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New York University Press Signs of Disability
Book SynopsisHow can we learn to notice the signs of disability?We see indications of disability everywhere: yellow diamond-shaped deaf person in area road signs, the telltale shapes of hearing aids, or white-tipped canes sweeping across footpaths. But even though the signs are ubiquitous, Stephanie L. Kerschbaum argues that disability may still not be perceived due to a process she terms dis-attention.To tell better stories of disability, this multidisciplinary work turns to rhetoric, communications, sociology, and phenomenology to understand the processes by which the material world becomes sensory input that then passes through perceptual apparatuses to materialize phenomenaincluding disability. By adding perception to the understanding of disability's materialization, Kerschbaum significantly expands our understanding of disability, accounting for its fluctuations and transformations in the semiotics of everyday life.Drawing on a set of thirty-three research iTrade ReviewThis engaging, accessible book builds on Stephanie Kerschbaum’s already-award- winning scholarship on difference and discourse, constructing new research methods and approaches, but also building community on these pages. Signs of Disability offers an incredibly generative vocabulary for understanding the ways that disability matters: how we mark and signal it, how we ignore and hide it, how we powerfully inhabit and embody it through stories. Signs of Disability is a transformative book. * Jay Dolmage, University of Waterloo *A lovely, powerful read, Signs of Disability makes consequential, engaging, and evocative contributions to scholarship in disability studies and in rhetorical studies. The book’s theoretical and methodological interventions are significant and it offers cogent readings of texts, material culture, bodies, and more. Stephanie Kerschbaum tells powerful stories and draws readers deeply into the material life of disability and its signs. * Christa J. Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison *
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New York University Press Signs of Disability
Book SynopsisHow can we learn to notice the signs of disability?We see indications of disability everywhere: yellow diamond-shaped deaf person in area road signs, the telltale shapes of hearing aids, or white-tipped canes sweeping across footpaths. But even though the signs are ubiquitous, Stephanie L. Kerschbaum argues that disability may still not be perceived due to a process she terms dis-attention.To tell better stories of disability, this multidisciplinary work turns to rhetoric, communications, sociology, and phenomenology to understand the processes by which the material world becomes sensory input that then passes through perceptual apparatuses to materialize phenomenaincluding disability. By adding perception to the understanding of disability's materialization, Kerschbaum significantly expands our understanding of disability, accounting for its fluctuations and transformations in the semiotics of everyday life.Drawing on a set of thirty-three research iTrade ReviewThis engaging, accessible book builds on Stephanie Kerschbaum’s already-award- winning scholarship on difference and discourse, constructing new research methods and approaches, but also building community on these pages. Signs of Disability offers an incredibly generative vocabulary for understanding the ways that disability matters: how we mark and signal it, how we ignore and hide it, how we powerfully inhabit and embody it through stories. Signs of Disability is a transformative book. * Jay Dolmage, University of Waterloo *A lovely, powerful read, Signs of Disability makes consequential, engaging, and evocative contributions to scholarship in disability studies and in rhetorical studies. The book’s theoretical and methodological interventions are significant and it offers cogent readings of texts, material culture, bodies, and more. Stephanie Kerschbaum tells powerful stories and draws readers deeply into the material life of disability and its signs. * Christa J. Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison *
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New York University Press Just Medicine
Book SynopsisOffers an innovative plan to eliminate inequalities in American health care and save the lives they endanger Over 84,000 black and brown lives are needlessly lost each year due to health disparities: the unfair, unjust, and avoidable differences between the quality and quantity of health care provided to Americans who are members of racial and ethnic minorities and care provided to whites. Health disparities have remained stubbornly entrenched in the American health care systemand in Just Medicine Dayna Bowen Matthew finds that they principally arise from unconscious racial and ethnic biases held by physicians, institutional providers, and their patients. Implicit bias is the single most important determinant of health and health care disparities. Because we have missed this fact, the money we spend on training providers to become culturally competent, expanding wellness education programs and community health centers, and even expanding access to health insurance will have only a moTrade Review"Just Medicine is a must-read for everyone! Weaving together from insights from research in history, sociology, psychology, law, and more, Matthew crushes the argument that racial disparities in health and health care are due to factors like biology and bad behavior. Time and time again, Matthew exposes the role of racial bias and discrimination in disparate outcomes. More so, she offers meaningful and achievable suggestions for resolving these problems. Lets hope those with the most power to create these changes are paying attention to this important scholarly contribution!" -- Angela Onwuachi-Willig,Charles M. and Marion J. Kierscht Professor of Law, University of Iowa College of Law"A powerful socio-legal reflection on the history of health disparities and how that terrible legacy now further impedes racial equality and results in death. . . . Masterfully written. The author provides a captivating narrative that is at once stark and grizzly (how many ways can people of color suffer at the hands of medicine) and yet so provocatively and artfully written that one cannot stop reading. Not since Harriet Washington's page-turning (and award-winning) book, Medical Apartheid, has there been another that makes medical discourse so captivating." -- Michele Goodwin,Chancellor’s Professor of Law, University of California, Irvine"A remarkably ambitious and provocative book on the ways that implicit bias exacerbates racial disparities in health. Matthew provides a critical analysis and call to action that should be taken seriously by all health care professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in health equality." -- Osagie K. Obasogie,UC Hastings"The book is highly engaging and worthwhile reading for health care providers, hospital administrators, insurers, medical students and educators, and those involved in civil rights law." * Health Affairs *"Having presented a thorough picture of the problems facing minorities in the health care system, Matthew proposes a solution: reform of specific sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which she claims would provide a legal and moral basis to hold liable those who unconsciously discriminate and would help to establish a new standard of care in medicine....[F]ood for thought here." * Kirkus Reviews *"Her ambitious book lays out a case for a legal remedy for racial health inequality." * Los Angeles Review of Books *"Just Medicine is necessary reading for all who envision a society in which health equity is a moral imperative. I would place Matthew's contributions on the scale of Michelle Alexander's transformational book, The New Jim Crow. Matthew not only documents the problem of color-blind racism but also provides solution-oriented road maps for a way forward." * Political Science Quarterly *"This book will spark much debate." * Choice Connect *
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New York University Press Just Medicine
Book SynopsisOffers an innovative plan to eliminate inequalities in American health care and save the lives they endanger Over 84,000 black and brown lives are needlessly lost each year due to health disparities: the unfair, unjust, and avoidable differences between the quality and quantity of health care provided to Americans who are members of racial and ethnic minorities and care provided to whites. Health disparities have remained stubbornly entrenched in the American health care systemand in Just Medicine Dayna Bowen Matthew finds that they principally arise from unconscious racial and ethnic biases held by physicians, institutional providers, and their patients. Implicit bias is the single most important determinant of health and health care disparities. Because we have missed this fact, the money we spend on training providers to become culturally competent, expanding wellness education programs and community health centers, and even expanding access to health insurance will have only a moTrade Review"Just Medicine is a must-read for everyone! Weaving together from insights from research in history, sociology, psychology, law, and more, Matthew crushes the argument that racial disparities in health and health care are due to factors like biology and bad behavior. Time and time again, Matthew exposes the role of racial bias and discrimination in disparate outcomes. More so, she offers meaningful and achievable suggestions for resolving these problems. Lets hope those with the most power to create these changes are paying attention to this important scholarly contribution!" -- Angela Onwuachi-Willig,Charles M. and Marion J. Kierscht Professor of Law, University of Iowa College of Law"A powerful socio-legal reflection on the history of health disparities and how that terrible legacy now further impedes racial equality and results in death. . . . Masterfully written. The author provides a captivating narrative that is at once stark and grizzly (how many ways can people of color suffer at the hands of medicine) and yet so provocatively and artfully written that one cannot stop reading. Not since Harriet Washington's page-turning (and award-winning) book, Medical Apartheid, has there been another that makes medical discourse so captivating." -- Michele Goodwin,Chancellor’s Professor of Law, University of California, Irvine"A remarkably ambitious and provocative book on the ways that implicit bias exacerbates racial disparities in health. Matthew provides a critical analysis and call to action that should be taken seriously by all health care professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in health equality." -- Osagie K. Obasogie,UC Hastings"The book is highly engaging and worthwhile reading for health care providers, hospital administrators, insurers, medical students and educators, and those involved in civil rights law." * Health Affairs *"Having presented a thorough picture of the problems facing minorities in the health care system, Matthew proposes a solution: reform of specific sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which she claims would provide a legal and moral basis to hold liable those who unconsciously discriminate and would help to establish a new standard of care in medicine....[F]ood for thought here." * Kirkus Reviews *"Her ambitious book lays out a case for a legal remedy for racial health inequality." * Los Angeles Review of Books *"Just Medicine is necessary reading for all who envision a society in which health equity is a moral imperative. I would place Matthew's contributions on the scale of Michelle Alexander's transformational book, The New Jim Crow. Matthew not only documents the problem of color-blind racism but also provides solution-oriented road maps for a way forward." * Political Science Quarterly *"This book will spark much debate." * Choice Connect *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Introduction: The New Normal 1 1. Bad Law Makes Bad Health 9 2. Implicit Bias and Health Disparities 33 3. Physicians' Unconscious Racism 55 4. From Impressions to Inequity: Connecting the Empirical Dots 75 5. Implicit Bias during the Clinical Encounter 106 6. Implicit Bias beyond the Clinical Encounter 128 7. From Inequity to Intervention: What Can Be Done about Implicit Bias 154 8. A Structural Solution 173 9. A New Normal: The Restoration of Title VI 195 Conclusion: Beyond Title VI 225 Notes 233 Index 265 About the Author 271
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Taylor & Francis Inc Integrative Treatment of Hypertension
Book SynopsisGiven current trends toward obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets, hypertension is increasingly becoming a disease of the young as well as the elderly, affecting about 1 billion people worldwide. Many patients, especially the younger ones, would prefer alternative treatments. While natural remedies have been used for much longer than pharmaceutical-based treatments, few Western physicians are trained in alternative treatments of hypertension. Written by a dual board-certified nephrologist and internist as well as a Harvard-trained doctor of chemistry, Integrative Treatment of Hypertension: A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach offers an alternative approach to treating hypertension, providing sound mechanisms of action and practical implementation advice.The author meticulously analyzes the efficacy of treatments based on data from respected medical journals. The book begins with an introduction to the subject and explains the mechanisms of blood pressure and hyTable of ContentsDiagnosis of hypertension. Principles of hypertension. Common causes of hypertension. Blood pressure medications. Diets. Physical activity, relaxation techniques, and acupuncture. Dietary (nonpharmaceutical) supplements. Treating hypertension. Appendix A: Antihypertensive methods. Appendix B: Antihypertensive dosing. Appendix C: Blood pressure goals and special populations. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Geriatric Rehabilitation
