ECG Interpretation for CRT Systems. 15 CRT System Optimization. 16 Troubleshooting the Non-Responder. 17 Defibrillation Basics. 18 Advanced Defibrillation Functions. 19 Advanced CRT ECG Analysis. 20 DFT Management in CRT-D Patients. 21 Atrial Fibrillation. 22 CRT in Post-AV Nodal Ablation Patients. 23 Special CRT Device Features. 24 Diagnostics. 25 A Systematic Guide to CRT Follow-Up. 26 Troubleshooting. Glossary. Index

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Book SynopsisRehearse for life in clinical practice with this easy-to-use and unique series, which combines cases drawn from real-life experiences with a refreshing approach to presentations as you would see them in day-to-day situations.Trade Review?This book serves its purpose well. It is an ideal way to shift the learning process from rote memorization to a learner-centered process. The case-based discussions make psychiatric disorders come alive, placing students in the role of medical detective.? (Doody?s Reviews)Table of ContentsIntroduction. How to use this book. Part 1 Basics. Approach to the patient. Mental health treatments. Part 2 Cases. Case 1 A 20-year-old student who collapses in the supermarket. Case 2 A 47-year-old woman who lives in fear that God will punish her. Case 3 An 18-year-old college drop-out gets an eviction order from his parents. Case 4 An 18-year-old trainee chef who cannot go to work. Case 5 Sudden deterioration of a 78-year-old woman in a nursing home. Case 6 A 72-year-old woman with antisocial behaviour. Case 7 A 64-year-old retired teacher's depression is getting worse. Case 8 A 17-year-old man has been cutting his arms. Case 9 A 9-year-old disruptive child faces expulsion from school. Case 10 A 48-year-old security guard with new symptoms every day. Case 11 A 28-year-old man has been arrested at the airport. Case 12 A 24-year-old new mother in distress. Case 13 A 15-year-old head prefect with pneumonia is behaving secretly. Case 14 Insomnia in a 26-year-old successful City man. Case 15 A 15-year-old child assaults his foster mother. Case 16 A 42-year-old woman insists she is pregnant. Case 17 The wife of a 66-year-old GP with Parkinson’s disease is worried about him. Case 18 Complete loss of memory in a fi t middle-aged man. Case 19 A 32-year-old woman puts her GP under pressure. Case 20 The 21-year-old critical medical student. Case 21 A 24-year-old legal secretary with depressed mood and suicidal thoughts. Case 22 A 41-year-old woman with epilepsy develops a different pattern of fits. Part 3 Self-assessment. MCQs. EMQs. SAQs. Answers. Index of cases by diagnosis. Index.

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Book SynopsisNothing is more perplexing to the clinician new to device therapy than having to deal with cardiac electrocardiograms from a device patient. Pacemakers and other implantable cardiac rhythm management devices leave their imprint on ECGs and can significantly change what clinicians see - or expect to see.Trade Review?This is a concise, well-written introduction to the interpretation of paced rhythms with many well-done recreated practice ECGs that both educate and challenge readers.? (Doody?s Reviews , October 2009)Table of ContentsPreface. Before We Start …. Part I Timing Cycles and Troubleshooting Review. 1 Calculating Rates and Intervals. 2 Pacing Spikes. 3 The Basics of Capture and Sensing. 4 In Depth: Modes. 5 Ventricular Sensing. 6 Pacing Intervals. 7 Loss of Capture. 8 Oversensing. 9 In Depth: Sensing. 10 QRS Morphologies. 11 Fusion and Pseudofusion. 12 In Depth: Single-Chamber Timing Cycles. 13 Intermittent Oversensing. 14 Undersensing. 15 Hysteresis Intervals. 16 In Depth: Hysteresis. 17 Rate Response. 18 Annotated ECGs. 19 AV Synchrony. 20 Atrial Tracking. 21 AV Conduction. 22 States of Dual-Chamber Pacing. 23 Maximum Tracking Rate. 24 Pacemaker Multiblock. 25 Pacemaker Wenckebach. 26 Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia. 27 Mode Switching. 28 In Depth: Upper-Rate Behavior in Dual-Chamber Pacemakers. 29 Troubleshooting the Paced ECG. 30 More Troubleshooting the Paced ECG. 31 Automatic Capture Algorithms. 32 Capture Testing. 33 In Depth: Basic Troubleshooting Guide. 34 Navigating the Intracardiac Electrogram. 35 Tracings from a Programmer (Combining E-grams with the ECG). 36 Stored Electrograms. 37 In Depth: Electrograms. 38 Conclusion. Part II Workbook. Introduction to Workbook. Easy. Moderate. Tough. Scramble. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Science of Occupational Health is an evidence-based resource for all members of the health care team working with those affected by work-based stress - whether individuals suffering physical or psychological symptoms, or organizations trying to provide optimum conditions for healthy and productive employees. The authors offer a unique psychobiological perspective, discussing the modern workplace as a cause of stimulation and well-being, as well as of distress and illness. They provide a rigorous but highly accessible scientific account of the effects that stress has on mind and body, with key chapters on ''Responses to Stress'', ''Stress-Related Health Problems'', and ''Stress Hormones at Work''. This book offers the reader practical guidance on health promotion and preventive strategies at both individual and organizational levels. It concludes