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Springer Nature Switzerland AG How Doctors Think and Learn
Book SynopsisThis book describes the theoretical basis for the acquisition; development and refining of professional medical skills from entry level into professional training to those developing specialist expertise. Chapters review the presently available literature on educational theory, the cognitive processes underpinning memory and learning, skill acquisition, competence and assessment and reflection. A synthesis is also presented on why a particular theoretical foundation model of professional skill acquisition should be adopted based on the current understanding of traditional educational theory, theories of cognitive development and neurophysiology. How Doctors Think and Learn details the theoretical basis for acquiring and developing professional medical skills and is an essential resource for all those who deliver medical education, training and professional development.Table of ContentsPart I: Review of the literatureProfessionsKnowledgeLearningExperiential Learning TheoryBrain plasticity, learning and memoryConstructivism and ObjectivismSkillCompetenceAssessment and AppraisalTacit KnowledgeTheories of ActionReflectionPart II: SynthesisOverview to synthesisTacit Knowledge RevisitedSkill, competence and assessment revisitedTheories of Action and Transforming Thought into Action revisitedReflection revisitedPart III: Conceptual FrameworkConceptual FrameworkPart IV: AppendicesBloom’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive DomainAnderson and Krathwohl’s Modification to Bloom’s TaxonomyKrathwohl’s Taxonomy of the Affective DomainSummary of the changes from the original frameworkThe Diligent Librarian
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McGraw-Hill Education Tintinallis Emergency Medicine A Comprehensive
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited new edition of the world's most widely used and highly regarded textbook and reference of emergency medicine A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2022!Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine is THE essential resource for everyone working in, and teaching emergency medicine. The Ninth Edition provides the depth and breadth of coverage that reflects the complexity and expertise needed to practice emergency medicine in todayâs fast-paced environments. This comprehensive text is an important clinical resource for physicians, residents and students, advance practice providers, emergency nurses, EMTs, and paramedics. It is a necessary resource for in-training and board examinations, and recertification. Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine covers everything from prehospital care, disaster preparedness, and basic and advanced resuscitative techniques, to all the significant medical, traumatic, and environmeTable of ContentsContributors Pharmacy Reviewers Preface Section 1. Prehospital Care 1. Emergency Medical Services 2. Prehospital Equipment 3. Air Medical Transport 4. Mass Gatherings Section 2. Disaster Management 5. Disaster Preparedness 6. Natural Disasters 7. Bomb, Blast, and Crush Injuries 8. Chemical Disasters 9. Bioterrorism 10. Radiation Injuries Section 3. Resuscitation 11. Sudden Cardiac Death 12. Approach to Nontraumatic Shock 13. Approach to Traumatic Shock 14. Allergy and Anaphylaxis 15. Acid-Base Disorders 16. Blood Gases, Pulse Oximetry, and Capnography 17. Fluids and Electrolytes 18. Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances 19. Pharmacology of Antiarrhythmics and Antihypertensives 20. Pharmacology of Vasopressors and Inotropes 21. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Section 4. Resuscitative Procedures 22. Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 23. Defibrillation and Electrical Cardioversion 24. Cardiac Resuscitation 25. Resuscitation in Pregnancy 26. Post–Cardiac Arrest Syndrome 27. Ethical Issues of Resuscitation 28. Noninvasive Airway Management and Supraglottic Airways 29A Tracheal Intubation 29B Mechanical Ventilation 30. Surgical Airways 31. Vascular Access 32. Hemodynamic Monitoring 33. Cardiac Pacing and Implanted Defibrillation 34. Pericardiocentesis Section 5. Analgesia, Anesthesia, and Procedural Sedation 35. Acute Pain Management 36. Local and Regional Anesthesia 37. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Adults 38. Chronic Pain Section 6. Wound Management 39. Wound Evaluation 40. Wound Preparation 41. Wound Closure 42. Face and Scalp Lacerations 43. Arm, Forearm, and Hand Lacerations 44. Thigh, Leg, and Foot Lacerations 45. Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies 46. Puncture Wounds and Bites 47. Postrepair Wound Care Section 7. Cardiovascular Disease 48. Chest Pain 49. Acute Coronary Syndromes 50. Cardiogenic Shock 51. Low-Probability Acute Coronary Syndrome 52. Syncope 53. Acute Heart Failure 54. Valvular Emergencies 55. Cardiomyopathies and Pericardial Disease 56. Venous Thromboembolism Including Pulmonary Embolism 57. Systemic Hypertension 58. Pulmonary Hypertension 59. Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes 60. Aneurysmal Disease 61. Arterial Occlusion Section 8. Pulmonary Disorders 62. Respiratory Distress 63. Hemoptysis 64. Acute Bronchitis and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 65. Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Aspiration Pneumonia, and Noninfectious Pulmonary Infiltrates 66. Lung Empyema and Abscess 67. Tuberculosis 68. Pneumothorax 69. Acute Asthma and Status Asthmaticus 70. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Section 9. Gastrointestinal Disorders 71. Acute Abdominal Pain 72. Nausea and Vomiting 73. Disorders Presenting Primarily With Diarrhea 74. Constipation 75. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 76. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 77. Esophageal Emergencies 78. Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastritis 79. Pancreatitis and Cholecystitis 80. Hepatic Disorders 81. Acute Appendicitis 82. Diverticulitis 83. Bowel Obstruction 84. Hernias 85. Anorectal Disorders 86. Gastrointestinal Procedures and Devices 87. Complications of General Surgical Procedures Section 10. Renal and Genitourinary Disorders 88. Acute Kidney Injury 89. Rhabdomyolysis 90. End-Stage Renal Disease 91. Urinary Tract Infections and Hematuria 92. Acute Urinary Retention 93. Male Genital Problems 94. Urologic Stone Disease 95. Complications of Urologic Procedures and Devices Section 11. Obstetrics and Gynecology 96. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 97. Abdominal and Pelvic Pain in the Nonpregnant Female 98. Ectopic Pregnancy and Emergencies in the First 20 Weeks of Pregnancy 99. Comorbid Disorders in Pregnancy 100. Maternal Emergencies After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy and in the Peripartum Period 101. Emergency Delivery 102. Vulvovaginitis 103. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 104. Breast Disorders 105. Complications of Gynecologic Procedures Section 12. Pediatrics 106. Emergency Care of Children 107. Neonatal and Pediatric Transport 108. Resuscitation of Neonates 109. Resuscitation of Children 110. Pediatric Trauma 111. Minor Head Injury and Concussion in Children 112. Cervical Spine Injury in Infants and Children 113. Intubation and Ventilation of Infants and Children 114. Vascular Access in Infants and Children 115. Pain Management and Procedural Sedation for Infants and Children 116. Neonatal Emergencies and Common Neonatal Problems 117. Brief Resolved Unexplained Events and Apparent Life-Threatening Events 118. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 119. Fever and Serious Bacterial Illness in Infants and Children 120. Meningitis in Infants and Children 121. Ear and Mastoid Disorders in Infants and Children 122. Eye Emergencies in Infants and Children 123. Nose and Sinus Disorders in Infants and Children 124. Mouth and Throat Disorders in Infants and Children 125. Neck Masses in Infants and Children 126. Stridor and Drooling in Infants and Children 127. Wheezing in Infants and Children 128. Pneumonia in Infants and Children 129. Congenital and Acquired Pediatric Heart Disease 130. Syncope, Dysrhythmias, and ECG Interpretation in Children 131. Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Dehydration in Infants and Children 132. Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Infants and Children 133. Acute Abdominal Pain in Infants and Children 134. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Infants and Children 135. Urinary Tract Infection in Infants and Children 136. Pediatric Urologic and Gynecologic Disorders 137. Renal Emergencies in Children 138. Seizures in Infants and Children 139. Headache in Children 140. Altered Mental Status in Children 141. Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies 142. Rashes in Infants and Children 143. Sickle Cell Disease in Children 144. Hematologic Emergencies in Infants and Children 145. Oncologic Emergencies in Infants and Children 146. Metabolic Emergencies in Infants and Children 147. Diabetes in Children 148. The Child With Special Healthcare Needs 149. Behavioral Disorders in Children 150. Child Abuse and Neglect Section 13. Infectious Diseases 151. Sepsis 152. Soft Tissue Infections 153. Sexually Transmitted Infections 154. Serious Viral Infections 155. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 156. Endocarditis 157. Tetanus 158. Rabies 159. Malaria 160. Food and Waterborne Illnesses 161. Zoonotic Infections 162. Global Travelers 163. Occupational Exposures, Infection Control, and Standard Precautions Section 14. Neurology 164. Neurologic Examination 165. Headache 166. Spontaneous Subarachnoid and Intracerebral Hemorrhage 167. Stroke Syndromes 168. Altered Mental Status and Coma 169. Ataxia and Gait Disturbances 170. Vertigo 171. Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults 172. Acute Peripheral Neurologic Disorders 173. Chronic Neurologic Disorders 174. Central Nervous System and Spinal Infections 175. Central Nervous System Procedures and Devices Section 15. Toxicology 176. General Management of Poisoned Patients 177. Cyclic Antidepressants 178. Atypical and Serotonergic Antidepressants 179. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 180. Antipsychotics 181. Lithium 182. Barbiturates 183. Benzodiazepines 184. Nonbenzodiazepine Sedatives 185. Alcohols 186. Opioids 187. Cocaine and Amphetamines 188. Hallucinogens 189. Salicylates 190. Acetaminophen 191. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 192. Methylxanthines and Nicotine 193. Digitalis Glycosides 194. Beta-Blockers 195. Calcium Channel Blockers 196. Antihypertensives 197. Anticonvulsants 198. Iron 199. Hydrocarbons and Volatile Substances 200. Caustic Ingestions 201. Pesticides 202. Anticholinergics 203. Metals and Metalloids 204. Industrial Toxins 205. Vitamins and Herbals 206. Antimicrobials 207. Dyshemoglobinemias Section 16. Environmental Injuries 208. Cold Injuries 209. Hypothermia 210. Heat Emergencies 211. Bites and Stings 212. Snakebite 213. Marine Trauma and Envenomation 214. Diving Disorders 215. Drowning 216. High-Altitude Disorders 217. Thermal Burns 218. Chemical Burns 219. Electrical and Lightning Injuries 220. Mushroom Poisoning 221. Poisonous Plants 222. Carbon Monoxide Section 17. Endocrine Disorders 223. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 224. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 225. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 226. Ketoacidotic Syndromes 227. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State 228. Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Crisis 229. Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Storm 230. Adrenal Insufficiency Section 18. Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders 231. Anemia and Polycythemia 232. Hemostasis 233. Acquired Bleeding Disorders 234. Clotting Disorders 235. Hemophilias and von Willebrand’s Disease 236. Sickle Cell Disease and Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias 237. Acquired Hemolytic Anemia 238. Transfusion Therapy 239. Thrombotics and Antithrombotics 240. Emergency Complications of Malignancy Section 19. Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Oral Disorders 241. Eye Emergencies 242. Ear Disorders 243. Face and Jaw Emergencies 244. Nose and Sinuses 245. Oral and Dental Emergencies 246. Neck and Upper Airway 247. Complications of Airway Devices Section 20. Dermatology 248. Initial Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders 249. Generalized Skin Disorders 250. Skin Disorders: Face and Scalp 251. Skin Disorders: Trunk 252. Skin Disorders: Groin and Skinfolds 253. Skin Disorders: Extremities Section 21. Trauma 254. Trauma in Adults 255. Trauma in the Elderly 256. Trauma in Pregnancy 257. Head Trauma 258. Spine Trauma 259. Trauma to the Face 260. Trauma to the Neck 261. Pulmonary Trauma 262. Cardiac Trauma 263. Abdominal Trauma 264. Trauma to the Flank and Buttocks 265. Genitourinary Trauma 266. Trauma to the Extremities Section 22. Orthopedics 267. Initial Evaluation and Management of Orthopedic Injuries 268. Injuries to the Hand and Digits 269. Wrist Injuries 270. Elbow and Forearm Injuries 271. Shoulder and Humerus Injuries 272. Pelvis Injuries 273. Hip and Femur Injuries 274. Knee Injuries 275. Leg Injuries 276. Ankle Injuries 277. Foot Injuries 278. Compartment Syndrome Section 23. Musculoskeletal Disorders 279. Neck and Back Pain 280. Shoulder Pain 281. Hip and Knee Pain 282. Systemic Rheumatic Diseases 283. Nontraumatic Disorders of the Hand 284. Joints and Bursae 285. Soft Tissue Problems of the Foot Section 24. Psychosocial Disorders 286. Mental Health Disorders: ED Evaluation and Disposition 287. Acute Agitation 288. Mental Health Disorders of the Elderly 289. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 290. Psychoses 291. Eating Disorders 292. Substance Use Disorders Section 25. Abuse and Assault 293. Female and Male Sexual Assault 294. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse 295. Abuse of the Elderly and Impaired Section 26. Special Situations 296. Injection Drug Users 297. The Transplant Patient 298. The Patient with Morbid Obesity 299. The Transgender Patient 300. Palliative Care 301. Death Notification and Advance Directives 302. Military Medicine 303. Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine Index
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The University of Chicago Press The Wounded Storyteller
Book SynopsisDrawing on the work of authors such as Oliver Sacks, Anatole Broyard, Norman Cousins, and Audre Lorde, as well as the people he met during the years he spent among different illness groups, the author recounts a collection of illness stories.
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Orion Publishing Co Beating Brain Fog
Book Synopsis''A brilliant new book.'' Good Housekeeping''Replete with research-based tips, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about the difficulties of coping with brain fog.'' Professor Shane O''Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research, Trinity College Dublin''In this fascinating book neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan enters into a world so many of us can relate to, yet few dare discuss. A must-read.'' Dr Harry Barry, bestselling author of Anxiety and Panic and Emotional Healing''A real game-changer. Finally a book that explains and recognises brain fog and that offers practical tips to deal with something that''s very real for a lot of people. Do your brain a favour and read this book.'' Dermot Whelan, comedian, television and radio presenter''Sabina Brennan has skilfully translated the neuroscience of brain fog for the general reader. Having experienced brain fog myself, I found Trade ReviewA clear, authoritative look at the brain itself, the causes of brain fog, and possible solutions, including a 30-day plan for "beating" it that includes guidelines around sleep, exercise, daily routines and rituals. Throughout [Dr Sabina Brennan] is cheery and encouraging about reversing the fog...Sabina really knows her stuff...She is therefore uniquely qualified to write about this * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT (IRELAND) *In this illuminating book, neuroscientist and health psychologist Dr Sabina Brennan delves into the science behind the complex workings of the brain and the causes of foggy thinking - from hormonal changes and ageing to medications, ill health and stress. Her simple plan shows you how to banish the haze and restore clarity in one month by addressing exercise, sleep, nutrition and stress * WAITROSE WEEKEND *
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McGraw-Hill Education Katzungs Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 16th
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive and authoritative pharmacology textâupdated with new content and USMLE-style questionsA Doody's Core Title for 2024!Presented in full-color and packed with hundreds of illustrations, Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the wide-ranging, engaging guide students have counted on for decades. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the book includes sections that specifically address the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects, along with case studies that introduce clinical problems.Each chapter opens with a case study, covers drug groups and prototypes, and closes with summary tables and diagrams that encapsulate important information. Updated to reflect the latest research, this sixteenth edition features a new chapter on cannabinoids, USMLE-style questions, new drug tables, and more.Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Sixteenth Edition f
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McGraw-Hill Education LANGE Pharmacology Flash Cards Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisPerfect for the USMLE Step 1! Hundreds of quick, fun, and effective study cardsâcomplete with patient casesWritten by former medical students at Yale University, LANGE Pharmacology Flash Cards offer concise yet complete coverage of the subject, with various classes broken down into antifungals, antivirals, etc.On one side, each card covers a specific disease or drug, with high-yield facts presented in bold; the flipside includes a clinical vignette designed to help students answer the question, âœWhen is this medication the answer in real-world clinical practice?â This side also includes full drug information (MOA, similar drugs, side effect, uses). The most essential information about each drug is bolded to facilitate quick and effective learning, and vignettes are designed in a way that helps students retain information. 266 two-sided cards Essential for board review and coursework Created by medical students for medical stude
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Wiley-Blackwell Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing 2nd Edition
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John Wiley & Sons AntiInflammatory Diet For Dummies
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Amberley Publishing Medieval Medicine
Book SynopsisA time when butchers and executioners knew more about anatomy than university-trained physicians â travel back to a time of such unlikely remedies as leeches, roasted cat and red bed curtainsTrade Review'Readable and fascinating' -- Third Age Matters Magazine
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McGraw-Hill Education First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2025
Book SynopsisThe time-tested, most popular board prep resourceâupdated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top facultyâensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily hone in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. Thereâs a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2025 edition, youâll instantly understand why itâs a resource you ca
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McGraw-Hill Education Morgan and Mikhails Clinical Anesthesiology
Book SynopsisThe most engagingly written, clinically relevant overview of the practice of anesthesiologyA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023! Morgan & Mikhailâs Clinical Anesthesiology, Seventh Edition is an essential resource for all anesthesia students and practitioners. Hailed as the best primer on the topic, this trusted classic delivers comprehensive coverage of the fieldâs must-know basic science and clinical topics in a clear, easy-to-understand presentation. The text is also ideal for coursework, review, or as a clinical refresher.Key features that make it easier to understand complex topics: Rich full-color art work combined with a modern, user-friendly design make information easy to find and remember The perfect distillation of essential information: succinct without sacrificing important details Case discussions promote application of concepts in real-world clinical practice Key Concepts at the
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Columbia University Press Before the Next Crisis Untold Stories of Public
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McGraw-Hill Education Case Files Pediatrics Sixth Edition
Book SynopsisRealistic patient cases to help sharpen clinical decision-making skillsThe 60 cases in Case Files Pediatrics feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study.Table of ContentsSection I - How to Approach Clinical ProblemsPart 1. Approach to the PatientPart 2. Approach to Clinical Problem SolvingPart 3. Approach to ReadingSection II - Listing of CasesListing by Case NumberListing by Disorder (Alphabetical)Section III - Clinical CasesSixty Case ScenariosSection IV - Review Questions
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Talkabout: A Social Communication Skills Package