Book SynopsisGeriatric Rehabilitation addresses the fact that this is an age in which individuals have increasing longevity, better health care, education and expectations of health care which present new, increasing and even radical challenges to health care providers. The care of our older patients in rehabilitation settings demands the broad understanding of the key differences in strategies to care for older adults. The combined skills embraced in rehabilitation and geriatrics are presenting unprecedented opportunities for both fields to make substantive and even ground-breaking improvements in the lives of millions of older adults who entrust their lives to us. Rarely in one's medical career are such opportunities so evident and achievable. Geriatric Rehabilitation edited by Dr. K. Rao Poduri, MD. FAAPMR draws on a distinguished group of authors who are the front-line providers of care to the older adults. This book presents the full spectrum of the uniqueTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsEditorContributorsGeriatric Rehabilitation: IntroductionSection I Basics of AgingChapter 1 Demographics, Biology, and PhysiologyK. Rao PoduriChapter 2 Geriatric Assessment and the Physical Examination of the Older AdultBilal Ahmed and Yvonne J. BraverChapter 3 Psychosocial AssessmentJennifer Anne FleemanChapter 4 Functional Assessment and MeasuresDeepthi S. SaxenaChapter 5 Pharmacology in Geriatric RehabilitationKristin Meyer, Tina Thornhill, and Lindsey GarnerChapter 6 Exercise in the Older AdultSusan GarstangSection II Geriatric SyndromesChapter 7 FrailtyEgan AllenChapter 8 DeliriumCorey RomesserChapter 9 Urinary Incontinence in Older AdultsNicole Strong, Sara Z. Salim, Jean L. Nickels, and K. Rao PoduriChapter 10 Falls and Gait ImpairmentKristen Thornton and Thomas V. CaprioChapter 11 Pressure Ulcers in Older AdultsHuma NaqviChapter 12 Pain and Its Management in Older AdultsAnnie Philip, Diya Goorah, and Rajbala ThakurChapter 13 Polypharmacy and Rational Prescribing: Finding the "Golden Mean" for the "Silver Tsunami"Mikhail Zhukalin, Christopher J. Williams, Michael Reed, and Dale C. StrasserChapter 14 Sleep Disorders in Older AdultsArmando Miciano and David BerbrayerSection III Systemic Disorders in Geriatric RehabilitationChapter 15 Dysphagia in Older Adults and Its ManagementSandhya SeshadriChapter 16 Vision Impairment and Its Management in Older AdultsRajeev S. Ramchandran, Holly B. Hindman, and Silvia SörensenChapter 17 Arthritis and Common Musculoskeletal ConditionsJennifer H. Paul, Katarzyna Iwan, and Claudia RamirezChapter 18 Osteoporosis and Exercise in the Older AdultRoger P. Rossi, Talya K. Fleming, Krishna J. Urs, and Sara J. CuccurulloChapter 19 Diabetes in Older Adults and Its ManagementSusanne U. Miedlich and Steven D. WittlinChapter 20 Cardiovascular DiseaseMatthew Dounel and K. Rao PoduriChapter 21 Pulmonary Disease in the Geriatric PopulationMary Anne M. MorganChapter 22 Geriatric Strokes and Brain InjuriesJean L. Nickels and Maya ModzelewskaChapter 23 Cancer RehabilitationSusan Maltser and B. Allyn Behling-RosaChapter 24 Spinal Cord Injury in Older AdultsPhilippines G. Cabahug, Albert C. Recio, and Jeffrey B. PalmerChapter 25 Parkinson’s Disease and RehabilitationRachel A. Biemiller and Irene Hegeman RichardChapter 26 Aging and Intellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesKathleen M. BishopSection IV Health Maintenance, Caregiving, and Postacute Rehabilitation: Bedside to CurbsideChapter 27 Inpatient Rehabilitation: Acute, Subacute, and in Community SettingsDeepthi S. SaxenaChapter 28 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Older AdultsB. Allyn Behling-RosaChapter 29 Assistive Technology for Older AdultsMarcia J. SchererChapter 30 Ethical Issues in Older AdultsRichard A. Demme, Bernard Sussman, and Margie Hodges ShawChapter 31 Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesRashmi Khadilkar, Hilary Yehling, and Timothy E. QuillChapter 32 Economics of Geriatric RehabilitationK. Rao PoduriChapter 33 Aging Gracefully: A Global PerspectiveBrian Tucker and K. Rao PoduriIndex
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Taylor & Francis Inc Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy
Book SynopsisBabies of women with diabetes are nearly five times more likely to be stillborn and almost three times more likely to die in the first three months. The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in the U.S. is highbetween 3 and 7 percentand rising. The condition is often complicated by other risk factors such as obesity and heart disease. The Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy presents a comprehensive review of the science, clinical management, and medical implications of gestational diabetes mellitus, a condition with serious consequences that is on the increase in all developed societies. This new edition supports the latest initiatives and strategies of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and adds chapters on noncommunicable diseases, obesity, bariatric surgery, and epidemiology outside Western cultures.Written by a cadre of experts, the book provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and international view of gestational diabetes Trade Review"With over 500 pages The Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy, now in its third edition, continues to be a comprehensive and detailed review of all aspects of management ranging from the basic science, biochemistry and physiology of pregnancy, to the principles of clinical practice. Spread over fully referenced chapters written by international experts in their field, all aspects of the Impact of diabetes on pregnancy are discussed… It is an excellent reference book and a highly authoritative tome on an increasingly common condition." —Dr Mark Freeman, Glycosmedia“The book covers everything from the physiology of diabetes in pregnancy to questions about screening and treatment. Each subject is presented as a one-sentence topic and the index is created by listing these 63 topics, which makes the book seem like a list of speakers at a seminar. The chapters do an excellent job of presenting evidence-based guidance.” —Anthony Shanks, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Doody’s Book ReviewsPraise for previous editions:"… a comprehensive, thorough book devoted to one of the most common medical conditions to complicate pregnancy….No aspect of diabetes in pregnancy is left unexplored…. a very worthy purchase." —Gilad A. Gross, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in Doody’s Book Reviews"An excellent general resource ... well-suited for the trainee, particularly in obstetrics, who will care for the pregnant woman with diabetes and her offspring." —New England Journal of Medicine "… an excellent resource for all clinicians caring for pregnant women with diabetes. I commend this textbook to any craving a fresh look at an old problem." —Diabetologia Praise for previous editions:"… a comprehensive, thorough book devoted to one of the most common medical conditions to complicate pregnancy….No aspect of diabetes in pregnancy is left unexplored…. a very worthy purchase." —Gilad A. Gross, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in Doody’s Book Reviews"An excellent general resource ... well-suited for the trainee, particularly in obstetrics, who will care for the pregnant woman with diabetes and her offspring." —New England Journal of Medicine "… an excellent resource for all clinicians caring for pregnant women with diabetes. I commend this textbook to any craving a fresh look at an old problem." —Diabetologia Table of ContentsIntroduction: Merging the Legacies and Hypotheses: Maternal Medicine Meets Fetal Medicine. History of Diabetic Pregnancy. Metabolism in Normal Pregnancy. Intermediary Metabolism in Pregnancies Complicated by Gestational Diabetes. Nutrient Delivery and Metabolism in the Fetus. Pathogenesis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Autoimmunity in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Epidemiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Genetics of Diabetic Pregnancy. Animal Models in Diabetes and Pregnancy Research. Pathologic Abnormalities of Placental Structure and Function in Diabetes. The Great Obstetric Syndromes: The Roots of Disease. Placental Origins of Diabesity and the Origin of Preeclampsia. Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Cost-Effectiveness of Screening and Management Programs for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Changing Health Policy: From Study to National Policy. Ideal Weight Gain in Diabetic Pregnancy. Medical Nutritional Therapy for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Pharmacologic Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: When to Start and What Agent to Use. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The Consequences of Not Treating. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Multiple Pregnancies. Glycemic Goals in Diabetic Pregnancy and Defining a "Good Control": Maternal and Fetal Perspective. Insulin Therapy in Pregnancy. Use of Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Pregnancy. The Drug Dilemma of Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Pregnancy: Metformin. Facing the Noncommunicable Diseases’ Global Epidemic: The Battle of Prevention Starts In Utero the FIGO Challenge. Links between Maternal Health and Noncommunicable Diseases. Diabetic Pregnancy in the Developing World. Managing Diabetic Pregnancy in China. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Pregnancy Outcomes. Obesity Versus Glycemic Control: Which Contributes More to Adverse Pregnancy Outcome? Pharmacological Treatment for the Obese Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patient. Role of Exercise in Reducing the Risks of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Obese Women. Role of Bariatric Surgery in Obese Women Planning Pregnancy. Fetal Lung Maturity. Monitoring during the Later Stage of Pregnancy and during Labor: Glycemic Considerations. Timing and Mode of Delivery. Management of the Macrosomic Fetus. Congenital Malformations in Diabetic Pregnancy: Prevalence and Types. Diabetic Embryopathy in the Preimplantation Embryo. Postimplantation Diabetic Embryopathy. Fetal Malformations Detected with Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diabetic Mother. Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancy. Insulin Infusion Pumps in Pregnancy. Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery in Type 1 Diabetes Pregnancy. Noninvasive Glucose Monitoring. Reproduction and Its Impact on Health and Disease. Diabetes, Pregnancy, and the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. Interventions to Improve Pregnancy Outcome in Obese Pregnancy: Implications for Mother and Child. Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce Risk of Diabetes among High-Risk Pregnant and Postpartum Women. Can Fetal Macrosomia Be Predicted and Prevented? Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Pregnancy. Hypertensive Disorders and Diabetic Pregnancy. Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Nephropathy. Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy. Quality of Care for the Woman with Diabetes at Pregnancy. Early Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Mortality. Short-Term Implications of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The Neonate. Long-Term Outcomes after Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Exposure in the Offspring. Metabolomics and Diabetic Pregnancy. Fetal Growth Restriction: Evidence-Based Clinical Management.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Interventions in Structural Valvular and
Book SynopsisAt one time, many children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) suffered from issues that carried fatal prognoses. But that''s changing, thanks to technological advances. Interventions in Structural, Valvular, and Congenital Heart Disease, Second Edition guides you throught the interventional treatment of congenital, valvular, and structural heart disease in the children and adults. The book emphasizes the practical aspects of procedures and covers other important areas such as indications and patient selection, potential pitfalls, and complications. See What''s New in the Second Edition: Contributions from new authors who are pioneers in structural interventions in adults and transcatheter aortic valve replacement Expanded emphasis on the importance of imaging alongside the technical details of equipment and its safe and effective delivery Coverage of emerging techniques at the forefront oTrade Review"… an excellent reference for advanced interventional cardiologists in training as well as those in practice. The focus on the technical aspects and techniques of the procedure will be particularly helpful to those in training."—Arnold Johnston Hite, MD, MS, Ochsner Clinic Foundation for Doody's Review Service Table of ContentsCardiac Catheterization Laboratory Design and Diagnostic Modalities. Vascular Access. Fetal and Early Postnatal Interventions. Valves. Septal Defects. Aortopulmonary Shunts. Fistulas. Obstructions. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Thoracic Aneurysms. Hybrid Procedures. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. Devices for Heart Failure Management. Other Procedures. Complications of Congenital, Structural, and Valvular Interventions.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Surface Imaging for Biomedical Applications
Book SynopsisBased on hospital clinical trials examining the use of signal and image processing techniques, Surface Imaging for Biomedical Applications bridges the gap between engineers and clinicians. This text offers a thorough analysis of biomedical surface imaging to medical practitioners as it relates to the diagnosis, detection, and monitoring of skin conditions and disease. Written from an engineer's perspective, the book discusses image acquisition methods, image processing, and pattern recognition techniques. It focuses on a variety of techniques used in recent years for image processing and pattern recognition (principal component analysis, independent component analysis, singular value decomposition, texture modeling, inverse model analysis, polynomial surface fitting, and classification techniques), and considers interventional and non-invasive procedures used to diagnose skin-related disease. It examines the biological causation of four skin disorders (psoriaTable of ContentsSkin Surface Roughness Measurement for Assessing Scaliness of Psoriasis Lesions. Determination of Lesion Color for Clustering Psoriasis Erythema. Body Surface Area Measurement for Lesion Area Assessment. Skin Lesion Thickness Assessment. Analysis of Skin Pigmentation. Quantitative Assessment of Ulcer Wound Volume. Grading of Acne Vulgaris Lesions.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Image Principles Neck and the Brain
Book SynopsisMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in biomedical imaging and radiology to visualize internal structures of the body. Because MRI provides excellent contrast between different soft tissues, the technique is especially useful for diagnostic imaging of the brain, muscles, and heart.In the past 20 years, MRI technology has improved significantly with the introduction of systems up to 7 Tesla (7 T) and with the development of numerous post-processing algorithms such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), and spectroscopic imaging. From these developments, the diagnostic potentialities of MRI have improved impressively with an exceptional spatial resolution and the possibility of analyzing the morphology and function of several kinds of pathology.Given these exciting developments, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Image Principles, Neck, and the Brain is a timely addition to the growing body of literature in the fiTable of ContentsHistory and Physical Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Introduction to the Basics of MRI to Introduce the Macroscopic M. Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Diffusion Imaging: Basic Principles. Arterial Spin-Labeled Perfusion Imaging. Kinetic Modeling for T1-Weighted Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging. BOLD Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Magnetic Resonance Enterography and Colonography: Technical Considerations. Artifacts in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Risk of Magnetic Resonance: The Safety-Biological Effects. 7 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy: Methods and Applications. Pathology of the Paranasal Sinuses (Congenital–Infective–Neoplastic). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ear. Differential Diagnosis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ear. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Salivary Gland. Infective Pathology of the Neck. Neoplastic Pathology of the Neck. Lymph Nodes of the Neck. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Eye and Orbit. Brain Aging and Degenerative Diseases of the Brain. Congenital Brain Malformations. Infective Diseases the Brain. Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke. Vascular Pathologies of the Brain (Vasculitis–Arteriovenous Malformation/Arteriovenous Fistula–Aneurysm). Neoplasms of the Brain and Pituitary Gland. Demyelinating and Metabolic Diseases of the Brain. Traumatic Disease of the Brain and Skull.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Imaging of the Pelvis Musculoskeletal System and
