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Book SynopsisWith over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural products market largely due to lack of practical information. This updated and expanded second edition of the Handbook of African Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive review of more than 2,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African medicine, with full-color photographs and references from over 1,100 publications.The first part of the book contains a catalog of the plants used as ingredients for the preparation of traditional remedies, including their medicinal uses and the parts of the plant used. This is followed by a pharmacognostical profile of 170 of the major herbs, with a brief description of the diagnoTrade Review"This second edition is not a mere reprint of an older classic; it has been thoroughly updated and expanded. …this volume presents a valuable cross-section of the African medicinal flora and useful summaries of largely up-to-date knowledge. All in all, this second edition is a worthy successor to the 1993 edition."—Thomas Brendler, Founder and CEO, Plantaphile; Co-editor, African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Collingswood, New Jersey, in HerbalGram"Since the first edition was published, much has changed in the fields of ethnobotany and ethnomedicine. In the preface to the second edition of his book, Dr. Iwu acknowledges the enormous body of knowledge that has become available over the last twenty years. He felt that it was critical to add new, relevant information … to review the medicinal plants currently used as phytomedicines that were, for the most part, unknown in 1993.I found Dr. Iwu's Handbook of Major African Medicinal Plants impressively detailed and well presented … . While Dr. Iwu indicates that this is a book for scientists developing new medicines and practitioners of herbal medicine, I suggest that this is a book that should also be read by Western medical doctors who either work or volunteer their services in rural African clinics and hospitals.I commend the time, energy, and knowledge that Dr. Iwu has invested in both editions of his book. This is a truly valuable resource that I hope will be used prolifically and expanded upon."—Patricia Rain, The Vanilla Company"Iwu continues to write elegantly and persuasively about the cultural issues surrounding the integration of Western and traditional African medicine…. Above all, there is a new emphasis on the potential economic impact that the plants of Africa could bring to the continent. Iwu devotes more space to keenly detailing the commercial utilization of native agricultural products. Updated sections on commerce and the creation of value-added products feature prominently in the descriptions of many species. It is undeniably an exceptional and absorbing collection of botanical, ethnomedical, and pharmacological information. It is an efficient collection of botanical information about a diverse and large portion of the earth. Certainly this updated edition would make a rich and interesting manual for a class on African medicinal plants."—John de la Parra, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Economic BotanyPraise for the First Edition:"The book gives a good description of African medicinal plants and their use within the general African culture …. This is an interesting handbook for phytochemists, pharmacologists, anthropologists, or anyone who is interested in African medicinal plants…. A pioneer work on African medicinal plants…. Our congratulations go to the author and publishers for producing such an interesting book."—Nigist Asfaw and Sebsebe Demissew, The National Herbarium Science Faculty, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Economic Botany, Vol. 48, No. 1, 1994"A vast topic, medicinal plants in the wide expanse of Africa, is well covered in this work. Primarily for medical library collections, but will interest anyone concerned with ethnobotany and African culture."—C.T. Mason, Jr., University of Arizona, as quoted in CHOICE, June 1994Table of ContentsIntroduction. Catalog of Major African Medicinal Plants. Pharmacognostical Profile of Selected Medicinal Plants. Healing and the African Culture. The African Medicine Man. Medicinal Plants and Traditional Healing Methods. Bibliography. Index of Species, Genera, and Families. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThe official lifestyle companion to the bestselling health and nutrition guide, Grain BrainTrade Review[Grain Brain] is a bit of a game changer. Highly recommend. - Lorraine PascaleIf you want to boost your brain power, keep your memory, and lift your mood and energy, as well as heal from a host of other common complaints, Dr Perlmutter is your guide. This is the definitive instruction book for the care and feeding of your brain! - Dr Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar SolutionDr Perlmutter outlines an innovative approach to our most fragile organ, the brain. He is an absolute leader in the use of alternative and conventional approaches in the treatment of neurological disorders. - Dr Mehmet Oz

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Book SynopsisThis book marks a critical intervention in the medical humanities that takes issue with its understanding of empathy as something that one has.

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Book SynopsisHow can we learn to notice the signs of disability?We see indications of disability everywhere: yellow diamond-shaped deaf person in area road signs, the telltale shapes of hearing aids, or white-tipped canes sweeping across footpaths. But even though the signs are ubiquitous, Stephanie L. Kerschbaum argues that disability may still not be perceived due to a process she terms dis-attention.To tell better stories of disability, this multidisciplinary work turns to rhetoric, communications, sociology, and phenomenology to understand the processes by which the material world becomes sensory input that then passes through perceptual apparatuses to materialize phenomenaincluding disability. By adding perception to the understanding of disability's materialization, Kerschbaum significantly expands our understanding of disability, accounting for its fluctuations and transformations in the semiotics of everyday life.Drawing on a set of thirty-three research iTrade ReviewThis engaging, accessible book builds on Stephanie Kerschbaum’s already-award- winning scholarship on difference and discourse, constructing new research methods and approaches, but also building community on these pages. Signs of Disability offers an incredibly generative vocabulary for understanding the ways that disability matters: how we mark and signal it, how we ignore and hide it, how we powerfully inhabit and embody it through stories. Signs of Disability is a transformative book. * Jay Dolmage, University of Waterloo *A lovely, powerful read, Signs of Disability makes consequential, engaging, and evocative contributions to scholarship in disability studies and in rhetorical studies. The book’s theoretical and methodological interventions are significant and it offers cogent readings of texts, material culture, bodies, and more. Stephanie Kerschbaum tells powerful stories and draws readers deeply into the material life of disability and its signs. * Christa J. Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison *

