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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Cannabis: Potenzial und Risiko: Eine
Book Synopsis Dieses Buch fasst den aktuellen Forschungsstand zum Thema Cannabis zusammen. Hierfür wurden alle bedeutsamen, in den letzten 10 Jahren in deutscher und englischer Sprache publizierten Forschungsarbeiten systematisch recherchiert und ausgewertet. Dargestellt werden: - psychische, organische und soziale Risiken des Konsums pflanzlicher und synthetischer Cannabisprodukte zu Rauschzwecken, - Wirksamkeit, Verträglichkeit und Sicherheit von Cannabisarznei bei organischen und psychischen Erkrankungen, - Motive und Erwartungen eines nichtärztlich verordneten Gebrauchs von Cannabis im Sinne einer Selbstmedikation. Die Expertise liefert einen umfassenden Überblick über die aktuelle Literatur. Sie bewertet das therapeutische Potenzial und die Risiken von Cannabis entsprechend internationaler methodischer Vorgaben der evidenzbasierten Medizin. Die Expertise dient somit als solides Nachschlagewerk. Ihr Auftraggeber war das Bundesministerium für Gesundheit. Trade Review“... Dieses deutschsprachige Buch ist ein Muss für alle, die Argumente für die Cannabis-Diskussion benötigen, sowie für jene, denen es um wissenschaftliche Evidenz geht.” (grow!-Magazin, Heft 5, 2019)“... ist diese wissenschaftliche Bestandaufnahme eine Fundgrube rund um biochemische Aspekte, zu Freizeitgebrauch und Arznei. ... Mehr als 30 Autoren haben ein fundiertes Nachschlagewerk für alle medizinischen Berufsgruppen geschaffen.” (Health & Care Management, Heft 10, 2019)Table of Contents1 Cannabis, Cannabinoide und das Endocannabinoidsystem.- 2 Methode des systematischen Reviews.- 3 Cannabiskonsum zum Freizeitgebrauch.- 4 Befunde im Zusammenhang mit medizinisch verwendeten Cannabinoiden.- Stichwortverzeichnis.- Online Material
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Praktische Schmerzmedizin: Interdisziplinäre Diagnostik - Multimodale Therapie
Book SynopsisDer Weg vom Symptom zur Diagnose ist in der Schmerztherapie eine entscheidende Phase in der Behandlung des Patienten. Alle Ärzte und andere Therapeuten in der Schmerzmedizin, die Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen behandeln, finden in der 4. Auflage des Buches klare Empfehlungen zu deren Versorgung: Verständlich und nachvollziehbar beschrieben: Entstehung der Chronifizierung, psychologische Grundlagen und Konzepte der Schmerztherapie Systematisch und nach klinischen Kriterien vorgestellt: Symptomerkennung und Diagnostik Zum Abwägen ausführlich dargestellt: Medikamentöse und nichtmedikamentöse Verfahren in der Schmerztherapie Beschreibung der häufigsten Schmerzsyndrome Plus: Therapie besonderer Patienten, z.B. Schwangere, alte Menschen, Abhängige; Begutachtung von Schmerzpatienten; Palliativmedizin, Versorgungskonzepte und CodierungDie 4. Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert, u.a. Kapitel zusammengefasst und um neue Themen ergänzt wie CRPS, interkulturelle Aspekte und Akutschmerztherapie bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen.Ein Nachschlagewerk für schmerztherapeutisch tätige Ärzte in allen Fachgebieten wie Allgemeinmedizin, Anästhesie, Orthopädie, Neurologie, Innere Medizin, für Psychotherapeuten und Psychologen und ebenso geeignet als Lehrbuch in der Weiterbildung zum Schmerztherapeuten bestens geeignet.Trade Review“... Das zweispaltige, ansprechende Layout, immer wieder eingeschobene „Fazit”-Absätze und zahlreiche Abbildungen machen den detaillierten Stoff leichter „verdaulich“. ... Ärzten aller Fachrichtungen und anderen Therapeuten in der Schmerzmedizin bietet ... nicht nur einen aktuellen und umfassenden Fundus zum Nachschlagen, sondern klare Empfehlungen zur Versorgung der Schmerzpatienten ...” (Ralf Schlenger, in: Arzneimitteltherapie AMT, Jg. 38, Heft 5, 2020) “... Durch die solide Bindung, das sehr ansprechende Layout, bestechende Abbildungen, klare Grafiken und ebenso prägnante wie aussagestarke Tabellen präsentiertsich sich dieses Buch auf Topniveau. Es vereint in sich ein Nachschlagewerk für schmerztherapeutisch tätige Ärtzte aller Fachrichtungen – auch für Apotheker – mit einen Lehrbuch für die Aus- und Weiterbildung zum Spezialisten in der Schmerztherapie. Sehr zu empfehlen!” (Prof. Dr. Egid Strehl, in: Krankenhauspharmazie, Jg. 41, Heft 12, 2020) Table of ContentsGrundlagen.- Zugang zum Schmerzpatienten- Symptomerkennung.- Medikamentöse Schmerztherapie.- Nichtmedikamentöse Verfahren in der Schmerztherapie.- Schmerzsyndrome.- Schmerztherapie bei besonderen Patientengruppen.- Management in der Schmerztherapie.- Serviceteil.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Palliative Care: Praxis, Weiterbildung, Studium
Book SynopsisMenschen in ihrer letzten Lebensphase begleitenAlle beruflich Pflegenden und ehrenamtlich Begleitenden von schwerstkranken und sterbenden Menschen und deren Zugehörigen finden in diesem Buch die notwendigen Kenntnisse zu Themen und Fragestellungen rund um Sterben, Tod und Trauer: Prophylaxen, Therapien, Schmerzlinderung Kommunikation und Ethik Psychosoziale Betreuung Gesetzliche Grundlagen und Hinweise zur Finanzierung durch die Krankenkassen Besondere Situationen bei Kindern, Menschen im Wachkoma, mit geistigen Behinderungen und Demenz Psychosoziale Begleitung von Sterbenden und ihren Angehörigen Palliative Sedierung Besonderheiten im Sterben von Männern Palliative Care für Menschen am Rande der Gesellschaft Vom Wunsch zu Sterben und der Verantwortung der Betreuenden Suizidassistenz Existenzielle Verzweiflung Haltung im palliativen Kontext Akupressur, Hypnotherapie, Musiktherapie, Kunsttherapie, Trauer Die 7. Auflage ist komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert.Table of ContentsSektion I – Grundlagen: Geschichte, Selbstverständnis und Zukunftsstrategien von Palliative Care. - Grundlagen -Sektion II - Der sterbende Mensch und seine Angehörigen: Wenn nichts mehr zu machen ist.- Psychosoziale Begleitung.- Biographisches Arbeiten.- Vorsorgende Verfügungen.- Ethische Entscheidungen am Lebensende.- Sterbenden Menschen begegnen.- Sektion III - Netzwerk Palliative Care: Organisationsformen.- Qualitätsmanagement.- Multidisziplinäres Arbeiten im Team.- Selbstpflege.- Sektion IV - Palliative Pflege und komplementäre Therapien: Grundlagen und Besonderheiten der Pflege.- Symptomlinderung.- Palliative Pflege bei Kindern.- Neuro-Palliative Care.- Demenz und Palliative Care.- PC bei Menschen im Wachkoma.- PC bei Menschen mit geistiger Behinderungen.- PC für Menschen am Rande der Gesellschaft.- Sektion V – Trauer: Abschiedsrituale.- Umgang mit Verstorbenen.- Bestattung.- Das Wesen der Trauer.- Das Undenkbare denken lernen.
