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AquaPress The Sports Diving Medical: The definitive guide
Book SynopsisDiving, both recreational and technical, has exhibited a huge upsurge in uptake throughout the globe, and so has the average age of the active diver. Thus assessing fitness to dive is imperative, and it has to be undertaken with a solid background knowledge of diving and diving medicine, the foibles of the diving environment and the sport, and the interplay between the diving environment, the medical conditions of the diver and the situations which may arise while diving. The first two editions of The Sports Diving Medical are widely considered to be the textbooks best guiding the field of assessment of fitness to dive, a field fraught with difficulties and pitfalls, especially for those not having received training in diving medicine or not being divers themselves. After two decades, we felt the need to rewrite the textbook from the ground up, keeping all the positive elements from the previous editions while adding all the advancements and evidence base in internal medicine & diving medicine which arose over the past years. The third edition of The Sports Diving Medical by Dr Charles Paul Azzopardi and Dr John Parker gives a straightforward and accessible overview of the fitness to diving assessment process, the risks involved, followed by a detailed discussion of each body system, the relevant pathologies of every system and how diving affects each system and how to assess and mitigate the risks involved.Trade ReviewIn this third edition, coming more than 20 years after the second, Dr Parker has joined forces with Dr Charles Paul Azzopardi, a research-active, experienced diving physician who practices in Malta, a hub of intense diving activity. Together they have modernized, updated and expanded the text while retaining the key features that made the earlier editions so exquisitely useful. Over the years I have used the previous editions countless times to help channel my thinking on difficult cases. I predict that an entirely new generation of diving physicians will come to see this new edition as indispensable. Prof Simon Mitchell
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Clairview Books Animal Pharm: One Man's Struggle to Discover the
Book SynopsisMark Purdey's life changed one day in 1984 when a Ministry of Agriculture inspector told him he must administer a toxic organophosphate pesticide to his dairy herd. Passionately committed to organic farming and convinced of the harmful effects of chemicals in the environment, he refused to comply. 'It was as if my whole life became focused', he explained later. Before they had a chance to prosecute, Purdey took the Ministry to court and won his case. These experiences led him to challenge the orthodox line on the origins of Mad Cow Disease and its human counterpart variant CJD. Could the insecticide used in the official programme have precipitated the spread of the disease?Purdey's quest to discover the truth was hampered at every turn by government bureaucracies and self-serving scientific cliques who sought to smear and marginalize him. Dogged by dirty tricks and forced to work alone as something of a scientific sleuth, he struggled to reveal hidden interests and dangerous secrets. His supporters included many members of the public, as well as Prince Charles and the poet Ted Hughes. The latter wrote to him expressing 'a million congratulations'.Increasingly sceptical of the official narrative, Purdey was certain that toxic environmental factors would provide answers, and so embarked on a self-funded worldwide odyssey to investigate. "Animal Pharm" follows him on these eco-detective trails to locations as diverse as Iceland, Sardinia, Colorado and Australia. Purdey uncovers contamination from industry, munitions, pesticides, nuclear experiments and natural geology, linking these with the emergence of a range of neurodegenerative diseases. His research is at once compelling and disturbing, helping to create a paradigm shift in our understanding of the relationship of pollutants to disease and health.Trade Review'Next to weapons of mass destruction, BSE or Mad Cow Disease was the Blair government's biggest scare. Mark Purdey's inves 5{, required reading.'- John Pilger'If Purdey is right, he deserves a Nobel Prize for medicine. Instead he has been shot at, his phone lines have been cut and his house has been burnt down. The Ministry of Agriculture, which for 50 years has enjoyed a dangerously close relationship with the agrochemical industry, has repeatedly sought to discredit him.' - George Monbiot
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Public Health
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, policymakers all over the world have sought to strengthen the meaning and effect of public, non-medical healthcare. This publication is the result of the research initiation project »Arteria Danubia ‒ Analysis and Discussion on the Implementation of Model Health Regions in the Upper and Lower Reaches of the Danube« (2017 to 2019), which focused on healthcare in Bulgaria, Germany and Hungary. In this book, researchers from the participating universities and organizations explore the topic of public health in all its facets: How can public policy and education influence people’s health? How are lifestyle-related diseases to be avoided? And how best to implement digital healthcare solutions?Table of ContentsPart I - Focus Public Health: Missing health political opportunities due to a lack of nutritional behaviour acceptance.- The Importance of Research-Based Learning as a Didactic Necessity in German Public Health Degree Programs.- Community based health promotion for senior citizens – what we can learn from South Korean Model of Senior Centers.- The Impact of Health Literacy on the Healthcare System.- Tertiary prevention and After-Care for Cancer Patients in a Hotel Setting.- Health conferences in Germany, Austria and France. An Overview.- Vaccination Coverage and Attitudes - Ethical Aspects as Challenges in Combatting Measles along the Danube.- Lessons from the creation and failure of two regional cooperation models in the Hungarian health system.- Occupational Health Management as Central Element in Combating Social and Regional Health Inequalities.- Part II - Focus Medicine: Use and significance of expert medical advice on the Internet: results of an online survey among users of German-language health portals.- A source data verification based data quality analysis within the network of a German comprehensive cancer center.- The National Decade Against Cancer 2019-2029: Contents of the initiative and some critical thoughts.- Part III - Focus Digitalization: A Comprehensive Method for Multi-criteria Evaluation of Health Regions.- The Commercial Value of Health-Related Data - an Empirical Study.- Health apps in the area of conflict between state regulation and IT architectures.- Acceptance analysis and ELSI-Aspects of sensor-based care-management: certain results from a qualitative study adressing dehydration management.
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Johns Hopkins University Press Medicine without Meds
Book SynopsisHow digital therapies can transform your health. Traditional health care has a new ally. Some patients with sleep disorders, back pain, and diabetes are now being prescribed app-based treatment instead of drugs. Algorithms are helping cancer patients manage their symptoms, and video games are improving the attention span of children diagnosed with ADHD. A new class of medicine called digital therapeutics (DTx) is gaining traction and transforming the way patients engage with the health care system. In Medicine without Meds, Dean Ho, Yoann Sapanel, and Agata Blasiak explore the exciting potential for these digital therapies to transform patient care. Ho, Sapanel, and Blasiak share their insights on how these therapies can deliver value beyond the technology, address the challenges of implementation in existing health care models, and revolutionize care delivery. These clinicians, researchers, engineers, patients, start-up founders, and corporate executives are at the forefront of deTrade ReviewThis book shares useful resources, discusses insightful case studies (both successful and unsuccessful), and provides guidelines at various technology and business development stages. The case studies and key takeaways are particularly instrumental and enjoyable to read. The international coverage of the topic is another highlight of the book. I consider the book highly original, and it represents a substantial contribution to the digital therapeutic space. It should be a must-read.—Pak Kin Wong, PhD, The Pennsylvania State UniversityTable of ContentsForewordD. A. WallachPrefaceIntroduction. The ContextPart I. What Are Digital Therapeutics?Chapter 1. Digital Health Solutions versus Digital TherapeuticsPart II. The Right Tool for the Right ProblemChapter 2. Addressing Unmet Stakeholder NeedsChapter 3. Addressing Unmet Clinical NeedsChapter 4. Ensuring Business Viability EarlyChapter 5. Test, Learn, and PivotPart III. From Pilot to ProductionChapter 6. Data Sourcing and ManagementChapter 7. Clinical Validation: Unique Challenges and Novel ApproachesChapter 8. Factors That Influence the Implementation of New TechnologiesChapter 9. Recommendations for DTx ImplementationChapter 10. Supporting Adoption of DTxPart IV. Paths to CommercializationChapter 11. Channel Partnerships: The Ultimate Commercialization StrategyChapter 12. The Price Is Right: Value in the Eye of the BeholderConclusion. The Future of DTxWith Dr. Eddie MartucciAcknowledgmentsAppendix A. AI and Its Potential Use in DTx: A Brief Overview of Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix B. How to Translate Evidence-Based Theories to the Design of Digitally Delivered Mental Health InterventionsBibliographyIndex
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Lose Your Belly Diet
Book SynopsisWe want to be healthy. We want to be lean. And we want to lose that annoying fat around our bellies. Now we can! The Lose Your Belly Diet is built around a very clear, research-based concept: eating food that nourishes and protects the microbes in your gut paves the way for weight loss and a slimmer middle. Most importantly, having great gut health is linked to good health and wellbeing throughout your body.Scientists in this rapidly growing field are finding connections between the gut microbiome and a healthy immune system and gastrointestinal system, as well as autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease), allergies and asthma even cancer. And with every study that is published, they are convinced that a healthy gut leads to a healthy body. Indeed, when your gut is happy, your skin glows with health and you look and feel younger.The Lose Your Belly Diet includes meal plans, diet recommendations andTrade ReviewMore than a diet, this is a plan for feeling your best. I highly recommend it. -- Dr Phil McGraw
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McGraw-Hill Education The Innovators Prescription A Disruptive Solution
Book SynopsisTHE BOOK THATâS REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTH CARE IN AMERICAA groundbreaking prescription for reformâfrom a legendary leader in innovation.âœClear, entertaining, and provocative, The Innovatorâs Prescription should be read by anyone who cares about improving the health and health care of all.ââRisa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson FoundationâœComprehensive in its vision, astute in its diagnosis, and clear in its guidance, The Innovatorâs Prescription offers strong medicine for a heath care system that is far from well.ââHarvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationOur health care system is in critical condition. The Affordable Care Act has insured more Americans than ever, yet deductibles keep rising and costs continue to climb. Now more than ever, the industry needs a shot in the arm. It needs The Innovatorâs Prescription, the now-classic aTable of ContentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1:The Role of Disruptive Technology and Business Model Innovationin Making Products and Services Affordable and AccessibleCHAPTER 2:The Technological Enablers of Disruption CHAPTER 3:Disrupting the Hospital Business ModelCHAPTER 4:Disrupting the Business Model of the Physician’s Practice CHAPTER 5:Disruptive Solutions for the Care of Chronic Disease CHAPTER 6: Integrating to Make It Happen CHAPTER 7:Disrupting the Reimbursement System CHAPTER 8:The Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry chapter 9:Future Directions for Medical Devices and Diagnostic Equipment CHAPTER 10:The Future of Medical Education CHAPTER 11:Regulatory Reform and the Disruption of Health Care Epilogue Index
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Penguin Books Ltd Manual for Survival A Chernobyl Guide to the
Book Synopsis''Remarkable . . . grips with the force of a thriller'' Robert Macfarlane''The most brilliant and essential book on Chernobyl since that of Nobel Prize-winner Svetlana Alexievich'' Irish Times** National Book Critics Circle Finalist 2019 **The official death toll of the 1986 Chernobyl accident, ''the worst nuclear disaster in history'', is only 54, and stories today commonly suggest that nature is thriving there. Yet award-winning historian Kate Brown uncovers a much more disturbing story, one in which radioactive isotopes caused hundreds of thousands of casualties, and the magnitude of the disaster has been actively suppressed.For years after, Soviet scientists, bureaucrats and civilians were documenting staggering increases in birth defects, child mortality, cancers and other life-altering diseases. Worried that this evidence would blow the lid on the effects of radiation release from Cold War weapons-testing, scientTrade ReviewA magisterial blend of historical research, investigative journalism and poetic reportage, Kate Brown sets out to uncover Chernobyl's true medical and environmental effects . . . an awe-inspiring journey. * The Economist *This thrilling, frightening book tells the truth about the Chernobyl disaster . . . the most brilliant and essential book on Chernobyl since that of Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich. * The Irish Times *An astonishing unconventional history. * The Times *Brown's page-turner skilfully weaves an original narrative on the long-term medical effects of the Chernobyl disaster... Her capacity to immerse herself and pick up on nuances brings these stories from factory workers, technicians, doctors and villagers alive. * Nature *Exemplary ... Brown is an indomitable researcher -- Luke Harding * Observer *Full of passion . . . [an] admirable uncovering of the hidden story behind Chernobyl. * The Guardian *Vital work, making a convincing case for the catastrophic long-term medical and ecological effects of the disaster -- Tobie Mathew * Literary Review *A troubling book, passionately written and deeply researched ... the book moves from science to thriller and realm of conspiracy... there is no doubt about Brown's gift for vivid narrative. Her conclusion is chilling. * The Sunday Times *A humane book about the irreversible things a technological disaster does to people and landscapes. * Owen Hatherley, New Statesman, 'Best Books of 2019' *A magnificent monograph that stands out among the multiple books on Chernobyl simply because it tells us the truth - the whole unadulterated truth - about one of the worst disasters in history. As such, it may itself be regarded as a survival manual of sorts. And a guide to the future, too. * Engineering and Technology *Help[s] us comprehend, both emotionally and rationally, a disaster so great that future scholars will detect it thousands years from now, whether they have written accounts of it or not. * The Evening Standard *Kate Brown [...] shows that there are still many ways to tell this story, and that the lessons of Chernobyl remain unresolved ... Brown argues persuasively that [researchers] are grossly underestimating the scale of the damage. * The New York Review *Manual For Survival is a remarkable book, distinguished by Kate Brown's rare combination of skills: formidable archival history, investigative research, and vivid storytelling. There are parts of this book that grip with the force of a thriller - but again and again, the plot is proved true. A decade's work has gone into uncovering the real human cost of Chernobyl. This is a book about even bigger subjects than the disaster at its core, however: about how politics processes disaster, about the unseen legacies of the 'friendly atom', and about the Anthropocene futures faced by the human species, surviving in an epoch of ruin.This deftly written, impassioned, courageous book should make the world think twice about what's at stake when we unleash nuclear reactions.Kate Brown presents a convincing challenge to the official narrative of the Chernobyl disaster. Deeply reported and elegantly written, "Manual for Survival" is chilling.Combining the skills of a historian, investigative reporter, and detective Kate Brown has blown the lid off the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and decades of official efforts to suppress its grim truths. Disturbing in its conclusions, destined to incite controversy, Manual for Survival is first-rate historical sleuthing.Gripping . . . Kate Brown's relentless, tenacious reporting shows that Chernobyl isn't the past at all. Nothing, she makes clear, can stop its radiation from seeping through all attempts to bury the truth, for a long time to come. This deftly written, impassioned, courageous book should make the world think twice about what's at stake when we unleash nuclear reactions.This engagingly written book reads like a cold war thriller and uncovers the devastating effects of one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.