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Clinical Psychopharmacology provides up-to-date, evidence-based and unbiased information about psychopharmacology. It spans the range of the discipline, from mode of action and side effects of drugs to meta-analyses of clinical trials. It is anchored to practice guidelines produced by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP). Care has been taken to provide an international perspective that makes it equally useful to practitioners in the US and other countries.The book grew out of BAP courses that set the standard for professional psychopharmacological education in the UK. This latest edition is fully updated and provides, in a concise and easy-to-read format, key facts about currently used psychotropic drugs, set in the context of the neuroscience of the disorders they treat. It also includes a new chapter on the principles of psychiatric prescribing. Key references, including the clinical studies discussed, are provided at the end of the chapter along with suggestions for further reading. Intended to be a frequently updated, affordable, concise and practical resource, it meets the needs of trainees and practitioners seeking to keep abreast of the state of the art in psychopharmacology.Trade Review"This is an excellent resource that is easy to read, succinct but complete, and is based solely on research findings. I have read many psychopharmacology books, but this is one of the best because of how well it compiles a vast amount of information in short chapters. While the chapters about specific medications and conditions are well written, the chapters on research and basic prescribing practices are exceptional and complement the other chapters."—Aaron Plattner, MD, Doody’s Book Reviews "Well-designed, well-written and well-edited reference book… a concise reference that achieves its stated aim of delivering an up-to-date review of the most current understanding of the state of psychopharmacology to meet the needs of the busy senior practitioner but also trainees." — (Winner of Psychiatry Category, BMA Medical Book Awards 2016)"This is an excellent resource that is easy to read, succinct but complete, and is based solely on research findings. I have read many psychopharmacology books, but this is one of the best because of how well it compiles a vast amount of information in short chapters. While the chapters about specific medications and conditions are well written, the chapters on research and basic prescribing practices are exceptional and complement the other chapters."—Aaron Plattner, MD, Doody’s Book Reviews Table of ContentsNeuropharmacology and Drug Action. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Antipsychotics. Antidepressants and ECT. ‘Mood Stabilisers’ and Other Treatments for Bipolar Disorder. Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs. Drugs of Abuse. Drugs for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment. Drugs Used for Personality Disorders and Behavioural Disturbance. Drug Treatments for Child and Adolescent Disorders. Prescribing in Clinical Practice. Clinical Trial Methodology.

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Book SynopsisMinimally invasive cardiac surgery(MICS) is an integral component of every future cardiac surgeon's training. There continues to be a growing global demand towards less invasive surgical techniques. Both cardiologist and cardiac surgeon form heart teams to provide patients with novel, minimally invasive procedures, with all their benefits. Less invasive techniques are often complex and require special knowhow and skills. This book offers an innovative approach to learning, utilizing QR code technology, which refers the reader to essential audio-visual material, which, along with the didactic text, focuses on practical aspects of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. In modern Heart Teams, and with the advent of the hybrid era, surgeons will only be able to survive if they have state-of-the-art skills in less invasive technologies, which can be incorporated in the hybrid theatre and/or trans-catheter arena. This text accompanies the surgeon along this path, and provides clinicalTrade Review“This book is a first-class inspiration for a lot of young surgeons, who would like to stay relevant in todays’ landscape. A must read and a professional companion for the rest of their career”.-Hugo Baron Vanermen"Cardiac surgery is a difficult, high-stakes, reconstructive surgical field, which has slowed down the uptake of minimal invasive procedures. But we are there, finally. This book represents the must-have reference on the topic."-Marc Ruel MD, MPH, FRCSC, FCCS, FAHA“This book is a first-class inspiration for a lot of young surgeons, who would like to stay relevant in todays’ landscape. A must read and a professional companion for the rest of their career”.-Hugo Baron Vanermen"Cardiac surgery is a difficult, high-stakes, reconstructive surgical field, which has slowed down the uptake of minimal invasive procedures. But we are there, finally. This book represents the must-have reference on the topic."-Marc Ruel MD, MPH, FRCSC, FCCS, FAHA"A very practical guide to caring for patients with operative heart disease" -Wiley Nifong, MD, East Carolina UniversityTable of ContentsPrologue. Acknowledgments. Our Editorial Team. Contributors. Foreword/Introduction. History of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. How to Set up a Minimally Invasive Program. Instrumentation and Operating Theater Set up in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Surgical Approaches in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. The Aortic Valve: Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: The Right Anterior Minithoracotomy. Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: Upper "J" Sternotomy. The Aortic Valve: Sutureless Valves in the Setting of MICS AVR. The Aortic Valve: Endoscopic Aortic Valve Surgery. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): Alternative Approaches for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. The Mitral Valve: Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery. The Mitral Valve: Alternative Approaches to Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery. The Mitral Valve: Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery. The Mitral Valve: Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair: MitraClip. Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Surgery. Minimally Invasive Combined Heart Valve Surgery. The Coronaries: Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery. The Coronaries: Robot Facilitated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Anaortic, Off-Pump, Total-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: The Coronaries. The Coronaries: Hybrid Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery. Minimally Invasive Atrial Ablation Surgery. Aortic Surgery: Minimally Invasive Ascending Aortic Surgery. Aortic Surgery: Endovascular and Hybrid Approaches for Distal Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta. Minimally Invasive Heart Failure Surgery. Epilogue. Annex. Index.

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Book SynopsisA 30-year-old Polish lady is admitted in labour. This is her first pregnancy and she is full term. She is in a lot of pain, her liquor is stained with meconium and the trace of her baby''s heart is classified as pathological. Her grasp of English is limited. You have been asked to obtain her consent for a caesarean section100 Cases in Clinical Ethics and Law explores legal and ethical dilemmas through 100 clinical scenarios typical of those encountered by medical students and junior doctors in the emergency or outpatient department, on the ward or in the community setting. Covering issues such as consent, capacity, withdrawal of treatment, confidentiality and whistle-blowing, each scenario has a practical problem-solving element, encouraging readers to explore their own beliefs and values including those that arise as a result of differing cultural and religious backgrounds. Answer pages highlight key points in each case, providing advice on how to dealTrade Review"I would highly recommend this book as an excellent introduction to medical ethics in clinical practice… The book’s strengths are its consideration of a wide range of ethical and moral issues that may arise inpatient care, well-targeted as its intended readership of medical students and junior doctors" – (Highly Commended, Basis of Medicine, BMA Medical Book Awards 2016) Table of ContentsETHICAL PRINCIPLES. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN ETHICAL DILEMMA IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: BEGINNING OF LIFE. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: CONSENT, CAPACITY AND REFUSAL OF TREATMENT. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: CONFIDENTIALITY. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: MENTAL HEALTH. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: PUBLIC HEALTH. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: ORGAN DONATION. ETHICS AND LAW IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: END OF LIFE. DUTIES OF A DOCTOR. FAITH, VALUE AND CULTURE.

