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Book SynopsisThis compilation opens with a contribution towards understanding the molecular mechanism of acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibition activity and its modulation, which will lead to the development of better Alzheimer disease drugs. Acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitors are drugs indicated for the treatment of disease, as well as several other important applications in medical treatments. The authors review what is currently known about the effects of interleukin-6, a well-known inflammation mediator, on the respiratory system. Papers are presented showing a general worsening of respiratory mechanics parameters both in animal experimentation and in humans. Advances in Health and Disease. Volume 22 also discusses Graves' orbitopathy, known also as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, the most common and debilitating extrathyroid manifestation of Graves' disease. Additionally, the authors discuss diabetic nephropathyis, a major micro-vascular complication of diabetes mellitus known to be the leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide. The clinical calculation, techniques of measurement and regulation of cardiac ejection fraction is examined. Cardiac ejection fraction is defined as the volume of blood that is ejected by the ventricle during each contraction. The concluding study aims to study the socioeconomic conditions of Beedi rollers to assess the health disturbances acquired as occupational hazards.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Medicine and Biology. Volume 164 begins by proposing that first-line chemotherapy of metastatic colorectal cancer consensus molecular subtypes appears to be a prognostic factor that is able to provide information about growth rate. The authors go on to review the current and future applications of bioartificial grafts and conduits in the bridging of peripheral nerve defects. Ginsenoside Rb1 and phosphoramidon are studied in the zebrafish model of diabetic retinopathy, a progressive proliferative and non-proliferative disorder of retina with alterations of the blood-retinal barrier. Basic knowledge on the events from follicle development to implantation crucial to achieve successful conception as well as contraception is presented, describing the mechanism of contraceptive action of Chhaya. Hydroxydaunorubicin, also known as doxorubicin, a metabolite of Streptomyces peucetius and a prominent family member of anthracycline antibiotics is studied. The authors also review the possible mechanisms by which doxorubicin provokes concomitant side effects and clinical disorders, as well as the damage-assaying biochemical markers and the metabolites in these conditions. Updated data with a systematic search through the largest medical information databases is used to assess the therapeutic and preventive role in urinary incontinence of pelvic floor rehabilitation in pregnancy and postpartum. In closing, recent studies on the host and lactic acid bacteria as well as probiotic interactions in terms of molecular and cellular mechanisms of action via signaling pathways, apoptosis, and heat shock proteins are reviewed.

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Book SynopsisGlutathione S-transferase (GST) isoenzymes are an important superfamily of proteins that are present in homodimer or heterodimer structures. The isoenzymes included in this superfamily are involved in endobiotic and xenobiotic detoxification systems in animals, plants and microorganisms. This compilation focuses on the importance of functional aspects of polymorphic variants in different populations so the risk genotypes can be identified as indicators of disease susceptibility. Genetic studies will help to develop prognostic biomarkers for early prediction and risk assessment in patients, and enable clinicians to develop personalized treatment regimens. The authors examine the different kinds of reactive oxygen species and reactive species which act as carcinogens and cause damage to DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids, thereby resulting in human disease like bladder cancer. Also reviewed is the association of GST's common genetic variants with the development of infertility (failure to establish a clinical pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse) in women and in men.

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Book SynopsisIn this compilation, the authors review the available evidence of the benefits of benfotiamine administration, paying particular attention to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cardiac autonomic neuropathy and gastrointestinal neuropathy. An overview of cyclic AMP response element binding protein's structure and functions is provided, in addition to a review of its molecular mechanisms and role in disease processes, including neural diseases, diabetes and cancer. Based on bibliographic references and studies carried out by the authors, this work also assesses the problem of modular total hip prostheses, regarded as a closed loop biotribosystem. The best available evidence in the field of dental rehabilitation is discussed, with the goal of constructing a reliable base for the approach of new investigations. In closing, the authors present the synthesis methods and pharmacological properties of triazole-derived heterocyclic systems. Triazoles are an important class of heterocyclic compounds that are five-membered aromatic azole ring with three nitrogen and two carbon atoms.Table of ContentsPreface; Recent Advances in the Treatment of Neuropathies in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Focus on Benfotiamine (Review and Own Data); CREB: Structure, Functions, and Role in Disease; A Suggestive Qualitative Review of the Tribological Implications of Total Hip Prostheses Modularization; Variations of Masticatory Efficiency in Dentate Patients and Those Wearing Implant Overdentures, Fixed-Detachable Hybrid Prostheses, and Complete Dentures With and Without Denture Adhesive; Thiazolidinone-Related Heterocyclic Compounds as Potential Therapeutic Agents; Synthesis and Pharmacological Activities of Triazole Derivatives; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation opens with a review of the current knowledge regarding the impact of endocrine disruptors on human health, as well as the mechanisms contributing to it. The authors emphasize the evidence of aquaporin modulation by hypoxia and erythropoietin, as these water channels are increasingly valued as potential biomarkers of disease, as well as pharmacological targets for the treatment of brain and renal injuries, cardiovascular disorders and cancer. Later, the safety and tolerability of adalimumab demonstrated in pivotal phase III clinical trials is examined, along with long-term follow up data from open-label extensions and the ESPRIT registry. Adalimumab for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and peripheral spondyloarthritis is also discussed. The authors go on to study the types, causes, effect and problems related to polycystic ovary syndrome. The closing study deals with the relationship between reactive oxygen species and male fertility, providing some futuristic approaches for better research in the field.

