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John Wiley & Sons Inc Fertility and Infertility For Dummies For Dummies
Book SynopsisThis friendly guide combines professional and personal advice on every aspect of fertility and infertility.Trade Review"a complete guide to getting pregnant" (Walsall Chronicle, Thursday 14th June 2007) "…combines the views of both patients and professionals, in order to give clear and concise advice." (Ledbury Reporter, Friday 15th June 2007) “The book combines their professional and patient perspectives to give expert, clear and concise advice to anybody planning a baby.” (Hereford Journal, Wednesday 20th June 2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Making Babies as Nature Intended 5 Chapter 1: In the Beginning 7 Chapter 2: Taking Baby Steps 21 Part II: Planning a Pregnancy 43 Chapter 3: We’re Trying! We’re Trying! (to Get Pregnant) 45 Chapter 4: You, Your Fertility, and Your GP 71 Chapter 5: Great Expectations But: Early Pregnancy Loss 81 Part III: Tests and Investigations 95 Chapter 6: Moving on Up: Seeing a Specialist 97 Chapter 7: Finding the Female Problem: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 .107 Chapter 8: It’s a Man Thing: When Tests Reveal Sperm Problems 133 Part IV: Eureka! Possible Solutions 145 Chapter 9: Doing Your Homework: Researching Fertility Clinics and Funding Treatment 147 Chapter 10: All The ‘I’s: Introducing IUI, IVF, and ICSI 165 Chapter 11: Giving Mother Nature a Helping Hand: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) 177 Chapter 12: Making Test-Tube Babies: IVF 189 Chapter 13: ICSI: It Only Takes One Good Sperm! 207 Chapter 14: ‘Babies on Ice’: Egg Freezing and Fertility Treatment 211 Chapter 15: Giving, Receiving, and Sharing: Egg Donor Treatments 219 Chapter 16: Creating an Embryo: Amazing Teamwork in the Lab 227 Part V: Post-First Cycle: How You May Feel and What You Can Do 241 Chapter 17: Waiting and Hoping: Surviving the Two-Week Wait after Embryo Transfer 243 Chapter 18: What’s in Your Freezer? Frozen Embryo Transfers 261 Chapter 19: If at First You Don’t Succeed: Trying IVF More than Once 269 Part VI: Different Strokes for Different Folks: Options for Non-Traditional Families 281 Chapter 20: Third-Party Reproduction: You and You and Me and Baby Make Four! 283 Chapter 21: Safe Options for Same-Sex Couples and Single Mums 295 Chapter 22: Ready-Made Families and Other Choices 305 Chapter 23: New Advances and Ethical Dilemmas 317 Part VII: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 24: Ten Tips to Get You Through Treatment (and Keep You Sane!) 335 Chapter 25: Ten (Okay, Seven) Groups of Fertility Medications and Where to Find Them 339 Index 345
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Healthy Aging For Dummies
Book SynopsisLook to this book for advice, techniques, and strategies to help people stay vigorous and healthy as they grow older. People are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about managing their health as they age.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: So You Want to Look and Feel Young Forever. Chapter 1: The Fountain of Youth, at Your Fingertips. Chapter 2: The Four Major Health Concerns about Aging (and How to Prevent Them). Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Health and History and Setting Goals for Wellness. Part II: Workin’ on Your Framework. Chapter 4: Putting Your Best Face Forward. Chapter 5: Loving the Skin You’re In. Chapter 6: Building Bones and Preserving Joints. Part III: Using Nutrition to Extend Your Expiration Date. Chapter 7: You Are What You Eat: Nutrition 101. Chapter 8: Supplementing Your Daily Diet. Part IV: Getting Physical. Chapter 9: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Fitness Level. Chapter 10: Strengthening Your Heart. Chapter 11: Building and Fine-Tuning Healthy Muscles. Part V: Sharpening the All-Important Mind and Spirit. Chapter 12: Keeping Your Mind and Memory in Tip-Top Shape. Chapter 13: Decreasing Stress to Live a Longer, Better Life. Chapter 14: ZZZ . . . The Infinite Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep. Chapter 15: Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Keys to Maintaining Health and Vitality. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Medical Myths that Can Affect Your Health. Chapter 17: Ten Foods to Help You Age Healthfully. Chapter 18: Ten Mind Games to Boost Your Brainpower. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Home Safer as You Age. Appendix: Health, Lifestyle, and History Self-Assessment. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding Skin Problems
Book SynopsisThis is a self--help guide to coping with skin disease. It provides crucial information to help sufferers understand the various aspects of the condition (such as psychological and social as well as medical) so they can improve their quality of life and learn to live with it better.Trade Review"…The book is written by leading psychologists amd is packed full of top tips for sufferes…" (The Waiting Room, Summer 2003)Table of ContentsAbout the author vii 1 Introduction 1 2 Myths about skin disease, the media and stigma 5 3 Facts about skin disease: causes and prevalence 19 4 Social coping 27 5 The impact of skin disease on relationships 35 6 Children and skin disease 43 7 Treatment 1: The people (health professionals, skin camouflage and support groups) 55 8 Treatment 2: Psychology and skin disease 63 9 How do I . . .? 77 Useful addresses 89 References and suggested further reading 91 Index 93
£12.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family
Book SynopsisWritten by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Gráinne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the sufferer to recover. Readers will learn about the effects on family life, in particular the common feelings of isolation and helplessness, and get strategies for coping and finding more information and assistance.Trade Review“…February also sees the launch of a book of practical advice for parents by Grainne Smith… (Community Practitioner, 1 Jan 04) “…invaluable reading for any relative trying to support someone suffering from anorexia or bulimia…” (Independent, 19 January 2003) “…a welcome practical guide for parents…can be warmly recommended…” (Intl Jnl of Adolescent Med & Health, Vol 16(2), 2004 “…offers vital support and advice to a family coping with, or recovering from, eating disorders…” (Here’s Health, April 2004) “… this is a very readable book, with a skilful interweaving of the author’s own story and suggestions and advice…” (Eating Disorders Resources, 4 May 2004) “…practical suggestions and ideas for coping…” (Human Givens Journal, July 04)Table of ContentsAbout the author. Foreword by Professor Janet Treasure. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I. 1. Introductions. 2. Arrivals. 3. Prepare for a long road. 4. Living with the volcano. 5. Horrible habits and ghastly games. 6. Family actions and reactions. 7. Control issues. 8. How bad can it get? 9. Can the family survive Anorexia? 10. You are not alone. 11. Read all about it! 12. Research – past and present. 13. Anorexia, Bulimia and self-esteem. Part II. 14. Anxious Annie, Soft Sue or Hard-hearted Hannah–the parents’ dilemma. 15. Tips, techniques and strategies. 16. Coming up for air – stress, distress and survival for carers. 17. Pathways to professionals. 18. End of the story . . . or rather, a new beginning . . . . Appendices. Definitions. Family areas affected by anorexia and bulimia nervosa. More carers’ conversations from the EDA helpline and meetings. Addiction/compulsive behaviour – going down . . . coming up! How to be a motivational carer. Useful addresses, phone numbers and websites. Recommended reading. Bibliography. Index.
£21.80
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook
Book SynopsisScrumptious, healthy, crowd-pleasing recipes for people with diabetes and their loved ones The editors of Diabetic Gourmet Magazine understand that although people with diabetes must carefully monitor their eating habits, they still crave their favorite sweets and savory dishes. Now, with this all-new collection of healthy recipes that are perfect for everyday meals as well as for entertaining, you can enjoy making tasty dishes for yourself, your friends, and your family that are as good for you as they are delicious. The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook features more than 200 original gourmet recipes complete with detailed nutritional information and diabetic exchanges for easy meal planning. By featuring healthy versions of traditional favorites-from pot roast to macaroni and cheese to banana cream pie-this mouthwatering collection shows how you can safely and effectively eat well if you have diabetes or special dietary needs and still enjoy wonderful food. You''llTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Diabetes Basics 1 2 The Diabetic Pantry and Kitchen 6 3 Healthy Cooking Techniques 19 4 Meal Planning 23 5 Breakfast and Brunch 28 6 Appetizers, Soups, and Salads 50 7 Entrées 92 8 Side Dishes 149 9 Desserts and Snacks 177 10 Sauces and Condiments 203 Appendix A: Health Care Professionals 218 Appendix B: Organizations and Resources 222 References 225 Recipe Index 226 Index 228
£11.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Thyroid For Dummies For Dummies S
Book SynopsisIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Examining the Thyroid. Chapter 1: The Big Role of a Little Gland. Chapter 2: How the Thyroid Works. Chapter 3: Finding a Thyroid Doctor. Chapter 4: Testing Your Thyroid. Part II: Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Conditions. Chapter 5: Dealing with Decreased Thyroid Function. Chapter 6: Taming the Hyperactive Thyroid. Chapter 7: Thyroid Nodules. Chapter 8: Thyroid Cancer. Chapter 9: Multinodular Goiters: Thyroids with Many Nodules. Chapter 10: Drugs That Impact Your Thyroid. Chapter 11: Thyroid Infections and Inflammation. Chapter 12: Iodine Deficiency and Excess Disease. Chapter 13: Surgery of the Thyroid. Part III: Reviewing Special Considerations in Thyroid Health. Chapter 14: The Genetic Link to Thyroid Disease. Chapter 15: The Thyroid and Your Mental Health. Chapter 16: What’s New in Thyroid Treatment? Chapter 17: The Thyroid and Pregnancy. Chapter 18: Thyroid Conditions and Children. Chapter 19: Thyroid Disease and the Elderly. Chapter 20: Diet, Exercise, and Your Thyroid. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Thyroid Health. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Maximize Thyroid Health. Chapter 23: Ten Questions Readers Have Posed. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: A Glossary of Key Terms. Appendix B: Sources of More Information. Index.