with a discussion of present occupational conditions around the world, and predictions of likely trends in the future.Trade Review"This book offers me additional avenues of study, and I can envision integrating parts of these authors' work into my coaching practice." (Doody's, 4 November 2011) Table of ContentsPreface Foreword Sir Michael Marmot, UCL Acknowledgements 1 Introduction: History of Work and Health General background and aim Work and health from an evolutionary perspective About this book 2 The New Workplace in a Rapidly Changing World Global economy and global competition Flexible organisations – flexible workers Health consequences of ‘sickness presenteeism’ Rationalisation Sources of stress at work 3 The New World of Work Lean manufacturing and just-in-time production Frequent restructuring Lifelong learning, work and family-life balance Long working hours and overtime The role of modern communication technology and telecommuting: work without boundaries, or endless work Diffuse distinction between work and other parts of life The challenge for health and well-being in organisations in the future A flexible workforce 4 Work as a Source of Stimulation and Health or a Cause of Distress and Illness Work-related stress models Justice Positive and negative work Job satisfaction Workaholism Type A behaviour Job strain and heart disorder Conclusion 5 Responses to Stress Mind–body interaction The neuroendocrine stress systems The cardiovascular system Coping with stress Acute stress Chronic stress Short-term versus long-term stress Importance of sleep Allostatic load Catabolic and anabolic processes 6 Stress-related Health Problems Chronic fatigue, depression, burnout Cardiovascular disorders Immune function Cognitive function Obesity, diabetes – the metabolic syndrome Musculoskeletal disorders Ulcers HIV, AIDS and cancer When should I be worried? How can any treatment be efficient? 7 Stress Hormones at Work 8 Socioeconomic Status and Health 9 Health Promotion Health intervention, stress reduction Managing stress in a changing workforce Individual interventions Healthy work Mental capital and well-being Interventions and policies Physically risky jobs Positive psychology Restorative environments and recreation Sleep Physical activity 10 Gender Differences Symptoms, health and life expectancy Work tasks Unpaid work and total workload Children, women and stress 11 Preventive Strategies Occupational hazards Health promotion Occupational conditions in Europe Healthy work SES and health Work–life balance What can we do to reduce stress? Comments on preventive strategies 12 The Future Workplace from a Stress–Health Perspective A changing world Work and health Stress, well-being and productivity Demographic changes in Europe and Japan Global issues References Index

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Book SynopsisAn insider's look at the medical marijuana debate

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Book SynopsisSakkiya is a Hausa word, which has its origin from the Hausa culture, and it means the act of using hot pointed metallic tip to puncture bodily swelling with the aim of achieving a curative effect. The Hausa culture is one of the three most popular cultures in Nigeria. The Hausas are predominantly located in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria, predominantly working as farmers. The majority of the Hausa people practice the Islamic religion. Encounters from the medical setting with cases of complications arising from failure of Sakkiya treatment, where some patients did not survive this treatment made investigation into this form of alternative medicine a paramount issue. In order to fill the void of information and literature on Sakkiya treatment, the authors embarked on a literature search and field studies resulting in this book. The authors found a lack of historical evidence concerning the old traditional Sakkiya practice, and therefore urge archaeologists, anthropologists, sociologists and historians to investigate into the historical evolution of Sakkiya practice in northern Nigeria.Kehinde Kanmodi, BDS, ACIPM, AISQEM is a dental surgeon, lecturer, multidisciplinary researcher, and manager affiliated with Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan (head office), Community Health Officers Training Programme, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, National Teachers Institute, Department of Political Science of the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigerian Institute of Management, Abuja, Chartered Institute of Project Management, Lagos, and Dental Clinic, Kebbi Medical Centre, Kalgo, Nigeria.Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc, born and educated in Denmark is professor of pediatrics, child health and human development affiliated with the Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Mt Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel, Kentucky Childrens Hospital, University of Kentucky, Lexington, United States and professor of public health at the Center for Healthy Development, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, United States, the former medical director of the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Jerusalem and the founder and director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel.