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Book SynopsisThe role of CYP2D6 in the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic differences in opiates and opioid consumers is discussed, as well as the associated genetic implications and consequences in the scope of clinical and forensic toxicology. Studies conducted on postmortem pharmacogenetic cases are investigated, and the benefits of CYP2D6 profiling during forensic investigations are discussed. The authors discuss recent advances in the split crest technique, underlining the importance of soft tissue management, especially at the level of the upper jaw where bone augmentation may be sufficient to install dental implants, but soft tissue grafting is necessary to achieve adequate aesthetic results. Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid, an extracellular polysaccharide usually found associated with the cell surfaces, is explored. The subsequent article deals with the various stages, pathology, etiology and recent treatments associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, a comparative survey of current cardiovascular imaging practices/methodologies is provided, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasonography. The closing study highlights the fundamentals of pharmaceutical gels, their morphological and rheological properties, formulation considerations, and analytical and stability aspects.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Medicine and Biology. Volume 169 begins with a focus on psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease that displays autoimmune traits with strong genetic predispositions. Often, psoriasis is associated with significant physical or psychosocial burden, poor quality of life and significant long-lasting impairments. Following this, the authors discuss matrix metalloproteinases, multi-domain proteins with activities regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. Cyptorchidism, a congenital pathological condition characterized by the failure of testes to descend to the scrotum, is also discussed. Exposure to environmental toxicants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse can lead to altered reproductive parameters like histopathology of reproductive organs, sperm morphology, altered hormone level, oxidative stress and inflammation. As such, the subsequent study deals with different toxicants and their routes of exposure. The role that endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids may play in female infertility is examined. The authors present three cases of twin pregnancy with complete hydatidiform mole and a coexisting normal fetus. The course of pregnancy, ultrasound findings, and histological and immunohistochemical characteristics are described along with the p57 status. In the closing study, the mode of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, drug-drug interactions and pharmacokinetic parameters of secnidazole are discussed in detail.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation begins by examining the use of propofol for end of life sedation. As the use of this medication in end-of-life care is uncommon, providers may lack practical experience and resources that are specific to this specialized application. Following this, the authors describe the role of sperm DNA integrity in miscarriage, including a review of the available DNA fragmentation assays and treatment options for high levels of DNA fragmentation. Mental health literacy is reviewed, particularly focusing on possible reasons for the current illiteracy and aiming to determine how literacy be achieved in the mental health field. The evidence demonstrating that seasonal influenza infection is an additional risk factor for acute vascular events, including both acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, is explored. Some challenging cases of total hip arthroplasty are reviewed in light of recent literature, including: multiple failed hip arthroplasties in a young noncompliant patient, dysplastic hips with insufficient bone stock, acetabular wall defect in an elderly patient, unavoidable intra-operative complications and septic hip complication in childhood. The transversus abdominis plane block, a block in which a local anaesthetic drug is deposited in the plane between two abdominal wall muscles, is surveyed as a promising modality for analgesia. The authors discuss molecular epidemiology in the field of infectious diseases, which points to the detection of genetic polymorphisms based on measures of genetic heterogeneity among strains of microorganisms of clinical importance. In the closing review, a comprehensive look at the current state of knowledge with regard to molecular networks of halotolerance in cyanobacteria is provided, focusing on important components functioning in ion homeostasis, de novo synthesis of novel compatible solutes, and the adaptation of intracellular molecular events by salt-responsible components.

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Book SynopsisVolume 172 first discusses the advances in formulations for dermal delivery of alpha-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol is the major biologically active homolog of vitamin E in human skin, especially the epidermis, and acts as an important antioxidant. Next, the three components that collaboratively engage in the blood epididymal barrier are reviewed, and their individual contribution to protection of the spermatozoa from the immune system is discussed. This compilation includes information regarding the logistics and personal experiences of two separate National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space missions, Rodent Research-IV and Cell Science-02, as well as for preliminary experiment verification tests and launch simulation testing. Additionally, the authors delve into an International Space Station National Lab Principal investigator''s experiences while working with NASA on the aforementioned space biology research projects. The influence of ancestry in pharmacogenomics is discussed from the past to the present, focusing on ethnic distinct populations and how specific mutations observed in these populations may play an important role. The authors explore the way Aeromonas hydrophila has demonstrated involvement in the nutrient cycles of the aquatic environment and may be considered a potential biotechnological tool in biofactory of nanoparticles, bioleaching or bioremediation. The concluding study focuses on rotavirus A, a major pathogen associated with gastroenteritis of children aged under five which contributes to childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries.

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Book SynopsisStress conditions stimulate the accumulation of antioxidants in photosynthetic organisms, but can also restrict their normal growth rate. As such, this compilation opens with a two-stage technique for microalgae cultivation that may resolve this problem by separating biomass accumulation and stimulation biosynthesis of Î-tocopherol. Following this, the authors describe the structural and enzymatic properties of plant PM-H+-ATPases, their regulation and physiological roles. A selective review of the experimental literature concerning the effects of early life stress in brain development is provided, with emphasis on the role of inflammatory responses, the gut microbiome mediating brain and behavioral changes relevant to mental health disorders. The impact of urgency on the temporal organization of prehospital interventions is assessed, analyzing the impact of the characteristics of the patient, the paramedic and the working environment on the sequence and duration of prehospital interventions. The authors shed light on prehospital work by examining how paramedics experience encounters with persons in crisis through a qualitative research approach. Additionally, they aim to assess the association between estimated pulse wave velocity and metabolic biomarkers in patients with albuminuria through a subsequent study. The concluding study focuses on thoroughly revealing the various hallmarks of apoptosis and the overall mechanism which connects these hallmarks.

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Book SynopsisVolume 174 first provides a systematic review of the synthetic route and biological activities associated with 1,2,4-oxadiazole, 1,2,5-oxadiazole and 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives. The authors discuss recent advances in understanding the enantioselective separation and biological activities of the naturally occurring chiral compounds of essential oils. Subsequently, orthobiologics are discussed in the context of their potential in the management of early osteoarthritis, particularly focusing on the treatment of cartilage injuries. Another study aims to improve our understanding of the pathological mechanisms of choroidal neovascularization and approaches how to address the issue in central serous chorioretinopathy. An overview of the lignocellulolytic enzymes secreted by A. fumigatus during biomass conversion is provided, focusing on the quantitative expression of cellulolytic, hemicellulolytic, and ligninolytic enzymes and their synergetic mechanism during biomass degradation. The closing report reviews the current literature on metabolic syndrome, exploring the mechanisms proposed to better understand the role of environmental, genetic, and epigenetic aspects in the pathogenesis of this condition.