Book SynopsisMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in biomedical imaging and radiology to visualize internal structures of the body. Because MRI provides excellent contrast between different soft tissues, the technique is especially useful for diagnostic imaging of the brain, muscles, and heart.In the past 20 years, MRI technology has improved significantly with the introduction of systems up to 7 Tesla (7 T) and with the development of numerous post-processing algorithms such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), and spectroscopic imaging. From these developments, the diagnostic potentialities of MRI have improved impressively with an exceptional spatial resolution and the possibility of analyzing the morphology and function of several kinds of pathology.Given these exciting developments, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Imaging of the Pelvis, Musculoskeletal System, and Special Applications to CAD is a timely addiTable of ContentsMagnetic Resonance Imaging of Kidneys and Ureters. Carcinoma of the Bladder and Urethra. Male Pelvis (Prostate, Seminal Vesicles, and Testes). Uterus and Vagina. Benign and Malignant Conditions of the Ovaries and Peritoneum. MRI of the Placenta and the Pregnant Patient. MRI of Pelvic Floor Disorders. Degenerative Disease of the Spine and Other Spondyloarthropathies. Spine Infections. Traumatic Disease of the Spine. Neoplastic Disease of the Spine. MR Pathology of Sacrum and Ilium. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Soft Tissues. Temporomandibular Joints. MR-Guided Interventional Radiology of the Musculoskeletal System. MR of the Lymphatics. Pediatric Applications. Fetal MRI. Postmortem and Forensic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound. PET/MRI: Concepts and Clinical Applications. Computer-Aided Diagnosis with MR Images of the Brain.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Imaging of the Cardiovascular System Thorax and
Book SynopsisMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in biomedical imaging and radiology to visualize internal structures of the body. Because MRI provides excellent contrast between different soft tissues, the technique is especially useful for diagnostic imaging of the brain, muscles, and heart.In the past 20 years, MRI technology has improved significantly with the introduction of systems up to 7 Tesla (7 T) and with the development of numerous post-processing algorithms such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), and spectroscopic imaging. From these developments, the diagnostic potentialities of MRI have improved impressively with an exceptional spatial resolution and the possibility of analyzing the morphology and function of several kinds of pathology.Given these exciting developments, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Imaging of the Cardiovascular System, Thorax, and Abdomen is a timely addition to the growing bTable of ContentsCoronary and Perfusion Imaging with Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Current State of the Art. Imaging of the Heart: Myocardial Imaging. Computed Topography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pericardial Disease. Vascular Imaging of the Head and Neck. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Aorta and Splanchnic Vessels. Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Magnetic Resonance Venography. Vascular Malformations. Four-Dimensional Flow Imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Trachea, Bronchi, and Lung. Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications for the Lung. Pleura and Diaphragm. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lung and Pulmonary Vasculature. Breast MRI. Liver: Focal Pathology. Liver: Diffuse Pathology. Gallbladder. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Biliary Tract. Update in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spleen. Pancreas. The Adrenal Gland. Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract and Small Bowel. MRI of the Retroperitoneum. Abdominal Wall and Hernias. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. Posttraumatic and Postsurgical Abdomen.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Practical Manual of Minimally Invasive
Book SynopsisThis third edition has been extensively updated to provide the gynecologic surgeon with a state-of-the-art and practical resource that can be used to review or learn about commonly performed surgical procedures in minimally invasive gynecology. To meet the needs of both novice and experienced surgeons, the text is engineered to cover the clinical decision-making, key instrumentation, and technical cascade for each surgical procedure. Wherever possible, discussion is focused on methods to optimize outcome and reduce risk. The content in this latest edition has been substantially bolstered by the addition of chapters covering vaginal hysterectomy, tissue retrieval in laparoscopic surgery, single port laparoscopy, robotic hysterectomy, robotic myomectomy, robotic sacralcolpopexy, radical robotic hysterectomy, and hemostatic agents for laparoscopic surgery. Table of ContentsPatient preparation. The art of the competent surgeon: anatomy and surgical dissection. Instrumentation and equipment. Anesthesia in laparoscopy. Creation of pneumoperitoneum and trocar insertion techniques. Energy systems in laparoscopy. Laparoscopic suturing. Laparoscopic tubal sterilization. Laparoscopic surgery for adhesions. Ectopic pregnancy. Laparoscopic management of the adnexal mass. Laparoscopic myomectomy. Non surgical options for treatment of uterine fibroids. Tissue retrieval in laparoscopic surgery. Surger for endometriosis. Vaginal hysterectomy and adnexectomy technique. Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH). Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). Retroperitoneal dissection of the pelvic sidewall. Lower urinary tract endoscopy. Laparoscopic paravaginal repair and Burch urethropexy. Midurethral sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and cervicopexy. Laparoscopic uterosacral ligament suspension. Laparoscopy in children and adolescent patients. Endoscopic diagnosis and correction of malformations of female genitalia. Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS) Surgery. Laparoscopic bowel surgery. Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic lymphadenectomy in Gynecologic Oncology. Robotics: The clinical nuts and bolts to applications in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Robotic hysterectomy. Robotic myomectomy. Robotic sacrocolpopexy. Robotically-assisted radical hysterectomy. Hemostatic agents in laparoscopic surgery. Complications of laparoscopic surgery.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Skin and Systemic Disease
Book SynopsisSkin and Systemic Disease: A Clinician's Guide acts as an essential clinical guide for health care providers during patient care. The opening chapter is based on skin findings that have numerous systemic associations, such as flushing or pruritus, providing clinicians with quick access to key information and illustrations pertaining to particular conditions. Subsequent chapters focus on more defined skin disorders that are routinely associated with systemic disease, such as dermatomyositis.Information on each disorder's etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and systemic manifestations is presented in every chapter, where appropriate, along with guidance on evaluation and management of the disorder. This book is an invaluable resource for health care providers trying to diagnose and treat patients presenting with skin symptoms that may indicate systemic disease.Trade Review"The importance of being able to recognize and diagnose a systemic disease is one of the most important aspects of this field. This book addresses that need beautifully."—Kathleen E Kramer, MD, Stanford University for Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsSkin Findings with Systemic Associations. Skin Disorders with Systemic Associations. Calcifying, Perforating, and Atrophic Disorders. Connective Tissue Disorders. Genetic Paraneoplastic Disorders. Granulomatous Disorders. Immunobullous Disorders. Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders. Neutrophilic and Eosinophilic Disorders.
£161.50
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
£40.84
Taylor & Francis Inc Textbook of Pleural Diseases
Book SynopsisThe Second Edition of this book was the Winner of the First Prize (Respiratory Category) at the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards. Textbook of Pleural Diseases is a comprehensive reference that covers both the basic and clinical science on pleural diseases. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it includes a detailed basic science section for enhanced understanding of both the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin diseases of the pleura. The clinical sections are written in a uniform style and include the definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, treatments, and possible complications for various pleural diseases. Other clinical chapters discuss both familiar and less common disease aspects. Five new chapters have been added covering new technologies in the clinical management of pleural diseases, procedural complications and safety measures, and tTrade Review"...a classic that has been updated with an excellent third edition... an important book for practitioners and scientists in the field and should be in every academic library." © Doody’s Review Service, 2016, 4* by Michael Bates, MD (Ochsner Medical Center)Table of ContentsPleural Diseases: Historic Perspective. BASIC SCIENCE. Pleural Embryology and Gross Structure, Circulation, Lymphatics, and Nerves. Mesothelial Cells and Pleural Immunology. Normal Physiological Fluid and Cellular Contents. Fluid and Solute Exchange in Normal and Disease States. Pleural Inflammation. Pleural Fibrosis. Genetics of Mesothelioma. Transcriptomics and Proteomics in Pleural Diseases. Pleural Pharmacokinetics. Experimental Models: Pleural Disease. CLINICAL SCIENCE. Approach to Patients with Pleural Diseases. Pleural Fluid Analysis. Pleural Manometry. Radiology: Diagnostic. Radiology: Interventional. Radiology: Pleural Ultrasound. Radiology: Nuclear Imaging. Pleural Histology. Pleural Fluid Cytology. Effusions from Cardiovascular Diseases. Effusion from Malignant Causes. Effusions from Infections: Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion and Empyema. Effusions from Infections: Tuberculosis. Effusions from Atypical Infections. Effusions Due to Lymphatic Disruption. Effusions in Immunocompromised Hosts. Effusions from Connective Tissue Diseases. Effusions Caused by Drugs. Effusions after Surgery. Effusions from Hepatic Hydrothorax. Effusions Caused by Gastrointestinal Disease. Effusions Associated with Gynecologic and Obstetric Conditions. Other Uncommon Pleural Effusions. Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura. Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions. Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases. Mesothelioma. Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Non-Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Pleural Effusions in Pediatric Patients. Pleural Procedural Complications and Safety Measures. Drainage Techniques. Pleurodesis. Tunneled Pleural Catheters. Medical Thoracoscopy. Surgery for Pleural Diseases. Gene Therapy in Pleural Diseases. Setting up a Pleural Practice. Future Directions in Pleural Disease.
£161.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Small Animal Orthopedics Rheumatology and
Book SynopsisThe practice of small animal orthopedics has advanced considerably in the 15 years since the publication of the first edition of Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Animal Orthopedics. Diagnostic procedures, instrumentation, implant systems, and surgical techniques have evolved and progressed considerably. This second edition of a trusted text keeps pace with the rapidly expanding practice of small animal orthopedics while embracing the developing fields of canine sports medicine and rehabilitative medicine. The newly titled Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition is designed to facilitate active learning through a new selection of clinical case scenarios along with integrated questions and answers that help readers develop sound decision-making skills.This illustrative, self-directed educational tool disseminates essential information to veterinary students, inTrade Review"…it serves as a quick and concise review for multiple orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases…"—Tisha A Harper, DVM, MS, DipACVS-SA, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for Doody's Review Service"This book would be excellent for revision for exams; for veterinary student, advanced practitioner and those just wanting to brush up on their knowledge …No veterinary student (or fully fledged vet) should be without a copy on their shelf."—Ryan J. T Davis, BVMS, MRCVS"The book covers all the major feline bone diseases, traumatic injuries and surgeries, with plenty of colour photographs and radiographs. The case-based presentation enables active learning and facilitates use as a revision tool. A reference list (by case number) suggests further reading for those wanting to know more. ... small portable book, useful to those sitting undergraduate and postgraduate examinations in small animal orthopaedics."—Ellie Marriott, BVSc MANZCVS, MRCVS, in the Journal of Feline Medicine and SurgeryTable of ContentsAgility. Analgesia/anesthesia. Anatomy. Arthrodesis. Arthroscopy. Bone disease. Cranial cruciate ligament disease. Diagnostics. Fracture classification. Fracture complications. Fracture management. Gait analysis. Hip dysplasia. Imaging. Implants and instruments. Joint disease. Limb deformity. Luxations. Miscellaneous. Musculotendinous. Neoplasia. Neurology. Osteochondritis/osteochondrosis. Rehabilitation and therapeutics. Surgical approaches.