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Book SynopsisThe genetic dissection of human primary immunodeficiency is expanding at full speed, in at least two directions. Some investigators pursue the dissection of well-known clinical phenotypes, for which the count of genetic etiologies seems to be endless, whereas others begin the search for inborn errors underlying new phenotypes, infectious and otherwise. The field of primary immunodeficiency is also expanding in other ways, with new therapeutic approaches, and with the care of patients in regions of the world where these diseases were unheard of less than a decade ago. The volume provides an overview of the field of medical genetics and its progress in 2011. This volume focuses on new developments in “primary immunodeficiencies" (PIDs), insights into PID pathophysiology, and PIDs in India and the Middle East.Volume I opens with a dialog between the volume editors on the definition of PIDs; additional papers in this volume focus on PIDs in Latin America, Eastern and Central Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Asia, Iran, and the South Pacific. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.

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Book SynopsisThe volume features current basic, clinical, and translational research on aspects of skeletal morphogenesis and remodeling in health and disease. Papers survey vital new insights into the mechanisms of bone development and restructuring, including cellular and mechanical triggers, receptors and signaling pathways. Also covered are the effects of other physiological systems and disease states, such as immune system inflammation, diabetes, infection, and cancer on musculoskeletal health. Recent findings are shaping therapeutic directions that focus on both anti-resorptive and anabolic therapies. Basic scientists, clinical investigators, and clinicians with interests spanning endocrinology, physiology, cell biology, pathology, genetics, molecular biology, rheumatology, oncology, and other areas that relate to bone development and homeostasis will find this a valuable resource for the most recent developments in skeletal biology and medicine. This volume presents manuscripts stemming from the 4th New York Skeletal Biology and Medicine Conference, held at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City on April 27–30, 2011. The papers included in this volume include two of the topic areas presented at the conference; the other topic areas are included in Skeletal Biology and Medicine I. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.

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Book SynopsisThis Annals volume includes invited short reviews on topics presented at the 7th International Cancer Vaccine Symposium “Renaissance of Cancer Immunotherapy”, held September 9-11, 2012 in Florence, Italy. The papers cover the latest progress in basic immunology research and its translation to cancer patients. The meeting and papers pay tribute to the successes in the last few years that have led to the approval of new immunotherapies and the awarding of the Nobel Prize in medicine to three immunologists. The symposium is dedicated to one of these recipients, Dr. Ralph Steinman who discovered dendritic cells, immune cells that are vital in immune responses and immunotherapies for cancer. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For more information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit: http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.111/(ISSN)1749-6632 ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information on becoming a member.Table of ContentsIntroduction to The Renaissance of Cancer Immunotherapy vOlivera J. Finn and Gerold Schuler Cancer immunoediting: antigens, mechanisms, and implications to cancer immunotherapy 1Matthews D. Vesely and Robert D. Schreiber Cell-extrinsic effects of the tumor unfolded protein response on myeloid cells and T cells 6Maurizio Zanetti Immunotherapy in preneoplastic disease: targeting early procarcinogenic inflammatory changes that lead to immune suppression and tumor tolerance 12Bridget Keenan and Elizabeth M. Jaffee Integration of epidemiology, immunobiology, and translational research for brain tumors 17Hideho Okada, Michael E. Scheurer, Saumendra N. Sarkar, and Melissa L. Bondy Human dendritic cells subsets as targets and vectors for therapy 24Eynav Klechevsky and Jacques Banchereau Dendritic cell immunotherapy 31Rachel Lubong Sabado and Nina BhardwajMolecular programming of steady-state dendritic cells: impact on autoimmunity and tumor immune surveillance 46Dylan J. Johnson and Pamela S. Ohashi Preventing cancer by targeting abnormally expressed self-antigens: MUC1 vaccines for prevention of epithelial adenocarcinomas 52Pamela L. Beatty and Olivera J. Finn Immunological control of cell cycle aberrations for avoidance of oncogenesis: the case of tetraploidy 57Laura Senovilla, Lorenzo Galluzzi, Maria Castedo, and Guido Kroemer Ongoing adaptive immune responses in the microenvironment of melanoma metastases 62Nicolas van Baren and Pierre G. Coulie Main features of human T helper 17 cells 66Francesco Annunziato, Lorenzo Cosmi, Francesco Liotta, Enrico Maggi, and Sergio Romagnani In silico modeling of cancel cell dissemination and metastasis 71Lu-En Wai, Vipin Narang, Alexandre Gouaillard, Lai Guan Ng, and Jean-Pierre Abastado Common pathways to tumor rejection 75Ena Wang, Davide Bedognetti, Sara Tomei, and Francesco M. Marincola Cancer-induced immunosuppressive cascades and their reversal by molecular-targeted therapy 80Yutaka Kawakami, Tomonori Yaguchi, Hidetoshi Sumimoto, Chie Kudo-Saito, Nobuo Tsukamoto. Tomoko Iwata-Kajihara, Shoko Nakamura, Hiroshi Nishio, Ryosuke Satomi, Asuka Kobayashi, Mayuri Tanaka, Jeong Hoon Park, Hajime Kamijuku, Takahiro Tsujikawa, and Naoshi Kawamura