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Book SynopsisIn the first chapter, the authors intend to carry on a critical review of the different methods and approaches to determine the biomechanical output of joint stiffness, designated as dynamic joint stiffness by the authors. The second chapter summarizes several preceding articles on invasive procedures applied with questionable clinical indications in the former Soviet Union. The aim of the third chapter is to give information about how to use tacrolimus, in which type of glomerulonephritis and what are the treatment results, especially remission and relapse rates. In the fourth chapter, a ten-week experiment was conducted to assess the effect of supplementing Synechococcus sp. and Synechocystis sp. on the growth performance, haematology, serology and disease resistance in Oreochromis mossambicus. In the final chapter, discussions of the special properties of endothelial cells and their ability to generate the thrombotic microangiopathic syndrome and ARDS are undertaken based upon current knowledge of the capillary endothelial cells. Attempts are made to address the current pathophysiology of non-idiopathic thrombotic microangiopathy.Table of ContentsPreface; Dynamic Joint Stiffness: A Critical Review; Invasive Procedures with Unproven Efficiency; Glomerulonephritis Treatment and the Era of Tacrolimus; Cyanobacteria as a Dietary Supplement for Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852); Non-Idiopathic Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Viral Pneumonias and Paraquat Poisoning. Is the Alveolus the Seat of the Primary Event; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation begins by exploring some socio-anthropological aspects of hypertension, namely the disparity between medical and patients'' understanding of the disease and how this difference affects medical management, self-care and prevention of disease, the process of coping with suffering and other factors. Chapter 2 reviews the current status of various techniques applied in nano-encapsulation of vitamin E in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and the versatile advantages nano-encapsulation of vitamin E provides for site-specific targeted delivery and effective absorption along cells. Chapter 3 discusses the medical imperative of ensuring pain relief for children facing the end of life, provides information about palliative pain management and summarizes the current literature on the subject. Following chapters present data on the impact of education and reading and writing habits on linguistic processing abilities and other cognitive constructs relating to healthy aging, discussions of ethical dilemmas associated with paediatric palliative care including parents'' decision making and medical futility, and a review of the recommended treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) with strategies to prevent transmission and treatment failure. Also, the compilation includes a chapter exploring the oral and dental manifestations of Paget''s disease, a bone remodelling disease in which increased bone resorption occurs followed by excessive deposition of structurally inorganized and weaker bone, and a quantitative analysis of the mortality rates due to Parkinson''s disease in the USA from 1976 to 2017.

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Book SynopsisDementia, diabetes, and hypertension are considered huge medical problems around the world, costing many millions of dollars to the medical health systems. Curiously, hypertension has been clinically linked with a higher risk for decline of cognition, as shown in dementia patients. In addition, there is a clear clinical association between hypertension and diabetes, reflecting substantial similarities in their aetiology. In fact, consistent data support that patients diagnosed with diabetes have shown an increased risk of presenting cognitive dysfunctions, clinical signs of dementia. Considering the cumulative knowledge from the scientific literature, we can now link Ca2+ signals dysregulations as an upstream issue for hypertension, diabetes and other inflammatory processes, and dementia. Regarding therapeutics, hypertensive patients have been classically treated with Ca2+ channel blockers (CCBs), medicines whose mechanism of action consists in reducing the influx of Ca2+ into the cells. Intriguingly, many clinical reports have been demonstrating off-label effects for CCBs. In hypertensive patients treated with CCBs, it can be observed a lower incidence of dementia such as Alzheimer''s disease. The possible mechanism of action could be attributed to a restoration of the Ca2+ homeostasis. In addition, in hypertensive patients treated with CCBs, it can be also observed an improvement of diabetes status such as glycaemic control. A possible mechanism of action could be due to a restoration of insulin secretion, then achieving glycaemic control, and a reduction of the pancreatic Î-cell apoptosis. Thus, this book puts together fundamental concepts, and current therapies to treat dementia, hypertension, and diabetes, including novel therapeutics coming from the pharmacological manipulation of Ca2+/cAMP signalling. Finally, this book compiles more than 300 references from the scientific literature, including data of high evidence such as meta-analysis and systematic reviews, and discusses pharmaceuticals already approved and clinically safe, e.g., CCBs, then allowing sustained increments in the life quality of age-related patients.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation comprises 8 chapters, each of which details a recent advancement in medicine and biology. Chapter 1 describes innate immune responses and their role in controlling infections, including the relationship between innate and adaptive immune responses during infections. Chapter 2 focuses on the structural characteristics of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-Î) and its diverse biological activities in cancer signalling pathways and presents current information about the role of TGF-Î in cancer cell signalling. Chapter 3 summarises several preceding articles on invasive procedures applied with questionable clinical indications in the former Soviet Union. Chapter 4 provides information about the physical properties, isomerism, synthesis and reactions of thiadiazole, with emphasis placed on the current studies of various syntheses of thiadiazole compounds and their important biological properties. Chapter 5 evaluates the antifungal activity of the leaf ethanolic extract of Persea americana, popularly known as avocado, and its modulatory potential in association with fluconazole to verify its action on Candida micromorphology as well as its chemical characterization. Chapter 6 explores the step-by-step role of TGF-Î during the process of wound healing. Chapter 7 describes hypophosphatasemia, a rare pathophysiological condition that causes various diseases, and includes new information about hypophosphatasemia that has assisted with the diagnosis of Kikuchi Fujimoto disease and can help to predict the outcome of cardiac surgery and septic shock. Finally, Chapter 8 summarizes the evolution of digital holography, including the latest results on visualizing and distinguishing different types of blood cells.

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Book SynopsisThis volume comprises 9 chapters, each concerning a recent advancement in health and disease. Chapter 1 critically appraises the current literature related to paediatric obesity and asthma, summarises the evidence on the impact of excess body fat on the pulmonary system in paediatric asthma patients, and discusses possible mechanisms as well as effective public health strategies for reducing the increasing obesity trend and mitigating asthma risk. Chapter 2 details the nutritional and bioactive composition of lactuca sativa, commonly called lettuce, including its antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-cancer properties. Chapter 3 attempts to shed light into the pathogenetic mechanisms connecting metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to the emergence and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma, emphasizing the evolving epidemiological profile of this type of cancer. Chapter 4 is also about lettuce and provides another perspective on the nutritional composition and health benefits among different varieties of the vegetable. Chapter 5 deals with the health promoting effects of onions (allium cepa l.), including their insulin secretagogue effect, hypoglycaemic influence, hypolipidemic action, antioxidant effect, cardioprotective effect, gallstone prevention, cancer preventive potential, and digestive stimulant action, all of which are scientifically validated. Chapter 6 remarks on the difficulties associated with diagnosing rare diseases and describes several systems-level interventions that can be expected to limit the diagnostic delays experienced by patients with rare diseases and the frustration associated with years or decades of untreated symptoms. Chapter 7 describes the prevalence and effects of iron deficiency and anaemia as well as treatment options for these conditions. Chapter 8 once again focuses on lettuce, this time exploring the nutritional and anti-cancer effects of carotenoids from different varieties of lettuce. Finally, Chapter 9 describes an application for the diagnosis of hypothermia in forensic practice wherein the colour difference between blood in the left cardiac chamber and blood in the right cardiac chamber can be examined using a CO-oximeter.

