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Transition Metals in Microbial Metabolism
By Gunther Winkelmann. 1997
The key role played by iron, as well as other transition metals, in microbial metabolism is investigated in this volume.…
Topics covered include: iron chelation and siderophores; receptor-mediated bacterial iron transport; and the nitogenases.International Development Of Health Psychology
By John Weinman, Mary A. Jansen. 1991
First Published in 1991. With any new area of research, particularly one in which development has been so rapid and…
influential, it is important to take stock of progress and identify critical issues. Health Psychology shows great potential both as a research area and a profession, and the careful planning of good quality research and of appropriately structured training programs if imperative if this potential is to be realised. this book explores the way in which this discipline has developed internationally and the nature of different types of training programs which have emerged. This book is intended for health psychologists who are interested in the latest developments in their field around the world and will be particularly valuable to those responsible for training programs.Joe Public 2030: Five Potent Predictions Reshaping How Consumers Engage Healthcare
By Chris Bevolo. 2021
On the ten-year anniversary of the release of the original Joe Public Doesn&’t Care About Your Hospital book, author Chris…
Bevolo and Revive have set their sights a decade in the future with Joe Public 2030: Five Potent Predictions Reshaping How Consumers Engage Healthcare. The book explores five key ways consumer health engagement may change over the coming decade, covering everything from AI and personal monitoring to consumerism, new competition, the politicization of healthcare, and growing health disparities. The book makes five bold predictions about that future, which range from exciting and promising to ominous and discouraging.Based on insights developed by a team of researchers, strategists, and futurists at Revive, the five core predictions are supported by more than 250 resource citations and input from 22 industry experts who were interviewed for the book, including health system CEOs, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and physicians. The purpose of the book is to spark conversation about how the future of health and healthcare in the U.S. might emerge, and how individuals and organizations might want to prepare for – or even change - that future.This is Bevolo&’s seventh book, and the fourth (and final) installment in the Joe Public series. The book is scheduled for release in January 2022.Selling Immunity: Self, Culture and Economy in Healthcare and Medicine provides a groundbreaking study of the ways in which immunity shapes…
life. Through its up-to-date discussion of immunity cultures, alongside detailed real-world examples, the book demonstrates how immunity is enmeshed in concepts of possessive individualism, self-defence and health consumerism. The book explores the rich metaphorical powers of immunity and the life narratives it inspires with reference to the talk of scientists, immunology texts and popular science magazines. The author provides a detailed overview of the ways in which digital media can shape the immune self with reference to cultural and social theories, providing insight into how immunitary knowledge and products are consumed and the benefits and drawbacks this has for healthcare. The book considers the significance of immunity for individuals navigating the threats to health that arise with pandemics and superbugs, with a keen look into how these ideas surface in everyday life across the globe. Finally, the book also discusses economic bases of healthcare technologies bent towards the protection and restoration of immunity. This book is essential reading for professionals within the fields of psychology, sociology, biomedical science, healthcare and other related disciplines. A broader audience will appreciate the book’s attention on the ways immunity is understood to be a personal possession, an object of life craft, and the basis for healthcare consumerism.Quality Improvement in Primary Care: The Essential Guide
By Stephen Gillam. 2015
This book provides readers with an invaluable set of tools to convert the endless challenges for quality and myriad opportunities…
for improvement into meaningful and useful change. It considers how to manage primary care organisations in order to improve quality of care; how general practices are regulated and held accountable; various techniques used for assessing and measuring; and commonly used quality improvement frameworks.Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations
By Anna M. Curren. 2023
BioSensing, Theranostics, and Medical Devices: From Laboratory to Point-of-Care Testing
By Rohit Srivastava, Pranjal Chandra, Vivek Borse. 2022
This book provides up-to-date information on the prototypes used to develop medical devices and explains the principles of biosensing and…