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Anagrama Las Cronicas del Dolor: Curas, Mitos, Misterios,
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Maldynia Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Illness of Chronic Pain
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Clinical Pain Management Acute Pain
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Migraine and Other Headache Disorders 85 Neurological Disease and Therapy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Chronic Pain Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Chronic Pain
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ethical Issues in Chronic Pain Management 1
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Armfuls of Time
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Armfuls of Time
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Key Topics in Pain Management
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Taylor & Francis International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care
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Taylor & Francis The Bioethics of Pain Management Beyond Opioids Routledge Annals of Bioethics
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Taylor & Francis International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care
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Taylor & Francis Imagery for Pain Relief
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Taylor & Francis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Taylor & Francis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Christianity and Culture
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Taylor & Francis The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain
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Taylor & Francis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Bodys Immune Defense System
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Taylor & Francis The Bioethics of Pain Management Beyond Opioids Routledge Annals of Bioethics
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Hypnosis In The Relief Of Pain
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mechanical Lumbosacral Spine Pain
Book SynopsisThis book addresses an extremely prevalent medical problem: low back pain. It is not a general anatomy book, but it relates specifically to the lumbosacral spine, encompassing anatomy, histology, histopathology, and imaging all in one volume. For students, the text incrementally introduces them to lumbosacral anatomy terms and scientific knowledge by using photographs of gross and histological sections of the spine, as well as schematic drawings and images, in preparation for clinical practice. It answers many questions about the pathogenesis of low back pain, helpful for clinicians, both for treatment decisions and for counselling patients.Key features: Provides a clear explanation for many of the pain generators in low back pain and illuminates this perplexing and ubiquitous problem Addresses a gap in the existing literature, as ''non-specific'' or mechanical lumbosacral spine pain accounts for by far most chronic spinal pain sufferers' complaints for cliTable of ContentsChapter 1: General introduction to the lumbosacral spine Chapter 2: Neuroanatomy summary of the lumbosacral spine Chapter 3: Gross anatomy and histology of the lumbosacral spine Chapter 4: Anatomical Atlas: Gross anatomical and histological examples of possible causes of non-specific, and specific, spinal pain syndromes due to lumbosacral spine mechanical dysfunction or failure Chapter 5: Three clinical examples associated with lumbosacral spine pain of mechanical origin Conclusion Definitions References
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Recrafting a Life
Book SynopsisChronic illness and pain are now, more than ever, seen asas major problems in the current health care system. Because they are unresponsive to both antibiotics and surgery, theyr are seen as elusive and mysterious. The National Medical Expenditure Survey estimates that over 80 million U.S. citizens live with a chronic illness. The most prevalent are arthritis, diabetes, respiratory diseases, hypertension and mental illness. This book uses the novel Robinson Crusoe as an archetypal metaphor for the patients who must learn to survive on their own isolated island of chronic pain. This unique style is combined with a variety of in-session approaches and other tools which clients have found helpful in identifying their goals and progress. By emphasizing the importance of self-care the authors hope to diminish the sense of helplessness felt by the both the patients their loved ones.Trade Review"This book uses the 18th century novel, Robinson Crusoe as an archetypal metaphor for thos individuals who sufer and must learn to surive with their own island of pain. The authors describe how one's journey of survival of living with chronic illness or chronic pain is comparable to the 27-year journey of Crusoe stranded on a desert island...This book is interesting to read as well as a helpful companion for therapists, clients and family members. I particularly like the metaphor the authors use of the turning point in the novel where Crusoe becomes more aware of the small blessings arounf him and begins to appreciate that, indeed, not