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Book SynopsisSmart health technologies continue to gain research interest across the globe in this digital era. Researchers are focusing on advancements in healthcare systems to make human life better. Also, such advancements help in early disease diagnosis and prevention of the worst diseases. Designing smart healthcare systems is possible only because of recent developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT technologies. Though mHealth refers to all mobile devices which can communicate data, mobile phones are presently the most popular platform for mHealth delivery. Ninety-four percent of the world population owns/uses a mobile phone, making mobile phones an optimal delivery platform for mHealth interventions. mHealth may catalyse the healthcare delivery model from a historical/episodic model into a tangible/patient-centric model. mHealth is being viewed progressively by many as an essential technology metaphor to achieve rich, vigorous patient engagement, ultimately achieving a patient-centric paradigm change. This book will discuss diverse topics to explain the rapidly emerging and evolving mobile health and artificial perspective, the emergence of integrated platforms and hosted third-party tools, and the development of decentralized applications for various research domains. It presents various applications that are helpful for research scholars and scientists who are working toward identifying and pinpointing the potential of as well as the hindrances to mHealth. The wide variety in topics it presents offers readers multiple perspectives on a variety of disciplines. The aim of this edited book is to publish the latest research advancements in the convergence of automation technology, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering and health informatics. This will help readers to grasp the extensive point of view and the essence of recent advances in this field. This book solicits contributions which include theory, case studies and computing paradigms pertaining to healthcare applications. The prospective audience would be researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students from academia and industry who work in this field. We hope the chapters presented will inspire future research from both theoretical and practical viewpoints to spur further advances in the field. A brief introduction about each chapter follows. Chapter 1 focuses on the role of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in healthcare which provides an overview of the various types of IoT devices and data generating equipment for medical information. In Chapter 2, the objective is to provide a brief discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of using IoT based technologies in healthcare such as wearable devices. Chapter 3 deals with important aspects of data science for healthcare systems, which includes various algorithms for decision support system algorithms. Chapter 4 discusses various innovative technologies like digital twins for healthcare and medical diagnosis. Chapter 5 discusses research investigating the long-term effects of pregnancy and lactation on the female body. Chapter 6 summarizes recent advances in machine and deep learning techniques for smart healthcare applications. Chapter 7 explores the research insights on using an artificial neural network with a wrapper-based feature selection to predict heart failure. Chapter 8 presents a review on context-aware mobile healthcare for smart health services in nursing homes. Chapter 9 focuses on certain machine learning methods that can help in early prediction of pandemics. Chapter 10 explores techniques and methods based on machine learning for malaria diagnosis. Chapter 11 is a complete discussion about mobile health technology to improve health-related quality of life of chronic disease patients in emerging economies. We are grateful to the authors and reviewers for their excellent contributions for making this book possible.Table of ContentsPreface; Role of IoT in Healthcare: An Overview; Wearable Devices: Pros and Cons; Decision Support Algorithms for Data Analysis; Innovation Insight for Healthcare Provider Digital Twins: A Review; LASIK Innovation Technology for Disease Identification During Lactation; A Prospective and Comparative Study of Machine and Deep Learning Techniques for Smart Healthcare Applications; Context-Aware Mobile Healthcare for Smart Health Services in Nursing Homes; Context-Aware Mobile Healthcare for Smart Health Services in Nursing Homes; Machine Learning Techniques to Fight Against Pandemic: A Review; Computational Approaches for Malaria Diagnosis Using Machine Learning: A Review; Can Mobile Health Technology Improve Health Related Quality of Life of Chronic Disease Patients in Emerging Economies? Happy Heart A Randomized Controlled Trial in India; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents eight chapters, each focused on a particular topic in health and disease. Chapter One reviews the mechanism of action and clinical evidence available on the effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on glycaemic control, weight, blood pressure, and cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Chapter Two explains the diagnosis and management of bruxism, a disorder defined by the repetitive involuntary activity of muscles of mastication characterized by teeth clenching or grinding. Chapter Three details the diagnosis and treatment options for acute appendicitis. Chapter Four focuses on the evolution of pharmacological management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a focus on the current updates in terms of the safety and efficacy of acid suppressive therapy (AST). Chapter Five explores the profile of paediatric patients with bruxism following a therapeutic care program in a health centre specialised in bruxism during childhood. Chapter Six discusses the role of anti-reflux surgery in GERD, which is used in cases where AST fails to treat the disease. Chapter Seven provides another perspective on the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis. Finally, Chapter Eight focuses on the diagnosis of GERD, as well as its medical, endoscopic and surgical management.Table of ContentsPreface; SGLT2-Inhibitors: Glycemic Control and Beyond in Type 2 Diabetes; Bruxism: From Diagnosis to Management; Acute Appendicitis: Diagnosis and Treatment; Gastroesophageal Reflux Therapy: Past, Present and Future; Profile of Children with Bruxism from a Multidisciplinary and Integrative Perspective: A Single-Center Study; Indications and Principles of Anti-Reflux Procedures in GERD; Acute Appendicitis: From Diagnosis to Management; Management and Prognosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation comprises 6 chapters, each detailing a recent advancement in medicine and biology. Chapter 1 deals with tuberculosis (TB), describing current knowledge of disease pathogenesis, epidemiology of TB and drug-resistant TB, evolution and molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, fitness compensatory mechanisms and laboratory methods for the diagnosis of susceptible and drug-resistant TB. Chapter 2 details the use of B cell-targeted therapy for treatment of autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Chapter 3 concerns peptic ulcer disease and the various therapeutic approaches used to treat ulcers or lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. Chapter 4 discusses the efficacity of in vitro cultures of Astragalus for biomass and secondary metabolite production. Chapter 5 describes the B lymphocyte activation factor (BAFF), a potent cell-survival factor expressed in many hematopoietic cells. Finally, Chapter 6 presents a review of the literature to determine the relationship between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma to establish a guideline for monitoring patients.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation contains eight chapters, each presenting a unique perspective on issues relating to health and disease. Chapter One describes the use of the newly invented technique called acupuncture point injection therapy, which combines acupuncture and medicine, for treatment of complex regional pain syndrome. Chapter Two reviews recent updates on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of iron deficiency anaemia. Chapter Three reviews and explores the effects of the Mediterranean diet on age-related cognitive decline and the development of neurocognitive disorders. Chapter Four discusses the incidence and prognostic significance of sepsis-associated thrombocytopenia, summarizes the possible underlying mechanisms, and considers future directions of research. Chapter Five examines the prevalence, risk factors, and treatment of colorectal polyps, which are the most common benign tumours of the large intestine. Chapter Six covers the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatments available for Tourette's Syndrome. Chapter Seven focuses on the link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and cognitive impairment and discusses therapies to improve cognitive functioning and increase patients' quality of life. Lastly, Chapter Eight reviews the clinicopathologic manifestations of neurosarcoidosis, including pathologic differential diagnostic considerations.Table of ContentsPreface; Use of Acupuncture Point Injection of Placental Extract on Pain Control and Mobility Recovery in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome; Iron Deficiency Anemia; The Role of the Mediterranean Diet in Preventing Cognitive Decline across the Lifespan; Sepsis-Associated Thrombocytopenia; Colorectal Polyps: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Treatment; Tourettes Syndrome; Cognitive Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Neurosarcoidosis: A Clinicopathologic Review; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is comprised of eight chapters, each of which describes a recent advancement in the field of health and disease. Chapter One discusses the opportunities created by technological advancement for treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Chapter Two presents a review of the last five years of pharmacological development related to treatment of high uric acid levels in blood and gout. Chapter Three describes the patterns of behaviour that put adolescents at risk for developing obesity or overweight and details prevention and treatment methods. Chapter Four describes principle complications and their management associated with endoscopic sinus surgery. Chapter Five proposes a review of classification of transphenoidal skull base approaches and shows the main transnasal corridors to the sphenoid sinus based on the anatomical sphenoidal target and extension of pathology. Chapter Six discusses the minimally invasive sinus technique and the differences between it and functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Chapter Seven evaluates the efficacy and safety of prolonged low-dose clarithromycin therapy in patients with chronic polyp rhinosinusitis after endoscopic breast surgery. Finally, Chapter Eight evaluates the usefulness of computer-assisted navigation in endoscopic sinus surgery.Table of ContentsPreface; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Promising Technologies for the Management of the Disease; Recent Highlights on Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors: Focus on Preclinical Studies; Behavioral Risk Factors for Overweight or Obesity in Adolescents; Guide to the Management of Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS); Main Corridors in the Transphenoidal Skull Base Surgery; The Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery Technique; The Role of Clarithromycin in the Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis; The Role of Computer Assisted Navigation in the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for the Chronic Rhinosinusitis; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis monograph includes seven chapters that describe recent advances in medicine and biology. Chapter One discusses glutathione transferases (GSTs) from helminth parasites in the host-parasite interaction and candidates for vaccine development targeting parasitic GSTs. Chapter Two reviews the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of onion and its constituents in allergic and immunologic disorders. Chapter Three discusses state-of-the-art knowledge of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) polymorphism to demonstrate its wide biological properties and its effects on how medical conditions can be managed. Chapter Four introduces the antiviral and immunomodulatory effects of macrolides and the associated mechanisms in the human airway and lung cells. Chapter Five evaluates the role of several genes that are likely to be involved in diabetic neuropathy by employing transcriptome analysis. Chapter Six details diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment of nephrotic syndrome, the frequent cause of chronic kidney diseases observed in children and adults. Finally, Chapter Seven describes the characteristics of the Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) cell line and its significant role in the anticancer research paradigm.