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Communicating with Cancer Patients
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the European Society of Medical Oncology, this book is designed for trainee oncologists, oncology nurses, and those working with cancer patients on a day-to-day basis. Using an accessible writing style suitable for a wide audience of caregivers, the book focuses on the soft skills required in communicating with patients. Topics include the aetiology of cancer, diagnosis and staging, and explaining the purpose of treatment, including chemotherapy, hormone treatment, and immunological and gene-based therapies. The book also discusses patient support groups, monitoring remission, and relapse. Communicating with Cancer Patients is written by UK oncologists but has wide international application.Trade Review"… a super little book. On the whole this is a well written and easy to read text. one that I would recommend … "—Dr Karin Baria, Retired Consuftam Oncologist, Oncology News, Volume 10 Issue 1 - March/ApriI 20 15Table of ContentsIntroduction. The different phases of management. The aetiology of cancer. Diagnosis and Staging. Environment. Referral letter. Results and investigations to date. Observation. History. Examination. Performance status. Investigations. Next steps. Questions. Primary Treatment. Cytotoxic chemotherapy. Hormone treatment. Immunological therapy. Gene-based therapies. Explaining the purpose of treatment. Communication within the Context of Multidisciplinary Care. Oncology nurses. Psychosocial oncologists. Patient support groups and the internet. Explaining Follow-up. Monitoring remission. Relapse. Progression and Terminal Care. Explaining Research. Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Integrative Oncology.
£26.59
Taylor & Francis Inc Integrated Virus Detection
Book SynopsisMultiple viruses can be detected concurrently using the Integrated Virus Detection System (IVDS). Integrated Virus Detection describes this technology and provides many examples of applications including a chapter on viruses found in honeybees with descriptions of seasonal and yearly variation. This straightforward technology can be used to detect known, unknown, and unsequenced viruses collected from environmental and other complex biological sources.This book summarizes more than ten US patents issued for the invention of the IVDS, which is the common name of the electrospraydifferential mobility analyzer method. The IVDS is powering mankind's ability to rapidly detect, measure, and monitor viruses as well as virus-like particles. Three facts make rapid detection possible: virus size, which ranges from 20 to 800 nm.; disparity in each virus species' particle size thus allowing size data to be used for detection and preliminary identification; and the fact that virus Trade Review"While this volume superficially resembles a textbook, it is a promotional tool and instructional handbook for the use of a privately-patented device, the integrated virus detection system, which promises to use centrifuging and electrospray-differential mobility analysis to quickly detect viruses and virus-like particles in laboratory settings. The author, whose connection to the patents is unclear, is a retired physical scientist who specialized in biological and chemical warfare for the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. The vast majority of the text is highly technical. It documents various aspects of the device and the tests run on its ability to detect viruses of various types and other particles. Two final chapters look at experiments with viruses in honeybees, and pulsed-lamp decontamination as measured by the device. There are many black and white charts and tables throughout the book."—Ringgold, Inc. Book News, February 2015Table of ContentsDetection of Whole Viruses. Instrumentation. Proof Concept Using MS2. Concentration of Viruses. Cause and Effect Curves. Isolating Single Viruses from Multivirus Mixtures. Analyzing Various Viruses. Detection of Other Nanoparticles. Direct Counting of Pili. Detecting Viruses in Honeybees. Pulsed Lamp Decontamination. Current and Future Trends.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Physical Examination Procedures for Advanced
Book SynopsisPhysical Examination Procedures for Advanced Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers provides readers with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct successful physical examinations of adult patients. This evidence-based book, organized by anatomical system, features tables that list physical examination procedures along with potential pathologies. Quick reference summaries for performing each examination are also included. In addition, the book features a chapter on mental health with a checklist covering the main criteria for a thorough mental health examination. Readers can test their skills by answering case study questions at the end of each chapter. Reflective stories are also included to demonstrate the difficulties encountered in everyday practice and to remind readers of the important professional and ethical issues surrounding their work. This book is designed as an aide-mÃmoire for use in practice or revision for exams but can aTable of Contents1. The preliminary examination 2. The cardiovascular system 3. The respiratory system 4. The ear, nose (mouth) and throat 5. The abdomen 6. The genitourinary system 7. The breast 8. The upper limb 9. The back 10. The lower limb 11. The peripheral nervous system 12. The cranial nerves 13. The eye 14. Mental health examination
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Inc Obstetrics Gynaecology
Book SynopsisModelled after the current MRCOG curriculum, the new edition of this bestselling book provides all the information a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology or senior house officer needs during training or when preparing for the MRCOG examination. Obstetrics & Gynaecology: An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG covers the latest professional guidelines and developments in obstetrics and gynaecology and continues to provide an easily accessible source of information for those practising as specialists.The book's subsections within obstetrics and gynaecology are divided in line with the RCOG trainee logbook. The text is consistently structured throughout to ensure ease of reference with standardized headings including definitions, incidence, aetiology, investigations and management.Focusing on standards and an evidence-based approach, each chapter includes material on MRCOG standards in an easy-to-consult format. Information on evidence-based medicine Trade Review"It's the only textbook you will need for MRCOG Part 2 Exam preparation" - Five Stars, The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, (Volume 18, Issue 4)"...this is an excellent general all round obstetrics and gynaecology textbook for a large number of people...In such a vast topic, the editors have done an excellent job of breaking down the information into relatively short and easily readable, as well as accessible chapters...This is an impressive general all round textbook which covers its topic in excellent detail which will appeal to both the specialist in training as well as a GP and other interested healthcare professionals. It may be too detailed for the undergraduate though it could be a useful reference source in that capacity. Considering the quality of the book and the bundling of the digital products, this represents very good value for money."- Dr Harry Brown, July 2016"This is a proper modern textbook combining the best of the traditional printed medium but accompanied by digital cousins bundled within the purchase price, more on this later… This is an impressive general all round textbook which covers it’s topic in excellent detail which will appeal to both the specialist in training as well as a GP and other interested healthcare professionals." – Harry Brown, Glycosmedia Table of ContentsINTRODUCTORY/GENERAL. ANTENATAL OBSTETRICS. FETAL CONDITIONS. LATE PREGNANCY AND INTRAPARTUM EVENTS. SECTION FIVE FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR. SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR. POSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONS. REPRODUCTIVE GYNAECOLOGY. PELVIC FLOOR AND LOWER URINARY TRACT DYSFUNCTION. LOWER GENITAL TRACT. GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY.
£152.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Visual Optics Volume One
Book SynopsisHandbook of Visual Optics offers an authoritative overview of encyclopedic knowledge in the field of physiological optics. It builds from fundamental concepts to the science and technology of instruments and practical procedures of vision correction, integrating expert knowledge from physics, medicine, biology, psychology, and engineering. The chapters comprehensively cover all aspects of modern study and practice, from optical principles and optics of the eye and retina to novel ophthalmic tools for imaging and visual testing, devices and techniques for visual correction, and the relationship between ocular optics and visual perception.Trade Review"The Handbook is very readable…. It is most appropriate for researchers in visual optics and those involved in the design and testing of ophthalmic and optometric instrumentation. Trainees seeking a deeper understanding of the eye’s physiological optical system would also benefit from reading this text." –EuroTimes (Nov 2017)"This monumental and highly recommended work is a tribute to the irrevocable connection between the visual system (eye and brain) and optics. Outstanding benefits in diagnosing, treating and correcting vision improve lives throughout the world…. Artal and his contributors deftly explain the fundaments of geometrical and physical optics, as well as the anatomy, physiological optics, instrumentation and neuroscience related to vision, in a manner that is clear, comprehensive, modern and historically correct in the attribution of credit. The rigorous text is augmented by full-color graphics, clinical images, tables of clinical data, and extensive references." –Optics & Photonics News (Jul 2017), review by Barry R. Masters "The Handbook is very readable…. It is most appropriate for researchers in visual optics and those involved in the design and testing of ophthalmic and optometric instrumentation. Trainees seeking a deeper understanding of the eye’s physiological optical system would also benefit from reading this text." –EuroTimes (Nov 2017)Table of ContentsPreface INTRODUCTION 1 History of Physiological Optics in the 20th Century Gerald Westheimer 2 The Future of Visual Optics David R. Williams FUNDAMENTALS 3 Geometrical Optics Jim Schwiegerling 4 Wave Optics Daniel Malacara 5 Aberrations in Optical Systems José Sasián 6 Photometry Yoshi Ohno 7 Characterization of Visual Stimuli using the Standard Display Model Joyce E. Farrell, Haomiao Jiang, and Brian A. Wandell 8 Basic Ophthalmic Instruments Walter Furlan 9 Instrumentation for Adaptive Optics Chris Dainty 10 Anatomy and Embryology of the Eye: An Overview Vivian Choh and Jacob G. Sivak 11 The Retina Michael A. Freed 12 Visual System Architecture Jonathan Winawer and Hiroshi Horiguchi 13 Visual Psychophysical Methods Denis G. Pelli and Joshua A. Solomon OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EYE 14 The CorneaMichael Collins, Stephen Vincent, and Scott Read15 The LensFabrice Manns16 Schematic Eyes David A. Atchinson17 Axes and Angles of the EyeDavid A. Atchinson18 The Retina and the Stiles-Crawford Effects Brian Vohnsen19 Refractive ErrorsDavid A. Wilson20 Monochromatic AberrationsSusana Marcos, Pablo Pérez-Merino, and Carlos Dorronsoro21 Peripheral AberrationsLinda Lundström and Robert Rosén22 Customized Eye Models Juan Tabernero23 Scattering, Straylight, and Glare Thomas J. T. P. van den Berg24 Accommodation MechanismsShrikant R. Bharadwaj25 Accommodation DynamicsBarry Winn and Lyle S. Gray26 Eye MovementsAndrew J. Anderson27 Aging and the Eye’s Optics W. Neil Charman28 Polarization PropertiesJuan M. Bueno
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Visual Optics Volume Two
Book SynopsisHandbook of Visual Optics offers an authoritative overview of encyclopedic knowledge in the field of physiological optics. It builds from fundamental concepts to the science and technology of instruments and practical procedures of vision correction, integrating expert knowledge from physics, medicine, biology, psychology, and engineering. The chapters comprehensively cover all aspects of modern study and practice, from optical principles and optics of the eye and retina to novel ophthalmic tools for imaging and visual testing, devices and techniques for visual correction, and the relationship between ocular optics and visual perception.Trade Review"The Handbook is very readable…. It is most appropriate for researchers in visual optics and those involved in the design and testing of ophthalmic and optometric instrumentation. Trainees seeking a deeper understanding of the eye’s physiological optical system would also benefit from reading this text." –EuroTimes (Nov 2017)Table of ContentsVOLUME ONE: Fundamentals and Eye Optics. I. Fundamentals/Background. History of physiological optics. Geometrical optics. Wave optics. Aberrations in optical systems. Light sources and detectors. Photometry. Optical ray‐tracing techniques. Generation of visual stimulus. Basics ophthalmic instruments. Instrumentation for adaptive optics. Anatomy of the eye. The retina. Visual system architecture. Visual psychophysical methods. II. Optical Properties of the Eye. The tear film. The cornea. The pupil. The lens. The retina. Stiles‐Crawford effect. Axis and angles. Paraxial schematic eye models. Refractive errors. Monochromatic aberrations. Chromatic aberrations. Peripheral optics. Statistics of eye’s aberrations. Customized eye models. Scattering and glare. Accommodation mechanism. Accommodation dynamics. Eye movements. Aging and eye’s optics. Polarization properties. Animal eyes. VOLUME TWO: Instrumentation and Vision Correction. III. Ophthalmic Instrumentation. Light safety in the eye. Double‐pass ophthalmoscopes. Ocular wave‐front sensors. Instruments to measure scatter. Low coherence interferometry. Ocular adaptive optics (AO): history. AO‐ophthalmoscopes. AO‐SLO. Optical coherence tomography (OCT): history. Anterior segment OCT. AO & OCT. Multiphoton imaging: cornea. Multiphoton imaging: retina. AO for visual testing. IV. Vision Correction. Ophthalmic lenses. Contact lenses. Intraocular lenses: monofocal. Intraocular lenses: multifocal. Intraocular lenses: accommodating. Intraocular lenses: adjustable. Image magnifying devices. Refractive surgery: history. Wavefront guided refractive surgery. Non‐linear treatments. Synthetic corneas. Onlays and inlays corrections. V. Impact of Eye’s Optics in Vision. Optical and visual metrics. Predicting visual acuity. Impact of aberrations on vision. Neural adaptation to blur. Neural adaptation to aberrations. Contrast adaptation. Visual changes with aging. Binocular summation. Stereoacuity and optics.