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Oxford University Press Inc Pandemics
Book SynopsisThe 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease. Extremely interesting from a medical standpoint, the study of pandemics also provides unexpected, broader insights into culture and politics.This Very Short Introduction describes history''s major pandemics--plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS--highlighting how each disease''s biological characteristics affected its pandemic development. McMillen discusses state responses to pandemics, such as quarantine, isolation, travel restrictions, and other forms of social control, and pays special attention to the rise of public health and the explosion of medical research in the wake of pandemics, especially as the germ theory of disease emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today, medicine is able to control all of these diseases, yet some of them are still devastating in much of the developing world. By assessing the relationship between poverty and disease and the geography of epidemics, McMillen offers an outspoken and thought-provoking point of view on the necessity for global governments to learn from past experiences and proactively cooperate to prevent any future epidemic.
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Oxford University Press HIV AIDS A Very Short Introduction Very Short
Book SynopsisHIV/ AIDS continues to be a major public health issue, affecting millions of sufferers worldwide. This Very Short Introduction explains the science, the international and local politics, the demographics, and the devastating consequences of the disease, and addresses some of the big issues that will concern us over the next decade.Table of ContentsREFERENCES; FURTHER READING; INDEX
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National Academies Press Sensor Systems for Biological Agent Attacks
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CRC Press Handbook of Obstetric Medicine
Book SynopsisMedical professionals are often involved in the management of the pregnant patient without necessarily being experts on all the complications surrounding pregnancy. The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine addresses the most common and serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy, including heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal disease, neurological problems, hormonal diseases, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, and more. For each condition, the handbook includes a description of incidence, clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, the effect of pregnancy, and management of the condition. The book also includes a detailed section focusing on the differential diagnosis of common symptoms including hypertension, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, and more. The symptoms and differential diagnoses are presented in an easy-to-read tabular format and include a description of important clinical fTrade Review"an excellent reference source for its subject matter… well written, clear and concise but provides a lot of valuable and relevant information… this book is designed for frontline clinical care and prepared to offer alternatives in potential tricky situations… [it] is full of wisdom and advice and I am sure will be much sought after." - published by GlycosmediaTable of ContentsPreface. Key terms. Section A: Systems. Hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Heart disease. Thromboembolic disease. Respiratory disease. Diabetes mellitus. Thyroid and parathyroid disease. Pituitary and adrenal disease. Connective tissue disease. Neurological problems. Renal disease. Liver disease. Gastrointestinal disease. Skin disease. Haematological problems. Human immunodeficiency virus and other infectious diseases. Section B: Differential diagnosis of medical problems in pregnancy. Tables. Prescribing in pregnancy. Normal laboratory values in pregnancy/non-pregnancy. Contraception in women with medical problems. Index..
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Unhealthy Societies
Book SynopsisAmong the developed countries it is not the richest societies which have the best health, but those which have the smallest income differences between rich and poor. Inequality and relative poverty have absolute effects: they increase death rates. But why? How can smaller income differences raise average life expectancy?Using examples from the USA, Britain, Japan and Eastern Europe, and bringing together evidence from the social and medical sciences, Unhealthy Socities provides the explanation. Healthy, egalitarian societies are more socially cohesive. They have a stronger community life and suffer fewer of the corrosive effects of inequality. As well as inequality weakening the social fabric, damaging health and increasing crime rates, Unhealthy Societies shows that social cohesion is crucial to the quality of life.The contrast between the material success and social failure of modern societies marks an imbalance which needs attention. The relationship betweeTrade Review'Unhealthy Societies is much more than another book on inequalities in health - it provides an elegantly argued treatise on the problems facing contemporary societies ... It is a methodologically sophisticated, yet inherently readable book ... This scholarly and insightful book is recommended reading for all students of sociology and economics, as well as health policy-makers and politicians.' - Times Higher Educational Supplement'Essential reading for medical sociologists, it is thought provoking, stimulating and accessible.' - Medical Sociology News'For those interested in a saner, fairer, safer and healthier society, Richard Wilkinson's book, which merits more than one reading, is potentially epoch-making...sane, humane, compelling counter-arguments to Thatcherism and the 'me, now, society'.' - 'For those interested in a saner, fairer, safer and healthier society, Richard Wilkinson's book, which merits more than one reading, is potentially epoch-making...sane, humane, compelling counter-arguments to Thatcherism and the 'me, now, society'.''Fascinating ... it is impossible not to be impressed by the sheer scale of the enterprise undertaken by Richard Wilkinson, both in the magnitude of the question addressed and the extraordinary diversity of evidence he brings to bear on the issue ... a work of major significance.' - Sociology of Health and Illness'One of the key social scientific texts of the decade ... a treasure trove of useful information, especially about the major consequences of income disparity in a community or society. Politicians, physicians and social scientists should somehow be required to read it and tested for comprehension ... should be required in every professional and social science educational programme. It's impact will be profound for years to come ... the importance of this book cannot be overstated.' - Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology'Unhealthy Societies is a challenging and refreshing book. By looking at health from a quality of life rather than a strictly medical angle it enables readers to examine health in its broadest and most intricate social context.' - Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths Newsletter'The message of this book is exactly what the country needs to hear ... an engaging passionate work of social responsibility ... a timely and exciting book.' - The Friend'I have no hesitation in recommending this book to those working and training in public health, especially those with an interest in the psycho-social causes of illness.' - Professor David R Phillips, in the Journal of Public Health MedicineTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction The Health of Societies Chapter 2. Health becomes a social science Chapter 3. Rising life expectancy and the epidemiological transition Health Inequalities Within Societies Chapter 4. The problem of health inequalities Chapter 5. Income distribution and health, Social Cohesion and Social Conflict Chapter 6. A small town in the USA, war-time Britain, Eastern Europe and Japan Chapter 7. An anthropology of social cohesion Chapter 8. The symptoms of disintegration How Society Kills Chapter 9. The psycho-social causes of illness Chapter 10. Baboons, Civil Servants and children's height Redistribution, Economic Growth and the Quality of Life Chapter 11. Social capital: putting Humpty together again
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Oneworld Publications The Long Shot
Book SynopsisTrade Review'Bingham and Hames’s accessible, edge-of-the-seat account of how British innovators vaccinated the UK and much of the rest of the world is also a quiet, compelling, non-partisan argument for dialogue between business and politics.' -- Telegraph'Fast-paced and very compelling… The Vaccine Taskforce will always be remembered as British science at its very best.' -- Sir Jonathan Symonds, Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline'The Long Shot is a book about procurement — not normally a subject for a gripping tale. Yet in this case we are dealing with the most successful procurement exercise of our times. And luckily, Bingham delivers on her punchy promise in the prologue to "tell it like it is". As an outsider rooted in business, she offers strong and specific recommendations for transforming government. Most deliciously, she names names.' -- Financial Times'Written with compelling verve and complete authority, this book describes how Kate Bingham ensured that Covid-19 vaccines would be made available to the UK. But the book does more than that. It also demonstrates how science and the effective application of science are critical to solving the world’s problems, and that these solutions will only be delivered with a razor-sharp focus on outcomes rather than on following procedures.' -- Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize laureate'Frank and fascinating.' -- Nature'Kate Bingham’s new book, The Long Shot, is a gripping account of the UK Government Vaccine Task Force’s response to the pandemic by a remarkable, determined, thoughtful, and practical individual who was at the heart of the critical decisions that had to be made. I spoke with her frequently through 2020 as we battled logistical headwinds and the media storms in development of the Oxford vaccine and was always better for our chats, absorbing the positive energy that she emanates and benefiting from her wisdom. Her clarity of thought and action in a such a dark and turbulent time is a seam running through the book, and I know for certain that her efforts saved many lives. But I have to disagree with the title, because the book shows that it really wasn’t such a "long shot" with Kate at the helm.' -- Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford‘A blueprint of how industry, academia and government can work together to address a question of global importance, with lessons for other future crises.’ -- John Tregoning, author of Infectious'An excellent read… Capturing the exceptional pace and energy of everyone involved in discovering and producing effective therapies against Covid-19. All in all, this is a book I will treasure.' -- Sir Mene Pangalos, Executive Vice President of AstraZeneca'Essential reading for anyone seeking to learn the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic.’ -- Matthew Partridge, Money Week‘An incisive behind-the-scenes look at the challenges Bingham faced in her role… The authors combine a lucid explanation of the scientific breakthroughs needed to create the first Covid vaccine with an insider look at the politics that hampered the taskforce’s efforts. The result is a valuable addition to the literature documenting the crisis.’ -- Publishers Weekly
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Cambridge University Press Disaster Planning
Book SynopsisAs disasters become more frequent and severe worldwide, disaster planning as a human endeavor is more important than ever, with the potential to save millions of lives globally. In this important new book, the author offers a practical, step-by-step guide for writing, implementing, and measuring the quality of your own disaster plan to address any threat with an approach that has been tested in public health and medical settings worldwide. Filling a significant gap in the existing literature, this book offers a comprehensive reference for both the principles and the practice of disaster planning. Access to a 25-lecture training course provides ancillary teaching materials for college level courses, offering added value for academic readers. An essential resource for public health graduates and anyone responsible for the management of disasters, primarily public health professionals, emergency physicians, first responders, and emergency managers.
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Taylor & Francis Community Centred Health and Wellbeing
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CRC Press Challenging Cases in Geriatric Medicine
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Taylor & Francis Researching Care with Case Studies
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CRC Press Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Other Visual Hallucinations
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CRC Press The Glaucoma Handbook
Book SynopsisGlaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. This engaging text unravels the complexities of this multifaceted condition. From the anatomy of the eye and mechanisms of disease to cutting-edge treatments and research, it bridges foundational knowledge with the latest advancements. Through case studies, patient narratives, and a focus on global disparities, it highlights the human impact of glaucoma and the importance of innovation and collaboration in combating it. It is a must-read for clinicians, researchers and students, seeking to deepen their understanding, improve patient outcomes, and explore the future of vision preservation.Key Features: Addresses a critical need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource on glaucoma that bridges clinical practice, cutting-edge research, and global health perspectives. Focuses on integrating clinical insights and emerging trends like AI, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), and advanced imaging tools, making it a relevant resource for clinicians and researchers. Includes patient narratives and real-world case studies, emphasizing the human side of glaucoma and fostering empathy and a deeper connection between practitioners and patients.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Health Care Data Guide