theranostics. It also discusses the development of biosensor and application-orientated design of medical devices. In addition to summarizing the clinical validation of the developed techniques and devices and the regulatory steps involved in their commercialization, the book highlights the latest research and translational technologies toward the development of point-of-care devices in the health care. Lastly, it explores the current opportunities, challenges and provides troubleshooting on the use of biosensors in precision medicine. The book is helpful for researchers and medical professionals working in the field of clinical theranostics, and medical-device development wanting to gain a better understanding into the principles and processes involved in the development of biosensors.International Drug Regulatory Mechanisms
By Albert I. Wertheimer. 2004
Learn how international governments have committed themselves to improving access to quality health care! International Drug Regulatory Mechanisms explores the…
environment, organization, structure, functioning, and finance of health systems and pharmaceutical markets in 19 countries. Local experts describe each country&’s experiences with and lessons learned from the regulation of pharmaceutical products. This book will help government officials, pharmacy educators, and pharmaceutical industry leaders from around the globe identify and develop successful methods for controlling pharmaceutical drug prices and utilization. In International Drug Regulatory Mechanisms, you will learn about the health care system of each country and each government&’s measures to control drug costs. This text shows you what government interventions are feasible as well as effective, and the impact of these measures on consumers, government agencies, and the pharmaceutical companies and distributors. Drug policies, reimbursement concepts, and health insurance companies are all examined to give you a better working knowledge of the methodology and guidelines involving drug control in nations such as: Iceland Canada Israel Malaysia Argentina Taiwan Mexico Italy International Drug Regulatory Mechanisms is an extensive text that shows how pharmaceuticals are regulated throughout the world. This book examines howdespite similar goalsprice controls, utilization controls, record keeping, and quality requirements differ greatly between countries. Using numerous graphs, tables, and figures, this one-of-a-kind resouce provides you with new insight into which strategies are superior and how to implement these strategies in your own country.A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they&’ve come to define all that&’s wrong with America.We…
hear it all the time: &“Sorry, it was just an accident.&” And we&’ve been deeply conditioned to just accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers just how the term &“accident&” itself protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm&’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators. As the rate of accidental death skyrockets in America, the poor and people of color end up bearing the brunt of the violence and blame, while the powerful use the excuse of the &“accident&” to avoid consequences for their actions. Born of the death of her best friend, and the killer who insisted it was an accident, this book is a moving investigation of the sort of tragedies that are all too common, and all too commonly ignored. In this revelatory book, Singer tracks accidental death in America from turn of the century factories and coal mines to today&’s urban highways, rural hospitals, and Superfund sites. Drawing connections between traffic accidents, accidental opioid overdoses, and accidental oil spills, Singer proves that what we call accidents are hardly random. Rather, who lives and dies by an accident in America is defined by money and power. She also presents a variety of actions we can take as individuals and as a society to stem the tide of &“accidents&”—saving lives and holding the guilty to account.DAS anerkannte Vorbereitungsbuch in der Allgemeinmedizin f r Medizinstudium und Facharztpr fungMit diesem Buch beherrschen Sie sicher das…
Wissen um den komplexen Praxisalltag mit seinen charakteristischen und uncharakteristischen F llen - vom ersten Arzt-Patienten-Kontakt ber die Langzeitbetreuung bis zum Notfall Die diagnostischen und therapeutischen Strategien f r die 300 regelm ig h ufigen Beratungsprobleme- Einsch tzung der Dringlichkeit Entscheidungsfindung - Stufendiagnostik Was wann wie intensiv - Schnittstelle Hausarzt - Spezialist - Fr herkennung Vor- und Nachsorge Check-up DMPs Der unverzichtbare Begleiter f r Ausbildung und Weiterbildung- Grundlagenwerk f r alle Lehrpraxen und Studenten in Blockpraktikum Famulatur und PJ-Tertial Allgemeinmedizin - Lern- und Strategiebuch f r rztinnen und rzte in der Weiterbildung - Nachschlagewerk im haus rztlichen Praxisalltag - Leitliniengerecht nach DEGAM Nationalen Versorgungsleitlinien und anderen EbM-Guidelines - Aus- und weiterbildungskonform gem Approbationsordnung und MWBO Facharzt f r Allgemeinmedizin und Facharzt f r Innere und Allgemeinmedizin - Sicherheit f r die Facharztpr fung mit zahlreichen Pr fungsfragen und -tipps