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Book SynopsisThis monograph consists of eight chapters that provide updates in the field of health and disease. Chapter One describes orthostatic hypotension, a geriatric syndrome caused by postural blood pressure change, and its impact on quality of life in the elderly. Chapter Two describes the causes and effects of endometriosis, a common condition in women of reproductive age that is very frequently associated with infertility. Chapter Three also relates to infertility, as it presents up-to-date information on the impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on conception, impaired fertility, and infertility. Chapter Four investigates the possible involvement of the superior colliculus in eye movement problems associated with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare type of "parkinsonism" that can affect all types of eye movement. Chapter Five summarizes the recently published, epidemiological findings referring to the impact of environmental and occupational factors on fecundity and fertility. Chapter Six describes the use of electrodiagnostic evaluation for lumbar spinal stenosis, which in many cases correlates with symptoms better than diagnostic imaging. Chapter Seven investigates the association between substance abuse and the decision to seek abortion among low-income women. Finally, Chapter Eight shows how the qualitative and quantitative properties of eigenvalues can explain phenomena ranging from the dynamics of human reactions in tactile environments to the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic.Table of ContentsPreface; Orthostatic Hypotension and Its Role in Health and Disease, Especially in the Elderly; Endometriotic Cyst and Infertility; Psychological Factors and Infertility; A Quantitative Study of the Pathological Changes in the Superior Colliculus in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy; Environmental and Occupational Pollutants Exposure and Infertility; Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; Substance Use Behaviors Associated with Unintended Pregnancy and Seeking Abortion Care in a Predominantly Low-Income Sample of Women; Fundamental Properties of Eigenvalues of Dynamical Systems and Their Applications: From Fluid Dynamics to Human Reactions and COVID-19 Epidemics; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book includes five chapters, each representing a recent advancement in medicine and biology. Chapter One discusses future aspects of sports medicine and their applications. Chapter Two deals with clinical visual impairment in the elderly population resulting from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Chapter Three reviews recent promising alternatives to protamine, which is currently used as a heparin antagonist but can cause dangerous side effects. Chapter Four describes the factors responsible for the development of diseases such as SARS, MERS, and Ebola. Finally, Chapter Five discusses the future applications of Drosophila melanogaster in neurobehavioural studies.Table of ContentsPreface; Future Aspects of Sports Medicine; Clinical Visual Impairment in Neurodegenerative Disease; Heparin Antagonists: Alternatives to Protamine; Immunological Responses with Reference to Antibody towards Viruses and Re-Emerging Viruses; Drosophila melanogaster as a Model Organism for Neurobehavioural Studies; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book consists of eleven chapters, each of which provide details on recent advancements in the field of health and disease. Chapter One deals with cytomegalovirus infections and the gastrointestinal tract bleeding they cause. Chapter Two explores the current state of knowledge on prevalence and risk factors associated with sarcopenia. Chapter Three reviews the role of epigenetic markers as predictors of autism spectrum disorders in preterm birth. Chapter Four collates and reviews literature about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Chapter Five examines immune-mediated necrotising myopathy, one of the major subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. Chapter Six concerns the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis after sclerosis. Chapter Seven focuses on the various indications for therapeutic hypothermia in epilepsy and its underlying molecular mechanisms. Chapter Eight presents a review of the efficacy of social distancing for minimising the spread of COVID-19. Chapter Nine consists of a case study concerning canine leptospirosis in its icteric form related to Weil's disease. Chapter Ten reviews the available studies comparing the efficacy of ivermectin against topical scabicides, its use in outbreak settings, and gaps in current knowledge. Finally, Chapter Eleven focuses on the different causes of thrombophilia as a predisposition to deep vein thrombosis.Table of ContentsPreface; Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding Caused by Cytomegalovirus: A Comprehensive Review; Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sarcopenia; Epigenetic as Underlying Mechanism of the Link between Preterm Labor and Autism Spectrum Disorder; A Review of Literature on Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction; The Heterogeneity of Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy Illustrated in a Cohort of Belgian Patients: Consequences for Diagnosis and Disease Management; Sclerosis and Deep Vein Thrombosis; Therapeutic Hypothermia in Epilepsy; Role of Population Density as Natural Social Distancing Factor in Coronavirus Spreading; Acute Leptospirosis in Its Icteric Form: A Case Study; Role of Ivermectin in the Management of Institutional Outbreaks of Scabies; Thrombophilia: A Predisposing Factor of Deep Vein Thrombosis; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume includes eight chapters, each of which describe recent advances in medicine and biology. Chapter One discusses dietary recommendations and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytochemicals to aid the management of abnormal lipid metabolism in postmenopausal women. Chapter Two discusses the role of viral infection and features from the host that take part in the development of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Chapter Three analyses the effects of caffeine and coffee consumption on airways and lung function, particularly in the case of asthma. Chapter Four describes the use of natural and herbal drugs in the treatment of hepatitis B. Chapter Five