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Primary Tooth Development in Infancy
Book SynopsisPrimary Tooth Development in Infancy: A Text and Atlas describes the initial phase of human dentition. It includes more than 1,500 photographs of fetal and infant teeth up to the age of one year. The book presents each step in the developmental phases in photographs accompanied by concise explanatory text. The teeth are photographed from six different aspects: labial, lingual, mesial, distal, incisal, and from the root direction and includes CT images in some cases.Topics covered include morphology and development of primary dentition, discrimination criteria for human dentitions, forensic importance of direct and indirect measuring techniques, dental identification and age estimation from teeth, achieving dental evidence from oral autopsy, and age estimation formulae. The book also discusses the neonatal line concept of intrauterine life accompanied by corresponding scanning electron microscope photographs.A supplementary software program for age estiTrade Review"… I am fully confident that the authors have produced a flawless work that will fulfill the expected requirements in the field of forensic dentistry and identification studies, and enlighten the world of science with this Atlas."—From the Foreword by Prof. I. Hamit Hanci, Professor, Forensic Medicine Specialist, Head of the Institute of Forensic Sciences, Ankara University, Previous President of the Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, President of the Forensic Scientists Society, Ankara, TurkeyTable of ContentsHuman Dentition and Notation. Human Dentition. Dental Development. Dental Structures. Functions of Dental Structures. Dental Discrimination, Notation and Recording. Photographing and Measuring Techniques for Dental Evidence. Forensic Importance of Dental Evidence. Scaling for Dental Evidences During Photographing. Photographing Technique for Dental Evidence. Measuring Techniques for Dental Evidence. Morphology and Development of Primary Dentition. Discrimination of Dentition. Morphology of Primary Dentition. The Development of the Primary Dentition. Dental Identification and Age Estimation from Teeth. Achieving Dental Evidence from Oral Autopsy. Identification from Teeth. Age Estimation Software. APPENDIX. Abbreviations. Glossary. Index.
£180.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Parkes Occupational Lung Disorders
Book SynopsisThis authoritative text on occupational lung disorders builds upon the fundamentals, including clinical, epidemiological, and predictive approaches. It discusses interstitial and malignant diseases, airways diseases, and other respiratory issues, such as diving, working at high altitudes, and abnormal sleep conditions. It also covers related long-term conditions, such as asthma and COPD. This edition has been completely revised and brought up to date for all physicians dealing with pulmonary disorders caused by the environment or the workplace.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent reference book for chest and occupational Physicians… The current editors have done a superb job in bringing together appropriate experts in their fields to create a readable, high-quality book… There are lots of helpful coloured figures, photographs of images to include X-rays, HRCT and PET scans. The content is right up to date and topical.– Jon Poole, Consultant Occupational Physician at the Northern General Hospital, Occupational Medicine, 67.5 (July 2017)Table of ContentsOverviews. Historical (then). Global (now). Fundamentals. The clinical approach. Taking an occupational history. Application of lung function testing to occupation lung disease. Pathology. Imaging. Non-invasive investigations (induced sputum, exhaled breath condensate and related modalities), BAL and other biomarkers. The consequences of chronic respiratory disease on employment and employability. The epidemiological approach. Measuring frequency and trends. Epidemiological methods. Investigating an outbreak. Attribution and compensation. Principles of prevention and control. The predictive approach. Predicting toxicity. Genetics and gene-environment interactions. Screening and surveillance. Interstitial and malignant diseases. Asbestos, non-asbestos silicates, MMWF. Silica. Coal. Other inorganic dusts (iron, tin, etc.). Respiratory cancers. Mesothelioma. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Beryllium and related granulomatous responses. Unusual or otherwise "idiopathic" interstitial lung disease (including COP). Airways diseases. Work-related asthma: occupational asthma and work-exacerbated disease. Work-related upper airway diseases. Acute inhalation injuries (chlorine et al). (sub-) acute inhalation syndromes (MMF, humidifier fever etc.). Cotton dust. COPD (including chronic bronchitis). Obliterative bronchiolitis. Welding fume and other irritant gases. Other respiratory issues. Pulmonary infections including zoonoses. Diving. Work at high altitudes. Abnormal sleep conditions and work.
£161.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Neurocinema
Book SynopsisFilm directors recognize that neurologic disease impacts mind and motility and often use it in a plot or defining scene. It should be informative and educational to deconstruct neurologic representation in film. Neurocinema: When Film Meets Neurology is a collection of film essays that summarize the portrayal of major neurologic syndromes and clinical signs in cinema. Many films approach the reality of disease quite closely, and as a result, are deeply moving and memorable. Equally important, these films say as much about consequences as they say about the disorder. Therefore, the main themes include sudden confrontation with a major neurologic illness, disability from chronic neurologic disease, and failure to lead a normal life.More than 100 fiction films and documentaries are discussed in this completely original and definitive work on how film meets neurology. The book includes nearly 50 neurology topics, explains them, and places them in a brTrade Review"…should be required reading for all neurologists."—Howard S. Kirshner, MD, Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology"This volume is written with passion, and the author’s real affection for the cinema seeps from every page. This book is not just for film buffs … We should all watch and learn."—Sallie Baxendale, UCL Institute of Neurology in The Lancet NeurologyTable of ContentsMedicine in Film. The Neurologist in Film. Neurologic Disorders in Film. Neuroethics in Film. Neurologic Disorders in Documentary Film. Neurofollies in Film. Epilogue: The Neurology of Cinema. Appendix: Neurofilmography.
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Inc Concise Encyclopedia of Biostatistics for Medical
Book SynopsisConcise Encyclopedia of Biostatistics for Medical Professionals focuses on conceptual knowledge and practical advice rather than mathematical details, enhancing its usefulness as a reference for medical professionals. The book defines and describes nearly 1000 commonly and not so commonly used biostatistical terms and methods arranged in alphabetical order. These range from simple terms, such as mean and median to advanced terms such as multilevel models and generalized estimating equations. Synonyms or alternative phrases for each topic covered are listed with a reference to the topic.Table of ContentsDefines and describes nearly 1000 commonly and not so commonly used biostatistical terms and methods, arranged in alphabetical order
£237.50
Apple Academic Press Inc. Dementia Care
Book SynopsisDementia is both a personal and a societal challenge. The goal of Dementia Care: A Practical Approach is to focus on how practitioners can meet this challenge with hope and compassion, thereby enabling those with dementia to live well.The book takes a strengths approach' with an emphasis on exploring sustainable strategies. Its content is underpinned by relevant policies and strategies and explicitly links to research evidence while always valuing the voices of those living with dementia.Covering various dementia strategies, the book provides a clear vision of dementia care delivery and is mapped to the Curriculum for UK Dementia Education. For health care students, the content is also mapped to the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.The book includes experiences of people living with dementia, practical examples, self-assessment questions, and key point summaries. It is a valuable resource to praTrade Review **Features**The best feature of this book is the way it explores dementia care to promote the ethical and compassionate approach by practitioners, nurses, caregivers, and family members to people living with dementia. With many case studies in different scenarios that describe the experiences of people living with dementia, this book presents a clear view of dementia care delivery that focuses on a person-centered care model.**Assessment**This is a useful book that can be used as a reference for providing care to dementia patients or to enable people living with dementia to live well. While the demand for dementia-related services increases, as a gerontological registered nurse, I find this book valuable for healthcare practitioners: the stories, the approaches, and interventions are the best way to learn and to improve care delivery.Weighted Numerical Score: 91 - 4 Stars!Doody's Review, Katy T Nguyen, M.S.N, R.N(MU Sinclair School of Nursing)**Features**The best feature of this book is the way it explores dementia care to promote the ethical and compassionate approach by practitioners, nurses, caregivers, and family members to people living with dementia. With many case studies in different scenarios that describe the experiences of people living with dementia, this book presents a clear view of dementia care delivery that focuses on a person-centered care model.**Assessment**This is a useful book that can be used as a reference for providing care to dementia patients or to enable people living with dementia to live well. While the demand for dementia-related services increases, as a gerontological registered nurse, I find this book valuable for healthcare practitioners: the stories, the approaches, and interventions are the best way to learn and to improve care delivery.Weighted Numerical Score: 91 - 4 Stars!Doody's Review, Katy T Nguyen, M.S.N, R.N(MU Sinclair School of Nursing)Table of ContentsDementia Awareness. Social Policy and Dementia. Assessment. Case Management. Risk Management. Living Well with Dementia. Living with Dementia. Care and Compassion. Pharmacological Interventions. Psychological Interventions in Dementia. Technological Approaches. The Environment. End-of-Life Care. Research. The Way Forward. Conclusion.
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Inc The Practice of Internal Dosimetry in Nuclear
Book SynopsisWritten by one of the world''s leading experts in the field of nuclear medicine dosimetry, this text describes in detail the use of internal dose calculations in the practice of nuclear medicine. While radiation therapy with external sources of radiation always employs calculations of dose to optimize therapy for each patient, this is not routinely conducted in nuclear medicine therapy. As the trend towards an increasing role of dosimetry in therapy planning increases, this book reviews the available methods and technologies available to make this a more common practice. The book begins by covering the mathematical fundamentals of internal dose calculations, and uses sample calculations to demonstrate key principles. The book then moves forward to describe anthropomorphic models, dosimetric models, and types and uses of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. The depth of coverage makes it useful reference and guide for researchers performing dose calculations and foTable of ContentsBasic principles of dosimetry calculations. Current anthropomorphic models for dosimetry. Use of animal models in internal dose calculations. Special dosimetry models. Dose calculations for diagnostic pharmaceuticals. Dose calculations for therapeutic pharmaceuticals. Current pharmaceuticals used for therapy. The need for patient-individualized dosimetry in therapy. Normal tissues. Tumors. Future needs and prospects.