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Book SynopsisBased on the gold standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this new edition of a bestselling text continues to provide a structured approach to treating the infertile couple that can be of benefit to the gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and reproductive medicine nurse alike. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included, with material on preconception care. New to this edition are chapters on fertility care for the LGBT community, endometriosis, elective egg freezing, and effective nursing.Table of ContentsContentsList of ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments About Boston IVF Overview of infertility Alan S Penzias Factors affecting fertility Steven R Bayer and Merle Berger The infertility workup Jesse Hade Preconceptional care Steven R Bayer Clinical algorithms Michael M Alper Treatment options I. Ovulation induction Selwyn P Oskowitz and Alan Penzias Treatment options II. Intrauterine insemination Sonia Elguero and Marsha Forman Treatment options III. In vitro fertilization Michael M Alper Treatment options IV. Third party reproduction Brian M Berger Fertility care for the LGBT community Samuel Pang Evaluation and management of male infertility Steven Lazarou Preimplantation genetic testing Kim L Thornton Endometriosis and infertility Dan Griffin Polycystic ovary syndrome Rita M Sneeringer and Kristin Wright Recurrent pregnancy loss Benjamin Lannon and Alison E Zimon Fertility preservation for cancer patients David A Ryley Elective egg freezing Kerri Luzzo and Samuel Pauli The IVF laboratory Denny Sakaas, Brent Barret, Kathy Go Tools for effective nursing in the care of the infertile patient Sharon Edwards, Susan Gordon-Pennell, Kristin McCutcheon The mind and body connection Alice D Domar Infertility Counseling and The Role of the Infertility Counselor Jeanie Ungerleider, Terry Chen Rothchild and Lynn Nichols Medical ethics in reproductive medicine Steven R Bayer and Kim L Thornton Integrating quality management into a fertility practice Michael Alper The True ART: How to deliver the best patient care Derek Larkin

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new revision aid has been designed specifically to help medical students and early post-graduate doctors learn and remember pertinent information about various neurological conditions through pictorial representation, and will be invaluable throughout medical studies and particularly useful in the pressured run-up to final and post-graduate examinations. The highly-structured information is presented in a consistent, double-page format. Each condition is represented by a characterful and memorable visual mnemonic, accompanied by a concise, high-yield review covering definition, aetiology, epidemiology, presentation, investigation, management, complications and prognosis. Over 40 common conditions are included, organized alphabetically for ease of reference.Neurology is often viewed as a challenging subject to learn. By utilising visual imagery to aid memory and recall of important information, the author brings a refreshing new approach to knowledge consolidTable of ContentsHow to use this book. List of abbreviations. Acoustic neuroma. Alzheimer’s disease. Arnold-Chiari malformations. Ataxia telangiectasia. Bell’s palsy. Broca’s aphasia. Brown-Séquard syndrome. Cavernous Sinus syndrome. Central pontine myelinolysis. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Creutzfeldt-Jacon disease. Encephalitis. Epilepsy. Extradural haematoma. Friedreich’s ataxia. Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Horner’s syndrome. Huntingdon’s disease. Hydrocephalus. Internuclear ophthalmoplegia. Intracrancial venous thrombosis. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Lateral medullary syndrome. Lewy body dementia. Meningitis. Migraine. Motor neurone disease. Multiple sclerosis. Myasthenia gravis. Myotonic dystrophy. Neurofibromatosis. Normal pressure hydrocephalus. Parkinson’s disease. Frontotemporal dementia. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Spina bifida. Stroke. Sturge-Weber syndrome. Subacute combined degeneration. Subarachnoid haemorrhage. Subdural haematoma. Syringomyelia. Trigeminal neuralgia. Tuberous sclerosis. Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Wernicke’s aphasia. Appendix I. Appendix II. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisI try to leave out the parts that people skip. Elmore Leonard This book is all about writing: it is both a practical and a personal account. When you write a book like this you put yourself on the line: you run the risk of people reading what you have written and saying 'he's saying one thing and doing another'. You stand to break the rules that you set up - quite badly. That is probably not such a terrible thing; besides, that should be part of the process of using this book. As you read it, notice when rules are broken. Check the phrasing, the sentence and paragraph construction, and see whether or not I have stuck to the rules. Then see whether or not the rules would have improved the passage in question. Begin to read books as much for their style, layout and general format as for their con­ tent. If you are going to write, you need to see plenty of examples of all of these things - good, bad and indifferent. to write for some time but was always This is a book I have wanted nervous of writing, so here it is: an introduction to some of the ways and means of writing. lt is, as I say, personal; I hope it will be useful. A word about sexism and the writing process. I find the use of 'his or her' and its variants clumsy.