presents the results of a genetic survey for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP). Chapter Six describes the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis using soft interspinous process device. Chapter Seven reviews the efficacy of tonsillectomy for rheumatic diseases. Finally, Chapter Eight summarises the available literature concerning graft pre-soaking in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions as a method of reducing the likelihood of post-operative infections, which can lead to septic arthritis.Table of ContentsPreface; What Is Menopause?; Viral Infection and Hemophagocityc Lymphohistiocitosis; Coffee and Caffeine Respiratory Health Benefits: A Review; An Update on Natural or Herbal Drugs against Hepatitis B Virus; Molecular Epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae Producing KPC-17 and NDM-1 Carbapenemases in Southern Taiwan; The Role of Soft Interspinous Process Device Coupled Decompression for the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; Tonsillectomy for Rheumatic Diseases; To Soak or Not to Soak? Reducing the Risk of Infection after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Vancomycin Pre-Soaking; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume presents seven chapters detailing recent advancements in the fields of medicine and biology. Chapter One describes the regularities of abzyme production in patients with autoimmune diseases as well as in experimental mice. Chapter Two reviews the partners that assist polytopic membrane proteins in their way to acquiring their final structure. Chapter Three presents an approach for the development of an efficient biological sensor for the detection of biochemicals in large scales. Chapter Four shows the different flavin-based fluorescent proteins and fatty-acid-binding proteins and the advantages and disadvantages of using these anaerobic fluorescent proteins for real-time imaging in complex systems versus aerobic fluorescent proteins. Chapter Five discusses the main benefits of exercise for cirrhotic patients and current exercise prescription guidelines for this population. Chapter Six concerns the role thiamine deficiency plays in causing paediatric lactic acidosis. Finally, Chapter Seven discusses the mechanism of wound healing involving stem cells in IIIa burns and proposes using the state of NC1 conformations as an objective indicator of epidermal restoration and the topology of solenoid chromosome construction as an indicator of dermis restoration.Table of ContentsPreface; The Extreme Diversity of Autoantibodies and Abzymes against Different Antigens in Patients with Various Autoimmune Diseases; The Many Partners of Polytopic Membrane Proteins on their Way to Folding; An Approach for Uric Acid Detection with Cerium Sulphide @ Carbon Nanocomposites; Anaerobic Fluorescent Proteins: Advantages and Applications; Exercise as a Treatment Strategy for Cirrhotic Patients; Thiamine Deficiency as a Cause of Pediatric Lactic Acidosis; Non-invasive Molecular Monitoring of Burn Healing IIIa In Vivo; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume contains six chapters that each describe recent advancements in medicine and biology. Chapter One summarizes recent discoveries regarding the immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D3 on human health with an emphasis on the interplay of transcription factors and reviews the most recent recommendations based on new clinical evidence for vitamin D3 dosages for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Chapter Two focuses on idiopathic membranous nephropathy, the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults who do not suffer from diabetes mellitus. Chapter Three details the emerging worldwide prevalence of myopathies, their evolving diagnostic parameters, and the newer therapeutic modalities. Chapter Four includes a review of medroxyprogesterone, which is a type of progestin that is used as a long-lasting injectable contraceptive and for the treatment of hormone-dependent tumours. Chapter Five describes synovial fluid, which lubricates and cushions joints during motion, and the effects of visco-supplements on the function of synovial fluid. Lastly, Chapter Six introduces the properties of dopamine acrylamide and discusses its application potential in detail.Table of ContentsPreface; Vitamin D in Transcriptional Regulation of Immune Response and Inflammation; Clinical Picture and Management of Nephrotic Syndrome Due to Membranous Nephropathy; Myopathy: Diagnosis, Prevalence and Treatment; Review on Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Its Detection; Synovial Fluid: Lubrication Mechanism and Viscosupplements; Development of Bio-Inspired Monomer, Dopamine Acrylamide; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume contains seven chapters, each detailing recent advancements in medicine and biology. Chapter One presents an overview of drug-related problems in pediatrics. Chapter Two evaluates the role that Maytenus ilicifolia can play in the treatment of melanoma skin cancer. Chapter Three presents a review of biosensors for lipopolysaccharides and assays for studies of lipopolysaccharide binding interactions. Chapter Four presents a literature review of treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome. Chapter Five describes the application of metabolomics, a science that quantifies and qualifies metabolites in an organism, in bio-medical research. Chapter Six presents the results of a systematic screening that was performed to identify macromolecules that are able to induce accumulation of ascitic fluid in rodents. Finally, Chapter Seven describes a study wherein the method of gravitational mass spectroscopy was used to study the long-range order in an ensemble of atomic nuclei clusters in chicken egg yolk before and after adsorption by beet sugar on the chromosomes.Table of ContentsPreface; An Overview of Drug-Related Problems in Pediatrics; Maytenus ilicifolia as Complementary Alternative for the Treatment of Melanoma Skin Cancer; Biosensors for Lipopolysaccharides and Assays for Studies of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Interactions; Conservative Treatment of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A Review of the Literature from the Last 10 Years; Metabolomics in Bio-Medical Research: Challenges and Opportunities; Induction of Inflammatory Ascites with Macromolecules in Mice and Rats; How Beet Sugar Destroys the Basic Topology of Chromosomes; Index.