only might he survive on this isolated island, but, in fact, using his skills and intuition, he may be able to create a satisfactory life for himself. There are lessons and great insights to be learned from adversity, lessons allowing one to deepen their relationship with the mystery of everyday life." -- Death StudiesTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgments1. Introduction and Overview of the BookPart I: Theory2. Becoming a Worthy Companion: Clarifying and Refining a Philosophy of Care3. Caring and Self-Care4. Creating a Meaningful LifePart II: Therapy5. Stages of Recrafting a Life6. The First Meeting:Exploring the Landscape:The Solution-Focused Approach7. Solution Building8. Recrafting Consciousness:Clinical Hypnosis for Pain and Chronic Illness9. Suggestive Therapeutics: Hypnotic and Posthypnotic Suggestions to Treat Chronic Pain and Illness10. Caring for the Caregiver11. Experiments in Self-CareIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Get Through Primary FRCA SBAs
With 300 brand new single best answer questions and reasoned answers, this comprehensive revision guide provides the candidate with the definitive, revision resource for the newly introduced inclusion of SBA questions as part of the Primary FRCA examination. Test yourself with 300 brand new revision questions and answers in the SBA format of the revised Primary FRCA examination. Learn through selecting the most appropriate answers. Questions are organised randomly to provide 10 sets of 30 SBAs practice papers, providing realistic and concentrated exam practice.Written by an experienced author team that has extensive knowledge of the exam through its role teaching Primary FRCA courses, this title is currently one of the only SBA revision guides on the market, in keeping with the new format of the examination. Get Through Primary FRCA: SBAs is essential reading and revision material for postgraduate candidates preparing
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Cambridge University Press Critical Care of the Burned Patient
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Cambridge University Press Critical Care of the Burned Patient
Book SynopsisAn integrated and practical guide to the management and treatment of burns, this volume gives explicit recommendations for courses of treatment. Experts from all the major disciplines involved in critical care have focused their attention on specific problems and areas of treatment involved in the care of burned patientsTrade Review'This book would be valuable in all Burns Units and is recommended reading for examination candidates.' G. S. Routh, British Journal of Anaesthesia'The book is full of common sense and achieves a good transatlantic consensus on the practical management of the burned patient.' J. Brown, Anaesthesia'… a most useful, judicious and informative volume that will soon disappear from my shelf …' Robert F. Armstrong, British Journal of Hospital MedicineTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Pathophysiology of burn shock W. W. Monafo and P. Q. Bessey; 2. Assessment of thermal burns D. H. Ahrenholz, J. B. Williams and L. D. Solem; 3. Transportation D. L. Edbrooke, R. E. John and R. J. Murray; 4. Resuscitation of major burns J. L. Hunt, W. W. Monafo, G. F. Purdue and L. T. A. Rylah; 5. Inhalation injury W. R. Clark; 6. Monitoring of the burn patient R. J. Kagan; 7. The paediatric burn patient G. F. Purdue and J. L. Hunt; 8. Nutrition M. A. Marano, M. R. Madden, J. L. Finkelstein and C. W. Goodwin; 9. Infection in burn patients C. G. Ward; 10. Anaesthesia for the burned patient L. T. A. Rylah and S. M. Underwood; 11. Surgical management G. D. Warden; 12. Postoperative care of the burned patient R. Bunsell; 13. Prognosis of the burn injury A. D. Wilmshurst; 14. Complications of intensive care of the burned patient S. M. Underwood and L. T. A. Rylah; Index.
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Cambridge University Press EvidenceBased Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
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Cambridge University Press Clinical Uses of Botulinum Toxins
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Cambridge University Press The Problem of Animal Pain
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Cambridge University Press The Problem of Animal Pain
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Cambridge University Press Rapid Review Anesthesiology Oral Boards
Book SynopsisThe book covers over 40 different clinical scenarios most frequently encountered in the Anesthesia Oral Board exam. Answers to the questions are carefully structured to not only help the reader understand the medicine of anesthesia but also to provide the correct terminology needed for the exam.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. General: 1. Obesity/difficult airway Ruchir Gupta; 2. Myasthenia gravis/Eaton–Lambert syndrome Shimon Frankel; 3. Laryngeal papillomatosis Aimee Gretchen Kakascik; 4. Sickle cell disease Ruchir Gupta; 5. Liver transplant Federico Osorio; 6. Renal transplant/diabetes Ruchir Gupta, Anita Gupta and Sheryl Glassman; Part II. Endocrine: 7. Thyroidectomy Ruchir Gupta; 8. Carcinoid tumor Xiaodong Bao; 9. Pheochromocytoma Stanley Yuan and John Cooley; Part III. Orthopedics: 10. Shoulder surgery Sarah J. Madison; 11. Hip replacement in aortic stenosis Ruchir Gupta; Part IV. Trauma: 12. The burn patient Ruchir Gupta; 13. Multisystem injury Raymond Pesso; 14. Traumatic brain injury Ruchir Gupta; Part V. Urology: 15. TURP syndrome Mark Slomovits; Part VI. Pediatrics: 16. Foreign body aspiration Aimee Gretchen Kakascik; 17. Tracheoesophageal fistula repair Peggy Wingard; 18. Pyloric stenosis Julio R. Olaya; 19. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Peggy Wingard; 20. Epiglottitis Julio R. Olaya; 21. Patent ductus arteriosis Peggy Wingard; 22. Tetralogy of fallout Ruchir Gupta; Part VII. Neuro: 23. Intracranial mass Sergey V. Pisklakov; 24. Cerebral aneurysm Sergey V. Pisklakov; Part VIII. Thoracic: 25. VATS (one-lung ventilation) Ruchir Gupta; 26. Mediastinal mass Stanley Yuan and Joseph Marino; Part IX. Cardiovascular: 27. Aortic dissection Ruchir Gupta; 28. Carotid endarterectomy Ruchir Gupta; 29. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) Ruchir Gupta; 30. Abdominal aortic aneurysm Ruchir Gupta; Part X. Obstetric: 31. Hemorrhage Edouard Belotte; 32. Preeclampsia Xiaodong Bao; Part XI. Additional Topics: 33. Cardiac Ruchir Gupta; 34. Obstetrics Anita Gupta and Nicholas Weber; 35. Pediatrics Ruchir Gupta, Monique Cadogan and Barbara Vickers; 36. Neuro Ruchir Gupta; 37. Pain management Ruchir Gupta; 38. Neuraxial anesthesia/anticoagulation Ruchir Gupta; 39. Critical care Ruchir Gupta; Algorithm appendix; Index.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crooked Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"...[A] well-researched and fascinating read detailing the heart-wrenching experience so common to millions of back pain sufferers. Ramin exposes the devastating financial and emotional cost of back pain...Ultimately, her in-depth research lights the way to a better path for healing." -- Miranda Esmonde-White, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Painless "...Ramin offers a thoughtful and heartfelt way ... to treat one of humankind's most debilitating disorders-chronic back pain. A remarkable guide from someone who unfortunately had to make the journey, and found her way out." -- Paul A. Offit, MD, author of Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong "I see back pain patients who have undergone invasive procedures before they go through evidence-based rehabilitation. In a most engaging way, Cathryn Jakobson Ramin tells it like it is. Whether you're a patient, a physician, or a public policy wonk, you should read this book." -- VIJAY VAD, MD, sports medicine specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and author of Back RX "...Ramin has written a riveting and disturbing account of a sector of American medicine that's gone very wrong... Politics, science, history-it's all in there, along with concrete advice for fellow sufferers. Policymakers can learn from this book, and patients can, too." -- Jonathan Cohn, author of The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis and The People Who Pay the Price "[A] thoroughly reported first-person take on the back-pain industry ... Buyer beware! This cautionary book ends on a high note with the once-hobbled-by-back-pain author standing up straight and hiking a 13,000-foot trail in the Peruvian Andes." -- Booklist
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Common Pain Conditions
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book offers an impressive description of CAM modalities, with a noteworthy level of scholarly detail. The interactive tools in the appendix will be particularly helpful in guiding busy clinicians in selecting the most appropriate pain treatments for their patients, given the overwhelming sea of CAM options. I enjoyed reading it and gained many insights on pain biology and mind-body medicine. I will certainly use 'The Psychometrics of Pain" assessment tools in my practice." Reviewed by Amrit Devgun, ND, AAP (Northwestern Health Sciences University) Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I. Fundamentals and Basic Sciences 1. The Problem of Pain and Pain Management: Why natural alternatives are needed 2. Bioenergetic Foundations of Pain & Inflammation 3. Geophysical and Biophysical Energy in Pain & Inflammation 4. Brain Biology and Neuroscience Section II. Mind-Body Medicine 5. The Mind, Meditation and Mindfulness 6. Stress Management, Relaxation and Biofeedback Therapies 7. Mental Imagery, Visualization and Hypnosis 8. Mental and Spiritual Healing, and Spiritually-Based Rapid Healing Section III. Energy Healing, Hand-Mediated & Biophysical Approaches 9. Energy Medicine and Healing Touch 10. Electro-Magnetic Therapies: Electricity and Magnetism 11. EM Therapies: Light and Phototherapies 12. Spinal Manual Therapy and Chiropractic 13. Massage, Manual Therapies and Bodywork Section IV. Asian Medical Systems 14. Foundations of Chinese and East Asian Medicine 15. Acupuncture and Moxibustion 16. East Asian Manual & Movement Therapies, Part One: Acupressure, Jin Shin Do, Reflexology, Qi Gong, Tui Na 17. East Asian Manual and Movement Therapies, Part Two: Reiki, Shiatsu 18. Ayurveda and Traditional Treatments of India 19. Yoga and Breathing Section V. Natural Remedies for Pain, Inflammation and Diseases of Chronic Inflammation 20. Nutrition and Hydration, Part One: Vitamin and Mineral Micronutrients 21. Nutrition and Hydration, Part Two: Micronutrient Deficiencies 22. Nutrition and Hydration, Part Three: Pain Management with Micronutrients 23. Plant -Based Treatments, Part One: Herbal Remedies 24. Plant-Based Treatments, Part Two: Aromatherapy and Plant Essential Oils Appendix Psychometric Evaluation of Pain