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Book SynopsisPocket-sized reference covers all pertinent aspects of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Provides discussions on informed concept, conscious sedation and monitoring, basic principles, the benign and malignant esophagus, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, lasers in endoscopy, and more.Table of ContentsInformed consent; conscious sedation and monitoring; cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories; antibiotic prophylaxis; principles of electrocautery; EGD - benign oesophagus; EGD - malignant oesophagus; EGD - stomach; oesophageal manometry; 24-hour pH testing; foreign bodies in the GI tract; endoscopic management of non-variceal upper GI bleeding; endoscopic management of lower GI bleeding; endoscopic management of variceal bleeding; lasers in endoscopy; endoscopy of the pregnant patient; PEG/PEJ; small bowel endoscopy; flexible sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy; ERCP - introduction, equipment, normal anatomy; ERCP - benign diseases of the gall bladder and bile ducts; ERCP - malignant diseases of the pancreas, gall bladder and bile ducts; ERCP in benign pancreatic disease; endoscopic ultrasound - tumour staging; endoscopic ultrasound - submucosal tumours and thickened gastric folds; endoscopic ultrasound of the gall bladder and pancreas; liver biopsy; endoscopy of the paediatric patient.

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery is an insightful, innovative, and practical resource for university faculty and students, experienced speech-language pathologists (SLPs), program leaders, school administrators, and education partners. The organization and content of the book are structured to stimulate creative thinking about how to improve the quality and effectiveness of speech-language services in schools so students with communication disorders reach their highest potential. Challenges due to the complex and ever-changing education landscape are thoughtfully explored. A fresh perspective on establishing service delivery practices and processes is offered. The concept of service delivery is broadened by aligning classroom instruction and intervention goals and preparing educators and families to support student success. School Programs encourages SLPs to embrace their roles and responsibilities and describes their participation in the MTSS process utilizing an innovative six-stage collaborative approach that results in evidence-based, effective, coordinated, and efficient services. Guidelines are recommended for SLPs to actively participate on school teams to gain and exchange pertinent knowledge; identify school demands and expectations; and collaborate with fellow education partners to ensure that instruction, intervention, and services are educationally relevant and coordinated. Key Features Authentic examples and strategies to reinforce the key concepts Service delivery approaches versus specific assessment and treatment methods for specific disorders as is often presented in other books Chapter Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter establish the theme and goals for the chapter Chapter summary questions and projects reinforce concepts and facilitate practical application New to This Edition Notable advances in the evolution of school speech-language pathology service delivery Six-stage framework for effective collaboration with education partners Strategies to ensure educationally relevant intervention and services that contribute to students’ success in home, school, work, and community Additional practical resources such as replicable worksheets and forms to promote meaningful interactions with educators and parents to improve the quality of referrals, intervention, and progress monitoring Positive examples of advocacy in action Thought-provoking questions and projects to stimulate personal and professional reflection PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank, Class Projects For students: Replicable Worksheets and FormsTable of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Evolution of Speech-Language Pathology Services in Schools Tracing Our Roots The Michigan Story Early Development Expanding Our Scope of Practice The “Quiet Revolution” Federal Legislation Fosters Change The PARC Case Mainstreaming United States Department of Education Education Reform and Federal Legislation What’s in a Name? Evolution of Speech-Language Pathology Services Today’s SLPs Wear Multiple Hats Revolutionary Responses to Complex Challenges Chapter 2. Career Path to Becoming an SLP Code of Ethics Ethics Issues in Schools Personal and Professional Qualifications Professional Credentials Nurturing Professional Relationships Chapter 3. Foundations of School Speech-Language Pathology Programs Our American Educational System School Organizational Structure Public Laws Guiding Speech-Language Service Delivery Accountability Inclusive Education Parents Make Great Partners Trends in School Reform Through the Years Continuous Improvement: Priorities and Goals from 2000-2026 Setting Educational Standards Numbers Count! Prevalence and Incidence SLPs’ Caseload Composition Public School Funding Chapter 4. SLPs Lead and Manage Leaders Cultivate Change Impressive Initiatives Basic Program Management Principles School SLPs’ Roles and Responsibilities The Many Faces of Management Manage Program Development and Change Develop Program Goals and Objectives Manage Work Responsibilities and Time Professional Development Plans Quality Improvement Chapter 5. Tools of the Trade Designated Space for Speech-Language Pathology Programs Special Consideration for Special Populations Encourage Observations Tools: Technology, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Integrate Advanced Technology Employ Technology For Intervention and Service Delivery Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems (AAC) Introduce Intelligent Personal Assistants (IPA) Virtual Service Delivery Select Intervention Materials Based on Goals Integrate Multimedia Materials Surf the Web Assistive Listening Devices Determine Product Quality and Applicability Organize Materials and Intervention Activities Maintain Inventory Records Budget Wisely Chapter 6. Outcomes, Accountability, Compliance Outcomes and Impact in School Services School Speech-Language Services Outcomes Framework I. STUDENT Outcomes Report Progress II. PARTNERSHIP Outcomes III. PROGRAM and System Outcomes Compliance Is Required Meeting HIPAA And FERPA Requirements Reflect On Your Program And Services Risk Management Plan Chapter 7. Establishing the Caseload The SLP’s Workload and Caseload SLPs’ Work Responsibilities Establish a Common Foundation Prereferral Process Identify Students With Disabilities Referrals for Speech-Language Evaluation Screening Services Assessment Multifactored, Multidisciplinary Evaluation SLP’s Responsibility in a Multifactored Assessment Scan and Analyze the Environment and People in the Environment Eligibility For Speech-Language Services Classification Of Procedures and Communication Disorders Caseload Composition and Size Rating Functional Communication Clinical Judgment Match the Right Student With the Right Services and Interventions Service Completion: When Students Exit Therapy Who Determines Eligibility Or Dismissal? Placement Team’s Role Ethical Responsibility Chapter 8. Match Students With the Right Services What’s So Special About Special Education Services? Continuum of Services for Students With Disabilities Inclusion Is Important Speech-Language Pathology Services Within the Continuum Service Delivery Characteristics Key Service Delivery Variables Range of Service Delivery Approaches Match Service Delivery to Individual Student’s Needs Determine Dosage: Amount, Frequency, Intensity, and Duration of Intervention Services PAC Framework for Determining Services Multi-Tiered System Of Support (MTSS) Response to Intervention (RtI): Prevention and Prereferral Coordinate Services Specialized Services Virtual Delivery Scheduling Configurations Coordinate To Plan Schedules Chapter 9. Educationally Relevant Services Educational Relevance—What an Important Concept! Plan Individualized Education Programs (IEP) A Framework for Planning Develop An Individualized Education Program The IEP Team Individualized Education Programs (IEP) IEP Purpose, Content, and Format Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Individualized Transition Plan (ITP)—After Age 14 Identify the Appropriate Assessment and Treatment Approach Align Intervention With Curriculum Standards Modify the Instructional Environment Make Speech-Language Intervention Relevant to the Student’s Educational Needs Implement a Logic Model Focus on Impact Universal Design for Learnings Plan and Evaluate Sessions Motivate Students Confirm Effectiveness Address the Needs of Special Populations Literacy (Reading and Written Language Disorders) Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Populations Neurodiverse Learners Attention Deficit and Central Auditory Processing Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Behavior Problems and Disorders Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, and Chronic Stress Complex Communication Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Hearing Impairments Working With Adolescents Treating Students in Groups Counseling Preventing Communication Problems Effective Team Engagement Chapter 10. Outcomes and Impact Matter: Create Strong Partnerships Benefits of Collaborating and Consulting Interprofessional Education, Practice, and Collaboration (IPE, IPP, IPC) Five Challenges to Successful Collaboration School Culture and Collaboration Knowledge and Attitudes Foster Effective Engagement Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) School Principals Teachers Special Education Teachers Educational Audiologists Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) Or Paraprofessionals School Psychologists Occupational Therapists (OT) Physical Therapists (PT) Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) Social Workers Bilingual Educators and English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers Guidance Counselors School Nurses Health And Physical Education Teachers Vocational Counselors and Employers School Support Staff Community Medical Professionals Dentists Engage the Family Connect With Parent Groups Involve Siblings Consider Family Situations Involve Students in Therapy Decisions Monitor for Student Satisfaction Maintain Ongoing Communication With Collaborative Partners Community Information Program Discussion Questions and Projects Chapter 11. Experience Life as a School SLP University Externship Programs Goals for the School Extern Experience The School Externship Team Laying Groundwork to Achieve Success Take Charge! Make The Most of Your Experience Competency-Based Evaluation ASHA Certification and State Licensure Requirements A Word of Advice Chapter 12. Launch Your Career Journey Access Support and Resources Expand Your Expertise Identify Evidence-Based Intervention and Services Advocate To Influence Decision-Makers Be a Grassroots Advocate Professional Liability Insurance School Unions Find Your Dream Job: Where to Begin? Be Systematic in Your Search Obtain Required Clearances and Immunizations Maximize Your Clinical Fellowship Experience Consider Alternative Career Paths Maintain A Work-Life Balance Best Of Luck! Appendix A. University Outreach Committee Professional Resource Document Appendix B. Sample Individualized Education Program (IEP) Form Appendix C. Sample of Common Core State Standards References and Recommended Readings Index