£12.59
University of California Press The Healthy Skeptic Cutting Through the Hype
Book SynopsisDiscusses about diets and why they don't work, dietary supplements, and the campaign to reduce cholesterol. This book also discusses about celebrity exhortations to 'get tested'; sunscreen and its promoters' claims; and, the antichemical activists.Trade Review"Simplifies the process of divining what is true science out of the hype... Belongs where everyone can access it." Booklist " Davis guides the reader in analyzing and thinking critically about health-related information." Library Journal "Cuts the myth from the reality. More importantly, he helps us sort through the information available." January Magazine An insightful and informative look at a number of health issues, this should be enlightening." Publishers Weekly "Useful to all consumers who seek reliable sources of health information." ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction: Health Sellers 1. Says Who? How We Know What (We Think) We Know 2. The News Media: Eat This! 3. Diet Books: Don't Eat That! 4. Advertisements: Take a Supplement! 5. Government Campaigns: Watch Your Cholesterol! 6. Celebrities: Get Tested! 7. Health Groups: Wear Sunscreen! 8. Consumer Activists: Beware of Chemicals! 9. Anti-Aging Doctors: Don't Get Sick, Don't Get Old, Don't Die! 10. Guaranteed! Overpromising on Prevention Notes Acknowledgments Index
£27.90
University of California Press Why Calories Count
Book SynopsisCalories - too few or too many - are the source of health problems affecting billions of people in today's globalized world. This title explains in clear and accessible language what calories are and how they work, both biologically and politically.Trade Review"A feast for the mind." Nature "The most succinct diet book ever written." The Scientist "People should read this book. They should read it if they are obsessive weight-watchers or serial dieters, or just concerned about what their children eat. They should read it if they work in public health, the food industry, catering, or education." Times Higher Education "Along with offering a fascinating history, they show how an understanding of calorie needs saved lives in the global fight against hunger." -- Emily Kaiser Thelin The Wall Street Journal "Takes the science of calories and breaks it down for the rest of us." San Francisco Chronicle "This book will help dispel many of the commonly held myths we have about eating. An informative and interesting read for those who want to know the science behind calories, food and weight." Huffington Post Books "Does the seemingly impossible: it takes calories from the abstract to the concrete. Nestle and Nesheim explain the significance of the calorie not only in understandable scientific terms, but also in social terms with the explicit aim of helping their reader navigate the convoluted world of food labels and diet fads." Civil Eats "Presents an interesting series of opinions and overviews that are deserving of a wider audience." yum.fiTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One. Understanding Calories: It All Starts with the Science 1. What Is a Calorie? 2. The History: From Ancient Greece to Modern Calorie Science 3. Foods: How Scientists Count the Calories 4. Bodies: How Scientists Measure the Use of Calories Part Two. Why You Need Calories: Survival, Warmth, and Work 5. Metabolism: How the Body Turns Food into Energy 6. The First Use of Calories: Basic Life Functions 7. The Second Use: Heat Losses while Metabolizing Food 8. The Third Use: Physical Activity Part Three. Calorie Intake and Its Regulation 9. How Many Calories Do You Need? 10. Calorie Confusion: The Struggle to Estimate Intake 11. Secret Calories: Alcohol 12. Calorie Regulation: The Body’s Complex Weight Management System Part Four. Too Few Calories 13. Starvation and Its Effects on the Body 14. Individuals, Communities, Nations: Calories and Global Hunger 15. Could Restricting Calories Prolong Human Life? Part Five. Too Many Calories 16. An Introduction to Obesity 17. Calories and Weight Gain: Another Complex Relationship 18. Do Excess Calories Make Some People Gain Weight Faster than Others? 19. Are All Calories Created Equal? 20. Do Some Kinds of Diets Work Better than Others? Part Six. The Politics of Calories: A Closer Look 21. Today’s “Eat More” Environment: The Role of the Food Industry 22. More Calorie Confusion: Portion Distortion, Health Halos,and Wishful Thinking 23. Calorie Labeling: Science and Politics 24. Alcohol Labels: Industry vs. Consumers 25. Will Calorie Labels Help Fight Obesity? Conclusion: How to Cope with the Calorie Environment Appendix One. Selected Events in the History of Calories, 1614 – 1919 Appendix Two. The Respiratory Quotient (RQ) Appendix Three. Frequently Asked Questions Notes List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgments Index
£18.90
University of California Press Public Health Law and Ethics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART ONE. CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS 1. Law and the Public’s Health: Mapping the Terrain 2. Public Health Ethics: Science, Values, and the Regulation of Risk PART TWO. LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3. Public Health Powers and Duties 4. Public Health and the Protection of Individual Rights: Due Process, Equal Protection, and the First Amendment 5. Public Health Governance: Administrative Agencies and Local Governments PART THREE. MODES OF LEGAL INTERVENTION 6. Direct Regulation for the Public’s Health and Safety 7. Tort Liability as Indirect Regulation 8. Taxation, Spending, and the Social Safety Net PART FOUR. PUBLIC HEALTH LAW IN CONTEXT 9. Surveillance and Public Health Research: Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality of Personal Health Information 10. Infectious Disease Prevention and Control 11. Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 12. Noncommunicable Disease Prevention 13. Injury and Violence Prevention 14. Health Justice About the Authors Index
£46.75
Harvard University Press The Origins of You
Book SynopsisDoes temperament in childhood shape adult personality? Four psychologists followed thousands of people as they grew up, observing how genes, parenting, and other aspects of young people’s experience influence development. This holistic approach offers unprecedented insight into what makes us the adults we become.Trade ReviewThis book’s authors, having plumbed their data in depth, deliver a flood of insights around the book’s central question: To what degree do our childhood personalities and behaviors predict our adult selves? -- John Donvan * Wall Street Journal *Will prove one of the best and most important works of the last few years…Fascinating. -- Tyler Cowen * Marginal Revolution *The Origins of You brings the groundbreaking research of the top developmental psychologists of the past quarter-century to a wider audience. The book captures the genius and visionary stature of its authors and illustrates their profound influence on the current and future thinking of the field. A masterpiece! -- Dante Cicchetti, Institute for Child Development at the University of MinnesotaIt’s hard to imagine a better introduction to the way that contemporary developmental scientists think than The Origins of You, and it is hard to think of a more qualified group of writers, themselves among the most important, creative, and accomplished scholars in the field, to serve as guides. In much the same way that Bronfenbrenner’s The Ecology of Human Development forever changed the way we think about the environment, this book will change the way we think about the process of development itself. The Origins of You is destined to become a classic. -- Laurence Steinberg, author of Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of AdolescenceThe Origins of You poses a question that is both timely and timeless: how does each of us become the unique person we are? Drawing upon the most authoritative psychological studies ever conducted on the topic, the authors offer a treasure trove of remarkable insights that both underscore the complexity of human development and affirm the power of human resilience. -- Dan P. McAdams, author of The Art and Science of Personality DevelopmentFor those new to cohort literature, The Origins of You is an engaging introduction. For those familiar with this work, it is a chance to hear the authors thinking aloud, debating the best approaches and pondering what to study next. We can be certain that those conversations will now include how best to use these rich longitudinal resources to understand the effects of COVID-19. -- Barbara Maughan * Nature *A fascinating book from an outstanding team of scientists, dedicated to answering the central questions about how lives develop. -- Anne Petersen, University of MichiganThe Origins of You deserves to be read by everyone who wants to understand human development. -- David P. Farrington, Cambridge UniversityEngaging…Displays scope and curiosity, as the authors look at genetic factors, whether early circumstances can forecast certain later developmental outcomes, how and if the family experience and the environmental situation shape aspects of later life, and the role of the childhood experience in determining elements of adult health. * Kirkus Reviews *This thought-provoking volume should fascinate psychology students. * Publishers Weekly *Tells us which types of children grow up to be which types of adults, and it offers hints as to how childhood experiences can aid or hinder human development…A must-read. -- Robert VerBruggen * Institute for Family Studies blog *A compelling journey exploring the results of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study…Its findings are the x-marks-the-spot treasure trove that will help teachers, school administrators, and child psychologists support the growth and development of children. -- Laura Petillo * New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies *
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Baker Publishing Group Love Like Jesus Reaching Others with Passion and
Book SynopsisJesus's earthly ministry reached for people on the margins. As he extended himself in compassion to meet their needs, people turned their hearts to him. Love Like Jesus will help you follow Jesus's pattern for changing lives.
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Alzheimers For Dummies
Book SynopsisAn estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend who's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and you're looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer's For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimer's Disease is going to affect you and your loved one AlzhTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Part I: Could It Be Alzheimer’s Disease? Chapter 1: The Facts on Alzheimer’s Disease. Chapter 2: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors. Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis. Chapter 4: Distinguishing Alzheimer’s Disease from Other Medical Conditions. Chapter 5: Identifying Your Fears: For the Patient and the Caregiver. Part II: Helping a Loved One Manage the Illness. Chapter 6: Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Chapter 7: Evaluating Drug Therapies. Chapter 8: Avoiding Snake Oil and Other Ineffective Treatments. Chapter 9: Taking Part in Clinical Trials. Chapter 10: Promising New Drugs and Diagnostic Tools. Chapter 11: Finding Alternative Therapies. Part III: Providing Care for the AD Patient. Chapter 12: Making Medical Decisions. Chapter 13: Understanding Legal Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients. Chapter 14: Working through Financial Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients. Chapter 15: Evaluating Care Options. Chapter 16: Caring for the Alzheimer’s Patient. Part IV: Respite Care for the Caregiver. Chapter 17: Coping While Caregiving. Chapter 18: Finding Support. Chapter 19: Taking Care of the Caregiver. Chapter 20: Handling Work and Family as Caregiver. Chapter 21: Helping When You’re Not the Primary Caregiver. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 22: Ten Tips for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Chapter 23: More Than Ten Internet Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Back Pain Remedies For Dummies
Book SynopsisA guide to achieving a healthy back with advice on treatment options, from conventional practices to more alternative therapies. These include acupuncture, massage, yoga and Chinese medicine. It features contributions from experts in each area of back pain including chiropractic and surgery.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: Getting Back to Back Basics. Chapter 1: Ouch! The Problem of Back Pain. Chapter 2: Introducing the Parts of Your Spine. Chapter 3: The Root of All Back Pain. Chapter 4: Out of Your Hands: When to Seek Help and fromWhom. PART II: Conventional Treatment Options. Chapter 5: Home Remedies: First Aid for Your Back Attack. Chapter 6: Back Pain under the Microscope: Common MedicalTests. Chapter 7: Going the Conservative Treatment Route. Chapter 8: Choosing to Have Back Surgery. PART III: Complementary Approaches: Are They for you? Chapter 9: Ancient Eastern Wisdom and Contemporary Ideas. Chapter 10: A Chiropractic Solution to Back Pain. Chapter 11: All in Knots: Yoga for Your Back Problem. Chapter 12: Using the Power of the Mind-Body Connection. PART IV: Rehabilitation. Chapter 13: The Importance of Posture. Chapter 14: Exercising Your Way to a Healthy Back. Chapter 15: Products for Better Back Health. PART V: Resuming Normal Activity and Preventing Future Injury:Work, Play, and Sex. Chapter 16: Getting Back to Work. Chapter 17: Safely Returning to Your Favorite Sports: The WeekendWarrior. Chapter 18: Sex and Back Pain: Getting "Back" in the Saddle. PART VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Most Common Questions about Back Pain. Chapter 20: Ten Steps to a Healthy Back. Chapter 21: Ten Reasons to See a Doctor for Back Pain. Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Working Successfully with YourDoctor. Chapter 23: Ten Hot Topics in Back Pain. Appendix A. Appendix B. Index. Book Registration Information.