Book SynopsisThis core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills.Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills).Trade Review"Talkabout 2nd Editions presents with clear aims and defined hierarchy of its social skills programme, following a systematic structure to address social skills encapsulating wider features such as gestures, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes many other social skill programmes can focus on just the simplest elements of communication and conversation by addressing appropriate things to say and how close is appropriate to stand near someone. However, Alex Kelly doesn't just address what we say in appropriate social situations, but also how we say it - addressing the finer eloquence of communication. The real life practical examples also support students in a more realistic manner can be applied to daily life instantly, and with summary activities at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning along with visual aids to support and stimulate this is a resource adolescents will thrive on.Talkabout 2nd Edition combines all the elements necessary for supporting adolescents with social communication difficulties and isn't just appropriate for those with a diagnosis of autism, but also for the wider peer group to work towards. However, it is noted by the reviewer that assessment forms may need adapting to suit non-writing users, and language may need adapting to be simpler for those with language or cognition needs. But what Talkabout 2nd Edition offers is a solid basis for the administrator to implement all of the strategies presented with any adaptions necessary as there is a clear session aim and objective with clearly structured activities and necessary handouts present with plausible step up/step down activities. It is a highly useful resource for all practitioners working with adolescents with social communication needs including therapists, support workers and even family members." — Gemma Biles, Speech and Language Therapist"A well assembled step by step guide for speech therapy group work. Addresses all aspects of communication especially social skills of expressing thoughts and feelings, and gaining insight into what is appropriate in different situations. Although this is designed for work with autism, I can see benefits for utilising with the TBI population and other brain injury such as right hemisphere language disorders in adults.Excellent resource for any therapist working in groups with a focus on interaction and communication skill building. You can pick it up and run with it." — Annette Rotherham, NZSTATable of ContentsIntroduction Assessment Level 1: Talkabout Body LanguageLevel 2: Talkabout the Way We TalkLevel 3: Talkabout ConversationsLevel 4: Talkabout AssertivenessGroup cohesion games Record forms References Index
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CRC Press Metals Fertility and Reproductive Toxicity
Book SynopsisEnvironmental endocrine disruptors have been at the heart of discussions about chemicals and their effects on fertility, but the focus has been on organic compounds and the role of metals has been largely overlooked - until now. Taking an organ-system-based approach, Metals, Fertility, and Reproductive Toxicity examines the effects of metals found in the everyday environment on fertility rates in humans and animal populations.This volume summarizes and evaluates the literature in the area of metal effects on fertility and reproduction in humans, laboratory animals, and wildlife. International experts have contributed chapters that explore how the ovary, testes, uterine system, and neuroendocrine system, among others, respond to metal exposure. Reviewing both current knowledge and cutting edge data, the chapters focus on either a particular metal or a particular population.A massive amount of data on this subject has been generated, summarized, and reviewed over the yTable of ContentsIntroduction. Reproductive Toxicity of Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Organotin Compounds. Adverse Effects of Aluminum, Uranium, and Vanadium on Reproduction and Intrauterine Development in Mammals. Intrauterine and Reproductive Toxicity of Nutritionally Essential Metals. Lead Exposure and Its Effects on the Reproductive System. Impact of Metals on Ovarian Function. Epidemiological and Occupational Studies of Metals in Male Reproductive Toxicity. Use of Metal Reproductive Toxicity Data in Selecting Ecological Toxicity Values for Small Mammals Inhabiting Hazardous Waste Sites. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Managing PCOS for Dummies
Book SynopsisDon't be held hostage by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - with the right diet and effective exercise, you can minimise its impact on your day-to-day life and future wellbeing.Trade Review"...a practical guide to lifestyle and drug treatments" (Sunday Telegraph, June 7th 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: PCOS in a Nutshell 7 Chapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition 9 Chapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS 25 Part II: Taking Control of Your Diet 43 Chapter 3: Understanding the Important Bits about Your Diet 45 Chapter 4: Eating the Low-GI Way: The Right Way for PCOS 73 Chapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load 93 Part III: Recipes for Life 119 Chapter 6: Breakfast Like a King 121 Chapter 7: Let’s Do Lunch 143 Chapter 8: Snacks: Time for a Little Something 169 Chapter 9: Dining In and Eating Out: Main Meals and a Few Yummy Desserts 179 Part IV: Other Helpful Stuff for PCOS 217 Chapter 10: Let’s Get Physical 219 Chapter 11: Other Solutions: The Good and Bad 239 Chapter 12: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit 259 Chapter 13: Preparing for a Baby 275 Part V: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 14: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On 295 Chapter 15: Ten Rules for Spotting a Bad Diet 305 Chapter 16: Ten Reasons to Follow a Low-GI Diet 315 Chapter 17: Ten PCOS Superfoods 323 Chapter 18: Ten Places to Go to Get Further Information and Support 331 Index 339
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Psychotherapy Tradecraft The Technique And Style Of Doing The Technique Style Of Doing Therapy
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1988. The literature of psychotherapy is heavily weighted on the side of theory. There is an almost complete absence of tradecraftwhat to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Tradecraft refers to the specific techniques used by experienced and skillful psychotherapists to create the therapeutic setting; to invite and maintain a therapeutic alliance; to enhance the patient''s progress; and, finally, to allow the patient to integrate and complete the process of psychotherapy. A search of psychoanalytic literature reveals an enormous amount of theory and speculation, countertheory and counter-speculation, but little tradecraft. This book aims to fulfil that gap.Table of ContentsPART I. ON BECOMING A THERAPIST 1. The Origins of Psychotherapy Tradecraft 2. The Essence of the Psychotherapeutic Process 3. The Psychotherapist 4. The Setting and Structure for Psychotherapy PART II. BRINGING PSYCHOTHERAPY ABOUT 5. The First Session 6. Establishing and Maintaining the Psychotherapeutic Process 7. Enhancing the Psychotherapeutic Process 8. Identifying, Diverting, and Rehabilitating Psychotherapeutic Errors and Barriers 9. Special Situations in Psychotherapy 10. Ending Psychotherapy PART III. RENEWAL 11. Stress, Overload, Burnout, and Renewal
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John Wiley & Sons Mediterranean Diet For Dummies
Book SynopsisYour companion to the easy, family-friendly diet that anyone can follow The Mediterranean Diet incorporates the foods and eating habits of the Mediterranean to improve your health and promote longevity. Mediterranean Diet For Dummies shows you that you don''t have to give up the things you love to live a healthy lifestyle. This easy-to-follow, sustainable diet focuses on plant-based foods and healthy fats, while still letting you enjoy favorites like meat and cheese, in moderation. Discover the proven benefits of the popular Mediterranean Diet, including reduced risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Rachel Berman, a registered dietitian and recognized national nutrition expert, walks you through the latest research on this diet. You''ll also find recipes and meal plans to help you get started on any budget. Find out why so many people are switching to a Mediterranean Diet, and get clear advice that will make it easy for you to switch
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John Wiley & Sons Managing Cholesterol For Dummies
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McGraw-Hill Education Zollingers Atlas of Surgical Operations Eleventh
Book SynopsisPacked with 1,800 imagesâthe gold-standard resource for performing surgical procedures safely and effectively has been fully updated and revisedA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations has been the most trusted text of its kind for more than 50 years. This new edition follows the proven-effective design of previous editions, with each procedure fully explained across an illustrated two-page spread. The right page contains stunningly rendered line drawings with color highlights depicting every important action surgeons must consider while performing the operation; the facing page includes consistently formatted coverage of indications, preoperative preparation, anesthesia, position, operative preparation, incision and exposure, procedure, closure, and postoperative care.Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations is useful as a general surgery refresher or for learning a particular procedure. Th