NEU Schatztruhe im Internetportal Fakten - F lle - Fotos mit vertiefendem und erg nzendem Zusatzwissen Unterschiedliche Behandlungsweisen von Kindern Jugendlichen und geriatrischen Patienten Neue Beratungsprobleme Atemnot Synkope Sterbebegleitung sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern Erweiterte Themen Diabetes Osteoporose COPD Parkinson Neue Kapitel Sonographie Ern hrungsst rungen Sucht und Abh ngigkeit Umfangreiches Sachverzeichnis ein aus der Praxis heraus geschriebenes Werk aus einem Guss Das Buch ist eine Bereicherung Ich w nsche ihm weite Verbreitung Prof Dr med Ferdinand M Gerlach MPH Pr sident der DEGAM Der v llig neu geschriebene Klassiker unter den haus rztlichen Fachb chernThere's Something I've Been Dying to Tell You: The uplifting bestseller
By Lynda Bellingham. 2014
In 2013 Lynda Bellingham was diagnosed with cancer. Having kept the details of her illness private, now for the very…
first time Lynda talks with beautiful poignancy about her life since her diagnosis, her family and how together they came to terms with a future they hadn't planned. Having been told that she only has a matter of months left to live and writing this in what will sadly be her final days, There's Something I've Been Dying To Tell You is a brave and brutally honest memoir and yet Lynda also manages to spread her infectious warmth and humour, bringing light to a very dark time. Woven into this very moving and brave story are extraordinary, colourful tales of her acting and family life that will enlighten and entertain as well as the journey that Lynda has taken to find the family of her birth father having already suffered heartache in her search for her birth mother. In the search for her father's family, Lynda finds a family with a history in entertainment showing that acting was always in the blood.Lynda Bellingham is a tremendously gifted storyteller with a rich collection of tales of love, loss and laughter and this book brings her kind heart, courage and emotion to the page in vivid detail. Lynda's story is an affecting and at times heart-breaking one but it is so often laugh-out-loud too and ultimately the way Lynda tells her life story will serve as a great inspiration.(P)2014 Hodder & StoughtonStaying Healthy (Take Care of Yourself)
By Ashley Richardson. 2022
Everyone gets sick sometimes, but there are lots of ways to take good care of oneself. Readers learn the importance…
of hand washing, sleep, mental health, diet, and exercise. People who can help readers stay healthy are also described.The Speech and Language Activity Resource Book: Themed Therapy Sessions for Adults
By Tracy Broadley Jackson. 2022
The Speech and Language Activity Resource Book offers a flexible and readily available set of activities and worksheets designed to…
support speech and language therapists as they deliver personalised and engaging therapy sessions. With topics based on seasons, hobbies, sports and celebrations, etc, the worksheets can be selected to suit a client’s interests as well as targeting specific skills and needs. The engaging activities encourage conversation and participation, promoting skill development in a way that is easily translated into everyday communication. Key features of this book include: A range of activities, arranged by level of difficulty, that can be selected based on the client’s individual need A person-centred approach to therapy, enabling the time-poor practitioner the opportunity to personalise their care with ease Photocopiable and downloadable sheets that can be completed during therapy sessions or sent out to the client for home practice, as well as blank worksheets that can be used to create new, appropriate activities Easily adaptable for group sessions, one-on-one therapy sessions and home activities, this is an essential tool for speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, as well as families and other practitioners supporting adults with a range of acquired communication difficulties.Live Younger Longer: 6 Steps to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer, Alzheimer's and More
By Dr Stephen Kopecky. 2021
Most of us want to live a long, healthy life, but how do we do that? Drawing upon lessons from…
his own life, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Stephen Kopecky offers a holistic, evidence-based approach to preventing common diseases and chronic illnesses and living a longer life of pleasure and purpose.In the past century, the leading causes of death around the world have shifted from infectious diseases to long-term chronic illnesses. What&’s killing us today isn&’t so much flu or tuberculosis, but heart disease and cancer. In fact, more than 1.2 million Americans die from these two diseases each year. Paradoxically, these chronic diseases are a consequence of living longer than ever. But even if we&’re living longer, are we living better? The overwhelming number of people now living under the burden of chronic illness indicates otherwise. After surviving two bouts of cancer, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D set out to discover the behaviors people can adopt to live longer lives