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFigures, Tables, and Exhibits xiii Preface xxix Acknowledgments xxxiii The Authors xxxv About the Companion Website xxxvii Part I Using Data for Improvement 1 Chapter 1 Improvement Methodology 3 Fundamental Questions for Improvement 4 What Are We Trying to Accomplish? 5 How Will We Know that a Change is an Improvement? 7 What Changes Can We Make That Will Result in Improvement? 8 The PDSA Cycle for Improvement 9 Tools and Methods to Support the Model for Improvement 13 Designing PDSA Cycles for Testing Changes 15 Analysis of Data from PDSA Cycles 19 Summary26 Key Terms 26 Chapter 2 Using Data for Improvement 27 What Does the Concept of Data Mean? 27 How are Data Used? 29 Types of Data 36 Using A Family of Measures 43 The Importance of Operational Definitions 47 Data for Different Types of Studies 51 Sampling53 Sampling Strategies 55 What About Sample Size? 58 Stratification of Data 61 What about Case-Mix Adjustment? 63 Transforming Data 65 Analysis and Presentation of Data 68 Summary75 Key Terms 75 Chapter 3 Understanding Variation Using Run Charts 77 Introduction77 What Is a Run Chart? 77 Use of a Run Chart 80 Constructing a Run Chart 80 Examples of Run Charts for Improvement Projects 84 Rules to Aid in Interpreting Run Charts 89 Special Issues in Using Run Charts 97 Stratification with Run Charts 113 Using the Cumulative Sum Statistic with Run Charts 116 Summary120 Key Terms 121 Chapter 4 Learning from Variation in Data 123 The Concept of Variation 123 Introduction to Shewhart Charts 129 Depicting and Interpreting Variation Using Shewhart Charts 135 The Role of Annotation with Shewhart Charts 140 Establishing Limits for Shewhart Charts 141 Revising Limits for Shewhart Charts 145 Stratification with Shewhart Charts 147 Shewhart Charts and Targets, Goals, or Other Specifications 152 Special Cause: Is It Good or Bad? 155 Summary157 Key Terms 158 Chapter 5 Understanding Variation Using Shewhart Charts 159 Selecting the Type of Shewhart Chart 160 Shewhart Charts for Continuous Data 163 I Charts 164 Examples of Shewhart Charts for Individual Measurements 166 Rational Ordering with an I Chart 168 Example of I Chart for Deviations from a Target 170 Xbar S Shewhart Charts 171 Shewhart Charts for Attribute Data 177 Subgroup Size for Attribute Charts 178 The P Chart for Classification Data 180 Examples of P Charts 182 Creation of Funnel Limits for a P Chart 186 Shewhart Charts for Counts of Nonconformities 188 c charts 190 U Chart 192 Creation of Funnel Limits for a U Chart 195 Alternatives for Attribute Charts for Rare Events 197 G Chart for Opportunities Between Rare Events 198 T Chart for Time Between Rare Events 202 Process Capability 206 Process Capability from an I Chart 208 Capability of a Process from Xbar and S Charts 208 Capability of a Process from Attribute Control Charts 210 Capability from a P Chart 210 Capability from a C or U Chart 210 Summary211 Key Terms 212 Appendix 5.1 Calculating Shewhart Limits 213 I Chart (For Individual Values Of Continuous Data) 213 Xbar S Chart (For Continuous Data In Subgroups) 214 P Chart (For Classification Data) 217 c chart (count Of Incidences) 218 U Chart (Incidences Per Area Of Opportunity) 219 G Chart (Cases Between Incidences) 220 T Chart 221 Chapter 6 Additional Tools For Understanding Variation In Data 223 Depicting Variation 223 Additional Tools for Learning from Variation 225 Frequency Plots 225 Frequency Plot Construction 226 Frequency Plots Used with Shewhart Charts 228 Frequency Plots and Stratification 232 Pareto Charts 236 Pareto Chart Construction 238 Pareto Charts Used with Shewhart Charts 239 Pareto Chart and Stratification 244 Scatterplots250 Scatterplot Construction 251 Scatterplots Used with Shewhart Charts 254 Scatterplots and Stratification 258 Radar Charts 260 Constructing a Radar Chart 261 Radar Charts Used with Shewhart Charts 261 Radar Charts and Stratification 263 Summary265 Key Terms 265 Chapter 7 Shewhart Chart Savvy: Dealing with Common Issues 267 Creating Effective Shewhart Charts 267 Tip 1: Type of Data and Subgroup Size 267 Tip 2: Rounding Data 268 Tip 3: Formatting Charts 268 Tip 4. Decisions for Recalculating limits, or Rephasing, on a Shewhart Chart 274 Extending Centerline and Limits Backward 277 Typical Problems with Software for Calculating Shewhart Charts 279 Characteristics to Consider When Purchasing SPC Software 282 Another Caution with I Charts and Chart Selection 285 Guidelines for Shewhart Charts in Research Studies and Publications 287 Use of Shewhart Charts in Research Studies 288 Shewhart Charts in Publications 290 Shewhart’s Theory versus Statistical Inference 292 Summary296 Key Terms 296 Part II Advanced Theory and Methods with Data For Improvement 297 Chapter 8 More Shewhart-Type Charts 299 Other Shewhart-Type Charts 301 The NP Chart 301 Xbar Range (Xbar R) Chart 302 Median Chart 304 Attribute Charts with Large Subgroup Sizes (P’ and U’) 306 Prime Charts (P’ and U’) 307 Negative Binomial Chart 313 Some Adaptations to Shewhart Charts 316 MA Chart 317 CUSUM Chart 320 Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) Chart 328 Standardized Shewhart Charts 331 Multivariate Shewhart-Type Charts 334 Summary338 Key Terms 339 Chapter 9 Special Uses for Shewhart Charts 341 Shewhart Charts with a Changing Centerline 341 Shewhart Charts with a Sloping Centerline 342 Shewhart Charts with Seasonal Effects 344 Adjusting Shewhart Charts for Confounders 349 Transformation of Data with Shewhart Charts 355 Shewhart Charts for Autocorrelated Data 361 Risk-Adjusted or Case-Mix Adjusted Shewhart Charts 366 Comparison Charts 368 Confidence Intervals and Confidence Limits 369 Summary373 Key Terms 373 Chapter 10 Drilling Down Into Aggregate Data for Improvement Ii 375 What are Aggregate Data? 375 What is the Challenge Presented by Aggregate Data? 376 Introduction to the Drill Down Pathway 381 Stratification 381 Sequencing 382 Rational Subgrouping 383 An Illustration of the Drill Down Pathway: Adverse Drug Events384 Drill Down Pathway Step One 385 Drill Down Pathway Step Two 385 Drill Down Pathway Step Three 387 Drill Down Pathway Step Three, Continued 389 Drill Down Pathway Step Four 393 Drill Down Pathway Step Five 397 Drill Down Pathway Step Six 400 Summary400 Key Terms 401 Part III Applications of Shewhart Charts in Health Care 403 Chapter 11 Learning from Individual Patient Data 405 Examples of Shewhart Charts for Individual Patients 407 Example 1: Asthma Patient Use of Shewhart Charts 408 Example 2: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening for Prostate Cancer 409 Example 3: Monitoring Patient Measures in the Hospital 411 Example 4: Bone Density for a Patient Diagnosed with Osteoporosis 412 Example 5: Temperature Readings for a Hospitalized Patient 415 Example 6: Shewhart Charts for Continuous Monitoring of Patients 418 Example 7: Monitoring Weight 420 Example 8: Monitoring Blood Sugar Control for Patients with Diabetes 421 Example 9: Using Shewhart Charts in Pain Management 422 Summary423 Chapter 12 Learning from Patient Feedback to Improve Care 425 Summarizing Patient Feedback Data 429 Presentation of Patient Satisfaction Data 437 Using Patient Feedback for Improvement 438 The PDSA Cycle for Testing and Implementing Changes 438 Improvement Team Working on Clinic Satisfaction 438 Improvement Team Working on Pain 442 Feedback from Employees 444 Using Patient Satisfaction Data in Planning for Improvement 445 Special Issues with Patient Feedback Data 447 Are There Challenges When Summarizing and Using Patient Satisfaction Survey Data? 447 Does Survey Scale Matter? 449 Summary450 Key Terms 450 Chapter 13 Using Shewhart Charts in Health Care Leadership 451 A Health Care Organization’s Vector of Measures 452 Developing a VOM 453 So How do We Best Display a VOM? 461 Administrative Issues with a VOM 464 Some Examples of Measures for Other VOMs 467 Emergency Department 468 Primary Care Center 468 System Flow Measures 469 Health Authority 469 Large Urban Hospital 471 IHI Whole System Measures 471 Summary473 Key Terms 474 Chapter 14 Shewhart Charts for Epidemic Data 475 Shewhart Charts in Epidemiology 476 Development of Shewhart Charts for Epidemic Data 479 c charts (Epoch 1) 479 Charts of Epoch 2 481 Charts for Epoch 3 485 Charts for Epoch 4 486 Some Issues with the Hybrid Chart for COVID-19 Deaths 487 Data Quality 487 Day-of-the-Week Adjustment 487 Application of the Hybrid Charts to Cases, Hospitalizations, and Intensive Care Unit Admissions 489 Summary492 Key Term 492 Chapter 15 Case Studies 493 Case Study A: Improving Access to a Specialty Care Clinic 495 Case Study B: Radiology Improvement Projects 504 Case Study C: Reducing Post-Cabg Infections 514 Case Study D: Drilling Down into Percentage of C-Sections 526 Case Study E: Reducing Length of Stay After Surgery 537 Case Study F: Reducing Hospital admissions 551 Case Study G: Accidental Puncture/Laceration Rate 558 Case Study H: Improving Telemedicine Failed Calls and No Shows 568 Case Study I: Variation in Financial Data 583 Index 595 Shewhart Chart Selection Guide 609
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Orion Publishing Co Dear NHS
Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCurated and edited by Adam Kay (author of multi-million bestseller This is Going to Hurt), Dear NHS features 100 household names telling their personal stories of the health service. Contributors include: Paul McCartney, Emilia Clarke, Peter Kay, Stephen Fry, Dawn French, Sir Trevor McDonald, Graham Norton, Sir Michael Palin, Naomie Harris, Ricky Gervais, Sir David Jason, Dame Emma Thompson, Joanna Lumley, Miranda Hart, Dermot O'Leary, Jamie Oliver, Ed Sheeran, David Tennant, Dame Julie Walters, Emma Watson, Malala Yousafzai and many, many more. All profits from this book will go to NHS Charities Together to fund vital research and projects, and The Lullaby Trust which supports parents bereaved of babies and young children.Other writers include Chris O'Dowd, Johnny Vegas, Jack Whitehall, Chris Evans, Lorraine Kelly, Lee Mack, Jonathan Ross, Konnie Huq, Greg James, FraTrade ReviewThis book is the literary equivalent of the Clap For Carers, a love letter to NHS workers written by grateful celebrities. * DAILY MIRROR *This unfailingly readable volume celebrates the NHS and the incredible care it gives us. * SUNDAY MIRROR *Will have you in tears of both laughter and sadness. * BEST *Vivid tales here of broken bones, gaping wounds, burst appendixes, engorged boils, enlarged testicles and chronic diarrhoea... * GUARDIAN *
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New York University Press Calling the Shots
Book SynopsisWinner, 2018 Donald W. Light Award for Applied Medical Sociology, American Sociological Association Medical Sociology SectionWinner, 2018 Distinguished Scholarship Award presented by the Pacific Sociology AssociationHonorable Mention, 2017 ESS Mirra Komarovsky Book Award presented by the Eastern Sociological SocietyOutstanding Book Award for the Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity presented by the American Sociological AssociationA rich, multi-faceted examination into the attitudes and beliefs of parents who choose not to immunize their childrenThe measles outbreak at Disneyland in December 2014 spread to a half-dozen U.S. states and sickened 147 people. It is just one recent incident that the medical community blames on the nation's falling vaccination rates. Still, many parents continue to claim that the risks that vaccines pose to their children are far greater than their benefits. Given the research and the unanimity of opinion within the medical community, many asTrade ReviewSeveral recent books have delved into the history and science of vaccines and immunity, and the anxieties that accompany them. Jennifer Reich … brings meticulousness and sensitivity to this emotional issue. … It is Reich’s book that may prove the most convincing to anti-vaxxers. -- New York Review of BooksRisk is one of the operative words central to sociologist Jennifer Reichs remarkably calm book on current vaccination practices in North America. Risk is what parents, paediatricians and policymakers must evaluate in their roles as caregivers, primary-care doctors and advisers The group of parents Reich interviewed over a 10-year period that has informed this book are the university-educated ubermoms who favour organic food and have a tendency to avoid gluten and dairy productsThe doctors Reich interviewed recognise that some vaccination is better than none and that being patronising, bossy or confrontational is not in the best interest of the child or the wider community. It is a stance Reich shares. * Times Higher Education *Recent outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough are focusing attention on this issue, making Reich's able contribution especially pertinent. * Kirkus Reviews *In her engaging book,Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, Jennifer Reich focuses on this last group of privileged, vocal parents, a group with the potential to disrupt the balance of infectious disease control across the country. This exceptionally timely book also confronts the challenges posed by science skepticism amid a declining sense of public obligation and the increasing dictate that health is each familys personal responsibility. * Contemporary Sociology *Jennifer Reichs new book, Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, is an essential contribution to the story of vaccines in contemporary U.S. society that should make it impossible to tell such simple stories about vaccine resisters any longer. * American Journal of Sociology *A timely intervention into recent anti-vaccination controversies, Jennifer Reich’s Calling the Shots unpacks the logics behind vaccine refusal through interviews and ethnographic studies of parents who refuse vaccinations. -- Science, Medicine, and AnthropologyCalling the Shots is intellectually rigorous and politically engaged scholarship of the highest quality. Jennifer Reich illuminates the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding childhood immunization, one of the most important and contested public health policy issues of our day. Debates about vaccine refusal have too often been marked by over-simplification and unfounded assumptions, and Reichs thorough, meticulous analysis provides a much-needed corrective.-James Colgrove,author of State of Immunity: The Politics of Vaccination in Twentieth * Century America *Calling the Shots treads confidently into the explosive terrain of vaccine refusal. In this must-read exploration of the burdens of modern mothering, Reich takes seriously the desires of mothers to make their own decisions to protect their children from risks. But she also shows how anti-vaccine stances by the privileged few may undermine the social compact and threaten the public good. This is a well-written, important, and very timely book. -- Steven Epstein,author of Inclusion: The Politics of Difference in Medical ResearchIn this gripping book, Reich illumines the processes through which (mostly affluent) parents reject vaccines. The book impressively situates these anti-vaccine parents in a broader context. Reich carefully documents how a range of organizations including medical offices, drug companies, and child protective servicesare all players in this social drama. Reichs concept of & individualistic parenting is valuable. Since parents decisions can have dire consequences for other children, the book is not only interesting, but it is of enormous social significance.Highly recommended! -- Annette Lareau,author of Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life
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PublicAffairs,U.S. Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History
Book SynopsisIt killed novelist George Orwell, Eleanor Roosevelt, and millions of others - rich and poor. Desmond Tutu, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nelson Mandela survived it, just. For centuries, tuberculosis has ravaged cities and plagued the human body. In Phantom Plague, Vidya Krishnan, traces the history of tuberculosis from the slums of 19th-century New York to modern Mumbai. In a narrative spanning century, Krishnan shows how superstition and folk-remedies, made way for scientific understanding of TB, such that it was controlled and cured in the West. The cure was never available to black and brown nations. And the tuberculosis bacillus showed a remarkable ability to adapt - so that at the very moment it could have been extinguished as a threat to humanity, it found a way back, aided by authoritarian government, toxic kindness of philanthropists, science denialism and medical apartheid.Krishnan's original reporting paints a granular portrait of the post-antibiotic era as a new, aggressive, drug resistant strain of TB takes over. Phantom Plague is an urgent, riveting and fascinating narrative that deftly exposes the weakest links in our battle against this ancient foe.