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Crohns and Colitis for Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xiii Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: The Who, What, and Why of Crohn’s and Colitis 5 Chapter 1: Crohn’s and Colitis One Step at a Time 7 Defining Crohn’s and Colitis 8 Getting the Treatment You Need 9 Recognizing That You’re Not Powerless 9 Living a Full Life with the Disease 10 Managing Special Cases: Advice for Pregnant Women and Kids 11 Chapter 2: Defining Crohn’s and Colitis 13 Figuring Out What Crohn’s and Colitis Are 13 Looking at the big picture: Inflammatory bowel disease 14 Zeroing in on Crohn’s and colitis 15 Noticing the Signs and Symptoms 20 Blood in stool 22 Diarrhea 23 Abdominal pain 24 Urgency 24 Tenesmus 24 Other symptoms 24 Identifying Other Parts of the Body Involved in Crohn’s and Colitis 25 Bones 25 Joints 26 Skin 28 Liver and gallbladder 28 Kidneys and bladder 30 Eyes 30 Complicating Things 31 Intestinal complications 31 Nutritional complications 35 The cancer connection 38 Chapter 3: How the Digestive System Works 41 Tracking the Journey of Food inside the Gastrointestinal Tract 42 The oral cavity (or mouth) 42 The esophagus 44 The stomach 44 The small intestine 45 The large intestine 46 The anus 46 Getting Help from the Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder 46 Liver 46 Pancreas 47 Gallbladder 47 Understanding How Inflammation Affects the Digestive Process 48 Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach 48 Enteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine 49 Colitis: Inflammation of the large intestine 50 Proctitis: Inflammation of the rectum 51 Chapter 4: Who Gets Crohn’s and Colitis and Why 53 Who Gets Crohn’s and Colitis 54 The Role of the Immune System in Crohn’s and Colitis 54 An immune system primer 55 When your gut’s immune system goes awry 57 Environmental Factors 58 Food 59 Air 60 Hygiene 60 Other environmental factors 61 Genes Gone Bad: The Role of Genetics 63 Considering family history 64 Calling out key genes for Crohn’s and colitis 64 Getting a genetic test 65 Part 2: Getting Medical Help 67 Chapter 5: Assembling Your Healthcare Team 69 Finding the Right Doctor for You 69 Why you need a specialist 70 How to choose among the specialists in your area 70 When you get to your first visit 71 Rounding Up Other Key Players 73 Your primary care physician 73 Nurses 74 Physician assistants 75 Registered dietitians 76 Psychiatrists 76 Surgeons 77 Friends and family 77 Chapter 6: Getting a Diagnosis 79 Preparing for Your First Visit 79 Charting your signs and symptoms 80 Assembling your medical records 84 Talking to Your Doctor 85 Getting over the embarrassment 85 Communicating your symptoms 85 Being realistic about your expectations 86 Knowing What to Expect during a Physical Exam 86 General physical exam 87 Focused physical exam 87 Rectal exam 87 Being Poked and Prodded for Medical Tests 88 Blood tests 88 Stool tests 89 Scans 91 Endoscopy 92 Identifying Other Diseases That Mimic Crohn’s and Colitis 93 Chapter 7: Achieving Remission with Medications 95 Rejoicing for Remission 96 Types of Remission 96 The role of symptom control 97 Using Steroids 98 Types of steroids 99 Side effects of steroids 100 Turning to Aminosalicylates 101 Types of aminosalicylates 102 Side effects of aminosalicylates 104 Getting Involved with Immunomodulators 104 Types of immunomodulators 105 Side effects of immunomodulators 105 Battling Your Disease with Biologics 107 Types of biologics 107 Side effects of biologics 109 Loss of response to anti-TNF therapy 110 Benefits of biologics 111 Targeting Crohn’s and Colitis with Small Molecules 112 Types of small molecules 112 Side effects of small molecules 113 Attacking Your Illness with Antibiotics 113 Types of antibiotics 113 Side effects of antibiotics 114 Considering Other Medications 114 Antidiarrheals 115 Bile salt binders 116 Analgesics 116 Iron 117 Calcium and vitamin D 117 Vitamin B12 118 Chapter 8: Considering Surgery 119 Determining When You May Need Surgery 119 For Crohn’s disease 120 For ulcerative colitis 121 Understanding the Types of Surgery 121 Resectioning the small intestine 121 Repairing a stricture 123 Treating fistulas 123 Draining abscesses 124 Resecting the colon 126 Pouch surgery 128 Considering Complications from Surgery 130 Short-term complications 130 Long-term complications 132 Defining Ostomy: What It Is and How to Deal with It 135 Types of ostomy 135 When you may need ostomy 136 How to care for your stoma 137 Your ostomy pouch 137 Coming to terms with Ostomy complications 139 Listing Some Ostomy Resources 140 Part 3: Healing and Dealing with the Disease 143 Chapter 9: Paying Attention to hat You Eat 145 Considering the Impact of Nutrition 146 The impact on your immune system 146 The impact on wound healing 147 Identifying the Nutrients You Need 147 Macronutrients 148 Micronutrients 152 Wondering about Fiber 156 Types of fiber 156 Why fiber matters 157 Fiber’s role in Crohn’s and colitis 158 Considering Specialized Diets for Crohn’s and Colitis 159 Liquid diets 159 Low-residue diets 160 Lactose-free diets 162 Elemental diets 163 Specific Carbohydrate Diet 163 Mediterranean diet 164 Low FODMAP diet 164 Choosing a diet that suits your body’s needs 165 Getting Nutritional Support: When You Can’t Go It Alone 166 Feeding through a tube 166 Feeding directly into your veins 167 Boosting your diet with supplements 168 Chapter 10: Preventing Health Problems 171 Getting Vaccinated 172 Why vaccination matters 172 Which vaccines you need 172 Caring for Your Skin: It’s Not Just Cosmetic 176 Identifying the skin complications you may face 177 Recognizing and reducing your risk of skin cancer 178 Caring for your skin “down there”: Perianal skin care 179 Boning Up on Bone Health 180 Opening up about osteopenia and osteoporosis 181 Seeing what Crohn’s and colitis can do to your bones 182 Managing bone loss 183 Screening for Cancers 184 Colon cancer 184 Cervical cancer 186 Chapter 11: Alternative and Complementary Therapies 187 Let’s Get Physical: Exercise 188 Looking at how exercise can help with Crohn’s and colitis 188 Gathering some useful exercise tips 190 Working Over-Thyme: Herbal Therapy 191 Healing with herbs 191 Identifying beneficial herbs for Crohn’s and colitis — and knowing which herbs to avoid 192 Homing in on Homeopathy 194 Exploring the pros and cons of homeopathy 195 Using homeopathic remedies for Crohn’s and colitis 195 Tapping into Traditional Chinese Medicine 196 Understanding traditional Chinese medicine 196 Controlling Crohn’s and colitis with traditional Chinese medicine 196 Mulling over Mind-Body Intervention 197 Cognitive behavioral therapy 198 Aromatherapy 198 Yoga and meditation 199 Support groups 199 T’ai chi and Qigong 199 Wondering about Worm Therapy 199 Putting worms to work for your health 200 Seeing how worms can help Crohn’s and colitis 200 Part 4: Living and Coping With Crohn’s and Colitis 203 Chapter 12: Living with Crohn’s and Colitis 205 Dealing with Your Diagnosis 205 Stage 1: Denial 206 Stage 2: Anger 207 Stage 3: Bargaining 209 Stage 4: Depression 209 Stage 5: Acceptance 210 Keeping Your Relationships Going Strong 211 So, what’s new with you? Telling people about your diagnosis 211 Come here often? Dating with Crohn’s and colitis 213 Like a horse and carriage: Keeping your marriage strong 214 Caring for a Loved One with Crohn’s or Colitis 216 Finding little things that help a lot 216 Helping during a flare 216 Helping after surgery 217 Getting the help you need for yourself 218 Chapter 13: Avoiding Triggers 219 Quitting Smoking 220 Deciding to Medicate 222 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 222 Antibiotics 223 Stressing Out 223 Craving the culprit: Food, Glorious Food 225 Artificial sweeteners 225 High-fat foods 226 High-fiber foods 226 Caffeine 227 Dairy products 227 Alcohol 229 Inviting the Sandman 229 What sleep does for your immune system 229 The effect of sleep on Crohn’s and colitis 230 How to get a good night’s sleep 230 Traveling at High Altitudes 232 Chapter 14: Working and Traveling with Crohn’s and Colitis 233 Work It Out: Doing your job When You Have Crohn’s or Colitis 233 Coordinating your job hunt around your disease 234 Telling your employer and coworkers about your condition (or keeping it to yourself) 235 Starting your day off right 235 Planning your commute 236 Packing an emergency kit 237 Speed Bumps Ahead: Coping with Job-related Challenges 238 Responding to symptoms when they get in the way 238 Handling your coworkers’ less-than-understanding attitudes 238 Taking advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act 239 On the Road Again: Traveling with Crohn’s and Colitis 240 Assembling a vacation survival guide 240 Getting immunized before you travel abroad 241 Packing for your trip 241 Avoiding traveler’s diarrhea 242 Finding a bathroom — fast! 244 Part 5: Considering Special Populations with Crohn’s and Colitis 245 Chapter 15: Kids with Crohn’s and Colitis 247 Identifying How Crohn’s and Colitis Are Different in Kids than they are in Adults 248 Sex 248 Symptoms 248 The impact on growth and development 249 Getting a Diagnosis 251 Managing Crohn’s and Colitis in Kids 252 Monitoring medications 252 Paying attention to nutrition 257 Vaccinating your child 257 Growing Up with Crohn’s and Colitis 259 Surviving school 259 Turning 18: Adulthood begins (at least in theory) 261 Going off to college 262 Chapter 16: Having Sex and Getting Pregnant with Crohn’s and Colitis 265 Sex and Fertility 266 Sexual activity 266 Contraception 267 Your menstrual cycle 269 Fertility 270 Pregnancy 271 Pregnancy planning 271 While you’re pregnant 273 The big day and beyond 277 Part 6: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 17: Ten Myths about Inflammatory Bowel Disease 283 Myth#1: Diet Is the Cure 284 Myth#2: Kids Get It from Their Parents 284 Myth#3: It’s Caused by Stress 285 Myth#4: You Can’t Get Pregnant if You Have It 285 Myth#5: Steroids Are a Magic Potion 286 Myth#6: If You Have It, You’re Guaranteed to Get Cancer 286 Myth#7: You’re Responsible for Your Flares 287 Myth#8: Surgery Cures It All 287 Myth#9: You Can Stop Taking Your Medications if You Feel Better 288 Myth#10: You Have to Stop Taking Your Medications during Pregnancy 289 Chapter 18: Ten Reliable Resources 291 The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 291 The United Ostomy Associations of America 292 WebMD 292 Mayo Clinic 293 About IBD 294 IBD Passport 294 IBD School Videos 295 Nutritional Therapy for IBD 295 South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) 295 Trustworthy Twitter accounts 296 Index 297
£16.19
Elsevier Health Sciences The Digestive System
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Nervous System The Cardiovascular System The Respiratory System The Musculoskeletal System The Digestive System The Endocrine System The Renal System
£28.49
Taylor & Francis Talkabout for Children 2
Book SynopsisTalkabout for Children: Developing Social Communication, 3rd edition is a bestselling professional workbook, designed to support educators and therapists who deliver social and relationship skills groups for children.Social communication is an essential aspect of our quality of life and this resource helps to develop this in young children aged 4-11 years old. The book introduces the second level of the Talkabout hierarchy and provides three sections full of practical activities exploring the areas of Talkabout Body Language, Talkabout Conversations, and Talkabout Assertiveness. Resources include: Planning and evaluation forms A three-term intervention plan for schools Over 60 structured activity sessions focusing on social communication Ideas for group cohesion activities to use at the beginning and end of sessions All the supplementary handouts and images needed to deliver the session, with resources available to photocopy or download and print. Fully updated and revised, this third edition is presented with full-colour illustrations and handouts and includes a new introduction by Alex Kelly reflecting on her own experiences of using the resources since they were first developed. This key resource will help teachers, teaching assistants, health care professionals and parents to support childrenâs social communication.