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Book SynopsisFor speech-language pathologists this text is a resource guide for assessing and treating adults with swallowing disorders.

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Book SynopsisTaking an interdisciplinary approach to medical history, this book shows the key role that drawings and photographs had in shaping the material, professional, emotional and aesthetic parameters of reconstructive plastic surgery in Britain during the 20th century.Plastic surgery in twentieth-century Britain was a medical discipline with deep ties to art, artists and art history. It was also a field still in the process of creating its reputation and its archives. Putting Plastic Surgery on Paper examines these archives, focusing in particular on the works on paper held within these collections by two artists: Diana "Dickie" Orpen and Percy Hennell. Plastic surgeons depended upon the drawings and photographs made by these and other medical illustrators to craft certain narratives about their field and their surgical practice. In addition to telling an art history of plastic surgery during this period, Putting Plastic Surgery on Paper engages with the affective parameters of archival objects, and with what working as a historian involves when done within potentially traumatic spaces. Paying particular attention to the emotional dimensions and effects of this visual culture and the ways in which it is archived and framed by the discipline of plastic surgery - then and now - Putting Plastic Surgery on Paper explores not only what it meant to make art in a surgical space, but also what it means to study these affecting paper objects in the archive today. This book is available as Open Access under the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND.

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Book SynopsisScience is on the cusp of a revolutionary breakthrough. We now understand more about ageing - and how to prevent and reverse it - than ever before. In The Telomerase Revolution, Dr Michael Fossel, who has been at the cutting edge of ageing research for decades, describes how telomerase will soon be used as a powerful therapeutic tool, with the potential to intervene in age-related disease, dramatically extend life spans and even reverse human ageing. Telomerase-based treatments are already on offer, and have shown early promise, but much more potent treatments will become available over the next decade.This is the definitive work on the latest science of human ageing, covering both the theory and the clinical implications, taking readers to the forefront of one of the most remarkable advances in human medicine.Trade ReviewThe Telomerase Revolution is a remarkable book, telling a fascinating story that pulls together at last a single coherent theory of how and why growing old leads to so many different forms of illness. * Matt Ridley, author of Genome and The Rational Optimist *Dr Fossel's exciting book is opening doors to extended healthspan that can change human history, and it's all grounded in solid scientific research. * Noel Patton, founder and chairman of TA Sciences *Michael Fossel's compelling argument for the telomere approach to reversing aging isn't just worth a look - it's like reading the words of Virgil as he leads us along the mysteries of aging. * Alexey Olovnikov, PhD, Institute of Biochemical Physics and Russian Academy of Sciences *