£80.74
Taylor & Francis Inc Musculoskeletal Trauma in the Elderly
Book SynopsisTrauma in older people aged over 65 is a rapidly growing field within orthopaedics. Up to two thirds of fractures occur as a result of a fall and about one third of all fractures occur in the over-65 population. The aim of this comprehensive new text is to present the epidemiology and management of all musculoskeletal trauma that occurs in the elderly. The book deals with the assessment and treatment of medical comorbidities, complications, and the role of orthogeriatric care.The focus of the book is on the practical management of fractures although soft tissue injuries and dislocations are also discussed. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the field, contributors are drawn from orthopaedics and orthogeriatrics on both sides of the Atlantic. The book is intended for all surgeons and physicians involved in the treatment of trauma in the elderly, and it will be relevant to trainees and as well as experienced practitioners.Trade Review "This unique book thoroughly deals with the practical management of musculoskeletal trauma in elderly patients, from diagnosis and assessment to treatment and potential complications. The accompanying VitalSource ebook allows access not only to the entire text, but also to companion videos… This book represents an essential addition to the medical library frequented bygeriatricians as well as orthopedic surgeons who treat the aged." –Samuel J. Chmell, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine), Doody’s Book Review ServiceTable of ContentsEpidemiology of fractures and soft tissue injuries. Age-related changes in the elderly. Preoperative assessment and care of the elderly. The orthogeriatric team approach to the management of the elderly. The management of osteomyelitis. Other orthopaedic complications. Systemic complications. Rehabilitation after fracture. Outcome after fracture. Osteoporosis. Other bone diseases in the elderly. Falls. Open fractures. Polytrauma in the elderly. Multiple fractures. Metastatic fractures. Periprosthetic fractures. Scapula fractures. Clavicle fractures. Proximal humeral fractures. Dislocations around the shoulder. Humeral diaphyseal fractures. Distal humeral fractures. Proximal forearm fractures and elbow dislocations. Radius and ulnar diaphyseal fractures. Distal radius and ulnar fractures. Carpal fractures and dislocations. Metacarpal fractures. Phalangeal fractures and dislocations. Cervical spine fractures. Thoracolumbar and sacral fractures. Pelvic fractures. Acetabular fractures. Intracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Extracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Femoral diaphyseal fractures. Distal femoral fractures. Patellar fractures. Proximal tibial fractures. Tibial diaphyseal fractures. Distal tibial fractures. Ankle fractures. Foot fractures. Soft tissue injuries. Sports injuries in the elderly
£199.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Otolaryngology
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to help the busy practitioner develop a differential diagnosis for the otolaryngology problems they encounter in the outpatient, inpatient, or emergency setting. The authors discuss clinical presentations and treatments, complemented by photographs of examinations and procedures to help physicians with diagnosis. The book features concise descriptions and highlights key treatment plans for the most common conditions in otolaryngology. For ease of reference, chapters are organised into five major sections, reflecting the make-up of the specialty: Otology, Rhinology/Skull Base, Laryngology, Head & Neck, Facial Plastics, and Pediatrics.Easy to read and richly illustrated with relevant clinical photographs and diagrams, Otolaryngology: A Color Handbook will be an indispensable reference for otolaryngologists, primary care providers, physician assistants, nurses, and students. Trade Review“This is a superb book that commendably straddles the twin aims of being an atlas whilst at the same is also a standard textbook. Fusing these attributes together produces this excellent book which is a pleasure to read… It will make a good book for an ENT specialist, especially for someone in training whilst it is also a great book for a non ENT specialist like a GP.” – Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia"This concisely-written text is annotated with many colour clinical images and scans. The design is very different to most books: the six sections cover the main domains of the specialty – head and neck, rhinology, laryngology, otology and neurotology, facial plastics and paediatrics…The book is multi-authored with 39 of 41 contributors from the USA. This may give the book a bias towards North American practice that the reader should bear in mind, particularly in regard to terminology. However, any reader who is just starting in otolaryngology will relish the vast array of images and gain a rapid overview of the main factors with each of the described disorders." – Andrew C Swift, University Hospital Aintree, LiverpoolTable of ContentsOtology. Normal Examination. Diseases of the Auricle and External Ear. Diseases of the Middle Ear. Additional Diseases of the Temporal Bone, Seventh and Eighth Nerves. Rhinology and Skull Base. Normal Exam. Diseases of the Septum and Turbinates. Diseases of the Sinuses. Additional Tumors of the Skull Base. Laryngology. Normal examination. Diseases of the Larynx and Trachea. Head & Neck. Diseases of the Oral Cavity & of Dental Origin. Disease of the Salivary Glands. Masses of the Pharynx, Head & Neck. Thyroid Disease and Parathyroid disease. Reconstructive Surgery of head and neck defects. Facial Plastics. Normal facial analysis. Nose. Ear. Aging Face/Rhytids. Skin. Hair. Trauma. Reanimation of Facial Paralysis. Pediatrics. Ear. Nose/Sinus. Oral cavity & pharynx. Neck. Airway. Craniofacial anomalies and syndromes.
£59.84
Taylor & Francis Inc Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs
Book SynopsisAre herbal drugs totally devoid of adverse effects when used alone, as herbal formulations, or in concurrent use with modern medicines? Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs examines that question and others like it to give you the information you need to judge for yourself the balance between the risks and benefits associated with the therapeutic use of medicinal plants. It stands out from other books by directing your attention to the aspects of safety and toxicity.The authors venture into the relatively unexplored (or deliberately hidden) side of the picture. They present a survey of approximately 1500 medicinal plants and herbal products, 59 global (from 27 countries) and 75 Indian examples of toxic and adverse effects and drug interactions. Additionally, they present the current status of regulatory laws and their enforcement in 73 countries to support their contention that such laws and enforcement are inadequate, and that herbal drugs are unscientifically beinTrade Review"Professors Divya Vohora and S.B. Vohora deserve our thanks for bringing out this very useful and informative book which will undoubtedly help in the rational use of herbal products."—Prof. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury, National Professor of Pharmacology; Advisor, Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi, from the ForewordTable of ContentsIntroduction. Toxicity and Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs. Global Picture. The Indian Scene. Regulatory Aspects. Critical Appraisal of the Available Data.
£114.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Australian Native Plants
Book SynopsisAustralian Native Plants: Cultivation and Uses in the Health and Food Industries provides a comprehensive overview of native food crops commercially grown in Australia that possess nutritional and health properties largely unknown on a global basis. These native foods have been consumed traditionally, have a unique flavor diversity, offer significant health promoting effects, and contain useful functional properties. Australian native plant foods have also been identified for their promising antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that have considerable commercial potential.This book is divided into three parts: The first part reviews the cultivation and production of many Australian native plants (ANP), including Anise Myrtle, Bush Tomato, Desert Raisin, Davidson's Plum, Desert Limes, Australian Finger Lime, Kakadu Plum, Lemon Aspen, Lemon Myrtle, Muntries, Native Pepper, Quandong, Riberry, and Wattle Seed. It then examines the food and health applications Trade ReviewThis is a useful book not only for the plants it covers in detail, but also for its illustration of cultivation considerations that is transferrable to other plants in other regions. It also captures the zeitgeist under which Australian native plants are now operating. Throughout the book, references are made to working in partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders... it seems much more likely that under this relatively new approach the diversity of applications of Australian natural plants will flourish.-- Susanne Masters, Bournemouth UKThis is a useful book not only for the plants it covers in detail, but also for its illustration of cultivation considerations that is transferrable to other plants in other regions. It also captures the zeitgeist under which Australian native plants are now operating. Throughout the book, references are made to working in partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders... it seems much more likely that under this relatively new approach the diversity of applications of Australian natural plants will flourish.-- Susanne Masters, Bournemouth UKTable of ContentsOverview of Australian Native Plants. CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION. Cultivation of Anise Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum). Cultivation of Bush Tomato (Solanum centrale): Desert Raisin. Cultivation of Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia spp.). The Reproductive Systems of Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia jerseyana, D. pruriens, and D. johnsonii) and the Potential for Domestication. Cultivation of Desert Limes (Citrus glauca). Cultivation of Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica). Production of Terminalia ferdinandiana Excell (‘Kakadu Plum’) in Northern Australia. Cultivation of Lemon Aspen (Acronychia acidula). Cultivation of Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora). Cultivation of Muntries (Kunzea pomifera F. Muell.). Cultivation of Native Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata). Cultivation of Quandong (Santalum acuminatum). Cultivation of Riberry (Syzygium luehmannii). Production of Wattle Seed (Acacia victoriae). FOOD AND HEALTH APPLICATIONS. Alternative Medicines Based on Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge and Culture. Nutritional Characteristics and Bioactive Compounds in Australian Native Plants: A Review. Australian Native Plants: Anti-Obesity and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Food Preservation and the Antimicrobial Activity of Australian Native Plants. Unique Flavors from Australian Native Plants. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. Native Australian Plant Extracts: Cosmetic Applications. Processing of Native Plant Foods and Ingredients. Quality Changes during Packaging and Storage of Australian Native Herbs. Value Chains: Making the Connections between Producers and Consumers of Native Plant Foods. New Market Opportunities for Australian Indigenous Food Plants. Appendix: Australian Native Food Recipes.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Chinese and Botanical Medicines
Book SynopsisChinese and Botanical Medicines: Traditional Uses and Modern Scientific Approaches is a classroom-tested book that contains a balance of chemistry, the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the theory and practice of a modern TCM practitioner. This distinct book reviews the scientific methods for collecting data and supporting evidence for the efficacy and safety of Chinese drugs and medicines. It also reflects on the different views on health, disease and therapy, and their impacts on the relationships between man and nature.Trade Review'This collaborative work provides an overview of Chinese Traditional Medicine and the scientific basis for its use in modern pharmaceutical and medical practice. It covers the subject in a well-balanced, informative way and takes us well beyond the somewhat metaphysical rationale for this kind of medicine into the scientific evidence that supports the use of these methods for today’s medical care... I can recommend this book for reference libraries in medical schools as well as botanic gardens... '— John Edmondson for Chromatographia Table of Contents Background and Content Beginnings of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China and TCM Herbalism TCM Theory and Practice Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs Examples of TCM Formulas used in Chinese Medicine Examples of Single Chinese and Botanical Medicines Derived From TCM TCM Safety and Regulations The History and Use of TCM in China, Hong Kong and SE Asia Global Acceptance of TCM
£114.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Biomedical Image Segmentation
Book SynopsisAs one of the most important tasks in biomedical imaging, image segmentation provides the foundation for quantitative reasoning and diagnostic techniques. A large variety of different imaging techniques, each with its own physical principle and characteristics (e.g., noise modeling), often requires modality-specific algorithmic treatment. In recent years, substantial progress has been made to biomedical image segmentation. Biomedical image segmentation is characterized by several specific factors. This book presents an overview of the advanced segmentation algorithms and their applications.Trade Review"The book provides a current and thorough overview of some commonly used image segmentation algorithms for medical imaging. The overview of a wide selection of methods is helpful, and I also found it very convenient to see implementation details collected in one single volume. This makes the book a good reference book for both researchers in the field, and could also be helpful for software engineers in the medical industry implementing methods for medical practitioners."— Kristian Sandberg, Computational Solutions, Inc., Colorado, USATable of ContentsBrief Surveys of Segmentation Algorithm Classes. Level Set Segmentation: A Survey. Dynamic Programming Based Medical Image Segmentation. Optimal Graph-Based Surface Segmentation and Applications. Medical Image Segmentation Incorporating Physical Noise Models. Atlas-Based Medical Image Segmentation. Applications. Retinal Image Segmentation. Spine Segmentation. Arterial Wall Segmentation. Segmentation of the Left Ventricle. Multi-Atlas-Based Simultaneous Labeling of Longitudinal Dynamic Cortical Surfaces in Infants. Rotational Slice-Based Prostate Segmentation. Automated Nucleus and Cytoplasm Segmentation of Overlapping Cervical Cells. Deformable Atlas for Multi-Structure Segmentation. A Variational Framework for Joint Detection and Segmentation of Ovarian Cancer Metastases. Incorporating Shape Variability in Image Segmentation via Implicit Template Deformation. Cell Orientation Entrophy (COrE): Predicting Biochemical Recurrence from Prostate Cancer Tissue Microarrays. Left Ventricle Segmentation from Cardiac MRI Combining Level Set Methods with Deep Belief Networks. Infrared Target Tracking, Recognition, an Segmentation Using Shape-Award Level Set.