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Book SynopsisThis completely revised edition of Men, Women, Passion and Power offers a new critique of conventional notions of masculinity and femininity. Contemporary psychoanalytic debates about sexuality are explored, revealing how the cultural idealisation of men is replicated in theory and clinical practice. Illustrated with use of detailed and vivid case material, this book demonstrates that it is only when the feminist perspective has been truly integrated into theory that the psychoanalytic project will realise its full radical potential. Subjects covered include: * The power of female sexuality * Race, class and sexuality * The fragility of male sexual identity * Envy between the sexes. Marie Maguire argues that examining these issues and gaining an awareness of how our assumptions are influenced by social inequalities can enrich the psychotherapeutic process and result in a more balanced psychological relation between the sexes. Men, Women, Passion and Power will be of great interest to psychotherapists, psychoanalytic practitioners and anyone with an interest in the integration of a feminist perspective into psychoanalytic theory.Trade ReviewIncorporating new discoveries about the body and neuropsychology - as well as recent insights about femininity, masculinity, racism, culture, class and bisexuality - Marie Maguire's second edition of Men, Women, Passion and Power very helpfully takes forward their implications for individual psychotherapy with women and men today. - Janet Sayers, Professor of Psychoanalytic Psychology, University of Kent and author of Boy CrazyTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: Theories of Female and Male Sexuality. Sexual and Cross-cultural Controversy. From the Penis to the Womb: Male Sexuality. What Do Women Want? Part 2: Contemporary Debates in Clinical Practice. Are Men Really Fragile? The Power of Women's Sexuality. Gender in the Transference Relationship. False Memories of Sexual Abuse? Female and Male Perversions? Differing Desires. Conclusion: Feminism and Psychotherapy: An Agenda for the Future. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThe Jungian approach to analysis and psychotherapy has been undergoing an extensive reconsideration during the past decade. Analytical Psychology calls special attention to the areas that have been most impacted: the core concepts and practices of the Jungian tradition, along with relevant intellectual and historical background.Internationally renowned authors drawing on the forefront of advance in neuroscience, evolution, psychoanalysis, and philosophical and historical studies, provide an overview of the most important aspects of these developments. Beginning with a chronicle of the history of the Jungian movement, areas covered include:* a background to the notion of 'archetype'* human development from a Jungian perspective* the creative extension of Jung's theory of psychological types* re-evaluation of traditional Jungian methods of treatment in the light of contemporary scientific findings* Jungian development of transference and countertransference* a new formulation of synchronicity. Analytical Psychology presents a unique opportunity to witness a school of psychotherapy going through a renaissance. Drawing on original insights from its founder, C.G. Jung, this book helps focus and shape the current state of analytical psychology and point to areas for future exploration.Trade ReviewAt last a book series that will help to make the ideal of effective Continuing Professional Development in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling more of a reality. Without being partisan or requiring an unrealistically high level of existing knowledge, the book offers a unique opportunity for experienced practitioners and advanced students to encounter the cutting edge of theory in their particular theoretical model. - Andrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical Psychology, University of EssexTable of Contents Zabriskie, Introduction. Kirsch, History of Analytical Psycholog Hogenson, Archetypes: Emergence and the Psyche's Deep Structure. Knox, Developmental Aspects of Analytical Psychology: New Perspectives from Cognitive Neuroscience and Attachment Theory. Cambray, Carter, Analytic Methods Revisited. Wiener, Transference and Countertransference: Contemporary Perspectives. Beebe, Understanding Consciousness Through the Theory of Psychological Types. Singer, Kimbles, The Emerging Theory of Cultural Complexes. Stein, Spiritual and Religious Aspects of Modern Analysis. Cambray, Synchronicity as Emergence. Solomon, The Ethical Attitude in Analytic Training and Practice: Archetypal and Developmental Perspective and Implications for Continuing Professional Development.

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Book SynopsisLyme disease may affect the brain in many ways, the most common of which is a disturbance in thinking. Other symptoms that occur frequently include headaches, mood swings, irritability, depression, and marked fatigue. This book describes important features and indications of this killer disease.

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Book SynopsisBinge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder among men and women. This book centres on binge eating, which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating, followed by compensatory behaviour (ie: purging, fasting, heavy exercising). People who suffer from this disease often try to hide their binge-eating episodes from others, and often feel ashamed or depressed about their overeating. Many factors may contribute to binge-eating, such as dissociation, which may undermine an individual''s body image, and impulsivity. This book focuses on such factors as well as the frequency with which such behaviours occur in multi-ethnic populations, and the differences in frequency rates as a function of gender and identity. The differences in binge eating and bulimia nervosa behaviours are also explained, as well as the theory that binging on some palatable foods, such as sugar, can result in addictive-like behaviour. The association between emotional abuse in childhood and future binge eating episodes are explained as well as the prevalence of BE episodes in overweight or obese children or adolescents. The effectiveness of certain treatments for binge-eating are described, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET) and combined treatment.