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McGraw-Hill Education / Australia Health Literacy in a Nutshell
Book SynopsisHealth Literacy in a Nutshell will help you understand how to be a better communicator, and how to work more effectively with patients and communities in helping them to find, understand and use health information to make good decisions about their health.Health Literacy in a Nutshell is an essential resource for students and frontline practitioners who want to improve their understanding of health literacy and health communication. This book provides a useful prompt on key issues, as well as guidance on how to organise and deliver interventions to improve health literacy.Written by internationally recognised leaders in the field, this compact, easy-to-use guide provides pragmatic advice and guidance. It draws upon the best available scientific evidence with numerous practical examples of effective communication to improve health literacy among patients and community populations.Features: An introduction to health literacy concepts and definitions Practical communication tools for frontline health workers Strategies for improving health literacy in communities Mastering digital health communication Measurement and monitoring of health literacy The role of health literacy in improving equity in health This book is highly recommended for busy students and health practitioners, including experienced researchers and practitioners, who want to become better communicators and work more effectively with individuals and communities in helping them to find, understand, appraise and apply health information.Table of ContentsList of tables, figures, and case studiesPrefaceAbout the authorsChapter 1: Health literacy concepts and definitionsChapter 2: Improving health literacy in clinical settings: health literacy for frontline health workersChapter 3: Improving health literacy in community settingsChapter 4: Digital health literacyChapter 5: Health-literate systems and organisationsChapter 6: Measurement and monitoring in health literacyChapter 7: Health literacy, equity and the social determinants of health Index
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Newcastle Libraries & Information Service Covid in Newcastle: A Photographic Record
Book SynopsisOn 31st January 2020, Newcastle Hospitals became the first hospital in the UK to receive patients suffering from a new illness - Covid-19. At the time Tom Warburton was a senior director at Newcastle City Council and was directly involved in organising many of the city’s responses to the Covid pandemic. As a keen amateur photographer, he knew he would be in a unique position to try and make a photographic record of the pandemic's effect on Newcastle and its people during one of the most difficult periods in recent history. Over the next two years, and with controlled access to some of the most sensitive and strategic areas of the battle against the virus, Tom recorded both the sadness and desperation as well as the achievements and sacrifices of those in the frontline fight against the pandemic. Tom’s photographs will serve as an important historical reminder of one of the most significant and strange times in Newcastle’s history and as a fitting tribute to those who took risks to help others and provide life-saving services. A proportion of the book’s sales revenue will go to Newcastle Hospitals Charity and West End Food Bank.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ... 9 EARLY DAYS ... 10 FIRST LOCKDOWN ... 14 CITY LIFE LINE & FOOD SUPPLY ... 20 PPE SUPPLY ... 26 CARE HOMES ... 30 TESTING FOR COVID ... 36 NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS ... 44 NORTH EAST AMBULANCE TRUST ... 68 INCREASED DEATH RATE ... 72 SUMMER 2020 UNLOCKED ... 80 AUTUMN 2020 ... 88 CHRISTMAS 2020 ... 102 VACCINATION PROGRAMMES ... 108 ANTI-VAX DEMOS ... 120 UNSUNG HEROES ... 130 COMMUNITY RESPONSE ... 138 LOOKING BACK ... 146
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Cornerstone Superbugs (WIRED guides): How to prevent the next
Book SynopsisThe number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising every year. What medical weapons and technologies are being developed to stop this existential threat to all of us? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist Victoria Turk outlines the reasons for this major crisis in medicine and the steps being taken to control it. She explains the reasons why antibiotics no longer have the miraculous force they once did, and why so many drugs that were once so effective are now falling short. She considers the implications for the future, not just in terms of individual health but humankind's ability to counter pandemics. She looks at the latest research into new antibiotics, preventative medicine, diagnostic techniques and resistance-resistant treatments. And she addresses the fundamental question: are new medical breakthroughs sufficient to safeguard our health in the future?
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Clairview Books Primal Health: Understanding the Critical Period
Book SynopsisMichel Odent, the leading pioneer for natural childbirth, indicates that the period between conception and a child's first birthday is critical to life-long health. In this prophetic book - first published in 1986 and reproduced here in its original form - he argues that different parts of the 'primal adaptive system' develop, regulate and adjust themselves during foetal life and the time around birth and infancy. 'Everything which happens during this period of dependence on the mother has an influence on this basic state of health, this primal health.' He suggests that the later well-being of adults, their ability to withstand the 'diseases of civilization' such as hypertension, cancer, alcoholism and failures of the immune system resulting in AIDS, allergies and viral diseases, can all be traced back to society's ignorance of the vital importance of the primal period. Since the first edition of this groundbreaking work, research has continued apace, offering further evidence to substantiate Odent's ideas. In the important new "Introduction and Postscript", the author reviews recent developments and relates them to the central themes of Primal Health. This book is essential reading for all who care about the health of our children and the ongoing health of society as a whole.Trade Review'Michel Odent asks the fundamental question that is often avoided: What is health? If you don't find it easy to come up with an answer - and especially if you do - read this book. It is brilliant!' - Sheila Kitzinger, author of Rediscovering Birth and Birth Your Way
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Scribe Publications Under the Skin: racism, inequality, and the
Book SynopsisNAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2022 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES The first book to tell the full story of race and health in America today, showing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of the nation. In the US, Black people have poorer health outcomes than white people at every stage of their lives: Black babies are more than twice as likely as white babies to die at birth or in the first year of life; Blacks in every age-group under sixty-five have significantly higher death rates than whites. Racial disparities in healthcare are impossible to ignore, and yet they have never been fully investigated until now. In Under the Skin, Linda Villarosa reveals the elements in the American healthcare system and society that cause Black people to ‘live sicker and die quicker’. Today’s medical texts and instruments still carry slavery-era assumptions that Black bodies are fundamentally different from white bodies. Study after study of medical settings show worse treatment and outcomes for Black patients. Black people live in dirtier, more polluted communities due to environmental racism. And, most powerfully, Villarosa describes how coping with the daily scourge of racism ages Black people prematurely, a phenomenon called weathering. Anchored by human stories and offering incontrovertible proof, Under the Skin is dramatic, tragic, and necessary reading. ‘A searing indictment of a broken health system in the age of American decline.’ New Statesman ‘Villarosa’s empathic and sharp-sighted journalism is as astute as it is groundbreaking, as brilliant as it is timely. Let the conversations begin!’ Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the BoneTrade Review‘Singular and expansive … In this eminently admirable book, there are no easy answers or platitudes.’ -- Kaitlyn Greenidge * The New York Times Book Review *‘A searing indictment of a broken health system in the age of American decline.’ -- Gavin Jacobson * New Statesman *‘Brilliant, illuminating … Meticulously researched, sweeping in its historical breadth, damning in its clear-eyed assessment of facts and yet hopeful in its outlook, Under the Skin is a must-read for all who affirm that Black lives matter.’ -- Jerald Walker * Washington Post *‘[G]ripping, incisive … [Villarosa] deftly pivots between individual cases and studies that demonstrate the widespread obstacles in seeking equal health care for Black people.’ -- Kate Tuttle * The Boston Globe *‘Linda Villarosa, one of our fiercest and most cutting-edge journalists, has given us a classic for the ages. Through engrossing stories of people’s real experiences and her signature rigorous reporting, she reveals the biggest picture in American life — that racism has done us all in, and produced a nation so steeped in white supremacy mythology that we cannot take care of ourselves or each other. This book is a gift, a map, and a necessity, relevant for every reader who wants to understand their own time.’ -- Sarah Schulman, author of Let the Record Show‘Villarosa’s empathic and sharp-sighted journalism is as astute as it is groundbreaking, as brilliant as it is timely. Let the conversations begin!’ -- Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the Bone‘A stunning look at the racial disparities in health outcomes for Black and white Americans … Skilfully interweaving historical and medical facts with empathetic profiles of people who have been affected by HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and other health crises enabled by structural racism, Villarosa delivers a passionate call for equality in the American medical system. The result is an urgent and utterly convincing must-read.’ * Publishers Weekly, starred review *‘It’s no secret that Black people are subject to the cumulative effects of systemic racism. But Linda Villarosa’s Under the Skin walks us through the inevitable consequences of living in a racist country on our bodies, our environments, and our healthcare system. The cultural manifestations of the physical and psychological traumas affecting Black people alter or distort all our lives. Those of us who understand that structural violence has physical ramifications will be in debt to Under the Skin. I am grateful for the arrival of this book. It is a relief to have the truth of racialised trauma exposed in such cogent, undeniable writing and with such genius analysis. This is journalism at its finest. If you read one book this year, let it be this one.’ -- Claudia Rankine, author of Citizen: an American lyric‘In Under the Skin, Linda Villarosa has written a book that will transform how you understand the relationship between race and medicine, one that makes clear the connection between our history and our health. This is a book filled with indispensable research, but also filled with humanity. Villarosa tells us important stories, and also becomes part of the story herself. I’m so glad this book exists, I will be thinking about it for a long time.’ -- Clint Smith, New York Times bestselling author of How the Word Is Passed‘Under the Skin makes a powerful case that the systematic assault on Black Americans’ bodies is unhealthy for the entire nation. Based on decades of cutting-edge investigative reporting, Villarosa shines a fresh spotlight on this urgent crisis and offers a promising path to health equity.’ -- Dorothy Roberts, author Killing the Black Body‘Linda Villarosa’s Under the Skin is a compelling and deeply reported examination of racial disparities in health care, cutting through the dangerous, paralysing, and archaic myths that continue to cloud the vision of medical professionals and policymakers about what is wrong and what needs to change.’ -- Adam Serwer, New York Times bestselling author of The Cruelty Is the Point‘Like COVID, Under The Skin is a powerful indictment of how structural inequalities have permeated the quality of health care delivered to people of colour.’ -- Catherine Coleman Flowers, author of Waste‘This powerful, carefully researched book reveals the significant health challenges faced by Black Americans simply due to being Black … Villarosa documents unending examples of social racism, inbred bias, and general neglect, but somehow remains hopeful for change, introducing individuals and programs that are making positive differences. Her thoughtful, personal account raises issues that affect all Americans.’ * Booklist, starred review *‘Remarkable.’ * The New York Times *‘Perhaps one of the most important and thought-provoking publications of the year is Linda Villarosa’s groundbreaking Under the Skin. It’s a stunning exposé of why Black people in our society “live sicker and die quicker” — an eye-opening game changer.’ * Oprah Daily *‘An eye-opening, heartbreaking study of the racism deeply embedded in US medicine and society; critical for any reader interested in racism’s effects on quality of life.’ * Library Journal, starred review *‘A damning account of how race and racism determine the quality and quantity of medical care in the US ... A closely argued case for racial and class equity in health care, revealing a medical regime sorely in need for reform.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘[M]akes stunning points about the health risks of racism amid moving narratives of real people’s experiences … wonderfully written. It’s not an inaccessible academic work or a polemic. Rather, its points are made amid moving narratives of real people’s experiences. The book also serves as a stake in the ground for Villarosa as she powerfully discloses what years of reporting have led her to understand.’ -- Alden Mudge * BookPage *Praise for Passing for Black: ‘Passing for Black weaves issues of identity and sexuality into an engaging tale of love, passion, and family. Finally the story we’ve been waiting for, delivered in page-turning, finely written prose by one of my favourite writers.’ -- E. Lynn Harris, New York Times bestselling authorPraise for Passing for Black: ‘Passing for Black is a lively page turner that follows the complicated process of coming out as African-American and female and middle-class. It is a sweet, romantic, and sometimes funny tale, brushed nicely with issues of race, class, and sexuality. As Angela tumbles along her journey to self-discovery, I found myself rooting for her to find the way.’ -- Staceyann Chin, poet, activist, and author of The Other Side of Paradise and CrossfirePraise for Career GPS: ‘Career GPS serves as the business coach you never had but always wanted. From getting the job you want to getting noticed for the job you’ve done, you’ll find tangible tips for winning in the new world of work.’ -- Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and See Jane Lead
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Springer International Publishing AG Global LGBTQ Health: Research, Policy, Practice,
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a groundbreaking volume that creates a new field within the intersection of “global health” and “LGBTQ health” delineating specific health challenges and resiliencies. There has been increasing awareness of the importance in recognizing LGBTQ health issues and disparities. However, there is a dearth of research and scholarship that examines LGBTQ health through global and comparative perspectives. This book addresses this gap.In the pursuit of scientific inquiry, the disciplines in public health have often emphasized reductionist perspectives that are particularized to a specific locale, municipality, or country. This book's provision of broader perspectives, cross-cutting disparities and issues, and socio-political-cultural contextualization inform the development of new research, policies, interventions, and programs. Students benefit by learning about LGBTQ health research, policies, and programs in various countries and regions. Public health researchers benefit by learning about research conducted in various countries and regions, along with understanding how research has been linked to and impacted by various policies and programs. Policymakers benefit from learning about overarching and comparative perspectives that could inform more effective policies, including those connected to multiple locations. Practitioners learn about various public health practices in multiple countries and regions that could contribute to novel and creative solutions and approaches within the respective contexts. The nine chapters of this volume facilitate greater socio-political-cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence; undertake an in-depth literature review of health factors and outcomes; and provide recommendations for increasing health-related capacity through development and collaborations between agencies, organizations, and institutions across countries and/or regions. Global LGBTQ Health: Research, Policy, Practice, and Pathways is primarily intended for students and instructors in public health, medicine, nursing, other health professions, psychology, social work, LGBTQ or gender/sexuality studies, human rights, and the social sciences. The book is also a useful resource for public health researchers and practitioners, policymakers, and healthcare and social service providers.Table of Contents1. Introduction Authors: Sel J. Hwahng & Michelle R. Kaufman 1.1 Why global LGBTQ health? 