£13.49
University of British Columbia Press Everyday Exposure
Book SynopsisEveryday Exposure documents the adverse health effects experienced by Aamjiwnaang citizens in the heart of Canada’s Chemical Valley and argues for a transformative and experiential “sensing policy” approach that takes the voices and experiences of Indigenous citizens seriously.Trade ReviewEveryday Exposure provides a thorough analysis of the lack of health and environmental protections for First Nations peoples at all levels of government and identifies the need for government regulation to redress what have become complex reporting practices, a better understanding of cumulative environmental effects, and improved health services being administered by Health Canada. -- Nadine Hoffman, Natural Resources, Bennett Jones Library, University of Calgary * Canadian Law Library Review (volume 43 No. 3) *Based on extensive time spent in the community learning directly from Aamjiwnaang’s citizens and experiencing the community’s pollution crisis in an embodied and empathetic way, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the legacies of environmental racism in Canada today. -- Warren Cariou is an associate professor of English at the University of Manitoba * Canadian Literature Volume 235, Concepts of Vancouver Special Issue *Table of ContentsForeword: A Canadian Tragedy / James TullyPrefacePhoto Essay #1: Atmosphere 1 Skeletons in the Closet: Citizen Wounding and the Biopolitics of Injustice2 Sensing Policy: An Affective Framework of Analysis3 State Nerves: The Many Layers of Indigenous Environmental JusticePhoto Essay #2: Life 4 Home Is Where the Heart Is: Lived Experience in Aamjiwnaang5 Digesting Space: The Geopolitics of Everyday Life6 Seeking Reproductive Justice: Situated Bodies of Knowledge7 Shelter-in-Place? Immune No More and Idle No MorePhoto Essay #3: Resurgence AppendicesNotes; References; Index
£69.70
University of British Columbia Press Everyday Exposure
Book SynopsisEveryday Exposure documents the adverse health effects experienced by Aamjiwnaang citizens in the heart of Canada’s Chemical Valley and argues for a transformative and experiential “sensing policy” approach that takes the voices and experiences of Indigenous citizens seriously.Trade ReviewEveryday Exposure provides a thorough analysis of the lack of health and environmental protections for First Nations peoples at all levels of government and identifies the need for government regulation to redress what have become complex reporting practices, a better understanding of cumulative environmental effects, and improved health services being administered by Health Canada. -- Nadine Hoffman, Natural Resources, Bennett Jones Library, University of Calgary * Canadian Law Library Review (volume 43 No. 3) *Based on extensive time spent in the community learning directly from Aamjiwnaang’s citizens and experiencing the community’s pollution crisis in an embodied and empathetic way, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the legacies of environmental racism in Canada today. -- Warren Cariou is an associate professor of English at the University of Manitoba * Canadian Literature Volume 235, Concepts of Vancouver Special Issue *Table of ContentsForeword: A Canadian Tragedy / James TullyPrefacePhoto Essay #1: Atmosphere 1 Skeletons in the Closet: Citizen Wounding and the Biopolitics of Injustice2 Sensing Policy: An Affective Framework of Analysis3 State Nerves: The Many Layers of Indigenous Environmental JusticePhoto Essay #2: Life 4 Home Is Where the Heart Is: Lived Experience in Aamjiwnaang5 Digesting Space: The Geopolitics of Everyday Life6 Seeking Reproductive Justice: Situated Bodies of Knowledge7 Shelter-in-Place? Immune No More and Idle No MorePhoto Essay #3: Resurgence AppendicesNotes; References; Index
£25.19
University of British Columbia Press A Healthy Future
Book SynopsisThis riveting insider’s account of how the COVID-19 pandemic unfurled in one of Canada’s hardest-hit provinces draws on the lessons learned to provide a hopeful vision for building a healthier future.Trade Review“When the pandemic arrived, Dr. Ryan Meili was both a physician and the leader of the NDP opposition in Saskatchewan. He was in a unique position to take part in both the medical and the political responses to COVID-19, and he kept meticulous notes. He transformed them into an insightful journal of Saskatchewan’s plague years in A Healthy Future: Lessons from the Frontlines of a Crisis, his new book published this fall.” -- Crawford Kilian * The Tyee *Table of ContentsForeword: Wisdom in the Scars / Katharine SmartIntroductionFirst WaveGathering CloudsThe Longest MarchLosing TrustReopening MindsEye of the StormSecond WaveIgnoring the SignsBack to SchoolRespecting Our EldersThird WaveMiracles and MudholesVariants of ConcernFourth WaveBest Summer EverThe Dam BreaksFifth WavePutting It MildlyWaving GoodbyeLessons for the Next WaveAcknowledgments; Notes; Index
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Cornell University Press FatTalk Nation
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, America has been waging a veritable war on fat in which not just public health authorities, but every sector of society is engaged in constant fat talk aimed at educating, badgering, and ridiculing heavy people into shedding pounds. We hear a great deal about the dangers of fatness to the nation, but little about the dangers of today's epidemic of fat talk to individuals and society at large. The human trauma caused by the war on fat is disturbingand it is virtually unknown. How do those who do not fit the ideal body type feel being the object of abuse, discrimination, and even revulsion? How do people feel being told they are a burden on the healthcare system for having a BMI outside what is deemedwith little solid scientific evidencehealthy? How do young people, already prone to self-doubt about their bodies, withstand the daily assault on their body type and sense of self-worth? In Fat-Talk Nation, Susan Greenhalgh tells the story of today's fight againsTrade ReviewAs Greenhalgh asks in the final pages, 'if one comment can destroy a child's life, what should we do now?' (p. 284) She offers some concrete and worthy initiatives that include dispelling biomyths, discouraging fat-talk, and banning fat-bullying (pp. 286–287). These are important suggestions that have the potential to change behaviours. * biosocieties *Her [Greenhalgh's] argument against the fat industry, presented in a Foucauldian manner, is extremely strong, particularly in the context of existing patriarchal hegemony. * Choice *In Fat-Talk Nation, Greenhalgh argues that the war on obesity is harmful to people of all sizes. Effectively appealing to logos, pathos, and ethos, she presents a range of negative effects (i.e. the human costs) the war is having on young people in the United States through weaving empirical evidence with autoethnographic essays. * Sociology of Health & Illness *Greenhalgh focuses her keen ethnographic eye on the personal narratives and the local moral worlds her students shared with her about their bodies and their struggles with fat. In a down-to-earth, accessible style, this book systematically details the many costs and unintended consequences of America's 'War on Obesity.'... Greenhalgh's smart, accessible text can be read by multiple audiences. Her formulation of fat talk, biobullying, and biomyths, etc. gives us an easy, clear vocabulary that can be used dynamically to problematize the war on fat in the public sphere and in public health. * Anthropological Quarterly *Fat-Talk Nation clearly underscores the ways in which America's war on obesity has really become a war on fat people.... Greenhalgh provides a vivid account of the intense physical and emotional suffering experienced by young people raised in an aggressively fat-phobic society, making her book a noteworthy contribution to the literature. * American Ethnologist journal *Table of ContentsPreface 1. A Biocitizenship Society to Fight Fat 2. Creating Thin, Fit Bodies 3. Obese 4. Overweight 5. Underweight 6. Normal 7. Physical and Mental Health at Risk 8. Families and Relationships Unhinged 9. Does Biocitizenship Help the Very Fat? 10. Social Justice and the End of the War on Fat Appendix Notes References Index
£97.20
Johns Hopkins University Press Staying Dry
Book SynopsisBased on a program developed at the National Institute on Aging in association with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Staying Dry is the book that will put you back in charge.Trade ReviewThis book takes a straightforward approach to a problem that most people find too embarrassing to discuss even with their doctors. Incontinence is a problem that has many effective treatments. Staying Dry gives people encouragement to explore those treatments and offers hope for a cure. We recommend it for every family who would like to know more about theproblem. ParentCare This client-centered workbook for managing urinary incontinence is a welcome addition to the self-help literature. Journal of Gerontological Nursing This is a clearly written handbook that patients will find easy to read and to understand. Incontinent patients are in need of a reference book that specifically addresses them. Although the primary audience for this book is the patient, the physician may be interested in seeing how a difficult topic can be made simple. Journal of American Geriatrics Society An excellent book... If urinary incontinence is a problem for you, this could be the best 12.95 you could spend. Dr. Art UleneTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. Getting a Handle on Your ProblemChapter 2. What Your First-Week Bladder Diary MeansChapter 3. Your Trip to the DoctorChapter 4. Taking ControlChapter 5. A New BeginningAppendix A: Further Evaluations and TestingAppendix B: Treatments That You May Be OfferedGlossaryIndex
£24.22
Johns Hopkins University Press Keeping Control
Book SynopsisAn epilogue by Nancy Norton, founder of the International Foundation for Bowel Dysfunction, describes the personal challenge of living with fecal incontinence and explains how she and many others have found the courage to cope with the problem and live life to the fullest.Trade ReviewAn excellent resource for the thousands of people who live with fecal incontinence. Detroit Free Press A comprehensive resource. Among its topics are diagnostic tests; behavioral treatment techniques, such as biofeedback and habit training; and surgery options. Kansas City Star This short, easy to read book is a sensitive and practical guide to managing one of the few remaining closet issues in healthcare. From the introductory story about a young woman with spina bifida who overcomes her urinary and fecal incontinence to the epilogue by Nancy J. Norton, the founding director of the International Foundation for Bowel Dysfunction, the message is one of hope and perseverance. Ostomy/Wound Management
£17.58
Johns Hopkins University Press The Psychiatry of AIDS A Guide to Diagnosis and
Book SynopsisThe cases are rich and engaging, and convey to the reader the intense disorder that can affect the lives of patients.Trade ReviewA wonderful addition to not only the HIV treatment and management literature but also to psychiatry and primary care as a model of dealing with co-morbid chronic mental and medical illness. Drs. Treisman and Angelino have a refreshing and forward-looking view of psychiatry and the importance of its contribution to the overall care of patients. -- John Claro Onate, BS, MD Doody's Book Review Service A passionate and thought-provoking book. -- George Harrison, M.D. Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling This text is a valuable clinical guide for skillfully diagnosing HIV/AIDS patients with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and conveys a healthy and productive approach to treatment. Whether you are simply seeking more information about the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or want to enhance the treatment of your current HIV/AIDS patients, this dynamic text offers great benefit and hope. -- Michael Copenhaver Addiction 2005 This book should be in every physician's library, since it is essential for clinicians to be knowledgable about this contemporary plague that will affect all of us either directly or indirectly... Both a basic primer and a superb reference for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals. -- Thomas N. Wise, M.D. Psychosomatics 2005 This is a gem of a book providing meaningful insights into the working of clinicians in a difficult area of general hospital psychiatry as well as serving as a textbook of AIDS psychiatry. -- Gopinath Ranjith International Review of Psychiatry 2005 Upbeat and optimistic, yet realistic and deeply human... This book is well worth reading... Informative, energizing, and inspiring. -- Marie-Josee Brouillette Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 2005 This is an important book, and it should be read by primary care physicians and psychiatrists alike. -- James J. Strain Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2006Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceQuotes From the ClinicChapter 1. Why AIDS Psychiatry?Case: Complicated Major DepressionChapter 2. HIV and Major DepressionCase: AIDS DementiaChapter 3. Other Psychiatric Diseases in the HIV Clinic Case: PsychosisChapter 4. Personality in the HIV ClinicCase: Personality Disorder and Chronic PainChapter 5. Substance Abuse and HIVCase: Substance Abuse and DepressionChapter 6. Sexual Problems and HIVCase: A CoupleChapter 7. Life Story Problems in the HIV Clinic Chapter 8. Special Problems: Hepatitis C and AdherenceChapter 9. How to Fight AIDSNotesIndex
£36.90
Johns Hopkins University Press The Psychiatry of AIDS