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Angina has been extensively revised and expanded with regard to the increasing importance of managing hyperlipidemia, diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease in women and the elderly, and managing chest pain in the presence of normal coronary arteries. Additionally, the roles of medicine, percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass grafting have been fully updated. As with previous editions, the main focus of this bestselling title is on the evaluation and management of stable angina pectorisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Background: Incidence and Prevalence; Definitions; Diagnosis of Chest Pain; Stable Angina: clinical evaluation; Investigations 3. Management: General Management; Drug Therapy; Intervention; Refractory Angina; Coronary Disease in Women; Coronary Disease in the Elderly 4. Specific Areas: Unstable Angina; Variant Angina; Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries; Referring Patients; Practical Points 5. Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThe value of Age-Related Macular Degeneration has stood the test of time, but progress in both basic and clinical ophthalmology has been relentless, mandating the need for an updated book. This second edition focuses on the pathophysiology and the epidemiology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the clinical features and management of dry and wet AMD, imaging techniques, and medical therapy for both non-neovascular AMD and neovascular AMD. It describes both clinically validated and experimental therapies as well as rehabilitation technology, and presents strategies to prevent the progression of non-exudative AMD. Results from current clinical trials are also included.New chapters in this edition cover: Genetics and treatment Oxidative stress and its relation to the pathophysiology of AMD and CNV (choroidal neovascularization—a common symptom of wet AMD) Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy Microperimetry and psychophysical testing and ways to track geographic atrophy progression Non-VEGF pathways Retinal stem cells Trade Review"Professor Lim has brought us up to the moment. We owe her and her collaborators a vote of thanks and a vote of confidence. Hopefully, the march of time, with its inexorable acquisition of new knowledge, will mandate the need for yet another edition. For the time being, however, this Third Edition of Age-Related Macular Degeneration does its job commendably and effectively." Morton F. Goldberg, M.D., Director Emeritus The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland USA Table of ContentsPathophysiology and epidemiology of AMD. Clinical Features of AMD. Imaging Techniques for the Clinical Evaluation of AMD. Current and Experimental Medical Treatment for Neovascular AMD. Current and Experimental Medical Treatment for Non-Neovascular AMD and Geographic Atrophy. Rehabilitation of the Eye. Development of Research Protocols in AMD.

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Book SynopsisEstablishing the study of multiple pregnancy and the perinatal care of children from multiple births as a recognized specialty within maternal-fetal medicine, the first edition of Multiple Pregnancy was a landmark publication. Fully revised, this new Second Edition has been expanded to include more on epidemiology, biologic mechanisms, the impact of infertility treatments, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy. The book presents all facets of the clinical, psychosocial, and practical issues of multiple gestation and the care of multiplets.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Biology. Epidemiology. Diagnosis and General Considerations. Assessment and Management of Fetal Well-Being. Antepartum Considerations. Postpartum Considerations. Childhood Growth and Development. Parental Concerns. Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisFunctional imaging has the capability to reveal changes in the pathophysiology of tissues and organ systems, mapping the progression and severity of disease, uptake of drugs, and the recovery of tissues following trauma, disease episodes or surgery. In this authoritative new work, leading specialists in neurology and neuroimaging present an update on the MRI and PET investigation of diseases of the central nervous system. An insightful reference for anyone working in the field, this work discusses how these new technologies can be used to investigate the most important disorders encountered in clinical neurology and psychiatry, ranging from chronic progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's, episodic disruptions of function as seen in epilepsy, and the subtle changes caused by drug dependency and abuse.Trade Review"…This book on this important burgeoning technology is an excellent introduction for the neuropsychiatric clinician. For modern neurologists and psychiatrists, this is essential reading."-Doody's ReviewsTable of ContentsNeurobiological Correlates of Imaging. Interpretation of Clinical Functional Neuroimaging Studies. Alzheimer's Disease. Drug Addiction. Dyslexia . Epilepsy. Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Neurological Recovery after Stroke. Pain. Presurgical Planning of Neoplasms and Arteriovenous Malformations. Schizophrenia. Traumatic Brain Injury. Index and Bibliographies

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation, Second Edition presents a comprehensive review of Dr. Zein Obagi’s renowned skin care regimens and his techniques for revitalizing skin. Fully demonstrated and explained are Dr. Obagi’s skin peels and his approach to correcting sun damage, control of the pigmentary system, the stimulation of skin collagen, and how to restore skin elasticity. With more than 200 illustrations, a presentation of Dr. Obagi’s skin classification system, and a special section on combining laser skin resurfacing with other techniques, this volume is a valuable resource for the plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and cosmetic facial surgeon.Trade Review"…a comprehensive and up-to-date book on the subject…[it] showcases the author’s philosophy and experience as a dermatologist involved in skin care over the past 35 years."—PMFA News "Dr. Obagi of the Obagi Skin Health Institute in Beverly Hills, California has worked as a dermatologist for 35 years. In this book, he presents a comprehensive look at his philosophy of skin care and skin health. He begins by introducing perspectives on skin anatomy and physiology, and then considers specific techniques and skin care regimes. The book includes extensive pictures that illustrate before and after examples. Dr. Obagi advises on a variety of different topics such as skin peels, correcting sun damage and the removal precancerous cells."—Ringgold, Inc. Book News, February 2015Table of ContentsA New Perspective on Skin Anatomy and Physiology. Principles and Objectives of Skin Health Restoration. Topical Agents for Skin Health Restoration. The ZO System of Skin Classification. Skin Rejuvenation: The Art, The Science, and The Procedures. Sebum-Induced Inflammatory Disorders and Treatments. Medical Applications: Treating Pigmentation Problems and Photodamage. The History of Chemical Peels. Exfoliating Chemical Peels. ZO Controlled Depth Trichloroacetic Acid Peels. Skin Resurfacing Procedures: Identification and Management of Anticipated Reactions and Potential Complications. Laser and Energy Sources in Skin Health and Rejuvenation. Nutraceuticals and Their Role in Skin Health Restoration. ZO Personal Philosophy on Skin Health. A Selection of Clinical Cases.