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The Knee
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsOsteoarthritis of the Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee Medical Meniscal Tear Lateral Meniscal Tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Jumper's Knee Runner's Knee Suprapatellar Bursitis Prepatellar Bursitis Infrapatellar Bursitis Pes Anserine Bursitis Osgood Schlatter Disease Baker Cyst Hamstring Tendinitis Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment
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Random House USA Inc The Chronic Pain Solution Your Personal Path to
Book SynopsisEvery morning, more than 50 million Americans wake up to another day in pain. If you are one of them, you know the way chronic pain can take over your life: the lost work and missed pleasures, the harsh drugs or surgeries, the feelings of anger and frustration, the endless search from doctor to doctor. It doesn’t have to be that way. This remarkable book, by one of the leading pain specialists in America, puts in your hands the resources usually available only at the most sophisticated pain clinics. Recent research has shown that the solution to the puzzle of pain is almost never one “magic bullet” treatment. What works is a combination of therapies--often three or more--customized to your individual needs. Some drugs or surgeries can actually make your condition worse, while surprisingly gentle alternative therapies can provide measurable, lasting relief. The key is knowing how to combine the best of both conventional and alternative medicine.Dr. J
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Penguin Young Readers Medical Marijuana
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to understanding the health benefits of marijuana and CBDMarijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most physicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training. Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on medical marijuana, has found that cannabinoids (THC, CBD, hemp, and other cannabis products) can often be more beneficial, have fewer side effects, and
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McClelland & Stewart Inc. A Consultation With the Back Doctor
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Pendo Press 8 pasos para una espalda sin dolor Recuerde
Book SynopsisWitha fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies theworld over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguidedeven unhealthyandexploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical and anthropological roots of poor posture in Western cultures are studied as is the absence of back pain complaints in the cultures of Africa, Asia, South America, and rural Europe. Eight detailed chapters provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for making simple, powerful changes to seated, standing, and sleeping positions. No special equipment or exercise is required, and effects are often immediate.
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Vertus Back in Control A Surgeons Roadmap Out of Chronic
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East End Press 3 Weeks To A Better Back
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Chiropractor Sinett offers a clearly written guide to his profession's perspective on relieving back pain. His version of this approach, the "Sinett Solution," is a three-part method, which treats structural, digestive, and emotional issues separately. The book consists of four sections, the first devoted to determining which categories of back pain apply, as well as reasons why previous treatments might have failed, such as incorrect diagnoses. In section two, Sinett delves into structural causes, distinguishing between localized issues where the problem is at the site of pain, and compensatory issues involving a "global spinal reaction" (as is often the case, in his opinion.) For remedies, Sinett includes detailed pictures of stretches and correct posture. Section three evaluates the effect of poor digestive function and provides dietary advice for eating well, complete with shopping lists and menus. The final section examines how emotional conflict and pressures can cause stress to manifest as back pain and includes relaxation exercises and "laws" for taking care of one's emotional health. Sinett has provided back-pain sufferers with a thoughtful and thorough approach to improving their health, in both body and mind." Publishers Weekly
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East End Press The Back Pain Relief Diet
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Johns Hopkins University Press Understanding Anesthesia