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Book SynopsisThe current “generalized digitization” of society is influencing the health environment, healthcare organizations as well as actors. In this context, human and social sciences deconstruct, nuance and sometimes even challenge certain preconceived ideas and/or dominant discourses. In this book, researchers of four nationalities and three different disciplines have agreed to open the “black box” of their work. They display their scientific practices from the perspective of epistemology, ethics and methodology. They present and analyze their values and postulates but, also, what may have influenced the project, the definition of the object and objectives, as well as their approaches. In a contextual way, the first part presents some changes in environments and infocommunicational practices related to digital health. The second part opens space to reflect on ethics and deontology. Finally, postulating that scientific fact is not an essence but the result of a process, the last part discusses the methods implemented, which may be different from those initially envisaged. This book is dedicated to the researchers and postgraduate students in the human and social sciences as well as the health practitioners likely to collaborate with them. Table of ContentsForeword xi Introduction xiiiLaurent MORILLON Part 1. Changes in Contexts and Info-communication Practices Related to the Digital Environment in the Health Field 1 Chapter 1. Health and Digital Technology: Reflexive Feedback on Some Works 3Hélène ROMEYER 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2. Voluntary changes over the last 50 years 4 1.2.1. An old but partial political desire 5 1.2.2. Coexistence of two types of information: medical and health information 7 1.3. Significant issues 9 1.3.1. Economic and professional issues 9 1.3.2. A plethora of information 11 1.3.3. Attempts to control 13 1.4. New uses 14 1.4.1. Continued confidence in physicians 15 1.4.2. Beyond information: life stories and testimonies 16 1.5. Conclusion 19 1.6. References 19 Chapter 2. Social and Digital Resources: The Hindered Information Practices of Cancer Patients 23Adrien DEFOSSEZ 2.1. Introduction 23 2.2. Patients and information 24 2.3. Getting information from family and friends when suffering from cancer 26 2.3.1. Which relatives are likely to provide what kind of information? 26 2.3.2. Difficulty in asking people around you for information 28 2.4. Getting information on the Internet when you are sick with cancer 30 2.4.1. Widespread use for limited benefits 30 2.4.2. The health Internet: a misleading exposure 33 2.5. Conclusion 34 2.6. References 35 Chapter 3. Health at the In-between of Computing and the Information and Communication Sciences 39Philippe MARRAST 3.1. Introduction 39 3.2. The hospital, a field to observe 41 3.3. An abductive and iterative approach for an “in-between” positioning 44 3.4. A theoretical diversity to characterize complex organizations 47 3.5. Conclusion 49 3.6. References 50 Chapter 4. Mental Health and Support for Disaster Victims. Info-communication Devices for Training Volunteer First-aid Workers in a Digital Environment 55Silvia Rosa SIGALES RUIZ, Erik DE SOIR, Claudia Veronica MARQUEZ GONZALEZ and Michèle CARIA 4.1. Introduction 55 4.2. Studying manuals to train volunteer rescue workers in psycho-emotional support for disaster victims 56 4.3. Four analysis guides 57 4.3.1. Metadata for online documents 58 4.3.2. Pedagogical engineering of online textbooks 59 4.3.3. Mental health intervention protocols 61 4.3.4. Disaster management protocols 64 4.4. An info-communication device for online training in disaster response 66 4.5. Conclusion 68 4.6. Appendix 69 4.7. References 70 Part 2. Thinking about the Ethics of Health Research in a Digital Context 75 Chapter 5. Ethical Positions Arising from Research on Online Communities in the Health Sector 77Aurélie POURREZ, Elodie CRESPEL, Stéphane DJAHANCHAHI, Olivier GALIBERT and Benoît CORDELIER 5.1. Introduction 77 5.2. Epistemology, deontology and ethical reflection 79 5.2.1. From the necessary scientific reflexivity to empirical and methodological scientific ethics 79 5.2.2. ICS and methodological and empirical ethics related to the study of NICTs 80 5.2.3. Empirical and methodological ethics 82 5.3. Empirical and methodological ethics in ICS and digital health 84 5.3.1. Collecting authorizations and approvals 84 5.3.2. Concealing or revealing oneself as a “researcher-observer”? 