£44.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dietetic and Nutrition
Book SynopsisThe ideal companion resource to Manual of Dietetic Practice', this book takes a problem-based learning approach to dietetics and nutrition with cases written and peer reviewed by registered dietitians, drawing on their own experiences and specialist knowledge Each case study follows the Process for Nutrition and Dietetic Practice published by the British Dietetic Association in 2012 Includes case studies in public health, an increasingly important area of practice Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xvii Online resources xix Part I 1 Model and process for nutrition and dietetic practice 3 2 Nutrition care process terminology (NCPT) 8 3 Record keeping 12 4 Assessment 16 Part II Case studies 1 Veganism 25 2 Older person – ethical dilemma 28 3 Older person 31 4 Learning disabilities: Prader–Willi syndrome 34 5 Freelance practice 39 6 Public health – weight management 41 7 Public health – learning disabilities 48 8 Public health – calorie labelling on menus 52 9 Genetics and hyperlipidaemia 55 10 Intestinal failure 59 11 Irritable bowel syndrome 62 12 Liver disease 66 13 Renal disease 69 14 Renal – black and ethnic minority 72 15 Motor neurone disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 75 16 Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy 78 17 Refsum’s disease 81 18 Adult phenylketonuria 83 19 Osteoporosis 86 20 Eating disorder associated with obesity 90 21 Forensic mental health 92 22 Food allergy 97 23 HIV/AIDS 102 24 Type 1 diabetes mellitus 106 25 Type 2 diabetes mellitus – Kosher diet 111 26 Type 2 diabetes mellitus – private patient 114 27 Gestational diabetes mellitus 117 28 Polycystic ovary syndrome 121 29 Obesity – specialist management 125 30 Obesity – Prader–Willi syndrome 131 31 Bariatric surgery 136 32 Stroke and dysphagia 140 33 Hypertension 143 34 Coronary heart disease 146 35 Haematological cancer 150 36 Head and neck cancer 153 37 Critical care 157 38 Traumatic brain injury 160 39 Spinal cord injury 164 40 Burns 167 41 Telehealth and cystic fibrosis 170 Case studies’ answers 1 Veganism 173 2 Older person-ethical dilemma 177 3 Older person 180 4 Learning disabilities: Prader–Willi syndrome 183 5 Freelance practice 186 6 Public health – weight management 189 7 Public health – learning disabilities 193 8 Public health – calorie labelling on menus 197 9 Genetics and hyperlipidaemia 199 10 Intestinal failure 205 11 Irritable bowel syndrome 207 12 Liver disease 210 13 Renal disease 216 14 Renal – black and ethnic minority 221 15 Motor neurone disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 224 16 Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy 227 17 Refsum’s disease 230 18 Adult phenylketonuria 233 19 Osteoporosis 236 20 Eating disorder associated with obesity 238 21 Forensic mental health 242 22 Food allergy 245 23 HIV/AIDS 248 24 Type 1 diabetes mellitus 251 25 Type 2 diabetes mellitus – Kosher diet 254 26 Type 2 diabetes mellitus – private patient 257 27 Gestational diabetes mellitus 261 28 Polycystic ovary syndrome 266 29 Obesity – specialist management 269 30 Obesity – Prader–Willi syndrome 272 31 Bariatric surgery 276 32 Stroke and dysphagia 283 33 Hypertension 285 34 Coronary heart disease 287 35 Haematological cancer 290 36 Head and neck cancer 296 37 Critical care 302 38 Traumatic brain injury 307 39 Spinal cord injury 312 40 Burns 315 41 Telehealth and cystic fibrosis 317 Appendices A1 Dietary reference values 323 A2 Weights and measures 328 A3 Dietary data 335 A4 Body mass index 342 A5 Anthropometric and functional data 346 A6 Predicting energy requirements 352 A7 Clinical chemistry 353 Index 361
£35.10
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Human Metabolism
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the 4th edition"Frayn and Evans have done a marvellous job of updating this textbook to reflect recent developments in metabolic research ... I now have the relatively simple task of updating my reading list for this coming year's lectures to recommend this terrific new edition." (Physiology News Autumn 2019, Issue 116) "This textbook has been a masterpiece since the first edition ... by giving a superb explanation of human metabolism to range a wide readers and students. “Human Metabolism” has remained a favorite reference for many teachers of students of a variety of medical programs be it medicine, nursing or biochemistry ... With each edition the book has improved by providing up to date information in a key and basic field of medicine where knowledge has been moving very fast in the last 25 years." (Clinical Nutrition)“Based on its highly regarded predecessor – Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective – this book has been given a noticeable overhaul in both content and title. Unlike the many other texts available that are dominated by the intricacies of biochemistry, this book seeks to offer readers from clinical and sports science backgrounds practical insights into human metabolism ... The authors’ relaxed writing styles make reading about complex themes interesting and, dare I say it, fun ... The readability also extends to the layout, which is uncluttered and easy to navigate. Abundant colourful diagrams interspersed throughout succeed in consolidating the knowledge conveyed narratively in the text ... Human Metabolism is undoubtedly a highly readable resource that will have broad appeal for those with an interest in physiology and nutrition. Overall, I would certainly recommend it as a useful addition to any trainee’s library.” (The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists) Praise for the previous edition “I had the great pleasure of reading your impressive text. While I realize that your intended market is certainly not people such as myself (I read it to better understand my own health and body), it is surprisingly well suited for that purpose: being both dense in useful information and surprisingly accessible to non-specialist readers. I appreciated several things about your book -- that you kept the text relatively short for an academic text; that you made it largely self-contained (I especially appreciate your care in providing internal cross references in the book); that you put much of the content into tables, boxes, and diagrams … I learned a great deal from the book, and it has substantially increased the quality of my interactions with my own physician” (Doug Tygar, Professor of Computer Science & Information, UC Berkeley, USA) "It is hard to find a textbook that gives a better basis for the understanding of Human metabolism and nutrition, that is so well designed and actually quite fun to read as this one. This book is my first choice for a textbook for my medical students and for nursing school too. It is well suited for any kind of studies of metabolism at a higher level because of its ease at explaining the basics and the frameworks needed for the understanding of metabolism. It is the first book I give to my doctorial students when they need to freshen up their knowledge and the basics in metabolism when starting research in clinical nutrition and metabolism...if anyone is looking for the most interesting and fun book to read as an in depth introduction to human metabolism and nutrition, this is it!" (Clinical Nutrition) Table of ContentsPreface vi Abbreviations vii About the companion website xi 1 The underlying principles of human metabolism 1 2 Cellular aspects of metabolic regulation 48 3 Coordination of metabolism in the whole body 76 4 Digestion and intestinal absorption 93 5 Metabolic specialisation of organs and tissues 118 6 Communication systems 173 7 Integration of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in normal daily life 204 8 Metabolic challenges: Coping with some extreme physiological situations 245 9 Metabolic challenges: Coping with some pathological situations 277 10 Lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis 302 11 Energy balance and body weight regulation 325 12 Diabetes mellitus 346 Index 365
£46.50
Apple Academic Press Inc. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Book SynopsisThis new edition of a bestselling, evidence-based textbook provides a comprehensive overview of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Keeping service users and their recovery at the centre of care, the holistic approach will help nurses to gain the tools and understanding required to work in this complex area.Extensively updated for this new edition, the text looks at: Aspects of mental health nursing: covering topics such as ethics, developing therapeutic relationships and supervision. The foundations of mental health nursing: discussing diagnosis, assessment and risk. Caring for those experiencing mental health distress: looking at wide range of troubles including anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and issues around sexuality and gender. Care planning and approaches to therapeutic practice: exploring ideas, pathways and treatments such as recovery, CBT, psychodynamic therapies and psychophaTrade Review"This book is a fine description of the many issues which relate to the understanding and practice of nursing people who have mental health problems. Such problems distress a major proportion of the general population at some point in the course of their lives. Mental health difficulties also often impact on sufferers' families and their communities. Those difficulties are thus a substantial aspect of health care matters as a whole. The volume by Chambers is written in easy-to-grasp language. It has 73 chapters. Each chapter starts with a short summary of the main points it contains. The book is a valuable introduction to the area." – Isaac Marks, Emeritus Professor of Experimental Psychopathology, King's College London, UK "This book provides a rich evocation of the best of psychiatric and mental health nursing with the centrality of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration threaded throughout the many illuminating chapters. The voice and experience of the service user and recognition of the need for skilled partnership working with service users, families, carers and colleagues is central. Many of the tensions and challenges are also explored. I dipped into various chapters and found I just wanted to keep reading. Lots here to get you thinking and striving." – Alan Simpson, Professor of Collaborative Mental Health Nursing, City, University of London, UK Table of ContentsSection 1: Aspects of mental health nursing 1 The nature of mental health nursing Ben Thomas 2 Ethics and mental health nursing Vince Mitchell 3 Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships Rosie Stenhouse and Chrys Muirhead 4 The politics, care and confinement of the mentally ill Liam Clarke 5 Generating nursing knowledge Tim Thornton, David Crepaz-Keay, Sebastian