1.2 Genesis of the book 1.3 On COVID-19 1.4 History, culture, and religion 1.5 Racial/ethnic stratification and indigeneity 1.6 Intersectionality 1.7 Chapter summaries 2. LGBTQ Stigma Authors: Valerie A. Earnshaw, Carmen Logie, Jeffrey A. Wickersham, and Adeeba Kamarulzaman 2.1 Stigma definitions and key concepts 2.1.1 Functions of stigma 2.1.2 Stigma contextualized 2.1.3 Intersectional stigma 2.2 LGBTQ stigma manifestations and experiences 2.2.1 Structural stigma 2.2.2 Individual level 2.3 Processes linking LGBTQ stigma with health 2.3.1 Social isolation 2.3.2 Access to resources 2.3.3 Biological, psychological, and behavioral responses 2.4 Interventions to address LGBTQ stigma 2.4.1 Structural change 2.4.2 Stigma reduction among perceivers 2.4.3 Enhancing resilience among targets 2.5 Conclusion 3. Global LGBTQ Mental Health Authors: Richard Bränström, Tonda L. Hughes, and John E. Pachankis 3.1 Differences in mental health between LGBTQ individuals and cisgender heterosexual individuals 3.1.1 Types of mental health problems 3.1.2 Cultural differences in understanding mental health 3.2 Differences in mental health across diverse populations of LGBTQ individuals 3.2.1 Age and sex 3.2.2 Sexual identity and gender identity 3.2.3 Socioeconomic status 3.2.4 Race/ethnicity 3.2.5 Migration status 3.2.6 Geographic variations in LGBTQ mental health 3.3 Determinants of LGBTQ mental health 3.3.1 The cross-cultural relevance of minority stress theory 3.3.2 Cross-country variation in structural stigma 3.3.3 Barriers to societal integration across countries 3.4 Interventions to improve LGBTQ mental health 3.4.1 Interventions to reduce LGBTQ stigma 3.4.2 Interventions to promote coping with stigma 3.5 Future directions 3.5.1 Improved research methodologies for global LGBTQ mental health 3.5.2 Comparative research to identify cultural variation in LGBTQ mental health 3.5.3 Dissemination of LGBTQ-affirmative mental health interventions 3.5.4 Aging-related dementia and cognitive decline 3.6 Conclusion 4. If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Count: Elements to Consider in Understanding Global Sexual and Gender Minority Data on Non-Communicable Diseases Authors: Jane A. McElroy & Bennett J. Gosiker 4.1 Introduction 4.2 On the impact of COVID-19 4.3 Chronic stress and Immune dysregulation 4.4 Factors contributing to chronic illnesses 4.5 Health disparities theories 4.6 Methodological considerations 4.7 Conclusion 5. Sexual and Gender Minority Population’s Health Burden of Five Non-Communicable Diseases: CVD, Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD Authors: Jane A. McElroy & Bennett J. Gosiker 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) 5.2.1 Epidemiology of CVD in sexual minority populations 5.2.2 Epidemiology of CVDD in transgender and non-binary populations 5.3 Cancer 5.3.1 Epidemiology of cancer in sexual minority populations 5.3.2 Epidemiology of cancer among transgender populations 5.4 Diabetes Mellitus 5.4.1 Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in sexual minority populations 5.4.2 Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in transgender and non-binary populations 5.5 Asthma 5.5.1 Epidemiology of asthma in sexual minority populations 5.5.2 Epidemiology of asthma in transgender and non-binary populations 5.6 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 5.6.1 Epidemiology of COPD in sexual minority populations 5.6.2 Epidemiology of COPD in transgender and non-binary populations 5.7 Conclusion 6. Community and Social Support Authors: Chichun Lin & Sel J. Hwahng 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Support in families 6.2.1 Parental support 6.2.2 Sibling support 6.3 Support in schools 6.4 Support in other relationships 6.4.1 Intimate partners 6.4.2 Parenting and family-building 6.4.3 Colleague support 6.4.4 LGBTQ elders 6.5 LGBTQ communities 6.5.1 Same-sex male communities 6.5.2 Same-sex female communities 6.5.3 Bisexual communities 6.5.4 Transgender and non-binary gender communities 6.5.5 Biphobia and transphobia in lesbian/gay communities 6.5.6 Intersex communities 6.5.7 Asexual/aromantic communities 6.5.8 Online communities and social media 6.5.9 Religious and spiritual groups 6.5.10 BDSM/leather and polyamory communities 6.5.11 Other support groups 6.5.12 LGBTQ-related organizations 6.6 Conclusion 7. HIV/AIDS Among Sexual and Gender Minority Communities Globally Authors: S. Wilson Beckham, Jennifer Glick, Jowanna Malone, Ashleigh J. Rich, Andrea Wirtz, & Stefan Baral 7.1 Introduction 7.1.1 Subpopulations 7.2 Methodological and ethical challenges in global HIV research among SGM 7.2.1 Ethical issues 7.2.2 Methodological issues 7.3 Multi-level factors and interventions 7.3.1 Structural level factors 7.3.2 Structural interventions 7.3.3 Interpersonal & community level factors 7.3.4 Interpersonal/community-level interventions 7.3.5 Individual & biomedical level factors 7.3.6 Individual-level & biomedical interventions 7.4 Chronic disease & sexual and gender minorities living with HIV 7.5 Conclusions 7.6 Future directions 8. Global Epidemiology and Social Ecological Determinants of Substance Use Disparities, Consequences of Use, and Treatment Options Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations Authors: Matthew J. Mimiaga, Lynn Klasko-Foster, Christopher Santostefano, Harry Jin, Taryn Wyron, Jackie White Hughto, & Katie Biello 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Epidemiology 8.2.1 Epidemiology of substance use among sexual and gender minorities: Africa and the Middle East 8.2.2 Epidemiology of substance use among sexual and gender minorities: Asia and Australia 8.2.3 Epidemiology of substance use among sexual and gender minorities: Central and South America 8.2.4 Epidemiology of substance use among sexual and gender minorities: North America 8.2.5 Epidemiology of substance use among sexual and gender minorities: Europe 8.3 Social ecological determinants 8.3.1 Sexual and gender minority stress model: A framework for understanding disparities 8.3.2 Psychosocial factors that potentiate substance use 8.3.3 Social, interpersonal, and cultural factors that drive use among sexual and gender minorities 8.3.4 The role of contextual, environmental, and structural factors in substance use among sexual and gender minorities 8.4 Consequences of use 8.4.1 HIV, Hepatitis C virus, and other sexually transmitted infections 8.4.2 Chronic disease 8.4.3 Incarceration 8.4.4 Social isolation 8.5 Intervention and treatment options 8.5.1 Alcohol use 8.5.2 Smoking 8.5.3 Stimulant use disorder 8.5.4 Opioid use disorder 8.5.5 Need for integrated services 9. Victimization and Intentional Injury in Global LGBTQI Populations Authors: Casey D. Xavier Hall, G. Nic Rider, Nova Bradford, Eunice M. Areba, & Katy Miller 9.1 Victimization and intentional injury in LGBTQI populations 9.2 Frameworks for understanding intentional injury and victimization in. LGBTQI populations 9.2.1 Syndemics 9.2.2 Minority stress and multilevel influences 9.2.3 Colonization, intergenerational trauma, and historical trauma 9.2.4 LGBTQI rights as human rights 9.3 Types of intentional injury and victimization 9.3.1 State-sanctioned victimization 9.3.2 Community and organizational victimization 9.3.3 Interpersonal victimization across the life course 9.3.4 Polyvictimization 9.4 Risk factors for victimization 9.5 Health consequences of victimization 9.6 Prevention and interventions 9.6.1 Decolonization 9.6.2 Structural/policy interventions 9.6.3 Organizational or community interventions 9.6.4 Individual interventions 9.7 Conclusions and highlight gaps in the literature
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Springer International Publishing AG Seeking Thyroid Truths
Book SynopsisThis book is for patients with thyroid diseases and anyone interested in the thyroid, including carers of thyroid patients, members of the lay public and healthcare workers who deal with thyroid patients.
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Springer International Publishing AG Compassionate Management of Mental Health in the
Book SynopsisThis proactive guide brings the relationship between work life and mental well-being into sharp focus, surveying common challenges and outlining real-life solutions. The authors’ approach posits managers as the chief mental health officers of their teams, offering both a science-based framework for taking stock of their own impact on the workplace and strategies for improvement. Areas for promoting mental wellness include reducing stress and stigma, building a safe climate for talking about mental health issues, recognizing at-risk employees, and embracing diversity and neurodiversity. Emphasizing key questions to which managers should be attuned, the book speaks to its readers—whether in corporate, nonprofit, start-up, or non-business organizations—as a friendly and trusted mentor. Featured in the coverage: · Mind the mind: how am I doing, and how can I do better? · Dare to care: how are my people doing, and how might I help? · Building blocks for mental health: how do I manage my team? · Stress about stressors: what is constantly changing in the environment? · Changing my organization and beyond: how can I have a greater impact? Compassionate Management of Mental Health in the Modern Workplace holds timely relevance for managers, human resources staff, chief medical officers, development heads in professional service firms, union or employee organization leaders, legal and financial professionals, and others in leadership and coaching positions. “Workplace mental health: Wow! A subject that frightens most managers. If they read this book, they will strengthen their own skills and transform their workplace and our society.”Donna E. Shalala, Trustee Professor of Political Science and Health Policy, University of Miami; former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services“Mental health is an underappreciated, and oft-misunderstood challenge that is growing in the modern workplace. This book provides leaders with practical advice to address mental health challenges in their organization and improve productivity and wellbeing. This is a topic that can no longer be ignored by leaders in any field, and a book that will fundamentally change the way we think about and help improve mental health in the workplace.” Dominic Barton, Managing Director, McKinsey & Company Trade Review“Business school experts provide a sparkling description of what the rest of us in medicine and related fields have struggled to understand for decades. Rather remarkably, the authors emphasize compassion as a means of improving mental health in the modern workplace. … When I think of where we should be in the third decade of the new millennium, this is the type of book that I think will take us there.” (John T. Pierce, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2019)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Making the Argument that Good (Mental) Health Means Good (or Better) BusinessThe book begins by demonstrating the increasing importance of mental wellness in the knowledge economy by reviewing the latest thinking about the connection between mental health, physical health, and business productivity. The authors want to show how expensive the issue of poor mental health is for organizations and society, while also addressing the challenges of measuring returns on investment in mental health. The authors define key terms and concepts.Chapter 2: The Organizational ContextIn this chapter the authors argue that while the challenge caused by poor mental health among employees and leaders touches organizations of all sizes and types, companies and organizations have different needs, norms, and resources that will shape managerial options to prevent illness and maximize mental wellness. In addition, the more transience in employment, the less firms invest in the mental wellness of particular employees. The authors explain how maximizing mental wellness depends on aligning the needs of employees and managers; with that starts with careful recruiting and onboarding and then a continual monitoring of an employee's ability to perform to his or her potential. There has to be a three-way fit to maximize mental wellness and performance at work. The authors include a set of questions that recruiters and managers can ask to ascertain fit – general questions if answered unsatisfactorily will be potential stressors. Employees should think more about what type of employer to choose.Managers also need to be honest about best potential fit – a company with very tight shipping deadlines may be an ideal fit for a very anxious person, for example, who will do his or her utmost to make the deadline, but uncertain and unpredictable deadlines might be a greater source of stress for this individual. The company and employee need to ensure that the essential duties of the work can be performed and remain on the constant lookout for congruence, including their own.Chapter 3: Focusing Managerial AttentionJust as the line managers operate in different contexts, their employees are not homogeneous and are likely to have different needs at different points in their lives. Within various organizational forms (small, big, private, and public), there are key inflection points and population subgroups that are at most risk for severe declines in mental wellness. Assuming a normal distribution of mental wellness and that management time is already tight, should efforts focus on the most ill and potentially more dangerous employees, or on the largest population? The authors believe that managers have four sets of workers around which to tailor messaging and interventions — those who do not suffer from mental illness and do not get involved in any maintenance work (the well/uninvolved); those who do not suffer from mental illness but are very committed to maintaining mental wellness (the well/involved), for example, taking care in company-sponsored mindfulness training and taking real vacation; those who suffer from mental illness and do not or cannot get care (the unwell/uninvolved), for example, those who remain at work either resigned about being unwell, or too afraid to disclose; and those who suffer from mental illness and are committed and able to seek support and improvement (the unwell/involved), for example, by seeking out Employee Assistance Program services.Chapter 4: Warning: More Stressors AheadThis chapter examines trends that could further increase stress in the workplace, from greater uncertainty to the challenges posed by technology. Even the most advanced organizations must realize that what might work today might no longer be appropriate tomorrow, as both organizations and people are changing. About a quarter of the next generation of workers is already showing signs of depression and anxiety as teenagers and young adults.The world and workplace are increasingly volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous. Some threats are more remote and diffuse, such as climate change and terrorism, but more present thanks to technology. Constant news from across the world makes it seem more unstable than ever; rising income inequality and extensive reporting make the world seem more unfair than ever. Business is now widely expected to do well by doing good — an imperative that often places line managers in stressful positions. Ethical dilemmas abound. Jobs are constantly morphing and family lives become increasingly complicated in today's "never on/never off," sleep-deprived life. Telecommuting makes it harder to commune with and be close to employees, and fewer firms conduct annual performance reviews, potentially depriving managers of a more systematic check-in.Chapter 5: Barriers to Changing the Way We Think About Mental WellnessDespite increasing attention to and openness about mental illness in the workplace, most of us cover up mental illness at work and at home for fear of retribution or shame. Organizations and the individuals within them need to be open, not just allowing personal improvements to become organizational improvement, but also to conveying the message that sharing personal difficulties is acceptable.Further, we learn early on that to be part of an organization, we sacrifice parts of our identity to conform. Recently leadership researchers have been focused on the challenge of authenticity — or the freedom from being false at work. But while, in theory, top managers may derive power from the ability to be themselves and hence appear more trustworthy to followers, it is a tricky process for middle managers and an even more fraught one for their employees. Employees also need to carefully read the organizational tea leaves about how much transparency about mental health challenges a group or organization will welcome. These challenges are illustrated with material from interviews with leaders describing how they approached sharing their own past and contemporary mental health issues and what impact doing so had on them and their colleagues. The authors would also want to tease out how such active management of the issue plays out in different organizations (large vs. small, listed vs. private, established vs. start up, etc.). Admitting imperfection is challenging in the age of social media, which trains us to portray our lives as perfect. This poses a particular challenge to managers seeking to engage with employees – if they are to interact authentically, both will need to drop their masks.Finally, if the manager is vested with the ability to make a difference for the better, she and her reports and peers are still operating within a broader set of organizational rules and norms. By enabling her employees to take more leaves or be more open about mental health challenges and being more willing to watch for and act upon micro-signals, she might be helping her employees thrive in the short term but harming them in the longer term and greater organizational context. In this section the authors want to address some of these challenges. Much as a lot of leadership training fails to generate a return, or disappoints because personal change is stymied by the organizational system, so an entire system must change to support new behaviors.Chapter 6: Harnessing Mental Wellness as Competitive AdvantageIn this chapter the authors showcase companies and organizations that have been particularly effective in harnessing mental wellness as competitive advantage. They draw upon their research in Asia, LatinAmerica, and Europe but focus mostly on the United States. This chapter includes a series of checklists for managers and employees.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Textbook of Clinical Epidemiology: For Medical
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and practical introduction of clinical epidemiology for students and practitioners. It covers both the basic principles and concepts of clinical epidemiology as well as its applications in various medical disciplines.It covers how to design, conduct, and interpret clinical studies using methods such as bias analysis, confounding control, causality assessment, diagnosis evaluation, prognosis prediction treatment comparison, and meta-analysis in this book. It also introduces how to apply these skills to real-world scenarios through case studies and examples that provide a fresh perspective on familiar topics. This book is a useful textbook for graduate and undergraduate students in medical schools, including MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) student.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Distribution of Disease.- Chapter 3. Descriptive Study.- Chapter 4. Cohort Study.- Chapter 5. Case-Control Studies.- Chapter 6. Experimental Epidemiology.- Chapter 7. Screening and Diagnostic Tests.- Chapter 8. Bias.- Chapter 9. Cause of Disease and Causal Inference.- Chapter 10. Disease Prevention and Surveillance.- Chapter 11. Communicable Diseases Epidemiology.- Chapter 12. Epidemiology of Non-communicable Diseases.- Chapter 13. Epidemiology of Public Health Emergencies.- Chapter 14. Molecular Epidemiology.- Chapter 15. Pharmacoepidemiology.- Chapter 16. Evidence-based Medicine and Systematic Review.- Chapter 17. Disease Prognosis.- Chapter 18. Nosocomial Infections.- Chapter 19. Epidemiology Design in Clinical Research.