85 5.3.3. Protecting respondents 87 5.3.4. Protecting researchers in controversies and emotionally engaging research 88 5.4. Conclusion 89 5.5. References 91 Chapter 6. Action Research at La Poste to Prevent the Psychosocial Risks Associated with Digital Acculturation 93Emilie BLANC 6.1. Introduction 93 6.2. The relevance of action research to prevent psychosocial risks 94 6.3. What method in action research prevents psychosocial risks? 97 6.4. Action research for ethical questions 98 6.5. Conclusion 100 6.6. References 101 Part 3. Thinking Approaches to Health Research in a Digital Context 103 Chapter 7. Interests and Limitations of Interdisciplinary Research in a Living Lab to Meet the Needs of Senior Citizens 105Elizabeth BOUGEOIS and Hélène GERMAIN 7.1. Introduction 105 7.2. Reconsidering a Living Lab study: the centrality of user-experts 108 7.2.1. Senior citizens and new technologies in a controlled environment 109 7.2.2. The second study or how to reconsider research practices 110 7.3. When experts-users tell researchers where to look 112 7.3.1. Use of human, technical and digital aids by respondents 112 7.3.2. Projected uses: from voice command to “smart” robots 114 7.4. Among researchers: postures linked to disciplinary backgrounds 115 7.5. Conclusion 117 7.6. References 119 Chapter 8. For a Comprehensive Approach to the Info-communication Practices of Breast Cancer Prevention Stakeholders: A Reflection on Screening 123Dorsaf OMRANE and Pierre MIGNOT 8.1. Introduction 123 8.2. State of the art of organized screening, a complex prevention system 125 8.2.1. Screening: device, issues and controversies 125 8.2.2. Representation of screening: between confidence and mistrust 128 8.3. Need to understand the field of screening: methodological framework 129 8.3.1. Exploratory approach: quantitative reflection on screening 130 8.3.2. Ethnographic survey and qualitative content analysis: a comprehensive approach to screening 132 8.4. Conclusion 135 8.5. References 136 Chapter 9. Health Research on Immunization after 2016: The Need for a Plural Methodological Approach 141Mylène COSTES and Audrey ARNOULT 9.1. Introduction 141 9.2. An exploratory study that raises methodological questions 143 9.2.1. Construction of research questions 143 9.2.2. A test methodology with limitations 144 9.2.3. Reflexivity on the concept of “axiological neutrality” 145 9.2.4. Unexpected results that lead to (re)thinking the method deployed 145 9.3. The use of lexicometry for the analysis of interviews on vaccine hesitation and opposition 148 9.3.1. Expanded field and themes 148 9.3.2. The potential contributions of the Iramuteq software to health research 150 9.4. Conclusion 152 9.5. References 153 Chapter 10. Qualitative Research in Health, in Sign Language: Multimodality and Interculturality of Analytical Work 159Sophie DALLE-NAZEBI 10.1. Introduction 159 10.2. Topicality of methodological issues in SL research 160 10.2.1. Context and issues in SL health research 160 10.2.2. The communication dimension at the heart of research activities 161 10.3. The communication challenges of interviews in SL 162 10.3.1. Challenges of a fine work on what is said in SL 163 10.3.2. Domesticating the camera, keeping your hand on the format of exchanges 165 10.3.3. Interacting in SL: a repositioning of bodies and objects 166 10.4. Exposing SL speech analysis in publications 167 10.4.1. Sharing benchmarks, a professional vision 167 10.4.2. Test of an example 168 10.4.3. The communicational anchoring of reading 172 10.5. Conclusion 173 10.6. References 174 Postface 177 Laurent MORILLON List of Authors 181 Index 183

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Book SynopsisDigital models based on data from medical images have recently become widespread in the field of biomechanics. This book summarizes medical imaging techniques and processing procedures, both of which are necessary for creating bone models with finite element methods. Chapter 1 introduces the main principles and the application of the most commonly used medical imaging techniques. Chapter 2 describes the major methods and steps of medical image analysis and processing. Chapter 3 presents a brief review of recent studies on reconstructed finite element bone models, based on medical images. Finally, Chapter 4 reveals the digital results obtained for the main bone sites that have been targeted by finite element modeling in recent years.