Birch and Jan Verhaegh 6 Evidence-based practice in mental health care Hugh McKenna 7 Building practice from research Joanne McDonnell and Philip Cooper 8 Nursing classification and care planning Kay Jansen, Amy Coenen and Nicholas R. Hardiker 9 Spirituality, nursing and mental health Sarah Gibson and John Swinton 10 Clinical supervision John R. Cutcliffe 11 Critical reflection Jan Fook, Jane Royes and Anthony White Section 2: The foundations of mental health nursing 12 Classification of mental illness David Kingdon and Shanaya Rathod 13 Assessment: the key to effective practice Tony Warne, Sue McAndrew and Fiona Jones 14 The nature and types of assessment Paul Fallon and G~ 15 Conducting a family assessment Catherine Gamble, Christine Lewis, John Baker and Ruth Allan 16 Assessing risk of suicide and self-harm Keith Waters and Alys Cole-King 17 Engagement and observation of people at risk Fiona Nolan, Caren Watson and Mary Ellen Khoo 18 Freedom and consent Helen Leigh-Phippard and Alec Grant 19 What does it mean to have a diagnosis of mental illness? Kati Turner Section 3: Caring for those experiencing mental health distress 20 The person who experiences anxiety Eimear Muir-Cochrane, Deb O’Kane and Kylie Harrison 21 The person who experiences depression Ian Beech 22 The person who self-harms Jane Bunclark and Louise Stone 23 The person who is suicidal Vanessa Gordon, Karen James, Marion Janner, Kirsten Windfuhr and Isabelle M. Hunt 24 The person experiencing schizophrenia Janet Wood, Niall McLaughlin and Warwick Owen 25 The person who is extremely distressed and disturbed Joy Duxbury and Fiona Jones 26 The person experiencing bipolar disorder Sally Hardy with Anonymous 27 The person with a personality disorder Christopher Alec Gordon 28 The person experiencing disturbing voices, ideas and beliefs Cheryl Forchuk, Elsabeth Jensen and Natalie Farquhar 29 The person with experience of sexual abuse Roxane Agnew-Davies and Phoebe 30 The person with an eating disorder Gillian Todd and Rosemary Marston 31 The person experiencing mental health and substance misuse problems Philip A. Cooper and Graham Naughton 32 Sexuality and gender Agnes Higgins and L. Brosnan 33 The person with dementia Julia Wood Section 4: Care planning and approaches to therapeutic practice 34 Admission of a person in acute distress Angus Forsyth and Marion Janner 35 What does the recovery approach really mean? Julie Repper and Rachel Perkins 36 The recovery approach and risk management Jessica Holley and Dean Pearsey 37 Using the Care Programme Approach Martin Ward 38 Providing culturally safe care Anthony O’Brien, Ruth De Souza and Maria Baker 39 Motivational interviewing Elizabeth Hughes 40 Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) Lina Gega 41 Using solution-focused approaches Simon Proudlock and Sonia Sanghvi 42 Psychodynamic approaches with individuals Angela Cotton and Dina Poursanidou 43 Psychodynamic approaches to working in groups Antony Froggett 44 Mindfulness Mary E. Campbell and Laura Burke 45 Early intervention in psychosis Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas 46 Crisis assessment and resolution Julie Taylor, Mrs M, Mr M and Miss M 47 Psychopharmacology and mental health Carl Holvey and Nikola Nikolić 48 Psychopharmacology in clinical practice Steve Hemmingway and Rebecca Burgess-Dawson Section 5: Services and support for those with mental health distress 49 What does it mean to be a carer for someone with a mental health problem? Georgina Wakefield and Gary Hickey 50 Collaborative care planning with service users and carers Douglas Hamandishe and Daniel Barrett 51 Family involvement and support networks Martin Atchison, Jeanette Partridge and Jo Twiss 52 The liaison psychiatric service Katherine Chartres, Sarah Eales and Albert Rikke 53 The acute care setting Angela Simpson, Rob Allison and Ruth Lambley 54 The psychiatric intensive care unit Christopher Dzikiti and Rebecca Lingard 55 Mental health nursing in community care Denis Ryan and Jane Alexander 56 Assertive outreach Paul Veitch, Lisa Strong and Nicola Armstrong 57 Therapeutic communities Simon Clarke, Gary Winship, Jenelle Clarke and Nick Manning 58 Services for children and young people Steven Pryjmachuk with Hannah Welsby 59 Group treatments with adolescents Gemma Trainor 60 Services for individuals with both a learning disability and a mental health disorder Chris Knifton, Richard Postance and Dorothy Hemel 61 Bereavement and grief counselling Hugh Palmer 62 The nurse’s role in the administration of ECT Joy Bray and Jeannette Harding 63 Services for people requiring secure forms of care Michael McKeown, Ian Callaghan and Fiona Edgar 64 Services for older people with mental health problems Helen Pusey and John Keady 65 Services for women Ann Jackson and Jessica Worner-Rodger 66 Services for refugees and asylum seekers Nicholas Procter, Monika Ferguson, Amy Baker and Asma Babakarkhil Section 6: Mental health nursing in the twenty-first century 67 Mental health, the law and human rights Michael Hazelton and Peter Morrall 68 The political landscape of mental health care Dawn Freshwater 69 Physical health care Louise Howard 70 Mental health promotion Thomas Currid and Carl Chandra 71 Nursing metrics and mental health nursing Mary Chambers and Sarah Markham 72 Health care technology and mental health nursing Maritta Välimäki 73 Mental health nursing in the twenty-first century Patrick Callaghan and Debbie Butler
£42.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Levicks Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology
Book SynopsisA sound knowledge of cardiovascular physiology is fundamental to understanding cardiovascular disease, exercise performance and may other aspects of human physiology. Cardiovascular physiology is a major component of all undergraduate courses in physiology, biomedical science and medicine, and this popular introduction to the subject is intended primarily for these students. A key feature of this sixth edition is how state-of-the-art technology is applied to understanding cardiovascular function in health and disease. Thus the text is also well suited to graduate study programmes in medicine and physiological sciences.Table of ContentsOverview of the Cardiovascular System. The Cardiac Cycle. The Cardiac Myocyte: Excitation and Contraction. Initiation and Nervous Control of Heartbeat. Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias. Control of Stroke Volume and Cardiac Output. Assessment of Cardiac Output and Peripheral Pulse. Hemodynamics: Flow, Pressure and Resistance. The Endothelial Cell. The Microcirculation and Solute Exchange. Circulation of Fluid Between Plasma, Interstitium and Lymph. Vascular Smooth Muscle: Excitation, Contraction and Relaxation. Control of Blood Vessels I. Intrinsic Control. Control of Blood Vessels II. Extrinsic Control By Nerves and Hormones. Specialization in Individual Circulations. Cardiovascular Receptors, Reflexes and Central Control. Coordinated Cardiovascular Responses. Cardiovascular Responses in Pathological Situations. Future Therapies.
£39.99
Sage Publications Ltd How to Write Brilliantly
Book SynopsisAs a nursing or health and social care student, academic writing is one of the main ways you're assessed. However, how to approach your assignments can be a challenge.This is a short, simple guide to the academic writing process, helping you to grow in confidence, to write critically and engagingly, and to develop your voice.Whether you are just starting your course, returning to study or looking to improve your style, you'll find out how to:Get into the mindset for independent study and reflectionSource and evaluate literature and evidenceDevelop your critical writing skillsStructure your work
£12.99
McGraw-Hill Education Case Files Emergency Medicine Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisReal-life cases for success on the emergency medicine clerkship and shelf-examExperience with clinical cases is key to mastering the art and science of medicine and ultimately to providing patients with competent medical care. Case Files : Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition delivers 60 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in emergency medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, high-yield presentation of key diagnostic and treatment information, USMLE-style review question to enhance your learning. With Case Files , youâll learn instead of memorize. Learn from 60 high-yield cases, each with board-style questions Enhance your clinical knowledge with clinical pearls Test yourself with 14 new integrated challenge questions Polish your approach to clinical problem solving and patient care Maximize your shelf exam score with this proven learning system NEW! Importa
£27.54
Random House Publishing Group The Edgar Cayce Remedies
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£999.99
McGraw-Hill Education Tintinallis Emergency Medicine Examination and
Book SynopsisA review guide for the authoritative source in emergency medicine!This outstanding review is ideal for any examination in emergency medicineâincluding board certificationâand can also be used for residency program in-training examinations or as a clinical refresher. Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review delivers more than 800 case-based questions and detailed answer explanations. Correct answer explanations are referenced to the most authoritative and trusted text on the globe, Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Ninth Edition. Tables, ECGs, radiographs, and full-color clinical images are included to sharpen your diagnostic skills. Youâll find everything you need in this one comprehensive review.Features More than 800 multiple-choice questions with detailed answers keyed to Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine, Ninth Edition Essential for certification and recertification I
£70.29
McGraw-Hill Education Holes Human Anatomy Physiology 2024 Release ISE
Book SynopsisPerfect for introductory level students, Hole''s Human Anatomy and Physiology is crafted to be easily understood, even for those without a science background. The book prioritizes building a solid foundation by exploring essential themes distilled into fundamental concepts and highlighting underlying mechanisms. The content is presented in an easy to digest writing style, complemented by striking artwork and illustrations. Throughout the text, the Learn, Practice, Assess method is consistently applied, seamlessly integrating assessment and practice opportunities. This approach assists students in honing their understanding and concentrating their study efforts. The author team, actively engaged in the classroom, brings a blend of career relevance, an emphasis on clinical applications, concise language, and a contemporary perspective to this esteemed anatomy and physiology classic.