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Johns Hopkins University Press Curriculum Development for Medical Education
Book SynopsisA completely new chapter presents the unique challenges of curriculum development for large, long, and integrated curricula.Table of ContentsPrefaceList of ContributorsIntroductionChapter 1. Overview: A Six-Step Approach to Curriculum Development Chapter 2. Step 1: Problem Identification and General Needs Assessment Chapter 3. Step 2: Targeted Needs Assessment Chapter 4. Step 3: Goals and Objectives Chapter 5. Step 4: Educational Strategies Chapter 6. Step 5: Implementation Chapter 7. Step 6: Evaluation and Feedback Chapter 8. Curriculum Maintenance and Enhancement Chapter 9. Dissemination Chapter 10. Curriculum Development for Larger Programs Appendix A. Example Curricula Essential Resuscitation Skills for Medical Students Teaching Internal Medicine Residents to Incorporate Prognosis in the Care of Older Patients with Multimorbidity Longitudinal Program in Curriculum Development Appendix B. Curricular, Faculty Development, and Funding Resources Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press We Wait for a Miracle
Book SynopsisThe story of how we treat refugees is a story about our own moral failings, and the barriers that refugees face in accessing health care can be as difficult to overcome as any other adversity in their path to stability. Around the world, millions are forcibly displaced by conflict, climate change, and persecution. Some cross international borders, while others are displaced within their own countries. In We Wait for a Miracle, Muhammad H. Zaman shares poignant stories across continents to highlight the health care experiences of refugees and forced migrants. For many of these people, health risks unfortunately become part of the fabric of everyday life as they navigate new countries that treat them with varying degrees of care and indifference. Across widely varied local systems, countries of origin, health concerns, and other contexts, Zaman finds that barriers to health care share these key factors: trust, social network, efficiency of the health system, and the regulatory frameworTable of ContentsList of Characters and LocationsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. Current Situations of Forcibly Displaced PersonsChapter 2. The History of Forcibly Displaced Persons and Refugee CampsChapter 3. Models of Health Care SystemsChapter 4. Trusted Social Networks Help Navigate the SystemChapter 5. Unregulated Medical Practices and ProvidersChapter 6. Accessing Health Care via Digital TechnologiesChapter 7. Racism and Discrimination Impede Access to Health CareConclusionAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Foreign Bodies
Book Synopsis‘This splendid and often moving work of history… Schama has a gift for combining novelistically colourful detail, serious analysis and wryly amusing asides’ Daily Telegraph ‘Superb’ Observer ‘Extraordinary… A meticulous retelling of a terrible yet scientifically innovative period… Makes an urgent case for building a better future on our toxic past’ Guardian ‘This is history of the best sort – humanly engaged but never sentimental’ Mail on Sunday Cities and countries engulfed by panic and death, desperate for vaccines but fearful of what inoculation may bring. This is what the world has just gone through with Covid-19. But as Simon Schama shows in his epic history of vulnerable humanity caught between the terror of contagion and the ingenuity of science, it has happened before. Trade Review‘Superb' * Guardian *'A splendid and often moving work of history . . . Schama has a gift for combining novelistically colourful detail, serious analysis, and wryly amusing asides’ * The Telegraph *‘The histories Schama weaves together in this very personal and rather wonderful book should encourage us to know what is possible, in astonishingly short periods of time, if compounding human talent is channelled to good and universal ends’ * Literary Review *‘This is history of the best sort – humanly engaged but never sentimental’ * Mail on Sunday *'With the aplomb of a young A. J. P. Taylor, Schama neatly balances the obligation to disparage empire with the historian’s love of valorous action. He pricks the pretensions of the Raj, whose grandees thought they had materially bettered the lives of Indians; but he handsomely acknowledges the human efforts expended, in crowded slums and roadside clinics, pursuing that fond vision' * Financial Times *'Schama’s now-familiar approach, with its over-the-shoulder perspective and deluge of local detail, gives a pleasing verisimilitude to his stories of jostling individuals, ideas and institutions. It is Haffkine’s political fall that provides the book’s strongest passages. The colonial administration – a bureaucratic machine for misery, terrified of resistance – was willing to mobilise against what it saw as a foreign threat, even with millions of lives, and its own legitimacy, in the balance. We see the reactionary drive towards both self- and collective harm repeat on the scale of the nation, institution and individual, in Haffkine’s world as well as our own. History suggests there are other paths, imperfect and difficult though they might be, if we could only recognise them' * New Statesman *'A fascinating story of vaccines’ spread' * The Economist *‘Do yourself a favour, buy this book . . . it’s vast and terrifying and somehow beautiful, and it reads like a Ted Talk all-timer, but instead of a blank screen you’re left with this beautiful bow to untie and book to read’ * Irish Times *‘Delves into the history of pandemics and their cures, through the gripping personal narratives of some fascinating individuals’ * Radio Times *’Schama’s account makes the case for learning from history and opening our minds to ideas that come from strange places. Whether we like it or not, we’re all connected, now more than ever' * The Times *'His account of the individuals who have helped curb the devastating effects of widespread infections – often defying medical hierarchies and courting controversy in the process – ultimately presents an inspiring and hopeful read' * Perspective *'Schama’s skill as a narrator makes for an effortless ride between the minutiae of particular diseases, their spread throughout communities, and the story of the forces of biology in shaping global history’ * Times Literary Supplement *
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Case against Fluoride: How Hazardous Waste
Book SynopsisWhen the U.S. Public Health Service endorsed water fluoridation in 1950, there was little evidence of its safety. Now, six decades later and after most countries have rejected the practice, more than 70 percent of Americans, as well as 200 million people worldwide, are drinking fluoridated water. The Center for Disease Control and the American Dental Association continue to promote it--and even mandatory statewide water fluoridation--despite increasing evidence that it is not only unnecessary, but potentially hazardous to human health. In this timely and important book, Dr. Paul Connett, Dr. James Beck, and Dr. H. Spedding Micklem take a new look at the science behind water fluoridation and argue that just because the dental and medical establishments endorse a public health measure doesn't mean it's safe. In the case of water fluoridation, the chemicals that go into the drinking water that more than 180 million people drink each day are not even pharmaceutical grade, but rather a hazardous waste product of the phosphate fertilizer industry. It is illegal to dump this waste into the sea or local surface water, and yet it is allowed in our drinking water. To make matters worse, this program receives no oversight from the Food and Drug Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency takes no responsibility for the practice. And from an ethical standpoint, say the authors, water fluoridation is a bad medical practice: individuals are being forced to take medication without their informed consent, there is no control over the dose, and no monitoring of possible side effects. At once painstakingly documented and also highly readable, The Case Against Fluoride brings new research to light, including links between fluoride and harm to the brain, bones, and endocrine system, and argues that the evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay is surprisingly weak.Trade ReviewWise Traditions- “The insanity of intentional water fluoridation is examined from every angle in this book. International law forbids dumping fluoride waste into the sea but it is accepted in American drinking water. As stated in the toothpaste disclaimer above, the FDA officially considers fluoride to be a drug. This drug has never been approved by the FDA. Contaminating drinking water with fluoride can be most charitably characterized as an experiment which violates the Nuremburg Code prohibiting experimental human treatment without informed consent. China, India, Japan and most of Europe do not fluoridate their water. Toward the end of the book the authors pull out one of my all-time favorite quotes from the late Michael Crichton. ‘Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled … The greatest scientists in history are great precisely because they broke with the consensus . . . There is no such thing as consensus science. If it’s consensus, it isn’t science. If it’s science, it isn’t consensus. Period.’ THUMBS UP.”Choice Magazine- Water fluoridation is a major controversy pitting prevention (dental caries) against ethics (involuntary drug exposure). Connett (emer., St. Lawrence Univ.), Beck (emer., Univ. of Calgary), and Micklem (emer., Univ. of Edinburgh) present compelling but not always convincing arguments for discontinuing fluoridation. They emphasize systemic treatment's low efficacy, alternative preventive approaches, the public's involuntary exposure, and potential toxicity. Although not uniquely American, water fluoridation is more popular in the US than in most countries. If ingestion of fluoride were very effective in preventing caries, the authors would still argue against the practice on ethical grounds. Six parts cover ethical arguments, lack of evidence of efficacy, the policy gamble, toxicity, the precautionary principle, and vested interests. Some inconsistencies are evident. The book emphasizes uncertainties in epidemiologic studies of efficacy, but deemphasizes uncertainties in toxicity reports, creating an imbalance appropriate for a polemic but not for a scientific treatise. Fluoridation advocates will interpret this as evidence that the antifluoridation point of view is exaggerated, whereas sympathetic readers will find their resolve strengthened. Alternatives such as fluoride supplements exist, but would not reach the poor populations that need them. This is a thought-provoking work for students of environmental policy and public health. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through graduate students; general readers. Booklist, Starred Review- "On the eve of the new millennium, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), listed water fluoridation as one of the twentieth-century’s 10 greatest public-health achievements. Yet according to the authors of this painstakingly researched exposé of fluoridation’s overall ineffectiveness and toxicity, endorsements such as these from the CDC and other health organizations are motivated more by face-saving politics than credible research. Fluoridation advocates who have previously branded detractors as conspiracy theorists and shills for “junk science” will be hard pressed to debunk the hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and sound scientific reasoning presented here. In demonstrating fluoridation’s ineffectiveness, the authors cite exhaustive evidence proving fluoride’s only benefits are topical, as in toothbrushing, as opposed to swallowing. But the case against fluoride’s alleged safety, even in small doses, is more alarming, with multiple studies showing fluoride’s probable complicity in lowered intelligence scores, thyroid dysfunction, hip fractures, and the ominously rising incidence of osteosarcoma in boys. The authors’ academic, hyperbole-free writing style serves them well in marshaling a series of facts that, all by themselves, expose fluoridation as a false panacea. It remains to be seen, however, whether the public-health community will give this landmark work due credit or continue to rubber stamp an outdated policy that, like bloodletting and trepanation, properly belongs on the scrap heap of sham medical interventions."American Academy of Environmental Medicine Newsletter- “At once painstakingly-documented and also highly-readable, The Case Against Fluoride brings new research to light, including links between fluoride and harm to the brain, bones, and kidneys, and argues that while there is possible value in topical applications like brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, the evidence that swallowing fluoride reduces tooth decay is surprisingly weak. The Case Against Fluoride doesn't question the good intentions of dentists who support fluoridation, but rather explores the poor science, bizarre tactics, biased reviews, and puzzling motivations of a relatively small number of influential people who continue to push this practice on a largely ill-informed public.”"Sweden rejected fluoridation in the 1970s and, in this excellent book, these three scientists have confirmed the wisdom of that decision. Our children have not suffered greater tooth decay, as World Health Organization figures attest, and in turn our citizens have not borne the other hazards fluoride may cause. In any case, since fluoride is readily available in toothpaste, you don't have to force it on people."--Arvid Carlsson, Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology (2000) and Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, University of Gothenburg"Alfred North Whitehead said the scientific method means leaving 'options open for revision.' An ancient Roman adage says that 'whatever touches all must be approved by all.' These characterizations of science and democracy are the reasons for reading this book. Especially if you and your family are drinking administratively mandated fluoridated water."--Ralph Nader "This book clearly shows that water fluoridation is poor public policy and must end. As a concerned citizen, I applaud the authors for bringing this issue to the world's attention."--Ed Asner "For anyone who has ever wondered why cities add fluoride to water-and questioned whether they should. Written with clear and easy-to-read prose, and supporting citations, The Case Against Fluoride carefully lays out the arguments against fluoridation and reasons why it should be discontinued. The authors examine the evidence on fluoridation and conclude convincingly that it should now be considered 'harmful and ineffective.'"--Dr. Hardy Limeback, Professor and Head of Preventative Dentistry, University of TorontoTable of ContentsPart 1. Ethical and general arguments against fluoridation : Poor medical practice ; An inappropriate and inefficient practice ; The chemicals used ; Who is in charge? ; An experimental program Part 2. The evidence that fluoridation is ineffective : Fluoridation and tooth decay ; The early evidence reexamined ; Key modern studies Part 3. The great fluoridation gamble : The great fluoridation gamble, 1930-1950 ; The great fluoridation gamble, 1950- Part 4. The evidence of harm : Dental fluorosis ; Fluoride's chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology ; Fluoride poisoning of humans: early reversible effects ; The 2006 National Research Council Report ; Fluoride and the brain ; Fluoride and the endocrine system ; Fluoride and bone ; Fluoride and osteosarcoma ; Fluoride and the kidneys, and other health issues Part 5. Margin of safety and the precautionary principle : Margin of safety ; The precautionary principle Part 6. The promoters and the techniques of promotion : Weak and inadequate science ; Promoters' strategies and tactics ; Self-serving governmental reviews ; A response to pro-fluoridation claims ; The promoters' motivations -- Review and conclusion Appendix 1: Fluoride and the brain Appendix 2: Fluoride and bone
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Little, Brown Book Group Hormonal