Book SynopsisThe cases are rich and engaging, and convey to the reader the intense disorder that can affect the lives of patients.Trade ReviewA wonderful addition to not only the HIV treatment and management literature but also to psychiatry and primary care as a model of dealing with co-morbid chronic mental and medical illness. Drs. Treisman and Angelino have a refreshing and forward-looking view of psychiatry and the importance of its contribution to the overall care of patients. -- John Claro Onate, BS, MD Doody's Book Review Service A passionate and thought-provoking book. -- George Harrison, M.D. Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling This text is a valuable clinical guide for skillfully diagnosing HIV/AIDS patients with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and conveys a healthy and productive approach to treatment. Whether you are simply seeking more information about the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or want to enhance the treatment of your current HIV/AIDS patients, this dynamic text offers great benefit and hope. -- Michael Copenhaver Addiction 2005 This book should be in every physician's library, since it is essential for clinicians to be knowledgable about this contemporary plague that will affect all of us either directly or indirectly... Both a basic primer and a superb reference for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals. -- Thomas N. Wise, M.D. Psychosomatics 2005 This is a gem of a book providing meaningful insights into the working of clinicians in a difficult area of general hospital psychiatry as well as serving as a textbook of AIDS psychiatry. -- Gopinath Ranjith International Review of Psychiatry 2005 Upbeat and optimistic, yet realistic and deeply human... This book is well worth reading... Informative, energizing, and inspiring. -- Marie-Josee Brouillette Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 2005 This is an important book, and it should be read by primary care physicians and psychiatrists alike. -- James J. Strain Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2006Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceQuotes From the ClinicChapter 1. Why AIDS Psychiatry?Case: Complicated Major DepressionChapter 2. HIV and Major DepressionCase: AIDS DementiaChapter 3. Other Psychiatric Diseases in the HIV Clinic Case: PsychosisChapter 4. Personality in the HIV ClinicCase: Personality Disorder and Chronic PainChapter 5. Substance Abuse and HIVCase: Substance Abuse and DepressionChapter 6. Sexual Problems and HIVCase: A CoupleChapter 7. Life Story Problems in the HIV Clinic Chapter 8. Special Problems: Hepatitis C and AdherenceChapter 9. How to Fight AIDSNotesIndex
£21.60
Johns Hopkins University Press The Cultures of Caregiving Conflict and Common
Book Synopsis, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; Rick Surpin, Independence Care System.Trade ReviewThis text would be helpful for teaching students in medicine, nursing, social work, and health care administration. -- Tina Kenyon, ACSW Family Medicine 2005 This book can be recommended to family caregivers, health care staff, and policy-makers-as well as to those teaching courses in health care, policy, and gerontology. -- Anne P. Glass Journal of Women and Aging 2006 A must read for those who are planning to work in the healthcare field and for those currently employed in it. -- Molly Ranney Journal of Women and Aging 2005 A well-researched and fascinating historical recount of the cultural differences between the family members, health professionals and policy makers... Recommended background reading for geriatric care managers and professionals seeking policy changes in caregiving. -- Kathleen Wall Inside GCM 2005 Editors Levine and Murray and their contributors demonstrate a broad understanding of the culture of caregiving and families. Choice 2005 The collaboration and talents brought together to write this book are phenomenal... This book should be considered an instrument in building and solidifying the bridge between caregivers and the medical community. -- David Sigel Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2005 Levine and Murray have taken us beyond complaining about conflicts and problems in providing healthcare across the cultural divide. Instead, they offer insights, knowledge, and, most important, direction for creating remedies to problems. -- Peggy Dilworth-Anderson, Ph.D. JAMA A well-written and thought-provoking book written by professionals in the health care industry, some who are family caregivers themselves. Family Caregiver Alliance The Cultures of Caregiving: Conflict and Common Ground among Families, Health Professionals, and Policy Makers is a well-crafted book. -- Fahmida Hussain Journal of Health Care for the Poor and UnderservedTable of ContentsList of Contributors ForewordPrefaceIntroduction: Caregiving as a Family Affair: A New Perspective on Cultural DiversityPart I: Perspectives on Family Caregiving: Data, Diversity, and Personal ExperienceChapter 1. Family Caregivers and the Health Care System: Findings from a National SurveyChapter 2. On Loving Care and the Persistence of Memories: Reflections of a Grieving DaughterChapter 3. The Weight of Shared Lives: Truth Telling and Family CaregivingPart II: Home Care Past and PresentChapter 4. Family Caregiving in New England: Nineteenth-Century Community Care Gives Way to Twentieth-Century InstitutionsChapter 5. Nurses and Their Changing Relationships to Family CaregiversChapter 6. The Culture of Home Care: Whose Values Prevail?Part III: The Societal ContextChapter 7. Explaining the Paradox of Long-Term Care Policy: An Example of Dissonant CulturesChapter 8. Family Caregivers in Popular Culture: Images and Reality in the MoviesPart IV: Bridging the Gap among CulturesChapter 9. Integrating Medicine and the Family: Toward a Coherent Ethic of CareChapter 10. Project DOCC: A Parent-Directed Model for Educating Pediatric ResidentsChapter 11. Changing Institutional Culture: Turning Adversaries into PartnersConclusion: Building on Common GroundIndex
£23.75
Johns Hopkins University Press Stay Healthy at Every Age What Your Doctor Wants
Book SynopsisNundy's simple preventive health guidelines will keep your motor running longer and stronger.Trade ReviewThose who want to better understand common health conditions and determine whether they're getting the recommended preventive care for their age may find [ Stay Healthy at Every Age] a helpful, trustworthy resource. -- Anne Colby Los Angeles Times 2010 In a time when people are barraged with medicine advertisements and conflicting opinions from numerous experts, this is a helpful, clearly written book. Doody's Review Service 2010 The straightforward writing style makes this book an excellent choice for beginning students and general readers. USPSTF guidelines are freely available, but the clear explanations of the benefits and risks of each type of service and the simple question-and-answer format make this book valuable. Choice 2010 Recommended. Choice 2010 General health collections will find this accessible and important! Midwest Book Review 2011Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: About This BookWhy This Book MattersScopePhilosophyOrganizationHow to Use This BookThe Source of the RecommendationsWhat This Book Is NotPart I: Introduction to Preventive ServicesDefining Preventive ServicesShifting from "Sick Care" to "Health Care"Barriers to Preventive HealthTerms and ConceptsSpecial Section on Cardiovascular DiseaseSpecial Section on CancerThe Rationale behind These RecommendationsThe Benefits and Harms of Preventive HealthPlanning for PreventionPart II: Healthy Checks GuidelinesHow to Read the ChecklistsHealthy Checks: Early ChildhoodHealthy Checks: Adolescence to Age 19Healthy Checks: Ages 20 to 29Healthy Checks: Ages 30 to 39Healthy Checks: Ages 40 to 49Healthy Checks: Ages 50 to 64Healthy Checks: Age 65 or OlderHealthy Checks: PregnancyPart III: Preventive Services Explained1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening2. Alcohol Misuse Counseling3. Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease4. Blood Pressure Screening5. Breast Cancer Preventive Services6. Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV7. Chlamydia Screening8. Cholesterol Screening9. Colon Cancer Screening10. Depression Screening11. Diabetes Screening12. Early Childhood Preventive Health13. Gonorrhea Screening14. Healthy Eating Counseling15. Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening16. HIV Screening17. Obesity Screening and Counseling18. Osteoporosis Screening19. Pregnancy Preventive Health20. Sexually Transmitted Infection Counseling21. Syphilis Screening22. Tobacco Use Counseling23. Vaccines for AdultsAppendix: Immunization Schedules and Vaccine Information Sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNotesIndex
£37.35
Johns Hopkins University Press Stay Healthy at Every Age What Your Doctor Wants
Book SynopsisNundy's simple preventive health guidelines will keep your motor running longer and stronger.Trade ReviewThose who want to better understand common health conditions and determine whether they're getting the recommended preventive care for their age may find [ Stay Healthy at Every Age] a helpful, trustworthy resource. -- Anne Colby Los Angeles Times 2010 In a time when people are barraged with medicine advertisements and conflicting opinions from numerous experts, this is a helpful, clearly written book. Doody's Review Service 2010 The straightforward writing style makes this book an excellent choice for beginning students and general readers. USPSTF guidelines are freely available, but the clear explanations of the benefits and risks of each type of service and the simple question-and-answer format make this book valuable. Choice 2010 Recommended. Choice 2010 General health collections will find this accessible and important! Midwest Book Review 2011Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: About This BookWhy This Book MattersScopePhilosophyOrganizationHow to Use This BookThe Source of the RecommendationsWhat This Book Is NotPart I: Introduction to Preventive ServicesDefining Preventive ServicesShifting from "Sick Care" to "Health Care"Barriers to Preventive HealthTerms and ConceptsSpecial Section on Cardiovascular DiseaseSpecial Section on CancerThe Rationale behind These RecommendationsThe Benefits and Harms of Preventive HealthPlanning for PreventionPart II: Healthy Checks GuidelinesHow to Read the ChecklistsHealthy Checks: Early ChildhoodHealthy Checks: Adolescence to Age 19Healthy Checks: Ages 20 to 29Healthy Checks: Ages 30 to 39Healthy Checks: Ages 40 to 49Healthy Checks: Ages 50 to 64Healthy Checks: Age 65 or OlderHealthy Checks: PregnancyPart III: Preventive Services Explained1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening2. Alcohol Misuse Counseling3. Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease4. Blood Pressure Screening5. Breast Cancer Preventive Services6. Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV7. Chlamydia Screening8. Cholesterol Screening9. Colon Cancer Screening10. Depression Screening11. Diabetes Screening12. Early Childhood Preventive Health13. Gonorrhea Screening14. Healthy Eating Counseling15. Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening16. HIV Screening17. Obesity Screening and Counseling18. Osteoporosis Screening19. Pregnancy Preventive Health20. Sexually Transmitted Infection Counseling21. Syphilis Screening22. Tobacco Use Counseling23. Vaccines for AdultsAppendix: Immunization Schedules and Vaccine Information Sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNotesIndex
£18.05
Johns Hopkins University Press Taking Charge of Your Health A Guide to Getting
Book SynopsisThey urge older adults to ask questions, become informed, and obtain the care they deserve.Trade ReviewConcise and user-friendly. -- Neil A. Grauer Hopkins Reader 2010Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: The Older Patient in Today's Health Care System1. Aging Today2. The Complexity of Medical Care for SeniorsPart 2: The Health Care System3. Clinical Settings and Key Programs for Seniors4. How Will the Crisis in Health Care Financing Affect You?5. Understanding Primary Care and How to Improve It6. Your Doctor's Perspective7. Getting the Most from Your Referral to a Specialist8. Geriatrics Education for All Health Care ProvidersPart III: Managing Your Health9. How to Take Charge10. How to Choose a Doctor and Make the Most of Your Appointment11. Screening Tests for Seniors12. Managing Medications13. Nutrition and ExerciseIndex
£33.75
Johns Hopkins University Press Taking Charge of Your Health A Guide to Getting
Book SynopsisThey urge older adults to ask questions, become informed, and obtain the care they deserve.Trade ReviewConcise and user-friendly. -- Neil A. Grauer Hopkins Reader 2010Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: The Older Patient in Today's Health Care System1. Aging Today2. The Complexity of Medical Care for SeniorsPart 2: The Health Care System3. Clinical Settings and Key Programs for Seniors4. How Will the Crisis in Health Care Financing Affect You?5. Understanding Primary Care and How to Improve It6. Your Doctor's Perspective7. Getting the Most from Your Referral to a Specialist8. Geriatrics Education for All Health Care ProvidersPart III: Managing Your Health9. How to Take Charge10. How to Choose a Doctor and Make the Most of Your Appointment11. Screening Tests for Seniors12. Managing Medications13. Nutrition and ExerciseIndex
£17.58
Johns Hopkins University Press Get Your Lower Back Pain under Controland Get on
Book SynopsisGuarino encourages his own patients, Master your pain. Reclaim your life!Trade ReviewThis small book should be read by all patients with low back pain... I highly recommend this book to medical students, residents, pain fellows, and pain practitioners, as well as any healthcare workers interested in low back pain. It will help them understand their patients and answer frequently asked questions. Doody's Review Service 2010Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: Why Does It Hurt? Who Can Help?1. All about Pain2. The Right Doctor for You3. Diagnosing What's Causing Your PainPart II: Therapies from A to Z4. Tools for Managing Pain5. Exercise for Treating Pain (with Elizabeth Pegg Frates, M.D.)6. Tools for Reducing Stress7. Pain Medications8. Injections and Other Treatments9. Surgery10. Alternative TreatmentsPart III: The Cost of Chronic Pain11. Covering the Cost of Pain: Insurance12. The Ins and Outs of Disability13. The Personal Cost of Pain: RelationshipsAppendix: The Anatomy of the BackNotesIndex
£37.35
Johns Hopkins University Press Get Your Lower Back Pain under Controland Get on
Book SynopsisGuarino encourages his own patients, Master your pain. Reclaim your life!Trade ReviewThis small book should be read by all patients with low back pain... I highly recommend this book to medical students, residents, pain fellows, and pain practitioners, as well as any healthcare workers interested in low back pain. It will help them understand their patients and answer frequently asked questions. Doody's Review Service 2010Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: Why Does It Hurt? Who Can Help?1. All about Pain2. The Right Doctor for You3. Diagnosing What's Causing Your PainPart II: Therapies from A to Z4. Tools for Managing Pain5. Exercise for Treating Pain (with Elizabeth Pegg Frates, M.D.)6. Tools for Reducing Stress7. Pain Medications8. Injections and Other Treatments9. Surgery10. Alternative TreatmentsPart III: The Cost of Chronic Pain11. Covering the Cost of Pain: Insurance12. The Ins and Outs of Disability13. The Personal Cost of Pain: RelationshipsAppendix: The Anatomy of the BackNotesIndex