£53.99
Open University Press Issues in Public Health Challenges for the 21st
Book SynopsisâœYou wonât find a better textbook on public health than this. Comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date, informative, and very readable. A must for all public health reading lists.âEmeritus Professor Mike Daube, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western AustraliaâœIn Issues in Public Health you will find detailed, evidence-based, contemporary discussion about the wide range of public health challenges facing public health professionals around the world.âMary Lyons, Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UKâœAn essential resource for anyone looking to understand the foundations of public health and its ongoing evolution.âDr Sandro Galea, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, USAWhat is public heTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of Tables Introduction to the Third EditionSection 1: Foundation of modern public health1. Population health: principles and conceptsMartin McKee, Fiona Sim and Alison Krentel2. Describing the health of a populationMarina Karanikolos, Martin McKeeSection 2: Determinants of public health3. Social determinants of healthMartin McKee4. The political determinants of healthNason Maani, May C.I. van Schalkwyk, Martin McKee5. The Commercial Determinants of HealthMay C.I. van Schalkwyk, Nason Maani, Martin McKee6. Health care as a determinant of healthMarina Karanikolos, Ellen Nolte, Martin McKee, Fiona SimSection 3: Contemporary issues facing public health7. Planetary HealthMay C.I. van Schalkwyk, Mark Taylor, Martin McKee8. The changing nature of infectious diseaseAlison Krentel, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Chris Bonell, Fiona Sim and Martin McKee9. Non-communicable diseasesHarry Rutter and Mark Taylor10. Armed conflict and Public HealthBayard RobertsSection 4: Public health practice11. Ethics and Public HealthThomas E. Novotny12. Information and public healthMay C.I. van Schalkwyk, Charlotte McKee, Nason Maani, Alison Krentel, Martin McKeeGlossary of termsSelf-assessmentIndex
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tyldesley and Grieves Muscles Nerves and Movement
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition ''Tyldesley and Grieve''s Muscles, Nerves and Movement'' has established itself as the leading textbook for the study of movement by occupational therapists. The book provides students with a sound understanding of the way in which bones, joints, muscles and nerves allow the body to perform movement during daily activities. Early chapters provide a foundation for the study of movement, with the complexity of detail increasing as the book progresses. Functional anatomy is related to the movements of daily living and is supported by activities for experiencing and observing the way we perform everyday tasks. Later chapters consider the integration of sensory and motor processes for the planning and execution of movement. This fourth edition has been extensively updated and revised. Highly illustrated and now in full colour throughout the book also includes: Case histories with self assessment exercises Summary boxes Key termsTable of ContentsPreface To The Fourth Edition ix Acknowledgements x Section I: Introduction to movement 1 Chapter 1 Basic units, structure and function: supporting tissues, muscle and nerve 3 Framework and support: the connective tissues 4 Articulations 9 Skeletal muscle 12 Basic units of the nervous system 18 Muscle tone 27 Summary 29 Chapter 2 Movement terminology 31 The anatomical position 32 Planes and axes of movement 33 Structure and movements at synovial joints 34 Group action and types of muscle work 38 Biomechanical principles 41 Summary 49 Chapter 3 The central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord 50 PART I: THE BRAIN 51 Introduction to the form and structure 51 Cerebral hemispheres 56 Basal ganglia 65 Thalamus 66 Hypothalamus and limbic system 67 Brain stem 69 Cerebellum 71 Summary of brain areas: function in movement 73 PART II: THE SPINAL CORD 73 Position and segmentation of the spinal cord 73 Spinal reflex pathways 79 Summary of the functions of the spinal cord 82 Summary 82 Chapter 4 The peripheral nervous system: cranial and spinal nerves 84 Introduction 85 Spinal nerves 86 Peripheral nerves 90 Cranial nerves 92 Autonomic nervous system 96 Summary 99 Section II: Anatomy of movement in everyday living 101 Chapter 5 Positioning movements: the shoulder and elbow 103 Introduction 104 PART I: THE SHOULDER 105 The shoulder (pectoral) girdle 105 The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint 108 Muscles of the shoulder region 109 PART II: THE ELBOW 121 Elbow position and function 121 The elbow joint 121 Muscles moving the elbow 123 Summary of the shoulder and elbow in functional movements 127 Summary 129 Chapter 6 Manipulative movements: the forearm, wrist and hand 130 Introduction 131 Functions of the forearm and wrist 131 The forearm 131 The wrist 134 Functions of the hand 140 Movements of the hand: fingers and thumb 141 Muscles moving the hand: fingers and thumb 144 Types of grip 157 Summary of muscles of the forearm and intrinsic muscles of the hand 160 Summary 161 Chapter 7 Nerve supply of the upper limb 162 Introduction 163 The brachial plexus 163 Terminal branches of the brachial plexus 165 Axillary nerve: shoulder movement 165 Spinal segmental innervation of the upper limb 173 Summary 174 Chapter 8 Support and propulsion: the lower limb 175 Introduction 176 Joints and movements of the pelvis, thigh and leg 176 Muscles of the thigh and leg in support, swing and propulsion 183 Functions of the foot 197 Summary of the lower limb muscles 204 Summary 204 Chapter 9 Nerve supply of the lower limb 206 Introduction 207 Lumbar plexus: position and formation 207 Terminal branches of the lumbar plexus 207 Sacral plexus: position and formation 211 Terminal branches of the sacral plexus 211 Spinal segmental innervation of the lower limb 216 Summary 216 Chapter 10 Upright posture and breathing: the trunk 218 Introduction 219 Upright posture 220 Breathing 230 Pelvic tilt and the pelvic floor 236 Nerve supply of the muscles of the neck and trunk 238 Summary of the muscles of the trunk 239 Summary 239 Section III: Sensorimotor control of movement 241 Chapter 11 Sensory background to movement 243 Somatosensory system 244 Vestibular system 254 Visual system 256 Regulation of posture 258 Summary 259 Chapter 12 Motor control 261 Introduction 262 Spinal mechanisms 262 Descending motor system 267 Planning, co-ordination and motor learning 272 Summary 277 Section IV: Human occupation 279 Chapter 13 Occupational performance skills and capacities 281 Multiple factors in control of occupational performance skills 282 Core positions and patterns of occupational performance skills 286 Summary 300 Chapter 14 Occupational performance 301 Introduction 302 Framework for understanding human occupation 302 Case scenarios 305 PART I 306 Example case scenario 306 Further case scenarios 308 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 308 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 310 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 310 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 311 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 311 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 312 PART II 313 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 313 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 314 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 316 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 317 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 318 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 320 Conclusion 323 References 323 Further reading 324 Appendix I: Bones 326 Appendix II: Segmental nerve supply of muscles 336 Glossary 340 Index 354 Practice note-pad list 365
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Hadzics Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute
Book SynopsisThe ultimate text on the principles and practice of regional anesthesia and pain management â thoroughly updatedA Doodyâs Core Title for 2022! Since its first edition, Hadzicâs Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management has been the standard reference for students and practitioners of anesthesiology. Presented in full color, this classic covers the theory and practice of regional anesthesia in its entirety, providing readers with both the physiologic principles and specific, state-of-the-art patient-management protocols and techniques. This second edition has been completely updated to reflect the profound advances in the field. These developments include the use of ultrasonography for imaging of peripheral nerves and the central nervous system, advances in the up-to-date understanding of the role of regional anesthesia in preventing postoperative pain, and the useTable of ContentsPart I: History Part II: Foundations of Regional Anesthesia Section 1: Anatomy & Electrophysiology Section 2: Pharmacology Part III: Clinical Practice of Regional Anesthesia Section 1 : Local & Infiltration Anesthesia Section 2: Neuraxial Anesthesia Section 3: Peripheral Nerve Blocks Section 4: Blocks of the Head and Neck Section 5: Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks Section 6: Blocks for the Lower Extremity Section 7: Intravenous Regional Blocks for the Upper & Lower Extremity Part IV: New and Emerging Concepts in Peripheral Nerve BLocks: Equipment and Practice Part V: Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia Part VI: Regional ANesthesia for Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery Part VII: Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Surgery Part VIII: Regional Anestheis in Patients with Special Considerations Part IX: Perioperative Management of Patients Having Regional Anesthesia Part X: Regional Anesthesia in Specific Patient Populations Part XI: Neurologic Complications of Regional Anesthesia Part XII: Does Regional Anesthesia Make a Difference? Part XIII: Reginal Anestheisa & Acute Pain Management Part XIV: Documentation & Training of Regional Anesthesia
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McGraw-Hill Education Casarett Doulls Essentials of Toxicology Fourth
Book SynopsisDevelop a strong foundation in the concepts and principles of toxicology with this concise and accessible resourceA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!For more than 25 years, Casarett & Doullâs Toxicology: The Basics of Poison has set the standard for providing thorough, academic, and authoritative information in clear and engaging ways. Distilling the major principles and concepts from that renowned text, Casarett & Doullâs Essentials of Toxicology delivers an accessible and highly readable introduction to the science and clinical field of medical toxicology. The book reflects the expertise of more than 60 renowned contributors.Presented in full-color, this new edition builds on the wide success of previous editions, with extensive updates that make the book more clinically relevant to students and beginners in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacy, and environmental sciences. Chapter-ending self-assessment Q&As and other featureTable of Contents Preface UNIT 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY 1. The Evolving Journey of Toxicology: A Historical Glimpse 2. Principles of Toxicology 3. Mechanisms of Toxicity 4. Risk Assessment UNIT 2 DISPOSITION OF TOXICANTS 5. Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants 6. Biotransformation of Xenobiotics 7. Toxicokinetics UNIT 3 NON-ORGAN-DIRECTED TOXICITY 8. Chemical Carcinogenesis 9. Genetic Toxicology 10. Developmental Toxicology UNIT 4 TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY 11. Toxic Responses of the Blood 12. Toxic Responses of the Immune System 13. Toxic Responses of the Liver 14. Toxic Responses of the Kidney 15. Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System 16. Toxic Responses of the Nervous System 17. Toxic Responses of the Cornea, Retina, and Central Visual System 18. Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System 19. Toxic Responses of the Skin 20. Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System 21. Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System UNIT 5 TOXIC AGENTS 22. Toxic Effects of Pesticides 23. Toxic Effects of Metals 24. Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors 25. Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials 26. Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals 27. Food Toxicology: Fundamental and Regulatory Aspects 28. Toxic Effects of Calories 29. Nanoparticle Toxicology UNIT 6 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 30. Ecotoxicology 31. Air Pollution UNIT 7 APPLICATIONS OF TOXICOLOGY 32. Analytical and Forensic Toxicology 33. Clinical Toxicology 34. Occupational Toxicology Answers to Chapter Questions Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mind Maps for Medical Students