Book SynopsisWritten by a compassionate and experienced anesthesiologist and backed by scientifically accurate information and the latest research, this book will help patients do just that.Trade ReviewA strongly recommended reference that belongs in every community library health collection. Midwest Book Review This informative, well-written resource will help students and nurses understand the essentials of anaesthetic procedures. Nursing StandardTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia and SurgeryWhat is anesthesia?Who is my anesthesiologist?How will I be prepared for anesthesia?What are the different techniques of anesthesia?What is recovery from anesthesia like?2. A Brief History of AnesthesiaHow long has anesthesia been available?What was surgery like before anesthesia?How did the discovery of anesthesia influence surgery?Who is credited with the first uses of surgical anesthesia?How did general anesthesia and regional anesthesia come into common use at the same time?3. General AnesthesiaWhat does general anesthesia entail?How is general anesthesia different from sedation?What can I expect before surgery with general anesthesia?Why do I need an IV (intravenous cannula) for an anesthetic?What is the purpose of all those monitors?What happens to patients' breathing under general anesthesia?How will my anesthesiologist keep me safe under anesthesia?What are the most common side effects of general anesthesia?4. Complications, Risk Assessment, and SafetyHow do physicians assess patient risk before anesthesia and surgery?Who is at the highest risk for complications during general anesthesia?How has safety in anesthesia evolved in recent years?What are the most common complications of general anesthesia?How often do these complications occur?How can I be protected from such complications?What happens when controlling the airway is difficult during anesthesia?What causes the most complications in the operating room?5. Regional AnesthesiaWhy is it called regional anesthesia?How do local anesthetics work?What are the different types of regional anesthesia?Will I be in less pain after surgery with regional anesthesia than with medications alone?What is the difference between regional anesthesia and general anesthesia?Can regional and general anesthesia complement one another?How will my outcome be different after regional and general anesthesia?6. Spinal Anesthesia and Epidural AnesthesiaWhat is neuraxial regional anesthesia and how is it performed?What is spinal anesthesia?What is epidural anesthesia?When is a spinal anesthetic useful?How is epidural different from spinal anesthesia?How does my anesthesiologist know where to put an epidural in my spine?When is a continuous epidural useful?What are the most common side effects of neuraxial regional anesthetics?7. Peripheral Nerve BlocksWhat is a peripheral nerve?Where are peripheral nerve blocks placed?Which placement method is best?What will I experience when getting a peripheral nerve block?Can peripheral blocks be combined with other types of anesthesia?What are the advantages of peripheral blocks for surgery and pain control?Is a peripheral nerve block sufficient for anesthesia before surgery?How are peripheral blocks different from neuraxial blocks?Do peripheral nerve blocks have side effects?How long do peripheral nerve blocks last?8. Complications of Regional AnesthesiaWhat are the most common complications of regional anesthesia?What happens if the needle hits a blood vessel during a nerve block?What are the risks associated with blood thinners and nerve blocks?Can the site of a nerve block become infected?How common are nerve injuries during nerve block procedures?Are they permanent?What are the symptoms of a nerve injury from a nerve block?What happens if I have a reaction to the local anesthetic?How do anesthesiologists avoid patient reactions to local anesthetic?9. Regional Anesthesia for Special PopulationsWhy do anesthesiologists usually place regional anesthetic blocks in children only after general anesthesia has been initiated?Are nerve blocks safe to use in children under general anesthesia?How can regional blocks benefit children who are undergoing surgery?How has ultrasound affected the practice of pediatric regional anesthesia?What are the risks of using general anesthesia during labor and delivery?What are the benefits of using spinal or epidural blocks during labor and delivery?Why is the epidural block the preferred anesthetic for women in labor?How do epidural blocks affect labor, delivery, and the likelihood of a cesarean section?What other regional anesthesia methods are sometimes used in labor and delivery?Why does general anesthesia pose special risks to people with obstructive sleep apnea?What are the disadvantages of opioid pain medications for patients with sleep apnea?What are the benefits of regional anesthesia for patients with sleep apnea who undergo surgery?What is the impact of general anesthesia and opioid pain medications on brain function in the elderly?Can the use of regional blocks in the elderly lead to an improvement in postoperative complication rates?10. Pain TherapyHow is pain defined?What are the different types of pain?How does the nervous system receive and process painful stimuli?How is pain measured?How can physicians treat acute pain after surgery?What are the advantages of a multimodal approach to pain management?Does early treatment of surgical pain reduce the likelihood of chronic pain at the surgery site?How is an effective pain management service run in a hospital or practice?What can be done if pain management is inadequate?References and Suggested ReadingIndex
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