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Book SynopsisHealth promotion has been a relatively overlooked area in modern medical and health professional vocational curricula. This practical and informative book aims to redress the balance towards health promotion being a visible, integrated curricular component, with agreed principles on quality in health promotion teaching across various faculties. Experienced and enthusiastic writers with expertise in health promotion, public health and medical education explore how curricular structures can accommodate the discipline, providing examples of teaching sessions and methods of teaching health promotion within integrated curricula. 'Do not fear another dry discussion of how to stop patients smoking! This book takes a stimulatingly lateral view of the scope of the subject, goes a very long way to showing why it is essential to medical education, and gives good advice on how to support and develop both the subject and its tutors in today's medical schools.' From the Foreword by Amanda Howe.Table of ContentsPart One: The rationale and historical context to justify the inclusion of health promotion in curricula. Part Two: Curricula structures and practical options for health promotion integration. Part Three: Learning outcomes, regarding the knowledge base, the skills, and needs of facilitators. Part Four: Practical approaches to health promotion for medical and health professional teachers. Part Five: Assessment and pragmatism - reflecting cognisant of relevance to wider learning, student need and equitable opportunities.

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Book SynopsisSingle best answer (SBA) questions have been introduced into the Final FRCR Part A examination of the Royal College of Radiologists in the UK for the first time. This book of 600 SBA questions and explanatory answers has been written to aid students preparing for the exam by current trainees in clinical radiology, coordinated through The Society of Radiologists in Training (SRT). Questions are grouped by topic and each topic is split into three papers of 70 questions, with explanations separated into chapters to enable readers to either attempt a whole mock exam paper or to browse question by question. The book is a bridge between a pure revision aid and a reference text, including a bibliography of useful references for further information. Candidates for other professional exams in Radiology will find the text useful, as will and those from other specialties wishing to explore the radiological aspects of their syllabus in greater depth. This is a companion volume to Final FRCR Part A Modules 4-6 Single Best Answer MCQs by the same team.Table of ContentsCardiothoracic and vascular radiology. Musculoskeletal and trauma radiology. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary radiology.

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive yet concise review textbook and examination guide covering the entire spectrum of paediatric surgery. The 460 questions and associated explorations are structured such that the complete curriculum is addressed in a systematic manner simply by solving the EMQs and reading the subsequent discussions. Each chapter provides relevant information and evidence-based facts and figures on a specific area, alongside practical discussions from the expert panel of internationally acclaimed authors. It further acts as a compendium of current research by compiling salient details from other texts. Succeeding in Paediatric Surgery Examinations Volume 2 is highly recommended for candidates of postgraduate paediatric examinations. It is an excellent overview that will also be of great benefit to practicing paediatric surgeons and urologists, paediatricians, urologists, general surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons.Table of ContentsGeneral. Critical care. Trauma. Head and neck. Thorax. Cardiovascular. Abdomen. Gastroenterology. Hepatobiliary disorders. Genitourinary disorders. Oncology. Special areas of paediatric surgery.

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Book SynopsisNeurology and neurosurgery are notoriously daunting for the medical student. As each of the basic concepts are mastered, new, more detailed information needs to be mastered. It is a fascinating but often overwhelming specialty which is required for everyday practice right through a medical career, from junior doctor to senior consultant. This colour MCQ revision aid covers the most important basic elements from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuroradiology through to strokes, central nervous system lesions and malignancies. It is ideal as a final guide to test knowledge and examination readiness. The themed presentation encourages quick, focused study and detailed answers aid comprehension and encourage familiarity with each topic with essential diagrams, colour images and sample MRIs.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. About the contributors. Autoimmune conditions. Central nervous system lesions. CNS neoplasms. Cranial nerves. Electrophysiology. Epilepsy. Genetics. Intracranial haemorrhage. Miscellaneous. Motor neurone disease. Movement disorders. Neuroanatomy. Neurodegeneration. Neuroimaging. Peripheral neuropathy. Pathophysiology. Radiculopathies. Spinal cord lesions. Strokes. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis detailed guide is a must for medical students preparing for clinical attachment and final exams. Its wide-ranging approach is also ideal for those sitting GP entrance exams. Presenting short answer questions encompassing the entire current curriculum, this informative revision aid covers all bases. Each of the twenty separate subject areas thoroughly tests you with ten or more questions and the detailed, comprehensive answers reinforce understanding. Topic summaries are provided to strengthen recall and a practice paper section is ideal for testing yourself under exam conditions.Table of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. Medicine questions. Cardiology. Respiratory. Renal. Rheumatology. Endocrine. Haematology. Gastroenterology. Neurology. Surgery questions. General surgery. Urology. Trauma and orthopaedics. ENT. Vascular. Clinical specialities questions. Dermatology. Opthalmology. Obstetrics. Gynaecology. Psychiatry. Elderly care. Paediatrics. Practice paper.

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Book SynopsisCollaborative Practice for Public Health encourages individuals to consider the opportunities and impacts of working in public health as well as the gains that can be made by working collaboratively. Chapters explore some of the sociological issues that underpin the practice of public health and offer valuable insights into its complexities, addressing how different groups might work together effectively in the creation and delivery of public health policy. The book also examines interprofessional education, and collaborative working in the non-profit sector and in primary care, and discusses why moving out of silos is an important factor in promoting collaborative working, not as a shared occasional endeavour, but as the underpinning experience for practice. Through examples, definitions, and a focus on real-life situations, this practical guide illustrates the different ways in which public health permeates health and social care in the UK and internationally. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Threads, Challenges and the Context of Working Collaboratively in Public Health. Everybody’s Business: Working and Learning Together for Public Health Practice. Tackling Traffic Issues with a Public Health Focus. Interprofessional Education and Malawi. Collaborative Working for Public Health in the Voluntary Sector. Collaborative Practice for Public Health: Opportunities and Reflections from Primary Care. Using Technology to Enhance Learning and Practice in Collaborative Working in Public Health. Conclusions: The Learning Continues. Appendix 1 Professionalism. Appendix 2 Some Additional Resources. Appendix 3 Planning Models for Public Health Interventions. Appendix 4 CAIPE Collaborative Practice Series.