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Book SynopsisNotable for its use of real document examples throughout in addition to its central section's extended focus on narrative medicine and new media writing, Healthcare Writing: A Practical Guide to Professional Success provides a wide-ranging, much-needed contemporary interdisciplinary perspective on the modes and contexts of writing that are most pertinent to healthcare professionals today. Aimed at students enrolled in university or college-level healthcare programs of various types as well as at current practitioners who might be seeking a portable, readable reference and guide, this book usefully and practically combines the detailed discussion of approaches to key healthcare document types - both professional and academic - with a thorough but focused overview of essential points of grammar, punctuation, and style.Trade Review“Written communication in all its forms is a vital component of clinical care, building professional relationships, and documenting learning. Unfortunately, most training programs offer no formal teaching or assessment of this complex skill. Healthcare Writing covers all the bases: chart notes, emails and letters, social media, reflective pieces, illness narratives, presentations, and research. Highly recommended for learners and educators from all healthcare disciplines.” —Allan Peterkin, MD, author of PORTFOLIO TO GO: 1000 Writing Prompts and Provocations for Clinical Learners“Arntfield and Johnston’s text ushers this important field of professional communication into view for the purposes of teaching and learning. It skillfully synthesizes practical composition guidelines, writing studies theory, and everyday ‘institutional’ writing practices with more conceptual sections such as narrative medicine, pathography, scientific research, and reflective practice. The authors highlight the implications of digital technologies and situate healthcare writing within various medical and social contexts. This text is refreshingly non-proscriptive, and it can be easily adapted to existing pedagogy across healthcare programs while meeting the needs of novices and experts alike.” — Kathryn Alexander, Simon Fraser University“This textbook is refreshingly non-prescriptive, and can easily be adapted to existing teaching across healthcare programs while meeting the needs of the novices and experts alike. Its objective is to teach students enrolled in university or college-level healthcare programs, healthcare communication specialists, as well as current clinical practitioners seeking a portable reference guide.” — The Lamp, NSW Nurses & Midwives’ AssociationTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I: Everyday Writing in HealthcareChapter 1: In-Patient Writing: Notes, Charts, and ReportsChapter 2: Interpersonal Writing: Letters, Emails, and PresentationsPart II: Narratives in HealthcareChapter 3: Narrative Medicine, Parallel Charting, and Portfolio WritingChapter 4: Pathographies, Blogs, and Healthcare WikisChapter 5: Social Media and Public HealthPart III: Fundamentals of Healthcare WritingChapter 6: Basics of Grammar, Punctuation, and StyleChapter 7: Healthcare Research and Academic Writing (Part 1): Prewriting, Critical Analyses, Reports, and EssaysChapter 8: Healthcare Research and Academic Writing (Part 2): Finding and Using SourcesChapter 6 Review QuizzesGlossaryReferencesPermissions AcknowledgementsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis reorganized and updated edition of Writing for Today’s Healthcare Audiences provides new digital supports for students and course instructors.Designed primarily for students seeking careers in healthcare communication, this book also serves as a useful guide for nascent practitioners. Healthcare writing audiences are diversifying, from traditional physicians and patients to administrators in government and insurance groups and to technical practitioners in a widening range of fields. Writing for these increasingly diverse healthcare audiences is the focus of this book, which has just enough theory to lay groundwork, plentiful examples to illustrate how theory is practiced, summaries that highlight key points, and realistic practice exercises.The second edition has been reorganized and expanded; new examples throughout refer to the special challenges of healthcare writing in a pandemic. A new companion website for students and general readers provides larger-scale examples by audience, more details on the review and revision processes, and communications skills toolkits; a separate site provides support for instructors planning courses around the book.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition“Robert J. Bonk, the noted authority on writing in the pharmaceutical industry, provides highly useful and sensible coverage of what writers need to know to craft texts within a range of healthcare professions. In concise chapters that make good use of sample documents from many medical contexts, Bonk relies on a solid rhetorical underpinning to encourage writers to be alert to the importance of purpose, audience, and genre in designing medical documents. He covers the practicalities of researching and writing from medical sources, and he offers advice on designing both documents and their accompanying visuals. Bonk’s book should prove popular on many campuses in the growing number of undergraduate courses in healthcare communication.” — Stephen A. Bernhardt, University of Delaware (retired)“I particularly value Bonk’s attention to the different kinds of potential audiences for healthcare information, the purposes the writing might need to serve, and the ethics involved in presenting such material. Putting ethics right up front, then showing how those ethics apply (even at the beginning of the process when you are selecting sources of information), is an essential part of becoming an effective healthcare writer. This book is also notable for how well it integrates the mechanics of clear communication with real-world examples of texts healthcare writers need to produce.” — Lili Fox Vélez, Scientific Writer and EditorTable of Contents PART I: BASICS OF HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION Chapter 1: Preliminaries of Healthcare Writing Chapter Objectives Writers Now Thinking as Readers Overview of the Writing Process Inputs and Outputs of Healthcare Writing Typical Documents for Healthcare Writers Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Chapter Objectives Ethical Responsibilities of Healthcare Writers Social Contract of Professionals Ethics, Respect, and Sensitivity Healthcare Writers as Advocates Legal Responsibilities of Healthcare Writers Governmental Regulations Confidentiality and Informed Consent Copyright and Fair Use Evolving Responsibilities as Professionals Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 3: Preparation for Collaboration Chapter Objectives Collaborative Nature of Healthcare Writing Organizational Techniques for Teamwork Interpersonal Communication in Healthcare Team Scheduling for Writing Projects Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References PART II: STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHCARE AUDIENCES Chapter 4: Audiences of Healthcare Information Chapter Objectives Primary and Secondary Audiences Categorization by Knowledge Level Writing Techniques for Audience Groups Layperson-Focused Example Administrator-Focused Example Practitioner-Focused Example Researcher-Focused Example Focus on Non-Researcher Audiences Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 5: Simple Strategies for Basic Situations Chapter Objectives Audience, Purpose, and Context Input Conditions into Output Parameters Simple Strategies for Simple Situations Spatiality Chronology Specificity Importance Advanced Variations on Simple Strategies Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 6: Techniques with Complex Strategies Chapter Objectives Complex Strategies for Complex Situations Problem, Method, Solution Classification and Partition Comparison and Contrast Additional Structural Techniques Nesting of Strategies Signposting for Guidance Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 7: Generalist Background of Laypersons Chapter Objectives Strategies for Laypersons Analysis of the Composite Layperson Constraints of Health Literacy Plain-Language Strategies for Laypersons Document Examples for Laypersons Educational Materials for Laypersons Web-Based Information for Laypersons Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 8: Managerial Focus of Administrators Chapter Objectives Burgeoning Role of Healthcare Administrators Establishing the Administrator Focus Document Examples for Administrators Proposal Requirements for Financial Grants Processing Coverage and Reimbursement Claims Summarizing Details for Executives Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 9: Scientific Duality of Practitioners Chapter Objectives Duality of the Practitioner Audience Respecting Scientific Knowledge Tailoring for Application Techniques for Practitioner Audiences Strategies that Balance Duality of Roles Mechanics that Facilitate Practical Use Document Examples for Practitioners Diagnostic Overview of Angina Pectoris Protocol Procedures for Clinical Trial Training Materials for Public Health Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 10: Publication Materials for Researchers Chapter Objectives Publication Process for Researchers Fine-Tuning the Research Question Developing the Research Narrative Selecting the Research Techniques Common Structures for Publications IMRAD Structure of Journal Articles Reviews and Annotated Bibliographies Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References PART III: TECHNIQUES WITH HEALTHCARE WRITING Chapter 11: Reliable Sources of Information Chapter Objectives Accessing and Assessing Healthcare Sources Traditional Sources in Hard-Copy Format Expansive Sources in Electronic Format Effective Selection of Search Engines Substantiation of Document Content Direct and Indirect Formats for Citations Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 12: Writing Mechanics for Healthcare Chapter Objectives Power of Writing Mechanics Building Blocks of Syntax Phrases vs. Clauses Independent vs. Dependent Clauses Hierarchy of Sentence Structure Conjunctions and Punctuation Avoidable Problems with Syntax Restrictive Sense of Relative Clauses Misplaced and Meaningless Phrases Active, Passive, and Nominalized Verbs Pronouns, Expletives, and Other Foibles Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 13: Classical Rhetoric of Argumentation Chapter Objectives Classical Rhetoric for Persuasion Induction and Deduction Cause and Effect Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 14: Evidence as Visual Representations Chapter Objectives Evidence Built with Graphics Tables for Data Compilation Figures for Data Portrayals Line Graphs Column Graphs Pie Charts Other Visuals Integration of Visuals into Text Additional Notes on Visuals Chapter Summary Exercises Private Practice Teamwork Time Media Matters References Chapter 15: Predictions for Healthcare Writing Chapter Objectives Predicting Trends in Healthcare Innovations in Health Technology Personalized Therapy by Precision Medicine Remote-Access Care through Digital Devices Machine Learning for Deep-Data Application Equitable Provision of Healthcare Resilience of Healthcare Writers Chapter 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Book SynopsisMedical students and professionals at any level, seeking any degree, certification, or with any job title, agree that this best-seller is an incredibly useful tool. Nurses, medical coders and administrators say it is a must-have to do a quick lookup or to intensely study for an exam. Finding an answer is as easy as turning one page of this 6 page laminated guide that was expertly organized by our author and designers for quick reference that is faster than the internet. Abbreviations and acronyms covered in this guide: Weights & Measurements Drugs Formulations Administration References Standards & Regulations Diagnostic Testing Professional Designations Managed Care Agencies & Organizations Health Assessment Specialized Areas & Facilities Locations & Directions Body Systems Blood System Cardiovascular System Endocrine System Female Reproductive System Gastrointestinal System Integumentary System Lymphatic/Immune System Muscular System Male Reproductive System Nervous System Respiratory System Skeletal System Special Senses: Eye/Ear Urinary System