Book SynopsisA personal investigation into women's hormones, periods, #MeToo and hysteria. An empowering mix of feminism, memoir, psychology and biology, determined to give women control over their own bodies.Trade ReviewMorgan peels away the mysteries of hormonal changes while stating clearly how long these discussions have been silenced. It's both fascinating and a huge relief to take this fresh look at our innermost selves in the company of a wise and kind voice * Grazia *The joy of Eleanor Morgan's guide is just how revealing and informative it is . . . she has created a go-to manual that also acts as an understanding of our minds as well as our bodies - how hormones can affect your self-belief, anxiety levels, confidence and beyond. An essential read for all adults, it should also be made part of the core curriculum up and down the land * Stylist * A must read for all generations and genders * iNews *"There is power in knowing ourselves better," writes Eleanor Morgan in her second book. Power through knowledge is precisely what she sets out to give the readers in this exploration into the myriad ways the body affects the mind. From a refresher course on the menstrual cycle to the societal and cultural ways in which women's bodies are controlled, Hormonal feels like an essential guide in helping us truly understand our cores * Vogue *A must-read. Informative, funny, moving and wise. It had me raging about the ignored reality of the female bodyIt is galling to read [in Hormonal] how often women's pain is dismissed. But it is the mental anguish caused (in part) by hormones that is the essence of Morgan's work. Anyone who suffers from PMS will find the relatability has you almost levitating with relief * Metro *Really interesting - about understanding women's reproductive health and reclaiming the h-word from its connotations of madness and hysteria * Sunday Times *Morgan's exploration of the chemicals that from puberty yank us lie a puppeteer's strings is a personal yet scientific, subtle and often lyrical work * The Times *An urgent page-turner connecting the thread between the author's own reproductive history and the cultural, political, and social factors that convince women their bodies are up for grabs, Eleanor Morgan makes a convincing case for calling out the patriarchal systems that substitute the word 'crazy' for real care. Reading Hormonal should be a rite of passage for every woman who wants to relearn her body and reclaim her selfHormonal is a thoroughly researched book on women's bodies and women's emotions, our moods and our physical memories. A topic that should never go out of style, especially in a time when our reproductive rights are being overturned and horrifically discarded, Eleanor Morgan has written and created a definitive road map for all of us. Filled with wisdom and wit and brilliant insight, Morgan covers everything from menstruation to menopause to the #MeToo movement, from PMS to PMDD to PTSD, from dietary supplements to dietary issues to hormonal replacement therapies. To quote Morgan, 'It is in our capacity to inquire, analyze, look around and ask for better that we are most powerful.' Eleanor Morgan has done just that * AMY FERRIS, author of Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis and editor of Shades of Blue: Writers on Depression, Suicide, and Feeling Blue *A powerful and beautifully written account of Morgan's experiences with anxiety and depression, and a rigorously researched examination of why they happen and how they can be managed. As well as speaking to fellow sufferers, Morgan consults psychiatrists, psychologists, OCD specialists, gastroenterologists and nutritionists, and bones up on Kierkegaard, Freud and Hippocrates (the latter was the first to describe a patient with social anxiety).It is with a mixture of humanity and clear-sightedness that she analyses genetic and environmental influences, trauma, hormones, fertility, parenthood, medication, social stigma and language, all the while linking back to her own stories and those of fellow sufferers. In assuming the dual role of memoirist and investigative journalist, Morgan gradually comes to terms with her own anxiety disorder. She offers no firm answers or miracle cures, and is careful to remind us that, when it comes to mental illness, no two cases are the same. Her willingness to share what so many others strive to keep hidden, to thoroughly demystify her condition, is courageous and compelling * Guardian on Anxiety for Beginners *This fusion of memoir and scientific investigation is very accessible . . . with a generous dollop of humanity * Irish Times on Anxiety for Beginners *
£10.44
Johns Hopkins University Press The Public Health Approach
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDr. Alfredo Morabia's book takes us through many fascinating chapters in the history of public health....compelling.—Family MedicineTable of ContentsPreface1. Public Health2. Plague3. Smallpox4. Cholera5. Tuberculosis6. Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases7. HIV/AIDS8. Social Determinants of Health9. 1918 Influenza And SARS/COVID-19Epilogue: The Public Health ApproachAppendix: How Old Is the Public Health Approach?AcknowledgementsReferencesNotesIndex
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Springer International Publishing AG Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention
Book SynopsisThis book offers the first comprehensive insight into hospital-based injury and violence prevention programs and describes a public health approach for the integration of population-based injury prevention into trauma centers. This book meets the need for a public health informed approach, as a majority of hospital-based injury and violence prevention programs are positioned within hospital systems driven by patient-centered, acute care models. Significant variability in administration, staffing and reimbursement structures across trauma centers has historically hindered standardization of injury prevention program structure and the role of the injury prevention professional.Topics in the book include the history and development of hospital-based programs, the need and process for developing data-driven and evidence-based injury prevention interventions, building trauma center capacity for outreach through partnerships, developing prevention efforts using trauma-informed care approach, community based research and program evaluation, and the role of advocacy in injury and violence prevention. The multidisciplinary team of authors offers a collaborative approach to the implementation and development of Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention Programs which will serve acute care nurses, trauma program managers, hospital administrators, trauma surgeons, hospital-based injury prevention professionals, and local public health professionals.Table of Contents Preface: The Role of Injury Prevention in Comprehensive Trauma Care Systems Glen Tinkoff ; Brendan Campbell · Synopsis: Describes the integration of an organized approach to injury prevention into comprehensive trauma care systems. Readers will be introduced to the burden of injury as a major public health problem. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) model trauma care system plan, introduced in the early 90s, will be described as a strategy for population-based management of the injured. The rationale for support of hospital-based injury prevention programs, the professionals who manage these programs, and this unique literary offering will be provided including introductions to the forthcoming chapters authored by accomplished and expert hospital-based injury prevention professionals. Chapter 1: Introduction Christy Adams; Glen Tinkoff · Synopsis: This chapter provides an overview of the history and development of Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention (HIVP) programs within the context of U.S. health and trauma care systems. We discuss historical and ongoing challenges faced by HIVP programs and the trauma center staff tasked with injury prevention duties. This chapter will also describe the current state of HIVP programs across the U.S., including national practices on job roles and responsibilities. We offer a framework for HIVP program development informed by the national consensus-based Standards and Indicators for Model Level I and II Trauma Center Injury and Violence Prevention Programs and the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2022 Standards). Chapter 2: Public Health Fundamentals for an Effective Approach to Injury Prevention Shelli Stephens-Stidham ; Beverly Miller · Synopsis: This chapter will introduce readers to public health frameworks and concepts that inform effective injury and violence prevention interventions. While hospitals and trauma centers function under an acute care model (i.e., treat each individual patient’s injury or injuries one at a time), the greatest long-term successes to preventing injuries and violence have utilized a public health approach, which is designed to protect large groups of persons. This requires moving beyond considering individual treatment options to an “upstream approach” designed to prevent the incidents that cause the injuries. These may include socio-economic inequity, structural racism, and national, state, and local policies that have denied educational pursuits, economic opportunities, and access to services across the health care continuum. To address the multiple issues that contribute to injuries and violence, a collaborative, comprehensive, multi-layered approach is essential. Chapter 3: The Importance of Cultural Humility in Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention Programs Randi N. Smith ; Christine Castater; Thea James · Synopsis: Most matrices considering context of trauma fail to recognize the importance of social determinants of health (SDH). Many factors including structural racism, socioeconomics, gender, sexuality, and geography intermingle to exacerbate trauma disparities. When taking all of these into consideration, socioeconomics plays the greatest role. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic experiences that occur in childhood and play a role in widening socioeconomic disparities. Redlining was a discriminatory practice that created disparate socioeconomic communities and has perpetuated health inequalities that still exist today. Understanding the historic and cultural contexts of violence is essential for designing effective injury and violence prevention strategies. Racial and cultural concordance helps increase trust which is needed for program recruitment and enrollment. Listening and engaging with patients and families helps to understand what matters to them. If intentionality is applied, outcomes throughout all sectors can improve. Chapter 4: Building Injury Prevention Capacity through Community Partnership Dawn Porter ; Beverly Miller; Christy Adams · Synopsis: Genuine community engagement is critical to the success of hospital-based injury and violence prevention (HIVP) interventions. Affecting sustainable community level reductions in injuries requires implementation of injury prevention strategies “with” a community rather than merely “in” a community. These partnerships are often strategically identified through a combination of institution-specific factors like trauma registry data, participation in local or regional injury prevention community coalitions, a hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) or population health priorities, existing partnerships developed through a hospital Community Relations department, and city or county-wide health and safety initiatives. The purpose of this chapter is to offer effective strategies for trauma centers and HIVP professionals to identify and prioritize communities or populations for injury prevention partnerships, develop sustainable and genuine partnership, and engage in the shared development, implementation, and evaluation of the injury prevention intervention. Chapter 5: Developing a Data-Driven Approach for Injury and Violence Prevention Sandra Strack Arabian; Glen Tinkoff · Synopsis: Data is essential for injury epidemiology and is at the heart of all public health endeavors including injury and violence prevention. Epidemiology is used in public health to help determine the causes and outcomes, as well as the prevalence and incidence of cases of illness or injury in a population. This chapter will review the importance and application of data for hospital-based injury and violence prevention (HIVP) programs. Applying a public health framework and using a case study scenario throughout the chapter, we will discuss the following four sections on the use of data for HIVP programs: 1) Using data to make a difference; 2) the trauma registry; 3) data sources beyond the trauma registry; 4) data for program planning and implementation. Chapter 6: Ensuring an Evidence Based Approach to Injury Prevention Interventions Courtney Edwards ; Purnima Unni · Synopsis: The field of hospital-based injury and violence prevention (HIVP) is ever evolving and changing. Expectations for HIVP programs have shifted away from one-time outreach events like health and safety fairs to developing an organized approach to injury prevention using public health informed, multi-layered, evidence-based strategies. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the integral role the best available scientific evidence plays as a foundation for developing an organized approach to injury prevention and the ability to improve population health. Readers will be introduced to concepts related to the development of infrastructure supporting evidence-based practice, describing how to integrate methodical program evaluation, and the importance of contributing to ongoing scientific research in the field of hospital-based injury and violence prevention. Chapter 7: Conducting Research in Community-based Injury Prevention Pina Violano; Beverly Miller · Synopsis: Research is essential for developing evidence-based injury prevention initiatives, but standard methodologies used in the hospital setting are not always applicable in the community settings. This chapter discusses the importance of rigorous data driven injury and violence prevention research and the challenges faced by hospital-based injury and violence prevention professionals in conducting community-based research. In addition, it describes community-based participatory research methods and introduces proven and innovative solutions to many of the barriers to conducting effective community-based injury prevention research. Chapter 8: Business Planning to Sustain Injury Prevention Programming Stewart Williams · Synopsis: Hospital-based injury prevention (HIVP) programs are often expected to prove the success of their prevention initiatives. This practice typically drives program growth. Implementing these initiatives is challenging and resource intense. As a result, programs are unable to plan and conduct initiatives while simultaneously implementing evaluation to measure effectiveness. Without adequate evaluation, programs are unable to demonstrate the value of their work to stakeholders and are unable to demonstrate whether the interventions have an impact (Neilson, 2005). Unfortunately, studies indicate that the perception of program effectiveness or its reputation with the public and stakeholders often outweighs the importance of its effectiveness (Neilson, 2005). Therefore, in order to generate growth, many programs rely on initiatives that are more appealing to their audiences than they are effective in helping them. This chapter recognizes that two separate functions exist with injury prevention programs: 1) competitive business strategy and, 2) implementing effective public health interventions. The business strategies outlined here are key to growth and maturity whereas, public health strategies need focus on proven and effective interventions. Chapter 9: Understanding the Role of Advocacy Pina Violano; Susan Prentiss; Jennifer Rubin; Glen Tinkoff; Christy Adams · Synopsis: Advocacy is one of the most effective upstream approaches to injury prevention because, when successful, it can influence changes in injury risk factors, individual behavior, social norms, and even social determinants of health across entire communities and populations. Trauma centers have the responsibility to engage and work with public and private decision makers at all levels to advocate for policies and practices that will reduce the burden of injury and violence. This chapter is intended to provide an overview of the various facets of advocacy from securing buy-in from hospital administration to leveraging support from a community for local change to advocating for or informing policy change. ·Chapter 10: Resources for Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention Professionals Jennifer Rubin; Christy Adams · Synopsis: This chapter offers a repository of resources for guiding an organized and effective approach for trauma center-based injury and violence prevention, including professional development of injury prevention personnel.