£237.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Diving and Subaquatic Medicine
Book SynopsisConsidered an essential resource by many in the field, Diving and Subaquatic Medicine remains the leading text on diving medicine, written to fulfil the requirements of any general physician wishing to advise their patients appropriately when a diving trip is planned, for those accompanying diving expeditions or when a doctor is required to assess and treat anyone who has been involved in a diving accident. For this fifth edition the original author, Carl Edmonds, is joined by a new team of collaborators and the content has been entirely refreshed and updated throughout. Clinical cases, a feature popular with readers, are expanded, as is the illustrative content. Established and emerging diseases of diving medicine are all covered in full, as is the latest in types of diving, including free and indigenous diving, and associated equipment. Each medical disorder is discussed from a historical, etiological, clinical, pathological, preventative and therapeutiTable of ContentsDiving. Dysbaric Diseases: Barotraumas. Decompression Sickness. Abnormal Gas Pressures. Aquatic Disorders: The Drowning Syndromes. Other Aquatic Disorders. Specific Diving Diseases. The Diving Accident. Medical Standards for Diving. Specialized Divnig and Its Problems. Related Subject. Appendices: Decompression Tables. US Navy Recompression Therapy Tables. Recompression Therapy Options. Diving Medical Library. Diving Medical Training. Diving Medical Organizations and Contacts.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Heart Mechanics
Book SynopsisMRI techniques have been recently introduced for non-invasive qualification of regional myocardial mechanics, which is not achievable with other imaging modalities. Covering more than twenty-three years of developments in MRI techniques for accessing heart mechanics, this book provides a plethora of techniques and concepts that assist readers choose the best technique for their purpose. It reviews research studies and clinical trials that implemented MRI techniques for studying heart mechanics.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to Heart Mechanics with Magnetic Resonance Imaging.................................................................... 1El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDChapter 2 Heart Morphology, Function, and Diseases........................................................................................................... 49Brian P. Shapiro, MD and El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDChapter 3 MRI Basics............................................................................................................................................................. 81El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD and Refaat E. Gabr, PhDChapter 4 Introduction to Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging............................................................................ 121Elizabeth R. Jenista, PhD; David C. Wendell, PhD; Igor Klem, MD; El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD;and Wolfgang G. Rehwald, PhDChapter 5 Noninvasive Characterization of Myocardial Fiber Structure Using MRI.......................................................... 179Christopher L. Welsh, PhD; El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD; Frank B. Sachse, PhD; and Edward W. Hsu, PhDChapter 6 Continuum Mechanics and Mechanical Cardiac Models.................................................................................... 247El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD and Ahmed S. Fahmy, PhDChapter 7 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Cine Image Analysis............................................................................................ 285El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDChapter 8 Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Feature Tracking....................................................................................... 343El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD and Rolf Baumann, MScChapter 9 Heart Mechanics: From Implanted Markers to Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tagging..................................... 389El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD, Andreas Sigfridsson, PhD; and John-Peder E. Kvitting, MD, PhDChapter 10 SPAMM and DANTE Tagging............................................................................................................................ 421El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDChapter 11 Complementary Spatial Modulation of Magnetization (CSPAMM) Tagging..................................................... 453El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhD; Andrew J. Coristine, PhD; Hélène Feliciano, PhD; Davide Piccini, PhD;and Matthias Stuber, PhDChapter 12 Special Myocardial Tagging Patterns.................................................................................................................. 497Abbas Nasiraei-Moghaddam, PhD; Daniel B. Ennis, PhD; and El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDChapter 13 Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques for Measuring Heart Mechanics..................................... 555El-Sayed H. Ibrahim, PhDIndex.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 589
£218.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Heart Mechanics
Book SynopsisBased on research and clinical trials, this book details the latest research in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tagging technology related to heart mechanics. It covers clinical applications and examines future trends, providing a guide for future uses of MRI technology for studying heart mechanics.Table of ContentsHeart Mechanics
£228.00
Apple Academic Press Inc. Relationship Power in Health Care
Book SynopsisThe personal interface between clinician and patient is a misunderstood subject which can impact all areas of health care. Without adequate training in relationship science clinicians inadvertently contribute to empathic failure, poor medical decision process, difficulty changing health-related behavior, costly variation and derailment of care, extra litigation, and clinician burnout.Relationship Power in Health Care presents new knowledge and skills that empower health care and wellness professionals to become competent facilitators of behavior and lifestyle change, information transfer, and medical decision making in collaboration with their patients. The new approaches are supported by a wide variety of research and clinical evidence, derived from modern psychotherapy, brain biology, and the latest advances in health coaching and nursing science. Putting them to work to improve health care makes good sense both scientifically and ethically.This comprehensive Trade Review"When people are sick they are also highly vulnerable and impressionable. Interactions with health care professionals take on tremendous import and can strongly affect: the course of their illnesses; how well they follow clinical advice; and how they feel about and care for themselves. Livingstone and Gaffney not only elucidate this widespread problem, providing compelling research, but offer a clear and practical training to ameliorate it. This training is not only conveyed in Livingstone's highly readable prose but also well illustrated by Gaffney's video examples. Changing the way health care professionals relate to patients is a hugely ambitious task. This book is a leap forward in that endeavor." – Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, developer of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy "This long-awaited book provides an evidence-based and highly practical approach to health communication. Clinical instructors and trainees who utilize this unique resource will have the tools at hand to develop increasingly satisfying and effective therapeutic interactions over time." – Jennifer E. Potter, MD, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Children’s Hospital"This book is an exploration into teaching and learning; interpersonal psychology and neurobiology, medical decision making and clinician self-care. It is for the faculty as teacher and the faculty as learner. It dares to bring the expert healer into the power of being healed in order to heal others. It challenges those who know the science of learning to know themselves. Turning these pages provides the opportunity to become an inter-professional educator building a bridge between nurses and doctors for the well-being of patients while providing a wealth of indispensable knowledge. This is where health care must go…." – Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEO, National League for Nursing; Former President of the American Nurses Association; and Former General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (UK) "What the authors show us is their process of combining the best elements of the past and the present advances in science for the formation of a new model. But the book is far from a theoretical textbook. It offers very practical approaches, tools, and methodologies that can be immediately implemented by any health professional…I truly hope that the health care profession will pay attention to this brilliant work and many recommendations for a new paradigm in relational power. As a patient, I want my physician to read this book." – Magdalena N. Mook, Executive Director/CEO, International Coach Federation, USA"This is a valuable resource for all clinicians who want to develop a better way to communicate with their patients, so that both clinician and patient feel that there is an important exchange of information that supports a common goal of improved health outcomes. It is also an exceptionally useful tool for faculty who want to instill a behavioral change that students will use as a lifelong strategy for effective therapeutic interactions." – Cheryl Leiningen, DNP, RN, APN-C(Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies), Doody Enterprises"Congratulations to the authors and my respect for what they have achieved. Their voice is needed. It brings attention to effective communication toward giving and receiving trust and care. I believe the practice of their integrated model is valuable for all our communications, professionally being a salient example of an application of Interpersonal Science." – Silvio J. Onesti, Jr, MD, Associate Professor and former Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School at McLean Hospital."It’s no secret that traditional methods of patient education are hopelessly ineffective." – Susan Edgman Levitan, Executive Director, John D. Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital; and Associate in Health Policy at Harvard Medical School"The book is organized more as a teaching tool than as a read-it-in-one-sitting narrative. It is designed to be used as a workbook of specific lessons to guide the reader-clinician in learning to be more attuned to what’s going on beneath the surface in medical encounters. It is a must for faculty…The authors include links to a number of videos that analyze, almost sentence by sentence, interviews between a clinician and patient. The videos, and accompanying annotations in the book’s text, show when the patient begin to struggle with emotional reactions to his or her medical problem and, just as important, when the clinician does – and doesn’t – 'get' what’s going on with his or her own feelings. In the detailed annotations, the authors dissect these interactions, showing how, with training, an emotionally-attuned clinician can help patients process medical information in deeper, more honest ways that ultimately facilitate behavior change and clarify important medical choices." – Judy Foreman, health columnist and author of A Nation in Pain"Wonderful!!! I think it’s absolutely outstanding! It’s going to be required reading for my graduate students at CIIS…They’ve done this incredible job of organizing all these historical models and theories into a conceptual framework that finally makes sense for me…I not only want to thank the authors for the countless hours of research and writing and testing and analyzing that went into this book, but I’m grateful for the spirit of generosity in which they bring their readers along, step by step, sharing how they arrived at the SINHC model." – Professor Meg Jordan, California Institute of Integral Studies"This comprehensive, practical and theory-based guide to enhancing patient care and outcomes through effective communication is a must read for any practitioner training in the important field of health coaching today." – Dr Nancy Shadick, Brigham and Women's Hospital"When people are sick they are also highly vulnerable and impressionable. Interactions with health care professionals take on tremendous import and can strongly affect: the course of their illnesses; how well they follow clinical advice; and how they feel about and care for themselves. Livingstone and Gaffney not only elucidate this widespread problem, providing compelling research, but offer a clear and practical training to ameliorate it. This training is not only conveyed in Livingstone's highly readable prose but also well illustrated by Gaffney's video examples. Changing the way health care professionals relate to patients is a hugely ambitious task. This book is a leap forward in that endeavor." – Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, developer of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy "This long-awaited book provides an evidence-based and highly practical approach to health communication. Clinical instructors and trainees who utilize this unique resource will have the tools at hand to develop increasingly satisfying and effective therapeutic interactions over time." – Jennifer E. Potter, MD, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Children’s Hospital"This book is an exploration into teaching and learning; interpersonal psychology and neurobiology, medical decision making and clinician self-care. It is for the faculty as teacher and the faculty as learner. It dares to bring the expert healer into the power of being healed in order to heal others. It challenges those who know the science of learning to know themselves. Turning these pages provides the opportunity to become an inter-professional educator building a bridge between nurses and doctors for the well-being of patients while providing a wealth of indispensable knowledge. This is where health care must go…." – Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEO, National League for Nursing; Former President of the American Nurses Association; and Former General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (UK) "What the authors show us is their process of combining the best elements of the past and the present advances in science for the formation of a new model. But the book is far from a theoretical textbook. It offers very practical approaches, tools, and methodologies that can be immediately implemented by any health professional…I truly hope that the health care profession will pay attention to this brilliant work and many recommendations for a new paradigm in relational power. As a patient, I want my physician to read this book." – Magdalena N. Mook, Executive Director/CEO, International Coach Federation, USA"This is a valuable resource for all clinicians who want to develop a better way to communicate with their patients, so that both clinician and patient feel that there is an important exchange of information that supports a common goal of improved health outcomes. It is also an exceptionally useful tool for faculty who want to instill a behavioral change that students will use as a lifelong strategy for effective therapeutic interactions." – Cheryl Leiningen, DNP, RN, APN-C(Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies), Doody Enterprises"Congratulations to the authors and my respect for what they have achieved. Their voice is needed. It brings attention to effective communication toward giving and receiving trust and care. I believe the practice of their integrated model is valuable for all our communications, professionally being a salient example of an application of Interpersonal Science." – Silvio J. Onesti, Jr, MD, Associate Professor and former Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School at McLean Hospital."It’s no secret that traditional methods of patient education are hopelessly ineffective." – Susan Edgman Levitan, Executive Director, John D. Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital; and Associate in Health Policy at Harvard Medical School"The book is organized more as a teaching tool than as a read-it-in-one-sitting narrative. It is designed to be used as a workbook of specific lessons to guide the reader-clinician in learning to be more attuned to what’s going on beneath the surface in medical encounters. It is a must for faculty…The authors include links to a number of videos that analyze, almost sentence by sentence, interviews between a clinician and patient. The videos, and accompanying annotations in the book’s text, show when the patient begin to struggle with emotional reactions to his or her medical problem and, just as important, when the clinician does – and doesn’t – 'get' what’s going on with his or her own feelings. In the detailed annotations, the authors dissect these interactions, showing how, with training, an emotionally-attuned clinician can help patients process medical information in deeper, more honest ways that ultimately facilitate behavior change and clarify important medical choices." – Judy Foreman, health columnist and author of A Nation in Pain"Wonderful!!! I think it’s absolutely outstanding! It’s going to be required reading for my graduate students at CIIS…They’ve done this incredible job of organizing all these historical models and theories into a conceptual framework that finally makes sense for me…I not only want to thank the authors for the countless hours of research and writing and testing and analyzing that went into this book, but I’m grateful for the spirit of generosity in which they bring their readers along, step by step, sharing how they arrived at the SINHC model." – Professor Meg Jordan, California Institute of Integral Studies"This comprehensive, practical and theory-based guide to enhancing patient care and outcomes through effective communication is a must read for any practitioner training in the important field of health coaching today." – Dr Nancy Shadick, Brigham and Women's Hospital"In short, this book provides a compelling theory and model for engaging in clinical interactions, which has the promise not only to improve patient care but also to improve clinician self-care and perhaps to decrease burnout." – Dr Danella M. Hafeman, University of Pittsburgh, USA"Livingstone and Gaffney are engaged in important work, involving psychiatry in the broader conversation about health behavior change and decision making. They have written a comprehensive review of the field with practical applications. Particularly powerful, even to those in child psychiatry, is their message that we are focusing too much on behaviors and cognitions and not enough on emotions. Their emphasis on the importance of clinician self-care and self-awareness is forward thinking. I am hopeful that their efforts will become a standard part of medical education." – Dr Dorothy Chyung, New York University, USAAn important addition to the literature on health care. Within the 272 pages revealing this vital information are included: Viewing of patients' opening statements; Healthrelated models in use; Conclusions about advances in relationship psychology; Basics of updated functional neuroscience; A summary of updated strategies in shared medical decision making; Integration of past with present advances (selections of elements to include a new model) Introduction; and much morel. This is an important book that will help and encourage a better understanding between the professional healer and the patient.- M. G. Pareglan, Publisher Table of ContentsOVERVIEW. Introductory Discussion and Overview. Getting Started: Patients’ Opening Statements. KNOWLEDGE. Past Health Psychology and Neuroscience (Prior to the Early 1990s). Present Advances in Relationship Psychology (After Early 1990s). Present Advances in Neuroscience (Starting with the Early 1990s). BUILDING NEW THEORETICAL HYPOTHESES, STR ATEGIES, AND TACTICS FOR CLINICIANS. Integration of Past with Present Advances (Selections of Elements to Include in a New Model). Formulations of Theoretical Hypotheses and Strategies of Relational Patient Care. Tactical Competencies and Frameworks. ACQUIRING INTERVIEWING SKILLS. Three Interviewing Demonstrations: Behavior Change, Information Interweave™, Medical Decision Making. A Learning Tool to Sequence Strategies and Tactics: Self-Aware Informational Nonjudgmental Interviewing in Health Care SINHC™ ("Synch"). Referring to Behavioral Health. FOR FACULTY AND OTHERS. Pathways in Education and Training. Health Coaching: What Is It? Who Does It? Where Is It Going? Future Research. Glossary. Appendix.