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Book SynopsisEven the greatest minds in medicine have been terribly, terribly wrong.The inventor of the lobotomy won a Nobel prize in medicine for destroying his patients'' brains. Another Nobel laureate thought malaria cured syphilis. The discoverer of anaphylactic shock also researched the spirit world and ESP. A pioneer of organ transplants was an ardent eugenicist, while the founder of sports physiology heroically spoke out against Nazism.Boneheads and Brainiacs profiles the winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine from 1901 to 1950?a surprisingly diverse group of racists, cranks, and opportunists, as well as heroes, geniuses, and selfless benefactors of humanity. Forget all the ivory tower stereotypes of white-coated doctors finding miracle cures. Boneheads and Brainiacs reveals the messy human reality behind medical progress, in a highly entertaining book written for the ordinary reader.Some were bad scientists; others were great scientists and lousy human beings. But the majority of these researchers produced knowledge that now saves millions of lives?priceless discoveries like the role of vitamins in nutrition, the dangers of radiation, treatments for diabetes and deadly infectious diseases, and more. Boneheads and Brainiacs showcases the enthralling, all-too-human personal lives that made modern medicine possible.

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Book SynopsisThis continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this compilation include independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia as a rare cause of Cushing''s Syndrome; the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome; language and literacy in preterm children; unexplained and iron deficiency anemia; adrenaline use in gastrointestinal endoscopy; supplementation with thyroid hormone in cardiac surgery; hormone replacement therapy; juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Short Bowel Syndrome.

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Book SynopsisCosmetic surgery (CS) has become popular and common in Hong Kong, especially with the emergence of beauty salons, to which clients have easy access. However, there was found to be too little support for those undergoing and becoming addicted to CS, and whose health is affected as a result. For example, frequent treatments and chemical products place stress on the eye and are closely related to a person''s health in general. In addition, eyebrow beauty treatments are commonly available in Hong Kong salons and elsewhere. Recently, artificial fingernails have become very popular in Hong Kong. This book examines popular beauty products, trends and the effects that the beauty industry has on public health.

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Book SynopsisThis continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this compilation include the electrochemical measurement of blood glucose for diabetic patients; ultrasound during lactation; polyphenols in the human diet; phosphocholine and immunomodulation of the immune system and pediatric outcomes of artificial reproductive technologies.

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