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Book SynopsisMedical errors are the second most common cause of patient safety incidents and junior doctors are associated with more than half of all errors - however recent curriculum changes have seen increased emphasis on pharmacological knowledge and prescribing practices. This book addresses both the fundamental problems of teaching clinical pharmacology and therapeutics as well as reducing prescribing errors. Essential Notes on Prescribing for Finals and Junior Doctors is a practical, on-the-ward handbook that provides a rapid review of key medications prescribed commonly by junior doctors, including oxygen, pain-relief, insulin, and blood-thinning agents. Lists and tables aid revision and quick reference and more than 25 'gold standard' prescription charts are presented covering acute medical and surgical scenarios for OSCE-style examinations. This easy-to-read, high-yield revision guide for medical students approaching finals gives vital tips and highlights common prescribing errors and gives junior doctors the knowledge and confidence to prescribe safely and appropriately.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Practical prescribing. Oxygen therapy. Analgesia and palliative care. Antiemetics. Fluids. Thromboprophylaxis and anticoagulation. Constipation. Diabetes mellitus. Alcohol withdrawal. Prescription charts (Scenarios). Index.

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Book SynopsisThe death of a baby is one of the most painful experiences anyone can imagine. This practical, compassionate text guides professionals in providing the best possible care through the physical and emotional pain of a pregnancy loss from early miscarriage to neonatal death, enabling patients and their families to grieve. Written by two professionals with extensive experience in the field, the book inspires confidence for those confronted with this challenging task. It focuses on common issues that inhibit good care and addresses the traditionally difficult topics. Healthcare staff assisting patients during this time often require support of their own and this is also addressed with constructive, inspirational approaches and ideas for professional training. Perinatal Loss: a handbook for working with women and their families offers insights, information and support for managing pregnancy loss for all professionals and students including nurses, sonographers, midwives, doctors (including obstetricians and general practitioners), chaplains and morticians. 'This is an important and warmly welcomed book which thoroughly endorses the key aims of Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society). In particular, it demonstrates a forceful commitment to improving care for bereaved families whilst acknowledging the difficult task that staff undertake when caring for them. This handbook encompasses all aspects of perinatal loss, giving due care and attention to the many different circumstances and exploring the thoughts and feelings which are experienced when a baby dies at any gestation.' From the Foreword by Julia GrayTrade Review'The handbook is written in a concise and logical order, firstly detailing the different types of perinatal loss [...] this book will surely be a handbook worth having.' - Amanda Wagg, Journal of Health Visiting 'The authors tackle some challenging issues sensitivelt including death during labour, post mortem and what to do with the baby following death. I believe this is a valuable book that offers insight for everyone who has been touched by the experience of perinatal loss.' - Helen Bennett, Nursing Children and Young People 'The book is an excellent guide to fetal loss and a good source of reference for healthcareworkers of all disciplines. It is essential reading for anyone involved with fetal loss and is a valuable asset to any women's health department.' - Ken Hodson MRCP(UK) MRCOG Subspecialty Trainee in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKTable of ContentsForeword. About the authors. Introduction. Types of losses. Bad and sad news. Initial grief reactions. Patient-centred care. Support for staff. Labour and delivery. When something goes wrong in labour. What to do with the baby. Tests, post-mortems and paperwork. Funeral arrangements including burial and cremation. Support for parents after the death and the longer lasting effects of grief. The next pregnancy. Training. Index.

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Book SynopsisDietary sugars are known to have medical implications for humans from causing dental caries to obesity. This book aims to put dietary sugars in context and includes the chemistry of several typical subclasses eg glucose, galactose and maltose. Modern techniques of analysis of the dietary sugars are covered in detail including self monitoring and uses of biosensors. The final section of the book details the function and effects of dietary sugars and includes chapters on obesity, intestinal transport, aging, liver function, diet of young children and intolerance and more. Written by an expert team and delivering high quality information, this book provides a fascinating insight into this area of health and nutritional science. It will bridge scientific disciplines so that the information is more meaningful and applicable to health in general. Part of a series of books, it is specifically designed for chemists, analytical scientists, forensic scientists, food scientists, dieticians and health care workers, nutritionists, toxicologists and research academics. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it could also be suitable for lecturers and teachers in food and nutritional sciences and as a college or university library reference guide.Table of ContentsDietary Sugars in Context; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Analysis; Function and Effects; Subject Index

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Book SynopsisGet Through PLAB Part 1 is an essential revision tool for all candidates preparing for the examination. PLAB Part 1 consists of 70% extended matching questions and 30% single best answer (SBA) questions. As a companion text to the bestselling PLAB: 1000 Extended Matching Questions, this book provides 500 practice SBA questions covering topics that reflect the current PLAB syllabus and presented in a format identical to the exam itself.The author, Una Coales, who has taken and successfully passed the exam herself, offers helpful hints and tips on what to expect and how to negotiate the examination successfully.Get Through PLAB Part 1 is recommended to all candidates sitting the PLAB Part 1 exam, and their trainers.Table of ContentsPrefaceRecommended Texts and References500 Single Best Answer QuestionsAnswers to 500 Single Best Answer Questions

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Book SynopsisFor the MRCP Part 2 exam, candidates need to be able to interpret radiological images of commonly encountered conditions. They also increasingly need to be able to answer other questions about the condition shown in the image, for example treatment and prognosis. This book has been designed to meet that need.It is divided into five sections: chest, abdomen, nervous system, cardiovascular system and musculoskeletal system. Each condition described is illustrated by one or two high quality radiological images and then provides a concise but holistic view of the condition, with all the important aspects of disease that the candidate will be expected to know. This information is supplemented by a short series of example exam questions.Table of ContentsSection 1: Chest 1. Questions 2. Answers Section 2: Abdomen 3. Questions 4. Answers Section 3: Central Nervous System 5. Questions 6. Answers Section 4: Cardiovascular System 7. Questions 8. Answers Section 5: Musculoskeletal System 9. Questions 10. Answers

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