£18.05
Johns Hopkins University Press When Your Spouse Has a Stroke
Book SynopsisWhen Your Spouse Has a Stroke will relieve your burden and strengthen your partnership.Trade ReviewThis book is unique and clearly needed by many families of stroke survivors. -- Andreas R. Luft CardioPulse This book is a treasure that each caregiving spouse can mine for helpful suggestions and better ways of handling the kinds of issues we all face. -- Sandra M. Fowler PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrologue: Setting the Stage for Life after StrokeIntroduction: When Stroke Moves In: How Stroke Affects You and Your Marriage1. The Secret Ingredient: Stroke and Social Support2. You Are the One: Balancing the Roles of Caregiver and Marriage Partner3. A Fine Romance: Sex and Intimacy after Stroke4. Give Me a Break: Support for the Caregiving Spouse5. In Sickness and in Health: Rebuilding Your Marriage after Stroke6. 'Til Death Do Us Part: Going the Distance with Your Spouse after StrokeEpilogue: From This Day On: The Future of CaregivingNotesResourcesIndex
£37.35
University of Nebraska Press Making the American Body
Book SynopsisIf you thought the fitness craze was about being healthy, think again. In the first book to tell the full story of the American obsession with fitness and how we got to where we are today, Jonathan Black gives us a backstage look at an industry and the people that have left an indelible mark on the American body and the consciousness it houses.Trade Review“Making the American Body is a fascinating and informative sprint through the history of body worship from the classical Greeks to the present-day fanatics of fitness.”—Pat Jordan, author of A False Spring"In Making the American Body, Jonathan Black masterfully explores the many twists and evolutions of the fitness industry, from barbells to exercise machines to today's health clubs."—Jeff Friend, Foreword Reviews"An interesting history of physical fitness in America."—Karen Sutherland, Library Journal"An engrossing history of fitness in the United States. . . . A must-read for fitness buffs and beefy enough to whet the appetite of even the most inert couch potato."—Kirkus Reviews"The antecedents of the American fitness industry are varied and fascinating, and journalist Black . . . does a superb job of chronicling them."—Publishers Weekly"As a book for a popular audience, it will be of interest to diverse readers."—J. L. Croissant, CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction: A Night to Remember1. The Shape of History2. Selling the Body Beautiful, 19001930s3. America Shapes Up, 1930s1950s4. The Machine Age, 1960s1970s5. Gotta Move, 1960s1980s6. The Buff Culture, 1970s1990s7. Pumping Up Business, 1980s1990s8. Fitness Today9. Why Exercise?NotesIndex
£26.09
University of Nebraska Press Get Me Through Tomorrow
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A heartfelt memoir of devotion and determination."—Kirkus“A profoundly moving story about the unbreakable bond between siblings, and a beautifully written testament to the tremendous healing power of love.”—Mira Bartók, author of The Memory Palace “With candor and a sister’s love, Mojie Crigler has written a lyrical account of her brother’s brain injury and their family’s heroic efforts to find a path to recovery. Get Me Through Tomorrow should be read by all who aspire to make the care of these patients more humane and effective.” —Joseph J. Fins, MD, MACP, Weill Cornell Medical College, and author of Rights Come to Mind: Brain Injury, Ethics, and the Struggle for Consciousness Table of ContentsNo TOC
£15.19
Rutgers University Press To Test or Not to Test A Guide to Genetic
Book SynopsisOffers a template that can guide individuals and families through the decision-making process and offers additional resources where they can gain more information.Trade Review"Dr. Zallen has a unique talent for translating complicated scientific and ethical matters around genetic screening into understandable concepts that families and individuals can use to make decisions about risk and testing." -- Abbey S. Myers * founder and former president of the National Organization for Rare Disorders *"New genetic tests are being developed and offered at a dizzying pace, considerably outstripping the ability of most practicing physicians, let alone the general public, to understand how best to use them. Doris Teichler Zallen here offers a valuable guide, informed by both a thorough grasp of the underlying genetic science as well as the actual experiences of others who have faced difficult decisions to be tested or not." -- Howard Brody, MD, PhD * University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston *"Doris Teichler Zallen provides readers with a refreshingly honest and carefully researched up-to-date discussion about the utility and limitations of predictive genetic testing. Seamlessly woven throughout the book are candid first-person accounts from diverse men and women—individuals who vividly describe both their positive and negative experiences associated with genetic testing—making this a captivating book that broadens our minds while touching our hearts." -- Elizabeth M. Petty, MD * University of Michigan Medical School *"With rapidly changing developments in genetic resesarch, new information is needed on a regular basis, and Zallen's well-written, reasonably priced volume is the perfect answer. The guidance here will go a long way toward helping individuals make the choice that is right for their own personal circumstances. Essential." -- Tina Neville * Library Journal *"The book's rich discussion of ethical issues will provide a sound knowledge base for readers ranging from patients and their families to advanced undergraduated to health care providers. This is an exceptional resource that this reader could not put down. Highly recommended." * Choice *"Dr. Zallen has a unique talent for translating complicated scientific and ethical matters around genetic screening into understandable concepts that families and individuals can use to make decisions about risk and testing." -- Abbey S. Myers * founder and former president of the National Organization for Rare Disorders *"New genetic tests are being developed and offered at a dizzying pace, considerably outstripping the ability of most practicing physicians, let alone the general public, to understand how best to use them. Doris Teichler Zallen here offers a valuable guide, informed by both a thorough grasp of the underlying genetic science as well as the actual experiences of others who have faced difficult decisions to be tested or not." -- Howard Brody, MD, PhD * University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston *"Doris Teichler Zallen provides readers with a refreshingly honest and carefully researched up-to-date discussion about the utility and limitations of predictive genetic testing. Seamlessly woven throughout the book are candid first-person accounts from diverse men and women—individuals who vividly describe both their positive and negative experiences associated with genetic testing—making this a captivating book that broadens our minds while touching our hearts." -- Elizabeth M. Petty, MD * University of Michigan Medical School *"With rapidly changing developments in genetic resesarch, new information is needed on a regular basis, and Zallen's well-written, reasonably priced volume is the perfect answer. The guidance here will go a long way toward helping individuals make the choice that is right for their own personal circumstances. Essential." -- Tina Neville * Library Journal *"The book's rich discussion of ethical issues will provide a sound knowledge base for readers ranging from patients and their families to advanced undergraduated to health care providers. This is an exceptional resource that this reader could not put down. Highly recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface Important Note Introduction: Genetic Tests Are Different A Brief Overview of Susceptibility-Gene Testing Am I at a Higher Risk for This Disease than Other People? Will the Test Give Me Useful Information? Is This the Right Time in My Life to Be Taking This Test? Will the Advantages Gained from Having the Genetic Information Outweigh the Disadvantages? Decisions, Decisions Deciding about Other Types of Genetic Tests The Future of Genetic Medicine Appendix. A Brief Introduction to Genetics Glossary Resources Index
£20.69
Rutgers University Press Watching Our Weights The Contradictions of
Book SynopsisWatching Our Weights explores the competing and contradictory fat representations on television that are related to weight-loss and health, medicalization and disease, and body positivity and fat acceptance. Melissa Zimdars establishes how television shapes our knowledge of fatness and how fatness helps us better understand contemporary television. Trade Review"Well-written and enjoyable to read, Watching Our Weights evaluates the various ways that fatness is portrayed on television. It will make an important contribution to popular culture studies in general and television studies specifically." -- Esther Rothblum * coeditor of The Fat Studies Reader *"Zimdars offers a gripping analysis of fat TV as a site for contesting meanings of health, fatness, and embodiment. Her examination of global trends in televising fatness is meticulously researched." -- Kathleen A. LeBesco * author of Revolting Bodies?: The Struggle to Redefine Fat Identity *"Well-written and enjoyable to read, Watching Our Weights evaluates the various ways that fatness is portrayed on television. It will make an important contribution to popular culture studies in general and television studies specifically." -- Esther Rothblum * coeditor of The Fat Studies Reader *"Zimdars offers a gripping analysis of fat TV as a site for contesting meanings of health, fatness, and embodiment. Her examination of global trends in televising fatness is meticulously researched." -- Kathleen A. LeBesco * author of Revolting Bodies?: The Struggle to Redefine Fat Identity *Table of ContentsContents 1 Televising Fatness 2 Competing Understandings of Fatness 3 Does TV Make You Fat?: Television as Causing and Solving the “Obesity Epidemic” 4 The Globesity Epidemic: Adapting Weight-Loss Television Around the World 5 Exercising Control and the Illogics of Weight-Loss Television 6 Spectacle, Sympathy, and the Medicalized Disease of “Obesity” 7 Celebrating Large Bodies on the Small Screen: From Fat Visibility to Fat Acceptance 8 The Decline of The Biggest Loser Acknowledgments Index
£25.19
Rutgers University Press Weighty Problems Embodied Inequality at a
Book SynopsisMissing from debates over what caused the rise in childhood obesity and how to fix it are the children themselves. By investigating how contemporary cultural discourses of childhood obesity are experienced by children, Laura Backstrom illustrates how deeply fat stigma is internalized during the early socialization experiences of children.Trade Review"Weighty Problems is an engaging and well-written exploration of the ways in which current cultural framings of childhood obesity are experienced by children. In focusing on how children navigate the cultural meanings of fatness, Backstrom shows that the internalization of these messages carries over into adulthood." -- Natalie Boero * author of Killer Fat *"Fat camps are ostensibly designed to help kids lose weight by a compulsory diet. Like every other diet, it does not work. What the kids take away and keep is that their self-worth depends on their body size and that they do not measure up to societal expectations, learning that they must change themselves rather than celebrate what makes us all different. Weighty Problems is a wake-up call to adults to rethink what we are teaching children. A must-read for those interested in child health and well-being." -- Abigail C. Saguy * author of What’s Wrong with Fat? *"Recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsContents 1 Embodied Inequality, Childhood Obesity, and the “Problem Child” 2 Studying Camp Odyssey 3 Learning Embodied Inequality through Social Comparisons 4 “It’s Not A Fat Camp:” The Decision to Attend Camp 5 Change Your Body, Change Yourself: Camp Resocialization 6 The Benefits of Weight Loss Camp…and the Dark Side 7 “They Were Born Lucky:” Weight Attribution among the Campers 8 Conclusion Acknowledgements Index
£25.19
Rutgers University Press Weighty Problems Embodied Inequality at a
Book SynopsisBy investigating how contemporary cultural discourses of childhood obesity are experienced by children, Laura Backstrom illustrates how deeply fat stigma is internalized during the early socialization experiences of children.Trade Review"Weighty Problems is an engaging and well-written exploration of the ways in which current cultural framings of childhood obesity are experienced by children. In focusing on how children navigate the cultural meanings of fatness, Backstrom shows that the internalization of these messages carries over into adulthood." -- Natalie Boero * author of Killer Fat *"Fat camps are ostensibly designed to help kids lose weight by a compulsory diet. Like every other diet, it does not work. What the kids take away and keep is that their self-worth depends on their body size and that they do not measure up to societal expectations, learning that they must change themselves rather than celebrate what makes us all different. Weighty Problems is a wake-up call to adults to rethink what we are teaching children. A must-read for those interested in child health and well-being." -- Abigail C. Saguy * author of What’s Wrong with Fat? *"Recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsContents 1 Embodied Inequality, Childhood Obesity, and the “Problem Child” 2 Studying Camp Odyssey 3 Learning Embodied Inequality through Social Comparisons 4 “It’s Not A Fat Camp:” The Decision to Attend Camp 5 Change Your Body, Change Yourself: Camp Resocialization 6 The Benefits of Weight Loss Camp…and the Dark Side 7 “They Were Born Lucky:” Weight Attribution among the Campers 8 Conclusion Acknowledgements Index
£105.40
Facts On File The A to Z of Breast Cancer Concise Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDiscusses breast cancer in men and women, including statistics, prevention, symptoms, causes, treatments, and more. This book provides an in-depth look at the diagnostic processes associated with breast cancer, as well as relevant health information, drugs and procedures, warning signs, and more, to better help those affected by this disease.