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Chapter 1. Main Medical Imaging Techniques 1 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. X-ray imaging 2 1.2.1. Definition of X-rays 2 1.2.2. X-ray instrumentation and generation 4 1.2.3. Applications of X-ray imaging 7 1.2.4. Advantages and disadvantages of X-ray imaging 14 1.3. Computed tomography 14 1.3.1. Description of the technique 15 1.3.2. Development of computed tomography 16 1.3.3. Instrumentation 17 1.3.4. Applications 22 1.3.5. Advantages and disadvantages of computed tomography 25 1.4. Magnetic resonance imaging 25 1.4.1. Instrumentation 26 1.4.2. Generation of the resonance effect 27 1.4.3. Relaxation and contrast 30 1.4.4. Applications of magnetic resonance imaging 33 1.4.5. Advantages and disadvantages of magnetic resonance imaging 36 1.5. Ultrasound imaging 36 1.5.1. Definition of ultrasound 36 1.5.2. Development of ultrasound imaging 37 1.5.3. Generation of ultrasound 38 1.5.4. Transducers 39 1.5.5. Applications of ultrasound techniques 42 1.5.6. Advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound imaging 47 1.6. Comparison between the different medical imaging techniques 47 1.7. Conclusion 48 Chapter 2. Medical Image Analysis and Processing 49 2.1. Introduction 49 2.2. Image compression 49 2.3. Image restoration 50 2.4. Image enhancement 50 2.4.1. Window and level 51 2.4.2. Gamma correction 51 2.4.3. Histogram equalization 52 2.4.4. Image subtraction 52 2.4.5. Spatial filtering 52 2.5. Image analysis 53 2.5.1. Texture features 53 2.5.2. Edges and boundaries 55 2.5.3. Shape and structure 57 2.6. Image segmentation 58 2.6.1. Simple methods of image segmentation 58 2.6.2. Active contour segmentation 60 2.6.3. Variational methods 61 2.6.4. Level set methods 62 2.6.5. Active shape and active appearance models 62 2.6.6. Graph cut segmentation 63 2.6.7. Atlas-based segmentation 63 2.6.8. Deformable model-based segmentation 65 2.6.9. Energy minimization-based segmentation 65 2.6.10. Learning-based segmentation 65 2.6.11. Other approaches 66 2.7. Image registration 66 2.7.1. Dimensionality 67 2.7.2. Nature of the registration basis 68 2.7.3. Nature of the transformation 69 2.7.4. Transformation domain 70 2.7.5. Interaction 71 2.7.6. Optimization procedure 72 2.7.7. Modalities involved 72 2.7.8. Subject 73 2.7.9. Object 74 2.8. Image fusion 74 2.8.1. Pixel fusion methods 74 2.8.2. Subspace methods 75 2.8.3. Multi-scale methods 75 2.8.4. Ensemble learning techniques 75 2.8.5. Simultaneous truth and performance level estimation 76 2.9. Image understanding 76 2.10. Conclusion 76 Chapter 3. Recent Methods of Constructing Finite Element Models Based on Medical Images 79 3.1. Introduction 79 3.2. X-ray-based finite element models 79 3.3. CT-based finite element models 89 3.4. MRI-based finite element models 117 3.5. Ultrasound-based finite element models 121 3.6. Conclusion 124 Chapter 4. Main Bone Sites Modeled Using the Finite Element Method 125 4.1. Introduction 125 4.2. FE modeling of the calcaneus 125 4.3. FE modeling of phalanges 127 4.4. FE modeling of the metatarsal 129 4.5. FE modeling of the tibia 131 4.6. FE modeling of the knee 137 4.7. FE modeling of the femur 140 4.8. FE modeling of the vertebrae 143 4.9. FE modeling of the humerus 147 4.10. FE modeling of the elbow 149 4.11. FE modeling of the ulna 149 4.12. FE modeling of the wrist 150 4.13. Conclusion 152 Conclusion 153 References 155 Index 179

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Book SynopsisThis book defines and elucidates the topic of smart "second skin" clothing, which must be flexible, washable, ironable, long-lasting and battery-free. We explore the possibilities for its use in fields such as health, well-being, sports and leisure. Smart Patches presents techniques that can be used within the limits established by regulations (EMC, normative, GDPR, ANSES, etc.) to help make smart clothing a marketable product at an affordable price. This book studies the creation and performance of various sensors and biosensors based on graphene materials and describes the functioning of Intra-Body Communications (IBC), as well as all the internal and external parameters involved in this type of technology. The performances and limits of these IBC and technologies are presented, together with concrete application examples.Table of ContentsForeword xi Acknowledgements xiii Preface xv Introduction xix Part 1 Smart Apparel, Smart Patches and Biosensors 1 Chapter 1 Smart Apparel, Smart Patches and the Related Constraints 3 1.1 Reminders and definitions 3 1.1.1 Main families of textiles 3 1.1.2 Apparel 11 1.2 The smart textile market from a consumer’s point of view 14 1.2.1 Purchase levers 14 1.2.2 Barriers to the purchase of smart apparel 14 1.2.3 Solutions to instill confidence 16 1.2.4 The hype curve