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Truth About COVID-19: Exposing The Great
Book SynopsisMultiple New York Times best-selling author Dr. Joseph Mercola and Ronnie Cummins, founder and director of the Organic Consumers Association, team up to expose the truth—and end the madness—about COVID-19. Since early 2020, the world has experienced a series of catastrophic events—a global pandemic caused by what appears to be an engineered coronavirus; international lockdowns and border closings causing widespread business closures, economic collapse, and massive unemployment; and an unprecedented curtailment of civil liberties and freedoms in the name of keeping people safe by locking them up in their homes. We are now living in a world that is increasingly ruled, not by our democratic systems and institutions, but by public health fiat, carried out by politicians who rule by instilling fear and panic. In The Truth About COVID-19, Dr. Mercola and Cummins reveal new and emerging evidence that: The SARS-CoV-2 virus was, indeed, lab-engineered and emerged from a negligently managed bioweapons lab in Wuhan, China The global pandemic was long anticipated by global elites who have used it to facilitate and hide the largest upward transfer of wealth in human history PCR testing, case counts, morbidity, and vaccine safety and efficacy data have been widely manipulated and misrepresented Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are known to worsen COVID-19 outcomes, but the junk food industry continues to push its agenda at the expense of public health Safe, simple, and inexpensive treatment and prevention for COVID-19 have been censored and suppressed to create a clear path for vaccine acceptance Effectiveness of the vaccines has been wildly exaggerated and major safety questions have gone unanswered The good news in all of this is that we can take control of our health and that, together, we have the power to unite and fight back for our health, democracy, and freedom. The time is now for a global awakening. As Dr. Mercola and Cummins remind us, this is the fight of our lives.Trade Review"The most mind-blowing book I've read lately."—Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling author
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CRC Press Postgraduate Ophthalmology Exam Success
Book SynopsisThis book serves as a core revision resource for candidates preparing for ophthalmology exams, presenting content in a clear and logical format. It covers ophthalmic instruments, surgical steps, while also addressing related viva voce questions, including surgical techniques and potential complications. Ophthalmic specialist trainees, residents, and specialty doctors will find this guide essential for revising oral and clinical-based exams in ophthalmology.Key features: Comprehensive coverage of ophthalmic instruments, including a groundbreaking section on OPD instruments and an in-depth description of surgical instruments with corresponding viva questions Includes a dedicated section on sterilization techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of best practices Offers invaluable guidance to trainees and residents on presenting answers clearly, succinctly, and confidently Emphasizes crucial yet often overlooked topics,
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Penguin Books Ltd The Viral Storm
Book SynopsisNathan Wolfe is the Lorry I. Lokey Visiting Professor in Human Biology at Stanford University and Director of Global Viral Forecasting, a pandemic early warning system which monitors the spillover of novel infectious agents from animals into humans. Wolfe has been published in or profiled by Nature, Science, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, Forbes and many others. Wolfe was the recipient of a Fulbright fellowship in 1997 and was awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) International Research Scientist Development Award in 1999 and the prestigious NIH Director's Pioneer Award in 2005.Trade ReviewNathan Wolfe is saving the world from near-inevitable pandemic ... a kick-ass book -- Mary Roach, author of StiffAn excellent piece of scientific gothic, rich in descriptions of the threat we face from emerging viruses ... thought-provoking * Nature *Part autobiography, part warning ... enthralling * BBC Focus *Quietly terrifying ... It's hard not to feel a bit feverish at times while reading * Boston Globe *Wolfe has an important story to tell and as a virologist at the forefront of pandemic forecasting, he is the perfect person to tell it. He explains the science clearly and never stoops to sensationalism - the evidence of our increasing vulnerability to pandemics speaks for itself * Guardian *The world's most prominent virus hunter * New Yorker *The plague-ridden future imagined by this authoritative, measured, yet gripping book is extremely alarming * Sunday Times *A good place to start preparing for what might come * New Humanist *
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Oxford University Press Inc Rethinking Suicide Why Prevention Fails and How
Book SynopsisRethinking Suicide presents a discussion and critical evaluation of conventional wisdom and traditional assumptions about suicide, arguing that suicide prevention efforts have largely failed because they disproportionately emphasize mental health-focused solutions, especially access to treatment and crisis services.Trade ReviewDr. Bryan offers a much-needed rebuke of the status quo. It will challenge you to rethink suicide prevention at every level, from clinical care to public health campaigns. But most importantly, it provides a roadmap for how to innovate, make use of the latest science in clinical practice and public health, and make changes that will help save lives. * M. David Rudd, PhD, ABPP, President and Distinguished Professor of Psychology, The University of Memphis *Dr. Bryan brings tremendous expertise as both an accomplished scientist and an empathic clinician. He describes a complex and sensitive topic – suicide prevention – in a way that will connect with readers from all backgrounds. * Michael Anestis, PhD, Executive Director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center and Associate Professor of Urban-Global Public Health at Rutgers University *A veteran, a seasoned clinician, an esteemed scholar, and an expert on suicide and its prevention, Craig J. Bryan has provided a lucid and thought-provoking book, with significant potential to help right a wrong: Namely, that American losses to suicide approach 50,000 per year, and we need to do better with more understanding, and with more ways forward. * Thomas Joiner, PhD, The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University; Author, Mindlessness: The Corruption of Mindfulness in a Culture of Narcissism *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: On the Merits of (Productive) Stupidity Chapter 2: The 90% Statistic Chapter 3: Balance Beams and Suicide Risk Screening Chapter 4: Performance Escapes and Catastrophes Chapter 5: Marshmallows and Braking Systems Chapter 6: Handwashing and Changing the Status Quo Chapter 7: Seat Belts and Second Chances Chapter 8: Creating Lives Worth Living
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Oxford University Press Inc AMA Manual of Style
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword by Howard Bauchner Chapter 1. Types of Articles Chapter 2. Manuscript Preparation for Submission and Publication Chapter 3. References Chapter 4. Tables, Figures, and Multimedia Chapter 5. Ethical and Legal Considerations Chapter 6. Editorial Assessment and Processing Chapter 7. Grammar Chapter 8. Punctuation Chapter 9. Plurals Chapter 10. Capitalization Chapter 11. Correct and Preferred Usage. Chapter 12. Non-English Words, Phrases, and Accent Marks Chapter 13. Abbreviations Chapter 14. Nomenclature. Chapter 15. Eponyms Chapter 16. Greek Letters Chapter 17. Units of Measure Chapter 18. Numbers and Percentages Chapter 19. Study Design and Statistics Chapter 20. Mathematical Composition Chapter 21. Editing, Proofreading, Tagging, and Display Chapter 22. Publishing Terms Chapter 23. Resources
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Oxford University Press Inc Hoarding What Everyone Needs to Knowr
Book SynopsisHoarding disorder is the excessive saving of objects and difficulty parting with them to a point that interferes with one''s ability to properly use rooms and furnishings in the home. Hoarding can become dangerous, sometimes resulting in structural problems and fires, or in hazardous sanitary conditions. Studies indicate that around one in every 25 people suffers from hoarding. This means that almost all of us know someone who hoards. Hoarding: What Everyone Needs to Know demystifies this complex problem, what it looks like and why it may develop, and how it can be treated. With their combined expertise in psychological treatments for hoarding and community interventions, Drs. Steketee and Bratiotis explain how to understand hoarding as a mental illness, describing the disorder in layman''s terms and explaining the various facets and manifestations of the behavior. Chapters focus on one or more common questions regarding diagnosis, features, how to assess severity, and treatment. The book will dispel myths and help readers identify hoarding that touches their own lives. As such it will be of great value not only to those who suspect a loved one may be hoarding, but also to first responders, such as firefighters, public health officials, and housing and social service personnel, who will find here an essential resource for use in the field.Trade ReviewAuthors Gail Steketee and Christiana Bratiotis, internationally-recognized experts on the topic of hoarding, deftly summarize the existing scientific and clinical information in this surprisingly easy-to-read volume. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of this complex condition. * David Tolin, PhD, Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living, Author, Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding *Hoarding: What Everyone Needs to Know is an outstanding, easily accessible guide for anyone who seeks to better understand or assist someone with hoarding disorder. This book provides a thorough understanding of the disorder as well as practical guides for navigating housing, health, and other challenges faced by those with hoarding. The authors provide a road map for individuals with hoarding, their families, and communities seeking to better address this challenging issue. * Jesse Edsell-Vetter, Director of Resident Services, HRI *Steketee and Bratiotis have succeeded in producing a concise yet comprehensive overview of hoarding disorder. Summarizing over 25 years of research, this book is straightforward, easy to read, and an excellent answer to what you need to know about hoarding. It will be immensely valuable to those whose lives are touched by this problem. * Randy Frost, PhD, Harold Edward and Elsa Siipola Israel Professor of Psychology, Smith College *Table of ContentsChapter 1. What Is Hoarding And Hoarding Disorder? Chapter 2. What Are The Common Features Of Hoarding? Chapter 3. What Are The Neuro-Cognitive Features Of Hoarding? Chapter 4. What Is The Impact Of Hoarding On Sufferers, Families And Communities? Chapter 5. How Serious Is The Hoarding Problem? Chapter 6. Why Do People Hoard? Chapter 7. What Treatments Work Best For Hoarding And Acquiring? Chapter 8. How Can Family Members And Other Methods Help With Hoarding? Chapter 9. How Can Communities Help With Hoarding? Chapter 10. What Are The Next Steps To Understand And Treat Hoarding?
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Oxford University Press A Geography of Infection
Book SynopsisThe last half century has witnessed two landmark events in medical history. The 1970s saw euphoria about the defeat of one of humankind''s oldest disease scourges with the global eradication of smallpox. To set against this, the 2020s are experiencing the pandemic ravages of new viral diseases, of which COVID-19 is currently the most potent. But it is only the latest of a succession of threats. A Geography of Infection explores the distinctive spatial patterns and processes by which such infectious diseases spread from place to place and can grow from local and regional epidemics into global pandemics. This resource focuses initially on the local scale of doctors'' practices and small islands where epidemic outbreaks are slight in the numbers infected and in geographical extent. Such local area studies raise two questions. First, how and where do epidemic diseases emerge and second, why do more diseases appear to be emerging now? To approach such questions implies a shift in spatial ge
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Oxford University Press Psychosocial Occupational Health
Book SynopsisWork and employment are central to people''s lives, health, and wellbeing. Through participation in the labour market, income and related life chances are improved, social protection and security are strengthened, and important psychological and social needs are met, such as striving for skill development, autonomy, social recognition, and social belonging. Yet, globally, only a minority of working people experience these favourable conditions. In developing countries, substantial parts of the population are excluded from paid work, or are confined to informal, poor, and dangerous work. In developed countries, adverse working and employment conditions contribute to a burden of disease. With the advent of economic globalisation and ground-breaking technological innovations, new occupational health risks have emerged, such as stressful high psycho-mental work pressures, increased job insecurity and flexibility, and widely prevalent social tensions and conflicts. These risks are aggravateTable of ContentsPart I: General background 1: Psychosocial occupational health: A new perspective 2: The changing nature of work and employment in modern societies Part II: Assessing psychosocial work environments and their relationship with health 3: Theoretical concepts of psychosocial work 4: Measurement methods, data collection and study designs 5: Data analysis and statistical modelling Part III: Effects of work on health 6: Evidence from cohort studies 7: Evidence on psychobiologic pathways Part IV: Effects of health on work 8: Working with a disease or disability 9: Organisational contexts and social change in rehabilitation Part V: Prevention - the policy dimension 10: Prevention and health promotion at work: the organisational level 11: Healthy work in a national and international perspective
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Oxford University Press Inc Why We Forget and How To Remember Better The
Book SynopsisWhy We Forget uses the science of memory to empower you with the knowledge you need to remember better, whether you are a college student looking to ace your next exam, a business professional preparing a presentation, or a healthcare worker needing to memorize the 600+ muscles in the human body.Trade ReviewThis book is an essential read for all those concerned with memory loss and should be a part of all collections in the behavioral and social sciences. * Library Journal *In "Why we Forget", memory experts Andrew Budson and Elizabeth Kensinger provide readers with a practical and clearly explained masterclass in how memory works and how to keep it working well as we age. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and maximize their memory functions. * Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, New York University and Internally Bestselling Author of Healthy Brain Happy Life and Good Anxiety *In this highly readable book, two authorities on the science of memory and the brain unpack everything you could want to know about memory and memory disorders. You will find surprising answers here to fascinating puzzles - for example, why we form false memories, why someone with Alzheimer's disease remembers how to play the piano but forgets the names of family members, how to distinguish between memory decline due to normal aging and disorders of memory, and why sleep is so important for memory. In addition, the authors describe evidence-based ways to remember better and to defend against false memories. * Ellen Winner, Ph.D., Professor Emerita at Boston College and author of the bestselling book, How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration *Budson and Kensinger have done a marvelous job creating an accessible summary of the wide-ranging field of memory research. A perfect place to start for anyone interested in understanding this fundamental human capacity. * Joshua Foer, B.A., Author of bestselling book Moonwalking with Einstein *This book delivers on all fronts. Written by two of the most eminent memory scientists in the world, the book draws in the reader immediately - engaging both the practitioners of the science of memory as well as those who are new to memory research. The reader is presented with many relatable, everyday examples and practical tips, and with concrete steps that unfold and explain complex theories of memory and forgetting. The authors cover a wide range of representative phenomena about when memory works and when it fails. The book delves into the neuroscience of memory and effects of aging at one end, strategies for improving memory at the other, and many key topics in between. I want this book for my memory course, and for my family and friends who are curious about how memory works. * Suparna Rajaram, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science at Stony Brook University *Everyone knows how memory works, we have our own experiences of remembering and forgetting to go on. But the science of memory, as Budson and Kensinger engagingly recount, teaches us so much more—how it really works and how it doesn't. And how this scientifically grounded knowledge enriches our understanding of our own minds. * Ken Paller, Ph.D., Padilla Chair and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern University *the book is worth the time for anyone wanting a better understanding of how memory works. Recommended. All readers. * Choice *Table of ContentsForeword, Daniel Schacter Preface Part 1: All the ways to remember Chapter 1: Memory is not one thing Chapter 2: Travel back in time Chapter 3: Keep it in mind Chapter 4: Muscle memory Chapter 5: Our store of knowledge Chapter 6: What we remember together Part 2: Remembering the days of our lives Chapter 7: Do you need to try to remember? Chapter 8: Get it into your memory - and keep it there Chapter 9: Retrieve that memory Chapter 10: Associate information Chapter 11: Control what you forget and remember Chapter 12: Are you sure that's not a false memory? Part 3: When there is too little memory - or too much Chapter 13: Just normal aging - or is it Alzheimer's disease? Chapter 14: What else can go wrong with your memory Chapter 15: When you can't forget Chapter 16: Those who can remember everything Part 4: How to remember better Chapter 17: Exercise, exercise, exercise Chapter 18: Diet, alcohol, and drugs Chapter 19: Sleep Chapter 20: Do the right things Chapter 21: Use strategies Chapter 22: Use memory aids Chapter 23: Putting it all together Appendix: Twelve tips to remember better Acknowledgments References About the Authors Index
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