£17.95
Duke University Press Ordinary Medicine
Book SynopsisSharon R. Kaufman examines the quandary of patients, families and doctors not knowing the point where enough medical treatment becomes too much treatment. A hidden chain of drivers among science, industry, new technology, and insurance spur this quandary, serving to obscure the ability to identify the difference between extraordinary and ordinary medicine.Trade Review“Medical anthropologist Kaufman bravely delves into the heartbreaking predicament of modern medicine: ‘getting the medicine we wish for but then having to live with the unsettling and far-ranging consequences.’ … Kaufman is at her best when focusing on the heartbreaking dilemma of patients dealing with the consequences of ordinary medicine, such as an elderly patient who must choose between lifesaving treatments or palliative care, facing repeated hospital visits regardless of the choice. Kaufman calls for no less than making the ethics of medicine the ‘preeminent topic of our national conversation about health care reform.’” * Publishers Weekly *(Starred Review) “What makes Kaufman's analysis distinctive is the way she demonstrates the effects of Medicare policy on treatment benefits—namely, if a patient on Medicare is eligible for treatment, providers are often willing to supply it. But the author notes that this way of thinking has led us to stop examining issues around quality of life, obligations to our families, and the inevitable prospect that we will die. Health-care professionals, students of medical ethics, and others interested in the actions that frame American medicine will find this a thought-provoking read." -- Aaron Klink * Library Journal *“If Gawande’s is the voice of comfort, and simple yet vital solutions, Sharon Kaufman’s brings her characteristic analytic and ethical precision, eschewing easy answers for an assessment of the structural density of our current predicament. Anyone who has read her earlier book on end-of-life care in American hospitals, And a Time to Die: How American Hospitals Shape the End of Life, will be familiar with her tremendous ability to narrate the ambiguities of American medicine as it unfolds on the ground via the stories of people who are caught up in its contradictions.” -- Julie Livingston * Public Books *"The elegant part of Kaufman’s analysis—of a kind maybe only a sharp-eyed anthropologist with a wide lens can provide—concerns the way we all become unwitting victims of the chain, wrapped tightly around us.... Is there any good news here? Yes, Sharon Kaufman has written a wonderful, necessary, and readable book, and that is a start." -- Daniel Callahan * Hastings Center Report *"Fascinating.... The book is written in a lucid and highly readable style, case studies of patients bringing the ‘health care system’ vividly alive through thick description.... The ethical dilemmas, small and large simultaneously, gripped me such that on two consecutive readings I found myself sitting up late into the night unable to put it down." -- Susan Pickard * Social History of Medicine *"Kaufman delivers a haunting and provocative meditation on the peculiarly American obsession with highly technologized longevity. Through a combination of historical analyses of debates in health policy and health economics, bioethical argumentation, and powerful ethnographic examples, Kaufman meticulously demonstrates the rise over the past few decades of what she calls ordinary medicine.... Kaufman’s book constitutes an important and troubling addition to current bioethical debates on health financing and the distribution of medical resources. At its heart, this book seems to be about how and why US health care costs have spiraled out of control—a topic of great timeliness and political interest." -- Katherine A. Mason * American Ethnologist *"A must read for all practitioners and people experiencing the end of life.... Kaufman does a good job discussing the four outside issues that impact medicine today: the biomedical research industry, which pours out expensive new treatments; the determination of what treatments will be ordered according to what insurance or Medicare will reimburse for; evidence supporting a treatment’s use, causing it to become standard care for all; and the ethical imperative that if something is standard, everyone should receive it. Kaufman also provides several scenarios and an extensive bibliography. This book should be required reading for every health care provider. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners" -- S. C. Grossman * Choice *"The strengths of this revealing study derive from Kaufman’s analysis of the chain of drivers that creates unprecedented growth in medical treatments; compelling evidence from case studies; multiple perspectives of physicians and other health care personnel, patients, and their families; and the questions raised about drawing the line. This book will create a deeper understanding of the expanding possibilities for medical treatments and the implications for the health care system." -- Joanne McCloskey * Journal of Anthropological Research *"[T]his is a book whose moral passion is palpable, and admirable for just that reason, as well as for its excellent scholarship. Yet, it is Kaufman’s careful, insightful observations that carry us beyond her undeniably excellent analysis." -- David Schenck * Society *"Overall, Kaufman’s latest book is moving to read and sets out the dilemmas of aging and dying within the American healthcare system.... I would recommend that anthropologists and healthcare professionals read her book to reflect on the healthcare practices they are part of and observe." -- Erica Borgstrom * Anthropology and Medicine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. Diagnosing Twenty-First-Century Health Care 1 Part I: The Quandry and Unexamined Ordinariness of Twenty-First-Century Medicine 1. Ordinary Medicine in Our Aging Society: The Dilemma of Longevity 21 Part II. The Chain of Health Care Drivers 2. The Medical-Industrial Complex I: Evidence-Based Medicine, the Biomedical Economy, and the Ascendance of Clinical Trials 53 3. The Medical-Industrial Complex II: Access, Industry, and the Clincial Trials Phenomenon 79 4. "Reimbursement Is Critical for Everything": Medicare and the Ethics of Managing Life 99 Part III: Medicine's Changing Means and Ends 5. Standard and Necessary Treatments: The Changing Means and Ends of Technology 127 6. Family Matters: Kidneys and New Forms of Care 165 7. Influencing the Character of the Future: Prognosis, Risk, and Time Left 195 8. For Whose Benefit? Our Shared Quandary 217 Conclusion. Toward a New Social Contract? 238 Notes on the Research 249 Notes 255 Bibliography 285 Index 307
£25.19
Duke University Press Ordinary Medicine Extraordinary Treatments
Book SynopsisSharon R. Kaufman examines the quandary of patients, families and doctors not knowing the point where enough medical treatment becomes too much treatment. A hidden chain of drivers among science, industry, new technology, and insurance spur this quandary, serving to obscure the ability to identify the difference between extraordinary and ordinary medicine.Trade Review“Medical anthropologist Kaufman bravely delves into the heartbreaking predicament of modern medicine: ‘getting the medicine we wish for but then having to live with the unsettling and far-ranging consequences.’ … Kaufman is at her best when focusing on the heartbreaking dilemma of patients dealing with the consequences of ordinary medicine, such as an elderly patient who must choose between lifesaving treatments or palliative care, facing repeated hospital visits regardless of the choice. Kaufman calls for no less than making the ethics of medicine the ‘preeminent topic of our national conversation about health care reform.’” * Publishers Weekly *(Starred Review) “What makes Kaufman's analysis distinctive is the way she demonstrates the effects of Medicare policy on treatment benefits—namely, if a patient on Medicare is eligible for treatment, providers are often willing to supply it. But the author notes that this way of thinking has led us to stop examining issues around quality of life, obligations to our families, and the inevitable prospect that we will die. Health-care professionals, students of medical ethics, and others interested in the actions that frame American medicine will find this a thought-provoking read." -- Aaron Klink * Library Journal *“If Gawande’s is the voice of comfort, and simple yet vital solutions, Sharon Kaufman’s brings her characteristic analytic and ethical precision, eschewing easy answers for an assessment of the structural density of our current predicament. Anyone who has read her earlier book on end-of-life care in American hospitals, And a Time to Die: How American Hospitals Shape the End of Life, will be familiar with her tremendous ability to narrate the ambiguities of American medicine as it unfolds on the ground via the stories of people who are caught up in its contradictions.” -- Julie Livingston * Public Books *"The elegant part of Kaufman’s analysis—of a kind maybe only a sharp-eyed anthropologist with a wide lens can provide—concerns the way we all become unwitting victims of the chain, wrapped tightly around us.... Is there any good news here? Yes, Sharon Kaufman has written a wonderful, necessary, and readable book, and that is a start." -- Daniel Callahan * Hastings Center Report *"Fascinating.... The book is written in a lucid and highly readable style, case studies of patients bringing the ‘health care system’ vividly alive through thick description.... The ethical dilemmas, small and large simultaneously, gripped me such that on two consecutive readings I found myself sitting up late into the night unable to put it down." -- Susan Pickard * Social History of Medicine *"Kaufman delivers a haunting and provocative meditation on the peculiarly American obsession with highly technologized longevity. Through a combination of historical analyses of debates in health policy and health economics, bioethical argumentation, and powerful ethnographic examples, Kaufman meticulously demonstrates the rise over the past few decades of what she calls ordinary medicine.... Kaufman’s book constitutes an important and troubling addition to current bioethical debates on health financing and the distribution of medical resources. At its heart, this book seems to be about how and why US health care costs have spiraled out of control—a topic of great timeliness and political interest." -- Katherine A. Mason * American Ethnologist *"A must read for all practitioners and people experiencing the end of life.... Kaufman does a good job discussing the four outside issues that impact medicine today: the biomedical research industry, which pours out expensive new treatments; the determination of what treatments will be ordered according to what insurance or Medicare will reimburse for; evidence supporting a treatment’s use, causing it to become standard care for all; and the ethical imperative that if something is standard, everyone should receive it. Kaufman also provides several scenarios and an extensive bibliography. This book should be required reading for every health care provider. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners" -- S. C. Grossman * Choice *"The strengths of this revealing study derive from Kaufman’s analysis of the chain of drivers that creates unprecedented growth in medical treatments; compelling evidence from case studies; multiple perspectives of physicians and other health care personnel, patients, and their families; and the questions raised about drawing the line. This book will create a deeper understanding of the expanding possibilities for medical treatments and the implications for the health care system." -- Joanne McCloskey * Journal of Anthropological Research *"[T]his is a book whose moral passion is palpable, and admirable for just that reason, as well as for its excellent scholarship. Yet, it is Kaufman’s careful, insightful observations that carry us beyond her undeniably excellent analysis." -- David Schenck * Society *"Overall, Kaufman’s latest book is moving to read and sets out the dilemmas of aging and dying within the American healthcare system.... I would recommend that anthropologists and healthcare professionals read her book to reflect on the healthcare practices they are part of and observe." -- Erica Borgstrom * Anthropology and Medicine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. Diagnosing Twenty-First-Century Health Care 1 Part I: The Quandry and Unexamined Ordinariness of Twenty-First-Century Medicine 1. Ordinary Medicine in Our Aging Society: The Dilemma of Longevity 21 Part II. The Chain of Health Care Drivers 2. The Medical-Industrial Complex I: Evidence-Based Medicine, the Biomedical Economy, and the Ascendance of Clinical Trials 53 3. The Medical-Industrial Complex II: Access, Industry, and the Clincial Trials Phenomenon 79 4. "Reimbursement Is Critical for Everything": Medicare and the Ethics of Managing Life 99 Part III: Medicine's Changing Means and Ends 5. Standard and Necessary Treatments: The Changing Means and Ends of Technology 127 6. Family Matters: Kidneys and New Forms of Care 165 7. Influencing the Character of the Future: Prognosis, Risk, and Time Left 195 8. For Whose Benefit? Our Shared Quandary 217 Conclusion. Toward a New Social Contract? 238 Notes on the Research 249 Notes 255 Bibliography 285 Index 307
£98.60
Duke University Press Radiation Brain Moms and Citizen Scientists The
Book SynopsisAya Hirata Kimura traces the experiences of citizen scientists—particularly mothers—who after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster collected scientific data that revealed radiation-contaminated food, showing how the Japanese government used neoliberal and traditional gender ideologies to discount and socially sanction these women and their findings.Trade Review“Addressing this post-3/11 environment through rich engagement with anthropological subjects, Kimura offers a rigorous theoretical analysis that extends far beyond the circumstances of Fukushima…. A significant contribution to the research areas of science and technology studies, post-feminism, neoliberalism, food studies, nuclear disaster and Japanese society.” -- Joel Neville Anderson * International Feminist Journal of Politics *"Kimura gives a full account of the complexity of the issues she addresses by creating cross-disciplinary linkages that help readers to see the radioactive contamination of food in post-Fukushima Japan from new and multiple perspectives. . . . This book stands out because it reminds us that scholarship is never objective, that social science scholars have to position themselves and that the thin line between scholarship and activism is often blurred. The greatest achievement of this book, however, is to give the marginalized women and citizen scientists a voice outside of Japan." -- Cornelia Reiher * Pacific Affairs *"Radiation Brain Mom and Citizen Scientists makes a valuable contribution to feminist studies, science and technology studies, and sociological explorations of contemporary Japan. Readers will appreciate Kimura's keen observations and theoretical competence, which together give voice to psychosocially disoriented citizens – women in particular – who are confronting uncertain risks in contemporary society." -- Ryo Morimoto * Monumenta Nipponica *“Radiation Brain Moms is an empirically grounded and theoretically sophisticated important piece of scholarship. This study will challenge and reward scholars; graduate students and general readers interested in contemporary Japanese society in the aftermath of the March 11 disasters; anthropologists, sociologists, and historians of disasters; people interested in social studies of science and technology; and those engaged in gender and feminist science studies.” -- Tsipy Ivry * Journal of Japanese Studies *Table of ContentsAbbreviations ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 1. "Moms with Radiation Brain": Gendered Food Policing in the Name of Science 27 2. Engineering of Citizens 55 3. School Lunches: Science, Motherhood, and Joshi Power 78 4. Citizen Radiation-Measuring Organizations 104 5. The Temporality of Contaminants 132 Conclusion 155 Notes 159 References 173 Index 201
£76.50
Duke University Press Radiation Brain Moms and Citizen Scientists The