for innovations 16 1.3 Constraints surrounding an SA project 20 1.3.1 Financial and marketing aspects 20 1.3.2 Ergonomic aspects 21 1.3.3 Technical aspects 22 1.3.4 Energy-related aspects 23 1.3.5 Industrial aspects 23 1.3.6 Regulatory aspects and recommendations 24 1.3.7 Normative aspects 42 1.3.8 Applicative aspects 45 Chapter 2 Biosensors and Graphene Technology 53 2.1 Introduction to sensors in smart apparel 54 2.1.1 Sensors frequently used in smart apparel 56 2.2 Sensors of "non-biological" physical properties 61 2.2.1 Types of detectors used in these sensors 62 2.2.2 Examples of sensors 62 2.3 Graphene 66 2.3.1 Carbon 66 2.3.2 Graphite 66 2.3.3 Graphene 67 2.3.4 Properties of graphene 69 2.3.5 The usefulness of graphene in smart apparel 72 2.4 Graphene and its secrets 73 2.4.1 Obtaining graphene 74 2.4.2 Graphene producers and suppliers 83 2.4.3 Market price 86 2.4.4 Research around graphene 87 2.4.5 Patents and intellectual property 92 2.5 "Bio" sensors 94 2.5.1 "Physical" sensors connected to bio materials, without analyte 94 2.5.2 "Bio" sensors (biosensors), with analyte 96 2.6 Applications of graphene in smart apparel 112 2.6.1 Biosensors and patches 112 2.6.2 Multisensors: multibiosensor patches 124 2.6.3 Beyond sensors and beyond "bio" 125 2.7 Conclusions on graphene in smart apparel 129 2.7.1 Benefits to the applicative constraints of smart apparel 129 2.7.2 Graphene-based biosensors in smart apparel 135 2.7.3 Critical points that must be examined at the very outset 136 Part 2 Biocontroller 137 Chapter 3 Bioprocessors 139 3.1 Overall structure: "AFE (Analog Front-End) + CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 140 3.1.1 "All-in-two" 141 3.1.2 "All-in-one" 141 3.2 The AFE 142 3.2.1 Functions of an AFE 142 3.2.2 The numerous possible types of AFE 142 3.3 The CPU 158 3.3.1 Signal processing 158 Chapter 4 Power to the Patch 167 4.1 Problems surrounding power supply to a patch 167 4.1.1 Choice of means of energy supply to a patch 167 4.1.2 Estimating a patch’s energy balance 168 4.1.3 Choice of battery, supercapacitor and energy harvesting 172 4.2 Energy harvesting 175 4.2.1 General 176 4.2.2 Existing technologies for smart apparel 187 4.3 Example of energy harvesting for smart apparel 189 4.3.1 Energy harvesting via an HF (high-frequency) NFC link 189 4.3.2 Examples of NFC patches with energy harvesting 196 Chapter 5 OBC (Out-of-Body Communications) and IBC (Intra-Body Communications) in Smart Apparel 199 5.1 Communications in smart apparel 200 5.1.1 OBC 200 5.1.2 IBC 201 5.1.3 Possible means of communication for patches 202 5.2 Connectivity and viability of OBC in smart apparel 204 5.2.1 Viability of OBC connection in smart apparel 204 5.3 From the RF-connected world to OBC in smart apparel 207 5.3.1 The absolute fundamentals of RF 208 5.3.2 Long- or short-range RF connectivity in smart apparel 209 5.3.3 Short range (SR) 211 5.3.4 Medium Range (MR) 213 5.3.5 Medium Range Wide Band (MRWB) (around 100 meters) 213 5.3.6 Long Range (LR) and Far-Field 214 5.4 Architecture of connected smart apparel chains 215 5.4.1 Technological description of the chain 216 5.4.2 Big Data 221 5.4.3 The numerous protocols used 222 5.5 OBC and IBC patch networks in smart apparel 222 5.5.1 The numerous terms in the x AN (x Area Network) family 223 5.5.2 RF x PAN (x Personal Area Network) 225 5.5.3 From the WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) to the WBAN (Wireless Body Area Network) 227 5.5.4 PAN and the IEEE 802.15 family 227 5.6 BAN 228 5.6.1 Definition of a BAN-IEEE 802.15.6 228 5.6.2 History of BANs 229 5.6.3 BANs in smart apparel 231 5.6.4 Physical layer of a BAN 236 5.6.5 MAC (Medium Access Control) layer 240 5.6.6 Fields of application for BANs 241 5.6.7 Main challenges in the design of BAN patches 244 5.7 IBC 245 5.7.1 From the BAN to IBC 245 5.7.2 Genesis of IBC 247 5.7.3 The major principles of IBC 252 5.8 Capacitive IBC system 265 5.8.1 Communication between two network elements 265 5.8.2 IBC and bodily non-radiation 269 5.8.3 Fundamental concept of IBC 272 5.9 Modeling of an IBC system 273 5.9.1 Model of an IBC system and channel analysis 274 5.9.2 Modeling of human-body communication channels 274 5.9.3 Electrical model of the medium 278 5.9.4 Electrical model of the channel 280 5.10 Simulations 283 5.11 Examples of smart apparel solutions using IBC 284 5.11.1 Example 1: for beginners 284 5.11.2 Example 2: for the initiated 290 Conclusion: Concrete Implementation of a Solution 295 Epilogue 315 Glossary 317 Authors 319 References 321 Index 327

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