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University of Toronto Press Health in the Anthropocene
Book SynopsisHow will the ecological and economic crises of the 21st century transform health systems and human wellbeing?Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction to Health in the Anthropocene: Living Well on a Finite Planet Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Part 1, Population Health in the Anthropocene: Addressing Wicked Problems in the Transition to an Alternative Social-Ecological System Guided by Ecological Constraints Introduction Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Individual or Community as a Frame of Reference for Health in Modernity and in the Anthropocene Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo "Regional Overload" as an Indicator of Profound Risk: A Plea for the Public Health Community to Awaken Colin Butler, University of Canberra Medicine and Healthcare in the Anthropocene: Who Pays and Why? Jennifer Cole, University of London Anthropocene Health Economics: Preparing for the Journey or the Destination? Martin Hensher, University of Tasmania What About My Pineapples?: The Wicked Implications of Nonlinearity, Embedded Systems, and Transformative Social Goals Kaitlin Kish, McGill University Imagining Health Systems 150 years from Now: Best and Worst-case Scenarios for the Future of Human Health Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo A Changing Role for Public Health in the Anthropocene: The Contribution of Scenario Thinking for Reimagining the Future Blake Poland, University of Toronto, Margot Parkes, University of British Columbia, Trevor Hancock, University of Victoria, George McKibbon, University of Guelph, Andrea Chircop, Dalhousie University Part 2, Emerging social innovations for health and wellbeing: Prefiguring viable health systems for the Anthropocene Introduction Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo The Role of Grassroots Social Movements as Agents of Change for Societal Transformation: The Example of the Transition Movement Blake Poland, University of TorontO, and the Transition Emerging Study Research Team (Chris Buse, Randy Haluza-Delay, Chris Ling, Lenore Newman, Andreì-Anne Parent, Cheryl Teelucksingh, Rebecca Hasdell, K Hayes) "Food as Thy Medicine:" How Ecovillages Foster Population and Planetary Health through Regenerative Food Systems Lisa Mychajluk, University of Toronto - OISE Care Farming: Making a Meaningful Connection between Agriculture, Health Care and Society Marjolein Elings, Wageningen University & Research Grieving Nature – Grieving in Nature: The Place of Parks and Natural Places in Palliative and Grief Care Sonya L. Jakubec, Mount Royal University, Dan Carruthers Den Hoed, Mount Royal University, Heather Ray, Mount Royal University, Ashok Krishnamurthy, Mount Royal University Nature as Partner: Rethinking Intersectoral Action for Health in the Anthropocene Era, Mary Jane Yates, University of Alberta The Soil Sponge: Collaborating with the Work of Other Species to Improve Public Health, Climate Change, and Resilience Didi Pershouse Making Medicine Work in the Anthropocene: Tenets of a Meta-medicine for Complex Adaptive Systems in Precarious Times Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and William Sutherland, University of Waterloo Part 3, Alternative ontologies: Laying the groundwork for living well within the earth’s biophysical limits Introduction, Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Our Affluence Is Killing Us: What Degrowth Offers Health and Wellbeing Jean-Louis Aillon, Frantz Fanon Center Nurturing Ecological Consciousness Mark Hathaway, University of Waterloo, Donald Cole, University of Toronto, and Blake Poland, University of Toronto Bodies of the Anthropocene: Health, Ontology, Ecology Alexander Foster, King’s College London The Exploration of Socio-Ecological Approaches and Indicators in the Anthropocene Ann Del Bianco, York University, David Mallery, York University, Kamal Paudel, York University, Martin J. Bunch, York University Coming Back to Our True Nature: What is the inner work that supports Transition? Blake Poland, University of Toronto Death Denial in the Anthropocene Sheldon Solomon, Skidmore College To Become Ancestors of a Living Future Barbara Jane Davy, University of Waterloo Conclusion, Pursuing Health in the Anthropocene: A Synthesis of Current and Future Research Priorities Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo List of Contributors
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University of Toronto Press The Wetiko Legal Principles
Book SynopsisIn Algonquian folklore, the wetiko is a cannibal monster or spirit that possesses a person, rendering them monstrous. In The Wetiko Legal Principles, Hadley Friedland explores how the concept of a wetiko can be used to address the unspeakable happenings that endanger the lives of many Indigenous children. Friedland critically analyses Cree and Anishinabek stories and oral histories alongside current academic and legal literature to find solutions to the frightening rates of intimate violence and child victimization in Indigenous communities. She applies common-law legal analysis to these Indigenous stories and creates a framework for analysing stories in terms of the legal principles that they contain. The author reveals similarities in thinking and theorizing around the dynamics of wetikos and offenders in cases of child sexual victimization. Friedland’s respectful, strength-based, trauma-informed approach builds on the work of John Trade Review"The Wetiko Legal Principles is a timely and interesting book that addresses prevalent issues in Indigenous communities, such as child victimization and violence, in a unique fashion by mixing narrative and legal analysis." -- Evan Best * Saskatchewan Law Review, vol 82 *Table of ContentsStory #1: Sweet Dirt Chapter 1: Introduction and Methodology Chapter 2: The Wetiko as a Legal Concept or Category Chapter 3: Understanding the Dynamics: The Wetiko and Child Victimization Chapter 4: The Wetiko Legal Principles Chapter 5: Future Directions in Wetiko Law Story #2: Beyond Sweet Dirt Bibliography
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University of Toronto Press Health in the Anthropocene
Book SynopsisAdding to a growing body of knowledge about how the social-ecological dynamics of the Anthropocene affect human health, this collection presents strategies that both address core challenges, including climate change, stagnating economic growth, and rising socio-political instability, and offers novel frameworks for living well on a finite planet. Rather than directing readers to more sustainable ways to structure health systems, Health in the Anthropocene navigates the transition toward social-ecological systems that can support long-term human and environmental health, which requires broad shifts in thought and action, not only in formal health-related fields, but in our economic models, agriculture and food systems, ontologies, and ethics. Arguing that population health will largely be decided at the intersection of experimental social innovations and appropriate technologies, this volume calls readers to turn their attention toward social movements, practicesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction to Health in the Anthropocene: Living Well on a Finite Planet Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Part 1, Population Health in the Anthropocene: Addressing Wicked Problems in the Transition to an Alternative Social-Ecological System Guided by Ecological Constraints Introduction Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Individual or Community as a Frame of Reference for Health in Modernity and in the Anthropocene Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo "Regional Overload" as an Indicator of Profound Risk: A Plea for the Public Health Community to Awaken Colin Butler, University of Canberra Medicine and Healthcare in the Anthropocene: Who Pays and Why? Jennifer Cole, University of London Anthropocene Health Economics: Preparing for the Journey or the Destination? Martin Hensher, University of Tasmania What About My Pineapples?: The Wicked Implications of Nonlinearity, Embedded Systems, and Transformative Social Goals Kaitlin Kish, McGill University Imagining Health Systems 150 years from Now: Best and Worst-case Scenarios for the Future of Human Health Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo A Changing Role for Public Health in the Anthropocene: The Contribution of Scenario Thinking for Reimagining the Future Blake Poland, University of Toronto, Margot Parkes, University of British Columbia, Trevor Hancock, University of Victoria, George McKibbon, University of Guelph, Andrea Chircop, Dalhousie University Part 2, Emerging social innovations for health and wellbeing: Prefiguring viable health systems for the Anthropocene Introduction Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo The Role of Grassroots Social Movements as Agents of Change for Societal Transformation: The Example of the Transition Movement Blake Poland, University of TorontO, and the Transition Emerging Study Research Team (Chris Buse, Randy Haluza-Delay, Chris Ling, Lenore Newman, Andreì-Anne Parent, Cheryl Teelucksingh, Rebecca Hasdell, K Hayes) "Food as Thy Medicine:" How Ecovillages Foster Population and Planetary Health through Regenerative Food Systems Lisa Mychajluk, University of Toronto - OISE Care Farming: Making a Meaningful Connection between Agriculture, Health Care and Society Marjolein Elings, Wageningen University & Research Grieving Nature – Grieving in Nature: The Place of Parks and Natural Places in Palliative and Grief Care Sonya L. Jakubec, Mount Royal University, Dan Carruthers Den Hoed, Mount Royal University, Heather Ray, Mount Royal University, Ashok Krishnamurthy, Mount Royal University Nature as Partner: Rethinking Intersectoral Action for Health in the Anthropocene Era, Mary Jane Yates, University of Alberta The Soil Sponge: Collaborating with the Work of Other Species to Improve Public Health, Climate Change, and Resilience Didi Pershouse Making Medicine Work in the Anthropocene: Tenets of a Meta-medicine for Complex Adaptive Systems in Precarious Times Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and William Sutherland, University of Waterloo Part 3, Alternative ontologies: Laying the groundwork for living well within the earth’s biophysical limits Introduction, Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo Our Affluence Is Killing Us: What Degrowth Offers Health and Wellbeing Jean-Louis Aillon, Frantz Fanon Center Nurturing Ecological Consciousness Mark Hathaway, University of Waterloo, Donald Cole, University of Toronto, and Blake Poland, University of Toronto Bodies of the Anthropocene: Health, Ontology, Ecology Alexander Foster, King’s College London The Exploration of Socio-Ecological Approaches and Indicators in the Anthropocene Ann Del Bianco, York University, David Mallery, York University, Kamal Paudel, York University, Martin J. Bunch, York University Coming Back to Our True Nature: What is the inner work that supports Transition? Blake Poland, University of Toronto Death Denial in the Anthropocene Sheldon Solomon, Skidmore College To Become Ancestors of a Living Future Barbara Jane Davy, University of Waterloo Conclusion, Pursuing Health in the Anthropocene: A Synthesis of Current and Future Research Priorities Katharine Zywert, University of Waterloo and Stephen Quilley, University of Waterloo List of Contributors
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