Book SynopsisAya Hirata Kimura traces the experiences of citizen scientists—particularly mothers—who after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster collected scientific data that revealed radiation-contaminated food, showing how the Japanese government used neoliberal and traditional gender ideologies to discount and socially sanction these women and their findings.Trade Review“Addressing this post-3/11 environment through rich engagement with anthropological subjects, Kimura offers a rigorous theoretical analysis that extends far beyond the circumstances of Fukushima…. A significant contribution to the research areas of science and technology studies, post-feminism, neoliberalism, food studies, nuclear disaster and Japanese society.” -- Joel Neville Anderson * International Feminist Journal of Politics *"Kimura gives a full account of the complexity of the issues she addresses by creating cross-disciplinary linkages that help readers to see the radioactive contamination of food in post-Fukushima Japan from new and multiple perspectives. . . . This book stands out because it reminds us that scholarship is never objective, that social science scholars have to position themselves and that the thin line between scholarship and activism is often blurred. The greatest achievement of this book, however, is to give the marginalized women and citizen scientists a voice outside of Japan." -- Cornelia Reiher * Pacific Affairs *"Radiation Brain Mom and Citizen Scientists makes a valuable contribution to feminist studies, science and technology studies, and sociological explorations of contemporary Japan. Readers will appreciate Kimura's keen observations and theoretical competence, which together give voice to psychosocially disoriented citizens – women in particular – who are confronting uncertain risks in contemporary society." -- Ryo Morimoto * Monumenta Nipponica *“Radiation Brain Moms is an empirically grounded and theoretically sophisticated important piece of scholarship. This study will challenge and reward scholars; graduate students and general readers interested in contemporary Japanese society in the aftermath of the March 11 disasters; anthropologists, sociologists, and historians of disasters; people interested in social studies of science and technology; and those engaged in gender and feminist science studies.” -- Tsipy Ivry * Journal of Japanese Studies *Table of ContentsAbbreviations ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 1. "Moms with Radiation Brain": Gendered Food Policing in the Name of Science 27 2. Engineering of Citizens 55 3. School Lunches: Science, Motherhood, and Joshi Power 78 4. Citizen Radiation-Measuring Organizations 104 5. The Temporality of Contaminants 132 Conclusion 155 Notes 159 References 173 Index 201
£22.49
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Fostering Wellness in the Workplace A Handbook
Book SynopsisWhether you're an administrator or library leader concerned about the health and well-being of your team, or a library worker excited to launch a health and wellness movement in your library, you'll find sensible guidance and inspiration in Newman's handbook.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Fostering a Health and Wellness Culture at Your Library Chapter 1. What Is Health and Wellness in the Workplace? Chapter 2. Physical Space in the Library Chapter 3. Workplace Practices and Policies Chapter 4. How Cultural Humility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Essential to Workplace Wellness,by Twanna Hodge Chapter 5. How Library Administration Can Create a Healthy Work Environment Conclusion Index
£42.71
MP-WLU Wilfrid Laurier Uni A CrossCultural Dialogue on Health Care Ethics
Book SynopsisShows that ethical questions can be resolved by examining the ethical principles present in each culture, critically assessing each value, and identifying common values found within all traditions. The book encourages the development of global awareness and sensitivity to and respect for the diversity of peoples and their values.Table of Contents A Cross-Cultural Dialogue on Health Care Ethics, edited by Harold Coward and Pinit Ratanakul Preface 1. Introduction Harold Coward and Pinit Ratanakul Part I: Culture, Health, and Illness Part I, Introduction Michael McDonald 2. Buddhism, Health, Disease, and Thai Culture Pinit Ratanakul 3. Concepts of Health and Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine Edwin Hui 4. Discourses on Health: A Critical Perspective Joan Anderson and Sheryl Reimer Kirkham 5. Expanding Notions of Culture for Cross-Cultural Ethics in Health and Medicine Peter Stephenson 6. Health, Health Care, and Culture: Diverse Meanings, Shared Agendas Michael McDonald Part I, Conclusion Harold Coward Part II: Culture and Health Care Ethics Part II, Introduction Barry Hoffmaster 7. Buddhist Health Care Ethics Pinit Ratanakul 8. Chinese Health Care Ethics Edwin Hui 9. Secular Health Care Ethics Barry Hoffmaster Part II, Conclusion Barry Hoffmaster Part III: Ethical Issues in the Delivery of Health Care Services Part III, Introduction Michael Burgess 10. Pediatric Care: Judgments about Best Interests at the Onset of Life Michael Burgess, Patricia Rodney, Harold Coward, Pinit Ratanakul, and Khannika Suwonnakote 11. Comparing the Participation of Native North American and Euro-North American Patients in Health Care Decisions Edward Keyserlink 12. End-of-Life Decisions: Clinical Decisions About Dying and Perspectives on Life and Death Michael Burgess, Peter Stephenson, Pinit Ratanakul, and Khannika Suwonnakote Part III, Conclusion Michael Burgess Part IV: Health Policy: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue Part IV, Introduction Patricia Rodney 13. A Critical View of North American Health Policy Arthur Blue, Edward Keyserlingk, Patricia Rodney, and Rosalie Starzomski 14. Threats from the Western Biomedical Paradigm: Implications for Chinese Herbology and Traditional Thai Medicine Edwin Hui, Sumana, Tangkanasingh, and Harold Coward 15. Global Challenges: Ethical Implications of the Greening of Modern Western Medicine Barry W. Glickman Part IV, Conclusion Joan Anderson and Patricia Rodney 16. Conclusion Robert Florida About the Editors Subject Index Contributors' Bios Joan M. Anderson is Professor of Nursing at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of British Columbia in 1981. She works primarily in the area of culture and health, anti-racism in health care, and women and health. She is the author of a number of articles on various aspects of health care, culture, and women's health. Arthur W. Blue is a Professor Emeritus at Brandon University, a retired clinical psychologist, a former psychological advisor to Health Canada, and psychological consultant to Corrections Canada. He was the first president of the Native Psychological Association in Canada, the Society for the Advancement of Native Studies, and Chairman of the editorial board for The Canadian Journal of Native Studies. He has been involved with a number of international research projects including: Child of Two Soils, International grant to study the cross-over effect in North American Indian children, Tiyospaye Project, NIMH grant to study the effects of traditionality on health on the Rosebud Reservation. Alzheimer's Study of North American Indians, NIH grant to examine the incidence of Alzheimer's in Indian communities. He is the author of a number of articles dealing with mental health and acculturative stress in Aboriginal peoples of North America. Michael M. Burgess is a philosopher, specializing in bioethics. He currently holds a research chair in Biomedical Ethics at the University of British Columbia's Centre for Applied Ethics, the department of Medical Genetics, and a clinical appointment to the B.C. Children's Hospital. Following completion of his PhD at the University of Tennessee, he was on the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and served as an ethics consultant to hospitals and a regional health care unit. His current research utilizes qualitative research methods to assess the effects of genetic technology on family relations and on society, specifically in the areas of Huntington disease and breast cancer. Other recent work is in cross-cultural health care ethics. Harold Coward is Director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society and Professor of History at the University of Victoria. His main fields are comparative religion; psychology of religion; and environmental ethics. He serves as an Executive Member of the Board, Canadian Global Change Program. His wide variety of publications include Pluralism: Challenge to World Religions (1985), Population, Consumption and the Environment: Religious and Secular Responses (SUNY Press, 1995), and Life After Death in World Religions (Orbis, 1997). Robert E. Florida is Professor of Religious Studies and Dean of Arts at Brandon University. His current research interests are in Buddhist ethics and health care ethics. He has recently served on the board of the Canadian Bioethics Society and has organized bioethics workshops for the community in Brandon, Manitoba. Barry W. Glickman is a Professor in Biology and Director of the Centre for Environmental Health at the University of Victoria. He received his PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Leiden in 1972 and works primarily on the relationship between the environment and cancer with a particular interest in the origins of mutation. His research has included studies on the genetic effects of radiation, including both accident victims and Soviet cosmonauts, and the role of DNA repair in determining individual predisposition to cancer. He is an editor of Mutation Research and on the editorial board of Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. Barry Hoffmaster is a Professor in the Departments of Philosophy and Family Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. From 1991 to 1996 he was the Director of the Westminster Institute for Ethics and Human Values in London, Ontario. He served as President of the Canadian Bioethics Society in 1994-95, and he has been a Fellow of The Hastings Center since 1995. He is a co-author of Ethical Issues in Family Medicine (Oxford University Press, 1986) and a co-editor of two collections of essays and one text in bioethics and one collection of essays in journalism ethics. Edwin Hui is Associate Professor of Medical Ethics and Spiritual Theology and Associate Dean in charge of the Chinese Studies Program in Regent College, University of British Columbia, where he received his MD and PhD and theological training. He is a Research Associate of UBC's Centre for Applied Ethics and Ethicist of the B.C. Cancer Agency and since 1995 Visiting Professor to the Department of Philosophy and Religion of Peking University. He is the founding editor of the Regent Chinese Journal, and his research interests include the interface between medicine and theology, and religion and culture. His recent publications include two edited volumes in ethics entitled Questions of Right and Wrong (1993) and Christian Character, Virtues and Bioethics (1996), and a volume in religious studies entitled Dialogue: Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism and Christianity(1997). Edward Keyserlingk is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Studies of Medicine and Director of the Biomedical Ethics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. He is also Director of the Ethics and Law Teaching Program in the Faculty of Medicine and Clinical Ethicist at the Montreal General Hospital. He did his graduate studies in both ethics and law and received his PhD from McGill University in 1983. He works in both bioethics and health law with a particular interest in cross-cultural perspectives in both disciplines. Among the publications authored is Sanctity of Life and Quality of Life in the Context of Medicine, Ethics and Law (1979). He is presently editing a book on cross-cultural aspects of the interaction of ethics and law in biomedicine. Michael McDonald occupies the Maurice Young Chair in Applied Ethics and is the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of various publications in applied ethics, including The Ethics Reading Handbook (for the Certified General Accountants of Canada) and Towards a Canadian Research Strategy for Applied Ethics (for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada). He has also published in ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of law, especially in the area of minority collective rights. McDonald served as Deputy Chair of the Tri-Council Working Group on Ethics that produced The Code of Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. McDonald is past-President of the Canadian Philosophical Association and the former Editor of Dialogue. Pinit Ratanakul received his PhD in Philosophy from Yale university and is the Director of the Center of Religious Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand. Sheryl Reimer Kirkham, RN, MSN, is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of British Columbia, School of Nursing. Her dissertation research is a critical ethnography of “Intergroup Dynamics in Health Care Provision in a Pluralistic Society”, with a focus on processes of racialization. This research builds on her Masters Thesis “Nurses' Descriptions of Caring for Culturally Diverse Clients”. She was formerly on faculty at Camosun College, Victoria, as Nurse Educator and has published and presented on topics such as cross-cultural nursing, research methodology, and nursing curriculum. Patricia (Paddy) Rodney is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing in British Columbia (Lower Mainland Campus). She is also a Research Associate with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Applied Ethics and Providence Health Care Ethics Services. Dr Rodney teaches and consults in health care ethics, and is a member of the ethics committees of B.C. Women's Hospital, St Paul's Hospital, and the North Shore Health Region. Dr Rodney graduated from the UBC School of Nursing's PhD Program in the spring of 1997. Her studies have included an extensive focus on health care ethics and feminist ethics. More specifically, her feminist ethnographic research focuses on how nurses deal with ethical problems in their practice, and on how the culture of the health care system impairs the moral agency of nurses and other members of the health care team. Peter H. Stephenson is Professor of Anthropology as well as a faculty member in the Centre for Environmental Health at the University of Victoria. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto in 1978. He has also served as editor of the journal Culture and as president of the Canadian Anthropology Society. He is author of The Hutterian People and senior editor of A Persistent Spirit: Towards understanding Aboriginal Health in British Columbia. He has also written many journal articles and book chapters. Professor Stephenson was the 1997 recipient of the Weaver- Tremblay award given by the Canadian Anthropology society for achievements in applied anthropology. He has worked with many immigrant and refugee communities in Canada, with First Nations communities, and in the Netherlands, on issues related to health care, aging, and the environment. Rosalie Starzomski, RN, PhD, is Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing in British Columbia (Lower Mainland Campus) and a Research Associate with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Applied Ethics. She is an Ethics Consultant at the Vancouver General Hospital, a member of the Vancouver General Hospital Ethics Committee, and is involved in teaching and consulting in the area of health care ethics and health policy. Dr Starzomski received her PhD in Nursing from UBC in 1997 and her dissertation “Resource Allocation for Solid Organ Transplantation: Toward Public and Health Care Provider Dialogue” examined moral reasoning around ethical issues related to organ transplantation as well as community participation in health care decision making. Her current research is focused in the areas of health care ethics, health policy, organ transplantation, nephrology, and genetic testing. Khannika Suwonnakote, RN, PhD, is a graduate nurse faculty member of Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Mahidol University ,Bangkok, Thailand. She is a former Vice Dean in Nursing Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, former director of the Graduate Program in Nursing. She also is a chair of nursing ethics development committee and a chair of the Nursing Ethics Course of the undergraduate nursing curriculum. Sumana Tangkanasingh received her Doctoral du troisieme cycle in sociology from Grenoble University and is teaching in the Department of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand.