Book SynopsisThis popular learning and revision aid is designed specifically to help medical students memorise essential clinical facts, invaluable throughout medical studies and particularly useful in the pressured run-up to final exams. Over 100 maps are organised by body system, and include disease definitions and descriptions, pathophysiology, causes, risk factors, investigations, treatments and complications where relevant and applicable.Key features: Proven â new edition of this very well-received and successful book which has helped thousands of medical students around the world to exam success using mind maps, an established tool in education and known to improve memory recall Flexible â ideal primer when coming to a topic for the first time, when reviewing it at the end of a module or attachment, and for making project and revision plans Adaptable â use the maps in the book directly, as a guide to prepare yourTrade Review‘From Amazon reviews of the first edition: "If you find pages and pages of text can be overwhelming try these mind maps - they are logical and easy to follow." "…great if you need a quick refresher or if you're not sure about the things you need to know about for a certain condition." "VERY useful. I love to study using mind maps... I normally do my own, but having them already done is fantastic! And with reliable information!" "…this book is AMAZING. It is a brilliant revision tool that has saved me tons of time." "very concise but explains in sufficient detail, would 100% recommend this book"’ Table of ContentsChapter 1: The cardiovascular system Chapter 2: The respiratory system Chapter 3. GI system Chapter 4. Renal Chapter 5. Endocrine Chapter 6. Neurology Chapter 7. Haematology Chapter 8. Rheumatology Chapter 9. Infectious disease Chapter 10. Reproductive system Chapter 11. Embryology Chapter 12. Genetic disorders Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Index
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McGraw-Hill Education First Aid Clinical Algorithms for the USMLE Step
Book SynopsisFirst Aidâ remains the most trusted name in USMLE reviewâjust ask any medical student!First Aid Clinical Algorithms for the USMLE Step 2 CK was designed to help you develop and refine your clinical thinking skillsâpreparing you for success in your clerkship and on the Step 2 CK exam. This new addition to the First Aidâ series uses an algorithmic approach that allows you to methodically walk through the diagnostic decision making process.The content is organized by symptom to reflect how information will be presented in an actual clinical setting. Clinical vignettes focusing on specific illnesses are followed by step-by-step flowcharts outlining the diagnosis and treatment of the illness and its relevant differential diagnoses. Unique algorithmic approach Clinical vignettes accompany decision-making algorithms Flowcharts outline the diagnosis and treatment process
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McGraw-Hill Education Williams Gynecology Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisThe only gynecological text of its kindâthis combined medical reference and surgical procedural atlas gets you fully up to date on everything you need to knowA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2022!Illustrated cover to cover, Williams Gynecology delivers comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of the full spectrum of gynecologic healthcare and disease managementâfrom benign general gynecology to reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and menopause to female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery to gynecologic oncology. Hundreds of original drawings compliment the text. Every chapter of this authoritative guide offers a practical template enabling you to approach every diagnosis and treatment consistently and accuratelyâwhile treatment algorithms, differential diagnosis boxes, and other features make finding the right answers quick and easy. The Aspects of Gynecologic Surgery and Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery section covers benTable of ContentsSection 1Benign General Gynecology 1. Well Woman Care 2. Techniques Used for Imaging in Gynecology 3. Gynecologic Infection 4. Benign Disorders of the Lower Reproductive Tract 5. Contraception and Sterilization 6. First-Trimester Abortion 7. Ectopic Pregnancy 8. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 9. Pelvic Mass 10. Endometriosis 11. Pelvic Pain 12. Breast Disease 13. Psychosocial Issues and Female Sexuality 14. Pediatric Gynecology Section 2Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, and the Menopause15. Reproductive Endocrinology 16. Amenorrhea 17. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism 18. Anatomic Disorders 19. Evaluation of the Infertile Couple 20. Treatment of the Infertile Couple 21. Menopausal Transition 22. The Mature Woman Section 3Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery23. Urinary Incontinence 24. Pelvic Organ Prolapse 25. Anal Incontinence and Functional Anorectal Disorders 26. Genitourinary Fistula and Urethral Diverticulum Section 4Gynecologic Oncology27. Principles of Chemotherapy 28. Principles of Radiation Therapy 29. Preinvasive Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract 30. Cervical Cancer 31. Vulvar Cancer 32. Vaginal Cancer 33. Endometrial Cancer 34. Uterine Sarcoma 35. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 36. Ovarian Germ Cell and Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors 37. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Section 5ASPECTS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY38. Anatomy 39. Preoperative Considerations 40. Intraoperative Considerations 41. Minimally Invasive Surgery Fundamentals42. Postoperative ConsiderationsSection 6ATLAS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY43. Surgeries for Benign Gynecologic Conditions 43-1. Midline Vertical Incision 43-2. Pfannenstiel Incision 43-3. Cherney Incision 43-4. Maylard Incision 43-5. Ovarian Cystectomy 43-6. Oophorectomy 43-7. Interval Partial Salpingectomy 43-8. Salpingectomy and Salpingostomy 43-9. 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Laparoscopic Surgical Staging for Gynecologic Malignancies 46-14. Robotic Surgical Staging for Gynecologic Malignancies 46-15. En Bloc Pelvic Resection 46-16. Omentectomy 46-17. Splenectomy
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Morgan and Mikhails Clinical Anesthesiology Cases
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A new, clinically relevant, case-based review of anesthesiologyâbased on most widely-read text in the field Essential for written and oral board preparation, this new companion to Morgan and Mikhailâs Clinical Anesthesiology, Sixth Edition is packed with informative clinical case vignettes. 300 succinct case descriptions emphasize common medical issues faced in clinical practice. Each case is followed by a series of board-style question and answers. The book reveals how experienced clinicians use critical thinking in their clinical decision making. With case-based learning now pervasive in training for all medical specialties, especially anesthesiology, this unique resource fills a void in medical publishing. The cases are conveniTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xixCHAPTER 1 The Practice of Anesthesiology 1SECTION 1 ANESTHETIC EQUIPMENT & MONITORS CHAPTER 2 The Operating Room Environment 7 CHAPTER 3 Breathing Systems 13 CHAPTER 4 The Anesthesia Workstation 21 CHAPTER 5 Cardiovascular Monitoring 27 CHAPTER 6 Noncardiovascular Monitoring 39SECTION 2 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 7 Pharmacological Principles 51 CHAPTER 8 Inhalation Anesthetics 55 CHAPTER 9 Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 65 CHAPTER 10 Cholinesterase Inhibitors & Other Pharmacological Antagonists to Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 69 CHAPTER 11 Hypotensive Agents 73 CHAPTER 12 Local Anesthetics 77 CHAPTER 13 Adjuncts to Anesthesia 83SECTION 3 ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 14 Preoperative Assessment, Premedication, & Perioperative Documentation 93 CHAPTER 15 Airway Management 101Butterworth_FM_pi-xx.indd 5 31/01/20 2:55 pmCONTENTSviCHAPTER 16 Cardiovascular Physiology & Anesthesia 109 CHAPTER 17 Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease 119 CHAPTER 18 Anesthesia for Cardiovascular Surgery 153 CHAPTER 19 Respiratory Physiology & Anesthesia 161 CHAPTER 20 Anesthesia for Patients with Respiratory Disease 171 CHAPTER 21 Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery 177 CHAPTER 22 Anesthesia for Neurosurgery 183 CHAPTER 23 Anesthesia for Patients with Neurological & Psychiatric Diseases 195 CHAPTER 24 Anesthesia for Patients with Neuromuscular Disease 203 CHAPTER 25 Kidney Physiology & Anesthesia 207 CHAPTER 26 Anesthesia for Patients with Kidney Disease 211 CHAPTER 27 Anesthesia for Genitourinary Surgery 217 CHAPTER 28 Hepatic Physiology & Anesthesia 223 CHAPTER 29 Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease 227 CHAPTER 30 Anesthesia for Patients with Endocrine Disease 239 CHAPTER 31 Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery 245 CHAPTER 32 Anesthesia for Otolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery 249 CHAPTER 33 Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery 255 CHAPTER 34 Obstetric Anesthesia 273 CHAPTER 35 Pediatric Anesthesia 303 CHAPTER 36 Geriatric Anesthesia 317Butterworth_FM_pi-xx.indd 6 31/01/20 2:55 pmCONTENTSviiSECTION 4 REGIONAL ANESTHESIA & PAIN MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 37 Peripheral Nerve Blocks 325 CHAPTER 38 Chronic Pain Management 349 CHAPTER 39 Enhanced Recovery Protocols & Optimization of Perioperative Outcomes 369SECTION 5 PERIOPERATIVE & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE CHAPTER 40 Management of Patients with Fluid & Electrolyte Disturbances 375 CHAPTER 41 Fluid Management & Blood Component Therapy 385 CHAPTER 42 Nutrition in Perioperative & Critical Care 393 CHAPTER 43 Postanesthesia Care 397 CHAPTER 44 Common Clinical Concerns in Critical Care Medicine 405 CHAPTER 45 Inhalation Therapy & Mechanical Ventilation in the PACU & ICU 409 CHAPTER 46 Safety, Quality, & Performance Improvement 413 Index 417
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Penguin Books Ltd Life on a Knifes Edge
Book Synopsis''It''s a brilliant book... There are lessons in every paragraph... Get it now.'' Chris Evans''Wonderous and wild. I loved this book'' James Nestor, bestselling author of Breath ''Moving, raw and unflinching'' Julia Samuel, bestselling author of This Too Shall Pass''Incredible storytelling'' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Feel Better in 5____________________________________________________________________________How do you carry on when things go deadly wrong?When Dr Rahul Jandial operated on Karina, an eleven-year-old girl whose spinal cord was splitting in two, he had to make an impossible decision. He followed his head over his gut and Karina was left permanently paralysed, altering both patient and surgeon''s lives for ever. This decision would haunt Rahul for decades, a constant reminder of the fine line between saving and damaging a life.As one of the world'Trade ReviewA beautifully written and fearless depiction of both brain surgery and the mind of a surgeon. Riveting. * Jim Down, author of Life Support *A reminder that what makes us stellar physicians and surgeons are not our skills with our hands and/our knowledge but rather our empathy and ability to connect with our patients. * Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa *Is this a memoir or a science book? An exposé of the shortcoming of our healthcare system or a paean to the wonders of modern medicine? The answer is YES, to all those things and more. Jandial takes us deep into the day-to-day life of his profession as a brain surgeon while simultaneously taking us even deeper into the inner-workings of our own biology. It's an unconventional approach, and a bit disarming at first blush, but pays off in spades. I loved this book. * James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art *Most of us say 'it's not brain surgery' when we talk about our work. But Rahul Jandial's work - and life - is just that. And he loves both enough to fight for every moment of every life. A searingly honest, fascinating account of lives and minds entwined. * Stevie Spring CBE, Chairman of the British Council and the charity Mind *A powerful testimony to the skill of a world-class surgeon, and a soul-searching exploration of the vulnerability that makes him human. * Leah Hazard, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Hard Pushed *Incredible storytelling * Dr Rangan Chatterjee *Filled with powerful stories of human trauma and resilience - including his own * Telegraph *'It's a brilliant book... There are lessons in every paragraph....Get it now.' Chris Evans * Chris Evans *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Clinical Assessment
Book SynopsisEvery contact with your patient is an opportunity for health assessment. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. This second edition of Clinical Assessment provides an essential overview of the topic, including new material on assessment of the acutely ill patient and the older patient. The new edition also includes resources to aid accurate neurological assessment, specifically covering aspects such as delirium and dementia. Used as a platform for wider reading, it is an ideal reference point for any nursing and healthcare student or professional.Table of Contents1.History taking. 2.General assessment. 3.Examination of the skin. 4.Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose and throat (HEENT) system. 5.Examination of the cardiovascular system. 6.Examination of the respiratory system. 7.Examination of the abdominal system. 8.Examination of the musculoskeletal system. 9.Examination of the nervous system. 10.Documentation of findings.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Obscure Sacroiliac Joint
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Interpreting Musculoskeletal Images
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nursing Practice and Education
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The RCEM Lecture Notes
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