free of chronic illnesses and diseases. What he discovered was that the answer lies in just six habits that require small changes to your daily life, but reap big results long-term. From adopting better diet and exercise habits to managing stress and sleep, these behaviors will not only preserve your health, they can improve your quality of living and extend your life. The secret, however, lies not just in the steps themselves but in how you accomplish them. This book offers in-depth insights on: The best foods to eat and why Increasing physical activity and improving fitness Why your sleep habits matter The dangers of stress and what to do about them The true impact of alcohol and tobacco on our bodies How to make changes that will last a lifetime After 30 years of research in the field of cardiovascular disease prevention, Dr. Kopecky is sharing what he&’s learned from his practice and own personal experience about staying healthy, preventing chronic illnesses, and living younger longer.Alcohol in the Maghreb and the Middle East since the Nineteenth Century: Disputes, Policies and Practices (St Antony's Series)
By Elife Biçer-Deveci, Philippe Bourmaud. 2021
This book explores the significance of alcohol in the Middle East and Maghreb as a powerful catalyst of social and…
political division. It shows that the solidarities and polarities created by disputes over alcohol are built on arguments far more complex than oppositions on religion or consumption alone. In a region in which alcohol is banned by Islamic rules, yet allows its production and consumption, alcohol has always been contentious. However, this volume examines the different forms of social authority – religious, cultural and political – to offer a new understanding of drinking behaviours in the Middle East and North Africa. It suggests that alcohol, being at the same time an import and product of local industry, epitomises the tensions inherent to the conforming of Islamic societies to global trends, which seek to redefine political communities, social hierarchies and gender roles. The chapters challenge common misconceptions about alcohol in this region, arguing instead that medical discourses on alcohol dependency hide stances on national independence in an imperialist context; that the focus on religion also tends to conceal disputes on alcohol as a social struggle; and that disputes on inebriation are more about masculinity than judging private leisure. In doing so, the volume presents alcohol as a way of grasping the power relations that structure the societies of the Middle East and Maghreb.Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Public Health in Europe: Anthology on the Occasion of the Arteria Danubia Project (FOM-Edition)
By Manfred Cassens, Zsófia Kollányi, Aleksandar Tsenov. 2022
In 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?A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash.…
Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast? It’s up to Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to find out! In this nonfiction graphic novel, young readers can follow the team as they go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure to learn how diseases work, why pandemics and superbugs are so dangerous, and things they can do to help stop the spread of deadly disease.Staying Safe from Injuries (Take Care of Yourself)
By Mari Schuh. 2022
It’s good to be active! But readers need to know how to stay safe both indoors and outdoors. Essential safety…
tips involving helmets, sunscreen, fire, and more are provided along with important information on what to do in case of injury.The Micro World of Viruses and Bacteria (Micro Science)
By Melissa Mayer. 2022
The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can…
be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young readers will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.Frailty in Older Adults with Cancer
By Fabio Gomes. 2022
This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assessed,…
managed and incorporated in the decision-making process for older patients with cancer. The book aims to: empower clinical teams to assess and support older cancer patients with frailty, ideally within a multidisciplinary setting; and to improve the selection of older cancer patients to the most appropriate management/treatment strategies in order to improve the outcomes of this group of patients often underrepresented in research. The reader will learn the methods available for assessing frailty, such as screening tools, but also how to perform different geriatric assessments covering the different key components (physical, nutritional, social, psychological, etc.). The book also provides information on how to manage and intervene on frailty with the role of pre-habilitation and re-habilitation, how to set-up specialised teams and pathways within one’s hospital and community for these older cancer patients with frailty. Finally, the management of this challenging group of patients according to the cancer type is discussed in detail, alongside with mapping the unmet research needs and future directions in this field.