£32.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Probiotics For Dummies
Book SynopsisDiscover the pros of probiotics Probiotics are beneficial, live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to those found naturally in the human intestine.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Living in the Microbial World 7 Chapter 1: Getting a Handle on the True Nature of Bacteria 9 Chapter 2: Looking at Bacterial Behavior in Your Body 19 Chapter 3: Discovering Prebiotics and Probiotics 31 Part II: Preserving and Improving Health with Probiotics 45 Chapter 4: Starting with the Obvious: Digestive Health 47 Chapter 5: Exploring Allergies and Probiotics 65 Chapter 6: Getting to the Bottom of Urinary Infections 75 Chapter 7: Using Probiotics in Women’s Health 81 Chapter 8: Understanding Children’s Health and Probiotics 87 Chapter 9: Applying Probiotics to Other Health Issues 93 Chapter 10: Exploring the Promise of Probiotics 105 Part III: Adding Probiotics to Your Lifestyle 113 Chapter 11: Filling Your Diet with Probiotics 115 Chapter 12: Cooking Up Delicious Probiotic-Rich Meals 125 Part IV: The Part of Tens 153 Chapter 13: Ten (Or So) Ways Probiotics Promote Good Health 155 Chapter 14: Ten Misconceptions about Probiotics 161 Chapter 15: Ten (Or So) Famous Bacteria 167 Index 175
£11.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc A Cure for the Common Company
Book SynopsisMake your workforce happier, healthierand more productivewith strategies from a world-leader in company culture and health In A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization, health and well-being expert, Richard Safeer, M.D. delivers a step-by-step roadmap to creating a culture of health on your team and in your company that keeps your people happier and more engaged. In the book, you'll discover the importance of shaping your well-being culture, challenging yourself, your team, and your workforce to live better lives by offering them new tools and methods to do just that. This book discusses: Bulletproof strategies to help leaders build a sound cultural foundation that supports their efforts at changeA path forward that allows organizational leaders to step up and help their employees be the best versions of themselvesTechniques to build a supportive culture that overcomes common obstacles to change, including positive social climates, norms, and peer supports A can't-miss resource for business and human resource leaders at medium- to large-sized organizations, A Cure for the Common Company also belongs on the bookshelves of every professional interested in supporting employee health and well-being.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Inspiration from a Fire Truck: The Case for Building a Well-Being Workplace Culture Chapter 2: Getting Personal: How Our Subcultures Influence Our Well-Being Chapter 3: Best Companies Value Well-Being: Shared Values Chapter 4: Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful: Social Climate Chapter 5: Norms: All the Cool Kids Are Doing It (or Thinking It) Chapter 6: More than My Love Handles: Culture Connection Points Chapter 7: The Friends and Family Plan: Peer Support Chapter 8: How to Be the Best Boss: Lead with Well-Being Chapter 9: Culture Killers: Watch Out for the Speed Bumps Chapter 10: Counting Culture: Assessing Your Progress Chapter 11: Dinner is Served About the Author(s) Index
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Quality Health Care A Guide to Developing and Using Indicators
£77.40
Johns Hopkins University Press The Foot Book
Book SynopsisThe Foot Book is an all-inclusive resource for everyone suffering from foot and ankle disorders, as well as physicians and other medical personnel who care for them.Trade Review"As an athlete and competitive figure skater since the age of six, I have suffered my fair share of foot ailments. Over the years I have had broken toes, metatarsal stress fractures, ankle sprains, plantarfasciitis, stubbed toes, and countless blisters. My poor feet had one great advantage: my father happens to be a foot doctor! He guided my feet through each injury with the advice I needed to heal. The next best thing to having your personal foot doctor as a dad is to own The Foot Book, by Drs. Rose and Martorana." (Kimmie Meissner, World Figure Skating Champion, United States National Champion, Olympian)"Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: Introduction1. A Guide to the Foot and How We Walk2. Personal Care and Professional Help for Feet3. About ShoesPart II: Foot Disorders and Other Problems4. Foot Alignment Problems5. Flat Feet and High-Arched Feet6. Skin Conditions Affecting the Foot7. Toenail Disorders8. Bunions and Other Toe Conditions9. Heel Pain10. Nerve Syndromes Affecting the Foot and Ankle11. Arthritis Affecting Foot and Ankle Joints12. Tendon InjuriesPart III: People with Special Foot Needs13. Foot Problems that Start in Childhood14. Common Sports Injuries and the Sports Enthusiast's Foot15. Foot Health for People with Diabetes16. Orthotic Devices to Alleviate Foot ProblemsResourcesIndex
£19.95
Johns Hopkins University Press The International Travelers Guide to Avoiding
Book SynopsisTourists and professionals such as military personnel, journalists, aid workers, and businesspeople need the tools provided here to stay healthy during their trip and after they return home.Trade ReviewDavis... provides advice about what to do before, during, and after a trip to prevent infection and explains options if an illness does occur... VERDICT: Essential for international travelers. Library Journal A best new travel read... lists the essentials of a travel medical kit, outlines basic food and water practices, and details the viruses, bacteria, and parasites that may be encountered around the world. -- Scott Podmore Courier-Mail Follow his 'Considerations for ALL travelers' advice before zipping your suitcase shut and heading for the airport... and follow his 7 most important travel medical kit considerations to ensure the safest and healthiest travel experience possible. -- Timothy Boyer EmaxHealth This book is amazing and explains all the different types of infections worldwide... I will recommend this book to all my friends and family. Cybertron Reviews This work offers much practical and sound medical advice to travelers. Reference and Research Book News Fine health coverage for travelers who want the latest guidelines for avoiding common and uncommon infection around the world, and provides the latest recommendations... Any travel or international health collection must have this! Midwest Book Review This book is remarkable in its capacity to deliver essential knowledge that will enable travelers to be well informed and well prepared but also to cover a wide range of travel-related infections in suitable detail interspersed with historical anecdotes and facts... This book will be of great benefit to the 'worried well' traveler. -- Irani Ratnam Clinical Infectious Diseases This book is remarkable in its capacity to deliver essential knowledge that will enable travelers to be well informed and well prepared. Clinical Infections Diseases The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections presents well-written and well-organized information on geographic infectious diseases. JAMA Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Dr. Davis has written a book that will serve as an incredibly valuable travel resource for many types of travelers... A must read book for anyone traveling to tropical areas, sub-Saharan Africa and developing nations. -- Nancy Parode About.comTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesPrefacePart I: Sources of Travel Advice1. Personal Physicians and Travel Clinics2. Websites for Travelers3. Medical and Evacuation Insurance4. Overseas Medical Care and Medical TourismPart II: Pre-Travel Planning5. Devising a Prevention Strategy6. The Geographic Distribution of Major Travelers' Infections7. Immunizations8. Personal Protection Measures9. Drug Prophylaxis and Self-Treatment10. Special Circumstances11. Travel Medical KitsPart III: Bacterial Infections12. What You—and Your Doctor—Need to Know about Bacteria13. Typhoid Fever14. Plague15. Cholera16. Leptospirosis17. Typhus and Other Rickettsial Infections18. Oroya, Trench, and Q Fevers19. Relapsing Fevers20. Anthrax, Brucellosis, and Listeriosis21. Bacterial Meningitis22. TuberculosisPart IV: Viral Infections23. What You—and Your Doctor —Need to Know about Viruses24. Arbovirus Infections: An Overview25. Yellow Fever26. Dengue Fever27. Other Arboviruses28. Ebola and Other Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers29. Poliomyelitis30. Acute Viral Hepatitis31. Rabies32. InfluenzaPart V: Parasitic Infections33. What You—and Your Doctor—Need to Know about Parasites34. Malaria35. Amebiasis36. Leishmaniasis37. African and American Trypanosomiasis38. Intestinal Roundworm Infections39. Tissue Roundworm Infections40. Schistosomiasis and Other Flatworm InfectionsPart VI: Infections Caused by Multiple Microbes41. Sexually Transmitted Infections42. Travelers' Diarrhea43. Tropical Skin Infections and InfestationsPart VII: Post-Travel Considerations44. Fever in Returning Travelers45. Post-Travel Screening: Yes or No?GlossaryReferencesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The International Travelers Guide to Avoiding
Book SynopsisTourists and professionals such as military personnel, journalists, aid workers, and businesspeople need the tools provided here to stay healthy during their trip and after they return home.Trade ReviewDavis... provides advice about what to do before, during, and after a trip to prevent infection and explains options if an illness does occur... VERDICT: Essential for international travelers. Library Journal A best new travel read... lists the essentials of a travel medical kit, outlines basic food and water practices, and details the viruses, bacteria, and parasites that may be encountered around the world. -- Scott Podmore Courier-Mail Follow his 'Considerations for ALL travelers' advice before zipping your suitcase shut and heading for the airport... and follow his 7 most important travel medical kit considerations to ensure the safest and healthiest travel experience possible. -- Timothy Boyer EmaxHealth This book is amazing and explains all the different types of infections worldwide... I will recommend this book to all my friends and family. Cybertron Reviews This work offers much practical and sound medical advice to travelers. Reference and Research Book News Fine health coverage for travelers who want the latest guidelines for avoiding common and uncommon infection around the world, and provides the latest recommendations... Any travel or international health collection must have this! Midwest Book Review This book is remarkable in its capacity to deliver essential knowledge that will enable travelers to be well informed and well prepared but also to cover a wide range of travel-related infections in suitable detail interspersed with historical anecdotes and facts... This book will be of great benefit to the 'worried well' traveler. -- Irani Ratnam Clinical Infectious Diseases This book is remarkable in its capacity to deliver essential knowledge that will enable travelers to be well informed and well prepared. Clinical Infections Diseases The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections presents well-written and well-organized information on geographic infectious diseases. JAMA Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Dr. Davis has written a book that will serve as an incredibly valuable travel resource for many types of travelers... A must read book for anyone traveling to tropical areas, sub-Saharan Africa and developing nations. -- Nancy Parode About.comTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesPrefacePart I: Sources of Travel Advice1. Personal Physicians and Travel Clinics2. Websites for Travelers3. Medical and Evacuation Insurance4. Overseas Medical Care and Medical TourismPart II: Pre-Travel Planning5. Devising a Prevention Strategy6. The Geographic Distribution of Major Travelers' Infections7. Immunizations8. Personal Protection Measures9. Drug Prophylaxis and Self-Treatment10. Special Circumstances11. Travel Medical KitsPart III: Bacterial Infections12. What You—and Your Doctor—Need to Know about Bacteria13. Typhoid Fever14. Plague15. Cholera16. Leptospirosis17. Typhus and Other Rickettsial Infections18. Oroya, Trench, and Q Fevers19. Relapsing Fevers20. Anthrax, Brucellosis, and Listeriosis21. Bacterial Meningitis22. TuberculosisPart IV: Viral Infections23. What You—and Your Doctor —Need to Know about Viruses24. Arbovirus Infections: An Overview25. Yellow Fever26. Dengue Fever27. Other Arboviruses28. Ebola and Other Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers29. Poliomyelitis30. Acute Viral Hepatitis31. Rabies32. InfluenzaPart V: Parasitic Infections33. What You—and Your Doctor—Need to Know about Parasites34. Malaria35. Amebiasis36. Leishmaniasis37. African and American Trypanosomiasis38. Intestinal Roundworm Infections39. Tissue Roundworm Infections40. Schistosomiasis and Other Flatworm InfectionsPart VI: Infections Caused by Multiple Microbes41. Sexually Transmitted Infections42. Travelers' Diarrhea43. Tropical Skin Infections and InfestationsPart VII: Post-Travel Considerations44. Fever in Returning Travelers45. Post-Travel Screening: Yes or No?GlossaryReferencesIndex
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